SEPTEMBER 2015 Vol. XVI No. 8 P.O. Box 306 Valier, MT 59486-0306
Phone 406-279-3291 Fax 406-279-3249 website: tradersdispatch.com E-MAIL: trader@3rivers.net
Livestock Forage Disaster Program available in 15 counties The 2015 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) triggered eligibility in 15 Montana counties based on the U.S. Drought Monitor report released on July 9, 2015. LFP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who suffered grazing losses due to a qualifying drought or fire on federally managed land. Eligible producers must own or lease grazing land physically located in a county affected by a qualifying drought during the normal grazing period for the county. As of August 6, 2015, the following 15 Montana
counties have met the extreme drought (D3) criteria; qualifying producers with land in these counties will be eligible for four monthly payments: Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Glacier, Granite, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Pondera, Powell, Ravalli, Sanders and Silver Bow. Montana livestock producers who own or lease grazing land or pastureland physically located in these 15 counties should contact their local FSA office to schedule an appointment to begin the enrollment process. Producers must complete an application and provide supporting documentation for 2015 losses by February 1, 2016. LFP provided almost $60 million in disaster relief to more than 4,100 Montana livestock producers for the 2012 and 2013 crop years. For more information, contact your local FSA office and visit Montana FSA online at www.fsa.usda.gov/mt.
UPCOMING AUCTIONS
Sept. 1-15, Pate Auction Inc, Online....................................................................A3 Sept. 1-30, Pate Auction, Inc, Online.................................................................A18 Sept. 19, Larry Olson Auction Service, Meacham Estate, Roundup................A2 Sept. 19, B&B Auction Sales & Service, Contway Western Art, Great Falls....A4 Sept. 19, G&G Auctioneers, Links Logistics, Watford City ND..........................A8 Sept. 19, RK Statewide Auctions, Mid-Rivers, Circle.........................................A5 Sept. 22-23, Rivers West Auction, Online..........................................................A14 Sept. 23, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 21st Century Equipment, Ogallala NE...A7 Sept. 24, Buckley Auctions, McCormick Farm & Ranch, Ethridge.................A13 Sept. 25-26, Shobe Auction & Real Estate, Quigley & Schindele Estates, Lewistown.......................................................................................................A10 Sept. 26, Hi Line Aucton, Dustin Perry Moving, Malta.....................................A15 Sept. 26, B&B Auction Sales & Service, Jim Stewart Retirement, Havre.......A11 Sept. 26, Rivers West Auction, Krantz & Friends Collection, Polson.............A14 Sept. 26, Mills Auction Service, Amish Horse & Tack, Ashland......................A17 Sept. 26, Pate Auction, Inc., State of Montana Surplus Property, Helena......A19 Sept. 26, RK Statewide Auctions, Riverside Marine & Cycle, Miles City........A12 Oct. 3, RK Statewide Auctions, Bahl, Sidney...................................................A20 Oct. 7, Buckley Auctions, Heinen Estate, Power..............................................A21 Oct. 10, Barnes Auction Service, Wock Estate, Whitehall...............................A24 Oct. 10,Toavs Premier Auctions, Heart R Angus Ranch, Sudbrack Land & Cattle, Saco.................................................................................................................A27 Oct. 22, Main Resource Equipment Auctions & Land Sales, Equipment & Trucks, Havre...............................................................................................................A32
2014 and 2015 ARC-PLC enrollment deadline
Enrollment into the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2014 and 2015 began June 17, 2015, and will end September 30, 2015. For ARC-CO and PLC, the contract enrollment must be completed by those producers with an interest in the base acres of the farm. For ARC-IC farms, the contract enrollment must be completed by producers who have an interest in the planted acres of the covered commodities on the farm. Contract enrollment is a separate process from program election which was completed earlier this year. Contact your local FSA office to schedule an appointment to enroll your farms into ARC or PLC by the deadline of September 30, 2015.
Fire camps were dotted across Montana this summer because of the number of forest fires in the state. This one near Lincoln, Montana looks like it housed quite a few firefighters.
North Dakota State University Center to hold new shepherds clinic By NDSU Extension Center
New shepherds will have an opportunity to learn about flock management during a clinic September 19 at North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) Hettinger Research Extension Center. The clinic begins at 10 a.m. Mountain time. “Sheep are a good livestock enterprise for youth, families with off-the-farm jobs or existing livestock enterprises seeking diversification,” says Christopher Schauer, the center’s director. “New sheep operations are attractive because individuals can start small and build as they go. Plus, sheep operations do not require large startup capital for land, or expansive facilities and equipment. Within a few years, new shepherds can expand their flock rapidly and build a sustainable production system.” Topics that will be covered during the clinic are sheep production and nutrition, animal-handling techniques, shepherding equipment and lambing barn management. Participants also will tour the Hettinger center’s sheep facilities. Lunch will be provided. The Hettinger center, NDSU Extension
Service and North Dakota Lamb and Wool Producers Association are hosting the clinic. Attending the clinic is free of charge, but those planning to attend should register by September 11. For more information or to register, contact Schauer at (701) 567-4323 or christopher.schauer@ndsu.edu.
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PRIVATE TREATY
Feddes Herefords, Manhattan.....................................A16 L Bar W, Loyning & Walen Cattle Co., Absarokee......A16 McMurry Cattle, Billings...............................................A16 Whistling Winds Angus, Hingham................................A5
PRODUCTION SALES
Sept. 18, Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan....................A16 Sept. 24, Ehlke Herefords, Laurel................................A16 Oct. 6, Lucky U Cattle, Severson’s, Flying E Ranch, Online........................................................................A22 Oct. 12, Ox Bow Ranch, Wolf Creek.............................A25 Nov. 12, Diamond D Angus, Valier...............................A30 Nov. 18, Hereford Influence Feeder Calf Sale, Three Forks.........................................................................A16 Jan. 26, Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan......................A16
ADVERTISING DEADLINE FOR OCTOBER The deadline for the OCTOBER 2015 issue is
Wed., September 30
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Judisch Custom Swathing Judisch Custom Baling
For all your grain and hay swathing needs.
MacDon M205 with 35-ft. draper header 16-ft. rotary disc hay header. Krone 3x4 big square baler. John Deere 569 round baler. Golden Eagle rake. Canola roller.
*Insured *Quality Reliable Service *Competitive Rates Call today to get on the schedule Phone Joe (406) 949-3438 Kellen (406) 460-1755 Kyle (406) 460-0873 or (406) 271-3137
“Laying it down since 1990”
Viewing 8AM morning of auction
Jerry W. Meacham
ESTATE AUCTION 11.4 miles west on Hwy 12 from Roundup, MT
Sale starts 10AM
Turn right onto Cottonwood Road and go 1 mile. Sale on the right. SIGNS WILL BE POSTED • CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE
SEPT. 19 2015
VEHICLES AND TRACTORS SELL AT 1 PM yard and gardEn •Garden Statues •Smoker •Rock Fountain •Solar Light •Fishing Poles •Barbeques •Picnic Table •Rakes/Hoes •Wheel Barrow •Birdhouse •Wood Chipper •Garden Tiller •Toy Wagon •Weed Eater •Propane Burner •BB Guns •Garden Shed •Shovels •Glass Top Patio Table •Aluminum Carport Frame
VEHICLEs and EQUIPMEnT •1989 Ford Bronco •1997 Ford Crew Cab Dually 350XLT Powerstroke Diesel •2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 4 door, 4.6 litre engine •1998 Keystone Sprinter camp trailer •2840 JD Tractor with 3 pt. and a 148 Loaded with grapple •Kabota & IHC Tractor, both need work •Rhino HD 3 pt. Hydraulic Blade •JD Backhoe attachment •2 Brush Hogs •Manure Spreader
anTIQUEs •Large Glass Jug HOUsEHOLd and •Miller Beer Light MIsCELLanEOUs •Boy Blue & Pinky •China •Fry Pans •Clocks •TVs Framed Pictures •Fans •Vases •Lamps •Old Car Replica •Tins •Vacuum •Pictures Decor •End Tables •Bread Machine •Carnival Glass •Desk & Chair •Refrigerator Candy Dish •King Bed •Dressers •Singer Tread Mill •Night Stands •Benches •Misc. Brass Decor •2 Microwaves •Coffee Pot •Tapestry Wood Rocker •Christmas Decor •Korean Dolls •2 Wood Wagons with •Washer & Dryer Horse Decor •Entertainment Centers •Roll Up Piano Stool •Couch, Loveseat & Chair •Clawfoot Table and Chairs HandICaP •Boxes of NEW Vinyl Flooring EQUIPMEnT •Kitchen Glass Top Stove •Large Aluminum Wheel Chair Ramp •Bedding and Towels •2 Electric Wheel Chairs •Stainless Steel Cookware •Misc. Pots and Pans •Electric Skillet •Coffee Tables •Wall Scones •Sewing Machine •Wood Candlestick •Carhartt Coveralls •Homemade Cloth Dolls •Wolf & Bear Decor •Seashell Decor •KitchenAid Mixer •Carpet Shampooer •Small Pool Table •2 Electric Guitars, 1 - 12 string Acoustic
SATURDAY
•Wheel Chair Hauler •Bath/Shower Stools
TOOLs and sHOP •Small Wood Stove •Barrels •Electric Heaters •Pipe •Stove Pipe •Utility Cart •Sheet Metal Scraps •Tin •Wood Pallets •Lumber •Posts - Steel and Wood •Planer •Heavy and Light Rebar •Scrap Iron •Fuel Tank and Stand •Gas Jugs •Log Chain •Tire Chain •Radial Arm Saw •Table Saw •Propane Bottles •Clamps •Large Metal Tool Box •Ladders •Bench Grinder •Car Ramps •Misc. Carpentry Tools •Straps •Pickup Tool Box •Tires •Air Compressors •Rebar Cutter •Battery Charger •Air Nail Guns •220 Welder •Sander •Drill Press •Lathe •Come Alongs •Band Saw •Diesel & Gas Generators •Craftsman Compu Carver •Lots of Tools, too many to list
MANY, MANY MORE ITEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO LIST!!
ROUNDUP, MT Larry & Eva Olson, owners 406-323-2221 • 301-0322 • 301-1346 TERMS: Cash & Check, ID required. • All Sales Final and to be PAID before leaving the auction. • Everything SOLD “AS IS” and “WHERE IS”. • Buyer shall inspect items prior to bidding. No bidder shall retract his/her bid. • Not responsible for accidents. Those attending sale do so at their own risk. • Announcements from the Auction Block take precedence over any printed material.
Final 2015 Great Falls hunter education set
By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks It’s time to sign up for the final hunter education course of 2015 in Great Falls. Online registration is going on now. Everyone must register online, but there will be a three-day opportunity at Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), 4600 Giant Springs Road, for those without access to a computer. Because of a change in the law by the 2015 Legislature, anyone 10 years old or older may take the course. Classes will run 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., September 14, 16, 17, 21, 23 and 24 at East Middle School, 4040 Central Ave. A field day will take place September 26 at FWP. To register online go to the FWP website, http://fwp. mt.gov, and follow the links to Education and Hunter education. Then go to September 14 and select a classroom at East Middle School. When registering, students must pick a four-hour time slot for the September 26 field day, either 8 a.m. to noon or 1-5 p.m. For the morning time slot register for classrooms H1, H2, H3, H4 or H5; for the afternoon time slot register for classrooms H6, H9, H11, H12 or H13. Those without computer access may register at FWP, 7-8 p.m., September 9, or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 10-11. After registering, downloading and printing the attached files, students must pick up a course manual, and read it before the first class. Manuals are available at one of the following locations: North 40 Outfitters, 4800 10th Ave. S.; Scheel’s in Holiday Village; Big Bear, 121 Northwest Bypass; or FWP.
Clean Energy/Solar Seminar
A public, informational seminar “Clean Energy/Solar” will be held Thursday, October 15 at the Community Center at 307 W Watson Street, next to the Lewistown Fire Station. The seminar will focus on Photovoltaic Solar Systems. Topics will include cost & payback time, how panels work, site selection, installation options, warranties, incentives, maintenance, net metering & batteries. A question/answer session will follow the presentation and a panel discussion. The seminar is free with pre-registration by October 9 -call MSU Extension Service, Fergus County at 535-3919 or email fergus@montana.edu to register. Registration and coffee & refreshments at 4pm. Presentation begins at 4:30pm. The seminar is sponsored by Central Montana Resource Council, Montana Farmers Union, MSU Fergus Extension and Northern Plains Resource Council. This seminar is free and open to the public. ##### If your household scissors are getting dull, sharpen them back up by cutting through several layers of aluminum foil at one time. It’s that easy!
THE TRADER’S DISPATCH (USPS 019-793)
September 2015 — Vol. XVI No. 8 Published monthly by Trader’s Dispatch Inc., 402 Montana Ave., Valier, MT 59486-0306. Free on request to farmers, ranchers, heavy equipment owners and truckers in the Western United States. Non-qualifying in-state annual subscription fee is $15. Out-of-state nonqualifying U.S. annual subscription $25. Periodicals Postage Paid at Valier, MT and at additional mailing offices.
Deadline for October issue WEDNESDAY, September 30. Postmaster: Send address changes to Trader’s Dispatch, PO Box 306, Valier, MT 59486-0306 Jean Aaberg, production Geri Aaberg, circulation Chrissy Kolste, content organizer Kathy Peterson, Chrissy Kolste and Suzy Benzing, ad layout. Office Phone 406-279-3291 FAX 406-279-3249 e-mail: trader@3rivers.net www.tradersdispatch.com Notice: Advertisers purchase space and circulation only. All property rights to any advertisements produced for the advertiser by Trader’s Dispatch, using artwork or typography furnished or arranged by Trader’s Dispatch shall be the property of Trader’s Dispatch. No such ad or any part thereof may be reproduced or assigned without the consent of Trader’s Dispatch.
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ONLINE INTERNET
AUCTION
www.pateonlineauctions.com Online Auction ending September 15th
2013 JOHN DEERE 323D
1996 CATERPILLAR TH63
1994 KENWORTH W900
2013 SULLAIR 185DPQCAI4
MUSTANG 2066 skid steer
CASE IH 8465T round baler
1987 KENWORTH W900
GEHL GE362 mini excavator
2013 TITAN 13D49 dump trailer
1989 POLAR vac trailer
1974 LOAD KING belly dump
1992 PETERBILT 357 dump truck
GENIE GS-1930 manlift
LOEGERING VTS track system
FOLEY-BELSAW M14 sawmill
LAND PRIDE RC6015 mower
(1 of 2) ALLMAND Maxi-Lite
GENIE GS-2646 manlift
1985 STRICK 28’ van trailer
2006 TEREX Amida light tower
SULLIVAN D185Q6CAB air compressor
GROUSER steel tracks for skid steer
FERGUSON SP12 rubber tired roller
1997 SHANGHIA JINDO container 1995 TOWMASTER Contrail trailer
COLEMAN light tower
POWER HOUSE Prodigy 41100 walk-behind skid steer & trailer
Online auctions open bidding on Tuesdays and end on Wednesdays.
Go to www.pateonlineauctions.com for more details and to register.
Pate Auction Inc.
KENT KBH8G hammer
Plate compactor for backhoe
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TWO NEW GLUE LAM BEAMS FOR SALE 75-ft. 5” long x 48” wide x 12” thick. Phone (406) 799-6923
Friends & Neighbors... B&B Auction Sales invites you to the
2015 Wheat varieties grown in Montana By United States Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Montana field office
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Montana Field Office, in coordination with the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee, is pleased to release the most commonly planted winter, spring and durum wheat varieties in the state for the
2015 crop year. While a sufficient number of responses were tabulated to identify the major varieties of winter wheat for the state, the varietal percentages at the district may not be adequately represented.
Montana planted a total of 5.83 million acres of all wheat in 2015, making it the fourth highest state for planted wheat acres in the country. A historic table for the types
of wheat planted is given below and the breakdowns by type and variety are given in this release.
Winter Wheat Montana planted 2.4 million acres of winter wheat for harvest in 2015, down from 2.5 million acres planted for 2014. Montana is ranked fifth for winter wheat planted acres in the United States, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Montana Field Office. The top four varieties listed below account for almost half of the total winter wheat planted in Montana for 2015. Yellowstone is the most common winter wheat variety for 2015. It accounts for 21.0 percent of the state’s planted acreage. Yellowstone is a hard red winter wheat developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and became available in 2005. The variety is high yielding with medium test weight, maturity, height, and protein. It has excellent baking and good noodle qualities. Yellowstone is moderately resistant to dwarf smut and stripe rust but is susceptible to stem rust. Judee is the second most common winter wheat variety planted in Montana. It accounts for 16.4 percent of the total winter wheat acreage in 2015. Judee is a solid-stemmed hard red winter wheat with improved yield potential relative to Genou and Rampart. Judee is a white-glumed,semi-
dwarf wheat that performs well in locations where sawfly cutting has occurred developed by the Montana Agricultural Extension Station and released t growers in 2011. Judee is susceptible to prevalen races of leaf rust and stem rust, but resistant to strip rust. Decade is ranked as the third most common winte wheat variety planted on 6.7 percent of Montana’s total acres. Decade is a white-chaffed hard red winter wheat developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and released to seed growers in 2010. It is a very high yielding winter hardy variety well adapted to eastern Montana with medium to high test weight, early maturity, reduced height and medium to high grain protein. Decade has excellent milling and baking quality. It is resistant to stem rust, but susceptible to stripe rust. CDC Falcon is the fourth most common winter wheat variety planted in Montana for harvest in 2015. Farmers planted 5.6 percent of the total winter wheat acreage for 2015 to CDC Falcon. A hard red winter wheat from the Crop Development Center at the University of Saskatchewan, CDC Falcon is a high yielding, lodging resistant, semi dwarf with good winter hardiness that exhibits excellent resistance to stem and CONTINUED ON PAGE A6 leaf rust.
JAY CONTWAY WESTERN ART
AUCTION
Saturday, September 19th 434 McIver Road, Great Falls, MT Take 1st Ave. W. straight on out
Auction Time is 2:00 PM
Viewing of Sculptures, Oil Paintings, Water Colors, Rawhide Tack & Guns is at 1:00 PM Auctioneers Note: Lynn and Jay are holding their auction at their beautiful home. Jay is a life-long Cowboy and Artist. He holds the distinction of having done the bronzes for the event winners at the Calgary Stampede for 25 years. Please come, you will enjoy! Sale conducted by
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Kubota 2WD with loader................................................................. $25,650 Big Bud HN250 tractor.................................................................... $19,900 Bobcat CT335 with loader, 150 hours............................................. $18,900 Case 2470 tractor............................................................................... $9900 Case IH B50 Farmall MFWD tractor............................................... $29,900 “Partners in Production”
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2015 Montana Range Tour
Montana lands have great stories to tell, and the 2015 Montana Range Tour will offer unforgettable tales for attendees of this statewide event. “This tour will have something for everyone, showcasing projects that are really making a positive impact for these landscapes,” said Sunni Heikes-Knapton, Watershed Coordinator for the Madison Conservation District. “Anyone with an eye for good stewardship will benefit by attending”. The two-day event is Wednesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 17. The first stop on day one of the tour will visit a multi-year, multi-landowner noxious weed control project at the foothills of the Tobacco Root Mountains on the Sitz Angus Ranch. Lunch will follow this stop before attendees head out to the Endecott Ranch, where successful grazing strategies are helping the ranch and the health of the stream. The third stop will view the national award winning wetland restoration project along O’Dell spring creek on the Granger Ranches. The first day of the tour will conclude with a hearty banquet dinner in the scenic town of Ennis. On September 17, the group will witness the history and management of the Wall Creek Game Management Area, where solutions have been created for wildlife and livestock use. Lunch along the Madison River will follow before the tour visits the Cameron Bench area where progressive approaches are increasing forage. Les Gilman of the Rangeland Resources Executive Committee speaks highly of the planned event, “We are very excited to come to the Madison Valley for the 2015 tour. The Madison Conservation District and the conservation minded land owners there are doing a fabulous job of caring for Montana’s resources. Grazing land for domestic livestock, habitat for wildlife, open space, and clean air and water are the benefits we all enjoy. We are looking forward to seeing some of the work being done on the ground to protect or enhance those values.” The Montana Range Tour is an annual event sponsored by the Rangeland Resource Executive Committee and the local conservation district. The event rotates around the state, highlighting excellence and innovation in production agriculture and natural resource stewardship, and has great support from a range of sponsors. The tour begins at 8:00 AM on September 16 at the Ennis Rodeo Grounds, located on Highway 287 West. Full registration cost will be $50 through September 8, and will include the tour and all meals. Registration after September 8 will be $60. Online and print registration information can be found at www.madisoncd.org. Hotels in this popular valley fill early- visit www.ennischamber.com to find a room and book your reservation today. For more information on this year’s Montana Range Tour, contact: Sunni HeikesKnapton, Madison Conservation District- sunni@madisoncd.org or 406-682-3181 or Karl Christians, DNRCkchristians@mt.gov or (406) 444-3022
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ANGUS HEIFERS FOR SALE
Quality Registered/or commercial black angus heifers. Ready early fall. Whistling Winds Angus 406-390-1471, Hingham, MT
WORKABLE FIRE TRUCK FOR SALE
1964 American LaFrance 1500 gpm pumper, 6 cylinder gas Continental 820 CID engine, Spicer 5 speed manual transmission, 2- 200-ft. 1” electric hose reels, 1000 gpm monitor stand with fog nozzle, light bar, electric siren, ladder, suction hose. Bought new by City of Great Falls and sold to Denton Fire Contact Richard Barber (406) 567-2253, Dept. Used by Denton until retired in 2009. Stored Denton, MT rbarber@itstriangle.com inside since then and is a workable fire truck. Pictures available. Asking....
$5500
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TRACTOR, HAY, INVERTER FOR SALE John Deere 4250 MFWD, powershift, 265 loader, grapple. 65 ton hay in round bales. Matador windrow inverter.
Call evenings (406) 277-3282 or 277-3268, Belt, MT
2015 Wheat varieties grown in Montana CONTINUED FROM PAGE A4
Spring Wheat In 2015, Montana producers planted 2.80 million acres of spring wheat, down from 3.05 million acres 2014. The state remains the second largest spring wheat producer in the country, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Montana Field Office. The top four varieties account for over 44 percent of all Montana’s 2015 spring wheat acreage. Vida remains the leading spring wheat variety planted for the fifth year in a row. Montana producers planted 16.8 percent of the State’s acres to Vida this year. Vida was derived from a cross of Scholar and Reeder in 1998 by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and released in 2005. It is a high yielding hard red spring with moderate resistance to leaf and stripe rust. Vida is a semi-dwarf with white glumes and awns, kernels are red ovate with rounded cheeks. Good milling and baking characteristics have made Vida a popular variety each year. Reeder is the second most common spring wheat variety planted this year with 15.7 percent of the seeded acreage to spring wheat in Montana. Reeder was developed by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station, released
in 1999. It is an awned, semi-dwarf, hard red spring wheat. Reeder is resistant to upper Midwest stem and leaf rust. It was developed by crossing a relative of Stoa and germplasm from Brazil. Its stay-green trait allows for a longer head-filling period and in turn higher yield. SY Soren is the third most common spring wheat variety in 2015 accounting for 6.2 percent o Montana’s seeded spring wheat. SY Soren, a hollo stemmed hard red was developed by Syngenta Seeds, Inc. It has medium maturity and very goo test weight. Straw strength is very good and I resistant to stem rust and moderately resistant t leaf rust. Protein has been very high averaging nearly 1 percent higher than Vida. Brennan is the fourth most common Montana spring wheat in 2015 accounting for 6.1 percent of the total spring wheat planted. Brennan was developed by Syngenta Seed Inc. and has medium-early maturity and very good test weight. It is a short semi-dwarf type with very strong straw strength. It is moderately resistant to the prevalent races of leaf rust. Foliar disease protection is very good and has intermediate tolerance to scab. Protein content has been intermediate.
Durum Wheat Montana producers planted 630,000 acres of durum wheat in 2015, up from 435,000 acres planted in 2014. Montana ranks second for durum acres planted in the United States according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Montana Field Office. The top for varieties account four nearly 72 percent of the total durum wheat planted in Montana in 2015. Mountrail is the top durum variety planted in 2015. This year it was seeded on 27.0 percent of Montana’s total planted durum acreage. Mountrail is a cross of D8479 and Renville, released by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in November 1998. This variety is medium height, late maturing and stiff-strawed. It is resistant to both leaf and stem rusts. Mountrail has an above average yield, an average test weight, medium to large kernels, and average protein. It is also known for having a high semolina extract with strong gluten. Divide is the second most common durum wheat planted in the state this year with 21.3 percent of the acres planted. Divide was developed by the North Dakota Agri-
cultural Experiment Station in cooperation with USDA-ARS and released on June 1, 2005. It has high grain yield potential, medium height, strong straw strength, medium maturity and excellent overall quality. Alzada is ranked as the third most common durum variety with 14.2 percent of Montana’s total acres. Alzada was developed by WestBred, LLC in Bozeman, Montana and first released for commercial planting in 2004. The variety has competitive yields along with excellent straw strength and good sawfly tolerance. Alzada has the high test weight, protein content, and demonstrates good scores for semolina color and gluten strength. Kyle is the fourth most common durum wheat planted in the state this year accounting for 9.0 percent of the state’s total acres. Kyle was developed by the Agriculture Canada Research Station in Swift Current, Saskatchewan and released in 1984. Kyle is resistant to leaf and stem rust. It is moderately susceptible to tan spot and Septoria leaf spot and susceptible to loose smut. Kyle has the highest tolerance to color-loss from rainfall. CONTINUED ON PAGE A35
“Partners in Production”
406-727-7153 Great Falls, MT www.hovenequipment.com Jim Haynes Ag Leader Specialist 406-727-7153, Cell 899-9270 Email - jim.haynes192@yahoo.com
Teton Antique Steam & Gas Threshing Association’s 32nd Annual
Threshing Bee
2015 Threshing Bee in memory of Joey Alzheimer
September 19 & 20, 2015 Choteau, Montana
Two blocks south of the City Park Admission - $7.00 - ADMISSION GOOD FOR BOTH DAYS Grounds open at 7:00 a.m. daily with exhibits until 5:00 p.m. Events will be held rain or shine.
— Daily Attractions —
Full Breakfast served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Food and Refreshments on Grounds • Threshing • Parade of Tractors • One Room Schoolhouse • Rare Tractors • Steam Engines • Homestead House • Swap Meet • Blacksmithing • Stationary Engines • Sawmilling & Planing • Shingle Milling • Model Railroad Club Display • Wheat Grinding • MUCH MORE!
EXHIBITORS WELCOME
Threshing 1:00 p.m. daily Tractor Parade 3:00 p.m. daily FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR WRITE: TETON ANTIQUE CLUB, P.O. BOX 278, CHOTEAU, MT 59422 Tom Cross (406) 885-8658 or Rick Corey 466-5409
Accommodations and eateries AVAILABLE
No Camping at Show Grounds. Camping available Choteau Park for fee.
NOT RESPONSIBLE IN CASE OF ACCIDENTS
Curling leaves on tomatoes By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota Again this summer, I’ve had several calls regarding curling leaves on tomatoes or peppers. In each case, the gardener had unknowingly applied contaminated compost -- or the garden area had been sprayed previously with the herbicide Aminopyralid in an attempt to control difficult weeds – sometimes 2-3 years beforehand. Aminopyralid is the chemical name of the herbicide manufactured by Dow and sold under numerous trade names, including Milestone. This problem is not unique to our area. Gardeners all across the US, Europe and Canada are finding classic herbicide damage on garden crops due to manure or compost contaminated with this herbicide. In fact, Aminopyralid can persist in hay, manure, compost or soil for up to three to five years depending on application rate. The most commonly observed symptoms are twisted, cupped, and elongated leaves. Poor seed germination or death of young plants is also common. Certainly, these symptoms can be caused by other factors such as disease, insects or herbicide drift – especially when spraying nearby lawn weeds. In our area, Aminopyralid is typically used in pastures and along roadsides to control thistle, leafy spurge and spotted knapweed. The company label says the forage can be safely consumed by livestock and horses where the herbicide passes through the animal’s digestive tract and is excreted in the urine and manure. After passage through an animal, this product will remain active in the manure even after composting and will cause damage to broadleaf garden plants. It can also remain active on hay, plant residue and grass clippings from treated areas. You can prevent the loss of garden crops from herbicide damage from products such as this in two ways. One, do not spray any areas intended for current or future gardens. This includes pastures, hay fields or even lawns. Next, before using compost or manure that you did not produce yourself, be sure to ask if any herbicides were used on the hay or pasture. Also, be sure to ask about purchased hay sources as well. If the livestock were fed hay from road ditches or land in CRP, which was sprayed with Aminopyralid, the carryover issue will likely be a concern. If the horse has already left the barn, till the garden several times during the growing season, using irrigation if practical, and plant the area into a non-sensitive cover crop for a year or two to help the Aminopyralid break down. To determine when it’s safe to plant again, conduct a pot or field bioassay with a sensitive crop like beans or peas. Meanwhile, you may want to prepare another garden area while the chemical breaks down in your existing garden. Conducting a bioassay is easy. Simply take several random soil samples from various areas in the garden and mix thoroughly. Use this soil to fill three to six small pots (4-6 inches) with your suspect garden soil. Next fill the same number of pots with a commercial potting soil to serve as your untreated experimental control. Plant three pea or bean seeds in each pot, water, and let them grow for two to three weeks -- until you can see three sets of true leaves. If the peas or beans in the control pots grow normally and the ones in the pots with your garden soil do not, you can assume your soil is still contaminated. If they all grow normally and it’s difficult to see any differences, it would be reasonable to assume that your garden soil is fine. Keep in mind however, that the test will be only as good as the samples you take, so be sure to get representative soil samples. For greater detail, see the Washington State University Web site: http://www. puyallup.wsu.edu/soilmgmt/Pubs/CloBioassay.pdf Herbicides, like Aminopyralid, are very powerful poisons that can persist the soil for years and may damage sensitive crops at very low concentrations. If you use these products be sure to read the label and take the appropriate precautions and safety measures. If you get manure or compost from a neighbor, be sure to ask questions regarding chemical use on forage crops or pastures. For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 stordahl@umn.edu. Source: North Carolina State University and Ohio State University. Photo: UMN Extension. ##### Life’s tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late.
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SEMI & TRAILER PARTS / ACCESSORIES Tuthill pump, Stemco seals, radiator caps PTD shafts, air brake chambers windshields, radiator hose, heater hose truck lights & mirrors, CB radios mud flaps, v belts, trailer hub caps REAL ESTATE Timken bearings & races for trucks LEGAL: Lot 3 Block 001 Dahl’s Addition to brake pads, air hose, pic tails, hose clamps Watford City Lot 3 - 2014 taxes $1258.03 banjo clamps, filters, tie downs DESCRIPTION:2009 Schult manufactured home hatch lids for pneumatic trailers w/4 BR, 2 Bath, Kitchen/Dining, Living Room check valves for pneumatic trailers w/fireplace, Laundry/Utility with fenced in yard th LOCATION: 109 4 Ave SE–Watford City, ND injector pumps for Cummins fire extinguishers, dorm fridges REAL ESTATE TAXES: Prorated to sale date. Job box, clutch jack TERMS: Successful bidder will pay 10% 34+ Qualcomm terrestrial units & earnest money down day of sale. Have keyboard pedestals financial arrangements secured before bidding. Stemco tools for access seals Statements on day of sale take precedence 22.5 – 24.5 studded tire chains-some new over printed material. All Property Sold As Is, tire chain racks, semi boxes, tires Where Is. Possession: Given at closing in approximately 30 days with up to date abstract. 50+ aluminum rims For inspection of property call Ross Glass 701- Much more to keep your truck on the road! SHOP / MISC 290-4001 Miller Shopmaster 300 AC/DC TRUCKS / TRAILERS / AUTO Mig/Tig/stick welder ’91 Freightliner w/ dump box w/sand unit & Miller S22A welder Henke 12’ snowplow Lincoln 350MP Power mig welder ’08 Heil pneumatic trailer Powermax 800 Hypertherm ’89 Fruehauf 48’ dry van Farney & Victor acetylene torches & tanks ’88 Great Dane 48’ dry van welding table w/vise, work tables & cabinets ’06 E-350 15 passenger van Ellis variable speed drill press & metal band saw HOPPER STORAGE BINS Robinair AC recharge unit 10 Amber waves 2500 bu bins HMD 150 Hougen Frame drill kit FAIRBANKS SCALE & SCALE HOUSE Slugger Homemaker frame drill kit HYDROTEK US MOBILE WASH SKID ¾” torque wrench, sev tap & die sets 3000psi @ 4.8gpm w/water storage tank on 2 Jet 8” bench grinder, socket sets wheel trailer (heat needs work but the rest DeWalt chop saw, tire spreader works good!) jet/muck pump, barrels shelving TRANS LOADERS ratchet binders, cable, straps, pitch fork Rail Barge Truck Services 2455 Load Mastertrailer wire, bolt cutters, clevises, ax 4 wheel steering, 1000 hrs (like new) tire chain repair tools, jack stands 18”x 30’ trans loader several bolt bins with bolts, parts washer HOUSEHOLD / OFFICE / MISC Imperial cabinets w/assort fittings 4 washers (1 front load), 4 dryers, air jacks, air grease buckets, lockers refrigerator/freezer, dressers, beds, leather 2 bead blasters, air oiler on reel, lockers sectional, leather couch & loveseat, pub table hyd hose crimper & fittings, 1st Aid Kits w/leaves & 8 chairs, LG 50” & 43” plasma flat 2 pallet jacks, floor jack, battery chargers screen TVs, end tables, matching office desks, office chairs, file cabinets, monitors, keyboards, shop vac, 1” impact spline shaft, tire racks Semi tire changing tools, 36” pipe wrench microwaves, pizza oven, paper shredders, cage storage, fabricated table w/rollers folding tables, occasional chairs, mop bucket, coffee makers Brother MFC 889ODW wireless copier, sev dry erase boards, 3 -2011 vending machines w/credit card readers & more *TERMS:Cash/Bankable Check *Lunch Served *More items too numerous*Not Responsible for accidents*Statements on day of sale take precedence over printed material*Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids*Sold as is, where is with no guarantees/warranties implied whatsoever. Call by 7:00 pm CT September 18 to leave Absentee/Phone Bids… All items to be REMOVED by September 30, 2015 !
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus
By Joe Darrington, SDSU Extension Livestock Environment Associate and Rebecca Bott, Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Equine Specialist For the first time since the 1980’s Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) was detected in horses within South Dakota. Horses in Western South Dakota have been confirmed to have VSV as well as several horses from surrounding states. What is Vesicular Stomatitis Virus? VSV is a virus that is transmitted by insects such as flies and midges among equids (horses, donkeys, mules) and other livestock species including cattle, sheep and hogs. VSV can also be spread by direct contact between two animals. The virus causes sores on the tongue, mouth, face, ears, coronet and occasionally the genitalia of horses. What are the clinical signs of VSV? Sores occur most frequently in the oral cavity and especially on the tongue. These sores can also occur on other areas of the body. Ulcerations of the mouth and tongue can be painful, sometimes causing a horse to discontinue intake of food and water. Changes in the diet can cause secondary problems including a potential for colic. Secondary conditions such as bacterial infections and laminitis can also occur. Drooling and mild lameness are additional possible clinical manifestations of VSV. VSV generally causes discomfort and loss of appetite, but rarely is cause of death. What should I do if my horse is showing clinical signs of VSV? Contact your local equine practitioner immediately if you think your horse may have VSV as it is a reportable disease. Other ailments have several clinical signs similar to those of VSV. For example, a cracked tooth, foreign body, or tooth root abscess can cause drooling. Rabies can also cause water avoidance and excessive salivation. Your veterinarian will be able to properly diagnose your horse and help you to plan how to care for the horse. Isolate any horses that appear ill from the rest of the herd to limit transmission by direct contact. The 2015 recommended guidelines include quarantine of suspect VSV cases beginning at the first onset of signs and continuing 14 days past the onset of clinical signs in the last infected animal on the property. Since there is no treatment for VSV, provide supportive care for your horse until the virus runs its course. . This may include consulting with a nutritionist about softer, more easily consumed feeds, if the horse is refusing to eat. It also includes monitoring hydration carefully as drinking can be painful. If your horse discontinues eating and drinking, your veterinarian can administer supportive IV fluids. Your veterinarian will assist you in developing a plan for pain management and wound cleansing. Your job is essentially to make the horse as comfortable as possible while minimizing exposure to other horses and livestock Can VSV affect my family and me? Yes, VSV is a zoonotic disease meaning that people who are exposed to VSV can exhibit flu like symptoms. When handling a horse with VSV, wear gloves and wash your hands after the interaction. Loose fitting long sleeved shirts, long pants and closed toed shoes to prevent fly bites. If you or your family members become ill or have concerns, contact your primary physician. How do I protect my horse from VSV? There is no vaccination for VSV. However, disease prevention in horse herds can be accomplished through several strategies: • Limit transport of horses and other animals onto and off of your property to the greatest extent possible. • When traveling, keep your horse away from others as much as possible as direct transmission can happen. Avoid sharing feed supplies, tack, grooming tools, and other equipment. Don’t tie your horse in communal areas. • Manage flies through use of fly spray, fly nets and sheets to limit exposure by biting insects. Biting flies and midges are the primary method of VSV transmission so this step is critical. • Bring horses inside during times when insects are most active (during dusk and dawn and before rain). • Get a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) when traveling to events or across state lines. Recommended Resources • Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) (http://csu-cvmbs. colostate.edu/vth/Pages/vesicular-stomatitis-presentation. aspx) | CSU College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences • Vesicular Stomatitis Control Guidelines (http://www. aaep.org/custdocs/VesicularStomatitisControlGuidelinesFinal091212.pdf) | AAEP
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Jim Quigley & Vern Schindele Double Estate
AUCTION Over 50 Firearms, Harley Davidson,
S & W .357 Mag.
Luger 9 mm
Tractors, Ranch & Shop Equipment Friday & Saturday, Sept. 25th & 26th, 2015 Trade Center, Lewistown, MT
Preview: Friday 1-8 p.m. Rem 8mm, Ruger No.1, Rem .22-250, CZ .19 Badger
Fri. Auction: 6 p.m.
Sat. Auction: 10 a.m.
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1958 Ford 861
1989 Pace Arrow
MOTORCYCLE, MOTORHOME, VEHICLES & ACCESSORIES 2006 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster, 1,040 actual miles. This Harley is like new. 1989 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 34L motorhome, 34’, diesel, auto. trans., 63,471 mi. 2012 Honda Rancher, 420cc, 4x4, pwr. steering, elec. shift, 9500 mi., new tires, good runner! 1985 Volkswagen Golf, 4 door, 5 spd., 61,178 miles Collapsible motorcycle trailer, diamond plate nose Team Mechanix ATV/cycle jack, 1500#
TRACTORS & EquIPMENT 1987 Case 2096 tractor, MFWD, diesel, 115 hp, Case L96 loader, 7’ quick-attach bucket w/ grapple, dual pto, 3 hyd., 2000 hrs. on new engine, (12,000 total hrs. on tractor). A good running, never-quit outfit! 1958 Ford 861 tractor w/ Wagner loader, 1,605 hrs. on meter, 5 spd., live pto, 2-stage clutch, pwr. strg. Ford 939 rotary 5’ mower, 3 pt 3 pt. blade, 6’, manual tilt & angle 3 pt. tractor weight & ball hitch, concrete; Front mt. blade, 7’
RIFLES & SHOTguNS Grizzly Big Boar .50 BMG rifle, breech load, single shot, 6x24 scope WIN 70 .22-250, bolt action, 26” stainless bbl., Leupold 6.5x20 scope WIN 70 .30-06, bolt action, 24” bbl, scope Sako S491 .17 REM, bolt, 23.75” bull bbl., scope Savage 93 17 HMR cal., bolt, 21” bull bbl, Bushnell 4x9 scope CZ 527 .22 Hornet, bolt, 22” bbl, 3x9 scope CZ 527-2 .19 Badger, James Calhoon stainless 24” barrel 6x18 scope REM 597 Mag. .17 HMR, bolt, 20” bbl, 4x9 scope REM 700 .300 Win Mag., synth. stock, unfired, new in box REM 700 .222 Rem, bolt, 24” bbl, 4x16 scope REM 700 .22-250, bolt action, 24” bbl, engraved, .55 x 20 scope REM 700 8mm Rem Mag., bolt, 24” bbl, scope REM 788 .222 Rem, bolt, 24” bbl, 6x24 scope REM 550 .22, semi-auto, 23” bbl REM 760 .270 Win, pump, 22” bbl REM 760 .30-06, pump, 3x9 scope Ruger No. 1, .204, breech load, single shot, 26” bbl, scope
2006 Harley Davidson
Ruger 10/22, .22 cal, 18.5” bbl Ruger 96, .44 Rem Mag., lever action, 18.75” bbl, 3x9 scope Marlin 15N Micro, .22 cal, youth model, single shot bolt, 16” bbl, 4x9 scope Marlin 336, .30-30, lever action, 20” bbl Browning 10 ga., pump, 29.5” vented rib barrel, engraved Mossberg 500, 12 ga., pump, 18” bbl Stevens 311, 12 ga, 30” dbl barrel Traditions ALS 2100, 12 ga., semi-auto, 26” vented rib bbl J.C. Higgins Mdl 20, 12 ga., pump, 26” bbl Rem 870 Wingmaster, 20 ga., pump, 27” bbl Springfield .410, single shot, 24” bbl Marlin 99U, .22LR, semi-auto, scope Savage 110, bolt, .243, 3 x 9 scope Davenport 12 ga. double barrel shotgun, 2 ¾”
HANDguNS Ruger New Model, .17 HMR, revolver, stainless, 7.5” bbl 2 - Ruger Super Blackhawk, .44 Mag., 7.5” bbl Ruger M.K. II, .22, semi-auto, stainless, 5” bbl Ruger M.K. III .22 semi-auto, 4” bbl Luger 9mm, semi auto, 4” barrel S&W Mdl. 19 .357 Mag., DA revolver, pin barrel, 4” bbl S&W .460 Mag. revolver, stainless, 5” bbl S&W .500 Mag. revolver, stainless, 4” bbl Walther PPK/S, 7.65 Cal., semi auto, 3.25” bbl Keltec .380 auto, 2.5” w/ holster Keltec P-32, .32 auto., semi-auto, 2.5” bbl, extended clip Bond Arms, .45 Colt/410 ga., derringer, stainless, 3” bbl Davis Industries Mdl. 9, 9mm, derringer, 2.5” bbl Davis Industries, .22 cal. derringer North American Arms, .22 revolver belt buckle 5-shot derringer Para-Ordnance P-10-45, .45 cal., stainless, semi auto, 3”
AMMuNITION, RELOADINg & FIREARM ACCESSORIES Asst’d new ammo.: .17 Rem, .17 HMR, .19 Badger, .22, .22 Hornet, .204 Ruger, .222 Rem, .270 WIN, .30-06, .30-30, .32 Auto, .380 Auto, .38 Special, .44 Mag., .45 Auto, .45 Colt, 4570, .460 S&W, .500 S&W, .50 cal, 8mm, 9mm, 10 ga., 12 ga., 20 ga., 410 ga., & more! Homak gun safe, light duty, key lock Gun cabinet, 8-gun, glass front, locking, modern Steelmaster reloading press; Lee powder measuring kit RCBS digital powder scale
Ruger, Walther, S&W, Para-Ordnance
1987 Case 2096
LAWN & gARDEN EquIPMENT Simplicity 9518 tractor, diesel, 18.5 hp, 3 pt., pto, front blade, hyd. lift 1975 Ariens S-16 tractor, Mdl 931003, 13 hrs on new engine, hydro., 48” grass deck 1990 Toro Wheel Horse Classic 312 Hydro tractor, 12 hp., 440 hours, 48” grass deck and Trac Vac leaf/grass bagger, sells as unit 1968-70 Wheel Horse Charger 12 Mdl 1-7241 lawn tractor, 12 hp, hydro, front mt 42” blade, chains 1968 Wheel Horse Raider 12 Mdl 1-6241, 12 hp., 6 spd. manual, 48” grass deck, engine has been replaced. 1965 Wheel Horse 12 hp lawn tractor, 12 hp., manual, 36” tiller, belt drive Murray riding mower, 14 hp, 40” cut, w/ bagger
SHOP TOOLS & EquIPMENT 2- Snap-On rolling tool chests; Snap-On screwdriver sets Snap-On box end wrenches, 5/16” – 1”; Snap-On nut setter set DeWalt 18V drill, circular saw, recip. saw Very large inventory of powertools & shop equipment!!
HuNTINg & CAMPINg gEAR, SWORDS W.M.H. Horstman Co. sword, engraved, mkd. US McLilley & Co sword, USCG; Samauri type swords, modern MSR lightweight camping stove
STOVES & ANTIquES Monarch wood/coal cook range, gray enamel, nice! Charter Oak antique wood heater stove, excellent condition Circulator antique wood heater stove, excellent condition Babka ladies fur coat, mink, Santa Barbara, CA, excellent!
MuSICAL INSTRuMENTS Ventura V-10 guitar, c. 1960’s Kay electric guitar, single pickup, case, ca. 1968 Gibson A-style mandolin, c. 1923-24, small crack in body
FuRNITuRE & HOuSEHOLD Bissell Power Steamer Deluxe, carpet cleaner, like new! Loveless Ash Co. fireplace ash vacuum, like new!
Complete listing online @ www.ShobeAuction.com! Owners: Estates of Vern Schindele & Jim Quigley, Lewistown, MT & Select Guest Consignors
Wheel Horse Tractors Charter
Circulator
Simplicity 9518
Monarch
2012 Honda Rancher
Sako S491, .17 Rem
TERMS: Cash or Check day of Auction FRIDAY’S AUCTION: Camping Gear, Furniture & Household, Yard & Garden Tools, Reloading Equip. SATURDAY’S AUCTION: Harley Motorcycle, Motorhome, Firearms & Ammo, Tractors, Lawn Tractors, Stoves & Antiques, Shop Equip., Musical Instruments
Jayson: 406-366-5125 Kyle: 406-366-0472 Nick: 406-451-3899
406-538-5125
Several winter wheat options available
By NDSU Extension Service Now is the time of year when farmers are thinking about whether to plant winter wheat. “There are several advantages to including winter wheat in your crop production plan,” says Dale Williams, director of the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Foundation Seedstocks Project. “One of the biggest benefits to growing winter wheat is that it typically yields higher than spring wheat.” He adds that planting winter wheat can help producers spread out the workload, but they always face a risk of winter kill when planting in North Dakota. “If winter kill is significant, however, it is not a total disaster because the producer can plant another crop during the next spring,” Williams says. “Winter wheat generally is priced less than spring wheat because it typically has lower protein than spring wheat, but variances in price are related to industry need. In years where high protein is plentiful, there can be little difference in what the producer will be paid when selling. If the decision is to plant winter wheat, there are some excellent public varieties to choose from.” Here are some varieties to consider: • Decade - It was developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and jointly released with the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in 2010. It performs well in western North Dakota and has high yield potential. Decade has medium height and maturity. Its milling and baking characteristics are excellent. • Ideal - This variety was released from the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in 2011. It has high yield potential and is adapted to the northern winter wheat production region. Ideal has good disease resistance to tan spot, leaf rust and stem rust. • Jerry - It was released from the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in 2001. It is high yielding and has broad adaptation across North Dakota. It also is winter hardy and has good test weight and quality characteristics. • Darrell - This variety was developed by the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and jointly released with the Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station in 2006. It is a medium-maturing wheat and has excellent yield potential. Darrell also has good resistance to stem rust. • Overland - It was developed by the Nebraska Agriculture Experiment Station and the U.S. Department of AgricultureAgricultural Research Service, and jointly released with the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in 2007. It has good test weight and straw strength, and medium height. Overland is moderately resistant to stripe and stem rusts and moderately resistant to leaf rust. Average yields of Decade, Ideal, Jerry and Overland were high in the North Dakota hard red winter wheat variety trials, with three-year yield averages at Dickinson, Hettinger and Minot of 83.6, 82.1, 79.2 and 79.5 bushels per acre, respectively. All four of these public varieties topped 75 bushels per acre in 2014 at trials in Dickinson and Hettinger, with Decade even breaking three-digit yields, with 102.2 and 102.9 bushels per acre. These varieties also performed very well in eastern North Dakota. Ideal came out on top in 2014 in the fungicide application trials, yielding 72.8 bushels per acre and competing against 19 other popular varieties. Decade, Ideal, Jerry and Overland broke the 80 bushels-per-acre mark in an eastern location in the trials. Ideal, Jerry and Overland were among the leaders in test weight, with 57.4, 57.5 and 57.7 pounds per bushel, respectively, in 2014 variety trials. Grain protein also is an important factor to consider when selecting a variety to grow. In the 2014 trials, Decade performed well in the protein arena, with 13.5 percent. For more information on the performance of these and other varieties, visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/varietytrials for NDSU variety trial results. Consult the North Dakota State Seed Department Field Seed Directory at http://www.ndseed.com for a local North Dakota certified seed producer or retailer of these varieties. For information about foundation seed, contact NDSU’s North Central Research Extension Center at (701) 857-7677, the NDSU Williston Research Extension Center at (701) 774-4315 or the Foundation Seedstocks Project at (701) 231-8140. ##### It’s easier to peel hard-boiled eggs if you add a teaspoon of vinegar and a tablespoon of salt to the water as they cook. The vinegar will also keep them from cracking.
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BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE
300 Bales
Big Squares 4x4
Rotary Combine
Phone: 406-632-4153, leave a message
BUSINESS PARTNER LEFT, DOWNSIZING SOME EQUIPMENT
1998 Flexi-Coil 3450 air cart, converted to smart cart, PRO-700 monitor, big nice cart................ Call
2006 John Deere 8430T tractor, 18” brand new tracks, 3 point, PTO, Greenstar and 2630 monitor, awesome tractor..................................... ................Price To Be Determined
2003 New Holland TG210 tractor, loader, grapple, duals, new tires, super steer, high flow hydraulic, 1000 PTO, 3 point, 4900 hours........ ...........................................$75,000
info@ebgrain.com or 406-781-6397, Fort Benton, MT
Jim Stewart Retirement Auction Saturday, September 26, 2015 Great Northern Fairgrounds • Havre, MT
Sign for Numbers: 10:00 am
Sale Time: 11:00 am
Note: There will be a nice selection of Household Items.
Trucks, Tractors & Boats (they all run)
2000 Chevy S10 with topper, great condition 1992 Nissan 4x4 with topper, nice 1992 Nissan pickup 1987 Dodge 1/2 ton 1971 Sportsman motorhome, clean 1966 Dodge 2 ton with box & hoist 1949 Chevy 1 ton 1949 Chevy 1-1/2 ton with box and hoist 1952 Chevy 1-1/2 ton with box and hoist MM G6 tractor 1952 Ford tractor with loader and 3-point 1960 Kriscraft boat and trailer with 50 hp motor 1967 15-ft. boat and trailer 2-ATV sprayers with 12v motors Scorcher ladies bike, like new
Shop Air and electric impact tools Home tool chest, nice Shop Mate miter saw, 17” Open-box wrench set up to 2” Wrenches, screw drivers, etc. Senco air roofing nailer, New Air nailer, nails and staples 2 - McColluch chain saws, gas McColluch chain saw, electric Water tank, 1500 gallon Welder Lincoln arc welder, 180 amp Air chisel Anvil Torque tool Socket sets Hand saws
Bench grinder 3-ton floor jack Ladders Hydraulic jacks Fuel tanks Bolt bins 1/4” Air socket drive Electric drills Dayton drill press Wrench sets Air compressor Senco air nailer Senco air stapler Delta table saw Bench grinder Acetylene Work benches
Info at:
www.laredoenterprises76@gmail.com
laredoenterprises76@gmail.com
Trader’s Dispatch, September 2015 — Page A12
JIM NIELSEN TRUCK & PARTS, INC.
P.O. Box 3072 • 4075 Wynne Avenue • Butte, Montana 59702 • (406) 494-3394 • Mobile (406) 565-7235
Sales lot located I-90 at Rocker Interchange
Special Equipment
1994 Freightliner FL120 SA tractor, Caterpillar 3400, jake brake, 7 speed transmission, power steering, air ride suspension, 1124x5 rubber on Budds. Sell whole or part!
1992 Peterbilt 377 tandem day cab tractor, Cummins N14 Red Top, jake brake, 13 speed transmission, 2-line wet kit, Eaton rear ends, air ride suspension, 1124x5 rubber on Budds @ 80%. Ready to work!
Inventory Available
2001 International 4900 24-ft. Morgan van, white 2000 International 4900 chassis, white 1997 Ford F800 diesel, automatic, 18ft. steel bed, white 1997 Peterbilt 377 tractor, blue 1995 Kenworth W900L tractor, blue 1994 Ford L9000 tandem dump, orange 1994 International 4900 tandem chassis, white 1993 Kenworth T600 tandem tractor, blue 1993 International 4700 16-ft. scissor dump, white
1992 Chevrolet Kodiak single axle chassis, diesel, white 1992 Ford L8000, 24-ft. van, roll gate, white 1990 International 8300 tandem tractor, green 1988 GMC 7000 single axle chassis, diesel, 102 CA, white 1982 Ford LN8000 tandem chassis, diesel, automatic, white 1979 International CO 4070 tandem tractor, green
Williamsen 9-ft. utility truck bed, yellow Omaha Standard 16-ft. steel flatbed with hoist (5) 14-ft. thru 24-ft. van bodies Ridewell air lift 4th axle, complete 2006 Wabash air ride closed tandem trailer suspension, complete 12-ft. one-way snow plow, State Highway (3) various heavy-duty under body hoist assemblies National 300B truck mounted hydraulic crane unit! Omaha Standard 20-ft. platform, double cylinder BBP scissor hoist, good shape, complete - will sell seperate!
Semi Trailers
2009 Utility 53-ft.x102” reefer, accident damage, excellent storage 1996 Kidron 45-ft. reefer van, white 1991 Kentucky 48-ft. tri axle van, United 1990 Utility 28-ft.x102” SA pup, excellent storage, Norco 24-ft. tandem gooseneck, flatbed, black Transportation Available
Currently wrecking 299 trucks! All shapes & sizes!
Apprentice hunter rule approved
By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana’s Fish & Wildlife (FWP) Commission approved a new rule this week that clears the way for the state’s “apprentice hunter” law to take effect. The law, enacted earlier this year by the state Legislature, allows youth 10-17 years of age to obtain a certification to purchase some Montana hunting licenses before completing a hunter education course. Apprentice hunters, however, are required to be accompanied by an adult mentor. The $5 Apprentice Certification will be available beginning Monday, August 10 only at FWP offices. The new rule approved Thursday defines certain mentor responsibilities and establishes the process for designating and identifying a mentor. Under the law, apprentice-hunter certification is for two license years only. After two years, the apprentice hunter must complete a hunter safety and education course. Also, to participate in the program, an apprentice hunter must: • be between the ages of 10-17 years old; • obtain a $5 certification from an FWP office; certification forms are available online; • have all appropriate licenses in their possession at all times while in the field. For a prospective mentor to participate, he or she must be: • 21 years old or older; • related to the apprentice by blood, adoption, or marriage; or be the apprentice’s legal guardian, or appointed by the apprentice’s legal guardian; • have completed hunter education–if born after January 1, 1985; • have a current Montana hunting license; • agree to supervise and remain within sight of and direct voice contact with the apprentice hunter at all times while in the field; • only accompany one apprentice at a time; • confirm that the apprentice is psychologically and physically prepared to hunt. Mentors are also required to complete and sign a form, along with the apprentice, and if applicable, the apprentice’s parent or legal guardian. Mentor forms are free and are also available via FWP’s website. An apprentice hunter is not eligible to obtain a special bow and arrow license without first completing a bowhunter education course; a resident hound training license for chasing mountain lion; a bighorn sheep license; an elk license if under 15 years of age. Nor can an apprentice hunter participate in any of Montana’s limitedquota hunting license or permit drawings. Violation of the terms by an apprentice hunter or mentor could result in the loss of hunting privileges for up to one full license season. The $5 Apprentice Certification will be available beginning Monday, August 10 only at FWP offices. For more information visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov, then click “Apprentice Hunter Program”. ##### Mix 3 parts vinegar and one part water and coat your windsheilds, this will keep them ice-and frost-free in the winter.
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HAY FOR SALE Alfalfa & alfalfa/grass, net wrap, round bales
Call 605-490-7666, Western SD - 20 miles from Belle Fourche
Husker Harvest Days to Focus on Weathering Climate Change
By Steven Ress, Nebraska Water Center, Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute research.” Agricultural producers and Nebraskans of Entering UNL’s Husker Red steel building every stripe can access a wealth of informaat Lot 321 on the south side of the exhibit tion on planning for climate change when grounds, showgoers will get the latest inforthey visit University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural mation on the challenges and opportunities Resources exhibits at this year’s Husker facing the economics of agriculture, includHarvest Days show near Grand Island. ing variability and extremes in planning Husker Harvest Days is September 15-17. successful agricultural operations. Bidding opens September 22 and closes the “Successfully weathering extremes” is From there, they will view exhibits fomorning of September 23, 2015 the theme for Nebraska Extension exhibits cused on the Nebraska Climate Report’s dealing largely with planning for potential take-home messages; forage alternatives for CUSTOM CRAFTED LOG HOME SHELL PACKAGE weather extremes from climate change on the improving the resiliency of Nebraska beef By Legacy Log Homes of St, Ignatious, MT farm and ranch, as well as climate changesystems; planning for climate-resilient ir• 3500 sq.ft with lots of extra induced challenges and opportunities in rigation systems; designing climate-resilient loft space (open floor plan) • Includes complete set of everyday life. confined livestock systems; perennial fororiginal blueprints “This is such an important topic on so ages for biofuels production; use of cover • 20”-22” Lodge Pole (State many levels that we will examine it from crops to improve resilience to higher-intenPark trees), very rare! many angles over both this and next year’s sity precipitation; the role seasonal forecasts 10-ft. wall height Husker Harvest Days shows,” said Ronnie will play in future agricultural decisions; and Main House 48-ft. x 38-ft. Mudroom 12-ft. x 28-ft. This structure has been 5 years standing in Green, Nebraska University vice president, the role of corn yield projections based on the yard, the logs are still very sound. Garage 28-ft. x 38-ft. IANR Harlan Vice Chancellor and interim climate/weather in agricultural decisions. senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNL’s adjacent open lots, east of the Visit www.riverswestauction.com for photos, videos, UNL. “It’s part of our focus on critical and Husker Red building, will feature living and more information groundbreaking research and initiatives that exhibits of demonstration cover crops, plantJason Clinkenbeard are important not only to all Nebraskans, but ings of switch grass for ethanol production 406-239-3529 nationally and globally, as we enhance our and other uses, technologies for conserving jason@riverswestauction.com reputation as a leader in critically important water use in irrigation, and shade systems for reducing heat stress in feedlots. “We believe this space has considerable potential for demonstrating the innovation and research of IANR in the form of living exhibits,” Green said. “These exhibits tie directly into what showgoers will learn about when they visit the exhibits inside our building.” Also inside the Husker Red building, IANR staff will be This sale is rich with original art, western collectibles and antiques. available to answer questions on a variety of extension Lots of Montana history. Ace Powell, Tony Sandoval and more plus and research-related topics, bronzes, and a very nice collection of bits, spurs and more. provide copies of helpful NebGuides and direct those Rivers West needing further help to extension experts in their local area. Auction has Showgoers will also be able partnered with to learn about the latest opportunities for students at UNL’s the brand new College of Agricultural SciRed Lion Inn & ences and Natural Resources, and the Nebraska College of Suites in Polson, Technical Agriculture at Curtis. College representatives MT to host this will be available throughout event. An the show to answer questions from potential students. Those impressive room interested in the Nebraska discount will be LEAD (Leadership Education Action Development) offered if program can also visit with a reservations are LEAD representative. IANR has been part of made by Husker Harvest Days for nearly 40 years, since the first September 15. show in 1978. Please call “We enjoy the opportuOnline Bidding nity to bring the University of (406) 827-2200 to Powered by Nebraska-Lincoln to Husker reserve a room. proxibid Harvest Days and seeing all the people that stop in to see us each year,” Green said. “We always appreciate the You can begin viewing opportunity to visit with stakethe sale catalog NOW at holders about what they see as www.riverswestauction.com Nebraska’s main challenges and opportunities. We are your Reed Tobol Jason Clinkenbeard land-grant university.” For more information on 406-249-1767 406-239-3529 Husker Harvest Days, visit reed@riverswestauction.com jason@riverswestauction.com http://huskerharvestdays.com.
ONLINE ONLY AUCTION
Hugh Krantz & Friends Collection Auction Saturday, September 26, 2015 3:00 p.m. MDT Red Lion Inn & Suites - Polson, MT
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Consumers missing out on health benefits of seafood consumption
The deadline for advertising for the October issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be September 30.
By Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research Service
While most U.S. consumers eat some seafood, the amounts are inadequate to meet federal dietary guidelines, according to studies conducted by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists. Both fish and shellfish, referred to as “seafood,” are nutrient-rich protein foods, and consumption has been associated with reduced heart disease risk. Seafood contains healthful natural compounds known as “omega-3 fatty acids.” The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, (http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2010.asp) recommends eating two servings of seafood (about 8 ounces) weekly to get at least 1,750 milligrams of two omega-3s known as EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) weekly. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) nutritionist Lisa Jahns led a study with colleagues based on an evaluation of food-intake data collected from a representative sampling of the U.S. population. The data were collected during the national survey known as “What We Eat in America/NHANES.” Overall, about 80 to 90 percent of U.S. consumers
did not meet their seafood recommendations. Jahns is with the ARS Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center (GFHNRC) in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Additionally, a review of published studies that explored fish consumption’s link to heart health pointed to consistent evidence supporting a reduced risk of heart disease due particularly to eating oily fish. The review was led by GFHNRC nutritionist Susan Raatz. EPA and DHA are abundant in oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines, anchovies, trout and tuna. In the published study, Raatz and colleagues concluded that getting the message of the benefits of fish consumption to consumers is key and suggested a public-health education program on the health benefits of eating fish. Both studies were published in the journal Nutrients. Data on the nutrient content of seafood can be found in the USDA-ARS National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference. ARS is the USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency.
NDSU Extension offering educational activities at Big Iron
By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service specialists and researchers will provide exhibits and field demonstrations, and be available for consultations at this year’s Big Iron Farm Show set for September 15-17 at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds near West Fargo. Field demonstrations will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. daily south of the grandstand. They will begin with NDSU Extension presentations on spray drift-reduction practices, sprayer clean-out and the effects of temperature inversions on spray drift. Extension weed scientists will discuss herbicideresistant weed issues. Sprayer company representatives will describe and demonstrate new herbicide application technologies. The NDSU Extension displays will be in the east entryway of the Hartl Ag Building in booths AL10 to AL12. The displays will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 15 and 16, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 17. Extension specialists will be available so visitors who stop to view the displays can ask questions, pick up publications, provide input or just visit. Extension specialists who will be exhibiting and their topics are: • Tom Peters, sugar beet agronomist, and other plant science specialists - Palmer amaranth, waterhemp and other weeds of concern. They will have a display of North Dakota crops. • Ken Hellevang, agricultural engineer - alternative grain storage facilities. Producers need to address many factors for storage to be successful. He will be available for consultation all day September 15 and 16. • Andrew Swenson, farm and family resource management specialist, and Dwight Aakre, farm management specialist - the impact of the farm program. They’ll be available to answer questions related to the farm bill and other farm economic issues. Other Extension activities will include: • Esther McGinnis, Extension horticulturalist, as well as area horticulturalists and Extension agents, will be available to answer horticultural questions. • The NDSU Extension Design Your Succession Plan team will have a display and be available for consultations. • Manufacturing specialist David Lehman will demonstrate 3-D printing and discuss its applications in business and industry. • Several Extension staff will be available to answer crop production questions and provide information on topics such as soil health and unmanned aircraft system technology applications in agriculture. Visit http://bigironfarmshow.com for more information about the Big Iron Farm Show.
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Saturday, September 26, at 9:00 a.m.
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1985 Ranger 2x4
2010 Arctic Cat 450CC
2010 Arctic Cat 450CC
2013 Kymco 500
Craftsman Mower & Husqvarna Rototiller
International Tool Chest w/Tools
ch Lun able! il Ava
1985 Ranger 2x4, 5spd, 144,000 miles, 4cy, 2.4 ltr, w/topper. Nice Cond. 2010 Artic Cat 4 Wheelers 450 cc. Like New. 1) 189 miles, 2) 994 miles. Winch and Snowplow 2013 Kymco 500, 1360 miles, side by side w/cab and heater, spare tire rack, new winch plow mount,12x8ft trailer bumper pull. Like New. Craftsman YT3000 Riding Mower w/ Bagger 4 Wheeler Weed Sprayer (fits on tractor) 4 Wheeler Hood Husqvarna Rototiller Power Washer (gas) 3000lb psi w/21/2 gal per minute. International Tool Chest w/Tools Craftsman Tools worth $20,000 Tool Box. Small Floor Model. Cabinet w/Standard Metric Tools Metric Wrench MAX 32mm Box End 15/16” Stand Craftsman Tool Set - 154pc. Never Opened! NAPA 3/8” Socket Set 1/2” Standard Socket Set. New. 1/8” Socket Drive Set Carquest Socket Set Carquest Allen Wrenchs. 2 New Sets. Gas Wrench Bit Sets. 3 sets. Alton Elect Air Compresser - 6gal Portable Air Tank - 11gal Air Buffer Makita Air Sander. New. Pro Value Air Sanders. 2 New. Air Sanders. 3 New. Air Reciprocating Saw - small. Air Over Hydraulic Jack Floor Jack Hi-Lift Jack. New. 3/8” and 1/2” Impact Guns - battery operated Slide Hammer - 17pc. Never Used. Timing Light - battery opperated. Fuel Line Service Kit
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Creeper Chair Creeper. Like New. NW Electric Light Reel. New. Power Probe. New. DC to AC Converter. New. Dustin Battery Charger 200amp Battery Charger 50amp Craftsman Lazer Level 4ft Craftsman Buffer Craftsman 120 Reciprocating Saw Craftsman Circular Saw. New. Craftsman Jig Saw. New. Cordless Saw Craftsman Heat Gun. New. Makita Cordless Light Makita Cordless Drill 90o Cordless Drills. 2. Skill Cordless Drill 3/8” and 1/2” Drillbits 21/2” Drill Bits Cordless Drillbits - 9 sets. New. Skill Saw Wagner Power Painter Sheetrock Banjo Sheetrock Square Sheetrock Tools Concrete Working Tools Step Ladders 4’, 6’ and 8’ Carpenter Clamps 24” ‘C’ Clamps Electric Boxes. Switches ALL New in Box. Hole Saw Kit w/Case. New. Hand Grinder w/Disk Bench Grinder Soldering Gun Pop Rivet Gun Kit. New. Side Cutters Extension Cords Lots of Older Tools Micellaneous Parts Craftsman Oil Burner Stove Propane Cook Stove Propane Lantern Tent Fishing Poles
Many More Items Not Listed!
CLIFF RUSTAD, Auctioneer
406-654-1772 Home or 406-654-4053 Cell
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Water Skis Chain Saws. 2. Gas Cans 2” Water Pump. New. Craftsman Gas Leaf Blower Weed Wacker Hedge Trimmer w/attachments Garden Tools Garden Hose & Dollys Rock and Scoop Shovels Shop Vacuum. Like New. Hoover Carpet Shampooer WindTunnel MAX Vacuum Sears Deep Freezer. Large, Locking Upright. Washer & Dryer. 2 sets. Meat Grinder Vacuum Food Saver Electric Dehydrator Smoker Electric Fans Cobra Skin Sword Set Swords. 5 sets. 40 Collector & Switchblade Knives Kotana Knives Elliptical Exercise Machine Exercise Machine Set Up Dining Table w/4 Chairs Living Room Set. All Reclining Rockers. Rocker Recliner Antique Rocker Grandfather Clock - Handmade $7000 Black Forest. Very Nice. Chiming Clock China Hutch w/Contents End Tables & Coffee Table California King Bedroom Set Beds and Bed Frames 60” Smart TV w/Stand 36” Philips Smart TV. New. DVD/DHS Player DVD Collection. 480 Movies. High Definition Tele/TV Cable Coca Cola Collection Stein Drinking Collection Household Items - red in color. HP Photo, Fax & Copy Printer Swing Set w/Merry-go-round and Slide. Nice. Trampoline w/security cage. Bicycles. 2 Basketball Hoop Snow Sled 30-06 Marlin Rifle 22 Remington Rifle 243 Winchester 9mm Pistol 22 Pistol
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For more info or to join the tour contact: Hyer McKechnie • 406-360-6674 jameshyer@hotmail.com ChadAnchor Murnin • 406-399-7811 Cherry Springs Ranch Polled Herefords barstarcattle@hotmail.com 406-467-2880, Vaughn, MT 406-425-1411, Bridger, MT
Montana Hereford Directory Churchill Cattle Co
Anderson Ranch
406-580-6421, Manhattan, MT www.churchillcattle.com
406-848-2588, Emigrant, MT
Banjo Ranch
Cooper Hereford Ranch
406-425-1233, Molt, MT www.banjoranch.com
406-285-6985, Willow Creek, MT www.cooperherefords.com
Bar Star Cattle
Dallas Polled Herefords
406-399-7811, Loma, MT www.facebook.com/barstarcattle
406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT
Duncan Ranch Co
Barker Hereford Ranch
406-292-3503, Joplin, MT
406-450-4750, Shelby, MT
Dutton Hereford Ranch
Bayers Hereford Ranch
406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT
406-684-5464, Twin Bridges, MT
Ehlke Herefords
Beery’s Land & Livestock Co
406-266-4121, Townsend, MT www.ehlkeherefords.com
406-979-5720, Vida, MT www.beeryherefords.com
Marty & Leslie Bennett Bowen Ranch
Brillhart Ranch Co
406-947-2511, Musselshell, MT
Broken Pick Ranch
406-472-3210, Valier, MT www.brokenpickranch.com
M/D Herefords
406-835-2501, Glen, MT
Genex Hawkeye West
406-656-9034, Billings, MT www.crinet.com
Griffin Polled Herefords 406-821-0247, Darby, MT
Harper Herefords
406-323-1686, Roundup, MT
Holden Herefords
McIntosh Ranch
K.L. Slagsvold Herefords 406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT
406-492-7091, Avon, MT
McKechnie Hereford Ranch 406-432-2296, Shelby, MT
McMurry Cattle
406-254-1247, Billings, MT www.mcmurrycattle.com
406-459-5937, Helena, MT
MJB Ranch
Indreland Ranch
406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT
J Bar E Ranch
Johnson Ranch
406-560-1208, Anaconda, MT
K & C Herefords
406-735-4493, Geyser, MT
406-639-2569, Lodge Grass, MT
NJW Polled Herefords
Storey Hereford Ranch
406-587-3024, Bozeman, MT
Thomas Herefords
406-544-1536, Gold Creek, MT www.thomasherefords.com
Tomlinson Herefords
Origen, Inc.
406-323-1297, Roundup, MT
Otis Ranch
406-252-5196, Billings, MT www.westfeeds.net
Vandeberg Ranch
406-348-2345, Huntley, MT
406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT
Frank Herefords
L Bar W Ranch
Rafter Ranch
Hereford Genetics From Churchill There’s Nothing Else Like It!
Sparks Herefords
406-778-2320, Plevna, MT
307-672-3248, Sheridan, WY www.njwardherefords.com
406-223-4518, Emigrant, MT
406-328-4095, Absarokee, MT
Snowshoe Cattle Company
406-875-2138, Pompeys Pillar, MT www.snowshoecattle.com
406-846-1370, Deer Lodge, MT
406-922-6044, Bozeman, MT www.1stwestinsurance.com 307-631-6012, Columbus, MT
Sidwell Ranch
406-322-4425, Columbus, MT
Merrimac Cattle Company
Hultin Polled Herefords
Reich Bros
406-285-6675, Willow Creek, MT
406-778-2393, Baker, MT
406-450-1029, Valier, MT www.holdenherefords.com
Feddes Herefords
First West Insurance - Farm/Ranch
Loyning Farms
406-328-4095, Absarokee, MT
Garrison Ranches Inc
406-721-2641, Missoula, MT
Dan 406-570-1602, Manhattan, MT www.feddes.com
406-633-5479, Billings, MT
406-874-8200, Miles City, MT
Elings Polled Herefords 406-278-3406, Conrad, MT
406-221-6350, Butte, MT
Ft Keogh Livestock Research
406-832-3219, Wise River, MT
West Feeds, LLC
Wichman Herefords
406-538-8997, Moore, MT www.wichmanherefords.com
Selling Select Pairs, Weaned Heifer Calves and Bred Replacement Females At Mohican West and Guest Sale September 24 - Laurel, MT
Female Sale Sept 18, 2015
Bull Sale Jan 26, 2016
Churchill Sensation 028X Churchill Cattle Co. Manhattan, MT
Call or email for a catalog! 406-439-4311 or ehlke@mt.net Mark, Della, Lacey and Jane’a Ehlke www.ehlkeherefords.com info@ehlkeherefords.com PO Box 178 • Townsend, MT 59644
Dale Venhuizen (406) 580-6421
Bulls for sale - private treaty dale@churchillcattle.com
Modest birth, massive meat Our production sale is any time you want. We sell Hereford bulls and females by private treaty. Find out more at feddes.com. Better yet, visit the ranch.
(406) 266-4121 • (406) 439-4311
Hereford Influenced Feeder Calf Sale Hereford and baldy calves
Feddes Herefords www.feddes.com 2009 Churchill Road Manhattan, MT 59741 tfeddes@msn.com Marvin Tim 406.570.4771 Dan 406.570.1602
Headwaters Livestock - Three Forks, Montana
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Consignment details available at www.mhafeedercalfsale.com
Denise Loyning (406) 328-4095 Della Ehlke (406) 439-4300
Sponsored by the Montana Hereford Association
McMURRY CATTLE
Added Genetic Balance Trait And Carcass Value ONLY THE BEST SELL Private Treaty Bull Sales
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 Mark Ehlke Kelle Jo Ellis Tim Feddes Denise Loyning Hyer McKechnie Richard Sidwell Chad Murnin Pres. Tom Sparks VP
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Creating and maintaining high quality pasture
By Chris Carter, Southern States Cooperative You know the view: picture-perfect pastures that run as far as the eyes can, clashing with pale blue skies and forest green trees upon the horizon; the stunning view that is rural America. But having pretty pastures isn’t just about the breathtaking view. To producers, it’s a vital part of their livestock or horse management program, as it is often the primary source of feed for these animals. As the summer season heats up, the growth rate of ryegrass and clover begins to slow due to hotter conditions. With proper maintenance you can help reduce the need for supplemental feeding, which can ultimately save on the bottom line. Poorly managed pastures can produce low yields of poor quality forage and may even harbor parasites that could infiltrate your precious livestock. The implementation of some tried and true management practices can instantly improve your pasture. Solidify your soil When spring time rolls around, we should always fertilize, right? Wrong. The improper application of fertilizer is one of the most common mistakes made that can waste time, money, and your soil’s precious nutrients. This is why having a soil test conducted is so important to not only the health and quality of your soil, but also to your bottom line profit. A soil test is an environmentally sound practice that will show pH levels of the soil and indicate if application of lime or fertilizer is needed. The proper application of lime and fertilizer could—combined with other pasture management strategies—double the yield of a worn out pasture. It’s a relatively inexpensive practice, and the money you spend on a soil test can ultimately save you money on fertilizer and ensure that your land is packed with the proper amount of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. You can obtain soil tests from your local Southern States dealer or local Extension office. Rotation, rotation, rotation If you can help it, you never want your grass to be grazed shorter than two-to-three inches. If livestock are penned up in the same field or paddock for the entire grazing season, there’s a good chance that the plants will be grazed too short, causing damage and allowing weeds to take charge. You’re able to somewhat dictate how evenly your grass is grazed by rotating your grazing areas. Divide your pastures into smaller fields and rotate them in when forage is around six inches high, and rotate them out as grass plants begin to approach the two-to-three inch threshold. This also promotes forage growth and can even break the life cycle of pesky parasites. You may find that your livestock prefer a certain area in the fields, avoiding some areas altogether. Like us humans, livestock will not eat what they don’t prefer. Horses, especially, are renowned for “spot grazing,” where they’ll graze on small, choice areas while surrounding areas remain untouched. If this happens, you may find areas of long growth with seed heads that your livestock have left behind. Consider clipping these areas to a height of around two inches. Clipping two or three times a year helps provide uniform grazing, helps control weeds, and prevents grasses from going to seed. If time and cost of tractor fuel should be a concern, move smaller animals (such as sheep) into these areas to do the job for you. The key is to not allow your forage to be grazed too short. Choose the right seed Be sure to choose a forage grass-seed blend that is formulated to grow well in your region of the country and will thrive in the soil conditions in your pasture. According to Southern States experts, you should choose a certified seed or proprietary variety that will tolerate grazing and is adapted for your climatic conditions. Cool-season grasses, like fescue, flourish in northern regions of the country and are the common choice among those north of I-64. Warm-season grasses such as Bermuda grass grow well in the south. According to North Carolina Extension experts, a combination of cool and warm-season grasses established in separate stands in a pasture system will provide a more even supply of forage and lengthen the grazing season. An ideal pasture system would include 50 to 75 percent cool-season forages with the remaining balance being warm-season grasses. Timely planting Timing is everything in life, especially when it comes to planting. The best times to plant cool-season grasses are typically in the early spring or late summer, but again, this depends on your location. Knowing your region’s weather CONTINUED ON PAGE A18
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3rd Annual Amish Horse & Tack Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 10:00 am Lunch Available
Auction will be held at the Amish Community 10 miles North of Ashland, Montana on the Tongue River Road. Watch for Auction signs. Horse Equipment & Household NEW LEATHER PRODUCTS FROM John Deere 11-ft. single disc - water wagon on steel WYOMING LEATHER WORKS wheel chassis - International side delivery rake on steel - McCormick #7 enclosed gear mower with truck - Aeromator 10-ft. windmill with 24-ft. tower - Baker 8-ft. windmill head - portable battery charger with Craftsman gas engine - David Bradley pump jack - New Holland PTO driveshaft for baler - Hastings 50 bushel creep feeder - (15) fiberglass calf shelters - board planer - propane bottle - wardrobe - dresser - sewing machine - desks and household items - PLUS MORE!
Including headstalls - bridle reins - breast collars - latigos, long and short - several sets of hobbles - spur straps - and other items, all Amish made products.
CORRIENTE ROPING CATTLE
(21) head 2015 steer and heifer calves. Amish will feed to January 30, 2016.
HORSES
As always there will be horses from 2 to 15, more on the younger side. These horses range from 60 rides on colts to seasoned horses. Many will have the registration papers intact. Horses will range from rodeo prospects, ranch and several kid horses down to babysitters and work horses. All horses will sell sound with papers to go anywhere and also a 7-day return if not the way we represent them. Bob & Bill are a top notch Percheron team - 9 & 10 years old - broke to feeding, hay fields, oil field work, anywhere you wish to work them. 17 hands. Dewie - 15.3 hands, Suffolk work gelding that will work anywhere & broke to ride too. Pete - 16 hands, Standard Belgium cross all purpose, works single or double, rides, packs and has drug calves. Team of Ponies - ride or drive There are many prospects for ranch, rodeo, kids ponies and work horses - 55 to 60 horses to choose from. Call auctioneer for complete list.
OWNERS: Amish Community & Guests 406-784-2965 (Harvey or Ervin)
They will preview horses at 3:00 PM Friday before sale and also 9:00 AM the day of the auction. Horses will sell following the equipment and tack, approximately at Noon.
AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This is always a good place to get your next ride or prospective rodeo horses. Also many good tested ponies and work horses. Plan to be with us the 26th. TERMS: CASH OR BANKABLE CHECK NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS.
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depends on your location. Knowing your region’s weather patterns and typical climatic conditions is extremely important. Spring-planted cool-season grasses typically have more issues with weeds, but it’s an ideal time of year to plant because of the increased rainfall. Cool-season grasses planted in late summer will experience less weed problems, but adequate moisture—due to less rainfall—may be more of an issue. Remember to plant spring-planted cool-season grasses early enough to allow root systems to establish themselves before the heat of summer arrives. If planting in late summer, plant early enough to allow seedlings sufficient time to grow before the first average killing frost in the fall—about 4-to-6 weeks prior. Warm-season grasses should be planted in the late spring or early summer when soil temperatures reach 65 degrees or average nighttime temperatures are around 60 degrees. Efficiency = Effectiveness Being proactive and efficient in your pasture management practices is the key to maintaining quality pasture. Good management practices—in all areas of your operation—will ultimately lead to success and increased profitability. Speak to your local Southern States representative about creating an effective plan for managing pasture around your farm. Southern States Cooperative has grown to become one of the nation’s largest farm supply companies. With over 1,200 retail outlets spread across 23 states, they provide a wide range of farm and home supplies, including livestock feed, fertilizer, seed, animal health supplies and petroleum products. Farmer-owned since 1923, the Virginia-based cooperative has more than 200,000 farmer-members. For more information, visit www.southernstates.com. ##### When I am an old coot... I will stand up at the Sportsmen’s Banquet and announce that the best way to have “Ducks Unlimited” is to stop shooting their butts off.
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Fall 2015 State of Montana Surplus Property Helena, MT • Saturday, September 26th • 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) 15 - FORD 1/2 tons (2010-1981) 17 - GMC 1/2 tons (2008-1997) 3 - CHEVROLET 1/2 tons (2007-1998) 5 - DODGE 1/2 tons (2001-1998) 3/4 TON PICKUPS (4wd & 2wd) 5 - DODGE 3/4 tons (2001-1991) 6 - FORD 3/4 tons (2008-1999) 8 - GMC 3/4 tons (2006-1995) 9 - CHEVROLET 3/4 tons (2004-2000)
1 TON TRUCKS 2008 DODGE crew cab 4x4 cab & chassis 2000 FORD 4x4 cab & chassis 1999 GMC 1 ton dump truck 2001 DODGE 1 ton flatbed 2001 FORD F350 XL crew cab 2000 FORD 4x4 flatbed 1999 GMC 1 ton flatbed 1995 FORD 4x4 pickup 1991 CHEVROLET 4x4 pickup 1976 DODGE 4x4 flatbed CARS 5 - DODGE Avenger (2009-2008) 2007 DODGE Caliber 2 - 2008 HONDA Civic Hybrid 31 - CHEVROLET Impala (2012-2003) 3 - 2001 CHEVROLET Lumina 2012 CHEVROLET Malibu 3 - TOYOTA Prius (2010-2008) 21 - FORD Taurus (2006-1999) MID-SIZE PICKUPS 2 - GMC Canyon 4x4’s (2008 & 2004) 2007 CHEVROLET Colorado 4x4 2 - FORD Ranger 4x4’s (2006 & 2005)
SUV’s & MINI VANS 2009 FORD Escape AWD 2 - CHEVROLET Uplander (2008 & 2005) 2008 PONTIAC Torrent AWD 2007 DODGE Durango 4x4 2006 FORD Expedition 4x4 2002 FORD Excursion 7 - 2007 JEEP Liberty 4x4’s 2006 CHRYSLER Pacifica 1999 CHEVROLET Suburban 4x4 1998 GMC Suburban 1990 CHEVROLET Suburban 4x4 2 - DODGE Grand Caravan (2002 & 2000) 2001 FORD Winstar 9 - FORD Super Duty pickup boxes (New) Steel & aluminum truck flatbeds
JOHN DEERE 932 tractor w/sweeper
MILLER AEAD 200LE welder/generator
MOTOR GRADER 1986 JOHN DEERE 670B WHEEL LOADER 1975 JOHN DEERE 544B
TRACTORS 1989 JOHN DEERE 2755 w/flail mowers 1982 CASE 2390 tractor w/cab, dual, 3 pt. INTERNATIONAL 1466 tractor w/cab INTERNATIONAL 444 tractor FORD 600 tractor w/sickle mower CASE VAC 14 tractor
DUMP TRUCKS & PLOW TRUCKS 3 - GMC tandem dump trucks (1995-1988) 3 - FORD tandem dump trucks (1995-1992) 1986 INTERNATIONAL tandem dump 1978 CHEVROLET tandem dump 1991 FORD s/a 4x4 dump truck 1984 GMC s/a dump truck TRUCKS 2 - 2002 FORD F450 4x4 flatbeds 1998 IH 4700 s/a cab & chassis 1997 FORD F700 w/flatbed 1993 GMC 7000 cab & chassis 1992 FORD L8000 t/a cab & chassis 1988 IH 1700 wrecker truck 1988 FORD 8000 1980 WHITE truck tractor OSH KOSH t/a aircraft fuel truck (no tank)
COMPACTION CASE 752B double drum vibratory roller 3 - CASE 252 double drum vibratory rollers 1986 ROSCOE Hydrapac 100 CASE M6KN 6000 lb. articulated forklift
RECREATION 2007 POLARIS 600 RMK snowmobile 2001 POLARIS 600 RMK snowmobile 2 - 1998 SKI-DOO 500 Summit snowmobiles 2 - 1996 ARCTIC CAT 550 snowmobiles 1995 - SKI-DOO 583 Summit snowmobile 2 - 1993 ARCTIC CAT 550 snowmobiles 1988 YAMAHA Phazer snowmobile 1981 ARCTIC CAT Panther snowmobile 2 - POLARIS Sportsman 500 4x4 ATV’s POLARIS 350 4x4 ATV HONDA 150 h.p. boat motor 1986 TRAILEZE DW15T20 trailer
TRAC-PAC 2 place snowmobile trailer 2 - Portable air compressors
2 - 24,000 lb. truck mount winch units
WALKER & TORO zero turn mowers Water tanks & hose reels
Bin sanders, One way & reversible plows RIDGE MULCHER TD2000
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Watch for cyanobacterial poisoning in livestock
By NDSU Extension Service Livestock producers need to watch for blue-green algae because it is toxic to animals, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service livestock experts warn. “The hot, dry, calm days common in late summer are the perfect catalyst for the production of cyanobacteria, widely known as blue-green algae,” Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist Miranda Meehan says. Blue-green algae often occurs in stagnant ponds or dugouts with elevated nutrient levels, forming large colonies that appear as scum on or just below the water surface. Live cyanobacteria is green. It turns blue after it dies and dries on the surface or shoreline. Some species of cyanobacteria can be toxic when livestock and wildlife ingest it. The level of toxicity is dependent on the species consuming the water, concentration of bacteria and amount of water ingested. Cyanobacteria produce neuro and liver toxins. “Signs of neurotoxin poisoning usually appear within 20 minutes of ingestion,” says Gerald Stokka, Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist. “In animals, symptoms include weakness, staggering, difficulty in breathing, convulsions and ultimately death.” Animals affected by liver toxins may exhibit weakness, pale-colored mucous membranes, mental derangement, bloody diarrhea and, ultimately, death. Typically, livestock are found dead before producers observe symptoms. If cyanobacterial poisoning is suspected as the cause of death in livestock, producers should check the edges of ponds for deceased wildlife. In addition, producers should collect a water sample of at least 500 milliliters from the suspected water source after the discovery of dead livestock or wildlife. “Water testing only will determine if the water source contains cyanobacteria, not the cause of death,” Meehan says. Water samples should be submitted to the NDSU Veterinary Diagnostic Lab or a commercial laboratory. For more information on how to submit samples, contact the NDSU lab at (701) 231-8307 or visit its website at http:// www.vdl.ndsu.edu. Stokka recommends producers use the following practices to prevent cyanobacterial poisoning in livestock: • Implement a nutrient management plan or establish buffer strips with perennial plant species around water sources to reduce the levels of nutrients entering the water. • Create a designated drinking area where the risk of cyanobacteria is minimal. • Fence off pond and pump water from the pond to the water tank. • Use other water sources following periods of hot, dry weather. • Add copper sulfate to water if the water source has a history of algae blooms. Apply 2 pounds of copper sulfate per acre-foot of water. That is equal to 8 pounds per 1 million gallons. ##### Interest on debt never sleeps.
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Single hair shows researchers what a bear has been eating
By Eric Sorensen, WSU science writer U.S. and Canadian researchers have found they can get a good idea of a grizzly bear’s diet over several months by looking at a single hair. The technique, which measures residues of trace metals, can be a major tool in determining if the threatened animals are getting enough of the right foods to eat. The technique can also help determine how much mercury bears are ingesting. A study published last year by many of the same researchers found that two out of three grizzlies sampled in coastal British Columbia had mercury levels exceeding a neurochemical effect threshold proposed for polar bears. “You can use the technology for both applications,” said Marie Noël, lead author of both the mercury study and a more recent study, published in Science of the Total Environment, on how the technique works. “You can see how much mercury they’re getting but also estimate how much salmon they’re eating.” Charles Robbins, a Washington State University (WSU) wildlife biologist and director of the WSU Bear Research, Education and Conservation Center, said the technique is a big help in determining how bears are recovering and if they have enough habitat to meet their food needs. Grizzly bears are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in the continental United States and endangered in parts of Canada. “You can see bears chasing down salmon, but other than saying, ‘bears eat salmon,’ that really doesn’t give you much information,” Robbins said. “So we’d like to know where the energy and protein is coming from to create either large bears or small bears or cubs and help them with their reproduction. We’d like something that integrates all that information over a 24-hour period, a week, a month, a year.” Hair grows throughout a bear’s active season, and because it is almost entirely protein, “it’s a good indicator of the protein sources to the bears,” he said. The technique takes advantage of the fact that trace elements bind to the sulfur atoms in keratin, the fibrous protein that is a major component of hair. Previous techniques have looked at hair in bulk, giving only a picture of overall intake, or have involved laboriously cutting up hair and analyzing it segment by segment. The new technique has a laser run down the length of a single hair. As it vaporizes one location, said Noël, the gases are analyzed by a mass spectrometer. The researchers analyzed the hairs of 20 wild bears from British Columbia and five captive grizzlies at the WSU bear center. The captive bears were fed a diet of commercial bear chow and apples while grazing 12 hours a day on white clover. For about a month, they were fed Yellowstone Lake cutthroat trout, which have high levels of mercury from nearby thermal features. Almost to the day, the researchers saw mercury levels rise in the captive bears, as well as levels of copper and zinc. The scientists then correlated those levels with levels seen in the wild bears to see what they had been eating. “Taken together,” the researchers write, “the pattern obtained from these three elements can provide information on salmon consumption… as well as the amount of salmon consumed… by wild grizzly bears.”
Direct farm ownership loans
Farmers and ranchers still have time to apply for low interest loans available through the FSA direct farm ownership program. Applications must be approved by Sept. 30, 2015, to take advantage of the funding available this fiscal year. Eligible farmers and ranchers can borrow up to $300,000 to buy farmland, construct or repair buildings, pay closing costs, or promote soil and water conservation. The interest rate can be as low as 1.5 percent with up to 40 years to repay. New farmers and ranchers, military veterans, and underserved farmers and ranchers also are encouraged to apply. Each year Congress targets 80 percent of available loan funds to beginning and targeted underserved farmers and ranchers. Targeted underserved groups include American Indians or Alaskan Natives, Asians, Blacks or African Americans, Native Hawaiians, or other Pacific Islanders, Hispanics and women. For more information about farm loans, visit www. fsa.usda.gov/farmloans, or contact your local FSA office.
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Choosing the right variety for next year’s wheat crop
By Katie Allen, K-State Research and Extension News Wheat producers know that diseases and insects can considerably decrease yields and economic returns. K-State Research and Extension plant pathologist Erick De Wolf said 2015 was a big year for diseases – including widespread stripe rust, leaf rust and head scab – affecting the Kansas wheat crop. Each year, De Wolf and other Kansas State University (KState) experts in plant pathology and entomology compile a report that rates major hard red winter wheat and hard white winter wheat varieties on how resistant they are to common diseases and pests. Wheat growers can use this report in the next few weeks and months when selecting varieties to grow for next year’s crop. To rate these varieties, De Wolf travels Kansas surveying them for diseases at 35 to 40 locations, including those involved in county demonstrations, wheat plot tours and variety performance tests. Additional data to form the ratings comes from his colleagues at K-State and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, who expose varieties to different diseases in research nurseries to assess performance. “Wherever possible, we’re evaluating for stripe rust, leaf rust and tan spot, among other diseases,” De Wolf said. “We capture data throughout the state, beginning southeast to northwest.” Each variety is rated as a single number for each disease or insect on a scale from 1 to 9, with the higher number meaning higher susceptibility. Therefore, lower numbers are desired. In the report, producers can find ratings for both new and long-term varieties, such as Jagger 2137 and Karl 92. “As we add new varieties to the list, we’re always looking for information to try to fill in the gaps from the initial information when the variety was released,” De Wolf explained. “Is that still accurate? Is that representative of what we see in more locations and acres? With more experience with (each new variety), we can update that information.” Another reason for yearly ratings, De Wolf said, is due to natural changes in the pathogen population and how the varieties react. Stripe rust, leaf rust and stem rust ratings tend to be more volatile and can show extreme differences from year to year. Fortunately, the ratings to stripe rust were relatively stable this year, with just a few exceptions on newer varieties. De Wolf added that while stripe rust was the No. 1 disease priority statewide for 2015, the Hessian fly was the most common pest issue for the year. Producers can access the “Wheat Variety Disease and Insect Ratings 2015” publication online (http://www.bookstore. ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF991.pdf) through the K-State Research and Extension Bookstore or at their local extension office.
Waste pesticide disposal events in September
The Montana Department of Agriculture’s annual Pesticide Disposal Event will be held in several locations across Central Montana during September. The collection events will be held September 15 in Havre, Montana; September 16 in Great Falls, Montana; September 17 in Lewistown, Montana; and September 18 in Big Timber, Montana. The annual event has collected more than 485,500 pounds of waste pesticides since it began in 1994. This program was designed to help individuals dispose of any pesticides that are unusable as originally intended and cannot be used for any other purpose. This program allows participants to dispose of waste pesticides in an environmentally responsible way. This helps protect Montana’s ecosystems and groundwater, as well as families, pets, livestock and drinking water. The department asks that participants pre-register, by September 1, 2015, before the collection events, so products can be managed safely and efficiently. Licensed pesticide applicators will receive information and a registration form in the mail. Others with waste pesticides in need of disposal can learn more and register on the program’s website. There is no charge for the first 200 pounds of material. Amounts over 200 pounds are assessed at $0.50 per pound. A higher fee may apply to pesticides with dioxins or dioxin precursors. The Montana Department of Agriculture’s mission is to protect producers and consumers, and to enhance and develop agriculture and allied industries. For more information on the Montana Department of Agriculture, visit agr.mt.gov
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June farm prices received
The June Prices Received Index (Agricultural Production), at 105, decreased 1.9 percent from May. At 88, the Crop Production Index decreased 2.2 percent. The Livestock Production Index, at 121, decreased 0.8 percent. Producers received lower prices for cattle, broilers, and hay but higher prices for eggs, onions, and lettuce. In addition to prices, the indexes are impacted by the five-year average monthly mix of commodities producers market. Increased monthly movement of wheat, hay, grapes, and peaches offset the decreased marketing of cattle, strawberries, milk, and oranges. The Prices Received Index is down 7.1 percent from the previous year. The Food Commodities Index, at 113, decreased 1.7 percent from the previous month and is down 7.4 percent from June 2014.
June prices paid index
The June Index of Prices Paid for Commodities and Services, Interest, Taxes, and Farm Wage Rates (PPITW), at 109, was unchanged from May but was down 3.5 percent from June 2014. Lower prices during June for feeder pigs, hay & forages, complete feeds, and LP gas offset higher prices for feeder cattle, other services, supplements, and gasoline.
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Ox Bow Eriskay 8138 Reg. 16200737 OCC Emblazon 854 E x Woodhill Foresight A massive, super made, top producer with a beautiful udder. She records 5 WR 112, 5 YR 111, 5 IMF 107, 5 REA 103. Selling a special embryo package by Sinclair XXP, out of this excellent embryo producer. AI Bred 5/20 to Mc Cumber 4X13 Extra 7159
Ox Bow Manor 933
Ox Bow Rachel 9126
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Reg. 16380255 KCF Bennett Total x KCF Bennett Index Dam of the Genex/Strommen herd sire Ox Bow Revival 1313. She records 3 WR 103, 3 IMF 108,3 REA 101. Embryos sell by Ox Bow Ozzie 3233 plus a maternal sister & embryos by Cedar Ridge 1V from her Pathfinder® dam. AI bred 5/4 to Ox Bow Wolf Creek 4311- Heifer calf
Reg. 16380361 Sitz Rainmaker 9723 x Woodhill Foresight A Pathfinder® that is a powerful, massive cow she is deep, beautifully uddered and has lots of dimension. Two outstanding daughters retained in herd. She records 3 WR 106, 3 YR 104, 3 IMF 111, 3 REA 103. AI bred 5/8 to Ox Bow Final Answer 1212 - Heifer Calf
Reg. 16200759 Redland Emblazon 3234 x EXT Super phenotype on this foundation female. Daughters retained in the herd including our best Game Day daughter. She records 5 WR 100, 5 YR 100. Her 2015 bull calf by Ox Bow Final Answer 1304 is one of our best. AI Bred 4/29 to GDAR Game Day 449 - Bull Calf
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Reg. 16200717 GAR Example x VDAR New Trend 779 A deep, sharp fronted, super uddered female that puts it all together. She records 5 WR 100, 4 YR 102, & 4 REA 106. Her Ozzie heifer sells along with Emulation bred sisters. AI bred 5/4 to Ox Bow Ozzie 3234 -Bull calf
Reg. 16200745 Redland Emblazon 3234 x BCC Bushwacker One of the very best donor cows offered. A deep bodied, massive female with a perfect udder. 3 exceptional daughters sell, plus an embryo package by Emulation XXP. She records 4 WR 101, 4 YR 102, 5 IMF 110, 5 REA 102 AI Bred 5/20 to GDAR Game Day 449
Reg. 16200779 BCC Bushwacker 4193 x EXT Deep bodied, easy fleshing, long and beautifully uddered. She carries on the tradition of a strong EXT influence. Records 5 WR 101, 2 YR 101 and sells with an Ox Bow Ozzie 3233 heifer calf. AI Bred 5/20 to Ox Bow Ozzie 3233
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By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News Aaron Young, survey geologist in the of the Nebraska Groundwater Atlas, which School of Natural Resources has been was published in the fall of 2013. named the recipient of IANR 2015 second “Aaron is a hardworking individual quarter Outstanding Employee Award. whose dedication to his work reflects highly Young conducts applied research on and positively on IANR, the School of geology and groundwater in Nebraska. He Natural Resources and the Conservation and manages the statewide groundwater level Survey Division,” one of Young’s supportmonitoring program and provides analysis ers wrote. “In addition to his efforts to do of geologic and groundwater level data to his job effectively, Aaron is always willing diverse audiences. He has enhanced and to contribute in any way he can from servexpanded the program by incorporating ing on committees to taking service calls to real-time monitoring, revising the web porhelp and educate our clientele.” tal and creating new products for the public. Young will receive a cash award, a cerYoung is also a co-author of the 3rd edition tificate and lapel pin.
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Disease-carrying potato psyllids increase in the Northwest
By Scott Weybright, WSU CAHNRS The potato psyllid insect pest is being seen in rapidly growing numbers across the Pacific Northwest, but few so far have been found to carry a potentially devastating disease. Recently, Washington State University (WSU) Extension researchers found the bugs on 79 percent of field samples throughout the Lower Columbia Basin, up from 60 percent the week before and 50 percent the week before that. Each sample contained an average of 3.1 psyllids, up from 0.6 the week before. Hold the chips and fries The psyllids, which feed on potato leaves, “are a big deal because they can transmit a bacterium to potatoes that causes zebra chip disease,” said Carrie Wohleb, a WSU professor and regional vegetable specialist in Moses Lake. Infected potatoes develop brown lines, like zebra stripes, that are most apparent when fried. The striped sections easily burn and caramelize, leaving a bitter flavor. Though there are no known health risks, the potatoes are unusable for chips or french fries. Zebra chip disease wasn’t seen in the Northwest until 2011 and is relatively rare here, but it can cause huge damage, Wohleb said. Insecticides recommended She has monitored psyllids since 2012 and said she has never seen this many before. She and her colleagues are testing the psyllids they collect for the zebra chip bacterium. So far, fewer than 1 percent of the bugs tested this year have been carriers of the disease. Zebra chip causes symptoms similar to other diseases and so is difficult to diagnose. She recommends that farmers use insecticides to help control the pests. “It can be a total loss of a crop,” Wohleb said. “Since potatoes require such a large investment, that’s a big deal. That’s why we recommend spraying for the psyllids.” Still learning about the pest “It is a complicated situation,” she said. “We don’t completely understand where the psyllids spend the winter and where they pick up the bacterium, for example. But we’re working to figure out how we can best help farmers protect their potato crops.” The psyllid is just one of the insects Wohleb and others in a statewide potato insect monitoring network observe. The potato growers of Washington, through a grant from the Washington State Potato Commission, fund the network. Growers can contact Wohleb at cwohleb@wsu.edu for more information about potato psyllids and zebra chip disease. The network also provides potato pest alerts via email; contact Wohleb to be added to the distribution list.
MSU steer-a-year program returns
Montana State University’s Steer-A-Year program is returning for the 2015-2016 academic year. Montana ranchers who would like to donate a steer to benefit students in MSU’s College of Agriculture should contact College of Agriculture Steer-A-Year Program Manager Hannah Del Curto . Steers will be accepted between October 30 and November 13. They will be housed and fed to finish at the Bozeman Agriculture Research and Teaching Farm west of Bozeman. Performance data will be taken and sent out to donors as collected. Awards will also be presented to the best initial feeder steer, the steer with the top rate of gain and best carcass. Donated steers make a direct impact on students, particularly those participating in the livestock judging team, Del Curto said. “The funds allow judging team members to compete and represent MSU at a national level,” she said. “The steer contributions are also important because they enhance the educational experience for students in the College of Agriculture.” The steers are used to allow for “hands-on” learning experiences in courses such as beef cattle management, livestock management-beef cattle, meat science and livestock evaluation. Del Curto said the newly created “steer-a-year” class allows students to be involved in all aspects of managing the steers. For more information about the Steer-A-Year program or how to donate a steer, contact Del Curto at (406) 994-3752 or Hannah.delcurto@montana.edu.
Lecture on pheromones at ACS in Boston
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By Kim Kaplan, Agricultural Research Service Tumlinson is known for identifying in“Insect Herbivore Pest Management sect pheromones and other semiochemicals, with Chemical Ecology” was the subject of including the boll weevil pheromone, a key James H. Tumlinson’s 2015 ARS Sterling component of the boll weevil eradication B. Hendricks Memorial Lecture, which he program. He has also increased our underdelivered at the American Chemical Society standing and knowledge of the biochemical (ACS) annual meeting in Boston. mechanisms by which chemical signals are Tumlinson, Ralph O. Mumma professor produced and released by insects, and the of entomology at Pennsylvania State Unibehavioral responses, including learned versity and a member of the Agricultural responses, of insects to chemical cues. Research Service (ARS) Science Hall of Most recently, he has been investigating Fame, is internationally recognized for the interactions among herbivorous insects, his work on pheromones, insect chemical their host plants and their natural enemies. communication, and plant signaling and In one example, he found that plants damdefenses, especially in insects that are pests aged by caterpillar feeding can synthesize of row crops. His research has had important and release volatile chemicals. Tiny wasps impacts in insect pest management and the use these released volatiles as cues to locate development of sustainable, environmenand parasitize the caterpillars. tally safe pest management programs. Tumlinson summed up his presentation The Lecture was established in 1981 by by pointing out that “plants successfully ARS to honor the memory of Sterling B. employ a broad array of chemicals to deHendricks and to recognize scientists who fend against insect herbivores. If we can have made outstanding contributions to the discover and understand the chemical and chemical science of agriculture. Hendricks biochemical mechanisms used in natural contributed to many diverse scientific displant defense systems they may be exploited ciplines, including soil science, mineralogy, for crop protection from insect pests.” agronomy, plant physiology, geology and chemistry.
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Are appropriate statistical models used in empirical analysis with hierarchical data?
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By Saleem Shaik, Associate Professor, NDSU Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department With increasing computer power and cloud archical structure of the data is not accounted space, we are faced with the luxury of big for in the analysis, the results from traditional data to address and link economic issues with statistical models do not provide accurate empirical analysis on a daily basis. results, and empirical analysis will lead to With big data comes big responsibilities underestimation or overestimation and will TRACTOR AND GRAPPLE FOR SALE of linking appropriate statistical models to indicate a relationship when it is not present, the structure of the data to conduct empirical or vice versa. analysis. Big data commonly has hierarchical Most of the empirical research and analyses or nested data. does not take into account the hierarchical What is hierarchical or nested data? structure of the data, even in the presence of As the word suggests, hierarchy is a system spatial random variations across farms within or organization in which data, people or groups a county, crop reporting districts and the state. are ranked one above the other according to The hierarchical linear model (HLM) statistilocation, status or authority. In the hierarchical procedures should be used to account for the presence of hierarchical structure of the cal structure of the data in North Dakota, the data. counties within North Dakota are part of a crop The HLM procedures are used widely in reporting district (CRD), the crop reporting educational, social behavioral and health districts are part of the state, and North Dakota research to account for hierarchical structure is one of the 50 states in the U.S. of the data. However, the hierarchical linear In North Dakota, we have nine crop reportJohn Deere 3020, gas, 2 remotes, 3-pt., independent 2 model (HLM) statistical procedures never are ing districts, with several counties within each function hydraulic valve, John Deere 46 loader, 6403 considered to model or analyze farm level crop crop reporting district. For example, the West hours..................................................................... $8800 Need a grapple? With hydraulics from remotes. Add.....$700 yields, even with the hierarchical structure of Central crop reporting district has five counfarms nested within a county, CRD and state. ties: Dunn, McKenzie, McLean, Mercer and Phone 406-250-6123 Oliver. The East Central crop reporting district CONTINUED ON PAGE A32 also has five counties: Barnes, Cass, Griggs, Steele and Traill. Based on the 2012 Census of Agriculture, Dunn and Oliver counties are nested within the West Central crop reporting district. Dunn has the highest (628) and Oliver has the lowest (290) number of farms in this reporting district. Barnes and Traill counties, which are nested within the East Central crop reporting district, have the highest (855) and lowest (468) number of farms, respectively. Finally, each farm has data through time. Under what context do we observe hierarchical or nested data? If the producer would like to evaluate changes in yields, income, cost or profits, considering information from his or her own farm is OK. 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A recent paper I wrote, “Hierarchical Crop Yield Linear Model,” investigates which statistical procedure - the traditional statistical procedures or hierarchical linear model - accounts for the observed spatial random variation in crop yields. Identification of the statistical procedure is accomplished using alternative statistical tests (Akaike information criteria, covariance test of the spatial random variations and out-of-sample performance using holdout sample). An empirical application to U.S. counties’ yields of 20 crops, grown across 48 states during 1957 to 2013, suggests the need to account for spatial random variation based on the multi-level hierarchy. The 20 crops evaluated were: barley, dry edible beans, corn, upland cotton, flaxseed, alfalfa hay, all hay, oats, peanuts, potatoes, rice, rye,
sorghum, soybeans, sugar beets, sunflower, all wheat, spring wheat, durum and winter wheat. Statistical tests revealed the presence of spatial random variation across counties nested within a crop reporting district and state. In addition, the statistical tests suggest the use of a threeway hierarchical linear model (HLM3) that considers the commonalities that arise because of the hierarchical structure of counties within a crop reporting district and state. The results from this paper suggest that identifying, evaluating and using hierarchical linear models is important. This is true with the availability of nested or hierarchical data and the presence of spatial random variation across farms within a county, crop reporting district and state.
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1 pound smoked bacon 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 5 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons sriracha, plus more to taste 1 cup coffee 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, plus more to taste 1/4 cup maple syrup Freshly cracked black pepper In a large, heavy-bottomed sauté pan, cook the bacon in batches over medium-high heat until it’s lightly browned and just starting to crisp. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Add the onion and garlic, and cook over medium heat until soft and translucent, 10-12 minutes. While the onion cooks, slice the bacon into 1-inch strips. Return the bacon to the pan, and add the brown sugar, sriracha, coffee, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup. Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer. Simmer over low heat, stirring every now and then to prevent sticking, for 3-4 hours or until it has a thick, jam-like consistency and a deep, rich brown color. Let cool for 20 minutes, and then transfer to a food processor. Pulse for several seconds to finely chop and blend the jam. Season to taste with additional vinegar, sriracha, and salt. Allow the solids to settle, skim off as much of the fat as possible, and split between two 4-ounce glass jars. Serve at room temperature.
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July 1 to September 30, 2015, dairy farmers can enroll in the Margin Protection Program (MPP) for coverage in 2016. The voluntary program provides financial assistance to participating dairy operations when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs – falls below the coverage level selected by the farmer. Participating dairy producers have the flexibility to select coverage levels best suited for their operation. Participating farmers will remain in the program through 2018 and pay a $100 administrative fee each year. Producers also have the option of selecting a different coverage level during open enrollment each year. Payments are based on an operation’s historical milk production. An operation’s historical production will increase by 2.61 percent in 2016 if the operation participated in 2015. An online resource tool is available to help dairy producers decide which level of coverage will provide them with the strongest safety net under a variety of conditions. The enhanced Web tool, available at www.fsa.usda.gov/mpptool, allows dairy farmers to quickly and easily combine their unique operation data and other key variables to calculate their coverage needs based on price projections. Producers can also review historical data or estimate future coverage based on data projections. The secure site can be accessed via computer, mobile phone, or tablet, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Dairy operations enrolling in the program must meet conservation compliance provisions. Producers participating in the Livestock Gross Margin insurance program may register for MPP but this new margin program will only begin once their livestock dairy insurance coverage has ended. Producers must also submit form CCC-782 for 2016, confirming their MPP coverage level selection, to the local FSA office. If electing higher coverage for 2016, dairy producers can either pay the premium in full at the time of enrollment or pay a minimum of 25 percent of the premium by February 1, 2016. For more information, visit FSA online at www.fsa.usda. gov/dairy and www.fsa.usda.gov/mt or stop by a local FSA office to learn more about MPP.
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Registration is now open for the twelfth annual Young Ag Leadership Conference (YALC)! This exciting conference is set to take place October 2-4 at the Crowne Plaza in Billings, MT. YALC is a collaborative effort between nine of Montana’s agricultural organizations, offering attendees a chance to take part in various workshops, discuss current ag issues, meet with industry leaders and network with fellow young people who live Montana agriculture. Anyone aged 18-40 and involved or interested in agriculture is encouraged to attend. The conference is put together by a committee of representatives from each of the following organizations: Alpha Gamma Rho Alumni Association, Montana Agri-Business Association, Montana 4-H Foundation, Montana FFA Foundation, Montana Farm Bureau Federation, Montana Farmers Union, Montana Grain Growers Association, Montana State University College of Agriculture, and the Montana Stockgrowers Association. The weekend kicks off on Friday with our industry tours. This optional excursion includes stops at Diamond X Farms for a sugar beet harvest, ORIgen, Inc. Genetic Services and Trailhead Spirits Distillery. Later that evening, attendees will enjoy a hands-on demonstration and presentation about marketable meats for today’s consumers by culinary experts from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). During Saturday’s breakfast, Mitch Smith, Director of Quality Systems for McDonald’s Corporation, will present “Farm to McMarket,” where he will discuss product sourcing between McDonald’s, the worldwide hamburger chain, and Montana producers. Participants will then choose from an expanded slate of workshop topics including everything from Retirement Planning for Farmers and Ranchers and Running a Successful AI program to Crop Rotations and Beekeeping 101. With nine workshop titles to choose from, there is something on the agenda for everyone. Saturday’s luncheon will feature an entertaining talk by Janice Person of Monsanto titled “GMO’s: The Real Story;” the day will wrap up at Zoo Montana with a Food Truck, Brewery Bash and Dance where Sweet Briar will provide the music. The entire conference will conclude on Sunday morning with, “Stand Up, Speak Out and Be Heard,” a motivating talk by Daren Williams, Executive Director of Communications at NCBA. The cost of registration is only $40 for the entire conference, with all meals provided. After the pre-registration date of September 25, fees increase to $50. To register, go to www.mfbf.org or contact Mariah Shammel at (406) 4625639 or paisleyprairies@gmail.com. You can also check out our event page on Facebook.
Undi joins NDSU Research Center
By NDSU Extension Service Michael Undi has joined North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) Central Grasslands Research Extension Center near Streeter as an animal scientist. The Zimbabwe native grew up in Kadoma, a small agricultural and mining town. After earning a degree in animal science at the University of Zambia, he moved to Canada and earned a master’s degree in ruminant nutrition from the University of Saskatchewan and a Ph.D. in forage utilization from the University of Manitoba. Before joining NDSU, he was a senior lecturer in animal science at the University of Namibia, senior lecturer in the Department of Agriculture at the University of Zululand in South Africa, and an instructor and research associate in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Manitoba. His research at the Central Grasslands Research Extension Center will focus on exploring strategies for reducing winter feed costs in dry-lot and pasture-based beef herds in the northern Great Plains. “Reducing winter feed costs by keeping livestock on pasture during the winter is emerging as an important area of research in North Dakota,” he says. “I intend to investigate innovative methods of reducing winter feed costs.” This will include studies on the use of baled- and swath-grazed and stockpiled forage, and providing supplementation to cattle that graze on corn residues in the winter. “We are very happy to have Michael joining us at Central Grasslands,” says Bryan Neville, center director. “His expertise and experience with winter grazing systems and forage utilization will add to our capabilities and help us support the needs of our area’s livestock producers.”
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The Ramblings of a Ranchwife...
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By NDSU Extension Service Faculty in North Dakota State University’s Equine Science and Veterans Educational Training (VET) programs have teamed up to offer a horsemanship component as part of VET’s summer coursework. VET is a state-funded program that’s available at no cost to veterans. The program is designed to prepare individuals academically for post-secondary education and ease their transition into life in higher education. Jeri Vaudrin, VET project coordinator, and Erika Berg, associate professor of animal science, began brainstorming ways to incorporate equine work into veterans programming in 2013. The result was a small pilot project that began this summer. Berg and co-instructors Carrie Hammer, associate professor and Equine Science program director, and Tate Eck, Equine Science lecturer, teach the two-hour, weekly horsemanship course at the NDSU Equine Center. The 10-week program focuses on basic horsemanship skills and incorporates weekly reflection questions into writing assignments that fulfill the course’s English requirements. “But the course is more than simply learning about horses and fulfilling academic requirements,” Berg says. “It provides student veterans with an opportunity to more fully engage in their surroundings, connect with the horses and, consequently, people.” Vaudrin notes that many of the veterans VET serves have a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other traumatic brain injuries. “Traumatic experiences reduce an individual’s sense of safety and trust, resulting in social isolation and detachment,” Vaudrin says. “Being in a state of constant anxiety and becoming easily angered are often seen as well.” Course instructors conduct brief self-assessments before and after each class to help participants rate their mood, anxiety level and physical pain. “Horses provide immediate, nonjudgmental feedback to people,” Berg says. “Plus, horses live in the moment because their survival depends on it. The idea that about 95 percent of their communication is through body language makes them especially tuned in, not only to what other horses are doing, but what every living being around them, including human beings, is doing. These attributes make many horses outstanding partners for this type of work.” Knowing that participants have reported improvements in their mood and anxiety levels after almost every class has been exciting, she adds. Efforts are under way to expand the horsemanship programming.
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USED AIR DRILLS & CARTS
2012 Bourgault 3710 60-ft., 10”. #708144..................................$278,000
2005 Flexi-Coil 5000HD 58-ft., 10”. #708342....................................$82,000
2007 New Holland SC380 tow between air cart. #708385.................................. Call 2013 Bourgault L6450 tow between air cart. #708390..........................$123,000 2012 Case IH PH800 50-ft., 10”. #708175.. ................................................$195,000 John Deere 7300 corn planter. #708311.... ..................................................$17,500 2009 Case IH PH800 70-ft. 10”. #708343... 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft., 12”. #708326.. ..................................................$34,000 ................................................$167,000
2005 Case IH ATX700 70-ft., 12”. #708277....................................$65,500
2011 Case IH PH800 70-ft., 12”. #708219.. ................................................$182,600
2003 John Deere 1820/1910 60-ft., 12”. #700951....................................$45,000 2010 Case IH FH400 58-ft., 12”. #700968.. ................................................$120,000 1997 Morris Maxim 39-ft., 9”. #500862..... 2012 Case IH PH800 70-ft., 10”. #704156.. ..................................................$39,000 ................................................$203,900 2015 Bourgault 3320 76-ft., 10”. 2009 Case IH ATX400 46-ft., 12”. #708355..................................$113,000 #704157..................................$479,750 2011 Case IH PD40 air drill. #707199........ 2009 Case IH SDX40 40-ft., 7.5”. #708387....................................$57,000 ........................................................ Call
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2011 Case IH ST550Q 1450 hours. #700973..................................$356,000 2006 Challenger MT755B 2750 hours. #708288..................................$138,700 2012 New Holland T9.615 2153 hours. #500832..................................$265,000
1980 Versatile 875 3271 hours. #704187... 1997 Case IH 9380 6297 hours. #700979.. 2012 Case IH ST550 800 hours. #708354.. ................................................$295,000 ..................................................$83,000 ..................................................$12,900 2012 New Holland T9.615 1531 hours. 1978 Big Bud KT-450 8000 hours. 1974 Case IH 2470 9000 hours. #500882.. .....................................................$3000 #704138....................................$57,500 #500833..................................$268,700 1982 John Deere 8850 6775 hours. 2014 Case IH ST450Q 611 hours. 1978 Big Bud HN320 5745 hours. #708363....................................$21,800 #707122....................................$29,900 #704115..................................$353,900 1979 Big Bud 525/50 2566 hours. 2012 Case IH ST450Q #700982......... Call 1980 Big Bud 400/30 1980 hours. #700959....................................$62,000 #707098....................................$38,900 2012 Challenger 865C 1981 hours. 1980 Big Bud 400/30 3163 hours. #708348..................................$295,950 #707099....................................$42,900
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2013 John Deere 9510R PowerShift, 800x38, ATR, 740 hours, 510 hp...............$245,000 2009 John Deere 9430, 24 speed, 520 triples, ATR, 425 hp, 1810 hours....$169,000 2010 John Deere 9630 PowerShift, 800x42D, ATR, 2630 display, 3000 receiver, SF1, 530 hp. 800 hours.......................$257,000 2004 Buhler Versatile 2425, 710 duals, full weights, 425 hp, 2050 hours, 170 hours on new engine..................................$120,000 2013 Case IH 550 quad track, 30” tracks, 550 hp. 390 hours..............................$315,000 1979 Steiger ST470III PowerShift, 30.5x32, full rebuild, 525 hp.........................$49,000
Seeding Equipment
2006 Bourgault LT 5710, 54-ft., 9.8”, MRBII, steel packers, 6450 TBH cart, 450 bushel, 14,000 acres............................... $115,000 2002 Case IH Concord ATX 4812, 48-ft., 12”, ADX 3380 TBT, 380 bushel, VR, 10” auger.............................................$59,000
Tractors/Loaders
2014 John Deere 6190R MFWD, 24 speed, AQ, 480x46, H380 loader/grapple, 190 engine hp. 215 hours......................$149,000 2014 John Deere 6170R MFWD, 20 speed AQ, 480x46, H380 loader/grapple, 935 hours, 170 hp..............................$139,000 2014 John Deere 6150R 20 speed AQ, 420x46, 420x30, H360 loader, grapple, 150 engine hp. 1000 hours.........$125,000 2013 John Deere 6210R MFWD, IVT, 480x46, H380 loader/grapple, 210 engine hp. 320 hours..............................$159,000 2012 John Deere 8335R PowerShift, ILS, 710 duals, 335 hp. 425 hours......$245,000 2012 John Deere 7230 MFWD, 16 speed with creeper, 480x38, 380x28, ATR, 741 loader/grapple, 131/110 hp, 490 hours...... .................................................... $115,000 2004 Case IH MXU 135 MFWD, PowerShift, 480x38, LX156 loader/grapple, 135 hp, 5200 hours....................................$55,000 1998 John Deere 8100 MFWD, PowerShift, PTO, 480x46D, 200/180 PTO hp, 8940 hours.............................................$57,000
Combines & Headers
2012 John Deere S690, Contour Master, 650 duals, 345/390 hours............$305,000 2012 John Deere S680, Contour Master, 520 duals, 480/340 hours............$279,000 2012 John Deere S670 Contour Master, 900s, 450/355 hours...................$249,000 2009 John Deere 9770STS Contour Master 800 x 52, 2300/1700 hours........$145,000 2010 John Deere 936D draper transport....... ......................................................$30,000 2013 Case IH 8230 duals, lots of options. 150 hours....................................$290,000
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ARC, PLC enrollment deadline approaching
By NDSU Extension Service Earlier this year, farm owners and operators elected price protection (price loss coverage, or PLC) or revenue protection (agricultural risk coverage, or ARC), for their farm program safety net. “Previously, owners and operators completed yield, base and election decisions,” North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service farm management specialist Dwight Aakre says. “Now they must complete the ‘enrollment’ or ‘contracting’ step of the program.” Operators and owners of farms in 2014 and 2015 have until September 30, 2015, to complete the enrollment for those programs. The program elections producers made on the farm are an irrevocable program election that runs through the 2018 crop year. The contract enrollment process is an annual requirement for each of the years 2014 to 2018. The annual enrollment phase must be completed by September 30, 2015, for the 2014 and 2015 contract years. ARC and PLC payments are earned on farms that are enrolled in the annual contract if: • The crop base has been elected in the PLC program and the marketing year average price falls below the reference price for the crop • The crop base has been elected in the ARC-county (ARCCO) program and the actual revenue for the year falls below the guarantee for the applicable crop base • The crop base has been elected in the ARC individual farm level coverage (ARC-IC) program and the farm’s actual revenue falls below the farm’s guarantee for the year The 2014 crop year payments, if triggered, will begin to be issued in October 2015. The crops that trigger 2014 payments will be announced by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) later this fall. For ARC-CO and PLC, the contract enrollment must be completed by producers with an interest in historical base acres of the farm. For ARC-IC farms, the contract must be completed by producers who have an interest in the planted acres of the covered commodities on the farm. Aakre encourages producers to contact their local FSA office to schedule an appointment to complete the ARC/PLC enrollment process and sign the program contract for each of their FSA farms by the September 30, 2015, deadline. Visit the FSA website at http://www.fsa.usda.gov for more information about the ARC and PLC programs.
Bot flys are out
By Ann Swinker, Ph.D, Penn State Extension Horse Specialist Bot Fly The bot is the larval stage of the horse bot fly • Bot flies (Gastrophilus 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. • 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 approximately 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 8-10 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 the egg-laying process is annoying and unpleasant to horses. • 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. Consult your veterinarian for drugs available • Ivermectin is the de-worming drug of choice for internal control. 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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New Holland 1411 10-ft. disc mower conditioner..............................................$10,500 New Holland 472 7-ft. sickle mower conditioner. Like new!!!......................................$12,500 2004 Case IH DCX131 13-ft. disc mower conditioner...........................................$14,500 MacDon 5000 14-ft. sickle mower conditioner. Very nice shape!!..............................$9700 Hesston 1014 14-ft. pivot tongue, 14-ft. sickle head..................................................$6400 2005 John Deere 535 11’6” disc mower conditioner, 7 disc...................................$13,400 John Deere 1360 9’9” disc mower conditioner. ..........................................................$7500 Ford 535 9-ft. mower conditioner. Excellent!!.... ..........................................................$2500
USED ROUND BALERS
2011 New Holland BR7090, net/twine, Bale Command, 6300 bales...................$32,700 2006 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 2358 bales$24,800 2005 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 13,348 bales........ .......................................................$21,500
2004 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command.................$19,300 2004 New Holland BR780, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 8000 bales...........$15,500 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Bale Command, Xtra Sweep..................$20,800 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Bale Command, lace belts, 1000 PTO...$18,800 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, low bales at 9300..............$16,500 2002 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command..............................................$11,800 2001 New Holland 688, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup..................$15,800 2000 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup.............................$14,100 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command... .......................................................$14,800 1997 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup..................$12,100 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command... ..........................................................$8900 2012 Case IH RB564, net/twine, moisture kit, 10,000 bales....................................$31,900 2001 Vermeer 605XL, twine.................$14,100 1995 John Deere 535, net/twine..........$11,100
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Supreme 1200 Twin grinder, tub extension, right-hand discharge......................$75,000 2014 New Holland 340S 3x4 big square baler, 2000 bales. Like new!!!.......................Call!! New Holland Super 1049 self-propelled bale wagon............................................$15,000 New Holland 575 14x18 square baler. Excellent!!...............................................$14,500 Vermeer R23 twin basket rake................$9500
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1996 Ford 9030 bidirectional, PTO, hydraulics on engine end, loader. Loaded!!!....$39,500 1993 Ford 9030 bidirectional, both cab and engine end loaded.........................$32,500 Ford 8000, cab, 3-pt., PTO, Farmhand loader... ..........................................................$8500 Ford 4000 2WD, 3-pt., PTO, DuAl loader. Very good!!................................................$6550 White 2-85 2WD, cab, PTO, 3-pt., loader........... .......................................................$11,500 Farmall 400 2WD, DuAl 320 loader........$4500 Farmall H 2WD, loader............................$3500 Oliver 77 2WD, loader. Runs great!!!.......$2200
USED TILLAGE & MISC.
John Deere 7700 diesel combine, 24-ft. header, pickup head.......................................$7500 Ezee-On FLBS-330 14.5-ft. disc. Like new....... .......................................................$15,100 Farm King Y810E 8x12 unloading auger, electric motor...........................................$2000 New Holland 260TL loader for compact tractor...................... Call For Special Pricing! Koyker 150 loader, mounts, bucket.........$3500 New Idea 300 bushel manure spreader, PTO drive..................................................$7500 Worksaver 3 spear bale handler for round and square bales.......................................$750 30-ft. bumper pull hay trailer....................$2500 Allied 8-ft. 3-pt. snowblower....................$4500 Erskine 960FM 96” front mount snowerblower, drive lines..........................................$5800 New Holland 6-ft. front mount snowblower. Like new...................................................$3800 Snowmachines 5-ft. 3-pt. snowblower with chute.................................................$1750 Beltec heavy duty post hole auger..........$2800 New Holland 906 3-pt. post hole auger with 12 bits....................................................$1200 Speeco 3-pt. post hole auger with bit........$975 General 720 post hole auger, 9” digging bit.$950 6-ft. box scraper. Like new!!!......................$650
SKIDSTEERS & CONSTRUCTION
2010 New Holland L170 skidsteer, cab unit, air, heat, bucket, 1350 hours................$23,690 2007 New Holland L175 skidsteer, 2 speed, hydraulic quick attach, weights, bucket, 1541 hours..............................................$22,500 John Deere 450 dozer, 6-way mechanical blade.................................................$9500 New Holland B104 backhoe and bucket for skidsteer............................................$5950 Great Bend 951 backhoe and bucket for skidsteer..................................................$4500 Buhler SB5200 skidsteer snowblower. Excellent!!..................................................$4800 Grouser steel tracks and spacers...........$3500 New Holland log grapple for skidsteer, quick attach................................................$1800 Degelman 8-ft. snow bucket skidsteer attachment..................................................$1500
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HAY FOR SALE
525 bales of 2014 hay in round bales. Bales average 1500 lbs., net wrapped. Hay consists of 1/3 alfalfa, 1/3 Slender Western wheat grass and 1/3 brome grass. Phone 701-824-2485 or cell 701-928-0298, Mott, ND
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By Denise Schwab, Iowa State Extension Rain is a needed ingredient for growing crops. However, the frequent rains in Iowa this summer have become a challenge for hay producers planning to mow, bale and store hay. Denise Schwab, beef specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, said it’s important to recognize the impact that rain can have on hay. When moisture content of hay increases, so does the microbial activity and decay, which generates heat. When the heat levels increase, there is the potential of spontaneous combustion. “This isn’t common, but it can happen when hay is stored in a wet condition,” Schwab said. “In most hay fires, farmers lose not only their hay, but also the barn it is stored in. In fact, because of a fire a couple years ago my friend lost most of the surrounding land which was covered by a Conservation Reserve Program contract.” Hay should be baled with a moisture content of less than 20 percent; however, bale size also plays a part in determining moisture levels. Small square bales have more surface area per unit that allows the bale to breathe and dissipate moisture easier. The small bales can be baled at the 18-20 percent moisture range, but large round or square bales should be baled when cuttings are in the 16-18 percent moisture range. All hay will heat up due to the natural respiration of the plant, and temperatures below 125 degrees Fahrenheit are considered normal. Temperatures above 125 degrees Fahrenheit need to be monitored. When hay is between 125 and 150 degrees Fahrenheit, a process called the Maillard reaction causes “carmelization” of the hay and reduces forage quality. Take steps to cool hay Schwab advised that when hay reaches 150 degrees Fahrenheit, farmers should check it daily and consider spreading out the hay to provide air movement and possible cooling. “When temperatures exceed 175 degrees, check the temperature every two hours and alert your local fire department,” Schwab said. “Hay this hot will be nearly black in color, have reduced feed value and can be dangerous to move. Avoid adding oxygen to hay in this temperature range, which may cause combustion. If the hay being moved exceeds 190 degrees Fahrenheit, have the fire department on hand in case of spontaneous ignition.” While most hay never reaches the point of combustion, it can be damaged in terms of feed value. The most dramatic effect of high moisture on feed value is the reduction in digestibility. Heat damaged proteins have been the primary focus of nutritionists, but researchers from the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center in Marshfield, Wis., CONTINUED ON PAGE A47
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Pulse seeds may be submitted for disease testing
Montana State University’s new Regional Pulse Crop Diagnostic Laboratory in Bozeman offers several diagnostic tests on seed samples to check for pulse crop diseases. The tests cost $200 per sample and screen for seven important fungal diseases of pulse crops, which include ascochyta blight, anthracnose, fusarium wilt, botrytis, gray mold, and stemphylium blight. Another test, known as the smart package, costs $400 per sample and includes the seven fungal diseases and two virus tests: Pea seedborne mosaic virus (PSbMV) and Pea enation mosaic virus (PEMV). The laboratory collaborates with the Montana State University Seed Laboratory to provide the diagnostic tests. According to Bright Agindotan, a research assistant professor with the laboratory, testing can take three to four weeks to perform, results are not instantaneous and large sample volumes in the spring create delays. Agindotan recommends sending seed samples for pathogen testing this fall in order to avoid delays. For more information on these tests and other available tests (bacterial blight, stem nematode, aster yellows phytoplasma, and other seedborne viruses), visit http://plantsciences.montana.edu/pulsecropdiagnosticlab/. For sample submission instructions and forms, visit the laboratory’s website at http://plantsciences.montana.edu/ seedlab/ or call (406) 994-2141. Seed samples should be sent via FedEx or UPS to: Montana State Seed Testing Lab, 1911 W. Lincoln St., Marsh Labs; Room 40, Bozeman, MT 59718. Or, through USPS: Montana State Seed Testing Lab, PO Box 173145, Bozeman, MT 59717-3145
Rain damaged hay CONTINUED FROM PAGE A46
suggest that reduced energy values of heat damage are an important impact. “Data shows a decrease of 11 percent in total digestible nutrients from heat damage hay,” Schwab said. “This comes from oxidation and the loss of digestible sugars and cell solubles during the heating process. The concentration of undigestible fiber is increased, and the TDN levels are reduced. Forage testing of heat-damaged hay is critical to evaluate the true value of that feed.” When mold develops Another component of feed value is the growth of molds and mycotoxins. Wet, tightly baled hay provides a moist, dark environment for mold growth. Usually, molds affect palatability and subsequent intake of hay by livestock. Mycotoxins are the secondary products that some molds produce and can be toxic to animals if fed at high enough levels. Schwab said producers should consider feeding moldy hay only to less sensitive animals and be sure it’s mixed with non-moldy hay. “Monitor those animals closely for any signs of toxicity and allow them to sort through the poor hay for the better hay,” Schwab said. “There is one exception: horses are more susceptible to mycotoxins and should not be fed moldy hay.” In the past, some farmers have applied salt to the surface of hay that was baled wet, but research has shown little benefit from this practice. While the theory is good, the amount of salt needed would be very large and expensive, and would likely reduce the palatability of the hay. Tips to manage potential moisture damage Mow hay into wide windrows or use a rake or tedder to spread out hay and speed drying. Consider using a preservative to reduce spoilage if hay is too damp for storage. Consider making wet baleage if the window of time for haying is too short. Test forages to determine feed value prior to the winter feeding season. For more information on managing damaged hay with high moisture content, contact your local ISU Extension and Outreach beef specialist or the Iowa Beef Center at www. iowabeefcenter.org.
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
Fiat Allison 16B.................$14,900 1988 Kenworth heavy spec, AWD, flatbed. Call for details........$57,500
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By Travis Meeter, University of Illinois Extension Early weaning (EW) is a management strategy that can alleviate grazing pressure on pastures. EW can be a management decision to keep from feeding cows to maintain body condition. Young, growing calves will more efficiently convert feed to pounds. Thus, money budgeted for feed may be more wisely spent on a calf ration instead of feeding cows trying to support lactation demands. Maddox (1965) suggested that by the time a calf reaches 120 days of age, more than half of the calf’s energy requirement comes from sources other than milk. This means that calves are consuming forage in no other supplement is provided. In spring calving herds, grass quality is declining at a corresponding time to when milk production plateaus. This results in calves needing other sources of nutrition. Boggs et al. (1980) showed that milk intake of calves declined 93% from April to August. This results in calves eating forage to compensate for the gap in nutrition, which can take available forage away from the cow. Removing the calf will not only eliminate their forage intake, but also eliminate the nutritional demand of lactation on the cow. Cow intakes have been shown to decrease by as much as 40% when calves are early weaned. This intake reduction could be the needed decrease to deal with poor pasture conditions and limited hay supplies. Disadvantages to EW: Increased managemen Need for facilities Increased labor Increased feed costs Calves can become fleshy Advantages to EW: Decrease forage intake of cows Cows tend to have better BCS at calving EW calves have better quality grades EW calves have higher % Choice grade carcasses EW calves have higher ADG than counter parts on creep or just pasture Early weaning calves from first calf heifers and young cows can improve reproductive performance along with decreasing intake. Young cows are still devoting energy to growth and thus negative energy balance occurs more frequently. EW the calf decreases the energy requirement of the cow. Young cows are good candidates for EW. Although not the ideal scenario for most cattlemen, EW can be a management decision that aids situations with low forage availability, poor first-calf cow breed-back, and premiums for higher quality grading carcasses.
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E. coli gets a boost from lettuce disease
By Kim Kaplan, Agricultural Research Service Escherichia coli O157:H7, a bacterium that causes foodborne illness in humans, is more likely to contaminate lettuce when downy mildew is already present, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists. Downy mildew, a lettuce disease caused by the fungus-like water mold Bremia lactucae, is one of the biggest problems that lettuce growers must deal with. But microbiologist Maria Brandl, with the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) Produce Safety and Microbiology Research Unit in Albany, California, has been investigating why so many E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks can be traced back to lettuce fields when E. coli O157:H7 sources are as diverse as undercooked beef, sprouts, raw dairy, shelled walnuts, fruits and vegetables. ARS is USDA’s chief in-house research agency. Lettuce leaves are actually a harsh place for microbes to survive. But the epidemiological evidence is indisputable about how often lettuce is the source of E. coli O157:H7 contamination. In earlier research, Brandl found that E. coli O157:H7 preferred cut, injured and younger leaves to undamaged and older ones. Then, she collaborated with ARS geneticist and lettuce breeder Ivan Simko from the Crop Improvement and Protection Research Unit in Salinas, California. They found that under warm temperature and on wet leaves, E. coli O157:H7 multiplied 1,000-fold more in downy mildew lesions than on healthy lettuce leaf tissue. Even on dry lettuce leaves, where most bacteria struggle to survive, E. coli O157:H7 persisted in greater numbers when downy mildew disease was present. The researchers also found that E. coli O157:H7 did not grow as well in downy mildew lesions on the lettuce line RH08-0464, bred by Simko and a colleague to be less susceptible to the lettuce disease, as the bacteria did on Triple Threat, a commercial variety that is highly susceptible to downy mildew. The exact factors that caused less growth of E. coli O157:H7 in the more resistant line still need to be carefully explored. But if a genetic hurdle to E. coli O157:H7 colonization could be bred into commercial lettuce varieties along with downy mildew resistance, it would add a new defensive line to contamination of lettuce, helping farmers to improve the microbial safety of their crop as well as control their number-one plant disease problem.
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2002 Kenworth T800 60 series, 470 hp, 290,000 ECM miles, engine brake, 13 speed, lift axle, 12,000 lb. front, 40,000 lb. rears with lockers, 15-ft. used renn box, plumbed for pup...................................... $49,500
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1999 Williamson 17-ft.x96” wide quad axle pup trailer.............$14,500
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2007 Kenworth T800 ISX Cummins, 500 hp, 18 speed, AG400 suspension, 3.91 ratio, 192” wheelbase, 12,830 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears, 264,000 miles...................... $64,500
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#13707
#46625
SPRAYERS
2013 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles. Stock #13907................... $297,500 (1) 2012 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles. Stock #15262................... $272,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles. Stock #16375................... $308,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles. Stock #46906................. $307,500 (14) 2014 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles. Stock #46716................. $319,000 (15) 2006 John Deere 4920 self-propelled, 120-ft., 20”, trctn control. Stock #51280.$125,000 (1) 2006 John Deere 4920 self-propelled, 120-ft. booms. Stock #16263................. $99,000 (3) 2005 John Deere 4920 120-ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank. Stock #44253...... $121,500 (14) 2013 John Deere 4830 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #15362............... $238,000 (2) 2012 John Deere 4830 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #46632............. $242,500 (14) 2010 John Deere 4830 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #44352............. $185,901 (12) 2009 John Deere 4830 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #46623............. $167,000 (15) 2007 Flexi-Coil 67XL wheel boom, 134-ft. booms. Stock #48084............... $13,000 (14) 2006 Flexi-Coil 67XL wheel boom, 120-ft. booms. Stock #44778............... $13,500 (12) 1999 Flexi-Coil 67XL wheel boom, 120-ft. booms. Stock #17364............... $12,000 (12) Flexi-Coil S67XL 100-ft. booms, 1500 gallon tank. Stock #12395..................... $11,500 (1) 2011 Top Air TA2400 132-ft. boom, 2400 gallon tank. Stock #48002................... $48,000 (12) Top Air TA2400 100-ft. booms, 2400 gallon tank. Stock #44849................... $49,500 (14) 2012 Summers Ultimate suspended boom, 110-ft. booms. Stock #15021...... $45,000 (1) 2010 Summers Ultimate NT 110-ft. boom, 1500 poly tank. Stock #50291.. $33,000 (14) 2010 Summers Ultimate suspended boom, 100-ft. booms. Stock #15568...... $32,000 (1) 2009 Summers Ultimate suspended boom, 100-ft. booms. Stock #15722...... $34,000 (3) 2007 Summers Ultimate suspended boom, 100-ft. booms. Stock #14614...... $31,500 (2) 2005 Summers Ultimate 1500 100-ft. booms, single nozzles. Stock #47131... $27,500 (12) Summers Ultimate 100-ft. booms, 1500 gallon tank. Stock #15568..................... $30,000 (3) Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 20” spacing, 1000 gallon tank. Stock #50725........... $9750 (15) Summers Ultimate Stock #16656.$17,500 (1) 2007 Summers 1500 90-ft. booms, 1500 gallon. Stock #17842..................... $26,000 (12) Summers pickup sprayer, 80-ft. booms, 500 gallon tank. Stock #46817........... $3750 (12) 2013 Case IH PS160 134-ft., windscreens, 1600 gallon. Stock #50751....... $34,000 (12) Case PS160 120-ft. booms, 1600 gallon tank. Stock #16454............................. $31,000 (1) 2011 Case IH 3300 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #44531............. $185,000 (14) 2009 Case IH SRX160 120-ft. pull-type, 1600 gallon, 3 section. Stock #51019.$24,000 (12) 2011 Fast 9518 120-ft. booms, 1800 gallon tank. Stock #16388..................... $34,500 (2) 2007 Brandt 2500 wheel boom, 1500 gallon tank, 130-ft. boom. Stock #50553..$9995 (11) 2002 Flexi-Coil S67 1000 gallon tank. Stock #50049.......................................... $9000 (1) 1995 Big Dutch 40-ft., 300 gallon tank, 3 section, PTO. Stock #50377.............. $3500 (15) 2005 Melroe Spra-Coupe 4450 60-ft. booms, 400 gallon. Stock #48091......... $55,000 (14)
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GRAIN HANDLING
2010 Brandt 13110 auger, hydraulic lift, swing hopper. Stock #15155................ $28,000 (1) 2012 Brandt 1390 13”x90-ft. auger, hyd winch, electric mover. Stock #50942..... $17,000 (1) 2008 Brandt 1370 13”x70-ft. auger, hyd lift, electric mover. Stock #50941........ $9000 (1) 2003 Brandt 1370 13”x70-ft. swing auger. Stock #1614............................... $12,500 (2) Brandt 1360XL 13”x60-ft. swing auger, spout. Stock #13173............................. $11,000 (1) Brandt 10”x60-ft. auger, manual winch, swing away hopper. Stock #51115.......... $6500 (3) Brandt 9230 Call for more details! Stock #51251.......................................... $6500 (3) 2002 Brandt 8”x35-ft. auger, Honda motor. Stock #16220................................ $4500 (1) 2006 Buhler 13”x70-ft. auger. Stock #17539..... .................................................... $7000 (12) 2011 Farm King 13”x85-ft. auger, manual swing away hopper. Stock #15359........ $14,000 (1) Farm King 8”x61-ft. auger. Stock #50052......... ...................................................... $2200 (1) 8”x30-ft. PTO auger, drive-on transport. Stock #45749........................................ $2500 (16) 2009 Westfield MC130-91 13”x91-ft. auger, swing hopper. Stock #50960...... $16,000 (3) Westgo 10”x60-ft. auger. Stock #15539............ ...................................................... $4000 (1) Wheatheart BH-41-8 grain auger. Stock #13866.......................................... $6500 (1) 2013 Brandt 5200EX grain vac. Stock #16100. ................................................... $19,950 (1) 2008 Brandt 5000EX grain vac. Stock #16636. ................................................... $13,000 (1) Brandt 4500EX grain vac, new fan. Stock #50762.......................................... $4000 (1) 2011 Rem 2700 grain vac. Stock #13984.......... ................................................... $15,500 (1) 2010 Rem 2700 grain vac. Stock #13707.......... ................................................... $15,175 (2) Floor sweep only. Stock #13800.......... $175 (2)
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USED SEEDING
2014 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 10” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #15473....... $349,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 10” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #16198..... $255,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 7.5” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #99755129..$400,900 (2) 2013 John Deere 1890 60-ft., 10”, 430 bu TBT 1910 cart. Stock #50540.......... $205,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 7.5” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #14720....... $290,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 7.5” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #16300....... $219,000 (2) 2007 John Deere 1890 42-ft. 10” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #16572....... $114,500 (2) 2006 John Deere 1890 46-ft. air drill, 7.5”, 270 bu TBT cart. Stock #50335......... $80,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 1890/1910 42-ft. 7.5” spacing. Stock #46624................... $135,000 (15) 2011 John Deere 1890/1910 50-ft. 7.5” spacing. Stock #46625................... $154,000 (15) 2008 John Deere 1895 42-ft. 10” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #16702....... $135,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 1830 61-ft. 10” spacing. Stock #47546......................... $198,000 (12) 1998 John Deere 1820/1900 42-ft. 12” spacing, tow between. Stock #45506...... $32,500 (16) 2012 John Deere 1830 61-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #14371....... $178,001 (1) 2012 John Deere 1830 50-ft. 10” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #14434..... $165,001 (2) 2009 John Deere 1830 61-ft. 10” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #14492....... $185,000 (2) John Deere 9450 50-ft. 12” spacing. Stock #39493..................................... $12,500 (12) John Deere 9400 40-ft. 12” spacing. Stock #47645..................................... $16,500 (12) John Deere 9400 40-ft., 10”, (2) 9400, (2)9450. Stock #50823........................... $10,500 (11) John Deere 9350 40-ft. 10” spacing, rubber press wheels. Stock #12568....... $10,500 (1) John Deere 9350 40-ft. 10” spacing. Stock #47040........................................ $8500 (14) John Deere 9350 16-ft. 10” spacing, steel press wheels. Stock #16429.......... $5500 (1)
CONSIGNMENTS
1995 John Deere 8970 24/6 partial powershift, 3 hydraulics. Stock #47423....... $69,000 (15) 1992 Case 9280 4WD tractor, Cummins 855, 4 hydraulics. Stock #14138............ $39,500 (2) 1964 Ford 6000 2WD tractor, loader/bucket, open station. Stock #44293......... $6000 (16) 1981 Versatile 875 4WD tractor, cab, 4 hydraulics. Stock #12373...................... $39,775 (1) John Deere 8820 combine, JD 230 header with batt reel. Stock #46047..... $18,000 (11) 1980 John Deere 8820 combine. Stock #16365....................................... $18,500 (2) 1987 John Deere combine, 30-ft. 230 header, batt reel. Stock #15567.............. $16,500 (3) 1994 Claas 108SL combine, 2WD, single, chopper. Stock #13189............... $22,000 (2) 1998 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header, batt reel. Stock #13190.............. $22,000 (2) Haybuster 2620 round bale processor. Stock #17825..................................... $11,500 (12) 2013 Buhler 2450 14 bale round bale carrier, self-leveling. Stock #51207....... $28,500 (16) 1992 John Deere 535 round baler. Stock #51286........................................ $6000 (12) 1993 New Holland round baler, twine and net, 540 PTO. Stock #15109................ $3600 (1) New Holland 320 small square baler, 4 cylinder, gas. Stock #15095.................. $1765 (1) New Holland 1035 self-propelled bale wagon, open station. Stock #15097........... $2940 (1) 2015 John Deere W235 windrower, 16-ft. 500R head. 115 hr. Stock #51078.... $150,500 (11) 2009 John Deere 4895 windrower, no cond., additional lights. Stock #50608.......CALL (1) 1981 New Holland 1114 open station windrower, 12-ft. Stock #47866................ $7950 (16)
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1995 John Deere 930 side pull MoCo, 11.5-ft. cut, rotary. Stock #50226............. $3950 (16) 2010 John Deere LA125 lawn tractor, 42” mower deck. Stock #51034......... $1200 (15) John Deere L110 lawn tractor, 48” deck, 42” snowblower. Stock #51092.......... $1250 (11) 2010 John Deere 48C powerflow system for JD mower. Stock #40127............... $900 (15) Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 2320 TBH cart. Stock #50609............. $30,800 (1) Case 8500 45-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing, 2 tank, two between cart. Stock #12374..$14,775 (1) John Deere 9450 box drills, 40-ft. 10” spacing. Stock #16433............................. $14,000 (3) Convey-All BTS290 seed tender, 5th wheel mount, 2 tanks. Stock #50571.. $14,000 (11) Shaver 901 post hole digger. Stock #37519...... ................................................. $11,000 (15) 2007 Summers 1500 90-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon tank. Stock #17842............. $26,000 (12) John Deere 620/70R46 floater tires for 4940 sprayer. Stock #16531................ $16,700 (1) 2011 Harvest International 8”x35-ft. transfer auger, PTO drive. Stock #51159.... $2500 (2)
1996 John Deere 0455 25-ft. with 7.5” spacing. Stock #50042............................. $28,000 (3) 2014 John Deere 1770NT-16R30 16 row, 30” planter. Stock #15211............... $141,410 (1) 2006 John Deere 1770NT 16 row, 30” planter. Stock #41883........................... $62,000 (14) 2003 John Deere 1770 planter. Stock #44660. ................................................. $56,558 (11) 2014 Case IH 800/3430 70-ft. 12” spacing, 3430 cart. Stock #48059........ $225,000 (14) 2010 Case ATX700 60-ft., 10” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #43798.......... $105,000 (12) Case ATX-6012 60-ft. 12” tow behind cart. Stock #16376............................. $58,000 (1) Case 5012 50-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #16379............................. $51,000 (1) Maxim 50-ft. 9” spacing, tow between 300 bushel cart. Stock #15850.......... $29,500 (2) 2000 Flexi-Coil 7500 60-ft. 9.5” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #41308..... $37,500 (14) 1999 Flexi-Coil 7000 50-ft. 12” spacing, 2320 cart. Stock #45885................... $21,000 (14) 1998 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #9912........... $44,500 (2) 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #14077....... $36,500 (1) 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #13394....... $34,500 (1) 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #13625......... $42,000 (1) 2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #13876....... $82,000 (1) Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, 2320 tank. Stock #43953........................... $42,000 (12) Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, 3450 cart. Stock #45836........................... $39,900 (14) Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 9” spacing. Stock #47108..................................... $46,500 (12) 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 9” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #43554........... $42,000 (12) 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #9877............. $47,000 (1) 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 9” spacing, 2320 tank. Stock #44309................... $44,900 (12) 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000 50-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #13987......... $39,000 (1) Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #47335......... $29,900 (12) 1992 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. 7.5” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #15250......... $24,900 (1) 2006 New Holland SD440 58-ft. 10” spacing. Stock #41283........................... $92,437 (12) 1995 Concord 6012 60-ft., 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #13236......... $32,000 (2) 1992 Concord 5612 56-ft., 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #12723......... $19,500 (2) 1994 Concord 3400 50-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #46620........... $29,000 (14) 1992 Concord 3400 50-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #46621........... $29,000 (14) 2009 Great Plains 1510 15-ft. 7.5”, double disk, Stock #50814................... $30,000 (15) Great Plains solid stand box drill, S tine cultivator. Stock #50215.................. $11,000 (11) 2013 John Deere 1910 550 bushel tow behind cart. Stock #16122...................... $90,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 1910 430 bushel tow behind cart. Stock #16637...................... $69,000 (1) 2006 John Deere 1910 350 bushel tow behind cart. Stock #14030..................... $49,000 (1)
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#16561
COMBINES
2014 John Deere S680 STS 2WD, side hill, 26ft. auger. Stock #46907........... $358,000 (14) 2013 John Deere S680 Premium cab, 2WD. Stock #46285......................... $330,000 (15) 2012 John Deere S680 STS Premium cab, 2WD. Stock #43803................ $280,000 (12) 2014 John Deere S670 STS Premium cab, side hill pkg. Stock #16563....... $316,000 (1) 2013 John Deere S670 392/285 hr, ProDrive transmission. Stock #43358... $325,000 (11) 2012 John Deere S670 premium cab & radio, tank sensor. Stock #51214..... $290,000 (12) 2012 John Deere S670 593 sep hr, elec tailboard, HID lgts. Stock #46622.$275,000 (12) 2012 John Deere S670 Pro Drive transmission. Stock #46604................. $275,000 (11) 2012 John Deere S670 side hill pkg, manual tailboard. Stock #51008.......... $265,000 (12) 2012 John Deere S670 ProDrive trans, manual tailboard. Stock #51007...... $265,000 (12) 2010 John Deere 9870 Premium cab, ContourMaster. Stock #15227........ $244,106 (1) 2008 John Deere 9870 1948/1402 hr, duals, custom cut pkg. Stock #50954$235,000 (11) 2005 John Deere 9760 STS combine. Stock #15031..................................... $170,000 (3) 2004 John Deere 9760S with 936D header and ATU. Stock #14167............ $175,000 (1) 2004 John Deere 9760S with 936D header. Stock #14166........................... $172,000 (1) 2004 John Deere 9760 22.5-ft. unload auger. Stock #50873........................... $155,000 (1) 2004 John Deere 9660 1535 sep hr, single point hookup. Stock #51082... $105,000 (12) 2000 John Deere 9650 20-ft. unloading auger, spreader. Stock #15107............. $89,000 (1) 1998 John Deere 9610 2WD, singles, chopper. Stock #16624............................. $57,000 (3) 1998 John Deere 9610 combine. Stock #15186....................................... $55,000 (3) 1997 John Deere 9600 with 30-ft. platform, big top hopper. Stock #15170.......... $67,500 (1) 1995 John Deere 9600 with 930R and pickup header. Stock #16264................ $36,000 (3) 1994 John Deere 9600 with 930R and 214 pickup header. Stock #14963..... $39,000 (1) 1991 John Deere 9600 260 hp, straw walkers, 20-ft. unld auger. Stock #51122.. $34,441 (3)
1990 John Deere 9600 pickup reel, chopper, single range. Stock #50699........ $32,000 (1) 1990 John Deere 9600 Stock #15173.............. ................................................... $32,000 (1) 1992 John Deere 9500 with chopper. Stock #48068..................................... $29,500 (12) 1990 John Deere 9500 3000 sep hr, chopper, chaff spreader. Stock #51231... $29,995 (11) 1990 John Deere 9500 chopper, chaff spreader, 924 header. Stock #50541... $24,000 (11) 1987 John Deere 8820 chopper, 3361 engine hr, no header. Stock #50935..... $13,000 (11) 1984 John Deere 8820 no spreader or chopper, 4000 hours. Stock #50881.... $9950 (11) 1982 John Deere 8820 230 header, batt reel, Sund attachment. Stock #15079.$12,500 (2) 1980 John Deere 7720 combine with JD 224 24-ft. platform. Stock #14568...... $10,500 (3) 2009 Case 7120 combine, no headers. Stock #13146..................................... $187,500 (2) 2009 Case IH 6088 combine. Stock #44527..... ............................................... $175,000 (15) 2006 Case IH 2388 rock trap, chaff spreader, straw chopper. Stock #50988... $170,000 (3) 2000 Case 2388 AFS yield monitor, big top, no chopper. Stock #46238............. $76,153 (12) 2000 Case 2388 Ag Leader yield monitor, big top. Stock #15602....................... $75,000 (1) 1998 Case IH 2388 AFS monitor, 3 speed, straw spreader. Stock #46343.. $68,886 (14) 1997 Case 2188 new engine with 200 hours, 36-ft. header. Stock #15661........ $44,000 (1) 1996 Case 2188 chaff spreader, rock trap, rebuilt feederhouse. Stock #14935.$64,500 (3) 1988 Case 1680 singles, chaff spreader, 3560 hours. Stock #50938................... $19,207 (3) 1986 Case 1680 30-ft. 1010 header. Stock #47438..................................... $21,000 (12) 1992 Case IH 1660 1010 header. Very clean, shedded. Stock #50989.............. $28,000 (3) 2011 Gleaner S77 705 sep hr, chopper, chaff spreader. Stock #51255......... $210,000 (14) 2008 Gleaner R65 1041 separator hours, chopper. Stock #51254........... $140,000 (14) 2003 Gleaner R65 combine with powered rear axle. Stock #15248................... $147,500 (1) 1998 Agco Gleaner R72 2156 separator hours. Stock #51080................. $49,324 (12)
UTILITY VEHICLES
2013 John Deere 850i RSX Gator front bumper. Stock #15127................ $12,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 850i RSX Gator poly roof, 316 miles. Stock #16630............ $12,500 (1) 2012 John Deere XUV825i Gator windshield, benchseat. Stock #50555.................$12,000 2012 John Deere 825i Gator benchseat, Alloy rims, power dump. Stock #50740.$11,500 (14) 2012 John Deere 825i Gator Bighorn tires, benchseat. Stock #50385........... $10,800 (1)
2012 John Deere 825i XUV Gator Prosum cab with heat. Stock #47291................ $9900 (2) 2010 John Deere 620i Gator poly roof, windshield. Stock #10888..................... $8500 (1) 2012 John Deere 550 XUV Gator standard bench seat. Stock #12393............. $7700 (2) 2005 Kubota RTV900 cab, heater, bench seat, 4x4. Stock #16378...................... $10,000 (1) 2009 Arctic Cat Prowler 1000 Stock #47862... .................................................... $5500 (12) 2006 Polaris 500 Stock #47341...... $5700 (15)
#16344
#50809
TRACTORS Going On Now
0.9% for 60 months financing on Used 7R, 8R & 9R tractors! Don’t miss out on this great deal! 2014 John Deere 9560R 18/6 powershift, 560 hp. Stock #99010392................ $334,500 (2) 2014 John Deere 9560R 18/6 powershift, 4 hydraulics. Stock #16561.......... $309,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 9560R 4WD, Premium cab, 18/6 powershift. Stock #14659.$319,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 9560R 18/6 powershift transmission. Stock #43365... $285,000 (12) 2012 John Deere 9560R, 5 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, heavy wt pkg. Stock #51278..... $282,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 9510R PTO, Premium cab, 510 hp. Stock #15509............... $319,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 9510R 18/6 powershift, 4 hydraulics. Stock #46642........ $302,500 (15) 2011 John Deere 9430 PTO, 5 hydraulics, powershift. Stock #44271....... $204,250 (16) 2001 John Deere 9400 12 speed powershift, 4 hydraulics. Stock #16380............ $95,500 (1) 2009 John Deere 9330 24/6 syncro transmission, 4 hyd. Stock #16254........ $197,500 (1) 1984 John Deere 8650 238 hp, partial PS, no PTO, blade. Stock #51113.......... $27,000 (1) 1980 John Deere 8640 syncro trans, duals, PTO, 12-ft. blade. Stock #51250.$16,030 (1) 1976 John Deere 8630 3 SCV’s, duals, Degelman 12-ft. dozer. Stock #50212.$17,950 (16) 1992 John Deere 8560 4WD, differential lock, 3 hydraulics. Stock #15976......... $42,500 (1) 1991 John Deere 8560 3 hyd., diff lock, monitor, 24 speed. Stock #50698..... $43,500 (12) 2014 John Deere 8370R Premium cab, radio, IVT 40 KPH. Stock #47591.... $315,000 (14) 2014 John Deere 8310R Premium cab, IVT, 540/1000 PTO. Stock #16045.. $269,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 8310R Premium cab, IVT with LH. Stock #16120............. $278,006 (1) 2013 John Deere 8310R MFWD, cab, IVT, dual PTO. Stock #15720.................. $227,500 (1) 2011 John Deere 8285R Premium cab, IVT, 1000 PTO. Stock #14527......... $218,500 (1) 2011 John Deere 8235R MFWD +ILS, 540/1000 PTO. Stock #16344.. $182,500 (1) 2006 John Deere 8230 MFWD, Premium cab, powershift. Stock #46576......... $72,000 (15) 1999 John Deere 7810 MFWD, 740SL ldr, 16/16 PowrQuad. Stock #47529$56,000 (15) 1993 John Deere 7600 MFWD, cab, 740 SL loader/grapple. Stock #14201..... $42,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 7210R 5 hyd remotes, 540/1000 PTO. Stock #50494..$220,000 (14) 2000 John Deere 7410, 740 loader, grapple. Stock #51266........................... $51,900 (15)
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2014 John Deere 6170R MFWD + TLS, 540/1000. Stock #99011852.... $167,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 6170R MFWD, 540/1000. Stock #15779........................... $162,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 6170R MFWD, 20 speed AutoQuad. Stock #50211............ $145,000 (11) 2014 John Deere 6150M 16 spd PowrQuad, 3 SCV, dual PTO. Stock #51149.$113,500 (16) 2014 John Deere 6150M, 3 SCV’s, 540/1000 PTO. Stock #51150................ $113,500 (16) 1980 John Deere 4640 2WD, 16 speed QuadRange, loader. Stock #51161... $19,500 (14) 1988 John Deere 4450 MFWD, PowerShift, 3 SCV’s, weights. Stock #50789.. $28,900 (15) 1988 John Deere 3155 MFWD, cab, 265 loader and grapple. Stock #47408.. $35,000 (15) 1988 John Deere 2955 MFWD, 80 hp, JD 265 SL loader. Stock #13560............ $27,500 (3) 1969 John Deere 1520 2WD, open station, 51 hp, gas, 3-point. Stock #47154.... $5000 (14) 2010 Case IH Magnum 245 duals, 4 hydraulics, 3-point. Stock #45276..... $129,318 (14) 2004 Case IH MXM175 MFWD, powershift, LX172 loader. Stock #47340..... $74,900 (15) 2004 Case IH STX 450 duals, 4 hydraulics, no PTO. Stock #46868................ $137,500 (12) 2002 Case IH STX 450 quad track, powershift, Trimble GPS. Stock #46867.... $104,950 (12) 2000 Case IH MX270 powershift, loader/grapple, 4 hyd. Stock #50230.......... $68,773 (12) 1995 Case 9270 differential lock, 4 hydraulics, standard shift. Stock #16432...... $55,000 (1) 1997 Case 8940 rear duals. Stock #50606........ ................................................... $61,500 (1) Case IH 4690 4WD, crab steer, 7724 hours. Stock #46329........................... $10,500 (11) 1970 Case 1170 2WD, PTO, 3-pt., DuAl loader, 6-ft. bucket. Stock #51270............. $8900 (1) 2006 Agco LT90A, IVT transmission, 3 SCV’s, loader, grapple. Stock #51048.. $49,500 (12) 1995 Massey Ferguson 396 88 PTO hp, Ezee-On ldr. Stock #51287....... $15,000 (12) Ford Major 2WD, 4 cyl. diesel, 35 hp, loader with 4-ft. bucket. Stock #50528.... $3500 (16) 1989 Ford 7710 MFWD, cab, 540 PTO, loader/ bucket/spear. Stock #16107....... $19,500 (3) Ford 7600 2WD, open station, Ford 777F loader/bucket/grapple. Stock #16118... $9500 (1) 1993 Ford 3600 2WD, open station, 3-pt., PTO, loader. Stock #51276..................... $5500 (1) 2005 McCormick MTX150 field ready, 3990 hours. Stock #50634................... $56,000 (1) Versatile 950 tractor. Stock #16430.................. ................................................... $22,000 (1) 1983 Versatile 875 Call for more details! Stock #51158..................................... $19,000 (12) 1981 Versatile 875 differential lock, 4 hydraulics. Stock #47170.................... $17,500 (12) 1980 Versatile 875 4WD, Atom Jet kit, reman transmission. Stock #15662....... $19,500 (1) 1976 Versatile 850 12/4 transmission, 3 hydraulics. Stock #50389............. $15,500 (14) 1985 Versatile 256 bidirectional, three bale spear, drawbar. Stock #47784.. $17,500 (14) 1994 Allis-Chalmers 8610 MFWD, 103 hp, Westendorf TA28. Stock #14187.$23,000 (3) 1982 Allis-Chalmers 5020 loader, 4-way front blade with mounts. Stock #16471.. $9500 (3) 2013 Kubota B3300 MFWD, ROPS, ldr, bucket, pallet forks. Stock #50809... $17,000 (15) 2006 Kubota L3130 MFWD, open station, 3-point. Stock #16699................ $18,850 (1) 2013 Kubota M135GX MFWD, cab, loader/ bucket/spear. Stock #47850..... $72,000 (15) 1998 New Holland TV140 cab, dual PTO, 3 hydraulics. Stock #13011............... $60,000 (2) 2002 New Holland TV140 loader, dual PTO, 2 hydraulics. Stock #14303............ $58,000 (2) Big Bud 460/30 Detroit diesel, cab, powershift, 4 hydraulics. Stock #10890......... $42,500 (1)
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#51041
#47740
#50857
#51091
MISCELLANEOUS
2014 John Deere 304K 4WD wheel loader, 137 hours. Stock #50874.......... $73,500 (16) 2005 John Deere 35D compact excavator, cab, heat, A/C. Stock #51091........... $28,250 (11) Great Bend 951 3-point backhoe, 18” bucket, runs off hydraulics. Stock #47542.$5950 (16) 1977 Bobcat 610 skidsteer, dsl, home-made plexi-glass cab. Stock #51288....... $2500 (3) 1997 Haybuster H1000 tub grinder, 4 inch screen. Stock #16004................. $21,500 (1) 2004 Haybuster 2650 round bale processor, 2 bale, 1000 PTO. Stock #47740..$12,500 (16) 1986 Hesston BP20 single round bale processor. Stock #16219.......................... $3900 (2) New Holland 1048 Super bale wagon, 2 wide, gas. Stock #43900....................... $9000 (12) 2012 H&S BF14HC 14-wheel high capacity wheel rake. Stock #50933.......... $12,500 (3) Sitrex H9-V10 v-rake. Stock #50773..$2000 (3) Frontier AB13G global bale spear, used once. Stock #17019................................ $850 (15) Buhler 150 9-ft. rear blade, 3 way hyd. adjust, cutting edge. Stock #50220......... $6500 (11) Degelman 10-1 front blade, 10-ft., manual angle. Stock #15578.......................... $2500 (1) 2008 HLA manure fork for JD 265 loader. 2-ft. tines. Stock #48055....................... $650 (16) 2015 John Deere BW15918 bucket. Never used, global mounts. Stock #50961.$1500 (1) Shaver HD10 post pounder, skid steer mount. Stock #50378.............................. $5500 (01) Shaver HD10 post pounder, fits on skid steer. Stock #48005.............................. $2850 (16) 2014 Danhuser SM40 hammer post pounder, hyd. tilt. Stock #50556.................. $7500 (11) Ambusher RC51 5-ft. rotary cutter for skid steer. Stock #47072..................... $3400 (15) 2008 Frontier RC1060 5-ft. rotary cutter, safety chains. Stock #50807.................. $1100 (15) Woods RD60 rear discharge mower, 60” cut width, 540 PTO. Stock #51143.... $1500 (15) Artsway VD7 pull type ditcher, 7-ft. blades, two hydraulics. Stock #50225............. $2500 (16) Buhler 960 8-ft. wide, dual auger snowblower, 540 PTO. Stock #17971............... $3950 (16) 6-ft. front snowblade to fit compact tractors, hydraulic angle. Stock #50811........ $1350 (15) Morris 50-HHB 50-ft. heavy harrow, mech fold, 1/2” harrow teeth. Stock #50749$18,000 (12) Morris 2000 50-ft. chisel plow, sweeps, mounted harrows. Stock #51041........ $14,500 (11) Morris chisel plow. Stock #15851...... $3600 (1) Field cultivator, 36-ft., 4-bar drag harrow. Stock #50774.......................................... $4750 (3) Frontier LR2184 medium duty, 84” landscape rake, Cat 3-pt. Stock #51233......... $995 (15) Yorks RS 3-pt. landscape rake, 5-ft. width. Stock #50810................................ $475 (15)
WINDROWERS, MOCO’S & SWATHERS
2014 John Deere W150 windrower, 16.5L-16.1 casters. Stock #15707.............. $160,000 (1) 2014 John Deere W150 windrower, hydraulic centerlink. Stock #16566.......... $154,000 (1) 2007 John Deere 4895 windrower, draper ready. Stock #16337................. $100,000 (1) 1998 John Deere 4890 windrower, 14-ft. head, bar tires. Stock #51042............. $42,500 (16) 2009 Hesston 3315 mower conditioner. Stock #50708....................................... $22,618 (3) 2011 John Deere D450 windrower. Stock #14045....................................... $84,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 995 hay header, V10 conditioner. Stock #50388................. $27,500 (14) 1999 John Deere 955 MoCo, rotary tongue, 14-ft. cut. Stock #14538.............. $12,000 (3) 2010 John Deere 946 MoCo, 13-ft. cut, impeller conditioner. Stock #43698... $26,000 (16) 2010 John Deere 946 MoCo, impeller cond., 3-pt., hyd. tilt. Stock #47219...... $25,000 (12) 2004 John Deere 946 MoCo, impeller conditioner. Stock #47233................. $17,500 (14) 2001 John Deere 946 MoCo, impeller cond., 2-pt., 1000 PTO. Stock #50538.$14,000 (11) 2000 John Deere 945 MoCo, impeller conditioner. Stock #47526................. $14,500 (15) John Deere swather. Stock #13422.. $1000 (1) 2004 Frontier MC1216 MoCo, 16-ft., steel conditioner. Stock #50969.............. $10,950 (11) 2006 Case DCX161 MoCo, 16-ft., steel rollers. Stock #15626................................ $7000 (2) 2002 Hesston 8450, includes hay and grain headers. Stock #51107............. $46,500 (12) 1980 Hesston 6450 open station, 12-ft. head, gas, steel cond. Stock #50334..... $6950 (16) 2008 Agco 9365 rotary windrower, 16-ft. hay head. Stock #16261................... $72,500 (3) International 4000 swather, 14.5-ft. draper header. Stock #43066................. $4500 (12) 2012 MacDon M105 cab, air, D60 35-ft. header. Stock #11104........................... $109,000 (1) 2003 MacDon 9352i windrower, 30-ft. draper header. Stock #43978.............. $90,900 (14) 2003 MacDon 5020 mower conditioner, 16-ft., steel cond. Stock #43981......... $11,000 (12) 1997 MacDon 5000 16-ft. swing tongue sickle, hyd. drive. Stock #45676............. $5950 (16) 2006 New Holland 1475 haybine, 16-ft. pull type. Stock #15022..................... $16,500 (2) New Holland 1114 windrower, 14-ft. header, gas engine. Stock #46104........... $9619 (12) New Holland 1100 windrower, diesel, 21-ft. draper. Stock #47073.................. $9500 (16) 1991 New Holland 499 pull-type swather, 14-ft. sickle header. Stock #51095........ $5500 (14) 1990 Versatile 4750, 25-ft. draper header, pickup reel. Stock #51106.............. $12,000 (12)
CALL WITH YOUR EQUIPMENT NEEDS!!
ROUND & SQUARE BALERS
2014 John Deere 569 Premium, twine/net, 1000 PTO. Stock #50857........... $48,500 (1) 2013 John Deere 569 Premium, net wrap, baler auto. Stock #99390508.......... $47,000 (3) 2011 John Deere 568 Mega Wide, twine and net. Stock #47590.................... $35,000 (14) 2011 John Deere 568 net, MegaWide Plus pickup, pushbar. Stock #51264.$32,500 (16) 2010 John Deere 568 twine/net, MegaWide, big tires. Stock #50939............. $32,500 (16)
LAWN AND TURF
2011 John Deere X500 hydro trans, 48” deck, 426 hours. Stock #50804............. $4800 (11) 2015 John Deere X320 48” deck, 6 hours. Like new! Stock #50753...................... $4049 (11) 2006 John Deere X320 48” deck. Stock #45910........................................ $2700 (15) 2006 John Deere X304 42” deck with bagger. Stock #46010.............................. $2900 (12) 2014 John Deere Z425 mower, new 48” deck. Stock #50962................................ $3300 (3) 2014 John Deere Z445 54” deck. Stock #50937.......................................... $4750 (1) 2006 John Deere 135 hydro transmission, 42” cut. Stock #50386.......................... $900 (11) 2006 John Deere LA115 lawn mower, 42” deck. Stock #50318..................... $1000 (01) 2002 John Deere LT155 lawn mower, 42” deck, 15 hp, hydro. Stock #50288..$850 (16) 1999 John Deere LT133, 5 speed gear shift, 38” side discharge. Stock #51151. $600 (16) John Deere L108 42” riding mower, 18.9 HP engine. Stock #13421...................... $600 (1) John Deere SRX95 30” deck, bagger. Stock #50703.......................................... $875 (12) Husqvarna RZ5424 zero turn mower bagger, 54” deck. Stock #45957............... $3250 (12) 2006 Toro Z480 time cutter hydro, powerflow bagger. Stock #42704................. $1900 (14) John Deere WE85 walk behind mower. Stock #13490............................................ $950 (3) 2012 John Deere 62D mid mount mower, 62” cut. Stock #13420.......................... $3200 (1) 2012 John Deere mower, 72”, for 4720 tractor. Stock #12798................................ $3500 (1) 2012 Swisher RTB12544 pull behind mower, 44”, gas. Stock #13009.................. $1600 (2) Swisher Quad Boss pull type mower, 44” cut. Stock #46254.............................. $1350 (11) 2011 Bobcat 72” finishing mower, hydraulic drive. Stock #47071..................... $3900 (15) 2011 Frontier SB11 54” snowblower, hydraulic chute rotation. Stock #12181......... $2895 (1) John Deere SB59 59” snowblower, 3-point. Stock #10328................................ $2000 (1) Yardman GT18 48” front mount snowblower. Stock #51153.............................. $1750 (16)
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2010 John Deere 568 Mega wide, surface wrap, big tires. Stock #50734.... $28,570 (03) 2008 John Deere 568 Mega Wide, surface wrap. Stock #14641.................... $29,750 (3) 2004 John Deere 567 twine only, Mega wide, hyd. lift. Stock #50387............... $15,500 (11) 2003 John Deere 567 net and twine, hydraulic pickup. Stock #14790................. $15,750 (1) 2002 John Deere 567 twine only, MegaWide, push bar. Stock #51037............ $13,500 (11) 2001 John Deere 567 wide pickup, twine and net. Stock #45636.................... $13,500 (15) 2001 John Deere 567 twine only, MegaWide, 540 PTO. Stock #50745........... $12,500 (15) 2001 John Deere 567 twine/net, 1000 PTO, push bar. Stock #50813............ $12,500 (15) 2001 John Deere 567 twine only, 540 PTO, wide pickup. Stock #50951....... $12,500 (15) 2001 John Deere 567 wide pickup, twine only. Stock #46471........................... $12,500 (12) 1999 John Deere 566 twine only, Mega tooth pickup. Stock #47683.................. $8500 (14) 1998 John Deere 566 twine only, MegaTooth pickup. Stock #50700................ $10,500 (11) 1998 John Deere 566 60” wide, 540 PTO, twine only. Stock #50329............. $8950 (16) 1998 John Deere 566 twine only, 1000 PTO, push bar. Stock #50636............... $9995 (11) 1997 John Deere 566 net and twine, Mega tooth pickup. Stock #47133...... $10,000 (14) 1997 John Deere 566 twine only, hi-flo tires. Stock #46023.............................. $9500 (12) 1997 John Deere 566 twine only, Mega tooth, 540 PTO. Stock #50622............... $9500 (11) 1996 John Deere 566 twine only, hyd pickup, 15,000 bales. Stock #51100........ $8500 (14) 1988 John Deere 530 twine only, single twine arm, push bar. Stock #50822...... $3750 (11) 1995 John Deere 535 540 PTO, flotation tires, gathering wheels. Stock #50920..$3950 (16) 1993 John Deere 535 twine/net, 540 PTO, hyd. lift, gauge wheel. Stock #50497... $6500 (16) 1991 John Deere 535 twine only. Stock #16681.......................................... $4250 (3) 1987 John Deere 535 20 spline 1000 PTO shaft. Stock #13375....................... $4000 (1) 1986 John Deere 530 round baler. Stock #47042........................................ $3500 (12) John Deere 510 round baler. Stock #15174..... ...................................................... $2500 (2) 2008 Vermeer 605M wide pickup, net and twine. Stock #47118................. $24,000 (16) 2002 Vermeer 605XL twine only, regular pickup, 540 PTO. Stock #16352........ $10,600 (3) 1995 Vermeer 605K twine only, standard pickup, gathering whl. Stock #50746..$4995 (11) 2008 Hesston 5556 twine only, MegaWide, 540 PTO. Stock #46661........... $19,000 (12) 2005 Hesston 956-A round baler. Stock #50635....................................... $13,000 (1) 2001 Hesston 856A twine only. Stock #50788.. ................................................. $11,900 (15) 1989 Hesston 560 twine only. Stock #51277.... ...................................................... $3000 (3) 2005 Case IH RBX562 twine/net, wide hyd. lift, 1000 PTO, ramp. Stock #50559... $7995 (11) 2003 Case RBX562 wide pickup, net wrap, hydraulic pickup. Stock #47614....... $8500 (12) 2006 Case IH RBX561 twine/net, converging wheels. Stock #50437.................. $7500 (11) 2002 Case IH RBX561 twine/net, new PTO & gearbox. Stock #51066.................. $6900 (1) 2000 Case IH RS561A twine only, 1000 PTO. 14.L16 tires. Stock #46993.......... $8500 (12) 2007 New Holland BR780A 540 PTO, twine only. Stock #44546...................... $7950 (12) 2003 New Holland BR780 540 PTO, LH/RH gauge wheels. Stock #12984..... $10,500 (1) 2000 New Holland 688 540 PTO, twine only, Bale Command. Stock #14908...... $6500 (2) 1995 New Holland 660 twine only, 540 PTO, regular pickup. Stock #50752...... $5500 (16) 1994 New Holland 650 twine only, 540 PTO, precut knives. Stock #16353......... $5500 (2) 2011 Massey 2150 big square baler. Stock #50423..................................... $62,000 (12)
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Loren Hawks, Distributor
2434 Whitlash Road - Chester, MT 59522 Cell phone 406-460-3810 Home phone 406-432-3810
Equip your drill with VW. Call today! Visit us at www.vwmfg.com
VW10FC - 41/4” - full carbide front and sides - single shoot up to 31/2” spread - shown on VW14FB opener. Also fits other common openers.
Prepare your drill for Fall seeding. Products going Fast!
VW1C
fits original 3/8” JD Acraplant Great Plains - Morris 310
VW10FC full carbide
Fits common openers.
VW2CC
Has two front carbides. Shown on JD opener.
VW13CC
use the VW13CC to replace worn point on this bolt-on opener.
VW21DSF
VW18HDS
2 widths - 4” & 5” Fits VW14FB and Flexi Stealth for double shoot Has 4 carbides on each side
Double shoot seed boot for Harmon. Carbides protect seed opening.
VW2CC
VW replacement for Morris double shoot
Opener shown with VWM1C - main front drill point with two carbides. VWM3C and M4C - side plates with carbide imbedded and full carbide M2C deflector.
VWHC1
Large carbide small point for Harmon.
VW11FC - 31/4” - full carbide VWHC2
Large point for Harmon- slides over adapter - bolt head and nut are recessed. Large carbide - long wear.
Call for your e sampl
This drill point - The VW2CC also fits this opener.
Fits VW14FB opener and other common openers. Very popular single shoot drill point - up to 21/2” spread.
VW11FC - 31/4” drill point
Shown on W14FB opener. Also fits other common openers.
Custom Carbide seed boots for JD 1890 disc drill with three carbides along wear edge to prevent wear. Will likely outlast your drill!!
VW3C
Fits Versatile - Cereal.
VW4C
Fits IH Eagle Beak opener IH 7200 - IH 8500
VW46J.D.S.T.
Carbide tipped - two carbides - for J.D. strip till.
VW12FC - 2 /4” - full carbide 1
VW16 B 2C
Up to 1.5” spread. Fits on VW14FB and other common openers.
Two large front carbides. Call for details.
VW Carbide spoon for common wedge systems VW5FC - 31/4” + VW6FC - 21/4” VW8FC - 31/4” + VW9FC - 21/4” Call for details.
VW for JD 1870 fertilizer knife
Large carbide - long wear.
VW17FS
Carbide mud scraper for Flexi-Coil. Many times life of original.
VW12FC drill point shown
1
VW22G1B
for JD spear point and Danish tine, three carbides - many times life of original
VW27
/8 shim - for all C shanks. Tip opener up or down.
VW32 p.r.d.s.
Paired row - double shoot for C shank. Fertilizer delivered between seed rows.
on VW14FB. Also fits other common openers single shoot drill point.
VW7CC - 2 carbides Fits on VW14FB and other common openers.
VW13CC - chrome - carbide weld on drill point - use to replace almost all weld-on drill points. Cut worn out off and weld new one on for big savings.
VW7CC - 2 carbides
Shown on VW14FB. Also shown on VW14FB is VW21DSF
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JOHN DEERE
JOHN DEERE
JOHN DEERE
JOHN DEERE
JOHN DEERE
USED EQUIPMENT
JOHN DEERE JOHN DEERE JOHN DEERE
MISCELLANEOUS 2009 Parker 839 850 bushel grain cart, corner auger, flotation tires.. ...........................................................................................$31,900 2005 Case 580 Super M backhoe, MFWD, extend-a-hoe, 2831 hours..................................................................................$53,000 John Deere 544C wheel loader, diesel, cab, 3rd function, bucket, grapple, 8000 hours...........................................................$23,000 2012 Demco 1250-60 pull type sprayer, 1250 gallon tank, 60-ft. booms. Like new. ...........................................................................$39,500 2013 Stinger 6500 baler picker, 1165 hours........................$194,900 Dwyer 5-bale mover / feeder.....................................................$7800 2010 D&W 5 bale feeder, Haybuster processor, tandem axle..$24,000 D&W 5 bale feeder....................................................................$7000 D&W 5 bale round bale processor.............................................$3900 2012 Haybuster 2800 round & square bale processor. Like new........ ...........................................................................................$28,500 2008 Haybuster 2800 bale processor. Excellent condition. Only used 2 seasons..........................................................................$24,000 Haybuster 2620 round bale processor, 2 bale, 1000 PTO, left hand discharge..............................................................................$3600 DuAl 5100 14-ft. silage wagon, high lift dump.........................$5900 2010 Honda Foreman ES TRX500 16,342 miles....................$3500 2006 Kawasaki KLX250 motorcycle, turn signals, electric start. Excellent condition........................................................................$2850 John Deere 506 60” rotary cutter................................................$500 Kuker 3-point sprayer..................................................................$300 Shaver HD 10 post pounder, skid steer mount, hydraulic tilt and angle.....................................................................................$4500 12-ft. pasture harrow....................................................................$900 Worksaver 6-ft. rear blade..........................................................$575 Oliver 6342 4-bottom roll over plow..........................................$4200 Husqvarna YTH26V54 lawn tractor, 26 hp, 54” deck, hydrostatic transmission, new battery, 13 hours.....................................$1500
2014 John Deere 455 25-ft. grain drill, 6” spacing, grass, grain and fertilizer boxes....................................................................$53,900 John Deere 455 30-ft. grain drill, 6” spacing, fertilizer boxes. Always shedded.............................................................................$35,000
CONSIGNMENTS
John Deere 7700 combine, 224 header, 3500 hours, hydraulic driven, bat reel, hydrostatic drive, air conditioner, rear spreader......$5000 2002 John Deere 946 mower conditioner, flail conditioner....$10,800 2006 New Holland 1431 discbine mower conditioner, swing tongue, drawbar hitch, 13-ft. rubber conditioner, 1000 PTO..............$8500 2005 New Holland 1432 13’8” discbine, flail conditioner........$14,500 1998 New Holland LX665 skid steer, 2900 hours, foot controls, rear weights, new seat and glow plugs........................................$9500 1999 New Holland 1431 13’8” discbine, rubber conditioner.....$8800 2002 John Deere 567 round baler, net/twine, MegaWide hydraulic pickup, 1000 PTO, 17,398 bales........................................$12,500 Case 415 15-ft. cultipacker........................................................$9500 Degelman 10-47/57 10-ft. hydraulic blade, front. Excellent.......$9900 Rhino 7-ft. rear blade..................................................................$300 Cat LT18B 6-ft. skid steer landscape tiller. Like new.................$4800 Frontier pallet forks, 5500 lb, John Deere 600-700 mounts......$1000 Vermeer R-23 V-Rake...............................................................$7500
---New--Twin Star Hydraulic V-Rakes
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2006 New Holland 305 12-ft. HS header, power reverser, 2400 hours.................................................................................$34,900 2-2008 New Holland 8040 swathers, 14-ft. headers, rubber conditioner headers, 2 years old. Approximately 2600 hours. Each....$48,900 New Holland 1114 diesel, air, 14-ft. auger header...................$9500
New Holland 216 hydraulic V-rake.........................................$16,900 Sitrex MK10-12 rake.................................................................$8500 2006 New Holland BR780A net/twine, 1000 PTO, 14,450 bales....... ...........................................................................................$12,000 New Holland BR780 baler, net/twine, 11,000 bales.................$9900 2004 Hesston 956A baler, net/twine, 540 PTO, auto wrap....$16,900
SQUARE BALERS
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SALES - SERVICE - PARTS
New Wheatheart Heavy Hitter post pounder
JOHN DEERE
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2009 John Deere 835 mower/conditioner pull-type rotary, 10.5-ft., flail conditioner.........................................................................$17,500 1998 John Deere 935 mower/conditioner with 12-ft. head and flail conditioner............................................................................$6200 New Holland 1475 14-ft. swing tongue..................................$15,500 New Holland 1475 14-ft. swing tongue.....................................$9000 2007 New Holland 499 swing tongue, rubber conditioner.....$15,900 2011 MacDon R85 disc mower, 13-ft., swivel hitch, 1000 PTO........... ...........................................................................................$29,500
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2014 New Holland BB340 3x4 baler, single axle, roller chute, color monitor, 5600 bales...........................................................$93,900 2013 New Holland BB330 3x3 baler, single axle, roller chute, color monitor, 8900 bales...........................................................$74,900 2011 New Holland BB9080 3x4 square baler, single axle. 6000 bales..................................................................................$64,900 2012 Massey Ferguson 2190 4x4 baler, 25,000 bales.........$99,000
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2-2014 John Deere 569 standard balers, MegaWide, net/twine, hydraulic pickup, 1000 PTO, flotation tires, 3500-5800 bales........ .......................................................................................... $42,900 2012 John Deere 568 net/twine, flotaton tires, hydraulic pickup, 6400 bales................................................................................. $34,000 2011 John Deere 568 net & twine, hydraulic pickup, flotation tires, 9000 bales........................................................................ $33,000 2010 John Deere 568, net/twine, hydraulic pickup, floatation tires, 10,000 bales..................................................................... $33,500 2009 John Deere 568 net/twine, flotation tires, MegaWide pickup, 17,800 bales..................................................................... $25,500 2009 John Deere 568 baler, 17,820 bales............................ $27,000 2005 John Deere 567 round baler, MegaWide pickup, net wrap and twine, 540 PTO, 7400 bales.............................................. $24,700 2002 John Deere 567 MegaWide, hydraulic pickup lift, net & twine, 540 PTO............................................................................ $18,000 2001 John Deere 567 narrow pickup, twine only, regular tires, 540 PTO, 24,000 bales. .......................................................... $10,500 1999 John Deere 566 540 PTO, 19,982 bales, Mega tooth pickup, gathering wheels, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup, twine only, new chains and sprockets. ......................................................... $8500 John Deere 566 twine only, 540 PTO, 27,000 bales................ $8500 John Deere 566 net only, 21,500 bales................................... $5500
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New John Deere 995 5 bottom switch plow..........................$22,000 New John Deere 995 7 bottom plow......................................$20,000 Brillion 25-ft. roller harrow, hydraulic fold, S-tines.................$26,500 2004 John Deere 980 36-ft. field cultivator with rear harrow....$23,900 2-John Deere 900 7 shank V-ripper. Each................................$6500 John Deere 512 disc ripper, 7 shank, 17’6” narrow fold.........$28,500 McFarland 32-ft. fold-up pasture harrow...................................$7100
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John Deere 8320R MFWD, IVT transmission, ILS, front duals, front weights, AutoTrac, Category IV hitch and drawbar, 800 hours. 60 month/5000 hour PowerGard...................................................Call 2-2013 John Deere 8310R IVT transmission, 261 PTO hp, AutoTrac, 5 remotes, front duals 480x50. 60 month/5000 hour PowerGard. Each.................................................................................. $239,000 2-John Deere 8260R MFWD, IVT transmission, 5 remotes, cab, air, duals, approximate 800 hours. 60 month/5000 hour PowerGard. Each................................................................$217,500 & $210,000 John Deere 7610 2WD, cab, air, heat, PowerShift, buddy seat, front weights, duals, 3 SCV’s, tires 70%, 5788 hours. Very clean.$62,500 2006 John Deere 7520 MFWD, 125 hp, cab, air, 4 SCV’s, 741SL loader, bucket, grapple, tires @ 70%, 5012 hours........................... $90,000 2009 John Deere 7230 MFWD, standard, 110 PTO hp, 16 speed, power quad with reverser, 2 remotes, 1000/540 PTO, 740 SL loader, bucket, grapple. 5300 hours. ........................................................... $80,000 2014 John Deere 6150R MFWD, premium cab, IVT transmission, 4 SCV’s, left hand reverser, H360 loader, grapple. (Available 8/15/15) 60 month/5000 hour PowerGard..................................$142,900 John Deere 5603 MFWD, cab, 2 function loader......................... Call 1988 John Deere 4440 2WD, cab, air, heat, radio, 2 SCV’s, 540 PTO, engine heater, partial PowerShift, tires 80%, 10,960 hours........... ..........................................................................................$15,500 1965 John Deere 4020 2WD, diesel, 95 PTO hp, 8 speed powershift, year-around cab, 540/1000 PTO, front weights, 2 remotes, 3-point, newer motor......................................................................$11,000 John Deere 2955 2WD, open station, 2 SCV’s, 540 PTO, hydraulic assist steering, tires 30%, John Deere 148 loader, grapple.......... ..........................................................................................$12,900 2000 Case MX200 165 PTO hp, MFWD, 3 remotes, 18 speed powershift with left hand reverser, 3-pt., 540 PTO, small 1000, large 1000, 5423 hours..............................................................$68,000 1989 Deutz Allis 6265 2WD, diesel, 65 PTO hp, 12F/4R, ROPS, 1 remote, 540 PTO, 3-point, 5546 hours................................$6000 Ford 7514 loader with bucket and grapple.............................$12,900 Buhler 1080 Catz 3-point snowblower......................................$2300 GID CBSF2028 clamp on bale spear..........................................$650
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18,000 gallon propane tank, 250 psi, good data plates....... .................................. $37,000 2-17,000 gallon propane tanks, 250 psi, good data plates. Picked up in Wyoming. ......................... $28,000 each 2-6000 gallon propane tanks, 200 psi, ..$18,000 for the pair
Fertilizer Equipment For Sale
Check these Great Buys
2009 Rogator 1286C sprayer, Cat diesel engine, 1200 gallon SS, 100-ft. boom, poly chemical inductor, 5-way nozzle, SmarTrax, Raven Viper Pro, 2865 hours............. .....................................................$94,500
2009 Terra Gator 8204, Cat, Terra Shift, Airmax Precision 2, twin bin, Raven SmarTrax, 4530 hours..................$93,500
1450 gallon NH3 tanks............ ............ From $4800 to $5200 2-2004 Rogator with Air Max bed, 5500 hours..................... .................$48,000 & $56,000
2004 Case IH FLX4010 automatic, 1800 gallon stainless steel liquid, 80-ft. boom, SCS660 controller, Raven cruiser, shows 7147 hours...... .................................. $63,000
Wilmar 25-ton tender on spread axle trailer...... $39,500 Wilmar 25-ton tender on semi........................... $36,500
1994 International with Rayman 24-ton top auger tender.. 2004 Loral C15 Cat, automat.................................. $44,000 ic, Air Max 1000......... $93,000
1983 Peterbilt tandem with tag, Twin 2000 gallon NH3 twin pack, 265 psi............. $35,000
2003 Loral 6300 300 hp, Allison automatic, Airmax 1000, 70-ft. boom, Raven monitor, Trimble GPS, 2617 hours....... .................................. $76,000
2009 Case IH 4520 Viper Pro, Smartrax. 2860 hours. Emaculate condition......... $164,000
2006 Case FLX 4510 floater, Allison automatic, Cummins, FlexAir 810 box, Viper controller, autosteer, shedded every night, 7466 hours, runs great. ..........$72,000...........$104,00
Your full service fertilizer dealer.
2001 Case 3300 3-wheel, Cummins auto, flex-air sys$43,000 $63,000 tem............................ 2000 Loral EZ Rider 3000 SS, Air Max 5, 6100 hours...... .................................. $63,000
1997 Hart two hopper semi tender........................ $35,000
2008 Adams 25-ton semi tender with back auger, self-contained......................... $39,500 1990 Adams 25-ton semi tender with back auger, not self contained ..................$34,000
1990 Volvo Cummins 10 speed, with 16-ton Wilmar tender........................ $24,500
1991 International Dempster, DT466, automatic, 1800 gallon sprayer, Raven, 3800 hours .........................$38,000
2006 Timpte conveyor semi tender, self contained, electric tarp, electric gate opener........ 1994 Loral 55/85 sprayer, DJ .................................. $43,000 100 controller............. $34,000
2007 Case 4520 3 bin, 70-ft. booms, autosteer, 5500 hours. ................................ $134,000
2006 Terra Gator 8104 Soilection Air Max 2000 dry, 70-ft. boom, electric roll over tarp, Raven Smartrax easy steering, Falcon controller, 5730 hours................ $83,000
2007 Case IH 4520 3 bin, autosteer, 3100 hours.. $154,500
2002 Case IH SPX4260 diesel engine, hydrostatic drive, 1200 gallon stainless steel tank, 60/80-ft. boom.. $76,000
2005 Case 4510 370 hp, auto, 70-ft. flex air bed, 4000 hours. ................................ $103,000 2005 Case 4010 370 hp, automatic transmission, 70-ft. flex 1996 International Cenair bed, 3500 hours...$121,000 ter Ride, DT466, automatic, 1800 gallon stainless, 65/85ft. booms, 30” centers, stainless steel chemical inductor, shows 3500 hours..... $36,000
2001 Case 4300 Cummins automatic, flex-air system....... .................................. $55,000 1999 Sterling Cat, automatic, 1500 hours, new Leader, 2020 spinner.............. $48,000
2003 International, ISM Cummins, 10 speed.. $20,000
1990 International 2600 gallon propane truck, diesel, pump and meter........ $15,500
1999 Loral DT530, autoshift, Air Max 5 bed, 5700 hours..... .................................. $51,900 1996 Loral..$31,000..$37,500
2006 Peterbilt 387 Cat C13, 13 speed, low miles... $36,500
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2012 Merritt semi tender with hydraulic belt conveyor, electric roll tarp................. $44,000
Larry Greyn Vern Greyn Eric Greyn Choteau 466-5356 Dutton 476-3402 Valier 279-3255
2002 Sterling with 3116 Cat, automatic, Mark Four controller, New Leader G4 bed, 5700 hours......................... $68,000
2007 Freightliner Cat C13, automatic, low miles.. $36,500
Trader’s Dispatch, September 2015 — Page A56
We’d appreciate it if you tell an advertiser you read his ad in the Trader’s Dispatch.
NEW SEEDS Now Commercially Available The latest advancements in Forage Seeds:
Willow Creek Forage Winter Wheat Producers have reported 31/2 ton dry forage yield on 2011 production on dryland crop rotation. You have read about it and now it is available at:
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MAL and LDP policy
The Agricultural Act of 2014 authorized 2014-2018 crop year Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs) and Loan Deficiency Payments (LDPs), with a few minor policy changes. Among the changes, farm-stored MAL collateral transferred to warehouse storage will retain the original loan rate, be allowed to transfer only the outstanding farm-stored quantity with no additional quantity allowed and will no longer require producers to have a paid for measurement service when moving or commingling loan collateral. FSA is now accepting requests for 2015 MALs and LDPs for wool as well as LDPs for unshorn pelts. MAL and LDP requests for all other eligible commodities will be accepted after harvest. FSA continues to accept MAL and LDP requests for 2014 crops with upcoming deadlines. Before MAL repayments and LDP disbursements can be made, producers must meet the requirements of actively engaged in farming, cash rent tenant and member contribution. Additionally, form CCC-902 and CCC-901 must be submitted for the 2014 crop year, if applicable. To be considered eligible for an LDP, producers must have form CCC-633EZ, Page 1 on file at their local FSA Office before losing beneficial interest in the crop. Pages 2, 3 or 4 of the form must be submitted when payment is requested. The 2014 Farm Bill also establishes payment limitations per individual or entity not to exceed $125,000 annually on certain commodities for the following program benefits: price loss coverage payments, agriculture risk coverage payments, marketing loan gains (MLGs) and LDPs. These payment limitations do not apply to MAL loan disbursements. Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) provisions were modified by the 2014 Farm Bill, which states that a producer whose total applicable threeyear average AGI exceeds $900,000 is not eligible to receive an MLG or LDP. MALs and LDPs provide financing and marketing assistance for wheat, feed grains, soybeans, and other oilseeds, pulse crops, wool and honey. MALs provide producers interim financing after harvest to help them meet cash flow needs without having to sell their commodities when market prices are typically at harvest-time lows. A producer who is eligible to obtain a loan, but agrees to forgo the loan, may obtain an LDP if such a payment is available. Marketing loan provisions and LDPs are not available for sugar.
Trader’s Dispatch, September 2015 — Page A57
WE RENT EQUIPMENT!! Heavy Harrows, Land Rollers, Vertical Tillage, Diamond Disk, Wishek Disk, Fertilizer Spreaders & Self Propelled Sprayers
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• 30-ft. • Bearing guards • Hydraulic leveler • Spring cushion
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2010 Unverferth Seed Tender
Industry’s Workhorse in Discs • 62-ft., narrow transport • 9/16” x 26” tines • Hydraulic tine adjust
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Rental Return Heavy Harrow
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• 375 units or 300 bushels • 8” conveyor • Honda motor • Scale package • Hydraulic • Printer & Data logger ready
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Save $1000’s • 62-ft. • 9/16” x 26” tines • Hydraulic tine adjust • WARRANTY STARTS WITH YOU
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Drive Over Grain Decks
• 2006 International 7400 • Less than 100 hours on new engine • 90-ft. boom • 1350 gallon tank • Loaded
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Double Tube Drive Over Grain Deck 1 ONLY ! LEFT • Low profile • Extra reach • 12,000 bushel/hour
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Trader’s Dispatch, September 2015 — Page A58
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Steinhatchee Equipment Co. Inc. 406-777-1701 or 239-0942
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2-2013 John Deere 6150M 150 hp, APQ transmission with left hand reverser, 9001200 hours. New John Deere H360 loaders with grapples. John Deere warranty, new condition. Each. 2 Left.......... .................................$98,500
2006 John Deere 7320 120 hp, 4900 hours, APQ transmission with left hand reverser, JD 741 loader with grapple.................... $69,000
2013 John Deere 6140M 140 hp, 1500 hours, APQ transmission with left hand reverser, new H 360 loader with grapple. JD warranty thru 6/1/16............... $96,000
2010 John Deere 6430 2725 hours, 115 hp, APQ transmission with left hand reverser, John Deere 673 loader with new grapple............. $71,000
2003 John Deere 7820 175 hp, 6990 hours, IVT transmission with left hand reverser, JD 746 loader with grapple, local trade...$76,000
2009 Skytrak 6036 telescopic forklift, 4700 hours, cab, very clean.................$29,000
2006 Case 580M 4837 hours, 4x4, Extend-a-hoe, Series 2, 3rd valve, ride control, pilot controls, excellent condition................. .$39,750
1981 John Deere 450C crawler, loader, John Deere 9300 backhoe, 4x1 bucket, 75% under carriage. Work ready. 6700 hours.... $17,000
2002 John Deere 6420 95 hp rebuilt engine, APQ transmission with left hand reverser, duals, 2 remotes. 5700 hours....................... $39,500
2004 Cat 420DIT 3756 hours, 4x4, Extend-a-hoe, air conditioning, pilot controls, ride control, 3rd valve, excellent condition........... $46,000
John Deere Starfire 300 GPS tracking system, complete.............................$4000
2-2011 John Deere 7430 Premium 166 hp, IVT transmission with left hand reverser, Legend 740 loader, grapple, new tires. Excellent condition. Loaded with options. 4200 hours. Each........ ................................ $96,000 Without loader......... $79,000
2010 John Deere 7230 3800 hours, 132 hp, APQ transmission with left hand reverser 3 SCV’s, new 740 SL loader with grapple..$70,500
1992 John Deere 4055 120 hp, PS, 2 remotes. 5275 hours. Clean unit..... $37,500
2007 Kubota M105SHDC 105 hp, loader, 3300 hours.... ................. Coming In 8/1/15
2004 Cat 247 skidsteer, new tracks and undercarriagge, 2000 lb operating capacity. 2500 hours...............$24,000
Financing Available
Kenny Habets and Reece Lunn exhibited the Champion Market Lambs of the 2015 Marias Fair.
Land values and cash rents
Arizona The 2015 Arizona average farmland real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, was $3,780 per acre. This is an increase of 1.1 percent from 2014, and 8.0 percent from 2013. The average value of cropland and irrigated cropland was $8,320, unchanged from 2014. Pasture values were not published for Arizona to avoid disclosing data for individual operations. Average cash rent for irrigated cropland in Arizona was $215.00 per acre in 2015, $5.00 less than the previous year. Cash rent for pasture in 2015 was not published for Arizona to avoid disclosing data for individual operations. Colorado The 2015 Colorado average farmland real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, was $1,440 per acre. This is an increase of 6.7 percent from 2014, and 12.5 percent from 2013. The average value of cropland was $1,910, up 3.8 percent from 2014. The average value of irrigated cropland was $4,650, up 4.5 percent from the previous year, and the average value of non-irrigated cropland was $1,230, up 2.5 percent from the previous year. Pasture values were unchanged from 2014 at $760 per acre. Average cash rent for irrigated cropland in Colorado was $140.00 per acre in 2015, unchanged from the previous year. Average cash rent for non-irrigated cropland in Colorado was $28.00 per acre in 2015, unchanged from the previous year. Cash rent for pasture in 2015 averaged $5.00, up from $4.80 in 2014. Montana The 2015 Montana average farmland real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, was $890 per acre. This is an increase of 3.5 percent from 2014, and 12.7 percent from 2013. The average value of cropland was $997, up 1.0 percent from 2014. The average value of irrigated cropland was $2,960, up 0.3 percent from the previous year, and the average value of non-irrigated cropland was $810, up 1.3 percent from the previous year. Pasture values were up 1.6 percent from 2014 at $650 per acre. Average cash rent for irrigated cropland in Montana was $83.00 per acre in 2015, $2.00 more than the previous year. Average cash rent for non-irrigated cropland in Montana was $26.00 per acre in 2015, up $0.50 from the previous year. Cash rent for pasture in 2015 averaged $5.80, up from $5.60 in 2014. New Mexico The 2015 New Mexico average farmland real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, was $510 per acre. This is a decrease of 1.9 percent from 2014, but an increase of 2.0 percent from 2013. The average value of cropland was $1,440, down 0.7 percent from 2014. The average value of irrigated cropland was $3,920, down 0.3 percent from the previous year, and the average value of non-irrigated cropland was $390, unchanged from the previous year. Pasture values were down 5.6 percent from 2014 at $340 per acre.
Trader’s Dispatch, September 2015 — Page A59
Winner “Special of the Month”
Pierre “Special of the Month”
Philip “Special of the Month”
Only $190,000
$145,000
SN #42112
$180,000
SN #42850
2008 John Deere 9530
2,702 hours, powershift transmission, 4 SCV’s, good rubber and weighted.
Bloomfield “Special of the Month” $115,000 Cash
SN #44161
2011 John Deere 9630
2012 John Deere S680
1,440 engine/1,032 separator hours, premium cab, HID lights, ProDrive with Harvest Smart, Command Touch 5-speed feederhouse, extended wear rotor.
1,182 hours, powershift transmission & 48 GPM hydraulic pump. This is a very nice, clean and well cared for tractor. Tractor is a local unit and we have serviced in our shop since it was new.
Hartington “Special of the Month”
Wayne “Special of the Month” $30,000 Cash
$32,000 Cash
SN #44198
2008 John Deere 9870 STS
1,686 engine/1,105 separator hours. Combine has a New Reman short block engine, installed December 2014, lateral tilt feederhouse, spreader, PRWD, less ProDrive.
SN #45328
SN #44030
2008 John Deere 637
With Gates harrow, set on 9” spacing, 3-section fold.
2010 John Deere 637
32-ft., 9” spacing, blades are good. Ready for full tillage.
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Trader’s Dispatch, September 2015 — Page A60
AIR DRILL FOR SALE
Flexi-Coil 2320/5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 31/2” steel packers - Sand Springs...................................... $24,000 Phone 406-855-7844
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Gavin Nelson with his Grand Champion Market Steer at the Wibaux County Fair in Wibaux, Montana.
Change at WSU Mount Vernon
START CLEAN TO FINISH STRONG. A clean season starts with Olympus® herbicide at burndown or pre-emergence in winter wheat. • Add Olympus® herbicide at burndown for reliable and cost effective brome suppression in winter wheat. • Use Olympus with glyphosate to manage tough grasses such as true cheat, downy and Japanese brome in burndown.
Preplant or Pre-Emergence • Apply Olympus at 0.6 oz/A with a labeled rate of glyphosate. • Follow the glyphosate product label for rate and adjuvant recommendations for the control of emerged weed species.
Postemergence • In the spring, apply Olympus at 0.6 oz/A for follow-up postemergence weed control.
• Olympus is a proven brome herbicide with excellent crop tolerance and can now be applied preplant, pre-emergence or postemergence in winter wheat. • Olympus has the residual power to keep fighting weeds as they germinate. • The Olympus burndown application is designed to complement your post-applied herbicide program in the spring for full season brome control.
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By Sylvia Kantor, WSU CAHNRS Chad Kruger is the new director for the Washington State University (WSU) Mount Vernon Northwestern Research and Extension Center (NWREC) as of August 17. He will continue to lead the statewide WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources (CSANR), which has been based in Wenatchee, Washington. A new assistant director position has been created within CSANR to oversee activities that Kruger will set aside in order to focus on NWREC. Previous Mount Vernon director Steve Jones left the position earlier this year to direct the Mount Vernon Bread Lab and oversee its new stateof-the-art research facility, to be completed in 2016. “Chad’s leadership and expertise in sustainable agriculture is an excellent fit for the research and extension programs at Mount Vernon,” said Rich Koenig, director of WSU Extension. “He has the vision as well as the administrative experience to integrate the center, CSANR and the Bread Lab.” “I’m looking forward to working with the fantastic group of people here who already work so well to address local research issues,” Kruger said. “Their relationship with the community is truly remarkable.” He said he plans to build on NWREC’s existing success as well as expand research into such regional concerns as soil health, water quality and quantity and dairy management. “I want to ensure that the productive capacity of faculty, staff and students here is solid,” he said. “I’ll be looking for opportunities to build and increase the capacity of the current programs.”
Grazing management of summer annual grasses
By Dirk Philipp, University of Arkansas Summer annual grasses are considered a good choice for providing forage during the hot summer months. Popular in our state are pearl millet (Pennisetum americanum) and sorghum-sudangrass (Sorghum bicolor) varieties. Both forages have outstanding yield potentials and deliver on them if correct planting strategies, fertilization and grazing management techniques are being followed. Summer annual grasses especially make sense on farms where fescue is the prevailing forage. Being C-4 plants, pearl millet and sorghumsudangrass have a high water use efficiency and respond well to nitrogen fertilizer. Pearl millet is an excellent forage that can also be safely used for horses. This grass is relatively tolerant of acidic soils, high humidity and diseases – all typical for southeast growing conditions. It does not present a danger from prussic acid as do the sorghum species. To achieve good productive stands, pearl millet should be established into a prepared seedbed to ensure good emergence and little competition from undesirable plants. As always, check regularly on soil pH levels and required fertilizer based on tests. Grazing of pearl millet can be initiated when the canopy reaches 1 to 1.5 feet in height. It should be noted that pearl millet is sensitive to close grazing. A stubble of 6 inches should be left in any case, primarily because otherwise the leaf area from which growth is re-initiated would be too small to generate sufficient energy via photosynthesis. If forage stands have been grazed unevenly, regrowth can be improved by clipping pastures to an even height, although in most cases this is probably not necessary. Stock pastures again when canopy height reaches about 1 to 1.5 feet or slightly higher. In our experience gained from a pilot study conducted at the Fayetteville location, summer annual grasses regrow very quickly, so it is likely that producers get a few grazing cycles out of the growing season. The number one problem of pearl millet is the possible high nitrate content. We have seen several instances in which high nitrate concentrations were evident in hayed pearl millet from fields that have been fertilized with poultry litter over the years. The lower stems usually accumulate nitrate at a higher rate than the leaves. Under stress, nitrate can build up in leaf and stem tissue. Stress factors include drought, freezing temperatures and over-fertilization. High N rates, especially on drought-prone sites can result in excessive nitrate accumulation. Sorghum-sudangrass has an even higher yield potential than pearl millet. The establishment is similar to other warmseason annuals – it is important to plant seeds into a prepared and settled seedbed and manage it appropriately to achieve high yields. Apply fertilizer according to soil test results, as always recommended. Seeding rates can be adjusted to achieve slightly higher leaf percentages as sorghum-sudangrass develops thicker stems than pearl millet. Minimum grazing height for sorghum-sudangrass is 24 inches. Similar to pearl millet, leave a stubble height of 6 inches to ensure good regrowth and do not restock pastures again until canopy heights are 18 to 24 inches. The apparent problem with sorghum- sudangrasses is prussic acid. This compound accumulates in the leaves, more so in short plants and during vegetative growth. Prussic acid accumulation is a response to stress by the plant, such as drought and freezing temperatures. Be especially careful with the last round of grazing in fall when plants are already short from repeated grazing and the first nights of frost occur. Defer grazing for at least a week to let the prussic acid concentration decline below nontoxic levels. In general, do not let horses graze sorghum-sudangrass because they can contract cystitis syndrome. Unlike nitrate, prussic acid concentrations decline during storage. If in doubt, test harvested forage for nitrate and prussic acid at a reputable laboratory. Monitor nitrate concentrations and prussic acid concentrations with the help of your county Extension office if in doubt to bring livestock safely through the summer months.
Looking for worms?
If you’re getting ready for a big fishing trip by looking for bait in your backyard, begin by soaking an entire newspaper with water, then spreading it out in one hunk in your garden or on your lawn. Lift it up in the early morning, and loads of worms will be underneath. To keep your worms alive until it’s time to use them, store them in a can with soil and coffee grounds.
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If you have items you want advertised in the October 2015 issue THE VERY LATEST WE CAN ACCEPT THEM IS September 30th.
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NEW EQUIPMENT
Farm King 4490 disc, 26.5-ft., 24” blades, 9” spacing stoneflex hangers......................................$38,995 Tarter 6-ft. rototiller, NEW..................................$2395 NEW Tytan 6” hydraulic wood chipper, 3-pt., PTO..$3199 DCT 30-ft. tandem gooseneck trailer with BT.....$9000 DCT 28-ft. tandem gooseneck trailer with BT.....$8800 Sure-Trac 7x14 dump trailer, 14,000 lb.............$6950
5 YEAR Standard Warranty
LS P7010 utility tractor, MFWD, 72 hp, cab, shuttle, SL loader............ ....$44,000 or $5702 annual OAC
Heavy Duty 50/50 Red antifreeze $8.50/gallon Limit 4 cases per customer
LS P7040 utility tractor, MFWD, 97 hp, shuttle, SL loader.................... ......$49,000 or $6639 annual OAC LS P7040 utility tractor, MFWD, cab, power shuttle, SL loader................. ......$55,000 or $7660 annual OAC
ADDITIONAL UNITS
LS 55 hp MFWD, cab, SL loader......... ............................................$35,500 LS 46 hp MFWD, cab, loader.$30,500 LS 55 hp MFWD, ROPS, loader......... ............................................$29,750
USED EQUIPMENT
Dual 325 loader, no welds, 5-ft. bucket..............$2995 John Deere 4020 diesel with loader/grapple............... ............................................................. Coming In John Deere 310D backhoe, open ROPS, 2WD.......... ..................................................................$18,500 Case 1070 cab. New overhaul...........................$9999 With Ezee-On SL loader..........................$14,995 Ferguson T-0 30................................................$1995 Allis-Chalmers D19 with loader.......................$4500 King Kutter 6-ft. arena groomer. Like new.........$1695 (2) Wide round bale carrier mounts, on 21-ft. flatbed.. .....................................................................$1500 1982 GMC Top Kick 5-yd. dump, 3208 5-2 transmission, air brakes.............................................$6995 1989 Chevrolet 3500 steel flatbed, new diesel engine, automatic.............................................$3995
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USED SKIDSTEERS
NEW TRACTOR LEASE RETURN
USED ROUND BALERS
New Holland T7.185 MFD, suspension cab, CVT transmission, Class IV front axle, 18.4x42 rear tires, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt. hitch, loader, grapple, 123 hours................................................CALL
Hay Hikers 2013 New Holland L225 76 hp diesel, 2500 lb. lift, 2 speed, cab with heat and air conditioning, air seat, hydraulic coupler, performance package, heavy duty tires, 78” low pro bucket, 390 hours...$49,000 2012 New Holland L230 90 hp diesel, 3000 lb. lift, 2 speed, cab with heat and air conditioning, air seat, hydraulic coupler, premium tires, 84” low pro bucket, 375 hours...................................$49,000
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USED TRACTORS
2008 New Holland TD80D MFD, 62 PTO hp, dual PTO, 12x12 Mech transmission, 2 remotes, 3-pt., loader, 500 hours. #UJN103...................$68,000 2004 New Holland TV-145 engine & cab end PTO & 3-pt., auxiliary hydraulic pump, New Holland 84LB with HS 16-ft. auger head. #UTNH99.... JUST IN 1993 Agco 9690 MFD, 190 hp, 18 speed, powershift, 20.8x42 tires with duals, 3400 hours. #UTA609... ...................................................................... Call 1988 Versatile 876 (red) 4WD, 280 hp Cummins diesel, 20.8x38 tires, standard transmission, OutBack guidance, 10,935 hours. #UTVR78.........$25,000
1988 Cat Challenger 65 270 hp, diesel, 4 hydraulics, powershift, 30” tracks, PTO, 6760 hours. #UTCT19............................................... $35,000
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1996 John Deere 8570, 4WD tractor, 250 hp, 18.4R42 duals, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, 12 speed, 9000 hours.... ................................................................$40,000 John Deere 5010 2WD tractor, cab with Leon loader.........................................................$7500 Ford 9N tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO, good tires.$2600
1995 New Holland 8770 MFD tractor, 160 PTO hp, 18.4x42 duals, 540/1000 PTO’s, power shift transmission, super steer front end. .......$63,000
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
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USED WINDROWERS
2011 John Deere 956 discbine MoCo, 15-ft. header, 3-pt swivel hitch, cut less than 1000 acres, 1000 PTO drive. #UWJD32..............................$22,500 2009 New Holland H7150 pivot tongue, 18-ft. HS header, pickup/bat reel, 1000 PTO, pump drive.#UWN104......................................$19,900
USED COMBINES
Your Dealer for RiteWay harrows and land rollers
Glasgow, MT
2011 New Holland BR7090 twine & net, wide pickup, flotation tires, 1000 PTO drive, 8000 bales........ .............................................................. $27,000 Hesston 560 with auto tie, 540 PTO. #UHHS51..... ................................................................. $5500 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
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USED HEADERS
New Holland 973 30-ft. flex header, fits TR series. #UCNH59...................................................$8500 Massey-Ferguson pickup header, 13-ft., fits 510, 750 and 760. #UHMF61......................................$500
USED MISCELLANEOUS
John Deere 610 chisel plow, 41-ft. with harrows. #UPJD46...................................................$9500 Allis-Chalmers 2600D 30-ft. tandem disc. #UDAC04...................................................$6900 Krause 950A 32-ft. disc. #UDKR24.................$7500
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Mechanical Drive Swing Hopper Augers UT 2 -SO10”x63-ft. LD O 4 - 10”x73-ft. 1 - 10” x 83-ft. 2 - 13” x 74-ft. 2 - 13” x 84-ft.
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CONSIGNMENTS
Case IH 7110 MFD tractor, 131 PTO hp, 540/1000 PTO’s, 3pt hitch, 20.8x38 duals, 18 speed power steering, 3 remotes, 5087 hrs.................$50,000 Case 800 tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO, GB loader with bucket........................................................$3500 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, double shoot, 4” rubber packers, stealth openers with 3450 tow between cart, mechanical drive, 30.5x32 tires..................................$40,000 DMI “Ecolo-Tiger” 530 12-ft. disc ripper......$13,000 John Deere 787 tow between air cart, 7” auger....... ................................................................$14,000 Nutri-Placer 5252 40-ft. liquid fertilizer applicator with carbide points.............................................$6000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens.............$12,000
2014 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 1600 gallon tank, 380/90R:46 tires, LCTS monitor, 4 ball valves, rinse with wash, electronic agitation..................................................$55,000 2006 New Holland BR780A round baler, wide pickup, twine & net, Bale Command, 1000 PTO drive, flotation tires, 10,500 bales.....................$13,500
2008 Miskin scraper, 13-yd., 13-ft. cut, 11x24.5 tires, swivel hitch with Raven laser system 1/2 mile range......................................................$39,000
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Vermeer 605K round baler, twine tie, 540 PTO.$7500 1997 Hesston 565A round baler, auto tie, twine only, 31x13.5-15 flotation tires............................$5000 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 1978 John Deere 7700 combine, diesel engine, 3631 hours with 224 head, non hydro.................$4000 2010 Haybuster 2650 round bale processor, 1000 PTO drive with channel strippers............$14,000 2013 Farm King 9-ft. side sickle mower, 540 PTO, hydraulic lift, skid shoes, extra parts............. Call 2008 Walinga 6614 grain vac, 3200 bushel per hour, 3 sections hoses.....................................$16,000
www.zerbebrothers.com Email zerbesales@nemont.net SALES Mike Guttenberg Tim Guttenberg Travis Volk
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New Holland Equipment New Holland Roll Belt 560 Round Balers New Holland Tractors
New Holland Swathers
New Compact Tractors
2015 New Holland “Boomer” Compact 33hp diesel, ROPS, single rear hydraulic, 3-point hitch, 540 PTO, hydro transmission with front end loader #33...................................................................................................CALL! 2015 New Holland “Boomer” Compact 37hp diesel, ROPS, single rear hydraulic, 3-point hitch, 540 PTO, hydro transmission with front end loader #37...................................................................................................CALL! 2015 New Holland “Boomer” Compact 41hp diesel, ROPS, single rear hydraulic, 3-point hitch, 540 PTO, hydro transmission with front end loader #41...................................................................................................CALL!
New Holland Combines New Holland Guardian Sprayer
New Holland Air Drills
New Holland P2050
New Holland T9000 Series Tractors
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USED AIR DRILLS
2013 New Holland P2060 70-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, 41/2” steel wheels, double shoot, stealth openers. #NDN226................................... DEMO
2012 Seed Hawk 6012 60-ft., 12” spacing, twin wing openers, 500 bushel tow behind tank, Viper monitor. #USSH06......................................... JUST IN 2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, stealth openers, 4” rubber packers, 4350 tow between tank, mechanical drive, 30.5x32 singles. #UDF242....................$118,000 2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 5-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 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, stealth bodies with 2320 tow between cart. #UDF237................................................$36,000
New Holland P2060 60 & 70-ft. folding drill
Glasgow, Montana USED SELF PROPELLED SPRAYERS
2005 New Holland SD440 58-ft., 12” spacing, 550# trips, 51/2” rubber packers, 4350 tow between cart, double shoot with 2320 tow behind cart. #UDNH25................................................$89,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550 lb. trips, single shoot, 3450 tow between cart, variable cart, stealth bodies. #UDF246................$69,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550 lb trips, 41/2” steel packers, double shoot with 3450 tow between variable drive air cart. #UDF241...$69,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 4” VW spread, Goose shooter, 2340 tow between, VR drive, 5.5” rubber packers. #UDF244..$50,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 31/2” steel packers, single shoot, 2320 tow between cart. #UDF247................................................$33,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill with 9” spacing, 31/2” steel packers with 1610 tow behind air cart. #UDF235. ................................................................$25,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill with 7” spacing, steel packers with 1720 tow between tank. #UDF243.. ................................................................$25,000
2013 New Holland SP240FXP 275 hp Cummins 6.7 liter, 1200 gallon tank, 100-ft. boom, 10 section plumbing, Viper Pro monitor, AutoBoom/ AccuBoom/AutoSteer, 650/75R38 semi flotation tires, 580 hours.......................................... CALL
2008 Apache AS1010 1020 hours, 215 hp, 100-ft. boom, 5 section, Auto Steer, section control, auto height control, semi float tires. #USAP20............ ..............................................................$150,000
2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft, 1500 gallon wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, flex-control, dual nozzles, windscreen. #USNH00......$28,000 New Holland SF115 130-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, SP655 monitor, windscreens, 3 boom valvve, unfold option..................$12,000 New Holland SF115 100-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom, dual nozzles, hydraulic unfold, windscreen. #USNH35...............................................$12,000 2012 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, 380/90R:46 tires, flex-control auto rate, hydraulic pump. #USNH37......$43,000 2000 Flexi-Coil System 67XL 100-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, FlexControl Auto Rate, windscreens, double nozzles, rinse tank. #USF153................................................$17,500
New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom, 1000 gallon tank, windscreens, 3-ball valve....$28,000 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67XLT twin tank, 130-ft., foam marker, hydraulic unfold, air inductor tips. #USF139................................................$12,000 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67 110-ft., 1000 gallon, windscreens, wheel boom, FlexControl monitor. #USF151................................................$10,000 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL 120-ft., 1500 gallon, no Auto Rate. #USF173..........................................$6500
USED SPRAYERS
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Small railroads important but costly to upgrade
By Washington State Department of Transportation More than half of Washington’s short-line rail miles aren’t up to modern standards, a recent study found. The evaluation was done by the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Washington State University Freight Policy Transportation Institute (www.fpti.wsu.edu) at the request of the state Legislature. The final result, the Washington State Short Line Rail Inventory and Needs Assessment (http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/research/reports/ fullreports/842.1.pdf), was released in late June. Study findings can be used by lawmakers and others to plan for future rail investments as well as exploring funding sources. 29 short lines statewide Many of the state’s 29 short-line railroads are local and serve farmers in agricultural and timber-growing communities by hauling their products to larger railroads en route to national and global markets. The study found that more than 55 percent (740 miles) of all short-line track miles within the state are not able to efficiently handle the 286,000-pound rail cars used in modern freight transport. That means trains must go slower on the lines, cause more wear and cost more to operate. Because they’ve been neglected for many years, bringing the lines up to modern standards could cost more than $600 million, the study determined. $47 million designated for short lines The study also highlighted the benefits of short-line railroads. In addition to getting goods to market, the rail lines help cut down on roadway congestion and highway wear and tear. As an example of savings from short-line railroads, the study found that Tacoma Rail alone generates public benefits in excess of $11 million annually in addition to cost savings to businesses and shippers. Public benefits include increased safety due to reduced truck trips in addition to less wear and tear on roads. Recently, the Washington Legislature passed, and Gov. Jay Inslee signed, a new revenue package that includes over $107 million for statewide freight-rail track improvements. The funding includes $47 million for the state-owned short-line rail system and $31 million for the Freight Rail Assistance Program, which supports economic development and rail preservation initiatives.
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 a comprehensive look into the 2015 production and supply of small grains, which include wheat, oats, barley, and rye. “The small grains industry is a big player in agriculture across our region and it is crucial for us to have accurate data about this key sector of the economy,” said NASS Mountain Region Director Bill Meyer. “We will contact more than 6,000 producers in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming to accurately measure 2015 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 survey participants to gather information on their 2015 production and the quantities of grains and oilseeds stored on farm. As an alternative to mailing the survey back and to help save both time and money, growers will have the option to respond to the survey securely online. Farmers who have not responded by August 29th may receive a phone call from a NASS representative 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 respondents 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 on September 30. These and all NASS reports are available online at www. nass.usda.gov. For more information call the NASS Mountain Regional Field Office at (800) 392-3202.
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3V Distributing, Conrad ......................................C19 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .......................A58 Action Toys, Billings ..............................................A6 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman ..........................................................B9 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls .................C45 Ag Wise, Kremlin ................................................C39 AgraSyst Dealers....................................... A48, C58 American Manufacturing, Hogeland ...................C47 Bale Barns, Patrick Ankelman, Anaconda ..........B14 Basin Seed, LLC, Standford ...............................C42 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown .......................C35 Bayer Crop Science ............................................A60 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ....................................C20 Belles Pulses USA, Hingham .............................B16 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby .................................C13 Big Equipment Co., Havre ....................................B3 Big Iron, Stock Auction Company .......................A39 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad ......................C28, C29 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn..........B4 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby ............. A56, C32 Border Plains Equipment, Glasgow ....................C17 Bouma Truck Sales, Choteau, Great Falls ... INSERT BridgerSteel ........................................................C55 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank ..........................................C13 Buckley Auction ....................................................C2 C&B Operations, LLC, John Deere ....................A41 Cahill Seeds, Scobey..........................................A18 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls ............C21 Charles Moore, Inc. Miles City ............................B25 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula.............................A49 CHS Milk River, Big Sandy, Broadview, Chinook, Columbus, Denton, Geraldine, Great Falls, Harlem, Havre, Kershaw, Lewistown, Malta, Moccasin, Rudyard, Turner, Winifred ...............................A37 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ............................B8 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks ...........A35 Clearview Seed, Denton .....................................A49 Corder & Associates, Fort Benton ......................C19 Courtesy Ford, Conrad ..............................C42, C43 Cowtown Ag, Miles City ......................................C46 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber ............................................................C21 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank .....................................A22 Dave’s Repair LLC, Charlo .................................B16 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ..................................C14 Diesel Power Parts & Machine, Missoula ...........C12 Dietz Auto & Truck Salvage, Billings ...................C18 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman.................C2 Donahue Corp ......................................................C1
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Eagle Equipment, Belgrade ................................B20 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls......... B6, B7 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish .....................B24 Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, Circle ................. C5, C6, C7, C8, C9 Farm Tech, (Doug Weist) Choteau ......................A56 First State Bank, Shelby .....................................C43 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton ....................C33 Flaman Rentals ..................................................C50 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power ..................C16, C24 Flying D Auction, Conrad ......................................B4 Fosse Insurance Agency, Great Falls .................B12 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness .................................B32 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ........... ......................A9, A33, A57, C23, C31, C41, C64 Frontline Ag Solutions, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon, Lewistown, Havre, Chester, Great Falls, Belgrade, Livingston ......................A50, A51, A52 Frontline Ag Solutions Dillon, Dillon....................A54 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad ................C10 Gerber’s, Great Falls...........................................A36 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy .....................A46 Golden Triangle Seeds, Rudyard ........................A61 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier ............A55 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington, Laurel NE .....A59 H & H Spreading, Conrad ...................................A60 Hedman, Inc, Brett Hedman, Grass Range ........A38 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena ........C30 Henke Enterprises, Chester ..............................C52 Hi-Hog Equipment ................................................C1 Highline Communications, Cut Bank ..................C14 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls ........................... ............................................... A4, A6, A11, A40, B4, B17, B29, C4, C10, C14, C24, C26, C33, C46, C63 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank .................B5 I-State Truck Center, Missoula ............................A47 J K Ranch Estates, Josh Klucewich, Huson .......C56 J & M Trailer Sales, Laurel ..................................B15 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook ................C11, C59 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte .......................A12 Joe Judisch Custom Swathing & Baling, Conrad .A2 K.R. Rauch Company, Billings ............................C49 Krogmann Mfg. ...................................................C58 Kuhn North America ...........................................C18 Lammers Bros., Jordan ......................................B16 Larson & Co., LLC, Glenn Larson, Opheim ........A44
Lester Buildings ..................................................C47 Lewis Cattle Oiler Co, Russ Baker......................B10 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown... A26, B12, B22, C35 Liphatech, Rozol .................................................A25 Lost Valley Fence, Fairfield .................................C15 Lundberg Shop, LLC, Canyon Creek ..................C44 M & R Seed Cleaning, Watford City, ND .............C45 M & W Machine, Three Forks .............................B24 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls ...............C34 Mesoo Remarketing, Moore ...............................C54 Midland Implement , Billings ...............................C48 MK Industries .....................................................C10 Mohrlang Fabrications, Brush CO ......................A48 Montana Cattlemen’s Association ......................C12 Montana Metal Fabrications, Inc, Great Falls .....B16 Montana Post Driver, Gold Creek .......................C32 Montana Post Frame, Townsend .........................B17 Montana Quality Structures, Stevensville .............B1 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls .....................B31 Montana Valley Irrigation, Great Falls .................B28 Motor Power, Great Falls ....................................A40 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ..........................B11 Mountain View Metal Works, Wilsall .......... A15, A47 MSU Northern, Havre .........................................A17 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville ........B22 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup ............C57 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ....................A45 New Homes of the Future, Billings .....................B14 NM Machinery, Missoula ....................................A48 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ..............................C51 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ....................................C27 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ........................C61 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point ..... A28, C62 Northern Seed, Conrad & Shelby .......................A42 Northwest Plastics, Libby ...................................C10 Ophus Auction, Big Sandy ..................................B29 Pacific Recycling, Great Falls .............................C44 Parsons Farm & Ranch Realty, Lewistown .........A32 Patty Seaman Homes, Kalispell .........................A34 Performance Ag Services, Conrad .....................C25 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton ...............C16 Precision Seed, Miles City ..................................B15 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula ..........A39 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad ............................B8 Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Chinook . B18, B19 RDO Equipment, Billings ....................................A24 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell ................B26
Rockwell Scales, Simms.....................................C48 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River .................................C2 Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond .C35 Scenic City Trailer Sales, Belgrade .....................B30 Shobe Auction & United Country Realty, Lewistown .........................................................................B2 Shop Specialties, Ronan ......................................A7 Shortline Ag, Inc, Scobey ...................................B21 Sod Buster Sales, Polson ..........................C14, C60 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ..............A44 Steel Etc, Great Falls .........................................B27 Steinhatchee, Lance Nelson, Stevensville..........A58 Steve’s Sales, Oakes ND ....................................B24 Stock Drive Trailer Sales, Dillon ..........................C54 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad .............C25 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls ....................A64 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester .......................C38 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby ..................................C13 Teton Antique Steam and Gas Association, Choteau .........................................................................A6 The Gear House, Helena....................................C31 The Repair Shop, Choteau .................................A20 The Truck Shop of Billings ..................................B23 Three Forks Lumber & Ready Mix, Three Forks A28 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester ...................................C21 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange.....................................B16 Torgerson’s, Ethridge, Great Falls, Lewistown, Havre, Denton, Billings...................................................A43 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield ..............................C3 Tri-County Implement, Sidney.............................A29 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton ........................A23 Triple T Sales, Chinook .............................. B12, B13 TT&E Inc, Victor..................................................C22 United Electric, Great Falls .................................B16 Vaughn Truck, Havre .................................. A35, B18 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester .........................A53 W.W. Tire Service Inc, Brookings, Bryant, Clark, Ft. Pierre, Huron, Pierre, Watertown, Winner SD...... .......................................................................C52 Wally’s Over Door Co., Great Falls .......................B2 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad...............................A34 West Plains Implement, Beach, Dickinson, Bowman, Hettinger.........................................................C17 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula ..........A38 Wild Horse Seed, Havre .....................................A64 Wilray Manufacturing, Fort Benton .....................C40 World Equipment, Idaho Falls, ID .......................A26 Yellowstone Tractor Co., Belgrade ............. A61, C56 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow ................................ A62, A63 Zomer Truck, ConradA22, B10, C15, C36, C37, C62
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‘A quiet crisis’: The rise of acidic soil in Washington
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By Sylvia Kantor, WSU CAHNRS began to suspect the problem was more Gary Wegner first noticed the problem in extensive after talking with farmers in other 1991, when a field on his family’s farm west parts of the Palouse. of Spokane produced one-fourth the usual To explore the issue, he convinced the amount of wheat. His father and grandfather Washington Association of Conservation attributed the problem to farming on shalDistricts to fund a soil sampling study. low soils, but Wegner decided to dig deeper. Carter collected data from 76 farm fields Lab tests revealed a surprising result: the across different rainfall zones in Columbia soil had become acidic. County and discovered that acidic soils were Wheat farmers are now seeing this probfar more widespread than he had thought. lem across the inland Pacific Northwest. 97 percent of the fields were acidic, with a The culprit, as far as anyone can tell, is soil pH below 6. In 89 percent of the fields, the abundant use of synthetic nitrogen to the soil pH in the top six inches of soil where increase crop yields, a practice that has seeds take root was even worse, below 5.2. otherwise revolutionized production over Most plants are happiest when the soil pH the past half century. Over time, however, is 6.5. Lentils and peas, common rotational it has contributed to a soil health problem crops for wheat growers, start to get into that has farmers worried about the future of trouble below 5.6, and wheat below 5.2. farming in the Palouse. Below a pH of 5.0, enough naturally occur“We’re riding the edge of a crisis,” says ring aluminum in the soil is released that it Paul Carter, an agronomist and the director can become toxic to plants, stunting root of WSU Extension in Columbia County. growth and resulting in yellowing plants “We can pretty well nail it down to the adthat don’t thrive. dition of nitrogen to our soils for crops. In Changes in soil pH are exponential. 1940 or 1950, nitrogen was applied at five When pH drops by a point, from 7.0 to 6.0, pounds per acre. Now, in some areas, we’re that’s a tenfold increase in acidity. Going up to 100 or more pounds per acre.” from 7.0 to 5.0 is a 100-fold increase. Some Pullman-based USDA soil scientist Daof Carter’s soil samples were as low as 4.2, vid Huggins agrees with Carter, describing a nearly 1000-fold jump. soil acidification as a “quiet crisis.” Quiet, Restoring balance because it can be masked by other types Acidification is relatively easy to reverse of problems and because farmers haven’t with the addition of lime to the soil, which tended to look for it. Quiet also because raises the field’s pH. In fact, Carter says, most people aren’t aware of the soil health that’s just “about the only thing you can do.” challenges that farmers face today as a For farmers like Wegner and Chuck result of increasing pressure to produce Schmidt of Rosalia, Washington, who have more food. acidic soils, adding lime has been the goBut it is nonetheless a crisis. At stake to solution. But the practice comes with a is the sustainability of wheat farming in downside: it’s expensive, and that presents Washington. As the state’s third largest coma challenge when commodity prices are modity crop, wheat represents $1 billion relatively low. of the state’s $10 billion agriculture secDepending on the quality of the lime and tor (http://agr.wa.gov/AgInWa/docs/126the amount applied, the price tag for liming CropMap2015-ForCopier.pdf). a field can be over $400 an acre, according A race to the bottom to Carter. For a typical 1,000- to 2,000-acre Soil pH, Huggins says, is a “master wheat farm, that adds up quickly. variable” that affects almost everything: “We don’t have a lot of options besides soil microbes, plant diseases, the ability of lime,” Huggins says. “But we haven’t quite plants to access nutrients in the soil, the effigured out where to put it, how much, and fectiveness of herbicides and how long they what form to use.” take to break down in soil—all of which can Knowing these things is critical to ensurhave an effect on crop yield. ing the liming is effective and economical. “We farmers have used lots of ammonia Simply broadcasting lime across a field fertilizer and that use has increased faster doesn’t necessarily get it to the specific area than the yields have,” Wegner says. “Some where the soil is acidic, and any wasted farmers say it’s a race to the bottom. The effort and resources is a hit to the farmer’s more you put on to raise yields, the more bottom line. Therefore, Carter and Huggins you have a pH [acid] problem.” are exploring new methods and equipment If it gets bad enough, soil acidification to boost the precision of the process. can render land unsuitable for growing Precision agriculture crops altogether. Farmers near Rockford, “In the future,” Mahler wrote in 1985, Wash., south of Spokane, have a hard time “an even greater percentage of agricultural growing an economically sustainable crop soils will require amendment with lime to of wheat because the soil there has become produce optimum yields of wheat, peas, too acidic. lentils, and alfalfa.” Thirty years ago, Bob Mahler, a soil The future is now. scientist at the University of Idaho, deIt’s possible, Carter says, that farmers cided to map the extent of the problem in didn’t heed Mahler’s warning 30 years ago northern Idaho and eastern Washington because soil acidification is not easy to over time. He found that since the Green recognize. “Farmers and agronomist who Revolution (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ aren’t familiar with the problem are sure it’s Green_Revolution)—which transformed something else,” he says, “a chemical that the agricultural industry, resulting in greater didn’t work right, or tolerance to herbicides, wheat yields but requiring more ammoniaor that certain diseases are worse now.” based nitrogen fertilizers—soil acidification Growers in the Palouse haven’t typically had dramatically accelerated. Between 1960 tested for soil pH, Huggins says. And even and 1985, 65 percent of the soils in that when they have, the results may not have region’s farmland became acidic. shown a problem, given the way soil tradiEvidence unearthed by Carter in Columtionally has been sampled. bia County suggests the issue has continued In response to growing issues, farmers to get worse. and scientists like Carter and Huggins are When Carter arrived in Columbia County now rethinking soil sampling techniques. in 2005, a handful of farmers were concerned about acidic soil locally. But he CONTINUED ON PAGE B4
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Big Bud 450 Series IV, 3000 hours, Cummins 855 engine, 960x32 Trelleborg tires @ 95%, 12 speed powershift, JD 50 gallon closed centered hydraulic pump......................................................$199,500 Big Bud 600/50 KT 1150, major component work, twin disk transmission, 75,000# Clark axles, new paint, new 30.5x32 tires.............$180,000 Big Bud 550/50 550 hp, 2610 Series transmission, 70,000 lb. Clark axles, new paint and interior..........................................................$125,000 Big Bud 525/50 600 hp, 1110 hours, 1150 motor, new style ROPS cab.......................................................................................$125,000 Big Bud 525/50 rebuilt transmission........................................$110,000 Big Bud 500/30, 475 hp, 8V-92 engine, duals @ 60%, Clark axles, 4 remotes, new paint................................................................$95,000 Big Bud 450 Series IV, 5655 hours, Cummins, Trelleborg tires.$199,500 Big Bud 450 Series IV, 3000 hours, 3406 Cat, Trelleborg tires..$199,500 1979 Big Bud 450/50, 30.5x32 duals, 4037 hours....................$89,500 Big Bud 450/50........................................................................... Just In Big Bud KT450 1150 Cummins 450 hp, 13 speed Fuller transmission, 70,000# Clark axles, needs paint..........................................$29,500 Big Bud 360/30 2344 hours, 855 Cummins engine, 400 hp......$79,500 Big Bud HN360 400 hp, 24.5x32, 4 Pioneer remotes................$39,500
1997 John Deere 9400 425 hp, radial tires @ 60%, rear wheel weights, JD hydraulic filter kit, JD Auto Steer installed, 12 speed transmission, 3667 hours...........................................................................$110,000 1997 John Deere 9400 425 hp, 12 speed manual transmission, radial triples - 80%, rear wheel weights, hydraulic oil cooler, JD hydraulic filter kit, JD AutoSteer installed. 2916 hours........................$110,000 John Deere 9200 310 hp, powershift, PTO, 20.8x42 @50%, 8700 hours....................................................................................... Just In 1982 John Deere 8850 375 hp, 8910 hours with 2500 hours on engine overhaul, PTO........................................................................$39,500 John Deere 8640 with 2014 GPS system..................................$25,000 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 2004 Case IH Maxxum 210 2WD, 170 hp, 3680 hours, 3-point, PTO, powershift............................................................................... Just In
MISCELLANEOUS
Hesston 560 round baler (red), new drive clutches, shedded, field ready, twine baler..............................................................................$4,000 2005 Premier 2910 pull-type 30-ft swather with pickup reel....... Just In Versatile 4400 swather with 14-ft. & 20-ft. header, gas, cab, air....$4950 Kinze 840 grain cart, roll tarp, 1000 PTO...................................$29,500 Friggstad 2025 30-yard hydraulic scraper.................................$55,000 Rhino TR96 rotary cutter, pull type hitch, 540 rpm, new foam filled tires, single chain guards................................................................. Just In Schulte 5026 26-ft. bat wing mower...........................................$29,500
TILLAGE EQUIPMENT
Friggstad CD-83-102 62-ft. chisel plow, 12”, new style shank/shank holders..................................................................................$25,000 Flexi-Coil 800 45-ft. plow............................................................$15,000 Gysler 24-ft. plow. No harrows, cable fold.....................................$4500 Victory blade plow, 40-ft., weights, duals on center section. Blades in good condition......................................................................$10,000
New and Used J&M Grain Carts Different models, bushel capacity and pricing Give us a CALL
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
Case IH 9180 375 hp, 50 hours on rebuilt Cummins 855A engine, powershift, 4WD, no PTO or 3-point, 5100 hours........................$75,000 1986 Case IH 9150, Cat 3306 engine, 300 hp, recent overhaul, PTO, new inside tires, fair outside tires, 9641 hours......................$39,500 1988 Case 7110.........................................................................$39,500
All drills have dual castering wheels - tire in tire packer - auto packing pressure
We have various Seed Master drills available - Pricing varies per drill Seed Master 70’x12”, 300 bushel on board tank Special Pricing............................................................ $299,500 Seed Master 70’x12”, straight drill. Special Pricing............................................................ $199,500 with Flexi-Coil 3450 tank............................................ $239,500 2010 Seed Master 52’x12”, 2010 Ezee-On 4000 tow between cart, super clean, always shedded....................................... $200,000 2007 Seed Master 44’x12”, tow behind Concord 3400 tank............ ...................................................................................... $139,500
COMBINES
1996 Ford 8770 160 hp, 540/1000 PTO, MFD, duals @ 75%, hour meter shows 5304...........................................................................$59,500 Versatile 2375 375 hp, full powershift, PTO, 3 point, 4 remotes, big rubber 710/70R38 Goodyear duals, Cummins diesel engine.........$119,500 Versatile 935 3190 hours, very little drawbar wear, original rubber......... ..............................................................................................$29,500 Versatile 855 4 hydraulics, 8638 hours......................................$25,000 Versatile 800, 7479 hours..........................................................$15,000 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.....$19,500 Wagner soil packer with dozer, FWD.........................................$15,000 Steiger Panther ST325 4WD, Cat 3406 engine.........................$15,000
2014 Case IH 8230 350 hours, 900/60R32 singles, moisture/yield Pro 700 monitor, air compressor, Magna Cut chopper, 2016 head.......... ............................................................................................$275,000 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 1999 Case IH 2388 rock trap, long auger, fore/aft, easy adjust sieves, 2685 separator hours, 3419 engine hours............................$49,500 Case IH 1680 with 1010 header, 3245 hours................................... Call 1988 Case IH 1680 Stk#: 1701..................................................$29,500 Case IH 1480..............................................................................$10,000 Case IH 1440 with 25-ft. 1010 header, regular reel................................. .......................................................................Combine only $12,000 With header...........................................................................$19,500 2005 John Deere 9760 small grain combine, 1498 separator hours...... ............................................................................................$139,500
AIR & CONVENTIONAL DRILLS
2014 Pillar disc/pull drill, Pillar rubber packers, mud scrapers, double shoot, Flexi-Coil towers............................................................... Call 2011 John Deere 1870 Conserva-Pak with 430 bushel tow-between 1910 commodity cart, 56-ft. x 12” row spacing with dry knife and paired row seed boot, double shoot with all run blockage on fertilizer and seed runs, 3 tank air cart 9150 (80-200 bushel).................$169,000 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 Flexi-Coil 5000 40-ft.x14”, 71/2” spacing....................................$39,500 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 (3) International 7100 rubber packers, regular hitch. Each..........$2000 International 150 14’ drills, 12” spacing. Each..............................$1000
SPRAYERS
2002 Spra-Coupe 4440 1948 hours, 80-ft. booms, 410 gallon tank, Perkins engine, always shedded, super clean, Case Trimble AutoSteer......................................................................................$59,500 Summers sprayer with 1000 gallon tank.......................................$5000 Brandt QF2000 sprayer with 1500 gallon tank...........................$10,000
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2001 John Deere 9750 2300 separator hours. Very clean.........$89,500 1997 John Deere 9600 with JD 914 pickup head, 3400 separator hours, 3800 engine hours, less than 200 hours ago - $20,000 work order. . .......................................................................Combine only $50,000 With header...........................................................................$57,500 Gleaner R60, 2882 hours...........................................................$22,500
HEADERS & ATTACHMENTS
Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header, hitch, transport, CIH adapter, regular reel.............................................................................$29,500 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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USED IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
1320-ft. 8” BL mainline, 1/2 valves. Very clean.... $4.00/foot 900-ft. 6” Wade mainline, 1/2 valves.................... $3.00/foot Cornell 50 hp pump, 4WB 50-2, checked out......$2500 obo Berkeley 100 hp pump, 1600 gpm, 195 TDH......$3000 obo Double axle pipe trailer................................................ $1250 Flatbed trailer, wood floor.............................................. $850 Phone Swallow’s Irrigation (406) 752-4371 or cell 261-7604, Kalispell, Montana
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CONSIGNMENTS
Massey Ferguson 1805 tractor, no PTO.......................................... $8000 White 4-210 tractor with 3208 engine........................................... $15,900 White 4-180 tractor........................................................................... $4500 New Holland TR97 combine......................................................... $18,300 John Deere 7700 combine............................................................... $7500 Massey-Ferguson 8570 combine, 24-ft. header, pickup header... $39,000 White 9700 combine with 30-ft. auger header..............................$10,000 New Holland 971 header with Rake-Up pickup attachment............ $6000 White header, 15-ft............................................................................. $800 MacDon M205 swather with R85 header...................................$119,900 MacDon M200 swather with R80 header.....................................$64,900 MacDon 9352 swather with 16-ft. header.....................................$42,000 Schulte 5026 26-ft. mower...........................................................$15,000 Brandt 1000 wheel boom sprayer, 1000 gallon..............................$8500 Bourgault 950 sprayer, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank..................$8000 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, 120-ft. booms...........$12,000 Hardi SM50 pickup sprayer.............................................................$2500 Morris Maxum 49-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, double shoot, 7300 tow behind tank..............................................................................$19,500 Great Plains 293 45-ft. air seeder with 12” spacing....................$13,000 Great Plains 283-62 air seeder, 45-ft. x 10” spacing......................$9000 Gysler 28-ft. duckfoot.....................................................................$2500 Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine/net.........................................$8900 New Holland 277 14”x18” square baler.........................................$2400 Gehl 800 chopper...........................................................................$4200 Gehl 12-ft. dump box......................................................................$1200 Westgo 8x31 PTO drive auger........................................................$2250 1965 Dodge truck with hoist, V-8, 5 speed transmission.................$1900 1996 Eagle tandem dually pintle hitch flatbed, 6-ft. beavertail........$6000 Degelman 12-ft. dozer blade...........................................................$2500 “Partners in Production”
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Getting newly weaned or received calves started on feed
By Dr. Brandi Karisch, Mississippi State Universary requirements for protein, vitamins, and A goal of any receiving or weaning plan minerals when feed consumption is 1.0 to should be to minimize stress on newly re1.5 percent of body weight. Lightweight ceived calves. Starting new cattle, whether (350 pounds or less) and early-weaned they be newly weaned or freshly received (weaned at or before four months of age) into a stocker operation, can often be a calves may need more nutrient dense diets challenge. A goal of any receiving or weanthan larger, later-weaned calves. These ing plan should be to get calves started on lighter calves require a higher percentage feed quickly and eating well. Management of protein and a good source of digestible of their diets can have long term impacts energy in their diets than do larger calves. on performance. 5. Be mindful of protein source: The The receiving phase offers unique nusource of protein is also critical in receivtritional challenges as compared to other phases of a calf’s life. Proper nutritional ing diets. Non-protein nitrogen (urea) is management during this phase is critical not recommended in receiving diets for to ensuring success and profitability. These calves less than 600 pounds and should be calves are often stressed upon arrival or afavoided altogether for feeding lightweight calves. Plant protein sources such as soyter weaning, and will likely have low feed and water intake for several days. Some bean meal, cottonseed meal, and alfalfa calves may even be naïve to feed, hay, or are acceptable protein supplements for even water troughs, and calves should be these calves. carefully observed during this time. Due 6. Offer a good quality mineral: Providto their often low feed intake, receiving ing proper mineral supplementation is an diets should be formulated to be highly essential component of a good nutritional palatable, stimulate intake, and provide a program for calves. Phosphorus levels are more concentrated source of key nutrients. typically low on forage-based diets, so Some guidelines to follow include: next to sodium and chloride, phosphorus 1. Provide access to clean fresh water: is a key mineral to supplement to balance Water is an essential nutrient, and should the diet. Trace minerals such as zinc and be readily accessible. Be sure that water copper, along with vitamins A and E, are troughs are free of mold and algae growth. also important in meeting the nutritional Consider the fact that calves may be accusneeds of calves. 7. Place feed and water along the boundtomed to drinking from ponds or streams, and may not immediately recognize an aries of pens: Calves initially walk the automatic waterer. boundaries of their new pens searching 2. Provide access to free choice hay: for a way to escape. Placing feed bunks Calves will likely be able to easily recogand water troughs along the fence lines of receiving pens, as opposed to in the center nize and consume hay. They should have of the pens, increases the frequency of access to good quality grass hay to stimucalves’ walking past the bunks and troughs. late proper rumen function. 8. Provide adequate feed bunk and water 3. Provide palatable feed with greater trough space: Timid calves may not receive concentrations of nutrients: On average, sufficient shares of feed if bunk space is feed intake of newly received calves is low. limiting. At least 12 linear inches of bunk Because of this, diets for calves starting on space per head is recommended for incomfeed should be formulated both to maximize intake and provide greater concening cattle. A good guideline is to provide 18 to 24 linear inches of bunk space per calf. trations of required nutrients. Receiving 9. Be consistent with feed deliveries: diets must be highly palatable, stimulate Feed cattle approximately the same time intake, provide acceptable levels of critical each day to establish a routine, consistent nutrients, and minimize the potential for eating time. Twice-a-day feedings can be nutritional disorders. Generally, receivworthwhile the first two to three weeks of ing diets containing more than 55 percent the receiving period for highly stressed, concentrate can lead to digestive problems, young, or lightweight cattle. Sick calves resulting in higher medication costs. may be slow to come to the feed bunk, so 4. Formulate diets based on age and it is useful to observe feeding behavior to size of calf: Diets should be formulated help identify potential health problems. so the calf receives at least maintenance
‘A quiet crisis’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE B2
Accurate soil testing, sophisticated mapping, and the measurement of crop yields are the cornerstones of a new approach to farming called precision agriculture. It’s an approach that could help farmers be smarter about nitrogen use. In the long run, it could substantially lower costs, be easier on the soil ecology, and contribute to the overall sustainability of farming. Aided by technology like satellite mapping and remote sensing, precision agriculture allows farmers to apply inputs like fertilizer, pesticides, and lime only when and where they will have the most impact, instead of uniformly across a field. Applying nitrogen for decades has created what ecologists call a brittle situation. Like a weakened immune system, it has decreased the capacity of the system to be resilient to stresses. “We’ve gone through a golden age of
resource use where we’ve relied on our soil’s natural capital and we’ve basically used a large portion of it up,” Huggins says. “Now, we have to pay much more attention to this resource [soil] in order to keep it functional. We really need to step up and address soil health, and get the word out that it’s important.” Huggins believes an appreciation of soil health goes beyond farmers and soil scientists. “It goes along with people’s increasing interest and knowledge of where the food they eat comes from and how it is produced,” he says. If the quiet crisis is to be averted, this interest is vital. Progress lies in raising awareness about the soil we rely on for our food, and in scientists and farmers working together to rebuild resilience into our soil systems.
Trader’s Dispatch, September 2015 — Page B5
HUGGY BEAR’S CONSIGNMENT & APPRAISAL Phone 406-873-4819, cell 229-0662, e-mail khbear59427@yahoo.com, Cut Bank, Montana
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NEW ITEMS
John Deere 105 combine with 22-ft. header. Tag #MikeMc0915..............$3500 Gravel for sale. Tag #GunsightGr0915 1970 Gysler 24-ft. plow with cable lift. Tag #HerbK0915 1982 Valmar 240 granular applicator, hydraulic drive, mounted on homemade cart. Tag #HerbK0915 Fuel stand. Tag #Hug0915..........................................................................$100 Massey-Ferguson 880 8-bottom moldboard plow in excellent condition. Tag #Hug0915..........................................................................................$6500 John Deere 914 pickup header, Rake-Up pickup attachment. Tag #ANF0915.. ...........................................................................................................$4500 Farmhand 228 loader, grapple off John Deere 4020. Tag #ANF0915 John Deere 5020 tractor, 1000 PTO. Tag #ANF0915 Mohawk 6-ft. rotary mower. Tag #ANF0915 Case IH 1482 combine, 12-ft. pickup header only, Rakeup pickup attachment. Tag #Chuck0915................................................................................$5800 Hesston 8100 swather, 25-ft. header with pickup reel, 14-ft. auger header. Only 1600 hours, always shedded. Tag #TonyV0915 Spray-Air 10”x70-ft. grain auger, swing away hopper. Tag #PhilA0915....$4500 Water well drilling rig. Tag #GlennH0915 1959 Ford F600 truck, 292 V8 engine. Tag #KenH0915 1981 Versatile 875 tractor, motor set at 335 hp, 4 remotes, 2 drain lines, new 20.8x38 tires, 6075 hours. Tag #PhilH0915.....................................$30,000 1980 International 1460 combine, new concaves, 1010 25-ft. header. Tag #PhilH0915........................................................................................$7500 Case IH 8500 40-ft. drill, 7.5” spacing, solid rubber packers. In good shape. Tag #PhilH0915.....................................................................................$13,000 Bazooka 8”x50-ft. auger with PTO. Tag #PhilH0915..................................$450 New Holland LX665 skidsteer, loader. Tag #Hug0915..........................$18,500 John Deere 912 pickup header, 12-ft. Rake-Up pickup attachment. Tag #ANF0915..........................................................................................$4500 M&W 450 grain dryer, 800 bushel capacity, on wheels ready to move. Tag #DaveB0915 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. single boom, double nozzles, 1500 gallon tank. Tag #DaveB0915 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, double booms and nozzles, 2 tanks. Tag #DaveB0915 Brandt 1575 75-ft. conveyor auger, 10 hp electric motor. Tag #Penny0915 Brandt 1515 LP 15-ft. drive-over belt auger. Tag #Penny0915 1967 Versatile 145 tractor. Reconditioned unit, new paint, only 1031 original hours. Tag #Penny0915 1982 John Deere 8820 combine, 30-ft. header. Machine is super clean, 3382 hours. Tag #Penny0915 1979 John Deere 7720 combine, 230 30-ft. header, Crary air reel. Super clean, 2778 hours. Tag #Penny0915 1967 International Loadstar gas tandem axle grain truck, 5 speed, 20-ft. box and hoist, 9.00x20 tires, 108,187 miles. Tag #Penny0915 1981 Chevrolet C30 Custom Deluxe service pickup, 4x4, 454 Chevrolet engine, 4 speed. Tag #Penny0915 2002 Case IH 2388 combine, 3185/2372 hours. Super clean. Tag #Penny0915 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header, pickup reel, pea auger, single knife drive, fits Case IH 2388 combine. Tag #Penny0915 2001 Flexi-Coil 67XL 130-ft. fieldsprayer, windscreens, double TeeJet nozzles, 1500 gallon tank, mixer tank. Tag #Penny0915 (6) Morris 6-ft. mounted harrows. Tag #Penny0915 1972 Versatile 900 tractor, Cummins 903 engine, 18.4x37 tires, 6581 hours. Only 2400 hours on complete engine overhaul. Tag #Penny0915 Krause 1939 30-ft. disc, 22” discs. Tag #Penny0915 (4) International 150 drills, 12” spacing, steel packers. Tag#Penny0915 High capacity grain cleaner. Tag #Penny0915 1968 International Loadstar 1800 gas tandem axle grain truck, 20-ft. box and hoist, Shur-Lok tarp, 9.00x20 tires, 195,041 hours. Tag #Penny0915 Sakundiak HD7-1600 grain auger, new Robin-Subaru 28 hp engine. Tag #Penny0915 Degelman 1540 53-ft. plow, walking beam axles, tight shanks. Tag #Penny0915 Degelman 1540 43-ft. plow, walking beam axles, tight shanks. Tag #Penny0915 2006 Case IH Concord 6012 60-ft. air seeder, single shoot, set-up for liquid fertilizer, Bourgault LFC 2000 gallon tank, Fargo Aire 3350 air tank with hydraulic drive. Tag #Penny0915 Allis Chalmers 7050 2WD tractor, bad engine, 1000 PTO, no 3-pt., nice EzeeOn 125 loader, grapple. Tag #Penny0915 Westfield MK 100-61 10”x61-ft. grain auger, swing auger. Tag #Penny0915 1973 GMC 6000 diesel tandem axle grain truck, 5 speed with 2 speed, 24-ft. box and hoist, 9.00x20 tires. Tag #Penny0915 1968 International 2010 Fleetstar tandem axle grain truck, 4 speed with Brownie, 20-ft. box and hoist, Shur-Lok tarp. Tag #Penny0915 Valmar 240 fargo spreader, engine drive, needs motor and hoses. Tag #Ruth0915.........................................................................................$1500 Flexi-Coil 67XL 130-ft. field sprayer, windscreens, 1500 gallon tank, auxiliary tank, double TeeJet nozzles. Tag #Ruth0915..................................$10,500 3/4 ton pickup box trailer. Tag #ANF0915.................................................$1000 2003 Case IH 2388 combine, 2000/1700 hours, Case IH 2042 36-ft. draper header, pickup reel, 1015 pickup header. Tag #LarryB0915.........$160,000 Genie S-60 60-ft. manlift unit. Tag #JimP0915 2011 Bobcat CT450 MFD tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, loader. Tag #JimP$19,000 Melroe 811 skidsteer mounted backhoe. Tag #KenBert0915...................$6500 1997 Transcraft 48-ft. trailer for hauling hay. Tag #BobH0915 1971 Chevrolet 350 Blazer, 350 GM engine. Tag #MarkW0915.............$7500 Inboard motor boat with trailer. Tag #Hug0915.........................................$2500 Hotsy car washer. Tag #Hug0915..............................................................$850 Generator. Tag #Hug0915...........................................................................$850 1941 Minneapolis-Moline U tractor, 540 PTO, loader. Tag #Mitch0915..$2500 John Deere 7400 MFD tractor, loader, grapple, fork. Tag #ChrisDel0915 1967 International cabover tandem axle truck, Detroit diesel engine, sleeper, 20-ft. box and hoist. Tag #PatH0915...................................................$7500 Massey Ferguson 760 combine, 20-ft. header. Tag #PatH0915..............$2500
COMBINES
2007 Case IH AFS7010 combine, 2016 14-ft. pickup header. Tag #Jess0715 1983 John Deere 8820 combine, 3661 hours. With or without header. Tag #Trace0215........................................................................................$19,500 2005 John Deere 9760 small grain combine, 1400 separator hours. Tag #Rog0215........................................................................................$119,000 2012 Case IH 8120 combine, 425 separator hours. Combine is loaded. Tag #ClintB0115.....................................................................................$250,000 2007 Case IH 7010 combine, 1140 hours. Tag #Jess1014....................$139,000 1993 New Holland TR98 combine, 2564 separator hours. Either MacDon 30-ft. draper header or 30-ft. straight cut header. Tag #BillB1014...............$65,000
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LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEMS
(3) Computer Spray sprayers. 1 is good and 2 for parts. Tag #BMun0815 John Deere 9350 drills, 50-ft., 10” spacing, on Apollo hitch. Tag #BMun0815 Allis Chalmers HD15 crawler, reconditioned. Tag #DickU0815...............$15,000 Miller tandem axle heavy duty trailer, new deck, pintle hitch. Good backhoe trailer. Tag HugB0815............................................................................$6500 Haybuster 2640 bale processor. Tag #BrenB0815......................................$6500 New Holland 2300 14-ft. header. Tag #GlennP0815...................................$2500 Case IH 1440 combine, 24.5-ft. header, recent work. Tag #DeanK0815..$14,000 New Holland 16H hay header, 276 Versatile tractor adapter. Tag #Russ0815 Concord 4812 48-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 3000 air cart, Lombardini engine, new packer tires. Tag #PatW0815..............................................................$38,000 Versatile 4022 22-ft. DSA header. Tag #FredV0815 Case 4690 4WD tractor, fairly new engine repair but has transmission problem. Tag #FredV0815 Challenger MT 525D tractor. Tag #ReidH0815 Versatile 4030 DSA header, TV140 adapter. Tag #Hug0815......................$3500 3-pt. round bale mover. Tag #Jeff0815.........................................................$1200 New Holland 425 PTO baler. Tag #BobR0815 1992 Hesston 8100 swather, 30-ft. DSA header with pickup reel. Ready to go. Tag #Herb0815..................................................................................$12,000 1967 Chevrolet 10 2WD pickup, manual transmission. In good shape. Tag #TL0815 1952 Dodge truck with homemade post pounder. Tag #TL0815 1949 International KB5 truck, 13-ft. box, hoist, cattle rack. Tag #TL0815..$1000 1965 GMC 4000 truck, grain tender. Tag #TL0815......................................$4500 John Deere 1610 40-ft. plow. Tag #TL0815 John Deere 1600 37-ft. plow. Tag #TL0815 John Deere 240F 28-ft. plow with extensions. Tag #TL0815 (3) John Deere 7100 12-ft. grain drills, 10” spacing. Tag #TL0815 (2) International 14-ft. drills for parts. Tag #TL0815 NYB 60-ft. sprayer mounted on 1971 International pickup. Tag #TL0815 John Deere 301 pull-type spreader. Tag #TL0815 1983 Versatile 835 Series 3 tractor, 18.4x38 duals, 7898 hours. Lower engine work done. Tag #TL0815 1977 Versatile 825 tractor, Big Cam engine, 18.4x38 duals. Tag #TL0815 1996 Hesston 8100 swather, 25-ft. header with batt reel, only 555 hours. Tag #TL0815 1987 Westward 7000 swather, 30-ft. header with pickup reel, 2020 hours. New engine, excellent shape. Tag #TL0815 1980 John Deere 7720 combine, John Deere 224 24-ft. straight cut header, John Deere 212 pickup header with 11-ft. Sund pickup. Tag #TL0815 40-ft. grain treat auger with 220 electric auger. Tag #TL0815 1976 Sakundiak 7”x45 grain auger, Kohler engine. Tag #TL0815 Windrow fluffer. Tag #TL0815 Steiger Bearcat tractor with blade. Tag #FrankB0815 Versatile 850 tractor. Tag #FrankB0815 6-ft. 3-pt. blade. Tag #FrankB0815 John Deere 4010 tractor, 3-pt. Tag #FrankB0815 John Deere 7700 combine, 24-ft. header, good motor. Tag #FrankB0815 Allis Chalmers G combine for parts. Tag #FrankB0815 International 3-pt. mower. Tag #FrankB0815 NYB 60-ft. sprayer on truck, induction cone, triple nozzles, 8 hp engine, touchdown wheels, electric end nozzles. Tag #Gordon0815.........................$8500 Case IH WDX 16-ft. pivot tongue. Tag #CarlR0815 Clark 525 hp tractor, forestry tires, rebuilt 13 speed Fuller transmission. Cheap horsepower. Tag #RickW0815............................................................$48,000 Wishek 20-ft. disc, 24” pans, heavy duty discs. Pans are a couple years old. Tag #RickW0815 Alloway 20-ft. aerator. Tag #RickW0815 Alloway 30-ft. aerator. Tag #RickW0815 Gysler 21-ft. plow. Tag #LarryS0815 Gysler 24-ft. plow, Morris mounted harrow. Tag #LarryS0815 1992 Kenworth T600 truck, 13 speed transmission, 20-ft. Mohrlang manure box with double beaters. Tag #JeffH0815.................................................$39,000 1991 Kenworth, Detroit diesel, 9 speed transmission, 20-ft. Mohrlang box. Tag #JeffH0815.........................................................................................$39,000 1998 Premier (same as MacDon) swather, 25-ft. header with pickup reel, 1470 hours. Tag #Ace0815..........................................................................$40,000 Morris 60-ft. plow. Tag #KenB0815...........................................................$11,500 2006 MacDon 39-ft. header for John Deere combine, adapter, fits 50-60-70 Series combines. Tag #KenB0815..........................................................$35,000 Bobcat 300 skidsteer loader. Tag Jay0815 1000 ton good wheat hay. Tag #Rick0815............................................... $125/ton Kenworth W900L truck, Cat 550 engine, 18 speed, sleeper, 22.5 lo-pro tires @ 95%, 650,000 miles. Tag #Justin0815................................................$62,000
TRUCKS
1974 GMC 6000 grain truck, Knapheide 16-ft. box, hoist, fold down stock rack, 37,628 miles. Tag #ArtH0515................................................................$4900 Diamond T fire truck. Tag #ArtH0515..........................................................$7000 International 190 fire truck. Tag #JohnR0515.............................................$6000 American LaFrance fire truck, Detroit diesel, 21,696 miles.Tag #ArtH051510,000 1987 GMC service truck. Tag #ArtH0515....................................................$3500 1971 Ford LN600 truck, 391 engine, 18-ft. box, no tarp. Tag #Ruth0415....$5000 1955 Chevrolet 6500 truck with box and hoist. Tag #RobertW0613
TRAILERS
2010 Wahl 16-ft. trailer, 8-ft. wide, 2-ft. beavertail, 12,000 lb axles, new wheels and tires, pintle hitch. Good trailer for backhoe. Tag #WahlF0615.........$7500 Wahl 8-ft. homemade trailer, expanded metal sides. Good for hauling debris or lawn leaves, dirt. Tag #WahlF0615........................................................$2900 Lode King 42-ft. 50-ton lowboy trailer, 18.5-ft. lower deck. Tag #ArtH0515$26,000 18-ft. gooseneck stock trailer. Tag #JerSmt1114..........................................$2500 1981 Miller 24-ft. pintle hitch trailer. Tag #Hug1114....................................$6500 Continental 8x20 cargo trailer, 12 volt battery system, LED lights. Tag #LarryK1014................................................................................................$8500 1987 Lode King grain and fertilizer tender, 10-ft. tank and 8-ft. tank. Tag #DaveS0414.........................................................................................$2500
PICKUPS & CARS
COMBINE & HAY HEADERS
1973 Buick Century, 2-door, 39,000 miles, 5000 miles on rebuilt 350 engine and rebuilt automatic transmission. Tag #KenC0615...................................$4500 2003 Chevrolet Blazer, 4-door, 158,560 miles. Tag #ArtH0515.................$4000 1989 Chevrolet crew cab, Fisher 10-ft. snow blade, flatbed, Amity soil tester. Tag #Ruth0415............................................................................................$7500 1981 Ford pickup, 4 speed. Tag #DeanL0215 1977 Ford F350 service pickup, service box, air compressor. Tag #DeanL0215 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J, 2-door, 74,000 miles, white and black. Tag #JerSmt1114.........................................................................................$8700
GRAIN AUGERS
John Deere 2250 swather. Tractor unit only. Tag #DonMac0715 John Deere 590 36-ft. swather. Tag #JeffH0715 New Holland 499 12-ft. haybine. Tag #JohnDr0415....................................$6000 Massey Ferguson 35 28-ft. pull-type swather. In excellent shape with extra parts. Tag #Hug1114.......................................................................................$1900
Hesston 65SD 21-ft. header, fits 6450 or 6550 swather. Tag #HarryV0715.$4500 New Holland DSA 21-ft. header, fits new 1100 or 1116 swathers. Tag #KemA0715..........................................................................................$4500 Honey Bee SP36 header with Case IH adapter, double sickle drive. Tag #Jess0715..........................................................................................$31,500 Brandt 1060 10”x60-ft. auger, swing hopper. Tag #LarryB0715..................$4500 Bazooka 6”x27-ft. auger, Briggs 11 hp engine. Tag #Harry0615...................$850 Farm King 10”x70-ft. swing hopper auger, hydraulic drive. Tag #HiddenLake0615..............................................................................................$3500 Wesco 1310 10x70 swing away grain auger, hydraulic drive. Tag #Ruth0415$3500 Westfield 8x50 PTO auger. Tag #Ruth0415................................................$1700 Wheatheart 10”x10-ft. transfer auger, throttling valve. Tag #DaveS0414....$1900
SWATHERS & MOWER CONDITIONERS
ROUND & SQUARE BALERS
1990 John Deere 535 round baler, net/twine, good belts. Tag #ArtH0515$11,000 1992 New Holland 2000 big square baler. Tag #ArtH0515......................$12,000 New Holland 660 twine wrap baler, new belts. Tag #NorthStar0515..........$6000 New Holland 1425 self-propelled baler, gas. Tag #Guy0415......................$6500
EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS AVAILABLE
• Supreme Mixers, new and used • Ezee-On post drivers. • Ezee-On air seeders with special discounts. • Keho and Edwards aeration equipment. • Many more products can be obtained. • Call me for your parts needs for any make.
2WD & 4WD TRACTORS
Allis Chalmers 170 2WD tractor, gas, 3-pt., 540 PTO, Farmhand F11 loader, 6-ft. Worksaver rear blade. Tag #Midge0615.........................................$6000 Case IH Steiger 9380 tractor, powershift, 10,000 hours. Good shape and field ready. Tag #BirchCreek0515..............................................................$65,000 Case IH MX135 MFD tractor, 3-pt., dual PTO, loader. Tag #0515............$37,000 Ford 4610 tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO. Tag #RTrent0315 Case 1030 tractor, Great Bend loader, grapple. Tag #GeraldB0115............$6500 John Deere 2010 2WD tractor, loader, 3-pt., PTO. Tag #JerSmt1114........$8500 International 4166 tractor with 12-ft. Degelman dozer, new engine overhaul, 28L26 single tires. Great tire for winter snow removal. Tag #JR1113....$8500
Many more tractors available. Call Ken with your needs
ANTIQUE TRACTORS
International 300 tractor, 3-pt., power steering, loader. Tag #Cliff0415......$3600
BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS
Koehring-Bantam C-66 excavator, hydraulic thumb, 4005 hours. Tag #ArtH0515..........................................................................................$15,000 NEW Danuser SM 40 hammer for skidsteer. Tag #Hug0515......................$8500 10 yard scraper. Tag #GlacierCol0415.........................................................$6500 John Deere 50 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #Dan1214.............................................$2500 Case W36 wheel loader, 550 hours on replacement engine, 2814 total hours. New paint, excellent shape. Tag #DanG1214.............................................$38,000 Cat D6 9U crawler, 12-ft. Holt dozer, cab, pony motor, tracks are tight. Tag #Alten1114 Badger Hopto trailer backhoe. Tag #Hug1014...........................................$3500
SPRAYERS & SPREADERS
1999 John Deere 4700 4 wheel sprayer. Tag #ArtH0515........................$92,000 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 100-ft. booms, double nozzles. Tag #HerbK0515 Summers 48-ft. pickup sprayer, mid-mount booms, quick single Jet nozzles, Honda 5 hp engine. Tag #BobP0415 2000 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 120-ft. single boom, 1500 gallon main tank, inductor tank, 500 gallon auxiliary tank, wash tank, windscreens, double nozzles. Tag #Ruth0415.........................................................................................$15,000 1999 Valmar 2055 fargo spreader, was mounted on a 41-ft. plow. Tag #GaryW0315.........................................................................................$4500 Big A 2500 sprayer, 60-ft. booms, windscreens, Cat 2308. Tag #JR0514$15,000
AIR SEEDERS & DRILLS
Flexi-Coil 5000 60-ft. air seeder, 3450 tow behind tank, variable rate, double shoot. Tag #ArtH0515.........................................................................$49,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 9.5” spacing, double shoot, 1720 tow behind cart. Tag #ArtH0515...................................................................................$45,000 John Deere 1010 set of 3 drills, 10” spacing, grain and fertilizer boxes. Clean. Tag #Guy0415.............................................................................................$2500 Concord 4012 air seeder, 1502 engine driven air tank. Tag #AHans0415$12,000
SEVERAL SIZE PLOWS FOR SALE!!! PLOWS
Frigstad 48-ft. plow, yellow. Tag #ArtH0515................................................$3500 Jeoffroy 12-ft. 3-pt. plow. Tag #Bonnie0515..................................................$750 John Deere 1610 41-ft. plow. Tag #PhilA0415............................................$6500 Flexi-Coil 47-ft. plow, 3 bar harrow. Tag #Rog0215..................................$43,000 John Deere 5-bottom pull-type plow, 16” shears. Tag #DanG1214.............$2500 Gysler 24-ft. plow, hand winch wing lifts, 1” shanks. Tag #DaveS0414.......$2500 Valmar 240 plow, mounted Fargo spreader. Tag #DaveS0414....................$2500
Several more plows and discs available
DISCS
John Deere 555 15-ft. offset disc. Tag #BigSky0815............................ $6500 John Deere 630 22-ft. disc, 22” plain pans, 20” notched pans. In excellent shape. Tag #Bonnie0515...............................................................................$15,000 Ford 224 22-ft. disc. Tag #Russ0515...........................................................$3500 Schaffer 30-ft. disc, 20-23” pans, fold-up wings. Tag #ArtH0515................$5000 Ford 224 disc, 20-22” pans. Tag #Hug0515.................................................$3900 John Deere 20-ft. multiplex disc. Tag #Russ0214.......................................$1500
MOWERS & MISC. HAY TOOLS
2014 Tebben 6-ft. 3-pt. mower. Tag #Hug0615............................................$1500 Rhino DB150 ditch bank mower, 5-ft. cut, 3-pt. mount. Tag #GaryW0315..$6000 New!! H&S rakes available. Give us a call
BALE MOVERS
1985 New Holland 1032 2-wide bale wagon, 69 bale capacity. Tag #HerbK0515 New Holland Super 1049 bale wagon. Tag #Bonnie0515.......................$25,000 New Holland Super 1049 3 wide balewagon, Ford 361 engine. Tag #KevM0415........................................................................................$20,000 New Holland 1069 self-propelled bale wagon, diesel, cab, air conditioning. Tag #GuyM0315.......................................................................................$35,000
TUB GRINDERS & PROCESSORS
See Me About Your Bale Processor Needs Supreme Mixers available. Call Huggy Bear Highline 6800 7-bale multibale processor. Tag #JR1113............................$8500
MISCELLANEOUS
1000 gallon storage tank. Tag #Harry0615..................................................$1000 100 gallon stock tank, in good shape. Tag #Harry0615.................................$650 (57) points for John Deere air seeder. Tag #Zenith0615 (57) GEN #72 points. Tag #Zenith0615 Calf scales. Tag #TomS0515 Engine end 3-pt. hitch & PTO for 9030 bidirectional. Tag #RogW0515........$3800 Farmhand 228 loader off John Deere 4010. Tag #ANF0415......................$3500 1984 Sun Craft 26-ft. motor home, Chevrolet 454 engine and running gear, sleeps 8, kitchen, Onan generator. Tag #JimP0415.........................................$8500 Century heavy 16 speed drill press, 5/8” bit. Tag #Ruth0415........................$500 (2) 22-ft. tip-tops for Knapheide box. Tag #StanW0415...........................$500 ea. 20-ft. box and hoist. Tag #RonB0115...........................................................$9000 Batch Boy chemical mixer. Tag #BK0115...................................................$4500 Hyster winch for Cat D6C, free spooler. Tag #Pack1014 Sullair compressor. Tag #Hug1014..........................................................$25,000 Brandt drill fill auger. Tag #Harry0614...........................................................$650 2013 Polaris 900XP 4-seat UTV. Very few miles. Tag #Grant0214...........$19,000 S&I Arrow Front Feeder 20-ft., feeds chopped hay or round bales, heavy duty. Tag #ANF0114......................................................................................$6000 Pickup flatbed on a 1999 Chevrolet pickup frame. Tag #BirchC0114..........$2500 18-ft. grain tender with 2 augers, mounted on Ford F800 truck. Tag #ArtH0813
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LOADER AND PARTS FOR SALE Farmhand F10 loader, new never assembled.......$1000 Steel forks for above loader available. New auger drive sprocket for New Holland 1112 swather...$200 Phone (406) 735-4464 evenings, Geyser, MT
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2011 International 4400 truck, 300 hp, 3500 RDS Allison, low speed cruise control, air conditioning, air ride, auxiliary transmission, hydraulic steering, semi-floaters, PTO hydraulic pump, 64,000 miles. 2013 Sprayflex 90-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon poly tank, rinse tank, Trimble 750/ Field IQ/EZ Pilot, Trimble boom height, spray test, rear camera, double nozzles, approximately 120 hours on sprayer................................................ Unit for $140,000
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Eli Burk with his Grand Champion Market Goat at the Wibaux County Fair in Wibaux, Montana.
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ATTACHMENTS $5750 Arctic Sectional 10-ft. snow pusher for skidsteer, good shape!
$3750
$29,000
$500
1998 Skytrack 8042 telescoping forklift 8000 lb lift, 42-ft. reach, cab, NEW tires, heat, good shape!
Erskine skidsteer quick hitch works great for moving trailers to tight places.
$2000
Kage Snowfire skidsteer plow systems In stock: 8-ft, 9-ft and 10-ft plows
Erskine Tree Puller hydraulic, skidsteer mount.
Genie 644 telescoping forklift OROPS, 6000 lb lift, 44-ft. reach, nice machine!
$5250 each $3950
$57,500
2015 Chevrolet 3500 crew cab pickup Duramax diesel, Allison automatic, spray-in bed liner, gooseneck hitch, toolbox, Z71 with LTZ interior, sunroof, heated & air conditioned seats, aluminum wheels, 10,000 miles.
Case 621B loader cab, heat, 23/4 yard bucket, 20.5x25 rubber. JLG 2030 ES scissor lifts (2 available) electric power, hard non-marking tires, low hours.
Erskine Tree Shear 12” capacity, skidsteer mount.
$1650
$37,500
2013 Dodge 3500 crew cab pickup Cummins diesel, 6 speed transmission, 38,000 miles, cloth interior.
$24,900 Forklift manbasket 8-ft. wide with Gradall quick coupler.
$1500
John Deere 210 LE grading tractor 4WD, Gannon box with scarifier teeth, dual tilt, good low-hour machine.
$42,500
$3000
500,000 BTU space heater indirect flame, self-contained diesel tank, unit is on wheels.
$3650 $4250
Used 2015 PJ 20-ft. quick tilt trailer 5200# axles, spare tire. Excellent shape!
$1500
2016 PJ 5 x 8-ft. utility trailer with fire fighting set-up 225 gallon water tank with 2” pump, hose reel with 100-ft. of hose and fire nozzle.
2014 Bobcat S650 skidsteer cab, heat, air conditioning, 2 speed, auxiliary hydraulics, 120 hours, 72” bucket. Excellent shape!
L.B. White Director 300,000 BTU space heater indirect flame, diesel-fired, includes 250 gallon fuel tote.
$2000
PJ pickup flatbeds 7-ft.x7-ft., 7-ft.x8-ft. 6”, 8-ft.x8-ft. 6”, 8-ft.x11-ft. 3”
$7995
2014 Towmaster 22-ft. T16 tilt bed equipment trailer 16-ft. tilt with 6-ft. stationary, (2) 8000# axles, 14-ply rubber.
Westin grille guard stainless steel, fits 2015 GMC pickup, 3 months old, $1200 new.
$4000
Cushman Titan Tug 640 hours, electric power, flatbed with new wood, machine has Scorpion bed liner, 2000# bed capacity, tows 3000#, red in color.
You can view our complete inventory on the web at: www.equipment4u.biz
20-ft. truck flatbed with 4-ton crane good shape!
$650
Loader chains 20.5x25 (set of 4)
Starting at $2200
$27,900
2003 International single axle dump truck C12 engine @ 430 hp, 10 speed transmission, air brakes, 10-ft. gravel box, high lift tailgate, air shift PTO, electric tarp, pintle hitch. Excellent shape!
Komatsu D85E dozer OROPS canopy, straight blade with hydraulic tilt, rear ripper, 70% undercarriage, powershift.
$800 each
Erskine hydraulic skidsteer auger 12” bit.
2004 Chevrolet C4500 truck crew cab, Duramax diesel engine, Allison automatic transmission, leather interior, DVD player, rear seat folds into bed, 10-ft. toter bed with gooseneck receiver hitch, 92,000 miles, excellent shape!
$38,500
Erskine skidsteer hydraulic grapple/rake 72” wide, heavy duty.
$2895
$31,000
$30,000
Call for pricing
$39,500
New skidsteer adjustable forks heavy duty 48” forks.
Small Town Company with Big Connections
$2500
Magnum light tower Mitsubishi diesel engine, 6 KW genset, 4 lights, 6800 hours.
$600 Snug Top fiberglass topper fits Chevrolet Colorado short box pickup.
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2015 PJ 18-ft. channel utility trailer heavy duty rear ramp, sides, spare wheel and tire, (2) 3500 lb axles. Also available: 16-ft......$3200
2015 PJ 16+6 gooseneck tilt trailer (2) 7000# axles. Also available: 3 axle.....$8750
$9250
$3400
2015 PJ 16-ft. carhauler trailer (2) 5200 lb axles, rear ramps, spare tire. Also available: 18-ft. and 20-ft.....$3500 2015 PJ 16-ft.x83” XL dump trailer scissor hoist, 15,000 lb GVW, ramps, spare tire. Also available: 3 axle...$10,000
$11,600
2015 PJ 30-ft. gooseneck with duals trailer (2) 12,000 lb axles, beavertail with monster ramps. Also available: 34 ft.....$12,500
$4650 2015 PJ 20-ft. equipment trailer slide-in ramps, rear stabilizer jacks, 16” rubber, 14,000# GVW.
$6650
2015 PJ 22-ft. full tilt bed equipment trailer 14,000# GVW, full powered tilt. Also available: 20-ft.....$6200
2015 PJ 5-ft. x 10-ft. all steel utility trailer rear ramp gate, steel floor with D-rings.
$5500 2015 PJ 22-ft. deckover trailer 19-ft. deck, 3-ft. beavertail with standup ramps, 14,000# GVW
$5350 2015 PJ 20-ft. superwide carhauler trailer heavy-duty fenders, (2) 7000# axles, rear slide-in ramps. Also available: 24-ft.....$5500
$14,000
$3850 2015 PJ 16-ft. light duty deckover trailer (2) 3500# axles, spare tire.
$5250
2015 PJ 20-ft. heavy duty deckover flatbed trailer 14,000 GVW, rear ramps, spare tire. Also available 22-ft......$5300 And 24-ft.....$5550
$7650
2015 PJ 14-ft.x96” deckover dump trailer fold-down sides, 14,000# GVW, 16” rubber. Also available: 12-ft.x84” deckover dump....$7350
$4500
$4650
2015 PJ 20-ft. quick tilt trailer (2) 5200 lb axles, electric over hydraulic full tilt.
$2250
2015 PJ 14-ft. x 83” dump trailer tandem axle, 16” rubber, tarp. Also available: 14-ft. x 83” Lo-Pro dump trailer...$7995
$14,200 2015 PJ 34-ft. gooseneck with hydraulic tail trailer 34-ft. deck, 10-ft. hydraulic beavertail, (2) 12,000# axles.
$11,900
$6350
$6000
2015 PJ 20-ft. x 8” heavy duty deckover trailer 4-ft. tail with Monster ramps, 14,000# GVW
2015 PJ 16-ft tilt trailer Full tilt deck, (2) 7000 lb. axles, radial rubber.
2015 PJ 14-ft. x 83” utility trailer rear ramp, 3500# axle, ATV ramps on front, 12-ft. x 77”....$2150
2015 PJ 13-ft. equipment tilt trailer Single 7000 lb. axle, 83-in. wide, radial tires, LED lights
$8750 2015 PJ 16-ft. x 83” 3 axle dump trailer (3) 7000 lb. axles, scissor hoist, bumper pull
$3950
2015 PJ 20-ft. 2-axle gooseneck trailer (2) 7000# axles, straight deck, slide-in rear ramps, spare.
$6200 2015 PJ 8-ft. x 60” single axle utility dump trailer (1) 5200# axle, 15” rubber.
$8250
2015 PJ 10-ft. x 78” medium duty tandem axle dump trailer (2) 5200# axles.
2015 PJ 16-ft. x 83” bumper pull dump trailer (2) 7000# axles, scissor hoist, spare, tarp.
Many styles to choose from & special orders available.
$12,200
2015 PJ 40-ft. gooseneck trailer (2) 12,000# axles, straight deck, ramps, spread axle.
$3550
$7500
Cargo Mate Enclosed Trailers In Stock!
2016 Cargo Mate 8x16-ft. tandem axle enclosed trailer rear ramp door, side RV door, D-rings in floor, radial tires. White. 2 available.
2015 PJ deckover equipment tilt trailer 22-ft. deck, 8-ft. 6” wide, tandem 7000# axles, power up/down hoist, 16” rubber, winch plates.
$7750
2015 PJ 30-ft. equipment trailer pintle hitch, (2) 12,000# axles with electric brakes, Monster ramps, heavy-duty semi jacks.
2015 PJ 5-ft. x 8-ft. utility trailer rear ramp, spare tire, 15” rubber. Also available: 10-ft.......$1650
$6850
$5550
2015 PJ 18-ft. quick tilt carhauler trailer (2) 3500# axles, 15” rubber, hydraulic tilt.
$1750
2015 PJ 36-ft. equipment tilt trailer 16-ft tilt, 20-ftX102-in. front stationary deck, Blackwood deck, (3) 7000 lb. axles, front 18,000 lb. winch
$5850 each
2015 PJ 20-ft. equipment trailer bumper pull, 14,000 lb. GVW, 18-ft. deck, 2-ft. beavertail with standup ramps.
$4750
2015 PJ medium duty deckover flatbed trailer 10,000 lb GVW, rear ramps.
$4100
Lots of inventory, best prices and more on the way!! Financing & Delivery Available
$7350
2015 PJ 25-ft. gooseneck trailer 20-ft. deck, 5-ft. beavertail with monster ramps, tandem 7000# axles, 16” rubber.
2015 PJ 20-ft. pipe-top trailer (2) 7000# axles, slide-in rear ramps, spare. Also available: 18-ft., stand-up ramps.....$4100
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$6750
2015 PJ 20-ft. x 6” channel superwide trailer 18-ft. deck + 2-ft. beavertail, (2) 7000# axles, full Blackwood deck, D-rings, slide-in ramps, spare tire, front tool box.
$5800 each 2016 Cargo Mate 7 x 14-ft. enclosed trailer rear ramp door, aluminum wheels, tie-downs in floor, 2-tone orange & black. Sharp! (2 available)
$5900
2015 PJ tilt trailer 16-ft. tilt, 4-ft. stationary, 14,000# GVW, radial rubber. Also have: 16-ft. x 6-ft. stationary tilt .........$6250
$9150 2015 PJ 28-ft. 3 axle Lo Pro gooseneck trailer (3) 7000# axles, Monster ramps.
$2950
$7250
2016 Cargo Mate 8.5 x 20-ft. tandem axle enclosed trailer rear ramp door, side RV door, 5200# axles, additional 1-ft. height, 80” rear door opening, spare tire, LED lights, radial tires, white.
$6500
Used 2015 PJ 16-ft. x 83” utility trailer 2-ft. beavertail, ramp gate, (2) 3500# axles, spare tire.
$4995
2015 PJ 12-ft. x 83” dump trailer (2) 7000# axles, scissor hoist, spare, tarp.
$3750
$2150
2016 Cargo Mate 5 x 8-ft. enclosed trailer flat top, barn door. White. Also available: ramp door.....$2200
2015 PJ 5 x 8-ft. dump trailer single 5200# axle, aluminum wheels, radial tires, side extension kit, roll tarp, scorpion liner on sidewalls, wireless remote kit. Red in color!
2015 RC 8.5x20 tandem axle carhauler enclosed trailer ramp door, side door, (2) 3500 lb axles, radial tires, charcoal.
$3350
2015 RC 6 x 10-ft. enclosed trailer round top, 3000# spring axles, rear stabilizer jacks, roof vent, barn doors and side door. Pewter.
$14,200 $13,000
2015 PJ 32-ft. dual gooseneck power tail trailer (2) 12,000 lb. oil bath axles, power tail, 16” radial tires, spare tire, fir deck.
2016 PJ 40-ft. deck-on-the-neck trailer (2) 12,000# axles with 14-ply rubber, deck on the neck, hydraulic jacks, Monster ramps, sliding winches, winch plate, 22# main frame, 6” axle spread, rear receiver hitch.
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2016 PJ 16-ft. x 83” landscape trailer 3500# GVW, 4-ft. expanded metal sideboards, front landscape box, rear ramp gate, spare tire. Also available: 14-ft.......$2995
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
1985 AutoCar truck, frame damage, engine and running gear good, gravel box and hoist good................... $6500 Case 1845 skidsteer, runs good................................ $6500 Sakundiak 8”x47-ft. auger with motor...................... $3500 Sakundiak 6”x41-ft. auger with motor...................... $1250 Ditchwich M4 trencher with Wisconsin engine........... $500 Phone (406) 762-7025, Opheim, Montana
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SALE
Omaha Standard 18-ft. grain bed, steel floor, 40” sides, no dents, power down hoist (4) New 900x20 tractor tires. Will not separate......... $3000 Shop-made barrel wood stove...................................... $50 Small backhoe, could be made into 3-pt..................... $500 (2) mobile home axles, hubs, rims & tires, 8-ft. wide... $150 Phone 406-781-5234, Belt, Montana
PARTS FOR SALE
GM SM/CH 465 transmission out of 1982 Chevrolet 1-ton. ................................................................................. $375 NP 205 transfer case out of 1982 Chevrolet 1-ton...... $300 454 engine with recent overhaul out of 1982 Chevrolet 1-ton......................................................................... $875 1993 Ford F250 front differential with 4:10 ratio......... $250 Phone or text (406) 945-3165, Havre, Montana
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TRACTORS WANTED
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2010 Honda Rancher 420 2 wheel drive, 420 cc, manual shift........................................................................ $2975 2013 Honda Foreman 500 power steering, 500 cc, 4 wheel drive, manual shift................................................. $5650 2013 Yamaha XT250 dual sport motorcycle, electric start, fuel injected........................................................... $3900 2008 Polaris Ranger 700 utility side by side, full cab, front & rear bumper....................................................... $5650 2011 Kawasaki Teryx 750 utility side by side, top, winch, 1/2 windshield and full windshield......................... $7500 2008 Honda CRF450R liquid cooled, kick stand, competition motorcycle...................................................... $3000 2012 Honda Foreman 500 power steering, 4 wheel drive, 500 cc, manual shift.............................................. $5250 2012 Honda Rancher 420 4 wheel drive, 420 cc, manual shift........................................................................ $4225 WE TAKE TRADES - FINANCING AVAILABLE
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Grazing systems combine MLRAs and ecological sites
By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service searching the Web. Geologists, with the asAs grazing systems are discussed, the sistance of other land-based professionals, complexity of the systems actually can hide have classified the land area of the U.S. and the simplicity. throughout the world, allowing for each area As an animal breeder, whenever I move to be assigned a number. For the Dickinson into different disciplines, I find myself needResearch Extension Center, located in North ing to review information that has changed. Dakota’s Dunn County, the MLRA is 54. Actually, in the beef industry, implementaWhy all the comments on MLRAs? Well, tion and refinement of technology is often grazing systems are location-dependent, the point of interest. just like feedlots. There is no reason to As I was starting the discussion of cow read all the specifications for a feedlot in size from a genetic point of view, the discusFlorida when sion shifted to a producer inputs. The inis building puts are not a feedlot in genetically North Dakorelated. There ta. Likewise, would be no the grazing discussion system speciif the inputs fications are were all the MLRA-desame, but they pendent when are not, and it comes to inputs change determining depending on stocking rate. the size of the So, at least in cow. my review, I Underam one step standing the closer to the inputs is critiinitial quescal to the distion: “How many small, medium or large cussion. The nutritional inputs are to be cows can I stock?’ discussed first and are quickly divided into The next question is: “What is the feed two major components: feeding harvested supply?” As with a feedlot, knowing what feeds or grazing unharvested feed. feed ingredients are available when develFor today, let’s discuss grazing the unoping a ration is important. So cow-calf harvested feed. The grazing component is producers, backgrounders and forage finland-based and, at least for me, I benefit by ishers need to ask what ecological sites are reviewing what that means. available to develop a grazing system. Land is divided into major land resource That sounds kind of funny, but if a feedlot areas (MLRAs). These MLRAs combine has corn and soybeans available, the feedthe knowledge of geology with soil types, lot will develop feeding regimes based on historic climate, moisture patterns, vegetathe local feedstuffs. Another feedlot may tive growth and land use. have sorghum and cotton seed byproducts Perhaps another way to look at MLRAs is available. to think about the location of different feed Ecological sites are much like the feed yards for feeding harvested feed. A feed that is in the bucket. Producers need to yard in Florida is different than one in Iowa, know what is available within the MLRA Kansas, Arizona, Idaho or North Dakota. In in which they are operating, thus the need fact, each location across the U.S. builds and to understand ecological sites. manages feed yards according to the needs An ecological site, as noted by Kevin and demands of the location and associated Sedivec, NDSU Extension rangeland manclimatic factors. agement specialist, and Jeffrey Printz, state Engineers have developed structural and rangeland management specialist for the environmental specifications for each locaNRCS, is a distinctive kind of rangeland tion. Feedlot producers can access those based on similar soil and environmental specifications as they develop or expand conditions capable of producing distinctheir feed yards. Likewise, cow-calf protive kinds and amounts of native herbage ducers, backgrounders and forage finishers (https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/ansci/ must adapt their programs to their locations, range/r1556.pdf). Once each ecological site as defined by the MLRA in which their is identified and quantified, the potential operations are located. feeding (or grazing) value based on ecoThe Natural Resources Conservation logical site can be determined. Thus, the Service (NRCS) or the Extension Service, estimated stocking rate is a function of the through their local offices, have access to all available ecological sites within the pasture the needed information through the Web. As based on the MLRA. I’ll have more on this producers learn to access this information, topic later. the Web opens up a tremendous resource, May you find all your ear tags. and any producer can locate the MLRA he For more information, contact https:// or she is located in, as well as the descripwww.ag.ndsu.edu/news or North Dakota tion, at the NRCS. This information is availState University Extension Service, NDSU able at http://tinyurl.com/NRCS-MLRA. Dept. 7000, 315 Morrill Hall, P.O. Box Maps that will make locating your MLRA 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050. number very easy also are available by
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2008 Genie S65 manlift, 4WD, diesel power, only 2500 hours. Very nice machine..................................................$45,555 2008 Bobcat S205 skidsteer loader, 2000/4000 lb capacity, cab, heat, air conditioning, Power-Tach coupler, 2 speed travel, new tires, only 1100 hours. Completely serviced, excellent condition!................................................................$29,900
2005 Komatsu PC220LC-7 hydraulic excavator, hydraulic quick couple, progressive link thumb. Well maintained one owner machine! Very nice machine!.................................$68,000
2006 GS2668RT or 2007 Genie GS3268RT 4x4 scissorlifts. Diesel motors, 1200 hour units available. Good solid tires, 32ft. height and 68” wide. Nice machines!$16,850 per unit 2001 Hamm 2320 roller, 66” smooth drum unit. Very clean and excellent working machine.....................................$29,000
2013 John Deere 290GLC excavator, progressive link thumb, quick couple, 42” & 50” buckets. Only 3000 hours! As nice as new!..................................................................... $188,800
1997 Loral Easy Rider 3000 fertilizer spreader, new engine, good tires, Airmax 5 box, 6600 hours. Nice clean machine, excellent tarp!...................................................... $44,444 2001 Volvo L90D wheel loader, hydraulic quick coupler, 3 cubic yard bucket, forks, 20.5-25 radial tires, cab, heat, air conditioning. Very good loader!.......................................$57,000
2006 Volvo EC160BLC excavator, 2 buckets, progressive link thumb, lightly used 5200 hours. Very clean machine!............. . ...............................................................................$68,650
2005 Gehl RS8-42 telehandler, cab, heat, like new tires. Good clean machine........................................................$37,000
1995 Komatsu WA320-1 good 3 yard loader, fair tires, 9000 hours. Work ready!.................................................$34,000
2005 Titan 36-ft. pintle hitch trailer, 24,000 lb capacity, 16”x14 ply tires. Really good condition!................................. $8500
1976 Miller 20-ton tandem axle tilting deck trailer, no ramps, good walking beam suspension, good tires.............. $6500 2009 Komatsu WA250-6 wheel loader, quick couple 3 yard bucket, optional forks, radial tires, 2800 hours. Very nice machine!................................................................... $109,000
2008 Lull 1044-C54 telehandler, 10,000 lb capacity, 54-ft. reach, like new tires, front stabilizers, 4x4x4. Really nice machine!.....................................................................$49,750
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International 1086 tractor 200 kW 480 volt generator set with 671 Detroit diesel International 817 6 cylinder diesel stationary engine, 250 hp Cummins NHC 250 engine & Fuller RT910 Roadranger transmission Ingersoll Rand Type 30 7.5 hp air compressor
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USDA scientist helps Texas sorghum growers reduce water use
By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service evapotranspiration rates—an indicator of A U.S. Department of Agriculture the plant’s overall water needs. Above(USDA) scientist is providing much needed average rainfall occurred in 2009 and 2010, guidance to sorghum farmers in the Texas and much lower-than-average rainfall ocHigh Plains who are trying to save water curred in 2011. by using less-than-optimal amounts of it. They found that on average, over the Farmers in the area are turning to sorthree growing seasons, crop water-use efghum because many of them suffered major ficiency (the water used by the crop in relalosses raising corn during recent droughts tion to the crop yield) was typically greatest and water shortages. Sorghum is more at the 55-percent replenishment level, but drought tolerant than corn, but growers need even a 30-percent replenishment at least to know if they will get sufficient yields doubled the yields when compared with no using less water. They also must decide irrigation. At 80-percent replenishment, the whether to raise early-maturing sorghum late-maturing variety consistently produced varieties (which are planted later and are higher yields than the early-maturing one, less vulnerable to drought) or late-maturing but the early-maturing variety produced varieties (which produce higher yields if sufficient yields to make it a viable altergiven enough water). native. Growers also risk severe or total Susan O’Shaughnessy, an agricultural losses if they practice even moderate deficit engineer with the USDA’s Agricultural Reirrigation during droughts. In fact, total crop search Service (ARS) in Bushland, Texas, failures are likely without at least some irevaluated yields and water-use efficiency rigation in drought years like 2011. of early- and late-maturing sorghum variThe results from this research should help eties produced under four levels of deficit farmers in regions with a growing season irrigation. She and her colleagues planted that has erratic rainfall, widely varying late-maturing and early-maturing varieties temperatures and extreme weather (hail, at optimal times and harvested both types at flooding and lightning). about the same time in the fall. They grew ARS is USDA’s principal intramural the crops for three seasons, tracked weather scientific research agency. data and rainfall levels, and measured
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By Frank Wardynski, Michigan State University Extension Progressive beef breed associations publish sire summaries and Expected Progeny Differences (EPD’s) percentile tables and have EPD search engines to sort through bulls within the breed. Producers can use these technologies to select bulls for multiple traits specific to the needs and resources of any given farming operation. Expected Progeny Differences (EPD’s) are the best selection tool available to beef cow-calf producers for bull selection. The data are derived from performance information collected on the given individual, its ancestors, collateral relatives, progeny, and DNA information. Values given to animals in the form of EPD’s predict the difference between individuals based on statistical analysis utilizing all information that is extremely expansive and inclusive. Specialists and educators at Michigan State University recommend that producers select bulls based on multiple balanced traits rather than attempting to maximize one or two traits. Genetic progress can be more rapidly achieved while selecting for a single trait. However, single trait selection frequently has detrimental results regarding other traits. For example, continued selection pressure to increase yearling weights without concern for other traits may coincide with increased birth weight, mature weight, and mature height. Selection for a balance of multiple traits is achievable with today’s technologies. Cow-calf producers can select bulls that are easy calving with low to moderate birth weights and are near the top percentile of the breed for growth traits. A progressive strategy in bull selection is to identify a few key traits for genetic improvement while selecting other traits important to maintain performance levels. With this strategy, a producer can use the EPD percentile table for a given breed and set desired performance levels, say in the top 25 percent for birth weight, calving ease and yearling weight, while setting performance criteria at breed average for maternal and/or carcass traits. One of the best aspects of using EPD’s and their associated technologies is that each producer can select bulls based on their own specific needs on their cattle operation. They can select for growth performance traits, maternal traits, carcass traits, and/or profitability indexes. Beef producers can identify their resources and set performance parameters accordingly to uniquely match cattle performance with the environment and marketing opportunities. Cattlemen that use these tools can evaluate their selection results and adjust EPD selection criteria over time. For example, a producer may CONTINUED ON PAGE B11
Towards a circular agricultural economy
By Alvaro Garcia, SDSU Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Program Director SD has experienced unprecedented agricultural growth In 2015 the USDA analyzed the unprecedented agricultural growth that has been operating in South Dakota during this century. It led the agency to label the state as a future “agriculture powerhouse”. While between 1997 and 2002 agricultural sales grew by only 4.7 percent, they jumped to 71 percent between 02’ and 07’, followed by an additional 55 percent between 07’ and 2012. It is likely the growth during the last five-year cycle was slowed down as a result of the 2012 drought. Crop production growth (grains, oilseeds, beans and dry peas) was majorly responsible for this economic growth when compared to livestock (beef, swine, poultry, and dairy). When crops, livestock, and other Ag figures were combined, they contributed nearly 30 percent of South Dakota’s total economic output. Of this agricultural contribution to the economy 53.3 percent corresponded to crops, 33.3 to livestock, and 13.4 to other Ag industries. The importance of agriculture in the state’s economy Both North Dakota and South Dakota’s economies strongly depend on agriculture. Their share of the gross state product derived from agriculture and food manufacturing puts them first and second, respectively among all U.S. states according to the 2012 census. Agricultural production and food manufacturing combined, constituted 11.9 percent of the gross state product (12.1 for North Dakota). When agricultural production was considered on its own it accounted for 10.5 percent of the gross state product. This figure puts South Dakota again as number two in the U.S. (North Dakota was number one with 10.6 percent). However, when food manufacturing contribution is looked separately, South Dakota with 1.4 percent, ranks 22nd among all states. Food Manufacturing: An opportunity for further growth Although one of the top two states in the country measured by the gross state product from agriculture, South Dakota however lags behind (22nd) in food manufacturing. This should be viewed as an outstanding opportunity for food industry investors; some have already realized this! By adding value to agricultural outputs South Dakota would close the loop and enter into a more circular economy. This would impact job creation, economic competitiveness, resource savings, and waste reductions. For example, South Dakota agriculture is responsible for roughly 20 percent of all jobs created, the highest individual job-creation category. Doubling food manufacturing internally will put the state in the top 10 in the country. States with a greater balance between food production and manufacturing are Iowa, Nebraska, and Idaho. In 2012 these three states ranked respectively 3rd, 4th, and 5th in gross state product derived from food production, and 2nd, 5th, and 7th in gross state product derived from food manufacturing. Moving forward South Dakota needs a more circular agricultural economy utilizing internally nearly everything produced in the state. The aim should be to manage agriculture resources more efficiently throughout their life cycle. Using them more efficiently will bring new growth and job opportunities within South Dakota and will result in sustainable, inclusive growth.
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ANTIQUE TRACTORS FOR SALE
1947 John Deere BR, show ready with new tires. SN:337335............................................................ $5500 1935 John Deere A SN:416173............................... $2400 1946 John Deere AW SN:562235............................ $2100 1941 John Deere B SN:118138................................ $1700 All tractors have been stored inside for past 30 years John Deere 3 hp hit & miss engine.......................... $2300 Miscellaneous plows Call Doug Magers 406-788-0805, Great Falls, MT (If no answer, leave message and I will return call)
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TRUCKS & TRAILERS
LOADER/BACKHOE/DOZER
1995 Cat 315L Cat 3046T, 99 hp, 10710 hours, EROPS, air conditioning, 28” pads, 57” smooth and 32” with teeth buckets, mechanical thumb, good undercarriage... ......................................$39,500
2007 Peterbilt 379 *Price Reduced* PTO with Masport pump. Pete 4 bag air ride. Damage on RS cowl and hood.......................$34,000
1998 Deere 644H loader, 4 yard GP bucket, EROPS, air conditioning, 23.5x25 tires@ 40-50%, tight center and loader pins, runs well....................... $46,500
1995 Freightliner FL112 Cummins, M11, 10 speed, air slide 5th wheel, headache rack....$11,900
2009 John Deere 310 SJ 4x4 loader backhoe, bucket, air conditioning, EROPS cab, ride control, Extend-a-hoe, 4681 hours.. ..................................... $49,500
Link Belt HSP-8022 rough terrain crane, 80-ft. boom, 4BT Cummins, 7600 hours, excellent tires................................$29,500
Vermeer V4750 trencher, 4WD, cab, backhoe, 6-ft. trenching depth, excellent condition.........$14,500 Hutchmaster RPS14 14-ft. offset disk, 22” smooth blades, hydraulic raise and lower, good tires. Field ready.......................$9500 Komatsu excavator buckets, 200 and 300 size.........Call for Price Progressive Link hydraulic thumb to fit Komatsu 300............$3500
SKID STEERS
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2004 Ford F350 XL Super Duty flatbed, 6L turbo diesel, 6 speed manual, 1 ton dually, Western ProPlus snowplow, Western ice breaker spreader hopper............ .....................................$17,500
1993 GMC 3500 service truck, 1 ton, 4x4, turbo diesel, 5 speed manaul, 100 gallon auxiliary fuel tank with pump, 9-ft. Omaha service body, 5th wheel bed hitch... .........................................$6500
2012 Side Dump Industries Super B side dump set. Excellent......... ......................................$56,000
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have emphasized selecting for high maternal and fertility traits, while keeping growth rate more moderate. Over time the producer may realize that cows are heavy milk producers and frequently become thin after parturition. This producer can then select for lower milk production and then decide if higher levels of growth or carcass traits are desired. These selection tools work well in purchasing breeding bulls for the herd. Ideally, producers will develop a range of acceptable EPD values for a list of traits most important to an individual operation. In selecting bulls to be used to breed in an artificial insemination program the selection ranges can be narrowed to be very specific and ultimately used to find the very best bull to meet the genetic needs of any given operation. Producers utilizing these technologies can claim they are using the best bull in the country. For more information on using EPD’s to select natural service and artificial insemination bulls, contact Frank Wardynski, Michigan State University Extension educator with at wardynsk@anr.msu.edu or 906-884-4386.
101 Sunfield Drive, Belgrade, MT
1998 Cat D6MxI 8120 hours, EROPS, air conditioning, 6-way blade, ripper, fingertip controls, 70% undercarriage....... $67,000
2012 Cat D6N LGP II dozer. Like new! 972 hours, PAT blade, ripper, EROPS, air conditioning, radio, diff steer, sweeps. Excellent!............................ $235,000
MOTORGRADERS
2010 Cat 252B2, bucket, auxiliary hydraulics, EROPS, 2969 hours ..................................... $27,500
2006 Cat 252B 2 speed, hydraulic quick couplers, bucket, EROPS, cab, air conditioning, 2240 hours............................ $26,000
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2011 Proco PVT 130 barrel T/A vacuum trailer, air ride suspension, hydraulic Cowboy vacuum pump, steel composition, tool box, LED work lights, heated valves, epoxy liner..........$26,000 2005 Smithco 3 axle side dump, super single tires, good brakes.. ......................................$31,500
SCREENERS
Steve’s cell - 406-580-2937
11/2 -miles west of Belgrade on Frontage Road
Kolberg Belt screener, 4x10 - 2 deck screen, live feed hopper, all electric..................... $22,500
1996 Cat 140H VHP cab, air conditioning, good radial tires. Good, tight grader.....................$85,000
1988 Cat 140G clean and tight, good circle, tight center pins, snow wing, front lift grip, heater, no leaks, work ready grader. V-Plow available.........................$62,000
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National Cream Filled Donut Day
When : Always September 14th National Cream Filled Donut Day is a sugary, sweet day. Dontcha just love special days like today!? Sure, you were watching your weight. Then, along comes a special day that is just packed with calorie and carbs. And, that special day encourages you to eat one of your favorite breakfast treats.... cream filled donuts. There is not shortage of food related “special days”. We are certainly glad that someone chose to create a day just for cream filled donuts. It truely is a special treat. The most popular cream filled donuts are chocolate cream and vanilla cream. This author’s favorite is banana cream. But, they are hard to find. Whatever flavor is your favorite, just make sure the day does not go by, without having one or more cream filled donuts.
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Circle D flatbeds, gooseneck hitch plate, lights, headache rack, rear skirt. Black
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NEW STOCK & HORSE TRAILERS
New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 2 solid center gates, full bull package, 14-ply tires......................................................................................................$10,695 2-New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailers with sliding center gate. 14-ply tires. Bull Package. Each...................................................................................................$9695 2-New Circle D 6’x16-ft. bumper pull stock trailer, 5200# axles. Each...................$7295
4x7’ Heavy DutyTrailer Mats
Each.....$65
NEW HEAVY DUTY FLATBED TRAILERS
Diamond C 34-ft. tandem dual with hydraulic folding beavertail, tool box, bridged frame, torque tube, dual jacks................................................................................... $13,995 Diamond C 32-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece with folding beavertail, dual jacks, tool box, bridged frame, torque tube............................................................................. $11,895 Circle D 31-ft. (3) 7,000 lb./6 torsion axle, 3 piece folding beavertail, chain basket, dual jacks................................................................................................................... $9695 Diamond C 30-ft. (3) 7,000 lb. spring axle, 2 piece beavertail, bridged frame, tool box, dual jacks........................................................................................................... $9895 Circle D 29-ft. tandem dual, 3 piece beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket............. $9995 Diamond C 28-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece beavertail, dual jacks, tool box, bridged frame. . ...................................................................................................................... $10,595 Circle D 27-ft. tandem dual, 3 piece beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket............. $9695 Circle D 25-ft. (2) 7,000 lb. torsion axles, dual jacks, chain basket, 3 piece beavertail... . ......................................................................................................................... $7595
NEW DUMP TRAILERS
New Travalong 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailers...................... $9695 New Travalong 14-ft. gooseneck dump trailers................... $10,695 New Diamond C 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailer........................ $7995 New Diamond C 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailer with tarp...................... $8495 New Diamond C 5x10-ft. bumper pull dump trailer................................. $5495
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NEW HEAVY DUTY TILT TRAILERS
(2) Diamond C 25-ft. partial tilt, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, tool box................................. $7395 Diamond C 24-ft. full tilt deck-over power tilt, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, tool box............ $8995 Hillsboro 23.5-ft. partial tilt.................................................................................... $7595 Circle D 20-ft. low profile, heavy duty skidsteer trailer, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, stand up ramps................................................................................................................. $5995
NEW BUMPER PULL TILT TRAILERS
Diamond C 24-ft. full power tilt deck-over, (2) 7,000 lb. axles............................... $7995 Diamond C 22-ft. partial tilt.................................................................................... $5995 Hillsboro 21.5-ft. partial tilt.................................................................................... $6595
NEW SKID STEER TRAILERS
1-New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck skid steer trailers, 80” wide, 7000# torsion axles, fold-over ramps, tread plate fenders, treated wood floor, radial tires....$5895 1-New Circle D 18-ft. bumper pull, with 16” tires, 7000# axles, ramps...........$4895
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
New Haulmark & Look Enclosed Trailers Excellent Selection On Hand
Large Trailer Parts Inventory
• Axles • Springs • Lights • Fenders • Straps• Tie-downs • Bearings & seals• Jacks • Etc. GOOD SELECTION OF UTILITY AND CAR HAULERS TRAILERS
Fruehauf 21-ft. flatbed pup trailer.........................................................................................................$7500 Fruehauf 40-ft. flatbed trailer................................................................................................................$3500 Fontaine 48-ft. dropdeck trailer..........................................................................................................$17,500 Highboy 48-ft. utility flatbed trailer.....................................................................................................$11,900
New Diamond C car haulers
TURNOVER BALL A hitch when you need it... A level bed when you don’t
Flatbeds
COMPANION™
3500, 5200 & 7000# axles Belshe 25-ft. flatbed, tandem dual, 20,000 lb. GVW...$5500
Circle D 27-ft. tandem dual......... .................................... $7000
2002 Towmaster 24-ft. tandem dual flatbed..................$5500
1998 TrailKing TK40LT 20 ton (19’ & 5’) pintle hitch equipment trailer.................. $9500
2001 Titan 29-ft. tandem dual flatbed, 20,000 lb. GVW......... .....................................$7000
2008 Travalong 6-ft. x 8 x 20-ft. aluminum stock trailer, with center gate...................$8500 1997 Travalong 20-ft. stock trailer, heavy weight................$6100
2013 Diamond C 83”x12-ft. utility single axle with bi-fold gate, ATV ramps................... $1800
5th WHEEL RV HITCH
Mounts to rails bolted under the bed, or attaches easily to B&W’s turnover ball gooseneck hitch. Easy adjustment of height & lateral positions.
G ll – steel flatbeds
1985 Sandhill 31-ft. tandem dual flatbed, 20,000 lb. GVW.......... .....................................$6500
Stock Trailers
2012 Travalong 24-ft. stock trailer, 14-ply tires, heavy weight....... .....................................$8500
16-ft. 18-ft. & 20-ft. IN STOCK
Gooseneck & Bumper Pull
Tuffloader Tilt Trailers
Gooseneck model: Bumper Pull model: 6-ft. stationary deck with 16-ft. tilt deck 4-ft. stationary deck with 16-ft. tilt deck Both models have 18” treadplate approach
Triple T Sales Contact Dave Taylor; 406-357-2166
6-ft. wide stock trailer.........$1595
8x8 snowmobile trailer.........$600
Nissan forklift, 3000 lb., nice shape...........................$6700
Chinook, MT
Home Phone - 406-357-2162 Highway 2 West, Chinook, MT 1/2 miles west of Chinook
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RANCH POT FOR SALE
1982 Wilson 50-ft. ranch pot...................................$11,000 Phone (406) 566-2304 or cell 366-5788, Stanford, MT
MISCELLANEOUS FARM ITEMS FOR SALE
Gilmore Tatge hydraulic dump wagon John Deere 200 hay loafer (2) John Deere 7-ft. mowers John Deere 34 corn chopper with 2 heads (2) John Deere chopper for parts Gehl 600 corn chopper New Holland 770 corn chopper, 2 heads (2) 10-ft. oval stock tanks Farmhand manure spreader (needs work) 40-ft.x6” grain auger Homemade hydraulic dozer blade Small electric cement mixer International antique corn sheller with drive belt 1976 Chevrolet pickup, no motor 1975 Chevrolet Luv pickup, for parts Call Bob (406) 489-5626, Sidney, Montana
Super Saving Sale Modulars starting at $65 per sq. ft.
SAVE LOCK IN SALE PRICE, TAKE DELIVERY LATER! $1000’s • WOW!! Triplewide 2790 sq. ft. with all the bells & whistles. • 1600 sq. ft. modular, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 6” walls, glamour bath, low-e windows, upgraded cabinets. ONLY $113,900
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The Fallon County 4-H/FFA youth wanted to say thank you to everyone who supported them. Photo by Maggie Bainter, Administrative Assistant, Fallon/Carter County Extension.
Additional 800,000 acres dedicated to CRP for wildlife habitat and wetlands
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that an additional 800,000 acres of highly environmentally sensitive land may be enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) under certain wetland and wildlife initiatives that provide multiple benefits on the same land. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will accept new offers to participate in CRP under a general signup to be held December 1, 2015, through February 26, 2016. Eligible existing program participants with contracts expiring September 30, 2015, will be granted an option for one-year extensions. Farmers and ranchers interested in removing sensitive land from agricultural production and planting grasses or trees to reduce soil erosion, improve water quality and restore wildlife habitat are encouraged to enroll. Secretary Vilsack made the announcement during a speech delivered at the Ducks Unlimited National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “For 30 years, the Conservation Reserve Program has supported farmers and ranchers as they continue to be good stewards of land and water. This initiative has helped farmers and ranchers prevent more than 8 billion tons of soil from eroding, reduce nitrogen and phosphorous runoff relative to cropland by 95 and 85 percent respectively, and even sequester 43 million tons of greenhouse gases annually, equal to taking 8 million cars off the road,” said Vilsack. “This has been one of most successful conservation programs in the history of the country, and today’s announcement keeps that momentum moving forward.” The voluntary Conservation Reserve Program allows USDA to contract with agricultural producers so that environmentally sensitive land is conserved. Participants establish long-term, resource-conserving plant species to control soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat. In return, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) provides participants with rental payments and cost-share assistance. Contract duration is between 10 and 15 years. “CRP protects water quality and restores significant habitat for ducks, pheasants, turkey, quail, deer and other important wildlife. That spurs economic development like hunting and fishing, outdoor recreation and tourism all over rural America,” said Vilsack. “Today we’re allowing an additional 800,000 acres for duck nesting habitat and
other wetland and wildlife habitat initiatives to be enrolled in the program.” In addition to Ducks Unlimited’s partnership with the Conservation Reserve Program, other longtime partners include Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, National Association of State Foresters, National Wild Turkey Federation, Audubon Society, National Bobwhite Technical Committee, Quality Deer Management Association, National Rural Water Association, Playa Lakes Joint Venture, Longleaf Alliance, state soil and water conservation districts, and state forestry, agriculture and natural resource agencies. “I encourage all farmers and ranchers to consider the various CRP continuous signup initiatives that may help target specific resource concerns,” said Vilsack. “Financial assistance is offered for many practices including conservation buffers and pollinator habitat plantings, and initiatives such as the highly erodible lands, bottomland hardwood tree and longleaf pine, all of which are extremely important.” Farmers and ranchers may visit their FSA county office for additional information. The 2014 Farm Bill authorized the enrollment of grasslands in CRP and information on grasslands enrollment will be available after the regulation is published later this summer. The Conservation Reserve Program was re-authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, which builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past six years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing, and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/ farmbill. For more information about CRP, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/conservation, or contact your local USDA Farm Service Agency office. To find your local FSA office, visit http://offices.usda.gov.
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• 16” heavy steel pipe for culverts • • 6x8 - 8-ft. length fir timbers • • Bridge beams • Call Mark at Bauer & Buck Construction (406) 880-5473
PRECISION SEEDS
** Now scheduling winter wheat ** We size barley and clean seed
Call Wade at 406-951-7000
Reggie Nelson with her Grand Champion Market Hog at the Wibaux County Fair in Wibaux, Montana.
100-year weather watching award - Lind Dryland Station
By Seth Truscott, WSU CAHNRS Staff at the Washington State University (WSU) Dryland Research Station at Lind earned kudos for logging 100 years of official weather data that helps farmers and scientists understand the past and prepare for the future. In June, the National Weather Service presented the Lind Station with the “100-Year Honored Institution Award,” honoring the century of observations made at Lind. Lind Farm manager Bruce Sauer and utility worker Brian Fode accepted the award Thursday, June 11, at Lind Station’s centennial celebration. The research station was founded through a land donation by Adams County farmers in 1915. Come rain or shine, one of these men, Sauer or Fode, measures weather conditions at Lind every afternoon, seven days a week, year-round. They check precipitation, wind and evaporation, factors that really matter to farmers working some of the state’s driest land. Accurate and official weather data, recorded every day of the year, is an important tool for Lind researchers working to improve dryland farming, said Station director Bill Schillinger. “We need to know, historically, what we can expect,” he said. Historic weather data allows Lind researchers to predict grain yields under given conditions. They’ve gained understanding of the importance of timing for precipitation, for example, learning that a given amount of rain occurring in May and early June is more important for wheat than that same amount of water stored in the soil during the winter. “When we do experiments at Lind and we can tie it to accurate National Weather Service data, it really strengthens our research,” Schillinger said. “Being able to accurately gauge the correlation between grain yield and the timing and amount of precipitation is really key.” “As we look at climate change, these 100 years of records from places like Lind are invaluable,” said John Livingston, meteorologist in charge of the National Weather Service’s Spokane office, who presented the award. Lind Station is just one of the National Weather Service’s cooperative network of observers, which has logged weather data for nearly 150 years. It is one of the oldest sites in the Inland Northwest to provide long-term data. Notable weather at Lind Station In the century of recorded weather data logged at Lind Dryland Research Station, there have been plenty of extremes. National Weather Service archives relate some of the wettest, driest, hottest and coldest years in Lind’s history. • High temperature: 113 degrees on August 4, 1961 • Low temperature: -26 degrees on January 26, 1957. • Most rainfall: 1.61 inches on May 19, 1948 • Most snowfall: 12 inches on January 14, 1987 • Most snow on the ground: 22 inches on February 4, 1950 • Snowiest year: 41.5 inches, 1949-1950 (September 1 – August 31). • Wettest year: 22.71 inches in 1947-1948 (September 1 – August 31). • Driest year: 4.36 inches in 1976-1977 (September 1 – August 31). • Learn more about Lind Dryland Research Station at http://lindstation.wsu.edu. • Learn more about the National Weather Service http:// www.weather.gov.
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24’ 14,000 GVW Tilt bed Gooseneck......................$7,250 25’ 14,000 GVW Tandem Spring Axles..................$6,550 26’ 23,400 GVW Tandem Spring Axles..................$8,750 28’ 23,400 GVW Tandem Spring Axles..................$8,950 30’ 23,400 GVW Tandem Spring Axles..................$9,150 32’ 23,400 GVW Tandem Spring Axles..................$9,350
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New Delta 20’ Tilt Deck Hydraulic 14,000 GVW. ................................................................. $5,450
Load Trail 16’ Triple Axle, 21,000 GVW, Scissors Lift, Ramps, Tarp & Roller..................... $8,550
5x10 Dump Trailer, 7000 lb. GVW, Threeway Gate, Ramps, Tarp Kit, Dbl axle...........................$4,150 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
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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
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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
3-International 150 10-ft. drills, 12” spacing, hitch..... $600 3-International 7100 14-ft. drills, 10” spacing, hitch and transport................................................................. $1500 Wagner loader for Ford 8N......................................... $250 Farmhand F11 loader. Fits small row crop tractor.... $1000 DuAl 100 loader. Fits small utility tractor................... $1000 1990 Ford Ranger 2WD, 4 cylinder, 5 speed............. $500 47 new McKay P50-16KPW sweeps........................... $400 30 new Empire 442-2-16 sweeps................................ $250 30 Gaterman crop lifters.............................................. $150 Phone (406) 870-9003, Power, Montana
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USED UNITS FOR SALE
2012 GMC 3500 SRW regular cab, gas engine, 26,000 miles. 2007 Chevrolet 2500HD regular cab, gas engine, 70,0000 miles with a used Deweze 475. 2012 Ford F350 SRW extended cab. DewEze 165 with new power unit........$3500 obo
EXCAVATOR FOR SALE
1989 Caterpillar 227 excavator, 3/4-yard bucket, cleat type tracks, motor strong, good undercarriage, good overall condition. Great farm or ranch machine................. $16,500 Adjustable fork head also available........................... $3500
INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL POST DRIVER
Driver head weighs 1500 lbs., is adjustable up and down, so can drive 12-ft. posts for deer or elk fence. Driver rotates 180 degrees right or left, so can pound on either side where access is a problem. Driver can also be positioned horizontally for transport. Very heavily built and has adequate hydraulics, if a post starts crooked you can stop and straighten it. Easily adaptable to a loader, crawler or telehandler. The ultimate fencing machine.... ...................................... $12,500
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UW agriculture college publications receive national honors
By University of Wyoming Extension Three publications from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming and published in 2014 received honors in the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) Critique and Awards program. The awards were presented during the association’s international conference in Charleston, South Carolina, in June. • CONNECT, which features UW Extension educators and their engagement with Wyoming residents, received the Gold Award in One- to Full-color Popular Publications. • Reflections, which showcases research in the college, received two silver awards: one in Technical Publications and the online, interactive version in the Electronic Publications category. • Ag News, the newsletter for the college, tied for a Bronze Award in Newsletters. The publications are produced through extension’s Office of Communications and Technology. ACE is an international association of communicators, educators and information technologists. The organization offers professional development and networking for individuals who extend knowledge about agriculture, natural resources and life and human sciences. ##### When I am an old coot... I will drink cold milk from the jug and iced tea from the pitcher. I will eat blackberries from the vine, green onions from the ground, and peaches from the tree, but I will not eat liver. ##### When I am an old coot... I will give all my stuff away. I will not own anything that eats (except for one old dog and a cat), nor will I own anything that is subject to government inspection or property taxes. ##### When I am an old coot... I will prepare a special dinner for myself every Friday night. I will serve spaghetti with tomato sauce and garlic bread. I will sip red wine and sing along with Pavarotti and toast dear friends, alive or dead.
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Diseases prompt caution from Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory director
By University of Wyoming Extension Tularemia, plague, West Nile virus, raactions to prevent these infections.” bies, vesicular stomatitis – Wyoming State The first detections of West Nile virus in Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL) experts are birds and mosquitoes have been made in cautioning residents to monitor not only multiple Wyoming counties, he said. their pets and livestock, but also themselves “We expect West Nile will continue to this summer. increase until the onset of cooler weather. Several cases of tularemia in wildlife Vaccination of horses for West Nile virus and domestic animals have been diagnosed and avoiding mosquito bites should reduce by the WSVL, including in Albany, Platte the chance of infection,” he noted. and Washakie counties, said Will Laegreid, Laegreid said rabies continues to be WSVL director. diagnosed in bats and skunks throughout “There have been a number of human tuWyoming. Avoid them, especially if they laremia cases in Colorado this summer and are behaving abnormally. Ensure dogs and two so far in Weston County, and we would cats have up-to-date vaccinations. like to prevent any more cases in Wyoming Vesicular stomatitis (VS) has been diif possible,” Laegreid said. The Wyoming agnosed in horses in eastern Wyoming. Department of Health reported the cases. Laegreid said the disease may also affect Caused by bacteria, tularemia – also cattle, swine and humans. called rabbit fever – is commonly associated While not fatal, VS causes severe blisterwith rabbits and rodents, he said, and outing of the mouth, teats and coronary band breaks often coincide with booming rabbit of the hooves, he said. populations, as seen in Wyoming this year. Laegreid said VS is reportable because “Tularemia may be quite serious in huits symptoms are similar to foot-and-mouth mans, who may become infected through disease. The WSVL has been activated as direct contact with wild rabbits, prairie a member of the National Animal Health dogs, voles and other rodents through inMonitoring System to diagnose VS cases sect or tick bites or through ingestion of in horses. contaminated food or water,” said Laegreid. “Please contact your local veterinarian if Pets, especially cats, are susceptible and your horses are drooling, refuse to eat, will may be a source of infection for their ownnot allow foals to nurse or turn up lame,” ers, he said. he said. He advised avoiding contact with wild For Centers for Disease and Control inrabbits and rodents, especially those that formation about these diseases: appear ill, and keeping pets away from • Tularemia and plague – http://www.cdc. these animals. Other measures include using gov/Tularemia, http://www.cdc.gov/plague chemical insect repellents and dressing to • Rabies – http://www.cdc.gov/features/ avoid tick and deerfly bites, wearing gloves dsrabies when dressing wild game, especially rab• West Nile virus – http://www.cdc.gov/ bits, and avoiding untreated water. westnile “It is worth noting that plague, another The American Association of Equine very serious disease, is present in Wyoming, Practitioners has West Nile virus informaclosely resembles tularemia and shares tion pertinent to humans and horses – http:// many of the same risks for human and aniwww.aaep.org/info/west-nile-virus mal infections as tularemia,” said Laegreid. The Center for Food Security and Public “Two fatal human plague infections have Health at Iowa State University has a primer occurred this year in Colorado, highlighting on VS, including images of its appearance the need for people to be aware and take in horses – http://bit.ly/vesicularstomatitis
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IRRIGATION MAINLINE FOR SALE
1230 ft. of 6” mainline with risers, good condition..... $3400 Phone (406) 467-2572, Fort Shaw, Montana
HAY FOR SALE Alfalfa and alfalfa/grass mix in big square bales. Delivery and tests available.
Barney Hay - Southwest Montana (406) 491-5616 cell or (406) 494-5616 home
Livestock specialist responds to Avian Flu outbreak
Montana State University Extension livestock environment associate specialist Tommy Bass recently responded to the epicenter of an Avian Influenza H5N2 outbreak as a representative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. An animal mortality expert, Bass served in mid-May as part of the agency’s comprehensive disaster response team in Willmar, Minn., which was hit hard by the H5N2 virus. According to agricultural economists, the economic loss to the industry, including feed suppliers, trucking companies, processing plants and other related businesses from the outbreak is expected to top $1 billion. Consumer-related woes range from higher-than-normal egg prices to concerns about product availability, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Bass said that on his first day in Willmar, a farm with two million laying hens tested positive for the virus, resulting in the humane euthanization of all two million birds to prevent further spread. By the end of June, H5N2 claimed the lives of roughly 48 million birds, mostly egg layers and turkeys, in 15 states, including Montana, though predominately in Iowa and Minnesota. According to Bass, the key to bringing back the industry is the safe disposal of carcasses, followed by disinfecting facilities and repopulating the flocks. While in Willmar, Bass served as a subject matter expert responsible for advising and educating on proper mortality compost management and inspecting facilities to ensure compliance. Since returning, he has continued to take part in weekly conference calls with other composting experts and USDA administrators. CONTINUED ON PAGE B18
USED TRACTORS
Kubota 2WD with loader...................................... $25,650 Big Bud HN250 tractor......................................... $19,900 Bobcat CT335 with loader, 150 hours.................. $18,900
Case 2470 tractor.................................................... $9900 Case IH B50 Farmall MFWD tractor.................... $29,900
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CLASSIC BRAND FOR SALE Very old (1898) classic brand Horses - Right shoulder Cattle - Right shoulder
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CFR650 & CFR651 Processors
IN STOCK - Place processed feed in a windrow in the field. - Feeding cattle in the field reduces corral cleaning costs in spring. Nutrients from the manure benefit the field. - Place processed feed in a bunk. The Highline processor gives processed, dry, full bunks that maximizes your cattle feed intake. - Spread bedding bales up to 50 feet for an even and lofty spread. Quality bedding is created while using up to 50% less straw. - Process one bale while carrying another on the forks. This saves time by allowing continued operation before having to load again. - Loading a bale is a one person job from the tractor cab. - The processor unrolls and processes round bales with PTO-powered flails. This process blows away mold, dust and mildew. - Feed is more palatable and reduces lung and digestive problems in the cattle. - Straw is spread evenly to reduce bedding costs.
Rainbow Irrigation and Equipment (406) 357-2211 ~ Chinook, Montana
Livestock specialist responds to Avian Flu outbreak CONTINUED FROM PAGE B17
While Bass found he had good familiarity and skills related to composting and emergency management, he found the scope of response to be immense. “There was a huge team rapidly put in place. Each individual had clear responsibilities. I had a very specific role and scope,” said Bass. “I was a small cog in a huge operation that functioned very smoothly. It was really invigorating to see so many experts working together in real time to develop real solutions.” The USDA’s national compost team has developed a suite of resources for future outbreaks regarding mortality management. Bass said that recommendations and testimonials are being reviewed and specific best management practices for avian influenza outbreaks are being determined. For his part, Bass called the entire process an incredible learning experience. “I feel like I did help, and I’m proud of that,” he said. “I’ve improved my critical thinking and ability to make decisions in a rapidly changing environment. I will be a better teacher because of it and I am more cognizant of how important real, applied experiences are. It’s very important not only to have emergency plans in place, but to conduct training exercises so that people can properly execute them.” According to the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the United States is already recognized as having the strongest Avian Influenza surveillance program in the world, and extensive research has happened over the last three months to learn more about how the Avian Influenza virus moves and how to prepare against it. While there is some worry that the virus could return with fall migration of wild fowl, Bass said that much has been learned and precautions are in place to try to lessen any impact. Experts from MSU Extension say that because of efficient response and recovery surrounding the outbreak, egg prices should begin falling. And, turkey experts suggest there won’t be any supply problems, meaning finding that turkey for Thanksgiving dinner shouldn’t be any more challenging than usual.
1-800-214-4654 or LOCAL AREA 406-265-6387 2005 Kenworth T800 Cummins ISX 450 hp, 13 speed, Aerocab flat top, aluminum wheels, new steer tires.................................$33,000
2015 Wilson hopper doubles, 50-ft.x72” lead, 20-ft.x72” pup, air ride, 11-24.5 tires, electric tarps, 1 year of use............................................................................................................ $84,000/ set For lead................................................................................................................................$52,000 For pup.................................................................................................................................$35,000
New Aluminum Hub Pilot Wheels
22.5.................................................... $235 24.5.................................................... $250
2008 Chaparral 53-ft.x102” step deck, rear axle slide. ...............................................$28,500
2001 Maurer 53-ft. step deck, beavertail, 17.5 tires on steel wheels, spread axle...$18,000 1983 Wilson hopper, 42-ft., spring suspension, steel wheels, 11-24.5 tires...............$12,500
1989 Fruehauf 35-ftX102” van, tandem axle, roll-up door, lift gate............................$4500
1996 Wilson 50-ft.x102” stock trailer, spring suspension, lo-pro 24.5 tires, all aluminum wheels.............................................$20,000
1970 Westank 9000 gallon slum tank trailer, 2 compartment, 11-22.5 tires on Dayton wheels................................................$9750 New Watson and Chalin lift axle suspension... ...........................................................$2600 with fabricated axle...............................$4600
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What’s new with BQA and DACQA
By Heidi Carroll, South Dakota State University Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and Dairy Animal Care and Quality Assurance (DACQA) focus on best management practices that look at the day to day husbandry practices used in caring for cattle that provide beef for family’s tables across the United States and abroad. The National BQA program continually works with all sectors of the beef and dairy industries to improve the content, credibility, and the uniformity of standards for raising food animals to assure the quality of beef products. Antibiotics Antibiotic stewardship, and all medications or feed additive use for that matter, is a key component of the BQA and DACQA programs. As changes occur to FDA regulations governing feed-grade antibiotic use, remember to maintain your cattle treatment records, veterinary instructions, and drug inventory lists accordingly. Records should be maintained for two years. Additionally, remember to keep veterinarian’s prescriptions and VFDs with the records. More importantly, maintain a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) to be able to acquire feed-grade medications when situations arise and have veterinary input to continually improve herd health plans. Feed yards Feed yards are held to high standards and often put under the microscope in the eyes of meat packers and the public. The National BQA program continues to collaborate with major packing companies to create a more uniform producer training program on cattle handling instead of multiple packer-specific programs. All employees should maintain a current BQA certificate. The BQA program strongly encourages feed yards to complete a Feed yard Assessment every three years and create written Standards of Practice Protocols. To be listed on the National BQA list of certified feed yards, Feed yard Assessments must be completed. The National BQA list of certified feed yards will allow packers to verify feed yard BQA certification before purchasing cattle. This assists packers to keep their commitments to consumers about the well-being of the cattle they either own or purchase. The database will solely be accessed by national or state BQA coordinators and packers to ensure producer confidentiality. Dairy Dairy beef accounts for 15 to 20 percent of the United States’ beef production. The National BQA program is teaming up with the dairy industry to provide a collaborative effort to handle producer training programs and develop uniform resources on animal care and handling. The DACQA program, or Dairy BQA, will more closely reflect the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (F.A.R.M.) standards that are required by milk processors. Since dairy feedlots are not required to participate in the F.A.R.M. program, they should maintain DACQA or BQA certification. Be watching for new training materials to come out. So what does this mean for South Dakota? South Dakota still requires cattlemen to complete both levels of the SD BQA/CMP program, the educational training (Level 1) and the veterinarian approved site and treatment plan (Level 2). Feed yards should get in the habit of completing a Feed yard Assessment on a regular basis and updating their files to have current written Standards of Practice Protocols, which is similar to Level 2 requirements. The South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) and SDSU Extension are updating the South Dakota materials appropriately and compiling the National BQA resources for producers. South Dakota dairymen should continue to complete the F.A.R.M. program to comply with milk processor requirements, which will also simultaneously meet the SDBIC standards to receive a DACQA certification number as well. Dairy feed yards should maintain either DACQA or BQA certification and are encouraged to follow the recommendations for beef feed yards. Be watching for some on-farm dairy cattle handling workshops later this summer.
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COMING IN!!!! Low Rate Financing for up to 60 months On all New Large Square and Round Balers – OAC
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Tractors
2011 Massey-Ferguson 2856A round baler, autocycle, net/twine.. ........................................ $34,900 2010 Massey-Ferguson 2856 round baler with auto tie.......... $26,900 2010 Massey-Ferguson 2856A only 1300 bales, twine only... $25,900 Hesston 5556A round baler, all new bearings, roller shaft and pickup teeth..............................$31,500 Hesston 956 round baler, twine only................................$20,500
2003 Hesston 956 round baler, autocycle, twine/mesh...$20,900 Hesston 856A round baler, 10,000 bales..............................$13,900 Hesston 856A round baler, twine only, 11,000 bales.............$9500 Hesston 560 twine................$4200 New Holland BR7090 round baler, net/twine, 4800 bales.....$27,500 New Holland BR780A round baler with net/twine.................$21,500 Case IH RS561 round baler..$9900
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Deutz-Allis DT 7.10 2WD, 135 hp, cab, dual PTO................$13,900
Haying Equipment Vermeer BPX9000 bale processor used very little............... $18,200 16-ft. hay header Model 8100 auger, double sickle, always in shed.
Miscellaneous
Round Bale Bed
* Synchronized Telescoping Arms * Extendable Arms * Joy Stick Control
Melroe 210 Spra-Coupe with cab, 50-ft. booms and 300 gallon tank..............Cash as is, $4500
Replacement Engines & Power Equipment 8-ft. pickup flatbed................. $1200
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TRACTORS FOR SALE
Case IH Magnum 260 MFD, 3-point, PTO, radar, powershift with creeper, differential lock, Q/H, 5 remotes, front and rear weights, 1936 hours........................... $128,500 Case IH MX 270 MFD, 3-point, PTO, powershift, differential lock, front and rear weights, radar, 9613 hours......... ........................................................................... $43,000 Case IH Magnum 370 MFD, 3-point, PTO, suspended luxury cab, Pro700 monitor, auto guide, ride control, front and rear duals, Tier 4A engine, radar, 1251 hours.......... ......................................................................... $214,500 Challenger MT645 3-point, PTO, front and rear weights, 4 remotes, Tier 4 SISU engine............................ $129,500 Steiger 400 4x4, powershift, 4 remotes, autoshift, end of row, decelerator pedal, 710x38 front and rear duals, 702 hours................................................................ $176,500 Case 580SN tractor, backhoe, cab, extend-a-hoe, 4x4, 2 wobble sticks, only 489 hours............................ $66,500 Steiger 535 4x4, powershift, radar, 5 remotes, autoshift, 800x38 duals - front and rear, decelerator, front and rear weights, 3715 hours......................................... $157,000 Case IH 275 Magnum MFD, 3-point, PTO, powershift, 4 remotes, Q/H, front and rear weights, 5245 hours.......... ........................................................................... $89,500 Case IH MX 285 MFD, 3-point, PTO, powershift, differential lock, front and rear weights, EZ-Steer controller....... ........................................................................... $79,000 Case IH 335 Magnum MFD, 3-point, PTO, powershift, radar, 4 remotes, differential lock, cruise control, rear and front weights, front and rear duals, 3317 hours............... ......................................................................... $145,000 Case IH 305 MFD, 3-point, PTO, powershift, differential lock, end of row, 420x34 front and 480x50 rear, front and rear duals, 3570 hours.............................. $129,500 Case IH 290 Magnum MFD, 3-point, PTO, radar, auto guide, powershift, differential lock, 4 remotes, front and rear duals ........................................................ $127,000 Case IH 215 Magnum radar, powershift, differential lock, cruise control, 4 remotes, front and rear weights, front and rear duals, 2100 hours ............................... $94,000 Case IH 225 MFD, 3-point, PTO, CVT transmission, differential lock, front and rear weights, end of row, Q/H, 5 remotes, 1657 hours ........................................$119,500 Case IH 235 Magnum MFD, 3-point, PTO, radar, differential lock, front and rear duals, Q/H, 1507 hours .............. ..........................................................................$114,000
MISCELLANEOUS John Deere 1890 air drill, 1910 Cat, CBF120 cart, 150 bushel, 2500 gallon liquid tanks, 7-1/2” spacing, hispeed feed wheels, excellent shape ............... $138,900
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Preserve the fruits of the season safely
By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service As I checked our family’s garden the oven. The bacteria survived. You might not. other day, I noted the potential bumper crop An oven does not provide adequate heat of tomatoes coming our way. I recalled a transfer to kill potentially deadly bacteria scene from the season we built a raised and their spores (seed like, heat-resistant garden bed. That year, I noticed a few parforms of bacteria). Vegetables, meats and tially eaten tomatoes on the grass outside most mixtures of food require processing in the raised bed. a pressure canner. Fruits, jams and jellies, Eating tomatoes right out of the garden and research-tested salsa recipes can be would not be something my kids would do, canned safely in a boiling water-bath canner. so my first suspects were the scampering Another person asked me about using a red squirrels. They regularly store apples dishwasher to seal jars. That is quite crein the crooks of our trees. Maybe they were ative, but no, a dishwasher does not funcexpanding their menu, I thought to myself. tion as a boiling water-bath canner. You However, the teeth marks were too large can wash your jars and keep them hot in a to be squirrel teeth. I certainly hoped we did dishwasher, but use the appropriate equipnot have giant mutant squirrels waiting to ment to preserve food. pounce on me as I picked tomatoes. If you are using paraffin wax to seal jelOne night, one of our three dogs did not lies, be aware that method was discarded as hop into the house on his last trip outside a safe way to seal food several years ago. for the evening. I slipped on my shoes and Use standard two-piece lids, and avoid seal headed outside. I found our dachshund Jake failures by following the manufacturers’ lying on his back near our garden by our directions for preparing the lids. abundant tomato plants. Jake always flips Some lids no longer require heating prior onto his back when he has been naughty. to placement on the jars and heat-processing I picked him up and carried him inside after they are placed on the jars. If the packour house. He was panting. I could smell age does not recommend heating the lids, tomatoes on his breath and he had some then just use them at room temperature as tomato seeds on his fur. He was the tomatodirected. Be sure not to over tighten the lids eating culprit, so I was safe from giant because they might buckle. mutant squirrels. People also ask me if they could make I really did not want our dog selecting his up a salsa recipe and can it for all of their own food from our backyard because some friends. If you happen to have an accurate plant foliage is toxic to dogs, cats and even pH meter to test the equilibrium pH and you people. The green stems and leaves of a are a food processing authority, then you tomato plant contain toxic components such probably are OK. Most people do not have as “solanine” that can cause gastrointestinal lab equipment in their home, and food proupset, diarrhea, weakness, loss of appetite cessing authorities are few and far between and other symptoms. In the worst case, rein the U.S. For safety, simply follow a tested spiratory, cardiac arrhythmias or even death recipe and you will be fine. You can freeze could result from eating large amounts of salsa recipes that you invent. the leaves or stems. If you are using old family recipes, Ripe tomatoes have only a tiny amount of please be advised that recommendations the natural toxin, so the bites of tomato did have changed through time. Your greatnot affect Jake. I think he felt guilty, though. grandma’s pickle recipe is not necessarily We decided not to take a chance with our considered safe according to modern stansnacking pet. We put up a little fence around dards. Compare the recipe formulation to the garden, and I do not plant the tomato “modern” ones. If the yellowed recipe card plants so close to the edge of the garden. has a relative’s handwriting, you might want We will be canning tomatoes again this to frame it as a keepsake if the recipe is not year, as will many people. The number safe. She wouldn’t want you to become of calls and emails from people around sick, either. the state to our Extension county offices The NDSU Extension Service has a increases at this time of the year. Whether wide range of free, research-tested home you are a seasoned canner or just getting food preservation resources on our website started in home food preservation, be sure (https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food), including to follow current guidelines from the U.S. canning fruits and vegetables, freezing, Department of Agriculture, National Cenpickling, making jams, drying fruits and ter for Home Food Preservation and other vegetables, and even making wine from reputable sources. locally grown fruits. Check it out by clickSometimes I cringe when I read the guiding on “Food Preservation” in the left-hand ance for home food preservation on random navigation. websites. Remember this: When you preAlthough we cannot grow mangos in our serve food at home, especially by canning, area, you might like to purchase some at a you are a scientist. Food preservation isn’t grocery store and try making this delicious the time to put on your “creative hat.” You salsa recipe developed by the National Cenneed to put on your lab coat (or pretend that ter for Home Food Preservation. your apron is a lab coat). Mango Salsa (for canning) Be sure to measure accurately and fol6 c. diced unripe mango (about 3 to 4 low the directions closely. For example, if large, hard, green mangoes) you plan to can tomatoes, be advised that 1 1/2 c. diced red bell pepper tomatoes require adding an acid, such as 1/2 c. finely chopped yellow onion bottled lemon juice or citric acid, as directed 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes in our “Canning and Freezing Tomatoes and 2 tsp. finely chopped garlic Making Salsa” guide (accessible at http:// 2 tsp. finely chopped ginger tinyurl.com/make-salsa-fn175). Tomatoes 1 c. light brown sugar vary in the amount of acid they naturally 1 1/4 c. cider vinegar (5 percent acidity) contain. The pH, or acidity level of foods, 1/2 c. water determines the method you use to can foods. Wash and rinse half-pint canning jars; Recently, I was asked whether oven cankeep hot until ready to use. Prepare lids acning is safe because some of the person’s cording to manufacturer’s directions. Wash friends were talking about it. The answer all produce well. Peel and chop mango into is “No, don’t do it.” One of our graduate 1/2-inch cubes. Caution: Wear plastic or students did an experiment with oven canrubber gloves while working with raw green ning. She added bacteria to green beans, mango. Do not touch your face, lips or eyes then processed the vegetables in jars in an CONTINUED ON PAGE B22
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The GRAIN BOSS ™ grain bag unloader will handle all of your grain bagging extracting requirements with the following features: ALIGNMENT • Steerable wheels keep the GRAIN BOSS™grain bag extractor aligned with the grain bag at all times CAPACITY • Patented high output auger • 13” auger moves 200 bushels per minute MANEUVERABILITY • The combination of the narrow roller and pull thru roller design, along with the direct drive wheels allows for easy maneuverability through bags that have tears, holes, and bends. The Grain Boss grain bag unloaders can do all this even in snow and mud without having to unhook and hookup to the bag again. • Hydraulic height adjustment on the go deals with uneven ground • 360 pivot auger allows for unloading on either side of bag • No moving of truck or trailer to even out load VERSATILITY • The GRAIN BOSS™ grain bag unloader will work in 9’ – 12’ diameter bags. • Tridekon extractors are unique in their capablity of unloading a pile of grain in a field or shed. DOWNTIME • The pull through roller design allows for continuous operation eliminating down time to deal with the empty bag • Because of the Grain Boss’s efficiency and its capacity you will not want to be slowed down or have trucks waiting while you deal with the empty bag. • This design also pulls bags away from snow banks saving time by not having to clear snow away from the sides of the bags. SET UP AND CLEAN UP • Quick and easy to hook up bag • Deal with the empty bag only ONCE after the work is done. • Quick and easy to fold into transport (under 1 minute) OTHER FEATURES • 540 PTO with shear pin protection • Domestic parts • UltraFlyte™ auger flighting
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GrainVac Pile Driver
Features: • Tilt Cylinder • Flight Breakaway System • Flight Speed Control Available Attachments: • 3.5-ft. Pile Driver Extensions
Make clean-up quick with the Brandt GrainVac Pile Driver- the fast, easy way to move a pile of grain. The Pile Driver works like a bin sweep to pull grain steadily up to the MaxFlo nozzle. The short hose on the vac, combined with a steady flow of grain allows the GrainVac to operate at high capacity. Hydraulic control lets you level the arm appropriately across the pile whether you are on perfectly level ground or not.
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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 movesgrain into the 14” boost auger.
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With the capacity to load a 1000-bushel trailer in about 7 minutes, the Loftness GL-10 Grain Bag Unloader out-performs the competition not only in speed but in ruggedness and consistency. Stable site-to-site transportation, fast set-up, easy operation and straight forward maintenance make the GL:10 GBU an indispensable part of your grain bag storage strategy.
500-FOOT BAG CAPACITY Unlike most other units that can only hold 300-foot-long grain bags, the XLB10 has a specialized tunnel and bag pan to accommodate 10-footdiameter bags that are up to 500 feet long. This allows approximately 22,000 bushels of storage per bag.
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Another great school year begins
By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Every fall means the start of the school reflect any thoughts related to previous year, and although continued education years of cattle prices. Students tend to be throughout life is important, there is always in the here and now, not the past. In fact, something significant about the primary, even a question about events within the secondary and post-secondary education cattle industry from months past will bring start up times. puzzled looks. Most noticeable is the change in the Most students can tell you, in great detail, agricultural labor force. At the Dickabout the social events of those they know, inson Research Exbut they have little, tension Center, the if any, knowledge summer interns return of the broader news to college. Usually events of the day. In after a short break at fact, what may have home, they head off been a large headline in a crop or beef to school. The workforce notices the difpublication will not ference. The movehave been read by ment of cattle, fence the students. Even repair, even opening the electronic news a gate, now requires services will go unnoticed, but a notation a few more steps for of a work schedule or the same pair of hands social event change instead of an extra will bring an immedipair of hands. ate response. In some respects, the quiet is nice as well. The previous statements also may apply Less need to keep everyone moving and to recent graduates or new arrivals in the only the need to get oneself moving is not business. The sense of connection to activia bad thing. ties outside a person’s zone often remains In regard to summer interns and youth tenuous. They also lack understanding of the helping out on the farm or ranch, the hope is broader impact of the world around us and that the real essence of summer was having the subsequent impact on the cattle business. a successful opportunity to learn. Improving one’s knowledge is the key to success Ultimately, the most immediate question and reminds us that we all should strive to for many young people in college is how improve. to become involved in their family beef To do better, much like the 4-H Creed, I operation or a commercial beef operation. pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart The positions are often limited, and if they to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service are available, the pay is not attractive when and my health to better living, for my club, compared with salaries within the agricultural sector as a whole. my community, my country and my world. In addition, there is a constant give-andThe 4-H Creed has been recited millions of take between current management techtimes and truly has led young lives to make niques and future management techniques commitments that not only impact their own a student learns in college. The integration lives, but also those around them. of new knowledge and the subsequent In particular, I teach a class in the fall managerial techniques from one generation entitled “Problems in Livestock Management.” The objective of the class involves to the next is generally difficult. The question is much more pronounced today than management and evaluation of management within a cow-calf enterprise. As we in previous years and is driven by the shear conclude the first lecture, I ask the class to momentum of dollars and value within the write what they think of the beef business. beef industry. I do not give advice, but only ask for Young people once again are asking to an honest expression of what they thought come in and have the opportunity to take was relevant as young people involved or over the reins of the cattle industry. They desiring to be involved in an active coware excited to have the chance to do what calf enterprise. The new class starts next those who have come before them have week, but through time, the thoughts have done: pledge our heads to clearer thinking, been similar. our hearts to greater loyalty, our hands to Young people are always positive and larger service and our health to better living, quick to make the assumption that the beef for our clubs, our communities, our country industry is profitable. They assume that enand our world. Let the school year begin! try into the business will mean that the profit May you find all your ear tags. presumed to be in the industry will provide For more information, contact https:// them with a means to a good life. Costs are www.ag.ndsu.edu/news or North Dakota seldom, if ever, mentioned. State University Extension Service, NDSU Although the rate of increase in the price Dept. 7000, 315 Morrill Hall, P.O. Box of cattle has slowed, seldom do the students 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050.
Preserve the fruits of the season safely CONTINUED FROM PAGE B20
after touching or cutting raw green mangoes until all traces are washed away. Dice bell pepper into 1/2-inch pieces. Finely chop yellow onions. Combine all ingredients in an 8-quart Dutch oven or stockpot. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce to simmering and simmer five minutes. Fill hot solids into clean, hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/2inch head space. Cover with hot liquid, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust head space if needed. Wipe rims of jars with a dampened, clean
paper towel; apply two-piece metal canning lids. Process in a boiling water-bath canner for 10 minutes if your elevation is 0 to 1,000 feet, 15 minutes if your elevation is 1,001 to 6,000 feet or 20 minutes if your elevation is above 6,000 feet. Let cool, undisturbed, for 12 to 24 hours and check for seals. Makes about six half-pint jars. One serving (about 2 tablespoons) of salsa has 29 calories, 0 grams (g) fat, 7 g carbohydrate, 0 g protein and 2 milligrams sodium.
Temperature of waterthirsty plants
By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) engineer in Fort Collins, Colorado, is making it easier for growers to determine if their crops are water-stressed. Agricultural engineer Kendall DeJonge is trying to conserve irrigation water by using infrared radiometric thermometers (IRT)—sensors that can determine crop canopy temperatures and subsequently detect crop water stress. Scientists interpret IRT data by using one of several indices, including the commonly used Crop Water Stress Index (CWSI). Developed in the early 1980s, the CWSI requires knowing the air temperatures and humidity levels and involves a fairly technical process. DeJonge and his colleagues compared the CWSI with five other indices, or formulas, for interpreting IRT data to see how well they could detect crop water stress over 2 years in a corn-sunflower rotation. Two of the indices developed for the study, the Degrees Above Non-Stressed (DANS) index and the Degrees Above Critical Temperature (DACT) index, were simpler than CWSI. DANS is calculated by comparing a stressed plant’s temperature to the temperature of a non-stressed plant in the same environment. DACT is based on an established crop temperature threshold, and plant water stress is determined by how many degrees the plant temperature reaches above that threshold. In the study, crop canopy temperatures were taken each day around the clock but focused on 2 p.m., when water stress levels were usually the highest. The researchers also monitored soil water levels and crop water use, and fully irrigated part of the field, while intentionally stressing other areas. The findings showed that the DANS and DACT indices were just as effective as CWSI at determining water stress even though they require much simpler measurements—a once-a-day reading of only crop canopy temperatures. DeJonge plans to develop “crop water coefficients” that establish water needs of specific crops under different scenarios. With that data, IRTs could soon be more widely used by farmers. DeJonge foresees farmers using handheld IRTs in the near future— and eventually using IRTs with drones to calculate water needs over extensive areas.
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Is coffee good for your health?
By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “Just call me MacGyver,” my husband in for your beverage. said, referencing a mid-1980s and 1990s Coffee is naturally high in antioxidants, TV show character. and research is under way to determine the I looked up from my task to see if he was health effects of these compounds. fixing something with a paper clip, chewing Many studies have shown positive physigum or his pocketknife, as the secret agent cal and mental benefits. For example, cafused to do. The TV character often narrowly feine in coffee may reduce our risk of Parescaped explosions with his clever solutions kinson’s disease. Athletes may note that a to problems. little caffeine improves sports performance. With the TV images in my mind, I hoped A 2015 study has shown that drinking coffee we wouldn’t blow anything up in the sparsemay reduce our risk of gallstone disease. ly furnished kitchen of the lake cabin our Despite long-standing concerns about family was renting for a few days. coffee and hydration, coffee does not cause We weren’t exactly “roughing it” in the dehydration even though caffeine has a mild wilds. Although we had a kitchen, shower diuretic effect. and coffee maker, I prefer a place with a Coffee can have some side effects, and continental breakfast and a pool. certain groups should watch their intake. I was doing the best I could making Keep in mind that too much caffeine can homemade pancakes with the available upset your sleep or leave you feeling jittery bowls and spoons and some creative meaor nervous. Pregnant women should follow suring techniques. the advice of their health-care provider I needed a cup of coffee, though. Unforabout caffeine consumption. tunately, I discovered that we packed the For best nutrition, children and adolesbag of whole-bean coffee instead of the cents should quench their thirst with water, ground coffee on the way out of our home. milk and 100 percent juice to support their The kitchen didn’t have a coffee grinder, growing bodies while staying hydrated. and the Robinsons really needed a dose of Many “energy drink” beverages are directly morning caffeine. marketed to kids, so parents should be sure I was ready to drive 20 miles for coffee that their kids exercise moderation. Some when my “MacGyver” got a little creative energy drinks contain a large amount of with coffee grinding. caffeine, along with various ingredients. “We’ll have coffee soon,” he said as he Water is the best option as a thirst quencher used the bottom of a coffee mug and inside for kids. of a bowl as a makeshift mortar and pestle. How much coffee is OK for adults? Our kids found our breakfast preparaAccording to the proposed 2015 Dietary tion techniques intriguing. They wanted to Guidelines for Americans, as much as 400 help grind coffee, too, because electronic milligrams per day is fine for healthy adults. entertainment was lacking. We had no TV to That’s the amount in three to five cups of watch, and I told them to let their cellphones coffee. A “cup” is 8 ounces, by the way. have a vacation, too. Many of our “cups” are much larger than When the coffee was ground, I discov8 ounces. ered we had no filters. I got to be MacGyver, What goes well with coffee? How about too. A paper towel worked quite well as a some homemade pancakes? Here’s the filter. pancake recipe I served with “MacGyver However, when I made a pot of coffee coffee.” later in the day, I discovered I had plugged Buttermilk Pancakes the coffee pot mechanism. “Lake Coffee” 2 c. buttermilk (or substitute reconstituted overflowed onto the counter and the floor. dry buttermilk) We fixed that problem, too. Despite the 2 eggs, beaten mishap, I think the fresh-ground, slightly 1 tsp. salt filtered coffee tasted great and the caffeine 1 tsp. baking soda energized us for a day of exploring. 2 tsp. baking powder Coffee has been consumed for at least 2 Tbsp. sugar 1,000 years, long before the time of au1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour tomatic coffee makers. Coffee grows on 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted tropical evergreen shrubs that produce a Chocolate chips, blueberries (optional fruit with two beans that form inside. After add-ins) harvest, coffee beans are cleaned, dried and Preheat griddle to 375 degrees. Mix roasted. From light to dark roast, the roastbuttermilk and eggs together. In separate ing process promotes the development of bowl, stir dry ingredients together (or use color and flavor. a sifter). Stir in buttermilk and egg mixture. Coffee is one of the most popular beverAdd melted butter and mix. Drop from ladle ages in the U.S. According to the National onto hot griddle, cooking each side about Coffee Association, about 59 percent of two minutes or until light brown. If desired, people 18 and older enjoy the beverage at add a few chocolate chips or blueberries least now and then. Among people ages 25 right after adding the batter to the griddle. and older, nearly three out of four drink Makes four servings. Each serving has coffee at least occasionally. 360 calories, 10 grams (g) of fat, 55 g of According to a 2015 coffee trends report, carbohydrate and 20 percent of the daily iced coffee is leading the pack in coffee recommendation for calcium. innovations. In restaurants, other coffeebrewing methods such as “cold brewing” are said to reduce the bitter notes in coffee. ##### Still other restaurants are trying “buttered Keep paint in half-used cans from develcoffee” with unsalted butter or coconut oil oping a film on top. Before you close the can added. for storage, place the lid of the can on top Plain coffee has a negligible amount of of aluiminum foil and trace around it. Cut calories until you add sweeteners, cream, out the circle, then drop it gently into the and various flavorings and toppings. At can so it covers the paint. When you open that point, your fancy coffee beverage may the container later, just take out the foil and expand to have hundreds of calories. Beveryou won’t have any messy dried paint bits ages do not seem to “fill us up” in the same to worry about. way that foods do. ##### When you feel neighborly, dust a little To slim your beverage, opt for skim milk sugar on your words and cookies. or lower-calorie syrups if you need an add-
STOCK TRAILER FOR SALE
1992 Wilson 20-ft. x 8-ft., 14-ply tires. Very good condition............. $9500
Phone (406) 780-1449
Charles Moore Inc. is currently taking hay orders for the 2015 hay season!! Currently we have 500 bales of 3x4x8 alfalfa, clover, grass. We also have many varieties of round bales from alfalfa to grass to wheat hay. We have 2014 and 2015 hay available. Call Charles for pricing.
##### Retiring from the rat race actually made me feel more like a rat. Not only do I sit around eating cheese all day, but my wife screams when I walk in the room.
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COMBINE AND ELEVATOR FOR SALE
1978 John Deere 6600 self-propelled combine, 10-ft. Rake-Up pickup, 2125 engine hours, excellent condition Brandt Supercharged 62-ft.x8” elevator, 10” intake, like new Call (701) 260-2524, Dickinson, North Dakota
Charles Moore Inc. (Formerly C Moore Fab & Repair and Equipment Sales)
Also feel free to call us for hauling hay for the 2015 season. Our fleet is ready to serve you!!!!!
We Have Many Hay Trains For Sale
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Our hay trains can haul anywhere from 42 to 48 round bales. We have friendly drivers and reliable service. Please contact Charles at 406-232-0400 or 951-1650.
Custom Hauling Have loaders and tractors with Grab Tec grapple forks to bunch and load hay Also for sale 300 tons of first and second cutting alfalfa hay round bales. Bales weigh 1400 lbs.
Call us with the size of train you’re looking for. We’ll see what we can do!
2010 Titan 16-ft. stock trailer, new tires, center gate, floor mats, wooden floor, rear gate has slider. This is a nice little stock trailer for running down the road or around the ranch.
3-point, 5 wheel V rake. Tines are in good shape. In good working condition.
Bradford Built Flatbeds
We Now Handle
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International 185 4 bottom, 3-point plow. Good shape, Call for pricing.
We are now your dealer for
Cat 14E motor grader, 14-ft. blade, scarifier, Cat engine, good tires. Nice older motor grader. Call for pricing!!
2001 Peterbilt 379 948,985 miles on Detroit 60 Series engine, 430 hp, 10 speed, 3.4 ratio, heated mirrors, cruise control, air conditioning, 63” Unicab sleeper, hydraulics for wet kit. Nice truck! Call for pricing!
1993 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4, AM/FM radio, air conditioning works, grill guard with winch on front, 186,272 miles. Call for pricing!
GrabTec grapple forks
Call us for products available!
2- 1985 Spartan belly dump trailers, large air tanks, hoppers and gates in good shape, tires and brakes in good shape. Comes with asphalt tarps. These trailers have been pulled and thoroughly gone through! Call for pricing!!
2005 Cornhusker hopper trailer, spread axle. This trailer has been pulled regularly and is ready to go!! Call for pricing and more information.
We now carry
Reviva
Reman engines
Bunner portable air compressor. Runs good!!!
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Bale Beds
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Cat 12 motor grader, pony motor, 14-ft. blade. Nice older motor grader for fixing roads around the ranch!!
1995 Wilson triple axle cattle trailer, extra large nose, half dog house, low pro 22.5 tires, floor about 50%. This is an extra trailer we pull in our fleet. It has been well maintained and is ready for work!!!!
Here is a real gem!!! Fully restored cargo wagon. This is a nice older wagon that has been taken care of. Hook up the team and have a little bit of fun with this ole beauty!!!
8-ft welding box, fits a dually pickup. Plenty of tool boxes!
Visit us online: www.charlesmooreinc.com
1998 Peterbilt 379 day cab, good tires and brakes. Nice clean day cab that would make a nice farm truck. Call for pricing and information.
1981 GMC single axle flatbed truck with 350 gas engine, 4 speed manual transmission, dual wheels. Flatbed is stationary. Nice truck for hauling things around the farm or ranch. Call for pricing.
Trucking Services: Our drivers haul grain, hay, livestock and equipment across the country. We also use hoppers to carry bulk commodities.
1991 Trailmobile 48-ft.x102” curtain trailer. Curtain and trailer are in good shape!
EQUIPMENT SALES: Our company sells a wide selection of new and used trucking, construction and farm equipment, as well as recreation. Whether you are looking for a backhoe, a loader, or a tractor, we can deliver. Other equipment we have to offer includes: trucks, trailers, haying equipment, trenchers, pay loaders, land levelers, grain handling equipment, boats and snowmobiles. A bit of everything.
We can order guards for semis or pickups!
1983 Ford 9000 tandem axle dump truck, 300 Cummins engine, 9 speed transmission, Timpte dump box.
1993 Great Dane 53-ft.x102” van trailer. Would make excellent storage trailer. Inside is in excellent shape, no visible leaks!
Fabrication & Welding Services:
We provide commercial welding and iron repair services. Our staff works with all vehicles and machinery, including trucks and trailers. We can build anything you need out of iron.
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STRAW FOR SALE
Big round bales, net wrap. Large quantities available. Call Kristen (406) 212-4526, Kalispell, MT
Deere 270CLC hydraulics just set from Deere dealer, resealed hydraulic pumps, hydraulic quick change, 36” high capacity bucket. A very nice low houred, local 270 CLC, long arm, 6600 hours, air conditioning, heat, almost new undercarriage, rails, sprockets and rollers.......................... $65,000
FORKLIFTS & BOOMS
Clark C500 runs good, side shift, good forks, enclosed cab, poor brakes, 16,000 lb............................................. $9500 1997 Ingersoll-Rand VR90B telescopic, 40-ft. reach, 9000 lbs, 5500 hours, extra bucket...................................... Call 2000 JLG 400S lift boom............................................ $16,500 JLG Lull 644 telescopic, forks, lateral tilt, 4-wheel steer, low hours..................................................................... $12,000 Zoom Boom 8040-44 telescopic forklift..................... $19,000
GRADERS
Cat 14D good 14D cat grader, 13-ft. mold board, engine runs very good, good cab, hydraulic side shift and steer.... Call 1979 Cat 130G 12-ft. moldboard with 1-ft. extension, for a total of 14-ft. 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 John Deere 670, good, clean cab with dual heater, operates very well, very good rubber, 14-ft. moldboard, rebuilt front axle mount, serviced, get it while it lasts.............. $23,000 Wabco 775B 14-ft. moldboard, 671 Detroit. Good older grader................................................................... $12,900
CRAWLERS
1981 Cat D4E 2100 meter hours, very good undercarraige, LPG tracks, hydraulic tilt, straight blade, runs good and will go to work....................................................... $14,900 1969 Cat D6C a very good D6C, salt tracks and very good angle blade with hydraulic twin tilts, winch............ $27,500 1996 Deere 450 G 4500 hours, rebuilt engine, ripper, 6-way hydraulic blade, slope board, low hours on salt tracks, very good machine, work ready.................................... $32,000 1976 Fiat Allis HD16-B U-blade hydraulic tilt, recent undercarriage, recent transmission, rebuild power shift, new batteries, very good blade and cutting edges, good parallegram ripper, starts and operates as it should...................... Call
DRUM ROLLERS
1999 Ingersoll-Rand SD175 drum drive may be bad, engine runs good....................................... $12,500 before repair Raygo 84” drum roller, Detroit engine........................... $7500
FORESTRY
ASV RC100 Posi-Track Mulcher 570 hours on machine, 150 hours on mulching head, includes bucket, mulching head assembly, brush grapple. Like new mulcher machine, is absolutely like new................................................... $70,000 Deere 540D skidder, a good machine, comes with chains/cable and chokers, 23.1 tires, winch and arch, nice clean skidder.. ....................................................................................... Call Medford forks, will fit a 3 yard loader............................. $3000 1973 Pettibone MK30 crane, 30,000 lb., AWD, rough terrain crane..................................................................... $19,900 Prentice 410 log loader, continuous rotation grapple and live heel rack..................................................................... Call Timbco 425E fellerbuncher, 10,200 hours, most setting on a landing, 3000 hours from new on Wartah 470 head with accumulator arms, with 12-ft. slide on the arm. New rollers on head. This is a very well-maintained machine........ $149,500 Timbco bar saw, fellerbuncher, head, work good............. $3000
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##### “An optimist will tell you the glass is half-full; the pessimist, half-empty; and the engineer will tell you the glass is twice the size it needs to be.” ##### “Cheese...milk’s leap toward immortality.”
John Deere 120CLC very nice with wedge coupler, rebushed arm and bucket, dual link hydraulic thumb, A/C, heat, very straight, 4400 hours, cat walks, very good undercarriage with 28” shoes, serviced and work ready.............. $67,500
EXCAVATORS
2005 Bobcat 435 4500 hours, operates very well, comes with cab, heat and air conditioning, push blade, full rotating clamp shell Bobcat bucket, 40” smooth lip, 12” dig bucket, ripper tooth, 24” dig bucket, work ready................ $32,500 2012 Cat 305.5................................................................. Call 2006 Cat 314C long arm, 9000 hours, a very good fast strong machine, very good undercarraige, 36” dig bucket............ .............................................................................. $51,000 1999 Cat 312B hydraulic thumb, 36” dig bucket, 60” ditching bucket, wedge quick coupler, 24“ pads, 8300 hours. A very nice excavator and ready to work......................... $51,000 2013 Cat 304E CR, cab, air conditioning, heat, 24” bucket, straight blade, quick change, hydraulic thumb, good tracks, auxiliary hydraulics, 8900 lbs, 735 hours. Like new.$49,000 Cat 305CCR mini-ex........................................................ Call Hitachi ZX120 dual link hydraulic thumb, dig bucket with wedge coupler, comes with 2-ft. dig and a 5-ft. smooth lip bucket, heat with air, very good under carriage, 6600 hours......... .............................................................................. $52,000 Komatsu PC128UU 30” bucket, blade, hydraulic thumb, newer undercarriage and final, drives rough but a runner. Cab and heat............................................................................. Call 2007 Komatsu PC35 MR-2 2 buckets, hydraulic thumb, angle blade, enclosed cab, air conditioning and heat, very nice machine................................................................ $36,000 2002 Kubota KX91-3 wedge coupler, 36” bucket, 24” bucket, hydraulic thumb, operates well.............................. $20,500
BACKHOES
2002 Deere 310SG 4WD, full power shift transmission, EROPS, extend-a-hoe, 18” and 30” buckets, forks with hooks on bucket, 5000 hours. This is an excellent backhoe.$41,900 1995 John Deere 310D 2WD, EROPS, standard hoe, 24” bucket, dual entry doors....................................... $19,900
LOADERS
Case 621C-XT cab, quick change, 3rd valve, bucket, forks.... ..................................................................................... Call Case W11B nice smaller loader, operates well, includes hydraulic quick change, forks, bucket, and hydraulic angle snow plow.............................................................. $17,500 1999 Cat IT28G air conditioning, quick change, a tight loader, very good, third valve, bucket, engine and transmission done at Cat. Work ready and serviced................... $45,500 1995 John Deere 444G, great wheel loader to get the job done............................................................................. Call
SKIDSTEERS
2012 Cat 226B................................................................... Call Cat 246B enclosed cab, heat and air conditioning, excellent tires, excellent bucket with good reversible cutting edge, auxiliary hydraulics, work ready and serviced...................... $24,900
TRUCKS & MISCELLANEOUS
1980 International water truck, leaky tank, water system as shown, 13-speed, 400 Cummins, runs.................... $8000 1990 Kenworth dump truck, Cummins engine, good rear tires, nice dump truck.......................................................... Call
TRAILERS
1980 Arnes lowboy 28-ft. bed, 9-ft. wide, 5-ft. beavertail, 8-ft. upperdeck............................................................. $11,000 2004 Hayes 14,000 lb. trailer, works good with ramps and spare........................................................................ $2800 Lowboy trailer 16-ft. well, 24.5 rubber, flip over ramps, 8-ft., 6-ft. wide older trailer, still getting the job done........ $5000 1968 Peerless log loader, comes with trailer, bumps, headache rack and various other attachments......................... $3500 Fire Tank & Trailer water tank trailer for fighting fires, 300 gallon fire system, suction and pressure system, small and large hoses, foam applicator, gas pump, works very well. includes trailer.......................................................... $5500
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Low crop prices
By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota Most farmers are struggling with low crop prices and tight margins. Frayne Olson, NDSU Crops Economist, recently shared his insights on this frustrating concern. A farmer recently asked a very simple but extremely relevant question at a market outlook meeting: “Will I ever see high grain prices again in my lifetime?” The farmer asking this question started his farming career in the early 1980s and remembers the low commodity prices and tough financial conditions in agriculture at the time. The fear was that the grain markets were going to return to many years of low prices. As usual, simple questions often have complicated answers. My short answer to the question was, “Yes, it is possible to see high grain prices again, but it likely will not happen this year.” That doesn’t mean that current crop prices can’t improve, but they won’t reach the lofty levels we saw in 2012-13 for some time. The key to understanding my answer is to examine the crop supply and demand conditions that led to the high and volatile prices during the past seven years and compare them to the market conditions in the 1980s, which extended into the early 2000s. The price volatility and price levels seen since 2007 are the result of three key interconnected conditions: the expansion of corn ethanol, the growth in Chinese soybean imports and historically tight U.S. grain ending stocks. In contrast, the 1980s saw record large U.S. and world grain endings stocks, relatively stable export levels and a slow growth in U.S. domestic use, which included a very small, but evolving, ethanol industry. The current crop market can be characterized by moderate U.S. and world ending stocks levels, stable ethanol use and a growing, but very competitive, export market. In short, back-to-back record U.S. corn and soybean production in 2013 and 2014, combined with expanding production in other key grain exporting countries, has outpaced the growth in consumption. As long as crop production continues to grow at about the same pace as consumption, crop inventories are large enough to buffer short-term supply chain disruptions. Crop prices will remain low with small bursts of price volatility. However, if a significant production problem occurs in the U.S. or other major crop production region, or an event significantly disrupts the flow of grain, crop prices can increase rapidly. U.S. and world carryover stocks are not large enough to absorb major supply disruptions. A crop production problem likely will result in higher prices lasting nearly one year, while disruptions in grain flows, often caused by geo-political events, likely will last for several months. My view is that the next several years will be a blend of the conditions experienced in the 1980s and those seen the past several years. The “typical” market will result in relatively low, stable crop prices and tight farm-level profit margins. But farmers will have periods of rapid price rallies and better profit opportunities. Unfortunately, the timing of these price rallies are impossible to predict and likely will not last for a long time. This makes developing a crop marketing plan more important, but also very difficult and frustrating. Farmers never will be able to price all of their grain at the peak of the market, but spending time monitoring market conditions will pay dividends. For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 stordahl@umn.edu. This article was provided by Frayne Olson, NDSU Crops Economist. Frayne can be reached at (701) 231-7377.
No more gnats
If you suspect that one of your plants has a gnat problem, here’s how to find out for sure. Slice off one-third of an uncooked potato and place it face down (peel side up) on top of the soil. Leave it for a week to 10 days, and if the potato is still clean, there are no gnats to worry about. If gnats are present, however, there will be larvae on the underside of the potato slice. To rescue your plant, kill the gnats with vodka. (Yes, vodka.) Mix one part vodka to three parts water, pour it into a spray bottle, and spray away. Do this for a week and the pests will be long gone. ##### “Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It’s the transition that’s troublesome.”
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We Buy Old Farm Tractors
WE BUY COPPER • BRASS • ALUMINUM • IRON TRADE SCRAP FOR CASH OR NEW MATERIAL
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00 each
Round steel post caps 31/2” & 27/8”
Overseas Flats - 8’x40’ Great for bridges
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Culvert Grade Pipe 22” - $15.00/ft. Leather Gloves Lined & unlined USA made
Used Electric Motors & Boxes
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New Red Brand and CF&I Class I Barb Wire
16.5 CAL tie wire $4.95/Roll
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Used 4”, 23/8” & 27/8” drill pipe
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3/8” & 1/2” - 20-ft. lengths
New 12” - 48” Steel Culvert
BLACK PIPE
Various sizes available – CALL
New Selection of TOOLS! 5-ton gear puller................... $58.87 Oil pistol can, 6 oz...... ........................ $3.55
New 12” - 30” Poly Culvert
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13-ft. 6” or 26-ft. Available
Call Jim Filipowicz @ 800-334-5964 (406) 761-4848
Domestic A500 Grade B 6”x.250 well casing, 20-ft. lengths....
#2 Railroad ties - $1000 each #1 Railroad ties - $1550 each
NEW STEEL plate & beams IN STOCK Call Fred, Dick, or Joe
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WSU Extension hosts first visit by Nuffield scholars
By Seth Truscott, Public Relations/Communications Coordinator, WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences ington State University Extension (WSU). Farmers from half a world away got an Whitman County Extension Educator inside look at Washington agriculture and Phone (406) 899-4104 Steve Van Vleet hosted farmer-scholars research this summer, with help from Washfrom Ireland, Australia and New Zealand in the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust’s first visit to WSU. The Nuffield trust sponsors farmers on a six-week global tour, broadening their knowledge and advancing the industry. Starting in Canberra, Australia, June 1, Nuffield scholars visited farms in Singapore, the Philippines, China and Canada before touring Washington state in late June and early July. “Extension is the direct link between growers and the university,” said Van Vleet, who introduced the Nuffield scholars to Whitman County wheat and barley growers and staff from the Washington State Beef Commission. Scholars also met with Rich Koenig, associate dean of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences and director of WSU Extension, and Jim Moyer, associate dean 2322 River Drive North, Great Falls, MT (406) 761-8195 FAX (406) 952-1344 of research and director of the CAHNRS Agricultural Research Center, who highlighted WSU programs and how they relate to agriculture in the Pacific Northwest. Field Rollers and Aerators For Sale - Built on Order - heavy duty. Global interaction Leaving Pullman, scholars visited WSU’s Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center and the 18-ft. chisel plow, heavy duty, single Walter Clore Wine & Culifold up wings......................$1850 British-Lely 9-ft. hay fluffer/turner, nary Center in Prosser, and 3-pt. drive.............................$750 Morris B2-14 12-ft. rod weeder....... Broetje Orchards in Prescott, 101/2-ft., 3-pt. heavy duty ripper.$750 ......................................... $1500 Washington, learning about horticulture, viticulture, tree fruit production, automated agriculture and WSU’s AgWeatherNet system. “In agriculture, no matter what sector you’re in, the 55 gallon slide-in sprayer with foldsame issues crop up,” said Carver centrifugal pedestal irrigaJohn Deere 550 bulldozer, 6-way up booms, gas engine, new Brian Rushe, a dairy farmer tion pump, 4” outlet, 5” inlet, hydraulic blade, good undercarpump...................................$900 10” post auger...........................$650 in County Kildare, Ireland. NEW never used................$1500 riage, 9500 hours, very good “In the end, we’re all farmcondition. ers,” said Satwant Singh, a New Zealand dairy farmer. “We’re all facing the same challenges. That’s something I’ve found from traveling: International 18-ft. chisel plow, Small calf feeder with enclosure....... how much we have in comdouble fold up wings, excellent ............................................$400 mon. No matter the industry, condition............................$3100 we’ve all got to work with Pride of the Farm portable livestock people and feed the world.” scale. Very good condition........... Hough forklift, new tires on front, ..........................................$1875 The journey brought home good runner.......................$4800 the incredible scope of the industry for Singh. Chisel plow, 7-ft., 3 point...........$375 “There are so many opportunities in agriculture,” particularly for young people, she said. “We have met so many people, from small farms to large, really successNew Holland 282 square baler, ful ones, to family businesses. Speeco 8” post auger, like new.$450 New Rotomec 12” post auger..$850 good solid machine...........$2200 You can make it what you want.” Host farmers were “extremely happy” with the 20-ft. to 45-ft. Starting under $3000 delivered.
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Celebrating 25 years of the Forest Stewardship Program By K-State Research and Extension News
The Kansas landscape could be described as rather unique when considering how central hardwood forests meet the tallgrass prairie to produce an ecotone – a place of transition from one plant community to another. “For many of our Kansas farmers, there’s always a question, ‘Are trees good, or are trees bad?’” said Bob Atchison, rural forestry leader for the Kansas Forest Service at Kansas State University. “We certainly don’t want them in our grasslands, but we do want them associated with our streams, rivers and areas where they provide benefits that improve the quality of life for us here in Kansas.” Educating farmers and other private landowners about woodland management is an important goal of the U.S. Forest Service’s Forest Stewardship Program. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the program, which was established by the 1990 Farm Bill. Through the Forest Stewardship Program, the Kansas Forest Service and other states’ forest agencies work one-on-one with landowners to provide technical advice such as what trees to plant for windbreaks and where to plant them, how to establish woodlots with valuable trees, and how to improve water quality by planting trees to stabilize the banks of creeks, rivers and streams. These recommendations are provided through long-term, comprehensive, multi-resource Forest Stewardship Plans. “We are always trying to encourage our Kansas farmers to think more about trees as something that can actually increase the value of their farm,” Atchison said. In addition to providing expertise on tree planting for a variety of reasons, the Forest Stewardship Program also allows for the transfer of knowledge from foresters to private landowners on how they can keep the forestry industry vibrant for rural communities. This includes, for example, informing private woodland owners about incentives to retain forests when faced with threats of urbanization. Atchison said the program also helps the landowners understand how other issues
that include climate change, invasive insects and diseases affect the quality of woodlands and wildlife habitat. Trees in Kansas Many times, the types of tree species dominating the woodlands concern landowners, and the Forest Stewardship Program helps address these issues. Atchison said a good example is species such as black walnut and bur oak provide commercial and wildlife value, but many times they are out-competed by other trees that are more tolerant of shade. The black walnut and bur oak trees, he said, must have full sunlight to grow. Trees such as the shade-loving hackberry that are lower quality sometimes end up taking over. A U.S. Forest Service Forest and Inventory Analysis report from 2014 found Kansas to have 2.5 million acres of forestland, and 93 percent of Kansas’ forests are privately owned. Since 2009, there has been an 11 percent gain in forest area that contains the 846 million trees in the state. Data from the report shows hackberry as one of the top five most numerous trees in Kansas. Other top species include American elm, eastern redcedar, Osage-orange and green ash. The cottonwood, the state tree of Kansas, has the most tree volume in the state, followed closely by hackberry. Atchison said eastern redcedar is an example of a tree that is beneficial for planting windbreaks but is invasive to grasslands. Other species that have been introduced can also pose problems for woodland owners. “We have species that have been introduced like bush honeysuckle, an Asian honeysuckle, which ends up taking over the understory of our woodlands and keeps our more valuable tree species from regenerating the way they would otherwise,” Atchison said. For more information about the Forest Stewardship Program or to ask questions about your particular woodlands, contact the Kansas Forest Service or 785-532-3300. A video about the 25th anniversary of the Forest Stewardship Program featuring Atchison is available on the K-State Research and Extension YouTube page.
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WSU Extension hosts first visit by Nuffield scholars CONTINUED FROM PAGE B28
Nuffield visit, said Van Vleet. “They requested that we bring them back next time,” he said. Interaction between international farmers, Washington producers and university research underscores CAHNRS’ connection to state agriculture. “These opportunities are critical to telling the WSU story and to opening the doors for increased collaboration,” said Moyer. “Not only between faculty and scholars from other countries, but as an opportunity to engage stakeholders as well.” • Learn more about WSU Extension at http://cahnrs.wsu. edu/extension. • Learn more about research at WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at http:// cahnrs.wsu.edu/research. • Learn more about the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust at http://nuffieldscholar.org. ##### When pool liners tear, it can be very costly to repair them. But duct tape can do the job. Simply cover the tear, and keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t start to peel off. Believe it or not, a single piece of duct tape can usually last underwater for an entire summer.
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Grass and forages: backbone of beef cattle nutrition
By Katie Wendland, Alabama Cooperative Extension System Beef — it’s what’s for dinner for many people. For beef cattle, their primary diet for much of their lives is grass and other forages. This is why cattle farmers are also grass and forage farmers. Forages, including grasses, clovers and other legumes and small grains, are the nutitional foundation for beef cattle in Alabama. Generally mild weather conditions allow Alabama cattle producers to grow forages nearly year-round. Alabama Extension Beef Systems Specialist Dr. Kim Mullenix said these forages can generally meet the needs of beef cattle with no supplementation, depending on pasture management. “Forages are the most economical source of nutrition available for cattle,” Mullenix said. “This allows producers to put gain on growing animals in an economical way.” As cows approach calving season, nutrient requirements increase, and supplementation with energy or protein may be required. Calves and Forages Newborn calves rely mainly on the mother’s milk meet their nutritional need. As the calves grow, the mother teaches the “ins and outs” of grazing. The cow shows the calf how to graze and what to select in the pasture to best meet their needs. Over time, calves gradually begin to consume more forage and become less dependent on the mother’s milk. Calves are eventually weaned from the cow, and some will become stocker cattle. Stocker Calves and Forages Stocker calves typically weigh between 450 and 750 pounds. These cattle are growing and have higher nutritional requirements. Therefore, these cattle need high-quality forage to be able to produce a desirable level of gain. Mullenix said two pounds per day is usually a minimum weight gain target for stocker operations. Cool-season forages such as annual ryegrass, small grains, tall fescue, and clovers are often used in Alabama to help animals gain weight during this production stage. Grain and Forages “Many people are surprised to know that cattle only spend about 5 to 10 percent of their life consuming grain before harvest,” Mullenix said. Grain is fed to improve carcass weights and meat quality. Producers feed cattle grass for the majority of their lives, and save grain to feed at a time when the animal can utilize the most nutrients for growth. Mullenix said cow-calf and stocker production are the two key parts of the industry in the Southeast. “Producers look for ways to make the best use of available resources, and economically achieve production goals,” she said. “Because one of our best assets in this region is the ability to grow forages, producers focus on ways to improve production in these systems to support cattle growth and nutrition.” Share your photos on social media during National Forage Week using #NationalForageWeek and #ForageFanaticFoto. For more information about the ACES Animal Science and Forage Team, visit www.aces.edu. To find out more about the team members involved, visit the Alabama Forages webpage and the Alabama Beef Systems webpage.
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WSU Tri-Cities graduate to release wine on his own label
By Maegan Murray, WSU CAHNRS Robb Zimmel remembers as a child watching his German relatives create concoctions from grapes and beets, onions and rhubarb. It wasn’t a stew, though, but wine that was cooked, bottled, capped with balloons and left to ferment. “The balloons would get bigger and bigger,” said Zimmel, a Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities graduate. “As soon as they deflated, my grandma would say ‘it is time’ and they would gather to finish the winemaking process.” Since that early age, he has been comforted by the memory of winemaking, inspired by some of the most beautiful women in his life. This summer, he will release wines on his own label after graduating as part of WSU Tri-Cities’ first blended learning classes last year. “I fell in love with that process, that romance, that wonderful feeling that came with making wine,” he said. Education ‘changed my life’ While pursuing a full-time career as a flight paramedic in Portland, Oregon, Zimmel followed his family’s example and made wine on the side. But after September 11, 2001, he was called from the U.S. Army Reserves to serve overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. He remembers calling his wife late one night in 2010 on a satellite phone from the middle of the desert: “I can’t do this anymore,” he said. She asked if he would be interested in putting his wine experience to use as a new career. The day he got back to the United States, he headed to the WSU Vancouver campus where he studied for two years before transferring to WSU Tri-Cities to complete his degree in viticulture and enology. “At WSU, I’ve studied with some of the nation’s best wine professors and worked with alumni who have studied all over the world,” he said. “My education at WSU changed my life.” Winning ways … and wines A little more than a year ago, Zimmel was recommended for a position in the tasting room at Barnard Griffin Winery in Richland by friend and fellow WSU viticulture and enology graduate Joel Perez. Zimmel credits owners Deborah Barnard and Rob Griffin and their daughters Elise Jackson and Megan Hughes for his growth as a winemaker. Griffin would often invite him to bring in wine he made to be tasted and refined. “Why would they go out of their way to help me?” Zimmel said. “But that’s just how they are. They are the most giving family I’ve ever met.” “I’ve always been interested in the education part of the wine industry,” Griffin said. “I do it because I want the Washington wine industry to be great. If Washington wins, we all win.” Embraced by family of vintners With the support of the Barnard Griffin family and WSU, Zimmel said, he created the first batch of wine on his label, Cerebella. The name refers to a part of the brain and is a tie to his former career in the medical field. He created 500 cases of wine in four varietals including a Riesling, Chardonnay, Merlot and Malbec. They will be available for purchase this summer. To preorder or arrange a tasting, contact him through his Facebook page, Zimmel Unruh Cellars. “I just can’t believe that day has finally come,” Zimmel said. “I’m a winemaker, and I owe it all to the people who have helped me along the way. It’s a dream come true. It really is.”
National Play-Doh Day
When : September 16th National Play-Doh Day celebrates a great childhood play toy. Invented in the mid 1950s, it has entertained millions of children, and allowed them to express their creativity, both at home and in the classroom. The invention was simple. A school teacher wanted a safe modeling clay for her pre-schoolers. She asked her brother-in-law Joseph McVicker, who worked at a chemical company, to come up with something. The result was simple....flour, water and food coloring. Its fun and easy to celebrate National Play-Doh Day. Simply pull out the Play-Doh and ......Play! There are other brands of play clay on the market. Having raised three children, this author has never seen a better brand than Play-Doh. Happy National Play-Doh Day!
CRP Transition Incentive Program availability
USDA Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Bruce Nelson reminds producers about the availability of the Transition Incentives Program (TIP). TIP assists with the transition of expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) land from a retired or retiring owner or operator to a beginning, veteran, or underserved farmer or rancher to return land to production for sustainable grazing or crop production. Enrollment in TIP is on a continuous basis until the total funds authorized for the program are exhausted. As of Aug. 3, Montana had approximately $1.5 million in TIP funds available. Beginning (including veteran), or underserved farmers and ranchers and retired or retiring CRP participants may enroll in TIP during the final year before the scheduled date of CRP contract expiration or on September 30. For example, if a CRP contract is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2015, the land may be enrolled in TIP from October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2015. Retired or retiring owners or operators participating in TIP may receive up to two additional annual rental payments after their CRP contract expires provided the beginning or underserved farmer or rancher is not a family member. “CRP participants with land expiring on September 30, 2015, and who are interested in transitioning their land to a beginning or underserved farmer and or rancher should contact the local FSA office right away,” Nelson said. “The deadline to enroll in this year’s CRP Transition Incentive Program is September 30, 2015. Funds are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.” CRP is a voluntary program that contracts with agricultural producers so that environmentally sensitive agricultural land is not farmed or ranched, but instead used for conservation benefits. CRP participants establish long-term, resourceconserving vegetative species, such as approved grasses or trees (known as “covers”) to control soil erosion, improve the water quality, and enhance wildlife habitat. In return, FSA provides participants with rental payments and costshare assistance. Continuous sign-up contracts are 10 to 15 years in duration. FSA implements TIP and CRP on behalf of USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC).
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UPCOMING AUCTIONS Larry & Denise McCormick Farm Auction Thurs., September 24, 2015 - Ethridge, MT Check Page A13 of the September issue of the Traders Dispatch for further details.
Roy Heinen (Estate) Farm Auction Wednesday, October 7, 2015 - Power, MT Check Page A21 of the September issue of the Traders Dispatch for further details.
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Using the diagnostic lab in summer pneumonia cases
By Russ Daly, SDSU iGrow poor candidates for diagnostics due to decomPneumonia in pre-weaned beef calves continues to vex cattle producers and veteriposition of the lung tissue. Samples should be put on ice and kept cool all the way from the narians every summer. Because it occurs in pasture to their arrival at the diagnostic lab. well-vaccinated and managed herds as well as Your herd veterinarian is the best source in minimally managed herds, and because of of information about post-mortem sampling. its unpredictable nature, summer pneumonia They should be enlisted to take the samples can be frustrating. from calves since they can perform a complete Veterinarians have some tools at their dispost-mortem examination at the same time. posal when it’s warranted to investigate these What outwardly may seem like pneumonia, outbreaks more closely. It’s a good idea for sometimes isn’t; that’s why a skilled look at cattle producers to know how some of those the entire body is also important. tools work and whether they make sense for Pneumonia in pre-weaned calves is frustheir situation. In particular, the tools we’re talking about trating for cattle producers and veterinarians. are diagnostic techniques to identify bacteria In some cases, diagnostic testing can help and viruses that may be contributing to a sumveterinarians in guiding treatment and future preventive practices; it’s good for cattle promer pneumonia outbreak. Veterinarians have close connections with veterinary diagnostic ducers to understand these methods. Lung tislabs, such as the SDSU ADRDL (contact info sue is a common post-mortem sample for the below), that can employ these techniques. identification of specific pneumonia germs. Why take samples? But what about outbreaks where no calves Why wouldn’t one want to know exactly have died? What samples, if any, might be which germs are involved in a summer pneuuseful from a diagnostic standpoint? Nasal Swabs monia outbreak? In a strictly practical sense, A calf’s nose is the entry route for germs it might not matter. Many bovine pneumonia into the respiratory tract. Sampling the nasal outbreaks in general are bacterial in nature, passages is relatively easy. However, the with Mannheimia hemolytica, Histophilus germs present in the nostrils may not be the somni, or Mycoplasma bovis common culsame as those causing the infection in the prits. The broad-spectrum antibiotics comlower lungs, due to clearance mechanisms monly used to treat pneumonia are typically that keep them from descending deeper into effective against all of them. This often makes the lungs. This complicates the interpretation identifying the germ to guide treatment a moot of nasal swabs. point. Special skill is not required to collect nasal But sometimes treatments don’t work, or swabs, but using the right sampling materials pneumonia outbreaks due to viruses occur. In (swabs and preservative) is important. Swabs these cases, germ identification can help guide with plastic shafts and Dacron or rayon ends future treatments or vaccination programs. should be used, as should preservatives withThe first step in the diagnostic process therefore, should be a good conversation with the out antibiotics that could inhibit bacterial herd veterinarian about what knowledge and growth. Veterinarians will have access to the advantages should be expected from doing appropriate materials; sometimes the swabs the diagnostics. and preservatives come in a pre-packaged kit. What animals to sample The tubes should be put on ice to keep cool We know that pneumonia in cattle is a and shipped appropriately to the lab. complex state of affairs that involves viruses, Normally, it’s sufficient to sample one nosbacteria, and external factors such as weather tril per calf. The swab should be inserted as and stress. Bacteria that are commonly assodeeply as possible without forcing it. Aiming it toward the outer side of the nostril as it’s ciated with severe pneumonia can be found inserted sometimes helps. Avoid contaminain the nasal passages of normal, healthy calves, causing no ill effects. These calves tion with dirt, manure, and the calf’s skin; get have healthy mechanisms (called pulmonary a new swab and start over if this occurs. clearance) that keep these bacteria confined to An alternative to these superficial nasal the nose. When viruses such as IBR or BVD swabs is that of deep nasal swabs. The concept enter the picture, or external stresses knock behind their use is that a sample taken deeper down the immune system, pulmonary clearin the pharynx more closely represents the bacteria and viruses in the lungs. A guarded ance mechanisms fail, allowing the bacteria swab (to avoid contamination from bacteria in access to the fertile ground of the lower lung. the outer nasal passages) is inserted almost to Inflammation, fever, and difficult breathing the back of the throat then the swab is pushed are the results. through the outer sheath to get the sample. Knowing this, the best sample for identiWhich calves – and how many – to fication of pneumonia pathogens is the lung sample? itself. Lung tissue can be sent to the diagnostic It’s not economically feasible – nor is it neclab for bacterial culture, viral identification techniques or PCR tests which can identify essary - to sample every calf in an outbreak. germs present in the lungs. Diagnostic testing is not inexpensive. But However, using lung tissue for pathogen veterinarians should take a sufficient number identification has some obvious downsides. of samples to ensure the results represent the First, lung tissue is only available from dead group rather than just a handful of animals. calves! Many summer pneumonia outbreaks Sample size calculations can quickly make a occur with no death losses. Additionally, person’s head spin, but in general 10 samples by the time pneumonia has progressed to from a moderate- to large-sized herd will a fatal condition, the triggers (viruses) that likely suffice. precipitated the outbreak are sometimes no Calves should be sampled relatively early longer present in the lung. Another pitfall in their course of disease – soon after they’re occurs when calves have been treated with detected. Those that have recently been treated antibiotics. In those cases, antibiotics in the with antibiotics should be avoided, as this will calf’s system will have killed off bacteria in suppress the growth of bacteria at the lab. In the organs even if they were not successful in addition, calves that have been recently vacmaking the calf better. cinated (within the past month) with modiGetting meaningful diagnostic results fied live viral vaccines – whether intranasal means sending in samples that are in good or injectable – should not be sampled. Virus condition. Calves that have been dead for more recovered from these samples may be due to than a few hours in hot summer weather are CONTINUED ON PAGE C3
Using the diagnostic lab in summer pneumonia cases CONTINUED FROM PAGE C2
the vaccine and not the disease process. Another strategy that veterinarians often consider is to sample sick calves as well as a similar number of non-affected calves. If there are differences between the two groups, this may help identify which pathogens are significant. Depending on the wishes of the veterinarian, the diagnostic lab may perform several different procedures on the swabs. They will attempt to grow bacteria from the swabs, and may perform polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, a very sensitive method for detecting the presence of respiratory viruses. Bacterial culture is a see-what-grows-and-identify-it procedure, while PCR testing is a yes-or-no test for the particular virus. The laboratory can perform antimicrobial sensitivity testing on bacteria grown to aid treatment choices. Veterinarians will want to check with their laboratory regarding current test availability. Interpreting the results Because many potentially virulent bacteria can be found normally in the nasal passages, positive results should be interpreted cautiously. However, many investigators are inclined to believe that a consistent finding of a specific bacterial species across a high percentage of sampled calves means a significant problem with that particular bacteria. Sporadic and inconsistent findings of different bacteria may simply represent “normal” inhabitants of the upper respiratory tract. Identifying respiratory viruses in nasal swabs is usually meaningful, however. Viruses such as BRSV, IBR, and BVD should not normally be found in the upper respiratory tract. These positive findings should be interpreted in terms of recent vaccine use too, as previously mentioned. At the SDSU ADRDL, we commonly identify bovine coronavirus in nasal swab samples. Some of these coronaviruses can be associated with respiratory illness; however, there is a lot yet to learn about their role. Other diagnostic methods Veterinarians have a couple other tools available in the attempt to identify germs in the lower respiratory tract of live affected calves. These are more involved procedures that take some skill and practice to master, such as tracheobronchial lavage and transtracheal washes. Both of these techniques aim to get around the problem of contamination from normal bacteria in the nasal passages. The first step in any diagnostic testing strategy is a clear idea of how the results will be used to help the calves at hand, as well as future groups. Sometimes the most appropriate testing strategy is to not do testing at all. It all starts with a good conversation with the herd veterinarian.
Info from Montana cattle producers and vets sought
Researchers from Montana State University Extension and Washington State University are asking Montana beef cattle producers and veterinarians to participate in a voluntary online survey to learn more about a novel form of neonatal calf pneumonia found in Montana. Rachel Endecott, MSU Extension beef specialist, and colleagues at WSU said that a unique form of neonatal calf pneumonia has been diagnosed in several Montana beef herds over the last 6-8 years. The majority of affected calves are relatively normal at birth, but go on to develop signs of pneumonia within the first 1-4 days of life and die due to respiratory failure, Endecott said. A small proportion of calves with this problem are born dead, she added. Samples from these animals have been submitted to veterinary diagnostic laboratories where they were diagnosed with pneumonia, but a specific cause was not identified, according to Endecott. Researchers believe that affected herds typically experience a three to five percent (or greater) increase in calf losses associated with this problem the first year it is recognized, and 0.5-1.0 percent greater calf losses in subsequent calving years. Endecott said more information is needed to better understand the problem. MSU Extension and WSU researchers will use the data collected through these surveys to help investigate the prevalence of this unique form of neonatal calf pneumonia in Montana and better estimate its impact on producers, Endecott said. The survey results will then be used to help guide a study to determine the cause of the disease and develop a treatment and/or management strategy to prevent calf losses. “We appreciate the involvement of all beef cattle producers and veterinarians in helping us better understand this illness so that we can manage it appropriately,” Endecott said. The surveys can be found online at http://animalrangeextension.montana.edu/beef.
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Massey-Ferguson 9895 combine................... $199,000 Gleaner R62 combine........................................ $55,900 Gleaner R62 combine........................................ $29,900 Gleaner R72....................................................... $29,900 Gleaner L2 with 20-ft. header................................ $3900
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MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper head with MF adapter. ..................................................................... $79,000 Other adapter, additional.....$5000 Gleaner 4200 pickup header............................ $14,900 Gleaner 400 pickup header, attachment............. $9900 MacDon D65 40-ft. header............................... $59,900 MacDon D60 35-ft. draper header.................... $44,900 MacDon 960 30-ft. draper header, pickup reel..$16,900 MacDon 920 14-ft. header................................ $13,500 3-Gleaner 15-ft. N-series pickup headers with Victory 7 or 8 belt attachment. Each.............................. $3500 30-ft. bat reel off 8570 header............................... $799
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Allis-Chalmers 715B backhoe.........................$11,900 John Deere 230 24-ft. tandem disc.....................$8900 Shaver HD10 post pounder.................................$1800 Danuser F7 3-pt. post hole auger, 9” & 12” bits.......$1400 Donahue 20-ft. stock trailer.....................................$7900 Toro Grandstand 40” deck.....................................$5900 Chevrolet 3/4-ton pickup.........................................$6900
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Klee delivers 2015 ARS B.Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture
By Kim Kaplan, Agricultural Research Service “A Different Approach to Plant Breeding: Integrating Consumers with Genetics” is the title of Harry J. Klee’s 2015 Agricultural Research Service (ARS) B.Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture, which he delivered at the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) annual conference. Klee, who is the Lyle C. Dickman chair for plant improvement in the Department of Horticultural Sciences at the University of Florida, could be called the trustee of true tomato taste. One of his major accomplishments is establishing a “consumer-assisted” breeding program dedicated to improving tomato flavor. This program starts with finding out what consumers want in a tomato and then systematically works back from those desires to determine the chemical composition and then the biochemistry that provides it. Ultimately, the aim is to find the genes that control how the plant makes what consumers want. The B.Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture series was established in 1968 by ARS to honor the memory of Benjamin Y. Morrison (1891-1966), to recognize scientists who have made outstanding contributions to horticulture and other environmental sciences, to encourage the use of these sciences, and to stress the urgency of preserving and enhancing natural beauty. Morrison was a pioneer in horticulture and the first director of the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC. Klee’s large-scale genomics approaches for improving tomato flavor initially focused on varieties for the home garden market and then expanded into commercial germplasm. He now has access to more than 300 complete tomato genome sequences responsible for aspects of flavor, a number of them are the result of a major collaboration with researchers in China. Klee summed up his presentation by pointing out that “flavor is the most important of consumer traits. Yet it is also the least understood and most difficult challenges for breeding. We seek to understand the underlying chemistry of flavor preferences and turn that knowledge into a molecular toolkit for breeders. Ultimately, the goal is to understand precisely what the consumer wants and deliver that product in a way that drives consumers to adopt healthier diets.” ARS is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) principal intramural scientific research agency.
New barley variety available for licensing
Agricultural researchers with Montana State University have announced a new variety of forage barley, and that technology is now available for licensing. Licensing proposals must be submitted by September 1. The variety, called MT981427 (427), was developed for use as hay or forage. With good drought tolerance, high sugar content and high digestibility, forage barley is popular for grazing, full plant silage, hay, cover crop and can be mixed with other crops such as legumes. Forage barley is better suited to cooler, drier areas than other small grain cereals and is best adapted to rich, well-drained loamy soils. A combination of Montana (Haybet) and Argentine (NE760) varieties developed as part of an agricultural exchange, the new variety is a spring barley that is best planted between mid-March to late April. Breeders suggest that it will be a good weed suppressor and nutrient scavenger. The total acres of barley seeded in Montana in 2014 are reported at 940,000 acres, down from 990,000 acres planted in 2013. Montana currently ranks first in planted barley acreage in the United States. Haybet has been the top forage barley variety seeded for the past 15 years. Montana farmers planted 73,900 acres, accounting for 7.9 percent of the total acres of barley seeded in 2014. More information on the new variety’s forage and grain performance is available by visiting the MSU Technology Transfer Office (TTO) website’s agriculture technologies page and clicking on “MT981427 data sheets.” Currently, MSU has 257 licenses from technologies developed by faculty and researchers. Of those, 75 licenses are with Montana companies. For additional information on this variety, contact David Wichman at the Central Ag Research Center, (406) 4235421 or dwichman@montana.edu. For licensing inquiries contact Gary Bloomer with the TTO, (406) 994-7483 or gary.bloomer@montana.edu.
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(R) 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)................................... .Rental Return SAVE Thousands!!!! (R) 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)................................... Rental Return SAVE Thousands!!!! 2012 John Deere S670 premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty thick skin rotors, heavy duty torque variable speed laterial tilt feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 front tires with 6.5” spacers, 28L-26 rear tires, 26-ft. high output unloading auger, 5 year 3000 hour JD PowrGard warranty remaining. #16001505. (4)...........Call 2006 John Deere 9860STS 2WD, small grain, singles, chopper, lateral tilt feederhouse, ATU, 22.5” unloading auger, Dial-A-Speed header control, hydraullic fore & aft, fine cut chopper with chaff spreader, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feederhouse, 800/65R32 R1 drive tires, service lights with alternator, header height resume, sensing & float, small wire concave, hopper topper. #16001493. (2).................... $198,000 (R) 2011 John Deere “4WD” 9770STS 3 speed hydro, premium header control, Touchset automatic combine adjust, Contour Master feederhouse, bullet rotor, with high capacity 22.5-ft. unloading system, fine cut wide spread straw chopper. #16001308. (1).......... .Rental Return SAVE Thousands!!!! 2011 John Deere 9770STS 2WD, singles, lateral tilt feederhouse, Guidance ready, general purpose chaffer, 900/60R32 R1 drive tires, 28L26-10PR, small wire concave, sidehill cleaning shoe package, 3.15” header lift cylinder, Contour Master fixed speed & reverser, 26’ unloading auger, hydraulic fore and aft reel control, Xenon lighting, chopper with tailboard, 970 separator hours. #16001541. (3).. ............................................ $197,500
AUGER HEADERS
1998 John Deere 930R 30-ft., slat reel, level land, HD skid plates, Dial-A-Speed reel control. #16002454. (4).......$8900 1990 John Deere 930R 30-ft., batt reel. #16002324. (1)...........................$7800 1996 John Deere 925 25-ft. rigid header, fore/aft, Dial-A-Speed reel control, 30-ft. slat reel, level land. #16002368. (1)..... ...................................................$2500
CORN HEADS
2013 John Deere 612C (12) row, 30”, opposed knife stalk row, AutoTrac Rowsense. sensors. #16002446. (4)... ................................................$83,500 2012 John Deere 612C 30” spacing, 12 row, opposed knife stalk, AutoTrac Rowsense. #16002448. (2).....$75,000 2012 John Deere 612C 30” spacing, 12 row, opposed knife stalk row, AutoTrac Rowsense sensors. #16002447. (2).... ................................................$75,000
2010 John Deere 9770STS 2WD, duals, lateral tilt feederhouse, general purpose chaffer, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feeder house, 600/65R38 R1W steering tires, sidehill cleaning shoe package, small wire concave, 20.8R-38 dual drive tires, 3.15” header lift cylinder, 26’ unloading auger, hydraulic fore & aft reel control, Zenon lighting, chopper with power tailboard, 1230 separator hours. #16001544. (3).................... $169,000 (R) 2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, level land variable speed feederhouse, high capacity feederhouse cylinder, deluxe header controls, small wire concave, regular chaffer, 800/65R-32 drivers, 18.4/26 steering tires, 1365 separator hours. #16001516. (4).................... $206,500 2008 John Deere 9770STS combine with yield monitor, heavy duty variable speed Contour Master feeder house, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, fine cut straw chopper, chaff spreader, 22’5” high speed unloading auger, xenon lighting package. #16001508.......................... $153,500 (R) 2004 John Deere 9760STS combine, 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)........................................ $128,000 (R) 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)............. .............................................. $78,500
CONVENTIONAL/WALKER
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FLEX HEADERS
2013 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel, cross auger, automatic header flight sensing. #16002409................$86,500 2013 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel. #16002576. (4)........................$81,500 2013 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger fingers. #16002431.......$41,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft. pickup reel. #16002327..............................$36,000 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers. #16002336. (1).............. ................................................$37,000 2009 John Deere 635 35-ft., finger reel. #16002386..............................$23,500 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., finger reel. #16002237..............................$22,500 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #16002264..............................$22,500 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers. #16002271. (4)...........$13,250 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers, HH sensing & Contour sensor. #16002243. (3)........................$16,950 2006 John Deere 630F 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002573..............................$20,500 2013 MacDon FD75 45-ft. flex draper. #16002580..............................$79,500 2012 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, gauge wheels. #16002578. (1)............. ................................................$66,500 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, transport kit. #16002579.........$69,000
(R) 2014 John Deere T670 “Conventional combine”, premium cab, easy to operate controls, GS3 Touch display command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, dual range 26” cylinder, rear 8 wing beater, extra fine cut straw chopper, lateral tilt feeder house, 800/65R32 drive tires, 540/65R30 steering tires with John Deere link & Farm Site ready. #16001529.............. ............................................ $313,000 2012 John Deere T670 “Conventional”, premium cab, easy to operate controls, GS3 Command Center touch display, 3 speed electric shift transmission, dual range 26” cylinder, 8-wing beater, extra-fine cut straw chopper, JD link & farm site ready, 345 separator hours. #16001527. (1).............................Call (R) 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). .............................................. $27,500 1983 John Deere 8820 30.5x32 tires, chopper, chaff spreader. #16001482. (4).......................$12,500 FOB/Circle
SWATHERS
2014 John Deere 615P 15-ft. with 179” BPU. #120022242. (4).............$33,500 1996 John Deere 914P 14-ft., Dial-ASpeed reel control. #16002588. (1)..... ...................................................$7500
2-New Brent 1082 1000 bushels, 20” corner auger, 1-3/4” 1000 PTO, 500 bushel unload rate, 200 hp required, 900/60x32 tires, scale, Weather Guard roll tarp. Each.......................................... $54,500 2014 Brent Avalanch 1196 1100 bushel grain cart, 520/85x42 dual tires, walking tandem axle, 1000 PTO, tarp, scale, pivoting unloading auger, easy clean out. #16009244................................ $71,000
2013 Unverferth 1596 1500 bushel grain tank, 22” double auger, 900/60x32 tires, self steer undercarriage, 520 Indicatio scale, tarp. #16010054. (4)....... $87,500
2010 John Deere A400 cab, air, 480/80R38 tires, HID lighting, 18-ft. 896 auger header, conditioner. #16016001. (3).... ................................................$92,000
1998 MacDon 9300 with MacDon 920 16-ft. header, steel on steel conditioner rolls. #16006969. (1)........................$39,000
1998 John Deere 4890 diesel engine, hydro, cab, air, 18.4x26 tires, 16-ft. auger header with rubber conditioner rolls. #16006986. (4).............. $38,000 2001 Hesston 1275 16-ft. mower conditioner, steel conditioners, 1000 PTO. #16006976. (1)......................... $9500 2014 John Deere conditioner with feed kit for 425D MacDon draper header. #16009948. (1)........................$16,500
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2014 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #16002598. (1)........ ................................................$64,500 2012 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation package. #16002443. (4)............................................$48,000 2011 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup reel, road transport with lights. #16002396. (4)............................................$61,500 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights. #16002369. (1)........................$49,500 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft. draper header, road transport with lights. #16002349. (1)........................$46,000 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, road transport kit, lights. #16002347. (1)............................................$46,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #16002421. (3)........ ................................................$48,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., double sickle, gauge wheels, pickup reel, hydraulic fore & aft, single point hookup transportation system. #16002260...... ................................................$45,000 2000 John Deere 936D road transport with lights, poly tin pickup reel. #16002390. (1)............................................$19,000 2010 Honey Bee SP42 42-ft.draper header with double knife, UII pickup reel, transportation kit, JD adapter. #16002456. (1)............................................$48,000 2009 Honey Bee 42-ft., with JD adapter, pickup reel, transport system. #16002440. (3)........................$41,500 2007 Honey Bee 422 42-ft. draper header with pickup reel, transportation kit and John Deere adapter. #16002441. ....... ................................................$39,500 2003 MacDon 963 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, 60 Series JD adapter. #16002193..............................$21,000
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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)....................................... $149,000
2006 Flexi-Coil 5500 70-ft., 10” spacing, 550# trips, 1”x2” C shanks, flotation tires, double shoot air system, primary optical blockage on seed run, 3.5” steel packers wheels, Dutch low draft paired row carbide tips with 2002 Flexi-Coil 2340 tow behind variable rate meter drive, dual fan, 8” auger with air seeder hopper with 2007 NH SC430 leading cart, 430 bushel 3 compartment, variable rate drive metering system, 10-ft. auger, 18.4x28 R1 duals, dual fan. #16005309. (1)............... $99,000
1998 John Deere 1820 45-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, 3” steel packer wheels, 1900 270 bushel tow between cart. #16005305. (3).............. $62,000 2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 12” spacing, all run blockage, semi-pneumatic packers, 4” carbide points with 2340 tow between cart with 230 bushel capacity, 60/40 split, variable rate, semi hopper. #16005334. (3)..$36,000
1995 John Deere 1060 40-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing with JD 777 cart. #16005346. (3)............................................. $6500 2005 Bourgault 5710 54-ft. with 6550 trailing tank, 10” spacing, double shoot on shank, new meter boxes. #16005331. (1)........................................ $135,000 2005 Bourgault 5710 53-ft., 10” row spacing, 450 lb trips, square seed boots, speed lock adapters, mid-row II banders, double shoot air system. #16005207. (1)...................... $35,000
2004 Bourgault 5710 40-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, mid row banders with 5350 tow behind cart, 491 monitor. “Only 24,500 acres”. #16005348. (3). .............................................. $79,000
2002 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft., 9” spacing, steel press wheels, single shoot, narrow carbide points with 2340 tow between cart, drill can be broken down to 39-ft.. #16005326. (3)........ $45,000 2004 Case IH ATX6012 62-ft., 12” spacing, disc levelers, 5-section, rubber tire packers, Fargo-air 3350 tow behind tank with added 3rd tank. #16005351. (1).......................................... $62,000
Concord 4012 40-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot with Concord 2300 tank. #16005357.Only $16,500 FOB Circle
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. (3).$210,500
2010 John Deere 1890 42-ft. no-till air drill, 10” spacing, single shoot, primary hoses blockage warning system, extended wear seed boot, 31x13.5-15 hi flotation tires, narrow gauge wheels with 1910 tow between cart, 350 bushel, full liquid system with RT2600 liquid cart complete. #16005313. (4).. ............................................$128,500
2004 John Deere 1895 43-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, cast fertilizer closing wheel, extended wear seed boot, dry fertilizer delivery tube, double shoot, narrow gauge wheel with 1910 430 bushel air cart. #16005337. (4).......... ............................................$145,000
AG MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS GLOBAL GUIDANCE
2008 John Deere 0900C Starfire ITC receiver. #16012301. (1)............. $1500 John Deere 0900PC Starfire receiver, SF1. #16012039. (1)........................... $1500 2008 John Deere 0900PC Starfire ITC receiver. #16012296. (3)............ $1450
2013 Bourgault 3710 60-ft., 10” spacing, low disc scraper, MRB3 with closer tine, blockage monitor, double shoot, single run, no clnr wheel, 4.5” ext should packers with 6700ST tank, double shoot, 4-tank metering package, dual fan, bag lift system, 650/75R34 duals, steel augers with Bourgault 591 monitor. #16005285.... ........... $$$ Rental Return SAVE $$$ 2009 Bourgault 3710 60-ft., “No-Till” independent coulter disc, 10” spacing, mid-row banders, 4.5” semi-pneumatic packer wheels, narrow 3” cleaner wheel, double shoot, Bourgault 6550 tow behind 4-tank car. #16005350. (3)........................................ $210,000 2015 Bourgault L6450 3-tank leading air seed, 10” hydraulic assist load/unload auger. #16005359. (1)........... $56,000
2014 CPI, DL990 fuel trailer, 900 gallon diesel tank, 90 gallon DEF tank, drawer package, JD compressor-generator, electric start, 50-ft. x 1/2” hose reel, FillRite diesel fuel pump. #14201026........ ................................................$32,000
2015 Hygrade 1600RS 16-ft. rear steer grader, pull-type. #14201051... $23,000 2015 Hygrade 1400RS 14-ft. rear steer, pull-type grader. #14201050...$21,000 2015 Hygrade 1400RS 14-ft. rear steer pulltype grader with weight. #14201049.... ................................................$21,000 Degelman 16-ft. dozer, hydraulic lift, mounts for JD 9320 4WD tractor. #16010061.. ................................................$19,000
New Mandako 50-ft. land roller with 42” drum and 5/8” wall, hydraulic floating hitch, dual hydraulic rear wheel steering. #14201025 (2)..................$52,950
2014 Rem 36-ft. harrow cart, Delta 625 section 6x8, hydraulic wing lift. #16004088. (1)............................................$12,250
Case IH 496 28-ft. disc. #16004085. (4).... ................................................$15,000
COMPANY VEHICLES
2014 John Deere BW16005 96” Global high volume bucket, fits H340 & H360 loaders. #16010058.................... $3200 John Deere BW15919 8-ft. bucket off H380 loader. #14402202. (1)............... $1575 Grouser 14-ft., 6 way dozer blade, mounts on John Deere 30-50 Series 4WD. #16009235. (1)........................... $5000
2004 Western Star 4900FX C15 CAT engine @ 475 hp, 10 speed transmission, 11-24.5 tires, drivers 90% tread, steering 75% tread, drop axle, wet kit, spring suspension, rear hitch..$39,000
SKID STEER
1994 Bobcat 751 ROPS, foot controls, forks, bucket. #16008067. (4)..$12,500
SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS
2003 Trail-Eze TE80HT53WS 53-ft. double drop wide side trailer, hydraulic beaver tail, triple axle, side pull out extensions........................................$49,000
GRAIN VACS “DEMONSTRATOR SPECIAL” 2015 John Deere 1890 60-ft. no-till, 7.5” spacing, single shoot, all run blockage with 2015 John Deere 1910-430 bushel tow between air seeder cart, 3-tank, single shoot. #12005238........ ........ $$$$ SAVE THOUSANDS $$$$
2013 General Implement HZ 2280 8-ft. steel skidsteer blade. #13012443. (1).. ................................................... $3995 2013 General Implement HZ 2280 8-ft. skidsteer blade. #13012444. (1)..$3995
2006 Muvall 4860FT single drop, tandem axle 48-ft. x 102” trailer with fold out extensions, beaver tail, winch, 255/70R22.5 tires..................................$32,000
FERTILIZER SPREADER
CORN PLANTER
1993 John Deere 7300 corn planter, 30” spacing, 6 row. #16005270... $12,500
2012 Rem 3700. #16006799........$35,000
406-228-2496 or 800-428-2496 Glasgow, MT (1) 406-765-1531 or 800-443-9447 Plentywood, MT (2) 406-485-2145 or 800-521-5800 Circle, MT (4) 406-787-6201 Culbertson, MT (3) Check out our website: www.fesmt.com
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2012 Summers “Rental” 50-ft. super coulter. #13011076..................................... ............. $$$ Rental Return Save $$$
2005 John Deere 741 8-ft. loader bucket, mounts for 20 or 30 series tractor, 3rd function valve, no 3rd function lines or joystick. #16010051. (1).............. $9900
AIR CART
2004 Bourgault 5710 54-ft. hoe drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, mid row banders, 3.5” steel packers, 450# trips, 3/4 tips, 1.5” shank upgrade, 5350 tow behind cart. #16005321 (2)... $69,000
MISCELLANEOUS
Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Rob Campbell, Salesman 406-942-0543; Wade Engstrom AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118
2014 Genim 9-ft. heavy duty skidsteer bucket. #13012487. (1)............... $2400 2014 Genim 9-ft. heavy duty skidsteer bucket. #13012486. (1)............... $2400 2014 Genim 9-ft. heavy duty skidsteer bucket. #13012485. (1)............... $2400 2014 Genim 6-ft. skidsteer tooth bucket. #13012491................................. $2100 2014 Genim 84” low profile skidsteer bucket. #13012489. (1)............... $1450 2014 Genim 78” low profile skidsteer bucket. #13012490. (1)............... $1400 2014 Genim 6-ft. skidsteer bucket. #13012481. (1)........................... $1350 Genim skid steer 108” snow bucket. #16007565. (1)........................... $1200
2014 New Leader L3030G4 fertilizer box, conversion kit, fits JD 4920 through 4940 commercial sprayers. #14201021............................ $56,000
2013 New Leader L3030G4 John Deere 11-ft. 409 spreader box, TR1000 New Leader trailer. #14200917................... .Rental Return SAVE Thousands $$$
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(R) = “Reconditioned”
COMMERCIAL SPRAYERS AND ROUND BALERS
Up to 5 years 0% INTEREST available
With qualifying down payment or trade equity - o.a.c.
SPRAYERS 2014 John Deere R4038 self-propelled, radio, tier 4 engine, SS eductor, 120ft. booms, wheel slip control, boom air purge, Xenon HID field lighting, radar, full ams, fence row nozzles. #16014186. (1).............................Call
2014 John Deere R4038 self-propelled, 3000 receiver, SF1 activation, JD section control, radio, 9.0L tier 4 engine, 420/80R46, SS eductor, 120-ft. booms, 15” nozzles, wheel slip control, boom air purge, Xenon HID field lighting. #16014197. (4).................... $335,000 (R) 2013 John Deere 4940 self-propelled, Starfire 3000 receiver, SF1 activation, JD section control, deluxe Command View cab, radio, Interim Tier IV 9.0L engine, 480/80R50 Goodyear tires, high flotation solution pump, stainless eductor delivery, 120-ft. booms, BoomTrac auto level system, wheel slip control, row crop fenders, HID Xenon lights. #16014185. (1)............. ............ $$$ Rental Return Save $$$
2012 John Deere 4940 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)....................................... $284,500
ROUND BALERS JOHN DEERE
2008 John Deere 4830 90-ft., boom leveling, 20” nozzle spacing, traction control, 80 mesh strainer, hydraulic tread adjust, row crop fenders, 50 gallon foam marker, standard flow solution pump, stainless steel eductor system, traction control, fence row nozzle right hand, strainers, stainless steel tank with 3” fill, radar speed sensor, auto air spring level system, wheel motor shields, halogen field lighting, 380/90R46 fronts, BoomTrac Pro 3 series, deluxe cab. #16014181. (4).... ............................................ $184,000
2007 John Deere 4720 90-ft., stainless tank, hydraulic tread adjust, Guidance ready, 20” nozzle spacing, on board air system - 50 gallon, AutoTrac, strainers, radar speed sensor, row crop fenders, high flow solution pump, 380/105R50 tires, below horizontal cylinders, boom return to height, belly shields, 800 gallon tank. #16014199. (3)..... $129,000 2011 Top Air TA2400 132-ft. suspended boom, 2400 gallon tank, 480-80R50 duals, Powerglide auto height, Raven 4400 monitor, Greenleaf nozzles. #16014161. (1)...................... $69,500
2014 John Deere 569 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires. #16006995 (1)....................... $46,500 2014 John Deere 569 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires. #16006994. (1)...................... $46,500 2013 John Deere 569 “Premium round” baler, megawide pickup, surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L-61.1 tires. #16006961. (3)...................... $45,000 2013 John Deere 569 1-3/8” 1000 rpm hookup, 21.5L-16.1 rim & tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, mounting brackets, Comfort Guard. #16006798............................ $45,000
SIDE BY SIDE
2012 John Deere 825I camo gator, 12” tires, benchseat, deluxe cargo box. #16007529. (3)...................... $12,500
2013 John Deere 569 1-3/8” 1000 rpm hookup, 21.5L-16.1 rim & tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, mounting brackets, Comfort Guard. #16006797. (1)...................... $45,000 2013 John Deere 569 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006992. (1)... .............................................. $41,000 2011 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift. #16016004. (3)... .............................................. $31,500 2010 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, slip clutch alert & speed sensor, bale push bar. #16006844. (4)...... $34,000 2007 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 tires, pushbar, Megawide pickup, hydraulic pickup. #16006806............................ $29,750 2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 10000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10-ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift, Bale Trak Pro monitor, pickup gauge wheels. #16006985. (4)...................... $29,500
2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006996. (1)... .............................................. $27,000 2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 8 PR, hydraulic pickup lift, slip clutch alert & speed sensor, bale push bar. #16006845. (4)............... $28,000 2001 John Deere 567 twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006827. (3)...................... $18,500 1999 John Deere 566 regular pickup, twine & surface wrap, 540 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, 31x13.5 8 ply tires, bale ramps, gauge wheels. #16016002. (2)...................... $11,500 CASE IH 1996 Case IH 8465 regular pickup, twine, 540 PTO, push bar, new monitor. #16006972. (4)................................... ..................... Only $3500 FOB Circle
Morris 1400 round bale mover, carries (14) 5-ft.x6-ft. bales. #16006848. (1).. .............................................. $22,500
CONSUMER PRODUCTS
2011 John Deere X300 lawn tractor with 42” deck, 18.5 hp. #16007546. (3)..... ................................................. $2100
2009 John Deere X320 lawn tractor, 22 hp, hydro, 48” mower deck, 4-wheel steer. #16007555. (3)............... $2200 2006 John Deere X304 lawn tractor, 18.5 hp, hydro, 42” deck, 7 bushel bagger, 4-wheel steering. #16007556. (4)....... ................................................. $1950
ZERO TURN
New Top Air TA1600 120-ft. booms, 20” quad 10 section, chemical inductor-15 gallon, fence row nozzle, Raven ISO height control, by-pass plumbing kit. #14200891. (4)...................... $85,000 2011 John Deere 4940 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).................... $286,500
2011 John Deere 825i gator, 4WD, gas, extreme terrain, 14” Bighorn tires, cargo box with poly liner, brake & tail lights, premium cab. #16007571. (3).. .............................................. $12,500 New 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
2011 John Deere 4930 120-ft., stainless tank, SS eductor delivery system, single shoot, 20” nozzle space, BoomTrac auto level system, wheel slip control, Xenon HID lighting, row crop fenders, engine block heater. #16014180. (4).. ............................................ $221,000
2007 John Deere 4930 commercial, 1200 gallon tank, 120-ft. booms with BoomTrac Pro automatic leveling system, 480/80R50 tires, fenders, Greenstar GS2 display, AutoTrac ready, auto air spring level system, HID Xenon lighting. #16014111. (1)............. $173,500
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2005 Top Air TA1600 90-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank 380/90R46 tires, triple nozzles bodies. #16014171. (4).......................................... $21,500
2010 John Deere X540 lawn tractor, 25 hp, hydro transmission, 2WD, 54” deck, 110 hours. #16007554. (1)....... $5400 2007 John Deere X320 lawn tractor, 22 hp, hydro, 48” deck. #16007449. (4)... ................................................. $2100
2012 John Deere Z425 mower, 48” deck, power flow bagger. #16007560. (3).... ................................................. $3900
NEW
3-XL78
rockpickers 2012 John Deere RSX850i green sport gator, 14” Maxxis Bighorn tires, bucket sport seat, sports package. #16007575............................ $11,500 Mammoth TH880 4x4 utility vehicle, runs, needs some TLC................................ ........................... $$ Make A Offer $$
LAWN TRACTOR
2007 Brandt SB4000 suspended boom, 2014 John Deere X304 mower, 18.5 hp, 90-ft., 1600 gallon tank, windcones, 42” deck, 54 hours. #16007566. (1).... auto rate control, hydraulic drive, ................................................. $4500 double nozzles with 1-tip, touchdown wheels, Norac boom system, duals. #16014188. (4)...................... $28,500 2005 Flexi-Coil S67XL suspended boom, 90-ft., rinse tank, wind screens, 1600 gallon tank. #16014196. (1).. $14,500 Set of 650 flotation tires 650-65R38 for 4830 sprayers. #16009237. (4)........... 2013 John Deere X300R lawn tractor, 18.5 hp, 42” mower deck, rear mounted 7 bu. .............................................. $10,500 grass catcher. #16007545. (1). $3375
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)
After Hours Sales:
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; Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118
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800 Series
D
600 and 700 Series
E
300, 400 and 500 Series
F
200 to 500 Series
G
Global Carriers
H
300 and 400 Series
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Global Carrier - Category 2
Bale Spears
Get attached to improve productivity
Round or square, whatever the job, there is a Frontier Bale Spear up to the task. Choose from a wide range of single- and triple-tine models to move and stack bales quickly and easily. • Replaceable spears • Multiple bale-handling sizes
Pallet Forks
Don’t let heavy objects weight down your workday. With Frontier Pallet Forks, you can lift pallets, load lumber, move bulky material, or clear construction sites quickly and efficiently. • Fork capacity up to 5,500 lb. (2,494.8 kg) • Replaceable fork tines • Handles palletized products
Making a smart move 1- Horst CHC25 25-ft., 2 wheel steer header trailer, 20.5x8 tires, 10,000 lbs rated capacity, 18-ft. wheel base, 11-ft. to 12’6” adjustable tongue length, 26-ft. top rail, 2-header pads, 2-ratchet straps................ $4500 12- Horst CHC36 36-ft. header trailer, 225/75R15 tire, 10,160 lbs rated capacity, 24-ft. wheel base, 11-ft to 12’6” adjustable tongue length, 36-ft. top rail, 2-header pads, 2-ratchet straps. Each.................. $5500 Rotary Tillers 1-Unverferth HT42 42-ft. 2-wheel steer header trailer, 11Lx15 implement Put the final touches on gardens or seedbeds tires, 14,000 lbs carry capacity, 20-ft. wheel base, 2-header pads, before planting with a Rotary Tiller. • “C” or “L” shaped blades available 2-ratchet straps............................................................................ $8500 • Helical-shaped rotors 1-Unverferth AWS42 42-ft. 4-wheel steer header trailer, 235/80x16 tires, • All models offer skid shoes for depth 30-ft. wheel base, 14,000 lbs rated carrying capacity, 2-header pads, control 2-ratchet straps............................................................................ $9400 • iMatch and/or Quick-Coupler compatible 15-Horst CHCF45 45-ft. 4-wheel steer header trailer, 15,500 lbs rated capacity, 30-ft. wheel base, 11-ft. to 12’6” adjustable tongue length, 45-ft. top rail, 2-header pads, 2-ratchet straps. Each.................. $9500 2-Headhunter 42-ft. classic header trailer, 800/80R16 radial steering, 6500 lbs axle, 7000 lbs rear tandem axle with torsion flex suspension, heavy duty telescoping adjustable tongue, LED lights. Each..$11,500 1-New Frontier 42-ft. heavy duty, high speed header trailer, tandem axle, brakes, adjustable header brackets, ratchet straps, ball hitch..$14,500 1-New Frontier 48-ft. heavy duty, high speed header trailer, tandem axle, brakes, adjustable header brackets, ratchet straps, ball hitch, lights.... Land Planes Level driveways, fill potholes, or recondition ................................................................................................. $16,500 gravel areas with the all-purpose Land Planes.
USED HEADER TRAILERS
V-trailer, 30-ft. combine trailer. #16002341. (4)................................. $2000 V-trailer, 30-ft., 2 wheel combine trailer, 2” ball hitch. #16009247... $1750 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)
After Hours Sales:
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; Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118
Durable frame allows you to smooth over challenging terrain. Heavy-duty options available. • Pull-type or 3-point hitch-mounted models • Two cutting edges promote ground leveling • Optional adjustable scarifier shanks (LP12 Series only) • Adjustable skid shoes (LP12 Series only)
Rotary Cutters
If you need a rugged, mid-priced rotary cutter that can handle heavy grass, thick brush, and weeds, a Frontier Rotary Cutter is worth a closer look. • Four efficient models feature 4 to 7 ft. cutting widths • iMatch compatible on RC2048, RC2060, and RC2072 only • Category 2 Quick Hitch compatible on RC2084 only
Box Blades
Frontier Box Blades level uneven ground and simplify grading tasks. • Tailgate can be fixed or float • Shanks are easily replaceable • iMatch and/or Quick-Coupler compatible
Rear Blades
Put your gardening, landscaping, driveway, and ditch-maintenance chores behind you with a sturdy Rear Blade. • Easy adjustment simplifies grading and leveling • iMatch™ or Quick-Coupler compatible
Grooming Mowers
Flex-Wing Grooming Mowers
Go with the Flex-Wing Grooming Mowers for a quality cut over uneven fields. Features wider working widths to make quick work at sod farms, golf courses, and parks. • 12 to 20-ft. cutting widths • 8-gauge steel plated deck (10-gauge on FM3012) • Auto-engage transport latch
The Grooming Mower delivers a smooth cut for lawns, sporting fields, and golf courses. • 4 to 9-ft. cutting widths • Single- or dual-belt drive • High blade speed for thorough cutting and uniform distribution • Category 1 iMatch compatible with optional kit
Rugged products that make the grade
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(R) = “Reconditioned”
Up to 5 years 0% INTEREST available on qualifying tractors
With qualifying down payment or trade equity - o.a.c. TRACKS
2011 John Deere 9630T 530 engine hp., 5 hydraulic remotes, 30” Durabilt HD 5500 tracks, front & bogie weights, deluxe comfort cab package with leather, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, dual beam radar, AM/FM radio with weather band and CD. #16003670. (3).............CALL. Rental Return Save Thousands!!!!!!
2010 John Deere 9630T 530 engine hp., 6 hydraulic, 36” Durabilt HD 5500 tracks, front, side & bogie weights, deluxe comfort cab package, leather, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, dual beam radar, 1000 PTO, AM/FM radio with weather band & CD. #16003663. (1).................CALL Rental Return Save Thousands!!!!!!
2008 John Deere 9630T 530 engine hp, 5 hydraulic remotes, 30” Durabilt HD tracks, front & bogie weights, deluxe cab package, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, dual beam radar sensor, AM/ FM radio with weather band and CD, right hand & left hand electric mirrors, business band antenna, premium seat. #16003638. (2)...........................CALL Rental Return Save Thousands!!!!!!
4WD
“New” John Deere 9560R 560 hp, 18/6 powershift transmission, high flow hydraulic system with 5 hydraulic remotes, Firestone IF800/70R38 flexion radial tires, front, wheel & drawbar weights, premium cab CVII with command arm, SF1 receiver, 2630 SF3 touch screen monitor, 3YR JD link, HID lighting, business band antenna. Only 330 hours. #12003470. (4)........................... CALL Demonstrator Save Thousands!!!!!!
2006 John Deere 9520 520 hp, powershift transmission, 4 hydraulic remotes, 710/70R38 duals, standard cab with active seat, wheel weights, Greenstar ready. #16003830. (1)............$159,000
2002 John Deere 9520 520 hp., powershift, 4 hydraulic remotes, differential lock, 620/70R46 radial tires, standard cab with comfort package, HID lighting, wheel weights. #16003957....$149,000 2003 John Deere 9420 24/6 manual transmission, 425 hp, 4 hydraulic remotes, power differential lock, Goodyear 620/70R46 tires, wheel weights, HD Grudgeon Brg. comfort package cab, premier lighting package, AM/FM stereo. #16003971. (1)..........$140,000
2003 John Deere 9320 18x6 powershift, power differential lock, 4 hydraulic remotes, 710/70R42 duals, comfort package cab, Greenstar ready harness, true ground speed sensor, wheel weights. #16003952. (1)........$123,500 2004 John Deere 9320 deluxe comfort package, power differential lock, 18/6 powershift transmission, backup alarm, AM/FM/WB/CD, instructional seat. #16013032. (2)......................$145,000
(R) 1990 John Deere 8760 singles, 3 hydraulic remotes, performance monitor, 14-ft. dozer. #16003809. (4)....$37,950
1976 John Deere 8630 Sound Gard cab, 3 hydraulic remotes, 20.8x34 dual tires. #16003777. (4)........................$18,500
JOHN DEERE ROW CROP - 100 hp. plus
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1984 John Deere 8650 290 engine hp, 16F/6R quad transmission, 3 hydraulic remotes, differential lock. #16013031. (4)............................................$19,500 2012 John Deere 9560R 560 hp, 18x6 powershift transmission, 5 hydraulic remotes, 520/85R46 triples, wheel weights, premium cab CVII with command arm, SF1 Starfire 3000 receiver, GS3 2630 touch display, dual beam radar, HID lighting, premium radio with XM, low hours. #16003912. (3).. CALL Rental Return Save Thousands!!!!!!
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2013 John Deere 7230R 230 engine hp, 1890 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. III 3-point hitch, 320/85R38 rear tires, triple link front axle with 320/85R38 front tires, fenders, 85cc hydraulic pump, 5 hydraulic remotes, premium cab, air, heater, AM/FM/Satelite stereo, HID lighting package, electric mirrors, business band antenna, foot throttle, 2465 lbs on each rear axle, cold weather start, JD H480 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork. #16013019. (3)............ $220,000
2013 John Deere 6140D MFWD, 115 PTO hp, 12x12 power reverser transmission, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x38 rear tires, 24.9x24 front tires, rear wheel weights, Commandview cab, JD H310 loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16003992. (3)...................... $78,500 2010 John Deere 7330 MFWD, 125 PTO hp, 20/20 Auto Quad transmission, 540/1000 PTO, Cat 2 3-pt. hitch, premium cab, cornerpost exhaust, air ride seat, AM/FM weatherband radio, 480/8R42 rear tires, 380/85R30 front tires, JD 741 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, 3-way joystick control. #16003982. (2).................... $124,500
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2013 John Deere 6210R FWA, 210 hp, IVT transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point hitch, 480/80R46 rear tires, triple link suspension front axle, 420/90R30 front tires, fenders, Greenstar AutoTrak ready, premium plus cab, cold weather package, 1058 lbs weights per rear axle, AM/FM/Satellite radio, JD H380 loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16013022 (1)............. $180,000 2007 John Deere 7930 FWA, 180 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 45 gpm hydraulic pump, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point hitch, AutoTrak ready plub & play, 520/85R42 rear tires with 1400 lbs weights, heavy duty front axle with TLS, 420/90R30 tires with fenders, HID lights, AM/FM/CD stereo, RH & LH electric mirrors, JD 741 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork. #16013013. (1)........................................ $147,000
2012 John Deere 7215R 215 hp, IVT transmission, 43 gpm hydraulic pump, 3 hydraulic remotes, triple link suspension, 420/90R30 front tires with fenders, 620/70R42 rear tires with 1400 lbs. weights, XM satellite radio, HID lighting, cold weather package, H480 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, joystick control. #16013029. (3). ............................................ $196,000 2003 John Deere 7520 MFWD, 125 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, deluxe cab with cornerpost exhaust, 14.9Rx28 front tires, 18.4Rx38 rear tires, JD 741 loader, bucket, grapple fork, joystick control. #16003967. (1)...................... $93,000 2003 John Deere 7420 115 PTO hp, FWA, 3 hydraulic remotes, IVT transmission, 96” rear axle, 480/80R42 rear tires, 380/85R30 front tires with fenders, deluxe cab, air ride seat, AM/FM/ Weatherband radio, cold weather package, rear tire weights, 741 self leveling loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16013024. (4)...................... $71,500 1997 John Deere 7810 FWA, 150 PTO hp, 16x16 PowerQuad transmission with left hand reverser, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat 3 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x42 rear tires, 14.9x30 front with fenders, rear wheel weights, deluxe cab, foot throttle, cold weather package, JD 741 loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16004000. (1)...$75,000
(R) 1989 John Deere 4455 MFWD, 142 PTO hp, powershift transmission, cab, air conditioning, heater, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, JD 280 loader, bucket, grapple fork, “Major Reconditioning”. #16003972. (2)........ .............................................. $63,500
2011 Case IH Puma 185 MFD, 155 PTO hp, CVT transmission, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, 4 hydraulic remotes, Michelin 480/70R42 rear tires with weights, 380/70R30 front tires, with fenders, premium cab, CIH L770 loader, bucket, grapple fork, joystick control. #16003726. (2)....... $139,500
2011 Case IH Puma 185 MFD, powershift transmission, 155 PTO hp, 540/1000 PTO, Cat 2. 3-pt. hitch, Michelin radial 480/70R42 rear tires with weights, 380/70R30 front tires with fenders, CIH L770 loader, bucket, grapple fork, joystick control. #16003725. (2).......... ............................................ $129,500
2009 Case IH Maxxum 140 Pro MFD, 120 PTO hp, CVT transmission, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, 480/80R42 rear tires, 380/85R30 front tires, cab, air conditioning, heater, CIH 750 loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16003993. (2)...................... $75,000
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2014 John Deere 5115M MFWD, 100 PTO hp, IT4 diesel engine, power reverser transmission, 540 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, triple mid & rear hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab with air ride seat, cornerpost exhaust, mirrors, cold start package, JD H260 loader. #16013009. (1)...............................Arriving Soon 2014 John Deere 5115M MFWD, 100 PTO hp, IT4 diesel engine, power reverser transmission, 540 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, triple mid & rear hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab with air ride seat, mirrors, cornerpost exhaust, cold start package, JD H260 loader. “Only 100 Hours”. #16013010. (1).Arriving Soon
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Filipino milling industry sends trade team to the US
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Rotating trellis boosts profits for blackberry growers
By Sharon Durham, Agricultural Research Service A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist developed a specialized trellis system to help blackberry growers boost profits. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) horticulturist Fumiomi Takeda of the Appalachian Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville, West Virginia, developed a rotating crossarm (RCA) trellis and cane-training system to help growers overcome environmental challenges, produce more fruit and reduce labor costs. This system can increase a grower’s income by more than $6,000 per acre—a significant increase. Blackberry crops are becoming more common in the United States, but commercial production is limited in the Midwest and Northeast because low temperatures can injure or kill the plant’s branches. In the southern parts of the country, the challenges are high temperatures and intense sunlight, which can cause fruit to sunburn. The RCA trellis system consists of a long cross-arm that is attached to the top of a short post and can pivot, allowing it to be set at different positions. The system allows the canopy (top part) of the blackberry plant to be rotated so that the canopy can be positioned horizontally, diagonally or vertically. To limit damage from harsh winter temperatures, growers can use the new trellis system to reposition the canopy close to the ground in winter and protect it. Similarly, growers in the southern part of the country can position the fruit away from direct sunlight to protect it from high temperatures and intense sunlight. In Georgia, the adoption of the RCA trellis and canetraining system has reduced sunburn damage in the Apache blackberry from about 35 percent in the conventional system to less than 5 percent. It has helped increase the volume of fruit that can be packed and can reduce harvest costs, resulting in increases in grower income. The fruit of conventionally trellised blackberry plants is harvested from both sides of the plant row and in the middle of the wide plant canopy. Harvesting fruit on one side of the row of plants trained to the RCA trellis was 30 percent faster than harvesting fruit from both sides of the row. ARS is the USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency.
NDSU Extension ag agents honored
By NDSU Extension Service Several North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service educators were recognized at the recent National Association of County Agricultural Agents’ annual meeting and professional improvement conference in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for their accomplishments and the quality of their programming. The individuals and the honors they received were: • Gregory J. Endres, area cropping systems specialist based at the Carrington Research Extension Center - Communications Award for a publication (state winner) • Joel Lemer, Foster County agent - North Central Region Achievement Award • Penny Nester, Kidder County agent - Communications Awards for a personal column (state winner) and a program promotional piece (North Central Region winner) • Stevan Sagaser, Grand Forks County agent - North Central Region Distinguished Service Award • Todd Weinmann, Cass County agent - Communications Award for a feature story (state winner); Landscape Horticulture Search for Excellence Award (state winner); Excellence in 4-H and Youth Program Award (state winner); Search for Excellence: Sustainable Agriculture Award (national winner from the North Central Region) “I am proud of their accomplishments and of the example they set for their peers in regard to working hard paying off,” says Weinmann, president of the North Dakota Association of Agricultural Extension Agents. He also served on the 2015 nomination committee for national officers. Craig Askim, a Mercer County agent, was elected regional vice chair for the North Central Region Agriculture and Public Issues Committee. He will serve for two years. Following that, he will serve one year as national chair of the committee. Brad Brummond, a Walsh County agent, is vice chair of the 4-H Committee for the North Central Region.
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Handling rained on hay
By Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Rained on hay. Sometimes it’s down so long that it’s virtually worthless. Trouble is, what do you do with it? Rained on hay causes many problems. Obviously, feed value of the hay is lowered. And many times, in our rush to put this hay up, it gets baled or stacked too wet, which causes mold or heat damage to develop. Sometimes a bigger problem, though, is the long-term damage to the regrowing plants. Driving over the field repeatedly — trying to turn hay to hasten its drying — will injure regrowth and can cause soil compaction, especially if the ground is wet and soft. But, not driving on the field may result in an even bigger problem with the windrows. If they lay there too long, the plants underneath will be smothered. This not only lowers yield, it creates a terrible weed problem as grasses and broadleaves infest the killed strips. These weeds will contaminate all future cuttings. In addition, if rained on hay windrows are left in the field until next cutting, they frequently will plug your mower, slowing you down and maybe even expanding your vocabulary. Not to mention the reduced quality of this new hay. So — remove that hay any way you can. Bale it, chop it, even blow it back on the ground as mulch. You may need to damage plants by driving on them to turn hay to speed drying and get sunlight to plants underneath. But do it anyway to prevent old windrows from ruining the rest of your haying year. Then, watch for problems in the damaged strips. Insects and weeds may invade, and then need treating to prevent further problems. There isn’t much of a positive payback managing severely rained on hay, but to ignore it is even more expensive. ##### The average salad in the United States is transported roughly 1,400 miles from farm to table, and in the Northeast United States, most of the fresh food comes from more than 3,000 miles away.
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USDA, Microsoft to launch “Innovation Challenge” to address food resiliency
By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News giving challenge participants three months The U.S. Department of Agriculture to create their applications. Winners will be (USDA) is partnering with Microsoft to announced in December 2015. launch the “Innovation Challenge,” a conThe increased prevalence and availability test designed to explore how climate change of data from satellite imagery, remote senwill impact the United States’ food system sors, surveys and economic reports mean with the intent of achieving better food rethat we can analyze, model and predict an siliency. The challenge invites entrants to extremely diverse set of properties associdevelop and publish new applications and ated with our food production. Applicatools that can analyze multiple sources of tions might combine data from the USDA information about the nation’s food supply, and other government sources, such as the including key USDA data sets that are now National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminhosted on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft’s istration (NOAA), the National Aeronautics cloud-computing platform. and Space Administration (NASA) or the “For more than 100 years, USDA has United States Geological Survey, and can compiled data from economic reports and be targeted at farmers, scientists, food profarm production surveys, and more recently ducers, insurance companies or consumers. from satellite imagery and remote sensors “I am looking forward to discover what that can provide information on the health creative ideas the community comes up of crops around the country,” said Agriculwith through blending together USDA data, ture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Through this novel ways of exploring and analyzing data partnership with Microsoft, we are now with access to large scale computing and putting that data into the hands of people data analysis in the form of Microsoft’s who can help us derive new insights to Azure platform,” said Dr. Daron Green, address factors that threaten our ability to Deputy Managing Director of Microsoft feed a growing global population. This ofResearch. “Microsoft and the USDA seek fers very exciting possibilities, and I look to catalyze the creativity of others and forward to seeing the new tools that contest hope that the challenge will provide a great participants develop.” incentive for developers and researchers For the first time, key USDA datasets are interested in data science to put together being made available in the cloud where some great applications helping address the they can be accessed and blended with other USA’s food resiliency needs.” data to give novel insights or used in new Microsoft will promote the challenge at types of end-user applications. Combining the 2015 meeting of the Agricultural & Apthese USDA data with cloud-computing plied Economics Association (http://www. resources allows even very high fidelity and aaea.org). Full details can be found at http:// complex models to be processed in a timely usdaapps.challengepost.com. manner and enables results to be delivered The Innovation Challenge was created to remote users on their laptops, tablets or in support of the President’s Climate Data mobile phones. Initiative (https://www.whitehouse.gov/ The challenge offers $60,000 in prizes, blog/2014/07/29/unleashing-climate-dataincluding a top prize of $25,000, for apempower-america-s-agricultural-sector), plications that make use of the USDA which aims to harness climate data in ways data and provide actionable insights to that will increase the resilience of America’s farmers, agriculture businesses, scientists food system. This is a direct response to or consumers. In addition, Microsoft is the President’s call for all hands on deck to granting cloud-computing awards to aid generate further innovation to help prepare university researchers and students who America’s communities and business for wish to take part in the challenge. The the impacts of climate change. deadline for entries is November 20, 2015,
US farm production expenditures 2014
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Farm Production Expenditures in the United States are estimated at $397.6 billion for 2014, up from $367.3 billion in 2013. The 2014 Total farm production expenditures are up 8.3 percent compared with 2013 Total farm production expenditures. Nearly all expenditure items increased from the previous year. The four largest expenditures at the United States level total $188.3 billion and account for 47.3 percent of Total expenditures in 2014. These include Feed, 16.0 percent, Farm services, 11.4 percent, Livestock, poultry and related expenses, 11.3 percent, and Labor, 8.6 percent. In 2014, the United States Total farm expenditure average per farm is $191,500 compared with $175,270 in 2013, up 9.3 percent. On average, United States farm operations spent $30,680 on Feed, $21,818 on Farm services, $21,722 on Livestock, poultry and related expenses, and $16,472 on Labor. For 2013, United States farms spent an average of $29,779 on Feed, $18,612 on Farm services, $16,321 on Livestock, poultry and related expenses, and $15,271 on Labor. Total Fuel expense is $16.7 billion. Diesel, the largest sub-component, is $10.6 billion, accounting for 63.5 percent. Diesel expenditures are down 2.8 percent from the previous year. Gasoline is $3.1 billion, up 3.3 percent. LP gas is $2.1 billion, up 16.5 percent. Other fuel is $950 million, up 28.4 percent.
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The IRS recommends that you always keep a copy of your tax return for your records. You may need copies of your filed tax returns for many reasons. For example, they can help you prepare future tax returns. You will also need them if you have to amend a prior year tax return. You often need them when you apply for a loan to buy a home or to start a business. You may need them if you apply for student financial aid. If you can’t find your copies, the IRS can provide a transcript of the tax information you need, or a copy of your tax return. Here is more information, including how to get your federal tax return information from the IRS: · Transcripts are free and you can get them for the current year and the past three years. In most cases, a transcript includes the tax information you need. · A tax return transcript shows most line items from the tax return that you filed. It also includes items from any accompanying forms and schedules that you filed. It doesn’t reflect any changes you or the IRS may have made after you filed your original return. · A tax account transcript includes your marital status, the type of return you filed, your adjusted gross income and taxable income. It does include any changes that you or the IRS made to your tax return after you filed it. · You can order your free transcripts online, by phone, by mail or fax at this time. · The IRS has temporarily stopped the online functionality of the Get Transcript application process on the IRS.gov website that delivered your transcript immediately. The IRS is making modifications and further strengthening security for the online service. While you can still use the Get Transcript tool (http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript) to order your transcript, the IRS will send it to you by mail to the last address we have on file for you. To order your transcript online and have it delivered by mail, go to IRS.gov and use the Get Transcript tool. To order by phone, call 800-908-9946 and follow the prompts. To request an individual tax return transcript by mail or fax, complete Form 4506T-EZ (http://www.irs.gov/uac/ About-Form-4506T-EZ), Short Form Request for Individual Tax Return Transcript. Businesses and individuals who need a tax account transcript should use Form 4506-T (http://www. irs.gov/uac/About-Form-4506T), Request for Transcript of Tax Return. · You should receive your transcript within five to 10 days from the time the IRS receives your request. Please note that ordering your transcript online or over the phone are the quickest options. · Keep in mind that the method you used to file your return and whether you have a refund or balance due affects your current year transcript availability. Use this chart (http:// www.irs.gov/Individuals/Transcript-Availability) to determine when you can order your transcript. · If you need a copy of your filed and processed tax return, it will cost $50 for each tax year. You should complete Form 4506 Request for Copy of Tax Return, to make the request. Mail it to the IRS address listed on the form for your area. Copies are generally available for the current year and past six years. You should allow 75 days for delivery. Mortgage Applicants. If you are applying for a mortgage, most mortgage companies only require a tax return transcript for income verification purposes and participate in our IVES (Income Verification Express Service) program. If you need to order a transcript, please follow the process described above and have it mailed to the address we have on file for you. Please plan accordingly and allow for time for delivery. Disaster Victims. If you live in a federally declared disaster area, you can get a free copy of your tax return. Visit IRS.gov for more disaster relief information. Financial Aid Applicants. If you are applying for financial aid, you can use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool on the FAFSA website to import your tax return information to your financial aid application. The temporary shutdown of the Get Transcript tool does not affect the Data Retrieval Tool. You may also click on their help page for more information. If you need a copy of your transcript you should follow the information above to request it as soon as possible. It takes five to 10 calendar days for transcripts to arrive at the address the IRS has on file for you. Identity Theft Victims. Did you receive a notice from the IRS about a suspicious return? Has the IRS notified you that it did not accept your e-filed return because of a duplicate Social Security Number? If you answered yes to either question, then you may be a victim of tax-related identity theft. CONTINUED ON PAGE C16
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Montana State University awarded research funding
Montana State University has received $4.7 million in the first projects announced as part of the state’s first large-scale research initiative, officials announced. The two MSU proposals that were announced immediately included a proposal to put into production the state’s fallow agricultural land, and a proposal that will help pinpoint precision agriculture using laser optics. “It’s an exciting time, not only for the projects awarded but for the promise and opportunity that this presents for the future,” said Governor Steve Bullock, who announced the first portion of MSU’s funding during a press conference at MSU’s Arthur H. Post Research Farm, located west of Bozeman off of Huffine Lane. Governor Bullock proposed the $15 million research initiative in his state budget in the fall of 2014. The 2015 Montana Legislature subsequently passed the initiative. It is the first state-funded research initiative of its depth and scope. Projects were selected through a competitive process. Faculty on the MSU campus submitted more than 150 proposals, which were winnowed down to just six. Of those, several projects were chosen for funding by an advisory panel made up of state legislators, industry and university system representatives. Two MSU projects that were awarded funding were announced today. Additional projects from MSU that were selected for funding are expected to be announced in the near future. Industry representatives on the panel included Lola Raska, executive director of the Montana Grain Growers Association; Larry Simkins, president and CEO of Washington Companies; and Ron Zook, president and CEO of Swan Valley Medical. Legislative representatives included: Sen. Llew Jones, R-Conrad, and Rep. Ryan Lynch, D-Butte. University presidents Waded Cruzado and Royce Engstrom rounded out the advisory panel, which made its recommendations to Clayton Christian, Montana Commissioner of Higher Education. The initiative is called the Montana Research and Economic Development Initiative. All of the selected proposals needed to meet one or more of the following criteria: to address a Montana problem; to create Montana jobs in existing economic sectors; or to help spur new companies in Montana. “Governor Bullock, the Montana Legislature and the Montana University System worked together this past legislative session on a new kind of investment in science, technology and the Montana economy,” Christian said, adding that the goal has been to convert university-based research into jobs and solutions for pressing problems. Many of the funded initiatives involve multiple researchers on multiple campuses in the Montana University System, as well as partnerships with private industry. Brief summaries of MSU’s funded initiatives announced today are listed below, followed by the amount funded and the project’s lead researcher: Optics and photonics research for compact optical sensors that could be used in everything from precision agriculture to advanced imaging for detecting skin cancer: $2,496,513 (Joe Shaw <mailto:jshaw@ece.montana.edu> ). Agricultural research into using pulse crops and cover crop mixes to replace fallow acres in rotation with wheat. Well-adapted to Montana’s arid climate, such pulse crops like peas and lentils or cover crop mixes can naturally add important nutrients to the soil and produce revenue. Other aspects of the grant include developing and using new computational tools and ground and space-based sensors to develop field-specific precision agriculture prescriptions for fertility and pest control and to improve durum wheat productivity: $2,276,734
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By NDSU Extension Service Ramsey County teams took home all of the top honors in each event of the 2015 North Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports State Shotgun Match. The match was held August 8-9 at the Capital City Gun Club in Bismarck and Capital City Sporting Clays Range near Menoken. The competition brought in 64 shooters from across the state. Shotgun events consist of trap, skeet and sporting clays. Seniors shoot 100 trap, 50 clay and 50 skeet targets. Junior division participants shoot 50 targets in each event. The shooter receives one point for every target hit. Shoot-offs are held when two participants tie in an event. Shoot-off participants are required to complete a number of shots to determine the placing. Tie breakers are used when two participants finish with equal overall scores. The tiebreaker is the highest trap score. The Ramsey County team of Spencer Frith, Dylan Durbin, Matt Schindele and John Rutten was the senior division champion. The team shot for a combined score of 534 out of 600 for the three events and qualified for the 2016 4-H National Invitational. The bid for the top shooter ended with Frith finishing as the champion. He had an overall score of 181. He shot a 91 score in trap, 46 in skeet and 44 in sporting clays. Durbin was one point behind in second place, with Schindele and Rutten tying for third place with a score of 173. Rutten was placed third following a tie breaker. Hannah Van Steenvoort was the top scorer in trap with 94. Schindele was the high scorer in skeet with 48, and Durbin was the top scorer in sporting clays with 46. The second place senior division team of Mason Hanson, Landen Blanchfield, Zachary Mertens, and Van Steenvoort scored 510. The third-place senior division team consisted of Joshua White, Damon Sobolik, Ian Tjelta and Christopher Morstad. The team earned a score of 477. The Ramsey County team of Robert Serumgard, Forrest Hanson, Ordale Morstad and Zachary Ohma scored 357 out of 450 points to claim first place in the junior division. Serumgard was top gun overall with a score of 124 out of a possible 150. He also was high scorer in skeet with 45. Hanson was the top scorer in trap with 46 out of 50. He tied with Morstad in sporting clays with a 38 score. A shootoff resulted in Morstad in second place and Hanson in third. The second-place team in the junior division consisted of Sydney Steffen, Isaak Brown, Rachel Fritz and Emma Steenvort. The team earned a score of 279.
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In September, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will begin contacting cotton and wheat growers to learn about their production practices during the 2015 growing season. NASS and USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) jointly conduct the Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS), which gathers data on farmers’ chemical use, pest management, and irrigation practices for these grains. “This phase of the ARMS survey is a unique data source that demonstrates how farmers responsibly utilize fertilizer, pesticides, and conservation practices to manage their crops, and also gives farmers a voice about what they need for the future,” said NASS Mountain Region Director Bill Meyer. “The results of this survey will help agricultural leaders and decision-makers better understand how producers make decisions about chemical use, new technologies and other aspects of farming. Producers themselves can use the survey results to make irrigation and production decisions on their farm.” ARMS serves as the primary source of information on production practices, resource use and economic well-being of America’s farm operations and farm households. Beginning in September and continuing through December 5, NASS representatives will conduct face-to-face interviews with more than 11,000 growers nationwide, including more than 600 in Mountain Region states of Arizona, Colorado and Montana. As with all NASS surveys, information provided by respondents is confidential by law. NASS safeguards the privacy of all respondents and publishes data only in aggregate form, ensuring that no individual operation or grower can be identified.
Introducing Gulfsnow, a new peach variety from ARS
By Sharon Durham, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), University of Georgia and the University of Florida scientists worked cooperatively to develop Gulfsnow, a new peach variety. The new variety should give growers in the southeastern lower coastal plain an edge in commercial production, and it offers consumers a more reliable supply of early-summertime peaches. Gulfsnow, requires only 400 hours of chilling to flower and set fruit. By comparison, June Gold, a variety commonly grown in the targeted production area, requires 650 hours of chilling. In years when winter chilling is insufficient, June Gold can’t reliably set fruit, resulting in reduced crop yields. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) horticulturalist Thomas Beckman, at the Fruit and Nut Research Laboratory in Byron, Georgia, developed Gulfsnow to overcome the chilling problem, which has become worse in recent years as wintertime temperatures have trended warmer and chilling hours have declined. According to Beckman, Gulfsnow will probably be used as a fresh-market fruit. It has 50 to 60 percent red skin blush over a cream ground color. The round-shaped peach has flesh that is cream-white and firm. Gulfsnow ripens in early June in Attapulgus, Georgia, about 10 days after Gulfcrimson, another ARS-developed peach, ripens. New peach varieties with different harvest times help growers produce fruit for a longer period of time each summer. ARS has previously developed other “Gulf” series peaches—Gulfprince, Gulfking, Gulfcrest and Gulfcrimson—all considered by nurseries to be very reliable fruiting varieties. Gulfsnow has displayed good fruit shape, appearance, eating quality, firmness and a very low incidence of split pits, making it attractive to commercial growers, according to Beckman. A plant patent (US PP25299 P2) was awarded for the variety in February 2015. A propagation agreement is available through Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc., Gainesville, Florida. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.
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Maiden voyage
By Syd Rogers As a woman, I could see the writing on things unwritten about them and whispered the wall. There were so many things that stories about getting plugged or parts flying needed to be done; cooking, cleaning, baloff. I knew enough to know I didn’t want ancing the checkbooks and paying the bills to get near one. were just the white spot of the top of the “Honey? What are you doing today?” mound of chores that called for attention. And so it began. I wrapped up whatever In addition to my own business and soonpressing tasks needed my attention that to-be college classes, there were also dogs, morning and after procrastinating long cats and horses that all required attention enough, I tied up my hair in a cute little on a daily basis – sometimes twice a day. side braid, pulled on a pink baseball cap The lawn was well on its way to seed and and meandered out to the field. Curtis had the place screamed out for some female atcut the borders of three fields and my task tention, like planting flowers and hanging was simply to cut the middle out of them. pictures on the barren bachelor pad walls. We walked around the machine, humThe irrigating water was overdue to be ming it’s great big monster roar in the dry moved, the cows needed to be checked to heat made worse by the engine exhaust. Just make sure all four feet were still pointing being that close made my head swim. Then down and given mineral on occasion. Curtis climbed the flight of stairs into the And then there was the farming. It started cab and his dog, Dot, dutifully followed. As out with harrowing and spraying weeds in I made the trek into the belly of the beast, the spring. And then, at some point known I squared my shoulders and gave myself a only to Curtis, the grass and alfalfa were little rally shout, “You can do this.” ready to be cut, (swathed), raked if necesCurtis pointed out the important sary, baled in various sized bales and piled levers and buttons in the cab. Push up nice and neatly for winter storage. I this one this way and then this one the didn’t realize it at the time but summer is other way and keep your RPMs here merely a blur of farming equipment coming and then you put the header down but, and going at all hours of the day and night “There is no brake, it is either forwards or in various stages of working/disrepair. At backwards, and you kind of have to play times Curtis would joke that it was either with it a little to get it to do that,” were the raining or he was fixing his haying equiponly words that stuck in my head. Down ment. Trust me, that was only AFTER he the windrow we went. He made it look very regained his sense of humor after something easy and Dot was so sure it was simple that broke. And something was always broke. she just closed her one blue eye and one About two months into the haying season, brown eye went to sleep in a little corner I wasn’t sure how he had done it all by himby the window. self before I had moved in. He was out there The next thing I knew, Curtis jumped doing his farming thing and I was doing my up and indicated I needed to sit down and best to make sure he ate and the bills were show him I was paying attention. At age 46, getting sent out. I had my own miniature I consider myself to be a reasonably intelfarming experience mowing the lawn but ligent woman, past romantic relationships that is another story in itself. There seemed not included. But I wasn’t sure exactly no end in sight to the to-do list. Instead of which lever went forward while the other getting shorter, it just seemed to get longer. one went backwards and then I put down That is when my maiden voyage on the what? Thankfully, Curtis was born with an “swather” took place. A swather is a beast overload of patience or an innate ability to of a machine. Think of the biggest lawnbite his tongue. He went through the promower you have ever seen and add steroids cess again, I’m sure with his tongue nearly to it. A lot of steroids. The tires were taller bleeding and I managed to get through a than me and the “blade” of the lawnmower row, turn around and start another one. was 14 feet across. I had heard many con“Well, looks like you know what you versations about swathers growing up on are doing! Give me a call if you need a cattle ranch. The men would come in anything,” and out the cab he bounced. He after a long day “swathing” and be covered was gone. In the cab, I sat with my eyes from head to toe in dust and dirt. Thankbugged out trying to smile like “I got this” fully, Curtis had upgraded two years ago only I’m sure it looked more like I was conto a swather with what he calls that “glass stipated. As I sat there, I took heart in the wrap around option”, in other words, an air fact that there are 10 -year-old boys across conditioned cab. the country driving one of these things. If On this particular day, things had piled up I couldn’t master this, I needed to go back way too high for Curtis to take control of. to preschool. He had to time the haying just right in order Slowly I maneuvered the levers this way to get the best nutritional value out of it for and that until the big green beast lurched the cattle. The hay that had been swathed forward and off I went at mach chicken. needed to cure and ideally without getting Around and around the field I went , tryrained on. Then, when it was dry -but not ing to think of it as mowing an extra-large too dry - it needed to be baled. At the time lawn. As I got through the first field and of this particular crisis, he had fields that moved onto the second one, I was feeling needed to be baled and fields that needed to increasingly confident and started to loosen be swathed at the same time. As that took my jaw a bit. two different pieces of equipment, there was The second field had greater challenges no way he could do both himself. with a hill at the end of the row, which That is when he must have been desperate seemed to be too difficult for the great enough to consider using his last resort - me. beast at times and I had to use my rusty I am really good at typing medical transcripold cheerleading skills to coax it up the tion. I make a mean chocolate chip cookie, grade. “C’mon! You can do it!” I learned my checkbook is always reasonably well to focus towards the end of the row and quit balanced, I try to run for fitness and I can daydreaming about whatever it was that play a decent guitar. But swathing? Nope. entered my mind. There is a timing trick I only got near one of those machines when to lifting the header at the end of the row so it was sitting quietly in the shop with the you don’t mow through the end windrows. motor not running and I had to get past it Which, apparently is bad and you will hear to get whatever I needed. And only if I was about it from whoever is driving the baler very desperate for whatever it was I thought and I didn’t want that! Focus, Focus, Focus CONTINUED ON PAGE C26 I needed. Swathers were taboo. There were
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By Sjoerd Duiker, Pennsylvania State Extension A study in the southeastern United States showed that conversion of cropland to management-intensive grazing of perennial grassland increased organic matter content, cation exchange capacity and water holding capacity. The study, titled ‘Emerging Land Use Practices Rapidly Increase Soil Organic Matter’, was authored by University of Georgia scientists and was published in the May issue of ‘Nature Communications’. Three Georgia farms that had been converted 2-7 years earlier from conventionally tilled cotton and peanut production were studied. The farmers grew hybrids of Bermuda- and stargrass (warm-season perennials) overseeded with annual ryegrass every fall. The fields were grazed by dairy cows at a density of 30-60 animal units per acre (30000-60000 lbs liveweight/A) for 12-hr periods. Dairy cattle was rotated over the paddocks every 15-45 days, depending on forage production. They were moved 2 times a day. The soils were sandy coastal plain soils with initially very low organic matter content (about 1%). The organic matter content increased very rapidly in the 2nd-6th years after conversion to grazing to 2% in the top foot, and appeared to plateau out after that. The increase in organic matter led to a drastic increase in cation exchange capacity and water holding capacity of the soil. I oversee a project that will document how no-till, cover cropping and grazing can be integrated for improved soil health and profitability in our state. Based on information from Brazil and the Plains regions there is potential for increased profitably by bringing grazing animals back on the croplands. The collaborative project includes a dairy farm in Lancaster County and two grain/beef producers (in Juniata and Forest Counties) and also two cover crop seed companies (King’s Agriseed and Cover Crop Solutions). One field day took place on a dairy farm in Leola, Lancaster County, on July 7th with King’s Agriseed, and two more field days will be upcoming in September, one in Forest County and one in Juniata County. At the field day in Leola we observed cover crop mixtures of tillering corn, sudangrass and sorghum-sudangrass hybrids and forage soybeans, cowpeas, brassicas and sunnhemp planted after harvest of triticale or triticale/annual ryegrass mixes. The summer and winter annuals can be rotated with the perennial pastures for added benefits. The farmer and crop and livestock experts discussed how combining nighttime-grazing and daytime stall feeding permit high milk production (75 lbs/day). The perennials are tremendous soil builders and the annuals add benefits such as meeting forage needs during the summer slump when the weather is hot and dry as well as in late fall, and are a break crop between an old and new perennial pasture stands. More information will be shared in upcoming Field Crop News articles.
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By University of Wyoming on cattle production, economic impacts Traditional and alternative farm crops, of variable precipitation and forage grass/ cattle, sheep and swine are among research legume mixtures. projects covered in the fifth annual Articles also highlight dozens of studies Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Staon traditional and non-traditional crops tion (WAES) Field Days Bulletin (FDB). including alfalfa, canola, dry beans, field The 2015 FDB also highlights vegetable mustard, grain corn and corn grown for and herb production, irrigation practices, silage, malting barley, proso millet, soyfertilization, weed control and plant and beans, sugarbeets, sunflowers, vegetable livestock disease research. and winter peas and winter wheat. “This bulletin contributes to our efforts to Studies on controlling troublesome inform Wyoming citizens and others of the weeds including cheatgrass, Dalmatian research being conducted at the four WAES toadflax, Geyer’s larkspur and the weedy research and extension centers, by members annual kochia are also covered, as are disof the University of Wyoming College of eases of livestock (among them brucellosis) Agriculture and Natural Resources and by and plants (rhizoctonia in sugarbeet and others who have received funding from early blight in potato). WAES,” said WAES director Bret Hess. The 2015 WAES Field Days Bulletin Approximately 90 one- and two-page ar(along with the 2011–2014 publications) is ticles summarize completed and in-progress posted on the WAES website at www.uwyo. research projects within the College of edu/uwexpstn. Click on the Publications Agriculture and Natural Resources, at the link on the left side of the page. R&E centers near Laramie, Lingle, Powell A limited number of hard copies are and Sheridan, and at participating farms and available for free. Contact the state office ranches in Wyoming. for a copy. “The bulletin is not intended to be a Those having questions or comments comprehensive report of each experiment, about WAES research can contact the state so author contact information is provided office at 307-766-3667 or aes@uwyo.edu, with each article for those readers who wish or one of the four R&E centers. Telephone to receive more in-depth information about numbers are: Laramie, 766-3665; Powell, a particular topic,” Hess said. 754-2223; SAREC, 837-2000; and SheriRanchers will find interest in studies dan, 673-2856. on feed efficiency, effect of dietary forage quality, cow size, effects of drought
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was my motto. If you lifted the header too soon, there would be sections of grass that didn’t get cut. Don’t think it didn’t cross my mind to bring the kitchen scissors with me the next time I came out. I was thanking the John Deere God when I got done with the second field and headed to the third and final field to be cut. So far none of the dreaded “plugging” had occurred and the beast hadn’t spit out any parts. I think it was beginner’s luck. And I was thankful that I tried to be a good person and open doors for old ladies because I needed all the good karma I could get out on my maiden voyage. The third field was by far the most challenging. It was on the side of the hill. The beast was tired and didn’t like being nudged up the hill by a novice in a pink farmer’s hat. The mowing had to take place in a side hill fashion. I was not able to sit square in the seat on that hill and found myself sitting on one butt cheek only. The grade of the hill was steep enough that the sleeping dog would slide into my leg when we were headed east and back into the window when we headed west. At one point, she slid into the window and did a face plant. I remember looking down to see her looking at me with her lips peeled apart on the glass as if she were saying, “Really lady?” It was about that time that one of the final challenges had presented itself. It was an issue that Curtis and I had not reviewed prior to his departure. The rule is, the dog had to stay in the cab of the swather so that she did not get run over. The grass is very high and it is easy to lose sight of the dog. Many tragedies from other swather operators have been told and any present and future swather operator knows they would never want to have that on their conscious. But what happens when the dog farts? I thought about stopping and getting out with her but I was not confident in my ability to
stop and start the beast. I was much like the airplane pilot who was good at flying but had no idea how to land. So for the last 30 minutes of my swathing experience, I spent it reassuring the dog that, “we are just about done sweetie,” just like my parents used to tell me when we were out in the middle of nowhere checking cattle and I was starving. I felt like a hypocrite with that one brown eye and one blue eye looking pleadingly up at me. We both knew it was none too soon when we got done. As I pulled into the yard after getting my task completed, I took a deep breath, kind of wiggled the stick into a place that held the monster still, and turned off the key. With my poor butt, hands and brain numb, I made my way to the house and climbed onto the couch. My four-hour stent left me drained and Curtis does this for up to 12 hours at a time! (That is, of course, if the thing will run for that long). But I made it through. One more interesting skill to add to my patch-work quilt of a resume. I did think to myself as I was drifting off in my nap, “if you are going to screw up, you need to do it early in the relationship. If I plug that thing up next year, I’m getting yelled at!” The author currently lives in Sheridan but previously lived in Choteau and Bridger. She was raised on a ranch but has been out of agriculture for 30 years. ##### When I am an old coot... I will learn to play the harmonica like a freight train and make up hobo stories about riding the rails with Boxcar Willie. ##### When I am an old coot... I will reserve a window seat on the flight into Dulles International and moon Congress from 40,000 feet.
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USED COMBINES
We have got the finance options you need, whether it be cash discounts, waivers, low rates or leasing. Give us a call today to discuss your options.
Case IH 1480 combine with 810 24-ft. header.......... .......................................................... Just Traded New Holland TR75 combine with Ford engine, hydro drive, good rubber, 960 22-ft. header with batt reel. Good machine for only.............................. $16995
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2012 Case IH 7130 Axial-Flow combine, long unloader tube, rock trap with reverser, auto steer, large singles with axle extensions, chopper, in “Like New” condition............. Bring us your trade
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
Big Sky Equipment is now offering great deals on new and used air drills, including the new P2080 no-till disk drill!
Flexi-Coil 5500 fold back drill, 70-ft., 12” spacing, 4.5” steel press wheels, 4350 tow between tank. Very nice condition
Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, steel press wheels, Stealth points with carbide, single shoot, 2320 tow behind cart with mechanical drive
See us at Big Sky Equipment for all of your harvesting and fall seeding needs
TRACTORS
Case IH Steiger 385, 55 gpm hydraulics, 4 remotes, powershift. Excellent condition........... .........................................................$159,500 Steiger 9150 4WD, L10 Cummins 300 hp, 12 speed powershift, 4 remotes, 520/85R38 duals @ 85%, recent reman front & rear axles. Includes EZ-Guide 250 with EZ-Steer. Good condition............................................$52,500
1984 John Deere 4650 2WD, 3-pt., PTO, 3 remotes. Very clean!.............................$29,900
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Phone 406-278-3277 Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 FAX 1-406-278-7882 Conrad, Montana website: www.4newholland.com
Sales Kurt Christiaens 279-3486 home, 450-3277 cell Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell Chet Ophus 750-2395 cell
Parts Emergency 450-3656 Alex Linn 278-3418 home Bill Hopper 278-7358 home Corey Combs 271-5435 home Gary Brown 278-3373 home
Service Corey Combs 271-5435 home, 781-7678 cell Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell
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Wheel Boom Sprayers Drastically Reduced! Take your pick for $9750
Flexi-Coil S67 sprayer, 120-ft. booms, manual fold, 1000 gallon tank, inductor, windscreens, 3 ball valves, lug tires (U9905)
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Brandt, 1000 gallon tank, 100-ft. booms, manual rate, wheel boom.......... Let’s Deal
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Flexi-Coil S67XL sprayer, 100-ft. wheel boom, manual fold, 1500 gallon tank, Flextrol Auto Rate, windscreens, 2 ball valves, lug tires (U41287)
Flexi-Coil S67XL sprayer, 120-ft. wheel boom, manual fold, 1500 gallon tank, FlexControl or Raven interface, TeeJet double nozzle bodies, inductor cone, hydro pump, 6 ball valves, foam marker, windscreens, 18.4x26 diamond tires (U21171)
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MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel, transport................................................... $72,500 MacDon D60 35-ft. draper header, double knife, triple delivery, pickup reel, transport...................Just In Case IH 2152 40-ft. draper header, double knife, pickup reel, transport.......................................Call 2010 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header, Case IH adapter, U2 pickup reel, transport package, dual knife drive..............................Nice condition
Flexi-Coil S67XL sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, 90-ft. booms, windscreens, lug tire, Flextrol Auto Rate, foam marker, rinse tank...$19,900 2010 Summers Ultimate NT sprayer, 1600
gallon tank, 110-ft. booms, Trimble AutoRate Case IH SRX160 sprayer, 1600 gallon tank, Case IH 2142 35-ft. draper header, pickup reel, hy132-ft. booms, lug tire, inductor, Raven Auto EZ-Boom, Auto-Boom, windscreens, inducdraulic fore/aft, transport.......................... $56,500 New Holland 2326 hay header with 2330BF adapter, Rate...................................................$29,900 tor......................................................$32,900 rubber conditioners. Fits New Holland TV140 & Flexi-Coil S67 sprayer, 1600 gallon tank, 90-ft. booms, Auto Rate. Good condition....Just Traded TV145 bidirectional tractors..................... $12,500 Case IH 1015 pickup header, Swathmaster attachment................................................................Call 1995 Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header, Victory attachment.................................................. $8995 Freightliner FL70 truck, 6 speed, Marflex 2003 Apache 790, 850 gallon tank, 90-ft. Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header, Victory attachsprayer, 1000 gallon tank, 80-ft. booms, Rabooms, EZ-Steer, Raven Auto Rate, Raven ment............................................................ $6500 ven 440, hydrualic unfold & tilt................Call Auto Boom................................ Just Traded! 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 attachNew Holland 688 round baler, net/twine.................. We have parts on hand to help keep anything from a 40 ment............................................................ $1495 .......................................................... Just Traded year old 912, to the ever-popular HW series or the brand Massey 1859 13-ft. pickup head less attachment..... New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine......$11,900 new Speedrowers, cutting at peak performance ...................................................................... $995 Case IH RBX563 round baler, net/twine, wide pickup, large tires................................................. $18,900 Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine tie, standard pickup....................................................... $13,900
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NEW & USED SKIDSTEERS We Are Dealing on New Holland Super Boom Skidsteers - Give us a Call!! Several 2015 model SuperBoom Skidsteers to choose from.
Many new and used skidsteer attachments
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MISC EQUIPMENT
Bourgault 750 grain cart with mid mount auger, hy- 2012 MacDon M205 windrower, set-up with R85 draulic or PTO drive, roll tarp................................ disc header, draper header ready, Outback GPS ............ This cart is just like new Give us a call guidance, low hours.......................... Just Traded (4) John Deere 9400 hoe drills, 10-ft. wide, 12” spac- New Holland HW300 windrower with 16-ft. hay heading, 3.5” steel packers....................... Just Traded er....................................................... Just Traded Mayrath 8x60 grain auger, swing hopper, PTO 1983 New Holland 114 windrower with 12-ft. headdrive............................................................ $2495 er....................................................... Just Traded
2009 Vermeer 605SM round baler, net/twine, flotation tires, moisture sensor........................ Just Traded
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Phone 406-278-3277 Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 FAX 1-406-278-7882 Conrad, Montana website: www.4newholland.com
Sales Kurt Christiaens 279-3486 home, 450-3277 cell Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell Chet Ophus 750-2395 cell
Parts Emergency 450-3656 Alex Linn 278-3418 home Bill Hopper 278-7358 home Corey Combs 271-5435 home Gary Brown 278-3373 home
Service Corey Combs 271-5435 home, 781-7678 cell Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell
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USED TRACTORS
Kioto LB2204 loader and backhoe....... ............................................$10,000 Kioti DS4510 tractor, 63 hours, 4x4, loader, industrial tires, warranty....... ............................................$22,500 Ezee-On 90 front end loader.......$2000
TRACTORS & ATTACHMENTS
Massey-Ferguson 1839 baler.$16,900 International Balance Head sickle mower....................................$1000
Post Drivers
New Shaver HD10 with hydraulic tilt and angle, 3 point hitch........$5650 Used Shaver HD8 with 3 point hitch... ...............................................$995 Used Shaver HD8 ......................$495
MISCELLANEOUS ATTACHMENTS
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
We now have
WALLENSTEIN wood splitters, chippers and log grapples available.
MISCELLANEOUS Ford 2-bottom rollover plow..........$650 BEN-SER SE63 63” snow blower with frame. Runs off rear PTO, fits 40-60 hp tractor................................$2500 2 horse bumper pull trailer.............$750
New Red Devil
“Fully Restored” Oliver 60 Parade Ready! $4500
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New Kioti DK4510 3-point loader, 540 PT0 industrial tires, hydraulics......... ............................................$25,500 Kioti CK2510 HST industrial tires, loader Kioti CK3510 3-point, PTO, loader, industrial tires Kioti CK4010 3-point, PTO, loader, industrial tires
Tarter Equipment
(3) 6-ft. rock rakes, 3-point.............$575 (3) 7-ft. rock rakes, 3-point.............$600 (3) spud plows...............................$185 Super Spear quick attach bale spear... .................................................$435
NEW Tebben Rotary Mowers
6-ft................................................$1440 5-ft......$1250 4-ft......$1175
New Sitrex
3-wheel rakes IN STOCK
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Case 1070 tractor, bad transmission, parts.................................... $2500 Ford 3000 3 cylinder diesel, Select-oSpeed, good tires...PARTING OUT Oliver 1755, 77 & 1855.. FOR PARTS
6-ft. snow blower with QA skid steer mount.
In Stock $6250 SITREX RAKES
NEW SPEECO POST HOLE AUGERS IN STOCK Standard Duty and Heavy Duty 9” and 12” Augers
New 2015 Zetor Major 4WD, cab, air, heat, loader, 80 PTO hp......$47,500 International M with Farmhand loader, PTO pump, runs good............$2500 International M with loader.........$2000 Ford 7600 2WD, cab. Needs work......... ...............................................$3995 Ford 8N with JD 3 point tiller.......$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
NEW Eagle box scrapers New Eagle 560HD..................... $625 New Eagle 566HD..................... $699 New Eagle 672HD..................... $729 New Eagle 784 HD.................... $779 CONSIGNED
Michigan loader..........................$9500 John Deere 347 square baler, bale skids, field ready....................$6500 Oliver Super 55 tractor, complete engine rebuild............................$4500 John Deere 6600 combine, gas, pickup header........................... Coming In Hesston 1014 14-ft. swather.......$2500 Hesston 1014 12-ft. swather................. .....................................Needs work Hesston 565A round baler..........$8500 John Deere 535 net/twine...........$5500 New Holland 855 round baler.....$3850 1953 GMC pickup with retriever... $3500 Gehl grinder mixer.......................$2500 Massey-Ferguson 510 combine with Perkins diesel........................ CALL Disc 9-ft. pull-type, needs work... CALL Chisel plow, 3-pt...........................$1000 Kuker 3-pt. sprayer with booms and hand gun, 150 gallon tank.....$1000
Good Selection Of Spike Tooth Harrows Starting At $150.00
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Late blight discovered in Gallatin Valley
Late blight, a disease of potatoes and tomatoes, was discovered in the Gallatin Valley, according to Nina Zidack, director of the Montana State University Seed Potato Certification Program. While late blight has been found very sporadically in other parts of Montana in the past, this is the first identification of the disease in the Manhattan area, where almost half of the state’s seed potatoes are grown, Zidack said. “Since we live in a seed potato growing area, even small infestations in a garden could produce a source of infection for neighboring potato fields. It is very important to properly identify the disease and remove infected plants,” Zidack said. She added that samples can be sent to the Schutter Diagnostic Laboratory at MSU for proper identification. Late blight, caused by the pathogen Phytopthora infestans, is a very serious disease, and if left uncontrolled can cause tuber rot in storage, Zidack said. Infected tubers can also be sources of infection if planted the following year, as can volunteer potatoes and potatoes discarded in cull or compost piles. The pathogen is spread by windblown spores and requires long periods of free moisture and high humidity for the spores to germinate. Zidack noted there is currently a severe outbreak of late blight in commercial potato growing areas in southern Idaho. She said the disease is best controlled by fungicides, and epidemics are significantly slowed with the onset of warm and dry weather such as the Gallatin Valley is currently experiencing. “Gallatin growers are very optimistic that they are catching this disease early, and with the dry, warm weather and imminent harvest, that they can avoid having disease issues in the potatoes,” Zidack said. Home gardeners and those with market gardens should scout their potatoes and tomatoes, and if they see late blight, the best thing they can do at this point of the season is harvest potatoes. Any infected foliage should be disposed of in plastic bags. Symptoms can appear on leaves as round, brown lesions, sometimes bordered by a light green halo and infections can also invade the stem, ultimately infecting the tubers. In tomatoes, the fruit can be infected as well. Zidack pointed to www.usablight.org as an excellent online resource with detailed information on the disease and pictures of infected plants. Gardeners can also check with their local MSU Extension agent or send a sample to the Schutter Diagnostic Lab, 119 Plant BioScience, P.O. Box 173150, Bozeman, MT, 59717-3150. For online information on packaging samples, go to http://diagnostics.montana.edu/ plant/index.html.
Ongoing notice of Loss Filing Requirements
NAP - Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program: The CCC-576, Notice of Loss, documents a producer’s loss or damage to a crop or commodity due to an eligible cause of loss, as well as failed acreage and prevented planting. A CCC-576, Notice of Loss must be provided for prevented planting claims, within 15 calendar days after the final planting date established for the crop, and for low yield claims, the earlier of: 15 calendar days after the disaster occurrence or date of loss or damage to the crop first becomes apparent 5 calendar days after the normal harvest date established for the crop. Timely filing a Notice of Loss is required for all crops including grasses. For losses on crops covered by the NonInsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crop insurance, you must file a CCC-576, Notice of Loss, in the FSA County Office by the dates previously mentioned. An acreage report must be on file prior to the Notice of Loss being filed. ELAP - Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program: Submit Notice of Loss the earlier of 30 calendar days of when the loss is apparent or Nov. 1 after the end of the program year in which the loss occurred. LIP - Livestock Indemnity Program: Submit Notice of Loss within 30 calendar days of when the loss is apparent. TAP - Tree Assistance Program: Final Date to Submit an Application and Supporting Documentation is the later of 90 calendar days of the disaster event or the date when the loss is apparent
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HEADER FOR SALE
2014 MacDon FD75 45-ft. flex draper header, pea auger, John Deere adapter, used 2 seasons, no rock damage. Phone 406-942-0334, Glasgow, MT
SPRAYER FOR SALE 2010 John Deere 4940 • Self propelled • 1200 gallon • 120-ft. boom • 2000 hours • Load Command • 2600 display • Section control • Auto level • Auto height • SFI Activation • Xenon lighting
Shane Samsal was named the 1st place Pre-Junior Poultry showman at the Marias Fair. Photo by Kari Lewis.
Pasture stability and resiliency
By Daniel Lima, OSU Extension Plants are biochemical factories that are at the base of the food pyramid for nearly all animals on earth (surface). The raw materials plants utilize for synthesizing essentially all components for life are found in the air, water, and in the soil. To break it down further, 96% of plant requirements are CO2 and water. If you include Nitrogen, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphorous, you arrive at 99.4% of all plant requirements. (Taiz and Zeiger, 2002) Proper soil health and environmental conditions such as sunlight, water and soil nutrients are essential for plant health and resiliency from pests and diseases. Even though 99.4% is close to 100%, it isn’t quite there. It is very important to understand that amending the soil is a major part of plant nutrient needs, but it does not achieve 100% of a plant’s requirement. Having plant diversity and microbe life in the soil will increase the availability of micro-nutrients and increase plant stability in an ecosystem. Whether it be a garden, pasture, or forest; the resiliency of that ecosystem increases with diversity to both biological and abiotic stresses (pests and environmental factors). One way to increase ecosystem diversity is to incorporate legumes in a pasture field. Legume incorporation in a pasture field has been shown to increase output with decreased monetary input in many experiments across the nation. Things to consider when incorporating legumes in a field are: Could there by residual effects from a pesticide? Products like Milestone can have up to 2 years of broadleaf residual effects on broadleaf plants Did I inoculate the legume seed with the proper bacterial inoculant? Nodules are a symbiotic relationship between the legume plant and different types of Rhizobia bacteria. If the Inoculate spores are not compatible to that plant, expired or nonviable due to improper storage, nodules will not appear and Nitrogen fixation will not occur. Have I recently applied Nitrogen to the soil? A legume will not establish the symbiotic relationship with the Rhizobium bacteria unless there is a need for more N. When Nitrogen is plenty the plant will not make nodules or very few. There are many ways to increase bio diversity, including: forbs, a variety of grasses, and legumes in a pasture field are some examples. Doing so will create a balance in nutrient uptake and availability resulting in stability. Remember that plants are the foundation of the food pyramid, creating a stable foundation will only increase output above that! A quote from Bill Murphy, Greener Pastures On Your Side Of The Fence, 1998: “If you do not find any legumes, a soil fertility or pH problem most likely exists. It’s absolutely essential to have 30 to 50% legume content in your pasture to obtain the excellent quality forage needed to achieve high livestock production levels at low cost.”
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TRACTOR, SWATHER AND TRUCK FOR SALE John Deere 8640 tractor. John Deere 2420 swather. 1976 Chevrolet C60 16-ft. box and hoist. Phone (406) 466-5638, Dutton, Montana
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By Linda Weiford, WSU CAHNRS A new law that defines Washington’s commercial beekeepers as farmers will enable the state to better reap the benefits of healthy bee populations while boosting a critical profession, according to a bee expert at Washington State University (WSU). “Beekeepers’ work is similar in concept to managing tiny livestock,” said Steve Sheppard, chair of WSU’s Department of Entomology who works closely with the region’s beekeepers. “More than that, it’s integral to agriculture, not only for the honey that gets produced but for the pollinating of crops.” In Washington, those crops include everything from apples, cherries and pears to canola and mint, according to the state’s agriculture department. Tax breaks enable crucial service “We don’t want our beekeepers going extinct because they can’t afford to stay in business,” said Sheppard, adding that the nation has been facing a dwindling supply of beekeepers in the past decade because of a mysterious honey bee die-off called colony collapse disorder. Without enough beekeepers, crop production could decline and force consumers to pay more money for food, he said: “It only makes sense that they can get tax breaks the same as other agricultural producers do.” Senate Bill 6057, signed by Gov. Jay Inslee in July, grants large-scale beekeepers tax breaks on earnings made from providing pollination services and from selling products such as honey and beeswax. They’ll also be exempt from paying sales taxes on production expenses such as bee feed and parasite treatments. This doesn’t mean a backyard beekeeper with one hive can benefit from the exemptions. To qualify as an “eligible farmer,” beekeepers must register their hives with the state’s agriculture department and have gross sales of $10,000 during a year for bee-produced products or bee pollination services. Lessens the sting One of the largest beekeeping operations in the Northwest is run by Eric Olson of Yakima, Washington. He and his wife, Sue, manage millions of bees, trucking them to fields in Washington, Oregon and California to pollinate crops. “Finally, we’re not being clumped together as service providers like doctors and lawyers,” said Olson, who lobbied for the legislation sponsored by Sen. Jim Honeyford of Sunnyside, Washington. “Beekeepers have been taking big financial hits from bee die-offs and these tax breaks will lessen the sting, so to speak,” Olson said. “I’ve been doing this work since the 1970s. When I say this is a big win for Washington beekeepers, believe me, I know.”
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By Kari Lewis – Glacier County Extension It’s no secret that the Marias Fair boasts one of the best 4-H livestock auctions in the state. But with 17 additional animals to sell this year compared to the 2014 sale, Livestock Committee president, Dean Lerum wasn’t sure what to expect. “I’ll be honest; I was a little apprehensive going in, especially with all the extra steers which are big ticket items. But I should never fret, because we have the best 4-H supporters in the world!” he said. Those world’s best 4-H supporters Lerum referred to, came together to purchase 145 animals from Glacier, Toole, Liberty, and Pondera counties, for a record setting gross of $514,119. 2015 average sale prices at the Marias Fair livestock auction included 72 steers selling at $4.23/lb., 55 hogs at $6.85/ lb., and 18 lambs at $6.19/lb. In comparison, 2014 average sale prices were 60 steers at $4.99/lb., 57 hogs at $7.44/ lb., and 11 lambs at $7.65/lb. While 2015 average prices were down slightly from 2014, the sale grossed $514,199, an increase of $21,240.45 over 2014’s total of $492,958.55. Volunteering their services to run the gavel for the day were local auctioneers Jim Fritz of Chester (sale clerked by Fritz Inc. – Jim and Dena Fritz), Jeff Flesch of Shelby, and Zane Drishinshki of Conrad. Each of the auctioneers graciously donated their auctioneering proceeds back to the 4-H Bathroom Fund. The high selling steer was led through the ring by Toole county 4-Her, Kolby Lohr. Lohr’s 1,320 steer received a bid of $8.50/lb from Dwayne and Jan Irvin of Shelby. Kylee Bailey-Flesch of Shelby exhibited the 1,150 pound Grand Champion steer which sold to Cut Bank Tire-Dave Losing for $7.50/lb. Cavin Fields, Cut Bank 4-Her, had the 1,330 pound Reserve Champion steer which sold to Dick Irvin Inc.-Mike Irvin, for $4.00/lb. Reece Lunn, Blackfeet 4-Her, sold the 144 pound Grand Champion and high selling lamb of the day, for $8.75/lb. to Hay King Inc. of Cut Bank. The Reserve Champion lamb, a 145 pound entry owned by Kenny Habets of Conrad, received a $6.50/lb. bid from Dick Irvin Inc. The high selling hog of the day, a 290 pound entry from Katelyn Suta of Cut Bank, sold for $13.25 to Johnson Cattle of Cut Bank. Tavin Harris, Conrad 4-Her, exhibited the 233 pound Grand Champion hog which sold for $6.50/lb. to Dick Irvin Inc. Shiloh Neal, Valier 4-Her, sold the 269 pound Reserve Champion hog for $6.75/lb. to Stockman Bank of Conrad. With a check in hand, these 4-Hers will use the cash to pay for their feed and vet expenses, show supplies, and the purchase cost of the animal. Many youth will put the remaining funds towards purchasing another animal for their project next year, investing in a breeding project, or saving the profit for college. An additional sale highlight included the awarding of the 4-H Livestock Committee scholarships. Six graduated seniors each received $700 scholarships. Scholarship winners were Jenna Rodriguez of Conrad and Kylee Bailey of Shelby receiving the Don Nelson scholarships and Andy Ryan of Sunburst, Gabby Drishinski of Conrad, Brad Fretheim of Shelby, and Shawn Skartved of Shelby receiving the Livestock Committee scholarships. The generosity at the sale ran deep, with 10 purchased animals being donated back to various 4-H committees. Buyers Apex Angus, Karl and Roberta Ratzburg, B.T.I. Feeds, Dwayne & Jan Irvin, Leavitt Group Insurance, 3 Rivers, I & T Transfer, Dick Irvin Inc., Butch & Doreen Gillespie, and Seubert Insurance each donated purchases back to the Livestock Committee, Food Booth Committee, Horse Committee, or Bathroom Fund. The animals donated back were then sold again at market price with those proceeds going to support various projects of the designated committee. These additional funds to the 4-H committees will help provide youth with training and scholarships, pay for judge’s feeds, and allow for building improvements. Lerum noted that in recent years the Livestock Committee has been able to spray foam numerous livestock buildings, which has helped immensely in keeping both the 4-Hers and the livestock cool during the summer heat. Next on the list, is potentially spray foaming the old Sale Barn, which was used this year for the lamb, poultry, cat, and rabbit shows and allowed for an increased audience. Equally as encouraging as the number of animals donated back, was the number of 4-H youth making the decision to invest in various 4-H causes as well. JR, Brant, and Bauer Seewald of Cut Bank each donated $500 from their steer
HEADER AND AIR DRILL FOR SALE
1997 MacDon 36-ft. draper header, John Deere adapter with pickup reel.................. $12,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 with 2340 tow between cart, 57-ft., 12” spacing, capped packer wheels........ ................................................................................................................................. $25,000 Phone (406) 774-3466 or cell 979-9802, Richey, MT
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USED AUGERS
Farm King 13x70 auger with mover....................... $8900 Farm King 8x61 belt drive auger............................ $2800 Farm King 10x61 auger......................................... $1000 2-Westfield MK1381 Plus auger. Each.............. $17,900
Westfield MK 13x91 swing auger....................... $18,000 Westfield MK 13x71 auger.................................. $22,900 Mayrath 8x60 swing auger..................................... $3000
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MONTANA BRAND FOR SALE Horses - right shoulder Cattle - right rib.............
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2nd cutting Alfalfa in 3x4 squares. Alfalfa/Grass mix in rounds. Oats & Alfalfa mix in rounds. Call Mike 701-220-3077, Dodge, ND
ITEMS FOR SALE
Husqvarna 51 rear tine rototiller... ........................................... $550 Lightning Wood Shark 612 wood chipper/shredder................ $450 Spray-Tech ES 280 electric sprayer........................................ $800 Phone 406-278-7879, Dan Aakre, Conrad, MT
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Are low crop prices here to stay?
By Frayne Olson, Crops Economist, NDSU Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department A farmer recently asked a very simple a growing, but very competitive, export but extremely relevant question at a market market. In short, back-to-back record U.S. outlook meeting: “Will I ever see high grain corn and soybean production in 2013 and prices again in my lifetime?” 2014, combined with expanding production The farmer asking this question started in other key grain exporting countries, has his farming career in the early 1980s and outpaced the growth in consumption. remembers the low commodity prices and As long as crop production continues to tough financial conditions in agriculture at grow at about the same pace as consumpthe time. The fear was that the grain martion, crop inventories are large enough to buffer short-term supply chain disruptions. kets were going to return to many years of Crop prices will remain low with small low prices. bursts of price volatility. As usual, simple questions often have However, if a significant production complicated answers. My short answer to problem occurs in the U.S. or other major the question was, “Yes, it is possible to see crop production region, or an event sighigh grain prices again, but it likely will not happen this year.” nificantly disrupts the flow of grain, crop That doesn’t mean that current crop prices can increase rapidly. U.S. and world prices can’t improve, but they won’t reach carryover stocks are not large enough to the lofty levels we saw in 2012-13 for some absorb major supply disruptions. A crop time. production problem likely will result in The key to understanding my answer is higher prices lasting nearly one year, while to examine the crop supply and demand disruptions in grain flows, often caused conditions that led to the high and volatile by geo-political events, likely will last for prices during the past seven years and several months. compare them to the market conditions in My view is that the next several years the 1980s, which extended into the early will be a blend of the conditions experi2000s. The price volatility and price levels enced in the 1980s and those seen the past seen since 2007 are the result of three key several years. The “typical” market will interconnected conditions: the expansion result in relatively low, stable crop prices of corn ethanol, the growth in Chinese and tight farm-level profit margins. But soybean imports and historically tight U.S. farmers will have periods of rapid price grain ending stocks. rallies and better profit opportunities. UnIn contrast, the 1980s saw record large fortunately, the timing of these price rallies U.S. and world grain endings stocks, are impossible to predict and likely will not relatively stable export levels and a slow last for a long time. This makes developing growth in U.S. domestic use, which ina crop marketing plan more important, but also very difficult and frustrating. Farmers cluded a very small, but evolving, ethanol never will be able to price all of their grain industry. at the peak of the market, but spending The current crop market can be charactime monitoring market conditions will terized by moderate U.S. and world endpay dividends. ing stocks levels, stable ethanol use and
WSU researches unmanned helicopter to remove rainwater from fruit crops
By Jeffrey Dennison, WSU Tri-Cities communications to share with tree fruit growers,” he said. Washington State University (WSU) is Spraying tests might be next partnering with Digital Harvest Corp. to Developed in Japan, where there are aptest an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that could provide a safer, less expensive means proximately 2,500 in operation, the RMAX to blow rainwater off cherry orchards to has been used for spraying rice crops since avoid fruit losses. 1997. The UAV weighs 141 pounds and has Rain can cause splits in the skin of a load capacity of up to 61 pounds. cherries and similar fruits, rendering them In the future, Khot said he hopes to susceptible to premature decay and, thus, research the effectiveness of the RMAX commercially unmarketable. Growers use for targeted spray and chemical dispersal hovering helicopters to dry off cherry crops applications. after a rainstorm, but that is costly and can “In Japan, it is common for family farms be dangerous. to pool resources to utilize the RMAX Innovative use could aid growers to spray their fields,” he said. “We could WSU will spend the next few months foresee the same partnering with farms in testing the Yamaha RMAX UAV – an the Pacific Northwest. unmanned, 11-foot helicopter – as an al“We are excited to get the data sets back and work with Digital Harvest and Yamaha ternative. If the trials are successful, the on the next phase of testing,” he said. device will be tested in the field specifically FAA exemption acquired to fly UAV for removing water from tree canopies to The research is funded through the prevent fruit cracking. Emerging Research Issues grants proWSU is the first to test the device for this purpose. Watch a two-minute flight demgram of the WSU College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences. onstration video at https://www.youtube. CPAAS researchers and the WSU Office com/watch?v=-X9U6lQjNi8. of Economic Development – along with “Traditional helicopters can be cost the Washington Tree Fruit Research Comprohibitive and problematic, and there is not any hard data on the effectiveness of mission – are working with Digital Harvest helicopters and orchard sprayers for rainCorp. and Yamaha Corp. to explore appliwater removal,” said Lav Khot, assistant cations of UAVs to improve various aspects professor of biological systems engineerof tree-fruit production. Before testing the machine in the United ing at WSU’s Center for Precision and States, the two corporations had to work Automated Agricultural Systems (CPAAS) with the Federal Aviation Administration in Prosser. to obtain a 333 exemption to fly and test “We hope our research will show the efthe device for research purposes. ficacy of the RMAX and also analyze data
Marias Fair 4-H Livestock Sale CONTINUED FROM PAGE C33
checks to the Food Booth committee to help pay for a new walk-in freezer, which was a donation in honor of their mom Hapi’s birthday on sale day. Brock and Shane Barcus, Pondera county 4-Hers, each donated 10% of their animal’s proceeds to the Food Booth committee, in honor of Angi Greco, long-time Marias Fair Food Booth supporter who passed away this last year. Greta and Owen Gustafson from Cut Bank each donated $250 to the Bathroom Fund, and Valier 4-Her, Skylar Connelly, pledged $250 to the Horse Committee as well. Lerum stressed the outstanding commitment of local businesses and individuals bidding and buying animals to support the 4-H program. “These folks are truly the base of local agriculture,” he said. “It’s neat to see previous 4-Hers coming of age, and doing businesses with these supporters of 4-H as well,” Lerum said, noting the relationships formed as a result of 4-H. Marias Fair 4-H livestock buyers at the 2015 sale included 3 Rivers, Apex Angus, B & L Pumping, B.T.I. Feeds, Balko Oil Inc., Bank of Glacier County, Dan and Cindy Barcus, Bell Motor, Ben Taylor Inc., Big Sky Equipment, Billman’s, Bobcat Angus, CBC Grain and Cattle, CCA, Chaznline Construction, Chester Pharmacy, CHS, Connelly Angus, Conrad Building Center, Custom Crop Care, Cut Bank Auto Body, Cut Bank Tire, Dick Irvin Inc., Dry Fork Ag, Dry Fork Plumbing and Heating, Fieldstone Mercantile, First State Bank-Shelby, Flesch Angus, Fraser’s Oil, Fretheim Grain, Mel & Lynda Fretheim, Mike & Cindy Fretheim, Fritz Auction and Jake Fritz, Fritz Red Angus, Frontier Aviation, Frontline Ag, Butch & Doreen Gillespie, Glacier Electric Coop, Golden Triangle Seeds, Barr Gustafson, Hawks Angus, Hay King Inc., H-O Motor Supply, I&T Transfer, Independence Bank, Irvin Inc., Dwayne & Jan Irvin, Johnson Cattle, Kristen Juras, JW Feeds – John Wolery, Laas Farms, Larsen Production Inc., Leavitt Group Insurance, Marias Ridge Ranch – Tom Lewis, Marias River Ranch – Troy and LouEllen Wanken, Norman’s Westernwear, Northern Vet Clinic, Northwest Farm Credit Service, Peterson Welding, Ratzburg Brothers, Karl & Roberta Ratzburg, Rocky Ridge Angus – Dean & Carrie Lerum, Seubert Insurance, Simon’s Petroleum, Sisk Ranch, Smith Angus – Gerald Smith, So-Lo Air, Stockman Bank of Conrad, Stockman Bank of Cut Bank, Strick’s Ag – Jill Streit, Tiber Agency, Torgersons, Turner Angus – Paul Turner, Van Motors, W Diamond Construction – Rick & Robert Winkowitsch, Robert Wellman, Western Livestock Auction/Northern Video. Simply put, “It was an outstanding year, we were very fortunate,” Lerum said.
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TRACTOR FOR SALE
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September 2015
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2011 Kenworth T660 Cummins ISX, 500 hp, 13 speed, engine brake, VIT interior....................................... $69,000
1996 Peterbilt 378 Cat 3406E, 550 hp, 18 speed, engine brake, 2 speed rears, heavy haul specs.................. $47,500
3-2009 Freightliner Columbia Detroit 14.0L Series 60, 485 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake................... $42,500
2009 International Prostar Cummins ISX, 435 hp, 13 speed, engine brake, air ride.................................. $42,500
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2002 Peterbilt 378 Cat C12, 430 hp, 13 speed, engine brake, air ride, 490,000 miles..................... $36,500
2000 Kenworth T800 Cummins ISM, 400 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, air ride............................................. $32,500
1979 Chevy C70 grain truck, 20-ft. box, Chevy 427, 5+4 transmission.................... Call
2007 Kenworth W900L Cat C15, 550 hp, 18 speed, Challenger vac pump, 72” sleeper, VIT interior,.................. $67,500
2000 Peterbilt 378 Cat 3406E, 600 hp, 13 speed, 2 speed rears, heavy haul specs............................. $47,500
2004 Sterling Detroit 60 14.0L, 500 hp, 18 speed, wet kit, 18,000 lb. front axle,air ride...................................... $45,000
2005 Kenworth W900B Cat C15, 550 hp, 18 speed, engine brake, air ride, 60” flat top sleeper.............. $42,500
2005 Kenworth W900L Cat C15, 13 speed, engine brake, 72” ADAC sleeper, VIT interior, air ride.......................... $39,500
2-2007 Freightliner Columbia MBE4000 450 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, low miles................... $32,500
1996 Peterbilt 377 Detroit 60 12.7L, 370 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, air ride, 20-ft. grain box with new paint.................. Call
2006 Kenworth T800 Cat C15, 475 hp, 18 speed, VIT interior, air ride... $57,500
2006 Freightliner Columbia, Detroit 60 14.0L, 13 speed, engine brake, Heritage interior, air ride............................ Call
2008 Peterbilt 386 Cummins ISX, 500 hp, 13 speed, engine brake air ride............................................. $49,500
2007 Freightliner Columbia daycabs, Detroit 14.0L Series 60, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, air ride, the right length for a grain box....................... $39,500
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2007 Freightliner Columbia MBE4000, 10 speed Auto shift, wet kit, engine brake.................................... $32,500
2007 International 9400i Cat C15, 430 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, air ride............................................. $29,900
2006 International 9200i Cummins ISX, 475 hp, 10 speed, autoshift, engine brake, air ride....................... $36,500
2007 Freightliner Columbia, Detroit 14.0 Series 60, Ultrashift, engine brake, New ITB grain body, wireless remotes.............. Call
7-2006 Sterling AT9500, MBE4000, 460 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, new paint, miles in the 4’s and 5’s .......................................Starting at $29,500
2-2007 Freightliner Columbia MBE4000 450 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, 42” flat top sleeper........................... $29,500
1996 Kenworth T800 Cummins N14, 435 hp, 15 speed, engine brake, tag axle............................................ $25,000
2007 Kenworth T600 Cat C13, 425 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, air ride, new ITB box, pintle hitch, tag axle, electric tarp.............. Call
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2009 Cat 930H wheel loader, Cat engine, 150 hp, bucket and forks, enclosed cab.............. ..................................................................Call
2007 Genie GTH-1056 3 stage boom, front stabilizers................................ $57,500
1990 Peterbilt 377 Cat 3406B, 425 hp, spring ride, tag axle, 2 speed rears.................................. $27,500
2016 Jet sidedump, 45-ft.x102”, 49” and 79” axle config., lift axle, air ride...................... Call
2005 SDI side dump, 43-ft.x102”, tri-axle, air ride, 49” and 49” axle config...................... Call 1990 Peterbilt 37, Cummins engine, 9 speed, air ride, 15-ft. box.............. $27,500
RENT ME 2-2014 Felling dropdecks, 53-ft.x102”, 3 axle, air ride, beaver tail, steel.............. Starting at $39,900
1999 Cat IT14G loader, canopy, tool carrier, bucket and forks........... $32,500
2007 GMC T7500 24-ft. box, tommy lift, roll up door..................... $29,500
2001 John Deere motor grader, 8 speed powershift, 9700 hours, 210 hp, 14-ft. moldboard, 3-prong ripper, ................................ $59,500
1979 Heil stainless steel, insulated, 7250 gallon, clean tanker.................$17,500
2007 Trail-Eze TE80HT 40-ton hydraulic tail drop deck, hydraulic winch............................................... $39,500
2006 Fontaine drop deck, 48-ft.x 102”, spread axle, air ride......................... $20,500
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1978 Kari-Kool tanker, stainless steel, insulated, double conical, 4500 gallon capacity.........................$20,500
2000 Freightliner FL112 Cat C12, 430 hp, 13 speed, engine brake, air ride, wet kit.. CALL 2000 Freightliner FLD 120 Cummins N14, 435 hp, 10 speed..................................$9000 1998 Kenworth T300 Cummins, 275 hp, 6 speed, single axle, spring ride.................. Call 1980 Mack RL600L EG-350 350 hp, 15 speed. Converter Dolly, tandem axle, spring suspension.......................................................$8500 1970 Kari Kool stainless steel tanker, 4700 gallon.
2016 and 2015 Timpte American Ag 50-ft. x 96” x 72” ag hopper, hydraulic traps, electric tarp, air ride, sight windows, rear lift axle • 2015 Timpte 40-ft. air ride....................... Call
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2015 Wilson ag hoppers, sight windows, electric tarps, air ride, clear LED lights, 96” wide, 66” sides, 40-ft. with pintle hitch and 22-ft. pup......................................... $79,000
2-2004 Transcraft dropdeck, 48-ft. x 102”, spread axle, air ride............................................. $21,500 2004 Manac flatbed, 48-ft.x102”, 5-ft. poly walls, soft top, aluminum deck................................................. $22,500 2003 Trail-Eze 48-ft.x102”, hydraulic tail and 4-ft. flip, Braden winch, stake pockets............................................ $29,500
2013 Dakota 43-ft. belly dump, tri axle, air ride suspension, rear lift axle, black paint....................................... $46,500 1999 NTE tilt trailer, 37-ft.x96”, tri-axle, spring ride........................... $12,500
1999 Barrett cattle pot, 48-ft.x102”, air ride, nose decking, bull bar, floors 50%+..................................... $26,500
3-2016 Jet 40-ft.x96”x68”, sight windows, vented slopes, LED lights, spring ride....... Call • 2015 Jet air ride...................................... Call
2001 CPS 42-ft. belly dump, tandem axle, spring ride.................. $23,000 1998 CPS 42-ft. belly dump, spring ride........................................ $22,000
1992 Load King belly dump, 43-ft.x96”, triaxle, spring ride, tarp............................... $19,500
2000 Talbert lowboy, 48-ft.x102”, 51 ton capacity, self-contained hydraulic unit....................................$39,500
2001 Trailmobile reefer, 53-ft.x102”, sliding triaxle, insulated, logistic rails, roll-up door, spring ride.........................$9500
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MISCELLANEOUS FARM ITEMS FOR SALE
Wheatheart 10” portable drive over pit, hydraulic drive. Good shape, very little use......$5500 obo Case IH 810 pickup header with Victory attachment. Good condition, dual belt pickup..$4000 obo Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, finger pickup reel, hydraulic fore/aft, dual drive, oil bath wobble box. Good condition. Header trailer in excellent condition and good tires........................$10,500 obo 1968 Chevrolet spreader truck, 7 ton Formax box, single spinner, mechanical drive, new Shur-Lok tarp, 366 ci engine, 4 speed transmission. Mechanically sound, runs strong and smooth, drives good.............................................................................................................................$4500 obo
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2000 International, Cummins ISM diesel
2006 Titan 30-ft. stock trailer, can be double decked for sheep
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Guard against new tricks by scam artists
Following the emergence of new variations of widespread tax scams, the Internal Revenue Service recently issued another warning to taxpayers to remain on high alert and protect themselves against the ever-evolving array of deceitful tactics scammers use to trick people These schemes – which can occur over the phone, in emails or through letters with authentic looking letterhead – try to trick taxpayers into providing personal financial information or scare people into making a false tax payment that ends up with the criminal. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) has received reports of roughly 600,000 contacts since October 2013. TIGTA is also aware of more than 4,000 victims who have collectively reported over $20 million in financial losses as a result of tax scams. “We continue to see these aggressive tax scams across the country,” IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said. “Scam artists specialize in being deceptive and fooling people. The IRS urges taxpayers to be extra cautious and think twice before answering suspicious phone calls, emails or letters.” Scammers posing as IRS agents first targeted those they viewed as most vulnerable, such as older Americans, newly arrived immigrants and those whose first language is not English. These criminals have expanded their net and are now targeting virtually anyone. In a new variation, scammers alter what appears on your telephone caller ID to make it seem like they are with the IRS or another agency such as the Department of Motor Vehicles. They use fake names, titles and badge numbers. They use online resources to get your name, address and other details about your life to make the call sound official. They even go as far as copying official IRS letterhead for use in email or regular mail. Brazen scammers will even provide their victims with directions to the nearest bank or business where the victim can obtain a means of payment such as a debit card. And in another new variation of these scams, con artists may then provide an actual IRS address where the victim can mail a receipt for the payment – all in an attempt to make the scheme look official. The most common theme with these tricks seems to be fear. Scammers try to scare people into reacting immediately without taking a moment to think through what is actually happening. These scam artists often angrily threaten police arrest, deportation, license revocation or other similarly unpleasant things. They may also leave “urgent” callback requests, sometimes through “robo-calls,” via phone or email. The emails will often contain a fake IRS document with a telephone number or email address for your reply. It is important to remember the official IRS website is IRS.gov. Taxpayers are urged not to be confused or misled by sites claiming to be the IRS but ending in .com, .net, .org or other designations instead of .gov. Taxpayers should never provide personal information, financial or otherwise, to suspicious websites or strangers calling out of the blue. Below are five things scammers often do that the real IRS would never do: The IRS will never: · Angrily demand immediate payment over the phone, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill. · Threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying. · Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe. · Require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card. · Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone. Here’s what you should do if you think you’re the target of an IRS impersonation scam: · If you actually do owe taxes, call the IRS at 1-800-8291040. IRS workers can help you with a payment issue. · If you know you don’t owe taxes or do not immediately believe that you do, you can report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration [(TIGTA) https://www.treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam.shtml ] at 1-800-366-4484. · If you’ve been targeted by any scam, be sure to contact the Federal Trade Commission and use their FTC Compliant Assistant at FTC.gov. Please add “IRS Telephone Scam” to the comments of your complaint. For more information on reporting tax scams, go to IRS. gov and type “scam” in the search box.
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HAY & WATER TANK FOR SALE
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By Kate Brooks, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension get the highest price can expose you to more As we work into the first days of sumrisk than you can handle or feel comfortable. mer, now would be a good time to revisit Your goals should be a combination of getyour marketing plans. For those of you who don’t yet have a marketing plan, now may ting a good price and controlling the risk QUAD TRACK FOR SALE be a good opportunity to start putting one toassociated with the market place. 5) How can you accomplish your margether. Every operation should develop and maintain a marketing plan. These plans can keting goals and objectives? be very simple to very complex, depending Identify specific strategies and tools that on your situation and level of detail. These can help you reach your marketing goals plans need to be flexible and easily updated and objectives. Specify actions you need to as things change. As you look at creating a take and deadlines you need to meet in order marketing plan, you need to answer these to put yourself on a timeline that keeps you five questions: proactively implementing your plan and 1) What are you going to sell? managing the market risk. If you have a current operation, this can Planning is essential. Creating a marketbe easy to come up with. For instance, you ing plan can help alleviate stress as well already know whether you are producing for as emotion in implementing your marketa niche market (i.e. all natural, organic, etc.) ing strategy. Understanding your cost of or a commodity market. If you have a spring production will help establish your pricing calving herd, you should already know the objectives and the triggers that make the 2005 Case IH STX 375 quad track, used only for Ag 5600 number and sex of the calves you plan to marketing plan more valuable. Make sure hours, undercarriage in great shape, clear view caps tracks sell. You also need to determine the target you continually evaluate your plan and 50%, ISX Cummins engine, high flow hydraulic, 4 remotes, PTO, LED light bars, luxury cab, air ride weight you want them to reach at time of establish contingency or backup plans you cab kit, excellent shape, excellent tractor.... $100,000 sale. If you are selling a replacement heifer can implement if there are price or market Call Adam 406-390-3048 or cow, you need to determine the target changes that differ from your original exage, as well as whether she will be open or pectations. pregnant at time of sale. 2) Where are you going to sell? Within the beef industry, there are several options. Auction barns have had a long tradition of selling cattle and calves. Market animals can also be sold through online forums or video auctions, as well as direct marketing to local feedyards. Some have even been known to post sales on Craigslist. It is important to identify your target market and explore all the options available to you to sell your Check us out for all your sprayer product. 3) When are you going to parts & supplies! Including hose, price or sell that product? valves, fittings & more! When do you plan to physically market the animals? Establishing your price may occur at a different time than when you physically market the animal. You should feel comfortable with the methods of selling and pricing your cattle. Some producers may only use cash markets or cash Free Form’s Generation II liquid tank is the perfect solution for eliminating 27% multi-form Nitrogen plus 1% Sulfur, and a forward contracts, while other algae formation in water tanks. The UV light blocking black interior coupled with the light reflecting white exterior give the Generation II tank many advantages producers may feel comfortChlorophyll building package. Stabilized for reover conventional tanks. By reflecting the UV rays the exterior of the tank and able using the futures market duced volatility and leaching loss potential, Organic it’s contents remain cool, this also prevents loss of strength that often caused or options market. Livestock Chelates enable nitrogen reserve for longer feeding. black tanks to buckle when fastened to trucks. Risk Protection (LRP) Insurance is another option to consider when pricing your cattle. More information on LRP for feeder cattle can be LIQUID - DRY - ANHYDROUS found at:http://www.ianrpubs. unl.edu/pages/publicationD. jsp?publicationId=797. You should find an acceptable level of risk and pricing method you can be happy with. The best pricing methods may change from year to year and what your neighbor did may not be the best choice for you. 4) What are your goals and objectives? Given current market conditions and price expectations, what are the goals and objectives you seek to accomplish “Your Crop Production Specialist” Kremlin, Montana with your marketing plan? Keep in mind, seeking only to
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Alivia McCarthy of Ramsey County is taking a shot at a 3-D target during the 4-H Archery Shooting Sports State Match held at the North Dakota 4-H Camp near Washburn. (NDSU photo)
Archery teams from Ramsey, Morton and McLean counties won first-place honors in the 4-H Archery Shooting Sports State Match held recently at the newly renovated North Dakota 4-H Camp near Washburn. One hundred sixty-four 4-H’ers competed in the state match in 3-D archery, field archery and World Federation field archery. Senior-age freestyle division participants competed in all three events to qualify for the 2016 4-H National Invitational Match in Grand Island. Nebraska. The 3-D archery event consisted of bare bow and freestyle divisions. Participants scored 30 3-D animal targets, with one arrow shot at each for a complete round and total score of 300. The yardages were adjusted for participants’ age, with seniors shooting a maximum of 50 yards, juniors 35 yards and beginners 25 yards in 3-D and field archery. World Federation field archery was for seniors only. The archery course has four shooting distances marked from 30 to 60 meters. The Ramsey County team of Erin Morstad, Chris Morstad, Mason Hanson and Shaelyn Tofte won the senior freestyle archery competition with a combined score of 2,260. Erin Morstad was the top scorer in the event with 778 points. Kaity Thompson, also from Ramsey County, was the top scorer in the bare bow division with a score of 169 in 3-D archery. The Morton County team of Cody Marohl, Kaleb Johnson, Dawson Mills and Jenna Thompson secured first place in the junior freestyle team event. Madelyn Jennings from Emmons County was the high scorer with 236 in 3-D archery. Jacob Vaagen from Ramsey County was top score in field archery with 147. Bare bow junior division honors went to Amanda Brusseau of Stark in 3-D archery with a score of 149 and Mathew Schauer of Ward County in field archery with a score of 182. This division had no full county teams. The Ramsey County team of Malcolm Stubbe, Thomas Graue, Zachary White and Hunter Riggin was the top team in the freestyle beginner division with a combined score of 561. Hunter Gegelman from Stutsman County was the top scorer with 259 in 3-D archery. The Rolette County team of Wyatt Dunlop, Marti Moberg, Trista Henderson and Bryce Stein took top honors in the beginner bare bow division. Dunlop was individual high scorer with a 153 in 3-D archery. The Master’s Division is for shooting sports participants who have qualified or attended the national shooting sports event in past years. Jade Ellingson of Morton County topped the elite archer group with a combined score of 781 in the three archery events. Skyler Bitz, also of Morton County, was second with a score of 778.
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The average sold price of residential houses in Fargo and West Fargo has experienced a steady increase in the past two decades. In 1991, the median sold price was $77,500, while in 2013, the median sold price increased by approximately 115 percent, to $166,900, hitting an all-time high. The average days on the market also hit a historic low of 23 days in 2013. Thirty percent of the homes were sold within one week, 40 percent of the homes were sold within two weeks, and 73 percent of the homes were sold within two months. In a good neighborhood, if a seller isn’t getting an offer in the first week on the market, the house may be overpriced or not in attractive condition. Nationwide, home prices rose by about 10 percent for 2013, which is similar to the Fargo area. However, the national trend largely is driven by the significant drop during the 2007-2009 financial crisis. In the Fargo area, house prices did not drop dramatically. We even saw a mild increase in 2007 and 2008. CONTINUED ON PAGE C43
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The rising home prices in the Fargo area reflect supply and demand. In comparison with the steady supply in the housing market, the demand has been growing persistently due to the oil boom in the state, the local low unemployment rate and low mortgage rates. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, oil production in North Dakota zoomed up 600 percent between 2007 and 2013. Even the recent drop in oil price does not affect the oil production permanently. North Dakota now ranks as the second largest oil-producing state in the nation. The soaring oil production has resulted in high population growth, and further high home prices and increasing rental prices. Along with the oil boom, North Dakota has maintained jobless rates at nationwide lows. According to the Gallup Job Creation Index, the state has been home to the most jobs created in the country for five consecutive years. Between 1998 and 2013, the state added 132,000 jobs. The state economy is growing at five times the national average. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey one-year survey, the median household income for North Dakota increased from $52,784 in 2011 to $53,585 in 2012. Compared with the median U.S. household income, North Dakota’s median household income was $2,214 higher in 2012. The increasing income made homes affordable. The home price-to-income ratio for Fargo is about 3, which is much lower than the nation’s average of 3.8. Since the financial crisis, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates low to support the financial system and economy, which led to low mortgage rates in recent years. As a result, more home buyers chose to purchase homes and take advantage of the low mortgage rates. This further drives house prices upward. In summary, the steady and strong economy causes the housing market prosperity in the Fargo area. This trend likely will not be reversed in the near future.
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Vital signs
By Rebecca Bott, Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Equine Specialist with contributions from Megan Nielson and Jen Eide Understanding your horse’s vital signs is a good way to identify if your horse is healthy or ill. While every horse is unique, there are general ranges that we would expect their vital signs (including heart rate, respiration, temperature, mucous membranes, etc) to fall within (See Table 1). If your horse’s vital signs deviate from the norm, they may be ill and emergency action should take place. It is a good idea to monitor each horse on your property and measure their vital signs for a period of time to establish each horse’s normal vital sign range. Just like my average temperature may vary slightly from yours, we are both expected to have an average temperature of 98.6˚ F. If you have records of the vital signs for each of your horses and know if they tend to fall on the low or high ends on the normal ranges this gives you a good reference point for when you think something may be wrong. Heart rate The pulse or heart rate of horses can vary quite a bit depending on age, breed, exercise, and physiological status, with the average pulse at around 30-40 beats per minute. To measure the heart rate, locate the facial artery in the shallow groove of the lower border of the jaw, just behind the last cheek tooth. Alternatively, you can check the pulse along the cannon bone just below the knee, or above the knee, just below the chestnut. The pulse of a foal or a growing horse is typically higher than in an adult horse. Respiration Rate To measure the respiration rate observe the rise and fall of the flank or rib cage and count the number of breaths taken in a minute. Breaths should be large and free, meaning you don’t see shallow breaths, or fluttering along the sides of your horse. An adult horse will typically take between 8 and 20 breaths per minute. Similar to pulse, the respiration rate is higher in foals and growing horses. Body Temperature Body temperature is typically performed using a rectal thermometer. While the glass, mercury based thermometers are typically more accurate than the plastic version, there is a risk of injury or toxicity if those were to break inside the rectum. The average temperature of an adult horse is 99.5101.5˚ F, with foals measuring on the upper end of this range. Mucous Membranes Mucous membranes are membranes that line cavities such as the mouth, nostrils, and eyes. You can tell a lot about the health of a horse by looking at the mucous membranes. Color is an easy place to start. Mucous membranes should be pink in color, glistening and moist. Membranes that appear red are indicative of elevated blood flow to the area due to fever or illness. Membranes that are pale or white in color are a result of anemia or pain. Purple or blue-ish tones generally result from poor blood flow, or shock from a trauma. Yellowish membranes may be indicative of problems with the liver. Capillary Refill Time Capillary refill time is the amount of time needed for blood to return to an area that has been depressed by touch. When the gum of a horse is pressed by a finger, then released, a small pale area the shape of the finger will be present. The normal pink color should return within two seconds as the blood refills within the capillaries of a healthy horse. If the refill time takes longer than three seconds this is a sign of illness and should be immediately discussed with your local equine veterinarian. Hydration test One additional test that can be performed to assess the health of your horse is a tent test. Pinching small sections of skin along a horse’s neck and watching the amount of time it takes to snap back from the pinched or “tent” shape to the normal flat shape can tell you if your horse is dehydrated. In a healthy, well-hydrated horse, the “tent” should disappear quickly. The tent will remain for several seconds in a horse that is in need of a drink of cool fresh water and perhaps some veterinary care.
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By J.W. Schroeder, Dairy Specialist, NDSU Extension Service When silage is not tightly covered, air total value of silage saved is far greater than Call Jason 406-949-4851, Toston, MT and moisture can enter the silo easily and the total cost of covering, providing about a adversely affect the ensiling process and the 7.6-to-1 return on your investment (before quality of silage during storing and feeding. the cost of disposal of the used plastic). These This creates a great potential for excessive results are similar to those reported by Kansas dry-matter (DM) and nutrient losses, moldy State University researchers. Plus, you have feed and other problems. the added benefit that your valuable animals The extent of these losses in the top 2 to are not exposed to the potential toxins in the 4 feet is far greater than most people realize. spoiled silage. Several studies at Kansas State University I remember my dad lamenting the cost and reported at least a 3 percent loss in DM from time to put up silage, but in the same breath, the top 3 feet of silage in uncovered bunker he reminded me that silage was sure good silos, compared with bunkers covered with feed to make milk. plastic sheeting weighted down with tires. Through the years, we have accepted In a 12-foot-high by 80-foot-wide by waste as a part of doing business. However, 140-foot-long bunker, the top 3 feet of silage the dramatic increase in the costs of growing contains approximately 672 tons (as fed) of and harvesting feed and forage has reduced Get an early start on your seed cleaning. silage at a density of 40 pounds per cubic profit margins. Reducing spoiled silage waste We come directly to the farm. feet. A 30 percent loss in this top 3 feet would is one very effective cost-reducing decision. We clean out after every job. equal 201.6 tons of as-fed silage. If this is corn And while new methods and materials are We also size barley. silage, for example, and it is worth $50 per ton on the way, employing almost any technology Call now for an appointment as-fed, the total loss would be at least $10,080. that reduces waste and maintains feed quality 1-800-626-7932 This does not take into account any is a sound and logical enterprise decision. The William D. Wipf (406) 781-0772 negative effects that the top 3 feet of spoiled bottom line is that sealing the exposed surface Ray Morken Jr. (701) 444-2201 or (701) 770-2201 material might have on DM intake, milk prois one of the most cost-effective management decisions in any silage program. duction or reproduction. Nor does it consider that additional silage is lost on the sides and closed end of uncovered bunkers. These added losses easily can amount to 2 406-453-0010 to 3 percent of the total silage volume. 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Soils support buildings and infrastructure
By K-State Research and Extension News Soils are a crucial component for agriculture and food production. Soils support all kinds of life. From an engineering perspective, soils are also important, as they provide the groundwork for any type of building or structure. “No matter if it’s a road, a building, a bridge or a levee, it’s supported on the native soils you have available,” said Stacey Kulesza, a geotechnical engineer who is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Kansas State University. Engineers must perform soil tests at a building site before construction can begin. This is why all students majoring in civil engineering must complete courses such as soil mechanics – a course Kulesza teaches to undergraduate students at K-State. Those students who want to specialize in geotechnical engineering, a branch of civil engineering focused on the behavior of earth materials, will further study how to evaluate a building site, collect more data related to soils and design earth-retaining structures, as examples. The relationship between knowledge of soils and the field of engineering fits the May theme for the 2015 International Year of Soils, “Soils Support Buildings and Infrastructure.” Soils support all projects, big and small Kulesza said all building projects require a drill rig to take soil samples so they can be classified. The scale of the project determines how deep to drill and how many samples are needed. “You can’t change the soils you have,” she explained. “You just have to adapt your structure to work with them.” A small residential structure, for example, might require obtaining one borehole per street. A neighborhood with many houses might require drilling 15 to 20 feet deep to classify the soil and understand where water is located. The water table affects how a structure will behave, Kulesza said, as will the presence of soils that expand when wet and shrink as they dry out. These expansive soils are typically more clay-like. Clay soils also take many years to properly settle below a structure compared to soils that contain more sand and allow water to escape quickly. Damages to structures due to expansive soils are similar to damages caused by frost heave, she said. “In Kansas, we have issues of frost heave, so if you have certain soils that are susceptible to heaving when it gets cold outside, that could affect your house,” Kulesza said. Fine-particle soils of the silty and loamy types are examples. An even larger project, such as a campus building, would require drilling multiple boreholes, she said, and drilling much deeper to understand the depth and variability of the bedrock below the surface. “There’s always more information we can gather and more tests we want to run,” Kulesza said. “Typically, geotechnical is a small part of any kind of structure or plans that you have for your building.” She added that engineers always account for some movement and amount of unknowns in structures to reduce risk. Support for other types of structures Levees are other important structures that prevent the overflow of water, and soils are used to build these structures. Kulesza, who studies levees, said many were built long ago with no design in mind. “How we design a levee today is have an inside where water can’t get through, so use a clay-like soil,” she said. “Then we put a more stable soil on the outside.” To help prevent soil erosion, levees are often covered with grasses. “It’s important to remember that your levees are not designed to be over-topped and have water flowing over them,” Kulesza said. “They are designed to temporarily hold back water, and then for (the water) to go away. You can’t have erosion eat away at your levee.” Kulesza said there is currently more than 100,000 miles of levee in the United States. To help keep levees in good shape, it is best to leave them alone and keep them free of debris. Roads and bridges are other important structures that must have a stable foundation. Erosion around a bridge foundation, called scour, is often caused by water flow. Kulesza said large rock, or riprap, is used to pile around the bridge to enhance stability. Another solution is to replace the soil and cover it with a large plastic grid to make it more erosionresistant. “Going back and fixing structures for scour is complicated,” she said. “A lot of times we design to accept scour is going to occur. We monitor the bridge for scour, especially in the event of a flood.” To watch a video interview with Kulesza, go to the K-State Research and Extension YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=MwW6W_UA3Ks&feature=youtu.be). The Soil Science Society of America (http://www.soils.org) has numerous resources for the public, teachers and children about soil and each monthly theme for the International Year of Soils.
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4-H land judging winners named
By NDSU Extension Service The Stark-Billings 4-H land judging team placed first in the senior division of the state 4-H land judging contest in Minot on August 6. Team members are Seth Polensky, Kyle Kostelecky, Kail Larson and Skyler Hondl, all of Dickinson. Polensky also was high individual in the senior division of the contest. Kurt Froelich coaches the team. The Walsh County team of Tobias Zikmund of Pisek, Britton Bina of Lankin, Trevor Knudson and Taylor Knudson of Dahlen, and Sara Hodek of Fairdale placed second in the senior division. Brad Brummond is the coach for the team. The Nelson County team placed third in the senior division. Team members are Tim Braun and Austin Braun of McVille, Nathan Steffan and Phil Steffan of Michigan, and Tyrell Heinz of Brocket. Katelyn Hain is the team’s coach. The Eddy County team placed first in the junior division of the contest. Team members are Tyler Lee and Beth Lee of Grace City, and Chris Becker of McHenry. The team’s coaches are Joel Lemer, Missy Hanson and Tim Becker. The Nelson County team of Roman Steffan and Jack Steffan of Michigan, and Anthony Braun of McVille placed second in the junior division. Hain also coaches this team. The Walsh County junior division team of Jonah Zikmund and Owen Zikmund of Pisek, Lilly Bina of Lankin and Conner Hodek of Fordville placed third. Brummond is the coach for this team as well. The land judging contest consists of four sites. Each site includes a pit for the contestants to examine the soil profile and characteristics. The contestants receive information on the soil depth history, present crop use, cropping plan and fertility levels. They use this information to help them estimate slope and potential erosion to determine land class and recommendations for management of the soil. North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) North Central Research Extension Center near Minot hosted the contest with support and sponsorship from the Ward County Natural Resources Conservation Service and the North Dakota 4-H Foundation. Chris Augustin, NDSU area Extension soil health specialist at the center, officiated the contest.
Felt Hat Day
When : September 15 Felt Hat Day is today. On this day, men traditionally wear a felt hat. Women can participate in this day, too. They just have to have a felt hat. Back in the early to mid 1900s, hats were popularly worn by both men and women. It was stylish. At that time, felt was a common material for men’s hats. With cooler Fall weather approaching, the guys went to the coat closet and dusted off their felt hats , and began to wear them once more. Celebrating this day is easy....just wear a felt hat. It can be of any style, as long as the material is felt. No other hat material will do.
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Common factors that affect dressing percentage of beef carcasses
By Bill Halfman, University of Wyoming Extension During the past few months I have had a age? What if someone fed a lot of sand number of discussions with folks on dressin the diet of finishing cattle just prior to ing percentage of cattle and how come slaughter, what would that do to dressing theirs were less than the numbers we typipercentage? In both cases, the added weight cally use or expect to see. Most of these does not become carcass weight so dressing questions were from people who direct percentage would be lower. market some of their animals and sell on What if cattle have dirty hides or have hanging carcass weights. These questions horns? What if a finished heifer is pregnant? have been asked enough that a review of The manure, horns and fetus don’t become this topic is likely helpful to others. carcass weight, so they result in a lower Keep in mind that dressing percentage dressing percentage. It does not take a very is defined as hot carcass weight divided by big pile of mud and manure to weigh 13 live weight times 100. Numbers often used pounds (using our example from earlier) to benchmark dressing percentage for steers and if it is wet the pile is even smaller. are 62 for beef breeds and 59 for Holsteins. Now let’s examine factors that affect There are reports now of commercially the carcass weight. The carcass is usually raised beef steers achieving a dressing perconsidered to be the weight remaining after centage of 65. These numbers correspond removal of blood, hide, tail, head, lower to a live weight taken at the packing plant legs, and all visceral organs. Again, what for a yield grade 3 steer carcass that will are the weighing conditions of the cargrade choice, and is finished on a high grain cass? It is typical that the carcass weight is ration, (not more than 20 percent roughage) obtained immediately after the carcass is and the carcass is weighed while still hot, washed following evisceration and before i.e. hot carcass weight. In addition, the it enters the cooler. animals are clean. To help keep a perspecIf the carcass is allowed to hang in the tive on dressing percentage, if a steer has cooler for 14 days to dry age for improved a live weight of 1300 pounds, it only takes tenderness, moisture will be lost from the 13 pounds of non-carcass live weight to carcass muscle due to evaporation, though reduce dressing percentage by 1 percent. a uniform covering of fat will minimize this Let’s consider factors that affect dressing evaporative loss. percentage. To organize our thought proKidney, pelvic and heart fat (KPH fat) cess, let’s begin with factors that affect the may or may not be included in carcass live weight used in the dressing percentage weight. Some locker plants may include calculation. heart, liver and tongue when weighing the Weighing conditions affect the live carcass. If so, this will increase dressing weight, especially if the live weight is percentage. The absence of the organs and determined at the farm versus at the packKPH fat may lower the dressing percentage ing plant after unloading. If the weight is by 4 to 5 percent. taken at the farm, there will be loss of live The degree of body fatness influences weight during its transport to the locker dressing percentage. Body fat is deposplant. During loading and trucking, the ited within the body cavity, between the animal defecates and urinates. This is lost muscles, within the muscle or meat – called live weight. Even a short haul of 5 miles can marbling, – and just beneath the hide. Since result in a loss of 3 percent of live weight. much of this body fat stays with the carcass Dressing percentage calculated on the basis at slaughter, increasing body fat results of live weight taken at the locker plant will in higher dressing percentage. Finished be greater than dressing percentage based Holstein steers have 0.25-0.3 inches of fat on an on-farm live weight. cover while beef steers often have 0.4-0.7 If the animal has not had access to feed inches. This is one reason why beef steers overnight prior to weighing and trucking, have higher dressing percentage than Holthen the animal is pre-shrunk before weighstein steers. ing so weight loss due to trucking will be Muscle to bone ratio in the live animal less and gut fill at the locker plant will be and in the carcass also influences dressing less. To boost the dressing percentage of percentage. Heavier muscled cattle have your cattle, withhold feed and water for higher dressing percentage. To continue the 24 hours before slaughter. Under most earlier comparison, Holstein steers have a circumstances that occur on the farm and lower muscle to bone ratio than most beef during trucking, live weight loss is due to breed steers. This, too, accounts for a lower water loss from the digestive tract and the dressing percentage in Holstein steers than bladder, and not from carcass weight loss. most beef breed steers. Big-boned beef The weight of the digestive tract is affectcattle with below average muscling would ed by the forage content of the diet. Cattle also have low dressing percentage. finished on a high-grain diet will have a In contrast, technologies have been smaller percentage of their live weight developed to increase the proportion of present as digestive tract than cattle finmuscle in cattle. These include use of ished on a high-forage diet. Forage is much anabolic implants and feed additives called bulkier than grain, so the digestive tract beta-agonists. When these technologies are must be larger. Research trials conducted implemented, dressing percentage will be in Alberta Canada showed that the amount elevated compared to those cattle that do of gut fill due to roughage percentage in not receive these technologies. Use of these the diet reduced dressing percentage from technologies have led to dressing percent2 to 8 percent compared to a typical low age of 65 in beef steers. roughage finishing (20 percent roughage or In summary, there are a number of factors less) rations. Higher percent roughage in that influence dressing percentage, some of the diet led to greater decreases in dressing them affect live weight and some of them percent. Cattle finished on a high-grain diet affect carcass weight. The factors that play will have a higher dressing percentage than a big role include gut fill, shrink, cleanlicattle finished on a high-forage or grassness, fat cover, degree of muscling and based diet. finishing ration forage content. It is very Let’s say someone fed a lot of salt to likely that if you encounter an animal that finishing cattle just prior to slaughter to is quite different than the expected dressboost their water intake and live weight, ing percentage, there are probably several what would that do to dressing percentfactors involved.
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By Laura Fagen A calf in Ireland may soon take the title of world’s smallest cow. Shorty is the granddaughter of the cow Ella, who at 78 inches was for many years considered the world’s shortest before the arrival of the cow Manikyam, a 61.5cm cow in Kerala, India. Shorty was born to the cow Ruby on Friday, weighing only 18kg at birth. “She is the smallest calf I have ever seen,” owner James Vance reported to Paddy Clancy of the Irish Examiner. Though they will not know for three years when she is fully grown, the Vance’s are confident that she could be named the world’s smallest cow. Until then, she has been adopted as a pet by the Vance’s four-year-old son, Nathan.
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By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service Determining the identity of parasitic wasps—some measuring less than a millimeter long—can be a time-consuming process that includes comparing their features to descriptions in published works and disparate specimen collections. Now, the same task could begin with the click of a mouse, thanks to an international team of researchers, including one from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The team has published (ZooKeys, April 2015) a new online document called a “monograph” that consolidates the latest information on the wasp superfamily Cynipoidea. The monograph uses pairs of interactive, image-based identification keys—including those of wing shape, body segmentation and other characteristics—to help users navigate to the correct genus or species of the wasp of interest, along with available biological, geographic and other information about the insect, including locations of existing specimens. Cynipoid wasps are critical components of natural and agricultural ecosystems, attacking the larval stages of pest flies, such as leaf-mining flies and fruit flies, according to Matt Buffington, a team member and entomologist at the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) Systematic Entomology Laboratory in Washington, DC. The monograph focuses on species from the Afrotropical Region, an area encompassing all of Africa south of the Sahara Desert as well as the southern Arabian Peninsula, Madagascar and surrounding islands. The monograph will not only make it easier to identify and categorize new species as they’re discovered, but it will also broaden scientific understanding of their taxonomic associations and biological diversity. This could prove especially important in identifying wasp species that have potential as biological control agents, such as those that parasitize crop-damaging flies. Buffington collaborated on the monograph with Simon van Noort, with the Natural History Department at the Iziko South African Museum, and Mattias Forshage, with the Swedish Museum of Natural History. ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency.
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June 2015 grain stocks
Arizona Off-farm corn stocks in Arizona on June 1, 2015 were 2.28 million bushels, down 18 percent from June 1, 2014, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Other Arizona grain stocks were not published separately to avoid disclosing data for individual operations. Colorado All corn stocks in Colorado on June 1, 2015 were 29.73 million bushels, up 1 percent from June 1, 2014, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. All corn stocks stored on farms amounted to 14.00 million bushels, up 4 percent from a year ago. All corn stored off farms amounted to 15.73 million bushels, down 2 percent from a year ago. Off-farm sorghum stocks were 62,000 bushels, down 92 percent from June 1, 2014. Off-farm oat stocks in Colorado were estimated at 57,000 bushels, down 26 percent from last year. Off-farm barley stocks totaled 5.17 million bushels, up 4 percent from last year. All wheat stocks in Colorado on June 1, 2015 were 17.39 million bushels, up 60 percent from June 1, 2014. All wheat stocks stored on farms amounted to 3.00 million bushels, up 58 percent from a year ago. All wheat stored off farms amounted to 14.39 million bushels, up 60 percent from a year ago. Other Colorado grain stocks were not published separately to avoid disclosing data for individual operations. Montana Off-farm corn stocks in Montana on June 1, 2015 were 50,000 bushels, up 16 percent from June 1, 2014, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. All oat stocks in Montana were estimated at 536,000 bushels, up 22 percent from last year. On-farm oat stocks were 500,000 bushels, up 25 percent from a year ago. Oats stored off-farm were down 12 percent from last year to 36,000 bushels. Montana barley stocks in all positions on June 1, 2015 were 15.78 million bushels, down 1 percent from a year ago. Barley stored on farms totaled 5.50 million bushels, up 17 percent from last year. Off-farm barley storage was down 9 percent from a year ago to 10.28 million bushels. All wheat stocks in Montana on June 1, 2015 were 55.19 million bushels, up 44 percent from June 1, 2014. All wheat stocks stored on farms amounted to 37.00 million bushels, up 64 percent from a year ago. All wheat stored off farms amounted to 18.19 million bushels, up 15 percent from a year ago. Durum wheat stocks on June 1, 2015 were 4.03 million bushels, down 18 percent from a year ago. Durum wheat stocks stored on farms amounted to 2.50 million bushels, down 29 percent from a year ago. Durum wheat stored off farms amounted to 1.53 million bushels, up 8 percent from a year ago. Other Montana grain stocks were not published separately to avoid disclosing data for individual operations. New Mexico New Mexico grain stocks were not published separately to avoid disclosing data for individual operations. Utah Off-farm oats stocks in Utah on June 1, 2015 were 22,000 bushels, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Off-farm barley stocks totaled 94,000 bushels, down 41 percent from June 1, 2014. Off-farm all wheat stocks in Utah on June 1, 2015 were 4.89 million bushels, up 31 percent from last year. Other Utah grain stocks were not published separately to avoid disclosing data for individual operations. Wyoming Off-farm corn stocks in Wyoming on June 1, 2015 were 688,000 bushels, down 16 percent from June 1, 2014, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Off-farm barley stocks totaled 1.61 million bushels. Off farm all wheat stocks in Wyoming on June 1, 2015 were 436,000 bushels. Other Wyoming grain stocks were not published separately to avoid disclosing data for individual operations. United States Corn stocks in all positions on June 1, 2015 totaled 4.45 billion bushels, up 15 percent from June 1, 2014. Of the total stocks, 2.28 billion bushels are stored on farms, up 22 percent from a year earlier. Off-farm stocks, at 2.17 billion bushels, are up 9 percent from a year ago. The March - May 2015 indicated disappearance is 3.30 billion bushels, compared with 3.16 billion bushels during the same period last year. Grain sorghum stored in all positions on June 1, 2015 totaled 33.2 million bushels, down 64 percent from a year ago. CONTINUED ON PAGE C54
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
1998 Freightliner with 2000 Sooner 40-ft. ground-load stock trailer Hesston 1160 swing-tongue swather New Holland 2216 16-ft. hay head with push frame Spra-Coupe 115
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1985 Pontiac Parisienne, new tires, brakes, shocks, 103,000 miles. Nice, nice car.. Asking $1500
1988 GMC 1-ton dually, 6.2 diesel, 4 speed, new tires, batteries. Has a nice fuel tank in back with electric pump.........................Asking $2500
Jensen snowplow, used 1 season. $4500 new........ Asking $2500 obo
1983 Chevrolet 3/4-ton, 4x4, V8, automatic, nice flatbed................... ...........................Selling for parts 1996 Pontiac Sunbird, looks and runs good...................Asking $800
Allis Chalmers 6G, runs as good as it looks.......... Asking $4500 obo
Milling machine, 9”x49” table, V.S.head. Very good condition......... .................................Asking $3500
1993 Ford 3/4-ton, 4x4, 460, 5 speed, nice flatbed...Asking $1250 1993 Ford 3/4-ton, 4x4, 460, 5 speed. Nice truck......Asking $2500 1955 Ford 1/2-ton, 4x4, V8, automatic. Will run...........Asking $600
Allis Chalmers crawler, gas. Looks 1974 International 3/4-ton, V8, 4 and runs real nice............................ speed. Has a nice compressor & ......................... Asking $3000 obo generator..................Asking $1500
1985 Dodge D50, 4x4, needs a carburetor. No title......Asking $500
1970 International truck. Runs super.........................Asking $2500
1961 Dodge truck, needs a motor. Nice truck..................Asking $1000
1965 Ford truck. Looks & runs super.........................Asking $2500
International M, runs good............. .................................Asking $1500
1982 Chevrolet 1-ton dually 4x4, new 454 & 4 speed, nice flatbed, also equipped with PTO.................. .................................Asking $3800
1974 Ford, runs good, boom works good, no title..... Asking $2000 obo
1985 Ford, heavy duty, diesel, air brakes. Looks good...Asking $2500
International 1206, 145 hp. Runs excellent, high range does not work.................. Asking $2500 obo
International 504, outstanding tractor, power steering, 3-point, recent engine work, new tires all around......................Asking $4500
1972 GMC, 3-ton, V8, 5 speed. Works good..............Asking $2500
Ferguson 30, 3-point, extra hydraulic pump and tank..................... ......................... Asking $1750 obo
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Massey 135, 3-point, Hi-Lo, extra hydraulic pump and tank.................. 1955 John Deere 40U, older resto......................... Asking $3000 obo ration.........................Asking $3500
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SHREDDER FOR SALE
1997 Loftness 30-ft. end drive, multi-crop shredder, 1000 rpm PTO, 2000 rpm 200 hp gear box, reversable blade (80% on used side), good condition, field ready. Excellent weed/CRP management tool.
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June 2015 grain stocks CONTINUED FROM PAGE C53
On-farm stocks, at 2.92 million bushels, are down 35 percent from last year. Off-farm stocks, at 30.3 million bushels, are down 66 percent from June 1, 2014. The March - May 2015 indicated disappearance from all positions is 86.7 million bushels, up 4 percent from the same period last year. Old crop oats stored in all positions on June 1, 2015 totaled 53.7 million bushels, 117 percent above the stocks on June 1, 2014. Of the total stocks on hand, 15.1 million bushels are stored on farms, 56 percent higher than a year ago. Off-farm stocks totaled 38.6 million bushels, 157 percent above the previous year. Indicated disappearance during March - May 2015 totaled 5.71 million bushels, compared with 10.4 million bushels during the same period a year ago. Old crop barley stocks in all positions on June 1, 2015 totaled 78.7 million bushels, down 4 percent from June 1, 2014. On-farm stocks are estimated at 20.9 million bushels, 10 percent above a year ago. Off-farm stocks, at 57.7 million bushels, are 9 percent below June 1, 2014. The March - May 2015 indicated disappearance is 39.6 million bushels, 1 percent above the same period a year earlier. Old crop all wheat stored in all positions on June 1, 2015 totaled 753 million bushels, up 28 percent from a year ago. On-farm stocks are estimated at 155 million bushels, up 60 percent from last year. Off-farm stocks, at 597 million bushels, are up 21 percent from a year ago. The March - May 2015 indicated disappearance is 388 million bushels, down 17 percent from the same period a year earlier. Old crop Durum wheat stocks in all positions on June 1, 2015 totaled 25.9 million bushels, up 20 percent from a year ago. On-farm stocks, at 10.3 million bushels, are down 20 percent from June 1, 2014. Off-farm stocks totaled 15.6 million bushels, up 79 percent from a year ago. The March - May 2015 indicated disappearance of 11.8 million bushels is down 29 percent from the same period a year earlier. Soybeans stored in all positions on June 1, 2015 totaled 625 million bushels, up 54 percent from June 1, 2014. Onfarm stocks totaled 246 million bushels, up 126 percent from a year ago. Off-farm stocks, at 379 million bushels, are up 28 percent from a year ago. Indicated disappearance for the March - May 2015 quarter totaled 701 million bushels, up 19 percent from the same period a year earlier. Pulse crops stored in all positions on June 1, 2015 are: dry edible peas, 3.12 million cwt; lentils, 655 thousand cwt; Austrian winter peas, 52,000 cwt; all chickpeas, 762,000 cwt; small chickpeas, 177,000 cwt; and large chickpeas, 585,000 cwt. Small chickpeas are defined as peas that will pass through a 20/64 inch round hole screen.
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By Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research Service Agricultural Research Service (ARS)-funded scientists investigated trends in portion sizes and the calorie, sodium, saturated fat and transfat content of popular meal combos at U.S. quick-serve chain restaurants. They found little change in portion sizes during an 18-year period. On a positive note, the study recorded a decline in trans fat content of French fries during the study period. The study was led by nutritional biochemist Alice H. Lichtenstein and colleagues. She is with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ARS Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. The team gathered data on 27 common food items served from three quick-serve chains, commonly called “fast food” restaurants, between 1996 and 2013. They also examined the classic bundled meal of fries, cola and a burger. The researchers reported that overall they did not find changes in product portion sizes—as assessed using total calories—or in product reformulation by the restaurants to become consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Called the “DGAs,” these guidelines encourage consumers to reduce intakes of sodium and saturated fat. The DGAs provide sciencebased advice about how dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk of major chronic diseases. The team found that based on data from 2013 alone, a largesized combo meal (large cheeseburger, large fries and a large sweetened cola) at the three chains contained between 65 percent and 80 percent of the estimated daily calorie needs of an individual adult. U.S. health law now requires larger chain restaurants having 20 or more locations to display the calorie content of regular meals offered, and the authors encourage consumers to educate themselves on the nutrition information available.
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Olivia Burk with her Reserve Champion Market Goat at the Wibaux County Fair in Wibaux, Montana.
Livestock slaughter – July
United States highlights Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.04 billion pounds in July, up 3 percent from the 3.91 billion pounds produced in July 2014. Beef production, at 2.05 billion pounds, was 2 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.49 million head, down 4 percent from July 2014. The average live weight was up 26 pounds from the previous year, at 1,346 pounds. Veal production totaled 6.9 million pounds, 11 percent below July a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 36,500 head, down 25 percent from July 2014. The average live weight was up 47 pounds from last year, at 322 pounds. Pork production totaled 1.97 billion pounds, up 10 percent from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 9.40 million head, up 11 percent from July 2014. The average live weight was down 3 pounds from the previous year, at 280 pounds. Lamb and mutton production, at 12.9 million pounds, was down 7 percent from July 2014. Sheep slaughter totaled 187,100 head, 11 percent below last year. The average live weight was 138 pounds, up 6 pounds from July a year ago. January to July 2015 commercial red meat production was 27.8 billion pounds, up 1 percent from 2014. Accumulated beef production was down 4 percent from last year, veal was down 18 percent, pork was up 7 percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was down 4 percent.
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2015 SC 101 WITH 18-FT. SICKLE MOWER
Just 40 acres on this 2015 demo unit. Full warranty and season ending price. Center pivot design with longer tongue to accomodate 18-ft. dual sickle auger with 108” steel conditioner. MSRP on this unit is over $56,000.................. MVE Demo Sale Price Just $39,939
2015 CASE IH SB531 BALER
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16-ft. demo. Full factory warranty. Center pivot design with 125” rubber on rubber conditioner rolls. New design with 10 discs for faster, cleaner, more versatile cutting. This unit retails for $56,629 $28,730. Buy it now with End of the Year Savings for............................. Just $39,926
2012 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LT
Demo unit with very few bales. 14x18 baler with hydraulic tension and pickup lift. 1/4 turn bale chute and bale case extension. Makes great, even-sized, dense square bales. This unit retails for $28,730.............................................................. Our Price Just $19,965
One owner 4x4 with Z71, 8 passenger, REAR ENTERTAINMENT system, running boards, power windows, locks, rear door, heated seats - front and center, towing package, hi-low transfer case, and tan leather interior. Only 58,688 miles. NADA guide says $35,100............................................. ..................................................................................... MVE Price Just $33,896
1996 CASE IH STEIGER 9350
1996 NEW HOLLAND 2550 WINDROWER
Consigned unit that comes with 14-ft hydraulic angle blade, 20.8 x 38” duals, 16 speed transmis- with 16-ft. dual sickle header, 2 speed hydrostatic drive, 110 hp, diesel, hydraulic header tilt. Only sion, Cummins 10L engine, rated at 300 hp. 7693 hours. Book says $59,018............................ 1773 hours, serviced and ready to go........................ A good buy at $29,866 ..................................................................... Priced to sell at $45,870
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Cripple Creek Farms Idaho Falls, Idaho
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Grady Gorrell with his Grand Champion Market Lamb at the Wibaux County Fair in Wibaux, Montana.
CRP habitat buffers
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The Habitat Buffers for Upland Birds Initiative is a practice under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) designed to convert marginally productive cropland along the borders of agricultural fields into grass buffers to create more habitats for upland birds. The continuous signup practice allows producers to create habitat for upland and grassland dependent birds. Upland birds include the northern bobwhite quail, pheasant, prairie chicken, mourning dove, wild turkey, finches, sparrows, red-winged blackbirds, meadowlark, bobolinks and other species. In January 2015, USDA revised policy to now allow producers to enroll pivot corners under this initiative. Montana has 10,000 acres that may be enrolled under this practice. The acres are available to eligible producers on a first-come, first-serve basis through 10 or 15-year contracts. This practice may be applied to pivot corners that meet the provisions of eligible land. The pivot corners must be installed around a cropped field. A connecting boundary is no longer required. There are no minimum or maximum size requirements. Participants are eligible for annual rental payments, a signing incentive payment equal to $150 per acre, cost-share for up to 50 percent of the eligible cost of establishing a permanent cover and a practice incentive payment equal to 40 percent of the total eligible cost to establish the practice. Interested producers can submit offers to their local FSA office.
Corn production costs in the Northern Great Plains
By Alvaro Garcia, SDSU Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Program Director Supply and demand regulates US agricultural and nonagricultural markets all the time. Prices increase when scarcity of a certain item is anticipated. Similarly, prices drop if the market is saturated because of oversupply (i.e. an exceptional harvest season) or there is a reduced demand for the product (i.e. slowing of export markets for a commodity). Crop farmers are aware of this happening with corn grain almost every season with price variations recently in excess of 100% from one year to the next. Between the mid 1800’s and 1940’s corn production in the U.S. became stagnant oscillating between 20 and 30 bushels per acre. In the 1930s’, just as the Great Depression began, new varieties were developed and started to become commercially available. At the time scientists concentrated on breeding corn hybrids with bigger ears that could bunch more closely together in the field. Industrial fertilizers and specific field machinery were also developed which helped boost productivity. From then on corn yields per acre have been increasing on average by almost 50% per year. Costs of Producing Corn in the Northern Great Plains (NGP) In 2014 the average corn production for the NGP was 134 bushels per acre almost 30% less than the US average (170 bushels). Total cost of production can be divided into operating costs (basically yearly out-of-pocket expenses) and overhead costs. The 2014 operating cost of production for NGP crop farmers was roughly $2.4 per bushel (U.S. average $2.1). Once the operating costs were subtracted the value of production per acre was $245 and $93 for the U.S. and the NGP, respectively. Seed and fertilizer were the two single cost items with the largest impact on the cost of producing corn (Table 1). Many variables can ultimately affect corn yield and thus cost per bushel, some of which (i.e. weather) we cannot control. Fertilizer is the highest single cost of corn production in the U.S. Farmers in the NGP paid 8% less for fertilizer compared with their counterparts in the rest of the U.S. This is likely affected by the use of manure fertilizer in this region. Of all the crop acres that use manure as a fertilizer in the US, corn, with more than 9 million acres constitutes nearly 60% (USDA ERS). Of the total corn acreage in the US nearly 12% is fertilized with manure, the majority (62%) coming from dairies. Applying fertilizer only as needed makes perfect sense from an environmental standpoint. However, it should not be dismissed from an economic perspective. Every time the NGP crop farmers reduced the fertilizer costs per acre by $10 in 2014 without negatively affecting yields, their income over operating costs increased by 7.5 cents per bushel. Seed was the second highest individual cost item at 30.3% of total costs. It was 7% higher for this region compared to the US overall (Table 1). However, although this cost item weighs-in at almost 1/3 of the total cost of production, it would be too risky to try to skimp money on it. It wouldn’t make sense to add another variable, when seed selection is precisely one there can be moderate success at controlling. Trying to save $10 per acre in seed will also save the farmer 7.5 cents per bushel; however, a reduction in yield of just 2.5 bushels will wipe-out this apparent saving. All the rest of the costs combined amount for nearly 31% of the total and the degree of control upon some of them will depend on the individual farm. The selection of the right corn variety is critical to maximize yields and make sure it performs well under certain climate and soil conditions. There is one saying that must be remembered: … It is more environmentally and economically sustainable to adapt the plant genetics to a given environment than to modify the latter to fit the requirements of the former…
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Vaccine storage in a work setting: Are we just punching holes in the hide?
By Billy Whitehurst, PAS, MSU Extension, Madison and Jefferson counties With the season for giving pre-weaning shots to our cattle just heating up there are some pointers that we all need to keep in mind. If you have ever experienced digestive upset, Traveler’s Revenge, or perhaps just good old-fashioned burn-your-back side diarrhea the day after a picnic and wondered why, listen up and pay attention. There is a chance you are a one-cooler kind of person. While monogamy is considered to be a good thing in some areas of life, it may not be when it comes to coolers. Ask any food safety expert, and they will tell Having the shot administrator stay on the shady side of the chute could give vaccine some added protecyou if you go on a picnic, take two coolers tion from sun exposure. — one for food and one for drinks. The approximately $15 per head per year for a drink cooler gets opened constantly, thus typical cow/calf producer, so let’s not waste making it harder to keep it cool. Now, let’s our money. We know to keep our vaccine in say you only took one cooler to that picnic. a cooler while out in the field, and that we It was a hot day, the cooler lid was opened want it stored between 35 45°F. But, does constantly to keep the cold drinks flowing, keeping the vaccine in the cooler matter, the cooler kept getting warmer, and that if we constantly open the thing every time potato salad kept getting warmer too. That a calf gets dragged to the fire? This past digestive upset you’re feeling is starting to spring, I was determined to answer just that make a little more sense, huh? very question. I took advantage of three brandings to begin comparing different methods of storing vaccine in a working setting.
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That same principle applies to keeping vaccine cool while you are chute-side or in the branding pen. If you only have one cooler to open every time you need to fill your shotgun (an adjustable dosage repeater syringe, for those who demand proper diction), just remember our potato salad lesson. It’s time to rethink our cooler monogamy. Recently, there has been a lot of good information being put out to producers on vaccine handling and storage. There is one heck of an article that everyone should read. If you have access to the internet, you can check it out at the following link: http:// www.cals.uidaho.edu/edComm/pdf/PNW/ PNW637.pdf If you don’t have access to the internet, send me a self-addressed and stamped envelope and I will send you a copy of it. At this point, I know you are filled with the kind of suspense that could only be rivaled by watching an old Alfred Hitchcock movie, so I won’t ruin the ending by telling you what the article says about vaccine storage. Keeping vaccine cool enough The cattle industry loses $900 million a year to disease and vaccines account for
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Fill syringes as quickly as possible, and get the vaccine back in the cooler and out of the sunlight.
Take time to teach our next generation about vaccine handling.
At the first branding, I learned that an ambient air temperature of 80°F on a sunny day will result in the surface of a flatbed pickup being 100°F (yeah, I know… I’ve never put vaccine on the back of my flatbed either, except for maybe that one time, and that other time, and then there may have been that other time…). The producer at Branding #1 has a practice of always using two coolers. He had one hard-sided cooler to store unmixed vaccine and one to store shotguns and mixed vaccine. One cooler was only opened to pull out fresh bottles of vaccine, and it was stored in the shade under the truck. Once vaccine bottles were mixed, they were placed in a separate lunchbox-sized cooler, along with the shotguns. This smaller cooler was kept on the back of the truck because, let’s face it, in a branding pen, it’s a handy place to keep it. Each cooler had cold packs to keep vaccine cool. This method kept the stored vaccine at a temperature of 35-40°F throughout the entire 8 hours that we gathered, branded, broke for lunch, and branded another group of calves. When we started branding at 9am, the cooler that held the syringes and the mixed vaccine was 40°F, by the end of the day it was 65°F. At first, this may seem like it was too warm in the syringe cooler, but we have to remember that each 50-dose vial was only in the syringe cooler for approximately an hour, which means the first doses used were closer to storage temperature and the last doses used were most likely no warmer than 65°F. According to what we know about a vaccine’s chemical structure, at the time of injection, the vaccine should have still been viable because it wasn’t above any critical temperature for long enough to lose efficacy. This could CONTINUED ON PAGE C63
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have been improved even more if we had added fresh cold packs midway through the branding. This scenario was repeated at Branding #2 on an overcast 75°F day. At the end of the day, the inside of the syringe cooler was 54°F. Again, we should have kept the integrity of the vaccine intact on this day as well. In these two cases, we weren’t just punching holes in the hide— the vaccine was adequately stored, and we went home feeling good that we had given effective and viable vaccine.
Notice that the cooler is out in the sun, just below the iron heater, all vaccine is stored in one cooler, and the lid if left off while refilling the syringe. This lets all the vaccine in the cooler get exposed to unnecessary sun light.
The third branding was on a sunny 80°F day. At Branding #3, all vaccines and syringes were stored in the same, darkcolored, soft-sided cooler; and of course, cold packs were placed in the cooler to try to keep things cool. The cooler was kept on the back of a truck during gathering, and then placed on the ground at the edge of the branding pen in the sun. At the start of the branding, the temperature in the cooler had already reached 65°F and because the cooler was opened and closed so often, the cooler had reached 75°F within one hour and was at 80°F by the end of two hours, where it stayed for another two hours. Were we just punching holes in the hide and giving the calves an unviable vaccine? Maybe not at the beginning, but by the end it may be a different story. We do know this vaccine was warmer than it should have been for far too long. This is not to criticize the producer at the third branding—in fact, I would have to say that looking back on my life, Branding #3 may be more the norm than the exception when it comes to the spring and fall workings of cattle. Even though I only took observations at three brandings, the data I collected is enough to make us think about how many
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While we have all left our syringes and vaccine exposed before, try to avoid this scenario.
and what types of coolers we need to be packing to the chute or the branding pen. Shannon Williams, University of Idaho Extension Educator in Lemhi County, compared the storage temperatures between hard-sided, soft-sided, and Styrofoam coolers and found that hard-sided coolers were most effective at maintaining the proper temperatures. Coolers will also maintain proper temperature best when packed with cold packs on the sides as well, rather than just putting cold packs on the bottom. Keeping vaccine warm enough We’ve been focusing on keeping vaccine cool enough, but when we’re working cattle in the late fall and winter, we need to be conscious of vaccine getting too cold as well. A frozen vaccine is NOT good. The entire chemical structure of most vaccines will be altered by freezing, and vaccine should never be used once it has frozen. Some guidelines to follow to keep vaccine warm enough in cold weather are as follows: 1) At temperatures between 35-45°F, place the vaccine in the cooler with no cold packs or heat packs and store the coolers in the shade. 2) Two cups of boiling water in a glass jar placed in a hard-sided cooler should keep the vaccine above 35°F for 4 ½ hours when it is 29°F outside, but will only keep it above 35°F for 3 hours if it is 13°F outside. Take home points 1) Follow all suggestions in the article “Cattle Vaccine Handling and Management Guidelines.” This article can be found at: http://www.cals.uidaho.edu/edComm/pdf/ PNW/PNW637.pdf 2) Take two hard-sided coolers to the processing area: one for unmixed and stored vaccine, and one for mixed vaccine and syringes.
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