September 2017

SEPTEMBER 2017

Vol. XVIII No. 8 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997

Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com E-MAIL: advertising@tradersdispatch.com

Mussel alert event

A community education event will be held on Tuesday, September 12 at the Valier High School gym at 7:00 p.m.

The event is being held to inform the community about local efforts to prevent and educate the residents of Pondera county and all interested individuals on the spread of invasive mussels. All are invited to attend, free admission.

PCCD will be placing a kiosk at Lake Frances regarding AIS – Aquatic Invasive Species and the need for all boaters, recreationists and other users of the lake to keep the water clear of invasive species. Lake Frances is the source of drinking water for Valier, Conrad and Brady. The canal system that is the life line for agriculture in this area can be negatively impacted by invasive species getting into the infrastructure. This educational kiosk will be built by the Valier High School shop class and the Valier FFA. In addition to the kiosk, PCCD’s efforts to stop the spread of invasive species include educational workshops, signs, posters, a newsletter, and other mailings on invasive species, working cooperatively with surrounding organizations, and hosting a community even to name a few.

Refreshments will be served so please join us in our efforts to stop the spread of invasive species.

AUCTION SALES

Aug. 28-Oct. 3, Smith Sales Co. Western Energy Coal Mine Surplus, Online..A15 Sept. 8-Oct. 2, Smith Sales Co. Grasky Real Estate, Online.......................... A15 Sept. 15-Oct 15, Smith Sales Co., Projects cars, trucks & more, Online...... A25 Sept. 16, Weaver Auctions, Dream Catcher Stables & Consignment, Clinton..A2 Sept. 16, Shobe Auction & Realty, Dr. Lawn Inventory Turnover, Great Falls..A3 Sept. 16, Kevin Hill Auction Service, Estate, St Ignatius.................................. A5 Sept. 16, RK Statewide Auctions, Mid-Rivers, Circle........................................ A4 Sept. 17, RLP Auctions, Western Auction, Hamilton......................................... A6 Sept. 21, Pifer’s Auctioneers, Larson Farm Equipment, Mott ND.................... A7 Sept. 21, Pifer’s Auctioneers, Hoffer Farm Equipment, Mott ND..................... A7 Sept. 23, Ophus Auction Service, Miser Estate, Conrad................................ A20 Sept. 23, Stan Howe & Assoc, Front Range Auctioneers, Amestoy’s A&A Repair, Augusta............................................................................................................ A12 Sept. 23, Zimbelman Auction Service, Eagle Equipment Inventory Reduction, Laurel............................................................................................................... A52 Sept. 27, Buckley Auction, Tweedy Estate, Cut Bank..................................... A11 Sept. 30, Kevin Hill Auction Service, Equipment & Relocation, Columbia Falls. .......................................................................................................................... A22 Sept. 30, Smith Sales Co., Surplus Building, Miles City................................. A15 Sept. 30, RK Statewide Auctions, Lundemo Store Firearms Liquidation, Sidney.................................................................................................................... A19 Sept. 30, Pate Auction Inc., State of Montana Surplus, Helena....................... A9 Oct. 4, Pirouteck Auction Service, Land Auction, Philip SD.......................... A24 Oct. 4, RK Statewide Auctions, Wheatland Hills Subdivision Real Estate, Culbertson............................................................................................................... A54 Oct. 7, Shobe Auction & Realty, Fall Antiques & Collectibles, Lewistown... A23 Oct. 7, Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, Schmidt Farm & Antiques, Dickinson ND..A26 Oct. 7, Kevin Hill Auction Service, Estate & Collectibles, Hamilton.............. A27 Oct. 7, RK Statewide Auctions, Jordan Estate, Circle.................................... A29 Oct. 11, Pifer’s Auctioneers, Jacobs Farm Equipment, Regent ND................. A7 Oct. 14, Barnes Auction Service, Mallon Ranch, Dillon.................................. A34 Oct. 14, Kamerman Auction Co, Goldenstein Ranch Estate, Bozeman........ A35 Oct. 14, Ophus Auction Service, Preputin, Eckstein Retirement, Brady....... A21

Waste pesticide disposal

The Montana Department of Agriculture’s annual Pesticide Disposal Event will be held in several locations across western Montana during September. The collection events will be held September 19 in Kalispell; September 20 in Missoula; September 21 in Helena; and September 22 in Dillon​. The annual event has collected more than 561,136 pounds of waste pesticides since it began in 1994.

The 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 allows participants to dispose of waste pesticides in an environmentally responsible way and helps protect Montana’s ecosystems and groundwater, as well as families, pets, livestock and drinking water.

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This proud young man and his great looking steer received Grand Champion Steer at the Wibaux County Fair held in mid-August. The steer was shown by Cooper Lund. Photo by Renee Nelson. Send us your 4-H fair pictures - we will run whatever we have room for.

Montana producers eligible for hay lottery

Producers in Montana affected by drought and fire are now eligible to participate in the first ever hay lottery. Ag Community Relief, is organizing a large-scale hay donation convoy to North Dakota to aid producers in North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana.

The first convoy of hay will be delivered in mid-August but more deliveries could arrive as the group continues to fundraise and seek donations and volunteers. The donated hay will be delivered to North Dakota State University (NDSU) in Fargo, N.D. Any other individuals or organizations willing to donate hay or trucking for the hay lottery should call the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s Drought Hotline at 701425-8454.

“Donations have been pouring in from throughout Montana to help folks affected by both drought and fire. These people are the unsung heroes of the disaster response and a reminder of how the worst of times can bring out the best in people,” said MDA Director Ben Thomas. “We are proud and grateful to join with Ag Community Relief and our friends in North and South Dakota to get more resources to those affected.”

Livestock producers interested in applying for the hay lottery must submit an application at https://www.nd.gov/ndda/ montana-hay-lottery. Each state has its own lottery, although North Dakota will administer the applications. Eligible producers must be from a D2, D3 or D4 or fire-affected county and own at least 25 animal unit

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equivalents of state-specific livestock. Eligible livestock and a description of animal unit equivalents may be found directly on each state’s application. The latest drought monitor depicting the drought levels of specific counties may be found at http:// droughtmonitor.unl.edu/.

The hay will be distributed in semi-load lots with the first drawing in early September. If additional donations are taken in after that date, more drawings will occur.

Drawings will occur in two age categories: ages 35 and under, and ages 36 and above.

Producers that are selected will be responsible for arranging hay transportation from the NDSU site.

Questions about filling out the hay lottery application may be directed to 701-3284764.

PRIVATE TREATY

Feddes Herefords, Manhattan.....................................A31 J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood.........................................A31 McMurry Cattle, Billings...............................................A31 Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch, Helena......................C44

PRODUCTION SALES

Sept. 14, Holden Herefords, Valier...............................A31 Sept. 28, Ehlke Herefords, Laurel................................A31 Oct. 17, Hereford Influence Feeder Calf Sale, Miles City.. .................................................................................A31

Deadline for October issue is September 27

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Women Stepping Forward for Agriculture

Make plans now to attend the annual Women Stepping Forward for Agriculture Conference at the DoubleTree Hotel in Billings, Montana, September 26-28, 2017.

This year’s conference is packed with speakers that will deliver information on today’s most pressing topics: farm safety and disaster preparedness, increasing profitability, women in ag business, self-defense, and media outreach.

Featured speaker Bob Budd, executive director of the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust, will discuss mentorship during his talk, Stolon or Seed: How will you Grow?

Sisters on the Fly, the largest outdoor women’s group in the United States, will tell the story of how they got started and how they have grown. They will have a parking lot party following the presentation.

Closing speaker will be Rebecca Undem, a dynamic speaker and author who will show participants how to get their groove back.

Registration for the conference is $70 prior to Sept. 1 and $90 after that date. Registration information and a full agenda can be found on the Women Stepping Forward for Ag website at womensteppingforward.org.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a silent auction item from their local area. Auction proceeds are used to support future conferences. Exhibit space is also available.

For more information, contact Tara Becken, conference chairperson, at 406-930-4205 or womensteppingforwardmt@gmail.com or visit the Women Stepping Forward for Ag website at womensteppingforward.org or follow on Facebook @womensteppingforward

Waste pesticide disposal CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

The department asks that participants pre-register by September 11, 2017, 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 at: http://agr.mt.gov/Pesticides/DisposalandRecycling/PesticideDisposal.

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 gestation (pregnancy) period of a mare is normally 11 months (approximately 340 days).

Foals born before 320 days’ gestation are considered premature, and often have life-threatening respiratory problems.

Some mares have reported gestation periods exceeding one year. Claims of up to 417 days exist.

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September 2017 — Vol. XVIII No. 8 Published monthly by Trader’s Dispatch Inc., PO Box 997, Conrad, MT 59425-0997. Free on request to farmers, ranchers, heavy equipment owners and truckers in the Western United States.

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Block management information available

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks For the 2017 hunting season, over 1,300 cooperators have enrolled about 7.3 million acres in Montana’s Block Management Program.

The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) program provides hunters with public hunting access to private and isolated public land, free of charge, while assisting landowners in managing hunter impacts.

FWP publishes one statewide Block Management Hunting Access Guide that includes information for all Type 1 and Type 2 Block Management Areas (BMAs) in all seven FWP administrative regions.

The Hunting Access Guide and all BMA maps are now available on the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov. Hunting Access Guides and BMA maps can be also obtained in person from most FWP regional offices.

August 22 is the earliest date reservations can be accepted for those BMAs that require reservations (mostly Type 2). While many BMA’s do not require reservations, some do. Hunters can use the Hunting Access Guide to determine how permission is obtained for specific BMAs. Due to Montana’s extreme fire seasons and dry conditions, some BMAs are currently closed or restricted.

With the dry conditions hunters should be prepared for BMA restrictions until the extreme conditions subside.

Landowners participating in the Block Management Program can restrict access for fire danger concerns as they feel necessary. For restrictions and closures, go online to fwp.mt.gov.

Additionally, emergency grazing is being allowed in nearly all Montana counties. This allows landowners to graze CRP lands without penalty. This may impact traditional upland gamebird locations.

Additional tools to help hunters plan for hunts on Montana’s 93 million acres of private and public land can be found on line at fwp.mt.gov. Click “Hunting,” then view options under “Hunter Access.”

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HAY FOR SALE Good, green, grass hay. Large rounds and large squares. **Also looking to hire drivers** Call Ralph 406-939-0411, located in Eastern Montana

CATTLE TRUCKING

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Hay Challenge Beat us or join us!!

Broadwater county Montana individuals would like to challenge other counties to match or beat their 600+ ton of hay being shipped to eastern Montana on September 16 from Townsend, MT.

Phone 406-949-3613

We’ve been through fire (2008) and we know what it is like.

Canola flea beetle feeding on pods

By Lindy Coleman, Northern Canola Growers Association News The new generation of crucifer flea beetles is emerging, and feeds on the green foliage and developing pods. Field reports of significant feeding injury have been observed near Napoleon in south central North Dakota. Usually the upper or younger pods and later seeded crops are most impacted. This feeding damage results in poor seed fill, premature pod drying, shriveled seeds, or pod shattering, and provides an entry point for fungal growth within pods in damp weather. However, it is usually not economic since most of the yield comes from the lower pods. If canola is under drought stress, damage could be more severe. There is no established threshold for managing flea beetles this late in crop development. If you are considering spraying an insecticide, it is important to observe the different Pre-Harvest Intervals (PHI) of the insecticides registered in canola. Any pyrethroid insecticide will offer good control of flea beetles and residual activity until harvest. Examples of active ingredients and PHI include: bifenthrin – 35 days PHI (Sniper, Tundra EC, Brigade 2EC, others); deltamethrin – 7 days PHI (Delta Gold); gamma-cyhalothrin – 7 days PHI (Declare); lambda-cyhalothrin – 7 days PHI (Grizzly Too, Silencer, Warrior II, others) and zeta-cypermethrin – 7 days PHI (Mustang Maxx).

Note: Mention of a product does not constitute an endorsement by NDSU Extension Service or the author. ##### In 1991, Wade Leslie scored the only 100-point bull ride in the history of rodeo.

Livestock forage disaster payment calculator available

By NDSU Extension Service Livestock producers and agricultural lenders in droughtstricken areas of the Dakotas and Montana have a way to estimate the amount of aid they might receive from the Livestock Forage Program (LFP) and how far it will go toward alleviating financial stress.

North Dakota State University (NDSU) has an Excel program that quickly will provide an estimate of payments to date for a generalized scenario, according to Andy Swenson, the NDSU Extension Service’s farm and family resource management specialist. The LFP calculator is at www. ag.ndsu.edu/farmmanagement/farm-bill.

LFP, authorized under the 2014 farm bill, provides assistance to producers for grazing losses caused by drought.

“Payments may increase if the duration and/or intensity of the drought increases,” Swenson says.

Based on the U.S. Drought Monitor, as of the August 1, producers with livestock and pasture in 31 North Dakota counties, 27 South Dakota counties and 17 Montana counties may be eligible for some assistance. Producers in most of these counties may be eligible for payments on four months of forage loss.

LFP eligibility rules require that producers own, lease or be a contract grower of covered livestock during the 60 days prior to the qualifying drought. Producers also must have owned or leased grazing land for the livestock in a county affected by drought.

“The LFP calculator provides a quick estimate but does not consider scenarios where there is grazing in multiple counties, annual forage crops planted specifically for grazing, grazing of federally managed lands impacted by fire, or grazing of multiple pasture types by the same covered livestock,” Swenson says. “Contact your local Farm Service Agency office for complete details and calculations.”

A LFP fact sheet can be found at http://tinyurl.com/LFPFactSheet.

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Figure-1: Wheat head armyworm larvae and damaged wheat seeds

Pheromone lures as monitoring tools for wheat head armyworm

By Gadi V.P. Reddy, Debra A. Miller, Govinda Shrestha, MSU Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center, Conrad and Tyler Lane, MSU Extension Chouteau County, Fort Benton, Montana Wheat head armyworm by the name itself portraits that it is an insect pest of wheat that feeds on a wheat head (Figure 1). Traditionally, this insect pest has caused very minor damage to wheat, but in the recent years considerable wheat crop injury has been noticed, particularly in the Golden Triangle area of Montana. Seed damage inflicted by wheat head armyworm larvae are usually tough to differentiate from other stored Figure-2: Universal moth trap in winter fields at product pests and the damaged seeds. The WTARC larvae of wheat head armyworm damage to seeds is categorized as ‘IDK’ (insect damthe laboratory to research field and finally aged kernels) and infestations in the field to farm field application. are generally sporadic. According to the Auxiliary research work on the field literature, wheat head armyworms consist monitoring of wheat head armyworm adults two species; Dargida terrapictalis (Buckett) population using sweep nets and synthetic and Dargida diffusa (Walker) (Lepidoptera: sex pheromones also began in 2016 under Noctuidae) and the later species is known to Montana State University’s Extension Impresent in Montana. The incidence of Darplementation Plan for Integrated Pest Mangida diffusa occurs every year in Montana agement that was funded by USDA-NIFA. particularly in the Golden Tringle. A Pacific In this regard, field studies were undertaken Northwest Extension Publication covering in Pondera and Choteau County to deterthe identification, biology and integrated mine the population levels and pheromone pest management of the wheat head armydose response to use in pest monitoring. worm complex in the Pacific Northwest Although, a sex attractant for whet head is available online for free to download, armyworm was identified by Underhill and http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wp-content/ his coworkers in 1977, the pheromone dose uploads/2017/06/PNW696.pdf. was not yet determined for field application.

To develop an Integrated Pest ManAt all study sites, wheat head armyworms agement (IPM) strategy for wheat head were captured in pheromone traps or sweep armyworm pest control, Montana State net at about the same date, June 05-15, in University-Western Triangle Agricultural 2015 and 2016. The highest adults were Research Center (MSU-WTARC) has been captured between last week of June and first working since 2015 on developing diverse week of July. Regardless of study locations, IPM tools that include discovering envisignificantly higher number of wheat head ronmental friendly biopesticide products armyworms were captured on traps with and pheromone based pest monitoring pheromone lures while none were captured techniques. In 2015, WTARC entomolon traps without pheromone lures (control ogy/insect ecology research team members treatment). tested the efficacy of several commercially The right dose of pheromone compounds available biopesticide products against the in the rubber septa lures is important as wheat head armyworm larvae under laborathe higher dose will have repellent actory conditions. Entrust WP (spinosad 80%) tion against the insects. Our field trapping was found to be effective and fast acting, studies indicated that traps with rubber resulting in close to 100% mortality within septa containing 1 mg of the compounds three days after application. Additionally, (Z)-11-hexadecenyl acetate (Z11-16Ac) these studies demonstrated that entomoand (Z)-11-hexadecenal (Z11-16Ald) with pathogenic (insect killing) fungus Xpectro Hercon Vaportape captured similar number OD (B. bassiana GHA + pyrethrins) and of moths when compared with pheromone Mycotrol ESO (B. bassiana GHA) were traps with rubber septa consisting 3 mg also able to kill the wheat head armyworm and 10 mg. This clearly indicates that 1 larvae but it took a longer time (6-9 days). mg of pheromone compounds is adequate Additionally, these results have published to capture the moths and use of higher will in the Journal, Toxicology Reports (Reddy not be helpful. and Antwi, 2016) and it can be downloaded The results will be helpful to develop free from the journal website).The Entothe monitoring, mass trapping and mating mology/Insect Ecology team at WTARC disruption techniques for the wheat head is committed to moving this research from armyworm in the coming years.

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Riparian buffer classification program

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By David Kringen, SDSU Extension Water Resources Field Specialist South Dakota “Buffer Strip” Bill During the 2017 SD Legislative Session, Governor Dennis Daugaard signed into law Senate Bill 66 (SB 66), also known as the “buffer strip” bill. Essentially, the bill provides an incentive for landowners to plant perennial vegetation on land adjoining qualified lakes, rivers, or streams via a property tax adjustment in order to improve water quality.

Land Criteria Under SD SB 66, a separate land classification was created for eligible land consisting of existing or newly-planted perennial vegetation and will be assessed at 60 percent of the land’s agricultural income value. The vegetative buffer must be a minimum of 50 feet in width up to a maximum of 120 feet. Enrolled vegetative acres cannot be harvested or mowed before July 10th and a 4 inch minimum must be maintained at all times. Grazing is prohibited from May 1st through September 30th.

Applications Applications for the Riparian Buffer Strip Classification Program are to be submitted to the Director of Equalization in the county where the property is located, and must be must be filed with the Director on or before October 15, 2017 for consideration for the 2018 assessment. The link below provides an explanation of the law by the SD Department of Revenue, maps of all the qualified lakes and streams for every county, an application form, and director contact information for each county. It is important to note that landowners must apply annually on or before October 15th verifying that the program criteria have been met in order to qualify for the tax reassessment each year. Contact your county Director of Equalization for more information.

For more information, visit the South Dakota Buffer Strip website (http://dor.sd.gov/bufferstrips.aspx). ##### Red Cloud, Nebraska has been the subject of more books than any other town in literature.

September 21, 2017 – 10:00 am (MT)

RETIREMENT - FARM EQUIPMENT

AUCTIONS September 21, 2017 – 10:00 am (MT) - Mott, ND Owners: Rob & Laura Larson

2003 John Deere 4710 Sprayer (L)

2010 John Deere 9870STS Combine (L)

Auction Location: On-site - 7479 91st Ave SW, Mott, ND

October 11th, 2017 – 11:00 am ( MT)

Auction Location: On-site - 9 mi. west of Regent on HWY 21, 1 mile south on 111th Ave SW .

September 21, 2017 – 10:00 am (MT) - Mott, ND Owner: Lyle Hoffer

October 11, 2017 – 11:00 am (MT) - Regent, ND Owner: Lance Jacobs

2012 Magnum 235 Tractor with 795 Case Loader (H) 2006 John Deere1890 Airseeder with a 1910 cart (J)

2005 International 9400i (L)

2012 John Deere 1895 Drill with 1910 Cart (L) 1997 Case 9330 Tractor (J)

Arctic Cat 500 ATV (J)

2011 Brandt 7500 Grain Vac (H)

2013 Case IH 500 Quad Trac (H)

1966 Chevrolet C60 Truck (J)

2009 Case Steiger 535 Quad Trac (L)

Westfield Auger (H)

2003 Case 2388 Combine (J)

All auctions will be Online and On-Site Bidding! www.pifers.com

This sale is managed by Pifer’s Auction Company, Kevin Pifer, ND #715. All statements made the day of the auction take precedence over all printed materials. The seller reserves the right to reject or accept all bids.

OWNERS: Rob and Laura Larson (L) OWNER: Lyle Hoffer (H) Owner: Lance Jacobs (J)

Pifer’s

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Andy Mrnak or Jim Sabe 701.523.7366 • www.pifers.com

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The Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) is working with local veterinarians to monitor an outbreak of severe canine respiratory disease in Montana. DOL is aware of sick dogs in Bozeman, Livingston, Billings, Butte, Roundup, and Red Lodge. Several clinics are seeing multiple sick dogs per day.

“Veterinarians have reported dogs with coughing, difficulty breathing, and fever, similar to a severe case of kennel cough,” states Dr. Tahnee Szymanski, Assistant State Veterinarian. “Dogs with more critical infections have developed pneumonia which has been fatal in a small number of animals.

Previous vaccination for kennel cough does not appear to be protective, and young animals seem particularly sensitive. Several veterinarians in the Bozeman area are working with university and industry diagnostic labs to collect samples from pets that have been sick in hopes of identifying the cause of illness.

Canine influenza has been suspected as the potential cause of the outbreak due to the severity of illness, the lack of protection from prior vaccination, and preliminary tests suggestive of influenza exposure. However, a second sample collected 3 weeks later that shows an increased antibody response is needed for confirm the disease. The United States has seen three outbreaks of novel canine influenza virus. The first in Chicago in 2015 and more recently in California and the southeast US. Until this outbreak has run its course, DOL recommends that pet owners consider limiting their dog’s contact with other pets in the community and work with their veterinarian. Most cases can be attributed to shared items such as public water bowls or exposure to other dogs at dog parks, events, facilitates with other dogs.

Canine influenza is not a reportable disease in the state of Montana. There is no evidence that canine influenza virus infects people.

The mission of the DOL is to control and eradicate animal diseases, prevent the transmission of animal diseases to humans, and to protect the livestock industry from theft and predatory animals. For more information on the department, visit www.liv.mt.gov.

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2017 State of Montana Surplus Property Helena, MT • Saturday, September 30th • 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) 16 - FORD 1/2 tons (2010-1989) 23 - GMC 1/2 tons (2008-1996) 18 - DODGE 1/2 tons (2001-1999) 4 - CHEVROLET 1/2 tons (2007-1997) 3/4 TON PICKUPS (4wd & 2wd) 3 - DODGE 3/4 tons (2001) 13 - FORD 3/4 tons (2006-1997) 13 - GMC 3/4 tons (2010-1999) 4 - CHEVROLET 3/4 tons (2002-2000) 1 TON TRUCKS (4wd & 2wd) 2002 GMC 4x4, diesel, duals 2001 FORD 4x4 crew cab 2001 DODGE 4x2 diesel 3 - CHEVROLET 1 tons (2000-1984) 1 TON DUMP TRUCKS 2004 FORD diesel

CARS 3 - DODGE Avenger (2010-2009) 2 - DODGE Stratus (2005-2001) 1 - 2008 HONDA Civic Hybrid 21 - CHEVROLET Impala (2012-2007) 18 - TOYOTA Prius Hybrid (2010) 15 - FORD Taurus (2014-2004) 12 - 2010 FORD Fusion 6 - FORD Crown Vic’s (2005-2000) 14 - DODGE Charger (2016-2010) 2 - 2009 FORD Focus 5 - BUICK Century (2003-2001) 2 - CHEVROLET Malibu (2012 & 2009) 2 - CHEVROLET Lumina (2000 & 1998) MID-SIZE PICKUPS (4wd & 2wd) 1 - 1986 CHEVROLET S10

SUV’s & MINI VANS 6 - FORD Escape (2010 - 2009) 2003 DODGE Durango 4x4 2002 FORD Explorer 2 - 2007 CHEVROLET Suburban 1999 GMC Suburban 2006 FORD Expedition 2008 JEEP Patriot 2010 HONDA Element 1998 FORD Windstar 2 - 2009 TOYOTA Sienna mini vans 2008 CHEVROLET Uplander mini van 2007 DODGE Grand Caravan 2005 BUICK Terraza mini van 2002 FORD Windstar mini van 2002 DODGE Caravan VANS 2006 GMC Savana 3/4 ton passenger van 2005 CHEVROLET Express passenger van 1998 FORD Club Wagon passenger van 2 - GMC Savana cargo vans (2008 & 2006) 2005 FORD Econoline cargo van WILLY’S Jeep 4 - FORKLIFTS (Hyster & Allis Chalmers) 2 - STINAR truck mount scissor lift beds WORTH EXL80 exhaust pipe bender 4 - Truck mount 45,000 lb. hyd. winches

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WHEEL LOADER 1981 CASE W11 wheel loader

TRACTORS 1990 CASE 895 diesel 1995 FORD 6640 diesel 1993 FORD 6610 with cab 1990 JOHN DEERE 2755 diesel INTERNATIONAL 240A diesel with loader

DUMP TRUCKS & PLOW TRUCKS 1995 GMC Top Kick tandem, diesel 2 - 1995 FORD L9000, Cat diesel 1992 GMC Top Kick tandem, Cat diesel 1988 GMC with 8.2L GM diesel 1995 CHEV Kodiak, Cat dsl., plow & sander 1994 CHEV Kodiak, Cat dsl., t/a, plow 1992 FORD L9000, Cummins dsl., plow 1992 FORD 9000, diesel, plow & sander 1984 FORD F800D s/a, diesel, plow & sander TRUCKS 2008 FORD F450 diesel 2 - 1995 FORD L9000 flush trucks, diesel 1994 FORD flush truck 1988 GMC bucket truck, Cummins diesel 1972 FWD snow blower truck, Detroit diesel COMPACTION 1994 FERGUSON SP912 roller, JD diesel 1987 CASE 252 roller, Hatz diesel

RECREATION KAWASAKI Mule 4x4 UTV 1996 POLARIS Explorer 6x6 UTV LAND TAMER 8x8 amphibious, Kubota dsl.

2008 KAWASAKI Prairie 360 4x4 ATV 2010 KYMCO MXU 375 ATV 2004 HONDA Recon 250 ATV 4 - POLARIS Explorer 300 ATV’s (‘96 & ‘97) 1993 YAMAHA Big Bear 350 4x4 ATV 1987 SUZUKI 4x4 ATV 2 - 2009 POLARIS RMK 800 snowmobiles 1998 YAMAHA Phazer snowmobile 1997 SKI-DOO Summit 500 snowmobile 1992 POLARIS Indy Trail snowmobile 2006 LITETRAX 700 snow groomer 2 - 1999 KAWASAKI 250 motorcycles BOATS 2000 PLAYCRAFT Sport 2400 pontoon boat 1989 CRESTLINER 16’ boat & trailer 1999 CRESTLINER 1850 SportFish boat 1995 ALPINE 15’ jet boat & trailer 1989 SMOKERCRAFT 15’ boat & trailer 1988 HOVERCRAFT boat & trailer 1982 LUND 20’ boat & trailer 6 - Assorted boat motors 8 - Assorted utility, equipment & horse trlrs.

Bin sanders, One way & reversible plows Chip spreader & Tar pots John Deere & Swisher mowers Assorted tools, tires & shop equipment

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1994 GMC service truck, 4x4, 7.4 liter, 5 speed, compressor/ welder, 3200 lb. crane.. $15,000

1992 International 4900 service truck, 11-ft. utility box, 5000 lb. crane, 225 amp Miller welder, Ingersoll air compressor...............................$20,000

1994 Ford F450 service truck, 7.3L, 5 speed, 11-ft. box, 5000 lb. crane, Ingersoll Rand compressor.......................$15,000

Ditch Witch 350SX cable plow.............................................................. $5000 8-ft. quick attach grapple bucket............................................................ $2500 1999 Ford F550 4x4 flatbed, V10, automatic..................................... $10,000 1999 Ford F450 4x4, snowplow, 7.3 automatic, 11-ft. utility bed........ $15,000 1999 Ford F450 7.3 diesel automatic, 4WD, 12-ft. flatbed................. $10,000 2000 Ford F550 service truck, 7.3 diesel, 6 speed, 11-ft. box, 2800 lb crane. ........................................................................................................ $12,500 2000 Ford F550 4WD, service truck, 7.3 diesel, 6 speed, 11-ft. box, IRT030 compressor, outriggers, PTO, set up for crane................................ $15,000 1999 Ford F550 4x4, crew cab, utility, V10 automatic........................ $12,500 1999 Ford F450 utility truck, 7.3, 6 speed, 4x4.................................. $12,500 1994 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 6200# IMT crane, compressor, hydraulic outriggers........................................................... $12,500 1992 Ford F800 service truck, diesel, 8 speed, 14.7-ft. box, 7500# IMT crane, hydraulic compressor, ZR8 225 amp welder........................ $19,000 1992 Ford F700 diesel, 8 speed, 13.5-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers... ........................................................................................................ $12,500 1985 Ford F700 4x4 service truck, IMT 5000 lb. crane, underhood air compressor, outriggers.......................................................................... $15,000 1985 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5/2 speed, 8000 lb Auto Crane, compressor............................................................................................ $11,000 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak Cat diesel, 6 speed automatic, utility bed, outriggers ................................................................................................... $8500 1995 International 4900 60-ft. bucket truck, DT466, 8LL transmission, 4 outriggers............................................................................................. $15,000 1989 International 41-ft. bucket truck, diesel, automatic................... $10,000 1981 International 4x4 dump truck, low miles................................... $12,500 16-ft. flatbed dump with hoist................................................................. $3500 1986 Ford F800 National 228 37-ft. crane 14-ft. dump bed............... $10,000 1999 Ford 550 diesel, automatic, flatbed with lift gate.......................... $9000 1996 Ford F350, V8, automatic, 13-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers....... ........................................................................................................... $8000 1988 Internatonal 1800 2-ton diesel 4x4 flatbed.................................. $9000

1995 Ford F800 bucket truck, Cummins, 6 speed, 50-ft. reach, double bucket..$12,500

1995 International 4800 4x4, cab and chassis, DT 466, automatic, front winch.....$19,000

1996 Holden 20-ton tilt bed equipment trailer, 24-ft. deck..... .....................................$12,500

2001 International 4700 60-ft. bucket truck, DT466 automatic, 4 outriggers, jib, exgovernment................$20,000

1998 International 4900 60ft. bucket truck, DT466, 8LL transmission, 4 outriggers....... ...................................$17,500

1980 Hyster 20-ton equipment tilt, 25-ft. deck................$8000

1989 Ford F450 utility truck, 11-ft. bed, 460 hp, automatic................... $2500 1979 GMC chip truck............................................................................. $6500 1981 International S1800 4x4 flatbed, 14,000 lb knuckle boom....... $12,500 1996 International 4900 DT466 engine, 10 speed............................ $10,000 1995 International 4900 466, 5 speed, 18-ft. flatbed dump.............. $12,500 12-ft. flatbed, 3200 lb. IMT crane, air compressor.................................. $5000 125-185 CFM air compressors.................................................$4000 - $6000 1999 Haulin 31-ft. flatbed (expands to 34-ft.), telescopic hitch and air brakes.

Good for round bales ..................................................................... $10,000 12-ton 22-ft. tilt bed trailer...................................................................... $6500 (11) 20-ton 24-ft. tilt bed trailers.............................................$7500 - $12,500 1-ton utility beds, starting at.................................................................. $1000 2 ton dump boxes, each........................................................................ $1000 2013 Terex light plant............................................................................ $5000 Miller 250-400 amp diesel welder............................................$1500 - $4500 Buckets for skid steer loaders....................................................................Call Forklift forks...............................................................................................Call Cat IT28 quick-tach forks...................................................................... $2500 16” to 36” augers.......................................................................$750 to $1750 Versatile 35-ft. bucket attachment......................................................... $3000 (4) Goodyear 1200x20 unused traction tires.......................................... $800 (6) Goodyear 1200xR20 unused traction tires...................................... $1200 (4) General 1200x20 unused highway tires............................................ $800 Check us out on the web! www.pricetruckandequipment.com

Rush skeletonweed is a perennial invasive plant that lacks leaves on its stem, giving the plant a skeletal appearance, according to Shantell Frame-Martin, director of the Montana Noxious Weed Education Campaign. The flowers are small and yellow and occur at stem ends singly or in clusters of two to five. Photo courtesy Montana Noxious Weed Education Campaign.

Lake county sees infestation of rush skeletonweed

A Montana State University project aimed at educating state residents about noxious weeds, working with a task force of county weed districts, recently investigated a newly discovered rush skeletonweed infestation in Pablo, Montana.

On July 25-26, the Montana Noxious Weed Education Campaign, a project of the Montana State University College of Agriculture’s Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, in conjunction with the Montana Rush Skeletonweed Task Force and volunteers from around the state, mapped and evaluated 500 acres at the Pablo Reservoir CONTINUED ON PAGE A12

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You’re Invited to the 418th Stan Howe Auction

BUCK AMESTOY’S A&A REPAIR Real Estate - Shop Tools - Inventory Hunting & Fishing

Saturday, September 23, 2017 • Augusta, MT Inspection at 9:00 a.m. - Auction at 10:00 a.m.

Buck Amestoy came to Augusta in 1973, bought property and built this shop and home, went in to business as A & A Repair and for 44 years has been the “Go To” guy if you needed something fixed or done. Buck could fix anything on wheels. He kept Augusta on the road for over 40 years!

As he approaches his 85th Birthday he has decided it is time to spend more time fishing and working on his retirement place so he has commissioned us to sell out his shop, inventory and Real Estate. It’s time for somebody else to take over the business and time for a new owner for his beautiful home. Right across from Mel’s Diner in Historic & Unique Augusta!! Join us on September 23rd for the liquidation auction.

Real Estate: Located on North Main Street in Augusta, commercial property. Approx .88 + acre lot. Shop built 1973, 40 x 80 clear span with a 20 x 60 addition used for outside storage. Main shop in front with storage at back of building, walk in cooler for hanging & cutting meat 8 x 12 feet. Clean room for meat cutting with separate entrance. Main shop has newer overhead furnace 400,000 BTU. Well insulated, well wired for service, high pressure air pipes throughout. Large rest room. Side door 10’ x 10’, front door 14 wide x 16 tall, nearly new doors with power lifts. Walk doors.

Office with counter and secure parts storage at front of building.

Ready to move in and go to work!! There is also a small garden building and a single car garage that has been used for hunting and packing equipment storage.

Tractor - Yard Machines - Truck

~ 1967 IHC 1 1/2 ton cab and chassis - looks good - should be running by auction ~ Toro Power Throw Snowblower 724 - like new ~ Toro 11 HP Rear Tine Tiller with Snow Blade and Ditcher attachments, electric start like new

~ Ford 861 Tractor, Gas engine, 5 speed, 3 point, Ford Loader, Rear Blade, Power Steering, good rubber, ready to work ~ Small two wheel trailer ~ Homelite 7500 watt AC Generator

~ Single Bottom Plow ~ Many wheels and tires incl. new 8 hole Ford with new tire, Inner Tubes

Parts & Inventory

~ Many parts -- Starters ~ Alternators ~ Seals ~ Plugs ~ Wires ~ Bolt Bins ~ United Delco Cabinet of ignition parts ~ Shelves of new parts ~ Hose Clamps ~ Fuses ~ Cables ~ Lights ~ Gaskets ~ Hubs and Trailer Axles ~ Carb Kits ~ Air & Oil Filters ~ Brake repair ~ Engine heaters ~ Bulbs ~ Battery Cables and Wire ~ Small part assortments ~ Dozens of Belts & Hoses ~ Chains ~ Chilton Manuals ~ Repair manuals ~ Parts books ~ 20 + cases of TKO & Run Rite Oil & Fuel Treatment ~ Sea Foam ~ Oil & Lube ~ Imperial Brass Fitting display ~ Copper Tubing ~ ANCO Wiper cabinet ~ Fuel Pumps ~ Fan shrouds ~ Radiators ~ New Electric Motors ~ Good inventory of new iron ~ Lumber & more not listed ~ New Old Stock 5:25 x 18 Firestone Tires for Model A era Cars & one 6:70-16 Firestone White Wall

Everything Else

~ 10 Plus Boxes of Trim Coil 24 inch x 50 Feet. Royal Brown ~ Lots of ladders including a near new Scaffold type ~ Fuel Tank ~ Flag Pole ~ Schwinn Exercise Treadmill ~ Used Washer & Dryer ~ Some antique bottles & a few Crocks

House is built as a Duplex residence/rental. 40 x 80 building with two identical units each 3 bedroom, 2 bath, large living room and kitchen area + a large entry/hall/utility. Quality built with 6 inch walls, well insulated, many recent upgrades including new furnaces, water heaters & laundry machines. Live in one and rent the other or rent them both, there is always demand in Augusta for a quality rental.

For further information about the Real Estate, plat map, taxes, etc., visit our website at www.frontrangeauctions.com or contact Auctioneer Stan Howe at 406-949-3448. Pre Auction inspection by appointment only. Real Estate sells subject to owner approval of final price. Real Estate will be offered an 12 Noon!

Hunting - Fishing - Pack & Camp Gear

~ 4 Pack saddles with pads ~ Panniers, soft side & hard for packing camp gear ~ Canvas Tent 12 x 16? ~ Old High Back Saddle ~ Saddle Stands ~ 4 Pair of spurs ~ A wall of Lead Ropes, Halters, Bridles, Bits, Reins, Ropes & Buckles ~ Saddle Blankets and Camp Bedding ~ Horseshoeing Tools ~ Shop made Diamond Plate Camp Stove to pack in. ~ Several small outboard motors ~ 3 Burner Propane Stove ~ Coleman Propane ~ Lots of fishing rods, lures & equipment! + more not listed

Shop Tools ~ Bendpak XPR-10A -168 Twin Post Automotive Hoist - New in 2012, little use, 10,000 lb capacity ~ 50 Ton Electric Hydraulic Shop press with rolling head, dual action cylinder, plates and adapters included - built right by Buck! 54 inch throat, ~ Rolling Gantry, 12 foot tall, Chain Hoist ~ Sun Engine Performance Tester ~ Sun Exhaust Performance Analyzer ~ Sun Volt Amp Tester for Charging systems, (Buck bought them all new, they are in mint condition -- Museum display Worthy!!) ~ Bearing Tester in Cabinet ~ THOR Valve grinder with Flathead Ford Toe & Hard seat Grinder ~ Valve Spring Clamps ~ AC Spark Plug Cleaner ~ Floor Stand Drill Press 16 speed 1/2 capacity ~ New Craftsman Table Saw ~ +++++ Stick Welder ~ Air Tanks ~ Hose Reels ~ Oil Drain ~ Floor Jacks ~ New Craftsman Table Saw ~ Chain Saw chain work station with chain ~ Log Chains ~ Boomers ~ Tow straps ~ Battery Chargers ~ Gear Pullers ~ Impact Wrenches ~ Static Wheel Balancer ~ Socket Sets ~ Pipe Thread Taps & Dies ~ Clamps & Specialty Tools ~ GM Pinion Setting Tool Set ~ Hole Saws ~ Small parts cabinets -- bolts, wheel studs & nuts, wire ends ~ Shop Manuals & More Shop Manuals ~ Work Benches ~ Barrel Pumps ~ Oil Cans ~ Near new pressure type Sand Blaster ~ Old Whetstone electric powered that Buck made & much more not listed!!!

Specialty Tools

~ GRACO Roofing and Paint sprayer, industrial unit with 150 feet of hose, Model EH433; Extra wand, ready to work

Visit our website @ www.frontrangeauctions.com to see more photos and information

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Lake county sees infestation of rush skeletonweed CONTINUED FROM PAGE A10

and Irvine Flats to better understand the current infestation boundaries on both private and tribal lands in the area.

The event was spearheaded by the task force and included volunteers from the MSU Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, the U.S. Forest Service, the Montana Department of Agriculture, the weed districts of Lincoln, Ravalli, Missoula and Lake counties, and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Lands Department, which partnered with the Lake county district to organize the survey.

Rush skeletonweed is a perennial invasive plant that lacks leaves on its stem, giving the plant a skeletal appearance, according to Shantell Frame-Martin, director of the Montana Noxious Weed Education Campaign. The flowers are small and yellow and occur at stem ends singly or in clusters of two to five. The plant spreads both by its creeping underground roots, and its seeds, which can be blown up to 20 miles by the wind or easily transported in the mud on recreational vehicle tire treads, running boards and undercarriages, Frame-Martin said.

“This plant has the capability to spread very far very fast, making control of these recently discovered infestations imperative,” Frame-Martin said. “It can be very detrimental to livestock, forage and crop production. It reduces native forage, crowds out desirable vegetation and reduces the carrying capacity of livestock on lands.”

According to Frame-Martin, if rush skeletonweed is suspected, the public should contact the Montana Department of Agriculture at 406-444-3140 or the Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System, or EDDMapS, for verification.

“It’s important not to remove rush until it is confirmed, however, as it can go to seed very quickly upon removal,” Frame-Martin said. “Special herbicides are necessary to treat it; publicly available remedies like Roundup won’t work. It is also important, once confirmed, that a yearly monitoring process become established. It is imperative that the site be investigated every year for any new plants, as the seeds live a long time in the soil and new plants can grow after treatments.”

Since 1994, Montana has spent approximately $1.1 million on rush skeletonweed management and control. Infestations currently occur in Sanders, Ravalli, Beaverhead, Lincoln and Lake counties. Washington and Idaho also have sizeable infestations, according to the weed education campaign.

To help stop the spread of invasive plants, the weed education campaign says it is important to always remove mud and weed seeds from recreational equipment, including vehicles, clothes, boots and gear. Also remove seeds from any pets after outings. The campaign also recommends that owners feed pack animals forage that’s free of noxious weed seeds starting three days before and during any trips onto public lands.

One of the best strategies for combatting rush skeletonweed and the other noxious weeds listed by the Montana Department of Agriculture is to prevent them from moving to new areas. Once they are established, they are difficult to contain, and eradication may prove impossible.

For more information about noxious weeds in Montana, visit weedawareness.org, the Montana Department of Agriculture at agr.mt.gov or the Montana Weed Control Association at mtweed.org.

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Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day

Date when celebrated: September 13th Despite sounding like most parents’ worst nightmare, Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day is a day which can be both fun and fulfilling – for young and old alike!

Originally pioneered by the Young Chefs Academy, this is a fun movement with its roots in a serious cause. Children and teens are encouraged to ‘take over the kitchen’ by involving them in the preparation and planning of the day’s meals (under the supervision of parents/guardians where required!).

From this, the budding Masterchefs will learn about nutrition and healthy eating habits – the start of a battle against the very serious health issues facing many youngsters today.

Not only will this be a healthy learning experience for your child, the day will help foster a tremendous family spirit; and afterwards you might even have acquired a new, regular helper in the kitchen!

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New financial tool unravels fiscal statement info

By James Sedman, consultant to the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and John Hewlett, farm and ranch management specialist including: liquidity, solvency, profitability, repayment capacity, and financial efficiency.

To s e e a d e tailed explanation of each ratio, click the “on/off” button next to each ratio.

The tool provides “stoplight” indicators for each ratio (green/yellow/red) to suggest whether the resulting value should be of concern based on industry standards.

In Figure 2, we see the excellent solvency ratios for the example farm, with debt/asset at a low 0.179 and debt/equity of 0.22.

The more troublesome ratios are in the profitability and income areas.

This farm has low rates of return on assets and equity, 4.96 percent and 4.58 percent respectively, and a low operating profit ratio of 0.13.

These ratios taken together indicate an operation with low debt levels, but also a low level of profitability and efficiency.

The RD Financial tool is a comprehenCredit Scoring sive, interactive financial analysis tool to The RD Financial tool includes a credit help managers assess their business finanscoring function. This section gives two cial health. examples of how a lender might evaluate the Entering information into the RD Financreditworthiness under two different loan cial tool (users can either enter their own models: operating and term loans. data or use the pre-loaded example) was The tool generates a credit score for each highlighted in the last installment. loan type based on the information entered.

The tool generates five financial stateIn the operating loan example, the loan ments for analysis: the beginning and model relies on four ratios with a score for ending balance sheets, cash flow, income each from one to five (one being excellent (accrual adjusted), and statement of owner and five being high risk). equity. The tool helps users see the interacFor the example farm, the low debt levtion of information entered across the stateels help offset the rather low profitability ments. To use the tool, go to RightRisk.org numbers to rate the operating loan score at and select Risk Management Tools from the 1.6. This feature can give the user a way Resources tab. to identify and address problem financial The example farm in Figure 1 depicts areas in their business before meeting with over the given year a small increase in a potential lender. equity of $10,890, a positive net cash For more information flow of $57, 831, and accrual net income The RD Financial tool is just one of many of $110,890. Examining the statement of useful resources available from RightRisk. owner equity, we see ending net worth org.

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Grasky Real Estate Auction 3 Bedroom Home & Estate Items Property Highlights • • • • • • • • • •

3 Bedroom home with full basement, Updated furnace & more!

1 Deck Large Attached garage Good neighbors.

MDU Heat & Electric City Water & Sewer Room to park or garden next to house.

Front Porch Located at 204 N. Jordan in Miles City, MT Great 1st home or Investment

Auction Date: Oct. 2, 2017 at 7 pm MST Everything being sold online, House & Contents

Surplus Building Materials

Estate Items Include: Bedroom Sets, Kitchen Items, Garage / Yard tools, Local history books, Collectables, Oak Dining Table w/ matching chairs, At work, Prints, Kitchen Aid Mixer, Couch, End tables, Magazine racks, Singer sewing machine w/ all related sewing items, Aluminum canes, shower seat, Coffee table, Blankets, Jewelry, Deco Style dressers, Metal file cabinet, Metal storage cabinets, Microwave & many other items.

Auctioneers Note: This Estate is very clean and well kept. All the furniture and items have been gently used. It is all being sold online, no live auction.

Checkout will be at the house, see website for details. Thanks!

Auction

Saturday Sept 30, 2017 Miles City, MT 10 am

Live Auction, Expecting Surplus from 4 stores Location: 1108 US Hwy 12 I-94 to Exit 141 then downhill one mile

Watch for a complete listing to be posted online as the Lumber Yards start sending items our way. They are cleaning out form 4 stores after inventory. Expect Cabinets, Windows, Doors, Cull Lumber, mis-ordered items & More!

406-234-7355 Details online at www.SmithSalesCo.com

Western Energy Coal Mine Surplus Auction All Items Selling Online Tuesday Oct. 3, 2017 Lots Start Closing at 12 noon Bid @ www.SmithSalesCo.net All Items Located in Colstrip, MT

Trucks vary from 2007- 2012 models, 35,000 miles to over 100K miles. Full details and pictures will be posted online asap.

Auctioneers Note: Early listing includes 15 Trucks, CAT 988 wheel loader; 1994 Mack RS 690 RS w/ Knuckle boom Crane; Expecting nine more trucks after Sept. 1.

Please watch for details online. The mine is cleaning house, expect many additional items.

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The deadline for advertising in the October issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be September 27th.

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Sorghum and heat stress

By Brent Bean, Sorghum Checkoff Agronomist, Lubbock, Texas

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Not only does grain sorghum withstand periods of drought, it also has an ability to tolerate high temperatures better than other crops. Successful pollination is critical for any grain crop, and heat stress during this time can be devastating to final grain set. Unlike some of the other grain crops, grain sorghum has perfect flowers, with the male and female parts located together. Each sorghum head is considered self-pollinating, with pollen only having to travel a short distance for successful fertilization to occur, making it less susceptible to heat damage. Grain sorghum also produces an abundance of pollen, estimated at 45 million pollen grains per panicle. Plus, sorghum avoids heat during the pollination process by releasing pollen from its anthers in the early morning hours when the temperature is typically at its coolest.

Although sorghum has these mechanisms for increasing its heat tolerance, yield can be reduced under extreme heat conditions. The most sensitive time for heat stress to occur is from head emergence through flowering. This period lasts approximately 15 days.

A Kansas State University growth chamber study showed grain set was reduced approximately 50 percent when heat stress was imposed for several hours with a maximum daily temperature of 97 degrees and a minimum night temperature of 79 degrees for five days during this 15-day critical growth stage. Very little loss in grain set was noted when stress was applied outside of this 15-day window. In the field, yield losses as high as 40 percent were recorded when the maximum average daily temperature was 109 degrees over a 28-day period.

Of course, this temperature is extreme and would not be expected to occur under most conditions.

Most agronomists recommend planting dates that avoid heat stress during this critical 15-day growth stage. Growers should take into account their historical weather patterns and a hybrid’s days-to flowering rating. For instance, if a hybrid reaches 50 percent bloom in 66 days, the critical growth stage of sorghum will begin approximately 50 days after 2322 River Drive North, emergence. With this timing in Great Falls, MT (406) 761-8195 mind, the planting date should Billings, MT (406) 248-4418 be adjusted to avoid the poPowell, WY (307) 754-7204 tential of heat stress-reducing Bismarck, ND (701) 222-4700 Wadena, MN (218) 631-9271 yield.

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SBARE elects officers

By NDSU Extension Service Keith Peltier of West Fargo is the new chair of North Dakota’s State Board of Agricultural Research and Education (SBARE).

Mark Birdsall of Berthold is the board’s new vice chair.

They were elected at the board’s meeting in Carrington recently.

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TETON ANTIQUE STEAM & GAS THRESHING ASSOCIATION 34th Annual

Threshing Bee

2017 Threshing Bee in honor of Ken Johnson

September 16 & 17, 2017

Choteau, Montana 2 blocks south of the City Park

Enjoy Sunday church service at 9 am at the recently acquired church building that served as a church in Collins and Fairfield

EXHIBITORS & VENDORS WELCOME!

Admission - $8.00 FOR BOTH DAYS $25 for the family!

Grounds open at 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Be sure to purchase your raffle tickets!

FOUR prizes to win!

Raffle Items: 4 Handmade Rocking Chair 4 Handmade Toy Train 4 Handmade Hall Bench 4 Case Tractor 1/16 scale model

— Daily Attractions —

Threshing 1:00 p.m. daily Parade of Tractors 3:00 p.m. daily Food and Refreshments on Grounds

• One Room Schoolhouse • Steam Engines • Homestead House • Swap Meet • Stationary Engines • Tractors • Blacksmithing • Sawmilling & Planing • Shingle Milling • Hay Press Collins Church/School • Operating Print Shop • Live Musical Entertainment Contact any TASGA member for tickets - $5 each or 5 tickets for $20.

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First National Academy of Sciences Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences

By Agricultural Research Service deficiency in the developing world. He Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and his group also have addressed other geneticist Edward Buckler is the first agricultural traits crucial to improving person to receive the National Academy food security such as local adaptation, of Science’s (NAS) Prize in Food and drought tolerance and disease resistance.

Agriculture Sciences. Buckler will be Accelerating such variety development recognized for pioneering the use of largeis vital to food security in the United scale genomic approaches linking genes States and elsewhere. with the crop’s physical traits. This work A champion of open data and innovais giving plant breeders’ better access to tive partnerships, Buckler has developed key genes and reducing the time needed software and other techniques for anato improve critical traits that enhance lyzing natural genomic diversity freely food security. available. His software is downloaded Buckler, an NAS member, works at the more than 20,000 times a year and has ARS Plant, Soil and Nutrition Research been applied to more than 1,500 speUnit in Ithaca, New York. He began his cies. It has even affected the study of the large-scale genomics work by developing human genome, mostly focused on the an encyclopedic amount of information finding the genetic basis of human disrelating the 40,000 genes and nearly 2.3 ease. The methods that he and his team million base pairs in the maize genome to have developed are applied to all areas of specific traits in the field. Then, to manage genetics including medicine, agriculture the mountain of data such work generand conservation. ates, he created software packages and The NAS Prize in Food and Agriculture algorithms that automate the screening Sciences recognizes research by a midand analysis of the genetic diversity. This career scientist at a U.S. institution who makes it possible for even modest breedhas made an extraordinary contribution to ing programs to efficiently identify and agriculture. The prize is endowed through select the parents most likely to produce generous gifts from the Bill & Melinda offspring with new and improved traits.

Gates Foundation and the Foundation for “Dr. Buckler is an exemplary ARS Food and Agriculture Research. scientist. He has continued to work at the For more information contact Kim forefront of scientific discovery and has Kaplan (https://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/ made significant scientific contributions about/#Kim), ARS Office of Communito the world,” said ARS Administrator cations.

Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young. “I am proud The Agricultural Research Service is that his work is done under the banner of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief the Agricultural Research Service.” scientific in-house research agency. Daily, Buckler and his collaborators have ARS focuses on solutions to agricultural already developed non-genetically engiproblems affecting America. Each dollar neered maize varieties with 15 times the invested in agricultural research results typical level of vitamin A – providing a in $17 of economic impact. solution to a common sight-threatening

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Professor to receive crop science research award

By Gina Incontro, IANR Media The Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) has named Tom Clemente, Eugene W. Price Distinguished professor of Biotechnology, Center for Plant Science Innovation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), a recipient of their Crop Science Research Award. The award is presented to recognize outstanding research contributions in crop science.

Clemente has contributed to 69 peer reviewed publications, six patents and six book chapters. His program has aided in the scientific training of many individuals, both domestic and international, including 22 graduate students and 11 postdoctoral associates. Clemente’s research has been enriched through collaborative projects that have brought together multidisciplinary approaches to address the grand challenges facing agriculture. His research is complemented through interactions with farmers and agriculture groups that have broadened his understanding of what is required to maintain a plentiful and safe food supply.

Clemente received a B.S. in Biology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, an M.S. in Plant Pathology from Oklahoma State University, a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from North Carolina State University, and received postdoctoral training at Monsanto Company prior to joining the university.

The award will be formally presented at the CSSA Awards Ceremony on October 23 during the scientific society’s annual meeting in Tampa. The annual awards are presented for outstanding contributions to agronomy through education, national and international service, and research. The award consists of a certificate, a complimentary ticket to the award ceremony, and $2,000.

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TRUCK FOR SALE

1960 Diamond T with 594 Hall-Scott engine, still a working truck. Rare - unique propane, great restoration candidate. Very good condition..... $8750

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Fall Antiques & Collectibles

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Yellowflag iris (Iris pseudacorus L.) is an introduced wetland plant that is now widespread throughout North America. It can displace desired vegetation, decrease wildlife habitat and livestock forage, and reduce water flow in irrigation systems. It was first reported in Montana in 1966 (Lake County). The plant disperses by seeds and rhizomes which move throughout the riparian areas that this species inhabits. Prevention, early detection and immediate action to contain or eradicate infestations are most important for management of this plant in Montana.

Good-guy” fungus

By Agricultural Research Service A beneficial soil fungus could offer a biobased approach to battling Phytophthora ramorum, a pathogen that kills oaks, other tree species and woody ornamentals.

BioWorks, Inc. of Victor, New York, is collaborating with Agricultural Research Service (ARS) plant pathologist Tim Widmer to commercially formulate the fungus, Trichoderma asperellum. The species is a mycoparasite, meaning it attacks and kills other fungi, including P. ramorum, a fungus-like pathogen, notes Widmer, with ARS in Fort Detrick, Maryland.

P. ramorum is best known as the culprit behind Sudden Oak Death, a disease of oak and other hardwood trees in coastal forests of California and Oregon. Nursery growers are familiar with a different manifestation of the pathogen called “Ramorum Blight.” This disease afflicts rhododendron, viburnum, camellia and other woody ornamental plants.

Chemical fumigation and soil sterilization are two common methods of keeping nursery stock blight-free—and compliant with federal and state quarantine regulations meant to prevent the pathogen’s spread. However, T. asperellumcould offer a biobased alternative to such soil treatments, which are many times costly, dangerous to use and harmful to beneficial soil organisms.

In petri-dish experiments and outdoor trials with potting mix, use of the biocontrol fungus reduced P. ramorum levels by 60 to 100 percent. A chemical fungicide achieved similar results, but only temporarily: eight weeks later, the pathogen reemerged in the potting mix. Widmer suspects the fungicide temporarily halted the growth of the pathogen, but didn’t kill it.

The biocontrol fungus uses a specialized tactic for breaching the defenses of P. ramorum, which it enters to feed, germinate and start the cycle all over again until little or no pathogen remains in the soil.

BioWorks and Widmer aim to capitalize on this “talent” by formulating the fungus into a wettable powder that can be added to nursery soils and potting mixes.

Read more about this research in the August 2017 issue of AgResearch (https://agresearchmag.ars.usda.gov/2017/ aug/fungus/).

For more information contact Jan Suszkiw (https://www. ars.usda.gov/oc/about/#Jan), ARS Office of Communications. ##### Every day, Americans drink more than 300 million cups of coffee; 75% of those cups are home brewed.

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EMAIL US AT info@tradersdispatch.com 1,573 acres Scenic Ranch Land bordering heavily timbered Bad River

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Autumnal Equinox Day

When / Date: September 22, 2017 The Autumn equinox signals the beginning of Fall.

It is the point where there is exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness at the equator. If you live anywhere else, however, you will see a little bit more or a little bit less than 12 hours of daylight. The daylight hours are dwindling and will continue to do so until we reach the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year and the start of winter.

In ancient times, the Autumn Equinox was cause for a variety of pagan festivals, among them the celebration of the birth of Mabon, the son of Mordon, the Goddess of the earth.

It is also a time to celebrate with a variety of Fall and Harvest Festivals.

People enjoy fall festivals as they sense the closure of a great summer season and the coming of a long winter.

The fall festivals are the last of the outdoor events until spring. Just getting there is half the fun as you drive through hills and forests ablaze in fall color. So, get out and enjoy them.

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Unused Items 80'' Medium Duty Multi Drawer Tool Cabinet c/w: 12 drawers, 2xlarge doors, 2xsmall doors 10FT 20 Drawer Medium Duty Metal Work Bench with hanging peg board c/w 40'' high hanging peg board, stainless steel drawer panel, metal handles 40FT X 80FT X 21FT High Ceiling Double Door Storage Building C/W: commercial fabric, waterproof, UV and Fire Resistant, 13ft x 15ft (wxh) drive through doors at two ends 30FT X 65FT X 15FT Peak Ceiling Double Door Storage Building C/W: commercial fabric, waterproof, UV and Fire Resistant, 12' x 12' drive through doors at two ends 20FT X 30FT X 12FT Peak Ceiling Storage Shelter C/W: Commercial fabric, roll up door 10 ft x 10 ft Commercial Instant Pop Up Tent 16 ft x 22 ft Marquee Event Tent, C/W: 320 sq.ft, one zipper door, 7 windows, heavy duty frames and fabrics 20 ft x 40 ft Full Closed Party Tent, C/W: 800 sq.ft, doors, windows, 4 side walls included 8FT X 10FT Twin Wall Green House (Box A&B) 94'' Skid Steer Hydraulic Dozer Blade 8800 LB Heavy Duty Two Post Auto Lift 70'' 3 PTO Flail Mower 3 PTO Heavy Duty backhoe attach 75 Ton Hydraulic Shop Press Heavy Duty Tire Changer, c/w: 110v 60 hz Heavy Duty Wheel Balancer c/w: 110v 60 hz Heavy Duty Plate Compactor 5.5ft x 9.5ft Heavy Duty Corral Panels and Gates Qty of (60) panels +(2) gates per skid Heavy Duty 3 Ton Chain Hoist 48" Farm Jack Old Wagon Wheels & parts for décor PTO Powered Buzz Saw w/ large blade We are still adding items to this auction. We are not accepting items with reserves.

Project Cars, Trucks & More!

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A faster, less costly test detects foodborne toxin

By Agricultural Research Service Good news on the food-safety front: Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have developed a new test that’s faster, more sensitive and less expensive than current tests in detecting a major foodborne toxin.

The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, which makes a variety of toxins, is one of the most common causes of food poisoning. One such toxin, staphylococcal enterotoxin type E (SEE), has been associated with outbreaks in the United States and other countries.

In the United States, more than 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne diseases each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of that group, staphylococcal food poisoning causes an estimated 240,000 illnesses, 1,000 hospitalizations and six deaths annually.

Chemist Reuven Rasooly and his colleagues at the ARS Western Regional Research Center, in Albany, California, developed a T-cell test that specifically detects SEE in foods. T-cells are a type of white blood cell that helps with the body’s immune system responses. The current method for detecting these toxins is an animal model, which is expensive, has low sensitivity and is difficult to reproduce.

Other tests used to detect toxins cannot distinguish between active toxin, which does pose a threat to public health, and inactive toxin, which does not.

The animal-model test detects active toxin only 50 percent of the time compared to the new T-cell test, which detects it 100 percent of the time. The T-cell test also detects toxin within five hours compared to 48 to 72 hours for other tests.

The T-cell test can be used by food makers to help keep products safer before they’re sold and by public health officials to trace the source of foodborne outbreaks.

A patent application for the new T-cell test has been filed

by ARS. For more information contact Sandra Avant, ARS Office of Communications.

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Grant to boost graduate education in ag resilience

By Tiffany Lee, Research & Economic Development, University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News The University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) has earned a five-year, $3 million National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Traineeship award to launch an interdisciplinary graduate training program focused on understanding resilience and vulnerability in agricultural landscapes.

The goal of the program is to help students and professionals make informed decisions about how to best use limited natural resources as global demands for food, energy and water increase.

About 20 trainees will study resilience in the Platte River Basin, where agricultural systems are among the most efficient and productive in the world. But this success — and the economic livelihood of many Nebraskans — is threatened by water shortages, demographic shifts, climate variability and changing land use patterns.

Because landscapes worldwide face similar challenges, a better understanding of how systems respond to these stresses, and how to bolster their resilience, is key to enhancing food security for a global population that is expected to grow from 7.5 billion today to more than 9.6 billion by 2050.

The new training program will be led by Craig Allen, a research professor and director of the Nebraska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit.

“The basin is an area of tremendous agricultural innovation,” Allen said. “Understanding the resilience of that system should help us maintain it for the long term and replicate it globally to help ensure local and global food security.”

Nebraska’s research traineeship program is one of the nation’s first to fully embrace panarchy theory, a social-ecological approach focused on scale-specific distribution of functions in a system. The theory accounts for situations where smallscale events may have systemwide impacts — for example, tiny insects causing forest dieback.

“Our approach is innovative because it exposes students to cutting-edge theories of panarchy and resilience, teams students with professionals and links seemingly disparate disciplines,” Allen said.

Instead of viewing systems in isolation, the program will explore the feedback cycle between social and ecological systems, Allen said. By understanding how the systems work together, trainees will get a firsthand look at the trade-offs involved when individual parts of the social and ecological system, all of which have benefits, compete for limited resources.

Nebraska is one of 17 institutions to receive the NSF research traineeship award this year. The awards support development of transformative models of graduate education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The program funds graduate student training that includes international and professional components and is focused on preparing students to meet changing workforce and research needs.

The Nebraska graduate training program, to be housed in the School of Natural Resources, combines research on agricultural resilience and food, energy and water systems. The curriculum bridges the university’s existing graduate programs in water and agricultural sciences, aiming to lay the foundation for a permanent graduate program at Nebraska focused on resilience.

Master’s and doctoral students will take part in research, specialized coursework and seminars exposing them to resilience and panarchy theory, policy development, modeling and technology. To link theory with practice, the program also includes about 15 management professionals from partnering agencies and nongovernmental institutions, including the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and the Nature Conservancy.

The professionals will participate in short courses and colearning opportunities with students. The students will also participate in externships at the partnering organizations.

The international training taps into an existing collaboration between the university and the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education in the Netherlands. Students will learn field, measurement and laboratory skills in an environment with Nebraska-like river systems but different climate, economic and social factors.

The first cohort of students is expected to begin training in January 2018.

The leadership team includes expertise in environmental sciences, engineering, agriculture, computational sciences and social sciences. Co-principal investigators include Sebastian Elbaum, Charles Bessey Professor of computer science and engineering; Francisco Munoz-Arriola, assistant professor of biological systems engineering; Nancy Shank, associate director of the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center; and Dirac Twidwell, assistant professor of agronomy and horticulture.

ARS hydrologist honored for soil moisture satellite work

By Agricultural Research Service Research hydrologist Dr. Michael H. Cosh with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Hydrology and Remote Sensing Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, was honored today with an Arthur S. Flemming Award for using satellites to improve soil moisture measurements. The enhanced accuracy stemming from Cosh’s work allows for better crop yield projections. It also improves weather forecasting, drought and flood predictions, and wildfire and landslide projections.

The top two inches of topsoil contains less than onethousandth of a percent of the Earth’s water. Because the evaporation of that moisture transfers large amounts of energy between the ground and the atmosphere, that tiny layer plays a crucial role in agriculture, weather and the spread of disease.

In the past, soil moisture levels were hard to measure.

To solve that, Cosh integrated satellite radar data, which provides accurate location information, with radiometer data, which provides accurate soil moisture measurements.

“Michael Cosh’s pioneering work is extraordinary and demonstrates that the impact of ARS research extends far beyond direct benefits to agriculture,” said Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, ARS administrator. “I am proud to lead an agency filled with pioneering researchers like Dr. Cosh.”

NASA (the National Aeronautics and Space Administration) launched the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite in 2015 to provide more accurate global land soil moisture readings. Precise information about soil moisture specifically impacts crop production by allowing some farmers to change irrigation patterns in response to water availability variations like drought. It allows other farmers to plant or harvest crops when soil moisture levels will provide the best yield. In the past, such modifications were based mostly on growers’ observations and experience.

The National Drought Mitigation Center, which develops measures to reduce drought vulnerability, is using this new accuracy to shift drought forecasting from “crisis” to “preparedness and risk” management mode. SMAP’s accurate soil moisture measurements will also improve flood warnings by assessing how wet the soil is in locations before rainstorms even begin.

The Arthur S. Flemming Awards honor outstanding federal employees with three to 15 years of federal service for their exceptional contributions to the federal government.

For more information contact Kim Kaplan (https:// www.ars.usda.gov/contactus/), ARS Office of Communications.

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AMBULANCE FOR SALE Complete ambulance 1-ton chassis

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2008 Bobcat T300 4400 hours, enclosed cab, heat and air conditioning, 84” bucket with bolt-on cutting edge, hydraulic coupler, auxiliary electrics, Hi-Flow auxiliary hydraulics, switchable pilot controls, bucket float, ride control, new tracks, undercarriage is in excellent condition, has been through the shop, serviced and job site ready. Located in Spearfish, SD.......................................................................... $29,500 2009 Cat 236B 2675 hours, enclosed cab with heat, 72” bucket, tires approximately 30% +/-, manual coupler, serviced and ready to go.

Located in Spearfish, SD...... ...............................$25,900 2013 Case TV380 1195 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, 2 speed travel, ride control, auxiliary electrics, AM/FM radio, air ride seat, hydraulic coupler, 84” low profile bucket with bolt-on cutting edge, ISO/H-Pattern changeable controls, engine block heater, foot throttle, very nice condition, serviced and job site ready. Located in Spearfish, SD................................................................... $44,900

2013 Cat 924K high lift, 5400 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, ride control, auxiliary hydraulics, Cat fusion quick coupler, 4/5 CY bucket, new radial tires, very nice high lift loader, serviced and job site ready. Located in Spearfish, SD.........................................................................$119,500

2007 Cat 930H high lift, 8535 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air, reversing fan, hydraulic coupler, auxiliary hydraulics, 3.75 CY bucket, almost new Michelin radial tires, limited slip differentials, very nice condition, has been meticulously maintained and stored inside, original paint, serviced and job site ready. Located in Spearfish, SD................. $99,500 2006 Cat 930G 7460 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, ride control, 3 CY bucket, 48” loader forks, hydraulic coupler, auxiliary hydraulics, air ride seat, new tires, has been through shop, serviced, needs nothing. Located in Spearfish, SD................................................................... $79,500 2012 Volvo MC115C 620 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, 76” bucket, quick coupler, auxiliary hydraulics, ride control, 2-speed travel, creep speed, good tires, 74 hp, 2600 pound operating load, 5300 pound tipping load limit. Machine is in very good condition, serviced and job site ready. Located in Victor, MT....................... $38,500

Precondition calves regardless of weaning time

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service one moves the calves fast enough, the end Now is the time to start preparing calves destination will adapt the calves, as well as for marketing with a sound preconditioning pay the bill for any loss. That may work for program developed in concert with your some, but the well-prepared, preconditioned veterinarian. calf rewards the producer, the buyer and, Drier weather may mean selling this most importantly, the calf. year’s calves earlier, so preconditioning The principles in that old brochure are your calves sooner rather than later makes still the same today. Protecting calves is good sense. Do not wait and, out of frustraparamount. This protection focuses on tion, call the trucker and just send the calves preparing calves for a smooth transition to town. to their new home, along with a good calf Preconditioning calves prior to and at vaccination program weaning is not a new to help the calf remain concept. The North healthy once exposed Dakota Beef Cattle to newly encountered Improvement Assopathogens. ciation’s “Green Tag” Start with a preprogram from the late weaning vaccination 1980s explained the protocol and revacneed in a printed brocination at weaning. chure.

Proper management “Preconditioning enables cattle to withstand the daily isincludes a complete health management sues of maintaining health and vigor, but a program which prepares the calves to betproperly prepared and challenged immune ter withstand the stress and adjustment system through appropriate vaccinations they need to undergo when they leave the is critical to total herd resistance to local home farm or ranch in route to the feedlot,” pathogens. according to the brochure. “Calves are casThe basic concept of immunity is relatrated in most cases, dehorned, vaccinated tively simple. The body reacts to foreign against common shipping and feedlot disobjects by developing defensive antibodies. eases, treated for grubs and lice and have The key to good health is to have the proper the opportunity to accustom themselves to “antibody” response present within the water troughs and feed bunks. Additional living system to combat invading viruses, practices are encouraged which include bacteria or other foreign substances. implants that stimulate the natural growth Each antibody (or immunoglobulin, if processes, complete herd health programs you like big words) is very specific, only within the cow herd and strong relationships consuming or catching one type of invadwith professional veterinarians and animal ing substance. This process is called vacscientists.” cination and is the reason calves need to be During the last 30 years, none of these vaccinated. All the vaccine does is prime principles has changed (although I must adthe system so some day, in the event of a mit the word “grub” does not come up very real invasion, antibodies are ready to be often in conversation anymore) because the called into action. This priming vaccination common sense benefits are real despite a list generally is followed by a second booster of excuses: lack of facilities, lack of labor vaccination to fine-tune the system into and unwillingness to take on the risk. making very specific antibodies for each In mid-July, the Dickinson Research Exincoming foreign substance. tension Center weaned a set of 45 calves, With improved vaccinations available and today the calves are doing fine. The and more vaccination programs readily calves, while not happy, were in familiar attainable, following the labels and protosurroundings with feed and water. During cols developed by the respective vaccine this critical acclimation phase, they slowly manufacturers is very important for progot on with life and were introduced to comducers. The end result is calves that can mercial feed to encourage good feed intake. withstand the rigors of life without mom Walking past them just the other day, they and adapt readily in whatever system the were quick to run, but with a look back, calf is placed. they slowly came to the feeders. This period No perfect preconditioning program, no is critical because every hour that passes perfect time to vaccinate, no perfect time when calves do not eat and drink increases to market exists, but as a producer, with the the probability that they will descend into help of good professional health and mana sick pen. Whether vaccinated or not, the agement advice, the odds can be stacked in necessities of life must be met. a favorable outcome for the calf.

Calves will be stressed as they are moved May you find all your ear tags. through the marketing chain, so they need For more information, contact your local to know to stop and grab a drink of water NDSU Extension Service agent (https:// and bite of hay to stay healthy. Scared, highwww.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory) or headed calves, unable to slow down long Ringwall at the Dickinson Research Extenenough to smell the feed and water, soon sion Center, 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND will become depressed, low-headed calves 58601; 701-456-1103; or kris.ringwall@ on their way out. ndsu.edu.

The thought among some producers is if

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USED PIVOTS FOR SALE

2014 Valley 8000 8 Tower, 1287-ft.

2012 Valley 8000 7 Tower, 1290-ft.

2011 Valley 7000 6 Tower, 1312-ft.

2008 Valley 8000 4 Tower, 860-ft.

1991 Valley 6000 6 Tower, 735-ft.

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Dyer’s woad is a tap-rooted biennial weed threatening rangelands, forests, and pastures in Montana because of its rapid growth rate and prolific seed production.

1990 Valley 6000 8 Tower, 1296-ft.

1989 Lockwood 2285 8 Tower, 1295-ft.

1988 Lockwood 2285 8 Tower, 1300-ft.

1995 Reinke 665 7 Tower, 1270-ft.

1985 Reinke/Mini Gator 9 Tower, 1106-ft.

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Montana Hereford Directory Anchor Polled Herefords

Cherry Springs Ranch

406-467-2880, Vaughn, MT

First West Insurance

406-425-1411, Bridger, MT

Banjo Ranch

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Churchill Cattle Co

406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT

K.L. Slagsvold Herefords

Frank Herefords

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

307-631-6012, Columbus, MT

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Cooper Hereford Ranch

Fort Keogh Livestock Research

406-425-2484, Absarokee, MT

Garrison Ranches Inc

406-425-2484, Absarokee, MT

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406-450-4361, Shelby, MT

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406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT

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406-267-3232, Butte, MT

Bowen Ranch

406-633-5479, Molt, MT

Brillhart Ranch Co

406-749-1036, Huntley, MT

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Harper Herefords

McKechnie Hereford Ranch

Holden Herefords

McMurry Cattle

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406-432-2296, Shelby, MT

Emily Shilling

406-322-8541, Columbus, MT

Sidwell Ranch

406-322-4425, Columbus, MT www.sidwell-land.com

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406-778-2320, Plevna, MT

Storey Hereford Ranch

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Merrimac Cattle Co

406-323-1297, Roundup, MT

ORIgen

406-252-5196, Billings, MT

J Bar E Ranch

406-278-3406, Conrad, MT

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406-292-3503, Joplin, MT

406-684-5465, Twin Bridges, MT

Loyning Farms

406-835-2501, Glen, MT

Duncan Ranch Co

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L Bar W Cattle Co

406-874-8200, Miles City, MT

406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT

406-450-9716, Shelby, MT

406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT

Rafter Ranch Inc

406-832-3219, Wise River, MT

406-735-4493, Geyser, MT

406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT

406-348-2345, Huntley, MT

JZ Livestock

Otis Ranch

406-360-3427, Hamilton, MT

406-223-4518, Emigrant, MT

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We sell Hereford bulls and females by private treaty. Find out more at feddes.com.

Better yet, visit the ranch.

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406-350-3123, Moore, MT www.wichmanherefords.com

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Peanuts are one of America’s favorite snack foods. And, its more than a snack food. Peanuts are the main ingredient in peanut butter. Peanuts star in a variety of recipes, and is a topping for countless foods and desserts. Many Chinese recipes use peanuts in main menu items.

Peanuts once took the rap as a not so healthy food. More recent research suggests that peanuts can reduce cardiovascular disease and lowers triglycerides in the body. Peanuts are high in protein and fiber, and are now believed to help curb hunger, and therefore help in diet control.

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MALLON RANCH COMPANY

Complete Liquidation of Farm & Ranch Equipment

October 14, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.

1525A Anderson Lane • Dillon, MT Having sold the farm, Jerry Mallon will offer everything that it takes to operate a working Farm. A complete list will be available in the October issue of the Traders’ Dispatch, or check us out online.

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Fall tree care

By Bonnie Lee Appleton For the past several years the retail nursery industry has promoted the idea that “Fall is for Planting.” While I agree that in much of our country fall is an excellent time to plant trees and shrubs, in many cases I think the best use of fall time is “unplanting.”

Unplanting? OK, I am being a little tongue in cheek. I don’t mean to literally dig a plant out of the ground. What I’m talking about is undoing and correcting mistakes that were made at planting time, whether it was earlier in the year or several years ago. We have planting specifications, but I think we’re long overdue for “unplanting specs.”

There are four areas where more follow-up care is needed: unstaking and untying, unwrapping, unmulching and unbinding.

While you’re out “unplanting,” don’t limit yourself to trees and shrubs in your own yard. Look around -- there are plenty of trees and shrubs at your local schools, shopping malls, public parks and a variety of other locations where even the “professionals” didn’t plant correctly or haven’t provided adequate “unplanting” maintenance. You may get a few funny looks from people as they pass by, but you can rescue these plants from future problems and perhaps teach a few needed lessons about tree and shrub planting and care at the same time.

Unstake and Untie A tree needs staking at planting time only if it is unable to stand upright without one, or if it needs protection from wind or people. Assuming the tree needed staking (many don’t), a year should be plenty of time. If its roots can’t hold it up after that period, there’s another problem involved, such as poor roots or soil conditions, that staking won’t olve.

Unstaked, trees will develop trunk girth faster, and will also have the strength to keep their posture when hit by wind.

Even when staked, trees should never be held rigidly in place.

Untie trees so that the material used to connect the stake to the tree doesn’t “girdle” or damage the bark. Girdling restricts water and food movement in a tree and leads to a decline in growth. It might even create a weak spot above the girdle that could break off sometime later.

While you’re untying, remove any labels or tags that are still attached. Plants are good at “eating” such items, again causing girdling or weak areas.

Unwrap Remove any kind of trunk-protecting wrapping that was installed at planting time. Just as with unnecessary staking, there is unnecessary wrapping. In a few specific situations -- trunk protection at digging or shipping time or heat protection if trees are planted into paved areas during the spring or summer -- a wrap for less than a year may help. In most cases, however, wraps don’t encourage trees to become established and may actually cause problems.

Bark rotting, enlargement of trunk breathing pores or “lenticels,” insect and disease problems and girdling from the wrapping’s method of attachment are just a few such problems revealed by my research.

If a tree’s trunk has been protected with a metal, plastic or other type of guard to prevent damage caused by machinery, animal feeding or vandalism, be sure it is loose. Otherwise, once again, tree-damaging girdling may occur at the guard site.

Unmulch My third “unplanting” recommendation is to unmulch.

Don’t remove all of the mulch, but if you or someone else has gotten overzealous, meaning there is a layer of mulch more than four inches thick against the trunk of any tree or shrub, pull some of it away.

A three- to four-inch mulch layer is usually fine, but mulch against the trunk encourages bark decay or disease or insect problems. Excessive mulch can also create a welcoming habitat for animals such as voles that might feed on the base of your plants.

While you’re pulling the mulch at the base of your plants back, check to be sure that your trees and shrubs weren’t planted too deeply. The trunk flare or root-stem transition area should be at the soil surface. If the tree is too deeply set and has been in place for just a short time -- three to six months -- dig it up and plant it less deeply. If that’s not possible, remove soil from around the trunk base, gradually tapering back to grade.

Unbind Be especially sure that any root packaging or balling materials were removed at planting time. These include natural jute or synthetic burlaps, natural hemp or synthetic ropes, the tops of wire baskets, plastic sleeves, even plastic pots.

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Fall tree care CONTINUED FROM PAGE A34

It’s amazing how many of these materials are left intact at transplant time, and how quickly they can limit root growth and plant establishment or cause stem girdling. Even the tops of “plantable” peat-paper-fiber pots should be broken away.

Their slow rate of biodegradation often limits root development, and the fibers wick moisture away from the roots.

Dr. Bonnie Lee Appleton is a professor of horticulture at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg.

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Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 3.99 billion pounds in July, up 3 percent from the 3.87 billion pounds produced in July 2016.

Beef production, at 2.11 billion pounds, was 4 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.61 million head, up 6 percent from July 2016. The average live weight was down 12 pounds from the previous year, at 1,333 pounds.

Veal production totaled 5.7 million pounds, 1 percent above July a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 39,000 head, up 3 percent from July 2016. The average live weight was down 7 pounds from last year, at 250 pounds.

Pork production totaled 1.86 billion pounds, up 2 percent from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 9.02 million head, up 3 percent from July 2016. The average live weight was down 1 pound from the previous year, at 277 pounds.

Lamb and mutton production, at 11.0 million pounds, was down 4 percent from July 2016. Sheep slaughter totaled 167,400 head, 2 percent below last year. The average live weight was 132 pounds, down 2 pounds from July a year ago.

January to July 2017 commercial red meat production was 29.3 billion pounds, up 4 percent from 2016. Accumulated beef production was up 5 percent from last year, veal was down 1 percent, pork was up 3 percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was down 5 percent.

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ESTATE AUCTION OF GOLDENSTEIN RANCH SATURDAY, October 14 * 10 AM 7190 Goldenstein Lane • Bozeman, MT

Auctioneer’s Note: The Goldenstein Ranch has been a landmark in the Bozeman area for generations and we have the opportunity to offer a wide variety of items from their estate. We’ve got very nice farm equipment, with a good selection of atv’s, shop tooling, primitive and antiques, firearms & retro household furniture. This will be a fun sale - one you won’t want to miss. Wes

FARM MACHINERY & RELATED

*Case IH MX120 w/L650 S/L Loader, Bucket & Rock Bucket w/ Grapple 16X16 Trans w/ Power Shuttle Cab w/ heat & air, 3200 hrs, Very Nice *JD 4430 Tractor, Sound Guard Cab, 7550 hrs, major inframe overhaul w/ JD 720 Loader, Bucket, Grapple, & Joy Stick *IH 986 Tractor, Cab, 3440 hrs *JD 320 Skid Steer Loader w/ 78” bucket, 750 hrs, - like new *JD 3945 4 Bottom Switch Plow *NH 688 Round Baler w/ Bale Command, approx 6000 bales *Wil-Rich 16’ Chisel Plow, high clearance *2) Meyers 6’ 3 pt Ditcher *Tebben 7’ Brush Cutter, Cat 1 & 2 *PTO Irrigation Pump *+ a whole lot more

MOTORCYCLES, ATVS & LAWN MOWER

*2003 Harley Davidson Road King Classic, 100TH Anniversary Special, 12,600 miles (this item will be sold with final bid price subject to owner approval.) *1996 Honda Shadow 1100CC, Saddle Bags, 13,400 miles *Polaris Ranger XP 700 Side x Side, EFI, 818 hrs *2008 Kawasaki 650 Brute Force ATV, 4200 miles, w/ Fairing *GrassHopper Riding Lawn Mower, 52” *Aluma Aluminum 5x8’ ATV Trailer

FIREARMS, ETC

*Winchester, Remington, Western Field Rifles *Titan, Iver Johnson, Harrington & Richardson Pistols *Saddle Scafford & Old Hunting Knives

SHOP & MISC

*Vertical Craftsman Air Compressor *Vertical Drill Press *Grinder w/ stand *Ladders *Tarps *Oxy/Acy Set w/ Cart & Victor gauges *3/4” Socket Set *Misc. Shop Tools *Roof Rake *Large Safe *Broyhill 25 gal Sprayer w/ Hand Gun *Several Power Tools *Log Chains & Binders *Bench Vise *Anvil w/ stand + a whole lot more.

FENCING & OLD LUMBER

*Shaver HD8Post Pounder *3 pt Post Hole Digger w/auger *Railroad Ties *Bridge Planks *Barbed wire *8’ elk fencing *Wire rollers *36’ x 36’ old Wooden Granary (to be torn down by buyer for lumber)

ANTIQUES, PRIMITIVES & COLLECTIBLES - shop & household *Lawyers tall walnut book case *Secretariat *Smith & Barnes Walnut upright Piano w/ bench *Old Stradivarius Violin *Cedar Chest *Steamer Trunks *Iron bed *Cut Glass Dishware *Phonograph records *Old games & toys *Bronze Artwork *Old Electric Hack Saw *Wooden Ringer washer set *Red Wing #4 Crock

*Wooden ski’s *Fishing creel *Cream cans *Cream separator *Milk bottles *Lanterns *Maps *Meat Saws *Potato Forks *Old Jacks *Old Saddles, Horse Collars & Feed Bunks *Charlie Russell Lithograph + WHOLE LOT MORE

RETRO & PRIMITIVE FURNITURE: 1950 - 1970 era MISC. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Other Info: Terms: Cash or Bankable Check; All major credit cards accepted (3% buyer premium on cc transactions.)

Auction Order & Time Estimates: Shop & Misc Tooling, Outdoor Antiques & Primitives (10 - 11:45 AM) FireArms (11:45), ATV’s & Farm Machinery(12 - 1 PM), Household Antiques, Primitives & Furniture (1 pm to the end). Use this information as a guide and not absolute.

Kamerman Auction Co.

wkauction.net • Wes Kamerman (406) 580-2202

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Gazpacho refreshes on a summer day

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “We’re going to have cold soup,” I said to my older daughter and husband. We were in our kitchen talking about the upcoming evening meal.

“Gross,” my daughter remarked. She likes soup but expects it to be hot.

I gathered tomatoes, red and green peppers, celery, an onion, a lemon and a cucumber, along with two cutting boards and two knives. I began rinsing all the produce under cool water.

“I suppose we will be eating this for a week,” my husband grumbled as he noted the lineup of colorful produce on the cutting boards.

I gave both of them “the look” that only mothers and wives can deliver so compellingly.

My husband sneaked out of the kitchen. He probably thought that one of the cutting boards was earmarked for his use.

My daughter and I began to chop the fresh vegetables.

“We’re making gazpacho,” I noted to my unimpressed daughter. “This is amazingly nutritious.”

My daughter became more interested in the recipe when I pulled out the food processor and the lemon juicer. She likes kitchen gadgets. Soon our bowl of gazpacho was ready to be chilled in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld.

Gazpacho originated in Spain and also is eaten widely in Portugal, especially during warm summer days. You can find numerous recipes online featuring numerous TV chefs’ creations.

When I was young, no one could have gotten me to eat cold soup filled with raw tomatoes. When everyone enjoyed fresh-from-the garden tomatoes on a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, or BLT, I was content with a “BL” sandwich.

When the Garden family ate sliced tomatoes sprinkled with sugar as dessert, I had no dessert.

I’m quite sure I never had fresh salsa until I went to college. I discovered that onions and peppers made the tomatoes palatable.

Tomato plants occupy a lot of space in our present-day garden. The thought of ripe tomatoes topped with fresh mozzarella, balsamic vinegar and basil leaves makes my mouth water.

Tomatoes are rich in nutrients and low in calories at just 35 calories per medium tomato. They are an excellent source of vitamins C and A. They also provide potassium, which helps maintain a healthy blood pressure.

Tomatoes are among the best sources of lycopene, which is the disease-fighting pigment responsible for tomatoes’ red color. In fact, one study showed that men who had two or more servings of tomatoes per week cut their prostate cancer risk by more than one-third.

Vine-ripened tomatoes are in season, so try some novel ways to use them on your menu or preserve them to enjoy during the long winter months.

After picking them, store them at room temperature, not in the refrigerator. If your tomatoes aren’t quite fully ripe after picking, avoid placing them in the sun because that may damage them. Fully ripe tomatoes can be stored in the refrigerator, but they will not soften further.

To skin tomatoes easily, try this method: Heat a pot of water to boiling, add the tomatoes for about 30 seconds, then plunge them into cold water. Make an “X” on the blossom end with a knife and the skin will peel easily.

See https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food/food-preservation for a range of food preservation information available from the NDSU Extension Service website. Search for “Canning and Freezing Tomatoes and Making Salsa” for research-tested preservation instructions.

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Gazpacho refreshes on a summer day

LOGGING ATTACHMENT FOR SALE

Homemade self-load logging attachment, rotating grapple, hydraulic. Good condition..................................... $2500 Phone 406-431-0873, Helena, Montana

CONTINUED FROM PAGE A36

Here’s one recipe for gazpacho, but a wide range of recipes are available online. Some have added wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil and/or bread pieces.

You can personalize this recipe to your own taste. By the way, my daughter pronounced the soup “refreshing” and my husband said it was “not half bad.” He got to enjoy some leftovers, too.

Fresh From the Garden Gazpacho 1 1/2 c. diced tomatoes (about 2 medium) 1 medium cucumber, diced into 1/4-inch pieces 2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced into 1/4-inch pieces 1 green pepper, seeded and diced into 1/4-inch pieces 1 small jalapeno pepper, diced (optional) 2 celery stalks, diced into 1/4-inch pieces 1 lemon, juiced 1 c. low-sodium V-8 tomato juice (or similar product) 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 c. cilantro, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Chopped cilantro (optional garnish) Other optional add-ins, to taste (1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar) Before preparing produce, rinse it thoroughly under cool, running water. Prepare as described and combine all ingredients except lemon juice, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Remove 2 cups of the chopped mixture and place in a second large bowl. In a food processor or blender, puree the remaining mixture and place in the second bowl. Combine all ingredients, add lemon juice and season with salt, pepper and other add-ins if desired. Refrigerate at least two hours to allow flavors to blend. Serve cold garnished with chopped cilantro.

Makes six servings, about 1 cup each. Each serving has 50 calories, 0 grams (g) fat, 2 g protein, 11 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber and 140 milligrams sodium. #####

Spare definition Re-Tire: What we do to the car’s wheels after grandpa fails at parallel parking.

FOR SALE

International parts truck. Asking.... ................................................$500

Massey Ferguson 1105, 105 hp, cab, loader. Asking.................$6500 1952 GMC 6x6, six cylinder, 5 speed, hi low range, near new tires.

Runs as good as it looks. Asking..... ..............................................$3500

Massey-Ferguson 50 recent motor work, good tires. Runs perfect. Asking..........................................$4500

1981 Bull diesel tractor, 450 hours.

Real nice. Rotoliller used very little..

Asking....................................$4500

Wheel and tire, 14.9x24. Asking...... ........................................ $250 obo

Super H runs like it looks, hydraulics, for rake etc. Asking... $850 obo

350 gallon tank. Asking.... $250 obo

Cat D2 Runs good. Asking.............. ...................................... $3000 obo

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

Super C runs excellent, new battery.................................Make offer

Nice oil tank. Asking................$100 Brush Hog 6-ft. Asking.........$1000

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Trader’s Dispatch, September 2017 – Page A38

(R) = “Reconditioned”, CNT = “Cash No Trade”, “F.O.B. Customer” COMBINES

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

(R) 2016 John Deere S680 473 hp, Pro Drive transmission, premium cab, deluxe leather seat, LED lighting, XM radio, AutoTrac ready, GS3-2630 mounted on arm rest, active terrain adjust, hi-torque fixed speed laterial tilt feederhouse, variable stream rotor, 400 bushel grain tank with power fold cover, 28’5” high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper with powercast tail board, Michelin 650/85R38 dual tires, Michelin VF750/65R26 steering tires, air compressor, engine hours 350, separator hours 270.

JD PowrGard warranty expires 1/19/2019. #22386. Was $440,000.... ....................................$382,000 CNT (R) 2016 John Deere S680 473 hp, Pro Drive, premium cab, deluxe leather seat, LED lighting, XM radio, AutoTrac ready, GS3-2630 display mounted on arm rest, active terrain adjust, hi-torque fixed speed laterial tilt feederhouse, variable stream rotor, 400 bushel grain tank with power folding cover, 28’5” high speed unloading auger, straw chopper with powercast tail board, Michelin 650/85R38 dual drive tires, Michelin VF750/65R26 steering tires, air compressor, engine hours 350, separator hours 265. JD PowrGard warranty expires 1/19/2019. #22378 (1). Was $440,000................. ....................................$379,000 CNT (R) 2015 John Deere S680STS premium cab, enhanced air suspension, HID lights, radio package, AutoTrac ready, 2630 display, 26” unloading auger, 750/65R26 rear steering tires, 650/85R38 dual front tires, tier 4 engine, 110V coolant heater, powercast powered tailboard. #22057. (4). Was $388,000.....................$345,000 CNT 2014 John Deere S680 13.5L tier 4 diesel engine, 473 hp, 3 speed Pro-Drive transmission, Greenstar 3 touch screen color display, AutoTrac ready, premium cab, heavy duty hi-torque laterial tilt fixed speed feeder house, extended wear thick skin Tri-Star rotor, 22.5” unloading auger, straw chopper with powercast tail board, 900/60R32 dual drive tires with 16” spacers, 28L26 steering tires, HID lights, engine hours 1555, separator hours 1025. #21973. (1). Was $302,000................ ....................................$277,500 CNT (R) 2012 John Deere S680 Class 8, 473 hp, Pro-Drive transmission with Harvest Smart technology, premium cab & radio, HID lights, AutoTrac ready with Harvest monitor, GS32630 mounted on arm rest, heavy duty hi-torque fixed speed laterial tilt feederhouse, extended wear, thick skin Tri-Star rotor with extended wear concave bars, 26-ft. hi-speed unloading auger, wide spread fine cut straw chopper, 650/85R38 dual drive wheels, 750/65R26 steering tires, engine hours 1099, threshing hours 780. #21661. (4). Was $279,500........ ....................................$235,500 CNT (R) 2016 John Deere S670 Tier 4, 373 engine hp, 3 speed hydro, 300 bushel grain tank with folding cover, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, premium cab, XM radio, electric mirrors, GS3 Touch Screen color display, AutoTrac ready, variable speed laterial tilt feederhouse, extended wear grain handling system, Firestone 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 750/65R steering tires, JD basic warranty expires 9/2/2017, JD Powertrain extended warranty expires 9/2/2018, engine hours 405, separator hours 290. #22252. (1). Was $325,000........ ............................................ $285,500

PICKUP HEADERS

2014 John Deere 615P 15-ft. with 179” BPU. #14148. (4).....................$29,750 2014 John Deere 615P header. #22250.

(1)............................................$27,500

2011 John Deere 9870STS premium cab, general purpose chaffer, heavy duty final drive, 800/65R32, 110 volt coolant heater, Gold Key Experience, concave cover plate set, Goodyear tires. #22142. (4). Was $172,000....... ............................................ $135,000 2004 John Deere 9760STS chopper, yield monitor, lateral tilt feederhouse, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feeder house, header height & reel resume float, Greenstar less mapping with display, Touchset concave adjust, 22.5 high speed unloading auger, straw chopper with chaff spreader, 800/65R32 R1 drive tires, 17.4x26 R1 steering tires, service lights. 2245 engine hours, 1600 separator hours. #21911. (4). Was $99,000.................. ......................................$86,000 CNT 2008 John Deere 9670STS deluxe cab, header height sensing, fore & aft reel control, Greenstar monitor, 20.8R38 dual drive tires, 18.4x26 steering tires, level land fixed speed feederhouse, heavy duty header lift cylinders, 21’5” high speed unload auger, straw chopper with chaff spreader. #22038. (3).

Was $155,000.............$124,500 CNT 2001 John Deere 9650STS hydro, 250 bushel grain tank, Mauer grain tank extension, level land feederhouse, 20-ft. unloading auger, twin disk spreader, 30.5x32 drive tires, 16.9-26 steering tires, draper speed control, service lights, axle extensions with 936D draper platform, pickup reel, road transport system. #22634. (1).

Was $78,500......................... $55,500

2012 Case IH 8230 straw chopper with in cab spreader control, yield monitor, lateral tilt feederhouse, 520/85R42D drive tires, 600/65R28 steering tires, AutoGuidance NAV II, HID lighting, Magnacut deluxe, cross auger control, grain tank extension with cover, 1099 engine hours, 777 separator hours. #21354. (2). Was $263,000................ ....................................$175,000 CNT

CONVENTIONAL/WALKER (Bale your Straw!!)

(R) 2014 John Deere T670 premium cab, enhanced air suspension seat, standard lighting with header extremity lights, GS3 Touch Command center display, AutoTrac ready, 3-speed electric shift transmission, fixed speed lateral tilt feederhouse with heavy duty gathering chain, dual range cylinder, electric adjust cleaning shoe sieve adjust, 23-ft. unloading auger, xtra fine cut straw chopper, Michelin IF800/65R32 drive tires, 540/65R30 steering tires, interactive combine adjust, high capacity oil cooler, “ONLY” 115 separator hours, 205 engine hours. JD 5 year 3000 hour extended warranty remains, expires 7/31/19 or 3000 hours. #13617. (1). Was $299,950.....................$235,000 CNT

AUGER HEADERS

1998 John Deere 930R 30-ft., slat reel, level land, heavy duty skid plates, DialA-Speed reel control. #14085. (4)........ ..........................................$3950 CNT

(R) 2012 John Deere T670 “Conventional”, premium cab, standard lighting, GS3 Touch display command center, AutoTrac ready, 3 speed electric shift transmission, fixed speed, level land feederhouse with heavy duty chain, dual range cylinder, electric adjust cleaning shoe, 23-ft. unloading auger, straw chopper, Michelin 800/65R32 drive tires, 480/80R26 steering tires, 325 separator hours, 440 engine hours. #13616. (4). Was $263,750..... ............................................ $216,000 1997 John Deere 9600 2WD, singles, chopper, Dial-A-Speed header control, 30.5x32 12 ply cleat, 20-ft. unloading auger, 16.9x26 10 ply R1, Dial-A-Matic header height control, hydraulic fore & aft reel control. #22348. (2). Was $24,000................................. $20,000 1990 John Deere 9600 2WD, singles, chopper, 20-ft. unloading auger, consignment. #21641. (2). Was $25,900... ................................................$21,500

DRAPER HEADERS

2014 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup reel, slow speed transport kit. #21363. (2).... ................................................$56,500 (R) 2014 John Deere 640D 40-ft., transportation kit. #22256. (1).........$45,500 2013 John Deere 640D 40-ft., poly tine pickup reel. #22347 (2)............$44,500 2012 John Deere 640D 40-ft., 4 poly tine pickup reel, slow speed road transport with lights. #21330. (3).............$38,000 (R) 2011 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup reel, road transport kit with lights. #14028. (4)..............................$40,500 (R) 2011 John Deere 640D draper header with poly tine pickup reel, road transportation kit, full width skid shoes. #14150.

(3)............................................$40,000 (R) 2014 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger pickup reel, transportation kit. #14137.

(3)............................................$49,000 (R) 2013 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #14042. (1)....... ................................................$46,000 2013 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel. #22164. (1)...........$39,000 (R) 2012 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation package. #14075.

(1)............................................$39,000

AMS GLOBAL GUIDANCE

2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft. header, road transport with lights. #13981. (1).......... ................................................$29,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights, cutterbar with full width skid shoes. #22006. (4)..............................$28,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft. #22007.

(4)............................................$28,000 2007 John Deere 936D 36-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights, cutterbar skid shoes, multi connection point hookup. #22163. (1)........$23,000 2006 John Deere 936D 36-ft., poly, pea auger, single point hookup, 2 new canvases. #22024. (2).............$21,500 (R) 2004 John Deere 936D 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #13891. (4)...... ................................................$20,000 (R) 2000 John Deere 936D 36-ft., finger reel, gauge wheels, road transport. #21784. (4)..............................$25,000 2004 John Deere 930D 30-ft. draper header, poly tine pickup reel, gauge wheels, road transport with lights. #22339. (4)..............................$18,500 2009 Honey Bee 42-ft., with JD adapter, pickup reel, transport system. #14072.

(3)............................................$27,000

HEADER TRAILERS

FLEX HEADERS

2016 John Deere 0907PC Starfire 3000 receiver. #22545 (1)................... $2500

2012 Unverferth AWS-36 all wheel steer. #21847. (3).................................$6350 V-trailer 30-ft. combine trailer. #13973.

(1)...............................................$1500

(R) 2015 John Deere 645FD 45-ft. flex draper header, dual knife drive, poly tine pickup reel, crop convey auger, AWS air reel. #21381. (1).............$92,500 CNT (R) 2016 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., poly tine pickup reel with reel tine flip over bundles, dual sickle drive, spare sickles, header sensing in rigid mode, crop conveyor auger. #22392. (1)....$79,500 2013 John Deere 640FD header height sensor, cut height skidshoe, reel flipover bundle, top auger. #22255. (1)..... ................................................$51,500 (R) 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #13897....................................$14,500 (R) 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers, header height sensing & Contour sensor. #13879. (3)..$13,000

(R) 2014 MacDon FD75 45-ft., slow speed transport, upper cross auger. #21974.

(1)............................................$69,500 (R) 2013 MacDon FD75 45-ft. flex draper, finger reel. #14112. (1)............$59,500 (R) 2012 MacDon FD70 45-ft., gauge wheels, no transport. #14110. (1)........ ................................................$56,500 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft., pickup reel, slow speed transport, fits JD 70 series adapter. #14111. (1)................$57,500

CORN HEADS

(R) 2012 John Deere 612C 12 row, 30” spacing, oppesed knife stalk, AutoTrac rowsense sensors, “new” updated header frame installed. #14080. (2)..... ................................................$49,500 2007 John Deere 1293 12 row, 30” spacing, knife row units, Contour Master backshaft and harness, stubble lights, outer gather extensions. #22371. (4).... ................................................$29,000

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After Hours Sales: Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Alex Yeska, Salesman 406-942-0065; Wade Engstrom, AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Don Wagner, Salesman 406-230-1059 Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118 Plentywood: Jake Reynen, Salesman 406-480-3512

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(R) = “Reconditioned”, CNT = “Cash No Trade”, F.O.B. Customer AIR SEEDERS

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

RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE

“Factory Undated” 2011 Bourgault 3710 independent coulter disc drill, 10” spacing, mid-row banders, 4.5” semi-pneumatic packer wheels, narrow 3” cleaner wheel, double shoot, Bourgault 6550 tow behind 4-tank air cart. #21865. (2). .$89,000 CNT/F.O.B.

AIR HOE DRILL

2015 John Deere 1835 SFP, 41-ft., 4x22” steel press wheels, smooth gauge wheel, 33x15.5 and 31x13.5, electric depth, transport lowering, rock guards, single shoot, 33-15.5-16.5 flotation tires, 1” tip with roll pin knife, 2015 JD 1910-430 bu. tow between, 3 tank, 4 run stat double shoot, regular meter roller, auger hopper screen, Seed Star cart, 4WD, power beyond standard. #21881. (3)....... $167,500 CNT/F.O.B.

2014 John Deere 1835 60-ft., 10” spacing, 4” steel press wheels, 1” carbide tip openers, single placement fertilizer openers, primary blockage, JD 1910550, 550 bushel 3-tank air cart, 3 season of USF less than 20,000 acres. #21874. (1)..................$195,000 CNT

2007 John Deere 1835 12” spacing, 550 lb. trips, 5.5”x21” semi-pneumatic press wheels with rock guards and mud scrapers, all run seed blockage monitor, separate fertilizer placement banders, 1910 air seeder, 8” load upload auger, 6 run double shoot system with variable seed and fertilizer rate, open lid tank indicator. #22361. (4).... ......................................$99,000 CNT

2015 John Deere 1830 51-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, 3”x21” semi pneumatic press wheels, dual main and wing caster wheels, mechanical depth control, JD 1910-350 tow between air cart, primary hoses blockage system. #21872. (2).......................... $180,000

2010 John Deere 1870 56-ft. Precision air hoe drill, 12” spacing, 3 ranks of independent but linked fertilizer shank and seed opener, all run seed blockage system, press wheel mud scrapers, 2010 JD 1910 - 430 3-tank tow between air cart. 25,000 acres. #22599. (1).......................... $127,000 2010 John Deere 1830 61-ft., 10” spacing, heavy duty trips, 4” solid press wheels, 2010 JD 1910-350, 350 bushel tow behind cart, 28Lx26 cane & rice tires, Pattison TB2150, 2580 gallon liquid fertilizer tank. #21740. (4).... $119,000

2014 John Deere 1835 50-ft., 10” spacing, 1” opener, 4”x22” steel packer with rock guards, SPF (single placement fertilizer opener). #21335 (3) Was $207,500.......... $167,500 CNT/F.O.B.

2010 John Deere 1835-1910 41-ft. air hoe drill, 10” spacing, single shoot, 3x21 semi-pneumatic press wheels, smooth gauge wheels, primary hoses blockage warning system, dual main & wing caster wheels, 12.5L15, single shoot seed & separate fertilizer, dual fertilizer delivery tube, mechanical depth control with hydraulic down pressure with 1910 cart. #21441. (2).

Was $125,000.... $89,000 CNT/F.O.B.

2010 John Deere 1830 61-ft., 4” spread tip, 10” spacing, 3”x21” semi-pneumatic packer wheels, single shoot, 550# opener on 4-ranks, mechanical depth control, primary hoses blockage warning system 1910-430 bushel towbehind air cart. #22502.(3).... $91,000

2013 New Holland P2060 70-ft. 12” spacing, 5.90x15 rubber packers, hi-flotation tire package, disk levelers, double shoot, basic blockage system, stealth bodies, 4” goose shooter tips, 2013 New Holland P1070 air cart, 580 bushel, tow behind, 900/60R32 front tires, deluxe loading auger, large color touch screen monitor, field light package, transport lights with beacon, rear folding ladder, rear hitch 2013 Pattison liquid fertilizer trailer and tank setup.

(1).............................Call For Pricing

60’ spreader boom fits Flexi-Coil tank.

Consignment. (1)..................... $8500

2016 John Deere 1890 60-ft., 10” spacing, 8 run single shoot system, all run blockage with 1910 550 bushel tow-behind cart. #21857. (3)..$289,000

NO TILL DISC DRILLS

2012 John Deere 1890/1910 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, all run blockage. #21869. (4).......................... $179,000

2013 John Deere 1895 43-ft., separate fertilizer placement (SFP), smooth gauge wheels, cast fertilizer closing wheel, all run blockage, single shoot anhydrous delivery tube, 1910-550 tow behind air cart. #21514. (3)................ ......................... $180,000 CNT/F.O.B.

2013 John Deere 1895/1910 43-ft. air disc drill, double shoot, smooth gauge wheel, all run blockage, cast fertilizer closing wheel, double shoot air package for tow behind cart, dual fertilizer delivery tube with 1910 430 bushel cart. #21423. (2). Was $204,000........ ......................... $164,500 CNT/F.O.B.

2005 John Deere 1895 30-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, extended wear seed boot, dry fertilizer delivery tube, narrow gauge wheel, cast fertilizer closing wheel, double shoot air package for tow behind cart, primary hoses blockage warning system for seed & fertilizer, John Deere tow behind 1910 340 bushel tank. #22049. (4)..$92,000

2004 John Deere 1895 40-ft., separate fertilizer placement (SFP), 10” spacing, extended wear seed boots, dry fertilizer, steel gauge wheel, 1910430 tow behind air cart, 6-run double shoot, 8” load-unload auger, variable rate seed & fertilizer delivery. #21076.

(1). Was $122,500.... $103,000 F.O.B.

“Reconditioned” 2011 John Deere 1890 60-ft., 8 run single shoot, 7.5” spacing, primary blockage with 1910, 350 bushel tow behind cart, powered calibration, cane & rice tires, dual wheel caster beam, 10” auger, variable rate. #15455. (2).................. $161,000 2011 John Deere 1890 42-ft., single shoot air package, 7.5” spacing, 6-run double shoot, dual 31x13.5-15 hi flotation tires with 1910, 350 bushel tow between cart. #22241. (3).................. $124,000

“Factory Updated” 2013 Bourgault 3710 “Drill updated to a Bourgault 3720 no-till disc drill”, 60-ft., 10” spacing, updated disc openers and mid row banders, 4.5” packer wheel, 591 monitor, blockage monitor, 6700ST tow behind 700 bushel, 4-tank metering package, dual fan, bag lift system, 650/75R34 tires. #15468. Was $295,000.............. ..................................$229,000 F.O.B.

“Factory Updated” 2009 Bourgault 3710 60-ft. “No-Till” independent coulter disc drill, 10” spacing, mid-row banders, 4.5” semi-pneumatic packer wheels, narrow 3” cleaner wheel, double shoot, Bourgault 6550, tow behind 4-tank cart. #15533. (1)..........$149,000 CNT

AIR CART

2011 Bourgault 6550ST tow behind tank, 591 monitor, duals, dual fan1standard/1 high capacity, bag lift, 3 meters, deluxe loading auger, rate adjust. Consignment. #22408. (1).... .............................................. $86,000

CORN PLANTER

1993 John Deere 7300 corn planter, 30” spacing, 6 row. Consignment. #15453. (1)............................ $12,500

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rockpickers

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)

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2007 John Deere 1835 50-ft., 12.5” spacing, single shoot, all run blockage, opener on rear three ranks & separate FTL disk, cast fertilizer closing wheel, narrow gauge wheel, 5.5x21” semipneumatic press wheels, anhydrous fertilizer delivery tube, dual main & wing caster wheels, 12.5L15, mechanical depth control with hydraulic down-pressure with 1910 cart. #21868.

(4)..................................$88,000 CNT

Concord 4012 40-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot with 2400 air cart. #21686 (4).. .........................................$9500 CNT

2004 John Deere 1895/1910 43-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, smooth gauge wheels, extended wear seed boot, tow behind cart, dry fertilizer delivery tube, primary hose blockage warning system, cast fertilizer closing wheel. #21479. (4). Was $141,000................ ...........................$96,000 CNT/F.O.B.

Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Alex Yeska, Salesman 406-942-0065; Wade Engstrom, AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Don Wagner, Salesman 406-230-1059 Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118 Plentywood: Jake Reynen, Salesman 406-480-3512

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TRACKS

(R) = “Reconditioned”, CNT = “Cash No Trade”, “F.O.B. Customer”

Up to 5 years 0% INTEREST available on qualifying tractors

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

2010 CAT Challenger MT855C 36” tracks, 475 hp, 16x4 powershift, 59 gpm hydraulic pump with 5 remotes, deluxe cab, AUT Guidance ready, 20 front weights with bracket, 16 idler weights, 2405 hours. #21839. (1).

Was $231,500.. NOW $209,000 CNT

4WD

2015 John Deere 9570R Cummins QSX15 570 hp engine, 18/6 powershift, 115 GPM dual hydraulic pumps, 5 hydraulic, motor seal drain, Cat. 5 HD draw bar, Command View III cab, active seat, XM radio, HID lighting, 2630 GS3 display, SF1 receiver, SF2 activation, ethernet switch, dual radar, Firestone IF800/70R38 tires, 4260 lbs. rear tire weights, 1980 lbs. suitcase weights, 400 gallon fuel tank, 90 gallon DEF tank, 175 hours. 5 year 2000 hour JD extended warranty applies. #21765.

(2)...................... $349,500 CNT/F.O.B.

2016 John Deere 9520R 520 hp, 18/6 powershift transmission, 2630 GS3 display, SF1 receiver, SF2 AT activation, 4600 processor, ethernet switch, Command View III cab, leather interior, XM satellite, hi-flow hydraulic, five hydraulic remotes, case drain, Firestone tires, premium lighting, tow cable, 210 hours. #22026. (3).Was $371,000................. ....................................$339,000 CNT

(R) 2012 John Deere 9460R 442 engine hp., 18x6 powershift, 5 hydraulic with case drain, 800/70R38 dual tires, 6060 lbs. of weights, Command View cab, leather seat, electric mirrors, deluxe radio, HID lighting, 7” color touch display, 2265 hours. #22035. (3). Was $239,500............................ $192,500

(R) 2016 John Deere 9420R 420 hp., 18/6 powershift, 10” color touch display, 4600 processor server, Command View III cab, XM satellite, 13.5L FT4 engine, hi-flow hydraulic system, 1000 independent PTO, Cat. 4 drawbar, 710/70R42 168A8 R1W duals, 710/70R42D rears, premium lighting, ethernet switch R4, leather trim, RH/LH electric Rem adjustable mirrors, dual beam radar sensor, F/Business band antenna, large fuel water separator, motor seal drain, backup alarm, 5 hydraulics, 865 hours. #22249. (1). Was $315,500.................. .................NOW $285,000 CNT/F.O.B.

2009 John Deere 8970 power differential lock, 24/6 manual shift transmission, 4 CST-710/70R38 16648**R1W, 4 STL710/70R38 16618**R1W, performance monitor, true ground speed radar sensor, 4th remote cylinder, Am/Fm stereo, supplementary roof lights, 2 165# and 6 450# in and out weights, Goodyear tires. #22578 (4)....................... $49,500 CNT

1983 John Deere 8850 2600 hours on Cummins 450 hp, Kinze rebuild, 20.8R38 triples, EZ Steer auto steer.

Consignment. #22393. (1)...... $59,000

(R) 2013 John Deere 7230R 230 engine hp, 189 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. III 3 pt hitch, dual rear tires: 520/42 @ 85%, triple link front axle with 420/30 front tires, 85cc hydraulic pump, 5 hydraulic remotes, premium cab, air, heat, AM-FM-Satellite stereo, HID lighting package, electric mirrors, business band antenna, foot throttle, 2465 lbs on each rear axle, cold weather start, JD H480 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple.

1225 hours. “Rental Return”. #17281 (1)....................................... $157,000

JOHN DEERE ROW CROP 100 hp. plus

(R) 2012 John Deere 8360R 360 hp.

Intel power management, IVT, 60 gpm hydraulic pump, 4 hydraulics, premium CommandView II cab, AutoTrac ready, dual beam radar sensor, 1000 PTO, 3-pt., 710/70R42 rear dual tires, ILS front axle with 480/70R34 dual tires, fenders, HID lighting, wheel weights. 2225 hours. #14957. (4). Was $229,950.......... $169,000 CNT/F.O.B.

(R) 2010 John Deere 8270R MFWD, 230 hp, 189 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 5 hydraulic remotes, 42.5 gpm hydraulic pump, 118.5” rear axle, 380/90R534 R1W tires, 380/90R54 R1W rear tires, active seat, 2 pair 450# rear weights. #21098. (3) Was $175,000................. ................NOW $129,500 CNT/F.O.B.

2008 John Deere 7830 MFWD, 165 PTO hp, AutoQuad Plus transmission with forward and reverse shuttle, 540/1000 PTO, Cat III - 3 pt., 3 hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab with active seat, deluxe comfort package, AutoTrac plug & play, 480/80R42 rear tires, 380/85R30 front tires with fenders, 2-1400 lbs. rear wheel weights, JD 746 self leveling loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, joystick control, 2700 hours. #22449. (1)............... $109,000

(R) 2012 John Deere 7230R MFWD, 230 engine hp, 180 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 380/90R54 dual rear tires, 118.5” rear axle, triple link front suspension, 380/80R38 front tires, Cat. III 3 pt. hitch, 1000 PTO, 4 hydraulic remotes, 63cc hydraulic pump (43 gpm), premium cab with suspension, HID lighting, XM Satellite radio, cold start, 16 front weights, 450 lbs weights on each rear axle, 2115 hours. #21097. (3). Was $169,000......... $126,000 CNT/F.O.B. 2012 John Deere 7215R 215 hp, IVT transmission with left hand reverser, 7” color Touch display, premium cab CVII, premium radio/XM satellite, 63cc hydraulic pump, 4 remote cylinder, 540/1000 PTO, Cat III 3-point, 110.5” rear axle, 520/85R42, 40,000 triple link suspension, 420/90R30, HID light package, F/Business band antenna, foot speed pedal, cold weather, loader light package, quik-tatch weight support, 2 inside wheel weights with H480 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, 1755 hours. #22638 (3)...................... ....................................$169,500 CNT

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. “Rental Return.” #17291. (3) Was $196,000................. ......................... $139,000 CNT/F.O.B. 2013 John Deere 6210R MFWD, 210 hp, IVT transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt. hitch, 480/80R46 rear tires, 420/90R30 front tires & fenders, with triple link suspension front axle, Greenstar AutoTrak ready, Premium Plus cab, cold weather package, 1058 lbs weights/ axle, AM/FM satellite radio with JD H380 loader, bucket, grapple fork, 1595 hours. #22003. (1).......$142,500 CNT

“ATTENTION COLLECTORS”

Parts machine, Fordson 2WD tractor. #16003413..................$1500

(R) 2012 John Deere 7200R MFWD, 200 hp, 2630 display, 3000 receiver, premium radio/SM satellite, 540/1000 PTO, 420/90R30 142A8 R1 tires, work lighting package, foot speed control throttle, 6.8L IT4 compliant, loader light/ready, Quik-tatch with H480 loader. #22492. (4).............. $119,000

(R) 2012 John Deere 7200R MFWD, 200 engine hp, 165 PTO hp, IVT, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. III 3 pt. hitch, 118.5” rear axle, 480/80R50 dual rear tires, triple link front suspension, 380/80R38 front tires, 63cc hydraulic pump (43 gpm) with 4 hydraulic remotes, premium cab CVII with suspension, 7” color touch display, XM Satellite radio, HID lighting, cold weather start, 12 front weights, 900 lbs weights on rear axle, 1820 hours. #21096. (2)..................... ......................... $123,000 CNT/F.O.B. 2006 John Deere 7920 170 hp, cab, MFWD, IVT, Guidance ready, singles, 3 remote hydraulics, instructional seat, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt., 2800 lb rear weights, 110 5” rear axle, 3 function 520/85R38 rears, 420/85R28 fronts with 746 loader, 4020 hours. #22611.

(3)................................$105,000 CNT

2007 John Deere 7520 MFWD, 125 PTO hp, 20/20 PowrQuad transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point hitch, 3 hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab, air ride seat, New Firestone 480/80R 38 rear tires with 900 lbs. weight, New Firestone 14.9x28 front tires, JD 741 loader, 3-function joystick, 5900 hours. #22351. (3)............................ $61,500 (R) 2013 John Deere 6140D MFWD, 137 engine hp, 115 PTO hp, 9F/9R power reverser transmission, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. II, 3 point hitch, standard cab, air ride seat, heater, air conditioning, 3 hydraulic remotes, 18.4x38 rear tires with 4 weights per wheel, 14.9x24 front tires, JD H310 loader, 3 function joystick. 625 hours. #22299. (2).......... ......................................$65,500 CNT

2013 John Deere 6140D MFWD, 137 engine hp, 115 PTO hp, 9F/9R power reverser transmission, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. II, 3 point hitch, 3 hydraulic remotes, cab with heat and air, air ride seat, 18.4x38 rear tires with 4 weights each, 14.9x24 front tires, JD H380 loader, 3 function joystick, 1010 hours. #22345. (2)....................$59,000 CNT

GRAIN VACS

2011 Brandt 4500HP 1000 PTO, double fold discharge auger. #22362. (4)....... .............................................. $20,000

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)

(R) 2008 John Deere 7130 MFWD, 121 engine hp, 16/16 PowrQuad transmission, cab, air, heat, 540/1000 PTO, 2 rear hydraulic remotes, colder weather package, rear weights with JD 740 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, 3-function joystick control, 4270 hours. #22323. (1)............................ $59,000

(R) 2013 John Deere 6140M MFWD, 114 PTO hp, 140 engine hp, 24/24 PowrQuad transmission with left hand reverser, 540/1000 PTO, Cat 3N/2 - 3 pt hitch, 45ccm hydraulic pump, 3 deluxe hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab, air ride seat, mirrors, 460/85R42 rear tires, 420/85R28 front tires with fenders, JD H360 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, 4575 hours. #21860.

(4).......................................... $81,000

(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”. #15083. (4).............. ............... $39,000 CNT/F.O.B. Dealer 1980 John Deere 4430 2WD, cab, powershift, 540/1000 rear PTO, singles with 158 loader. #22248. (2)............ $5000

UTILITY TRACTORS 40-100 hp

2014 John Deere 5115M MFWD, 100 PTO hp, IT4 diesel engine, power reverser transmission, 540 PTO, Cat. ll 3-pt. hitch, triple mid & rear hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab with air ride seat, mirrors, corner post exhaust, cold start package, JD H260 loader. “Only 100 Hours”. #17272. (3)............... $64,000

2015 John Deere 5055E FWA, 55 engine hp, 45 PTO hp, 9F/3R transmission, open station, 16.9-28 6PR R1 rear tires, 9.5-24 6PR R1 front tires, dual mid mount hydraulic valves, 10 hours.

Factory warranty expires: 3/31/2018 #21398.(3). Was $33,500................... ....................................$29,000/F.O.B. 1983 John Deere 2550 2WD, cab, syncro, rear PTO 540/1000, 2 hydraulics with 245 loader. #22218. (2)............ $9500

MISCELLANEOUS

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Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Alex Yeska, Salesman 406-942-0065; Wade Engstrom AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Don Wagner, Salesman, 406-230-1059 Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118 Plentywood: Jake Reynen, Salesman 406-480-3512

2008 Rem 3700 high capacity, up to 10,000 bushels per hour load out capacity. #16977. (1). Was $19,995.... ........................... $14,000 CNT/F.O.B.

2011 Frontier AP12A pallet fork, Vin# 1XFAP12KJD0000348, with 48” tines, fits 8000 series loader. “Brand New Never Used”. #22172. (4)......... $1795

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NEW JOHN DEERE TRACTORS

NEW John Deere 3046R MFWD, 37 PTO hp, 45 engine hp, E-Hydro transmission, deluxe cab, air ride seat, A/C, 540 rear PTO, 540 mid PTO, Cat. I 3 pt., rear hydraulic remote, 43x16-20 rear industrial tire, 27x8.5-15 front industrial tire, H165 loader. #8897. (1)...............................................................................................Save $9000

2016 John Deere 5045E Utility Tractor Stock #21950

NEW 2016 John Deere 5045E 50 engine hp, 37 PTO hp 2WD tractor, open station, 9F/3R sync shuttle transmission, 540 PTO, Category 2, 3-point hitch with telescoping draft links, 2-mid hydraulic valves, 1 rear hydraulic remote, 16.9x28 rear tires, 7.50-16 front tires. (2).

(R) = “Reconditioned”, CNT = “Cash No Trade”, “F.O.B. Customer”

FERTILIZER SPREADERS

MagnaSpread UHMW & stainless steel reduces corrosion issues & extends the life of the spreader, UHMW Bearing Back keeps bearings clean, giving longer bearing life and fewer failures, Proprietary MagnaSpread system delivers a wider, flatter, more consistent pattern, Dual Rack & Pinion gate prevents jams, Overhead Spinner Motors are ABOVE the chemical resulting in extended motor life, Pull with a tractor - no need to maintain a dedicated chassis & power train, Variable rate technology or straight rate control, UHMW Comb Cover prevents streaking in the field, BBI Spreaders are “Option Rich” & can be customized to your specific application, Flotation tires & wide swath minimize compaction. Consignment. (1)

$25,975 - $5980 (FES Discount) - $4995 Cash Down Payment or Trade-In

SWATHERS & HEADERS

2014 John Deere 425D 25-ft. draper header, single sickle, 6-bat plastic finger reel, steel end finger kit, LH & RH end swath deflector rods, 4 wheel header trailer. #21683. (3)..... $42,500

2015 John Deere W150 18-ft. header with conditioner, 150 hp, 600-65R28 radial bar tires, hydraulic centerlink, reverser kit, external booster spring, light kit, engine fan baffle with 180A header, integrated AutoTrac. #21840. (3)........ ......................... $120,000 CNT/F.O.B.

TILLAGE

2013 John Deere W110 self-propelled, bar 600-65R28 radial tires, hydraulic centerlink, external booster springs, engine fan baffle, auxiliary lift valve, training seat, knife/reel speed module with 160A header, engine hours 75, header 25 hours. #21873. (1).$110,000

$15,000 (60 mths @ 0% Interest) = $250.00/mth - oac 2015 John Deere 6140D Tractor with cab Stock #1048 NEW 2015 John Deere 6140D MFWD, 115 PTO hp, 140 engine hp, standard cab, air ride seat, 24F/12R synchonized transmission, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Category 2, 3-point hitch, 18.4x38 rear tires with 8 rear weights, 14.9x24 front tires with JD H310 loader, bucket 5-tine grapple fork. (2).

“NEW” New Leader L3030G4 high capacity fertilizer spreader with 300 cu. ft. stainless steel hopper able to hold up to 10 ton of product. Spreads fertilizer at rates as low as low 50 lbs./acre to 1100 lbs/acre at a width of 105-ft. #11241. (1). Was $66,000.................. ..................NOW $46,000 CNT/F.O.B.

$63,000 (5 years @ 0% Interest) = $12,600/year - oac

2015 John Deere 1025R Tractor/Loader/ Backhoe Stock #8791

$24,750 - $6000 (Demo Discount) - $4750 Cash Down Payment or Trade-In

2004 John Deere 956 mower conditioner, rotary tongue 1 3/8” hookup, urethane conditioner rolls, hydraulic tilt. #22029.

(3)..................................$16,750 CNT

(R) 2009 MacDon M200 16-ft. R80 rotary disc header with steel conditioner rollers, also with D60 25-ft. draper header, Cat 6.6L 213 hp engine. #21409. (1).. .............................................. $89,500

$104,500 - $24,000 (FES Discount) - $21,000 Cash Down Payment or Trade-In

2013 New Leader L3030G4 high capacity fertilizer spreader with 300 cu. ft. hopper able to hold up to 10 ton of product.

Spreads fertilizer @ rates as low as 50 lbs./acre to 1100 lbs./acre. Patented G4 variable rate broadcaster, TR1000 trailer. #11139. (1) Was $95,000........ ..................NOW $64,500 CNT/F.O.B.

2001 MacDon 9350 double sickle drive, steel conditioners with 18-ft. header. #22627. (1)............................ $39,000

GRAIN CART

2001 Unverferth 7200 750 bushel with cover, 1000 PTO. #21775. (4). Was $17,950..... .................................................. $15,000

“NEW” New Leader T1000 adjustable axle trailer, up to 10 ton capacity, @ 20 mph, works in conjunction with new or used New Leader applicators/spreader boxes built for John Deere 4900 Series sprayer chassis. #11141 (1). Was $31,750..... NOW $22,000 CNT/F.O.B.

“RENTAL RETURN” 2014 Salford I-2141 41-ft. Independent Series cultivator, 3 section, 7.5” spacing, 22”x13 wave on front two - 22”x8 wave on last 3 ranks on 1-5/8” coil shank, 8 bolt 305/70xR22.5 recap truck on main frame 28’-41’, Cat IV articulating implement hitch, 31 weights, axle pivot grease bank 3-section. #11219 (3). Was $99,500. ..............................$69,500 CNT/F.O.B.

“Rental Return” Summers 9J5004 50-ft. vertical tillage, super coulter, ideal for spring tillage, chops residue and slices through layers of soil, promoting root growth and opening soil to allow wet fields to dry. #21697. (1). Was $75,000. ............................ $48,000 CNT/F.O.B.

2008 MacDon M200 16-ft. R80 rotary disc header, conditioner, Cat 6.6L 213 hp engine, 1950 hrs. #21408. (1)............ ......................................$71,750 CNT

$14,000 (60 mths @ 0% Interest) = $233.34/mth - oac 2015 Unverferth 1396 22” double-auger, 20x42WH/650/65x42 R-1W duals, walking tandem, 520 indicator, hydraulic jack kit. #21806. (1)...................$65,000 CNT

2009 MacDon R80 16-ft. disc header, steel conditioner, came off M200 windrower. #21409. (1).....$9500 CNT

2014 John Deere 430D 30-ft. draper windrower header. #21820. (4)........... ......................................$29,500 CNT

1996 John Deere 235 21-ft. disk, 3-section folding, 9” spacing. #22036. (3)..$5000

“NEW” Delta S3 36-ft. harrow cart, 5/8”x5” two-way flexible tines. #21834. (1)....... ................................................$14,000 “NEW” Delta S3 32-ft. harrow cart, 5/8”x5” two-way flexible tines. #21837. (1)....... ................................................$11,950 “NEW” Delta S3 24-ft. harrow cart, 5/8”x5” two-way flexible tines. #21836. (1)....... ................................................... $9950

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2011 Unverferth 1115 1100 bushel, tarp, scale, 1000 PTO, 900/65R32 tires. #21982. (3). ......................$38,000 CNT

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2012 Brent 1394 Avalanche 1300 bushel capacity, walking tandem axles, tarp, scale, 250 hp minimum hp requirement. #17051. (1). Was $72,500..$54,000 CNT

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2006 Unverferth Avalanche 1084 1000 bushel, 1000 PTO, scale, tarp, 480/80R42 tires. #21801. (3). Was $35,500..$29,500

2014 Brandt 1020 1000 bushel, 20” unloading auger with directional spout, 1000 PTO, roll top tarp. #21382 (1). Was $35,500.............................$27,500 CNT

JOHN DEERE

Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Alex Yeska, Salesman 406-942-0065; Wade Engstrom AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Don Wagner, Salesman, 406-230-1059 Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118 Plentywood: Jake Reynen, Salesman 406-480-3512

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(R) = “Reconditioned”, CNT = “Cash No Trade”, F.O.B. Customer USED SKID STEERS

COMMERCIAL SPRAYERS

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

Summers pickup sprayer, 80-ft., 500 gallon tank, Honda electric start motor, 3 section, Auto rate, hydraulic boom lift. #22630. (4)............................ $10,500

2014 John Deere R4038 self-propelled, 3000 receiver, SF1 activation, JD section control, radio, 9.0L tier 4 engine, 420/80R46, SS eductor, 120-ft. booms, 15” nozzles, wheel slip control, boom air purge, Xenon HID field lighting. #17485. (4). Was $294,500................ ......................... $245,500 CNT/F.O.B.

2014 John Deere 4940 340 hp, AWD, hydrostatic transmission, 120-ft. booms, 1200 gallon stainless steel tank, hydraulic tread adjust, 480/80R50 tires, BoomTrac Pro-5 leveling, hydraulic boom fold, SF1 activation, HID light package, independent suspension, chemical eductor, fence row nozzles, 1085 hours. #21981 (3)..$242,000CNT

2013 John Deere 4940 self-propelled, 480/80R50 tires, solution pump, SS eductor delivery system, 120-ft. booms, BoomTrac auto level system, wheel slip control, xenon HID field lights, radar speed sensor, row crop fenders. #21318 (1). Was $268,000... ......................... $205,000 CNT/F.O.B.

2012 John Deere 4940 120-ft., traction control, 20” nozzle spacing, halogen field lights, SS plumbing, row crop fenders, high flow solution pump, traction control, 380/105R50 tires, fence row nozzle right hand, stainless steel, eductor system, fence row nozzle left hand. #21498 (1). Was $250,000....... ......................... $187,000 CNT/F.O.B.

2012 John Deere 4830 100-ft., boom leveling, traction control, 20” nozzle spacing, 420/80R46 tires, row crop fenders, standard flow solution pump, stainless steel eductor system, stainless steel tank with 3” fill, hydraulic thread adjust, 50 gallon foam marker, AutoTrac ready, auto air spring level system, zenon HID lighting, boom return to height, fence row nozzle right hand/left hand, wheel motor shields, Boom Trac Pro 5 series, deluxe cab, 1000 gallon tank, 2975 hours. #22632 (1)..................... $123,500 CNT/F.O.B. 1998 John Deere 4700 90-ft., poly tank, hydraulic tread adjust, traction control, 20” nozzle spacing, 800 gallon tank, on-board air system with marker, fenders, fence row nozzle right hand, 35 gallon foam marker, below horizontal cylinders, radar, 385/85R34 fronts. #22282. (4)....................$51,000 CNT

2009 Case IH Patriot 4420 120-ft., boom leveling, stainless steel tank, traction control, 15” nozzle spacing, Viper Pro monitor, 650/65R38 tires, AIM Command, HID deluxe field lights, luxury cab, electric mirrors, hydraulic suspension, fence row nozzles, fenders, 2400 hours. #22494. (1)....... $151,000 CNT

NEW Summers Ultimate 110-ft., 1650 gallon, chemical clean load system, nozzle bodies only, crossover plumbing package, hitch piece backstop, single electric end nozzle, 3 sensor UC5 Norac, New warranty remains. #10016. (3).................... $57,000 CNT

(R) 2005 John Deere 4920 120-ft., stainless tank, guidance ready, traction control, 15” nozzle spacing, high flow solution pump, 480/80R50 tires, AutoTrac ready, Xenon HID field lighting, boom 2014 Top Air 132-ft. FF boom, 22” quad return to height, fence row nozzles, 10 section, Ace hydraulic pump, Raven strainers, full boom breakaway, radar ISO, 380/90R54 30” dual, adjust axle, speed sensor, row crop fenders (4), chemical inductor, fence row nozzle wheel slip control, 3320 hours. #21600. kit, 30” spacing dual kit, Flo-Bak mani(2). Was $112,500.............................. fold ISO height control-Power Glide. ........................... $94,000 CNT/F.O.B. #22636. (3).................... $33,000 CNT

SPRAYER TIRES

VF 420/95 R50 dual tires & hubs for R4045 sprayer, 98% tread. #22240. (1)..$7500 480/89R50 tires & rims, came off John Deere 4930. #22195. (4).......... $9500

2016 John Deere 332E skid steer, ROPS, cab enclosure, air conditioning, hand controls, EH controls, air ride seat, Hi-Flo, joystick, ride control, 2 speed, weights, beefy baby tires, 84” bucket, reversing fan. #22326. (3).$53,500 CNT

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NEW John Deere SB84 7-ft. snow blower. #9165. (1). Was $9500...... Now $8500

NEW John Deere 850i green sport, 14” Bighorn tires, sport seat, Fox 2.0 Performance, Prerunner bumper, “Power Steering”. #8674. (1)...$12,500/F.O.B.

(R) 2012 John Deere RSX850i green sport gator, 14” Maxxis Bighorn tires, bucket sport seat, sports package, 426 hour, 2985 miles. #16669 (1). ........... .............................. $9000 CNT/F.O.B. 2012 John Deere RSX 850i 839cc engine, 62 hp, power steering, Sport package, 14” Bighorn tires, bucket seats, green & yellow, 57 hours, 675 miles. #22678.

(1) Was $11,500..............NOW $9500 NEW 2017 John Deere 825i 2P, cab, green & yellow, 14” Bighorn tires, bench seat, manual lift. #22577. (2) Was $18,500....... NOW $16,750 CNT NEW 2017 John Deere 825i cab, 2P, EPAS, 14” Bighorn tires, bench seat, manual lift. #22475. (3). Was $18,500............... NOW $16,750 CNT NEW 2017 John Deere 825i 2P, EPAS, cab, 14” Bighor n tires, benchseat, manual lift. #22314. (4). Was $18,750................. NOW 16,750 CNT NEW 2016 John Deere 825i PS, 14” Bighorn tires, bench seat, OPS with doors, black roof. #21721. (1). Was $19,500............... NOW $17,500 CNT New 2016 Deere 825i 14” Bighorn tires, bench seat, deluxe cargo box, OPS with doors, roof. #21286. (4). Was $19,500........................NOW $17,500 2013 John Deere 825i gator, cab, Bighorn radial tires, cargo box with poly liner, brake & tail lights, camo, power steering. #22429. (2).............$10,500 CNT

2013 John Deere 825i green & yellow, 14” Bighorn tires, bench seat, deluxe cargo box, poly roof, power lift brush guard rear protection. #21619. (4)...... .........................................$9295 CNT

2013 John Deere 825i gator, cab, Bighorn radial tires, cargo box with poly liner, brake & tail lights, Camo, power steering. #22429. (2).............$10,500 CNT

2011 John Deere 825i green & yellow, deluxe cab, cab heater, 12” Ancla tires, deluxe cargo box, rear OPS screen. #22239. (4)....................$10,750 CNT 2010 John Deere 825i gas XUV, green & yellow, 12” tires, hi-performance sport SE, deluxe cargo box, power & protection package. #21833. (4)......... .........................................$6995 CNT NEW 2016 John Deere XUV 590i green & yellow, steel wheels, bench seat. #21493. (4). Was $11,750.................. .....................................NOW $10,500

LAWN TRACTORS

2010 John Deere X320 with 48” deck. #22523. (4)............................... $1850

2008 John Deere LA125 42” deck, 2WD, gas. #22529. (4)......................... $985

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Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Alex Yeska, Salesman 406-942-0065; Wade Engstrom AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Don Wagner, Salesman, 406-230-1059 Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118 Plentywood: Jake Reynen, Salesman 406-480-3512

NEW Hiniker HZ-2280 8-ft. heavy duty steel blade, hydraulic angle adjustment.

(1)............................................... $3500

NEW Horst HLA 84” heavy duty high volume snow bucket. #22231 (1)..$2150 NEW Horst HLA 84” heavy duty high volume snow bucket. #22232. (1).$2150 NEW Horst HLA 84” heavy duty, high volume snow bucket. #22442. (1).$1550

NEW Horst HLA heavy duty 84” low profile bucket with digging teeth. #22567. (1). ................................................... $1950 NEW Horst HLA heavy duty, 72” low profile bucket with digging teeth. #10445. (1).. ................................................... $1850 NEW Horst HLA 78” heavy duty low profile bucket with digging teeth. #22565. (1).. ................................................... $1650

NEW Horst HLA heavy duty 78” low profile bucket. #22568. (1)..................... $1650 NEW Horst HLA 84” low profile bucket. #22566. (1)................................. $1450

NEW Horst HLA 4200 lbs. heavy duty pallet fork with 48” adjustable tines. #21904.

(1)............................................... $1075

CONSTRUCTION EQUIP.

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JOHN DEERE

NEW 2015 John Deere 318E 47 hp, Yanmar Tier 4 diesel engine, two speed, 10x16.5 8PR tires, 2” seat belt with shoulder trap, power quik tach, cab with heat, defrost & air, air suspension seat, standard fan drive, horn, EH Performance package, cold start package, single set counterweights, keyless start, 72” construction bucket with edge. #9197 (1). $63,500 - $20,750 (FES Discount)......................$42,750

2006 John Deere LA125 42” deck, hydro, gas, 2WD. #22563. (4)................ $900

1992 John Deere 644E payloader, diesel engine, cab, heater, 3.5 yard bucket with GradTech heavy duty grapple fork, recent engine work. Consignment. (1).. ................................................$59,500

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Trader’s Dispatch, September 2017 – Page A43

ROUND BALERS Up to 5 years 0% INTEREST available

NEW PRODUCTS

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

JOHN DEERE

2016 HIGHLINE CFR651-100 Round bale processor, 100 hp minimum, 1000 PTO, 3 hydraulic remotes required, adjustable axles, Hi-flotation tires, hydraulic actuated discharge door. #21990. (2). Was $23,950..................... Now $21,250

2016 John Deere 569SW 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 tires, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, bale count 2100. #22608. (1)..........$43,500 CNT 2015 John Deere 569 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 tires. #21189. (1)....... .............................................. $38,000 2014 John Deere 569 Premium, 1000 PTO, push bar, surface wrap with twine, baler automation code, bale count 4700. #22607. (1)........ $39,000 2014 John Deere 569 Megawide pickup, twine and surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup. #21832. (3)..$36,500 2011 John Deere 568 surface wrap, Megawide Plus pickup wi2th hydraulic lift, 21.5L-16.1 tires, push bar. #22160.

(1).......................................... $20,500 2010 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine and surface wrap, Bale Trak monitor, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L16.1 tires, push bar, 9992 bale count. #21758. (4)............................ $27,500 2010 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, 21.5L16.1 10-ply tires, Megawide Plus pickup, hydraulic pickup, dual gauge wheels, bale push bar, cover edge surface wrap system, 11735 total bales. #21664. (1).................. $25,500

2010 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10-ply tires, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, Bale Trak Pro monitor, bales 13,000. #22597. (4)..... .............................................. $25,500 (R) 2009 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, Megawide Plus hydraulic pickup, dual gauge wheels. #17503. (1)..................$22,750/F.O.B. 2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10-ply tires, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, balecount: 12,169. #21779. (3)............................ $23,500 2003 John Deere 567 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. Bale count: 18,072. #22689. (3).... $15,500 2003 John Deere 567 surface wrap & twine, Megawide pickup, 1000 PTO. Bale count: 24,500. #22682 (1).......... .............................................. $15,000 1998 John Deere 566 Mega tooth pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 8PR Hi-Flotation tires, bale ramp, hydraulic pickup lift, bale push bar. #22677. (4)..................... $11,500 NEW HOLLAND 2005 New Holland BR780 Megawide pickup, twine only, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, crop saver wheels, Xtra sweep pickup. #22629. (4)........ $6975

NEW HIGHLINE BM1400 Double row round bale mover, dual 6”x6” load arms with 1/4 turn bale forks, 100 hp minimum, 2 hydraulics required, carries (14) 5-ft. bales, 8-11L-15 12 ply tires, 371 bed length, 8”x3” frame rails. #21912.

(3). Was $34,500...... NOW $29,950

3 POINT HITCH EQUIPMENT

NEW John Deere 647 47” Cat 1 tiller, 540 PTO. #21635. (1). Was $2650............ ........................................NOW $2500

NEW HIGHLINE XL78 Rockpicker, clearance lights, large 8” bogie wheels follow special track that guides the reel parallel to the ground causing a sweeping action which rolls the stones onto the apron. 84” standard dumping height! #11213. (1) Was $32,800................ ................................ NOW $26,500

406-228-2496 Glasgow, MT NEW Frontier RC2048 4-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, front & rear safety chains, laminated tail wheel. #22068. (1). Was $2275..............................NOW $1525 USED Kodiak HD10 heavy duty 10-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO drive. #22716.

(3). Was $3150................NOW $2475

Used 2015 John Deere 260 backhoe, 3-point hitch, Cat. 1, 12” bucket. #21599. (1). Was $5700.. NOW $5200

New 2016 Hygrade 16-ft. rear steer pull type grader with weight. #21552. (4).

Was $21,500................NOW $18,500 New 2016 Hygrade 14-ft. rear steer pull type grader with weight. #21553 (4).

Was 19,500..................NOW $17,500

New General Implement 6-ft., 3-point hitch grader. #10449. (3). Was $3350. ........................................NOW $2800 New General Implement LP1-84 7-ft. grader. #22569. (1). Was $2500......... ........................................NOW $2100

2016 John Deere 681 81” tiller, 540 PTO. #21390. (1). Was $5950..NOW $5150 NEW John Deere 681 81”, Cat 1 tiller, 540 PTO. #8917. (1). Was 5950................ ........................................NOW $5025 NEW John Deere 673 73”, Cat 1 tiller, 540 PTO. #22601. (1). Was $5500............ ........................................NOW $4450 NEW John Deere 673 73”, Cat 1 tiller, 540 PTO. #22602. (1). Was $5500............ ........................................NOW $4450 NEW Rental Return John Deere 673 73”, Cat. 1, tiller, 540 PTO. Warranty has not started. #8762. (1). Was $5500.......... ........................................NOW $4025 NEW 2017 John Deere 665 65” Cat 1 tiller, 540 PTO. #22525. (1). Was $4075..... ..........................................NOW 3700

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NEW HIGHLINE CFR650 Round bale processor, 100 hp minimum 3 hydraulic remotes required, 1000 PTO, Hi-flotation tires, adjustable axles, dual feed roller processing chamber, hydraulically actuated discharge door, adjustable forks, axle twine guard. #11198. (4).

Was $26,500............. Now $17,500 DEMO HIGHLINE CFR650 Round bale processor, 100 hp required, 1000 PTO, 3 hydraulic remotes required, Hi-flotation tires, dual feed roller processing chamber, 650 grain tank with metered grain insertion kit installed. Full factory remains. #11234. (1). Was $31,950.... ................................. Now $23,500

Used 2016 John Deere 647 4-ft., Cat I, roto tiller, 540 PTO. #21715. (2). Was $2300..............................NOW $2150 New Frontier GM1084 7-ft., Cat 1 grooming mower. #9841. (1). Was $5295..... ........................................NOW $4395 NEW Frontier GM1060 5-ft. grooming mower. #12912. (1). Was $3995......... ........................................NOW $3600 NEW Frontier GM1072E 6-ft. grooming mower. #22075. (1). Was $3150......... ........................................NOW $2600 NEW Frontier 5-ft. GM1060E grooming mower. #21791. (1). Was $2750......... ........................................NOW $2350 NEW Frontier RC2084 7-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, safety chains, laminated tail wheel. #9835. (1). Was $4375............ ........................................NOW $3695

NEW Frontier RC2060 5-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, front & rear safety chains, laminated tail wheel. #21145. (1). Was $2350..............................NOW $1700 NEW Frontier RC2060 5-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, front & rear safety chains, laminated rear tire. #22066. (1). Was $2350..............................NOW $1700 NEW Frontier RC2048 4-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, front & rear safety chains, laminated tail wheel. #21587. (1). Was $2275..............................NOW $1525 NEW Frontier RC2048 4-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, front & rear safety chains, laminated tail wheel. #22065. (1). Was $2275..............................NOW $1525 NEW Frontier RC2048 4-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, front & rear safety chains, laminated tail wheel. #22067. (1). Was $2275..............................NOW $1525

USED 2008 King Kutter RC30 5-ft. rotary mower. #21526. (1). Was $850........... ..........................................NOW $725

NEW Frontier RB2310 10-ft. heavy duty blade, Cat. II/III, 120 hp recommended. #21031. (1). Was $5835..NOW $3850 NEW Frontier RB2284 7-ft. blade, Cat. 2, 80 hp required. #9738. (2). Was $2750..............................NOW $2350 NEW Frontier RB2072 72”, Cat 1 rear blade. #22373. (1). Was $950............. ..........................................NOW $850 NEW Frontier RB2060 5-ft., Cat 1 rear blade. #9876. (1). Was $895............... ..........................................NOW $795 NEW Frontier BB3272 6-ft. box blade with scarifier, Cat 1 & 2, 80 hp required. #13033. (4). Was $2475..NOW $2075

NEW John Deere SS2067B Cat 1 broadcast spreader, 23-ft. working width, 16 hp - 45 hp required. #22604. (1). Was $1950..............................NOW $1650 NEW Schulte RDX102 snowblower, size 8 heavy duty PTO shaft, heavy duty chute kit, hydraulic cylinder kit-chute deflector. #9918. (2). Was $15,450..... .....................................NOW $12,650

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Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Alex Yeska, Salesman 406-942-0065; Wade Engstrom AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Don Wagner, Salesman, 406-230-1059 Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118 Plentywood: Jake Reynen, Salesman 406-480-3512

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By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana’s millions of acres of private land offer some excellent hunting opportunities—the only catch is gaining the landowner’s permission to hunt.

It is Montana law that hunters obtain landowner permission to hunt on all private land.

Here are a few things to keep in mind that will greatly improve results when attempting to secure hunting access to private land.

• Show courtesy to the landowner and make hunting arrangements by calling or visiting at times convenient to the landowner.

• Plan ahead and secure permission well in advance of the actual hunting date.

• Provide complete information about yourself and your hunting companions, including vehicle descriptions and license numbers.

• Explain what type of hunting you wish to do, and be sure to ask any questions which can help clarify the conditions of access.

• Follow the landowner’s instructions, and bring with you only the companions for whom you obtained the landowner’s permission.

• Be sure to thank the landowner after your hunt.

Hunters and landowners can learn more by investing some time on Montana’s Hunter-Landowner Stewardship Project, an information program for anyone interested in promoting responsible hunter behavior and good hunter and landowner relationships in Montana. Visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov, then click “Hunting” under Quick Links.

For more information on hunting access in Montana, check out the “Hunter Access” pages on FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov.

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By Clain Jones, Montana State University soil fertility Extension Hundreds of thousands of acres of forest, deeper soil layers, except in severe fires where rangeland and cropland have sadly gone up in the soil is sterilized several inches deep. Microsmoke this summer in Montana. In addition to bial activity can actually increase with the flush $5500 the devastating effect on personal property and of nutrients available after a fire. However, new direct loss of crops and livestock, fire can affect input of plant material is important to sustain Call 406.925.9613 • Whitehall, MT soil properties and soil nutrients. The impact their populations. is highly dependent on the fire intensity/duraPost-fire management includes soil testing to determine nutrient availability, and estabtion and the proportion of plant material that is burned. Timber and shrubs will burn hotter lishing ground cover where possible. Test for 2012 Case IH 8230 Combine For Sale and longer with greater impact on soil than nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to calcurange- or crop land. Fast moving grass fires late fertilizer needs. Because drought preceded have minimal impact on soil nutrients and soil fire, it’s likely that many fields have nitrogen health compared to slow moving, intense fires that wasn’t used this summer, so less might in moderate to heavy fuels. be needed next spring. When soil sampling In general, fires reduce the pool of nutrients burned fields, be sure to select representative stored in organic matter, release a flush of plant sites, avoid areas where there may have been Approximately 800 separator hours, 975 engine hours available nutrients in the short term, and redisa windrow, bale, or other high accumulation of AFS ready, GPS ready, 372 receiver, newer dual straw or residue. Spreading manure can be very tribute nutrients through the soil profile. The tires, tilting feederhouse, HID lighting, cloth seat, beneficial post-fire but this is rarely available availability of nutrients, especially nitrogen, is fine cut chopper, rock trap, long unloading tube. or reasonable at large scales. increased after low intensity fires, yet, a portion Comes with 2014 MacDon D65S 40-ft. draper The MSU Soil Fertility Extension website of nitrogen and sulfur is lost to the air. Although header, factory transport with lighting package, fachttp://landresources.montana.edu/soilfertility/ these losses are not trivial and are similar to tory pickup reel..........................................$215,000 has several publications and presentations on removal by harvest and losses to wind erosion, soil testing and calculating fertilizer rates. they are small compared to the average pool of Call (406) 788-5327 or (406) 868-4096 Contact Clain Jones at clainj@montana.edu or nutrients in the top six-inches of soil.

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We service what we sell In addition, forest and shrubland fires can create a water ATV & BACKPACK repellent layer within the top SPRAYERS 2 inches of soil that comes from compounds in the burnt The Handler is designed primarily for litter, coating soil aggregates direct induction of chemical into sprayers. or minerals. The depth and Crop thickness of this layer can vary greatly, and it can affect Protection infiltration for several months System to years. This layer should not 15, 42 and 70 form on grassland or stubble gallon capacity fires.

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Building connections helps feed a community

By Scott Weybright, WSU CAHNRS This small town is the most northwestern point of the entire contiguous United States, with the nearest big town, Port Angeles, two hours away via a windy 70-mile drive.

For residents, fresh produce can be a luxury.

“There is one grocery store in town, and they do the best they can,” said Karlena Brailey, nutrition educator for Washington State University (WSU) Extension in Clallam County. “But they only get deliveries once a week and have limited space for produce that may go bad.”

That can leave the residents of Neah Bay without regular access to fresh fruits and vegetables, she said. And in the year and a half Brailey has been working for WSU, she’s heard numerous requests from residents for a farmer’s market or some other way to buy fresh produce.

The problem is, most farms in the county are in the eastern half and are at least a two-hour drive away. It’s not financially viable for those farmers to drive so far to serve such a small population, Brailey said.

But the community does have a major resource: an avid gardener named Glenda Butler.

Butler has never sold what she grows, Brailey said, but she’s expressed interest in participating in a farmer’s market.

Since one vendor doesn’t constitute a market, Brailey used her expertise as a WSU Extension Food $ense agent to come up with a different solution: a farm stand.

Brailey is part of Washington’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) program, and devised a solution for Butler through their statewide Farm to Community program. This program connects SNAP users with opportunities to access healthy, locally grown foods.

One strategy they implement is to help small farmers, like Butler, accept checks from the Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (FMNP).

Through this SNAP-Ed program and with Brailey’s support, Butler established the first FMNP-eligible farm stand in the area, with its first sale on July 16.

“Being able to accept FMNP checks is hugely beneficial, not just for Glenda but for residents of western Clallam County,” Brailey said. “Those checks are meant to help people who can’t afford fresh produce, but until now the nearest place they could redeem the checks was in Port Angeles.”

The program also allows Butler to sell fruits and veggies from other Washington growers, as long as she’s also selling her own. It encourages local gardeners and micro-farmers to take part and also expands what Butler can offer to her community, Brailey said.

“Because of her capacity this first year, Glenda really can’t grow enough food to meet demand,” Brailey said.

“Being able to buy from other farmers, and then accept those FMNP checks to pay for them, is a huge plus for her and the community.”

In addition to setting up the farm stand, Brailey helped Butler and the local food bank in town enroll in the Washington State Department of Agriculture and Rotary First Harvest’s joint Farm to Food Pantry program. This program provides money to local food pantries to purchase fresh produce from local growers.

That means Butler can sell the surplus produce from the farm stand, which not only reduces food waste but also benefits those who rely on food banks.

“It’s a great program that guarantees micro-farmers will be able to sell all of their food while also giving fresh produce to people who may not normally get it,” Brailey said.

Local residents haven’t given up on starting a full farmer’s market, but the farm stand provides a great first step that improves the nutritional eating habits in the community.

“The physical and economic barriers won’t change,” Brailey said. “So we helped find a way to work around those barriers to benefit this community. It’s pretty great.”

Butler’s farm stand is open every Sunday from 3-6 p.m. on her property just outside Neah Bay and will remain open until mid-October. ##### At one time in England, certain merchants were angered when coffee was introduced. Those selling ale and wine felt threatened when coffee became more popular. They even launched a campaign to persuade Charles II to issue an order to suppress coffeehouses. Fortunately, public outcry forced the order to be retracted. That was on January 8, 1675. ##### In 1683, one pound of coffee in New York was worth as much as 4 acres of land.

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University leads research into heat-tolerant crops

By Haley Apel - IANR Media Harkamal Walia, associate professor of fessor of computer science and engineering; agronomy and horticulture at the UniverChi Zhang, associate professor of biological sciences; and Qi Zhang, assistant professor sity of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), has been of statistics. The team will also collaborate awarded a $5.78 million National Science with researchers from Arkansas State UniFoundation grant to explore the affects of high nighttime temperatures on wheat and versity and Kansas State University. rice.

The team will use a sophisticated imageThe stress of high nighttime temperatures based phenotyping system that takes highcan lead to severe losses in the yield and resolution images of the plants as they quality of crops. These losses are particuendure simulated nighttime conditions.

Software processes the images, detecting larly high for wheat and rice, two major cedaily differences among the varieties that real crops worldwide. During the four-year are not visible to the human eye. Matching project, Walia’s team will investigate genes slight variations with differences in each and genetic variants in wheat and rice to plant’s genetic makeup will allow the team identify genetic markers and physiological to identify the genes responsible for heat characteristics tied to heat tolerance. tolerance.

“The effect of high daytime temperatures “We’re hoping to gain a better physiologion crop resilience has been studied, but this project will give us the opportunity to study cal and genetic understanding of the heat the impact of high nighttime temperatures,” stress responses,” Walia said. “This knowlsaid Walia, who received the award from the edge will drive the development of crops that NSF’s Experimental Program to Stimulate are more resilient to higher temperatures in Competitive Research, or EPSCoR. “Modterms of yield and quality.”

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Distilled spirits analysis earns WSU team top honors

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities A team from Washington State University (WSU) recently took home top honors in the research poster competition at the Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, for research on a technique typically used to evaluate the characteristics of wine.

To determine the characteristics and compounds in wine, researchers combine a wine sample with a mixture of water and octanol, which is a fatty alcohol. As a result, different compounds from the wine separate and enter into two phases: octanol and water. The relative separation of the compounds into the two phases is known as the beverage’s hydrophobicity.

These two phases are then analyzed using mass spectrometry, a sophisticated technique that identifies the individual compounds within those phases. The identified compounds can help determine the astringency, or mouth feel, of the wine as well as the color and other sensory factors.

Wine scientists expand applications “It started off as ‘let’s see what happens when we apply this technique to a product other than wine,’” Collins said.

“Spirits make sense for this analysis not only because of their similarities to wine, but also their differences. We expected to extract different things from the barrels for spirits than for wine, and I think we clearly see that with our findings.”

The WSU Tri-Cities team, which consisted of wine science postdoctoral researcher Caroline Merrell, associate professor of enology Jim Harbertson, and assistant professor of wine science Tom Collins, decided to analyze distilled spirits using the same process.

A measurement in wine is used primarily to evaluate phenolic composition, Harbertson said. The phenolic composition, derived from the grapes and barrels, affects the taste, color and mouthfeel of wine.

“But in spirits, the phenolics are only derived from the barrel, so the process provides an interesting piece of the puzzle,” he said.

Whiskey, tequila, rum, cognac In their research, team members examined a range of distilled spirits including American whiskey (bourbon), Scotch whiskey, Irish whiskey, tequila, rum, cognac and Armagnac.

The barrel type used in the aging process for these spirits significantly impacted the identified compounds, Merrell said.

“For instance, all the bourbons separated out together as part of the statistical analysis,” she said. “Bourbon is made in new, heavily charred barrels. Because bourbons use newly charred barrels, there is more extraction of different phenolic and flavor compounds during aging. All the other spirit types age in previously used barrels, which have already had substantial amounts of phenolic and flavor compounds extracted.”

Barrel selection insights Their initial research shows the importance of barrel selection in making distilled spirits. The hope is that it will give the industry more tools for making alcohol, Merrell said.

“Our research gives the industry more insight into the effects of barrel selection for different types of spirits,” Collins said. “We had a fair amount of interest from distilleries after the presentation, and we look forward to opportunities to collaborate and explore these effects in more detail.”

The team hopes to expand their research beyond commercially available products. The plan is to acquire distillation equipment at the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center to prepare, develop and analyze their own spirits.

To his knowledge, this is the first time anyone has used the hydrophobicity technique to examine the components of distilled spirits, Collins said.

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Inventory Reduction Sale For: Eagle Equipment & Recycling Saturday, September 23, 2017 • Laurel, Montana 59044 Registration 9:00 AM • Sale will start at 9:30 AM so be on time!

Lunch available throughout the day • Thanks and see you at the Sale, Todd

After 40 years in the Construction and Recycling business, Gary Mueller is having an inventory reduction sale. This will be an all day sale, so come prepared for a full day. This is a chance to get some nice tools and construction equipment. For more info: Gary Mueller (406) 679-5393 Trucks & Trailers:

1992 Ford F700, 12-ft. tail roll winch bed. Hydraulic driven 20,000 lb winch and 9000 lb electric winch, set up with gin poles, toolboxes under bed. 460 V8 on propane, 5 speed with 2 speed rear, 10:00-20 rubber at 75%, rear pintle hitch, receiver hitch, approximately 201,000 miles 1978 Seagrave fire pumper truck model MB23098. Approximately 800 gallon water tank with 1000 gpm pump and foamer unit. Truck has V8 Cummins “Triple Nickel” and 4 speed Allison automatic transmission. Air brakes, 10R20 rubber, shows 21,000 miles on truck. Runs good and worked good last time it was used 1968 International Loadstar 1600 dump truck, 345 V8 engine, 5 speed with 2 speed rear, 14-ft. dump box. Runs and works 1973 Ford LN600, 391 V8 engine, 5 speed Allison automatic with 2 speed rear, 10-ft. wrecker body on truck, hydraulic operated wrecker with cablr winch booms, 9:00-20 rubber, micro brake, wrecker beacons. Runs and works 1978 Load King 32-ft. 20 yard capacity tandem belly dump trailer, 11R-24.5 tall rubber, double gate trailer 8-ft. x 8-ft. 1-ton wrecker bed, complete with hydraulics and winch 8-ft. x 16-ft. bumper pull homemade flatbed trailer with trailer house axles, wood deck. Nice shape

Vehicle Parts & Engines:

Miscellaneous car and pickup engines, transmissions, transfer cases and various other parts for pickups and cars Several pallets of vehicle parts Several pallets of pickup, truck and tractor chains Pickup front & rear bumpers

Shop Tools & Equipment:

Rite 4000 lb certified overhead shop crane, 240 volt, on 35-ft. rail with 90-ft. rails to travel distance of shop. Dismantled and can be loaded day of sale. Bring your trailer Sioux 645D valve grinding machine with tools (2) gas powered pressure washers, 2400 psi Lifting chains, lifting straps, lifting cables (20-30) various 55 gallon drums of new gear oil 85W-40, 80W-90 (5) 55 gallon drums of Moly grease for air greaser (new) (3) portable space heaters Several open end wrench sets (2) 3/4” drive socket sets, complete 1” drive socket set, complete Electrical 1/2” and 3/4” hand drills Several air impact wrenches – 3/8”, 1/2”, 3/4” and 1” Fairbanks Morse 3-ft. x 4-ft. 2800 lb scale in concrete frame Truck tire wheel balancer Parts washer with electric pump (2) Realistic 40 channel emergency handheld radios 180 channel handheld radio Wagner electric paint sprayer Black & Decker miter saw Electric sawzall Senco air nail gun Sears Craftsman scroll saw Skil circular saw, air staple gun, several other miscellaneous tools. Too many to mention (2) Airco oxy acetylene gauge sets with hoses and Victor torch handles Harris oxy acetylene torch handle (8) Airco miscellaneous brazing torch handles

Construction Equipment:

4000 gallon rectangular water tank with pump, rear spray bars, hydraulic drive, high capacity Stationary model 110 240 volt electric screw type air compressor Commercial type 21/2-ft. leaf vacuum on wheel with 10 hp Briggs Truck transmission type vac pump, 3”. Good shape Sullair 375 quiet portable air compressor with 4-71 Detroit engine, was mounted on 2 ton truck (nice shape) Henke 12-ft. “V” snowblade. Like new condition Hendrix 2-ft. yard excavator dragline bucket (4) hydraulic hose reels for service truck with hose on reels 8-ft. yard Stone Saver, attaches to excavator for back filling trenches Barone 2-ft. wide trench packer, to attach to excavator Wain Roy Contech hydraulic vibra packer 5-ft. set of Bucket Bite ripper teeth. Ready to bolt onto bucket. Like new!

Hydraulic excavator thumb, with cylinder Excavator mounted rock pulverizer Long front end loader, 7-ft. bucket. Good shape Saf-T-Cart 3-ft. x 4-ft. fully enclosed oxy acetylene torch cart, portable, yard cart, dual torch hose reels, 50-ft. of hose on each reel. Nice shape 3-pt. tractor mount 8-ft. hydraulic boom with hydraulic angle Model 246 6-ft. hydraulic front mount broom with hydraulic angle 8-ft. 21/2 yard bucket, skidsteer quick attach 48” set of adjustable forklift forks 3” Marlow pumps, diaphram plunger pump on tandem axle trailer, 8 hp Briggs engine drives water pump 400 (approximate) gallon capacity asphalt distributor tank Pucket Bros Model T-450 power box 8-ft. asphalt lay down paver, has 20 hp V-twin Kohler engine.

Runs and works, great for paving small parking lots. Serial #PBP86H3038 John Deere 8-ft. 3-pt. 2 stage snow blower with double augers (2) Eaton 12513 13 speed truck transmissions, pulled out of running semis 3-pt. hitch tractor scoop bucket Komac skidsteer mount pavement jackhammer/ breaker (4) truck sanding boxes,mount behind dump truck Self-contained sanding box with Honda motor and cab controls. Nice shape Miscellaneous gravel conveyors, hydraulic driven 30-ft. jack conveyor with electric motor Cummins L10 engine, runs good, came off a gravel crusher Various fuel slip tanks, some with electric pumps, manual pumps Miscellaneous pay loader tires and truck tires Double drum walk behind roller Barber-Green pugmill for mixing asphalt or gravel (4) Goodyear 445/65R-22.5 Super Single trailer tires, rubber 50%, brake drums Continental 425/65R-22.5 Super Single truck tire, rubber 35%

Collectable Guns:

Remington Model A10 Takedown 12 gauge shotgun Stevens Model 820B 12 gauge shotgun, has piece broken out of stock 50 caliber black powder pistol, serial #3006 Scott Arms 32 caliber revolver, patent 1878, serial #13 Hopkins & Allen 38 caliber revolver, serial #30.579

Ranch & Irrigation Equipment:

Anderson 8-ft. reel type rock picker, 540 PTO drive Shaver 8-ft. front mount post pounder 3-pt. mount tractor sprayer with 100 tank and folding booms (3) 4-ft. roller packers, pull behind tractor Stickler brand pickup wheel log splitter Husky 10 ton hydraulic log splitter and trailer (2) 2 bottom plows Little Giant hay/grain feed mixer on trailer, 540 PTO driven with hydraulic auger 3” irrigation pump on trailer with 240 volt electric motor 2009 New Holland BR7090 round baler, 1000 PTO, twine tie, under 10,000 bales 12-ft. hydraulic angle snowplow with carbide blade, will fit on 2 ton truck or tractor (nice) Farmhand hay grinder for grinding small square bales Several John Deere tractor rear wheel weights 8-ft. x 10-ft. steel truck bed (2) 8-ft. x 16-ft. truck beds, wood floors and sides Several 9:00-20 truck tires and wheels GMC 6-ft. step side pickup box (2) Chevrolet 1990’s era pickup tailgates (3) Chevrolet 1990’s era 8-ft. pickup boxes 2000 gallon skid mounted propane tank, complete with bottle filling pump, hoses, gauges and pressure valves Corner mounted fireplace with fan, complete with approximately 12-ft. of triple wall stove pipe

Recreation Equipment:

1999 Polaris 700 RMK snowmobile with 144” long track, new Holz rear suspension, new front shocks, PSI pipe, lightweight Lexan hood, 1 1/2” paddle track, approximately 1800 miles.

Runs excellent Yamaha RX-1 4 stroke snowmobile, long track, had a small fire at back of seat, runs Several older snowmobiles and parts Yacht Club 7-ft. x 12-ft. 2 place snowmobile trailer Do All Traps skeet throwing machine with seat, attaches to 2” receiver hitch on pickup. Nice (2) sets of fishing waders XL insulated pair of tubing waders (20) fishing poles and reels (2) sets of older rawhide laced snowshoes (good) Water skiing jacket (2) Rivera water skis, (1) for slalom skiing Harley Davidson helmet Harley Davidson leather motorcycle seat for Dyna Wide Glide Several leather motorcycle jackets Insulated camo coveralls Insulated hunter orange jacket Air hockey table. Works good (2) propane barbeque grills

Lawn & Garden Equipment:

Cub Cadet 129 hydrostatic drive lawn tractor with 12 hp Kohler engine, 42” mower deck. Nice Massey Ferguson 10 lawn tractor with 3-pt. hitch and 42” mower deck, 10 hp. Collectible and nice 4-ft. sickle bar mower, attaches to Massey Ferguson lawn tractor 3-ft. 3-pt. hitch mount garden tractor rototiller with 8 hp Briggs engine (good condition) Antique feed bag moving cart (nice) Commercial floor polisher with 14 hp Kohler engine, runs on propane John Deere 1032 walk behind snow blower Toro 826 walk behind snow blower Antique 1 bottom plow Craftsman lawn tractor 4-ft. snow blower attachment Red Jacket antique pump jack

Household, Antiques & Collectables:

4-ft. x 8-ft. heavy duty combination safe (no combination) Older croquet set with 6 mallets and balls 1800’s dentist chair in good working shape, all original 32 piece handmade porcelain chess set, large chess pieces. Excellent shape Older wooden glider/rocking chair (decorative wood) (8-10) collectable dolls and doll furniture and baby buggy for dolls Smaller grandfather clock Budweiser clock in case with 8 draft horses pulling wagon Replica hand crank telephone (2) ice tongs Singer antique sewing machine, treadle type, complete in cabinet, serial #G608807 National Royal electric sewing machine, complete in cabinet, serial #B398218 1920’s Hotpoint electric stove top/oven combination, works good. Excellent shape, white in color Budweiser pool table sign, lights up 1950’s Tonka Farms Tonka pickup with stock racks and matching horse trailer 1950’s Tonka Farms Tonka truck with high stock racks Tonka Farms complete wooden corral setup with some farm animals Red Wing 5 gallon crock with the big wing stamp, has chip on spout Red Wing 2 gallon crock, in nice shape (5-6) Red Wing miscellaneous and other brand smaller crocks in excellent shape Red Wing 2 gallon pickle style crock Red Wing 3 gallon pickle style crock with big wing stamp WM Rogers silverware set Lots of miscellaneous glassware and glass sets Miscellaneous Depression glass, blue and pink, about 8-10 pieces Miscellaneous clown and angel figurines Full collection of toy tractors, International, McCormick Deering, approximately 20 different tractors Toy motorcycle collection, 15-20 motorcycles Several Sterling silver rings, earrings, and bracelets Some Montana Silversmith jewelry Old pocket watches Gold filled Swarovski pin Antique corn grinder Cherry pitter Several miscellaneous stirrups for saddles, ropes, lariats, halters and other horse tack Sewing machine thimble kit, wood Antique beer steins and pottery Several nice wall pictures in frames Miscellaneous wooden dressers, cabinets and tall display cabinets Electric lift recliner (4) cast bronzes on wood pedestals Pride Jazzy Select GT electric scooter chair, will charge, works good Several decorative wall clocks Miscellaneous real silver dishes, plates, cups and drink pitchers (5) small cedar and pine jewelry or treasure chests 4 drawer small jewelry box

Items must be removed within 2 weeks of sale date

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Owners, Auctioneers or Clerks are not responsible for errors or ommisions in the above listing. Statements made by the Auctioneer the day of the auction shall take precedence over any advertising on the sale bill.

Directions: Take exit 437 off of I90 Interstate if headed to or from Laurel, MT. Address is 1315 Allen Dale Rd. Located 300 yards East of TA Travel America Truck Stop on Laurel S. Frontage Rd. Watch for signs. Reader board sign on right side of Interstate at auction site.

New system for improved peanut drying

By Agricultural Research Service A sensor network developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) engineers could make it easier and cheaper for peanut growers and processors to dry their peanuts.

In Georgia, farmers bring their peanuts to a buying point for grading and pricing.

If the moisture content is too high, the semitrailer loaded with peanuts is transferred to a drying bay for a drying process that might takes days.

About once every four hours, someone also has to climb up into the semitrailer, collect peanut samples, shell them and measure their moisture content.

If the peanuts are underdried, over-dried or dried too slowly or quickly, it degrades their quality, and they will sell for a lower price, according to Samir Trabelsi, an ARS electronics engineer in Athens, Georgia.

Trabelsi and ARS agricultural engineer Micah Lewis designed a sensor network that monitors temperatures and humidity levels inside the semitrailers and the kernel moisture content. A weather station also tracks outdoor air temperatures, humidity levels and wind speed—which all can affect the peanut drying rate.

Trabelsi and Lewis recently upgraded the technology to provide real-time moisture readings to a computer or smart phone. That way, when peanuts are sufficiently dried, operators can turn off the drying blowers, and no one has to climb up into semitrailers to collect peanuts and check their moisture content.

The researchers also showed in a recent study that the real-time monitoring capability could save more than $20,000 a year in energy costs at a typical drying station.

The savings are significant, considering Georgia has 130 peanut buying points. Peanut growers pay to use the privately owned stations, so the technology should lower the fees for growers, Trabelsi notes.

Results were published in Drying Technology: An International Journal (http://www. tandfonline.com/loi/ldrt20).

You can read more about this research in the July 2017 issue of AgResearch magazine (https://agresearchmag.ars. usda.gov/2017/jul/peanut/).

For more information contact Dennis O’Brien (https:// www.ars.usda.gov/oc/ about/#Dennis), ARS Office of Communications.

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LOG SPLITTER WANTED Looking for hydraulic 25-ton horizonal or vertical log splitter.

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Giving gardeners information on potting media for trees and shrubs

By Agricultural Research Service George Runion and Stephen Prior, With spring here, U.S. Department of who are based at the USDA Agricultural Agriculture (USDA) scientists in Alabama Research Service’s (ARS) National Soil have some timely advice for gardeners and Dynamics Laboratory in Auburn, Alabama, homeowners who buy shrubs or trees. compared pine bark’s capabilities for storTheir insight comes from a cooperative ing carbon in the soil with the alternatives. study with Auburn University scientists foStoring carbon in the soil keeps it from becused on the effects of pine bark and other ing released into the atmosphere as carbon types of potting media used with many potdioxide, a greenhouse gas, and helps the soil ted shrubs and woody ornamentals. retain water and nutrients.

Pine bark is considered an industry stanThe researchers planted three woody ordard as a potting media, but it is a byproduct namentals in different potting media (pine of logging and timber operations, the supbark, clean chip residue and “Whole Tree,” ply of which can fluctuate. There are also a a wood-based product used to grow plants number of wood-based alternatives. sold at nurseries and retail outlets). After the plants had taken root, the researchers transplanted them into outdoor plots and measured the amounts of carbon in the soil for three years.

The results showed that the pine bark media was the most effective at storing carbon in the soil, stockpiling up to 50 percent more carbon in the first year and roughly 100 percent more three years later. The ornamentals also grew just as well in the pine bark as in the two alternatives.

According to Runion, the pine bark should store carbon equally well in different types of soils, in different parts of the country, and with different types of shrubs and small potted trees.

For more information contact Dennis O’Brien (https:// www.ars.usda.gov/oc/contacts/), ARS Office of Communications.

The Agricultural Research Service is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific in-house research agency. Daily, ARS focuses on solutions to agricultural problems affecting America. Each dollar invested in agricultural research results in $17 of economic impact.

For the perfect shine finish on your car

You know what’s better than silky smooth and shiny hair? A Shiny Clean Car! You can achieve that shine perfection for your car by using a hair conditioner.

Just make sure it’s a conditioner that contains lanolin.

That is the magic ingredient that gives your car that waxy finish. Just pour some onto a towel, and work in circular motion until you see that brand new car shine.

Growing herbs indoors

By Conrad Richter Everyone seems to want to grow herbs these days. And why not? Herbs pay triple dividends in good looks, good flavors, and good scents. The magic of freshly chopped chives sprinkled over an omelet or soup; the Mediterranean charms of fresh rosemary, oregano, and thyme; the intoxicating aroma of lemon verbena - all make it difficult not to get passionate about herbs. And these rewards aren’t limited to the summer garden. Even just a few pots of herbs indoors can supply you with wonderful flavors and herbal gifts through the rest of the year.

Herbs That Grow Well Indoors Not every herb likes indoor life. Coriander (cilantro), garden cress, and dill are short-lived annuals that, when cut for harvest, do not regrow. You have to resow these herbs to produce a continuous crop. Three pots of each plant, each at a different stage (seeded, intermediate growth, and ready to cut), are usually enough. Forget trying to grow coriander, dill, or other spice herbs indoors for their seeds: They won’t set enough to warrant the effort.

You can grow parsley in pots, but I prefer to bring in established plants from the garden at the end of the season.

The older leaves will fall off, but the thick taproot will drive new growth from the center. However, parsley grown indoors from seed never reaches the size and productivity of plants dug from the garden. That’s why I dig outdoor plants in fall and bring them inside. Keep the soil around the taproot intact, and be sure to use a pot that’s deep enough to accommodate the root.

Unless light is plentiful, growth of most indoor herbs will slow or even stop during the winter, even with enough warmth. When growth slows, reduce harvests and hold back a little on the water. Reducing the indoor temperature to 60° to 65°F, if possible, also helps.

French tarragon and chives in particular benefit from a cool period. When growth flags in winter, place them in an unheated shed or garage (or in the refrigerator) for a month or two; freezing temperatures are fine. When returned to room temperature and good light, they’ll put out succulent new growth.

My mother, co-founder of Richters Herbs, grows herbs indoors in window boxes. She “plants” herbs in their pots in a window box filled with soil up to the rim of the pots.

This system may seem odd, because the roots can only get at the soil outside through the holes in the pots. But herbs do precisely that, with faster and more lush growth than in stand-alone pots. The extra soil prevents the plants from becoming potbound, humidity and soil moisture remain more even, and the herbs seem to grow better. Also, the roots don’t become so intertwined that it’s difficult to rearrange or replace plants. A firm yank dislodges them.

How to Grow Herbs Indoors Herbs are sun worshipers for the most part. As expatriates of the Mediterranean region, most flavorful herbs don’t thrive in the un-Mediterranean environment and inadequate light our houses provide. Herbs don’t tolerate north-facing windows, or any window that gets less than four hours of direct sunshine a day.

Provide light. Even if your indoor herbs get their four hours of direct sunshine daily, installing supplementary lighting is a necessity. The light coming through a window may seem bright to your eyes, but its intensity in winter is often less than one-tenth of the outdoor light during a summer day. Grow lights will work if their light intensity is high enough and the spectral quality is right.

Acclimate plants gradually. Plants produce two kinds of leaves in response to strong or weak light. High-light leaves are thick, strong, and narrow. Low-light leaves are thinner, more delicate, and broader than high-light leaves. But narrow high-light leaves are less efficient in converting light energy into food than low-light leaves. High-light leaves are accustomed to an abundance of light, so they don’t have be as efficient at food production. A plant that is adapted to abundant light often turns brown and drops leaves indoors.

This is because it can’t produce enough food to maintain itself. The plant tries to make food by shedding the inefficient leaves and producing efficient leaves higher up and closer to the light source. When you bring herbs indoors, this leaf drop and increased leggy growth can happen within weeks, or even days. Some herbs cannot make the transition fast enough to survive.

Rosemary is a case in point. This slow-growing evergreen doesn’t have the chance to adjust to changes in light before the plant slowly starves itself. By January, February, or March, the leaves dry up, and the plant dies. This sudden death is by far the most common complaint about growing CONTINUED ON PAGE A56

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KIOTI TRACTORS IN STOCK Kioti CK2510 with KL2510 loader, 4WD, hydrostatic transmission, PTO, 3 point, industrial tires, 6 year warranty.

ON SALE............................$16,200 Kioti CK3510 with KL4010 loader, 4WD, hydrostatic transmission, PTO, 3 point, industrial tires, 6 year warranty.

Kioti CK4010 with KL410 loader, 150 hours, coming in..................$16,900 Kioti DK4510 with KL6010 loader, 4WD, hydraulic shuttle, PTO, 3-pt., industrial tires......................$24,500 Used Kioti Mechron 2200 UTV, 22 hp, diesel, 4WD, roof, windshield, wiper kit, engine heater, steel dump box, heavy duty UTV tires..............$6500

Kioti PX9020

90 hp engine, PTO, synchronized transmission, deluxe cab, Catagory II 3 point hitch, dual remotes, push button 4WD, 4 year warranty..................................$53,500

USED TRACTORS

Massey-Ferguson T030.............$2500 Ford 6600 with Du-Al loader........$7950 Ford 4000 gas, loader, front blade, Select-O-Speed.....................$3500 Ford 4000 gas, Select-O-Speed transmission, restored...................$3950 International Super C restored..$3500 Case VA tractor............................$1500

WALLENSTEIN

CONSIGNED

American Hay Master 500 series stack wagon....................................$7500 North Star 3 pt. wood chipper.....$1200 John Deere 6600 combine, gas, pickup header..........................COMING IN Massey-Ferguson 510 combine with Perkins diesel........................ CALL Hesston 1014 12-ft. swather................. .................................NEEDS WORK John Deere 2420 swather, 14-ft. header, dual sickle, cab.......................$6500 John Deere 535 net/twine...........$5500 New Holland 855 round baler.....$3850 Vermeer 605K round baler..........$5000 New Holland 315 square baler 14x18.. ...............................................$2750 John Deere side delivery rake......$750 1953 GMC pickup with retriever... $3500 Gehl grinder mixer.......................$2500 Disc 9-ft. pull-type, needs work... CALL

NEW SPEECO POST HOLE AUGERS IN STOCK

PARTS UNITS

6-ft. snow blower with QA skid steer mount.

In Stock $6250

SITREX RAKES

BEN-SER SE63 63” snow blower with frame. Runs off rear PTO, fits 40-60 hp tractor................................$2500 Running gear...............................$1000 Service heavy duty 3-pt., 7-ft. blade....... .................................................$795 Cement mixer, 3-pt., hydraulic driven..... .................................................$995 Sprayer, 200 gallon with booms and hand gun, 3-pt.......................$1500 Shaver HD8 front mount post driver...... ...............................................$1295 Heavy duty post hole auger, 3-pt...$995 Major tractor with 3-pt. Long backhoe.. ...............................................$2995 Bush Hog 3-pt., 12-ft. chisel plow......... ...............................................$1250 Soilmover 3-1/2 yard scraper......$3500

Standard Duty and Heavy Duty 9” and 12” Augers

wood splitters, chippers and log grapples available.

New Red Devil

MISCELLANEOUS

“Fully Restored” Oliver 60 Parade Ready! $4500

Ford 3000 3 cylinder diesel, Select-oSpeed, good tires...PARTING OUT Oliver 1755, 77 & 1855.. FOR PARTS

Good Selection Of Spike Tooth Harrows-Starting At $150.00

Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply

MILLER LOADERS

Phone (406) 227-6821

East Helena, Montana

Serving HELENA and surrounding areas for 69 YEARS!

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Growing herbs indoors CONTINUED FROM PAGE A55

ICE CREAM TRUCK FOR SALE Full equipped, previously inspected for use, nice unit.

Phone (406) 490-2889, Whitehall, MT

GRADER FOR SALE

1998 John Deere 772B motor grader, 14-ft. moldboard, air conditioning, heat, Cat controls........$30,000 or best offer

406-698-6572 - Call or text

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

1994 Ford Aeromax L9000, Cat 3176B, 9 speed, rubber 90%, single axle daycab flatbed with gooseneck hookup............................$17,500 Byson 30-ft. triple axle trailer with ramps, tool box, good tires.. ..........................................$8000 Massey Ferguson 30B industrial front end loader. Loader, forks, bucket in great condition, engine needs some work...........................................$5000 Cat 3306A overhauled engine with several additional components....... $1500 Cummins engine, overhauled, fits smaller truck......................................$750 Older Caterpillar D6 and D8 and components, D8 rear cable control Phone (406) 337-3855, Shelby, Montana

USED SKID STEERS

Bobcat T190 open cab.....................................$24,900

Bobcat 843 skid steer.........................................$9900

rosemary indoors. Here’s what to do: Gradually adjust the plant to lower light. Place it in partial shade for two to three weeks, then in deeper shade for another two to three weeks before bringing it indoors. When plenty of new growth appears, the plant is ready to go into the house.

Soil, fertilizer, and water. After light, proper soil is the next most important factor in producing healthy herbs. With few exceptions, herbs require excellent drainage, especially during the winter months, when transpiration rates are lowest (that’s the rate at which plants release water from their leaves to the atmosphere). When roots are confined in a pot or planter, water and air cannot move easily. To improve drainage without sacrificing nutrients, add sharp sand or perlite to a good sterilized compost-based mix. Most herbs do well in soils of pH 6 to 7.

Many people incorrectly think that herbs grow better in poor soil. Flavors are stronger when culinary herbs grow outdoors in gardens. But in the confines of a pot, supplementary feedings with liquid fertilizer or organic fish emulsion are necessary. Feed herbs once a week when plants are actively growing, but not when dormant.

Watering is not a trivial matter with herbs. In general, water less often and more thoroughly, and only when the soil is actually dry. When the soil is dry to the touch, add water until it comes out the bottom of the pot. If the water doesn’t come out, pots have a drainage problem. First, check that the holes aren’t blocked; if not, you may have to repot with soil that has better drainage.

Pests and diseases. Herbs are susceptible to common pests, including whiteflies, spider mites, aphids, mealybugs, scale insects, and thrips. Inspect herbs regularly.

If your herbs are in portable containers, control pests by dipping the whole aboveground part of the plant into a pail of insecticidal soap. Swish vigorously for a minute or two to wet all leaf surfaces (hold your hand over the pot to prevent soil loss). Dipping herbs once or twice a week for three to four weeks will clear up most problems.

Newcomers and Old Favorites to Grow Indoors Over the years, many new varieties of herbs have been introduced, some of which do better indoors than the traditional varieties. Here are 10 herbs notable for their consistent, compact growth habit and strong flavor.

‘Grolau’ chives (Allium schoenoprasum): Strong flavor and thick, dark green leaves. Developed for forcing, 8 to 12 inches tall. Seeds germinate in 10 to 14 days at 60° to 68°F. ‘Fernleaf’ dill (Anethum graveolens): Dwarf form of dill only 18 inches tall. Ideal for dill weed indoors. Standard varieties grow too tall and bolt too soon. Easy from seeds, germinating in 7 to 14 days at 60° to 68°F. ‘English’ mint (Mentha spicata): Perhaps the best-behaved spearmint variety (not as invasive as others, and the leaves are broader and deeper green). Excellent for cooking and tea. Easy to propagate from cuttings.

‘Spicy Globe’ basil (Ocimum basilicum minimum): Dense, compact form of basil, 8 to 10 inches tall. Good flavor.

Grow from seed; germinates in 6 to 12 days at 68° to 77°F. Greek oregano (Origanum vulgare hirtum): The true oregano for Mediterranean cooking, with excellent flavor and white flowers. Watch out for the impostor (called wild marjoram) with pink flowers and no flavor. Greek oregano grows well in pots, reaching 8 to 12 inches. Grows easily from seed in 7 to 21 days at 65° to 72°F. Broadleaf thyme (Plectranthus amboinicus or Coleus amboinicus): Also known as Spanish thyme and Cuban oregano, this plant has broad, fleshy leaves unlike those of ordinary thyme. Wonderful, spicy thyme-oregano flavor and useful in many of the same recipes as ordinary thyme. Never goes dormant. Grows from cuttings only, and reaches 10 to 12 inches tall.

Vietnamese coriander (Polygonum odoratum): Not true coriander, but a good substitute. Regrows after cutting, unlike true coriander, which must be reseeded after harvest. Grows 4 to 8 inches tall. Propagate from cuttings.

‘Blue Boy’ rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis): More compact and diminutive than regular rosemary, reaching only 24 inches. Flowers freely and has excellent flavor. Propagated by cuttings only.

Dwarf garden sage (Salvia officinalis ‘Compacta’): Smaller leaves and more compact habit than regular sage, growing only 10 inches high. Same sage flavor. Propagated by cuttings only; seeds are unavailable.

Creeping savory (Satureja repandra or S. spicigera): Flavor identical to that of winter savory, but easier and faster to grow indoors. Reaches only 2 to 4 inches in height, but fills the pot with a dense mat of foliage. Difficult to find seeds, but grows readily from cuttings.

Correctly identifying problem soil critical for finding solutions

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Reclamation of sodic soils requires first replacing the sodium with calcium (typically gypsum) and then leaching the resulting sodium salts below the crop rooting zone.

SALINE-SODIC soils have excessive levels of both water soluble salts and sodium. The physical conditions in saline-sodic soils are typically better than sodic soils; however, as the water soluble salts are leached from the system, the sodium remains behind, and conditions worsen.

Remediation of salinesodic soils is similar to sodic soils in that adding calcium followed by leaching is required. Keep in mind leaching prior to adding calcium can significantly worsen condi• Brawl CLP • Keldin • Warhorse tions in a saline-sodic soil.

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• Others Available If you suspect you are dealing with any of the above conditions, get a soil test before attempting any remediation to know exactly what conditions you are dealing with. Accurate diagnosis of soil and water salinity or pH can be done by a lab or using a handheld meter. Sodicity must be measured in a lab.

UW Extension educators can help collect soil samples or interpret results. For a listing of county offices, go to www.uwyo.edu/uwe and click County Offices.

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New Holland Equipment

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New Holland Swathers New Holland T9.645 Quad Tractor IN STOCK County “Lease Returns”

2015 New Holland T7.210 165 hp, 210 hours, 18 speed full powershift, 3-pt., 540/1000 PTO’s, 42” tires, loaded with loader and grapple.....................................................CALL! 2016 New Holland T6.165 230 hours, loader and grapple..... ...................................................................................CALL! 2016 New Holland T6.175 240 hours, loader and grapple..... ...................................................................................CALL!

New Holland T-9 Series Tractors

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New Holland Combines

New Holland Round Balers

Guardian Sprayer

Zerbe Bros.

406-228-4311

Glasgow, Montana

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USED TRACTORS

2015 Case IH 580 QuadTrac 1050 hours, high output hydraulics, 6 remotes, Autosteer, 36” tracks, luxury cab. #UTCA90....................................... JUST IN 2015 Case IH 580 QuadTrac 1350 hours, PTO, high output hydraulics, 6 remotes, Autosteer, 36” tracks, luxury cab. #UTCA89............................. JUST IN 1995 New Holland 8770 MFD, 160 PTO hp, duals, 1000 PTO, Super Steer, 3-pt. hitch, powershift. #UTN113.................................................$38,000

USED ROUND BALERS

1999 Hesston 856T 5x6 bales, 75” wide pickup, bale kicker. #UHHS43..................................... $11,500 2014 New Holland RB560, Special Crop Version, premium belts, twine and net wrap, flotation tires, xtra wide pickup. #UHN142..................... $28,500

2009 New Holland BR7090 wide pickup, twine and net, float tires, #UHN136........................ $24,000 2012 New Holland BR7090 extra wide pickup, floatation tires, 1000 PTO, #UHN139.............. $24,500 2011 John Deere 568 Mega Wide pickup, twine & net wrap, flotation tires, 540 PTO, 8500 bales.....Call 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $5500

USED WINDROWERS

2014 New Holland H7150 swing tongue, 165-ft. HS header, 1000 PTO drive. #UWN115.......$28,500 New Holland 1431 disc mower, 13-ft., rubber conditioners, 2 point swivel hitch, 1000 PTO. #UWN109..................................................$9500 1999 Case IH 8312 12-ft. discbine, rubber/steel conditioner................................................ Just In 2012 New Holland T9.615 2530 hours, navigation, 36” tracks, 6 remotes, Mega-Flow hydraulics, luxury cab ................................................. CALL 1980 Versatile 875 4WD, 20.8x38 tires, 280 hp, Cummins diesel, 4 hydraulics. #UTVR79.......$12,000

USED SKIDSTEERS

2013 New Holland L225 76 hp diesel, 2500 lb. lift, 2 speed, cab with heat/air, air seat, hydraulic coupler, performance package, heavy duty tires, 78” low pro bucket, 390 hours.................$42,000

USED AIR DRILLS

Concord 4412 12” spacing with 3000 tow behind tank, hydraulic drive fan. #UDCN13.................$15,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9” spacing, 550# trips, stealth bodies, 2320 tow between cart. #UDF237.$35,000 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 2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9” spacing, 550 lb trips, 31/2” steel packers, single shoot with steath bodies, 3450 tow between air cart, dual fan, variable drive, 30.5x32 tires. #UDF254..........................$55,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 4” VW spread, Goose shooter, 2340 tow between, variable rate drive, 5.5” rubber packers. #UDF244................................................$50,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft., 7” spacing, steel packers with 1720 tow between tank. #UDF243....................... ...............................................$25,000....$20,000 New Holland SD550 60-ft. folding drill, 12” spacing, 5.90 x15 Concord packers, double shoot, variable rate with SC430 tow between tank, 430 bushel. #UDNH29................................................$69,000 2005 New Holland SD440 58-ft., 12” spacing, 550# trips, 51/2” rubber packers, 4350 tow between cart, double shoot. #UDNH25.........................$89,000

2004 New Holland SD440 58-ft., 12” spacing, 51/2” rubber packers, double shoot with SC430 tow between cart, dual fan, variable drive, 10” auger. #UDNH31.................................................79,000 2012 Seed Hawk 6012 60-ft., 12” spacing, twin wing openers, 500 bushel tow behind tank, Viper monitor. #USSH06................................................ Call

USED BALE PROCESSORS & MOVERS

2013 Case IH 2152 (MacDon) 45-ft. draper header, double knife, transport package, cross auger. #UHCA20.......... ......................................................................... $49,000 2009 MacDon D60 40-ft. draper header, finger reel, transport package, upper cross auger, Empire rollers, CNH adaptor. S/N-186785-09........................................... $50,000 2007 Honey Bee 94C 40-ft. draper header, pickup reel, CR New Holland adapter with gauge wheels and transport. #UCNH87......................................................... $25,000 2007 Honey Bee 94C 40-ft. draper header, pickup reel, CR New Holland adapter with gauge wheels and transport. #UCNH88......................................................... $25,000 2009 New Holland 94C 42-ft. draper header, transport package, finger reel, cross auger. #UCNH79... $17,500

2009 Morris Pro-Ag 4D4SR bale scoop................... ...............................................$23,000....$20,000

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2011 Haybuster 2650 bale buster, hydraulic chute control, 1000 PTO drive. #UHHY47........$14,250

Case 425 21-ft. draper header (fits Hesston 8650)... ...................................................................$9500

FUEL TANKS

(2) 1000 gallon fuel tanks, 2000 gallon, some with pumps...........................................$1300 - $1800

Zerbe Bros.

“Setting The Standard”

1-800-228-5393 – 406-228-4311 SALES: Mike Guttenberg - Tim Guttenberg - Travis Volk

2011 SeedMaster 70-ft., 12” spacing, single side band, 5 section with SXG 550 bushel tank with 1545 Brandt conveyor. #UDSM00.........$139,000

USED HEADERS

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USED COMBINES

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1993 Agco/White 6195 MFD, 200 hp, Cummins diesel, 18 speed, Power Shift, 9600 hours, 3 point hitch, 1000 PTO, 42” rear tires......................................... $38,000 1951 Allis-Chalmers WD tractor, 540 PTO with loader.... ......................................................................... $2500 1991 Case IH 9270 4WD tractor, 6385 hours, 335 hp, Cummins, 42” tires (80%).............................. $49,000

2013 Case IH 8230 450 hp, 30” rotor, 350 bushel hopper, duals, long auger, chopper, Autosteer, 1243 engine/876 seperator hours. #UCCA15...... ..............................................................$230,000 2009 Case IH 7120 1130 separator hours, Pro 600 monitor, chopper, rock trap, 900/60R32 tires. #UCCA16.............................................$140,000

2009 New Holland CR9070 1280 separator hours, 900 singles, 420 hp, Intelliview & Auto steer. #UCNH86..............................................$169,000

1997 John Deere 9400 4wd tractor, 3600 hours with 24 speed transmission, 710/70R38 tires, 425 hp.$90,000 1989 John Deere 8760 4WD tractor, 3200 hours on engine and transmission, 1000 PTO, 20.8x38 tires, 260 hp... ...................................................................... $29,500

1978 John Deere 4840 2WD tractor, 1200 hours on engine, 157 PTO hp, Ezee-On loader and grapple..... ...................................................................... $27,500

2008 New Holland CR9070 400 hp, 900/60R32 tires, with 40-ft. MacDon D60 header. #UCNH80......... ..............................................................$140,000 2008 New Holland CR9070 1610 separator hours, extended wear augers, chopper, yield/moisture, 420 hp. #UCNH92.................................$135,000 2005 New Holland CR960 Class 7, deluxe cab, 17” rotors, 900/60R32, front tires, 600/28 rears, #UCNH91...............................................$69,000 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...$25,000

2004 Gleaner R65 Cummins engine, 973 MacDon 36ft. draper header with pickup reel and transport... ................................................................. Just In

1991 Freightliner, 310 hp, L10 Cummins, 10 speed transmission, day cab, air ride with 28-ft. cargo trailer with 2-2000 gallon tanks, pump and inductor system........ ...................................................................... $17,000 1995 Freightliner truck, 425 hp, Cummins diesel, 10 speed transmission, 1100x24.5 tires, new seat.......... ...................................................................... $13,500 2008 Ford F350 service pickup, 4x4, 113,000 miles, diesel, tool racks, 120 gallon fuel tank, welder & generator... ...................................................................... $18,500 2011 Titan 33-ft. 5th wheel trailer, tandem dually, 20,000 lb. GVW............................................................ $6500 1999 Contrail C20 20-ft. trailer, air brakes, pintle hitch, all new tires, heavy duty........................................ $8500 1994 Donahue EXG60 swather trailer, 5th wheel, ramps, 9.50x16.5 tires.................................................. $6000

2009 New Holland T7050 MFD tractor, 3262 hours, full powershift, 3-pt. hitch, 540/1000 PTO’s with 860TL loader and bucket.......................................... $75,000 Oliver 770 tractor, gas engine with Farmhand F11 loader................................................................ $3500

Hygrade 1600 pull-type grader, 16-ft. hydraulic angle, hydraulic tilt, side plates and weight box....... $13,500 2015 Danuser pallet fork with top tine grabber, for skid steer.................................................................. $1900

John Deere 230 28-ft. tandem disc with rock flex..$4900 Harrell 3606 6 bottom switch plow, 3 pt. mount...... $5500 Melroe 1000 plow, 29-ft. 13-18” bottoms................ $6500 Nutri-Placer 5252 40-ft. liquid fertilizer applicator with carbide points................................................... $6000 2011 New Holland S1070, 100-ft. suspension boom, 1600 gallon tank, AutoBoom.................................. $45,000

2010 New Holland S1070 wheeled boom sprayer, 134ft. booms, Touch Screen Display, 1600 gallon tank, 480/80R38 tires, windscreens, Auto Rate........ $9900 2006 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 1500 gallon, SP655 auto rate........................ $20,000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens............................. $12,000 Flexicoli S67 XLT 104-ft. wheel boom sprayer....... $3000

2008 John Deere 1895 air disc drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, all run blockage, 1910 tow behind cart........... . .................................................................... $100,000

AUGERS

WCX1545 field conveyor, hydraulic mover, 32 hp Kohler

MK 10x73 mechanical hopper, swing away low profile hopper

10x83 swing away, mechanical drive hopper, low profile hopper

2013 Seedhawk 8412 precision drill, twin wing openers, Viper control, section control, 800 bu. TBH air cart w/ conveyor...................................................... JUST IN!

New Holland 116 16-ft. swing tongue, double sickle, 1000 PTO, pump........................................................ $4500 1994 Hesston 4655 square baler, center feed, 16x18 chamber, very nice!.......................................... $9500

2009 Morris/Pro Ag 1400 hay hiker, side rail kit..$17,500 2009 New Holland 88C flex draper header, 36-ft., upper cross auger, transport, finger reel.................. $25,000 John Deere 1243 corn head, 12 row with Wemco trailer.. ............................................................................ Call Alloway 10”x60-ft. swing away grain auger, 540 PTO, scissor lift, mechanical drive hopper................. $3000 Crisafulli 16” pump, 4000 gpm............................... $4800 2014 Augusta “Flex” series camper, 32-ft., bumper pull with outside kitchen, loaded. Books $44,000.$32,000

USED PULL TYPE & SUSPENDED BOOM SPRAYERS

1998 Flexi-Coil System 67XLT twin tank, 130-ft., foam marker, hydraulic unfold, air inductor tips. #USF139.... ........................................................................... $5500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67 110-ft., 1000 gallon, windscreens, wheel boom, FlexControl monitor. #USF151.. ........................................................................... $5500 2012 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, 380/90R:46 tires, FlexControl auto rate, hydraulic pump. #USNH37.............................. $35,000 2010 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom, 100-ft. boom, 1600 gallon tank, 4400 Raven auto rate, windscreens. #USNH61.......................................... $18,000 2009 New Holland S1070 134-ft. wheelboom, 1500 gallon tank, 480/80R38 tires, hydraulic fold, wash/rinse #USNH60........................................................ $12,000 2007 New Holland SF216 100-ft. wheel boom, 1600 gallon, auto rate controller, windscreens, hydraulic unfold. Nice! #USNH63........................................................ $12,000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft., 1500 gallon wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, FlexControl, dual nozzles, windscreen. #USNH00.................................... $20,000 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom, 1500 gallon tank, windscreens, SP655 AutoRate. #USNH55.......... ........................................................................ $20,000

USED SELF PROPELLED SPRAYERS

2015 Apache AS1220 Plus II 1200 gallon 100-ft. boom, AutoSteer, AutoBoom, section control, 275 hp Cummins, 46” duals, Viper 4 AutoRate, 640 hours. #USAP31............................................. Call 2008 Apache AS1010 1880 hours, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank, Envisio Pro monitor, Auto steer, AutoBoom, 215 hp Cummins diesel. #USAP30..... ................................................................$120,000

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2015 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, 380/90R46 tires, LCTS monitor, windscreens, electronic agitation, Inductor tank, line strainers, L.P. wash, 4 ball valves, combo jet double bodies.

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2013 New Holland CR8090 combine, 450 hp, 620 duals, deluxe cab, large touchscreen display, ASP, deluxe chopper, 350 bushel tank, long auger, Autosteer, 1109 engine/848 seperator hours................................ Call 2002 John Deere 9650STS combine, 2925 separator hours, 800/65R32 tires, chopper with 9360 header.... ...................................................................... $82,000 2013 Farm King 9-ft. side sickle mower, 540 PTO, hydraulic lift, skid shoes, extra parts........................... $6600

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Dogs in Politics Day

Date When celebrated: Always September 23rd Get out the Checker Board. Today is Checkers Day. So, do you want the red checkers? Or, the black ones?

It may surprise you to know that it is also Dogs in Politics Day. Read on, and we will explain the connection.

Origin of Checkers Day: In 1952, Richard M. Nixon was a candidate for VicePresident of the United States, running with Dwight D. Eisenhower. Media speculation centered around an $18,000 campaign contribution, and speculation that Nixon may have used some for his personal use. In a brilliant political maneuver, Nixon took his case to the American people.

On September 23, 1952, Richard Nixon gave a speech that directly addressed and explained the issue. He assured the public that he did not use any of the funds for personal use.

Towards the end of the speech, he stated that his daughters had received a dog, which they named “Checkers”, as a gift.

He said they would keep the dog.

This speech quickly became known as the “Checkers” speech, and went on to be one of the better speeches in American political history.

With “Checkers” the dog included in the speech, this day was sometimes referred to as Dogs in Politics Day.

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From actual Church Bulletins……..

• We are grateful for the help of those who cleaned up the grounds around the church building and the rector.

• Sign-up sheet for anyone wishing to be water baptized on the table in the foyer.

• Newsletters are not being sent to absentees because of their weight.

Recipe Patch by Geri

A reader asked us to reprint this jelly recipe.

Watermelon Jelly

6 cups seeded chopped watermelon 5 cups sugar 1/3 cup white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 to 3 drops red food coloring, optional 2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin Place watermelon in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Line a strainer with four layers of cheesecloth and place over a bowl. Place pureed watermelon in prepared strainer; cover with edges of cheesecloth. Let stand 10 minutes or until liquid measures 2 cups. Discard watermelon pulp from cheesecloth; place liquid in a large saucepan. Stir in sugar, vinegar, lemon juice and food coloring if desired.

Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.

Stir in pectin. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into five hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims.

Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Corn Omelet

10 large eggs 2 tablespoons water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided 1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Fresh salsa In a small bowl, whisk eggs, water, salt and pepper until blended. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons butter over medium heat. Add corn; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan. In same pan, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Pour in half of the egg mixture. Mixture should set immediately at edges. As eggs set, push cooked portions toward the center, letting uncooked eggs flow underneath. When eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains, spoon half of the corn on one side; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Fold omelet in half. Cut in half; slide each half onto a plate.

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For the long run: Cooperation, trust conquer weeds in Sweet Grass County

By John Grassy, DNRC Public Information Officer

Knapweed and leafy spurge, two of involved. It was scary, it really was.”

Montana’s most aggressive and persistent So what made the difference? noxious weeds, first arrived in Sweet Grass “We knew Stacey, and we knew Chuck, County in the 1940s. A half-century later, and they were convinced it would be a good across the broken foothills of the Absaroka deal for us,” Leo says. “Lois and I decided Mountains south and east of Big Timber, to trust what they said.” both species were well-established.

Stacey Barta put together the grant Ranchers Leo and Lois Cremer grew up proposal, which NRCS approved. The Yelin the area and were certainly acquainted lowstone South Cooperative Noxious Weed with knapweed and leafy spurge. But it Project had commitments from 17 private wasn’t until they acquired a tract of neighlandowners, with properties ranging in size boring rangeland that they had to confront from 7,000 to 100 acres. The 30,000-acre the full scope of the problem. project area encompassed four watersheds, “It was overwhelming,” Leo says. “There all of which drain to the Yellowstone River. hadn’t been any weed management. In some Along with private lands were scattered parareas leafy spurge and knapweed were the cels managed by the Montana Department dominant species. We stood there staring at of Natural Resources and Conservation and it wondering what the heck we were going the Federal Bureau of Land Management. to do.”

Montana Rail Link, which owned approxiIn 2004, Stacey Barta was the Sweet mately 300 acres in right-of-way along its Grass County Noxious Weed Coordinator. tracks, also participated.

She wanted to take on the area’s weed probThough he may have some misgivings lem, too. But in order to do it right, she knew about the government, Leo Cremer has the fight would have to continue for a long always been willing to explore new ideas time – at least long enough to outlast the for improving his operation. “If you want 8- to 10-year seed supply of knapweed. Nor to survive, you’ve got to progress,” he says. would it succeed without broad participaAs the weed-control project was taking tion from area shape, Chuck landowners. approached A single maLeo with an ture knapweed idea to further plant will proenhance the duce 18,000 to benefits from 24,000 seeds eliminating per year. If two weeds: a new neighboring grazing plan. landowners are The plan actively concalled for ditrolling weeds viding Leo’s and two others largest pastures nearby are not, into smaller a lot of time, efunits. In sevfort and money eral of those can be wasted. new pastures, Barta saw Leo had a well an opportunity put in; a solarin 2004 when powered pump she learned the Leo and Lois Cremer share a laugh after working with agencies and delivered water N a t u r a l R e - neighbors to rid their ranch and neighboring land in the Sweet Grass to a stock tank County area of knapweed and leafy spurge. Photos by Eliza Wiley. source Conserfor the cows. vation Service (NRCS) had a special initiaThe reconfigured pastures and new water tive to fund long-term weed management on sources would enable the Cremers to better a watershed scale. She sat down with Chuck distribute and manage the number of cows Roloff, District Resource Conservationist grazing in a given area, and the amount of for NRCS in Big Timber, and Joe Fidel, time they spent grazing each area; it would then the NRCS Bozeman-area Resource also move them away from creek bottoms Conservationist, to learn what she would and riparian areas. need to submit in a grant application.

“We went to a deferred rotation,” Leo The first requirement may have been says. “With the new plan, we wouldn’t put the most challenging. It was Barta’s job to cows on the same pasture in the same season contact every landowner in the watershed, two years in a row. It gives your grasses a explain the opportunity at hand, and the chance to grow back.” potential costs and benefits.

The ultimate goal, Roloff says, was to “I spent a lot of time going to houses, boost the overall vitality of the Cremer’s having coffee, and teasing out what each shortgrass prairie rangeland. “It doesn’t landowner might be willing to do,” says take long if you’re improving your grazing Barta. “I stressed the negative environmanagement,” Roloff says, “you’re leavmental impacts of invasive species on their ing more mulch; you’re conserving more operation and the environment. With proper precipitation, decreasing evaporation, and weed control they would end up with more your plants get happier. They’re building forage on the ground for their cows and stronger root systems, expanding to cover better habitat for wildlife.” bare ground, getting more resilient, and Leo and Lois Cremer wanted nothing much more competitive against noxious more than to conquer their weed problem. weeds and other invasive plants.”

They were happy to sit down and listen to In 2006, the Cremer family launched an Stacey. But the project was a huge commitall-out assault on their weed problem. The ment of time and money. What if it didn’t plan called for a combination of herbicide pan out? spraying and biological controls (releasing “Everybody was a little leery of working insect species that feed upon leafy spurge with the government,” Leo says. “You’re and knapweed). The project was a costsigning your name to a contract, committing share agreement: the Cremers would pay to do a huge amount of work for 10 years. for the upfront costs, then submit invoices That’s a long time. There was a lot of money CONTINUED ON PAGE A64

National Inventors Hall of Fame honors ARS scientist

By Agricultural Research Service An Agricultural Research Service (ARS) chemist became the newest member of the National Inventors Hall of Fame (http://www.invent.org) recently during ceremonies at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. She is receiving the award posthumously.

Dr. Allene Rosalind Jeanes, who died in 1995, used her background in carbohydrate chemistry to save countless lives on the battlefields of Korea and during the years that followed. Jeanes studied how bacteria could produce polymers in corn, wheat and wood. Her research led to the discovery of ways to mass-produce dextran, a type of polymer, for use as a blood volume “expander” to sustain accident and trauma victims suffering from significant blood loss. The methods Jeanes developed led to commercial-scale production and use of dextran during the Korean War. Jeanes also developed xanthan gum, a sugar synthesized by bacteria. Approved in 1968 by the Food and Drug Administration as a food additive, xanthan gum is widely used today in products such as toothpaste, egg substitutes, ice cream and some gluten-free foods.

“Dr. Jeanes’ contributions show the lasting value of ARS research,” said Chavonda Jacobs-Young, ARS administrator.

“Every day, our scientists are making a difference for Americans and are adding to the proud legacy of the researchers who proceeded them – like Rosalind Jeanes.”

Jeanes, who worked in Peoria from 1941 to 1976, was elected to the ARS Science Hall of Fame in 1999 and was the first woman awarded the USDA Distinguished Service Award. She also received the Federal Woman’s Service Award from President Kennedy in 1962.

Research in the 1940s showed that dextran had the potential to help accident and trauma victims suffering serious blood loss by restoring lost electrolytes and maintaining blood pressure. Jeanes was interested in dextran for years, but couldn’t find quantities large enough for meaningful research. That changed when a soft drink company in Peoria sent her a sample of its product. The company wanted to know why its product had become thick and gooey.

Jeanes learned that the root beer was contaminated with a bacterium that produced dextran. The discovery of this dextran-producing microbe meant Jeanes could produce all the dextran she needed.

When the Korean War broke out in 1950, Jeanes and her colleagues were able to make a dextran-based blood volume expander that the Army put to immediate use. The blood volume expander lasted longer than blood plasma without refrigeration. Sterilized to prevent infections, it was one-third the cost of plasma and remained viable long enough to keep patients alive until they could get a transfusion.

A YouTube video about Jeanes is available at https://youtu. be/tgAkIsUoaNA. For more information visit National Inventors Hall of Fame (http://www.invent.org/honor/inductees/inductionceremony/) or contact Dennis O’Brien, ARS Office of Communications.

The Agricultural Research Service is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific in-house research agency.

Daily, ARS focuses on solutions to agricultural problems affecting America.

Drink Beer Day

Date when celebrated: September 28th Raise a glass of your favorite ale or lager and celebrate Drink Beer Day! One of the oldest man-made beverages in history, beer has been produced since the Neolithic Era with some breweries dating back as far as 1040. It is little wonder why drinking beer has come to be such a popular and entertaining activity.

With hundreds of different new and traditional varieties available, Drink Beer Day gives all drinkers a wonderful opportunity to sample both local and internationally brewed ales and lagers.

Held annually, this exciting holiday is recognised in many different countries across the globe and taking part could not be easier. Simply gather a few friends, nip down to your nearest off-licence or supermarket and crack open a beer for a fun-packed day. Alternatively, celebrate by attending beer festivals or beer-tasting events held in your local area.

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Chuck Roloff, District Resource Conservationist for Natural Resource and Conservation Service, compiles a range inventory on the Cremer Ranch near Big Timber, Mont. Photos by Eliza Wiley.

For the long run: Cooperation, trust conquer weeds in Sweet Grass County CONTINUED FROM PAGE A62

at the end of each year for reimbursement.

Early on they realized that aerial spraying from a helicopter was the most effective way to apply herbicide on the hilly, broken terrain. In order to offset that cost, the entire family – Leo, Lois, and their two children – did the ground spraying themselves.

“It was a hell of an undertaking,” Leo says. “In the first year our costs were more than $60,000. Without the grant money there’s no way we could have done it.”

Under the summer sun they worked in Tyvek suits and rubber gloves, one person driving a four-wheeler while the other walked behind with the sprayer. At other times, each family member carried a backpack sprayer. On level ground they could treat 20 acres in a day. In rough terrain they covered three or four acres. They logged hundreds of hours, and when the spraying was done each day, they still had all the usual ranch work left to do.

But it didn’t take long to see results. “The change after the first year was dramatic,” Leo says. “You couldn’t believe the difference.” By the third year, the combined effects of the weed-control effort and Leo’s revamped grazing plan were evident. “There was an unbelievable amount of new grass coming into areas where the weeds were eliminated,” he says.

The battle went on. The massive root system of a single leafy spurge plant reaches 20 to 30 feet deep. In addition to producing seeds, leafy spurge spreads through nodules on its lateral roots. “A spurge plant that’s been in place for three or four years is established, and you’ve got a serious fight on your hands,” says Chuck Roloff.

“Going after the new starts is actually more important. With the older plants, the goal is to suppress seed production and spread.”

As the project continued, Leo worked with Chuck to set up a monitoring program.

They established sites in pastures and took photographs each year. “If you keep looking at the same piece of ground over time, you should see some improvements,” says Chuck. “This was really helpful for Leo – he could see the physical differences, the positive changes to his rangeland.”

In some areas of the Cremer ranch, the ratio of weeds to grass was 80-20 when the project started. In many of those sites, that ratio has been reversed. With more forage, the Cremer’s cows are doing better, and there’s more for the deer, elk, and other wildlife. “Without this project we would still have weeds everywhere,” Leo says. “It has surely put more feed on the ground. We still work on it every year and I think we will forever. It’s an ongoing battle. You’ve got to stick with it.”

It’s estimated that noxious weeds today infest 8.2 million acres in Montana, and spread at a rate of 10 percent every year; the minimum management cost for dealing with weeds is projected at $47.00 per acre. “Invasive species have great potential to harm our state’s rangeland resource,” says Stacey Barta. “Weeds impact wildlife habitat – they displace forage and cover.

They impact a rancher’s bottom line. They decrease natural diversity. And you can see other problems like increased soil erosion.”

The Yellowstone South Cooperative Noxious Weed Project succeeded on the basis of personal relationships, commitment, and a massive amount of hard labor. “Everybody held up their end of the deal,” says Leo. “It takes good people for something like this to work. We had a good county weed coordinator in Stacey and a good person at NRCS in Chuck.”

“This project had 20 different landowners,” Barta says. “That’s a lot of trust. If we couldn’t have gotten that participation, the project never would have succeeded.”

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3V Distributing, Conrad ......................................A17 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .........................A2 Accelerated Metal Solutions, Brady Smelser, Glendive ..................................................................A29 Action Toys, Billings ............................................A60 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman....................................................................C5 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls ...................C27 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls .................A45 Ag Wise, Kremlin ..................................................B4 AgraSyst Dealers................................................A37 American Manufacturing, Hogeland .....................C3 ArrowQuip Cattle Handling, Double Arrow, Bob Lee, Choteau ...........................................................C38 Basin Seed, LLC, Stanford .................................C61 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown .......................C48 Baumalight, Wallenstein ON Canada .................C40 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ......................................C7 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby .................................C59 Big Equipment Co., Havre ..................................A33 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad .......................... B8, B9 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn........B13 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby ......................C50 Billings Farm & Ranch Supply, Billings ...... A18, C60 Bouma Post Yards, Choteau ...............................C28 Bouma Truck Sales, Choteau, Great Falls ... INSERT BTI Feeds, Cut Bank ..........................................C59 Buckley Auction ....................................................C4 Bull Mountain Fencing, Yoder, Dan, Roundup.......C6 Cahill Seeds, Scobey..........................................A23 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls ..............B4 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ..........................C60 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks ...........A14 Clearview Seed, Denton .....................................A63 Courtesy Ford, Conrad .......................................C43 Cox Ranch Equipment, Winston .........................C10 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber .........................................................................C61 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank .....................................C18 Dallas Land Co, Helena ......................................C48 DBL Sales & Service, Dave & Brock Linker, Coffee Creek ...............................................................C38 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ..................................C16 Dietz Auto & Truck Salvage, Billings ...................C54 Direct Ag Network, LLC Dan Thome, Billings .....C51 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman...............C54 Dooley’s Diabolical Diesel, Great Falls ...............A34 East Slope Kennel & Game Bird Farm, Conrad..A60

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Rozel, Liphatech .......................................... INSERT Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond .C38 Shobe Auction & United Country Realty, Lewistown Ehmke Seed, Ehmke, Marit, Bozeman ...............C32 Krogmann Mfg. ...................................................B13 ...........................................................................C1 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls..... B14, B15 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown...................... A6, C56 Shop Specialties, Ronan ....................................B10 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish .....................C30 Liphatech, Rozel .......................................... INSERT Shortline Ag, Scobey ..........................................C44 Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culb- Lundberg Shop, LLC, Canyon Creek ....................A8 Skierka Livestock Trucking, Pompeys Pillar ........C14 ertson, Circle .........A38, A39, A40, A41, A42, A43 M & W Machine, Three Forks ...............................C4 Skyview Truss, LLC, Owen Weaver, Moore.........A17 First State Bank, Shelby .....................................A61 Maxwell Lumber, Lewistown .................................C6 Sod Buster Sales, Polson ............................ B3, C20 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton ....................C26 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls ...............C52 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ..............C15 Fisher Truck & Equipment, Scobey .....................C53 Meridian Seeds, Casselton ND ................... B12, C6 Steel Etc, Great Falls .........................................C11 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power .................. A32, C29 MH Equipment & Truck Repair, Billings ..............A28 Steinhatchee, Lance Nelson, Stevensville..........C34 Fort Benton Realty, Fort Benton .........................C32 Midland Implement , Billings .................................A2 Stock Drive Trailer Sales, Dillon ..........................C31 Fox Ford, Wolf Point ............................................C34 Mohrlang Fabrications, Brush CO ......................C62 Stokes Fencing, Conrad .......................................B7 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness .................................B11 Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig, Norm Scherten- Stray, LLC, Teague, James, Shelby.....................B13 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ........... lieb ...................................................................B14 Stricks Ag, Chester .............................................C33 ..............................A10, A44, C21, C28, C47, C57 Montana Livestock Ag Credit, Helena ................C48 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad .............A44 Frontline Ag Solutions Dillon, Dillon....................C45 Montana Metal Fabrications, Great Falls ............A61 Super SmartRooms/Superform ICF, Jerry Gangstad, Frontline Ag Solutions, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Montana Post Driver, Gold Creek .......................B12 Avon ........................................................ A17, A60 Dillon, Lewistown, Havre, Chester, Great Falls, Montana Shed Center, Great Falls .......................A5 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls ....................A57 Belgrade, Livingston ..... A18, C35, C36, C37, C58 Montana Valley Irrigation, Great Falls ........ A16, A31 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester .........................C8 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad ................C10 Motor Power, Great Falls ....................................C50 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby ..................................C59 Gerber’s, Great Falls...........................................A64 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ............................B7 Teton Antique Steam and Gas Association, Choteau Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy .....................C29 Mountain View Metal Works, Wilsall ...................C26 .........................................................................A22 Golden Triangle Seeds, Rudyard ........................C46 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville ........C55 Three Forks Lumber & Ready Mix, Three Forks C16 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier ...C40, C41 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup .................. Tiber Tractor Co., Chester ...................................A26 H & H Spreading, Conrad ...................................C14 ...............................................C22, C23, C24, C25 Tilleman Equipment Company, Havre ................C19 Harris Custom Swathing, Conrad .......................A35 Musser Bros Auction, Billings ..............................A7 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange.....................................B12 Havre Ford, Havre ..............................................B10 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ....................A49 Torgerson’s, Ethridge, Great Falls, Lewistown, Havre, Heartland Seed Company, Moccasin .................C17 New Homes of the Future, Billings .....................A14 Denton, Billings................................................C39 Hedman, Inc, Brett Hedman, Grass Range ........A53 NM Machinery, Missoula ....................................A14 Townsend Seeds, Inc, Townsend ........................C43 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena ........A55 North Star Equipment, John Myers, Simms .......C17 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield ............................A27 Henke Enterprises, SprayFlex, Chester ..............A3 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ..............................A13 Trendline Vermeer Sales, Baker..........................C10 Highline Communications, Cut Bank ....................B2 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ....................................A13 Tri County Implement, Sidney ...............................C3 Hodgskiss Seed, Choteau ..................................A57 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ........................C62 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton ..........................A8 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls ........................... Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point ..............C18 Triple T Sales, Chinook ..............................C12, C13 A16, A51, A56, A63, B2, B6, B10, B12, B13, C2, Northern Seed, Conrad & Shelby .......................C55 TT&E Inc, Victor..................................................A30 ........................................ C9, C16, C46, C53, C60 Northwest Plastics, Libby .....................................B2 Van Motors, Conrad ............................................C24 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank .................B5 Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre ............................C1 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester ................C63, C64 Iron Horse Express, Coffee Creek ......................A50 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula ..........A10 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad...............................A61 J Bar T Bins & Steel Buildings, Jeremiah Johnson & Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad ..........................C63 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula ..........C31 Thad, Chester ..................................................A62 R & L Seed & Machine LLC, Geyser ..................C10 Western Water Wells, Jack Clark, Choteau ........C42 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook ................ A36, C15 Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Chinook ..........B16 Wichman Ag Supply LLC, Hilger ........................C10 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte .......................A51 RDO Equipment, Kalispell, Missoula, Ronan ........... Wild Horse Seed, Havre .....................................A50 Johnson Distributing, Great Falls........................C42 ................................................................ A24, C49 World Equipment, Idaho Falls, ID .......................A32 JT Harvesting, Jim Bartsch, Brady .....................A36 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell ..................B3 Yellowstone Tractor Co., Belgrade ......................A28 JW Feeds, John Wolery, Chester..........................B1 Rockwell Scales, Simms.......................................B6 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow ................................ A58, A59 Kinsey Auctioneers & Real Estate ......................A48 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River .................................B2 Zomer Truck, Conrad ................................. A46, A47

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Matthew Diersen, Professor & SDSU Extension Risk/Business Management Specialist In early 2017 cattle producers were frustrated by price levels below where fundamental indications suggested they could be.

In recent weeks the cash and futures prices have moved higher, finally providing an opportunity for producers wanting solid price protection across different cattle sectors.

It may also be a time for any hedgers that implemented protection strategies early in the year to revisit coverage and perhaps roll up to higher floor prices or lock in higher price levels available now.

Figure 2. November Feeder Cattle Volatility Cattle Futures Market levels would offset higher premiums on any The price change is most evident in the feeder cattle that have been unprotected up live cattle futures market. Consider the levto this point. els and changes during the last quarter. On Protecting Calf Crops February 1, 2017 the price level for most Seasonally, this is a common time of trading contracts was about $100 per cwt. the year for cow-calf producers to begin On May 1, 2017 the prices had increased to protecting the calf crop that is likely to be about $120 per cwt across delivery months sold this fall. The higher feeder cattle fu(Figure 1). The nearby contracts are most tures prices provide some indication of calf useful for those with cattle on feed. Deferred prices. A common strategy in the cow-calf contracts are useful as an indicator of the sector is to use LRP as it can cover a small potential value of yearlings and calves. number of head with a basis adjustment for The feeder cattle futures prices have also calves. Recently, there has been enough opincreased, following the live cattle prices tions volume trading to give a wide range of higher. The prospect of live cattle continuending dates and coverage levels that align ing to trade at $120 into 2018 suggests much with selling calves this fall. higher calve prices in the fall of 2017 than For example, on May 1, 2017 the LRP realized in the fall of 2016. ending value for October 30, 2017 was

Figure 1. Live Cattle Future Prices

Cattle Market Volatility One downside to the current rally is a corresponding increase in the implied volatility in the cattle markets. The feeder cattle in particular have had the prices and volatility increase across contract months.

The effect can be observed by considering the November feeder cattle contract. The mid-year volatility was very low in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 (Figure 2). Low futures prices in 2016 were coupled with high volatility levels. The recent rally in deferred futures prices has been accompanied by implied volatility that has recently increased to 22% for the November contract.

As a result, the premiums for options and Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) are high for the price level available. Regardless of the higher volatility, the much higher price

$167.32 per cwt. after applying the adjustment factor. Different coverage levels were available reflecting various deductibles (Figure 3). Subtracting the premiums results in floor prices for the different coverage levels. Thus, at the 99% coverage level the premium would have been $8.61 per cwt after the subsidy, resulting in a floor price of $157.47 per cwt for calves to be sold in late October of 2017.

Figure 3. Livestock Risk Protection on Calves for October

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By Heather Gessner, SDSU Extension Livestock Business Management Field Specialist real, final costs. Use of both tools provide Standardized Performance Analysis the opportunity for producers to evaluate the Pounds of beef sold is a key number for accuracy of the budget they created and also cattlemen. Late calvers the cows that drag looks for problem areas in the operation. out the calving season, may cost producers Calving Intervals: Comparing Herds more than extra work and management, they One area of analysis provided by SPA is may actually be costing dollars. calving interval. Based on 21-day cycles, Standardized Performance Analysis the calving interval determines the age of (SPA) has been around for decades. This the calf at weaning and correlates to the tool helps determine what the actual costs to size (pounds) of calf sold at weaning. For raise a calf from breeding to weaning. Many example, compare two herds, with varying producers create a budget for marketing and calving intervals (Table 1). financing purposes, but SPA calculates the CONTINUED ON PAGE B6

Table 1. Herd comparison with varying calving intervals.

Month Born (Approx.)

April May June July August Total

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Month Born (Approx. )Calving Interval April 1-21 days May 22-42 days Jun 43-63 days July 64-84 days August 85+days Total

Herd 1 Avg. Weaning Weight Pounds Sold Price Per Pound* Dollars Per Interval 550 38,500 $1.44 $55,555.50 500 33,500 $1.63 $54,531.30 450 11,700 $1.63 $19,045.26 400 9,600 $1.72 $16,532.16 350 4,550 $1.72 $7,835.56 489 97,850 $1.57 $153,499.78 Herd 2 Calves Born Avg. Weaning Weight Pounds Sold Price Per Pound* Dollars Per Interval 147 550 80,850 $1.44 $116,666.55 50 500 25,000 $1.63 $40,695.00 3 450 1,350 $1.63 $2,197.53 0 400 0 $1.72 0 350 0 $1.72 200 536 107,200 $1.49 $159,559.08 Calves Born 70 67 26 24 13 200

Difference

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$6,059.31

*November 2016 average feeder calf price in South Dakota for 300-400, 400-500, and 500-600 pound calves (LMIC).

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John Deere 4520 tractor with loader. Tag #GaryS0917.

John Deere 2240 tractor with 3-point. Tag #GaryS0917.

Valmar 3255 spreader, implement mounted. Tag #BigSky0817..................$1500 Valmar 245 3-point spreader. Tag #Rpg0917..............................................$1500 Vermeer 65 wood chipper. Tag #LarryK0917..............................................$7500 Smaller wood chipper with Briggs engine. Tag #LarryK0917.......................$2500 Jaylor 4065 mixer. Tag #PostEq0617.......................................................$22,900 Supreme 900T vertical mixer, reconditioned. Tag #PostEq0617..............$44,000 2011 Supreme 700T twin screw mixer wagon, has gone through shop. Tag #PostEq0617......................................................................................$29,000 Supreme 700S single screw mixer wagon, Tag #PostEq0617.................$18,500 2008 John Deere 9770 combine with 36-ft. draper header, new motor, new gearbox, 3000 engine hours and 2200 separator hours. Tag #Terry0817..$155,000

TRUCKS

1994 Chevrolet 2500 fuel truck. Tag#Brent0717.........................................$3000 GMC 7000 truck with 1500 gallon tank, 16-ft. flatbed, 5-speed manual, 114,363 miles. Tag #JackW0417.........................................................................$7000 1972 Ford F900 dump with with 10-yard. Tag #JackW0417........................$6500 1994 Top Kick truck with 18-ft. van box, 6-speed trans. Tag #D&B0417.....$8000 1984 Ford F900 grain truck with 18-ft. box and hoist, ShurLok tarp, almost new tires, and real nice box. Tag #JackW0417..........................................$15,000 Ford LN700 truck, red and white, 18-ft. box and hoist, ShurLok tarp, 5&2 speed transmission, 88,354 miles, nice, nice truck. Tag #JackW0417..........$11,000 1989 GMC 7000 gravel truck, 5 speed/2speed, 47,116 miles. Tag #BrokenP0117..............................................................................................$8500 1983 International 1724 2-ton truck with 18-ft. flatbed with tailgate hoist. Tag #BrokenP0117......................................................................................$5500 American LaFrance fire truck, Detroit diesel, 21,696 miles. Tag #ArtH0516........ ...........................................................................................................$10,000 Diamond T fire truck. Tag #ArtH0516..........................................................$7000 1988 Ford heavy duty boom truck, 4 speed,manual transmission, low miles. Tag #BrianK0617.........................................................................................$8500 1984 GMC truck without tail gate, gas engine, 5 speed transmission, 24-ft. van body. Tag # #D&B0417..........................................................................$8000 1987 GMC truck with 427 gas engine, 24-ft. van body with tail lift. Tag #D&B0417.

1980 International S1800 2-ton grain truck, 404 gas engine, 4 speed, stock rack, excellent tires. Tag #DickG1016....................................................$8500 1997 Ford F800 service truck, 8.3 Cummins, 9 speed, air brakes, 5000 lb crane, 246,000 miles. Tag #JasonA0916........................................................ $15,000 Mayflower truck, 30-ft. van body. Tag #LarryK1116 1984 Chevrolet C70 truck, hydraulic endgate. Tag #Kyle0616.................$12,000 International semi truck. Tag #Kyle0616..................................................$15,000 1979 Peterbilt cabover truck. Tag #Kyle0616..............................................$4500

Harsh Feeder Equipment ----------------------------------Wacker-Neuson Construction Equipment FINANCING AVAILABLE

PICKUPS & CARS

1996 Dodge 2500 fuel pickup. Tag#Brent0717............................................$5000 1984 1-ton service pickup, 200 gallon fuel tank, 2WD, 4-speed manual transmission, 103,000 miles. Tag #JackW0417..................................................$4000 Mitsubishi 350 mini pickup truck. Tag #BrokenP0117................................$4000 1989 Ford F250 pickup, 4x4, 5-speed. Tag #BrokenP0117.........................$4500 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado, 2-door sedan, hard top, automatic, new tires, sunroof, color in tan. Showroom condition. Tag #BobC0816.......................$7500 1976 Chevrolet C20 4WD pickup, 350 engine, automatic transmission, 94,000 miles. Tag #BobC0617..........................................................................$2500 1981 Ford F250 2WD pickup with service box. Tag #Ruth0617..................$1500

PJ Trailers For Sale Call HUGGY BEAR COMBINE & HAY HEADERS

MacDon 65D 40-ft. header to fit John Deere S690 combine. Tag #Grant0617...... ...........................................................................................................$55,000 2004 MacDon 972 36-ft. header to fit NH TV140 tractor. Tag #DaveT0916 New Holland 2300 header for NH 2450 swather. Tag #MikeMc0516..........$5000 Case IH 1015 pickup header, Sund pickup. Tag #RonD0816......................$6500 Case IH 1010 straight cut header. Tag #JackW0417...................................$6000

COMBINES

1991 Case IH 1660 combine, new 1015 header with Sund pickup, 25-ft. 1010 standard cut header. Tag #Harry0617................................................$40,000 John Deere S690 combine with only 800 hours. Has all the bells and whistles.

Tag #Grant0617...............................................................................$285,000 John Deere 9650 Walker combine. Well maintained. Tag #Jim0316.......$75,000 1992 John Deere 9600 conventional combine, 3400 separator hours, 930F header, 18.4x42 dual tires, hopper topper, runs excellent. Tag #Jim0616....... ...........................................................................................................$38,000 1981 Case IH 1680 combine, has new batteries, needs sieve work. Tag #LonP0617.................................................................................... Best Offer 1992 John Deere 9500 combine, 2500 separator hours, JD 230 header. Tag #DaveH0617.

Massey-Ferguson 760 combine with 24-ft. header with pickup reel. Tag #GaryS0117..........................................................................................$6000 Case IH 1460 combine, 2800 hours, 25-ft. header. Tag #DickG1016..........$8500 John Deere 105 combine with 24-ft. header. Tag #MikeMc0716.................$1500

TRAILERS

PJ tilt trailer. Tag#Brent0717........................................................................$6000 NEW!! PJ trailers. Tag #Wyatt0717 35-ton lowboy trailer. Tag #Pack0617........................................................$12,500 42-ft. flatbed trailer good for hauling hay. Tag #Pack0617............................$6500 40-ft. flatbed with pipe sides for hauling hay, refurbished. Tag #Pack0617..$7500 2006 PJ 24-ft. gooseneck trailer, 7000 lb. axles. Tag #Pack0617.................$7500 1998 PJ 24-ft. gooseneck trailer, 7500 lb. axles, tie down straps. Tag #Pack0617. ..............................................................................................................$7500 2006 Hot Shot horse trailer, tandem 7000 lb. axles. Tag #BrokenP0117...$9500 8-ft. x 34-ft. 5th wheel triple axle hay trailer. Tag #BrokenP0117..................$8500 1993 gooseneck 30x8 flatbed trailer, tandem axle, duals, 16,000 lb. capacity. Tag #BrokenP0117......................................................................................$6500 Landoll 50-ton trailer with Honda engine. Completely refurbished. Tag #Pack0617.........................................................................................$35,000 20-ft. 4-horse bumper pull trailer. Tag #D&B0417........................................$6000 1978 21-ft. tandem dually 5th wheel trailer, haul Cat D6C. Tag #BK0117....$4500 Wilson Pacesetter 57-ft. grain trailer, 3 axle, remote Shur-Lok tarp. Tag #Kyle 0616...................................................................................................$30,000 51-ft. utility van trailer. Tag #Kyle0616..........................................................$7500 Star 36-ft. tandem axle grain trailer. Tag #Kyle0616.................................$12,000 Star 51-ft. grain trailer, 3 axles, 11R22.5 tires, Shur-Lok tarp. Tag #Kyle0316

MISCELLANEOUS

24-ft. portable corral panels. Tag #BirCr0717...........................................$350 ea.

3-point snowblower for Allis-Chalmers 170. Tag #J&J0717.........................$1900 DuAl loader off International 806. Tag #ANF0717.......................................$1950 Vermeer R23 hydraulic driven rake. Tag #DanB0717..................................$6500 Finn T30 hydroseeder on 2-ton flatbed. Tag #Brent0717.........................$15,000 1999 Royalite 30-ft. RV camper, gooseneck, slide out, sleeps 4, all self contained. Need to see to appreciate. Tag #DaveH0617.........................$17,000 Techno-Paul portable squeeze chute with AgTronic scale with 5 panels. Tag #TonyS0617.

1987 Holiday Rambler 35-ft. RV, sleeps 6, has new awning, 70,000 miles. Tag #JackW0417.......................................................................................$12,000 REM 3700 grain vac. Tag #EagleCreek1116............................................$17,500 Wheatheart Heavy Hitter post pounder. For Sale or Rent. Tag #0616.Call Huggy!!!

New!! Danuser skid steer mounted hammer. Tag #Hug0417...Preseason Price 40-acres of hay ground for sale, near Great Falls, Montana. Tag #D&B0417.

1500 gallon fertilizer cart. Tag # #JackW0417.............................................$3500 Minn-Kota high lift rock picker, hydraulic drive. Tag #JackW0417...............$1500 20-ft. land roller, good shape. Tag #BrokenP0117.......................................$9500 Frigidaire stainless steel refrigerator. Tag #Terra1016..................................$500 Stainless steel dishwasher. Tag #Terra1016..................................................$300 Magic Chef microwave oven. Tag #Terra1016...............................................$250 Berkeley pump, 25 hp, 3 phase, control box. Tag #BobC1116.....Price Pending NEW!! Danuser hydraulic post hole digger, 9” and 12” auger. Tag #Hug0416...... ............................................................................................Preseason Price (2) 18.4x34 tires and wheels. Tag #SteveH1116......................................$750 ea.

New 3-point hitch attachments including mowers, backhoes, blades, roto-tillers, etc.

1 set of 18.34x38 duals. Tag #GaryS0117.....................................................$750 1 set of 24.5x32 duals. Tag #GaryS0117.......................................................$750 M&W 450 grain dryer. Tag #DaveB1016 Farmhand small bale clamp. Tag #D&B0417..............................................$1750 18.4x26 tires, 24.5x32 lug tires, 18.4x38 tires. Tag #JackW0417............$600 ea.

Meyers ditch filler. Tag #RodC0617.............................................................$6000 Farmhand 8-bale clamp. Tag #TomS0617...................................................$1600 Paul calf scale. Tag #TomS0617....................................................................$600 Detroit 353 diesel engine. Tag #RogerF0617.

Chevrolet chassis, good for making trailer out of. Tag #BobC0617.

Allis Chalmers 650 3-pt. backhoe attachment. Tag #Lyle0617...................$1500 Ford 160 5-shank sub soiler in good condition. Tag #WarrenM0617..................... ................................................................................................Price pending 1980 Cal-West generator, Onan generator, 20kw single phase, 254 diesel engine. Tag #WahlF0616...........................................................................$9750 2012 Dodge pickup bumper. Tag #DickG1016..............................................$450 AllFit 50” extra wide lawn sweeper, 26 cubic foot capacity. Tag #BC0816.....$300 1989 Ford with 12-ft. van body, 4-speed overdrive. Tag #D&B0417............$4000 Ag-Rain Big-Reel 3570, 4” plastic hose, sprinkler head. Tag #JimH1116..$8500 Batch Boy chemical mixer. Tag #BK0117...................................................$4500 Round bale feeders. Tag #BCColony1116................................................. $550 ea.

24-ft. pipe panels. Tag #Joe0317.............................................................$350 ea.

Westfield tailgate auger. Tag #GaryS0117..................................................$1500 Du-Al 365 loader and spear. Tag #GaryS0117............................................$2500 Gravel for sale. Tag #GunsightGr0916 1000 gallon fuel tank. Tag #LarryS0417........................................................$750 Round bale feeders. Tag #D&B0417..............................................................$300

GRAIN AUGERS

Bazooka 8”x35-ft. auger with PTO drive. Tag #LarryB0717..........................$950 Wesco 1310 10”x70-ft. swing away grain, hydraulic drive. Tag #Ruth0417..$3500 Westfield 8”x50-ft. PTO auger. Tag #Ruth0417...........................................$1700 Feterl 7”x27-ft. grain auger with Wisconsin engine. Tag #JackW0417...........$950 Batco 18”x45-ft. elevator, 15 hp 3 phase motor, drive-over conveyor. Tag #ChuckC0816.......................................................................................$7500 Sakundiak HD-1600 belt PTO auger. Tag #Kyle0617...................................$450 Mayrath 60-ft. PTO grain auger. Tag #BrokenP0117.....................................$750 Spray-Air 10”x70-ft. grain auger, swing away hopper. Tag #PhilA0916......... $4500 40-ft. grain treat auger with 220 electric auger. Tag #TL0816 Bazooka 8”x42-ft. PTO auger. Tag #Kyle0616...............................................$300 SnowCo 8006 8”x54-ft. PTO grain auger. Tag #GerS1215............................$550 Farm King 10”x70-ft. swing hopper auger. Tag #HiddenLake0617.............$3500

MOWERS & MISC. HAY TOOLS

NEW H&S 1460 14-ft. wheel rake. Tag #Hug0617....................................$19,500 Farmhand 8-bale clamp. Tag #TomS0617...................................................$1500 Woods 6-ft. 3-point rotary mower. Tag #BrokenP90117................................$650

Financing Available BALE MOVERS

3-point round bale retriever. Tag #BigSkyC0617..........................................$1500 1985 New Holland 1032 2-wide bale wagon, 69 bale capacity. Tag #HerbK0516 New Holland 1048 2-wide bale wagon, 90 bale capacity.Tag #D&B0417...$12,000

LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEM

John Deere 6320 FWA tractor with John Deere 640 loader, dual PTO, 80 hp, 4500 hours. Tag # Reid0817..............................................................$40,000

2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

Allis-Chalmers 170 2WD tractor with loader, cab, 540 PTO, 3 point, low hours.

Tag #J&J0717.......................................................................................$9500 John Deere 8630 4WD tractor with 20.8x34 tires, 1000 PTO, 3 remotes, motor in good shape. Tag #JackW0417........................................................$14,000 John Deere 5020 tractor with 24.5x32 rear tires, SN 5010 32T 1801. Tag #JackW0417..........................................................................................$4500 John Deerre 5010 tractor with 1000 PTO, 2 sets of remotes. Tag #JackW0417.... ..............................................................................................................$7000 1993 Versatile 876 (blue) tractor, 20.8x38 duals, weights, manual transmission, only 2438 hours, tractor is immaculate. Tag #JackW0417..................$45,000 International W9 tractor, 540 PTO, gas, Koyker loader, great auger tractor. Tag #JackW0417.........................................................................................$3500 John Deere 2010 2WD tractor, loader, 3-pt., PTO. Tag #JerSmt1116........$8500 John Deere 4430 MFD tractor with loader, 3-point dual PTO, 6600 hours. Tag #ArtH0617..........................................................................................$35,000 International 656 gas tractor, 540 PTO, no 3-point, 741 loader, 5302 hours, needs seat. Tag #D&B0417...................................................................$5000 1975 John Deere 4630 FWA tractor, 150 hp, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, 2 remotes, 20.8x38 duals, 9000 hours, 158 loader. Tag #Aron0316....................$19,500 International FAA tractor, 540 PTO, saw blade. Tag #SteveF1016 International FC tractor, 540 PTO. Does not run. Tag #SteveF1016

SPRAYERS & SPREADERS

Valmar 320 Fargo spreader mounted on 54 harrow cart, good shape. Tag #JackW0417..........................................................................................$5000 Flexi-Coil 65 80-ft. pull type sprayer with single nozzle, 1000 gallon tank, windscreens. Tag #JackW0417.....................................................................$5000 Summers sprayer for parts. Tag #JackW0417...............................................$300 Booms for Summers sprayer. Tag #JackW0417.............................................$100 Summers 60-ft. sprayer mounted on pickup. Sprayer has triple nozzles, 8 hp Honda motor. Tag #JackW0417................................................................ Call 2008 Summers 60-ft. suspended boom truck mounted sprayer, wind screens, AutoRate, hydraulic boom lift, 5000 gallon tank, 5 hp Honda motor. Tag #RonH0317...........................................................................................$7900 2012 Case IH PS100 100-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 1600 gallon tank, excellent shape. Tag #RonH0317........................................$37,000 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer with 120-ft. single boom, 1500 gallon main tank, inductor tank, 500 gallon auxiliary tank and wash tank, windscreens and double nozzles. Tag #Ruth0417.....................................................................$15,000 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 100-ft. booms, double nozzles. Tag #HerbK0516 F/S sprayer mounted on 21/2 ton Kaiser Jeep, 80-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank. Tag #GBrunner0516.................................................................................$22,000

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

2011 Marv Haugen broom. Tag #Brent0717...............................................$4000 2012 Marv Haugen 76 tiller. Tag#Brent0717...............................................$4500 2012 Marv Haugen land plane. Tag#Brent0717..........................................$3500 Cat 650H dozer/crawler. Tag#Brent0717..................................................$46,000 2015 Hitachi 50G mini excavator. Tag#Brent0717...................................$79,000 Champion 760 grader, 14-ft. blade. Tag #KevinB0617.............................$26,000 2016 New Wacker Neuson ST track skid steer loader. Tag #LarryB0617.

2016 New Wacker Neuson WL34 wheel loader. Tag #LarryB0617.

John Deere 410 tractor/loader/backhoe, 5238 hours. Tag #JackW0417........ Call John Deere 50 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #Dan1216.............................................$2500 Melroe 811 skidsteer mounted backhoe. Tag #KenBert0916........................ $6500 Case 320 crawler/dozer, 551 hours on rebuilt, new engine, drives, tracks, 6-way blade. Tag #GaryH0916......................................................................$11,000 NEW!! Danuser 48” pallet fork for skidsteer loader. Tag #Hug0516..............$890

PLOWS

John Deere 16-ft. plow. Tag #JackW0417...................................................$1500 Melroe 501 42-ft. plow, 1” shanks. Tag #DaveT0916 Flexi-Coil 340 40-ft. plow. Tag #ArtHanson0217........................................ $11,500 Gysler 30-ft. plow. Tag #JeffH0617..............................................................$3000 Graham-Hoeme 15-ft. plow, good shanks with shovels, needs depth cylinder.

Tag #GuyM0617....................................................................................$1500 John Deere 10-ft. pull type plow. Tag #D&B0417........................................... Call John Deere 610 30-ft. plow with Degelman harrows, 11/4” shanks. Tag #JackW0417.........................................................................................$4500 2-John Deere 628 28-ft. plow, Noble mounted harrow. Tag #JackW0417.....$600 John Deere 1600 37-ft. plow. Tag #TL0816 Melroe 36-ft. plow with 1 1/4” shanks. Tag #JoeK0317.................................$4500 Gysler 36-ft. plow with Degelman mounted harrows and rod weeder. Tag #GaryS0117..........................................................................................$5000 Melroe 30-ft. plow. Tag #GaryS0117...........................................................$4000 Gysler 36-ft. plow. Tag #JoeF0117................................................................ $5000 Massey-Ferguson 880 8-bottom moldboard plow in excellent condition. Tag #Hug0916............................................................................................... $6500 John Deere 240F 28-ft. plow with extensions. Tag #TL0816 Melroe 33-ft. plow, no wing lift cylinders, Flexi-Coil mounted harrows. Tag #GeraldB0117...............................................................................................$4500 John Deere 5-bottom pull-type moldboard plow. Tag #DanG1216.............$2500 John Deere 5-bottom pull-type plow with 16” shears. Tag #DanG1216......$2500 Gysler 32-ft. plow. Tag #Russ0516..............................................................$2500 Gysler 40-ft. plow. Tag #Russ0516..............................................................$4500 Gysler 21-ft. plow. Tag #LarryS0816 John Deere 610 35-ft. chisel plow, John Deere harrows, all new bearings, tires good, shank protectors. Tag #Miles0416.............................................. $15,000 Morris 36-ft. rod weeder. Tag #Russ0516...................................................$1500 John Deere 3-bottom 3-pt. plow. Tag #Russ0214.......................................$1500 Edwards 18-ft. plow, Morris mounted harrow. Tag #MonteF0812................$1600 Jeoffroy 14-ft. plow. Tag #JSmith1209

AIR SEEDERS & DRILLS

1995 Concord 4012 40-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing with 3400 air cart, 5” carbide tips, good condition. Tag #RonH0317.................................................$29,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 52-ft. 9” spacing air drill with 2320 tow behind air cart, updated loading auger. Tag #JackW0417.........................................................$27,000 Hay Buster 40-ft. no-till drill, 12” spacing. Tag #Russ0514.......................$15,000 2-John Deere 9450 12-ft. 12” spacing drills, fertilizer box, one has a grass seeder. Tag #0517...................................................................................$2500 ea.

Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 91/2” spacing, double shoot, 1720 tow behind tank.

Tag #ArtH0516...................................................................................$45,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 60-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, 3450 tow behind tank, variable rate, double shoot. Tag #ArtH0516.....................................................$49,000 Case IH Concord 5010 50-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, 3400 2-compartment tank, single shoot. Tag #Kyle0616...............................................................$35,000 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air seeder, 9” spacing, 31/2” steel packers with 2320 tow between tank. Tag #DaveH0617..................................................$29,000 John Deere 9450 30-ft set of drills, 10” spacing, steel packers. Tag #ANF0417... ..............................................................................................................$6500 John Deere LZB 32-ft. of drills, 4 8-ft. with fertilizer boxes, hitch. Tag #JackW0417.........................................................................................$1000

SWATHERS & MOWER CONDITIONERS

New Holland 116 16-ft. pivot tongue swather, conditioner, 540 PTO. Tag #DanB0717...........................................................................................$6500 New Holland 1112 14-ft. windrower. Tag #DonB0717.................................$6500 New Holland 910 swather with 14-ft. header, gear drive. Tag #D&B0417...$3500

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE B4

Both herds begin calving April 1st, with 200 head calved, and there were no death losses reported.

Herd 1 had an expected calving season with 13 cows, or 6.5%, of the herd calving more than 85 days after the first calf was born. The average weaning weight for herd 1 was 489 pounds, received an average of $1.57/pound, for a total return of $153,499.78.

Herd 2 had a very tight calving season with 98.5 percent calving within the first 42 days of the season. The average weight was 536 pounds and had an average selling price of $1.49/pound for a return of $159,559.31.

Analysis Based on similar situations Herd 2 even while receiving less on a per pound basis, returned $6,059 more than Herd 1, due to changing the average calving date and thus, the total weight sold.

Considerations Labor at Calving With a large percentage of the cows calving within a narrow time frame, cattlemen will be busy tending to cows as there will be a larger number of calves born per day during this window. However, the labor requirements for calving season will be much narrower as the main need is 42 days in the Herd 2 example. After calving, time can be spent on other projects of the operation (ex.

Crops planning, haying, etc.).

Bull Power Bull power, either through artificial insemination (AI) or natural service needs to be considered. Both require additional costs for the operation. In order to narrow the calving interval a synchronization protocol will typically need to be utilized.

This requires labor to move cows through the chute multiple times for the synchronization protocol and then again to AI the cows, as well as for heat detection if timedbreeding is not utilized.

If AI is not utilized, additional bulls will need to be raised or purchased to adequately cover the number of cows cycling

at the same time. More owned bulls will result in additional feed costs and space to house them during the non-breeding season months.

Facilities Calving a larger number of cows than before at one time may require the adaption of facilities to house the cows during their last weeks of gestation as well as cow-calf pairs.

Calving Date Cattlemen may also want to consider when they calve if they plan to narrow their calving season. Changing from April 1st to May 1st calving may allow for cows to be calved on pasture, without as much weather or mud risk. This change should take into consideration other activities on the operation during May, and if everything can be appropriately managed following the change.

Sale Price As noted in the two example herds, the price for calves varies by weight. Cattlemen should consider what the price difference is at their traditional sale barn. Also, the price difference between steers and heifers should be considered. In the example all calves were considered males.

Record Keeping The first step to analyze your calving intervals is date, then knowing how many cows calved and when. These numbers can either be found in a calving book or using any other counting method (a calendar with tick marks indicating how many calved each day is fine.)

The Bottom Line A calving interval may not seem like something to manage. However, your herd may be giving up income potential that could be rectified in the 2017 breeding season. SDSU Extension has synchronization resources and Cow/Calf Field Specialists available to assist with changes in calving intervals and Farm Management Field Specialists available to assist with the Standardized Performance Analysis (SPA).

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A Hindu priest, rabbi and a lawyer were driving down the road, when the car breaks down. Fortunately finding a farmhouse nearby, the farmer informed them that he had only one spare room, and that it had only two twin beds. They were welcome to it, but one of them had to sleep in the barn. After much discussion, the Hindu volunteered to go to the barn.

A few moments later, a knock on the bedroom door, and the Hindu explained that there was a cow in the barn, and cows are sacred and he could not possibly sleep in the barn with a cow. Annoyed, the rabbi volunteered. A few moments later a knock on the door. The rabbi explained that there was a pig in the barn and that he, being very orthodox, could not possibly spend the evening in the barn with the origin of pork. Finally the lawyer said that he would go to the barn.

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Should the woman smile, the wax would crack, hence the term “crack a smile.” Also, when they sat too close to the fire, the wax would melt and therefore the expression “losing face.”

Professors named ADSA president, foundation scholar

By K-State Research and Extension News Karen Schmidt, a professor of animal science and chair of the food science undergraduate program at Kansas State University, was named the president of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) during the group’s recent annual meeting.

“It is an honor to serve the society in this capacity,” Schmidt said. “This year, I look forward to working with members to develop strategic plans and implement initiatives to achieve our vision statement: Science, Education and Service for the Global Dairy Sector.”

Schmidt received her bachelor’s degree in food science from The Pennsylvania State University (1979) and her master’s and doctoral degrees in food science from the University of Minnesota (1986, 1989). She joined the faculty at the University of Georgia in 1990 and in 1994 she joined the faculty at K-State with a teaching and research appointment.

In 2011, she received the Milk Industry Foundation Teaching Award. Her research area has focused on the quality and functionality of dairy foods, dairy proteins and functional foods. During her time at K-State, she has served as an adviser to the Food Science Club and Dairy Science Club and coached seven food science quiz bowl teams and eight dairy products evaluation teams.

Also during the annual meeting, K-State associate professor Jayendra “Jay” Amamcharla was recognized as the 2017 recipient of the ADSA Foundation Scholar Award in dairy foods.

Amamcharla earned his bachelor’s degree from Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, India, in 1998 and his master’s in dairy engineering from the National Dairy Research Institute, India, in 2001. In 2008, he earned a doctorate in agricultural and biosystems engineering from North Dakota State University.

He also worked as a postdoctoral research associate in the dairy science department at South Dakota State University.

Amamcharla joined the faculty at K-State in 2012. He has focused his efforts on developing an effective and innovative research program in the area of dairy product processing.

He is an author or co-author of 22 peer-reviewed publications in various internationally recognized scientific journals and 47 abstracts at international conferences. He is also active in undergraduate teaching and advising.

The ADSA Foundation Scholar Award in Dairy Foods was created to recognize a young scholar from the dairy foods division and their potential in research and educational leadership and to identify critical issues affecting the future of the dairy industry. Special requirements include 10 years or less since earning a final academic degree, current active membership in ADSA, exemplary research or educational programs (instruction, extension, or industry), and potential for future leadership.

ADSA is an international organization of educators, scientists, and industry representatives who are committed to advancing the dairy industry and keenly aware of the vital role the dairy sciences play in fulfilling the economic, nutritive, and health requirements of the world’s population. It provides leadership in scientific and technical support to sustain and grow the global dairy industry through generation, dissemination, and exchange of information and services.

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Includes EZ-Guide 250 with EZ-Steer. Good condition....................................Was $49,900 ...........Then $42,900.....NOW ONLY $39,900 1979 Versatile 875 tractor, 4 remotes, 20.8x38 MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup dual tires @ 70%, 7417 hours. Engine overreel, transport. Let’s Deal!............................. hauled at 5741 hours.........................$18,900 .......................Was $72,500.....NOW $67,900 2007 New Holland 94C 36-ft. draper header, dual knife, pickup reel, transport........$39,900 2014 John Deere 640D draper header..............

John Deere 1600 chisel plow, 35-ft., set up with ......................................................Call Today liquid fertilizer kit...................................$4995 Case IH 1010 30-ft. header............... Let’s Deal Case IH 1010 30-ft. header............... Let’s Deal Case IH 1015 pickup header............. Let’s Deal Case IH 1015 pickup header............. Let’s Deal Compare to new at close to $100,000 Case IH 1015 pickup header, Swathmaster at2005 Trail-Eze 80HT drop deck equipment trailer tachment............................................$10,900 2012 MacDon M205 windrower, set-up with R85 with 2-stage hydraulic tail, 80,000 lb GVW, 1995 Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header, Victory disc header, draper header ready, Outback triple axle, hydraulic winch, slide outs widen attachment............................................$8995 GPS guidance, low hours. Let’s Deal!........... to 13-ft., good rubber.................Was $52,500 Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header, Victory at.....................Was $109,900.....NOW $94,500 .................................................. Now $49,900 tachment...............................................$6500 2002 New Holland HW320 windrower, 14-ft.

Case IH 1015-12 pickup header..............$4900 sickle head, 25-ft. draper header.Just Traded International 810 13-ft. pickup header, Rake-up New Holland 1475 swing tongue mower condiraking pickup. Very little use.................$8995 tioner, 14-ft. sickle head, rubber conditioner.

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Owning a horse trailer is a delicate dance between use, maintenance and repair. If there’s one thing beyond the basic that can’t be ignored, it’s your lighting system. Horse trailer lighting makes a huge difference to both your and your horse’s travel experience. No matter if you’re looking at new horse trailers for sale or simply intend to upgrade your old one, there are lots of reasons to pay attention to the lighting, including: Safety. Above all else, lots of bright lights means safety for you and your horse during travel. If the other traffic on the highway can’t see you or incorrectly believes they’ve managed to pass you on a dark highway, disaster is in the making. Swap out old bulb-based lights for bright LEDs -you’ll spend a little more, but you’ll never have another bulb go bad and other drivers will always know exactly where your horse trailer begins and ends.

Security. A study at the University of Queensland in Australia found that horses much prefer to walk into a bright trailer than one that is dimly lit. Many horses, in fact, can be cured of their nervous loading simply by adding more light inside your trailer. White LED strip lights running along the ceiling in the horse area can greatly increase your horse’s willingness to get inside their stall and help them stay more relaxed while they’re traveling in the horse box.

Visibility. More lighting increases visibility, of that there can be no doubt. But it also makes it easier for both you and your horse to make decisions about whether to move into or out of the horse box. Increased visibility helps decrease accidents and missteps that can cause serious injury to both horse and handler. The more light the better, so keep wiring new bulbs to those old switches.

Loading and Unloading. It should come as no surprise that both farms and horse events are often sparingly lighted.

If you’re doomed to load or unload after dark, it may be in near inky blackness, with only the interior lights and flashlights as your guide. Bright halogen loading lights coupled with your interior LEDs can greatly improve loading and unloading in the dark. Your horse will feel much more confident in the lighted area and you’ll be able to better tend to his needs.

Convenience. Stopping in the middle of a long trip to check a strange sound or feed your horses can be both frightening and challenging without ample outside and inside lighting. Sure, you can handle these chores with a flashlight, but it would be much better to have that hand free to tend your animals or fix your trailer.

Your tires, floor and trailer suspension are valuable parts of your trailer, but the lighting on your horse box is equally valuable. Consider upgrading your lighting to LEDs and halogens and add lights where they should have always been, especially if you tend to unload after dark. Your horses and the other drivers on the highway will thank you.

Controlling weeds in a way that saves the soil

By Agricultural Research Service An onslaught of the weed Palmer amaranth in the southeastern United States has left many farmers wondering if they should continue using environmentally friendly cover crops and conservation tillage, or switch to conventional tillage.

Palmer amaranth is aggressive, drought tolerant, a prolific seed producer, and capable of developing resistance to glyphosate, known as “Roundup.” Because of that, thousands of acres in Alabama and elsewhere are at risk of being converted to conventional tillage, which may better control the weed, but increases soil erosion and threatens long-term soil productivity.

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists at the agency’s National Soil Dynamics Laboratory in Auburn, Alabama, are showing cotton farmers in the region how they can control the weed, save their soil, and still generate a profit: They can conventionally till weed-infested fields for one year and then go back to conservation tillage for the next two years.

ARS economist Leah M. Duzy and her colleagues analyzed the financial implications by comparing costs for two approaches, one involving three years of conservation tillage and another involving one year of conventional tillage followed by two years of conservation tillage. In cotton fields infested with Palmer amaranth, she found a financial CONTINUED ON PAGE B11

Venture receives grant to produce ‘super crickets’

A venture supported by Montana State University’s 406 Labs, Cowboy Cricket Farms, has received a $57,384 grant from the Montana Board of Research and Commercialization Technology, with matching funds from the company.

The grant will be used to develop and test a new proprietary process for selectively breeding a “super cricket” with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids. The owners of Cowboy Cricket Farms, James and Kathleen Rolin, hope to augment the current fish oil market with a new product that produces higher contents and quality of these fatty acids with less impact on the environment.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is responsible for 600,000 deaths and costs the U.S. about $207 billion per year. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for proper brain, heart and body function.

Traditionally, consumers have had few options for increasing omega-3 intake, apart from grass-fed meat and oily fish, but according to the federal Food and Drug Administration, some fish can also have high levels of mercury or other contaminants.

“We are a family farm and we care about the health and nutrition of families in an affordable fashion. We think that these ‘super crickets’ are the answer,” said James Rolin, who, along with his wife, Kathleen, a disabled Coast Guard veteran and current MSU student, founded Cowboy Cricket Farms in November 2016.

As Montana’s first and only cricket farm, Cowboy Cricket Farms credits 406 Labs and the Blackstone LaunchPad for helping the business from concept to reality.

“They have given us not just business coaching and advice, but also a sounding board,” James Rolin said. “We can bring ideas to them and they will give us honest feedback in a confidential and professional environment.”

The Blackstone LaunchPad at MSU, housed under the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship, is an entrepreneur resource for students, alumni and faculty across the university and community that offers coaching, ideation and venture creation support. Its business accelerator program, 406 Labs, provides focused resources to help high-growth potential ventures, assisting companies with things related to launching a business, including prototype creation, go-to-market strategy, business development pipeline creation, sales training, fundraising strategy and hiring.

An network of Montana-based mentors assists companies that are selected to participate in the program.

“Without their support we never would have won the awards that we did, never would have had the gumption to go after government grants, never would have made some of the contacts that have made such a huge difference in our business,” Kathleen Rolin said.

“We owe a lot to the excellent group at Blackstone LaunchPad and are happy to have them on our side,” she added.

For more information about this venture, see https:// cowboycrickets.com.

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advantage to conventional tilling during the first year because of the immense weed pressure. But in the second and third years, there was little difference in net returns between the two systems. Additionally, with the higher costs of conventional tillage, returning to conservation tillage made more sense financially.

Duzy estimates that a farmer would save approximately $25.57 per acre per year in the second and third years by switching back to conservation tillage. That would represent a $15,342 savings each year on a typical 600-acre Alabama cotton farm.

If farmers decide to plow for a year because of weed infestations, they should consider adopting a high-residue cover crop and immediately return to their conservation system in subsequent years, according to Duzy. They don’t have to plow the soil year after year.

Read more about this research in the August 2017 issue of AgResearch magazine (https://agresearchmag.ars.usda. gov/2017/aug/control/).

For more information contact Dennis O’Brien (https:// www.ars.usda.gov/oc/about/#Dennis), ARS Office of Communications.

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It seems this year will be another challenging one for agriculture in South Dakota and the nation overall. In reality it might not be strikingly different from the three previous ones albeit with maybe somewhat tighter margins. US agriculture is increasingly dependent on global markets, and the success or not of their own agricultural production. The 2016 crop year was a perfect example of this.

Adverse weather in Brazil and Argentina resulted in corn and soybean losses during their 2015-2016 season. This prompted higher US prices at planting in 2016, with record acreage for soybeans and a large corn acreage according to the USDA. This, combined with overall good weather during the crop season, resulted in record 2016 corn and soybean yields. Better than average crops with higher productivity and output have been the norm since 2014, building-up commodity stocks and lowering their prices. This trend is projected to continue during the 2017 US crop season.

S.D. Farm Income Trends South Dakota agriculture started an amazing growth pace during this century being even labeled as an “agriculture powerhouse” in the US. Overall farm income had strong earnings between 2000 and 2013. From 2014 on however, the strengthening of the US dollar combined with highly productive crop seasons reduced commodity prices. Data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed that while soybean prices were $1.28 higher ($9.43) compared to a year ago, corn prices at $3.14 were $0.09 lower, and wheat prices about the same at $4.35. Just to give an idea farm income in South Dakota peaked at $3.8 billion in 2011 and dropped to $0.8 billion in 2016! To better understand the current situation, it is important to take a look at what happened during 2016 to the top three revenue-generating agricultural crops: corn, soybeans, and wheat.

Corn For the northern Great Plains corn production operating costs in 2016 were $285 per planted acre (ERS 2017). Seed

and fertilizer at 34% of the total each were the costliest individual items. With average corn sales per acre (157 bushels/acre) of $565 margin over operating costs were $280 per acre. However, when overhead costs (hired labor, opportunity cost of unpaid labor, capital recovery of machinery and equipment, opportunity cost of land, taxes and insurance, and general farm overhead) were factored in, total costs were $569 or a loss of - $4 per acre.

Soybeans Operating costs per acre for soybeans were $138 for a gross value of production $394 (44 bushels/acre) and income over operating costs of $256. Seed was by far the most expensive individual item at 42% of the total operating costs. When overhead costs ($252) were factored in, total costs were $390 or a gain of $4 per acre.

Wheat Wheat (including secondary products of silage, straw, and grazing) operating costs per acre were $107. Of them fertilizer, at 34%, was the most significant by far. With total value of production of $197 per acre, income over operating costs were $90. Total overhead costs were $184 resulting in total costs of $291 and a negative margin of - $94.

2017 Outlook Last season was borderline bad for corn and soybeans, and outright bad for wheat production. Another good season is expected for the top three crops, which will further strengthen their stocks. All this suggests crop farmers will be tight financially, again. According to the USDA FAS it is expected that land values, which usually follow commodity price trends, will suffer a similar fate. Farm net worth, defined as asset value minus debt will likely follow suit, and be down for the third consecutive year. Farm debt-to-asset ratio is forecast to be higher in 2017 at almost record numbers. This year more than ever before calls for only necessary, and prudent investments, and to consider “every bushel matters and every penny counts”.

American bullfrogs learn how to avoid becoming lunch

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By Chris Branam, Oregon State University Extension Service When exposed to potential predators as an embryo, the invasive American bullfrog becomes harder to kill when it becomes a tadpole, according to a new study by Oregon State University (OSU) researchers.

Tadpoles that hide more and develop faster when predators are present have better chances at survival, and the study sheds light on the frog’s capacity to proliferate across the Pacific Northwest, said Tiffany Garcia, an aquatic ecologist in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences and lead author of the study.

The findings were published recently in the journal Oecologia (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00442-0173905-5).

Bullfrogs are strong competitors for food and highly invasive in many environments. They are implicated in the decline in many native species, Garcia said.

“These embryos can learn about new predators while they are still in the egg, and they behave and develop differently after they hatch based on that learning,” she said. “If these frogs can learn about predators before they are even vulnerable to them, it makes it that much harder to limit their spread.”

In the study, the researchers collected bullfrog eggs from a seasonal, fish-less pond in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

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American bullfrogs learn how to avoid becoming lunch CONTINUED FROM PAGE B12

The researchers exposed one group of eggs to signals that predators were close by, in this case fish odor. They exposed another group to the smells of fish and injured tadpoles. The control group wasn’t exposed to any smell.

The tadpoles that hatched from the predator-exposed eggs avoided predators more than the ones that hatched from the unexposed eggs. They hid behind a small piece of black plastic, and they also grew into slightly longer tadpoles.

“When that predator smell was around in the tadpole phase, they knew what to do to be safe,” she said. “They learn about the identity of predators that will pose a threat for them later in life.”

It is the second known study of embryonic learning in amphibians, after the wood frog, and the only one that focused on an invasive species, Garcia said.

Mature bullfrogs can tip the scales at nearly two pounds and be as long as eight inches. They eat anything they can fit in their mouths, including other frogs, bugs, fish, birds and turtle hatchlings.

“They are what we call gape-limited predators,” Garcia said.

“That means their diet is only limited by their size. That’s why they can have such a strong impact in invaded ponds and why we are looking for ways to control their spread. It turns out they have more weapons than we originally thought that make them very good invaders.”

American bullfrogs are native to the eastern United States.

Although some were observed in Oregon prior to 1900, most of the frogs were brought to the state in the early 20th century to be harvested as food – frog legs are sold at restaurants around the world. Most of those farms went belly up during the Great Depression, and the frogs were either released or they escaped.

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##### Dumb Indiana law: Proper black cat etiquette on Friday the 13th In the municipality of French Lick Springs, all black cats must wear bells around their necks on Friday the 13th. The rule was introduced on October 13, 1939, “as a war measure to alleviate mental strain on the populace,” and has technically been in effect since. Better watch out for these 8 days that are even unluckier than Friday the 13th.

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Terex TC 16 mini excavator, extendable tracks, heated cab, 1200 hours. This is a great little unit. Light, easily trailer anywhere you need it. You would be surprised at how handy this unit is. No cracks, leaks or issues...... ......................................$13,500

2016 RG-50 low boy, 22-ft. well, self-contained, never been used, FET paid, rear springs, detachable gooseneck. Nice trailer, ready to work......$38,500

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Fresh service, no issues, toothed bucket. Forks also available................................$35,000

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2010 Cat 289C, 2 speed, heated and cooled cab, CD player, tracks in good shape, machine has approximately 3400 hours.

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Ingersoll Rand VR843 Telescoping Forklift 8000 lb. lift, 43-ft. reach, OROPS canopy, nice lift!

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New Erskine 72” Smooth Drum Vibratory Packer

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$92,500 2017 Globe 55-ton Lowboy with 4th Axle Flip Non ground-bearing, air ride, rear axle lift, 60” axle spacing, hydraulic flip axle, pony motor, Apitong full deck, front locking tool box behind neck, covered rear deck, front flip ramps, white powder coat, LED lights, outside aluminum wheels, 2 king pin settings and set up for front flip box, 22.5 radial rubber, 10 year warranty and IN STOCK!

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New Pallet Forks 48” heavy duty, quick attach 2018 Globe 55-ton Lowboy Trailer 9-ft. wide, non-ground bearing, detachable neck, 24-ft. well, powder coated, LED lights, covered rear wheels, air ride with rear lift axle, 22.5 rubber with aluminum outside wheels, front tool box, Honda gas pony motor, wet line plumbing, 10 year structural warranty!

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1994 Volvo ACL64 Water Truck drive side: left hand drive, 400 hp, Volvo engine, synchronized 12 speed transmission, 46,000 lb.

1996 Kenworth T800 Water Truck 500 hp N14 Cummins engine, jakes, 10C transmis- rears w/lockers, aluminum wheels, good rubber, 389,000 miles, new United 4000 gallon water sion, new rubber, new paint, new United 4000 gallon tank system with 4 sprays, hydrant fill and drafting system, 4 sprays, hose reel, drafting capability & hydrant fill. Excellent truck! capability.

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2018 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.

Also available: 8 x 22-ft.....$7450 8 x 24-ft......$7850

2018 Cargo Mate 8 x 16-ft. tandem axle enclosed trailer 1-ft. extended height, side RV door, D-rings in floor, radial tires.

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$4000

2018 Cargo Mate 7x14-ft. enclosed trailer rear ramp door, side RV door, radial tires, 3500 lb axles, LED lights, 6” extra height, D-rings in floor.

Also available: 7x16....$5750

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$4995 2018 Royal 7-ft. x 14-ft. Enclosed Trailer rear ramp door, side RV door, special order radial tires, (2) 5200 lb. axles

2018 Cargo Mate 6-ft.x12-ft.

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PJ Utility Trailers

$9300

PJ Gooseneck Trailers

2018 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, single axle.......$3150

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$8250

2018 PJ 14-ft. x 83” high side dump trailer scissor hoist, tarp, (2) 7000# axles, spare tire.

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$15,100 $4150

2018 PJ 12-ft. x 83” dump trailer (2) 7000# axles, scissor hoist, spare, tarp.

2018 PJ 16-ft.x83” XL dump trailer scissor hoist, 15,000 lb GVW, ramps, spare tire.

Also available: 3 axle...$10,550

$8650

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$3400

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20-ft......$3450

2018 PJ 30-ft. gooseneck with duals trailer (2) 12,000 lb axles, beavertail with monster ramps.

Also available: 25-ft......$11,500 30-ft. lo-pro.....$12,600 34 ft.....$12,600 36-ft......$12,800

2018 PJ 14-ft. single axle utility trailer Heavy duty rear ramp gate, (1) 7000# axle, spare tire.

$2450

$11,150

$5750

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$8500

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Also available: 30-ft.....$13,800

$11,850

$3300

$7900

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$4100

2018 PJ 16-ft. x 83” bumper pull dump trailer (2) 7000# axles, scissor hoist, spare, tarp.

Also available: Lo-Pro.....$8850

2018 PJ 14-ft.x96” deckover dump trailer fold-down sides, 14,000# GVW, 16” rubber. Also available: gooseneck.....$8600

PJ Deckover Trailers

PJ Car Haulers & Equipment Trailers

$7300

2018 PJ 8-ft. x 60” single axle utility dump trailer (1) 5200# axle, 15” rubber.

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In Stock: 14-ft. Bumper pull.....$8000 14-ft. Gooseneck.....$8900

$3550

2018 PJ 10-ft x 77” Utility Trailer 4-ft. fold-up gate, 22” metal sides, pipe top.

Also available: 12-ft. x 77”.....$2500

2018 PJ 16-ft. carhauler trailer (2) 5200 lb axles, rear ramps, spare tire.

Also available: 18-ft.....$3600 and 20-ft.....$3700

2018 PJ 16-ft.x91” gooseneck deckover dump trailer (2) 7000 lb axles, 4-ft. removable sides.

$9500

$2250

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Also available: 24-ft.

$6050 2018 PJ 22-ft. superwide trailer (2) 7000# axles, heavy duty drive-over fenders, 2-ft. tail, slide-in ramps, spare tire.

2018 PJ 14-ft. x 83” utility trailer rear ramp, 3500# axle, ATV ramps on front.

Also available: 12-ft. x 77”.....$2100 12-ft. x 77” tandem axle....$3000 14-ft. tandem axle.....$3100

2018 PJ 28-ft. gooseneck tilt trailer 22-ft. tilt, 6-ft. front stationary, winch plate, (2) 7000 lb axles, spare.

Also available: 24-ft......$8900

$8900

$6200

2018 PJ 20-ft. x 8” heavy duty deckover trailer with Monster ramps 4-ft. tail, 14,000# GVW.

$5700

$2200 2018 PJ 24-ft. Gooseneck Tilt (22+2) Trailer 22-ft. tilt + 2-ft. stationary, (2) 7000# axles, winch plate, spare tire.

2018 PJ 22-ft. deckover trailer 19-ft. deck, 3-ft. beavertail with standup ramps, 14,000# GVW.

$5050

14-ft. x 83” “Rollster” Roll-Off Dump Bins 14-ft. long x 83” wide x 48” high, 10 gauge steel, tarp kit, rear barn doors. Leave one at each job site! $3550 each

2018 PJ 20-ft. equipment trailer bumper pull, 14,000 lb. GVW, 18-ft. deck, 2-ft. beavertail with standup ramps.

Also available: 18-ft......$4800

$4950

2018 PJ 5-ft. x 10-ft. all steel utility trailer rear ramp gate, steel floor with D-rings.

$1850

$5400

$7900

2018 PJ 8-ft. x 60” utility trailer rear ramp, spare tire, 15” rubber.

Also available 10-ft.x60”.....$1850 10-ft.x77”....$1900

$24,000

2018 PJ 22-ft (16+6) gooseneck tilt trailer (2) 7000# axles.

Also available: 3 axle.....$8800

$7500

2018 PJ 25-ft. gooseneck trailer 20-ft. deck, 5-ft. beavertail with monster ramps, tandem 7000# axles, 16” rubber.

$6250 2001 Freightliner FLD132 Classic XL Truck 500 hp, 60 Series Detroit engine, jakes, 13 speed transmission, h/a rack, air conditioning, clean truck!

2018 PJ 20-ft. heavy duty deckover flatbed trailer 14,000 GVW, rear ramps, spare tire.

Also available 22-ft......$5650 And 24-ft.....$5800

$4800

2018 PJ 20-ft. equipment trailer slide-in ramps, rear stabilizer jacks, 16” rubber, 14,000# GVW.

$4000 2018 PJ 13-ft. equipment tilt trailer single 7000 lb. axle, 83” wide, radial tires, LED lights.

Also available: 16-ft......$4100

2018 PJ 20-ft. medium duty deckover flatbed trailer 10,000 lb GVW, rear ramps. Also available in 16-ft.

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$4150

$6750

2018 PJ 16-ft. light duty deckover trailer (2) 3500# axles, spare tire.

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2018 PJ 22-ft. powered full tilt (2) 7000# axles, spare tire, winch plate.

$5750 2018 PJ 16-ft tilt trailer Full tilt deck, (2) 7000 lb. axles, radial rubber.

$6100 2018 PJ 20-ft. tilt trailer 16-ft. tilt, 4-ft. stationary, 14,000# GVW, radial rubber.

Also have: 16-ft. + 6-ft. stationary tilt.....$6250 Also available: 3-axle

$5000

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Trader’s Dispatch, September 2017 — Page B16

Agronomist urges farmers to commit to weed control

CHECK ‘EM OUT! Massey Ferguson Global Series Tractors 3 New Models Available

Very Price Competitive Compared to Similar Tractors!

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END OF SEASON SALE! NEW- IN STOCK Massey-Ferguson Balers

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Massey Ferguson 2956A Round balers 5x6 w/mesh

Call for more information on AgCo Incentives!

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By Iowa State University of Science and Technology News Service Farmers faced with tight profit margins may consider cutting back on weed control efforts this growing season, but an Iowa State University (ISU) agronomist said doing so may cost farmers money in the long term.

Robert Hartzler, a professor of Agronomy (http://agron. iastate.edu) and ISU Extension and Outreach weed expert, said low commodity prices in recent years may lead farmers to tolerate a low population of weeds that might not affect yields.

But doing so may allow enough weeds to go to seed in fields and give rise to the spread of herbicide resistant weeds in the future, a growing concern for corn and soybean producers across the state.

“Farmers might be tempted to do just enough to protect yields but still allow some weeds to survive,” Hartzler said.

“They might be unwilling to spend the extra money to get to the next level of weed control, and, in the short term, you can rationalize that. But in the long term, that’s going to lead to further evolution of resistance.”

For years, the herbicide glyphosate made weed control a one-size-fits-all proposition for farmers, but Hartzler said most Iowa fields now experience pockets of weeds that are resistant to glyphosate. The resistance occurs when weeds that possess the right genetic mutations to survive the herbicide treatment are passed on to subsequent generations of weeds.

Hartzler said weeds are showing resistance to nearly all herbicides used in Iowa. Populations of the weed known as water hemp, for instance, have demonstrated resistance to five different groups of herbicides, he said.

Hartzler recommends farmers round out their weed control strategies with a variety of tactics and tailor decisions to individual fields. Rotating crops that have markedly different growth cycles compared to corn and soybeans interrupts the lifecycle of weeds as well, Hartzler said. A rotation of winter wheat, for example, presents an opportunity to combat weeds without the use of herbicides, though he acknowledges the strategy imposes expenses that may not work for many farmers.

Narrower rows also fight weeds by placing crops closer together, creating a tightly spaced canopy of plants that block sunlight from reaching weeds, Hartzler said. But that option requires a planter capable of narrow rows, he said.

Judicious use of tillage also can prevent weeds by burying seeds deeper into the soil where they can’t grow.

Hartzler also recommends that farmers scout their fields before and after applying herbicide to gauge how effective the treatment is.

“We’re in an era where you really have to pay attention to the details if you want an effective weed control strategy,” he said.

You’ve booked a bare-bones airline

All passengers are advised that reaching their destination depends on how much they’re willing to donate toward fuel.

The ticket agent, baggage handler, and pilot are the same person.

Your choice of beverages is yes or no.

You notice the ground crew using dimes to check tire wear.

The flight attendants are wearing parachutes.

Your meal consists of whatever you’ve brought with you, or what your seatmate is generous enough to share.

For overseas travel, you’re advised to wear a bathing suit.

Instead of safety instructions on the card in front of your seat, you find a selection of prayers.

Keep cupholders clean using silicone cupcake liners

Your cupholders are probably the dirtiest part of your car.

So many things constantly spilling and getting stuck inside.

The simple solution to keeping them clean all the time, is lining them with silicone cupholders. They keep your cup holders from getting sticky. Just throw them in the dishwasher when it’s time to clean!

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Onions offer layers of goodness

SELL YOUR EQUIPMENT IN THIS SPACE!!!

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service As I examined the maturing produce in our garden, I decided not to harvest any onions. Although the stems were sturdy and green, the onion bulbs were fairly small.

Young onions are tasty, but I gave them the opportunity to grow.

Whenever I look at onions growing in our garden, I remember “the year of the onions” when I was a kid. My parents must have gotten a good deal on onion sets that year. More likely, the weather conditions were just right for a bumper crop.

Our white onions grew to the size of baseballs. We filled the back of a pickup truck full of onions. As I helped load onions, I was a little worried that we would have them for every meal that winter. Fortunately, every visitor left our home with a bag of onions. Our guests didn’t seem to mind.

Onions are a popular vegetable. Food historians estimate that humans have eaten them for more than 5,000 years. For example, onions have been found in tombs of the ancient Egyptians.

Through the years, onions have been used for medicinal purposes and even as wedding gifts in early history. I have not seen onions on a wedding gift registry these days.

Onions can be eaten raw or cooked, and they are available in a wide range of sizes and colors, including red, yellow and white. Green onions, or scallions, also add flavor to foods.

According to the National Onion Association, our yearly consumption increased from 12.2 pounds per person in 1982 to 20 pounds in 2010 in the U.S. Worldwide, people munch their way through more than 13.5 pounds annually.

While Idaho, Oregon, Washington and California are the leading onion-producing states, North Dakota and Minnesota are in the top 15 onion-producing states, according to 2016 data. In North Dakota, onions, along with several other vegetables and fruits, are considered specialty crops.

One medium onion has about 60 calories, 11 grams (g) of carbohydrate, 1.6 g of protein and 3 g of fiber. Onions are CONTINUED ON PAGE C2

Mark Reinmuth 406-262-3842 Gary Reighard 406-879-9418

Call 406-271-5533 FAX 406-271-5727 Mail to: Trader’s Dispatch, Box 997, Conrad, MT 59425

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saturday, sept. 23rd • lewistown

hospice Benefit Quilt & Gun auction 5 p.m. • Jack’s Hangar, Lewistown, MT

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REDUCED TO $24,000!

1999 International 9200

N14 Cummins, 430 hp, 13 speed, spring suspension, 5th wheel slider, aluminum wheels, (2) 120 gallon tanks

2000 Peterbilt 379 EXHD

3406E, 550 hp, 18 speed, push axle, 304” wheelbase, wet kit, 8 new drives

$64,900 $19

Trailers For Sale:

2016 Frontier 36-ft. Ag Hopper, pintle 1998 Jet 40-ft. Ag Hopper.....$19,900 hitch............................................. $28,900 1998 Jet 20-ft. Pup, AgHopper...........

2003 Castleton 20-ft. Pup ......... $21,000 ..............................................$19,900 2005 Doonan 48-ft. drop deck.... $21,000

C15, 435 hp, 10 speed, 227” wheelbase, 85% on virgin rubber, 647,000 miles

,995

REDUCED TO $59,950!

2006 Freightliner Columbia MBN, 475 hp, 13 speed, pintle, auto lift & gate system, new rubber.

2007 Ford F550 Dually

6.0L Powerstroke, C&M truck bed, New Ranch Hand Grille guard, fresh motor, new injectors, EGR Delete kit, head studs.

4 new drive tires

see these units and more info at www.precisiontruckandtrailersales.com

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

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

2005 Flexi-Coil 3850/ 5000HD air drill, 51-ft. 12” spacing, TBT, Dutch Super Eagle openers, SS, 3 tank 380 bushel, rubber packers, variable rate, full run blockage, coarse, fine roller.................... $45,500

2008 Case IH 8010 combine, 1473 seperator hours, Pro 600, NavII, 262 Rec, 24-ft. unload auger, rock trap, excellent condition............ .......................... $125,000

CONTINUED FROM PAGE C1

2010 Case IH 2020 35-ft. head w/CWS air.. $18,500

Myers Farm

Big Sandy, MT (406) 378-2311 (406) 788-6994 (406)788-6927 Please leave message

Your Source for In Demand Winter Wheat

2004 FLEXI-COIL 5000 WITH 2430 CART Clearfield • • • • •

Brawl CLP Clearstone CLP WB4059 CLP WB4623 CLP AP 503 CL

Fast

Convetional • Keldin • • SY Wolf • • WB4614 • • Yellowstone • Winter Triticale • Willow Creek variable 9.5” spacing, • Others Available

Sawfly Warhorse Judee Other Varities Available upon Request

rate, 45-ft., 5-section, 6 run single shoot, steel lots of extra parts. One andpackers, Reliable Custom Cleaning owner.

Asking $40,000

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Hoven’s New To You

USED MISCELLANEOUS

USED TRACTORS

Ford F350 4WD, automatic, flatbed. $19,900 Matthews MC flail mower....................................$7900 John Deere Z445 rider, 54” deck........................$3200 John Deere 148 loader with grapple...................$5500 Kelly 3-pt. backhoe..............................................$3100 Danuser F7 3-pt. post hole auger, 9” & 12” bits... $1400 Flatbed trailer.........................................................$850

Challenger MT585D with loader & grapple, 1760 hours. $117,000

Challenger MT575B with loader $89,900

USED PROCESSORS

2013 New Holland T7.185 with loader and grapple. $109,900 New Holland TM190 with loader and grapple.. $67,900 Case IH Puma 185 with 750 hours.........................Call Case IH Puma 210 tractor with loader............. $84,900 Case IH 3394 with loader and grapple............. $25,900 Valtra T140-4 with loader.................................. $65,000 Valtra C120 with loader.................................... $53,900 Belarus 825 tractor with loader........................... $8900 David Brown 1212 3 pt., 540 PTO...................... $5900 David Brown 1200A tractor................................ $6500 Case 2470 crab steer, bad engine...............Make Offer Versatile 700 parting out, engine and some tires gone.

Vermeer BPX9000 processor................................. Call Vermeer BPX8000 with final cut......................$15,500 Vermeer BP8000 processor.............................$11,900 Haybuster 2650...............................................$10,900 2012 Highline CFR650 processor....................$18,500 Highline 6000.............................................COMING IN

USED SKID STEER

Bobcat T190 open cab.....................................$24,900 Bobcat 843 skid steer.........................................$9900

- COMING IN -

Vermeer BP8000 bale processor Case IH Puma 185 tractor MacDon M200 windrower Bobcat S5720 skid steer H&S high capacity rake

406-727-7153

4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls

www.hovenequipment.com

Onions offer layers of goodness

“Partners in Production”

Ken – 788-4588; Ed – 231-4254; Emery – 868-7964; Anna – 231-4251

good sources of vitamin C and provide minerals, including magnesium, phosphorous and potassium.

This unique profile of vitamins and minerals, along with their natural phytochemicals (plant chemicals), confer some disease-fighting properties to the humble onion. Regular consumption of onions is good for our heart, may fight cancer and also may help build our bones, according to some recent research.

Be sure to select onions that are firm and free of cuts and soft spots. Soft spots on the onion usually indicate underlying spoilage. The skin should be dry and paperlike.

Avoid storing onions in plastic bags. Store onions in a mesh bag or other container with some holes in a cool, dark, dry place. Be sure to refrigerate peeled or cut onions and use within a week to 10 days.

Cutting onions can be a real tear-jerker, so to avoid dramatic cooking experiences in your kitchen, try these tips: • Chill the onion for 30 minutes to one hour before chopping to slow the release of sulfur gas.

• Chop them from the top end instead of the root end.

• Use a sharp knife so you can chop faster.

• Cut onions under cold, running water to reduce eye irritation.

• Try applying some lemon juice to remove the scent of onions from your hands.

Some people shy away from onions because they may leave you with bad breath. The natural sulfur compounds that provide their flavor also are responsible for some of their health benefits, including some cancer-fighting properties.

If you worry about halitosis after eating onions, remember that parsley is an excellent breath freshener. So eat the “garnish.” Or serve everyone the same meal and you all will have halitosis together.

Be inventive in your kitchen with onions and all the delicious produce of summertime. Add onions to kebobs and grill, caramelize them to make onion soup or try making baked onion rings. See https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/fieldtofork for more information about growing, preserving and preparing locally grown produce.

After harvesting some items from our garden, I put together a quick side dish without the benefit of a recipe. The “surprise” is the addition of a little crumbled bacon and some cayenne pepper. To save time, I picked up some crumbled bacon from a grocery store salad bar.

Garden Veggie Surprise 2 strips bacon, fried, drained and crumbled 2 tsp. canola oil or your favorite cooking oil 1/2 c. onion, diced 1 small hot pepper, diced finely 2 c. zucchini, diced 1 medium tomato, diced 1/4 tsp. seasoning salt 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper Cook bacon, drain and crumble (or use commercial crumbled bacon). Heat the olive oil in a pan. Add onion, pepper and bacon. Stir until onion is translucent (about three to five minutes). Add zucchini, tomato and seasonings, then stir. Cover and heat for about 10 minutes over medium-low heat. Serve.

Makes four servings. Each serving has 70 calories, 4.5 g fat, 3 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber and 180 milligrams sodium.

Just doing my job

Two friends were having lunch at a restaurant when they overheard the customer in the next booth complain to the waiter how cold it was in the dining area. “Would you please turn down the air conditioner?” the customer said.

“Certainly, sir.” The server disappeared behind a screen, and after a few seconds, reappeared. But in no time, the customer called him over to his table again.

“Now I’m too hot,” the customer complained. “Would you turn up the air conditioner?”

“Not a problem, sir,” and the waiter ducked behind a screen for a few seconds again. This went on several more times before the customer finally paid his bill and left.

“You get the prize for patience!” the two friends exclaimed to the waiter.

“Oh, it’s nothing,” the waiter said. “We don’t even have an air conditioner.”

National Pepperoni Pizza Day

Date When Celebrated: Always September 20 September 20th is National Pepperoni Pizza Day, a day to celebrate America’s favorite variety of pizza.. Almost everybody loves pizza. It is so versatile. Pizza is eaten for breakfast (often cold), lunch, dinner and as a late night snack. It is a very popular food for parties and events.

You can put all sorts of meats, vegetables, fruits, and even fish... Anchovies... on your pizza. But, today, is reserved for a pepperoni pizza, the most popular variety.

Here is some interesting trivia on the ever popular pizza: • Pepperoni is the most popular, preferred by 36% of the people.

• Over 3 Billion pizzas are sold n the U.S. each year.

• More pizzas are sold on Super Bowl Sunday, than any other day of the year.

• Halloween is the second most popular day for eating pizzas.

• Over 17% of restaurants are pizzerias, or serve pizza.

• The first pizza was sold in Naples Italy in 1738.

• Pizzas most likely evolved as a variation of flatbreads.

• Americans consume over 23 pounds of pizza per year.

It is very easy to enjoy National Pizza Day. Have some pizza today. To enjoy this day to the fullest, you need to make homemade pepperoni pizza and have pizza for breakfast, lunch, dinner and as a snack.

Happy National Pepperoni Pizza Day!

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Deadline for advertising in the October 2017 issue is WEDNESDAY, September 27th.

Montana made...

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Choose the 1” or 11/4” round, self-turning rod.

• Fits all cultivators • Easy to pull, saves fuel • No drive required.

• We build special applications for air drive • U-joint adapter for rocky conditions • Optional rod weeder transport bracket mounts on cultivator frame.

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

When rod is needed you can install in about 5 minutes.

Dealers for the A M Rodweeder, Quick Attach Brackets and Transport Brackets.

MONTANA DEALERS

Ben Taylor Farm Store ............................................Valier, 279-3365 Churchill Equipment....................................... Manhattan, 282-7252 Frontline Ag Solutions.............................. Conrad, 1-877-278-5531 Frontline Ag Solutions............................ Choteau, 1-866-466-5741 Frontline Ag Solutions...........................Cut Bank, 1-800-273-5530 Gerbers of Montana Inc..................................Great Falls, 727-2203 Hoven Equipment Co.....................................Great Falls, 727-7153 Joyce Fuel & Feeds............................... Geraldine, 1-800-479-4561

Musselshell Valley Equipment ..............Roundup, 1-888-423-2605 Taylor’s True Value Farm Store................... Shelby, 1-888-220-5547 Tiber Tractor, Chester .........................................Chester, 759-5188 Torgerson, LLC..................................... Lewistown, 1-800-677-8795 Zerbe Bros................................................Glasgow, 1-800-228-5393

WASHINGTON DEALERS

Ag Engineering...............................Kennewick, WA (509) 582-8900

A M Rod Weeders made by American Manufacturing Montana toll-free 1-800-345-2083 or 406-379-2676, Hogeland, MT

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HAY FOR SALE

1200# rounds • Orchard grass alfalfa $85/bale Mixed grass cow hay $60/bale • Grass cow hay $50/bale Analysis available

Kalispell, MT area • (406) 260-3927 evenings

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

John Deere 9620T................................................................ $120,000 John Deere 9520T................................................................ $110,000 New Holland P2060 air seeder, double shoot capable........... $90,000 New Holland 550 air seeder, double shoot capable............... $75,000 Case IH 4375 70-ft. fertilizer spreader..................................... $30,000 New Holland suspended boom sprayer, 130-ft....................... $25,000

For more info call (406) 779-7103 Flaxville, MT

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Largest Capacity CNC Cylinder Boring & Line Boring within 500 mile radius

1-855-285-0179 or 406-285-0179 Mark Oelke – Owner 20 W. Cedar • PO Box 788 • Three Forks, MT 59752 Visit us on the web at: www.mwmachine.net

UPCOMING

BUCKLEY AUCTIONS AND APPRAISERS

Jack Tweedy

Well kept farm machinery auction.

Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 Cut Bank, Montana

Featuring: 2011 Chevrolet 71, extended cab, 4x4 pickup

with V8 gas engine / 2001 Ford F350 Lariat 4-door, 4x4, diesel weed sprayer pickup with mounted NYB 80-ft. weed sprayer / 1996 Versatile New Holland 4x4 tractor / 1998 New Holland TR98 twin rotor combine with diesel engine, 30-ft. and 12-ft. headers / Concord 40-ft. x 12” spacing air seeder with pull behind 3400 air cart / Friggstad 3-section 42-ft. cultivator / Krause 3-section 34-ft. tandem disc / 1983 Victory 36-ft. 3-section V-blade / Buhler Farm King 10” x 50-ft. PTO grain auger with swing out. / Plus other machinery. / Some shop equipment and other items. See ad on page A11.

We have auctions booked for fall 2017 and spring 2018 but not yet dated. If you are planning an auction or appraisal for give us a call.

We specialize in farm, ranch, industrial and business type auctions.

We do it ALL from start to finish. Including advertising, setup and display work, auctioneering and clerking. We also do all types of appraisals in farm and ranch equipment and inventory, business properties, collectibles, etc.

Remember - auctioneers make excellent appraisers as we see everything saleable being sold at our auctions.

55 years in the business.

Phone (406) 450-2244, leave a message or call 278-5880.

Kyle Harmon exhibited the top Gelbvieh influenced steer at the Marias Fair, earning some extra cash from the Montana Gelbvieh Association. Photo by Kari Lewis.

Water: A Better Beverage

Ann Schwader, SDSU Extension Nutrition Field Specialist age.

Water is a vital nutrient for the body and • To ensure your water stays cold and staying hydrated plays an important part flavorful all day, try freezing herbs and fruits in staying healthy. Our bodies need water in your ice cubes. to help with digestion, provide moisture to • Reduce the juice. Start by filling your skin and other tissues, remove toxins from cup or water bottle a quarter of the way with the body, regulate blood circulation and juice and fill the rest with water. body temperatures, and to transport nutriTry the following healthy beverage recients and oxygen to the cells throughout the pes; they are easy to serve anytime. body. Water is a preferred beverage choice because it contains no calories, fat, or choFlavored Water Recipes lesterol; it’s also generally inexpensive.

(Courtesy of Oregon State University ExHow Much is Needed? tension) Water is an important nutrient for the Cucumber Water body, but everyone’s needs are different.

Add 1/2 cucumber How much water you need depends on body 1 gallon water size, gender, age, health status, exercise Preparation: Slice crosswise into thin intensity and if you are pregnant or nursslices. Leave skin on for color. ing. Most healthy people meet their fluid Strawberry Kiwi needs by drinking when thirsty and drinking 12 to 16 strawberries (about 1 pint) healthy beverage choices with meals. Drink 2 kiwis plenty of water if you are very active, live 1 gallon water or work in hot conditions, or if you are an Preparation: Peel the kiwi. Slice both older adult. fruits into thin slices.

Do you know how many calories are Herb (Mint, Basil, Rosemary) in your favorite beverages? Calories from 10 small leaves or a small sprig drinks can really add up, so it’s important 1 gallon water to read the Nutrition Facts labels on beverPreparation: Tear or crush the leaves to age products. Check the serving size and release the flavor. the number of servings in the can, bottle, Preparation Tips: or container to stay within calorie needs.

• Wash all fresh fruits, veggies and herbs.

Limit sugar sweetened beverages such as Trim away any damaged or bruised areas on sodas, sports drinks, energy drinks, lemonproduce before adding to water. ade, sweetened iced teas, and juice drinks • Mash the fruit or vegetable to release or cocktails. These beverages aren’t so thirst the most flavor. quenching or hydrating and are often high • Remove citrus slices from plastic conin calories. tainers after 1 hour.

Easy Ways to Make Better Beverage • Refrigerate for several hours or overChoices night to allow the most flavoring.

• Take a refillable water bottle with you • Do not mix batches. Use it up; clean the to work or when you’re running errands. container; make a fresh batch.

• Drink water with meals and snacks.

• Water will last up to 3 days in the re• Add pizazz to water with a twist of lemfrigerator. on, lime or other fruit, cucumber or mint.

Fruit Juice Spritzer • Try seltzer water if you prefer the car(Courtesy of University of Maryland Exbonation of soda. tension) • Make water, low-fat or fat-free milk, or Ingredients: 100% juice an easy option in your home by 2-1/2 cups orange juice having ready-to-go containers filled in your 1 cup pineapple juice refrigerator.

1 liter club soda or seltzer water • Choose water when eating out. You’ll Instructions: save money and reduce calories.

Mix juices in a pitcher and add club soda.

• Read the label. Check calories, sugar, Stir and serve over ice. caffeine, and fat before you drink a bever-

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Billings, Montana Big Timber, Montana

• BUY

Call Jim at 406-690-0737

• SELL • RENT

2009 Komatsu PC228USLC-3 Excavator 3500 hours, hydraulic quick coupler and thumb, cab with air conditioning and radio. Good clean machine!............ $105,000

2014 Cat 236D2 Skidsteer LOADED UP, cab with air conditioning, hydraulic quick coupler, two speed, camera. Like new with Only 245 hours.$39,900

2003 Cat 430D-IT Backhoe 6120 hours, cab with heat, auxiliary hydraulics front and rear, quick couple on front with bucket...........................$29,000

2008 Case CX80 Excavator

2007 Yanmar Vio 35-3 Mini Excavator

2800 hours, quick coupler with 2 buckets, dozer blade, cab with air conditioning and radio........................................$60,000

Only 1488 hours, hydraulic thumb, hydraulic quick couple, good tracks, full cab with heat.........................................$28,400

Champion 720 Motor Grader SN: 720-54-144-0643, with cab, ripper, 2 tire chains & a good spare tire, work ready!............................................$36,000

2006 Case CX35B Mini Excavator

2008 Hamm 3410 Roller 84” smooth and padfoot shell, 23,000 lb. machine, cab with heat & air conditioning, very nice roller...........................$67,000

Only 1480 hours! Quick couple attachment with two buckets, hydraulic thumb, cab with air conditioning and radio..$33,300

1977 Cat 140G Grader SN: 81V524, New Diamond ripper, pretty good tires, roof heat/air conditioning unit, 3306 Cat engine, work ready!....$44,000

2001 Ford F450 Diesel Utility Truck Overall good to very good condition, utility box with lift gate, 261,500 miles. Work ready!....................................... $8800

2004 Cat CS433E smooth drum roller Only 1400 hours, 66” smooth drum, set up for gravel or asphalt.

Very nice condition!..............................................$47,000

1977-78 John Deere 762 Elevating Scraper SN: 762-2241, cab, good chain, pretty good tires, ready to work!.......................................................................$20,000

Skidsteer Buckets, Hay Spears & Grapples

66” buckets.................................................................. $500 84” high capacity bucket.......................................... $1000 Heavy Duty Skidsteer pallet forks............................... $750

2006 Genie 2668RT Scissor Lift Only 1700 hours, 4x4, diesel, 26-ft. platform height. Really good machine!.................................................................$17,000

2006 Deere 325 Skidsteer This machine is just like new! Always stored inside! Only 930 hours, 2500/5000 lb capacity machine, bucket and forks....... . ...............................................................................$27,000

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TIRES AND CAB FOR SALE (2) Firestone 18.4x38 tractor tires at 50% with rims and hubs for John Deere 5020 Cab with cooler for John Deere 5020

Call D Frey (406) 750-9347

PLOWS FOR SALE John Deere 610 35-ft. chisel plow, Raven Cold Flow NH3, 787 tank for dry fertilizer, 3 bar harrow, 27” teeth, like new..................................................................... $14,900 John Deere 1650 56-ft. chisel plow, Summers drags, single point................................................................. $6900

Will deal if you take both. Sanborn, ND Call (701) 646-6462 or (701) 490-6462

Winter Wheat

• AC EMERSON

• Resistant to Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) • Very Good Yielding • Very Good Straw Strength

• AC BROADVIEW

• Excellent Leaf Rust Resistance • Very Good Yielding • Very Good Lodging Resistance Call

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LUMBER ROUGH-CUT

Accurate, full-dimension fir lumber.

Custom orders of any size.

Corrals • Windbreak • Barns • Fences Beams • Siding • Decks • Bridges Gregg and Robin Maxwell, Maxwell Lumber Inc. 406-538-7877 Lewistown, Montana

Reserve Champion Hog was earned by Grady Gorrell at the Wibaux County Fair held in mid-August. Photo

by Renee Nelson.

MVI celebrates 25 years of irrigation solutions and support 25 years ago, Bobby Kempenich had an idea. An idea to launch a business that combined his knowledge of irrigation equipment, a partnership with a local farming operation, and his passion to deliver the best service to farmers. Today, that idea is MVI, a fullservice Valley irrigation dealership with five locations across Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

This year, the company celebrates 25 years of partnership and dedication to improving irrigation practices for customers.

As part of the company’s ongoing 25-year celebration, Bobby took a look back on MVI’s beginnings, its evolution throughout the years, and what’s on the horizon for the future of irrigation technology.

History of Excellence After working for an irrigation equipment dealer for several years, Bobby felt it was time for a change. He began discussing the idea of his own irrigation dealership with one of his biggest customers, Ron Offutt, a fourth-generation potato farmer and founder of R.D. Offutt Company. In addition to providing advice and encouragement, Ron agreed to embark on the journey with Bobby as a partner in the business. The two sought out to establish a Valley irrigation dealership in west central Minnesota.

Taking the chance, Bobby called the company, then submitted the paperwork and request to join the Valley dealer network. Less than three weeks later, the response he’d hoped would come did.

Starting off in a single, small store, with a team of just four employees, MVI officially opened its doors in January of 1992 as a partnership with R.D. Offutt Company.

Store Growth MVI’s first expansion came close to home, as the company quickly outgrew its small store in Wadena. The team moved to a newer store, a former John Deere equipment dealership just one block away, to better accommodate the business and customers.

Next came MVI’s first venture outside of Minnesota, into Bismarck, North Dakota in the late 90s. Seeing the opportunity in the area, Bobby acquired an existing Valley dealer in neighboring Mandan and moved the operation to Bismarck.

The company’s next expansion, into Montana, came in 2014, when a Valley dealer approached Bobby, “looking for help with direction and focus for the business,” he said.

With their interest piqued, the MVI team looked at the irrigation business in the area and saw great opportunity.

“Everything that was or could be irrigated was being irrigated, but with non-traditional methods like flood or solid-set. Only about 20 percent was center pivot,” Bobby said.

That, paired with water conservation being huge and the environmental push showing no signs of slowing, the team moved forward with acquiring the stores and grew MVI’s footprint to the cities of Billings and Great Falls.

Powell, Wyoming soon followed the Montana stores acquisition, and MVI, a company that was once a single store and four employees, had expanded to five stand-alone stores and more than 70 team members.

“We have slowly but effectively evolved and grown our business to meet the changing needs of farmers, and expanded to serve areas that we feel would greatly benefit from what we can offer,” Bobby said.

Joining Forces Around this same time as the Montana and Wyoming expansion, MVI was integrated as a division of RDO Equipment Co., the equipment division of R.D. Offutt Company. An Evolving Industry Just as the MVI team has expanded and evolved its business to keep with modern farming practices and customer needs, so too have the technology opportunities it and Valley offers to farmers.

Bobby recalls, “Back in the early 90s, everything was high-energy, big horsepower, the goal to pump a lot of water,” he said.

Then, in the mid-90s, the conservation effort came about, so low-pressure, low-energy, and very precise, precision application was in demand.

In the mid-2000s, MVI reached the point where it had converted everything to keep with the continued push for water conservation. Then, Bobby says, the technology boom caught on, hallmarked in the irrigation industry by Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI), which Bobby explains began as, “Programming into the panel. More water, less water, faster application, slower speeds. And now we’re at the point it’s site-specific, varying application rates on the same field for different soil types, crops, and other factors.”

As MVI continues to mark its 25-year milestone, the team invites customers to join the celebration with a special offer. MVI stores in Billings and Great Falls, Montana, as well as Powell, Wyoming, are offering a free pivot system inspection for a limited time. Visit a local store, or call 844-684-8801 to request an inspection from the trusted, experienced team at MVI.

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Drought prompting calf health questions

By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota’s drought is raising questions from livestock producers about health issues in calves.

Gerald Stokka, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist, says one of those questions is related to weaning calves early: If producers are planning to wean next month, should they give preweaning vaccinations now?

“First, it is important to remember that vaccinations are simply part of a total management approach to help reduce the risk of a specific infectious disease causing illness or death in cattle,” Stokka says. “The risk in this case is respiratory disease (pneumonia), with clinical symptoms and signs ranging from depression, separation from the herd, droopy ears and rapid respiration to high rectal temperature (higher than 104 F) and even death without timely treatment.”

In herds with calves that received preventive vaccines at turn-out time, producers can booster those vaccines with a second dose.

“Whether to administer the vaccines prior to weaning or at weaning is a decision based on the perceived risk, weather and management,” NDSU Extension beef cattle specialist Carl Dahlen says.

The weather decision is based on heat and humidity, according to Dahlen. When the heat index (combination of heat and humidity) reaches 78, which can occur when the temperature is 88 F and the humidity is 40 percent, cattle can suffer from mild stress. Younger animals experience stress more quickly than adults.

Temperatures above 90 F and high humidity can produce severe heat stress in animals.

“The decision is this: Will I do more harm than good by vaccinating the calves?” Stokka says. “If warm weather and humidity are stressors, the answer is do not vaccinate.

“Vaccinating early in the morning can alleviate some of this heat stress; however, make sure the group size can be processed in three hours or less,” he adds. “In addition, product selection is critical here. Use only those vaccines that are absolutely necessary to prevent respiratory disease and keep the use of bacterial vaccines, especially those containing gram negative components, to not more than two.”

The decision applies to preweaning and weaning vaccinations. In herds that did not receive preventive vaccines at turn-out time, ideally, producers should administer vaccines prior to weaning and then provide booster doses at weaning or shortly after weaning, keeping external stressors in mind, the specialists say.

Another question Stokka has received is whether heat and dust contribute to the risk of calves developing pneumonia.

“Heat and dust are visible evidence of environmental stress,” he says. “Heat does increase respiratory rate and dust can overload the cleansing mechanism of the airway.”

He notes that biting flies also can stress cattle. Fly stress causes cattle to crowd together in tight spaces, which increases social stress and the risk of infectious disease transmission. All of these stressors increase the risk of calves developing pneumonia.

Ways to reduce these stressors include fly control, such as spraying the entire herd periodically, and using dust bags, ear tags for fly control and fly larvae inhibitors. Providing shade and allowing the wind to cool the cattle are other ways to reduce heat stress and tight crowding.

For more information, visit the NDSU Extension publication “Dealing With Heat Stress in Beef Cattle Operations” (http://tinyurl.com/beefheatstress).

Colored rice may brighten the menu

By Agricultural Research Service When it comes to healthful foods, fruits, vegetables and whole grains are some choices that come to mind. But how about rice—colored rice that is? Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are investigating the potential of brown, purple and red rice in managing diabetes.

Rice bran contains bioactive compounds—extra nutrients that occur in small amounts in foods. Studies have shown that these compounds have the potential to promote human health.

A health issue of great concern is diabetes—a disease that affects how your body uses blood glucose (sugar). Today, nearly 30 million Americans and 422 million people worldCONTINUED ON PAGE C8

2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500LT 4x4 5.3L V8 engine, 6-speed automatic, crew cab, short box, 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4x4 Bluetooth, hands free smartphone, remote keyless 4 door, 3.6L V6 engine, 5 speed automatic, AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD/MP3 player, folding power & entry, cruise control, air conditioning. #17T51A........ heated mirrors, leather bucket seats, heated front .................................................................... $28,995 seats, keyless entry, front & rear side curtain air bags. #17C02A............................................ $17,495

2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT SEDAN 1.4L L4 engine, 6 speed automatic, AM/FM stereo, Bluetooth, mirrors heated and power adjustable, steering wheel controls, mounted audio and phone interface controls, remote keyless entry, power remote trunk release, cruise control, air conditioning, rear vision camera display. #17U26............. $16,995

2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 4x4 5.3L V8, 4 speed automatic, extended cab, standard box with topper, Driver Information Center, air conditioning #17T10B ...................................... $11,500

2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT 4x4 Crew cab, short box, 5.3L V8, 4-speed automatic, 7000 lbs. GVW, StabiliTrak, electronic Autotrac, heated mirrors, remote keyless entry, AM/FM stereo with CD player/MP3 player, Driver Information Center. #17T47A...................................................... $29,499

2014 RAM 1500 2WD TRADESMAN 3.6L V6, 8-speed automatic, 6,600 lbs GVWR, cruise air, AM/FM radio, spray-in bed liner, 49,631 miles. #17T52A...................................................... $14,995

2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD LT 4x4 Crew cab, Vortec 6.0L engine, 6-speed automatic, 9500 lb GVWR, StabiliTrak, CornerStep rear bumper, 4.2inch diagonal color display, remote keyless entry.

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Looking at new ways to preserve bacon

By K-State Research and Extension News Can a simple antioxidant bring more sizzle to American’s love affair with bacon?

Kansas State University researchers think so, and they’re setting off on a project to figure it all out.

Meat scientists have known for a long time that meat develops an off flavor the longer it sits, even if you have it refrigerated. Kansas State University meat scientist Terry Houser said the fat in meat deteriorates over time, a process called oxidation because it is caused by the interaction of oxygen with the meat product.

“We know that bacon has a problem with oxidation over time,” Houser said. “So what we’re trying to do is look at classes of antioxidants that we can use to stabilize that fat.”

Bacon purchased in a grocery store is less susceptible to oxidation because retail meat often is vacuum packaged.

However, Houser and his colleagues are looking specifically at bacon that is packaged for the food industry.

“If you’re a local restaurant owner, you would most likely buy bacon in what we call an HRI, or hotel/restaurant/institutional form of bacon,” he said. “The slices of bacon are laid flat on a single sheet of paper and stacked in a box, with no vacuum packaging. They usually arrive to the store frozen in 5- or 10-pound boxes.”

The challenge, Houser said, is to add antioxidants to the frozen products so that they last longer and yet maintain the flavor that customers so desire.

“Anytime we have to throw product out of the freezer is a bad deal,” Houser said. “You increase your plate costs in a restaurant scenario. We really want to minimize those losses in the bacon area.”

Kansas State’s work will focus on adding natural antioxidants found in smoke and plant extracts that can be most effective in preventing oxidation in bacon. Then, Houser said, they will determine how long the antioxidants work and what concentrations are optimal.

In thinking of a pork product, Houser likened bacon to the ribeye steak in a beef carcass, in terms of the value it carries in the carcass.

“So it would seem that we would want to do our very best to make sure our customers come back and eat bacon time after time,” he said.

The university’s research is funded by the National Pork Board.

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wide are affected by diabetes.

ARS chemist Stephen Boue and his colleagues in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Stuttgart, Arkansas, examined the impact of brown, red and purple rice bran on mice fat cells as a model for developing methods to help with diabetes management. They studied the colored rice bran extracts’ ability to stimulate glucose uptake in mice fat cells.

Glucose uptake is critical for people with diabetes, because their bodies are unable to produce enough insulin, which causes elevated glucose levels in the blood. Without proper medical care, diabetes can lead to heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney failure and nerve damage.

The ARS study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (http://pubs.acs.org/journal/jafcau), showed a significant increase in glucose uptake in mice fat cells exposed to colored bran extracts. Glucose uptake nearly tripled in mice fat cells exposed to red rice bran extracts and more than doubled with purple rice bran extracts, according to Boue, who works at ARS’s Southern Regional Research Center.

While these results showed promise in using red and purple bran extracts to regulate glucose uptake in mice fat cells, Boue noted that additional research with humans is needed to verify the same positive effect.

Read more about this research in the July 2017 issue of AgResearch magazine (https://agresearchmag.ars.usda. gov/2017/jul/rice/).

For more information contact Sandra Avant (https://www. ars.usda.gov/oc/about/#Sandra), ARS Office of Communications.

Do you have any dietary restrictions?

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service I have been to several professional development conferences lately. Most of the registration forms have a common information request: “Please indicate your dietary restrictions.”

Fortunately, I eat most foods, except liver and Limburger cheese. I never have been served either at a conference, though.

Conference planners usually feature fairly “neutral” choices on banquet menus. I wonder how many times I have had chicken, rice pilaf, mixed vegetables and rolls at conferences.

At one conference I attended, every meal featured cheesecake as the dessert. I guess the chef liked to make cheesecake, or maybe the conference planners received a volume discount on five kinds of cheesecake. I didn’t eat cheesecake for a long time after that event.

Sometimes I am seated next to someone with a differentcolored menu choice card. This signals the serving staff to provide the person with a different entree.

Usually the “other choice” is a vegetarian entree; however, plant-based diets can be variable, too. Some vegetarians will eat eggs and/or milk. Vegans avoid all animal-based products.

At my last conference, I chose a boxed lunch with a grilled Portobello mushroom and pepper sandwich with balsamic vinegar. No, I didn’t steal someone’s vegetarian entree. This menu choice sounded more interesting than a turkey and cheese sandwich.

In some cases, religious practices influence dietary choices. Some religions do not allow consumption of pork, caffeinated foods and beverages, or other foods.

Eating and menu planning can be kind of complicated at times.

People with food allergies or “food hypersensitivity” may experience symptoms ranging from skin rashes to lifethreatening difficulty breathing. When a person consumes the allergen-containing food, their immune systems kick into high gear. Without prompt medical attention, some allergic responses can be fatal.

Peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish are the most common food allergens. Fortunately, people with allergies can read the allergen warning required on the ingredient statement on all packaged foods. Those with food allergies also must avoid cross-contamination of other foods with the allergen during meal preparation.

Sometimes people use the word “milk allergy” and “lactose intolerance” to mean the same thing, but they are different conditions. People with lactose intolerance are not “allergic” to milk. They must avoid or limit milk-containing foods or take an enzyme tablet that provides their body with the “lactase” enzyme that lets their body break down lactose.

Without these precautions, people with lactose intolerance might suffer bloating, pain and/or diarrhea. However, sometimes those with lactose intolerance are able to consume smaller amounts of milk with meals or they may tolerate yogurt or cheese.

Gluten-free foods have become increasingly common in grocery stores; however, not everyone needs to avoid gluten. Those with celiac disease need to avoid gluten found in wheat, barley and rye because the proteins affect the lining of the intestine and can have many effects.

Be sure to discuss gastrointestinal and other medical issues with your medical provider for the proper testing and diagnosis.

Other people take medications that may interact with components in foods. For example, people taking certain cholesterol-lowering medications must avoid grapefruit.

Those on certain blood thinners must keep leafy greens at a consistent level in their diet to avoid affecting the action of the drug they are taking.

If you are on a prescription, be sure to follow the guidelines provided by your pharmacist and included on the printed material you receive.

What do you do if you are having guests at your home and people have dietary restrictions? Maybe Aunt Carol has celiac disease, Uncle Bob is on a sodium-reduced diet and Cousin Ben has a peanut allergy. You might feel the need to have a “BYOF” (bring your own food) party.

Preparing food for special diets takes a little extra planning and requires attention to the ingredients and recipes.

Choose more whole food and simple recipes. Be aware of the ingredients in the food products you are using. Set up a CONTINUED ON PAGE C10

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In Stock Geotherm Waterers & Parts In Stock 2017 Vermeer R2300 ,, rakes .......15” ................................................$3,480 ..................In HDPE pipe, fittings, and welder HDPE pipe, fittings, and welder Vermeer 555 , rebuilt ..Stock ....Stock .........$9,250 HoleVermeer Auger ,605XL NH9030 bi-direct HDPE pipe, fittings, and welder 2017 Vermeer R2300/R2800 2017 Vermeer R2300 rakes .....rebuilt ..........................auger .....rakes........... .............................................................In .....$14,600 ..In Stock Vermeer 605XL , completely . . . . . $14,600 , completely rebuilt . a Sunday. All roads on the net point to the “Rabbit Charity” HDPE pipe, fittings, and welder (2) 2016 Vermeerrebuilt R2300, ...........IN STOCK Geotherm Vermeer 605XL .........Demos .................................$14,600 R&L Seed and& Machine, LLC rlmccray@3rivers.net Geotherm Waterers & Parts In Stock Waterers Parts In Stock Vermeer 605XL, pounder, all,,,completely hydraulic er, post Vermeer 605XL completely .........................................$2,150 ............................$14,600 Vermeer 555 rebuilt .............$9,250 Vermeer 555 , rebuilt ....completely .Bucket .........rebuilt .....&.......Grapple, ..........rebuilt..............$14,600 NEW MDS for JD 740 loader...$9,250 ......$4,500 Geotherm Waterers & Parts In Stock in the UK, as creators of this day. But, their website is no

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Vermeer 555 ,, rebuilt ................................................$9250 ...................................................$9,250 Geotherm Waterers &–Parts In Stock Vermeer 555, rebuilt.

406-735-4374 Geyser, MT Vermeer 555 rebuilt ...R2300, ......Hole ..Demos ......Auger .............,....NH9030 ............................bi-direct .........................15” (2) 2016 Vermeer Demos ..IN ........auger .$9,250 IN STOCK (2) 2016 Vermeer R2300, ...IN STOCK Quick Mount ....$3,480 (2) 2016 Vermeer R2300, Demos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

STOCK (2) 2016 Vermeer R2300, Demos. . .............$16,900 Vermeer 605M , reconditioned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............$22,000longer up and running. It appears that the majority of sites (2)& 2016 Vermeer R2300, Demos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IN STOCK rlmccray@3rivers.net NEWNEW USED EQUIPMENT 3PT Worksaver , post pounder, all hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,150 NEW MDS Bucket & Grapple, for JD 740 loader . $4,500 for loader ......................$4,500 MDS Bucket &&Grapple, NEW MDS Bucket Grapple, forJD JD740 740 loader $4,500 406-735-4374 – Geyser, 406-735-4374 – Geyser, MT 3-pt Worksaver, post pounder, all hydraulic.... $2150 NEW MDS Bucket & Grapple, for JDbi-direct 740 loader ..auger ......auger ...........$3,480 $4,500 , used bale processor ................MT ....MT ........$13,500refer to this day on the fourth Saturday of the month. Until 406-735-4374 –.......Geyser, Quick Mount Hole Auger ,..NH9030 bi-direct ....Vermeer $3,480 BP8000 Quick Mount Hole Auger ,.,.NH9030 15” r TM1410 , 21’ cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

COMING NH9030 bi-direct 15”15” augerIN ....$3,480 Quick Mount Hole Auger 406-735-4374 Geyser, Vermeer 605M , reconditioned..– ..........................MT .......$22,000 NEW & USED EQUIPMENT 3-pt bale unroller...............................................$1210 we find the creators, we suggest you use the Fourth Saturday bi-direct .....$3,480 Quick Mount Hole , NH9030 rlmccray@3rivers.net rlmccray@3rivers.net 3PT Worksaver ,Auger post .....$2,150 3PT Worksaver , post pounder, ..15” ..........auger rlmccray@3rivers.net , used bale processor............................$13,500 3PT pounder, .........................$2,150 $2,150 mower ..mover. ..pounder, ..TM1410 ......allall .............................$19,500 ..hydraulic .hydraulic .all ..hydraulic ...cut ..............IN r TM850 , trailed Morris 900NEW 8,, post bale Vermeer ,.21’ ....................STOCK ....COMING IN Vermeer BP8000 rlmccray@3rivers.net 3PT Worksaver Worksaver post pounder, all hydraulic ..................................$2,150 of September to celebrate International Rabbit Day. ..........................IN STOCK NEW Vermeer Cox Ranch 1200, 15.5’ cut,NEW demo unitUSED ...TM850 ........EQUIPMENT .,.trailed ...EQUIPMENT .....mower ....IN..STOCK Vermeer 605M , reconditioned .....$22,000 Vermeer 605M ,,reconditioned .................Equipment NEW & USED & Vermeer 605M reconditioned ..........................Winston, ........................................$22,000 ..$22,000 Celebrate this special day with your pet rabbit. Learn a little NEW & USED EQUIPMENT Cliff Cox 406-594-2204, MT Vermeer TM1200 , 15.5’ cut, demo unit.........................IN STOCK Vermeer 605M , Cox reconditioned ....processor ................Winston, .....................$13,500 .$22,000 Vermeer BP8000 , 406-594-2204, used .....$13,500 BP8000 ,,used bale processor Cliff ..Vermeer .....Vermeer .....NEW ...TM1410 ....Vermeer .TM1410 ...& ....,USED .21’ ...R2300 ...cut .......EQUIPMENT .............IN STOCK r R2300 Vermeer BP8000 used balebale processor ..........................MT ..$13,500 NEW .COMING ......COMING INVermeer NEW IN ...........IN STOCK NEW more about him and how to properly care for his needs. If you NEW Vermeer TM1410 , 21’, 21’ cut...cut ..................................................................COMING IN Vermeer BP8000 , used bale processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 Nate Cox Winston, Nate406-594-2205, Cox 406-594-2205, Winston, MT MT NEW Vermeer TM1410 , 21’ cut ..cut............... ....splitter . .........IN COMING INSTOCK NEW TM1410, NEW Vermeer .IN .STOCK ......STOCK .IN with center splitter .mower .mower .21’ .....mower .,..with r VR1224 , Vermeer NEW Vermeer TM850 , VR1224 trailed ..STOCK ...STOCK IN NEW Vermeer TM850 ,,trailed .............center .................IN NEW Vermeer TM850 trailed .........STOCK ...............IN don’t have a pet, maybe today is the day to get a pet rabbit!

NEW .................IN ......STOCK .IN STOCK NEW TM850 ....rake .................STOCK IN Shane Sereday406-547-4749, 406-547-4749, Vermeer TM1200 .....STOCK ....STOCK ..STOCK IN Vermeer TM1200 ,Vermeer demo rotary rake .15.5’ .RR140, ..,..,15.5’ .trailed ..cut, ..RR140 ...cut, .Rakes .mower ...demo .,.rotary .,unit .unit .reconditioned ....rake........... ..unit r RR140 , Vermeer NEW Vermeer rotary Vermeer TM1200 , 15.5’ cut, demo ...........IN ........................IN .........IN STOCK Shane Sereday Cliff Cox 406-594-2204, Winston, MT Cliff Cox 406-594-2204, Winston, MT . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000 ea.

(2) Vermeer R23 Origin of International Rabbit Day: Vermeer TM1200 ,R2300 15.5’ Cliff Cox 406-594-2204, Winston, NEW Vermeer .IN ....STOCK .STOCK IN STOCK NEW Vermeer R2300 ............cut, ............demo ....................unit ....IN White Sulphur Springs, MT MT NEW Vermeer R2300 ..rake. .....................$8,000 .....................................................ea.

Cliff CoxCox 406-594-2204, Winston, MTMT R23 Rakes , reconditioned .IN .........STOCK .STOCK ......STOCK ......$3,000 Nate Vermeer WR24 Vermeer WRX12 Nate 406-594-2205, Winston, NEW Vermeer R2300 .used .,..with ......,...Wheel ..wheel .........center ...Rake ..splitter ..........splitter .......................$4500 .....................IN IN STOCK Cox 406-594-2205, Winston, MT White Sulphur Springs, MT NEW Vermeer VR1224 with .

IN NEW Vermeer VR1224 center This event appears to have originated in the UK. It’s Nate Cox 406-594-2205, Winston, MT coxranchequip@gmail.com NEW Vermeer center .....$3,000 .......moisture .....IN STOCK .IN STOCK Nate Cox 406-594-2205, Winston, MT .NEW ..RR140 .VR1224 ....Vermeer .....,..rotary .,,.with .,..6650 ...rake ....Rancher ..........splitter ......,.net, .........twine, 24 Wheel Rake NEW Vermeer VR1224 with center splitter .IN NEW Vermeer RR140 rotary ....STOCK .STOCK IN. . . .STOCK NEW Vermeer Shane Sereday 406-547-4749, Shane Sereday 406-547-4749, Vermeer 504I used baler................................$6000 popularity quickly multiplied (like rabbits!), spreading first NEW Vermeer RR140 , rotary rakerake .............................................................IN IN STOCK Shane Sereday 406-547-4749, coxranchequip@gmail.com NEW Vermeer , rotary rake ..............EQUIPMENT .IN ......STOCK .........$8,000 ..IN STOCK net, twine, r 6650 Rancher , RR140 Shane Sereday 406-547-4749, reconditioned ...$8,000 ea.

(2) Vermeer R23 Rakes , moisture reconditioned ea.

(2) Vermeer R23 Rakes ,,NEW PULLEY & WELD-ON SPROCKETS ON HAND & ..USED reconditioned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000 ea.

(2) Vermeer R23 Rakes White Sulphur Springs, MT White Sulphur Springs, MT to Australia, and then on to the rest of the world.

Vermeer BP8000, used processor.

White MT . . . . . . ..........$13,500 . . . .$8,000 (2) Vermeer Vermeer R23Wheel Rakes , reconditioned WR24 Wheel Rake Vermeer WR24 Rake .....bale Vermeer 6650 Rancher ...........$3,000 ...ea. .........NEW 80 chain, 60 Sulphur chain, 60 Springs, Heavy chain, 50 chain White Sulphur Springs, MT Vermeer WR24 Wheel Rake ................,....baler ................................................................................................$3,000 ...$3,000 coxranchequip@gmail.com coxranchequip@gmail.com Vermeer WR24 Wheel Rake ..,..net, ...,.,.hydraulic ..twine, ......twine, .......rakes ........... ...moisture ..................IN ... .......STOCK ...$3,000 NEW Vermeer 6650 Rancher IN Vermeer 6650 Rancher NEW Vermeer R2800 ......STOCK ..PULLEY IN STOCK coxranchequip@gmail.com & WELD-ON ON HAND NEWNEW & USED EQUIPMENT Vermeer BPX9000 bale Cut SPROCKETS to Length NEW 6650 Rancher ,, processor. net,net, twine,moisture moisture . .......IN IN..STOCK STOCK coxranchequip@gmail.com NEW Vermeer Vermeer 6650 Rancher net, twine, NEW Vermeer R2300 , rake .........moisture ...........................IN ......STOCK ........IN STOCK 0 Rancher, baler ...NEW .....& ..605 ...USED ...N..USED ....................EQUIPMENT ..................NEW ..IN STOCK chain, 60 chain, Heavy 50 chain PULLEY & SPROCKETS ON HAND PULLEY && WELD-ON SPROCKETS ON HAND & NEW WeWELD-ON Sell &60 Repair Baler chain, Belts ...........EQUIPMENT .............................................80 Vermeer PULLEY WELD-ON SPROCKETS ON HAND NEW & USED EQUIPMENT Vermeer 605M, net, twine, floats, ramps, new pickup att..$18,000 PULLEY & WELD-ON SPROCKETS ON HAND NEW & USED EQUIPMENT r R2800 , hydraulic rakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IN STOCK Vermeer 605M , net, twine, floats, ramps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,900 Vermeer 6650 Rancher , baler NEW80 All Makes &Heavy Models Vermeer 6650 Rancher ,,baler ....................................................................................NEW 80 chain, 60 chain, 60 chain, chain chain, 60 chain, 60 Heavy chain, 5050 chain Cut to Length Vermeer 6650 Rancher baler ..NEW 80 60 chain, 60 Heavy chain, chain Vermeer 605M, twine, floats, ramps.........................

6650 Rancher .,...twine, .rebuilt .IN ..NEW Vermeer BPX 9000, round ..Stock ..STOCK ......$7,500 80 chain, chain, 60net, chain, 60to Heavy chain, 50 50 $18,000 chain NEW Vermeer ..IN ........STOCK ..STOCK IN NEW ,.,.hydraulic ........................processor.....In .....pickup ...........STOCK ................................IN r R2300 ,Vermeer rake ...Vermeer ...R2800 .R2800 ....R2800 ....Rebel .hydraulic .,.,.baler .hydraulic .5500 .and ........square .rakes ........rakes ..........bale Cut Length Cut to Length NEW Vermeer rakes . . . .

Length Vermeer Rebel 5500,Cut twine,to pickup.........................$7500 Trendline Vermeer Sales JDR2300 566R2300 , twine only ............rakes .cut, ..........grain . .........tank. ..........................$17,500 .........................IN .........STOCK ......STOCK ......$5,000 NEW R2800 IN torebuilt Length ..STOCK IN We Sell &Cut Repair Baler Belts .Vermeer ....NEW ...Vermeer .Vermeer ....Vermeer ..BP8000 ....NEW ...650, ....Wheatheart .processor, ...round .,.,,,.rake .hydraulic ..,..rake ..........final ........processor. ....................................................In ..........IN N....NEW NEW Vermeer R2300 rake ....Heavy ................Hitter ...Post .....Driver .STOCK .........,.....IN ......STOCK .Stock .............CALL JD 566, twine only...............................................................$5000 NEW Vermeer R2300 rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IN STOCK New Highline bale 406-778-3777 (shop) – Baker, MT We Sell & Repair Baler Belts We Sell && Repair Baler Belts .IN ....STOCK .STOCK IN STOCK Vermeer 605 Vermeer 605 NN.......N...........................................................................................................................IN We Sell Repair Baler Belts Vermeer 605 8 bale mover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,500 Techno 980 , M, net, twine, floats, ramps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,900 AllSell Makes & Models JD 568, net,We twine, floats, above avg. cond., 17,900 bales..$18,000 & Repair Baler Belts ..net, ...,...round .twine, .......twine, ..bale ..floats, ......floats, .....ramps ......ramps ................................In ............................................IN STOCK Vermeer 605605M N,651, New Highline processor.

Stock Vermeer net, . . . . . . $18,900 Vermeer 605M . $18,900 (cell) Greg 406-978-3777 All Makes & Models All Makes & Models We all know the drill: your car has just been freshly Vermeer 605M net, twine, floats, bale trailer ..................$18,900 ...............$7,500 Red, Rhino , 8 round All rebuilt pickup ....hay .......................................... .rebuilt ...ramps .pickup .....pickup ..............................$7,500 el 5500 , twine, 605M ,Rancher, net, floats, ramps ..............$18,900 Vermeer 6650 All Makes Makes & & Models Models twine, . NEW ....$7,500 Vermeer Rebel 5500 , baler. twine, rebuilt Vermeer Rebel 5500 ,,twine, twine, rebuilt pickup.................................................$7,500 ..$7,500 Vermeer Rebel 5500 washed and somehow the next day you’re seeing dried water .................STOCK $7,500 Vermeer NEW JD 566 ...................rebuilt .....$5,000 only.JD ....566 .566 ....Vermeer .,,.twine .twine ..Rebel .,..twine ..only .only ..R2800, .5500 .only ................,....twine, .....hydraulic ............pickup .....................................................$5,000 JD .................rakes.........................IN ...............................$5,000 $5,000 spots all over the exterior. The best thing to do right after givJD 566 , twine only ......Heavy .....rake.........................................IN .Hitter .......Hitter ...........Post ...Driver ......Driver .....,........,..........................STOCK $5,000 NEW Vermeer R2300, NEW Wheatheart .CALL ....CALL Wheatheart Heavy eart NEW Heavy Hitter Post Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NEW Wheatheart Heavy Hitter,Post Post Driver ,..............CALL .................CALL 406-778-3777 (shop) – Baker, MT 406-778-3777 (shop) – Baker, MT 406-778-3777 (shop) – Baker, MT 406-778-3777 (shop) – Baker, MT ing your car a wash is to dry it thoroughly. This will ensure NEW Wheatheart Heavy Hitter ,................$32,000 ...........$32,500 CALL 2016 Used 605N. Techno ,bale 980 ,Vermeer .........Post ..............Driver 406-778-3777 (shop) – Baker, MT Techno 980 8..bale ............................................... ...................................................$32,500 ..$32,500 8 baleTechno mover ..605N. ..980 .,,.8.round ...8...........................................................IN .round ..bale .mover .mover ....mover .bale ............bale (cell) Greg 406-978-3777 (cell) Greg 406-978-3777 Techno 980 8, 8bale mover .trailer ...........trailer ..............................................................$32,500 ..................................$32,500 Vermeer STOCK that no dirt or bugs stick to the water drops, and will keep hay . . . . . . $7,500 Red Rhino 8 hay . $7,500 Red Rhino , (cell) Greg 406-978-3777 round..hay ................$7,500 (cell) Greg Greg406-978-3777 406-978-3777 (cell) roundRed hayRhino bale,, 88trailer ......bale ......trailer .......................................................................$7,500 round hay bale trailer ................$7,500 Red Rhino your car looking clean for as long as the weather will allow.

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Call Jim Filipowicz 1 800-334-5964

(8) 2 left Hobart meat saws

(406) 761-4848

After Hours (406) 791-6712

RAILROAD FLAT CARS For Bridges

TANK CARS

For Non Potable Water Storage

HOPPER BOTTOM CARS Great for grain storage

Fax (406) 791-6708

(2) Hobart M802 dough mixers 80 qt. capacity

Steel Department & Salvage Yard Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Salvage Yard – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday

USEABLE SALVAGE DIVISION • Limited Quantities

NEW! SURPLUS STEEL TUBING 8”x4”x5/16”sq., & 6”x2”x1/4”sq.

More Sizes Coming In. CALL!

Patty-O-Matic & Hollymatic

Domestic A500 Grade B 6”x.250 well casing, 20-ft. lengths....

NEW 20-ft. Containers

2 Galvanized Steel 86-ft. Light Poles

Used Electric Motors & Boxes Sand & Slag Abrasives

CATTLE GUARDS

Call for pricing

1-1/2 x 1-1/2 used square tubing 30-ft. lengths

NEW STEEL plate

5” channel construction on bottom with 3” channel on top 10-, 12-, 14- & 16-ft. available

Great for corrals

1 /4”, 11/2”, 13/4” & 17/8” O.D. 1

20-ft. & 24-ft. lengths

Chicago Heights Steel Fence Posts – All made in America

Used 5-ft. Guard Rail Posts

New 12” - 48” Steel Culvert

BLACK PIPE

Various sizes available – CALL

3/8” & 1/2” - 20-ft. lengths

WE SELL NEW & USED

Tubing • Pipe • Angle Iron • Plate

New 12” - 30” Poly Culvert

8”x.188 FBE Surplus Pipe 42-ft. lengths

Good for Corner Posts

#1 Railroad ties - $16 each

Cincinnati 6S12 Shear

and Combines

FOR SCRAP

3/4” capacity

Leather Gloves

In Stock

Used 3 7 2 /8”, 2 /8”, 31/2” & 41/2” drill pipe

GALVANIZED TRIPLE RIB GUARDRAIL

Round Tubing

NEW Rebar

#2 Railroad ties - $1000 each

Great for bridges

✗✗✗ Fencing Supplies ✗✗✗

$500each

Call Fred, Dick, or Joe

IN STOCK

Overseas Flats - 8’x40’

51/2’ & 6’ T1.33#

& beams IN STOCK

• Stainless Steel Sheets • Flat Bar • Pipe, Fittings

Overseas Containers For Sale 20-ft., 40-ft. & 48-ft.

We Buy Old Farm Tractors

LAND ROLLER PIPE 60” & 42” Heavy Wall

Now Buying

Automotive & Heavy Industrial Batteries

Round steel post caps 31/2” & 27/8”

New Red Brand and CF&I Class I Barb Wire ] Sucker Rod Hangers ] 16.5 CAL tie wire $4.95/Roll

12” Standard Black & Galvanized Guard Rails

13-ft. 6” and 26-ft.

Lengths Available USED SUCKER ROD: 3/4”, 7/8” & 1” 25-ft. lengths

Culvert Grade Pipe 22” & 24” - $15.00/ft.

WE BUY COPPER • BRASS • ALUMINUM • IRON TRADE SCRAP FOR CASH OR NEW MATERIAL

NEW STEEL, SALVAGE, AND RECYCLING ALL IN ONE LOCATION

GREAT FALLS

1408 52nd Street North • Great Falls, MT 59405 (406) 761-4848

1-800-334-5964

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NEW STOCK & HORSE TRAILERS

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

NEW HEAVY DUTY FLATBED TRAILERS

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

PRONGHORN UTILITY Stop in or call for more info.

4x7’ Heavy Duty Trailer Mats Each.....$65

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

NEW GOOSENECK TILT TRAILERS

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

NEW BUMPER PULL TILT TRAILERS

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

G ll steel flatbeds

IN STOCK NOW!!!

New Circle D pickup flatbeds

Circle D flatbeds, gooseneck hitch plate, lights, headache rack, rear skirt. Black 7x7..................................................................$1450 71/2x81/2...........................................................$1450 71/2x9..............................................................$1520 8x9..................................................................$1850 8x11................................................................$2150

NEW DUMP TRAILERS

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

NEW 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

Triple T Sales

Contact Dave Taylor: 406-357-2166

Chinook, MT

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

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LOTS OF NEW BUMPER PULL UTILITY TRAILERS 5-ft. x 8-ft. to 83” x 14-ft.

Prices Range from $1425 - $2295

New LOOK Enclosed Trailers Excellent Selection On Hand

Large Trailer Parts Inventory

• Axles • Springs • Lights • Fenders • Straps • Tie-downs • Bearings & seals • Jacks • Etc.

TURNOVER BALL COMPANION™ 5th WHEEL RV HITCH

$1200

New Diamond C car haulers

Mounts to rails bolted under the bed, or attaches easily to B&W’s turnover ball gooseneck hitch. Easy adjustment of height & lateral positions.

MISCELLANEOUS USED EQUIPMENT

3500, 5200 & 7000# axles 16-ft. 18-ft. & 20-ft.

IN STOCK

A hitch when you need it...

A level bed when you don’t

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Wsm3 is the first gene known to be effective at higher temperatures

By K-State Research and Extension News germplasm – but will also be available to Kansas State University researchers have public breeding programs in two years. identified a gene that will provide resistance Through traditional breeding processes, to the wheat streak mosaic virus, a disease it can take several years before resistance that is currently causing economic losses in genes show up in varieties available for Kansas fields. planting.

Bernd Friebe, a research professor with “Kansas State University is putting it the Wheat Genetic Resources Center in the into Everest wheat lines,” said Friebe, Department of Plant Pathology said the referring to the university’s most popular Wsm3 gene is just the third gene known to variety currently. Everest was first released provide resistance to the virus – and the first to growers in 2009, and in 2017 is the No. that can do so at outdoor temperatures of 75 1 wheat variety planted in Kansas for the degrees Fahrenheit and higher. fifth straight year.

“We need more genetic diversity” for Kansas State University’s work in this controlling wheat streak mosaic virus, area began more than 25 years ago when Friebe said. “Leaf, stripe and stem rust each researchers studied resistant germplasm have about 70 named resistant genes. This is developed by South Dakota State University progress toward developing more resistance scientist Darrell Wells and his co-workers. toward wheat streak mosaic virus.”

Friebe said the resistance was derived from Wheat streak mosaic virus is charactera wild relative of wheat, Thinopyrum interized by streaks of yellow-non-uniform medium, better known as wheatgrass. discoloration in wheat. Plants infected as The resistant gene was named Wsm1. seedlings are often stunted and have a reFriebe said it took K-State researchers duced head size. The disease causes yield nearly 20 years from the beginning of the losses so severe that in extreme cases the study to the point where they had developed crop can not be harvested. a Wsm1 germplasm with reduced wheatKansas Wheat, a partnership between the grass genetic material available for wheat Kansas Wheat Commission and the Kansas breeding.

Association of Wheat Growers, reported in Technology has since improved, and it late May that the wheat streak mosaic virus took researchers about six years from idenis negatively affecting fields in western and tifying Wsm3, which was also derived from central Kansas. Crop losses could be as high wheatgrass, and the release of a germplasm, as 20 percent in some areas. which has only a small wheatgrass segment.

In the past, farmers’ efforts to control Breeding programs have also improved, and the virus have focused mostly on removing instead of 10-12 years to see the resistance volunteer wheat, which harbors the wheat show up in new varieties, it will likely take curl mite the primary carrier of the wheat less time for Wsm3. streak mosaic virus.

“Interestingly, both Wsm1 and Wsm3, as The first two genes known to provide rea bonus, are also conferring resistance to the sistance to the virus were Wsm1 – identified Triticum mosaic virus (a related virus also

by Kansas State University about 25 years affecting wheat yields) but only at cooler ago – and Wsm2, which was discovered by temperatures,” Friebe said. researchers at Colorado State University.

Until newly-developed resistant varieties But those two genes only provide protecare available, growers are urged to contion in lower temperatures. Used in comtinue with best practices for controlling the bination with Wsm1 or Wsm2, the warmspread of the wheat streak mosaic virus in weather friendly Wsm3 could become part their fields. They include timely removal of of a breeding mix that can give farmers’ volunteer wheat and grassy weeds; avoidmuch-needed relief, Friebe said. ing early planting; and planting currentlyThe new Wsm3 germplasm has been available, resistant varieties. released through the Kansas Agricultural More information is available online at Experiment Station. It is currently available kswheat.com/wheatstreak. Kansas State to breeders through the National Science University also has a recent publication Foundation’s Industry/University Cooperaavailable at www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/ tive Researcher Centers program – whose pubs/MF3383.pdf members have immediate access to the

Grain drying and storage system planning

By NDSU Extension Service On-farm grain drying and storage have changed significantly as the capacity of equipment used and the amount of grain being handled and stored on farms have increased, according to North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang.

“Safety has become even more crucial in system design and operation because too many people are trapped in grain, get tangled in auger flighting, or develop respiratory problems from exposure to grain dust and mold particles,” he says.

Here is some advice on how to stay safe while working with grain: • Never enter a bin while unloading grain or to break up a grain bridge. Flowing grain will pull a person into the grain mass, burying the individual in a few seconds. A wall of grain can collapse without warning and cover a person.

• Never enter a grain bin without stopping the auger and using the “lock-out/tag-out” procedures to secure it. Use a key-type padlock to lock the auger switch in the “off” position to assure that the equipment does not start automatically or someone does not start the equipment accidentally.

• Even low-level exposure to dust and mold can cause symptoms such as wheezing, a sore throat, nasal or eye irrigation and congestion. Higher concentrations can cause allergic reactions and trigger asthma episodes and other problems.

Hellevang recommends the minimum protection should be an N-95-rated facemask. This mask has two straps to hold it firmly to the face and a metal strip over the nose to create a tight seal.

Precautions such as these are important to consider when adding or expanding grain handling and storage facilities, he notes.

These and other tips have been added to the latest edition of “Grain Drying, Handling and Storage Handbook,” a publication Hellevang co-authored.

“The publication focuses on planning a new grain facility or expanding an existing one,” he says. “Many farmers can do themselves what used to be done at a local elevator.”

The “Grain Drying, Handling and Storage Handbook” contains chapters on planning guidelines for drying, handling and storage; locating and developing a grain center; safety and health; automation and control; and basic principles of equipment used for grain drying; handling; and storage.

“The publication is useful to help farmers planning an upgrade in their infrastructure to educate themselves on the various aspects to consider and options before meeting with a design team,” Hellevang adds. “The handbook can assist farmers to obtain a system that efficiently meets their current and future grain drying, handling and storage needs.”

The publication includes tables with information on various types of grain storage facilities. This information is cross-referenced to downloadable spreadsheets. Producers can recalculate the capacities to meet the needs of their grain facilities. In addition, the publication contains numerous figures, illustrations and photos.

To obtain the publication, contact MidWest Plan Service at Iowa State University by email at mwps@iastate.edu or by phone at 515-294-4337, or visit its website at https://wwwmwps.sws.iastate.edu/.

September, 2017 will be...

Honey Month

Honey Month is a celebratory and promotional event held annually during the month of September. Its purpose is to promote US beekeeping, the beekeeping industry and honey as a natural and beneficial sweetener.

The journey of honey begins with humble honey bees. Whether buzzing in their hives or foraging for nectar in wide open fields, honey bees are a critical component of today’s agricultural market. They perform the vital function of pollination, or the transferring of pollen from plant to plant, thus fertilizing the plants and enabling them to bear fruit. In fact, about one-third of the U.S. diet is derived from insect-pollinated plants and honey bees are responsible for about 80 percent of that process. Major crops that depend on honeybees for pollination consist of almonds, apples, avocados, blueberries – the list goes on and on.

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Drought hurts fish, too

By Bruce Auchly, FWP Region 4 Information Officer When drought and the accompanying heat hits, attention tends to focus on withering crops, explosive wildfires and subsoil moisture.

While those drought-caused problems are obvious, creatures that spend their lives underwater and out of sight can suffer as well.

If a stream bed dries up, of course, fish don’t do well. But even before that final step, higher temperatures and reduced stream flow hurt. The Smith River south of Great Falls is a good example.

“This has been a particularly tough year on the Smith,” said Grant Grisak, Fish, Wildlife and Parks regional fish manager. “But in reality over the past 20 years we’ve had five years of similar low flow conditions.”

Low flows on Aug. 17 also occurred in 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007 and 2016.

Some of the current water problems can be traced back to last winter.

Most of Montana had snowpack at or above 100 percent of average by late last winter. The Smith River was the exception, with a snowpack that peaked in May at 86 percent of average.

The river’s peak flow reached 652 cubic feet per second on June 14, and that was only 88 percent of average.

Usually June is when the Smith can reach its highest flows, but this year, the June daily flow was 47 percent of average.

The Smith is known by floaters and anglers for its semiwilderness experience and good trout fishing. A typical Smith River float runs 59 miles from Camp Baker, near White Sulphur Springs, to Eden Bridge, south of Great Falls. The best time to float and fish is usually early May to early July.

But below average flows the last five years have reduced both the float season and the rivers’ rainbow trout population.

“The Smith has been on a steady decline of rainbow trout for several years,” Grisak said. “And a slight increase of brown trout. We’re trying to find out why.”

Low water and higher air temperatures contribute to higher water temperatures, which can have deadly consequences for rainbow trout that have trouble surviving when water temperatures are above 70 degrees.

The average daily peak water temp for July on the Smith was 75.8 degrees, with a maximum water temperature of 81 on July 14.

“That’s a harsh environment for a fish to live in,” Grisak said.

To help, FWP instituted daytime angling restrictions on July 9.

While that may help reducing fishing pressure on vulnerable trout, it doesn’t address stream flow.

This summer, FWP asked several junior water users to stop diverting water for irrigation, allowing more water for the Smith’s instream flow.

Another result of this year’s low water flow and higher water temperatures is the appearance of algae throughout the river.

FWP is working with the Department of Environmental Quality to get a water sampling plan established for algae growth investigation. DEQ has agreed to begin data collection this month.

Perhaps all of these steps combined will help the Smith and its rainbow trout population in the long run.

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Age can be roughly estimated by looking at the number, size, and shape of a horse’s teeth. Another useful marker is Galvayne’s groove, which is a dark groove on the upper corner incisor teeth.

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By age 30, the groove is usually gone. ##### The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association was originally called the Cowboy Turtles Association. When they organized in 1936, these men fought cheating rodeo promoters, poorly advertised shows, and unfair judging. They said that although they were slow to band together, they had to stick their necks out for their beliefs.

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NWTF provides grant for access program

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has presented a $4,000 grant to FWP’s hunter access programs.

“Having the continued support of the NWTF only reinforces the importance of our access program to all hunters in Montana,” said Jason Kool, FWP access bureau chief.

The grant comes from the NWTF’s Hunting Heritage Super Fund and will be put toward FWP’s Block Management Program, which is a popular program that promotes access to private lands by paying landowners a fee per hunter day.

For the 2017 hunting season, about 850 block management areas, more than 1,300 cooperators and 7.3 million acres of private land are enrolled in the Block Management Program.

Hunters can look for the 2017 FWP Access Guide on August 15. For more information, look online at fwp. mt.gov. ##### The honey bee uses the most complex symbolic language of any animal on earth, outside of the primate family. Honey bees pack a million neurons into a brain that measures a mere cubic millimeter, and they use every one of them. Worker bees must perform different roles throughout their lives.

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BugMasters program prepares volunteers to teach youth

By Gina Incontro, IANR Media The BugMasters volunteer program, held in mid-July, was a two-day training camp that covered topics such as basic insect biology and insect orders, pollinators, pests, and how to teach insect programs. Following the training, participants can conduct outreach programs in collaboration with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) for various audiences.

Julie Thomas, a Nebraska Master Naturalist, was excited to learn more about bugs and their role on our planet. She hopes that her new natural science knowledge will make her a better teacher and discovery leader at the Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center.

“This class actually helped me to appreciate bugs. Imagine that! I hope BugMasters can help children know when and why to be afraid of a bug. I hope it can help children and their families recognize the importance of some bugs, bees and butterflies in the production of flowers and food.”

To guide youth down that path, the Department of Entomology has a number of outreach kits available to educators for checkout. The kits can be used to teach a variety of entomological related topics to children of all ages. One popular kit is Insect Collecting and Pinning, which provides an insect collection for observation and examples for practice pinning. The Compost Critters kit has become popular and includes gloves and tools to dig through compost in search of arthropods. A continued favorite is the Cockroach Tractor Pull, which contains an activity that demonstrates how Madagascar hissing cockroaches can carry more than their weight.

“People attending the BugMasters program will serve as volunteers, conducting insect programs for the University’s Entomology Department and/or Nebraska Extension,” said Erin Bauer, entomology lecturer and BugMasters instructor.

“Youth benefit from learning more about insects, and the people who do these programs are passionate about insects and are interested in passing their knowledge along to the next generation. Adult learners want to know more about current pest problems, such as bed bugs or the Emerald Ash borer. BugMasters now have the training to discuss those topics.”

A few of the topics covered during training include how to protect pollinators, beneficial arthropods around Nebraska, household pests, an introduction to the misunderstood world of spiders, and many more.

Bauer, along with Nebraska Extension Entomology Educator Jonathan Larson and Nebraska Extension Urban Entomologist Jody Green led the BugMasters training sessions while Judy Wu-Smart, extension and research entomologist and Doug Golick, assistant professor of entomology, led the beehive demonstration and pollinator garden tour.

While most attendees were adults, 15 year-old Maxine Parry was also part of the group this year. An aspiring entomologist, Parry said that she loved putting on the bee suits, visiting the pollinator garden and learning how to teach about insects.

“This experience was very beneficial to me, but I think even without the goal of studying insects professionally, this program helps people feel more comfortable around bugs,” said Parry.

The program was started in 2016 and Bauer says that there are around 30 to 35 participants each year. Organizers are excited about the changes that have been made to improve the program since it started.

“We added hands-on activities, pollinator garden and beehive tours, and insect observation/collecting this year because we had many people indicate that they would like a hands-on component. It was definitely a significant way that we grew and changed the program in 2017,” says Bauer.

For more information about outreach kits and other materials, visit http://entomology.unl.edu/scilit.

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Those powders that you use to clean and polish your pots and pans, are more useful than you think. They actually are amazing for detailing those rims and tires like a pro! Just take a cloth or towel, sprinkle some of the powder, and spray some Lysol onto powder. Then, just work into the rims and tires. Scrub until you see the transformation right before your eyes. You’ll think your car just rolled off the dealer’s lot!

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Tractors

John Deere 4650 MFWD..................................................$30,000 Massey-Ferguson 3525 MFWD with FEL........................$19,500 Massey-Ferguson 3525 MFWD, 4500 hours...................$18,500

Haying Equipment

Freeman 370 baler Deutz engine, 13” x 22” bale chamber........... ......................................................................................$15,000 2-Freeman 330SP balers, 13” x 22” bale chamber...$10,000 each 4-Freeman 330 balers, 1 with Deutz, 3 hydraulic drive, 13” x 22” bale chamber..........................................................$6500 each Hesston 4590 square baler, good condition.....................$13,000 2008 New Holland BB9080 3x4 square baler. 26,000 bales..$67,500 New Holland BR780 round baler with net wrap, nice.......$16,500 New Holland BR780 round baler with net wrap...............$16,500 New Holland 55, 56, 258, 259 & 260 rakes. Several to choose from.......................................................... From $600 to $4500

Balewagons & Retriever

1983 New Holland 1069 gas balewagon, 1380 hours, nice.......... ......................................................................................$50,000 2-New Holland 1068 diesel, late models............$35,000-$40,000 New Holland 1068 gas balewagon with MilStak clamp for 3x4 bales.............................................................................$28,000 5-New Holland S1049 bale wagons........................$7500-19,500 New Holland Super 1049 balewagon..............................$18,500 2012 New Holland 1037 balewagon like new...................$46,000 2006 New Holland 1037 balewagon, sharp.....................$35,000 6-New Holland 1037 balewagons, rebuilt...... $18,000 to $25,000 New Holland 1033s rebuilt balewagons.............$10,500-$13,000 New Holland 1032 rebuilt.................................................$10,500 New Holland 1032 pull type.............................................$10,500 New Holland 1060 retriever on 1989 Ford F700, Ford diesel, 6 cylinder engine, nice.....................................................$16,000 New Holland 1051 retriever, two wide with telescoping top clamp mounted on a 1979 Chevrolet C60...............................$10,500

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Is dual-purpose winter canola cultivation possible in Northern Montana?

By Kenedy Etone Epie and Etesami Maral, Postdoctoral Researchers in Agronomy and Nutrient Management, Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center, Conrad, Montana reduce weed pressure by smothering and Canola (Brassica napus) is cultivated disrupting reproduction cycles of weeds. as an important source of edible oil and Interest and research in winter canola bio-diesel. Nowadays, herbicide resistant production is growing in the Northern Great cultivars exist, making its cultivation in Plains of the United States. A USDA/NIFA weed prone areas very attractive. Planting funded research is currently being conarea and production to has increased in the ducted across four states- Idaho, Montana, US according to USDA-ERS 2014 report.

Oregon, and Washington with one of its Despite the market availability for canola, objectives to investigate the possibility of its production cost is relatively high when cultivating winter canola as a dual-purpose compared to other oil crops. Producers crop; harvested or grazed as forage early in in Montana prefer high value crops such fall and harvested for oil in the following as wheat and barley and are reluctant to summer. The main question to be answered convert their land for sole low oil yield is can grazing or cutting canola in fall affect canola. Besides, canola uses its extensive winter survival and thus final oil yield as a root system to draw water from deeper soil dual-purpose crop? This study is relevant depths; therefore, its cultivation requires in this region where there is significant sufficient sub-soil moisture to sustain the dairy and beef cattle production, with a crop during flowering and seed filling. Windemand for locally grown animal feed. Inter canola could fit into cropping systems in clusion of canola as dual-purpose crop will Montana because of its potential to benefit significantly contribute to feed supply for the environment and produce a marketable animal agriculture in the region. In 2015, crop that could be compatible with existing experimental plots were established at the grain production and distribution schemes.

MSU-NARC, Havre, where winter canola It could be successfully established in the received six-nitrogen fertilizer treatments fall, survive the winter, and regrow in the and a control under supplemental irrigaspring. During winter fallow period, wintion. Preliminary results were published in ter canola could take up, hold nitrates in Trader’s dispatch Vol XVIII No. 2, March roots thus preventing leaching, and provide 2017. In 2016, plots were established at ground cover to reduce erosion. Winter the MSU-Western Triangle Agricultural canola could fit well into rotations, and Research Center, Conrad. Canola winter could improve soil health because of the survivability and seed yields are shown in root system and canopy architecture. It is Figures 1 and 2. well known to enhance soil structure and Non-grazed

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Figure 2. Seed yield response of winter canola to previous fall grazing. Means were statistically different at 5% probability level.

Results suggest that dual-purpose winter canola is possible in Montana and grazing significantly increased winter survivability in spring and seed yields at harvest. The seed yield value recorded for grazed winter canola is in line with the 2015 USDA report-

ed average yield of 1160 lb ac-1 for the crop in Montana. Nonetheless, it is important to stress that productivity of winter canola depends on factors that may affect winter survivability such as seeding date, plant density, timing of grazing and severity of winter. Therefore, more research is needed to fully understand the productivity of winter canola, before counting this as feasible alternative for Montana farmers. Definite conclusions on winter canola production in the region are expected at the end of the inter-state research project.

Acknowledgments: We thank the USDA/ NIFA for funding this work through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. The cooperation of collaborators involved in this project was immersed and the assistance of Phillip Hammermeister (WTARC) is highly appreciated.

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The Dumbest Laws in Every State

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California: No nuclear weapons, obviously It is illegal to build, maintain, or use a nuclear weapon within Chico, California city limits. A law that began in the ‘80s as a serious anti-nuke statement has taken on a second life as an Internet joke, mainly due to the purported consequences: In addition to self-annihilation, the infraction also carries a $500 fine.

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From actual Church Bulletins……..

• If you would like to make a donation, fill out a form, enclose a check and drip in the collection basket.

• Applications are now being accepted for 2 year-old nursery workers.

• Brother Lamar has gone on to be the Lord.

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• Karen’s beautiful solo: “It is Well with my Solo” • If you choose to heave during the Postlude, please do so quietly.

• A song fest was hell at the Methodist church Wednesday.

• Hymn: I am Thin, O Lord.

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2001 CASE IH RBX561 ROUND BALER

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2006 LMC 8907 HYDRAULIC BASKET RAKE

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Cooking Day

Date when celebrated: September 25th We rush and we scramble trying to make it through our day, rushed for breakfast, rushed for lunch (a half hour? You have to be kidding!) and exhausted for dinner. Who has time to cook anymore? Do we even know how anymore? Cooking Day reminds us that there’s nothing that quite matches the flavor and comfort of a delicious home cooked meal, and that learning how to cook is an important skill to enhance our health and pass tradition on to our friends and family.

History of Cooking Day Potsandpans.com decided it was time that there was a proper celebration and recognition of home cooking, and the flavors and smells of tradition that come with it. It used to be that the home cooked meal was the only meal that was eaten on a regular basis, with take out and fast food being a rare treat rather than a staple of family life. Boxed meals and TV Dinners were equally unheard of, they were the province of the single male or the housewife who just never quite learned how to prepare a proper meal for her family. These days such gender stereotypes may be on their way out, but boxed foods and instant meals are very much more in.

Cooking Day seeks to change all that, by reintroducing the concept of the home cooked meal to the family, or just to the lives of the bachelor(ette). Taking the time to learn how to cook a proper meal does a lot for the individual, from allowing you to express yourself through your meals, to being able to show someone that you care for them. Often it can even be cheaper to prepare a meal for your family than to rely on boxed goods and instant meals, and you would be surprised by how far ingredients can go when you learn how to use them properly. Cooking Day is about all of this, and exemplifying the wonder of the home cooked meal.

How to celebrate Cooking Day Start with getting in your kitchen and finding out what tools you have available, and start figuring out what you can prepare.

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From actual Church Bulletins……..

• Our next song is “Angels We Have Heard Get High” • The rosebud on the altar this morning is to announce the birth of David Alan Belzer, the sin of Rev. and Mrs. Julius Belzer.

• This being Easter Sunday, we will ask Mrs. Lewis to come forward and lay an egg on the altar.

• The service will close with Little Drops of Water. One of the ladies will start quietly and the rest of the congregation will join in.

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• Next Sunday a special collection will be taken to defray the cost of the new carpet.

All those wishing to do something on the carpet should come forward and do so.

• 22 members were present at the church meeting held at the home of Mrs. Marsha Crutchfield last evening. Mrs. Crutchfield and Mrs. Rankin sang a duet, The Lord Knows Why. • A song fest was hell at the Methodist church Wednesday.

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The Montana Department of Livestock confirmed the first equine case of West Nile Virus for the year in Yellowstone County. This follows detection of the virus in mosquito surveillance pools from Custer, Prairie, Blaine, Hill, and Phillips Counties. The disease also affects people, and public health officials are investigating several human cases. Montana typically sees cases of West Nile Virus through late summer and into fall.

West Nile Virus affects humans, equines, and birds. It is spread through the bites of infected mosquitos; horses cannot transmit the virus directly to people.

Dr. Tahnee Szymanski, Assistant State Veterinarian, says, “There is no direct treatment for the virus, but vaccination is highly effective in preventing disease. Horses that are vaccinated rarely die or are euthanized because of the disease .”

Horse owners should be aware of the typical signs of West Nile Virus which include: Fever, loss of appetite and depression; Incoordination or weakness of the hind limbs; Muscle or muzzle twitching, drooling.

Syzmanski says, “Vaccination is typically administered in the spring, but may offer some protection even this late in the season. Work with your veterinarian to determine if your horse could still benefit from a vaccination.” In the meantime, topical insecticides and eliminating standing water may help decrease your horse’s exposure to mosquitos.

The mosquitos that carry West Nile Virus are most active at dawn and dusk, so consider keeping your horses off of irrigated pastures and away from water sources during those times of day.

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Does timing of meals affect health?

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “They’re cagey. I fed them at 3 a.m.,” he noted.

“You already fed them? Jake was barking, so I got up and fed them at 4:30 so you could sleep,” I responded.

Yes, our three dachshunds are like infants who demand early morning feedings. I got up with our three human kids when they were babies, so my husband usually feeds our canine kids.

Because our dogs were waking up in the night, we began feeding them smaller amounts three times a day instead of at their usual 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. feeding times. We are trying to keep them at a healthy weight to avoid the back issues that plague their breed.

Evidently, they want to eat almost continuously now.

“I hope they don’t get sick,” I said. They looked up at me with pleading eyes. I think they would have eaten again if I had put food in their bowls.

Later that morning, our college-age son stopped by and played with our pets. Our three dachshund boys were lying on their backs in their beds with their feet in the air. They looked like stuffed Thanksgiving turkeys.

“What’s wrong with the dogs? Why are their bellies so big?” he asked.

“They ate too much,” I said.

Our new dog-feeding strategy was not working, so we are back to twice-a-day feeding. I need to stick with human nutrition, I guess.

As I thought about our dog-feeding dilemma, I wondered how timing of meals affects human health. We could increase our risk for heart disease depending on when and how often we eat, according to a 2017 scientific statement released by the American Heart Association.

The researchers examined many studies. Some of the most conclusive findings were about breakfast.

You probably have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Many published studies demonstrate the importance of a morning meal. Unfortunately, at least CONTINUED ON PAGE C29

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Does timing of meals affect health?

CONTINUED FROM PAGE C28

one in five adults skips breakfast.

According to the recent review of published research, breakfast skippers are more likely to have high blood pressure, blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Further, those who skip breakfast are more likely to be obese and/or to develop diabetes.

The authors of the study stressed the need for further research to learn how the timing of meals affects our risk for disease. Until more mealtime research is reported, consider these tips: • Eat breakfast. Try to include three food groups in your morning meal, such as whole-grain oatmeal, fruit and milk or yogurt.

• Pay attention to what and when you eat and how you feel when you eat. Are you really hungry? Or are you bored, upset about something or tired? If you are bored, divert yourself with a walk or a good book. Leave the food in the kitchen.

• Eat moderate-sized portions at mealtime and enjoy small snacks, such as some nuts or an apple, to avoid getting overly hungry.

• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Half of our plates should be filled with colorful fruits and vegetables, with the goal of at least 4 1/2 cups per day.

• Aim for half of your grain choices to be whole grains.

Whole grains provide all parts of the grain kernel, including appetite-squelching fiber.

• Include lean protein in your daily diet.

• Enjoy calcium-rich foods such as low-fat or fat-free dairy.

• Check out http://www.choosemyplate.gov for information on the amount of food appropriate for your age, gender and level of physical activity.

• Get plenty of physical activity. Adults need at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days.

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Blueberry Breakfast Cake 1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. quick-cooking oats 1/3 c. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 c. milk 1/4 c. vegetable oil 1 egg 1 c. frozen blueberries Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray an 8-inch round or square baking pan. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and salt. In separate container, mix together milk, oil and egg. Pour all at once into the flour mixture. Stir until moistened; batter will be lumpy. Fold in frozen blueberries. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake until cake is golden and pulls away from sides of pan, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on a rack five to 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Makes eight servings. Each serving has 220 calories, 8 grams (g) fat, 5 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber and 210 milligrams sodium.

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Date When Celebrated : September 17th Be a member of the Apple Dumpling Gang. National Apple Dumpling Day is September 17th. We are celebrating a tasty fall treat. Its easy to make (and, even easier to buy!). Apple lovers can’t resist this pastry, filled with sweet, delicious apples.

With the arrival of fall and cool weather, two things happen: the apple harvest begins, and people turn indoors to cooking and baking again. It’s only natural that apples are a big part of the cooking scene. Among the most popular of fall treats is apple dumplings. For those of you who enjoy ice cream, some apple dumpling recipes include a scoop of ice cream atop a generous piece of Apple Dumpling.

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A fish ladder for grayling is filled with water from Governor Creek outside Jackson, Montana, on Thursday, July 20, 2017. MSU researchers are involved in a project to help arctic grayling navigate irrigation diversions in the Big Hole River watershed. MSU Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez.

Study of Big Hole River watershed to help native fish

By Marshall Swearingen, MSU News Service Resources Conservation Service and the When Montana State University graduMontana Department of Natural Resources ate student Ben Triano stepped into a deep and Conservation. The roughly 8-foot-long riffle in a tributary of the Big Hole River metal troughs, in addition to other conservain late July and the water nearly brimmed tion measures, played a key role in the Fish his chest-waders, it was a good illustration and Wildlife Service’s decision in 2014 not of how immersed he’s become in an MSU to list Montana’s grayling -- which inhabit summer research project. only a small fraction of their historic range Since May, Triano and another MSU -- as threatened or endangered. graduate student, Nolan Platt, have been Now, MSU researchers are studying the working 12 hours per day, eight days at a fishways in order to recommend best practime, using a camper parked behind the U.S. tices for their operation.

Forest Service ranger station in Wisdom as “This summer we want to collect enough their home base. Most of that time you can stream data to be able to accurately model find the bearded, wader-clad duo standing the stream-fishway system,” said Katey in a stream, collecting data that could help Plymesser, an assistant professor in MSU’s Montana’s arctic grayling.

Department of Civil Engineering and Platt’s Triano and Platt are studying 17 sites academic adviser. along the Big Hole River and its tributaries.

“Then, we can look at different scenarios At those locations, fish ladders help grayling for each site and, ultimately, determine best navigate structures that divert portions of managment practices for fish passage,” she the streams for irrigation. The ladders, also said. called fishways, allow the fish to migrate to Collecting the data is where Triano, who cooler waters when the river heats up during is pursuing his master’s degree in MSU’s the summer.

Department of Ecology, and Platt, a masMore than 50 fish ladders have been ter’s student in civil engineering, come in. installed in the upper Big Hole River ValWhen Triano stepped into the deep riffle, ley in recent years as part of a cooperaat Governor Creek, he uncapped a PVC tive program involving local landowners, pipe sticking out of the streambed, pulled Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Natural CONTINUED ON PAGE C32

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Nolan Platt, a master’s student in civil engineering at Montana State Unievrsity, right, speaks with Katey Plymesser, assistant professor in civil engineering at MSU, while preparing to survey Governor Creek outside Jackson, Montana, on Thursday, July 20, 2017, as part of a research project to help arctic grayling navigate irrigation diversions. MSU Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez.

Uncle Sam Day

Date When Celebrated: September 13th Uncle Sam Day celebrates a symbol of America. Uncle Sam is certainly one of America’s most recognized symbols. Uncle Sam appears on everything from military posters to cartoon images to advertising media. He is perhaps, the most recognizable symbol in the world.

Did you Know? There are other human symbols representing our country. None anywhere near as popular as Uncle Sam. They include Brother Jonathan, who largely disappeared after the arrival of Uncle Sam, and Columbia, a female.

Origin of Uncle Sam Day: There are two theories as to how Uncle Sam emerged.

Both date back to the early 1800’s.

The officially recognized theory dates back to soldiers stationed near Troy, New York during the war of 1812. Barrels of meat they received were stamped “U.S.” The supplier was Samuel Wilson of Troy, New York. Solders jokingly referred to him as “Uncle Sam”. In 1813, the first image of “Uncle Sam” appeared. In 1961, the U.S. Congress issued a resolution recognizing “Uncle Sam” Wilson, and authorizing a monument in his hometown in Troy, NY. There is a second, less popular theory of the creation of Uncle Sam. During the early 1800’s, Irish immigrants were coming to America. Some believed that Uncle Sam emerged from these immigrants. In their Gaelic language, the United Stares of America was “Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá”, abbreviated “SAM”.

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Study of Big Hole River watershed to help native fish CONTINUED FROM PAGE C30

out a sensor and plugged in a handheld data reader to make the download. Back in the lab, the data would allow the team to calculate how the water depth had changed hourly during the summer, he said.

Meanwhile, Platt set up a tripod topped with a high-tech device for surveying this site, where the fishway was full of water and a smooth waterfall formed over wooden boards that pushed water into an irrigation headgate.

Minutes later, Triano, who is advised

by Tom McMahon in the Department of Ecology in MSU’s College of Letters and Science, stood on the stream bank holding the survey prism -- a pole-mounted, cupshaped mirror used to reflect the laser shot from the device on the tripod.

“Can you see this?” Triano shouted as he pushed aside willow branches to clear a line of sight.

“We got it,” Platt yelled back as he registered the survey reading.

Repeating the process across multiple cross-sections of the stream near the irrigation diversion and fish ladder, they’d collect enough data points to create a detailed rendering of the site. That would then be used to model different stream-flow scenarios.

“It’s like making a papier-mache and chicken wire model of the stream, then

pouring water over it,” Platt said. “But we do it with a computer.”

When Triano and Platt aren’t mapping the streambed, they’re making the rounds to the different sites, measuring stream flows.

Those numbers will be used to calibrate the computer models to the actual conditions the streams experience during the summer.

In addition to downloading the data from the sensors in the PVC pipes, at each of the sites they take manual readings of water depth in the fishway, in the irrigation diversion and in the stream. So far, they’re on track to take six sets of readings at each site.

When they started in May, some of the streams were flowing over their banks, tinted brown with spring runoff, and the duo braced against strong currents when they waded.

As the July day at Governor Creek heated up, Triano and Platt looked ahead to nearly two more months wading the streams.

“This whole valley is a big hydrological system,” Platt said. “You start to get a feel for it.”

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Nolan Platt, a master’s student in civil engineering at Montana State University, takes a measurement of the width of Governor Creek outside Jackson, Montana, on Thursday, July 20, 2017, as part of a research project to help arctic grayling navigate irrigation diversions. MSU Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez.

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Immaculate condition.......... ...............................$71,500

1998 Cat TH83 telehandler 3877 hours, 8000 lb., 46-ft. reach outriggers, 4-ft. and 6-ft. forks................$30,000

1998 Volvo 4000 gallon water truck, 385 hp Volvo engine, 10 speed, Ex brake, differential lock, air conditioning, new tank and pump and 6 sprays, air ride suspension. Very nice.$37,500

1998 Sterling LT9500 triaxle dump truck, 420,000 miles, 3406 Cat engine, 8LL rebuilt transmission, 40,000 lb. rears, 14,600 lb. fronts,Hendrickson suspension, air conditioning, ex. brake......................$29,750

1993 Cat 416B 7662 hours, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, 4x1 bucket, 12” and 24” buckets, rebuilt transmission, new torque converter.......... ...............................$19,900

2010 John Deere 6140D 3825 hours, with John Deere 673SL loader/grapple, 3rd function hydraulics, 2 SCV’s, 4 new tires, rear weights, 12 speed, power reverser transmission with LHR, 140 hp...........$53,000

John Deere 640SL loader with mounts and hydraulic kit. Fits John Deere 63006410..........................$4500

2012 Cat 312ELC, 2400 hours, 28” tracks, 36” bucket, thumb. One owner.......... ...............................$87,500

Great Bend 760 NSL loader with grapple, mounts and hydraulic kit.

Fits John Deere 7400-7810.... $4500

Blossom End Rot

By BJ Bender and Caitlin Youngquist, University of Wyoming Extension Ask any gardener, there is nothing like the taste of homegrown vegetables fresh from the garden. In a place like Wyoming growing prize tomatoes and peppers requires critical timing thanks to our harsh climate. As if getting your crops to harvest wasn’t challenging enough, the all-too-common ailment Blossom End Rot can really put an end to what looks like a bumper crop.

Like the name of this nutrient disorder indicates, Blossom End Rot (BER) is the early maturation of portions of the fruit flesh, usually near the blossom end of the fruit. It can occur on tomatoes, peppers, and squash. The affected flesh rots before the rest of the fruit has matured and becomes colonized by saprophytic fungal species. This is what actually causes the affected area to turn yellow or brown and later, as decomposition progresses, black. Once BER occurs, remove affected fruits from the plants as they will not recover. If the affected area is small, it can be trimmed off and the rest of the fruit is safe to eat.

BER is generally understood to be caused by low calcium concentrations in the fruit tissue. However some researchers believe that BER is the cause of low calcium in the tissue, not the result. Even in soils with sufficient levels of calcium, there can be environmental factors that limit calcium availability and nutrient uptake. Reducing stress on the plants from drought and salinity will help improve calcium uptake and fruit quality.

One of the most important things gardeners can do to minimize the risk of BER is careful water management. This is a case of “just right” – not enough water and you cause drought stress, too much water and you have waterlogged soils. A screwdriver or thin metal rod can be used to measure the depth of water in your soil. You will be able to easily push the rod into moist soil, but will feel increased resistance when you reach dry soil. The soil should be kept moist (but not saturated) to a depth of at least 12 inches deep. Note that this method does not work very well in raised beds.

Some nutrients compete with calcium for plant uptake, so high levels of soluble salts (i.e. excess nutrients) can increase the risk of BER. There are many laboratories that can measure soluble salts in soil and irrigation water. For assistance with soil and water tests contact your local University of Wyoming Extension Educator. Fertilizers, manures, and some composts contain high levels of soluble salts. Limit the use of these materials to only what is needed, as recommended by a soil test.

Drought and heat stress can both stress plants, leading to increased BER. There is some evidence that using shade cloth can help reduce BER in tomatoes. Minimize heat stress by shading plants during the hottest part of the day or moving containers to a shady area.

A high leaf-to-fruit ratio or excessive vegetative growth increases the likelihood of BER. In tomatoes, removing side shoots or suckers encourages more fruit production and can help maintain a healthier leaf-to-fruit ratio. Thinning fruit increases both fruit size and chances of BER. High rates of nitrogen fertilizer can also increase the leaf-to-fruit ratio so only use what you need.

Some varieties are more likely to develop BER than others. Consult seed catalogs and Extension publications for information on varieties that are the less susceptible to BER such as Mountain Delight, Mountain Fresh, and Mountain Spring, Mountain Pride, Celebrity, Fresh Pak, Jet Star, Manapal, Pik Red, Sunny, and Winter tomatoes, for example.

There is limited evidence that foliar calcium sprays can reduce rates of BER. In order to be effective, calcium spray must be applied directly to the fruit, not the leaves. In most plants affected by BER, the leaves already contain more calcium than the fruits. However, because these fruits have such a waxy coating, absorption of calcium from the surface of the fruit may be limited.

There are many factors that contribute to Blossom End Rot in tomatoes, peppers, and squash but all is not lost - carefully manage water and nutrients in your soil, protect plants from stress, and try different varieties. After all of the hard work that goes in to raising home-grown veggies, enjoying those crisp red tomatoes and fresh peppers at the end of the growing season seems a fitting reward. ##### Just north of Alliance, Nebraska there is a place called Carhenge that replicates the historic English Stonehenge with 38 old automobiles placed to assume the same proportions. ##### Wayne, Nebraska is well known for the biggest and best chicken show in the world.

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WINDROWERS, MOCO’S & SWATHERS

ROUND & SQUARE BALERS

2008 John Deere 568, twine/net, 1000 PTO. Stock #54006.................................. $25,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 440D hyd. deck shift, transport.

2007 John Deere 568 twine/net wrap, MegaWide Stock #53589.................................. $57,500 (2) pickup, hydraulic pickup lift, push bar, small 2013 John Deere 435D 35-ft. draper paltform for tires, 1000 PTO. Stock #58453.......................... windrower, single knife drive. Stock #58688....... ...................................................... $26,400 (11) ........................................................ $34,500 (1) John Deere 535 bale push bar, double twine 2002 John Deere 3975 pull-type forage harvester, wrap, gauge wheels, reset bale counter, twine 3 row, 30” spacing corn head, 7-ft. hay head, only, 540 PTO. Stock #58540............. $3000 (3) #54558 long tongue, hydraulic tongue position. Stock 2015 Massey Ferguson 2956A twine/net wrap, 2014 John Deere W235 windrower, 16-ft. rotary #57383.......................................... $24,400 (11) MegaWide pickup, 540 PTO, Hi flotation tires, header, warranty through June 2019 or 1250 2000 John Deere 3950 pull-type forage harvester, bale kick bar, C1000 monitor. Stock #58264...... hours. Stock #52212................... $132,000 (16) short tongue, hydraulic wagon hitch, 24” hori...................................................... $34,000 (14) 2014 John Deere W235 16-ft. hay head, steel zontal spout ext., 1000 PTO. Stock #58868....... 2015 John Deere 569 netwrap/twine, 21.5L-16.1 2003 New Holland BR780 MegaWide pickup, conditioner, low hours, cab with air, 480x80R38 twine/net wrap, 540 PTO, extra sweep pickup, ........................................................... $5200 (1) tires, hydraulic pickup, 1000 PTO, variable core bar tires. Stock #58823............... $129,000 (12) 1980 Hesston 6450 open station, 12-ft. head, Bale Command. Stock #58592.......... $7000 (2) valve. Stock #57677...................... $37,500 (12) 2015 John Deere W150 windrower, HID lighting, gas, steel cond. Stock #50334......... $6950 (16) 2015 John Deere 569 twine/net, 2181 bales. 2004 New Holland 688 twine & net wrap. Stock turnkey GPS. Stock #53584.......... $112,750 (1) Hesston 6550 14-ft. hay head, steel-on-steel condi#58849............................................... $6400 (1) Stock #54165.................................. $47,725 (1) 2014 John Deere W150 windrower, 600-65R28 tioner, cab with air. Stock #58560.......$9500 (14) 2014 John Deere 569 Premium features, 4500 1993 New Holland 660 twine only, 1000 PTO, regdrive wheels, 180A auger header. Stock 2012 MacDon M205 16-ft. rotary head, steel condiular pickup, brand new belts. Stock #58281....... bales, twine/net. Stock #52214..... $42,000 (11) #57048.......................................... $135,000 (1) ........................................................... $3900 (3) 2013 John Deere 569 net wrap, hyd pickup lift. tioner, 841 engine hours. Stock #58660...............

2014 John Deere W150 windrower, 16-ft. hay Stock #55177................................ $37,800 (12) 1999 Vermeer 605L, twine/net, 540 PTO, bale .........................................................$95,000 (11) head. Stock #55576...................... $93,000 (11) 2012 MacDon M155 windrower, triple delivery, 2012 John Deere 568 Twine and net wrap, kicker, standard pickup, Accu-Bale monitor, 2013 John Deere W110 includes 35-ft. draper moisture monitor Stock #57734....... $9900 (11) MegaWide pickup, hydraulic pickup lift, push full AutoSteer, double knife drive, 35-ft. header. header. Stock #54558................... $83,000 (14) 2015 John Deere L340 3x4 sq baler, tandem axle. bar.

Stock #58209......................... $30,000 (11) Stock #55535................................ $112,500 (1) 2012 John Deere D450 windrower, includes 635D 2014 New Holland Speedrower 240 16-ft. rota- 2012 John Deere 568 MegaWide pickup, twine/ Stock #54581.............................. $115,000 (14) w/triple delivery, turnkey GPS. Stock #53379..... net wrap, push bar, flotation tires, hydraulic 2015 John Deere L340 3x4 sq baler, tandem axle. ry head, rubber/urethane conditioner. Stock .................................................... $101,000 (11) Stock #54582.............................. $115,000 (14) pickup lift, 1000 PTO. Stock #57372.................. #58771...........................................$102,500 (15) 2012 John Deere 946 13-ft. cutting width, 1000 2010 New Holland H8040 windrower, 12-ft. sickle, ...................................................... $32,500 (11) 2009 Krone 12130 big pack square baler, 92” pickup width, 47x51 bale size. Stock #57368.....

PTO, impeller conditioner, hydraulic tilt con1710 hr. Stock #55097.................. $58,000 (11) 2010 John Deere 568 twine/wrap, push bar, ...................................................... $65,000 (12) MegaWide, big tires, 14,875 bales. Stock trols, Clevis hitch. Stock #57700... $25,500 (12) 1999 New Holland 1475 14-ft. cut width, center #58580.......................................... $24,500 (16) 2016 Massey Ferguson 2270 3x4 big square 2002 John Deere 926 Upper flail conditioner, pivot, rubber roll conditioner, 1000 PTO. Stock baler, like new, roller chute, bale drop sensor, header tilt, 540 PTO, rear powerline w/double #58274............................................. $8500 (16) 2010 John Deere 568 twine/wrap, MegaWide tandem axle. Stock #56957......... $119,500 (15) pickup, hydraulic pickup lift, flotation tires, push CV joint. Stock #58149....................... $8950 (2) New Holland 1114 windrower, 14-ft. header, gas 2008 Hesston 7433 3x3 big squares, knotter fan, bar.

Stock #58443......................... $24,500 (11) 2001 John Deere 926 12.5L-15 tires, impeller conengine. Stock #46104....................... $9619 (12) tandem axle. Stock #58090........... $50,500 (12) ditioner. Stock #58775...........................$8900 (1) New Holland 1100 windrower, diesel, 21-ft. drap- 2009 John Deere 568 MegaWide, 540 PTO, twine/wrap, push bar, new belts last year, big 2002 Gehl 2880 twine only, 540 PTO, bale ramp, John Deere 440D hyd. deck shift, transport. Stock er. Stock #47073.............................. $9500 (16) gathering wheels. Stock #58431...... $7500 (16) tires. Stock #58506........................ $22,500 (16) #15391............................................ $57,500 (1)

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2016 John Deere 9470RX, 30” tracks, PTO, turnkey GPS, warranty until, 2019 or 1500 hours. Stock #56547................$419,500 (14) 2015 John Deere 9470RT, 30” tracks, turnkey GPS, PTO, still under warranty. Stock #53018....................................$344,900 (15) 2016 John Deere 9470R IF tires, turnkey GPS, PTO, HID lights. Stock #56400.$317,500 (14) 2005 John Deere 9420 18 speed PS transmission, 4 SCV’s, no PTO or 3-pt., 6 out of 8 tires are new. Stock #58201............$103,900 (11) 1995 John Deere 8970 PowerShift, duals.

Stock #57543............................$68,500 (12) 1993 John Deere 8770 24 speed PowerSync transmission, differential lock, 3 SCV’s. Stock #58689........................................$50,000 (3) 2003 John Deere 8320 Stock #56354.............. ..................................................$98,900 (15) 2013 John Deere 8310 Auto Power IVT w/LH reverser, 5 SCV’s, front & rear duals, ILS, 1000 PTO. Stock #58263..........$205,000 (1) 1995 John Deere 8300 MFWD,PowerShift, 4 SCVs, large 1000 PTO, JD 840 loader. Stock #56868......................................$54,500 (11) 2013 John Deere 8285R AutoPower IVT with LHR, 5 SCVs, rear duals, 85 cc hydraulic pump. Stock #57350................$186,000 (15) 2007 John Deere 7930 Greenstar ready. Stock #56451........................................$99,500 (3) 2006 John Deere 7920 IVT transmission, 3 SCV’s, 3F EH joystick, wheel weightsm 746SL loader w/ bucket. Stock #58296......... ..................................................$83,900 (16) 2004 John Deere 7920 IVT transmission, 3 SCV’s, 3F EH joystick, wheel weights, front weights, PTO. Stock #58296.....$71,900 (16) 2001 John Deere 7710 16F/16R partial PS, PTO, 3 SCV’s, 740 self-leveling loader. Stock #58269......................................$63,000 (11) 2001 John Deere 7510 MFWD, cab, 540/1000 PTO, 3 SCV’s, 16/16 PowerQuad w/LHR. Stock #58772............................$49,900 (15) 2009 John Deere 7330 MFWD, 16/16 PowerQuad Plus, PTO, 741 self-leveling loader, 3 point, 2 SCV’s. Stock #58639......$78,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 7250R MFWD with TLS, 5 SCVs, active command steering, extended PowerTrain warranty, rear wheel weights, loader. Stock #57443...............$195,500 (15) 2012 John Deere 7130 PowerQuad Plus, 16F/16R, 540/1000 PTO, 3 SCV’s w/H360 loader. Stock #58903...................$87,500 (3) 2012 John Deere 6210R TLS, IVT, loader.

Stock #55998............................$150,450 (1) 2015 John Deere 6170M AutoQuad plus 20F/20R, left hand power reverser, PTO, deluxe cab, 3 SCVs. Stock #57045................... ..................................................$145,000 (1)

RAKES, PROCESSORS & BALE WAGONS

2011 Case IH Puma 140 MFWD, Powershift, 540/1000 PTO, low hours, loader w.bucket & #56400 grapple. Stock #58968................. $83,500 (3) 1996 Case IH 9370 24 speed transmission, EZ#57274 steer 250 system included, full front & rear weight package, 6 out of 8 tires are near new condition. Stock #57335............$62,000 (14) 2004 Case IH MXU125 16 speed Powershift, 540/1000 PTO, 2 SCV’s, 3 point, LX156 self-level loader w/bucket & grapple. Stock #58917...................................... $49,900 (11) 1998 Caterpillar CH45 240/200 hp, 32” tracks, cab, 16/9 PowerShift, 4 SCVs, NO 3 pt., 1000 2016 John Deere 6155R IVT, MFWD, TLS, 5 PTO, axle spacers. Stock #57094.................

SCVs, AutoTrac ready, Premium cab and ....................................................$44,900 (1) Haybuster 2620 round bale processor, 1000 lights, 640R loader. Stock #57042................. 1974 David Brown 1212 diesel, 12/4 hyPTO. Stock #17825...................... $9250 (12) ..................................................$172,000 (3) dra-shift transmission, 540 PTO, 3 point. 2009 Bale King 3100HD 1000 PTO, right side 2016 John Deere 6155M 20/20 AutoQuad Stock #58724............................... $7500 (16) delivery, hydraulic deflector. Stock #57274.....

Plus, SCV’s, cold start package, loader. 2006 Kubota L3130, Hydro trans, MFWD, load.................................................. $11,400 (12) Stock #58215..........................$138,000 (14) er/bucket/bale spear, new engine w/less than 2001 Bale King BK2000 left hand discharge, 2016 John Deere 6155M 20/20 AutoQuad 200 hrs.. Stock #57071................$16,875 (3) 1000 PTO, manual lift on discharge. Stock Plus, SCV’s, cold start package, loader. 2010 New Holland TV6070, MFWD, IVT, load#57471......................................... $7500 (12) Stock #58217..........................$138,000 (14) er, grapple, PTO, 3 pt. Stock #53740............. 1980 New Holland 1069 self-propelled bale 2013 John Deere 6150R H360 loader, 20 ..................................................$103,500 (3) wagon, 160 bale capacity, new transmission speed Auto Quad, Greenstar ready. Stock 1995 New Holland 8770 MFWD, loader/grapand chains summer 2015. Stock #57465....... #56029....................................$118,500 (11) ple, Powershift trans., duals. Stock #55656.... .................................................... $28,900 (2) 1998 John Deere 5510 Syncro transmission, .................................................. $47,150 (14) New Holland 1032 540 PTO drive, hydraulic 540 PTO, 3 SCV’s, 3 point, loader/grapple. 1993 New Holland 8240 Partial Powershift, bale pickup, auto tie, 2x7 stack size. Stock Stock #58623............................ $26,000 (12) 540/1000 PTO, loader & grapple. Stock #57279......................................... $5500 (16) 2014 John Deere 5100M Open station, power #58833....................................... $27,500(12) Hoelscher 1040 universal fit, large square bale reverser, 540 PTO. Stock #58529.$54,000 (3) 2012 Massey 7622 Dyna VT, rear duals, loader. accumulator, control box, castor wheels.

John Deere 4600 3 speed hydro, Power beStock #56156.......................... $120,000 (14) Stock #57603................................. $1650 (1) yond, 540 PTO, 3 point, loader w/bucket & Massey Ferguson 1800 Synchro, duals, 4948 2000 Vermeer BP7000 round bale processor backhoe attachment. Stock #58483............... hours, 170 hp. Stock #57879.......... $6500 (3) with scale. Stock #57845........... $10,500 (14) .................................................. $17,500 (14) 1962 Massey Ferguson 65 2WD, gas engine, 2012 Vermeer R2800 7 bar hydraulic rake.

2015 John Deere 5065E Power reverser trans., live 540 PTO, 3 point, Farmhand loader, Stock #58426............................ $22,500 (14) 1 SCV, 540 PTO, 3 point, H240 loader. Stock open station. Stock #58640.......... $3500 (14) #58991...................................... $42,500 (11) Versatile 850 Synchro, duals. Stock #56854...... 2006 New Holland 216 24-ft. reach, hydraulic drive, twin rake. Stock #58614... $11,900 (15) 1988 John Deere 4250 2WD, 725 non-self ....................................................... $9500 (3) Befco 10 wheel rake, 3 pt. Stock #58566........... leveling loader, bucket/grapple, 15 speed ..................................................... $2250 (12) P/S transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3 point, 2 SCVs. Stock #57450.................$32,900 (11) 1981 John Deere 2640 2WD, Synchro, 540 www.frontlineagsolutions.com PTO, loader. Stock #58242.............$7865 (3) 1972 John Deere 1520 diesel engine, 2WD, 3 point, 540 PTO, 1 SCV, open station. Stock #58863......................................... $5500 (15) 2014 Case IH 165 CVT transmission, 4 electric SCVs, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, L765 SL loader, bucket, grapple. Stock #56588................. ................................................$126,500 (16) 2014 Case IH 165 CVT transmission, 4 electric SCVs, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, L765 SL loader, bucket, grapple. Stock #56589................. ................................................$126,500 (16) 2014 Case IH 165 CVT transmission, 4 electric SCVs, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, L765 SL loader, bucket, grapple. Stock #56591................. 1=Conrad: 406-278-5531 11=Lewistown: 406-538-5433 14=Great Falls: 406-761-2005 ................................................$126,500 (16) 2=Cut Bank: 406-873-5505 12=Havre: 406-265-5518 15=Belgrade: 406-388-2100 3=Choteau: 406-466-5741

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– – – – – USED SEEDING – – – – – #57126 2014 John Deere 1830 60-ft, 12” spacing, SS, all run blockage, 430 bushel TBT cart, 10” auger.

Stock #57126................................$143,000 (2) 2013 John Deere 1830 61-ft., 10” spacing, SS, 4” steel press wheels, primary blockage, 550 bu. cart. Stock #56115........................$146,000 (1) 2009 John Deere 1830 60-ft., 10” spacing, 350 bu. cart, variable rate, all run blockage Stock #51888..........................................$123,750 (1) 2005 John Deere 1820 59-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, TBT cart, all run blockage. Stock #56851............................................$40,000 (3) 1998 Bourgault 4250 40-ft., 10” spacing, SS, 250 bushel TBH cart, 8” auger, 1” carbide tips, steel press wheels. Stock #57186...........$22,500 (1) 2014 Case IH 800 70-ft. 12” spacing, SS, all run blockage,3430 cart. Stock #48059.. $152,500 (14) 2012 Case IH Precision 800 60-ft., 12” spacing, all run blockage, 430 bushel TBT cart, variable rate, 10” auger. Stock #56800.....$105,000 (14) 2009 Case IH ATX700, 70-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot drill, primary blockage, 1” points, 3430 cart. Stock #55385........................$95,000 (14)

2009 Case IH 700 70-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, 3430 TBT, duals, primary blockage.

Stock #52199..................................$99,000 (1) 2014 Morris Maxim II 60-ft., 10” spacing, 1” Carbide tips, Ag Tron Pri Bkg, 450 TBT cart w/10” auger. Stock #58850.....................$99,500 (14) 2010 Morris Contour 1, 60-ft., 10” spacing, independent arm drill, 445 cart, primary blockage.

Stock #55622..............................$119,900 (14) 2005 New Holland SD440A 42-ft., 12” spacing, SS, 3” packer wheels, 1 openers, 230 bushel cart, primary blockage . Stock #58690.............. ........................................................$46,250 (3) 2011 Seedhawk 6612 66-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 500 bu. TBH variable rate cart, 2500 gallon liquid TBT fertilizer cart. Stock #58822........ ......................................................$149,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 1770NT 16 row, 30” planter.

Stock #15211..................................$99,900 (1) 1991 John Deere 7200 Stock #56060.................. ......................................................$15,000 (15) 1998 Flexi-Coil 2320 230 bu. tow between cart, ground drive, single shoot, 6 run, 7” auger.

Stock #58265...................................$8500 (14) 1997 Flexi-Coil 3450 350 bu. TBT cart ONLY, hydraulic drive, double shoot, 10” auger w/hydraulic mover. Stock #58816.........$25,000 (14) 1999 Flexi-Coil 7500 slim drill, no blockage, 4” steel press wheels. Stock #58783....$8000 (14)

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2013 Brandt 13x110-ft. auger. Stock #58949.... ....................................................$25,050 (2) Brandt 10x80 auger, manual winch & swing hopper. Stock #58726....................$9900 (3) 2012 Buhler 13”x70-ft. auger. Stock #55356..... ..................................................$13,000 (12) Buhler 13”x70-ft. auger. Stock #56295.............. .....................................................$8500 (12) 1980 Buhler 10”x70-ft. hyd. drive, single auger in hopper, 540 PTO. Stock #55499................ .....................................................$3250 (14) 2005 Farm King 13”x70-ft. auger, swing hopper, low profile, hyd. swing. Stock #55233..... .......................................................$9500 (2) 1980 Westfield Backsaver 10”x70-ft. single auger in hopper, hyd. drive, 540 PTO. Stock #55500...........................................$3250 (1) Sakundiak HD8-1800 8”x60-ft. auger. Stock #55150.........................................$4800 (12)

Westfield 10”x31-ft. loadout auger, 540 PTO, like new condition. Stock #57468...$5400 (1) 1985 Westfield 8x61 auger, 540 PTO drive.

Stock #58591...............................$2900 (15) Degelman 800 800 bushel grain cart, large 1000 PTO, Shur-Lok tarp. Stock #56846....... ..................................................$19,500 (14) Kinze 640 600 bushel cart, tarp, 1000 PTO. Stock #56847............................$15,500 (14) 2011 Parker 1039 1000 bushel cart, tarp, scale, PTO drive. Stock #58867...........$29,900 (15) 2008 Brandt drive over conveyor pit, hydraulic drive. Stock #58051......................$8900 (14) Brandt 20” drive-over deck, hydraulic drive, single tube, no mover. Stock #58725..$9500 (3) Unverferth 771 770 bushel grain cart with tarp.

Stock #58749..............................$15,500 (3) 2017 Brandt 1300 grain vac w/bin sweep. Stock #58814........................................$37,000 (2)

LAWN AND TURF

2007 John Deere 1420 commercial front mower, 72” deck, 72” rear discharge mower, 60” front blade, soft cab. Stock #58912............... .......................................................$8250 (3) 2008 John Deere X724 hydro, all wheel steer, 647 tiller attach, no mower deck. Stock #58482.........................................$7000 (12) 2005 John Deere D130 23 hp, 48” deck, 6.5 bushel bagger, hydro. Stock #56907............. .....................................................$1300 (12) 2011 John Deere X300 17 hp, 42” mower deck.

Stock #58939...............................$1350 (15) 2009 John Deere LA125 42” deck, 21 hp. Stock #58956.............................................$750 (1) 2001 John Deere LT166, 38” deck, hydro, 1 season of use on engine overhaul. Stock #57860...........................................$1020 (1) 2010 Grasshopper 120K 20 hp, 48” deck, zero turn. Stock #58937.......................$2800 (15)

#58482

2016 Poulan PP24VA54 24 hp mower, 54” deck, hydro transmission. Stock #58492....... .....................................................$1700 (14) 2012 John Deere 647 rototiller, 540 PTO. Stock #51882.........................................$2275 (14)

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2016 John Deere R4045, 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzle spacing, hydr. tread adj., traction control, full boom breakaway. Stock #57511....... ..................................................$335,000 (1) 2016 John Deere R4045, 120-ft., boom leveling, traction control, full boom breakaway.

Stock #55820..........................$346,550 (15) 2015 John Deere R4045, 120-ft., auto boom level, traction control, section control. Stock #52272......................................$306,000 (3) 2015 John Deere R4038, 120-ft. booms, Premium cab, auto solution command system, Boomtrac leveling. Stock #55884.................. ..................................................$269,000 (1) 2015 John Deere R4038 100-ft. boom, turnkey GPS, auto solution command system, warranty through Feb. 2020. Stock #56047......... ................................................$259,900 (15) 2015 John Deere R4038, 100-ft. boom, turnkey GPS, auto solution command system, warranty through Feb. 2020. Stock #56046......... ................................................$258,900 (15) 2013 John Deere 4940 300 cu. ft. dry box, hydraulic tread adjust, traction control, 380/105R50 tires. Stock #58513................... ..................................................$223,650 (1) 2005 John Deere 4720 90-ft. 20” spacing, SS tank & booms, hyd. thread adjust, fence row nozzles, eductor, 5 section, foam marker.

Stock #57184..............................$91,000 (1) 2000 John Deere 4700 90-ft. booms, poly tank, EZ Guide 250, EZ Steer, fenders, 480/80R38 tires, foam marker. Stock #57703.................. ....................................................$58,900 (1)

MISCELLANEOUS

#57127 2014 John Deere 333E compact track loader, cab w/heat and air, EH joystick controls, 1300 hours, 84” bucket, cold start package.

Stock #58977............................$58,250 (11) 2016 John Deere 320E skidsteer, cab with air, hand/foot controls, 72” bucket, 3 sets of counterweights, cold start package. Stock #57127........................................$43,000 (3) 1999 New Holland LX665 skidsteer, open station, foot controls, 72” bucket, 2 rear counterweights per side, 3520 hours. Stock #58210. ..................................................$13,000 (11) Case TV380 track loader, cab with air, lever steer, 17.5” rubber tracks, 83” bucket w/edge.

Stock #58567..............................$44,900 (1) 2011 Case TR270 track loader, cab enclosure, air conditioning, rubber tracks, 76” bucket.

Stock #58552............................$38,000 (16) 2011 Case IH SV185 skidsteer, cab w/air, self-leveling, 78” bucket, EH controls, auxiliary hydraulics. Stock #58812......$30,000 (3) 2016 John Deere KV22802 78” utility skid steer bucket. Stock #56522............$1200 (1)

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1=Conrad: 406-278-5531 2=Cut Bank: 406-873-5505 3=Choteau: 406-466-5741

11=Lewistown: 406-538-5433 12=Havre: 406-265-5518 13=Chester: 406-759-5010

2009 John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 20” spacing, stainless tank, 420/80R46 tires. Stock #53380....................................$138,325 (12) 2013 Agco 7660, 90-ft., 20” spacing, 3 sensor boom leveling, 600 gallon. Stock #55822...... ................................................$120,000 (14) 2013 Summers Ultimate NT, 100-ft. 20” spacing, 1650 gallon, rinse tank. Stock #56035... ..................................................$28,000 (14) 2001 Summers NT 110-ft. booms, Raven control, nice. Stock #56706...............$11,500 (1) 2007 Summers 60 pickup sprayer, 500 gallon tank, hydraulic tip lift, Raven 440 AutoRate, Outback S-lite. Stock #58356.........$7950 (1) 2001 FlexiCoil 67XLT 1500 gallon, 90-ft. booms, Greenstar rate controller, new tires, new tank. Stock #56746.................$9500 (1) Flexi-Coil 67XL 90-ft. suspended boom, 1500 gallon tank, wind screens, 2-way nozzle body, rate controller, mix cone. Stock #58710........ .....................................................$9500 (11) 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL 100-ft. wheel boom, 1500 gallon tank, hydraulic pump. Stock #58277... .....................................................$4000 (12) 2000 Miller Nitro 275 100-ft. booms, 20” spacing, stainless tank, front booms, hyd tread adjust, 1200 gallon tank. Stock #579715...... ....................................................$54,900 (1) 2009 New Holland S1070 90-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, AutoRate and Auto Height Stock #58091...................$15,500 (2) 2008 New Holland SF216 134-ft. wheel boom, 1600 gallon tank, foam marker, induction tank, rinse tank. Stock #58517..$14,900 (11)

14=Great Falls: 406-761-2005 15=Belgrade: 406-388-2100 16=Livingston: 406-222-3150

2015 John Deere BW16005 96” high volume bucket w/heavy duty grapple, global carrier, single point hydraulic coupler. Stock #58845. .....................................................$2500 (16) John Deere 5-ft. utility bucket, fits JD 600/700 loaders, pin-on attachment. Stock #58793.... .....................................................$1200 (16) 2014 John Deere BW15616 73” loader bucket, 500 series loader brackets. Stock #56223.... .......................................................$950 (14) 2012 Danhuser EP10 post hole digger, 4” auger bit, hex to round adaptor, bucket mount.

Stock #58852...............................$1700 (11) John Deere 8” post hole auger bit. Stock #54206...........................................$499 (11) 2012 John Deere 609 6-ft. rotary cutter, 540 PTO hookup, safety chains, slip clutch. Stock #58790.........................................$2900 (16) 2007 John Deere MX6 medium duty rotary cutter. Stock #58015.........................$2200 (15) 2016 Degelman Pro-Till 40 40-ft. pro-till, 3 section folding, notched front blades, smooth rear blades, rear rubber roller. Stock #58911. ..................................................$119,000 (2) 2015 John Deere 60D 60” drive over deck for 1E or 1R compact tractor. Stock #58355....... .....................................................$1300 (14) Spinoff 3-pt. mounted, hydraulic bale spinner.

Stock #58121.................................$750 (16) 2014 Frontier AB13D single tine bale spear, fits JD 600/700 series loaders, new/never used. Stock #58910........................$800 (11) 2015 Frontier RB2284 rear blade. Like new condition. Stock #54623.................$1800 (1) 1994 Leon 1000 12-ft. blade, 4-way (hydraulic lift and angle), fits John Deere 8320 tractor, new cutting edges. Stock #56578.................. .....................................................$6500 (15) 2014 Rhino 500 rear 8-ft. blade, Cat 1 hookup, manual angle. Stock #58076..........$750 (15) Wishek 814NT 30-ft. tandem disk, 3 section folding, 11” spacing, notched front blades, smooth rear blades. Stock #58202................ ..................................................$40,900 (11) Flexi-Coil 820 chisel plow. Stock #58516......... ....................................................$30,800 (1) 2015 Frontier AP13G global mount pallet forks.

Stock #54626.................................$1150 (1) 2009 Frontier WC1205 wood chipper, 3-pt., 540 PTO. Stock #53971...............$4000 (16) 2013 20-ft. gooseneck trailer only used a few times, like new. Stock #56592......$7000 (12) 2011 homemade 18-ft. flat bed, bumper pull, pintle hitch. Stock #56109..............$8750 (2) 2015 Frontier AY12G-72 4-in-1 72” bucket with global carrier. Stock #54709...........$2900 (1) 2005 Buhler Y180 rollermill, barely used, always shedded. Stock #56888.........$3500 (1) Degelman R570 rock picker, 540 PTO drive, three paddle, high lift dump box, 5-ft. pickup width. Stock #58966.....................$4950 (16) Haybuster 3106 rock picker. Stock #58059....... ..................................................$12,000 (12) Erskine 721FM front mount snowblower to fit compact tractors, adjustable mounts, PTO drive, hydraulic chute. Stock #57663............. .....................................................$3500 (15)

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2011 John Deere 319D skid steer, hand controls, EH controls, std rubber tracks, 76” bucket, well-maintained. Stock #58243.......... .................................................. $28,500 (14) 2015 John Deere 6155R MFWD tractor, 20 speed AutoQuad transmission, TLS, 3 SCVs. Stock #57602.......................... $149,000 (11) 2008 John Deere 7430 Premium tractor, IVT, 741 self-level loader, grapple, 3 pt., electric shift PTO 3 SP, 4 SCVs. Stock #54741........... .................................................. $103,995 (1) 2008 John Deere 6430 tractor, 16/16 PowerQuad transmission w/LH reverser, 3 SCV’s, 540/1000 PTO, loader w/bucket. Stock #58507...................................... $77,900 (15) 2013 John Deere 6140R MFWD, cab, 20/20 AutoQuad, H360 loader/bucket, 3 SCVs, 540/1000. Stock #56153......... $112,900 (16) 1988 John Deere 2355 2WD utility tractor, 8F/4R syncro, 540 Rear PTO, open station, loader with bale spear. Stock #53703............ .................................................... $11,800 (1) 2014 John Deere 1023E Hydro, MFWD, H120 loader, ballast box, R4 tires. Stock #58752... .................................................. $11,500 (15) Ford New Holland TV140 bi-directional, loader, 5720 hours, new tines, grapple with bale forks. Stock #56753.................... $55,000 (3) 1973 Massey Ferguson 165 2WD tractor, OOS, Synchro, 1 SCV, 3 point, 540 PTO. loader, no grapple. Stock #58712... $9600 (1) John Deere GP74 74” bucket w/heavy duty grapple. Fits JD 500 Series loader carriers.

Stock #53061............................... $3500 (16) 2012 John Deere S670 combine, ProDrive transmission, TriStream rotor, fine cut chopper, 640D header. Stock #56906......... $265,000 (1) 2005 John Deere 9760 1886 engine.1402 seperator hours, level land feederhouse, touchset concave adj., chopper, w/936D platform. Stock #58821........... $120,000 (11) 1990 John Deere 9600 combine, excellent condition, always shedded. Stock #56958........... .................................................... $60,500 (1) 1987 John Deere 8820 combine, 30-ft. 230 header, bat reel, chopper and dual chaff spreader. Stock #15567.............. $16,500 (3) 1998 Case IH 2388 combine, 3215/2500 hrs.

Stock #55679............................ $50,000 (14) 2008 John Deere 612C combine, 30” row spacing. Stock #57258........................ $53,000 (1) 1998 John Deere 914 combine, new style Sund raking pickup, new PTO style driveline, single point connections. Stock #56904.$10,975 (1) 2012 John Deere 635D excellent shape, slow speed transport, poly tine pickup reel, dual drive sickle. Stock #54340......... $46,000 (15) Case IH 8455 round baler, twine only, makes 4x5 bales, gathering wheels. Stock #54286 .. ..................................................... $4500 (11) Hesston 4910 4x4x8 big square baler. Stock #53963........................................ $45,000 (3) 2008 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, twine & net wrap, hydraulic pickup, Megawide Plus, large tires, variable core. Stock #58803.................. .................................................. $27,000 (14) 1992 John Deere 535 twine only, 1000 PTO, push bar, hydraulic pick up lift. Stock #58686 ..................................................... $4900 (15) 2009 John Deere 1890 42-ft. 7.5” spacing disk drill, 350 bushel hydraulic drive, TBH cart.

Stock #57293............................ $145,000 (3) John Deere 680 37-ft. chisel plow w/shank savers, FlexiCoil 3-bar mounted harrows. Stock #56905........................................ $19,450 (1) 1994 John Deere 965 on-land plow, 18” cut width, gauge wheels, double landslides.

Stock #55107............................... $8950 (15) 2011 Case IH 800 50-ft., 10” spacing, rubber packer wheel, SS, no cart. Stock #56487....... .................................................. $52,000 (11) 2004 John Deere 1820 51-ft., 7.5” spacing, 8-run double shoot, 1910 TBT cart. Stock #57861......................................... $50,000(1) 2006 John Deere 1820/1910 61-ft., 12” spacing, 4” steel press wheels, SS, 1910 TBT cart. Stock #56361.................... $55,000 (12) Concord 3400 60-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, single shoot. Stock #57862.................... $20,000 (1) 2011 John Deere 1770NT 16 row corn planter, 30” spacing, precision planting, E-sets. Stock #57257...................................... $95,000 (14) 2006 Aerway AW2000 20-ft. rotary spike tooth aerator, folding wings, rear hitch kit. Stock #57729...................................... $17,900 (15) 2009 Summers Ultimate pull-type sprayer, 100-ft. booms with windscreens, 1500 gallon tank. Stock #15568...................... $30,000 (3) FlexiCoil 67XL suspended boom sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, 90-ft. booms, windscreens, rinse tank. Stock #56815.................... $13,500 (11)

2007 Summers 1500 90-ft. pull-type sprayer, 1500 gallon tank. Stock #17842.$26,000 (12) 1995 Ford L9000 truck, 10 speed transmission, hyd. wet kit, 6000 gallon stainless tank. Stock #53460........................................ $42,250 (1) 2014 PJ T6202 21-ft. tilt bed trailer, tilts at 17ft., ball hitch, wood deck, dual axles, less than 500 miles. Stock #58244...... $6500 (14) 2014 Wheatheart 3-pt. side mast post pounder, like new, hydraulic post grabber, side mast w/extend & retract. Stock #58322... $9900 (1) Kelly 56 3-pt. mount backhoe attachment, 24” bucket. Stock #51779................... $6950 (16) Westfield W130-71 13”x71-ft. auger, 540 PTO drive, like new. Stock #52277...... $12,900 (2) Brandt 862 8”x62-ft. PTO grain auger, 10 turbo screw bottom. Stock #15261.......... $1750 (3) Mayrath grain auger, PTO. Stock #15260.......... ......................................................... $500 (3) John Deere 770CH motor grader w/14-ft. blade, tall cab, 14.00 tires, rippers/scarifier.

Stock #57705.............................. $67,500 (1) 2016 John Deere X570 lawn tractor w/48” deck, mulch control kit, front bumber, seat cover. Stock #58204..................... $6000 (15) Snapper 28” rear engine mower, 10 hp, 28” cut.

Stock #54784................................. $450 (14) Edwards rod weeder, 30-ft. 16 shanks. Stock #58897......................................... $6000 (11) John Deere 47 47” snowblower, fits JD X500 series mowers, weights and chains. Stock #56045......................................... $1200 (15) Anbo blade that has been modified to fit an older John Deere loader. Stock #57931......... ..................................................... $2500 (15) Misc. Adaptor go from a JD 300/400 compact loader to a skid steer attachment, never been used. Stock #58932........................ $500 (16)

COMBINE PLATFORMS

2016 John Deere 640D Poly tine pickup reel, slow speed transport & pea auger. Stock #57732......................................$69,000 (12) 2014 John Deere 640D Includes JD pea auger & slow speed transport, poly tine p/u reel, hyd fore & aft, single point hookup. Stock # 55775..........................................$64,500 (1) 2013 John Deere 640D poly tine p/u reel, road transport, well maintained. Stock # 47348.... ..................................................$59,000 (14) 2012 John Deere 640D road transport w/lights, poly tine p/u reel. Stock # 52042.$55,000 (3) 2011 John Deere 640D. pea cross auger, road transport w/lights, cutter bar w/full width skid shoes. Stock # 51213................$49,350 (12) 2001 John Deere 936D Poly tine p/u reel, Fore & aft reel control, Road transport w/lights, Multi Connection Point Hookup. Stock # 54968 .......................................$21,000 (12) 2011 John Deere 635D NO TRANSPORT, has dual zone float, poly tine p/u reel, cutter bar w/full width skid shoes. Stock # 47588.......... ..................................................$39,000 (11) 2009 John Deere 635D slow speed transport, pickup reel. Stock # 54831........$38,000 (12) 2014 John Deere 635F flexible platform, auger w/full width fingers, comes w/trailer. Stock # 56735........................................$39,000 (12) 2013 John Deere 635FD 35-ft. flexible draper, header height sensor in rigid mode. Stock # 58531..........................................$69,500 (1) 2013 John Deere 615P steel auger fingers, single point adapter. STOCK # 51446................ ..................................................$23,000 (14) 2011 John Deere 612C 12 row, 30” spacing, non-chopping, corn header. Stock #43565.... ..................................................$45,500 (11)

COMBINES

#56412 2016 John Deere S680 280 engine/210 seperator hours, full GPS w/activations, prem residue, Pro Drive transmission, extended warranty. Stock #57330....................$402,500 (1) 2016 John Deere S680 combine, PowerCast TB, power folding grain tank exts, 520/85R42 duals, 2630 w/SF1 activation & SF3000 rceiver. Stock #56412..............$385,000 (14) 2014 John Deere S680 Contour Master, ProDrive, Goodyear Duals. Stock #56419.......... ................................................$297,500 (14) 2014 John Deere S680 600/877.8 hrs. Stock #55789......................................$315,000 (1) 2013 John Deere S680 Stock #55797.............. ..................................................$277,000 (1) 2012 John Deere S680 1048/653 hours, ProDrive transmission, Contour Master, Powercast tailboard. Stock #54026...$226,000 (11) 2014 John Deere S670 1563 engine/1220 seperator hours, PRWD, complete Autotrac system, CM w/variable speed feederhouse.

Stock #58843............................$198,500 (1) 2013 John Deere S670 1124 engine/814 seperator hours, Pro Drive transmission, PowerCast tailboard, Contour Master w/variable speed drive. Stock #57238.

Lease this machine for...$110/ENG hour (14) 2015 John Deere S670 640 engine hours, tristream extended wear rotor, manual adjust tailboard. Stock #56699.............$277,500 (1) 2015 John Deere S670 644 engine hours, manual adjust tailboard, Premium cab, HID lights. Stock #56700..................$277,500 (1) 2014 John Deere S670 Stock #55771.............. ..................................................$304,000 (1) 2008 John Deere 9770 1953 eng/1564 sep hours, ext wear grain handling, large wire concave, Powercast tailboard. Stock #58683. ..................................................$145,000 (3)

2004 John Deere 9760 3977 engine/2769 seperator hours, CM, heavy duty final drive, fine cut chopper w/chaff spreader, premium hydraulic control package. Stock #58809...... ..................................................$79,500 (15) 2001 John Deere 9750 2755 engine/1960 seperator hours, 20-ft. unload auger, twin disk spreader w/chaff spreader, duals. Stock #58901........................................$68,900 (1) 2004 John Deere 9660, One owner machine!

Y/M monitor. Stock #54854.......$82,000 (15) 1998 John Deere 9610 combine, 4624/3249 hrs., chopper, 20-ft. unload auger, hyd. fore & aft reel control. Stock #57251..$45,000 (3) 2001 John Deere 9750STS Stock #54972....... ..................................................$58,750 (12) 1999 John Deere 9610 chopper, 1 gallon header accumulator, hydraulic fore & aft reel, chaff spreader. Stock #58854......$37,000 (3) 1999 John Deere 9610 20-ft. unload auger, dial-a-speed header control, hydraulic fore & aft reel, 30.5x32 fronts. Stock #58855........... ....................................................$37,000 (3) 1990 John Deere 9600 chopper, dual chaff spreader, 930 header w/batt reel. Stock #55695......................................$23,900 (14) 2001 John Deere 9550 3401 eng/2151 sep hours, duals, lateral tilt feederhouse, narrow fin radiator, Contour Master, HD variable speed feederhouse, general purpose multistep straw walker. Stock #58472.$66,000 (3) 1990 John Deere 9500 2WD, chopper, 25ft. Mac Don header, chaff spreader. Stock #58713......................................$26,000 (12) 1988 John Deere 8820 chopper, single disk spreader. Stock #56480...............$6500 (14) 2012 Case IH 8230 1290 eng/961 sep hours, lateral tilt feederhouse, duals. Stock #58485. ................................................$252,900 (11) 2008 Case IH 8010 2160 eng/1652 sep hours, single tires. Stock #58488.......$149,750 (11) 2000 Case IH 2388 2958 eng/2415 sep hours, spreader, yield & moisture monitor, rock trap, straw spreader. Stock #58535...$55,900 (12) 2008 Gleaner R65 10” touch screen, Garmin receiver. Stock #51254..............$99,000 (14)

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UTILITY VEHICLES

2013 John Deere RSX 850i roof, 1/2 windshield, winch, sport back seats, brush guard, no power steering. Stock #58392.$8250 (16) 2012 John Deere 850i 384 hours, 4130 miles, poly cab, winch, horn. Stock #58095............. .......................................................$7400 (1) 2013 John Deere 825i Stock #56493............... .....................................................$8200 (12) 2012 John Deere 825i green & yellow, steel 12” rims, bench seat, poly roof & winshield, 1575 hrs./8400 miles. Stock #56922.....$8995 (11) 2012 John Deere 825i 728 hours, 4257 hours, windshield, poly roof, poly doors, manual lift box. Stock #57988.....................$10,500 (14) 2012 John Deere 825i green, bench seat, deluxe cargo box. Stock #50385.....$10,400 (1) 2011 John Deere 825i glass cab, bucket seats, power dump box, turn signals, front winch.

Stock #53384............................$13,640 (14) 2009 Arctic Cat Prowler 1000 2 speed transmission, cab kit, alloy rims, heater. Stock #57192.........................................$8250 (14) 2014 Polaris 900 half windshield, gas, 14900 miles, 1216 hours. Stock #57973..$7150 (12) John Deere 825i glass doors for a deluxe cab on 825i utility vehicle. Stock #53197.............. .....................................................$1950 (14)

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#56922 2015 John Deere 825i Poly cab, no heater, extra cab lights, Power lift w/brush protection.

Stock #58847............................$16,750 (12) 2014 John Deere 825i Full windshield, roof, power steering, bench seat. Stock #58927.... ..................................................$12,000 (12) 2008 John Deere HPX Windshield & roof, no doors, turn signals, brake lights, 72” broom attachment. Stock #58808............$7750 (14) 2006 Polaris Ranger 700 Gas engine, winch, soft cab w/heater, camo-Browning edition, dump box, brush guard. Stock #58853.......... .....................................................$6900 (15) 2003 Honda TRX350FE 4-wheeler, front &rear racks, shaft drive, electric button shift, no power steering. Stock #58795......$2500 (16)

Railroad Ties $8.00/tie

Sold in 16 tie bundles We will load

1=Conrad: 888-397-6851 2=Cut Bank: 888-673-9310 3=Choteau: 888-728-9254

11=Lewistown: 800-823-3373 12=Havre: 800-621-5701 13=Chester: 406-759-5010

14=Great Falls: 888-760-2005 15=Belgrade: 866-282-3337 16=Livingston: 800-824-3932

Available at Conrad, Cut Bank and Dillon locations

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Deadline for advertising in the October 2017 issue is WEDNESDAY, September 27th.

RYDELLE ENTERPRISES LLC 406-288-3883 Marion L. Jones – 406-544-4766, cell

• Sale and erection of Brock grain storage

44,000 bushels storage at Cut Bank, MT

• Sale and erection of grain legs, conveyors, and towers

by Schlagel • Complete millwright and concrete service • Bin roof repairs or replacement • Projects completed in Montana, Idaho and Washington

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Double Arrow Veterinary Clinic Bob Lee, DVM Phone (406) 466-5333 or cell 590-3250

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DBL Sales and Service, LLC US Dealer for K-Hart Direct Seeding Disc Drills Dave and Brock Linker • 6960 North Coffee Creek Rd, Coffee Creek, MT 59424 Taking orders now for Spring 2018 Delivery

Now Available SOLD

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• Seed into wetter soils than most other drills • Seed faster • Seed with less horsepower & fuel • Simplest design on the market • Perfect combination with stripper header • 34-ft. to 76-ft. Gen II Drill widths

Dave cell: 406-350-2266, home: 406-567-2632 Brock cell: 406-350-2886, home: 406-567-3633

NEW K-Hart 42-ft. drill available For Sale 2012 New Holland 7090 combine, low hours, very nice condition 2012 K-Hart 56-ft. with midrow banders, loaded 2016 Shelbourne Reynolds Model XCV36 stripper header.

2008 J&M 1000 bushel grain cart, scale and tarp, very nice.

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Peas like it hot

Farmers across the world produce between 10 and 13 million tons of field pea every year. That makes it a top legume crop, just behind dry beans and chickpeas.

But as the global climate changes and temperatures continue to rise, heat stress is becoming a major limiting factor for pea cultivation.

A new study indicates that pea plants with some specific traits – such as longer flowering time and higher pod numbers – may be more resistant to heat stress.

The researchers also gained new insights into the genetics of heat tolerance in pea.

“In some years, the older varieties of pea weren’t growing very well because of heat stress,” says Rosalind Bueckert, lead author of the study. “We wanted to find new varieties that have robust and consistent yields in a warming world.”

According to Bueckert, a plant scientist at the University of Saskatchewan, “tolerance to heat stress in peas seems to be dependent on quite a few traits.” The study found that two traits, however, are most important: higher pod numbers and longer flowering duration.

Bueckert and her colleagues Tom Warkentin and Shaoming Huang are the first to uncover the location of genes that affect heat stress.

“Heat stress means fewer flowers, fewer pods, and ultimately, lower yields,” says Bueckert. Varieties of pea that have more pods to begin with have higher yields after a heat-stress event.

Similarly, “if a pea variety flowers for a longer time, it has more opportunities to have a higher yield, even under heat stress,” says Bueckert. That’s because the plant has more time to recover from extreme weather events during flowering.

But too long of a flowering time can lead to other problems. “You need the right balance of the vegetative and reproductive phases,” says Bueckert.

To determine which traits are important for heat resistance in peas, Bueckert and her colleagues crossed two commonly used varieties of pea, CDC Centennial and CDC Sage. Then the researchers evaluated more than a hundred new varieties of pea derived from this cross.

“By crossing two different varieties of pea, you may be able to breed offspring with traits beyond those of either parent,” says Bueckert. For example, some of the offspring tested in this study were more heat-resistant than either CDC Sage or CDC Centennial.

The researchers cultivated these new varieties of pea for two growing seasons in Saskatchewan.

One batch was seeded at a typical time for pea cultivation, mid-May. A second batch was started in early June. These plants flowered later in the year when temperatures are higher. This allowed the researchers to test for pea varieties that grew better and had higher yields in warmer weather.

“Identifying traits that make pea plants more resistant to heat stress is one piece of the puzzle,” says Bueckert. The other piece is better understanding the genetics of these traits.

Traditionally, researchers used visible traits, such as pod number, to select crop varieties that grow well in specific environments. However, mapping out the pertinent genetic information helps focus the work. Researchers can identify specific genetic locations for a trait within the pea’s genetic map. From there, researchers can more reliably select crop varieties.

“The more work we can do with genetic locations and molecular techniques, the more efficient we will be,” says Bueckert.

While flowering duration and pod number are the two most important traits for heat resistance in peas, the researchers are also examining other traits that can contribute. For example, “semi-leafless varieties of pea are better at dealing with heat stress than leafy varieties,” says Bueckert.

Future research will aim to identify more of these traits, and further increase our understanding of the genetic basis of heat resistance in peas.

Read more about Bueckert’s research in Crop Science.

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) funded the research in partnership with money from two grower groups, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Association and Western Grains Research Foundation.

From actual Church Bulletins……..

•The church is glad to have with us today as our guest minister the Rev. Shirley Green, who has Mrs. Green with him. After the service we request that all remain in the sanctuary for the Hanging of the Greens.

• Helpers are needed! Please sign up on the information sheep.

• Thank you dead friends.

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2006 Peterbilt 387 Cat C-13, 13 speed, approx.

615,741 miles

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2007 Freightliner Cat C-13, 595K miles, auto trans., jake, aluminum wheels..... $29,500

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E P S CING I PR 2013 Case IH Titan 4520 1450 hours, Viper Pro, Smartrax auto steer.......... $145,000

1999 Loral Airmax 5 Cummins, 5700 hours, DJ controller.............................. $32,500

2005 Case 4510 370 hp, auto, 70-ft. flex air bed, 4500 hours. ............... $78,000... $103,000 2011 Case IH 4520 810 Flex- 2004 Loral C13 Cat, automatAir, roll tarp, 2628 hours......... ic, Air Max 1000 ................................ $138,000 ................$77,500..... $93,000

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12,200 gallon NH3 tank on skid, 265 psi........... $24,000 (2) 6000 gallon propane tanks, 250 psi..$15,000 for the pair

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

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Therefore, it seems only fitting that one day a year honors good neighbors.

This day of recognition is not to be confused with other forms of “Good Neighbor Days”. Stores proclaim “Good Neighbor Days” to promote sales, a wide range of organizations announce “Good Neighbor Days” to promote their cause, and local municipalities and governments proclaim “Good Neighbor Days” for a variety of reasons.

Rather, this day is to truly recognize and appreciate your good neighbor. Hopefully, one of those good neighbors is you!

History: In the early 1970’s, Mrs. Becky Mattson from Lakeside, Montana recognized the importance of good neighbors, and started the effort to make this a National day. With the help of congressman Mike Mansfield, she succeed in getting three presidents (Nixon, Ford, and Carter) to issue proclamations, along with numerous governors.

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Oktoberfest Day

When is Oktoberfest: Oktoberfest 2017: September 23 - October 8 Oktoberfest is a two week festival, held in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. While it is a giant world festival in Germany, Oktoberfest celebrations are held around the world during this time. So, if you can’t get to the fair in Germany, you can participate in a local event.

It’s time to eat, drink, and be merry!

Each year, the Oktoberfest is opened, as the mayor of Munich taps a keg a of beer. There is even a special brew made, aptly called Oktoberfest beer.

Oktoberfest is not just a celebration of beer. It is a huge festival with lots of food, music, dancing, rides, and carnival booths. Each year millions of people from all over the world come to the fair. Oktoberfest celebrations and festivals are held around the world during this time. These festivals also celebrate the rich heritage of the German people.

Origin of Oktoberfest Day: The very first Oktoberfest was held on October 12, 1810.

It was held to commemorate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig (King Ludwig 1) to Princess Therese of SachsenHildburghausen. The wedding took place on October 12th, and a great horse race (in celebration of the marriage) was held a few days later on October 17th. The marriage was celebrated annually, and came to be known as Oktoberfest.

Early Oktoberfest celebrations were held in October. The festival was eventually moved to September, as the weather was better earlier in the Fall.

Oktoberfest has been held annually since 1810. Throughout this time, it has been canceled a few times, due to wars, and once due to a major Cholera outbreak (1854) in the region.

Over the years, the festival grew. Carnival booths appeared. Beer became a central theme, and flowed freely. Food was a big part of the festivities. And, later rides were added.

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Northern Canola Growers Association it the oil with the best fatty acid ratio. Research Where is Canola Grown? indicates the fatty acid composition of canola Canola is grown primarily in regions of oil is most favorable in terms of health benefits Western Canada, with some acreage being and as a part of a nutritionally balanced diet. planted in Ontario and the Pacific Northwest What do all of those different types of and north central United States. Canola is also fat mean? grown in other countries including Europe and Saturated Fat: Australia. Canola acreage has increased rapidly Today’s dietary guidelines require a rein the United States in the last five years to over 1 million acres in 1999. duction of saturated fat. Research studies Are canola and rapeseed the same thing? have shown a link between saturated fat and No. Rapeseed is not a word that can be used increased serum cholesterol, which, in turn, in the place of canola. There are strict quality is associated with increased coronary heart standards governing canola and products which disease risk. Canola oil has the lowest level of do not meet government standards cannot use saturated fat (7%) compared to all other oils on this trademarked term. the market today.

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Two classes of polyunsaturated fatty acids All vegetable oils contain fat, why do I (n:3, n:6) are essential for humans, as they want to include fat in my diet? cannot be synthesized in the body and must be Moderation is a key word when talking supplied through the diet. Canola oil contains about fats in the diet. Fat is an important part of a moderate level (22%) of the polyunsaturated the diet, providing the greatest output of energy fatty acid linoleic acid and an appreciable per gram of any food as well as improving flaamount (11%) of alpha-linolenic acid. Alphalinolenic acid has been shown to be effective vor. When stored in the body, fat helps maintain in lowering serum triglyceride levels as well as body temperature by acting as an insulator. in reducing platelet aggregation and increasing How much fat is too much fat? blood clotting time. These anti-blood clotting Federal health agencies advise that diets effects play an important role in the reduction derive no more than 30 per cent of total calories of coronary heart disease. from fat, with saturated fat comprising no more Is canola oil accepted by American Nuthan 10 per cent of recommended fat intake.

With so many vegetable oils to choose tritionists? from, how do I know which one is the Canola oil has received the “Product Achealthiest? ceptance Award” from the American College of Nutrition experts recognize canola oil as Nutrition and the “Health Product of the Year having the best fatty acid ratio. Research indiAward” from the American Health Foundation.

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By K-State Research and Extension News A Kansas State University researcher is setting off on an ambitious quest to develop a technology that would provide greater resistance to viruses and pathogens in common farm crops.

David Cook, an assistant professor in plant pathology, has received just under $1 million from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to pursue an idea that would target viruses through their ribonucleic acid, or RNA. In biological terms, RNA is the delivery mechanism for deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, which contains the genetic ‘blueprint’ of a living organism.

DARPA is the research arm of the U.S. Department of Defense, located in the Defense Sciences Office. Cook said the group has been funding more projects in biology and agriculture recently, with an eye on protecting the country from acts of bioterrorism and related threats.

Viruses come in different forms, with some storing their information in the form of RNA and others in the form of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Current methods to combat these viruses using plant resistance take significant amounts of time and many viruses change to avoid control.

“We think we can develop a novel approach to target both DNA and RNA viruses,” Cook said of his idea to develop the technology. “It should be quicker and allow us to create plants that are resistant to many viruses. And we are thinking of ways to mitigate virus evolution to make the system last a bit longer.”

Most viruses are hardy little fellows. Once they encounter resistance, they’re smart enough to find a way around the resistance, constantly changing in order to survive. For plant scientists, that creates an ever-present challenge to build new forms of resistance.

Cook’s three-year project will use a well-known technology called the clustered regularly interspersed short palindromic repeats, or simply CRISPR technology.

“The CRISPR system was discovered in the late ‘80s, but it has really exploded in the last 5-10 years, sometimes called the ‘CRISPR Craze,’” Cook said. “The idea of using these systems to edit DNA has been rapidly moving. Somebody changed the system to target RNA in humans, and that’s one of the things that got me thinking about its use for plants.

“I looked into how they did it, and it’s not feasible in plants and the way we would want to use it. But it got me thinking that this would be really powerful technology and we could certainly use it for plant improvement. There are a lot of technological challenges that have to be dealt with to make it work.”

Cook and his team will begin trials immediately using the model plant, Nicotiana benthamiana, which will allow them to rapidly test the technology numerous times.

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“We’ll test it in a system against a couple of RNA and DNA viruses that represent important viral pathogens, and go from there.”

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“With minor modifications this technology could be put into any plant to protect against any virus,” Cook said. “That would certainly be the long-term goal.”

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By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service but when one’s survival is in question, the Cattle producers make hay because their incentive to seek change through cutting cows need feed in winter. costs spikes.

Did you know about 76 percent of mainIn fact, the Dickinson Research Extentaining a cow is feed costs? That number is sion Center is hosting a roundtable discusfrom the North Dakota Farm Management sion regarding the topic of cow costs. The education program (http://www.ndfarmhope is to invite those who have searched management.com) database and FINBIN the data and look at some options. I will (http://www.finbin.umn.edu/) from the Cenbe the first to say that ter for Farm Financial the industry struggles Management, Uniwith cow-calf finanversity of Minnesota. cial, economic and Their 2016 data production data. showed beef producLinking producers had a gross margin tion to financial and of $633.61 and a total economic outcomes is cost of feeding the a difficult challenge. cow of $348.87, with But this year points total direct costs at once again to the need $458.68. Divide the to lower costs. And, $348.87 by the total when one has the lowdirect costs. The aner number figured, go back to the table and swer rounds to 76 percent. cut some more. This counter-cultural mood This year’s drought and subsequent hay is simply survival. shortage begs the question: What is the The beef business, which has morphed impact to the cow-calf enterprise if replaceinto a high-input, market-trend business, ment feed cannot be purchased at normal needs low-cost cow-calf producers who can levels? Most producers generally put the weather the lows with the highs. Success feed up themselves, using their equipment with budgeting is the ability to think outside and time, so paying others to process and the constraints of the operation. transport cow feed may add costs to the Too many times, constraints set in a operation. producer’s mind are not real when applied As we review the costs, feeding and to the operation. Thinking past the present maintaining a cow costs about $1.25 a day. is critical. So let’s get back to the question: I used to say the long-term cow cost per day “Is it time to be counter-cultural?” Are beef was $1 because $1 was easy to remember producers willing to adjust the mindset? and a good approximation of what producThe answer is imbedded in calving ers were spending. season, cow size and efficiency, weaning Not anymore. Today, direct costs are up time, grass turnout, labor requirements and 20 percent, but all you are getting done for many more intricate aspects of the whole your investment is feeding the herd, making cow-calf operation. The answers will lead sure the cow and calf are in good health and to the assessment of specific operational fixing a fence post or two. A few cents are protocols on the ranch and unveil hidden included for fuel, supplies, marketing and opportunities. interest. Throw in overhead costs and the But we need to open up the mind and seek total is $1.57 per day. change.

Why don’t we start by controlling Let’s focus on the direct costs. When feed feed cost, which is near 76 percent of the is short, that’s the time to walk through your total direct costs? How about adding value herd and find the easy-keeping, $1-a-day to the calf? In simple terms, a thorough cow that produces a marketable calf. evaluation of costs and value is critical.

Let’s stay focused on lowering direct What would happen if the cow-calf unit expenses. Perhaps a good counter-cultural were stocked with cows that would eat 15 goal would be to shave expenses 20 percent to 20 percent less feed and still produce and bring the cow-calf enterprise back to a marketable calf? What would happen if a $1-per-day cow. A good question would the input costs of fighting Mother Nature be if any of those $1 cows are still around. were replaced with a white flag and calving Walk through your cow herd, and perhaps of season were in sync with warmer weather few of the neighbors’ herds, and see if some and grass growth? What would happen if of those easy-keeping cows can be spotted. pasture were set aside to allow the units’ Keep in mind, the cow needs to produce genetics to have more growth time on the a calf and you need to get that calf to the ranch? What would happen if efficient cows market gate. But again, let’s keep a focus replaced inefficient cows? on lowering direct expenses for the cow, Times are tough, but we are tough, too. realizing subsequent feedlot performance May you find all your ear tags. and carcass characteristics can be attained For more information, contact your local through correct sire selection.

NDSU Extension Service agent (https:// To start with, producer mindset needs to www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory) or change. Producers need to open different Ringwall at the Dickinson Research Extenpathways, different approaches and differsion Center, 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND ent outcomes, which may create a model 58601; 701-456-1103; or kris.ringwall@ to explore other opportunities. So much is ndsu.edu. not known in regard to tweaking cow costs,

Look at the clocks

One morning, a man arrived at the commuter train depot, looked up at the station’s clock, which said eight twenty-five. Since he had five minutes to spare before his train was due, he ducked into the depot, bought a cup of coffee, and stepped back out to the platform only to see his train pulling out of the station. ##### Never squat with your spurs on.

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By NDSU Extension Service Teams from Walsh and Cass counties took first place in their respective divisions in the 4-H consumer choices contest, which was held during the North Dakota State Fair in Minot.

The Walsh County team of Sydney Beneda, Tobias Zikmund, Beatrice Kjelland, Kristen Larson, Noah Zikmund, Annah Zikmund and Sandra Kjelland placed first in the senior division. The team will represent North Dakota 4-H in the consumer decision-making contest at the Western National Roundup in Denver, Colorado, in January 2018.

Cass County’s team of Maddie Robinson, Damon Magney, Sam Radermacher and Linnea Axtman took first place in the junior division.

The contest is designed to educate youth about making better consumer decisions. This year, the youth judged classes of insulated jackets and vests, outdoor backpacks and smoothies, and gave oral reasons for why they placed the items in a certain order in some of the classes.

“The life skills youth learn through consumer choices help them to be responsible decision makers as adults,” says Meagan Scott, a youth development specialist in the North Dakota State University Extension Service’s Center for 4-H Youth Development.

Seven teams competed in the senior division and 14 teams competed in the junior division.

In the senior division, the Cass County team of Noah Roeber, Brianna Mohs, Astrid Axtmann, Josie Mohror, Hope Roeber, Danielle Roeber and Anna Skarphol placed second, and the Barnes-LaMoure County team of Eva Lahlum, Peter Bryn and Shannon Bryn placed third.

The junior division team of Allison Bryn, Alyssa Thomsen, Matayia Thompson, Kaidence Harstad and Chesney Thomsen from Barnes County placed second, and the team of Kari Fuhrman, Kris Fuhrman, Abby Erickson and Anna Hoistad from Sargent County placed third.

Eva Lahlum from the Barnes-LaMoure County team was the top scoring senior individual, and Reilly Meyer from the Stark-Billings County team was the top scoring junior individual.

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MSU seeks sponsors for student engineering projects

Calling anyone who needs an engineer: Montana State University engineering students are here to help.

Each year, groups of seniors from MSU’s College of Engineering work to design, analyze, fabricate and troubleshoot creations that they then display during the college’s biannual Engineering Design Fair, which will be held this year in December in the Strand Union Building.

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering are currently looking for companies, citizens and MSU faculty interested in sponsoring these projects, which represent a culmination of the knowledge the up-and-coming engineers have learned in their chosen fields.

“Sponsors have an opportunity to address their engineering design challenges while helping to train the next generation of engineers,” said Robb Larson, associate professor of mechanical and industrial engineering.

Sponsors pay for supplies used in the project and are involved in decision-making, including budgets, Larson said.

Past projects have included a variety of robotic vehicles and research devices, implements to aid in ranching, mechanisms to help those with physical disabilities, custom laboratory equipment for undergraduate labs and sustainable energy devices.

“Projects can involve a range of topics including mechanisms, thermal systems, fluids, structures, building systems, instrumentation and control, engineering trade studies and advanced modeling, or combinations of several issues,” Larson said.

Because the college’s enrollment has grown, Larson said, there is more opportunity for sponsored projects than in the

past - and more need for sponsors.

“This is a great opportunity for MSU researchers who may have need for specially designed equipment for their labs,” Larson said. “We’ve had students design for researchers in engineering, physics, the biological sciences and agriculture.”

“Also, lots of MSU faculty have used the senior design course to design and build instructional laboratory equipment,” he said. “Students and faculty both can get an excellent outcome from those connections.”

Larson, who teaches the two-semester capstone sequence with David Miller, associate professor of mechanical and industrial engineering, said MSU’s engineering capstone teams have won national student design competitions in a variety of areas and generated innovative ideas and solutions for sponsors in many disciplines.

Under the guidance of a faculty adviser, student teams work with the sponsor on project details and specifications. The students perform research, consider alternatives, perform a thorough engineering analysis, create accurate computer models, produce detailed engineering drawings of the preferred design and collect results in a formal design report. Finally, the students create and test a functional prototype and deliver it to the sponsor.

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Technology is impacting irrigation

By Bobby Kempenich Rarely is the term, “micromanagement” met with positive connotation. No employee wants to be micromanaged. Most supervisors don’t want to be micromanagers. Even outside of the business world, micromanagement of the home and family generally aren’t met with warm reception.

Yet, in the world of agriculture and, particularly, irrigation, micromanagement can take on a whole new meaning.

And a good one, too.

Agriculture technology is enabling farmers to be more in control of what’s happening in their fields and with their equipment. Variable rate seeding allows precise efforts based on soil variability. Newer sprayers feature individual nozzle control to get the precise drop size and amount per crop or location in a field. The data provided by UAV technology is giving farmers the opportunity to spot potential problems while they’re still minor enough to fix.

In a sense, agriculture technology is encouraging farmers to be micromanagers.

With water conservation efforts and more farmers realizing the power good irrigation practices have on their yields, it’s not surprising precision irrigation is one area being greatly impacted by agriculture, and seeing the benefits of micromanagement.

Flash Back and Fast-Forward Irrigation methods and technology have made great strides since the irrigation windmills of the early 1900s. From early canvas hoses to modern-day micro-sprinklers, both the methods in which water is applied as well as the irrigation infrastructure itself have evolved.

One of the most significant advancements to irrigation methods has been center pivot systems and technology.

Combining turbine pumps, pipes, and sprinklers that were more readily available after World War II, Frank Zybach built the earliest design of a center pivot system. Partnering with Robert Daugherty, Jr. the product has evolved into modernday systems that are often seen in fields throughout the country, irrigating every type of crop from corn to potatoes.

But the story doesn’t end there. Just as precision agriculture opportunities continue to shape the ways farmers plant, harvest, and even scout their fields, technology is impacting the ways center pivot irrigation systems enable farmers to conserve water, operate more efficiently, and better irrigate crops for better yields.

Variable Rate Irrigation Topography, soil data, adjacent waterways, crop type, and other factors make every field unique, thus, making the argument that every field should be irrigated to its individualized needs. Enter variable rate irrigation (VRI).

First invented to eliminate water overuse that’s both bad for crops and wasteful, VRI allows farmers to customize water application per field based on numerous factors, defined by the farmer, entered into the system as a VRI Prescription.

VRI can get so accurate, water application can be varied and controlled down to each square foot.

In general terms, VRI can be applied to most types of irrigation systems, including micro-sprinklers, drip, and subsurface drip irrigation. In center pivot technology, VRI works by combining hardware and software, along with customized preferences per each grower, to apply water only where it’s needed and only the exact amount needed.

In addition to the biggest benefit of VRI, water conservation, the practice precision water application has been proven to result in better yields. Furthermore, growers can save time, labor, and costs attributed to fuel, chemical, and fertilizer by employing a VRI strategy.

As VRI continues to evolve, some manufacturers are making systems interchangeable with other brands. Valley Irrigation, for example, offers a VRI system that’s interchangeable with most top, competitive brands, opening up the opportunity to farmers who operate different types of systems.

GPS Guidance Nearly every professional industry, from construction to surveying, is taking advantage of GPS technology to work more economically, efficiently, and effectively. The agriculture industry is no exception, with GPS already incorporated on most pieces of farm equipment. The technology also lends itself well to irrigation.

GPS solutions are being used for positioning on center pivots and linears, and guidance on corners and linears. The positioning capabilities accurately pinpoint the position of a center pivot or linear for further accuracy of precision irrigation, as well as fertilizer and crop inputs. GPS guidance on corners and linears uses satellite-based RTK to steer a machine along a programmed path, again, enhancing precision CONTINUED ON PAGE C54

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with both water and crop inputs. The technology can be used on end-guns to precisely reach ends of corners, and virtually eliminate water waste.

Furthermore, guidance also lets farmers install corner and linear irrigation equipment in difficult areas or those typically too expensive. In the past, corner and linear guidance followed wire buried underground. Not only was this susceptible to rodents, a lightning strike could cause significant damage.

Site-Specific Management Going hand-in-hand with the opportunities of VRI systems and GPS, technology has greatly impacted the ways in which irrigation systems are managed.

Original control panels were developed in the early 90s to work in conjunction with VRI systems. They allow a farmer to set the rate of application and adjust at any time from anywhere, without having to go into the field.

Modern control panels now enable variable rates across the same field; for example, one half receiving ½ inch of water, while the other half receives a full inch. They can also be programmed to auto-adjust the system based on temperature, set to allow the pivot to travel a specified number of degrees in a designated time period, and programmed months in advance, all directly from the panel or even a Smartphone.

Not just applicable to VRI, virtually every system on the farm, including pumps and sensors, can be monitored and managed through any device, from a Smartphone to a tablet to a desktop computer. Best of all, these systems record and store all the data they collect for future use and decisionmaking.

As for what can be managed, the possibilities are virtually endless. Programs are available to provide crop monitoring and measurement of soil moisture content. Others enable control of a pivot’s starting, stopping, direction, and speed.

Some can be paired with weather sensors or other programs to further enhance their capabilities and precision. And many of them track real-time info and send alerts to the device, letting a farmer know if something should be looked into.

Bringing It All Together Site-specific management tools build on the key benefits of efficiency and various savings that are hallmarks of VRI and GPS technology. Working together, these technology advancements are helping farmers be more in control of their equipment and fields, and realize all the benefits to a maximized degree.

When considering the advantages of VRI, GPS, site-specific management, and irrigation technology as a whole, it’s easy to see how micromanagement is actually a good thing.

Sheep specialist joins University of Wyoming

By University of Wyoming Extension A sheep specialist has joined the University of Wyoming (UW) and will provide information and programming through UW Extension.

Whit Stewart began recently in the Department of Animal Science, said Mike Day, head of the department.

Stewart previously worked as the Montana State University Extension sheep specialist.

“We’re excited to welcome Whit to our team” said Day. Stewart will conduct research and teach senior-level sheep production and management courses in addition to his extension responsibilities.

Stewart graduated from Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon, with a master’s degree in animal science after receiving a bachelor’s degree in agricultural education from Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho.

He then worked 2010-2011 as a UW Extension educator in Campbell County before leaving to earn his Ph.D. in a joint program with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and New Mexico State University.

Hiring a sheep specialist was important because the state’s sheep industry is among the top four in the nation in almost every category.

“We have a progressive and involved sheep industry, and the industry contributes to our overall agricultural output,” said Day to the Wyoming Livestock Roundup earlier this year. “Sheep production is key to Wyoming’s agriculture industry.”

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SPEEDY WEED ID Spotted, diffuse and Russian knapweeds may be confused with each other as well as other exotic knapweeds that occur in Montana in limited numbers and that are not currently state-listed noxious weeds. Following are brief descriptions of other knapweeds that resemble the state-listed species. Differences in bract texture, color or shape aid in identification.

• Brown knapweed (Centaurea jacea,) bracts closely resemble those of Russian knapweed.

Both species have a papery translucent tip and no spines or fringes. However, brown knapweed bracts are brown, compared to the yellow-green bracts of Russian knapweed, and brown knapweed is not rhizomatous.

• Squarrose knapweed (Centaurea virgata) bracts closely resemble diffuse knapweed, except squarrose bracts are bent outward compared to diffuse bracts that point upward.

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• Black (Centaurea nigra, A) and meadow knapweed (C. debauxii, B) may resemble spotted knapweed, but their fringes are longer than the bracts are wide in contrast to spotted knapweed fringes which are shorter than the bract width. The fringe on black knapweed is black; the fringe on meadow knapweed is tan to brown. The scientific name for meadow knapweed has changed many times. It may also be referred to as C. pratensis, C. nigrescens, C. x moncktonii, C. debeauxii ssp. thuillieri, and C. jacea x nigra.

Descriptions adapted from Roche and Roche, 1993. Knapweed photos: brown by Lee Michels; squarrose by Steve Dewey; black by Eleanor Sulys; meadow by Cindy Roche.

Illustrations courtesy of Cindy Roche.

FWP urges hunters to check fire status

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks With fire season underway in Montana and several counties already implementing fire restrictions, hunters should be keenly aware of the regulations in place in the locations they plan to hunt, at least until the weather begins to cool.

About 5,000 Montana archery hunters can head afield beginning August 15 with their 900 series antelope hunting licenses. Montana’s archery-only hunting season for deer, elk, antelope, black bear, wolf and mountain lion begins September 2. Most upland game birds seasons open September 1. The bighorn sheep archery season begins September 2.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) urges hunters to check in with the regional FWP offices or online about potential closures before making final plans.

“Hunters have a big responsibility to be fire conscious,” said Andrea Jones, spokeswoman for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Helena. “It is a matter of human safety and protecting private property and the resources of Montana.”

Hunters should: • Drive only on established roads.

• Avoid roads with tall vegetation in the middle track.

• Never park over dry grass and other vegetation.

• Carry a fire extinguisher—or water-filled weed sprayer—shovel, axe, and, a cellphone for emergency calls.

• Restrict camping activities to designated camping areas.

• Build campfires only in established metal fire rings, if allowed.

• Smoke only inside buildings or vehicles.

• Check on any fire restrictions in place.

“Being able to respond is essential in the first few seconds of a fire. Start when it’s small and it’s easy to extinguish,” Jones said. “Have an action plan for fire starts as well as for other types of accidents, severe injuries and other emergencies.”

For up-to-date details on fire and drought-related restrictions and closures, visit FWP’s website at fwp. mt.gov. Click Restrictions & Closures.

Always be prepared to prevent or extinguish fire starts.

Your assistance during this time will be appreciated.

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE John Deere 9600 combine, low engine hours, low separator hours, many updates Case IH 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 1600 gallon tank, excellent shape Morris 7420 40-ft. air drill, tow between cart, carbide tips Phone (406) 460-0717, Conrad, Montana area

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John Deere 6105M MFWD, A/Q, 3 point, excellent, 3000 hours...........$55,000

John Deere 7600 all MFWD, 3-point, P/Q, 6800-7600 hour...........$35,500

John Deere 7700 MFWD, P/Q, 3 point.. .............................................$36,500

John Deere 7610 MFWD, P/S, PT, 6500 hours, clean.........................$43,500

John Deere 7720 MFWD, A/Q, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, 7000 hours, nice...... .............................................$58,500

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

John Deere 8820 combine....................................... $3800 John Deere 7720 combine....................................... $2600 International 4386 tractor......................................... $7000 John Deere 8450 tractor........................................ $15,000 Case 4690 tractor for parts, complete....................... $3000 1981 International tandem axle truck, diesel........ $13,500 Phone (406) 353-2722, Harlem, Montana

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Search for adult invasive mussels in Tiber comes up empty

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New rebuilt 302 with high rise 4-barrel, new special aluminum radiator, AOD automatic overdrive transmission, all new upholstery including headliner, (4) new tires on factory wheels, new paint. No power steering or power brakes, but all new brakes, factory new H-Pipe exhaust system and mufflers, factory new fuel tank and gauge. Total 600 miles since restoration................. $16,000 Car is located in my hanger on my Montana airport, MT43 7 miles North of Basin, MT

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By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Divers searched for adult aquatic invasive mussels at Tiber Reservoir recently, but found none.

The five divers involved in the effort were from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and coordinated by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). The primary search area was Tiber Dam up to a depth of about 35 feet.

With its rock structure, the dam is good habitat for the invasive mussels, which prefer solid substances, like rocks, to attach to. However, deeper than 35 feet, silt reduced the habitat significantly.

The divers are part of FWP’s monitoring plan for Tiber Reservoir after water samples last year came back positive for aquatic invasive mussel larvae. The monitoring plan also includes an increased frequency of water sampling at the reservoir.

The divers also searched rock outcroppings around Turner Point at Tiber Reservoir. No adult invasive mussels were discovered.

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2 TRUCK HOISTS FOR SALE (1) for 12-ft. box and (1) for 18-ft. box Phone (406) 735-4464

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Gus Tvedt proudly shows off his Reserve Steer at the Wibaux County Fair held in mid-August. Photo by Renee Nelson.

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By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) wants to remind persons using stand-up paddleboard (SUPs) that a life jacket is required to be on board.

The use of SUPs has exploded in Montana over the past few years. The vessels are fun, easy-touse and have equipment requirements, not unlike New Diesel-Powered Equipment other vessels.

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Your grass is drying out...

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Stur-D Loading Chutes

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ROUND BALER FOR SALE 2005 New Holland BR780, 6000 bales, fair condition.. $8000 Call 406-531-1036, St. Ignatius, Montana

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Sunflower Supreme Replacement Heifer Program expands

By K-State Research and Extension News or only exposed to a bull. Producers have the Coming to central Kansas – the Sunoption to choose whichever breeding option flower Supreme Replacement Heifer Pro(AI only, natural service only, combination gram. The program, which began in 2013 of AI and natural service), and have opin southeast Kansas, has no true borders tions to choose a synchronization program. in terms of producers being able to enroll, Heifers will be early pregnancy checked according to program director Jaymelynn so that veterinarians can estimate expected Farney. Anyone who would like to enroll is calving date. That helps producers (those allowed and can potentially market heifers buying Sunflower Supreme heifers and at special sales to be hosted in southeast those raising their own replacement heifers) Kansas or Salina at the Farmers and Ranchwhen calving time comes. It also allows for ers Livestock Market. sorting of heifers based on calving date to Developed by Kansas State University be better able to watch and mitigate some and the Kansas Department of Agriculture, of the extra labor associated with calving the program is for Kansas beef producers out heifers. who want to improve their management Sire selection: Sunflower Supreme techniques and marketability of their heifcertified heifers must be bred to bulls that ers. Heifers that are ultimately certified meet minimum calving ease (CE) expected have been minimally managed the same progeny differences (EPD) based on breed. from an important health, breeding, and Calving ease is an economically-relevant sire selection standpoint, she said. Its guidetrait that is used as an estimator of birth lines, which are based on best management weight and gestation length, both of which practices, can be found at www.sunfloware involved with calving difficulty. EPD is ersupreme.org. They can be implemented calculated using information from calving within any cattle operation. of two-year-old females and birth weight Farney, who is a beef cattle specialist with information of the bull’s progeny.

K-State Research and Extension based in Once heifers have met the program’s Parsons, summarized key guidelines. requirements, they are tagged with an ofHealth: All heifers must be tested and ficial Sunflower Supreme ear tag. The idea, negative for Bovine Viral Diarrhea – PersisFarney said, is to establish longer longevity tently Infected (BVD-PI). “Since a PI aniwithin an operation and generate consistent mal will be infected and shedding the virus revenue. for life, making sure you are not introducing “These certified heifers can be marketed a known abortion-causing virus in your or retained in your operation,” she said. herd is the first health concern associated More information about the program is with the program,” Farney said. Since the available at www.sunflowersupreme.org goal is to maintain pregnancy, vaccination or by contacting Farney at 620-820-6125 against other abortion-causing pathogens or by email at jkj@ksu.edu. Producers can such as Leptospirosis, Vibriosis, BVD, and also contact their county or district K-State Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) is Research and Extension agriculture agent included in the protocol. to enroll in the program and find out when Breeding: A 60-day breeding season is educational meetings will be coming to the maximal length for Sunflower Supreme their area. heifers whether artificially inseminated (AI)

Trans-fat consumption down 80% in U.S.

By Sheri Coleman, BSN, RN, Associate Director, Northern Canola Growers Association Americans are drastically reducing the for local farmers. They need to know we consumption of harmful trans fats that can have to keep growing our acreage to meet wreak havoc with the body’s ability to reguthe demand so we don’t have to rely on late cholesterol and causes coronary artery importing canola from other countries to heart disease and stroke. meet demand.”

Dr. Walter Willet of the Harvard School Canola oil has the lowest saturated fats of Public Health told attendees of the 2017 content of all cooking oils, has high Omega Worlds of Healthy Flavors Conference that 3 content and delivers high amounts of studies have shown trans-fat consumption monounsaturated fats, the good kinds we has decreased by 80 percent in recent years. need for heart health.

Willet was one of the featured speakers at Coleman said the annual meeting offered the annual all-member meeting held last several new insights for how Americans eat month in Napa Valley, Calif. The annual and the latest food trends. “They promoted conference brings together some of the top the “Protein Flip”, which shows us how to food and health experts across the United make vegetables take center stage on the States, including members of the Northern plate and have your protein, be it by plant Canola Growers Association headquartered or animal, secondary,” Coleman said. “By in Bismarck. eating this way, we increase our chances of Most conference topics pertained to living longer, healthier and better overall. healthier options for fast food restaurants, Canola oil is the perfect fit with plants and and one reason trans-fat consumption has protein to make it tasty and flavorful as well been reduced is related to quick-serve resas provide satiety.” taurants using the healthier option of cookFor more information about the confering more with canola oil. ence findings or to learn more about canola “The reduction in trans-fat consumption oil and its local impact, contact Sheri Colecan’t be understated for our area farmers man at the Northern Canola Growers Aswho grow canola,” said Sheri Coleman, sociation.

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Harvesting corn

By National Gardening Association Editors Harvesting corn is a matter of picking the ears at peak flavor. Here’s how to know when to harvest.

The Sweetness Factor The prime harvest time for sweet corn passes quickly for most varieties except the supersweets, so gardeners need to know how to judge when to harvest to get the most from their crop.

Corn is ready to be picked as soon as the ears have completely filled out. This goes for sweet corn and roasting ears.

You can tell when this happens by feeling the end of an ear.

If it’s rounded or blunt rather than pointed, the ears are ready.

The silks also dry up when the ears are almost ready to be picked.

If you don’t trust your judgment, you can pull back a bit of the husk and check to see if the ear looks well filled and the kernels are creamy yellow or white. Many gardening guides tell you to pierce a kernel with your thumb nail to test for ripeness. If the liquid inside is watery, that ear isn’t quite ready. If the liquid is white or “milky,” you’re in business.

Although opening the husk is a fairly sure test, try not to do this. Once you open an immature ear, it’s susceptible to insect and bird attacks as it continues to ripen. It usually takes only a little practice to become a good judge by feeling the ends of the ears.

Sweetness is the key, so it helps to understand what makes corn sweet and why timing is so important in your harvest.

The plant manufactures natural sugars when the kernels are filling out. These kernels are seeds that each contain a natural food-storage compartment as well as the corn embryo. A seed can’t store sugars, but it can live on stored starches throughout the winter months and in its early stages of growth the following season. As soon as the kernels are full of sugar, the plant begins to convert it into starch. For best flavor, harvest the corn before this change can take place.

The sweetness of corn depends on the variety, temperature and amount of sunlight during the day when the ears are forming. The plant makes the most sugar on cool, sunny days. If the temperature is too hot, the sugar-making process is slowed. That’s why the long, crisp, sunny days of early fall produce the sweetest corn.

Time It Right If you have a choice, it’s a good idea to harvest corn as close to the time you’re going to eat or use it as possible. In fact, you might want to have the water boiling for corn on the cob before you head out to harvest. To harvest sweet corn, grab an ear and twist it down and off the stalk.

If you want the sweetest corn possible, try to harvest each ear at its peak. Keep in mind that the natural conversion of sugar into starch is sped up when you harvest. The moment you pick an ear of sweet corn, its sugars start to change into starches because the natural goal is to nourish seed for reproduction. In 24 hours, most varieties convert more than half their sugar content to starch. However, the new super sweet varieties stay sweet much longer after harvest than the old standards.

The loss of sugar is much slower at lower temperatures, so refrigerate corn if you’re not going to be able to eat it right away. If you’re not near a refrigerator and you have some harvested corn, keep the freshly picked ears in single layers, rather than stacking them. Corn tends to overheat inside its tight husks, so give each ear as much breathing room as possible. It also helps to cover the ears with a damp cloth.

Super sweet varieties have been developed to slow down the conversion of the natural sugars into starch, which makes these varieties last longer on the stalk, and helps them retain their flavor for a few days once harvested. Many seed catalogs claim that super sweet types are twice as sweet at harvest time as ordinary hybrids, and four times as sweet after 48 hours.

Some people prefer corn that’s less sweet, with more texture in each kernel. They take advantage of the natural conversion process and don’t harvest corn until it’s somewhat doughy from the increased starch content. They may also wait a day or two to serve it after picking.

If you want to store corn over the winter or grind your own cornmeal, give it time to harden completely. This means it has passed through its entire carbohydrate production cycle.

It will then contain such heavy starch that it will be too hard to bite and it will keep for many months in storage.

Popcorn Pointers The only way that growing popcorn differs from growing sweet corn is at harvest time, and popcorn is actually easier to harvest because you don’t have to catch it at the peak of sweetness. Leave popcorn in the garden until the stalks and husks are brown and dry, then twist and snap each ear from the stalk. Do this before the frost hits. To prepare popcorn CONTINUED ON PAGE C62

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for indoor curing, carefully strip away the dried husk from each ear. The kernels will be partially dried or “cured,” a necessity for long-term storage.

Besides drying on the stalks, popcorn requires another four to six weeks of thorough drying in a warm, well-ventilated place. Corn can’t pop unless there’s the right amount of moisture inside the kernel. When it’s heated, the moisture turns to steam, which causes the kernel to burst.

Place the ears in mesh bags or spread them out in an area where they’ll have warm air circulating around them. You can also hang mesh bags full of popcorn ears in your garage for about four weeks. After curing, hang the bags of corn from the rafters of your root cellar. The corn can keep for years in the cool, dry, dark conditions there.

After a month of curing, the kernels can be taken off the ears and stored in airtight jars. Whether you’re removing the kernels before storage or just before popping, there’s no real trick to it. Simply grasp the ear firmly in both hands and twist until the kernels drop out. Once started, the kernels drop off with very little pressure. However, beware of the sharply pointed kernels if you’re using your bare hands. After two or three ears, you may have a few nicks and scratches. If you want to remove the kernels from a lot of ears, it might be a good idea to wear gloves.

Popcorn doesn’t take much garden space for a sizable harvest. Each ear is loaded with tiny kernels come harvest time, and three or four five-foot-long rows should be plenty.

Many popcorn varieties produce one or two ears per plant, so you may have enough by growing just five or six plants.

Pop homegrown popcorn just as you would store-bought.

Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a deep pot. Sprinkle in enough kernels to coat the bottom and cover the pot. If not, as soon as you hear the first kernel pop, shake the covered pot vigorously while the rest pop. Shaking prevents the kernels from burning, and the unpopped kernels stay on the bottom nearest the heat. If you’re using a popcorn popper, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

When the popping stops, remove the pot from the heat and take off the lid to let the steam escape. The popcorn is ready.

Enjoy it plain, or add your favorite topping.

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Viruses and aphids that help crops?

By Iowa State University of Science and Technology News Service Farmers often go to great lengths to keep viruses and aphids out of their fields, but Iowa State University (ISU) scientists are imagining a future in which these harmful agents could be engineered to help crops.

It’s a wild and highly speculative idea, the researchers admit. But the research will unearth valuable clues about how viruses, insects and plants interact and could lead to new interventions to safeguard the food supply.

W. Allen Miller and Steve Whitham, professors of plant pathology and microbiology (https://www.plantpath.iastate. edu), are contributing to a multi-institutional effort funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), which asked researchers to devise ways to engineer insecttransmitted plant viruses to deliver genes that will aid crop plants during times of stress. The grant funding the project totals $10.3 million over four years and includes personnel at the Boyce Thompson Institute, the University of Minnesota and the University of California, Davis, in addition to Iowa State. Georg Jander at Boyce Thompson Institute is the principal investigator on the project.

The research aims to engineer viruses that activate desirable traits in mature corn plants, using insects to transmit the viruses. The team hopes to develop a means of rapidly responding to crop threats such as drought and disease, conferring protection within a single growing season.

“Viruses are well-suited for this purpose because they are natural, mobile gene packages that express proteins in plants, but they’re not inherited in the plant seed,” Miller said.

That provides a built-in biosafety mechanism to prevent long-term presence of the engineered genes in the plants when those genes are no longer needed, he said.

“This is large-scale gene therapy for plants,” Whitham said.

The concept works like this: The researchers would engineer viruses that would then be introduced to corn plants through the bite of aphids, tiny insects that feed on the sap of plants. As the viruses infect the corn plants, they activate genes in the corn that would help the plants fight stress brought on by drought or a range of other problems. The researchers say such a process could be deployed much faster than the use of traditional plant breeding to develop stress resistance.

Whitham and Miller will focus on engineering the viruses and how they will interact with corn plants.

Miller said deploying viruses and insects in this manner would require years of testing for safety and environmental purposes, so farmers shouldn’t expect to make use of the research any time soon. But simply studying viruses in this manner could yield new insight into how they infect crops and other plants, he said.

“Regardless of the end result, we will learn a lot about how viruses interact with insect vectors and plants,” Miller said. “We expect the research will shed new light onto how to safeguard food production from evolving threats.”

The work is part of DARPA’s Insect Allies program, which seeks to ensure food security by developing quickly deployable alternatives to traditional responses to crop stress to safeguard food production. Miller stressed that the researchers will adhere to strict safety procedures throughout the project, which will not involve environmental release.

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