July 2012 by The Trader's Dispatch

JULY 2012

Vol. XIII No. 6 P.O. Box 306 Valier, MT 59486-0306

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

Field days for Williston Research Extension Center

By Chet Hill, Area Extension Specialist The Annual Dryland Field Day will be held Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at the Williston Research Extension Center, Williston, North Dakota. Coffee is at 8:30 a.m. (CDT). Jerry Bergman, WREC Director and the staff at the Williston Research Extension Center will be in charge of the tours. There will be Water Quality Screening at the Ernie French Center from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring your water sample in for testing. The Field Day program and crops tour will begin at 9:20 a.m. NDSU Research and Extension Specialists will discuss in-field crop sensoring, soil health, new varieties of durum and pulse crops, cover crops, as well as weed control in small grains. Speakers will include specialists from NDSU and the private industry. A concurrent Horticulture Program will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Ernie French Center for those who enjoy flowers, gardens and fruit production. At noon the traditional barbecue chicken luncheon will be served and is sponsored by area agribusinesses and the Williston Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee. The Williston Research Extension Center will also have an irrigation farm tour on Wednesday, July 25 at the Nesson Valley Irrigation Research and Demonstration farm. The event will start at 8:00 am (CDT). The farm is located 23 miles east of Williston, North Dakota on Hwy 1804. Topics include: Irrigated crop water use efficiencies, Fungicide disease control in pulse crops, potato varieties and research, irrigation research updates, no-till/convention tillage comparisons and USDA-ARS irrigated cropping systems. Speakers will include specialists from NDSU and the private industry. The public is cordially invited to attend and participate in all activities.

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State beef cook-off

The Montana CattleWomen are sponsoring the Tenth Annual State Beef Cook-Off at the Great Falls State Fair on July 28, 2012. The contest entitled “Beef in the Kitchen culinary contest” will take place in the Family Living Center at the Montana State Fairgrounds between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. The contest this year will be for youth and adults. The Youth Contest will be between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm and the Adult Contest will be between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm. At 5:00 pm winners will be announced, cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places; $150, $75 and $50 respectively. “Beef in the Kitchen Culinary Contest” contestants will create their own fun beef recipe that promotes nutritional balance and has all-family appear. Any teenager between the ages of 13-18 years of age may enter the contest. Teens must be able to prepare and display the beef dish without continued on page a2

Fire season in Montana. Smoke billows from the fire near the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.

Fruit Project featured at Carrington field day

The Northern Hardy Fruit Evaluation Project will be the focus of one of the three tours offered during the North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center’s annual field day set for July 17. Field day events begin at 9 a.m. with a welcome from center director Blaine Schatz and the introduction of guests and speakers. Tours will begin at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Lunch will be served at noon. The Northern Hardy Fruit Evaluation Project field tour starts at 9:30 a.m. Kathy Wiederholt, Carrington Research Extension Center fruit project manager, will lead the tour of the center’s fruit orchard. The featured speaker for that tour is Steve Fouch, retired consumer horticulture educator and Juneberry Extension specialist with Michigan State University. Fouch is a coowner of Jacob’s Farm Enterprises, a centennial farm that features a professional corn maze, farm market, U-pick Juneberries, red raspberries and a variety of fruit trees. A 1 p.m. presentation by Fouch will cover other areas of fruit and vegetable crop production and market development for those interested in developing their own growing and marketing plans for small acreages. Fouch has 32 years’ experience working with farms and families to grow and market fruits and vegetables in western Michigan. The Northern Hardy Fruit Evaluation

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Project was established in 2006 to introduce and demonstrate alternative, economically viable fruits that will grow in North Dakota. The project features grape, black currant and Juneberry variety trials, as well as demonstration plantings of University of Saskatchewan cherries and haskaps; apples; aronia; red, black and white currants; elderberries; gooseberries; honeyberries; and plums. The Carrington Research Extension Center’s livestock and crop tours also begin at 9:30 a.m. A second crop tour will be held after lunch. U.S. Highway 281 is under construction for nine miles just south of Carrington, so expect slight delays. For more information on the fruit, livestock or crop tours that are part of this year’s field day, contact the Carrington Research Extension Center at (701) 652-2951 or visit its website at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/CarringtonREC.

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Crops and Weeds Field Day

Montana State University’s Post Research Farm west of Bozeman will host a crops and weeds field day July 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pest control advisors, farm managers, chemical company cooperators, and students can learn about ongoing crop and weed research programs at MSU. Attendees can receive 5.5 Certified Crop Adviser CEU credits (1 Nutrient, 4.5 IPM, 1 Crop Management), 4 commercial, and 4 private applicator pesticide recertification credits. Staff will share information about research plots and demonstrate weed management techniques, pesticide application strategies, nutrient dynamics, cropping systems, insect management, and crop traits. Weed, nutrient, entomology, and cropping systems specialists will discuss field trial results. Several field experts will share updates on their research projects. Included in the event: Weed management presentations by Fabian Menalled, Ed Davis, Jane Mangold, Judith Barroso, and Patrick Lawrence Spring wheat breeding with Luther Talbert Soil nutrient management with Rick Engel Integrated wireworm and cutworm management with Kevin Wanner MSU Diagnostic Services, including Toby Day, Hilary Parkinson and Linnea Skoglund Registration is $10 and covers refreshments, lunch and a handbook. Please pre-register by July 14. Contact Hilary Parkinson at (406) 994-6297 or by e-mail at hilary.parkinson@montana.edu. You can also register at the Post Farm July 18. The Post Farm is located eight miles west of Bozeman on Highway 191. For more information, please visit the MSU Cropland Weed Management Web site at http://www.ipm.montana. edu/CropWeeds or Fabian Menalled, Extension Specialist (406) 994-4783 ormenalled@montana.edu

State beef cook-off continued from front page

adult assistance. All adults are 18 years and older. Contest entry forms and rules are available at the Cascade County Extension Office at 406-454-6980 or 3300 3rd St. N.E., Great Falls, Montana 59404; or at montanacattlewomen.org. Entry deadline is July 23, 2012. CattleWomen will be giving out recipes and samples of the 2011 National Beef Cook-Off Prize Winning Recipes between 12:00 and 1:00 pm the day of the event. Everyone is invited to stop by for samples and recipes available all day long. ##### obfuscate (OB-few-skate), verb. To talk or write about a subject in a way that deliberately makes it unclear, selectively omits certain facts, or communicates wrong ideas or impressions, so that the listener or reader does not grasp the whole truth of the situation.

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July 2012 — Vol. XIII No. 6 Published monthly by Trader’s Dispatch Inc., 402 Montana Ave., Valier, MT 59486-0306. Free on request to farmers, ranchers, heavy equipment owners and truckers in the Western United States. Non-qualifying in-state annual subscription fee is $15. Out-of-state nonqualifying U.S. annual subscription $25. Periodicals Postage Paid at Valier, MT and at additional mailing offices. Deadline Friday before first Monday of each month. Postmaster: Send address changes to Trader’s Dispatch, PO Box 306, Valier, MT 59486-0306 Curt Aaberg, sales rep. Jean Aaberg, production Geri Aaberg, circulation Chrissy Kolste, content organizer Kathy Peterson, Chrissy Kolste, and Becky Kujava, graphic artists Office Phone 406-279-3291 FAX 406-279-3249 e-mail: trader@3rivers.net www.tradersdispatch.com Notice: Advertisers purchase space and circulation only. All property rights to any advertisements produced for the advertiser by Trader’s Dispatch, using artwork or typography furnished or arranged by Trader’s Dispatch shall be the property of Trader’s Dispatch. No such ad or any part thereof may be reproduced or assigned without the consent of Trader’s Dispatch.

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5th WHEEL TRAILER FOR SALE

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Purchase Crop Hail Insurance by August deadline

Montana farmers and ranchers can purchase state hail insurance until August 15. With crops in Montana receiving some needed moisture, now is the time to evaluate your crop insurance needs. Storms that contain hail continue to cycle through Montana. Better moisture conditions show promise for boosting yields and crop value in many parts of Montana, says Lee Boyer, chief of the department’s Rural Development Bureau. Montana is the only state to offer a state-administered hail insurance, which is

designed to cover basic crop inputs and, for many farmers, supplements crop insurance offered by private companies. The state law that created Montana’s program sets an August 15 cutoff date for purchasing the insurance. Dryland producers can insure crops for up to $50 an acre and irrigated crops can be insured for up to $76 an acre under limits authorized by the 2007 Legislature. For more information, contact Bill Herbolich at the department at (406) 444-2402 or by email at agr@mt.gov.

N.D. Angus producers partner with NDSU

North Dakota Angus producers have teamed up with North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) Carrington Research Extension Center to increase their knowledge of cattle feeding in northern climates. In late May, 139 head of Angus cattle from six North Dakota Angus producers arrived at the Carrington center. These steers are the first consignment to the new North Dakota Angus University program, a partnership between the North Dakota Angus Association and the Carrington center. The program allows Angus producers to retain ownership of their cattle through the feedlot finishing period while assessing the performance and carcass traits of the animals from their respective herds. This summer, the North Dakota Angus University cattle will participate in feedlot research at the Carrington center to evaluate new ideas that may improve cattle feeding while the cattle are being managed for optimum gain using proven production methods. The main objectives of this collaborative program are to: • Provide Angus producers with performance information and carcass traits for animals in their herd that are finished in a conventional feedlot environment in North Dakota • Compare performance resulting from feeding recommended or higher protein levels in feedlot finishing diets • Use corn stover as bedding to reduce heat stress during summer feedlot finishing

• Evaluate the potential of corn stover as bedding to hold nutrients in manure that will be used as field crop fertilizer This partnership also will: • Increase awareness of the potential for summer feedlot cattle finishing in North Dakota • Promote the use of the diverse grain and crop coproducts available in the region • Assess the value that can be realized by feeding cattle in North Dakota instead of shipping them out of state The North Dakota Corn Utilization Council and North Dakota State Board of Agricultural Research and Education provided funding for the research trial. The North Dakota Angus University steers will be featured in several tours at the Carrington center this summer. Visitors are welcome anytime. Another feeding program at the center, open to all producers regardless of breed, starts in mid-October under the direction of the Dakota Feeder Calf Show, which has its headquarters in Turtle Lake. For more information on the North Dakota Angus University or Dakota Feeder Calf Show, contact the Carrington center at (701) 652-2951 or email center animal scientist Vern Anderson at vern.anderson@ ndsu.edu; Karl Hoppe, area Extension livestock specialist based at the Carrington center, at karl.hoppe@ndsu.edu; or Chanda Engel, animal science research specialist at the center, at chanda.engel@ndsu.edu.

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Coping with drought conditions in pasture

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota costs as you evaluate this option. Selecting Dry conditions are not uncommon in a good business partner you trust to provide much of our area, but this spring has been adequate care for the grazing pairs is key to dryer that usual. Although the dry condimaking this system work. tions have an upside, such as less mosEarly weaning is a very effective manquitoes and great weather to harvest hay, agement tool, especially for two- and threethe drought is taking its toll on much of year-old cows. Lactating cows typically our pasture and hayland. Dr. Greg Lardy, consume 0.4 to 0.6 percent of body weight NDSU Animal Scientist, has provided the more forage than dry cows. By the time a following insights to help find the options calf weighs 400 to 500 pounds, it is consumbest suited to your situation. ing 1.8 to 2.0 percent of body weight in forThere are no simple drought manageage. Weaning calves early can significantly ment solutions; however, planning and improve your late season forage situation. implementing appropriate strategies now Weaning can be done as early as two months can have a positive effect on both short- and of age but generally results are better if you long-term health, condition, and economwait until calves are at least three months ics of your farm/ranch operation. If you do old. Be sure to discuss an early weaning nothing and adopt a wait and see attitude, vaccination program with your veterinarian. you may find that those decisions have alProviding supplemental feed is another ready been made for you. short-term option for dealing with drought. The basic health needs of the pasture and In most situations, herbage production is recow herd are simple. Pasture should not be duced on drought affected pastures. Conseovergrazed or overstocked during drought. quently, some sort of forage substitute must Cattle need adequate nutrition now and to be provided to maintain performance and sustain them through the winter. To accomhealth of grazing animals. Byproducts such plish this you need to reduce stock density, as wheat midds, corn gluten feed, soybean and/or provide supplemental feed. Dependhulls, and barley malt sprouts are among ing on the severity of the drought, both of the feedstuffs available. Cereal grains such these options may be necessary. as corn, barley, or oats may also be used. Reducing stocking rate can be accomLimit supplemental grain to less than 0.4 plished a number of different ways. Some percent of body weight in most situations ideas to consider are: since excess starch can depress fiber digestSell yearlings or place them in a feedlot ibility in forages. Cull less productive pairs Providing supplemental hay or other forMove cattle to other pastures ages may be considered, but this is typically Early weaning not cost effective. Consider putting the cow If you have yearlings or stocker cattle, a herd in drylot in lieu of feeding hay. simple drought management solution is to Creep feeding can also be used to provide use yearlings as a forage management tool. supplemental nutrients to the calf. Creep During wet years, yearlings are utilized to feeds typically replace forage in the diet consume excess forage but during drought of the grazing calf. Consequently, using years when forage production is lower creep feeds can free up forage for the cow than expected, they are sold or placed in a herd. However, unless pastures are severely feedlot. This system frees up pasture for the overstocked, do not expect improvements cow herd and keeps genetic and selection in cow condition with creep feeding. In adprograms within the cow herd intact. dition, calf milk intake does not typically Culling less productive pairs is another decrease when creep feeds are offered, so alternative to reduce stocking rate. To do the lactation demand is still placed on the this effectively good production records are cow when creep feeds are offered. needed to select culling candidates. In all Consider annuals such as millet and sorlikelihood, you have cows targeted for fall ghum sudan hybrids as potential emergency culling due to age, pregnancy status, or gendrought feeds. These forage crops can proeral lack of social graces. These cows are duce acceptable yields, even when planted good candidates to leave the ranch during as late as early July, assuming you can get a drought. Severe or long-lasting drought moisture for seed germination. may necessitate deeper culling than desired. Though there are no easy answers to the Moving cattle to rented pastures outside tough questions during drought, effective the drought area is another option. This planning and management decisions can alternative may look attractive initially, but keep your operation sustainable and profitbe careful. Thought must be given to the able in the long run. economic and management ramifications of For more information, contact me at 800moving cattle to pastures in another state or 450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. region. Be sure to factor in transportation

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Scholarships awarded

The Pondera County Conservation has awarded $250 scholarships to two graduating Pondera County students. Will Shirley graduated from Conrad High School this year and will be attending University of Montana-Western in the fall to pursue a degree in Veterinary Sciences. Will is the son of Troy and Sandy Shirley. Calvin Ophus, the son of Tom and Vickie Ophus, was also selected. Calvin also graduated from CHS and plans to attend Casper College to study Animal Science. The Pondera County Conservation District sponsors scholarships each spring to graduating Pondera County students who are planning to study a natural resources or related field of study. ##### Blood in stool or diarrhea can be a sign of necrotizing entercolitis, a condition which causes the lining of the intestinal wall to die, allowing tissue to fall off. The disease has a death rate of almost 25 percent.

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(H) 8120 CIH Combine, 227 eng. hrs., 2011, 23219W.....$320,000 (H) 8120 CIH Combine, 283 eng. hrs., 2011, 23220W.....$320,000 (H) 8120 CIH Combine, 207 eng. hrs., 2011, 23217W.....$320,000 (H) 8120 CIH Combine, 275 eng. hrs., 2011, 23218W.....$320,000 (D) 8120 CIH Combine, 175 eng. hrs., 2011, 23227W.....$320,000 (H) 8120 CIH Combine, 450 eng. hrs., 2010, 23229W.....$278,000 (H) 8120 CIH Combine, 450 eng. hrs., 2010, 23230W.....$278,000 (W) 8120 CIH Combine, 630 eng. hrs., 2010, 23241W.....$284,000 (W) 8120 CIH Combine, 583 eng. hrs., 2010, 23242W.....$285,000 (F) 8120 CIH Combine, 276 eng. hrs., 2011, WUH549....$292,000 (F) 8120 CIH Combine, 252 eng. hrs., 2011, WUH550....$292,000 (F) 8120 CIH Combine, 268 eng. hrs., 2011, WUH551....$298,000 (D) 9120 CIH Combine, 800 hrs., 2010, 23215W.............$335,000 (D) 9120 CIH Combine, 500 hrs., 2010, 23216W.............$340,000

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(H) F540 Cat 40’ Flex Head, 2007, 25006W.......... Call (D) F540 Flex Head/Trailer, 25007W..................... Call (B) 30’ HoneyBee DRP Head, 21015W...........$12,000 (F) SP36 HoneyBee 36’ DRP Head, 2010, WUH535...........................................$50,000 (H) 94C NH 42’ Draper Head, 2006, 24069W....... Call (F) 94C NH Head, 2005, WUH373...................$33,580 (F) 88C Flex Draper Head, 2008, WUH428....$43,160 (W) 94C NH 42’ Draper Head, 2010, 28093W..$65,000 (W) 94C NH 42’ Draper Head, 2010, 28095W..$65,000 (D) 94C NH 42’ Draper Head, 2007, 24067W..$48,000 (D) 94C NH 42’ Draper Head, 2010, 24068W..$60,000 (F) 936D JD Draper Head, 2005, WUH261.....$26,220 (F) 1042 CIH 36’ Draper Head, WUH323........$14,740 (B) 1010 CIH 30’ HDR, 1994, 28074W...............$5500 (W) 1010 CIH 30’ HDR, 28025W.........................$4850 (F) SP36 HoneyBee 36’ DRP Head, 1998, WUH400... ...................................................................$22,110 (F) 1052 CIH 36’ Head, 2000, WUH442...........$22,270 (F) 962 MacDon Head, 1998, WUH443...........$16,740 (F) Header Trailers, 2 of, WUMS70....................$5500 (F) 2042 CIH 36’ DRP Head, 2005, WUH554..$25,000 (F) 1020 CIH 30’ Flex Head, 1993, WUH507...$15,000 (D) 1010 CIH 30’ HDR, 2000, 23237W................$6000 (F) SP36 HoneyBee Draper Head, 2000, WUH385..... ...................................................................$23,900 (F) 2152 CIH 40’ DRP Head, 2008, WUH501..$52,000

(F) 973 MacDon 39’ Draper Head, 2006, WUH495...... ...................................................................$34,000 (F) 2152 CIH 40’ DRP Head, 2010, WUH532..$62,000 (B) 2020 CIH 35’ Flex Head, 2009, 23235W....$28,000 (B) 2152 CIH 40’ DRP Head, 2009, 23149W...$59,000 (F) 2162 CIH 40’ DRP Head, 2011, WUH548..$67,000 (F) 973 MacDon 39’ Draper Head, 2006, WUH487...... ...................................................................$40,000 (F) 2062 CIH 36’ Draper Head w/ADPT 8010, WUH142.....................................................$39,900 (F) 2020 CIH Flex DRP Head, 100 hrs., 2010, WUH435.....................................................$39,000 (F) 2162 CIH 40’ DRP Head, 2008, WUH539..$60,000 (F) 94C 42’ NH DRP Head, 2006, WUH564.....$48,000 (F) 2162 CIH 40’ Draper Head, 2010, WUH407........... ...................................................................$65,000 (F) 2020 CIH Flex DRP Head, 100 hrs., 2010, WUH437.....................................................$39,000 (F) 2020 CIH Head, 2008, WUH489.................$30,000 (F) HoneyBee Plus Draper Head, 2008, WUH490...... ...................................................................$58,000 (F) 2162 CIH Flex DRP Head, 2010, WUH520............. ...................................................................$68,000 (F) 2162 CIH Flex DRP Head, 2011, WUH522............. ...................................................................$72,000 (F) 2162 CIH Flex DRP Head, 2011, WUH545............. ...................................................................$75,000

(F) 2162 CIH Flex DRP Head, 2009, WUH543............. ...................................................................$65,000 (D) D60 MacDon 45’ Draper Head, 2008, 28086W...... ...................................................................$60,000 (D) D60 MacDon 45’ Draper Head, 2008, 28087W..... ...................................................................$60,000 (D) 1015 CIH HDR, 23442B................................$7000 (B) 1015 CIH PU Head w/Sund PU ATTCH, 28043W.. ......................................................................$2900 (W) 1015 CIH PU Head, 23185W........................$6000 (B) 2015 CIH HDR, 2005, 23098W..................$11,100 (H) 1010 CIH 30’ HDR, 1991, 28077W................$6200 (F) 1020 CIH 25’ HDR, 1997, WUH540............$12,000 (F) 1020 CIH 30’ HDR, 1998, WUH235...............$8000 (F) 1020 CIH Flex Head, 1997, WUH511.........$21,000 (F) 2020 CIH Head, 2010, WUH412.................$38,000 (F) 2020 CIH Head, 2010, WUH413.................$38,000 (B) 1015 CIH PU Head, 23198W........................$6500 (D) 1010 CIH 25’ Head, 1998, 28105W...............$6000 (B) 1010 CIH 30’ Head, 1990, 23199W...............$6000 (B) CVS32 Shelbourne Head, 2004, 23200W.$34,000 (B) w/ HDR Trailer, 23201W................................$5000 (D) 13’ L Gleaner HDR, 21137A...........................$500 (F) 960 36’ MacDon Draper Head, WUH390..$14,740 (F) 960 36’ MacDon Draper Head, WUH290.....$8850 (D) D60 MacDon 40’ Draper Head, 2008, 28076W...... ...................................................................$57,000

(D) FD70 MacDon 40’ Draper Head, 2005, 28066W... ...................................................................$50,000 (B) FD70 MacDon 40’ Draper Head, 2008, 28097W... ...................................................................$62,000 (F) SP42 HoneyBee Draper Head, WUH451.. $35,070 (F) 74C NH Head, 2004, WUH374...................$18,430 (F) 94C NH Draper Head, 2005, WUH523......$47,000 (F) 94C Draper Head, 2003, WUH272.............$20,430 (F) 94C NH 36’ Draper Head, 2009, WUH483.$42,000 (W) 94C NH 42’ Draper Head, 2009, 28089W.$63,000 (D) 94C NH 42’ Draper Head, 2008, 28102W.$57,000 (W) 94C NH 42’ Draper Head, 2004, 28101W.$44,000 (W) 2052 CIH 36’ DRP HD, 2004, 28130W......$36,000 (B) 2152 CIH 40’ DRP Head, 2009, 23147W...$59,000 (F) 2162 CIH 40’ Flex DRP Head, 2011, WUH546....... ...................................................................$76,000 (F) 630R JD Head, 2009, WUH573..................$25,000 (F) 635 JD, 2006, WUH452..............................$33,000 (F) 635F JD Head, 2007, WUH570..................$40,000 (F) 635F JD Head, 2005, WUH571..................$26,000 (H) 230 JD Head w/Sunflower Pans, 28091W..$5000 (H) 930 JD Head w/Sunflower Pans, 1995, 28090W.. ...................................................................$11,000 (F) 930F JD Header, 1995, WUH408..................$8220 (F) 930 JD Head, 1994, WUH481....................$10,000 (F) 960R JD Head, 1992, WUH486..................$16,000 (F) FD70 JD Header, 2009, WUH473..............$57,000

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Kimberly Twilight Tour July 18 offers fun, practical weed advice

ishita said. Morishita will offer recipes and other tips for turning the tables on a grocery list of common garden weeds that can interfere with preferred crops. Eduwigis Chavez, a member of the AUGER PORT center’s farm crew, got him thinking about the topic when she talked about cooking verdolagas. “I asked her what she uses,” Morishita said. “She stepped out the door and came back with a handful of common purslane, and said ‘I use this.’” Also known as little hogweed, pigweed and perhaps less complimentary names, Idaho gardeners often revile common purslane as a weed. Chavez’s recipe and a list of weeds regarded as edible are available online at http:// projweb.cals.uidaho.edu/calsblog/?p=113. Lambsquarter, dandelions, weedy muswith 16” 12 gauge tube and lid tards, black medic and common mallow are 30”x30” 14 gauge flange curved to fit bin exterior all common Idaho weeds that can be eaten, Morishita said. Call George Egan at 406-278-5350 Other events include the 4-H Shooting or cell 289-1033 Sports trailer, a match-the-seed-to-the-crop display, an insect petting zoo, forage plants identification challenge, potato growing and storage display and an aquaculture booth. The field day typically draws 300 people, Moore said. This year ’ s turnout is Horses & scheduled to include UniMules! versity of Idaho President M. Duane Nellis, College of Agricultural and Life SciConsignors: Cheff Guest Ranch • West Slope Outfitters ences Dean John Hammel • World Class Outfitters and Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station Director SALE Friday, August 3, 2012 • 1 pm MDT Donn Thill. Evaro, MT, Hwy 93 N, mile marker 10, 15 minutes north of Missoula As the 150th anniversary Preview Wednesday & Thursday, August 1-2 - ALL DAY & Sale Day of the federal Morrill Act, 60 Head of Veteran and Developing Mountain Horses & Mules. Saddles, horse trailers, packing gear, camp equipment, which founded the landhorse-drawn equipment, and recreation equipment. grant university system, and the 125th anniversary of the Tack, Camp Gear, Hatch Act, which created state agricultural experiment Horse Trailer & stations, this is a big year for Outfitter Supplies agricultural research and the Brand: N Hanging O - horse right University of Idaho. shoulder, cow right rib; Ray Holes Pack Saddles; Riding Saddles; As Idaho’s member of the - 1992 gray John mule Joe - 1994 dark bay John mule with Paula - 1994 dark bay Molly mule with Jubal - 2004 sorrel John mule with 2 years in Saddle Blankets; Packing Gear; Bashful with 17 years in the Selway. 15.2H, 14 years in Selway. 15.2H, 1,200 lbs. 10 years in Selway. 15.3H, 1,300 lbs. Selway. 15.2H, 1,200 lbs. original land-grant system, Camping Gear; Misc. Tack; Tree 1,200 lbs. the University of Idaho was Stands; Cross-Cut Saws; Partestablished in 1889, a year ner 4-Burner Stoves; Kitchen before statehood. The Idaho Pack Boxes; Camping Kitchen Equipment; 4-Horse Gooseneck Agricultural Experiment StaTrailer; Rifle Scabbards; Propane tion began operations a few Tanks; Snowshoes; Too much to months before classes began list -- items still coming in! in 1892. Mary Kay - 2004 red roan mare Little Richard 1993 sorrel gelding with Grizzly 1994 red roan gelding with In addition to the displays, Ginger Boy - 1994 sorrel gelding with 14 with 3 years in the Bob. 15.2H, 16 years in the Bob. 15.1H, 1,050 lbs. 14 years in the Bob. 16.1H, 1,500 lbs. years in the Bob. 15.3H, 1,150 lbs. 1,150 lbs. horse-drawn haywagon rides will take visitors on a tour narrated by a scientist of the center’s research plots. A barbecue dinner featur2000 Sooner Living Quarters Horse Trailer ing a choice of beef, pork or 8’x28’ living quarters; 3-horse chicken will be served. The Droopy - 1987 black Molly mule. Ridden Ben - 1992 dun John mule. Packed 6 slant load, full bathroom, rear Classic - 2000 AQHA blue roan mare. Four Daffy - 1999 gray Molly mule with 10 years and packed 12 years in Selway & Lolo years in Lolo Nat’l Forest. and mid tack, loaded. years as dude horse in Lolo Nat’l Forest. event is free and open to the in the Selway. 16H, 1,250 lbs. Nat’l Forest. public. Sissy - 1991 gray mare with 17 years in the Bob. Dodge - 1998 sorrel gelding. Ride/pack, guide’s Big Jack - 2000 blonde sorrel John mule with 6 Fawn - 1994 dun Molly mule, packs, rides, nice and 15.1H, 1,050 lbs. horse. Stout, good walk, also all types ranch easy. 12 Years in Selway and Lolo Nat’l Forest. years in the Selway. 16.1H, 1,500 lbs. The Kimberly Research work. Snow Ball - 2005 white mare with 2 years in the Bob. Ellie - 1990 dark bay Molly mule with 12 years in Tinker - 2007 AQHA gelding. Guide’s horse, packed. 15.2H, 1,050 lbs. Trixie - 1991 sorrel mare with 17 years in the and Extension Center is loNice walk, good mind. All phases ranch work and 3 the Selway. 15.3H, 1,100 lbs. Bob. 15.2H, 1,050 lbs. years Lolo Nat’l Forest. JoLee - 2006 sorrel Molly mule with 2 years in the cated at 3806 North 3600 TOO MANY TO LIST HERE! Ghost - 2002 cremello gelding. Dude horse, all Lando - 2000 gray John mule with 8 years in the SelSelway. 15.2H, 1,250 lbs. phases ranch work, packed Lolo Nat’l Forest. way. 15.2 H, 1,100 lbs. East in Kimberly, Idaho. See all 60 Head at University of Idaho researchers at the Kimberly Research and Extension Center will add some fun to science July 18 with an insect-petting zoo, horse-drawn hay rides and other programs for the whole family as they host the Fourth Biennial Twilight Tour. “It’s supposed to be fun, relaxing and educational,” said College of Agricultural and Life Sciences soil scientist Amber Moore, who will host a Soils Jeopardy game during the Twilight Tour, which runs from 5 to 8 p.m. “The hope is we’ll teach people who live in the Magic Valley about what we’re doing at the University of Idaho, the kinds of research we’re doing and how it benefits them directly,” said Moore, a University of Idaho Extension soil science specialist at Kimberly. Kimberly Research and Extension Center Superintendent Don Morishita, a weed scientist by training, has some practical tips for visitors with his session, “Weeds to Defeat and How to Eat.” “If you can’t beat ‘em, eat ‘em,” Mor-

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Lilly - 1994 dark bay Molly mule with 5 years in the Selway. 16H, 1,200 lbs.

Conko - 1998 black gelding with 10 years in the Bob. 15.2H, 1,100 lbs.

Reggie - 2001 dark bay John mule with 7 years in the Selway. 15.2H, 1,100 lbs.

Skittles - 2005 red roan mare with 2 years in the Bob. 15.1H, 1,150 lbs

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Bert & Myrna Thurber & Local Consignors

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After 75 years, Bert and Myrna have decided to move south to be closer to family. Bert’s father bought the property in 1940. Plant to attend this fun day and hear Bert’s stories on all the tractors and projects he has restored through the years.

THURSDAY • JULY 19, 2012 • 10 AM 159 South Manchester Rd, Great Falls, Montana

From Great Falls, head west on the frontage road to Vaughn or take I-15 towards Vaughn and get off at Manchester Exit. Before the Cattleman’s Cut Restaurant, take a left on Manchester South Road and head south for 1.3 miles to the first turn. Watch for signs.

Buyer registration: Wednesday, July 18 1-5 pm • Thursday, July 19 starting at 8:30 am For more information contact 406-453-8282 or 406-788-0627

Please Note: Consignments are in light type. For more information on those items, please contact the phone number following item description. Consignors Include: Mark Lacher: 406-590-3333 John Lauver: 406-799-4899 Steve Lattin: 406-788-1953 Jerry Van Haur: 406-350-2201 Mitch Johnson: 406-590-9100 Mike Hager: 406-788-5828 Marty Klinker: 406-590-4440 Mitch Konen: 406-590-2649 Bill Pearson: 406-590-1119

ANTIQUE TRACTORS

• John Deere 4010 Diesel Tractor, 3 point 540 PTO, 540/1000 RPM Syncro transmission, narrow front end, single hydraulic, restored. Serial# 28727 • John Deere 430 Utility Tractor, power steering, gas, 2 cylinder, 3 point, restored. Serial#145560 • John Deere 60 Tractor, power steering, narrow front end, 540 PTO, single hydraulic, new tires. Serial# 6011165 • John Deere A Tractor, narrow front, has fenders, 540 PTO, new tires. Serial# 560372 • John Deere Model H Tractor, tri-cycle hand crank, 540 PTO. Serial #4568 • 1947 McCormick IH Farmall Model A, belt pulley, new tires, 540 PTO, restored. Serial# 103418. 406-799-4899 • 1966 Farmall Super M-TA, gas, power steering, new TA, new clutch, restored, 540 PTO. 406-799-4899

TRACTORS & COMBINES

• John Deere 2240 Diesel 146 Loader, 3 cylinder, 3 point 540 PTO, single hydraulic, 914 hours, stored inside • John Deere 450 Industrial Crawler/Loader with E9300 Backhoe, diesel, street tracks • Du-Al Quick Attach Loader, hydraulic pump, bucket grapple & bale spear mounts for John Deere and IH. 406-788-5828 • IH 3082 3 point backhoe attach. 406-788-5828 • 1985 Case IH 1480 Combine, 4275 hours, no header. 406590-1119

TRUCKS

EQUIPMENT

• Caterpillar 12 Road Grader, D6 Cat engine with gasoline pony motor, good tires, stored inside, clean, runs well. Bert has owned for 25 years w/ minimal use. Serial# 8T12548 • John Deere 1½ Horse Single Cylinder Engine, Type E. Serial# 257005 • Ford Cultivator, 9ft, 3 point • 500 gallon fuel tank with stand • 55 gallon drum hand pump • John Deere Model 9, 3 point PTO sicklemower • 6’ John Deere Kiloford Disc • Land Pride 15/58 3pt Rototiller, 5ft • John Deere Rotary Mower LX5, 5ft, good condition • John Deere 666 3 point Snowblower, 2 stage, 540 PTO • Ford Rotary Mower • New Holland 679 Manure Spreader, 540 PTO, tandem axle, single beater. 406-788-5828 • Roto-Grind tub grinder, 1000 PTO, hydraulic drive tub, low hours, low horsepower required. 406-788-5828 • 8’ Grahm-Holme lever lift chisel plow. 406-788-5828 • 10’ Tandem Disc. 406-788-5828 • Blumhardt Skid Mount Sprayer, 300 gallon, 60’ boom, 7hp honda, elect valves, stored inside. 406-590-2649 • Farmhand 2 wheel windrow turner. 406-590-2649 • Kirchner 3pt windrow fluffer, hydraulic drive, 9’ wide, like new. 406-590-2649 • Melroe 115 Spray-Coupe 52’ Boom, elect valves. 406-5903333 • Tote 4 ton pull type fertilizer spreader w/Honda motor. 406799-4899 • 2002 Walker Model MTCHS, 26.0 HP EFI motor, 48’ deck, 9.5bu GHS hopper, 1598 hrs. Serial# 58151. 406-590-4440 • 2003 Walker Model MTCHS, 26.0 HP EFI motor, 48” deck, 9.5bu GHS hopper, 172 hrs on new motor. Serial# 62398. 406-590-4440 • 2005 Walker Model MTCHS, 26.0 HP EFI motor, 52” deck, 9.5bu GHS hopper, 1447 hrs. Serial# 75607. 406-590-4440 • Soil Mover 75 RF pull type scraper. 406-590-1119 • 8-10x20 tires on steel rims. 406-590-3333 • Soil Mover Hydraulic Scraper, good condition. 406-590-1119 • Farm King 10 inch x 70 ft grain auger. 406-590-1119

TRAILERS

• Load Trail Flat Deck Trailer, 18ft with 2ft beaver tail, triple ramps, 2-7000lb axles, custom built, heavy duty, sway bar control system, like new • 1973 Circle J Horse Trailer, repainted, 18ft, new floor, new tires, new brakes/bearings/seals, pulls good • 1994 Lode King B Train, 2250 bushel capacity, new Shur-Lok tarps in 2010. 406-350-2201 • 1983 Doepker 32’ Grain Trailer. 406-788-1953 • 1983 Deopker 17’ Pup Trailer. 406-788-1953 • 1958 Fruehauf 39’x8’ Straight Deck Livestock Trailer, has been rebuilt with steel floor, good ranch trailer. 406-788-5828

ANTIQUES

• John Deere Pedal Tractor • Volkswagon Bug Pedal Car • Lubesters • Antique Dresser • Antique Table • Antique Cabinet • Office Chairs • Oak Desk • Dekalb Corn Signs • Antique Dehorners • Western Antique Road Grader - Western Wheeled Scraper Co. • CF Weber Map Case - Came from Manchester School • Cream Seperator • Lamp • Turn-Top Table, Unique • Montana Vintage Photos

MISCELLANEOUS • Lazy Boy Rockers • Clay Pigeon Slinger

SADDLES & TACK

• Reverse D hanging in a T brand • 15” saddle • Tent frame • 2 Sets Pannier Boxes • 2 Top Packs Decker Pack Saddle with mule tree • Other saddles & tack • Gun Scabbards MI SC

• 1969 Dodge 700 Dump Truck, new rear tires • 1952 Ford F-6, V-8, overhauled Mercury engine, hoist, 63,000 original miles, stored inside, runs • 1970 Chevy Custom Camper 20, ¾ ton, 350 V8, 4-speed, 2wd, 1 owner, runs & drives • 1963 Chevy C60, 4speed/2speed, V8, 16ft box andhoist, grain side, auxillary fuel tank, runs and drives • 1993 Freightliner w/condo sleeper, 13 speed series, 60 Detroit at 355hp. 406-590-9100 • 1999 Volvo 500 HP Detroit Engine w/out of frame factory overhaul (50,000 miles ago), 13 speed transmission rebuilt at same time, semi has deluxe sleeper and rubber is 80% or better. 406-350-2201 • 1960 F-700 Ford service truck, 2-200 gallon fuel tanks w/ Miller Blue Star 2E welder and on board 12v air compressor. 406-799-4899 • 1994 Chevy S-10 4x4, auto, longbed, V-6, tool box and bedliner. 406-590-3333

SHOP & YARD TOO LS

• Craftsman 10” Table Saw • Saw Master Power Hack Saw • Stihl 014A0 Saw • Stihl H580 Hedge Trimmer • Chain Hoist 1/2 horse 110V • Wright Reciprocal Blade • Gallagher S17 Solar Fence Charger • Goulds GT15 Pump 110/220 volt, New • Stainless Steel Bucket • Spud Bar • Lincoln IdealArc Welder SP-200 • RB Industries Hawk Scroll Saw • Cobra HD9 110V Paint Sprayer • 10’ Werner Ladder • DR 60HP Trimmer • John Deere 38T Lawn Sweeper • Foote Electric Cement Mixer • 2 Propane Mosquito Magnets • Hotsy Pressure Washer with reel, 110V, 550C, 2.2 Gallon/ minute • Montgomery Ward Rear Tine Roto Tiller

ARTWORK

• Robert Duncan Prints • Boyd Jenson Original Pheasant • 8-Greytak Prints • O L Selzter Roundup Print • Maloney Print • Morter Print Fords Drive In • Shirley Sand Original • Ducks Unlimited Duck Decoy 1992 & 1994 • Various Duck Decoys • Old Vintage Photo of Gibson Dam

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FOR SALE JOHN DEERE TRACTOR AND BALER

John Deere 7320 MFWD tractor with loader and grapple, 3 hydraulics and 2100 hours John Deere 567 baler, has net wrap and 1000 PTO

Extension offers horticulture tips during drought

need to water. Water at night. Water at night between 6 For more information call 406-547-3510 EVENINGS ONLY p.m. and 10 a.m., but not during the heat of the day or when the wind is blowing. Look for footprints. Water when footprints or mower tracks become easily visible on the turf or when large areas of the lawn take on a bluish-gray color. Check your sprinkler system. Check to • 1/3 Weight of Aluminum see how long each zone is scheduled to run • UV Inhibitor & Food Grade and adjust the timer. A shaded zone will • Chemical Resistant 8-ft, 10-ft, 12-ft. require less water than a hot, sunny area, • 1/8”, 3/16”, 1/4”, 3/8”, & 1/2” thick Widths • 8-ft. or 10-ft. wide x Any length and cooler seasons require less water than hot summer months. • Dump trucks & belly dumps Grass • Wood floor trailers Aerate. Aeration is an important part of • Manure spreaders lawn maintenance because it relieves soil • Fertilizer hoppers compaction and allows better water, air and • Chutes fertilizer penetration. The result is less water • QuickSilver Liners Haul dirt, landscaping materials, run-off and better plant health. Aerate in the spring and fall under moderate moisture clay, sand, manure, rock, grain, etc. • Durapro Liners conditions for best results. ALSO Hot Asphalt Liners Available • HMW Liners Mow efficiently. Set your mower at the highest level possible and make sure the blade is sharp. Leave your lawn clippings on the turf and use a mulching mower to 1-406-293-3097 TOLL FREE 1-877-368-3097 recycle moisture and nutrients back into the yard. Brown spots? Respond to brown spots by hand watering. Fertilize. Consider applying iron fertilizers moderately. Fertilize in summer with a Liquid - DrY - Anhydrous slow-release fertilizer and in fall at the rate suggested on the product label. Flowers Know flower tolerance. Select and plant flowers by their specific water and sunlight needs. Many low water-using flowers are available. Improve the soil. Prepare your flowerbeds by mixing in soil amendments like peat moss, compost or other organic material for maximum water efficiency and growth. Newly planted flowers. “Your Crop Production Specialist” Kremlin, Montana Check and water flowers daily for a short time during the first two weeks after planting to help them get established, and then gradually reduce water. To determine if the flowers need water, insert a 6-inch screwdriver into the soil; if it can be easily inserted, you don’t need to water. Mulch. Apply mulch to reduce evaporation, retain moisture in the soil and control weeds. Trees Established trees. Roots extend out from the tree three to five times the height of the tree. Soaking the tree next Conventional sprayer nozzles produce both small and large dropto the trunk is not adequate. lets. The small droplets drift and the large drops run off the leaves. Normal, general landscape The Air Bubble Jet consistently produces a uniform droplet that irrigation provides water for is 400 microns in size. Chemical contact with the leaf is improved the established areas. and drift is reduced. Newly planted trees. Apply a 3- to 4-inch layer of mulch at a minimum of 2 feet wide around the trunk. Keep mulch 2 inches away from the trunk. Check moisture in the 27% multi-form Nitrogen plus 1% Sulfur, and a root ball weekly and water to Chlorophyll building package. Stabilized for remaintain adequate moisture. duced volatility and leaching loss potential, Organic Chelates enable nitrogen reserve for longer feeding. Fully Loaded 41% glyphosate

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Mark your calendar! Montana’s ninth annual Young Ag Leadership Conference (YALC) has been set for October 5-7 and is taking place at the Holiday Inn in Great Falls. Young agriculturalists aged 18-40 are invited to attend this one-ofa-kind conference, where leadership development, education and networking is the main focus of the agenda. People from all sectors of agriculture are encouraged to attend this important event. Whether you are an ag producer, ag lender, college student or are involved in other areas of the industry, everyone is welcome. “The YALC offers one of the best educational platforms available for young people in Montana agriculture today. Not only are the workshops and discussion groups great learning tools for our future leaders but it’s a unique opportunity to meet other young people who share the same passion—agriculture,” says Jeannie Olmstead Rude, chairman of the 2012 YALC committee. “Every attendee has different needs so we work hard to provide a wide variety of topics and issues in our program.” Participants will be offered workshops on cattle, grain and pulse crop profitability, communication between consumers and producers, the ins and outs of leasing ag land, leadership development and more. Exciting keynote speakers and entertainment will be on the agenda as will the ever-popular discussion groups, moderated by leading industry experts on both the state and national levels. Networking opportunities will abound during this weekend-long conference. The planning committee for the event consists of one young member from each of the eight organizations, which include the Montana 4-H Foundation, Montana Cattlemen’s Association, Montana Grain Growers Association, Montana Farm Bureau Federation, Montana FFA Foundation, Montana State University College of Agriculture, Montana Stockgrowers Association and Montana Farmer’s Union. “By crossing organization and commodity lines, young agriculturists have a unique opportunity for interaction that they might not experience in other venues,” adds Karli Clark, YALC committee member from Bozeman. “I encourage everyone to plan now to attend; it is an experience you don’t want to miss.” For more information on the 2012 Young Ag Leadership Conference contact Mariah Baumann Shammel at (406) 4625639 or paisleyprairies@gmail.com.

Suggestions to help reduce wildfire risks

Landowners can reduce wildfire risks to houses, cabins and outbuildings by creating defensible spaces around them, according to wildfire experts. Information about how to create defensible spaces and reduce wildfire risks to property is at barnyardsandbackyards. com. “With this spring’s unusually dry conditions, we are asking people to be especially careful with all types of fires around their property, and we urge them to implement defensible space practices around their homes and outbuildings,” said Bill Crapser, state forester with the Wyoming State Forestry Division (WSFD). The website is part of Barnyards & Backyards, Rural Living in Wyoming by the Small Acreage Issue Team, which is a collaborative effort of the University of Wyoming Extension, WSFD and other land resource organizations in Wyoming. Subjects in how-to articles and videos include creating defensible space around a house, cabin or outbuilding, firewise plants that can be used in landscapes and other steps to prepare for wildfire. There is also information about what to do after a wildfire, such as rehabilitating the fire line, burned and stressed tree danger, whether to salvage fire-damaged trees and water quality and erosion following fires. Go to barnyardsandbackyards.com, click on Resources on the left-hand side of the page, then Wildfire. Other resource information is also available. “The Barnyards & Backyards website is one of the best sites out there for practical information of interest to rural residents in our state,” said Jennifer Thompson, small-acreage outreach coordinator with UW Extension. “Visitors can find information on a whole host of subjects including vegetable gardening, weed control, water-wise landscaping, tree care, windbreaks, pine beetle management, grazing management and more. The rich and useful content is the result of the efforts of resource professionals across the state.”

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Some athletes take longer to overcome concussions

New research out of Michigan State University (MSU) reveals female athletes and younger athletes take longer to recover from concussions, findings that call for physicians and athletic trainers to take sex and age into account when dealing with the injury. The study, led by Tracey Covassin of MSU’s Department of Kinesiology, found females performed worse than males on visual memory tests and reported more symptoms postconcussion. Additionally, high school athletes performed worse than college athletes on verbal and visual memory tests, and some of the younger athletes still were impaired up to two weeks after their injuries. “While previous research suggests younger athletes and females may take longer to recover from a concussion, little was known about the interactive effects of age and sex on symptoms, cognitive testing and postural stability,” said Covassin, a certified athletic trainer at MSU. 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Reducing algae growth in livestock water sources

By Sharla Sackman, Prairie County Extension Agent cannot tolerate high levels of copper. CopThe warm summer days we are experiper sulfate can be purchased from livestock encing are sure to encourage algae growth supply stores and many places that sell on livestock water tanks and ponds. Water livestock mineral supplements. from these sources is especially important In livestock tanks, copper sulfate crysduring these same warm summer days betals should be applied every 2 to 4 weeks cause a cow with a calf at her side requires as needed. The crystals should first be 17.5 gallons of water per day. Algae can dissolved in warm water and then poured be troublesome since it clogs overflows and throughout the tank. 1 teaspoon of copper some types can even be toxic to livestock. sulfate crystals dissolved in 3 ounces water There are a number of things a rancher can will treat 675 to 1500 gallons of water. Copdo to help prevent and control the amount per sulfate should not be used in systems of algae present in their water sources. with metal pipes since it may increase the If possible, water tanks should be cleaned deterioration of the metal. frequently. This will help prevent algae growth and reduce the incidence of disease For ponds, 1 to 3 pounds of copper sulfate organisms. Covering or shading tanks will should be applied per acre-foot of water. also reduce growth since algae requires Ideally, copper sulfate treatments for ponds sunlight to grow. If cleaning out or covering should be done early in the spring before the tanks are impractical, other treatment matted algae growth. options exist. Common household chlorine bleach can Copper sulfate crystals are commonly also be used to slow algae growth. It is recused to control algae growth in livestock ommended that 2 to 3 ounces of unscented water sources. Copper sulfate should not bleach be added weekly for each 50 gallons be used for sheep water sources since they of water capacity in a tank. Neither copper sulfate or bleach treatments require that livestock be kept away from the tank, but better results will be achieved if livestock can be withheld for at least 5 minutes and up to 24 hours. Zinc sulfate can be used to treat algae water tanks. One cup of zinc sulfate dissolved in one gallon of water will treat 1600 gallons of water in a tank. It is also thought that direct runoff from galvanized roofs into tanks may inhibit algae growth. Barley straw has been found to reduce algae growth on ponds and lakes. The decomposing straw produces an anti-algae agent. 25 to 30 pounds of barley straw per acre foot of water, twice a year, should be spread over areas of algae growth. It may take a month for control to begin and control may last up to 6 months. Barley straw is not as effective in ponds with high nutrient concentrations. If you would like to learn more specifics about controlling algae in livestock water sources, contact your local Extension Office or visit these Extension websites: http://ohioline.osu.edu/anrfact/0012.html, http://extension.missouri.edu/webster/ webster/agric/algae-control. html, http://www.ag.ndsu. edu/pubs/ansci/livestoc/ as954w.htm.

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SWATHER FOR SALE 2009 MacDon swather, bought new in 2011, only 124 hours, 35-ft. triple delivery head that was bought new with machine. Still smells new! Call 406-590-7979 or 590-7980 Dutton area

Montana Hereford Directory www.montanahereford.org

Anderson Ranch

406-848-2588, Emigrant, MT

Banjo Ranch

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

Bayers Hereford Ranch

Churchill Cattle Co

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

Cooper Hereford Ranch

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

Courtney Herefords

406-684-5465, Twin Bridges, MT

406-828-4480, Alzada, MT

BB Polled Herefords

Curlew Cattle Co

406-293-5285, Libby, MT

406-287-9947, Whitehall, MT

Bear Paw Herefords

Dallas Polled Herefords

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Contact Secretary (406) 538-8997

Fort Keogh Livestock Research

406-874-8200, Miles City, MT

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

Genex Hawkeye West

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

Blue Heron Ranch

406-432-2142, Galata, MT

Brillhart Ranch Co

406-947-2511, Musselshell, MT

Broken Pick Ranch

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

Cherry Springs Ranch 406-662-3375, Bridger, MT

Dutton Hereford Ranch

406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT

Ehlke Herefords

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

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

Ewing Herefords

406-452-6535, Power, MT

Feddes Herefords

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

406-566-2313, Stanford, MT

Sparks Herefords

Merrimac Cattle Company

406-580-8255, Bozeman, MT

MJB Ranch

Holden Herefords

406-787-5396, Culbertson, MT www.bergumfamilyfarm.com

Soulsby Hereford Ranch

Higgins Bros

Darrell Taylor Farms

Bergum Family Farm

McMurry Cattle

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

M/D Herefords

Beery’s Land & Livestock Co

Duncan Ranch Co

406-875-2138, Pompeys Pillar, MT

406-778-2393, Baker, MT

Guth Ranch Family

406-547-2213, Ringling, MT

406-292-3503, Joplin, MT

Snowshoe Cattle Company

406-432-2296, Shelby, MT

406-578-2301, Wilsall, MT

406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT 406-739-4405, Fort Benton, MT

McKechnie Hereford Ranch

Sidwell Ranch

406-322-4425, Columbus, MT

406-778-2320, Plevna, MT

406-357-3216, Chinook, MT 406-773-5710, Vida, MT www.beeryherefords.com

McIntosh Ranch

406-492-7091, Avon, MT

406-735-4493, Geyser, MT

Storey Hereford Ranch Thomas Herefords

406-279-3301, Valier, MT

406-639-2569, Lodge Grass, MT

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

Dale Holfeldt

Ned & Jan Ward Polled Herefords

406-846-1370, Deer Lodge, MT

406-357-3785, Lloyd, MT

Hultin Polled Herefords 406-459-5937, Helena, MT

J Bar E Ranch

406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT

K & C Hereford

406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT

K.L. Slagsvold Herefords

307-672-3248, Sheridan, WY

Northern Agricultural Research Center 406-265-6115, Havre, MT

Rafter Ranch

406-832-3219, Wise River, MT

Reich Bros

406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT

406-580-6676, Willow Creek, MT

Loyning Farms

Sand-Bayers Herefords

406-328-4095, Absarokee, MT

406-590-8059, Fairfield, MT

Tomlinson Herefords

Wang Polled Hereford Ranch 406-895-2410, Plentywood, MT

Westfeeds

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

Wichman Herefords

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

X Lazy P Ranch

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

A Hereford tour is planned for September 14-15, 2012 in southwest Montana, beginning in the Gallatin Valley and proceeding north and west from there. There will be more details in the August issue. Or contact Bruce (406-544-1536), Tim (406-570-4771), or Tom (406-778-2320). Montana Hereford Association coordinates an annual Hereford-influenced feeder calf sale at Headwaters Livestock Auction, Three Forks, MT. Consigners brought 1,328 head to the 2011 sale where excellent prices were received. The volume of Hereford cattle has interested out-of-state buyers to attend. Many of the consignments are source and age verified with an immunization and weaning protocol that helps assure the quality of the feeder calves. For more information or to consign to the November 14, 2012 sale, please contact Jerry (406-425-1411), Justin (406-538-8997), or Della (406-266-4121). The annual meeting of the Montana Hereford Association will be held on November 13, 2012 at Headwaters Livestock Auction, Three Forks, Montana. Modest birth, massive meat Our production sale is any time you want. We sell Hereford bulls and females by private treaty. Find out more at feddes.com. Better yet, visit the ranch.

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N.D. spring shooting sports match winners

Teams from Ramsey, Stutsman, Emmons and Morton counties won first-place honors in the 4-H Spring Shooting Sports State Match held May 5 and 6 at the Western 4-H Camp near Washburn. One hundred eighty-six 4-H’ers competed in 3-D archery, and 41 also participated in air rifle events. This is one of two matches in which senior age division participants may compete to qualify for the 2013 4-H National Invitational Match in air rifle, archery or shotgun events. Beginners participated in a 40-shot bench-rest competition in air rifle. The junior and senior teams participated in a three-position (prone, kneeling and standing) competition, performing 20 shots in each position. The Ramsey County team of Wyatt Zeigler, Hunter Brown and Mason Hanson was the top team in the senior air rifle division. Hanson was the top shooter, with 507 of a possible 600. This team has qualified for the 2013 National Invitational Match. Junior division air rifle team champions were Brandon Alexander, Maria del Rosa-Nieves, Keaton Nelsen and Damon Solobik from Ramsey County. Rosa-Nieves was the top shooter, with a score of 470. The Ramsey team of Forrest Hanson, Isaak Brown, Zachary Ohma and Ordale Morstad was the top team in the beginner division. Ohma was the top scorer with 343. The 3-D archery event consisted of bare-bow compound, freestyle compound and recurve archery divisions. Participants scored 30 3-D animal targets, with one arrow shot at each for a complete round and total possible score of 300. The yardages were marked and adjusted for the participants’ age, with seniors shooting a maximum of 50 yards, juniors 35 yards and beginners 25 yards. The senior Ramsey County team of Kody Durbin, Michael Bischoff, Cole Hanson and Gregory Fritz won the freestyle archery competition with a score of 595. Cody Beach of Stutsman County was the top scorer in the event with 227 of 300 possible points. Evan Berger from Stark/Billings County was the top scorer in the senior recurve division, and David Brevik, also from Stark/Billings County, topped the bare-bow division. The Morton County junior division team of Skylar Bitz, Adam Boehm, Jade Ellingson and Beau Eider secured first place in the freestyle team event. Bitz was the high scorer. Bare-bow junior division honors went to the Stutsman County team of Ashley Wolf, Cierra Dockter, Dalton Dockter and Jayden Kramlich. Kail Larsen from Stark/Billings County was the top shot in the bare-bow compound and recurve division. Tyler Brusseau of Stark/Billings County was the beginner recurve high scorer. The Ramsey County beginner team of Forrest Hanson, Zachary Ohma, Ordale Morstad and Rachel Fritz was the top team in the freestyle division. Ohma was the top scorer. The Emmons County team of Bailey Hulm, Kaylee Werlinger, Cody Heidrich and Jessa Heidrich took top honors in the beginner bare-bow division. Cody Heidrich was individual high scorer.

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School’s out for summer, but University of Nebraska-Lincoln turfgrass and landscape management students will be working hard learning more about their craft at internships across the country.  Three such students with options in turfgrass management – Robert Butler of Kearney, Jacob Royal of Eagle and Jeremy Johnson of Lincoln – have landed top internships. Butler is interning with the USGA Green Section for one week and then at Oakland Hills in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, for the remainder of the summer. Royal will be interning with the Minnesota Vikings, while Johnson landed an internship with the 2008 World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies.   “It says a lot for our department,” said UNL agronomy and horticulture professor Zach Reicher. “These are really good students that will do well in their internships and it doesn’t take long for professionals to start talking and know that our students are very qualified.”    Butler, who will graduate in December, was one of only 10 to 15 students chosen for the USGA internship each year.  During this internship, he’ll be working with Bob Brame, director of North Central Green Section of the USGA. Butler will travel around Ohio with Brame making turf advisory service visits and offering recommendations to golf courses.   Reicher said the USGA internship will be beneficial for Butler, who will be traveling in a part of the country with a lot of turf disease problems.    After his week working for the USGA, Butler will intern at the legendary Oakland Hills golf course. He will do routine maintenance like spraying, working on bunkers and mowing.    Last year Butler interned near Seattle at The Plateau Club near Sammamish, Washington. His boss there helped him land this summer’s internship at Oakland Hills.   Oakland Hills is consistently rated in the top 25 courses in the world by various golf magazines. It also is among the favorite courses of many golf legends. Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Raymond Floyd all rank Oakland Hills in their top 10 courses in the U.S. It was recently selected as the site for the 2016 U.S. Amateur.    “This will do a lot for me and my career, having that name on my resume and the USGA, those will help out quite a bit in addition to how many years I’ve been working on golf courses,” Butler said.    In Kearney, Butler worked at his hometown course, Meadowlark Hills.    Butler actually started at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, majoring in athletic training, but decided turfgrass management was more for him. His boss at Meadowlark put him in touch with Anne Streich, UNL assistant professor of practice in agronomy and horticulture, who helped him transfer from UNK to UNL.    Royal also switched majors halfway through his studies.   Royal started out as a music major, but switched to turfgrass management midway through his time at UNL. He said he worked for a friend’s dad’s business and enjoyed the work and decided turfgrass management was something he’d like to do.   Royal said Streich suggested he sign up for the Sports Turf Management Association. Through that, he applied for several jobs, got some calls, took some interviews and then landed the job.    Royal will attend all of the Vikings home games at the Mall of America Field at the

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FLATBED TRAILERS 2013 Wilson PSGN 7’x24’, 4-wheeler side door, roller gate with perm gate interior, full rear with slider, slam hitch, running boards.............P.O.R.

2003 Wilson PSGN 8’x26’, 2 interior gates, 20,000 GVWR, 2 - 8,000# axles, 17.5 tire/ wheel........................................................P.O.R.

COMBINE/ SPRAYER TRAILER

2013 Wilson AD 53’x102”, all aluminum dropdeck, air ride, 17.5 tires, aluminum wheels, rear axle slider.......................................................................................................................................... P.O.R.

2013 Wilson CFD-900 48’x102”, aluminum floor, winches, boxes, air ride, 61” spread tandem, steel wheels, 22.5 radial tires............................................................................................................. P.O.R.

2010 Trailtech 28’ 6” combine/sprayer trailer, spring ride, steel wheels, 24.5 radial tires, pintle hook..........................................................P.O.R.

GRAIN TRAILERS

2010 Wilson DWH 34’x96”, 72” sides, full air ride, ag hoppers, aluminum wheels, pintle hook.P.O.R.

1996 Homemade 16’x96” grain pup, 66” sides, roll tarp, spring ride, steel wheels, 24.5 tires, telescopic tongue......................................P.O.R.

2012 Wilson DWH 43’x96”, 72” side height, ag hoppers, full air ride, steel wheels, stainless steel rear............................................................P.O.R.

2004 Doepker 18’x96” steel grain pup, 60” sides, HGC traps, spring ride, steel wheels, telescopic tongue.......................................................P.O.R.

2010 Wilson PDWH 21’x96”, 72” side height, ag hoppers, full air ride, aluminum fenders, telescopic tongue......................................P.O.R.

1997 Merritt 48’x96” grain hopper, 68” sides, roll tarp, spring ride, aluminum/steel wheels, radials 24.5’s, pintle hook rear..............................P.O.R.

2013 Wilson PDWH 21’x96”, 66” side roll tarps, high ground clearance, spring ride, steel wheels, 24.5 radial tires, 9’ drawbar.......................P.O.R.

2009 Wilson 43’x96”, full air ride, side chutes, aluminum wheels 22.5 radials, stainless steel front & rear................................................P.O.R.

1998 Timpte 49’x96” grain, 72” sides, full air ride with air lift rear, aluminum wheels, stainless steel rear, Shur-Co electric tarp........................P.O.R.

2013 WIlson DWH 40’x96”, 66” side height, roll tarp, high ground clearance, full air ride, steel wheels, 24.5 radial tires, pintle hitch, 30” off ground.......................................................P.O.R.

2001 Timpte 48’x102” grain, 78” sides, roll tarp, full air ride, aluminum wheels, 24.5 radials, stainless steel rear............................................P.O.R.

1998 Western 40’x96” grain hopper, 68” sides, full air ride, aluminum wheels 24.5’s, pintle hook to pull pup.................................................P.O.R.

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CASE IH WINDROWER FOR SALE

Case IH 8820 windrower, 16-ft. auger head, 21-ft. triple delivery head. Extra parts for both heads... ................................................................$28,500 Available approximately 7/15/2012 Phone 406-421-5396

Farm buyer has saved for years to buy farm land in Central or North Central Montana. Possibly with machinery. Buyer pays my commission.

Parsons Farm/Ranch Realty Auction 406-538-7400

Early spring means cutting hay early

Now is the time to start cutting hay, North Dakota State University (NDSU) livestock and rangeland specialists advise. Although hay usually isn’t harvested for the first time for another two weeks, weather conditions this spring have led to alfalfa and grasses maturing about 10 days earlier than normal, according to Kevin Sedivec, the NDSU Extension Service’s rangeland management specialist. The lack of snow during the winter allowed the soil to warm sooner and the grasses and alfalfa to start growing earlier. However, the below-normal snowfall meant less water was available for the grasses and alfalfa, and spring rains didn’t fall at the right time to help the hay crop grow. Thus, while the warm temperatures were encouraging growth, the lack of water stalled the crops in some areas. Harvesting alfalfa and the grasses now will result in hay of the same quality as it was in the first cutting last year, Sedivec says. “Cutting now will set the stage for a good second cutting with adequate rains,” he adds. “If you don’t cut now, then the second cutting may not yield as well as expected. And if you cut now, you’ll be able to do a third cut later in the season in eastern portions of the state.” He also notes that total tonnage from the first cut will be lower than last year, but that should be offset if producers take a second cutting of a hay crop such as alfalfa. “Obviously, ranchers are looking for the best combinations of quality and quantity in their forage, and sometimes more quantity for wintering cows,” says Karl Hoppe, an area Extension livestock specialist based at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center. “Some ranchers will tend to cut hay late to get quantity without sacrificing too much quality (protein and energy). For this year, cut by the plant’s maturity and not the calendar date or you will get poorer quality feed than expected. And then look for regrowth and a second cutting.” While winter kill always is possible in alfalfa, poorer stands this year probably aren’t from winter kill, Sedivec says. More likely, they are the result of poor growth due to a lack of water and too much heat early in the growing season, followed by a cool May. If fertility is an issue, one option is to spread manure on the alfalfa or grass hay field immediately after the first cutting is harvested and bales are removed, says Ron Wiederholt, nutrient management specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center. “The key to success is to apply a thin layer of composted or broken-down manure that won’t leave any clumps,” he says. Hoppe suggests testing hay for forage quality after the hay is baled to help plan feed needs for wintering cows. Contact your local Extension agent for information on how to sample hay for testing and where to send the samples, as well as help in understanding what the results mean. “You can match the hay to the cows’ needs if you know what you have,” Hoppe says.

Award recipients recognized

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On March 18 the Pondera County Conservation District and the Pondera County Weed Department hosted their annual meeting and Conservation Celebration breakfast. The theme for this year was What Can We Do For You? Pondera County Conservation District Supervisors served a pancake breakfast. Following breakfast Stacy Eneboe (NRCS), Dan Picard (Pondera County Extension Service), and Cheryl Curry (Pondera Regional Port Authority) each spoke on what programs they have available to Pondera County residents. Reports were also available from the Conservation District and the Weed Department. Each year the District selects a Pondera County producer who continually strives to improve the conservation of water, soil, and other natural resources on their farm or ranch. This year the Pondera County Conservation District Supervisors selected Johns Brothers Farm as Conservationist of the Year. Johns Brothers Farm has dedicated many hours ensuring the conservation of natural resources. Steve & Beccy Lockyer were also presented a special recognition for their conservation efforts as smaller landowners. Several door prizes, sponsored by the Pondera County Weed Department, were handed out to several of those in attendance.

Pulse crop test plot tour

An MSU Extension-sponsored tour of pulse crop test plots researchers have been studying in Richland will take place on July 18. It will take place at the Richland fertilizer plant in Richland, Montana. The event will showcase pulse crop research and test varieties developed by Montana State University, North Dakota State University, USDA’s Agricultural Research Stations and several private breeding companies throughout the Midwest and Northwest. Current research being conducted on the pulse plot tour includes disease resistance, yield increase, harvesting ease qualities, environmental success, and other qualities. The tour will begin with speaker presentations at 9 a.m., followed by a catered lunch and tour of the pulse plots. Guest speakers include: Tim Eyrich, of Winfield Solutions, micronutrients in pulses. Michael Wunsch, NDSU Plant Pathologist at Carrington, North Dakota, ascochyta disease management. Dean Brocke, of George F. Brocke and Sons, pulse harvest handling and global markets. Dr. Mary Burrows, MSU Extension Plant Pathologist and Schutter Diagnostic Lab Director, diseases of pulse crops. Chengci Chen, Cropping Systems Agronomist for MSU Central Ag Research Center, pulse trials. Kevin McPhee, NDSU Pulse Breeder, research update. Kurt Braunwart, ProGene LLC pulse research scientist in Othello, Washington, research update. Rebecca McGee, USDA-Agricultural Research Service Pea and Lentil Breeder in Pullman, Washington, research update. For more information about the event, please call Shelley Mills at (406) 228-6241, or Bobbie Roos at (406) 487-2861. There is no fee to attend and the event includes lunch. This tour is sponsored by BASF; Columbia Grain Inc.; Pro Co-op; Cahill Seeds; Farmers Elevator Eastern Operations; Ag Partners LLC.; CHMS P.C.; First Community Bank; Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture; Glasgow Implement and Auto Dealers; Helland Insurance; Independence Bank; Nemont; Norval Electric Company; United Insurance and Realty; and Valley Seed Company.

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John Deere 336-346 Balers Wanted Wire or twine. PTO or motor. Any condition. Will pick up. CALL 208-543-6319

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Hydraulic Breaker Post Drivers For Sale

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

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Dairy Focus: Help relieve cows’ heat stress

By J.W. Schroeder, Dairy Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Heat affects dairy cow performance negatively more than cold in North Dakota due to the rise in temperature and humidity. Those negative effects include a drop in milk and fat yield, as well as an increase in health and fertility problems, so make adjustments to management and feeding practices to help dairy cows get through the challenging periods of heat stress. The combination of the effects of temperature and humidity is measured by the temperature humidity index (THI). Until recently, heat stress for dairy cows was thought to begin at a THI of 72 F. However, research using cows with high milk production has determined that heat stress can begin at a THI of 68. At this level, body temperature reaches 101.3 F and the respiration rate is 60 breaths per minute, which are the threshold for milk and reproductive losses. To diminish the effects of heat stress, cows eat less drymatter feed, drink more water and attempt to evaporate water from lungs and skin. Heat-stressed cows eat less to avoid excessive heat from digestion. When a cow’s dry-matter intake (DMI) decreases, the amount of nutrients available to support high milk yield also is limited. In addition, cows expend more energy, which often is seen as increased panting activity, in an effort to stay cool. If cows are refusing food, they are more likely to sort their food for smaller particle sizes, which, in turn, can increase the risk of subacute ruminal acidosis. Higher respiration rates increase the amount of carbon dioxide the cows lose from the blood and the bicarbonate they excrete in their urine, so less bicarbonate goes to saliva. Heat-stressed cows also have less chewing activity and fewer ruminal movements due to the decreased feed/forage intake. Hence, the rumen’s buffering capacity is reduced and the cows become prone to developing ruminal acidosis. Increased sweating makes the cow lose electrolytes, mainly potassium and sodium, that are important for the overall animal cation-anion balance. Strategies that might help cows better cope with extreme weather conditions include: • Adjust the nutrient concentration in the diet to account for the drop in DMI. Increased protein concentration is important for maintaining high milk yield with low DMI; however, keeping the amount of protein supplied in balance with the cow’s needs is essential to controlling diet costs and limiting nutrient losses in manure. Reducing rumen-degradable protein and balancing for amino acids can be particularly helpful in diets for cows under heat stress. Make sure to check that potassium and sodium concentrations are at least at 1.5 and 0.5 percent of ration dry matter, respectively, to facilitate electrolyte equilibrium and restore minerals lost due to increased respiration and perspiration. Also adjust ration magnesium levels accordingly (0.35 to 0.40 percent). • Include buffers such as sodium bicarbonate or sodium bentonite. They might help prevent rumen pH drop and problems related to acidosis, including milk fat depression. • Add or increase inert fats to help maintain energy intake when heat depresses DMI. In addition, fats produce less heat than fiber or starch when they are digested. • Adjust feeding frequency so cows are fed more than once a day. This could contribute to feed freshness. • Pay attention to the feed quality; watch for molds or feed heating, and clean the feed bunk more frequently. • Feed animals several hours before or after the daily THI peak. Early morning and late afternoon feeding can avoid the peak THI coinciding with the peak of digestion heat, which often occurs four hours after feeding. • Make sure cows have ample drinking water during heat stress. Cows should have free and easy access to fresh, clean water. Watering units must be working well, without leaks, and they have to be cleaned often to avoid algae or other contaminants. Providing more water space per cow can be beneficial in the summer months. • Use fans and sprinklers to keep cows cool. Also maintain adequate cow density, and provide ventilation and shade. Summer conditions can be tough on high-producing dairy cows, but adequate feeding practices can help mitigate the effects of heat and humidity on cows’ well-being and performance. ##### About 14 million Americans fit the criteria for alcoholism or alcohol abuse.

Preventing accidental pesticide damage

The Montana Department of Agriculture will hold a meeting July 18 in Helena to help launch Driftwatch, an online directory of crop locations sensitive to spray drift from neighboring fields. The idea behind Driftwatch™ is to help applicators and producers communicate more effectively about the location of crops that are particularly sensitive to pesticides including fruits, vegetables, sugar beets, potatoes and certified organic crops for which most pesticides are prohibited. A training to describe the service and help users register will be held from 9 a.m. to noon July 18 at the department auditorium at 302 N. Roberts Street. Invitations to the public meeting are being sent to agricultural organizations, pesticide applicators, organic crop producers and other interested groups. Driftwatch™ software was created at Purdue University in cooperation with the Office of the Indiana State Chemist and has been adapted for use in six other states. It uses high resolution Google Maps™ aerial photos and enables crop producers to mark field locations and identify them by crop category. Commercial applicators can view flagged areas on the maps and receive email notification when sensitive crops are planted within their service territories. The free service is not designed for residential locations or for sites with less than one-half acre. Registry data is managed by an independent steward who approves field sites prior to posting on the Driftwatch map. A limited number who would like to receive the training but cannot attend the meeting will be able to view the presentation and listen in via Internet modem. For information on remote access, contact Lynn Knight at the department at (406) 444-5400 or by email at LKnigh@mt.gov.

Montana Environmental Stewardship Award 2012-13

The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) announced that the Padlock Ranch in Big Horn County has been selected winner of the 2012-2013 Montana Environmental Stewardship Award, sponsored by MSGA’s Research, Education and Endowment Foundation. Headquartered in Ranchester, Wyoming, with the bulk of land ownership in Big Horn County, Montana, Padlock runs 11,000 cattle on approximately 500,000 acres in three ranch units. Owned by the Homer Scott family and managed by President/CEO Wayne Fahsholtz, the Padlock Ranch is designed to be a profitable family-owned ranch. Each year, MSGA honors a Montana ranch that exemplifies environmental stewardship and demonstrates a commitment toward improved sustainability within the beef industry. This award recognizes Montana ranchers who are at the forefront in conservation and stewardship and are willing to serve as examples for other ranchers. The Padlock Ranch focuses much of its efforts on grazing practices that benefit the environment. Padlock’s cattle herd is divided into six units. Each unit has a manager who oversees the grazing programs on their unit to protect riparian areas and improve wildlife habitat. The grazing plans are designed to leave litter on the soil surface which helps to reduce soil temperature, maintaining a higher level of soil moisture, and reduces surface flows during rainfall events allowing moisture to move through the soil profile and enter the creek through filtration rather than overland flow. These practices allow for optimal hydrologic cycle function which results in increased water quantity and quality, increased riparian cover, and a widening green belt. Padlock Ranch has also constructed over 20 miles of pipeline to better distribute water throughout its lands. Cross fencing to enhance pasture planning and grazing rotations have also been important components of Padlock’s environmental stewardship efforts resulting in a transition to year-round grazing rather than relying on supplemental feeding of hay in the winter months. Padlock was selected for this award by a committee that included two past national Environmental Stewardship Award winners from Montana. MSGA will work with the Padlock Ranch to prepare their application for the regional and national award competition. Since 1992, MSGA has honored 19 state winners, eight of whom went on to win the regional award and two named national award winners. To learn more, visit www.mtbeef.org/esap.aspx, or call (406) 442-3420.

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4-H PARENTS & LEADERS

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

FORD F650 FOR SALE 2006 Ford F650 crew cab, 5.9 Cummins, Allison automatic, air brakes, air ride seats, cruise control, electric windows and locks, toter bed, pintle hitch, RV hitch, 25/16” ball..................................$54,000 May consider trade

Call Glenn Huestis 406-399-3607 Chinook, MT

It’s not too early to think about

Winter Wheat Seeding With wheat crops and prices looking good, consider planting winter wheat this fall. We have many varieties available. Call now for the best selection.

For your custom seed cleaning & treating call Scott to schedule.

Silax 100 Hay Preservative Bale your hay at higher moisture levels to retain leaves and increase quality. Costs approximately $2.50 per ton. This is NOT an acid product. Silax 100 is a unique blend of anaerobic bacteria and enzymes.

Our customers tell us this is the best preservative they’ve ever used.

“Tiffany” Teff: A new warm season annual grass hay with quality and palatability rivaling Timothy. Siberian millet for late seeded and fast growing pasture or hay. Pasture mixes for dryland and irrigated applications. Ask our agronomist about a blend designed specifically for your needs. Alfalfa: A good selection of brands and varieties for fall seeding. Lawn & grass seed: Custom blends for sun, shade, irrigated or dryland. AC Saltlander: A New Forage Alternative for SALINE SOILS!!

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Everyone at Treasure State Seed would like to thank you for a successful spring season and are looking forward to serving your winter wheat needs this fall. 2380 US Highway 89 Fairfield, MT Toll Free: 800-572-4769 Fax: (406)467-3377 Email: treasure@3rivers.net for Sales please call Chad Becker or Scott Gasvoda

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July 2012

Conrad, MT 59425 Visit our website at: www.zomertrucks.com E-mail: zomer@3rivers.net

“Z” BEST IN “Z” BUSINESS

2007 Kenworth T800 Cat, 470 hp, 18 speed, engine brake, VIT interior, power window, locks and mirrors...............$49,500

1998 Country Coach 40-ft., large galley slide, C series Cummins, 350 hp, exhaust brake, walnut cabinetry, 7 KW diesel generator, leather sofa & chairs, aluminum wheels, auto leveling, many other options, 34,000 miles.................................... $63,500

2006 International 9200i 19-ft. ITB grain box, Cummins ISX, 475 hp, 10 speed Autoshift, hoist & endgate remotes......$63,500 2004 Peterbilt 379 EXHD C15 Cat, 500 hp, 18 speed, lift axle, Ali Arc bumper, American Class interior................... $49,500

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2006 Western Star 4900FA 450 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, 48” flat top sleeper............................................. $39,500

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LOW MILES

3-2007 Peterbilt 386 C15 Cat, 475 hp, 18 speed, engine brake, air suspension, 70” Unibilt sleeper........................... $46,000

2007 Freightliner Columbia 450 hp, engine brake, 10 speed, 4 way locker, lift axle, great work truck.................. $45,000

2005 Freightliner Columbia Series 60 Detroit, 490 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, ITB box, lift axle, pintle and remotes...... $69,500

AUTOSHIFT

1983 & 1984 Kenworth W900 Cat, 13 speed, lift axles, 36” flat top sleepers, pintle hitches........................ Just Traded

2001 Mack dumptruck, 10 speed, engine brake, 18-ft. dump box, lift axle, hi-lift gate......................................... $37,500

1993 Mack CH600 400 hp, Eaton 13 speed, air suspension, 20-ft. box, pintle hitch....................................... $25,000

2001 Freightliner Century Series 60 Detroit, 470 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, 20-ft. flatbed.................................... $28,500

2006 Freightliner Columbia MBE4000, 450 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, air ride, new tires............................. $37,500

2006 Freightliner Columbia daycab, C13 Cat, 410 hp, engine brake, 10 speed, air suspension................................. $41,900

40-2007 International 9400i C15 Cat, 550 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, air suspension................................. $39,250

2006 Freightliner Columbia MBE4000, 450 hp, 13 speed, overhaul with paperwork, premier interior................................ $32,500

2-2006 Peterbilt 379 ISX Cummins, 475 hp, 13 speed, engine brake, air ride, 36” flat top sleeper, matching trucks............................ Call

1996 Kenworth T600 Cummins N14, 10 speed, air suspension, engine brake.................................... $26,500

2006 International 9200i Cummins ISX, 475 hp, engine brake, 10 speed Autoshift, perfect for grain box........................ $39,500

2005 Freightliner Columbia Series 60 Detroit, 490 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, air ride....................... $39,500

2005 Freightliner Columbia Detroit, 470 hp,10 speed Ultrashift, air ride, right length for a box................................ $37,500

2005 Kenworth W900L ISX Cummins, 18 speed, engine brake, VIT interior, AG380, 72” Aerocab sleeper........................ $47,500

2-2006 Freightliner Columbia C15 Cat, 13 speed, engine brake, ready for a box................................ $45,000

4-2007 Freightliner Columbia MBE4000, 450 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, 70” midroof sleeper.............. $37,500

2006 Freightliner Columbia 450 hp, 10 speed Autoshift, engine brake, air suspension, 70” midroof sleeper..... $35,000 With lift axle and fenders................. $43,000

2005 Freightliner Columbia C15 Cat, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, air ride............................................. $36,500

1999 Freightliner Classic Series 60 Detroit, 500 hp, 18 speed, air suspension, 46,000 lb. rears............................... $32,500

1996 Western Star Series 60 Detroit, 500 hp, 13 speed, engine brake, 66” sleeper...................................... $23,500

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RENT ME 2007 Cat 242B-2 skid steer, turbo diesel, 68” bucket, auxilary hydraulics, 860 hours........................................ $26,000

2013 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72”, 3 axle ag hopper, electric tarp, air ride, aluminum wheels....................................... Call

3-2012 Wilson ag hoppers, 41-ft.x66”x96”, air suspension......... $33,900

2013 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72”, American Ag Series ag hopper, rear lift, air ride, stainless steel rear, aluminum outside..................... Call

1996 Wilson 48-ft.x96”x72” hopper bottom trailer, spring suspension, ShurLok roll tarp........................................Call

1997 Barrett flat floor, 53-ft.x102”, spring ride, 2 panel boxes and panel kit.................................... $20,500

1988 Gallaty 21-ft. belly dump, single axle, spring suspension, pintle hitch......$7500

1998 Western 4 axle hopper pup, 29-ft.x102”x76”, air ride dolly, spring ride trailer, pintle hitch....................................... $29,700 1998 Western hopper pup, 25-ft.x102”x76”, spring suspension, aluminum wheels............................. $18,700

2012 Wilson 33-ft. pup, ag hoppers, air ride suspension, aluminum wheels, load gauge.......................................... Rental

2007 Talbert 51 ton lowboy, air ride, 3rd axle flips, hydraulic neck, non-ground bearing......................... $43,500

1991 Merritt cattle pot, 48-ft.x102”, spring ride, nose decking, side load door, good floors....................................... $14,500 2012 Jet hopper pup, 22-ft.x96”x68”, ag hopper, ball bearing turn table, 18-ft. hitch, spring ride..................................................Call

3-1990 Fruehauf 45-ft.x96” flatbed trailers, air ride suspension, single or buy the stack.....................................................$8750

1999 Wabash 48-ft. flatbed, 3 axle, spring ride, wood deck, removable headboard............................................$9500

1995 Fruehauf 38-ft. end dump pups, tri axle, spring suspension, 14-ft. aluminum box......................... $16,500

2013 Jet sidedump, 45-ft.x102”, tri axle, air ride, electric tarp, push block, LED lights..................................................Call

2-2012 Dakota 43-ft. belly dumps, tri axle, air ride suspension, inside fenders, LED lights........................................ $52,800 2-2013 Dakota 43-ft. belly dumps, same as above with rear lift axle & black paint... Call 6-2006 Freightliner Century C15 Cat, 475 hp, engine brake, 13 speed, air suspension, pick your color........ $34,500

2012 Jet 36-ft.x96”x68” ag hoppers, spring suspension, Shurlok roll tarp, sight windows............................................ Call 2-2013 Jet 40-ft.x96”x68” ag hoppers, air ride with pintle hitch or spring ride........ Call

2007 Fontaine dropdeck, 53-ft.x102”, spread axle, air suspension, sliding winches................................ $24,500

2005 Ranco anvil end dump, 34-ft., hi lift or swing gate, center point suspension, clean trailer...................................... $23,500

2000 International 8100 ISM Cummins, 10 speed, air suspension, low miles.......................................... $22,500 1978 Fruehauf pneumatic 1180 cubic ft., steel, 42-ft., 4” discharge, been hauling sand........................... $27,500

2000 Manac dropdeck, 48-ft.x102”, spread axle, air suspension, winches........................................... $19,000

2004 GMC C7500 Cat, automatic, 24-ft. van body, A/C, roll up door, under CDL....................................... $19,500

2000 International 8200 Cummins, 330 hp, 9 speed, spring suspension, A/C.................................................. $22,500

1985 Walker sanitary tanker, stainless steel, 5000 gallon, 3” stainless product pump.................................. $32,500

1992 Mack fuel truck, EM7-300, 9 speed, 4500 gallon single compartment, in test............................................... $25,000

1995 Freightliner FL80 extended cab, Cummins, 300 hp, 10 speed, 22.5, only 162,000 miles.......................... $16,500 1982 International cabover, Cummins, 9 speed, engine brake, 20-ft. ITB grain box, lift axle............................................ Trade In

1993 International 4900 DT466, automatic, 14-ft. utility box, Hi-Ranger telescopic man lift............................................. $18,500 1991 International 8200 Cummins, 13 speed, engine brake, 4000 gallon tank.................................................. $27,500

1981 GMC C7000 grain truck, 17-ft. Midland box, 427ci, 5 & 2 speed, roll tarp, lift axle............................... $15,000 1982 Ford C802 bucket truck, cabover, 370ci, 5 & 2 speed.................$6000

July 2012

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1970 Kari Kool tanker, stainless steel, insulated, 38-ft., 6500 gallon, double conicle, center discharge................. $19,500

PARTS

Several used truck & trailer tool boxes

Toll Free: 1-877-714-5944 Local: 406-278-5944 Fax: 406-278-3218

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CUSTOM HAYING WANTED Swathing, baling and stacking

Call 406-264-5195

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Technology influencing beef cattle genetic merit predications

By Lynn Gordon, Cow/Calf Field Specialist calculations of EPDs. This technology now The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) allows for genetic predictions to consist of is an organization founded in 1982 by cattle the integration of traditional EPDs with producers, academia and statisticians set genomic data derived from sampling DNA out to advance the science of understandand evaluating it for gene markers. ing inheritance factors in beef cattle and In the early stages of genomic develdeveloping uniform procedures for preopment these predictions were originally dicting genetic merit. BIF recently hosted referred to as Marker-Assisted EPDs its 44th Annual Meeting and needless to (MA-EPDs) and were first published in the say, technology has greatly influenced the American Simmental Association’s Fall calculation and development of procedures 2004 Sire Summary, measuring carcass and guidelines for genetic improvement merit and tenderness traits. Further industry of beef cattle since the organization was research resulted in the publishing of DNA initiated. From the development of EPDs enhanced EPD predictions for the Angus (expected progeny differences) to the breed called molecular breeding values early genetic markers to today’s modern (MBV’s) or (GE EPDs). The American Angenomic-enhanced selection tools, changes gus Association began including genomic are rapidly taking place and impacting the predications into EPD calculations in 2009. genetic prediction of breeding values yet The list of traits calculated with traditional still focusing on measuring breeding traits EPDs and genomic predictions to create that are economically important to comgenomic-enhanced EPDs continues to exmercial beef production. pand for the Angus Association. Additional EPDs were developed as a prediction, breed associations are evaluating the use of based on the available data of what that genomic-enhanced EPDs with anticipation animal is expected to transmit to its future of releases of this information in the near offspring. EPDs are valuable in making future for some of the traits in their suite selection decisions (e.g. sire selection) of EPDs. because they are used when comparing Researchers have found that the use of two or more animals and the difference traditional EPDs and genomic results which between the animals’ EPD predicts the difare evaluated separately leads to double ference in performance of future progeny counting of information and will lessen of that animal for the given trait. The use the efficiency of the information. The new of EPDs to advance genetic change in the genomic enhanced-EPDs and accuracy acbeef cattle industry is common and used count for all sources of information which extensively across both the seedstock and are available on the animal of interest (e.g. commercial industry. EPDs can also be used pedigree, own record, weights/measures, to determine how a bull ranks in the breed and genomic results). Phenotypic meacompared to the breed average for a given surements, weights and measures such as trait. Breed associations publish the breed weaning weights, scan data, etc., are still average and percentile rankings of the traits an important part in the development of measured. EPDs. Genomic results are indicator traits The incorporation of new technologies in the evaluation and do not completely such as DNA or molecular information has describe the variation in the traits of interest further advancing beef cattle selection tools. therefore the inclusion of them allows the Early DNA marker information has been genomic data to become an additional piece beneficial to the beef industry to identify of information to aid in the characterization parentage, genetic defects, and coat color. of genetic merit. Today, the DNA sources of information represent a rapidly developing new technol##### ogy which is impacting genetic selection According to government and industry in the beef industry. Commercially availestimates, almost 40 percent of bottled able tests allow for the scan of the bovine water is ordinary tap water, often with no genome and it’s this information gleaned additional treatment. from the bovine genome that is used in the

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By Dr. John Ismay, DVM, Sturgis Veterinary Hospital & Equine Center tibiotic impregnated) and elastikon (elastic adhesive tape). The wrap should be applied tightly directly over the laceration and slightly looser above the laceration. Three methods of pastern wound treatment by the veterinarian have proven very effective: 1. If a synovial structure is involved - Daily lavage with copious amounts of balanced electrolyte solution and infusion of amakacin (a powerful antibiotic) can be effective in treating infected synovial structures provided treatment is performed very soon after the injury occurs. 2. Regional limb perfusion with an Some lacerations involving the lower leg antibiotic to control infection - A tournican appear very dramatic and involve masquet is applied above the fetlock and an sive hemorrhage; others may appear fairly antibiotic is injected into a vein below the minor; however, without proper care, any tourniquet. The tourniquet is left in place of these injuries can be career ending, if not for 20 minutes. The concentration of antilife threatening. Many of the vital structures biotic achieved in the region is many times in the pastern and heel bulb areas are just higher than that attained by other routes of beneath the level of the skin and easily damadministration such as intravenous, oral, or aged. Due to the way these injuries occur, intramuscular. they can also involve deeper structures that 3. Cast application - Most Pastern laceraare not obvious without detailed inspection. tions will not heal well without immobilizaLacerations in the pastern area are one of tion of the lower limb. Heel bulb lacerations the most common injuries of horses and are heal very well under a cast. The cast is left caused by wire, metal sheeting on buildings, in place for 3 weeks, at which time most over-reach by a hind foot, rope burns, and are virtually healed. Even lacerations of anything else a horse can hang a leg over or 2-3 weeks duration can often be debrided, kick through. The most common situation sutured, and cast with a successful outcome. involves barbed wire. Due to their violent Take Home Message: nature, horses resist pressure and continue • Treat all lower limb lacerations as an to pull back when they feel a wire caught emergency by contacting your veterinarian on the back of the pastern area, many times as soon as possible for proper treatment. until the wire breaks. • Plan ahead - Keep a well-stocked first Regardless of the apparent severity of aid kit readily available and have your vetthe injury, all lacerations in the lower limb erinarian show you how to correctly apply should be treated as an emergency. If a a pressure wrap to the pastern area. joint or tendon sheath is involved and not • Prevention - Avoid wire enclosures if properly cared for the horse could become possible. If wire is necessary, keep the botchronically lame or require euthanasia. tom wire well off the ground. Don’t allow Even a small puncture the size of a barb into horses access to metal sheeting on a barn or a synovial structure (joint, tendon sheath, windbreak. Avoid picketing horses as they or bursa) can potentially cause infection in may become tangled in the rope and suffer that structure. Also, the degree of lameness a rope burn to the pastern area. is not always an indication of the severity • Maintain proper hoof care to avoid of injury. When a synovial structure is inover-reach. fected proper treatment rendered promptly • Avoid debris such as loose wire, metal by your equine veterinarian is essential for objects, etc. in the pasture or pen. a favorable outcome. • Proper training can prevent many Advances in diagnosis and treatment pastern lacerations - This may be the most have allowed many equine athletes and important principle presented here. During equine friends to return to their previous the groundwork phase of training, a horse level of performance. Your veterinarian will can be trained to give to pressure on the determine if a synovial structure is involved lower limb. As a result of this conditioned by inflating a potentially infected joint, tenresponse, if a wire or other threat is endon sheath, or bursa with sterile fluids. Fluid countered the horse will often give to the escaping from the wound indicates that the pressure and save itself from a potentially structure is potentially infected and approcatastrophic event. priate treatment is required. Radiographs are often taken as foreign objects, such as barbs from broken wires, may be deep in the laceration. These wounds are very painful to palpation, therefore a local anesthetic block can be performed to facilitate probing and a complete examination. The exam will dictate the proper course of treatment. 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Study focuses on feeding beef steers with algae co-products

Algae typically isn’t associated with cattle feed, but a Texas AgriLife Research scientist and graduate student have found some interesting results that may change this during their three-phased study.  Two of the three phases are currently complete and the third phase is slated for completion this June, according to researchers. Their research is part of an overall bioenergy research program led by AgriLife Research and is supported by the Department of Energy as a component of the National Alliance for Advanced Biofuel and Bio-Products. Dr. Tryon Wickersham, AgriLife Research animal nutrition scientist, and graduate student, Merritt Drewery, conducted a study where co-products of the production of biofuel from algae were fed with both medium and lowquality forages. Surprisingly, the steers used in the study were not picky eaters as they widely accepted the algal residue in a processed form, the researchers said. The algae co-product is what is leftover after oil extraction and is in powder form. “The first project tested palatability,” Drewery said. “We offered 12 different supplements with different levels of algae inclusion. We measured how long they took to completely finish the allotted supplement.” The experiment used 13 percent crude protein hay and 2.2 pounds of supplement offered daily. The algae coproduct, which is 20 percent crude protein, was blended with dried distiller’s grains at 31 percent crude protein or cottonseed meal at 52 percent crude protein. The co-product was introduced at 0 percent, 20 percent, 40 percent, 60 percent and 100 percent blends. Additionally, a commercial liquid supplement was also blended with algae. “The algae could be blended up to 60 percent with distiller’s grains or cottonseed meal, but as a liquid supplement or alone, intake was markedly reduced,” Drewery said. “The study results show a 54 percent completion rate and lower rate of consumption when the algal co-product was offered alone. “For the second project we used raw algae. We compared this to cottonseed meal supplementation and found forage intake and utilization was stimulated to a similar extent when algae was used.” This experiment used Angus steers that had free choice to low-quality hay with 4 percent crude protein, and supplements were administered ruminally. “We would administer the supplement in the morning just prior to feeding hay,” Drewery said. “Supplementation rate was based on steer body weight.” Steers were initially offered the supplement for one hour in the first experiment, but when offered supplements containing 100 percent algae for the whole day during the third experiment, they would completely finish it. “We were worried they wouldn’t eat all of it this time around, but there haven’t been issues with supplement refusals,” Drewery said. In visual observations, the steers would eat half the supplement within 10 minutes and then finish the rest sometime during afternoon hours. “They would also eat hay and drink a lot of water,” she noted. Wickersham said they were also attempting to get the algae in a form that was “easily deliverable to cattle.” “We are trying to identify the best processing method to feed it to grazing cattle,” he said. “The algae co-product is high in salt, as the algae is a saltwater product.” Wickersham said there are still questions to be answered, such as how much would the beef cattle industry pay for this product compared to distiller’s grains and cottonseed meal, a common ingredient found in cattle feed today. “Crude protein is 20 percent, but half of the chemical composition is ash,” he said. “In comparison to cottonseed meal, you have to feed twice as much algae to get the same effect. In the beef industry, traditionally the cowcalf operator pays more for protein that the feedlot side. That’s something we have to consider. Additional research is required to fully explore the value of feeding algae to grazing cattle.” Wickersham said the algae feed “performed much better than expected compared to cottonseed.” “This is very novel (research) and there’s not much out there,” Drewery said. Wickersham said, “No one has ever really looked at feeding a co-product from algal biofuel production to cattle.”

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Going from biased to best: Decisions on cattle operations

By Jane Parish, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Mississippi State University at one point in time might now be outdated Most cattle producers strive to make and counterproductive. Here are a few exgood decisions on their operations. Many amples. New forage varieties may now be seek out information, formal or informal available that outperform older ones that education, and advice from trusted sources were once considered to be the best opin attempts to improve decision making. tions. Products that were once legal to use However, less than optimum decisions are might now be restricted or not allowed at frequently made by cattle producers. Some all. Expected progeny differences printed simple concepts can be applied by producers on a registration certificate or catalog may in the decisionmaking process to result in not be the most current version available. better decision-based outcomes. Website and publications can become dated An informed decision is based on inforrather quickly. mation gathered to make that decision. So, Make sure that information being used is the quality of the decision depends largely up-to-date. Even if a recurring decision is upon the information used to make it. The being evaluated, search for updated informore accurate, up-to-date, and relevant that mation each time the decision is made. If information is to the problem at hand, the the decision making process is prolonged, better the producer’s knowledge base from then continue to gather information up until which to decide. the decision is finalized. However, do not Gathering Accurate Information overanalyze information to the point that it Lengthy experience in cattle production delays a decision and negatively affects the can result in lessons learned that can be cattle operation. shared with others. This is often why proFinding Relevant Information ducers visit amongst themselves to pick up Producers often ask about the ideal calvtips and tricks from each other. However, ing season or perfect bull for a herd, but this lengthy experience in cattle production does not necessarily equate to expertise in depends on many factors. The “best” answer all aspects of cattle production. It is commay differ from one operation to the next. mon to hear producers make statements Cattle production decisions should be based that go against the general consensus in on site-specific conditions. Just because the scientific community. In some of these something works or does not work on one cases, the producer may have observed farm does not mean that it will work the something that is valid. In order instances, same on another farm. they may inadvertently bias another proIt is logical that regional differences ducer’s knowledge base with inaccurate necessitate different beef cattle producinformation. So, the key is to remember that tion systems and the decisions that go into if it is not “proven”, then consider it with operating those systems. Rainfall patterns, caution. If it sounds too good to be true, do environmental temperatures, soil types, some investigation before implementing a input availability and price levels, proximpractice or adopting a product. ity to cattle harvest facilities, and many “Rural legends” are rampant in beef cattle other factors differ, sometimes largely, production. These legends may sound at first among locations. Yet even operations in as if they are accurate when actually they are close proximity to one another may need to not. One example is the idea of starving the make different decisions based on their own birth weight out of a calf before it is born. operational circumstances. So, knowing The legend goes that if a pregnant cow or that the relevance of information varies by heifer is not allowed proper nutrition prior operation, make sure that information used to calving, then her calf will be lighter and fits the individual operation and its goals. perhaps smaller at birth and result in less Decision making at its best is an incalving difficulty. To be clear, this is inacvolved process that uses good information curate and can actually lead to greater risk to produce optimum results. It is a learning of calving difficulty, not to mention other process. When cattle producers look to problems. If this wives’ tale is believed and learn from past decisions, a less than ideal causes a producer to provide a pregnant cow decision from the past may prompt changes or heifer with inadequate nutrition prior to that result in better decisions from that point calving, it can have detrimental effects on forward. No matter what your age, experithe strength and stamina of the dam to unences, or education, never stop learning. For dergo the calving process. In addition, when more information about beef cattle producconsidering what is now being discovered tion, contact an office of the Mississippi about the lifetime effects on calves of their State University Extension Service or visit dams’ nutrition during their gestation, the msucares.com/livestock/beef. calves born to nutritionally mismanaged dams will perform well below their genetic potential for years to come. So, the bottom line here is not to believe everything said on face value. There are many “rural legends” out there that do not stand up to scrutiny. Check the facts first. The Internet is a tremendous resource for cattle producers when it comes to information gathering. As with other sources, information found on the Internet must be evaluated for accuracy, timeliness, and relevance to be of benefit in decision making. Determine the source, review other references, and ask questions of reliable expert sources to make sure the information being considered is appropriate for use in decisions for a specific cattle operation. Some opinions are posted online as if they were facts. Discern the difference, and do not propagate the myths. Collecting Timely Information Some recommendations that were solid

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Greg Lardy, head of NDSU’s Animal Sciences Department, will become president-elect of the American Society of Animal Science in July.

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Greg Lardy, head of the Animal Sciences Department at North Dakota State University, has been elected to a one-year term as president-elect of the American Society of Animal Science. His term begins in July. After completing that term,

he will serve one year as the organization’s president and then one year as past president. The American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) is the premiere organization for animal science researchers in the U.S. It has more than 5,000 members. Lardy served the society as Midwest section director from 2008 to 2011 and program chair for the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) and ASAS’s joint annual meeting in 2010. He continues to serve on the ADSA/ASAS Way Forward Committee, which addresses specific issues related to the joint annual meeting. In 2010, Lardy received the ASAS Extension Award. Before being named head of the Animal Sciences Department in 2009, Lardy was the NDSU Extension Service’s beef cattle specialist for 12 years. He also was promoted to professor in 2009. “I look forward to playing an important leadership role in the American Society of Animal Science,” Lardy says. “Animal scientists play a critical role in addressing some of the challenges which lay before society, especially in providing food for a growing world population. The opportunity to lead the society at this time in history is very exciting, and I look forward to the challenge.”

Left to right: Chad Murnin, Judge, Joanna McCullough, Grand Champion Steer, Reserve Champion Heifer, Grand Champion Junior Showman; Madison Schumacker, Reserve Champion Steer; Clary Jergens, Grand Champion Heifer; and Amanda Willekes, Grand Champion Senior Showman.

Marias and Teton Feeder Show A BIG THANK YOU to all the sponsors who make the Marias Teton Feeder Show the success it is! MONEY AND PRIZE DONORS

• Forever Fine Jewelry & Gifts • Shelby Promoter • Darlene & Jerry Larson • Hawks Angus • Chuck &Terry Stephens • Marias Fair Livestock Committee • Dick & Nancy Klick • Bobcat Angus • Northern Veterinary Clinic • Universal Semen Sales, Inc. • First State Bank • Bear Paw Credit Union • Bell Motor Co. • Western Ranch • Choteau Trading Post • Trader’s Dispatch

2012 BUCKLE & CHAMPION SPONSORS • McKechnie Herefords • Northern Ford & Northern Chrysler • 3 Rivers • WestFeeds, Inc. • Marias Veterinary Clinic • CHS & Payback Feeds • Ox Bow Ranch • Willekes Angus

SPRAYFLEX

• Floating Boom Design • Lightweight Aluminum Box Boom • Stainless Steel Tanks or Plastic • Many years of testing • Boom widths up to 150-ft. • Tank sizes - 1250, 1450, 2000, 3000 gallon

Just built 2012 Sprayflex sprayer on a 2004 International truck, 120-ft. booms, 1300 gallon tank, Allison transmission.

$112,900

Will sell sprayers for your truck or complete units

MARFLEX SPRAYER PARTS AVAILABLE

GREENTRONICS

“Sprayer Boom Height Control”

RiteHeight – $3995 Early Order Discount Big Seller in Canada Easy to install – Two ultrasonic sensors and simple electrical connections. No hydraulic plumbing required.

Versatile – Maintains consistent boom height above ground or crop canopy (selectable).

BUILDING

Coming in - New Sprayflex Sprayer - 120-ft. & 100-ft.

2008 Marflex sprayer - 1990 Kenworth T-600 126-ft. boom, 2200 gallon tank, TANDEM axle, air ride, 3406 CAT 425 hp, 9 speed transmission. Put it in 1 gear for spraying and don’t have to shift again to turn around at the ends of the fields or go thru coulees!!! Trimble GPS 500+EZ-boom, 5 section boom. Works great if you have gopher holes or badger holes.......................................................... $89,000

Lease to own a new 2013 Sprayflex Truck @ 2.65%

Finance your new sprayer for

3.45%, 3 years!!

SPEED – CAPACITY – DEPENDABILITY

BUILDING - (2) 2007 International 4300, Allison transmission, AC, CC, new 2012 Sprayflex 120-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, new tires/wheels. Both have new IHC truck warranty!.....................................................$129,000 Each 1999 Freightliner FL60 Marflex 1300 gallon tank, Cat engine, manual trans., Honda engine, 90-ft. booms, tall tires.

FOR SALE

Set of Duals for a Marflex or Sprayflex truck sprayer.... $6900

Henke Enterprises Inc. offers-

* Complete Spray Truck assembly * Truck Frame work * Hydraulic work * Welding of steel, aluminum, stainless steel * Machining - lathe work (18”x80”) and milling * Custom built wheels for floaters & etc. - Powder Coated * Crane truck work 50-ft. of height * Electronic testing and repairs * Over 20 years experience with Marflex-SprayFlex sprayers * All sprayers tested on our irrigated and dryland farm

Contact your authorized dealer

Henke Enterprises Inc., Doug Henke, Chester, MT

• 406-759-5877 or cell 406-799-2616

email: grain@ttc-cmc.net

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Ask Us About Our Used Combine Rent To Own Plan COMBINES

2011 John Deere “4WD” 9770STS 360 hp, 9.0L engine, 3-speed hydro transmission, Firestone 20.8x42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, Command Touch operator control console, Touchset automatic combine adjust, Premium header control package, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, bullet rotor, 2-stage Dyna-Flo II cleaning system, extended wear small wire & small roundbar concaves, extended wear grain handling system with high capacity 22.5-ft. unload system, straw chopper, 635D-35-ft. draper header. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001312................................CALL 2011 John Deere “4WD” 9770STS 360 hp, 9.0L engine, 3-speed transmission, Firestone 20.8x42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, Command Touch operator control console, Touchset automatic combine adjust, Premium header control package, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, bullet rotor, 2-stage Dyno-Flo II cleaning system, extended wear small wire & round bar concaves, extended wear grain handling system with high capacity 22.5-ft. unload system, wide spread straw chopper, 635D 35-ft. draper header. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001313................................CALL

2011 John Deere “4WD” 9770STS 360 hp, 3-speed hydro transmission, Firestone 20.8x42 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, Command Touch operator control console, Touchset automatic combine adjust, Premium header control package, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, bullet rotor, 2-stage Dyna-Flo II cleaning system, extended wear small wire & roundbar concaves, extended wear grain handling system with high capacity 22.5-ft. unload system, straw chopper, 635D 35-ft. draper header, Mauer grain tank extension, 935 hours. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001308.....CALL 2011 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 9.0L engine, 3-speed hydro transmission, Firestone 800/70R38 drive tires, 28l26 steering tires, Command Touch operator control console, Touchset automatic combine adjust, Premium header control package, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, bullet rotor, 2-stage Dyna-Flo II cleaning system with high capacity 22.5-ft. unload system, straw chopper, 635D 35-ft. draper header, Mauer grain tank extension. 0% Finance Available oac. #16001311........................CALL 2011 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 9.0L engine, 3-speed hydro transmission, Firestone 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L26 steering tires, Command Touch operator control console, Touchset automatic combine adjust, Premium header control package, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, bullet rotor, 2-stage Dyna-Flo II cleaning system, extended wear small wire & roundbar concaves, extended wear grain handling system with high capacity 22.5-ft. unload system, straw chopper, 635D 35-ft. draper header, 655 hours. 0% Finance Available oac. #16001306. (4)..................CALL

PICKUP HEADERS

John Deere 914P. #16002158 (3)..$7250 John Deere 100 12-ft. with Melroe attachment. #16002209. (3)...................$700 Gleaner 400 Series Super 8 12-ft. pickup header. #16002192. (1)..............$4500

RIGID HEADERS

1998 John Deere 930R Dial-A-Speed reel control, lights. #16002200. (1)....$8500 John Deere 930R 30-ft. auger header, bat reel. #16002176. (2)...................$8000 John Deere 930R #16002215.........$4500

2011 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 9.0L engine, 3-speed hydro, Firestone 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, Command Touch operator control console, Touchset automatic combine adjust, Premium header control package, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, bullet rotor, 2-stage Dyna-Flo II cleaning system, extended wear small wire & roundbar concaves, extended wear grain handling system with high capacity 22.5-ft. unload system, straw chopper, 635D 35-ft. draper header, Mauer grain tank extension, 613 hours. 0% Finance Available oac. #16001310........................CALL 2010 John Deere 9770STS grain machine with Premier cab, Contour Master feeder house, small wire caves, GP chaffer, 26-ft. unloading auger, heavy duty final drive, 20.8/38 duals, 18.4/26 steering tires, engine heater, AM/FM/ CD/WB, buddy seat, JD 635D 35-ft. draper header. 0% Finance available. #16001300................................CALL 2010 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, Contour Master feeder house, hi lift feeder house cylinder, small wire caves, GP chaffer, wide spread/ fine cut/power tail board chopper, heavy duty final drive, 20.8/38 duals, 18.4x26, engine heater, 635D 35-ft. draper header. 0% Finance available. #16001299. (1)..........................CALL 2010 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, level land feederhouse, extended wear system, wide spread/fine cut chopper with power cast trailboard, HD final drives, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, feed accelerator slow down kit, 2-sets of concaves, 18” axle spacers, 740 hours. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001314..............CALL 2010 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, field vision HID lights, Contour Master feeder house with reverser & high torque variable speed drive, 3.15” lift cylinder, extended wear threshing elements, separator tines and rotor top cover, extended wear “stainless steel” clean grain elevator, tank charge housing and grain tank loading auger housing, heavy duty grain cross augers, Mauer grain tank extension, 2 speed chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, hydro transmission, JD 635D 35-ft. draper header, finger reel, transportation kit. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001229.............CALL

2009 John Deere 9770STS Performance Plus package, Premier cab, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, 3.15” cylinders, premium header, custom cutter extended wear small grain & round bar concaves, separator & grain handling package, high capacity 26-ft. unloading auger, 2 speed straw chopper, Firestone 800/65R32 drive tires, 4” axle extensions, 600/65R28 steering tires, Greenstar 2 display & Starfire receiver, 35-ft. 635D header with transportation kit. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001264. ...CALL 2009 John Deere 9770STS Performance Plus, Premier cab, Contour-Master feederhouse with reverser, 3.15” cylinders, premium header, custom cutter extended wear small grain & round bar concaves, separator & grain handling package, high capacity 22.5-ft. unloading auger, 2 speed straw chopper, Firestone 800/65R32 drive tires, 4” axle extensions, 600/65R28 steering tires, concave cover plates, additional grain tank sensor, Greenstar 2 display, Starfire ITC receiver. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001263.....CALL 2009 John Deere 9770STS Performance Plus custom package, premium cab, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, 3.15” lift cylinders, Premium header, custom cutter extended wear small grain & round bar concaves, separator and grain handling package, high capacity 22.5-ft. unloading auger, straw chopper, Firestone 800/65R32 drive, 4” axle extensions, 600/65R28 steering tires, concave plates, additonal grain tank sensor, Greenstar 2 display, Starfire ITC receiver, 35-ft. 635D platform. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001262. . ..................CALL

HEADER TRAILERS

2012 Unverferth AWS42 42-ft. , wheel steer transport, field runner/green, 235/80x16 tires, no brakes. #14200794....... $9500 2012 Unverferth AWS36 36-ft., wheel steer transport, field runner/green, 225/75x15 tires, no brakes. #14200796....... $9000 2012 Unverferth HT42 42-ft. header transport, 16-ft. tongue, tie downs, 11Lx15 FRange/green, stack asy. #14200822.... ................................................... $8500 2011 Unverferth HT42 42-ft. 4-wheel header trailer, 16-ft. tongue, tie down straps, 4-11L-15” tires. #16010016. (1)............................................... $6950

FLEX HEADERS

2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite auger fingers, 35-ft. AWS air reel. #16002208......................$54,500 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger fingers, finger reel. Never been used. #16002233.....................$46,500 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger fingers, finger reel. #16002225.. ................................................$44,500 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger fingers, finger reel. #16002226.. ................................................$44,500 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger fingers, finger reel. #16002227.. ................................................$44,500 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger fingers, finger reel. #16002228.. ................................................$44,500 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger fingers, finger reel. #16002229.. ................................................$44,500 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger fingers, finger reel. #16002230.. ................................................$44,500 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger fingers, finger reel. #16002231.. ................................................$44,500 2010 John Deere 635F 35-ft. platform with Crary air bar. #16002196. (4)..$50,000 2003 John Deere 930F 30-ft. header, pickup reel with Crary air reel. #16002222..............................$19,750 2001 Agco Gleaner 800 30-ft. flex header. #16002182. (1)........................$15,000

UP TO 3 YEARS INTEREST FREE

On Used Equipment - oac

2010 Unverferth HM4201G “Highway Legal”, 42-ft. Road Runner header trailer, brake lights. #14200541..........$12,950

Unverferth 35-ft. Road Runner header trailer. #16009192. (3)................. $9800 Trailtech heavy duty double 36-ft. draper header trailer, triple axle. #16009114... ................................................$15,000 2009 V-Tech VSA 36-ft. header trailer. #16010013. (1)........................... $1500

2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, Contour Master, deluxe header control with HHS, chopper with powercast tailboard, 20.8x38 duals, 600/65R28 rears, AM/FM/WB/CD, pickup reel, transport package. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001248. (1).......CALL 2007 John Deere 9760STS Premier cab, Countour Master variable speed feeder house, premium header control, original Greenstar Harvest monitor with yield & moisture, Touchset adjustments, small wire concaves, general purpose chaffer & bottom sieve, 22’5” high capacity unloading auger, wide spread 2 speed chopper, heavy duty final drives & hydrostat, 800/65R32 drive tires, 600/65R28 rear tires on adjustable axle, block heater, concave cover plates. 0% Finance Available oac. #16001269........................CALL 2007 John Deere 9760STS Premier cab, Contour Master, variable speed feederhouse, Premium header controls, GS2 display, ITC receiver, Touchset controls, small wire caves, GP chaffer, wide spread chopper, 800/65R32, 600/65R28, buddy seat, AM/FM/CD/WB. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001256. (1).......CALL

1991 John Deere 9600 combine with chopper, 18.4x38 dual tires, 14.9/24 steering, DAS, Harvest Trak, AM/FM, John Deere 930R platform, pickup reel. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001277. (4)..........................CALL 2002 Agco Gleaner R62 combine with dual tailings, 4 speed hydro transmission, 2 speed cylinder, 30.5x32 drive tires, 280 hp, Cummins 8.3L, plastic finger reel with MacDon 962 36-ft. header. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001273. (1)..........................CALL

draper headerS

2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., double sickle, hydrafloat automatic suspension & position control system, gauge wheels, 16” feed drum, 1-piece poly tine pickup reel with 10” center tube, hydraulic fore/aft, dial-a-speed control, 40” wide draper belts, single point hookup, spare sickle & road transport with lights. #16002224.............$50,000 2009 MacDon D50 35-ft.. pickup reel, slow speed transport, HFA, spare knife, poly skid shoes, CS20 adaptor for 60/70 series. #16002197. (2).............$45,000 2003 MacDon 963 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, 60 Series JD adapter. #16002193..............................$30,000 2002 MacDon 972 36-ft., 50 Series adapter, finger reel. #16002217. (2)..... ................................................$16,500

MISCELLANEOUS HARVEST equipMENT

2004 John Deere 9760STS Harvest monitor, Touchset concave adjust, small wire concave, general purpose chaffer, heavy duty final drive, field office training seat, 110 volt coolant heater, Delco AM/FM/Weatherband/ CD, high density lighting, 936D draper header. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001261. (4)..........................CALL 2004 John Deere 9660STS level land feeder house, 3 position height control, Harvest Doc, Touchset adjustment, small wire concave, standard unload auger, spreader, heavy duty final drive & hydrostatic system, 30.5x32 bar lug tires, 18.4-26 bar lug rear tires, training seat, stereo, service lights, Mauer grain tank extension, 16” axle extension, 635F 35-ft. flex header. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001297. (2)..............................................CALL 2000 John Deere 9650W general purpose chaffer, 20-ft. unload auger, field office training seat, AM/FM/Cassette/Weatherband, straw chopper, beater grate curtain with 1997 JD 930R header. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001290. (1).............................................CALL 1998 John Deere 9610 20-ft. unloading auger, Dial-A-Speed header, right hand lever control, hydraulic fore/ aft reel, AM/FM radio, beater grate curtain with JD 930R rigid header. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001272. (1)..............................................CALL 1994 John Deere 9500 chopper, spreader, 20-ft. unloading auger, Dial-A-Speed header, right hand lever control, hydraulic fore/aft reel, radio/AM/FM/SPK/ Band/Antenna, axle spacer with 2004 MacDon 974, 30-ft. header. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001279... . ................................................CALL 1992 John Deere 9600 grain combine, 12” axle extension, 30.5x32 diamond tread tires, 14.9x24 rear tires, straw chopper with JD 930 platform, pickup reel. 0% Interest Available - oac. #16001295. (3)..............................................CALL

2011 Advanced Wind-Reel Systems 35ft. air reel, throttle control, HM electric, right hand option drive kit, manifold kit, electric nozzle control. #14200743. (1)............................................$10,000 John Deere 36-ft. bat reel, fits 930 series header. #16002013.................. $1500 John Deere straw spreader, came off 9750 combine. #16001054.......$1500 John Deere straw spreader, off 9760STS. #16001055...............................$1500 John Deere straw spreader fits 9600 combine. #16001056.................. $500

Consumer Products 2011 Case IH Scout XL diesel utility vehicle, Kubota 20 hp 719cc engine, power steering. #16007405. (2)......... . ............................................ $12,800 2005 John Deere HPX 4x4 gator, gas, HPaggressive tread tires. #16007401..... . ............................................... $7000

2007 John Deere 7H17 walk behind commercial mower, electric start. #16007411............................... $2500 2003 John Deere LA110 lawn tractor, 19.5 hp, 42” deck. #16007385. (4).... $1200 2-John Deere BG20021 rear bagger kits, fit 48” side discharge mower decks on L120 & L130 mowers. Each....... $399

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

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Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Rob Campbell, Salesman 406-942-0543; Wade Engstrom AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Plentywood: DJ. Dixon, Salesman 406-480-3512 Circle: Mike Haynie, Store Manager/Salesman, 406-263-2496; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Flint Hance, 406-974-3555 Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-790-0722

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air seeders - RENTAL AVAILABLE

2011 John Deere 1890 60-ft. “No-Till” air disc drill, single shoot, 7.5” spacing, primary blockage with 1910, 350 bushel tow behind cart, 8-run single shoot, regular meter roller, powered calibration, cane & rice tires, dual wheel caster beam, 10” auger, variable rate. #16005164. (3).................CALL 2011 John Deere 1835 41-ft. 550#, 3-rank 5.5”x21”semi pneumatic press wheels, electronic depth control, transport lowering stop, rock guards, tow behind, primary blockage, knife body & hardware, 4” tip with roll pin knife, 2011 JD 1910 430 bu, 3 tank, 4-run double shoot, 10” spacing, reg meter roller/front, high meter roller/ rear, 2-710/70R-38 high flotation tires, dual wheel caster beam, field hitch air sdng tool, 10” auger with steel flighting, variable speed. “Only 3100 acres.” #16005181. (4)................... $180,000

2004 John Deere 1895 42-ft. no-till air hoe drill, 10” spacing, dry fertilizer, single placement fertilizer, steel gauge wheel tow-behind 1910-430 air seeder, 12” conveyor, flotation tires, variable seed and fertilizer rate control, “New disc”. #16005167......................... $149,000

2000 John Deere 1820/1900 air hoe drill, 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, 4x21” semipneumatic packers, rock guards, 1” stealth openers, 1900 air trank, 350 bushel tow behind, 8” load auger, 30.5/32 diamonds, 21.5L/16.1SL cleats, single shoot, primary blockage. #16005139. (3)..................... $55,000

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

4WD TRACTORS

2007 John Deere 9630 deluxe comfort package, AutoTrac Ready, power differential lock, 800/70R38 duals, Premier lighting package, outside mirrors, leather trim, AM/FM, instructional seat, F/business band antenna, rotary beacon light. #16003553. (1)..$240,000 2006 John Deere 9520 scraper tractor, 4 remotes, 18 speed, 710/70R38 duals, standard comfort package, AM/FM/WB/ CD, instructional seat, right/left electric Rem adjust mirrors, 78 gpm hydraulic system. #16003551. (2).........$168,000

2004 Bourgault 5710 54-ft. air hoe drill with mid row banders, 9.8” spacing, 3-1/2” steel packers, 450# trips, 3/4” carbide tips, 5350 tow behind air seeder. #16005194.............. $82,000 1992 John Deere 8560 235 hp, 24 speed PowrSync transmission, 3 hydraulics, cab, air, heater, radio with Degelman 12-ft. dozer with hydraulic 6-way functions, New Titan 18.4x38 dual tires. #16003599..............................$67,500

2001 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air hoe drill, 12” spacing, single shoot, 11L-15SL tires, 3.5” steel packer wheels, 4” openers, 2340 tow between 340 bushel twin tank air seeder, 30.5Lx32 12-ply tires. #16005197 (4)...................... $43,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft., 12” spacing, 550# trips, 5.5” spacing semipneumatic packer wheels, double shoot air package with stealth 4” paired row openers, basic pin sensor blockage with 2000 Flexi-Coil 3450 tow between variable rate air cart, single fan, 10” auger, 30.5x32-R3 diamonds with 2000 Flexi-Coil 2340 tow behind variable rate air cart with 50 bushel 3rd tank option, 8” auger, dual fan, 28Lx26 R-1 tires. #16005158. (1)...... $93,000 1998 Flexi-Coil 2320 tow behind cart, 7” auger mechanic rate, single fan, 230 bushel. #16005190. (1)............ $9500

1989 John Deere 8960 370 hp, 20.8x42 duals, 24 speed synchro, Cummins 855, 1800 hours on overhaul. #16003521... ................................................$79,000 1976 John Deere 8430 QuadRange transmission, 18.4x34 duals, 3 hydraulics, PTO, cab with Degelman 12-ft. dozer. #16003609. (4)........................$22,000

TILLAGE

CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

2011 John Deere 6140D 115 hp, cab, MFWD, 2 remotes, rear 18.4x38” R1 tires, 14.9x24” wheels, cab seat air suspension, telescopic draft links, dual standard remotes with ISO BRK, eight rear wheel weights, Beacon light, tool box, 673 self leveling loader with 7-ft. bucket, 5-tine grapple, hood guard grill. #16003486............................$85,000 2010 John Deere 7830 165 hp, deluxe Command View cab, AutoTrac ready/plug-n-play, IVT transmission, 4 remotes, dual PTO, 3-pt., 96” axle, 208x42 singles, heavy duty MFWD with TLS, 480/70R30 fronts, foot speed, HID lights, cold weather packge, AM/FM/WB, buddy seat, 2-1400# weights, beacon light with 746 loader. #16003615. (1).$167,500

2010 John Deere 7630 16 speed, Command View cab, AutoTrac Ready, standard comfort package, 3 Rem cylinder control, 540/1000 PTO, right hand Joystick 3 functions, 480/80R46, extremity lights, foot speed control throttle, cold weather package, AM/ FM/WB/radio, instructional seat, 1 pair inside wheel weights, 746 loader with grapple. #16003601. (1)......$151,500

2011 Bourgault 7200 72-ft. heavy harrow, 5/8” tines, 21.5L-16.1 tires. #12800105. (1)............................................$49,500

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miscellaneous 2009 Great Plains 2600 hydraulic folding 26-ft. disk drills, 7-1/2” spacing, liquid fertilizer attachment. #16005192. (1)... ................................................$47,500

FEEDING EQUIPMENT

2011 Fimco LSS280 fire fighter sprayer, 5.5 hp Briggs & Stratton engine, 75-ft. hose with reel and handgun. #13012244............................... $3500 2-2008 520/85R-46 R2 tires, deep tread with 50 hours. #16009096........ $2800 2-2008 480/75R-34 R2 tires, deep tread, 50 hours. #16009095............... $2450 John Deere 18.4x46 dual tire and rim set. #16009106. (1)......................... $1350

Degelman 3100 right hand discharge Bale King, 1000 PTO, 31x13.50-15 tires. #14200536................................CALL 2009 Roto-King MD2820 round bale feeder, fits JD 600 or 700 series loaders, hydraulic drive. #13012157 (1).... . ................................................CALL 1984 Ford 8000 feed truck, 3206 Cat engine, manual transmission with Oswalt 460, 4-auger 16-ft. mixer box with scale. #16010019.......... $23,500

2012 John Deere 0709PC G92 1800 display. #16012227. (4)..............$1900 2012 John Deere 0709PC 1800 display. #16012229.................................$1500 2009 John Deere 0700PC original Greenstar display. #16012037. (1).......$1000 John Deere 0700PC original Greenstar display. #16012234.......................$500 John Deere 0700PC original Greenstar display. #16012233.......................$500 2008 John Deere 0705PC Greenstar 2 display, 2600 display. #16012228. $3000 John Deere PF80860 Starfire ITC receiver. #16012223. ...............................$1500 John Deere 0330PC GS2 rate controller, 31 pin. #16012087. (1).................$600 John Deere PF90415 display controller bracket. #16012009 (1)................$145

UP TO 3 YEARS INTEREST FREE On Used Equipment - oac

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Tractors - Row crop - COMPACT

2011 John Deere 8360R FWA, 360 engine hp, 290 PTO hp, Intelligent power mgmt. IVT transmission, 85cc hydraulic pump with 4 remotes, ILS front axle, premium CommandView II cab, 7” color monitor, 1-3/4” 1000 PTO, Cat. VI drawbar, 710/40R42 dual rears with full coverage fenders, 480/70R34 dual front tires with fenders, HID light package, leather trim, electric mirrors, dual beam radar, cold weather package, 2-1400# rear weights, 16 guick attach front weights, foot throttle, JD link 5-year promotion. #16003566. (1)........................................$277,500

2010 John Deere 7230 MFWD, 18.4R38 rears, 13.6R28 front, PowrQuad Plus, deluxe exhaust, air comfort seat, tool box, cup holder, draft control, 2 remotes, power beyond, 4-450 lbs weights with H360 loader. #16003563. (1)........................................$120,000

2007 John Deere 7830 MFWD, AutoQuad, deluxe cab, Auto Trac ready, dual PTO, 4 remotes, recent engine overhaul, 746 loader, 5-tine grapple, 8-ft. bucket. #16003518. (3)..$156,950

2004 John Deere 7820 4700 hours, 3-pt., 3 remotes, 4-450# weights, 420/8Rx28 fronts, 20.8x38 rears with 746 loader. #16003470. (1)...$98,500 1979 John Deere 4240 3-pt., powershift transmission, 148 loader, grapple, 2 remotes. #16003577. (1).......$28,500 1977 John Deere 4630 cab, 1000 PTO, no 3-pt., 3 remotes. #16003549. ....... . ............................................$18,800

1969 John Deere 4520 2WD, syncro shift, super single rears, no 3-pt., 1000 PTO with 260 loader. #16003378. (1)......... . ............................................$17,500

1972 International 1066 2WD, DT414 turbo diesel engine, 125 PTO hp, torque amplifier, cab, heater, air, 18.4x38 tires, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, Leon 747 loader, 96” bucket, 3-tine grapple. #16003528. (1)..........................................$16,000

PAYLOADERS, SKIDSTEERS

2010 John Deere 544K 4WD loader, 167 hp, powershift, transmission, 3-yard quick attach bucket, 2 lever 2-function loader control, standard ZB boom, air ride seat, standard rear hydraulic front axle, manual differential, 20.5x25 L3 tires, full front & back fenders, front & rear lights, environmental drain, reversible fan drive, axle cooler, 10 amp converter, cab, air, radio. #16003605... ............................................. $167,000

2009 John Deere 544K 4WD loader, W0 AX disc transmission, standard ZB boom with standard linkage, conventional steering, cloth air suspension seat, 3 function valve with 2 lever control, ride control, standard rear hydraulic front axles, axle manual differential lock, 20.5x25 16 PR L3 bias tires, full front & rear fenders for muddy applications, HD LED rear lights, standard rear hitch, cab with air, 3 yard 105.9” bucket, ether start aid, engine block heater, precleaner, reversible. #16003496. ........ $159,500 2009 John Deere 544K 4WD loader, 167 hp, powershift transmission, 3-yard, 105.9” quick attach bucket, 3 lever 3 function hydraulic control, standard ZB boom with standard linkage, air ride seat, standard rear hydraulic front axle, manual differential lock, 20.5x26 16-ply L3 bias tires, full front & rear fenders, HD R led rear lights, standard rear hitch, cold start package, precleaner, environmental drain, reversible fan drive, axle cooler, AM/FM/WB radio, 10 amp converter, beacon. #16003552. (1)...............................................CALL 2005 Bobcat S250 skid steer with 2-speed, cab, air, heat, defrost, power tach, advanced hand controls, 12-16.5” 12 ply tires, 74” bucket with tooth bar, 1530 hours. #16008031. (3).............$32,500

NEW XL78 rockpicker

IN STOCK Fast, clean, tough and efficient. We’ve made the XL-78 to pick rocks faster, and with less dirt in the bucket. They’re tough farm hands that stand up to the rough and tumble world of rock picking and you can depend on them to get your rock picking jobs done quickly and easily. • The XL-78 has a picking width of seven feet. • Large bucket capacity. • The XL-78 dumps rocks 7 feet - plenty of height if you’re using a truck or trailer to haul rocks off the field. • Hydraulic reel drive • Heavy duty, high efficiency parallel drive gearbox.

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round balers

GRAIN CART

2012 Brent 882 800 bushel, 20” corner auger, 120” rigid axle, 27x32WH/30.5x32 R1 14 ply tires, Weather Guard roll tarp, 3.75” hitch, scale. #14200789. (2)........ ................................................$50,000

2011 Unverferth 1194 Avalanche, 1100 bushel, double auger, 22” pivoting unloading auger, 520/85R42 walking beam, tandem duals. #16010022. (4).. ................................................$71,500

2011 Unverferth 1194 Avalanche 1100 bushel, double auger, 22” pivoting unloading auger, 520/85R42 walking tandem axles. #16010024.......$71,500

UP TO 3 YEARS INTEREST FREE 2010 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic lift Megawide pickup, dual gauge wheels, push bar, chain oiler system, variable core kit, surface wrap, light kit, moisture tester, rock guards. #16006394............... $40,750 2008 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5-16.1 10 ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift, Megawide plus pickup, push bar. #16006396..................... $35,500 2008 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 flotation tires, hydraulic lift Megawide pickup, push bar. #16007347. (1)............... $32,500 2008 John Deere 568 twine wrap, Megatooth hydraulic lift pickup, 21.50x16.1 flotation tires, bale kicker. #16007340............................ $27,500

HAY RAKES 2011 Unverferth 1082 1000 bushel, 20” corner auger, green, 27x32WH/900/60x32 R1, 134” axle, scale package, Weather Guard roll tarp. #14200764.....$55,000

2011 Sitrex MK16 16 wheel V-rake, 30-ft. working width, 14 mph work speed, minimum 40 hp., 8’3” transport hitch. #13012256............................ $19,500 2010 Unverferth 1194 Avalanch, 1100 bushel grain cart, double auger, 22-ft. pivoting unloading auger, 520/85R38 tires, walking tandem axles, scale, tarp, 13/4” 1000 PTO. #16010026....$68,500

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2009 Frontier WR1218C 18 wheel, high capacity with center wheel. #13009047............................ $21,500

2005 John Deere 567 surface wrap, Megawide hydraulic pickup, 5-ft. rock curtains. #16007350. (1)....... $23,725 2005 John Deere 567 surface wrap, Mega hydraulic pickup, push bar, moisture tester. #16006381. (4)........... $23,500 2004 John Deere 567 540 PTO, push bar, hydraulic Mega Wide pickup, Harvest Tech hay preservative surface wrap. #16006402. (4) .................... $26,000 2001 John Deere 567 bale push bar, Mega Wide pickup, surface wrap. #16006388. (1)...................... $22,500 2001 John Deere 567 with 1000 PTO, wide pickup, push bars, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006361. (4)..... $22,000 2000 John Deere 566 regular pickup, gathering wheels, twine tie, 1000 PTO. #16006342. (4)...................... $12,000 1999 John Deere 566 wrap, hydraulic lift, push bar, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 tires, Megatooth. #16006374. (3)... $12,500 1998 John Deere 566TW 540 PTO, big tires, push bar, dual gauge wheels, hydraulic pickup. #16006291. (4).$9995 1996 John Deere 566 540 PTO, hydraulic pickup, dual gauge wheels, push bar, twine tie. #16006248................ $9750 2006 Case IH RBX563 1000 PTO, big tires, bale kicker, surface wrap. #16006313 (3)...................... $22,500 2003 New Holland BR780 surface wrap, wide pickup. #16006358. (3)..$11,500 2001 New Holland 688 net wrap, crop saver wheels, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006356. (1)...................... $10,750 2001 Hesston 856A 540 PTO, twine only. #16006365. (1)......................... $7500 1999 Vermeer 605L accu bale, twine & net, bale kicker. #16006382. (2)..$7500

FERTILIZER SPREADER

2011 New Leader L3030G4 high capacity, 300 cu. ft., holds up to 10 tons, spread material from 50 lbs. to 1100 lbs. per acre, Accurate spread pattern up to 105-ft. #14200722. (1).......................... .RENTAL RETURN SAVETHOUSANDS

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2010 John Deere 4930 self-propelled, 480/80R50 tires, high flow solution pump, SS eductor delivery system, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, BoomTrac auto level system, 50 gallon foam marker, wheel slip control, deluxe cab, AutoTrac Ready, HID field light, fence row nozzles, radar, row crop fenders, start aid, block heater. #16014086. (1).............................................CALL 2009 John Deere 4930 self-propelled with 480/80R50 tires, high flow pump, SS eductor system, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, BoomTrac auto level, foam marker, wheel slip control, auto air level, Zenon HID lights, AM/FM/CD/ WB, fence row nozzles, wheel motor shields, fenders, engine start aid, block heater, 5-body nozzles. #16014092. (3)........................................ $265,000

2009 Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 1500 gallon, rinse tank, clean load, electric end nozzles. #16014093....... $41,000

1996 Summers DT 100-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 2000 gallon tank, windscreens, double boom. #16014091. (1)......................................... $10,900 2009 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, mix tank, auto rate control, windscreens. #16014095............................ $35,000 2008 Brandt SB4000 90-ft., 1500 gallon, “Suspended Boom”, 4 section plumbing, Raven autorate controller, windscreens. #16014069. (1)..$27,000

Flexi-Coil S65XLT pull type, 114-ft., twin boom system, 1000 gallon and 500 gallon tanks, chemical load system, windscreens, rinse tank. #16014048. (3).............................................CALL

2002 Hardi CT1200 Commander twin force suspended boom, 90-ft., triple nozzle, adjustable boom angle and windspeed from in cab, 1200 gallons, 110 gallon rinse tank, chemical inductor, 1000 PTO driven pump, 320/90 R46 tires. #16014090. (2)..... $16,000

Swathers 2012 John Deere BU1060 bale unroller, hydraulic actuation. #13009131..$1950 2012 Frontier GM1084 84” grooming mower. #13009132. (1)............. $4475

2012 Frontier GM1084 84” rear grooming mower, rear chin shield, pneumatic tires. #14401655...................... $4350 2012 Frontier GM1072 72” grooming mower. #13009133. (1)............. $3850 Woods HD-315 10-ft. batwing mower. #16006405............................... $2000

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

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2011 John Deere A400 self propelled, A400 bar tires, radio with CD kit, auxiliary lighting with 896 18-ft. header. #16006406. (1).................... $118,000 1982 John Deere 2420 swather with 240 14-ft. auger head, 21-ft. 130 draper header, 16.5-16 front tires. #16006343. (4)............................................ $9750

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)

2010 New Holland H8040 swather, 215 hours, 2011 18-ft. auger header, double sickle. 0% Financing Available...................................... $97,500 2002 John Deere 1600A mower conditioner. #16006357. (4)........... $13,800 1995 John Deere 1600A 16-ft. mower conditioner, new guards 2 years ago, new sickle, rubber conditioner rollers. #16006318. (4)...................... $10,500 1995 John Deere 1600A 16-ft. mower conditioner, 1000 PTO. #16006359. (4).......................................... $10,000 1991 John Deere 1600 mower conditioner, 31-13.5x15 tires. #16006369. (4)............................................. $4500 2001 Hesston 1275 16-ft. mower conditoner. #16006345. (4)............ $12,000

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2012 Frontier 2310 10-ft. blade. #13009050. (1)......................... $4500 Frontier BB2060 5-ft. standard duty box blade. #14400545 (3)............... $1375 Loftness 9-ft. snowblower. #16007398. (2)............................................. $5500 Danuser F8 3-pt. post hole digger with 12” auger. #16010018.................... $1475

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1989 Agco-Hesston 1170 16-ft. mower conditioner, 110” rubber conditioner rolls, double sickle, double auger, 1000 rpm. #16006305. (3)................. $8000

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New Dump Trailers

New Travalong 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailers........................ $8995 New Travalong 14-ft. gooseneck dump trailers.................................. $9995 New Diamond C 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailer.......................... $7995 New Diamond C 5x8 bumper pull dump trailer.......................... $4495

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SPECIAL OF THE MONTH

New Haulmark Enclosed Trailers

Excellent Selection On Hand

NEW STOCK & HORSE TRAILERS

2-New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer, full bull package. Ea.................. $10,195 2-New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck stock, full bull package. Each........................... $9195

4x7’ Heavy duty Trailer Mats.....Each $65

NEW SKID STEER TRAILERS

2-Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck skid steer trailers, 80” wide, 7000# torsion axles, fold-over ramps, tread plate fenders, treated wood floor, radial tires. Each......................$5895 2-New Circle D 18-ft. bumper pull, with 16” tires, 7000# axles, ramps. Each........$4695

NEW UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS

18’x81” heavy duty car hauler, wrap tongue, 6” channel frame, brakes on two axles, 7000 lb. axles.................................................................................................... $3995 18’x81” deluxe car hauler, wrap tongue, set back jack, brakes on two axles, ramps, 5200 lb. axles............................................................................................................. $3695 18’x81” deluxe car hauler, wrap tongue, brakes, 3500 lb. axle............................. $2895 16’x81” deluxe car hauler, wrap tongue, set back jack, brakes, ramps, 3500 lb. axles... . ......................................................................................................................... $2695 12’x60” utility angle sides, 3500 lb. single axle, ramp gate................................... $1525 10’x60” utility angle sides, single axle, 3500 lb. axle, ramp gate........................... $1475 8’x60” utility angle sides, no tilt, 3500 lb. single axle............................................. $1340

NEW HEAVY DUTY FLATBED TRAILERS

1-New Circle D 31-ft. triple axle gooseneck with 7000# axles, 12” I-beam frame, folding beavertail, 2 jacks, 21,000 GVW........................................................................$9195 2-New Circle D 25-ft. (including 3 piece beavertail) 2-7000# axles, 16,000 GVW. Each...................................................................................................................$6595 1-New Circle D 27-ft. (including beavertail) tandem dually gooseneck.................$9195 1-New Circle D 29-ft. (including beavertail) tandem dually gooseneck..................$9495

New DCT 16-ft. x 82” bumper pull flatbed with 3500# axles, brakes on both axles, ramps. 2 available. Each........................................ $2495

New Circle D pickup flatbeds

7x7...................... $1450

71/2x81/2............... $1450 71/2x9.................. $1520

8x9...................... $1850 Circle D flatbeds, gooseneck hitch plate, 8x11.................... $2150 lights, headache rack, rear skirt. Black

USED EQUIPMENT

1988 Great Dane 42-ft. flatbed................................................... SOLD

DAKOTA Belly Dump

1 (3) 43-ft. triple axle ~ In Stock ~ $42,500

USED BELLY DUMPS

2004 International 9400 with ISX Cummins, 10-speed, excellent rubber, approximately 950,000 miles............$21,000

1990 International 4600 water truck, 2000 gallon tank, front/ rear/side spray, hose reel....... . ................................$14,500

2008 Chevolet 1/2-ton 4x4, extended cab, V-8, 7-ft. flatbed, 102,000 miles............$16,995

PINTLE HITCH TRAILERS Your Choice....$6500

1996 CPS 40-ft. tri-axle belly dump.............SOLD Travalong 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailer...................$4995

1996 Landoll 35-ft. triple axle belly dump.$17,500

1996 General 40-ft. tandem axle belly dump......... . ..........................................................$16,000 1991 CPS 40-ft. tri-axle belly dump..........$17,000

TURNOVER BALL A hitch when you need it...A level bed when you don’t COMPANION™ 5th WHEEL RV HITCH

Mounts to rails bolted under the bed, or attaches easily to B&W’s turnover ball gooseneck hitch. Easy adjustment of height & lateral positions.

DCT 25-ft. pintle hitch trailer with beavertail & ramps.

4x6 Utility trailer with wooden storage box....................$550

2006 Lone Star 29-ft. pintle hitch flatbed. 53-ft. van trailers.......................... . ................Starting at $5500

Load Trail utility trailer with sides............................$1600 PJ 27-ft. (22’ plus 5’) pintle hitch flatbed, 20,000# GVW.

Ditch Witch trailer...............$900

Towmaster 25-ft. pintle hook trailer, electric brakes, 20,000 GVW.

Big Tex 51-ft. tandem dually car hauler with electric winch and rails for hauling trailers. 20,000 GVW. Excellent, like new............................. $9500

New DCT & Diamond C car haulers

G ll – steel flatbeds

Gooseneck & Bumper Pull

Tuffloader Tilt Trailers

Gooseneck model: Bumper Pull model: 6-ft. stationary deck with 16-ft. tilt deck 4-ft. stationary deck with 16-ft. tilt deck Both models have 18” treadplate approach

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Chinook, MT

Home Phone - 406-357-2162 Highway 2 West, Chinook, MT 1/2 miles west of Chinook

3500, 5200 & 7000# axles

16-ft. & 18-ft. IN STOCK

New General 5-ft. & 6-ft. Rotary Cutters IN STOCK

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Available options include: for North Central MT hydraulically powered & the Hi-Line area supplement feeder & hydraulically powered post hole. Get the most out of your pickup with a Hydra-Bed™, the only true flatbed with high-speed bale handling. From the comfort and safety of your pickup cab, anyone can pick up, haul and unroll two bales with ease. Also available: Hydra-Bed™ 2200 Series. Fits existing flatbeds.

Large Trailer Parts Inventory • Axles • Springs • Lights • Fenders • Straps • Tie-downs • Bearings & seals • Jacks • Etc.

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Danuser mechanical post driver, brand new, 3-point, Model MD-6, new $1600. Sell for..$1000 Atlas Copco Directair, 80 gallon tank, 5 hp., 1 phase, 17.1 cu. ft. at 150 psi, like new.Offers Antique John Deere Model H manure spreader, works.................................................Offers Phone (406) 446-3118, Red Lodge, Montana

Enjoying summer weather with your pets

The kids are out of school, the sun is shining and it is time to get outside and enjoy some recreational activities. If your pets are a big part of the family, they are likely to join in on the fun. Just as people take precautions in dealing with the heat, owners need to do the same for their pets, said Dr. Carolynn MacAllister, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension veterinarian. Pets and vehicles “Heat exhaustion is just as dangerous for animals as it is for humans. A parent would never leave a child closed up in a parked car, and the same should hold true for animals,” MacAllister said. “Parking and leaving your pet in the car for even a few minutes can be deadly. Dogs don’t sweat the way humans do. They rely on panting to cool themselves and when confined in an enclosure with poor ventilation such as a parked car, panting can be a very inefficient cooling mechanism, and the dog will quickly suffer from heat stress.” Cars heat up very quickly, even when parked in the shade with the windows cracked. When the environmental temperature is 85 degrees Fahrenheit, the inside of a vehicle can quickly reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit. If a pet owner needs to run errands and is unable take the animal inside with them, it is best to just leave the pet at home. If you are traveling with your pet in the car make sure the animal is properly restrained while the vehicle is moving. “Pets need to keep their heads inside the vehicle and never let your pet ride in the bed of a truck,” she said. Pets outside Shade is an absolute must for pets that live outdoors. Do not tether your animals because the tether (leash/rope) can become tangled and the animal may be stranded in the sun. Local ownership – Local Decisions In addition, these animals require a continuous supply of cool water in containers that cannot be tipped over. If possible put ice cubes or small frozen containers of water in the pet’s water bowl every morning. This will help the water stay cool longer. If you enjoying jogging with your pet, keep in mind that over exertion in hot weather can easily cause pets to overheat quickly, especially in humid weather. Even if the dog jogs with you every day in cooler weather and is in excellent Celebrating 100-years of “Hometown” Service shape, in the summer heat a pet can easily overheat. Clinical signs of a dog that is overheated or a victim of heat stress may include, elevated body temperature and heart rate, NEW, DEMO & USED EQUIPMENT excessive panting, dark or Vermeer 605 Super M net, flotation tires, moisture................. bright red tongue and gums, ................................................................DEMO DISCOUNT Vermeer 605 Super M net wrap, ramp, flotation tires..$23,500 staring and unresponsive, Vermeer 605L round baler with net wrap....................... $9500 CUT your BALING TIME IN HALF by raking 2 windrows together Vermeer 605L round baler, twine only........................... $8500 staggering, seizures, bloody Vermeer 605K round baler............................................. $5500 diarrhea or vomiting, coma New Holland BR780 net/twine, wide pickup............... $11,500 John Deere 566 round baler, net wrap........................ $11,000 and even death. Hydraulic rakes John Deere 535 round baler, twine only........................ $5000 Hydraulically Emergency treatment for Vermeer 23A rake.......................................................... $9250 DO NOT contact Adjustable Vermeer 23 rake............................................................ $5200 the ground to drive From Tractor Seat this condition includes spongVermeer 2300 rake........................................Demo Discount so you won’t ing the animal’s neck and Vermeer BP7000 bale processor................................... $8750 have dirt and rocks NET WRAP - TWINE groin area with cool water in your hay. ASK ABOUT • Pallet/Cash discount till their body temperature is OUR lowered or returns to normal. Wichman Ag Supply, LLC Whether you’re baling 100 acres 406-538-5686 or 350-2676 cell - Hilger, MT Contact your veterinarian or 1,000 acres, Vermeer TwinRakes are built to last and deimmediately because the pet NEW & USED EQUIPMENT New Vermeer 605 Super M flotation tires, moisture tester, ramps signed to handle most kinds of may require further treatment 2-Vermeer 605 Super M’s approximately 2000 bales.$34,500 heavy crops, rugged conditions to prevent serious complicaNew Vermeer R2300 rake. ...................................... SAVINGS and tight schedules. Plus, they Used Universal bale spear.............................................. $750 have the best resale value in tions that can occur with heat 20-ft. pasture harrow with hitch....................................... $1475 the industry! Shaver HD10 front mount post pounder......................... $1500 stress. Danuser F8 digger with 12” auger................................... $735 Clipping hair 8-ft., 3-pt. rear blade.......................................................... $750 3’ - 6’ Windrow Widths (variable) 6-ft., 3-pt. rear blade......................................................... $585 Some pet owners believe Land Pride 8-ft. landscape rake....................................... $650 18’ - 23’ Raking Widths (variable) High capacity. Smooth, quiet, gentle handling. Speed. Reliabilty clipping a dog’s hair coat will 3-pt. 5-ft. rotary mower...................................................... $650 Hydraulic tampers, diggers, steel post pounders help pets stay cool during the NET WRAP - TWINE summer months. However, ASK ABOUT • Pallet/Cash discount OUR MacAllister said the hair can R & L Seed and Machine, LLC. protect the skin and if the 406-735-4374 - Geyser, MT - rlmccray@3rivers.net First thing you notice is a remarkable difference in functionality, speed and reliability with... hair is clipped too short, the NEW & USED EQUIPMENT skin can burn, just as human Vermeer BP8000 RH discharge, big tires, like new.... $18,950 • a new DUAL-STAGE BELT skin does. NEW Vermeer 605 Super M round baler................ IN STOCK TIGHTENING system that NEW Vermeer 665 Rancher round baler................ IN STOCK “ I d o n ’t r e c o m m e n d reduces the size of the bale Vermeer 605XL round baler, consigned...................... $14,500 Vermeer 504 Super I 5x4 baler, manual/electric tie................. chamber for faster, more conacross-the-board clipping .................................................................. Price Negotiable sistent starts of dogs, but those animals NEW Vermeer VR1428 wheel rake.......................New Design • a DIRECT CROP FEED NEW Vermeer VR1224 medium capacity carted wheel rake. that have a heavy thick coat system that’s simple, NEW Vermeer WRX14 hi-capacity 14 wheel rake. may need to have their hair NEW Vermeer R2300 rake...................................... IN STOCK compact, direct and speUsed Vermeer R2300 rake.......................................... $14,500 cifically designed and coat trimmed. Talk to your John Deere 567 round baler, twine/net, going through shop... built for the serious hay ................................................................................. $18,500 veterinarian about what kind producer. New Red Rhino 40-ft. round bale trailer........................... 1 LEFT of clip would be beneficial,” McFarland 36-ft. pasture harrow..........................New Pricing • an exclusive integrated Used Branson 3510 hydro 4WD tractor, PTO, 3-pt., loader, and reinforced 5-BAR PICKshe said. “An animal’s coat 35-hp........................................................................ $19,500 UP with solid center spider protects their skin and can Call for your net wrap and twine needs! support and heavy-duty Pulleys & Weld-On SprocketsOn Hand actually trap cooler air next RUBBER-MOUNTED TINES to their body and help keep Trendline Vermeer Sales to improve pickup and lower 406-778-3777 (shop) - Baker, MT replacement costs. them cool.”

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Examine insurance policies, delivery contracts

Flooded Arkansas growers with forward contracts for grain need to examine their contracts and insurance policies closely, say economists with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. A forward contract is a cash market contract in which the seller agrees to deliver a specific commodity to a buyer sometime in the future at a predetermined price. “Typically, a grain contract doesn’t include an ‘act of God’ clause, so the contract is still binding despite a disaster such as a flood or other damage,” said Scott Stiles, extension economist-risk management, for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Generally three options Conditions vary from contract to contract, but in general, growers have three options: Deliver from current production, buy and deliver grain from another source, or cancel or buy back the contract. Most elevators are willing to work with growers and depending on the grower’s contract price, he may be able to cancel the contract without penalty. If a grower chooses to cancel, he and his elevator representative would need to work out a cancellation price - the caveat being that this may not work in the producer’s favor and a price differential could be owed to the elevator. “For growers with crop insurance, they can meet their forward contract obligations up to their production guarantee,” Stiles said. “Growers should talk to their elevator rep as soon as possible to look at options and determine a course of action.” Growers faced with a replanting decision should also contact their insurance agent as soon as possible to begin the claim process. “The line to visit with an insurance agent is long these days,” Stiles said. The Southern Risk Management Education Center, http:// srmec.uark.edu, has more information. ##### The first & oldest Dakota daily newspaper, published in 1861 is the Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan.

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HEADER & ROTARY MOWER FOR SALE

13-ft. pickup header with Victory Super 8 Rake-Up for Gleaner combine, stored inside, great shape........................................................................................................................... $6500 King Cutter 6-ft. rotary mower, good condition................................................................ $500 Phone Dave Robinson, (406) 453-9225, or 788-4364, Great Falls, Montana

NEW Sakundiak swing hopper and loadout augers IN STOCK

MILK RIVER CO-OP Call 406-654-2022

Big Sandy, MT - 406-378-2306 Rudyard, MT - 406-355-4154 Havre, MT - 406-265-2275 Turner, MT - 406-379-2275 Chinook, MT - 406-357-2280 Malta, MT - 406-654-2022 Harlem, MT - 406-353-2490

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The terminology behind genomics

By Lynn Gordon, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist As the use of DNA technology continues to be incorporated into the beef cattle industry, there is a new world of terminology used in the discussion of DNA testing, information and genetic evaluation. This column will give you a road map on the terminology behind genomics by offering definitions of some of the more commonly used or referred to terms you may be hearing in reference to DNA technology within the beef cattle industry and genomic testing. The following are some of the common terms used to describe the science of genetic prediction: Genome – The entire genetic makeup of an organism. The genome of an organism is stored in chromosomes located inside each cell. DNA – (deoxyribonucleic acid) – Inside each cell found in living organisms is DNA. DNA is made up of pairs of four nucleotides abbreviated as “A”, “C”, “G” and “T”. DNA transmits genetic information between generations during reproduction and it also continually spells out the identity and the rate of assembly of proteins. Proteins - are essential to the structure and function of plants and animals. The proteins produced by different alleles of genes may influence the phenotype or performance of the animal. Chromosome – an organized structure of DNA and protein found in cells. Cattle have 30 chromosome pairs. Gene – is a molecular unit of heredity of a living organism. A gene is a distinct sequence of DNA that contains all of the instructions for making proteins and other biologically important molecules. The DNA sequence that makes up a gene can differ between individuals and thus hold the information to build or maintain an organism’s cells and pass genetic traits to offspring. Allele – The alternative DNA sequences of forms of a gene are called alleles. They can result in differences in the amount or type of protein being produced by that gene among different individual animals. This can affect the performance or appearance of animals that carry different alleles. Different alleles can result in different observable phenotypic traits such as pigmentation. Alleles can be recessive (meaning that an animal must inherit the same allele from both parents before there is an effect), additive (means carrying two copies of a particular allele produces double the effect of carrying one copy), or dominant (meaning that the presence of one allele is sufficient for expression of a phenotype). Genetic Marker - a gene or DNA sequence with a known location on a chromosome that can be used to predict the genetic merit of an animal. SNP – (single nucleotide polymorphism – referred to as a “snip”) a type of a genetic marker where alleles differ from each other by the sequence of only a single nucleotide base pair. SNP genetic tests focus on detecting precise single nucleotide base pair differences among the three billion nucleotide base pairs that make up the bovine genome. Commercial beef cattle tests continue to expand. Some tests measure 50,000 SNPs and future genetic tests may measure up to 700,000 SNPs. Genotyping - the process of using laboratory methods to determine which DNA-marker alleles an individual animal carries, usually at one particular gene or location (locus) in the genome. The genotype identifies the marker alleles an animal carries. Because an animal gets one allele of each gene from its sire, and one allele of each gene from its dam, it can only carry two alleles at any given marker locus or gene. If an animal gets the same marker allele from each parent it is referred to as homozygous or it may inherit different alleles from each parent in which case it is referred to as heterozygous. Complex traits – a trait influenced by many genes and also by the production environment. Many economically relevant traits for cattle production (birth weight, weaning weight, growth, reproduction, milk production, carcass quality, etc.) are complex traits. These terms and additional genomic terms are defined in the sire selection manual research report on the National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium website (www.nbcec. org) and from presentations made at the 2011 Range Beef Cow Symposium. ##### The Crystal Springs Ranch rodeo arena in Clear Lake, South Dakota was built on a drained duck pond. The former duck pond is now known as “America’s Most Natural Rodeo Bowl”.

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Most comprehensive genetic analysis of corn to date

By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and their colleagues have published the most comprehensive analysis to date of the corn genome, an achievement expected to speed up development of improved varieties of one of the world’s most important agricultural commodities. The work was organized by USDA scientists and funded in the United States by USDA and the National Science Foundation. The research was a collaborative effort by an international team of scientists at 17 institutions including Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, the University of California at Davis, Cornell University, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) in El Batan, Mexico, and BGI, a genomic research center based in Shenzhen, China. The results are expected to boost international efforts to increase yields, expand areas where corn can be cultivated, and produce varieties that are better equipped to resist pests and disease. “This work represents a major step forward and an important tool in the arsenal available to scientists and breeders for improving a vital source of nutrition, as well as a source of fuel, in the face of changing climates, growing populations and a diminishing supply of arable land,” said Edward B. Knipling, administrator of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency. The research supports the USDA goals of promoting agricultural sustainability, international food security, and developing new sources of bioenergy. The researchers published two separate reports in Nature Genetics that shed light on corn’s remarkable genetic diversity, reveal its evolution, and outline how corn, known as maize among scientists, continues to diversify as it adapts to changing climates and habitats. One report, published by a team led by ARS scientist Doreen Ware in collaboration with ARS colleagues Ed Buckler, Peter Bradbury, Jim Holland and Michael McMullen, examined the genetic structure and the relationships and sequential ordering of individual genes in more than 100 varieties of wild and domesticated corn. Lead author Jer Ming Chia described how the structures of genomes can vary tremendously from one corn variety to the next, how structural variations within a genome can have major effects on traits, and how the corn genome is essentially still in flux. The researchers also discovered significant variations in the physical size of genomes of different varieties. The research expands on a study published by Ware and another international team in 2009 that provided a genetic blueprint of the corn genome and identified roughly 1 million genetic markers. Using a sophisticated, population-genetics scoring model, Chia and his colleagues were able to identify 55 million markers. The achievement is expected to vastly enhance the ability of scientists and breeders to track and select for valuable regions of the genome to enhance targeted traits. A second report, published by a group led by Jeff RossIbarra from the University of California at Davis, gives an unprecedented glimpse into how corn evolved from a wild, scrubby plant into today’s ubiquitous international commodity. Lead author Matthew Hufford and his colleagues compared wild varieties with traditional corn varieties from across the Americas and with modern improved breeding lines. The researchers identified hundreds of genes that played a role in the transformation of corn from its wild roots to today’s cultivated crop and show how that transition was largely achieved by ancient farmers who first domesticated the crop thousands of years ago. They also found that since corn was first domesticated, many of the changes in patterns of gene expression by modern day breeding efforts have been centered on genes selected for hybrid vigor. The economic value of the U.S. corn crop was $76 billion last year, with U.S. growers producing an estimated 12 billion bushels, more than a third of the world’s supply. It is the largest production crop worldwide, providing food for billions of people and livestock and critical feedstock for production of biofuels.

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Silver Apple Award

The Cascade County Conservation District is pleased to announce that District Administrator, Toni Neslen was awarded the Great Falls Education Association Silver Apple Award. The Silver Apple is given to a community member in recognition of excellence in support and promotion of activities for children in the Great Falls Community. Toni was nominated by April Senger, 9th Grade Science teacher at GFHS. In her nomination letter Ms Senger wrote: I would like to nominate for the GFEA Silver Apple Award, a very dedicated mother of a GFPS graduate and advocate for making Cascade County a great place to live. She has assisted in providing education opportunities for our students that are relevant and rigorous. For the last three years, I have had the pleasure of working with her team on building encapsulated soil lifts on the banks of the Missouri and conservation efforts to restore a local fish hatchery. The impact of her efforts is not measurable on paper. The student’s benefits from seeing their efforts make Great Falls a great place to live. One student is joining us again this year as a peer mentor. This same student last year was in our At Risk programs and not active in high school. This year he has improved dramatically in academics and is an extremely dedicated member of our football team because of the relationships and respect he developed on this trip. I want to recognize and thank Toni Neslen and the Cascade County Conservation District for their promotion of educational opportunities to support the youth of Great Falls. In a letter of support Tom Cubbage from CMR writes: I am happy to hear that GFEA is honoring Toni Neslen for a silver apple award this year. Toni has been a tireless advocate for education and student involvement in the process since I have known her. I met Toni a few years back during a workshop she was putting on as the representative of the Cascade County Conservation District showing kids a stream channel eroding soil in a diorama of a valley. The kids were having a blast, but learning a great deal in the process, and Toni was the guide on the side, allowing them to manipulate the process to test their theories of what would affect the rate of erosion. A few years later I was looking for grant monies for a project to set up a conservation plot and fence an area of the CMR campus for ecology study by students and ran across the information about a conservation grant from the state conservation districts. I contacted Toni by email and got an email back right away and then a phone call the very next day. She was so excited about our project and wanted to be involved that she set up a meeting and not only met with us, she invited other stake holders from the city and community to get involved as well. She guided us through the process and then through the implementation once we received the grant. It is with great pleasure that Toni along with the Cascade County Conservation District were selected as this year’s silver apple award winner, they are a true advocate for education and a real friend of GFEA and the Great Falls Schools!

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Losing your job can be devastating, in more ways than one. How much, in dollars and cents, does such a lost cost a person? North Carolina State University economist Mike Walden answers. “I think this is an important question for planning purposes so that if, unfortunately, someone is looking at a potential job loss, at least this information will tell them on average — and of course everyone is different, but on average — what that might mean to them in terms of lost income, and for example how much more they may need to work in their lifetime to make up for it. “Anyway, there was a recent study by economists that looked at this issue. They looked at men under age 50 who had three or more years of working experience, and what they found in the last recession, this is the recession we’ve been through, the average job loss for those kind of people cost them $100,000. “Also, the economists estimated that those folks would need to work an extra three years in order to make up that difference. And this is something you’re hearing more and more. You’re hearing people who have their hours cut back, who’ve lost their jobs say, ‘Well, I’m going to have to make that up, and I’m just going to have to work longer.’ “Again I should caution our listeners, these are benchmarks. These are averages. Every person is going to be different, but it does give us some perception of what a loss of job would cost this kind of average man under age 50.”

Survey reports fewer winter honey bee losses

By Kim Kaplan, Agricultural Research Service Total losses of managed honey bee colonies from all causes were 21.9 percent nationwide for the 2011/2012 winter, according to the annual survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Bee Informed Partnership and the Apiary Inspectors of America. This represents a substantial drop in mortality compared to the previous five years, when winter losses of around 30 percent have been reported. Previous surveys found total colony losses of 30 percent in the winter of 2010/2011, 34 percent in 2009/2010, 29 percent in 2008/2009, 36 percent in 2007/2008 and 32 percent in 2006/2007. The unusually warm winter during 2011/2012 could be one possible contributing factor to the decline in colony losses, although no direct scientific investigation of the weather connection has been conducted. January 2012 ranks as the fourth-warmest in U.S. history. “A warm winter means less stress on bee colonies and may help them be more resistant to pathogens, parasites and other problems,” said Jeff Pettis, co-leader of the survey and research leader of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Bee Research Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency. University of Maryland research scientist Dennis vanEngelsdorp was the co-leader of the survey. Among beekeepers who reported losing any colonies from any cause, 37 percent said they lost at least some of their colonies without finding any dead bees. The absence of dead bees is one of the defining symptoms of colony collapse disorder (CCD), a serious problem that beekeepers began facing in 2006. Since this was an interview-based survey, it was not possible to confirm that these colonies had CCD or if the losses were the result of other causes that share the “absence of dead bees” symptom. “Tracking CCD continues to be complex,” Pettis said. “Despite several claims, we still don’t know the cause of CCD.” Almost half of responding beekeepers reported losses greater than 13.6 percent, the level of loss that beekeepers have stated would be acceptable for their operations. Continued losses above that level threaten the economic sustainability of commercial beekeeping. A total of 5,543 beekeepers, who manage nearly 15 percent of the country’s estimated 2.49 million colonies, responded to the survey. A complete analysis of the survey data will be published later this year. The abstract can be found at http://beeinformed.org/2012/05/winter2012/.

‘In My Barn’ game helps build math skills

A new online game developed for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students is now available on MyAmericanFarm.org, the popular agricultural gaming site. “In My Barn” is the first game for a pre-K–K audience on My American Farm. Students use math skills to help Farmer Faye, a character in the game, care for her animals. As they play the game, students earn points which help them fill a grain storage silo. Once students fill the silo they earn a new stamp to add to their Passport for Sustainability – the tool that helps youth keep track of their journey through the various My American Farm online games. In My Barn is closely aligned with the PBS Kids Ready to Learn Math Framework, which supports STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning. The game also meets national standards for mathematics instruction. “We’re excited to launch this new STEM-related game and activities on My American Farm,” said Dan Durheim, executive director of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. “A solid understanding of core subjects such as science and mathematics lays the groundwork for students to grow in their understanding of where food, fiber and renewable fuels come from.” The My American Farm educational gaming resource is a special project of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. The site and resources are made possible through the generous support of title sponsor, Pioneer HiBred, a DuPont business. To take advantage of free My American Farm resources, games and activities, visit www. myamericanfarm.org.

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If you find a tick attached to your skin, there’s no need to panic. There are several tick removal devices on the market, but a plain set of finetipped tweezers will remove a tick quite effectively. How to remove a tick Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain in the skin. If this happens, remove the mouth-parts with tweezers. If you are unable to remove the mouth easily with clean tweezers, leave it alone and let the skin heal. After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub, or soap and water. Avoid folklore remedies such as “painting” the tick with nail polish or petroleum jelly, or using heat to make the tick detach from the skin. Your goal is to remove the tick as quickly as possible--not waiting for it to detach. Follow-up If you develop a rash or fever within several weeks of removing a tick, see your doctor. Be sure to tell the doctor about your recent tick bite, when the bite occurred, and where you most likely acquired the tick.

Recipe Patch by Geri

Bloody Mary Grilled Steak

1 cup vegetable juice 1/2 cup vodka 1 teaspoon each sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tablespoon crushed garlic 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 4 tablespoons olive oil 1-pound flank steak Thoroughly mix all the ingredients except for the flank steak in a 1-gallon zip lock bag. Add the flank steak. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 and up to 24 hours. Preheat the grill to high or heat a skillet over high heat. Remove the flank steak from the marinade and wipe the excess liquid off with paper towels. Grill or pan sear both sides, then lower heat to medium and cook to medium rare. Let the flanks steak rest, covered with a clean towel for 5 to 10 minutes.

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Crab Stuffed Baked Avocado 4 ounces, fluid Cream Cheese 6 ounces, fluid Crab Meat (drained Well If Using Canned) ¼ cups Tomatoes, Chopped 1 Tablespoon Scallions ¼ teaspoons each Salt and Pepper Pinch Cayenne Pepper 3 whole Large Avocados, Cut In Half, Pit Removed ½ cups Grated Parmesan Cheese Preheat oven to 400ºF. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients except the avocados and the Parmesan. Mix until well combined. Fill the hole in the avocado with crab mixture and top with generous amounts of cheese. Place avocados on a baking sheet or in the wells of a muffin tin. Bake at 400ºF until the cheese has melted, about 8-10 minutes.

Summertime Spaghetti Sauce

3 Mild Italian Sausage links (4 ounces each) 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 medium onions, chopped 1 small green pepper, chopped 3 cups chopped seeded peeled tomatoes (about 8 medium) 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1-1/4 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Hot cooked pasta Parmesan cheese Remove casings from sausage; cut sausage into 1-in. pieces. In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat. Drain and set aside. Heat oil in the same skillet; add onions and green pepper. Cook and stir until tender. Add the tomatoes, jalapeno, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Return sausage to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and sauce is thickened. Serve sauce with pasta; top with cheese.

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1/2 cup yellow mustard 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard powder 2 teaspoons hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (2 to 2 1/4 pounds) Vegetable oil, for brushing Preheat a grill to medium. Whisk the yellow mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard powder, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl. Whisk in the butter. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then toss with about one-third of the mustard sauce in a large bowl until coated. Let sit at room temperature, 10 minutes. Brush the grill grates generously with vegetable oil. Put about 1/4 cup of the remaining mustard sauce in a small bowl for basting and reserve the rest for topping. Grill the chicken, covered, basting occasionally with the sauce, until well marked and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 170 degrees F, 10 to 12 minutes per side.

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New Augers – IN STOCK 8x36 8x41 10x70 13x70

New Gleaner S77 - IN STOCK Built with farmers in mind

CONSIGNMENTS Gleaner R60 combine with pickup header & 36-ft. MacDon 960 header............... $35,000 White 9720 combine........................... $11,000 2-John Deere 7700 combines. Each... $10,000 2-White headers, 15-ft., & 13-ft...............CALL MacDon 962 swather, 30-ft. draper header with JD adapter, pickup reel and transport.$20,000 MacDon 920 12-ft., no conditioner..........CALL 2-Universal II 25-ft. pickup reels. Each... $2500 MacDon 9350 swather, no header..........CALL MacDon 9000 swather, 14-ft. header... $29,900 Hesston 8450 25-ft. shiftable draper head, 14-ft. auger head, header trailer............... $55,000 Hesston 6400 swather with 20-ft. draper header and 14-ft. auger header...................... $8000 Versatile 400 swather with 21-ft. header..$6000 2003 Hytrux with 90-ft. F&S sprayer... $37,000 Flexi-Coil System 67XL sprayer with 120-ft. booms................................................. $8500 Brandt 90-ft. trailer sprayer..................... $8500 Bean sprayer, 300 gallon, 100-ft. hose reel.$1250 Cat 65B Challenger.............................. $33,500 New Holland 9030 bidirectional tractor..$30,500 Massey Ferguson 6180 FWA tractor with loader................................................. $31,800 John Deere 8640 tractor..................... $26,000 John Deere 8630 tractor with 14-ft. Degelman dozer................................................ $30,000 Ford 800 tractor with loader.................... $3995 John Deere 270 skid steer.................. $19,900

New Danuser & Wheatheart Post Hole Diggers Most all sizes on hand

NEW Post Pounders IN STOCK

Lawn Mowers - IN STOCK

Hoven Equipment

John Deere 1900 disk drills................ $79,000 Concord 1100 24-ft. air drill with Concord tow between cart................................... $18,900 Case IH 8580 4x4 square baler.......... $20,000 New Holland 580 16x18 square baler..$12,900 International 440 14x18 square baler.... $1750 New Holland 1030 pull-type balewagon..$6000 Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine... $14,900 John Deere 566 round baler, twine only........... .......................................................... 14,900 John Deere 510 round baler.................$1000 Hesston 5200 round bale mower..........$1000 Sitrex 3-point rake...................................$450 Neuer 8120 grain vac............................. $5000 Westgo 8x31 PTO drive auger............... $2250 GT 8x40 grain auger, PTO drive............... $990 40-ft. tandem axle gooseneck lowboy..$18,900 1996 Eagle tandem dually pintle hitch flatbed, 6-ft. beavertail..................................... $9000 DuAl loader............................................. $1500 Melroe 516 19-ft., 3-pt. duckfoot............. $1500 Phoenix 20-ft., 3-pt. rotary harrow.......... $1000 Schulte 3020 batwing mower.............. $15,000 Case 10 sickle mower............................... $800 Ford 5-ft., 3-pt. rotary mower.................... $500

The machine offers all the nimbleness of our prior R Series with a significant increase in capacity and capability. For those farmers who want all of the preformance without all the bulk, we present to you our latest innovation: the Gleaner Super Series.

Hoven Equipment

406-727-7153 Great Falls, MT

New Hesston WR9770 Hay producers don’t need another windrower. They need a breakthrough.

USED AUGERS & GRAIN DECK

Farm King 10x80 swing hopper............ $10,900 Farm King 13x70 auger........................ $10,500 Farm King 13x70 swing hopper auger with power hopper mover.................................... $10,000 Farm King 10x36 PTO............................. $4500 Westfield 13x70 swing auger................ $10,000 Westfield 13x70 swing hopper................. $7100 Alloway 10x61 swing hopper auger......... $3000 Brandt drive-over grain deck.................... $8900

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

• 16-ft. disc header • 220-hp • 21 MPH road speed • Auto-steer • GliderRider cab, seat & rear axle suspensions

USED MISCELLANEOUS

Kuhn 500 Alterna rotary disc mower....$14,900 Walinga 7614 grain vac.........................$9900 Degelman 12HD dozer..........................$4500

UNIVERSAL Pickup Reels

Order your pickup reels now

406-727-7153 4181 North Park Trail Great Falls, MT

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

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Patented double joint design to reach and retract further.

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

To help farmers get more done, and keep getting it done, we introduced the first large square baler 30 years ago. Since then, we’ve only continued to innovate. In fact our new 2150 Massey Ferguson® Hesston Series 3x3 large square baler even includes key features from our 3x4 and 4x4 balers. Like our exclusive Hesston Series chain drive. Nothing’s more efficient or easier to maintain - thanks to just two shear bolts on the entire drive system. Our 2100 Series offer greater capacity, better bale-building and more reliability and serviceability. Count on them. Time and time again. See your dealer or visit wwwmasseyferguson.com.

USED HEADERS

MacDon D60 35-ft. draper header to fit MacDon swather...........................................$39,900 MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header with pickup reel.................................................$23,900 MacDon 25-ft. draper header, fits 7000 & 9000 Series............................................ JUST IN 1996 MacDon 920 14-ft. hay header..$14,000 1993 MacDon 920 14-ft. hay header..$13,000 MacDon 871 adapter.............................$1000 Gleaner 327 27-ft. header with batt reel..$7900 3-Gleaner 15-ft. N-series pickup headers with Victory 7 or 8 belt attachment. Each.$5900 Gleaner 324 24-ft. header with batt reel..$1500 30-ft. bat reel off 8570 header.................$799

USED WINDROWERS

Case IH WD1203 windrower................. $79,900

2-Westward (MacDon) M100 self-propelled, no headers. Each.................................. $69,000 MacDon 9000 14-ft. header.................. $32,900 MacDon 9000 with 14-ft. header.......... $29,000 Hesston 1360 13-ft. rotary disc, hydro-swing.... USED PROCESSORS . .......................................................... $9900 Vermeer BP8000 processor, right hand discharge............................................$14,500 Hesston 1170 pull-type hydro swing....... $8900 Highline 6600 round bale processor.....$8900 Case IH 8370 hydro-swing...................... $7900 Case IH 8230 30-ft. pull-type swather...... $5800 John Deere 945 14-ft. rotary disc MoCo.$13,900 John Deere 930 11’6” pull type disc mower.$7900 John Deere 1380 14-ft. MoCo................. $2900 New Holland 1441 rotary disc mower.. $18,900 New Holland 1116 14-ft. header with push frame 406-727-7153 for bidirectional.................................... $4500 4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls, MT

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

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3320 Series - 86’ Paralink hoe drill

Massey Ferguson® 7600 Series Tractors

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140 - 180 hp

Limited number still available for fall delivery The most noticeable feature of the 3320-86, aside from its sheer size, is the high flotation mainframe running gear and steering system. Bourgault has incorporated a hydraulically assisted wagon-style steering design for safe and predictable tracking behind the tractor during field use or transport.

1200 Grain Cart

Dramatically Increase Your Harvesting Productivity

• The 1200 grain cart can shuttle 1200 bushels of grain. • The eight wheel undercarriage has the load carrying capability to travel at 10 mph fully loaded. • The undercarriage system smoothens the ride and reduces stress on the tractor hitch and unit. • The turret style unloading auger allows grain to be placed accurately when cart to truck alignment is less than perfect. • The 1200 features a system which allows complete clean out for both the auger and tank. • Mesh windows located on the front and back panels allow the operator to see how much product is in the 1200. • The truss on the 1200 generates more strength than a beam. • Good lighting is a must for evening operation and transport. • A unique belt drive system is used to engage the drag auger.

1200 bushel

The model 1200 grain cart can increase your harvesting capacity and efficiency better than an additional combine, at a fraction of the cost!

USED AIR DRILL

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

• Customized comfort. Tough enough for any job. • Transmissions with the most efficient power transfer in the industry. More productivity at the touch of a button. • Less time spent refueling, more time spent working. USED TRACTORS

Kubota M125XDTC 4WD, 103 PTO hp.$69,000 Challenger MT555B MFD, 130 PTO hp with loader............................................... $79,900 Challenger MT465B 95 PTO hp, MFD with loader............................................... $44,900 Challenger MT665B 240 hp...................CALL

USED CONVENTIONAL DRILL

Morris Maxim 39-ft. air drill.................. $49,900 4-Morris MH300 10-ft. grain drills with 12” spacing, transport.....................................$6000 Morris 39-ft., 10” spacing with 7180 tow between cart................................................... $40,000 1-4-drill hitch for JD 9350, 10-ft. drills.

Case IH MXU110 MFD, loader, bucket, grapple.................................................... $49,900 Case 1570 2WD tractor....................... $10,800

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Krause 25-ft. disc. Case IH 2388 combine, 25-ft. 1010 header, 1015 pickup header.

“Our service sets us apart” Ken – Cell, 788-4588; Sean – Cell, 899-0889; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898

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Ford 946 4WD articulated tractor with duals.... ........................................................ $44,000 John Deere 4010 with cab, Ezee-On loader, USED SPRAYERS grapple............................................. $12,900 Massey-Ferguson 3070 cab, loader... $18,000 Apache AS715 self-propelled, 750 gallon, 90-ft. booms........................................... $130,000 Case 1070 2WD, cab, 3-pt., PTO with loader & grapple............................................. $15,900 Agco 7650 90-ft. Spra-Coupe........... $124,000 Melroe 220 Spra-Coupe...............COMING IN

406-727-7153

4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls, MT

Vermeer 605 Super M Baler

“Our service sets us apart” Ken – Cell, 788-4588; Sean – Cell, 899-0889; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898

New Massey Ferguson 9560 Our mission: capacity without complexity

USED BALERS Massey-Ferguson 2856A round baler with new mesh wrap, suspension on axles...$39,900 New Holland BR780A round baler... JUST IN 2-Hesston 956A round balers. Ea......$19,900 2-Hesston 856A round balers. Ea.....$14,900 Hesston 565A round, mesh wrap......$12,900 2-Hesston 565A round balers. Each.....$8900 Vermeer 555XL round baler, 5x5 baler, twine only.................................................$14,900 John Deere 510 round baler.................$1200

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

Sitrex MX12 rake..................................... $9500 H&S 12-wheel hay rake........................... $8900 H&S HN7A hay machine......................... $4900

Challenger LB34B 3x4 square baler with accumulator........................................$85,900 Hesston 7434 3x4 square baler with roller chute...............................................$74,900

Increased power combined with e3™ efficiency means the new MF9560 can handle more bushels with less fuel, while maintaining reserve power to pull through tough conditions. COMING IN SOON USED COMBINES

Gleaner Super 77 with chopper & chaff spreader, auto-steer...................... $249,000 Massey-Ferguson 8570, 30-ft. header, pickup reel & 15-ft. head, pickup attachment..$38,000

Gleaner R72 combine......................... $49,000 Gleaner N6 combine.............................. $9900 Case IH 1660 combine with 24-ft. header, 13-ft. pickup header with attachment........ $19,000

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A garden worth ten scents

Trader’s Dispatch, July 2012 — Page A56

WANTED to buy Dutch seed boots that look like this Call 4063662184

Plan to join us for our crop/field tour and customer appreciation picnic, scheduled for

Tuesday, July 17th 1:00 pm tour - 5:00 pm picnic

We will be viewing the new winter wheats: *AgriPro WOLF

*MSU’s JUDEE and a new two gene Clearfield variety MONTECH BRAWL PLUS A new stand-up green pea MONTECH 1103 will also be featured. Our standby varieties of spring wheat, barley and winter wheat will also be available for comparison.

REMEMER, It’s not too early to discuss your winter wheat needs! COMMERCIAL GRADING

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FOR SALE 3500 lb lift gate

1998 Chevrolet Suburban...........$4600 obo

1997 International automatic.......$8500 obo

1999 Chevrolet Tahoe..................$4500 obo

Versatile 956 4WD, 12 speed powershift...... ..........................................................$46,500 2001 Freightliner Detroit 60 Series autoshift. ..........................................................$26,000

3-2002 Freightliner Cat C12 autoshift...$26,500 Phone (406) 868-7258, Dutton, Montana

GMC Sierra van. For parts.....................$400

How do YOU describe scents or fragrance in flowers? There are probably as many ways as there are people, scent being very subjective. Scent varies with personal likes and dislikes, whether it is close or far, or depends on the emotions it evokes. Scientists have devised various means to categorize scents, but one scheme is most common. It was in the Victorian times at the end of the 19th century that fragrance in the garden became really popular for just that, not for any functional use. Prior to that time, fragrance was used medicinally and to mask unpleasant odors. It was also at this time (1893) that scents were first categorized by Count von Marilaun into six groups. Since then, these have been expanded to ten scent groups, all of which are used for flowers. These groups are based on common essential oils for each group of plants. It is the volatile compounds from these oils that our noses register as “scents.” The indole group has flowers smelling like and resembling decayed meat or carrion, such as the skunk cabbage (Lysichiton) and a wake-robin (Trillium erectum), and attracts dung flies for pollination. The aminoid group also smells unpleasant to attract flies, smelling of decayed fish or ammonia, and includes many umbel flowers such as giant fennel. The heavy group smells similar to the last, only sweeter, and includes some of the oldest known fragrant flowers such as some lilies and narcissus. The aromatic group has some of the most pleasantly scented flowers with scents of vanilla, balsam, almond, and cloves such as in some primroses, peonies, stocks, and pinks. The violet group and smell is, of course, present in violets. Smelling of damp woodland moss, it attracts no insects as the flowers are self-pollinating. The rose group is pleasant and found in roses in addition to some peonies and scented geraniums. The lemon group is more often found in leaves but also in some water lilies and evening primroses. The fruit-scented group includes many roses and some minor bulbs. The animal-scented group usually is unpleasant and may smell of musk as in some roses, human perspiration as in valerian and ox-eye daisy, and animal fur as in crown imperial. The honey-scented group is similar to the last, only sweeter, and often more pleasant. Some examples are the butterfly-bush (Buddleia), showy stonecrop (Sedum spectabile), and meadowsweet (Filipendula). As seen in most of these flower scent groups, insects or pollinators are the main reason for scent. It basically attracts pollinators specifically needed to pollinate a flower, and at the right time. Usually if a flower is not ready, or past the time, for pollination, or has been pollinated, it won’t have much fragrance. If a flower is fragrant at night, odds are that it is pollinated by moths or even bats. Sweet scents generally attract bees and flies for pollination, while those with fruity or musty-smelling flowers may attract flies or beetles for pollination. Leaf scents fall into four main groups including the turpentine group (rosemary), the camphor and eucalyptus group (sage, catmint, scented geraniums), the mint group, and the sulphur group (mustard, onions, garlic). Of course, other leaf scents can be placed into the ten flower groups such as some scented geraniums in the lemon and rose groups. Unlike trees and shrubs, whose bark and roots generally fall into aromatic or turpentine groups, most herbaceous perennials with scented roots fall into one of the flower groups, such as the rose scent of some stonecrop (Sedum) or violet scent of some iris roots. While a species of plant may have fragrance, some of its highly bred offspring may not. These cultivars (cultivated varieties) may have been bred for other traits instead, such as flower size, shape, or disease resistance. Roses are a good example of a plant to pay attention to the fragrance of specific cultivars, if this is important to you. Often, where there are many cultivars to choose from, as with roses, peonies, daffodils or crabapples, some will have fragrant flowers. If you want a fragrant garden, some of the best choices for spring are lily-of-the-valley, some primroses, and hyacinths. For annual flowers, consider sweet peas or stocks—both of which prefer cooler parts of the season, heliotrope, flowering tobacco, sweet alyssum (I find this fragrance best for flies), or dianthus. Fragrant summer perennials include bearded iris early in the season, tall garden phlox later on as well as some of the oriental lilies, and lavender (where hardy). For woody plants, consider roses, butterfly bush (where hardy), lilacs, crabapples, or the sweet autumn clematis at the end of the season.

Chokecherry tree height

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: We planted four chokecherry trees five years ago. They have not grown much (currently at 18 feet) but appear to be healthy. What is causing their lack of growth? They were sold to us as trees. Could they be a bush chokecherry variety? Even if they are a bush variety, they should grow. I’m tempted to just get rid of them. I used fertilizer pegs on them and they got slightly bushier but there was no height gain. You were recommended as the guy who can help us. (Spearfish, South Dakota) A: Chokecherry trees are gauged to get 20 to 30 feet tall. It depends on their environmental setting. It would not be a statistical error for yours to more or less top out at the height you mentioned. Some continued growth in height can be expected, but they have pretty much reached what they are genetically programmed to do. Progress from here will be slow. If you are not pleased with the situation, I would remove the trees and replace them with something that will get to the height you want. Go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ trees/handbook.htm and then click on the table of contents. In the table of contents, click on chokecherry to get a full description and photos of mature chokecherries. You can see there that the largest tree in North Dakota is 41 feet tall. You also can peruse the handbook for trees you might want to use as replacements. Don’t waste your money on the fertilizer spikes because they are not worth it. To fertilize, spread a complete fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10 or something similar, from the edge of the tree canopy out as far as you reasonably can go. That will do a much better job of getting the fertilizer where it can do some good.

Trader’s Dispatch, July 2012 — Page A57

SELL YOUR EQUIPMENT IN THIS SPACE!!! Call 406-279-3291 FAX 406-279-3249 Mail to: Trader’s Dispatch, Box 306, Valier, MT 59486

JOHN DEERE 148 LOADER & MOUNTS FOR SALE

3 spool valve, 6-ft. bucket, fits 20, 30 and 40 Series utility tractors, excellent condition..................................................................................................$5500

Serving The Ag Community Since 1969 Specializing in JD, International, Case IH & all other major brands of ag tractors

Dennis & Curt Lorang 2700 17th Street N.E. Black Eagle, MT Shop 406-727-2726 ✔ Engine rebuilds ✔ Transmission rebuilts ✔ fuel pumps ✔ injectors ✔ turbo chargers We can rebuild or exchange John Deere hydraulic pumps, hydraulic couplers & valves, brake valves, steering valves

1998 Aztec 48 x 102 flatbed trailer with slider axles. 1982 International F1954 T/A, 4000 gallon insulated tank truck.

1998 Trail Blazer triple axle gravel trailer.

Equipment Sales: Our company sells a wide selection of new and used trucking, construction and farm equipment, as well as recreation. Whether you are looking for a backhoe, a loader, or a tractor, we can deliver. Other equipment we have to offer includes: trucks, trailers, haying equipment, trenchers, pay loaders, land levelers, grain handling equipment, boats and snowmobiles. A bit of everything.

website: www.cmoorefabequipment.com e-mail: cmooreinc@midrivers.com 855 Kinsey Road, Miles City, MT 59301

1987 Freightliner with tag axle.

2-1990 Trailmobile flatbed closed tandem trailers.

1997 Ford F450 service truck with crane.

Jensen Bale Handlers Fiat Allis 100C roadgrader.

John Deere fork lift.

Fabrication & Welding Services: We provide commercial welding and iron repair services. Our staff works with all vehicles and machinery, including trucks and trailers. We can build anything you need out of iron.

1995 Freightliner

1992 CPS belly dump gravel trailer. We have more gravel trailers in our inventory!

Electric over hydraulic John Deere 8640 tractor.

F903 haygrinder. Merritt 53-ft. x 102” straight stock trailers with 3 compartments.

YOUR DEALER FOR Truck Defender Grill Guards

2007 Featherlite 24-ft. steel stock trailer, center and rear gates have sliders. Clean trailer!

GET READY FOR HAY HAULING SEASON!!

We have numerous hay trains to fit your hay hauling needs.

1979 Ford F600 4x4 flatbed with crane.

Hough International loader, GoH. 1998 New Holland 7740SL tractor with front wheel assist, 4892 hours.

We can order guards for semis or pickups!

1984 Merritt 42-ft. grain trailer, air ride.

2008 Perkins 1104C skid mount diesel engine, turbo, brand new.

Trucking Services: Our drivers haul grain, hay, livestock and equipment across the county. We also use hoppers to carry bulk commodities.

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BALER FOR SALE 2002 John Deere 348 baler, excellent condition....$12,500

Call 406-240-4852

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Antique Power Pull Working Blacksmith and Machine shop Threshing with steam/gas tractors Antique Sawmill and Shingle Mill Stationary engines Parade of Power Kid’s Tractor Pull Tractor Slow Race, Barrel Race and Balance Platform Arts & Crafts Corn-on-the-cob, steamed by a steam engine Dutch Oven Bread Baking Musical Entertainment Thresher’s Lunch

People mover is available to and from the grounds.

Is it foot rot or something else?

By Dr. Russ Daly, South Dakota State University One of the most common ailments that cattle producers will observe in cows or bulls out on summer pasture is lameness. Whether a case is mild or obvious, an animal “turning up lame” at some point in the summer is inevitable in every operation. Not every case of lameness observed on pasture is caused by the same set of circumstances. A few causes of lameness, such as deep wounds on the limbs, are quite obvious. Most, of course are not. More frequently, animals are observed limping without any observable external injury. It’s this author’s experience that a good percentage of these lameness cases are called “foot rot” by observers. Sometimes that analysis is correct, sometimes it’s not. Why would one want to differentiate true “foot rot” from other lameness causes? First off, let’s understand what is meant by “foot rot”. “Foot rot refers to a condition more accurately called “infectious pododermatitis”. It is an active bacterial infection of the skin and deeper tissues between the toes of cattle. The bacteria, usually Fusobacterium necrophorum, are found just about anywhere there’s mud, manure, or dirt. It takes some sort of insult to the skin between the toes in order for the bacteria to start causing damage. This most commonly occurs when cattle are standing for prolonged periods of time in water, mud, or manure. However, abrasions that can occur (for example) when cattle walk on bean stubble or on frozen chunks of dirt in the wintertime can also provide a site of entry for the bacteria. The infection then starts to work on the tissue between the toes. Initially, swelling of the foot directly above the hoof occurs, which may extend up into the pastern or fetlock in severe cases, but not higher. Swelling in a joint without any swelling below that joint isn’t a result of foot rot; such cases often turn out to be severe sprains or joint infections. As the swelling commences, the animal begins to limp, possibly to the point where she is hardly bearing weight on the affected limb. The skin between the toes breaks open and exposes an open wound with foul-smelling fluid. These characteristics – the swelling right above the hoof and the open smelly wound between the toes – are the hallmarks of a diagnosis of foot rot. But why is it important to know whether an animal’s lameness is due to foot rot or a simple case of a cow putting her foot in the wrong badger hole at the wrong time? The answer lies in treatment. Foot rot in its early stages is quite responsive to treatment with antibiotics such as long-acting tetracycline or penicillin. Your veterinarian will be the best resource for determining the best treatment for a case of foot rot. Another reason for determining whether a case of lameness is actually foot rot lies in prevention. When more than one case is diagnosed in a group of animals, it behooves the producer to look for the inciting causes, whether it’s animals spending too much time in the stockdam, or having to navigate a rocky patch of ground to get to the water tank. Accurately diagnosing lameness in cattle out on pasture is often a challenge. Because an animal that’s limping is an animal in pain, we owe it to them to try to provide relief through appropriate treatment when possible. Restraining an animal in a chute allows one to perform a careful examination of the foot. Early cases of foot rot are obvious by the lesion between the toes. Such examinations are also beneficial because other causes of lameness such as sandcracks, toe abscesses, and penetrating foreign bodies can be detected. Proper and prompt diagnosis of a case of foot rot provides the animal an excellent chance of recovery with antibiotic treatments. Treating other causes of lameness with antibiotics is often unrewarding. Letting a case of foot rot go untreated means prolonged pain for the animal and a greater chance of the infection settling in a joint and becoming chronic. Contact your veterinarian for advice about how best to approach your lameness cases this summer.

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GENERAL Question: I’m getting married later this month and plan to change my name. What documents do I need to apply for a new Social Security card with my new name? Answer: To change your name for any reason in Social Security’s records, and on your Social Security card, you’ll need to provide proof of your U.S. citizenship (if you have not previously established it with us) or immigration status. You’ll need to show us evidence of your legal name change by showing us documentation of your old and new names. Such documents could include a court order for a name change, marriage certificate, divorce decree, or Certificate of Naturalization. Finally, you’ll need to show us proof of identity. All documents submitted must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents. Visit our website about your Social Security card and number at www.socialsecurity. gov/ssnumber where you can get more information and fill out your application. Or call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Question: Recently, I was told I shouldn’t be carrying my Social Security card around. Is that true? Answer: We encourage you to keep your Social Security card at home in a safe place. Do not carry it with you unless you are taking it to a job interview or to someone who requires it. Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America, and the best way to avoid becoming a victim is to safeguard your card and number. To learn more, visit our Social Security number and card page at http://www.socialsecurity. gov/ssnumber. RETIREMENT Question: I just started my first job and my paycheck is less than I expected. Why am I paying for retirement benefits when I have a lifetime to live before retirement? Answer: Besides being required by law, you are securing your own financial future through the payment of Social Security and Medicare taxes. The taxes you pay now translate to a lifetime of protection, whether you retire or become disabled. And when you die, your family (or future family) may be able to receive survivors benefits based on your work as well. Aside from all the benefits in your own future, your Social Security and Medicare payments also help today’s retirees. To learn more, visit our website at www.socialsecurity.gov. Question: My father receives Social Security retirement benefits, and I will be in charge of his estate when he dies. Should that occur, do I need to report his death to Social Security or will benefits automatically stop? Answer: When your father dies, please notify Social Security as soon as possible by calling us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Another person, such as a spouse, may be eligible for survivors benefits based on his record. Also, we might be able to pay a one-time payment of $255 to help with funeral expenses. We suggest reading a copy of our online publication, How Social Security Can Help You When A Family Member Dies, at www.socialsecurity.gov/ pubs/10008.html. DISABILITY Question: I have been getting Social Security disability benefits for many years. I’m about to hit my full retirement age. What will happen to my disability benefits? Answer: When you reach “full retirement age” we will switch you from disability to retirement benefits. But you won’t even notice the change because your benefit amount will stay the same. It’s just that when you reach retirement age, we consider you to be a “retiree” and not a disability beneficiary. To learn more, visit our website at www.socialsecurity.gov. SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME Question: My 15-year-old sister has been blind since birth. I think she should apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), but my parents think because she's a minor, they're responsible for her and she won't qualify. Who is right? Answer: To qualify for SSI, an individual must meet certain income and resource limits. Since your sister is a minor, some of continued on page a60

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##### Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage. -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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1995 Kenworth W900 water truck, like new tank, Detroit 430 hp...................................$39,500

1998 Western Star 475 Cat, 18 speed, 46,000# double lockers, 12,000# front with floats, nonsteer lift axle, 18-ft gravel box with tarp, 58” sides. (This truck would work for beets)....$36,500

2003 Kenworth T800 Aero cab 60” sleeper, 6NZ Cat C-15 500 hp, automatic transmission, double lockers, 489,000 miles, great tires and brakes....$37,500

1980 Peterbilt 359 dump truck, 3406B Cat, 13 speed,16-ft. tub box with high lift gate, pintle hitch...............................$17,500 1985 Peterbilt 359 17-ft. tub box with high ligt tailgate, steerable lift axle, 400 Cummins, 15-speed.... ......................................$17,500

1986 International Cat 3406B, 13 speed, near new virgin drive tires................................$17,500

2-2005 International ISX Cummins, new cap drives. Each......... ......................................$31,500

2005 Freightliner Columbia day cab, 14L Detroit 515 hp, 10 speed............................JUST IN

2003 Peterbilt 385 day cab, Cat C15 (6NZ), 13 speed, 4.11 double locker rears only, 84,107 actual miles....................$49,000 2000 Peterbilt 379 475 hp Cat 3406E, 13 speed, 3.70 ratio, virgin rubber...................$27,500

2005 Freightliner Columbia single axle, Detroit 435 hp, 10 speed.............................$23,500

Freightliner FL70 service truck, welder, air compressor, crane on 11-ft. service bed...........$32,500

1990 Ford L9000 dump truck with 3406B Cat, 14,000# front axle, double locker rears and 16-ft. box........................$18,500 1986 International dump truck, 16-ft. box, Cummins NTC-350, 13 speed, lift axle and pintle hitch.... ......................................$18,500

1993 Freightliner FLD120 Detroit 355/400 hp.................$9500

2005 Freightliner Columbia day cab 14.0L Detroit 455 hp, 581,000 miles, 10 speed, 3.70 ratio good matching tires and near new brakes............$32,500

2003 International N-14, 500 hp, 13 speed........................$28,000

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2000 Peterbilt 379 475 hp, N-14 13-speed, 3.70 ratio.......$30,500

Steerable lift axles Hendrickson Paralift with axle

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Cat 3406E......................... $1250 Cat 3406B........................ $1050 Cummins N14.................. $1500 Cummins 855 BC/SC........ $900 Cat C12............................ $1200 Also available ISX, L10, M11, 3306, DT466, C15, Det 60 series

1998 Kenworth T800 day cab, N14 435 hp, 10 speed, 3.70 Eaton rears, new paint, new cap drive tires.

1991 International daycab, 3176 Cat, 10 speed, 3.21 rears, low pro 24.5 good tires..................$8500

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2006 Wes-Tex Road Builder 42-ft. tandem axle belly dump...... ......................................$22,500 1985 Trail King 42-ft. tri-axle belly dump......................$13,500

1992 Utility spread axle reefer.... .........................................$6000 1986 Fruehauf 44-ft. flatbed, 11R 24.5 tires, tool box, winch tie downs...........................$4900

2010 ACE Rocky Mountain double bottom dump trailers, super singles, 8 axle set.......... 1974 Fruehauf 42-ft. lowboy, like new tires and brakes......$12,500

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1997 Ranco 35-ft. tri-axle belly dump..............................$21,500

1998 Ranco 40-ft. tandem axle belly dump......................$19,500

1968 Beall belly dump, double bottom, good tires and brakes, center point spring suspension... .........................................$9000

2008 Load King belly dump trailer, center point spring suspension..........................$35,000

1995 Fontaine mechanical detach 29-ft. well. Call for more information.....................$23,500

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1990 Witzco Challenger RG35 35 ton detachable lowboy.... $15,900

2 CAT C15 Engines

1997 Cornhusker 45x102 hopper trailer, ag hoppers, 8-ft. sides, 11R/24.5 tires on aluminum wheels, new brakes.......$22,500 1982 Cornhusker 42-ft. aluminum hopper trailer, good Lo-Pro 24.5 tires........................$11,500

BXS01601 475-hp. 242,000 miles..... ............................................$12,500 MXS59658 550-hp..................$7500 T H E

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Cummins N14’s, BCII 400, BCIII 350 & 400, BCIV 400, M11’s Cummins ISX 475 hp CPL#2629 Cat C15’s, 3406E’s, 3406B’s Cat 3054 Serial #5Ys.............$3200 Detroit 6V53T........................$5500 Detroit 60’s Volvo VED7C 275 hp..............$4000

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Transmissions and Differentials

RTLO16913....$2750 ($1500 core) RTO14613........................... $1500 Most 9, 10, 13 and 15 speeds.CALL Rockwell, Eaton, Spicer, IH differentials - most ratios available

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your parents' income and resources will determine whether your sister is eligible for SSI. Once your sister turns 18, their income and resources won’t be considered when deciding her eligibility and payment amount. Tell your parents they can check at any Social Security office to see if your sister qualifies. To learn more, visit our website at www.socialsecurity. gov or call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Question: I’m on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and live with my two brothers in an apartment. My SSI payment is cut by one-third because the Social Security office says I don’t pay enough of the household expenses. How much of the expenses must I pay in order to get the full SSI rate? Answer: Under the rules of the program, you must be paying an equal share of the expenses. Because there are three of you in the household, you must pay one-third of the expenses. If you are not paying an equal share of the rent, utilities, groceries, and other household expenses, your SSI payment must be reduced. To learn more, visit our website at www. socialsecurity.gov. MEDICARE Question: I can’t find my Medicare card and I need a replacement. Do I need to come into the office? Answer: You can get your Medicare card replaced without leaving your home. Just go online to http://www.socialsecurity. gov/medicarecard/ and get your new Medicare card sent to your home. Simply fill out the requested information and you’ll get your new Medicare card within 30 days; it will be mailed to your address on record. If you need temporary proof of Medicare coverage, call our toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 to request a letter and you will receive it in the mail within 7 to 10 days. If you need immediate proof of your Medicare coverage, please visit your local Social Security office.

UNL appoints two new student ambassadors

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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) animal science department appointed two new student ambassadors for the 2012-2013 academic year.  After in-depth interviews with department faculty and senior ambassadors, two students were selected out of a pool of four applicants: • Ryan Grafel of Hastings, a senior animal science major • Dustin Renken of Bertrand, a junior animal science major The two new ambassadors will serve alongside current second-year ambassadors: • Alec Ibach of Sumner, a junior agricultural economics and animal science major • Melisa McDonald of Lincoln, a senior animal science major The ambassadors will interact with prospective animal science students by visiting high schools and attending various UNL admissions events. In addition to attending and supporting university events, each ambassador also will take on the responsibility of planning one recruitment activity per year. One example is the animal science overnight, which is a two-day event where juniors and seniors in high school visit UNL’s East Campus and stay the night in dorms. Over the course of two days, these high school students get an overview of the animal science department, participate in mock labs, get their questions answered and participate in fun activities such as bowling in the Nebraska East Union. “It’s a good opportunity for them to get to East Campus and actually see what life is like here in the department and as a college student,” said Alli Raymond, admissions coordinator for the animal science department. “Through planning and participating in these activities, the student ambassadors benefit not only the university, but themselves as well.” The Animal Science Student Ambassador program, started in 1999, selects two animal science majors as ambassadors to promote the animal science program each year. Students receive a $2,000 scholarship ($500 each semester) and serve for two years supporting the animal science department’s recruitment efforts. For more information on the Animal Science Student Ambassador program, visit Ambassador Program (http:// animalscience.unl.edu/anscambassadors), like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter (@UNL_AniSci) to stay up-to-date on upcoming events and deadlines.

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John Deere 7130’s & 7230’s Mounted with loaders

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Vermeer 605XL, flotation tires, 12,214 bales............................$6550 Case 8465.................................................................................$6700

HESSTON SQUARE BALERS

Hesston 4910 big square balers, 32,000 bales.Starting At $42,900

New MORRIS 900 8-bale HayHiker In Stock – CALL CONSIGNMENTS

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2009 New Holland 488 9’3” mower conditioner.....................$16,900 2003 New Holland 499 12-ft. haybine.......................................$9000 2006 Vermeer MC1030 13’3” wide, 2-point swivel hitch, steel conditioner..................................................................................$14,000 MacDon 4000 9-ft. mower conditioner......................................$4900

RAKES

New Holland 216 rake...........................................................$14,500 New Holland 216 rake...........................................................$11,800 3-New Holland 216 unitized hydraulic rakes. . ......Starting at $9900 Vermeer R23 twin rake.............................................................$9000 Sitrex MK10-12 wheel rake.......................................................$7500 John Deere 605 left hand rake.................................................$3500 John Deere 567 wheel rake......................................................$1195

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Truax 15-ft. no-till drill, 8” spacing, 3 boxes, end wheel drive.$14,900 International 6200 14-ft. disc drill, combo with grass seeder attachment......................................................................................$7900 Brillion 15-ft. culti-packer.......................................................$12,900 Brillion 14-ft. culti-packer.......................................................$12,900 John Deere 900 7 shank V-ripper.............................................$5490 2002 Kelly B70B 3-point backhoe. Excellent shape.................$7500 Haybuster H1000 tub grinder, single axle, good conveyor, low hours..................................................................................$11,200 Highline 6800 round bale processor.........................................$9000 Haybuster D&W 3-bale round bale processor..........................$7150 2010 Anderson 12-bale hay hiker. Excellent condition..........$26,900 Dwyer 5-bale mover / feeder.....................................................$7800 1973 Ford F500 buck rake, 390 V8, Farmhand F11C loader, forks, bucket, 4 new tires................................................................$4500 Brandt 8”x50-ft. grain auger......................................................$6550 Summer 500 gallon sprayer......................................................$5400 John Deere 995 7-bottom switch plow...................................$13,250 2010 Bobcat S650 skid steer with bucket or fork, excellent condition, low hours...........................................................................$36,200

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John Deere 4995, with 16-ft. disc header. 1400 hours..........$75,900 John Deere 4995, with 14-ft. disc header..............................$69,900 2009 John Deere 4995 4 meter, 994 head, V10, conditioner, button tires, 558 hours.................................................................$95,900 4-2010 New Holland 8040, 12-ft. HS headers, rotary screens, buddy seat, 800-1000 hours. Each..............................................$64,300 2008 New Holland 8040, 12-ft. HS header............................$61,900 New Holland HW320 14-ft. HS header, 1350 hours. Excellent........... . ........................................................................................$63,100 New Holland HW305S with 14-ft. auger header....................$55,900 New Holland 1495, gas, 12-ft. header. Great condition............$8400 2005 MacDon 9352i Turbo, 14-ft. auger header, button tires, 1220 hours.................................................................................$57,000 1993 Hesston 8400 14-ft. auger header, 3200 hours............$15,900 Hesston 6600 12-ft. header, gas, cab.......................................$6500 Hesston 6400, gas, 12-ft. header, no cab.................................$3000

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New Holland 1048 bale wagon, 5 speed, air, new hydraulic pump, weight scale system..........................................................$24,900 New Holland Super 1068 bale wagon with gas engine........$11,500 Morris 1400 Hay Hiker, 14 bale..............................................$17,900 Highline 5-bale mover, 6800 feeder..........................................$9500 International 6200 grain drill....................................................$6500 Brillion WM3001 24-ft. culti-packer...........................................$8500 Aerway 15-ft. aerator with transport hitch..............................$11,500

NEW John Deere XUV Gator 825i, loaded......... ............................................................... $14,900

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2008 John Deere 5525 utility tractor, 75 PTO hp, MFWD, canopy, 3-point, 540 PTO, 12x12 with reverser, 3 rear remotes, 2008 JD 542 loader with bucket, 256 hours.....................................$42,000 2005 New Holland TC35DA compact hydrostatic tractor, 35 hp, MFD, loader, grapple, hydraulic box scraper, canopy, 1 remote, 135 hours..................................................................................$19,500 International 856 diesel tractor, no cab....................................$6500 2007 New Holland HW305 self propelled windrower, 2007 NH HS12 auger header, 1233 hours..................................................$52,000 2005 New Holland HW305 self propelled windrower, 12-ft. HS header, hyraulic header flotation, rotary screen, 1550 hours.........$45,000 2002 Case RBX561 round baler...............................................$8500 New Holland 580 square baler.................................................$7800

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NEW HOLLAND SQUARE BALERS

2007 New Holland 580 square baler. 2 seasons use, like new........... ..........................................................................................$19,900 1994 New Holland 580 square baler, 16”x18” bales.................$8900 New Holland 320 square baler, 14”x18” bales, PTO drive........$4500 New Holland 320 square baler, 14”x18” bales, PTO drive........$3500

2008 John Deere 8330, 225 hp, MFWD, PowerShift, duals, front weights, 3340 hours........................................................................ $137,000 John Deere 7220 tractor with 741 loader, PowrQuad, 2 rear remotes, 3-point hitch, 540/1000 PTO, 300 hours.............................. $92,900 (3) John Deere 7130, MFWD, 95 PTO hp, 3 point, PTO, 2 hydraulics, 16F/16R transmission with reverser, JD 360 loader. Each.. $89,900 John Deere 6115D, MFWD, 3 point, PTO, 2 hydraulics, 95 PTO hp, 9F/9R transmission with reverser, Mounted with JD 673 Loader. . .. ............................................................................................ $75,900 John Deere 6400 MFWD, John Deere 640 loader, 11,036 hours.......... ............................................................................................ $30,000 2007 John Deere 5325 MFWD, 55 PTO hp, open station, ROPS/canopy, new front tires...................................................................... $24,900 2010 John Deere 5105M MFWD, 90 PTO hp, 540 PTO, cab, 16 speed, reverser, 563 loader, bucket, low hours............................... $64,700 2011 John Deere 5075M, 61 PTO hp, MFWD, 2 remotes, cab, 16 speed with reverser........................................................................ $43,500 John Deere 4430 280 loader, bucket and grapple, hydraulic front axle, 540/1000 PTO..................................................................... $22,900 2011 John Deere 3320 with 300 CX loader, hydro, 12 hours...$25,900 John Deere 3020, gas, Farmhand F-11 loader, new radiator, rebuilt carb and steering.................................................................$5300 2009 New Holland TD80 MFWD, 62 PTO hp, open station, ROPS.... . ........................................................................................$24,900 2009 New Holland T2410 compact tractor, MFD, 55 hp, 3-pt., PTO, ESS transmission, turf tires, loader, bucket, 60 hours.......$29,000 1993 Kubota M7580 4WD, 75 hp, cab, 3-pt., 2 remotes, M1275 loader, 1571 hours........................................................................$27,500 1976 International 1066 2WD with cab, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt., rebuilt engine, 85% rubber, 126 PTO hp......................................$12,000 International 826 2WD, hydro, 2 remotes, 3-pt., DuAl loader, 9500 hours....................................................................................$7150 International 806 2WD, cab, standard transmission, Farmhand loader................................................................................$14,300 Allis-Chalmers 185 Crop Hustler 2WD with 3-pt., PTO, 3 remotes, Farmhand loader, bucket, forks, 74.9 PTO hp......................$7200 Allis-Chalmers 180 2WD, open station, 3-pt., PTO..................$5900 Allis-Chalmers WD45 2WD, 45 hp, gas, loader, rear blade, PTO, new battery, one new rear remote...............................................$2200 Massey Ferguson 135 2WD, 3-pt, PTO, loader.......................$3700 Sweepster broom, 10-ft., fits 5000 series John Deere.............$9000

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NEW HOLLAND ROUND BALERS

2008 New Holland BR7090, net/twine, extra wide sweep, floatation tires. Very nice....................................................................$32,000 2004 New Holland BR780 twine, extra sweep pickup, hydraulic pickup lift.......................................................................................$15,500 New Holland 688 twine, gathering wheels................................$8450 1998 New Holland 664 net/twine, hydraulic pickup loft, nice.... $10,000 1999 New Holland 664 with twine wrap...................................... $9000

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2009 John Deere 568 round baler, mega wide plus pickup, net wrap, flotation tires, kicker, hydraulic pickup lift...........................$33,000 4-John Deere 567 round balers, surface wrap, mega wide pickup. ... .......................................................................Starting at $17,900 4-John Deere 566 round balers. ...........................Starting at $9900 John Deere 375 round baler, 540 PTO.....................................$2995

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USED TRACTORS

1993 John Deere 8970 4WD tractor, 24 speed, differential lock front and rear, 20.8x42 duals @ 30%, 400 hp Cummins 855, 4 remotes, 10,301 hours. Tag #8614................................................ $55,000 1995 John Deere 8970 4WD, 24x6 transmission, 710/70R38 radial duals @ 50%, 4 remotes, 1000 PTO, 400 hp Cummins 855, recent work, 10,079 hours. Tag #8615..................................... $60,000 1995 John Deere 8870 4WD tractor, 24/6 manual transmission, 1000 PTO, 3 remotes. Tag #8608... ................................................................. $70,000

1994 John Deere 7400 MFWD, 3-point, dual PTO, loader, bucket, grapple. Tag #9163.......... $46,500

USED WINDROWERS & HEADERS

2-2011 Case IH WD1203 16-ft. auger header, 350 hours. Each............................................... $94,000

2011 John Deere 6100D MFWD, cab, loader, low hours. Tag #9004..................................... $59,500

1983 John Deere 8650 Tag #9434..........Coming in 1989 John Deere 8560 4WD tractor, 235 hp, 18.4x38 duals @ 30%, 24 speed, 4 remotes, 14,476 hours. Tag #8938................................................. $30,000

1992 John Deere 2955 MFWD, 3-point, PTO, new engine, cab, air, 740 loader, grapple, dual hydraulics,4325 hours. Tag #9549...................... $38,000

2008 John Deere 4995 self-propelled windrower, 16-ft. 995 hay header, bar tires, lighting kit. Tag #8722........................................................ $86,000 2007 John Deere 4995 windrower with 16-ft. header. Tag #9931................................................. $82,800 John Deere 956 MoCo, 14-ft. center pivot. Tag #1474........................................................ $20,000 2003 John Deere 956 141/2-ft. MoCo, Impeller conditioner, 1000 PTO. Tag #1584................. $19,500 New Holland 116 mower conditioner. Tag #10144... ..................................................................... $6000 1990 John Deerre 590 30-ft. pull type windrower with batt reel. Tag #9958..................................... $3000

USED BALERS 0% Financing for 3 years - oac

1978 John Deere 8430 4WD with 1000 PTO, 18.4x34 tires. Tag #9909........................................ $17,000 1987 Ford TW5 tractor. Tag #9961.............. $19,000 Hesston 130-90 MFWD tractor with cab, 107 PTO hp, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point, 3 remotes, no loader, 16F/R partial power shift transmission. Tag #9114....................................................... $16,000 1980 Massey-Ferguson 220-4 MFWD, loader, diesel, 26 PTO hp, 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag #9469... $7000 1975 Massey-Ferguson 285 2WD open station tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO, 2 remotes, Ezee-On loader. Tag #1625................................................... $6000

1989 John Deere 4955 2WD tractor, 1000 PTO, 20.8x38 duals, 200 PTO hp, 10,125 hours. Tag #857......................................................... $29,500 1980 John Deere 4240 2WD tractor with 3-point, 540 PTO, cab. Tag #1628............................... $22,000 1978 John Deere 4040 2WD tractor, 80 hp, QuadRange transmission, dual PTO, 3-point, front weights. Tag #9950.................................. $19,000 1971 John Deere 4020 2WD, ROPS, JD 158 loader with grapple, 3-point, 2 remotes, dual PTO..$14,500 2004 Case MX210 MFWD, excellent tires, 4 remotes, dual PTO, 3-point, quick hitch, powershift..$107,000

New Holland BR780 round baler. Tag #1642...$18,500 New Holland 1425 self-propelled small square baler, Ford engine, cab with air, new tires. Tag #1623.... ..................................................................$11,000 1999 Case IH 8465 round baler, 1000 PTO, twine, spare parts. Tag #9781............................ $10,500 1997 New Holland 664 round baler. Tag #9787....... .................................................................... $7000 1992 New Holland 660 round baler. Tag #9786....... .................................................................... $6000

New Brandt 7500 & 5200 EX grain vacs in stock USED GRAIN VACS & AUGERS

1999 New Holland TV140 bidirectional, PTO both ends, cab end 3-point, loader, grapple, 2 hydraulics on engine end, 4 on cab end, low hours. Tag #9600........................................................ $55,000

AS LOW AS OAC on USED COMBINES 2001 John Deere 9750 combines, 936D headers.... ............................................................... $147,500 2005 John Deere 9760 combine with 936D header. ............................................................... $188,500 1998 John Deere 9610 combine. Tag #9246............ ................................................................. $70,000 1998 John Deere 9610 combine, 20-ft. unload auger, chopper, hydraulic fore/aft, with 930R header, 3636 separator hours. Tag #1611............. $63,500 2-1984 John Deere 7720 combines with JD 930 headers, very nice shape.................... $13,900 ea Case IH 1480 combine with 24-ft. 1010 header. Tag #9869........................................................ $12,000 New Holland TR9 combine with 30-ft. header and pickup header.......................................Coming in 1994 Gleaner R62 combine, low hours, yield monitor, MacDon 963 30-ft. header.................. $83,000

2009 Case Magnum 245 MFWD, cab, powershift transmission, quick hitch, 3-point, dual PTO, 4 remotes, weight package. Tag #9432.... $145,000 2006 Case IH JX80 MFD, no cab, no loader, 3-point, 2 remotes. Tag #9280.............................. $23,500 Ford TW25 MFWD tractor with cab, 140 PTO hp, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point, 3 remotes, 16F/4R dual power partial powershift tranmission, Leon loader with grapple. Tag #9115........................... $19,500

2010 Wheatheart 10” x 71-ft. swing auger. Tag #9742.......................................................... $8000 2007 Brandt 5000 grain vac. Tag #9963...... $15,500 Walinga 714 Deluxe grain vac................ Coming in 2003 Brandt 13” x 70-ft. swing hopper auger. Tag #1614....................................................... $14,500 Brandt 10” x 70-ft. swing hopper auger with Hopper Walker mover............................................ Just in 1995 Brandt 7” x 35-ft. auger, engine drive. Tag #1409.......................................................... $4000 Wheatheart transfer auger. Tag #9366........... $2200

Several New & Used Post Pounders Available

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AFTER HOURS SALES CALL:

New Equipment In Stock

Jack Hadcock 271-7839 or 899-5657 Burke McCormick 873-2813, 450-3606 Dan Lannen 590-4488 Jake Han 450-3605 Joe Flesch 239-2660 Jim Orr 289-0744 Pat Wheeler 450-1704 Barry MacGillivray 590-4703 Jamie Sayton 570-3929 Ron Lipke 899-4993 Neil McCormick 470-2927

USED DRILLS & ACCESSORIES

2010 John Deere 1890 disc air drill with 1910 cart. Tag #8969.............................................. $145,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill with 4350 tow behind cart, 12” spacing, variable rate, primary blockage. Tag #9601.............................................. $100,000 2001 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, no cart. Tag #9821........................................ $35,000

2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, with 3450 tow between cart. Tag #1469.......... $75,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill with 3450 cart, 10” spacing, variable rate, 550 trips. Tag #9494.... $75,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 3450 tow between cart. Tag #9877................... $75,000 2001 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 3450 tow behind cart. Tag #9912...................... $69,000 2009 John Deere 1870 56-ft. Conserva Pak drill, 12” spacing with 1910 430-bushel tow behind cart, double shoot. Tag #10208...................... $185,000 Concord 5612 56-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, Concord 3000 tow behind cart. Tag #8902............. $27,000 2002 Case IH ATX 5012 50-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, ADX 3360 tow between cart. Tag #10209.....$60,000 Concord ATD 4812 48-ft. air drill with 12” spacing, 3000 air cart. Tag #1498.......................... $45,500 Morris Maxim 50-ft. double shoot air drill, steel press wheels, 7300 tow behind cart. Tag #1635.....$35,000

John Deere 9450 drills, 40-ft. 12” spacing, rubber press, AcraPlant, JD transport. Tag #1605...........$15,900 John Deere 9450 box grain drills, 4-10-ft. sections, 12” spacing, transport. Tag #9643............... $9400 John Deere 9400 50-ft. 12” spacing box grain drills. Tag #9454................................................ $18,500 1993 John Deere 9400 40-ft. 10” spacing drills........ .............................................................Coming In 1989 John Deere 9400 40-ft. 10” spacing drills, fertilizers, steel packers, 2” openers, JD transport, excellent. Tag #8950................................ $14,000 1989 John Deere 9400 40-ft. 10” spacing hoe drills, fertilizers, steel packers, 2” openers, transport. Tag #8951....................................................... $14,000 2001 John Deere 1900 liquid applicator cart, 70-ft. booms. Tag #8935.................................... $17,500

John Deere 7230 tractor Powr Quad transmission, 740 loader/grapple.

MISCELLANEOUS

2011 New Holland 27-ft. hydraulic basket rake, manual controls. Tag #9927..................... $20,000 Degelman SM7000 70-ft. spring spring harrow. Tag #10258..................................................... $13,900 2011 John Deere 995 7 bottom plow. Tag #9951..... ..................................................................$11,500 2006 New Holland 32LC loader, complete mounts, controls, new bucket. Tag #9255................. $5950 1996 Haybuster 256 Plus II bale processor. Tag #9976.......................................................... $6000 Hesston BP25 bale processor, 1000 PTO. Tag #8867.......................................................... $4700 DewEze trailer mount super slicer hydraulic drive. Tag #9301.......................................................... $3500 Straw spreader for JD 9660 STS combine...... $2000 MC 675 continuous grain dryer. Tag #9071..... $6000 Flexi-Coil 5000 air drill parts including full set of packers for 57-ft. drill, hubs, axles, bushings, wiring harness. Tag #1339. New Holland 1049 self-propelled balewagon, duals, extra flotation tire. Tag #9642...................... $9500 2009 John Deere X324 all wheel steer lawn tractor, 48” Powerflo bagger. Tag #9887................. $4550 2005 John Deere LT160 riding mower with 42” deck, hydrostatic drive, 16-hp. Tag #1109............ $1750 2004 John Deere LX280 riding mower with 42” deck, bagger. Tag #163........................................ $3800 2004 John Deere SST15 mower. Tag #1539.. $1000 2005 John Deere MX10 10-ft. rotary mower, safety chains. Tag #10259..................................... $4995 1990 Terry 29-ft. bumper pull travel trailer, oak interior............................................................... $7500 1997 Wilray 20-ft. gooseneck flatbed trailer with ramps. Tag #10260..................................... $3900 Donahue 45-ft. trailer. Tag #1411.................... $3000 New Kory 8278 12-ton farm wagon, 12.5x16L 14 ply tires. Tag #5201........................................... $3975 3-Ghenn 1/4-mile wheel lines. Each................. $4600 Two used wheel lines for sale. (1-Thunderbird) 2-Used wheel lines, 1/4-mile each. Each.......... $4500 6” and 8” mainline with risers..............................Call Kirshner pivot track closer. Tag #9368........... $3200 Parker #88C-082 220-volt hydraulic hose machine with Weatherhead T400 crimper. Includes complete die set. Like New $5950. Only..................... $2850

USED SPRAYERS

2007 RoGator SS1074 self-propelled sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, Raven Viper Pro controls, foam marker. Tag #9745........................ $155,000 2002 Flexi-Coil 67XL wheel boom sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, Raven controls. Tag #9466... $12,000 Overseer Jet Stream 72-ft. pull-type, walking tandems, foam marker, new boom and various parts. Tag #1429................................................... $9900 Bourgault 950 120-ft. sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, dual nozzles, Auto Rate, wind screens, foam marker, air bag suspension. Tag #9311........................ $7500 Flexi-Coil 62 80-ft. wheel boom sprayer. Tag #9644. .................................................................... $2000

CONSIGNED EQUIPMENT

CT-TWEgen remote control propane generator........ .................................................................... $4500 CT-Vermeer BP8000 round bale processor with big tires.................................................................Call CB-New Holland 358 grinder mixer, 1000 RPM PTO, good shape. Tag #4568............................... $9000 CT-Degelman 9-ft. front blade for 2WD tractor...$2500 CT-Farmhand 258 loader with grapple and JD mounts......................................................... $6500 CT-1996 New Holland 8670 MFWD, 145 PTO hp, loader, grapple, powershift transmission, 4 remotes, dual PTO. Tag #9064................................ $37,000 CB-1979 John Deere 310A tractor/loader/backhoe, cab, 24” bucket, 7750 hours. Tag #4569... $13,500 CT-John Deere 4640 2WD tractor, powershift, duals, Farmhand loader...................................... $29,000 CT-Case 1490 2W 80-hp tractor with Leon 690 loader and grapple...........................................Coming in CT-Ford 3000 tractor with Select-O-Speed transmission, 1459 hours..................................Make Offer CN-International 150 30-ft. 10” spacing box drills. Tag #9456.................................................... $1700 CB-1975 Ag Chem Big A 2500 self propelled sprayer, 1200 gallon stainless tank, 60-ft. boom with windscreens, Raven 440 rate controller, 3-way nozzle bodies, 3208 Cat (rebuilt 200 hours ago), Allison automatic transmission. Tag #4709.......... $15,000 CT-John Deere 4890 swather, 16-ft. auger header.. ................................................................. $44,000 CN-1100 GPM Cummins pumping unit with 25 KBA generator, 150-ft. of head................................Call CN-50 hp electric pump.......................................Call CN-6”, 8” mainline...............................................Call Large assortment of handline............................Call CT-A&M 1/4-mile wheeline with new motor...... $4600 CN-Wade Rain center drive wheel lines......... $4250 CN-Used Thunderbird wheel lines....................Call CN-(2) 1400 lb. cast wheel weights for John Deere 30 series............................................................. $1400 CB-Valmar 240 skid mount granular applicator...$2500 CN-2006 Case IH 2388 combine with 36-ft. draper, pickup reel.............................................. $173,250 CN-2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft. draper head with pickup reel, transport. Tag #1413.............. $59,890 CN-2005 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid header, fore/ aft reel, pickup reel. Tag #10267............... $21,700 Degelman 14-1 14-ft. blade............................ $9400 CN-2005 John Deere header transport. Tag 2009 Arctic Cat Prowler XT650 with rebuilt engine. #10268......................................................... $4950 Tag #9522................................................... $7000 CN-2011 Frontier 54” snowblower, 3-point, 540 PTO, 2004 John Deere HPX Gator excellent. Tag #9997. hydraulic chute. Tag #9152......................... $2750 .................................................................... $6800 CN-John Deere LX172 lawn tractor. Tag #9910.....$500

Railroad Ties For Sale

$10 each for #2’s $14 each for #1’s

Gun Safes In Stock!

Stop by and see our selection. Many sizes and colors to choose from. Great Savings on almost everything store-wide.

TILLAGE

1995 Flexi-Coil System 85 70-ft. heavy harrow, manual tine angle. Tag #10297................ $16,100

John Deere 7130 tractor MFWD, 3-point, PTO, 3 remotes, PowrQuad. John Deere 7330 tractor with Auto Quad transmission, 3-point, PTO, 3 remotes, loader/grapple. John Deere 568 round baler, net wrap. John Deere 1830 60-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, tow between or tow behind 430-bushel carts. H&S wheel rakes. Wheatheart post pounders. Rem 2700 grain vac. Brandt 5200E 7500 hp grain vacs. Brandt drive-over grain belts. Degelman 6000 rock picker. Fast pull-type sprayers.

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Lyme Disease causes, symptoms and treatment

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What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is an infection that is spread by ticks. You can get Lyme disease if you are bitten by an infected tick. But most people who have had a tick bite do not get Lyme disease. It’s still important to see your doctor if you have a tick attached to you that you can’t remove. Lyme disease is common in the United States. It can also be found in Canada, Europe, and Asia. What causes Lyme disease? Lyme disease is caused by bacteria. Infected ticks spread the bacteria by biting people or animals. Two types of ticks carry the Lyme disease bacteria in the U.S. They are: Deer ticks. They spread the disease in the Northeast and Midwest. Western black-legged ticks. They spread the disease along the Pacific coast, mostly in northern California and Oregon. Remove ticks as soon as you notice them. Infected ticks usually don’t spread Lyme disease until they have been attached for at least 36 hours. What are the symptoms? One sign of Lyme disease is a round, red rash that spreads at the site of a tick bite. This rash can get very large. Flu-like symptoms are also very common. People in the early stages of Lyme disease may feel very tired and have headaches, sore muscles and joints, and a fever. These symptoms can start at any time, from 3 days up to a month after you have been bitten. Some people don’t have any symptoms when they are in the early stages of Lyme disease. And they may not even remember getting a tick bite. If Lyme disease goes untreated, you can have more serious symptoms over time. These include: Swelling and joint pain (like arthritis). Tingling and numbness in your hands, feet, and back. A lack of energy that does not get better. Trouble focusing your thoughts. Poor memory. Weakness or paralysis in your face muscles. How is Lyme disease diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms. A round, red rash may be a sign of Lyme disease. Your doctor will also ask about your activities to try to find out if you have been around infected ticks. You may have a blood test to see if you have certain antibodies in your blood that could mean you have the disease. How is it treated? The main treatment for Lyme disease is antibiotics. These medicines usually cure Lyme disease within 3 weeks of starting treatment. It’s important to get treatment for Lyme disease as soon as you can. Talk to your doctor if you have had a tick attached to your skin, especially if you live in an area where Lyme disease has been reported. Look for early signs of the disease, such as a round, red rash that gets bigger or symptoms like those you’d get with the flu. If it goes untreated, Lyme disease can lead to problems with your skin, joints, nervous system, and heart. These can occur weeks, months, or even years after your tick bite. The problems often get better with antibiotics, but in rare cases they can last the rest of your life. Can you prevent Lyme disease? The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to protect yourself from ticks. Cover up as much skin as you can when you’re going to be in wooded or grassy areas. Wear a hat, a long-sleeved shirt, and long pants with the legs tucked into your socks. And keep in mind that it’s easier to see ticks on light-colored clothes. Use a bug spray that has the chemical DEET to repel ticks. You can spray it right on your skin. Check your pets for ticks after they’ve been outside. You can’t get Lyme disease from your pet. But your pet can bring infected ticks inside. These ticks can fall off your pet and attach to you.

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Hub, sprocket and pulley assortment for 40, 50, 60 chain and pulleys up to 16 inches.

NEW GRADEMASTER BLADE

New Honda 4 and 51/2 hp 2” pumps. In stock: 132 and 152 gpm water pumps, 220 gpm chemical pump. 3” pumps at 275 gpm also on hand.

See our display of welding accessories & rod. We’re sure to have what you need.

Posi Lock

Various sizes of storage cases available. Great for miscellaneous parts and fittings.

gear and bearing pullers in stock.

New Honda Replacement Engines

It’s dual blade configuration and side pans provide maximum advantages. For gravel road maintenance, the GRADEMASTER BLADE fills potholes that stay filled longer and virtually eliminates corrugating or washboarding on the road surface.

✧ Interstate batteries ✧ Fleetguard filters ✧ Roller chain ✧ Plastic fittings ✧ Grade #8 bolts

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

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

Plow Parts

Gysler — Melroe — Renn chisel plow parts

Honda weed trimmer with 4-stroke gas engine.

We can ship to your farm or ranch

TIBER TRACTOR CO. Phone 406-759-5188

Chester, Montana

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

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Milford Wearley of Choteau, MT was named MAAE Outstanding Teacher of the Year at the awards banquet held in Billings, MT on June 12. The award was presented by Eric Tilleman of Cascade, MT, 2011 winner. Photo courtesy of Bill Jimmerson, advisor of Montana FFA Association.

Interest in winter malting barley growing

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Consigned Equipment

John Deere 9650 STS combine, 2700 seperator hours.$117,900 John Deere 1380 swing tongue swather.................$1995 International 430 small square baler.......................$1500 Sitrex 3-pt., 3 wheel rake...........................................$850 International TD-15 crawler, hydraulic blade, winch......$15995 International 1086 cab, air, heat, 3 point, dual PTO, loader.Call International 574 gas, loader........................... Coming In International 3388 2+2, low hours.............................. Call TYM 603 4WD, cab, air, heat, loader and 351 hours. 60 hp. Cat diesel.............................................................$27,995 New Holland TD80 4WD, 820 TL loader, under 300 hours. 70-hp. Like New. . .................................................30,999 Ford 800 with loader, new tires and paint.................$3950 Kubota 2910 4WD loader, front mounted snow blower....$18,500 Titan 4WD, 32 hp, loader, 155 hours........................$8995 Massey-Ferguson T035 with loader........................$3750 2008 Ditch Witch R300 4WD, shark chain, 245 hours....... . ...........................................................................$19,000 1976 Case 580 backhoe................................... Coming In 1994 GMC Top Kick, Cat diesel, flatbed with hoist..$17,500 1984 International 1700 S-series truck, dump body.$3500 1977 International 1600 truck with 14-ft. dump body, high sides.......................................................................$3500 1990 Ford 6 yard dump truck............................ Coming In Trail King 22-ft. 3 axle tag trailer...................... Coming In John Deere Model H manure spreader........... Coming In Erskine 6-ft. snow blower, 3 point, PTO...................$1250 14-ft. heavy duty tandem disc with 22” blades..........$2500 Eagle 6-ft. tandem disc, 3 point, notched blades......$1100 1995 Chevrolet K2500 extended cab, 6.5L diesel, 5 speed, clean pickup................................................$4495 Case 3-pt., 4 bottom plow.........................................$1500 Dearborn 2 bottom plow, 3 point................................$350 Land Pride 5-ft. finish mower................... Call For Pricing

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AUTOS - FARM - CONSTRUCTION - MISCELLANEOUS

By Karen Hertsgaard, Information Specialist, Institute of Barley and Malt Sciences Interest in winter malting barley varieties has grown over the last few years. In many regions, winter cereals provide farmers with increased cropping options and management flexibility. A sufficiently winter hardy variety will begin growing vigorously in spring and enter the flowering and grain filling growth stages before the summer temperatures typically reach their peaks. Plants are under less stress during these critical growing periods and winter barley yields can be twenty-five percent higher than spring grains grown in the same regions. The early start means that the crop is ready to be harvested well in advance of spring sown cereals yielding several advantages to the producer. When grown under irrigation, the earlier maturation of winter barley means that less water is used to grow the crop, reducing production costs. Early maturation spreads out the harvest period which is a significant advantage to Great Plains producers who are growing multiple crops. There are some regions where the season may be long enough to allow for a second crop of soybeans, pulses, silage or other crops to be produced. Winter barley has the additional advantage of providing a ground cover that reduces erosion and catches winter snow adding moisture to the soil profile. “The advantages provided by winter malting varieties to the grower is the reason why American Malting Barley Association (AMBA) members have increased funding for their development” says AMBA President, Dr. Mike Davis. He noted that AMBA increased research funding in two western barley development programs and began funding new programs in the upper Midwest. Development programs are directed at combining winter hardiness with the malting quality that exists in current spring malting barley varieties. Breeders at Oregon State University (OSU); the USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS)-National Small Grain Germplasm Research Facility (NSGGRF), Aberdeen, ID; the University of Minnesota; and the University of Nebraska share their best winter lines with each other and utilize the most advanced genetic technologies to speed the development of the best yielding, highest quality winter barley varieties. Other public programs are also involved in evaluating potential new lines, and the private breeding programs run by AB-InBev and MillerCoors provide additional support to the effort. These efforts are yielding results according to Davis. Charles, a two-row developed by USDA-ARS-NSGGRF was the first US winter malting variety and was added to the AMBA recommended list of malting varieties in 2009. There are two varieties currently undergoing commercial malting and brewing trials. Endeavor is a two-row developed by the USDA-ARS-NSGGRF and Maja is a six-row released by OSU. These and other new varieties have the potential to open up new areas or enhance production in current growing areas, to the production of high yielding, high quality, malting barley.

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Over 13 Case IH Dealerships Throughout Montana And Wyoming To Serve You Visit www.CaseIH.com to find a dealership near you. Big Sky Equipment, Conrad 1-800-332-7541 Glasgow Implement, Glasgow 1-800-345-6042 Heart Mountain Farm Supply, Powell, WY 1-800-877-6758 Kamp Implement, Belgrade 406-388-4295 Manning International, Hysham 406-342-5571 Musselshell Valley Equip., Roundup 1-888-423-2605 Torgerson’s, Billings 406-252-8614 Torgerson’s, Denton 406-567-2221 Torgerson’s, Ethridge 406-339-2222 Torgerson’s, Great Falls 406-453-1453 Torgerson’s, Havre 406-265-5887 Torgerson’s, Lewistown 406-538-8795 Tri-County Implement, Sidney 1-800-624-6540

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Kioti CK27HST 4WD, KL130 loader.................................. $21,500

CONSIGNED

Haybuster 256 Plus II bale processor.. . .............................................$4500 Hesston 856A round baler, twine only.. . ..........................................$13,000 Allen hay rake.............................$2000 John Deere 7720 with 224 header....... . ............................................. CALL Case IH 725 25-ft. pull-type draper swather, PTO drive................$2500 Ditcher pull-type with manual adjusting 5-ft. wings.................................$295 Disc 9-ft. pull-type, needs work... CALL Massey-Ferguson 510 combine with Perkins diesel........................ CALL

MISCELLANEOUS

Gorman 4” irrigation pump, 540 PTO drive.........................................$400 White Cab to fit Oliver 55 Series tractor............................ MAKE OFFER 2 horse bumper pull trailer.............$750 1 set of 13.6x38 tire chains, excellent condition..................................$250

Kioti DS4510 4WD, power shuttle, loader, industrial tires.. $26,500

TRACTORS & ATTACHMENTS

2007 Kioti CK25 4WD, hydrostatic drive, KL130 loader......................$12,500 Oliver 1800 row crop, gas, 3-pt., PTO, loader.....................................$6500 Oliver 1800 Wheatland with front blade......................................$4500 Oliver Super 55 with complete engine rebuild....................................$3850 Oliver 1755, 77 & 1855.....FOR PARTS John Deere 70, gas, Farmhand F10 loader, grapple.......................$4500 Ford NAA gas, 3-pt., PTO. Real nice.... . .............................................$3850 Case SC narrow front, runs................... . .................................... Make Offer

We now have

6-ft. HD landscape rake.................$700 7-ft. HD landscape rake.................$735 8-ft. HD landscape rake.................$780 7-ft. grader blade............................$385 7-ft. HD grader blade.....................$870 8-ft. HD grader blade.....................$915 6-ft. MD disc...................................$915 4-ft. rotary cutter............................$935 5-ft. rotary cutter..........................$1015 6-ft. rotary cutter..........................$1200 QA super spear.............................$435 Middle Buster potato plow............$165

TILLAGE & SEEDING

Bush Hog 3 point, 12-ft. chisel plow..... . .............................................$1650

USED HAYING

Hesston 30A Stakmover/feeder. Great for big square bales..MAKE OFFER Hesston 30A stacker.... MAKE OFFER Bucket mount bale spear...............$400

NEW EQUIPMENT

United 784 HD 7-ft. box scraper....$942 United 672 HD 6-ft. box scraper....$825 United 566 HD 51/2-ft. box scraper..$875 United 560 HD 5-ft. box scraper....$850

NEW TARTER 3-pt. equipment

Oliver 60 2WD tractor. Completely restored..$4500

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Iowa State soybean and corn crop scouting cards available for download

Farmers and crop scouts can identify and keep track of soybean and corn field problems throughout the season by using a new series of field crop scouting cards. The cards were produced by the Iowa State University (ISU) Integrated Pest Management program with support from the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA). The series includes nine scouting cards: early, mid- and late-season soybean scouting; early, mid- and late-season corn scouting; and problem-specific cards for white mold, soybean aphid and stink bugs. The cards can be used as a recordkeeping tool to track pest problems in specific fields over time, which then can be referenced when making future decisions. Color images and descriptions on disease and pest cards will simplify the identification of crop issues. “Identifying insects, diseases and other issues is a critical part of making good management decisions in corn and soybean,” said Daren Mueller, ISU Extension plant pathologist. “These publications can be used by crop scouts as a calling card to let the farmer know the field has been scouted and as a record of any problems in the field.” The scouting cards were developed to complement the Iowa State field guide series. Several publications in the field guide series and the soybean scouting cards were partially funded by ISA through the soybean checkoff. Iowa Soybean Association CEO Kirk Leeds said, “ISA is proud to continue to partner with Iowa State on the production and distribution of these useful scouting guides. For more than 40 years, the soybean checkoff program has been working with leading researchers and extension specialists at ISU to provide Iowa’s farmers the latest agronomic information. These guides are another in a series of joint publications all aimed at helping soybean farmers more effectively manage their soybean acres.” Scouting cards can be ordered from the ISU Extension Online Store at store.extension.iastate.edu or by calling (515) 294-5247 and requesting the appropriate publication. Copies of the soybean scouting cards can also be obtained by contacting the Iowa Soybean Association at 800-383-1423; pdfs are also available at www.iasoybeans.com/productionresearch/productiontech.html.

Well testing program from conservation districts

The Liberty County and Toole County Conservation Districts are sponsoring a domestic well testing program to document baseline well water quality in the event that coal bed methane (CBM) development comes to Liberty and Toole Counties. It is critical for landowners and ground water right holders in areas that may have future CBM development to have baseline and ongoing water readings to ensure water quality prior, during, and after CBM production. If you are interested in participating in this well testing program, contact the either Conservation District to participate in this volunteer, no-cost program of sampling/analysis of domestic wells. The program is scheduled for the summer of 2012 and will conclude by May, 2013. The number of wells to be sampled is limited, so it is important to sign up as soon as possible. Landowners/residents will be notified of the date and approximate time when the sampling will take place. All information collected will be provided to the well owner. Records will be kept confidential. Information collected will include well identification, sample date, static water depth, pH, SC and water temperature. Also included will be general observations (sample description, weather conditions, etc.). The sampling procedure will include measuring the static water depth and purging the well (allowing the water to run approximately five minutes or discharge at least 25 gallons) before a sample is taken. A spigot closest to the well will be used for purging and sampling. The sample will not be from water that has gone through a water softener tank, inline filter or other treatment system. Landowners who want to participate are asked to contact the conservation district office …Chester - 759-5778 ext. 102, 18 Main Street or Shelby – 434-5234 ext. 113, 1125 Oilfield Ave. and provide directions to the property/residence and contact information. ##### Male and female bison have horns.

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

Website: www.huggybearsconsignments.com

LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEMS

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

New Holland 1068 bale wagon, 460 gasd engine. Tag #Chand0612......$26,000 New Holland 1002 pull type bale wagon. Tag #BrandtH0612 1989 John Deere 535 round baler, dual twine arms, in excellent shape. Tag #BuckD0612.........................................................................................$6500 Melroe 210 spray coupe. Tag #AHans0612.................................................$5500 Flex-King KM 35-ft. V blade plow. Tag #AHans0612 1955 Cockshutt tractor, cab, 23.1x34 rear tires, 540 PTO, 4197 hours. Tag #ArtHans0612 Powder River squeeze chute and calf table. Tag #NFug0612....................$1200 16-ft. land roller. Tag #AHans0612...............................................................$7500 1980 Chevrolet dump truck with 10 yard gravel box and hoist. Tag #DBos0612 2008 Flexi-Coil 68XL sprayer, 134-ft. booms, Flexi-Coil 655 variable rate control, windscreens, used only 2 seasons. Tag #ChadMC0612.............$36,000 New Holland 411 disc mower, PTO drive. Tag #Scotty0612.......................$8500 New Holland 1100 swather, 12-ft. header. Tag #Scotty0612.......................$7500 Case 1150 crawler. Tag #HugB0612........................................................$12,000 2-Versatile 4025 headers with push frames for bi-directional tractors, 1 ready to go, other for parts. Tag #JimN0612.....................................$5000 for the pair Skid steer work or rent. Tag #ChadPete0612 Grain conveyor, 16”x51-ft. Tag #GeraldM0612 New Holland 1475 pivot tongue, 18-ft. auger header, nice unit. Tag #RumRanch0612 John Deere 946 15-ft. disc header. Tag #BGrob0612 1 roll 25-ft.x300-ft. fabric. Tag #P0612.........................................................$5000 MacDon 36-ft. batt reel with new batts, never been used.Tag #StanMC0612..$2500 27-Aeration tubes and rings, 12”x48”. Tag #DeanL0612 Massey 1150 tractor, PTO. Tag #ANF0612 John Deere 4020 tractor, cab, loader, no PTO, runs great, good loader tractor. Tag #ANF0612......................................................................................$8500 New Holland 175 round baler feeder. Tag #JoeM0612...............................$4500 1969 Circle J 16-ft. horse trailer. Tag #JL0612............................................$1400 2-Hopper bottom feed bins, 50 bushel. Tag #JL0612............................$500 each John Deere 4320 tractor, 158 loader, dual PTO, 7300 hours. Tag #ToddTr0612 International 444 tractor, power steering, 540 PTO, 3 point. John Deere 4020 tractor, 148 loader. Tag #ToddSm0612 John Deere 10MK-02 12-ft. disc, 20” pans. Tag #ToddSm0612 Ford 3000 tractor, 3 point, 540 PTO, automatic transmission, diesel loader available. Tag #DonS0612............................................................................$4500 Ford loader to fit Ford 3000. Tag #DonS0612.............................................$1500 Tebben 5-ft. rotary mower, 3 point, used. Tag #DonS0612.........................$1500 Danuser 3 point post pounder, used. Tag #DonS0612..................................$500 Ford 3 point post hole digger, 4” and 7” auger. Tag #DonS0612 Wagner WA-14 4WD tractor. Tag #GregC0612........................................$18,000 Massey Ferguson 1800 4WD tractor. Tag #Gregc0612.............................$7500 Gysler 42-ft. plow. Tag #GregC0612............................................................$4500 Case 1737 skid steer loader. Tag #KBer0612..............................................$6500 Allis Chalmers 170 2WD tractor, gas, Farmhand F11 loader, 3 point, 540 PTO, 6-ft. Worksaver rear blade. Hesston 6550 windrower, 14-ft. auger header, 21-ft. DSA header. Tag #RockP0612 Exiss gooseneck, aluminum horse trailer, 3 horse slant load, new tires and lights. Tag #SBird0612........................................................................$10,500 White service box with lift. Tag #ANF0612 John Deere 46A loader, fits John Deere 2010 or other smaller John Deere tractors. Tag #ToddTR0612 2008 Load-Runner enclosed trailer. Tag #DonS0612 2-Oliver 2655 4WD tractors, 1 is for parts. Tag #ReeceOP0612.................$7500 Looking for a 45-ft. tandem disc. Fisher Metal 2000 gallon water tank. Tag #PatM0612..................................$950

MISCELLANEOUS

New Batco 155 belt conveyor, 15” belt, 55-ft. long. Tag #GMiller0512 Rugby 8-ft.x12-ft. dump box off Kodiak truck, excellent shape. Tag #JasonB0512..............................................................................................$4500 Kinsey grain cart, 1000 PTO, tandem axle. Tag #BarryH0512 Flexi-coil System 82 50-ft. harrow with mounted Valmar 240 Fargo applicator. Tag #RodgW0512 New Holland 354 grinder mixer. Tag #RogW0512 Powder River squeeze chute on wheels. Tag #RodW0512 Flexi-coil 3 point hitch post pounder. Tag #Deanl0512...............................$1200 New 6-8 corral posts, flat end. Tag #JohnH0512....................................$10 each Right hand calf table. Tag #JohnH0512.........................................................$500 CMC cement mixer truck, 9 yard capacity barrel. Tag #RonD0512 New Holland 145 manure spreader, 540 PTO, excellent shape. Tag #Hug0412.. . ............................................................................................................$6500 American Hay Hauler loader. Tag #RonJ0412 New Batco conveyor. Tag #GeraldM0412................................................$11,000 4-New (still in the crate) straw spreaders for John Deere STS combines. Tag #hsc. Frontier 5-ft. cultivator, spring shanks. Tag #HerbK1011 Detroit 6V92 diesel engine for irrigation pump, 500 gallon tank, motor rebuilt. Tag #VRaines0109......................................................................................$6000 8-ft.x27-ft. storage shed. Tag #LKraf0611....................................................$2000 Sullair compressor. Tag #Hug1011..........................................................$25,000 New 3-point hitch attachments including mowers, backhoes, blades, roto-tillers, etc. New 2010 Jazee zero turn mower. Tag #hug0711......................................$5995 Gravel. Tag #GunsightGR0911 Ezee-On post pounder. Tag #LarryK0112...................................................$7500 Love automatic irrigation dams. Tag #Mweitz. 2-50-ft.x3-ft. steel I beams. Tag #RonJ0412 2007 Ezee-On post pounder, Honda engine, excellent shape. Tag #DeanL0412 Yamaha 400 Endura motorcycle. Tag #DeanL0412......................................$900 Mini trucks for sale. Tag #CBass0212 Kwick-Kleen been used very little. Tag #MikeR0512..................................$7000 MacDon 821 adaptor for MacDon header to fit 9030 bi-directional. Tag #TimV0512 2-International 7100 drill, 12-ft., 10” spacing, fertilizer and grain box, steel packers. Tag #TomP0512 Campbell Hansfeldt 6 hp, 60 gallon air compressor. Tag #KerryC0512.......$800 Drill fill. Tag #JohnH0512...............................................................................$300 MK Distributors drill fill. Tag #JohnH0512....................................................$350 Western 4” wheel line, 1/4 mile. Tag #HClark0512.......................................$4500 New Farm King rototillers available. Tag #Hug0512 Melroe 210 Spra-Coupe flotation tires, 130 gallon tank, TeeJet nozzles. Tag #AHan0512...........................................................................................$5500 100 gallon enclosed pickup fuel tank with tool box and electric fuel pump. Tag #JasonB0512........................................................................................$2500 Engine end 3 point hitch & PTO for 9030 bi-directional. Tag #RogW0512..$3800 3-used 6-ft. spike tooth harrows. Tag #Hug0512.....................................$75 each Dodge pickup box, single wheel, white and silver. Tag #JP0512 Chevrolet pickup box, single wheel, red. Tag #JP0512 1986 Ford pickup box, dually, red. Tag #JP0512.........................................$1100 Chevrolet pickup box, dually, teal. Tag #JP0512.........................................$1200 Dodge pickup box, dually, white. Tag #JP0512............................................$1800 Yearling bulls for sale. Tag #PaulT0512 Shaver HD post pounder with front mount bracket. Tag #KerryC0512..........$400 45x90 building located in Cut Bank, will rent or sell. Call me. Tag #RTrent0212 8-ft.x12-ft. flatbed off pickup. Tag #HiddenL0212.........................................$1900 New Ezee-On post pounder, hydraulic PTO drive. Tag #Hug0312..............$7800 New Farm King rototillers available. Tag #Hug0511 New Batco 155 55-ft. belt coveyor, 15” belt. Tag #GMiller0511................$11,500 Batco 2500 full length drive-over conveyor, like new. Tag #DDebuff0510...$11,500 2500 gallon water trailer with 4 compartments. Tag #DickU0510................$2500 360 joints of 13-ft.x18” concrete culvert tested @ 525-lbs. Tag #Ghabets0508..... . ........................................................................................................ $8.50/ft.

DIGITAL PICTURES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

SWATHERS & MOWER CONDITIONERS

2008 John Deere 946 15-ft. disc mower conditioner, hydraulic header tilt. Tag #BarbH0512.......................................................................................$20,000 1992 Hesston 8100 swather, 30-ft. DSA header with pickup reel. Tag #HerbK1011.......................................................................................$31,000 New Holland 411 disc mower, PTO drive. Tag #Scotty0611.......................$8500 New Holland 1100 swather, 12-ft. header. Tag #Scotty0611.......................$7500 International 5000 swather, 16-ft. hay header, new rebuilt engine. Tag #SteveFair0811................................................................................................$7000 John Deere 1600A 14-ft. haybine, excellent shape. Tag #AceD0711 John Deere 1600 14-ft. haybine. Tag #GeneM0711 New Holland 1475 mower conditioner, pivot tongue, 18-ft. auger header, nice unit. Tag #RumRanch0611 Versatile 400 swather, 20-ft. header. Tag #TomP0512 Versatile 400 swather with 20-ft. DSA header. Tag #RWinko0911..............$4000 Versatile 4400 swather, 22-ft. header, DSA, pickup reel. Tag #GeneM0711 International 4000 swather, 25-ft. single swather header, gas engine, cab AC, excellent shape. Tag #TLud0910..............................................................$7500 Versatile 4400 swather with 22-ft. DSA header, cab, air. Tag #DickU0810..$6500 Versatile 4018 18-ft. draper header, fits Versatile bidirectional tractors. Tag #SmtCrk1009................................................................................................$3500 International 4000 swather with 25-ft. single swath header, gas engine, cab, air. In excellent shape. Tag #TLud0911.......................................................$7500 John Deere 1380 pull-type swather with 14-ft. header. Tag #DTribbey0209. New Holland 460 9-ft. haybine. Tag #CStrat0809.......................................$2900 1976 Versatile 400 swather, 20-ft. single swath, open cab. Tag #MontyF0909. Massey Ferguson 28-ft. pull type grain swather. Tag #LarryK0112............$3500 Massey-Ferguson 35 25-ft. pull type windrower. Tag #DeanL0412............$2500 New Holland 1100 swather, 16-ft. auger header, cab, A/C. Tag #KevM0412 15-ft. bat wing mower, good for CRP mowing. Tag #RalphJ0512.............$10,500

COMBINE & HAY HEADERS

John Deere 930 30-ft. straight cut header off 9760 combine. Tag #RobC0512.... . .........................................................................................................$16,000 Sund 9-ft. pickup attachment. Tag #KerryC0512...........................................$500 Allis-Chalmers 313 pickup headers with belt pickup attachments. Tag #Spiech0709 New Holland 2200 16-ft. header with 9030 adapter. Tag #LarryK0112.......$9500 New Holland 2300 14-ft. header. Tag #GlennP0811...................................$6500 Versatile 18-ft. bat reel for Versatile swather. Tag #HowardC0312................$400 New Holland 970 13-ft. header with Sund pickup attachment. Tag #MRober1011...................................................................................................$4500 Versatile 2400 24-ft. draper header to fit bi-directional tractor. Tag #KerryC0512. . ..............................................................................................................$500 2-Versatile 4025 header, 1 for parts, 1 in good shape. Tag #JimN0212 John Deere 2270 14-ft. auger hay header. Tag #JBurris0112.....................$6500 Versatile 400 DSA 20-ft. header. Tag #JimB0112 Versatile 4030 draper header, DSA, push frame for 9030 tractor. Tag #LarryK0112................................................................................................$4500 Case IH 25-ft. flex header. Tag #Tgraff1211 MacDon 18-ft. pickup header, fits Massey combine. Tag #AHanson0711

COMBINES

1992 John Deere 9600 combine, yield monitor, 2400 hours. Tag #PatW0512..... . .........................................................................................................$55,000 1988 John Deere 7720 combine, bin extensions, 224 24-ft. header. Tag #KerryC0512.............................................................................................$20,000 Allis Chalmers N7 combine, 30-ft. header, 13-ft. pickup header. Tag #JohnH0512..........................................................................................$8500 Allis-Chalmers N6 combine, 24-ft. double sickle header.Tag #CraigD0811.$12,000 New Holland 1500 combine, 22-ft. 960 header, new parts. Tag #Wigen0110. Gleaner R60 combine. Tag #CDy0910 Looking for John Deere 9610 combine. 2-Allis Chalmers N6 combines w/ 27-ft. header. Tag #DickU1011...$22,500 each 1993 John Deere 9600 combine with JD 930 header. Tag #PatW0412 1993 John Deere 9600 combine, JD 930 straight cut header. Tag #PatL0412 John Deere 7720 combine with 24-ft. header. Tag #DaleH0312

ROUND & SQUARE BALERS

1998 New Holland 664 round baler, net wrap. Tag #KerryS0512............$10,500 McKee round baler. Tag #Johnh0512..........................................................$2500 Farmhand 8 bale clamp. Tag #JohnH0512.................................................$1500 2010 New Holland 5080 small square baler, like new. Tag #Riley0312...$24,000 2006 John Deere 568 round baler, Mega Wide pickup, net wrap. Tag #Larryk0112..............................................................................................$33,000 New Holland 1425 self propelled square baler. Tag #Larryk0112..............$7500 Case RBX562 round baler, net wrap, low bale count. Tag #NorthF1011 New Holland 570 square baler, PTO, good shape. Tag #Hug1011.............$4500 Massey baler. Tag #JPrin1211......................................................................$600 1979 Vermeer 605F round baler with twine wrap. Tag #PUnderdahl1008. New Holland 273 square baler. Tag #NFug0610. Massey-Ferguson baler. Tag #JPrin1209.....................................................$600 New Holland 660 round baler, twine tie, bale command. Tag #JessK0811 New Holland 664 round baler, twine wrap, bale command. Tag #JessK0811 International 440 PTO small square baler. Tag #RonD1211......................$3800 New Holland 278 PTO baler good shape. Tag #DeanL0412......................$3500

MISC. HAY TOOLS

Vermeer 23A hay rake. Tag #Chuck0512 2006 Case hay rake. Tag #Larryk0112.....................................................$10,500 John Deere 360 3 point flail mower. Tag #GeneM0711 Stackhand 60A. Tag #Rum0411.................................................................$2000 2-Sitrex 3-wheel, 3 point rakes. Tag #DKnaup0710. Hay conditioner for Versatile 400 swather. Tag #DeanK1209.........................$750 New knotter for International baler. Tag #WSpiecher1008. New H&S rakes available. Give us a call. New Holland HT 154 12 wheel rake. Tag #RWell0811...............................$6800 John Deere 700 hydraulic rake. Tag #JessK0811.......................................$6500

BALE MOVERS

New Holland 1047 3 wide bale wagon, 6 cyl gas engine. Tag #KevM0412 New Holland 1048 balewagon. Tag #JessK0811........................................$8500 New Holland 1002 pull type bale wagon. Tag #BrandtH0609. New Holland 1047 self-propelled bale wagon. Tag #LarryK091.................$6500 New Holland Super 1049 bale wagon. Tag #KevinM1011.......................$18,500

2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

Massey Ferguson 35 tractor, Davis loader. Tag #Aber0512.......................$5500 John Deere 7020 4WD tractor, 1000 PTO, duals with 4 of them new. Tag #MGoss0512.........................................................................................$6900 John Deere 8400 track tractor, 3 point, 1000 PTO, Green Star ready. Tag #BarryH0512 Versatile 935 4WD tractor, pump set at 365 hp, 903 engine, new tires. Tag #PatW0512........................................................................................$29,000 John Deere 4020 tractor, 58 loader, no PTO. Tag #ANF0512.....................$7500 1950 Oliver with an extra junk 1950 Oliver for parts. Tag #DickU0811. Both..$8000 Case 1030 tractor, cab, 540 PTO. Tag #ArtH0212.......................................$3800 1975 John Deere 5510N tractor, 2WD, 75 hp, 3 point, 540 PTO, 5465 hours. Tag #RichT0112........................................................................................$11,500 John Deere 4960 FWD tractor, 1000 PTO, 3 point, only 120 hours on engine overhaul, no loader. Tag #ANF0412...................................................$58,000 Versatile 800 tractor, 18.4x38 duals, 5000 hours. Tag #JBurris0112.......$23,000 2009 Case IH Puma tractor, loader. Tag #LarryK0112...........................$133,000 1975 International 4366 4WD tractor. Tag #LarryK0112............................$6500 John Deere 7520 4WD tractor, 1000 PTO, 2 remotes. Tag #ANF0412.......$9500 1988 Versatile 976 20.8x42 duals, 5300 hours. Tag #PChris0412 Minneapolis-Moline 704 FWD tractor. Tag #ANF0412...............................$4500 Minneapolis-Moline 706 FWD tractor. Tag #ANF0412...............................$4500

NEW ITEMS

2-Allis Chalmers 313 pickup headers with belt pickup attachments. Tag #WSpeich0712 John Deere 105 combine, 22-ft. header, 13-ft. pickup header with Sund pickup. This is the last model 105 made. Tag #BWinko0712........... $3500 1955 Cockshutt front blade, dual PTO. Tag #Ahan0712....................... $6500 2-Sitrex 3 wheel, 3 point rakes. Tag #DKnaup0712 2-Vicon 2 wheel, 3 point rakes. Tag #DKnaup0712 John Deere 105 combine, 24-ft. header. Tag #MikeMC0712................ $3500 2000 gallon water tank. Tag #PManley0712.......................................... $1500 New Holland 1068 bale wagon. Tag #Cham0712.............................. $25,000 Ford 8000 2WD tractor, PTO. Tag #Zack0712......................................Just In 1987 Case 2188 combine, 1042 36-ft. draper header, 13-ft. 1010 pickup header. Tag #LKraft0712.............................................................. $86,000 Massey Ferguson 2745 2WD tractor, 1000 PTO, duals, no 3 point. Tag #DKraft0712 Krause 2158 38-ft. disc. Tag #DKraft0712.......................................... $12,500 1996 JCB backhoe 4WD, 7676 hours. Tag #DH0712......................... $25,000 Concrete culverts in 13-ft. lengths, discounted. Tag #GlenH0712 International TD20 crawler, 12-ft. dozer blade. Tag #DH0712 4-Honey Bee 36-ft. bat reels, (2) 18-ft. sections per reel. Tag #PIV0712........ . ............................................................................................. $1500 each John Deere MK-10 12-ft. disc. Tag #ToddS0712................................... $4500 1964 John Deere 4020 tractor, 148 loader and grapple, PTO, no 3 point. Tag #ToddS0712 2002 MacDon 973 30-ft. header with TR New Holland adaptor, cross auger, pickup reel, gauge wheels. Tag #DLink0712 2010 Summers sprayer, 60-ft. booms, 500 gallon tank, triple nozzles, on a 2001 Ford F250 pickup. Tag #Trever0712.................................... $27,500 Case 1030 tractor, 540 PTO. Tag #TomH0712...................................... $4500 Case 1070 2WD tractor, PTO. Tag #Tom H0712 Case 2290 2WD tractor, loader and grapple, 6832 hours, add-on 3 point hitch. Tag #MikeL0712 Powder River squeeze chute. Tag #MikeL0712 Tan squeeze chute. Tag #MikeL0712 5th wheel hitch for pickup. Tag #GHall0712............................................. $250 Pressure washer, 2 years old, high pressure. Tag #Ray0712................ $3500 12-spike tooth harrow sections. Tag #NormF0712.......................... $100 each Case 580 tractor, 2WD, loader, backhoe. Tag #LMM0712.................. $15,000 John Deere 7720 combine, 24-ft. header. Tag #CarryB0712 John Deere 9600 combine, 2500 seperator hours, 2002 930R header. Tag #PatW0712.................................................................................. $55,000 Service box with lift, reel spinner, tool boxes. Tag #ANF0712................ $2000 John Deere A tractor. Tag #ANF0712................................................... $5000 John Deere 80 tractor. Tag #ANF0712.................................................. $8000 New Holland SP-166 self propelled baler, 2 Wisconsin engine, reconditioned and should run fine. Tag #ANF0712................................................ $8500 Portable steam cleaner. Tag #Ril0712................................................... $4850 Sharp 22-ft. bumper pull enclosed trailer. Tag #RilD0712...................... $7500 1998 Caterpillar D8R U dozer, 4 place ripper. Tag #RilD0712......... $225,000 1996 Caterpillar D6XL dozer, U blade, cab, rollover cage, ripper. Tag #RilD0712.................................................................................... $75,000 1985 Caterpillar 140G grader, new tires. Tag #RilD0712................... $95,000 Shaver HD-10 post pounder. Tag #RilD0712........................................ $1900 John Deere 230 30-ft. tandem disc, 21” discs. Tag #whjar0712......... $11,000 Renn 5505 31-ft. plow, 11/4” shanks, setup for hydraulics, good condition. Tag #whjar0712..................................................................................... $9500

SPRAYERS

1997 Flexi-Coil System 65 sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, 3 way nozzle bodies. Tag #Joe0412 Flexi-coil System 65 90-ft. field sprayer. Tag #LarryK0112........................$7500 3-ComputerSpray sprayers. 1 is good and 2 for parts. Tag #BMun0811 1990 Flexi-Coil System 65 sprayer, single 16.5x16.1 tires, windscreens, mixer tank. Tag #PhilA0911 Model A 27000 Big A sprayer, ready to go to work. Tag #JR0511..........$22,000 Melroe 210 Spra-Coupe, flotation tires, 130 gallon tank, Tee Jet nozzles. Tag #AHan0511..............................................................................................$5500 1996 ComputerSpray sprayer with updates, sprays on 12” centers, 60-ft. booms. Tag #KDanger0411......................................................................$3500 1993 Ford F350 pickup with Field Commander sprayer, 500 gallon tank, new hydraulic pump, new water pump kit. Tag #MSuta0211.....................$12,000

New Wheatheart augers Several sizes of used grain augers TRUCKS

1957 International truck, heavy duty box, 14-ft. with high sides. Tag #PaulT0512 1952 Chevrolet 2 ton truck, 14-ft. grain box. Tag #PaulT0512 2004 Kenworth T800. Tag #PatW0412....................................................$40,000 2002 Kenworth T800. Tag #PatW0412....................................................$30,000 Mack cabover tandem axle truck, 20-ft. box and hoist, no power steering. Tag #MarvinG0212......................................................................................$6500 1985 Kenworth cabover, new motor, 9 speed Fuller transmission. Tag #DickU0510...........................................................................................$13,500 1985 GMC 2 ton truck, 350 engine, only 32,000 miles, real clean truck, custom built 2 compartment tender box. Tag #GaryY0512.............................$12,000 1960 Ford T850 truck, gas engine, 5th wheel plate, PTO water pump, 105,000 miles. Tag #M&M0512...........................................................................$2500 Ford F750 truck, PTO water pump, 2000 gallon water tank. Tag #M&M0512....... . ............................................................................................................$2500 Chevrolet cabover grain truck with grain box. Tag #ScottO0512 Ford winch truck. Tag #ScottO0512.

TRAILERS

2010 PJ 8-ft. pickup flatbed. Tag #Colie1210 1969 Timpte 40-ft. grain trailer. Tag #DickU0511.........................................$8000 2012 PJ 26-ft. tandem axle flatbed gooseneck trailer. Tag #Hug0412.........$7800 2012 PJ dump trailer. Tag #Hug0412...........................................................$8100 1969 Timpte 40-ft. grain trailer. Tag #DickU0512.........................................$8000 1976 Donahue 42-ft. drill trailer. Tag #DickU0512.......................................$4000 1985 Viking 400 bushel pup trailer. Tag #DickU0512..................................$8000 2500 gallon water trailer, 4 compartments. Tag #DickU0512.......................$2500 Fruehauf 4000 gallon water tank trailer. Tag #M&M0512............................$2500

GRAIN AUGERS

Westfield 10x60 grain auger. Tag #LarryK0112..........................................$4800 Westfield 8”x71-ft. grain auger. Tag #ReidH0412 8”x45-ft. grain auger, 10 hp electric motor. Tag #KerryC0512........................$700 Westfield tailgate auger, hydraulic hose. Tag #KerryC0512..........................$350 GT tailgate auger, hydraulic valve. Tag #KerryC0512....................................$400

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

Drott wheel excavator. Tag #DavidA0412 Linderman crawler. Tag #ANF0412............................................................$9000 Caterpillar D8 14A angle dozer, 10-ft. cable. Tag #Smesr0312 Allis-Chalmers HD 15 crawler, reconditioned. Tag #DickU0811..............$15,000 John Deere 5010 elevating scraper. Tag #DougP0310. International E200 13-yard self-propelled paddle wheel scraper. Tag #Jfuson0708.............................................................................................$17,000 1969 Terex T3 scraper. Tag #EDickU0510................................................$15,000 1982 Drott 40B wheel excavator. Tag #DaveA0512 2010 Caterpillar 287B skid steer on tracks. Tag #JoeK0312 Skid steer work or rental. Tag #Chad0611 Case 1150B crawler/loader with 4-in-1 bucket, good undercarriage, pins and rollers turned, pads are good. Tag #Ahan..........................................$16,000 Case 450 dozer. Tag #TimS0811 New Holland L775 skid steer loader, diesel engine. Tag #RichT0112........$8800 Allis Chalmers HD 5 crawler tractor, 2 cylinder Detroit diesel, bucket, blade. Tag #MGoss0212.........................................................................................$4000

Trader’s Dispatch, July 2012 — Page B6

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##### Lewis and Clark Caverns, the state’s first state park, established in 1937, is one of the largest limestone caverns in the northwest portion of the nation. ##### Tower Rock on the Missouri River near Cascade, is the most recent addition to the state park system, added in 2004. ##### Fishing without a license is the most common violation of fish and game laws. ##### The most commonly hunted big game animal is deer, with about 89,000 taken every year. ##### West Yellowstone, with 150 inches of snow annually and 600 miles of groomed trails, bills itself as the “snowmobile capital of the world”. ##### Cooke City, with an average annual snowfall of 205 inches, is the official test site and promotional filming grounds of both Yamaha and Arctic Cat snowmobiles.

Native “blueberry” deserves more attention

Blueberries are commonly touted for their nutritional value in health articles, recommended-foods lists, cooking shows, cookbooks and so on. But a very similar Nebraska native fruit is surprisingly unknown and underused. Amelanchier species, known by the common names of Juneberry or serviceberry, are beginning to gain popularity as an ornamental landscape shrub – and ornamental they are, with three strong seasons of interest. But even where these shrubs/small trees have been included in a landscape for their ornamental value, few people realize the blueberry-like fruits they bear are tasty and actually “higher in protein, fat, fiber, calcium, magnesium and manganese than blueberries and strawberries” (Montana State University Extension guide). In June the branches are covered with clusters of white flowers; the common name serviceberry refers to the fact that they were often used for pioneer burials in early spring when little else was flowering. The flowers are followed by fruits that change from green to red, then turn dark blue when fully ripe. Most years this ripening occurs in June, leading to the other common name of Juneberry, though with this year’s warm weather many of them ripened in early May. Birds and other wildlife love the fruits, so they disappear quickly. The fruits are very similar to blueberries and can be used in all the same ways – frozen raw for use later or used fresh in pies, wines, jams or almost any recipe that calls for fresh fruit. The waxy green foliage turns beautiful fall colors ranging from yellow to orange to red. Species of Amelanchier range from 10-25 feet tall and from single to multi-stemmed. Both the native species and developed cultivars are adaptable and easy to grow as an understory tree, though they prefer a somewhat moist, protected environment as many are native to moist areas along streambeds. Though it is still not commonly grown, Jules Sandoz was well aware of its merits. In his 1903 Report of Sandoz Experiment Station, Sheridan County, Nebraska. Sandoz wrote “Juneberries are the berry for the northwest. No farmer ought to fail to plant a patch. I have just distributed, free, wagon-loads of plants from my early plantings.” Three of the 25 species of Amelanchier in the Northern Hemisphere are native to the state of Nebraska: Saskatoon serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia), native to the central and northern portions of the state and growing about 15 feet high; shadblow serviceberry (A. arborea), a usually multi-stemmed understory tree common along the banks of the Missouri River; and dwarf serviceberry (A. sanguinea), native to northwestern Nebraska and growing about 10 feet high.

Farm tour- Biological control of weeds

By Jess Alger The tour will highlight biological releases in 2011, and show what effect they have had on the weeds. Kenny Keever from the Montana Biological Control Working Group will talk about biological control of the weeds and be on hand to answer any questions. The tour will start at 11 a.m. We will look at different sites where the beneficial insects were released. About 12:30 barbequed hamburgers will be provided. Tour should be ending before 3 p.m. Thistle Stem Weevils and Thistle Gall Flies were released on the Canada Thistle. On the Knapweed, Bob Herdegen released Knapweed Root Weevil, Lesser Flower Head Weevil and Blunt Knapweed Flower Weevils. On the Leafy Spurge, Bob released Spurge Shoot Gall Midge, The Red Headed Spurge Stem Borer, and also the Flea Beetle Combination Carton (Black Dot Spurge Flea Beetle and Brown Legged Spurge Flea Beetle). Bob also has been spraying some patches with a 15% solution of vinegar. Wanting to find a way to control weeds without using chemical; Bob Herdegen, Jan Boyle, Jess Alger and Casey Bailey applied for a SARE Grant. The grant was to be used to study the effects of biologicals and vinegar on weeds. The tour is part of the SARE Grant. Bob’s place is 40 miles South of Chinook. He is about 40 miles East of Big Sandy, and about 40 miles North of Winifred. The ferry will be working . For information about the tour or directions to the Birdtail Ranch call Jess Alger, 406-799-3528 or e-mail jessalg@ gmail.com.

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MAAE “Cooperation” Award was presented to Brion Torgerson of Torgerson’s LLC at the awards banquet in Billings, MT on June 12. The award was present by Robin Jirvosky, MAAE treasurer. Photo courtesy of Bill Jimmerson, advisor of Montana FFA Association.

Pet obesity is on the rise

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1987 International 9370 3406B Cat, 400 hp, Jake, 9 speed, steerable air up/down tag axle, 20-ft. Midland stakeless grain box, Nordic hoist, pintle hitch, 11R24.5 tires...... ..........................................JUST IN 1992 Kenworth T800 daycab, 3406C mechanical Cat reman engine, Jake and retarder, 13 speed, full double frame, steerable air up/ down tag axle, dual line wet kit, Eaton 2 speed rears................$25,500

2001 Peterbilt 379 extended hood, 6NZ Cat C15, 475 hp, Jake, 13 speed, 70” sleeper, aluminum wheels.................................$34,500 1987 Freightliner FLC120 SBFA with 3406B Cat, 400-hp., 8LL transmission, Jake, 20,000 lb front, 46,000 lb rears, rear locker, 1/2” steel frame, Chalmers suspension, air ride cab..........................$14,900 2000 Peterbilt 379 daycab, N14 Cummins, 460 hp, Jake, 13 speed, wet kit, air leaf suspension..$29,500 1992 Peterbilt 377 set back front axle daycab, Series 60 Detroit, 430 hp, engine brake, 13 speed air ride suspension.........................$10,500 1978 Peterbilt cabover, 350 Cummins, Jake..............................$2950 2006 GMC 3500 HD SLE 4x4, Duramax, automatic, HB200 Hydrabed, gooseneck ball, crew cab, Ali Arc bumper, aluminum wheels, 125,000 miles ....................$25,750 2002 GMC 1500 HD 4x4 shortbox crewcab with 6.0L gas...........$3950

1990 Ford F250 XL 4x4, standard cab, flatbed, 302 EFI..............$3250

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There have been several stories in the news lately about the obesity problem in the United States. However, carrying around extra pounds is not limited to the human population. Extra weight on a pet can have serious effects on the animal’s health, just as extra weight affects humans, said Dr. Carolynn MacAllister, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension veterinarian. “An extra 5 pounds on a dog that should weigh 17 pounds is similar to an extra 50 pounds on a person who should weigh 170 pounds,” MacAllister said. “Obesity in pets can cause a variety of health issues, including heart and respiratory problems, diabetes, skeletal stress, arthritis and gastrointestinal disorders. In addition, overweight pets are typically more prone to injury.” The prevalence of excess body weight has increased 37 percent in dogs and 90 percent in cats in just the last five years. Just as with humans, animal weight issues go hand-in-hand with inactive lifestyles. As the human population becomes less active, so do pets. Extra weight can make it painful to walk due to damaged joints. Inactivity simply adds to an animal’s weight issues. This is especially true for older pets. Although pet owners like to show love to their pets, sometimes that love can be one of the issues that are causing Fido to get pudgy. “We often show our pets love with food. We love them so we give them snacks and treats throughout the day,” she said. “Unfortunately, all of that ‘love’ can be detrimental to your pet’s health. State residents obviously love their pets because research shows in 2011 that Oklahoma ranked in the top five states with the highest prevalence of overweight and obese cats. About 60 percent of adult dogs nationwide are overweight, largely due to overeating calories or activity level.” Many people have to count calories in order to maintain a healthy weight, and the same may hold true for your pet. Sometimes pet owners simply may not realize how many treats they are giving their pets each day. MacAllister said many treats are loaded with extra carbohydrates, fat and sugar that make them especially desirable to your four-legged friends. “It can be difficult to estimate how many calories your pet burns because calorie use varies based on the size and activity levels of the animals,” she said. “Imagine that an average 20-pound dog burns about 700 calories per day. A few large dog biscuits at 100 calories each, along with table scraps, can easily equal the daily amount of calories your dog needs. And this is before the dog even gets his regular meal. It’s important to be aware of how many calories are being consumed.” If you think your pet is overweight, consult with your veterinarian who can give you advice on a proper diet and exercise program. “Pets are a big part of our family, and as responsible pet owners, it’s our job to make sure they maintain a healthy lifestyle,” MacAllister said.

Be aware of identity theft

By Nicole Tiggemann, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Denver You should always safeguard your personal information such as date of birth, mother’s maiden name, and your Social Security number. Why? Because it’s that type of information identity thieves are after. You may think you’re safe simply by not carrying your Social Security card with you and not providing your personal information over the Internet or by e-mail. But scam artists have become tricky. Never reply to an e-mail claiming to be from Social Security and asking for your Social Security number or personal information. Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in America. A dishonest person who has your Social Security number can use it to get other personal information about you. Identity thieves can use your number and your good credit to apply for more credit in your name. Then, they use the credit cards and do not pay the bills. You may not find out that someone is using your number until you are turned down for credit or you begin to get calls from unknown creditors demanding payment for items you never bought. Someone illegally using your Social Security number and assuming your identity can cause a lot of problems. If you’ve lost your Social Security card and wish to replace it visit www.socialsecurity.gov to learn how to apply for a replacement card. Also, filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission is one of several important steps that victims of identity theft should take. If you think you’ve been the victim of an identity thief, you should contact the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov. Or you can call 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338); TTY 1-866-653-4261. Learn more about identity theft by going to www.socialsecurity.gov and reviewing our publications Identity Theft And Your Social Security Number and What You Need To Know About Misleading Advertising. Protect your identifying information. ##### The Buffalo Bill Dam, just a couple of miles west of Cody, Wyoming, on the Shoshone River was the tallest dam in the world upon its completion in 1910. The dam is 328 feet tall.

##### In 2008, an Illinois woman had her big toe chewed off by her pet minature dachshund while napping. Because of diabetes-related nerve damage in her extremeties, the woman felt nothing and slept through the attack. ##### Two of the most damaging human parasites are the malaria-causing Plasmodium and the flatworm Schistosoma, which causes schistosomiasis, a chronic illness that can damage internal organs and impair growth and cognitive development in children.

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equipment for sale

2000 Case IH RS561 round baler, 4000 bales, like new..... ..................................... $12,000 or will trade for grain truck Hesston 6610 swather, cab, air................................ $5000 New Holland 664 round baler................................... $3500 Gleaner G combine, air, excellent condition............. $2000 Phone (406) 212-4958, Columbia Falls, Montana

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Streamlined trade of organic products between US and European Union begins

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that organic products certified in the United States or European Union may now be sold as organic in either market, as trade opened up on Friday, June 1, under a new U.S.-EU equivalency partnership. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan signed formal letters creating the partnership in February, along with Dacian Cioloş, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, and Ambassador Isi Siddiqui, U.S. Trade Representative Chief Agricultural Negotiator. “This partnership will open new markets for American farmers and ranchers, create more opportunities for small businesses, and result in good jobs for Americans who grow, package, ship, and market organic products,” said Merrigan. “In the months ahead, USDA will continue to work hard to expand opportunities for all U.S. products, including organics. Equivalency arrangements such as this are critical to growing the U.S. organics industry—they require careful negotiation to ensure that we maintain existing U.S. trade policies while ensuring that U.S. agricultural products will compete on a level playing field in world markets.” The United States signed a similar partnership with Canada in July 2009, and additional equivalency arrangement conversations have begun with South Korea, Taiwan and Japan. Previously, producers and companies wanting to trade products on both sides of the Atlantic had to obtain separate certifications to two standards, which resulted in a double set of fees, inspections, and paperwork. The partnership existing now eliminates these significant barriers, which is especially helpful for small and mediumsized organic farmers. During negotiations, both parties conducted thorough on-site audits to ensure that their programs’ regulations, quality control measures, certification requirements, and labeling practices were compatible. “This agreement provides economic opportunities for certified organic farmers as well as additional incentives for prospective farmers,” said Miles McEvoy, National Organic Program Deputy Administrator. “We look forward to working with our European Union counterparts to support organic agriculture.” Although there are slight differences between the United States and European Union organic standards, both parties individually determined that their programs were equivalent, thereby allowing the agreement that opened up trade today. The exception has to do with prohibition on the use of antibiotics. USDA organic regulations prohibit the use of antibiotics except to control invasive bacterial infections (fire blight) in organic apple and pear orchards. The European Union organic regulations allow antibiotics only to treat infected animals. For all products traded under this partnership, certifying agents must verify that antibiotics are not used for any reason. The United States and the European Union will continue to have regular discussions and review each other’s programs periodically to verify that the terms of the partnership are being met. Later this year, representatives from both markets will compare the USDA organic wine standards to the recently published European Union wine standards and determine how wine can fit into the trade partnership. In the interim, traded wine must meet the production and labeling requirements of the destination market.

The arrangement covers products exported from and certified in the United States or the European Union only. All products traded under the partnership must be shipped with an organic import certificate, which shows the location where production occurred, identifies the organization that certified the organic product, and verifies that growers and handlers did not use prohibited substances and methods. In addition to certifying that the terms of the partnership were met, the certificates also allow traded products to be tracked. Both parties are committed to ensuring that products traded under the agreement retain their organic integrity from farm to market. The European Commission’s Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development and the USDA National Organic Program—which oversees all U.S. organic products—will take on key oversight roles. Estimates show the market for U.S. organics sales to the EU could grow substantially within the first few years of this arrangement. Today, more than two-thirds of U.S. consumers buy organic products at least occasionally, and 28 percent buy organic products weekly. Under President Obama, USDA has continued to expand markets for American goods abroad, worked aggressively to break down barriers to trade, and assisted U.S. businesses with the resources needed to reach consumers around the world. U.S. agriculture is currently experiencing one of its best periods in history thanks to the productivity and resourcefulness of our producers. Overall, American agriculture supports 1 in 12 jobs in the United States and provides American consumers with 83 percent of the food we consume, while maintaining affordability and choice. Strong agricultural exports contribute to a positive U.S. trade balance, create jobs, boost economic growth and support President Obama’s National Export Initiative goal of doubling all U.S. exports by the end of 2014. For additional details on the trade partnership, please visit http://www.ams.usda. gov/NOPTradeEuropeanUnion or contact the National Organic Program at (202) 720-3252. The National Organic Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture facilitates trade and ensures integrity of organic agricultural products by consistently implementing the organic standards and enforcing compliance with the regulations. ##### “My grandparents were hardworking country folk who rarely left the farm,” recalled Teresa. “A trip to town on Saturdays was about the extent of their travels. When I went to Grandma’s little white farmhouse, I didn’t want to go anywhere else. Her house was heaven. Grandma was from the ‘we grow it ourselves, pick it ourselves, can it, and keep it’ generation. She made homemade jams, jelly, and preserves, and I’m telling ya, she put Smuckers’s to shame! There was nothing better than coming in from school and getting one of her homemade biscuits, covering it in her hand-churned butter and then spooning on blackberry jam. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Now that I’m a nana and I realize what good memories I associate with those treats, I sort of kind of wish I had the time or energy to make homemade jams and preserves, but I’m from the ‘if you want something, Nana will go to the store and buy it’ generation.”

DNA test expands to identify marbling and gain

By Lynn Gordon, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist New and advanced technologies are continuing to enhance the beef industry. Currently, the beef cattle selection parameter of EPDs (expected progeny differences) is now including data from genomic markers in some breeds to calculate genomic enhanced EPDs for some breed associations and the potential use and influence of the genomic enhanced EPDs is expanding. A new DNA test is now available in the industry to identify the post-weaning gain and marbling potential of beef cattle. Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) recently announced the development of GeneMax™. This test is targeted to commercial cattlemen who want to know more about their cattle. CAB says GeneMax™ was designed to aid in the selection, marketing and management decisions for those with high-percentage (> 75%) Angus genetics sired by registered Angus bulls. As producers make selection decisions based on a number of parameters (e.g. structural soundness, age, phenotype, etc.), GeneMax™ is an additional selection tool that can provide information to producers. The DNA test is designed to aid producers in identifying replacement heifers which can add more value to the herd and help to reach certain production parameters. The test can aid in providing information and direction for mating or culling decisions and to document the value and genetic potential of the feeder calves. GeneMax™ is also designed to assist feedlots in managing their risk as the gain and grading potential of the cattle is identified ahead of time with the goal to help determine the desired feeding parameters of the cattle. An online listing of Gene-Max™ tested cattle is available to connect buyers and sellers who have a common interest in high-quality cattle. How does it work? The DNA information is gathered through a tissue sample, with a blood sample being the preferred method. Once the sample is submitted it is analyzed and the results are returned to the producer within four weeks. The results are calculated by applying genomic results to economic weighting factors. A GMX™ Score of marbling and gain combined is determined and the score value will be between 1 and 100. A larger number is more favorable for the combined value. The results also include individual rankings for marbling and gain. A separate percentile-based value of 1-5 is calculated for the individual traits of marbling and gain. Animals testing in the top 20 percent are assigned a value of 5 and the next 20 percentile is assigned a 4 and on down from there. Rankings for all three scores are relative to the Angus populations in the GeneMax™ database.

##### A mother gives her son two quarters when she signs him in at the Children’s Ministry room at church. One is for the collection plate, and one is for a donut after the service. He is playing with the two quarters during the lesson, and one drops out of his hand and rolls out of reach under the large stage. “Oh rats,” thinks the boy. “There goes God’s quarter. ##### What insect does a blacksmith manufacture? He makes the firefly. ##### What is round on the ends and high in the middle? oHIo

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

30-ft. 8” auger on wheels, PTO................................... $800 Ford 10-ft. chisel plow, 3-point hitch, 20 shank, adjustable tension..................................................................... $900 Arts-Way grinder mixer, excellent condition, always shedded........................................................................ $1000 Hyline 6600 round bale feeder, 1000 PTO............... $5500 3-point post hole digger, excellent condition............... $500 10-12 pack hay bale mover, single cylinder.............. $2500 Suzuki 125 ATV, rope pull, excellent condition......... $1000 Phone (406) 360-5459, Stevensville, MT

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Payments arrive with direct deposit

By Nicole Tiggemann, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Denver These days, almost everyone gets their benefit payment by direct deposit. Whether you receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you can depend on your payment arriving in your account on time, every time. If you don’t already have direct deposit, there are good reasons to sign up. For one, less money and time spent driving to the bank to cash your check helps you save. Second, with direct deposit, you know your payment will be in your account on time no matter what, especially in unexpected circumstances like the recent wildfires and hurricane weather. For years, Social Security has stressed the convenience, security, and safety of getting benefit payments electronically. Soon, direct deposit (or Direct Express) will not only be the best way to receive Federal benefit payments — it will be the only way. That’s because the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced a new rule that will phase out paper checks for Federal benefit and non-tax payments by March 1, 2013. People receiving benefits have the option of direct deposit to a bank or credit union account (of their choice) or into a Direct Express Debit MasterCard card account (a Treasury-recommended prepaid card option). If you still get your check in the mail, you don’t need to wait for the new rule to go into effect to enjoy the benefits of electronic payments. Please visit http://godirect.org/ today to learn more and begin getting your Social Security and SSI payments the safe, easy, inexpensive, and green way — electronically.

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2008 Mack CX MP8 485 hp, Eaton 13 speed, Eaton 40,000# rears, 3.55 ratio, 11R22.5 tires on aluminum wheels. Only 530,000 miles. Very nice truck.............................................$52,500

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BeefTalk: 2 pounds of average daily gain equals grass beef

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service more critical and assume that 2.25 pounds of gain ture. However, once those calves are weaned, the Beef on grass sounds so simple: Open the gates questions have fewer answers. and let the cattle graze. However, the questions can be obtained during two growing seasons, then The Dickinson Research Extension Center outpace the answers. What is the optimal gain 820-plus pounds should be gained. If you add in summered yearling steers last year. Those steers for cattle on grass? What is the optimal gain for the 86 pounds of birth weight, then 900 pounds gained more than 2 pounds of body weight per steers on grass? of saleable beef should have been produced. day on summer grass. So, the limited work at the The nutritional needs of the cattle must be met That only leaves 200 pounds of gain that need center would suggest that grass will support 2 by the grass that is in front of them. The grass to be produced during the winter/spring months, pounds of average daily gain, even for yearling will sustain the cattle. However, the grass must or just more than a pound per day of average daily steers. not only sustain the cattle, in particular the cow, gain. That is not acceptable. but also add weight to the steers or market cattle. So everyone around the table gets kind of Cattle gain is the same as money. Growing fidgety and even questions how in the world a grass is good and harvesting the grass through the grass system can work during the nongrowing cattle is great, but the end product must increase in season. The growing season is good, but providvalue every day to make the process worthwhile. ing enough forage during the nongrowing season So how does one set goals? Some thoughts at is a real challenge. Extending the grazing season various meetings bring some interesting concepts so that those winter/spring fall gains can be met to the table. For instance, if one wants to market in a pasture system is even more of a challenge, 1,300-pound live-grass steers by 2 years of age, so some leave the room. the steers will need to gain 1.7 pounds per day However, challenges are good and some to meet the challenge. In fact, at 1.7 pounds per goals have been framed. To start with, at least day, the steers easily should weigh more than a minimum average daily gain of 2 pounds per Although the center has not evaluated growth 1,300 pounds. day should be expected and certainly achieved through all the grazing months, given the startFigure that 365 days per year for two years during the normal growing season for calves and ing and ending weights, the average daily gain equals 730 days gain. At 1.7 pounds per day for yearlings. In reality, 2.25 to 2.5 pounds per day of 2-plus pounds from May through a good part 730 days - equals 1,241 pounds of gain. Add in during the entire forage-growing season may be of October seems very plausible. That would acthe typical birth weight of 86 pounds and you get a reachable goal. count for two six-month periods that the steers the 1,300-pound or more steer at 2 years of age. It only seems right to expect calves following can gain 2 pounds a day, or 730 pounds total. Will the cattle gain that weight? It is well weaning to be able to maintain summer perforAdding in the typical 86-pound birth weight, the understood that cows and calves gain well on mance. In which case, the same goal could be set, center should be able to produce 816 pounds of grass. The cows will lose some weight as they which is 2 pounds of average daily gain through saleable beef coming directly off grass. nurse their calves, but the calves will gain weight the nongrowing months. If that can be achieved, Last fall, a sample set of steers came off grass throughout the summer by nursing momma and then during the course of 18 months (initial sixat just more than 1,100 pounds in mid-October. eating grass. month growing season, six months of winter/ So from weaning to grass turnout the following Typically, for those producers enrolled in the spring nongrowing season and then a second spring, these steers only gained slightly less than North Dakota Beef Cattle Improvement Associasix-month growing season), a producer could 300 pounds for the six winter/spring months. That tion’s CHAPS program, young nursing calves have a goal to market 1,200 pounds of saleable is less than 1.7 pounds per day. If one wants to be gain approximately 2.5 pounds per day on pasbeef off grass and harvested forage. Well, 1,200 pounds is not 1,300 pounds. Reaching 2 pounds per day of gain on forage during the nongrowing M-K Hoppers season has not been achieved All Sizes at the center. However, we are up to the challenge. All Custom Built May you find all your ear Kits Weld Together tags.

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Program prepares tomorrow’s food processing managers

A new University of Nebraska-Lincoln online Food Processing Management Certificate Program is now available.  The program is a series of self-paced online courses with content presented as pre-recorded video lectures, PowerPoint presentations and quizzes to test understanding/comprehension. The program is ideal for food processing plant workers, supervisors and managers; quality control and assurance personnel; and government regulators. To earn a certificate from The Food Processing Center at UNL, participants must complete three sequential modules, which cover food safety, quality control/assurance, employee safety, food processing operations, product development, growth strategies and human resources. Food processors are facing a management crisis that could have major consequences for business. Many of today’s experienced managers soon will retire, and companies will be hard pressed to replace that expertise. Furthermore, complex regulations such as the Food Safety Modernization Act are accelerating change, and new communications technologies such as social media raise the public relations risk factors that must be considered in every decision to avoid catastrophes like the pink slime debacle. Effective management today requires skilled leaders, supervisors and a rank and file who appreciate the need for systemic modifications, and who understand the part they play in a holistic operation. “UNL has recognized our industry’s major management challenges and it has worked with industry input to provide a solution,” said Gordon Smith, vice president at ConAgra Foods. “UNL’s online Food Processing Management Certificate Program will allow us to establish our next generation of supervisors and managers relatively easily.” “Companies need employees with a common knowledge base. If team members can’t speak the same language, how can they solve the problems that inevitably arise?” said Stephen Pharr, market research analyst, at The Food Processing Center at UNL. “That’s one of the reasons why we developed the online Food Processing Management Certificate Program.” The cost is $900 per module or $2,400 for the complete certificate program (three modules). Some states, such as California, offer tuition reimbursement through workforce development or labor department programs. Since the program is offered completely online, students can enroll from anywhere in the world and begin at any time. For more information, visit fpm.unl.edu. The Food Processing Center at UNL, in its 30th year, partners with the food industry on innovative technical and business development. Food is both a science and a business, and UNL understands the dynamic relationship of these two different, yet interconnected worlds.

Indoor Jade plant care

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I bought my jade plants a couple of months ago here in Alabama. I’m noticing that some of the leaves are taking on an abnormal clubfoot shape at the tip. It is almost a trilobite look. Are you familiar with this? I thought that it could be from underwatering. However, I have underwatered jades before and never had these symptoms. I’m beginning to worry. Also, it seems that my jades have a rough time in my house during the cold months. One winter, I lost my favorite plant when it sort of melted at the base of the stem/trunk. My jades seem to have a significant yellowing and leaf drop the week they come inside. This seems to last until the week they get to go outside again. Is this normal? I must be doing something wrong. Do you have any suggestions on indoor jade care? Thank you so much for allowing me to take up some of your time. A: There are a couple of gaps that many people overlook in caring for their jade as a houseplant. Hot or cold drafts could cause problems. Leaking natural gas or some other indoor air pollutant that cannot be picked up by the human sense of smell could be a problem. Two of the major problems for any houseplants are underlighting or overwatering. It could be something in the water, such as a chemical, or the water is too cold. Try watering with distilled water a few times to see if the plants improve. Plants kept in a container that has bad drainage will develop anomalous forms and, as the root zone becomes more anaerobic, leaf drop begins. When a plant is moved from indoors to outdoors or the other way around, there often is the reaction you described.

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Lean Finely Textured Beef: Separating facts from fiction

By Lindsay Chichester, a University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension educator and Kellie Chichester, a University of Wyoming Extension educator based in Laramie on any of these food items. Lean Finely Textured Beef (LFTB) came There has been much discussion over the to the forefront when media outlets caused labeling of ammonium hydroxide in LFTB. mass hysteria by reporting “pink slime” was Lean Finely Textured Beef has never been being used in hamburger or any ground meat labeled in the past because it is just beef – product. plain and simple. In early April, there were Pink slime was a moniker used by former reports of several companies that plan to USDA employee Gerald Zirnstein in an involuntarily label beef products containing ternal memo and was not meant to cause a LFTB. Aaron Lavallee, communications global sensation. Consumers were quick to coordinator for USDA’s Food and Nutrition judge and condemn this product before they Service, reported that processors may soon knew anything about it. Many media outlets incorporate labels into their packaging. and personalities added fuel to the fire, often Further, a USDA news release says packsharing half-truths. ages could be approved to contain wording Beef Products Inc. (BPI) created the such as: technique of mechanically removing all • Contains Lean Finely Textured Beef meat protein from beef animal trimmings. • Contains Finely Textured Beef To do this by hand would be very time-con• Contains Lean Beef Derived from Beef suming and expensive. This technique takes Trimming relatively high-fat beef trimmings, combines Stopping LFTB Production Worrisome them with low-temperature rendering and The elimination of LFTB from the food centrifugation, which softens/melts the fat supply would have far-reaching impacts, and separates it from the lean. Lean Finely economical concerns, and does nothing to Textured Beef is approximately 94-percent sooth unemployment concerns. More than lean (6 percent fat). 1.5 million additional beef animals would Pink Comes from Protein need to be raised to replace the amount of The pink color comes from the presence of meat that would be lost by not using LFTB. myoglobin, which is the protein responsible This could be problematic with concerns for the color of meat. The product may apover the nation’s shrinking cowherd. pear “slimy,” which is to be expected, as it is primarily water and protein with some fat. Approximately 8 to 9 percent of all ground This is very similar to yogurt, sour cream, beef products come from LFTB. To replace and even oatmeal. This technology was first that amount of LFTB, the U.S. would have to used in the poultry industry and then in red import an additional 50 percent more cattle. meats. In addition, without the use of LFTB in the LFTB is treated with a small amount of food system, consumers will see a rise in ammonium hydroxide (a gas that quickly disthe price of ground beef; either more beef sipates), which is added to maintain proper will have to be imported or more lean beef pH and eliminate bacterial growth – making will have to be ground from the chuck and the product safer! round, thus impacting the new value-added Ammonium hydroxide is ammonia (NH ) cuts developed by industry. 3 Finally as news of pink slime hit the and water, which is food grade (safe for huairwaves, operations were temporarily shut man consumption) and was declared safe down at three plants: Garden City, Kansas, by the Food and Drug Administration in 1974. Ammonium hydroxide is common Amarillo, Texas, and Waterloo, Iowa – which and naturally found in the environment – in impacts approximately 650 persons. Time soil, air, and water, as well as in all plants, and product demand will determine if these animals, and humans. Ammonia is a source persons will be able to return to their jobs of nitrogen – an essential element for plants or if they will have to seek employment and animals. In the human body, beneficial elsewhere. bacteria live in our intestines and produce Separate Fact from Fiction ammonia. In addition, ammonia helps mainAll consumers have the right to know tain the body’s pH balance. what is in their food and how their food Consume Ammonia Daily is processed. Often, being able to separate Did you know many of the foods we facts from fiction is challenging, especially consume daily have more parts per million in this day with so much information avail(ppm) ammonia than what is put into LFTB? able online. Ground beef: 101 ppm; grapefruit: 166 ppm; As a consumer, remember to get facts gelatin: 342 ppm; ketchup: 352 ppm; peanut from reliable sources that have science and butter: 489 ppm; beer cheese: 917 ppm; and research to back them up; or call your local domestic blue cheese: 1,389 ppm. In addiextension office, which can help answer tion, ammonium hydroxide is also found in questions or point you in the right direction. baked goods, chocolate, and pudding. Since Misrepresentation of facts leads to hysteria ammonium hydroxide is used in the producand a damaged industry that could take tion of each of these foods as a processing decades to recover from the ill effects of a aid and not as an ingredient, it is not labeled misnomer of a safe and edible food product.

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Increasing predatorfriendly land can help farmers reduce costs

Having natural habitat in farming areas that supports ladybugs could help increase their abundance in crops where they control pests and help farmers reduce their costs, says a Michigan State University (MSU) study. Ladybugs and other predatory insects eat crop pests, saving farmers an estimated $4.6 billion a year on insecticides. Non-crop plants provide these predatory insects with food and shelter, helping them to survive and thrive in areas where they are needed. In an attempt to increase benefits from predatory insects, researchers have often planted strips of flowers along the edges of crop fields. However, natural habitats also provide vital food and shelter resources and may be more important for pest control, said Megan Woltz, MSU doctoral student and co-author of the study that appears in the current issue of Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. “Creating predator-attracting habitats next to crops is only a partial solution,” said Woltz, who co-authored the study with MSU entomologists Doug Landis and Rufus Isaacs. “Ladybugs and many other pest-eating insects travel long distances throughout the growing season, sometimes flying or crawling over many miles as they search for food and shelter. So we also have to consider what resources are available to these predators at larger scales.” Buckwheat strips Ladybugs are heralded as a natural, effective killer of soybean aphids, the most-destructive soybean pest in the northern United States. To determine the best way to attract ladybugs to soybean fields, researchers planted buckwheat strips next to soybean fields and also examined the amount of natural habitat within 1.5 miles of the fields. “Ladybugs loved our buckwheat strips,” Woltz said. “We always found way more ladybugs in the buckwheat than are usually in field edges. Unfortunately, all of the ladybugs in the buckwheat did little to change their populations in the soybean fields.” Ultimately, natural habitat proved to be more important. The amount of grasslands and forests within 1.5 miles of the soybean fields determined how many ladybugs ended up in the field, she added. Such large areas typically encompass multiple farms, suggesting that rural neighbors may need to work together. In other studies, landscapes with at least 20 percent of noncrop habitat showed good pest control. Providing some habitat on every farm and the properties that surround them would add up to a lot of habitat at the landscape scale – the scale that matters to ladybugs.

Soil sample test

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: We live on a farm southwest of Jamestown. There is a spot in our yard that is an ideal location for a tree to grow. However, every tree that we’ve planted on the site doesn’t die but never grows taller. The leaves will get larger but the tree stays about the same size. My husband’s grandparents lived here before us and had the same problem. I have been told there was a pig pen in this same area more than 50 years ago. Could that have anything to do with this problem? Would it help to haul in dirt from some other area of the farm and try again? Right now, there is a northern red oak planted there. The leaves get bigger each year, but that is all. What tree would you recommend planting? If we could get a tree to grow, it would be a focal point in our yard and create shade for our garage and house. Hope you can help us. A: I have to admit this is something I never have heard of happening before. It must have something to do with the soil, but I have no idea what it could be. I would suggest that you get a sample of the soil sent to our plant diagnostic lab for analysis. For the address and mailing instructions, go to http://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/soils/ pdfs/lawn_and_garden_solutions.pdf. I suggest a complete test be run. You can download the form and send it in with about a pint of the soil you want tested. Be sure to get the sample from the root area of the tree. There are at least a dozen trees that you should be able to grow and have it shade your house. Once we know the soil test results, I can make recommendations for you.

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USDA publishes final rule to provide greater protection for horses

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has amended regulations to require horse industry organizations that license certain people to assess minimum penalties for violations of the Horse Protection Act. The move by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), which administers the Animal Welfare Act, is meant to help eliminate the inhumane practice of horse soring—a practice primarily used in the training of Tennessee Walking Horses, racking horses and related breeds to accentuate the horse’s gait. Horse soring may be accomplished by irritating or blistering a horse’s forelegs through the application of chemicals or the use of mechanical devices. “Requiring minimum penalty protocols will ensure that these organizations and their designees remain consistent in their inspection efforts,” said Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Rebecca Blue. “USDA inspectors cannot be present at every horse show and sale, so we work with industry organizations and their designees to ensure the wellbeing of these animals. Our goal, together, is to make horse soring a thing of the past.” The regulations currently provide that such penalties will be set either by the horse industry organizations or by APHIS. This final rule does not change the penalties set forth in the Horse Protection Act, or HPA. Rather, it requires all APHIS-certified horse industry organizations, which have already been administering penalties as part of their role in enforcing the HPA, to make their penalties equal or exceed minimum levels. The penalties in this final rule increase in severity for repeat offenders to provide an additional deterrent effect for people who have already shown a willingness to violate the HPA. The final rule will also help ensure a level playing field for competitors at all horse shows. Previously, as some horse industry organizations have declined to issue sufficiently serious penalties to deter soring, those shows have attracted more competitors than shows where horse organizations have used APHIS’ minimum penalty protocols. With this final rule, competitors now know that inspections and enforcement will take place consistently at all shows they and their horses attend. Designated qualified persons are trained and licensed by their horse industry organizations to inspect horses for evidence of soring or other noncompliance with the HPA at horse shows, exhibitions and sales. USDA certifies and monitors these inspection programs. For over 30 years, USDA has encouraged self-regulation in the industry by allowing individual organizations to assess penalties for soring violations. But a September 2010 Office of Inspector General audit found that APHIS’ program for allowing the industry’s self-regulation has not

been adequate to ensure that these animals are not being abused. One of the recommendations in the audit report was for APHIS to develop and implement protocols to more consistently issue penalties with individuals who are found to be in violation of the HPA. This final rule requires that suspensions for violating the HPA be issued to any individuals who are responsible for: showing a sore horse; exhibiting a sore horse; entering or allowing the entry of that horse in a show or exhibition; selling, auctioning or offering the horse for sale or auction; shipping, moving, delivering or receiving a sore horse with reason to believe that such horse was to be shown, exhibited, sold, auctioned or offered for sale. This includes the manager, trainer, rider, custodian, seller or owner of the horse, as applicable. An individual who is suspended will not be permitted to show or exhibit any horse or judge or manage any horse show, horse exhibition or horse sale/auction for the duration of the suspension. Walking horses are known for possessing a naturally high gait, but in order to be successful in competition their natural gait is often exaggerated. The exaggerated gait can be achieved with proper training and considerable time; however, some horse exhibitors, owners, and trainers have chosen to use improper training methods to achieve their desired ends. In September 2010, USDA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) found deficiencies in APHIS’ horse protection program. One of OIG’s recommendations was that APHIS develop and implement protocols to more consistently penalize individuals who have violated the Horse Protection Act. APHIS developed a minimum penalty protocol and, in a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on May 27, 2011, proposed requirements to ensure all horse industry organizations follow it. With Agriculture Secretary Vilsack’s leadership, APHIS works tirelessly to create and sustain opportunities for America’s farmers, ranchers and producers. Each day, APHIS promotes U.S. agricultural health, regulates genetically engineered organisms, administers the Animal Welfare Act, and carries out wildlife damage management activities, all to safeguard the nation’s agriculture, fishing and forestry industries. In the event that a pest or disease of concern is detected, APHIS implements emergency protocols and partners with affected states and other countries to quickly manage or eradicate the outbreak. To promote the health of U.S. agriculture in the international trade arena, APHIS develops and advances science-based standards with trading partners to ensure America’s agricultural exports, valued at more than $137 billion annually, are protected from unjustified restrictions.

Siberian elm trees

By Ron Smith, NDSU horticulturist by horticulturists and arborists as one of Q: I would like to use Siberian elm trees the worst, if not the worst, of the world’s for screening a yard. Are they prone to distrees. Once established, Siberian elms will ease problems? Can you list some pros and begin to die but never will die completely. cons of this tree? (Fordville, North Dakota) It is totally lacking in aesthetic value for A: Siberian elms have very few attributes. landscaping purposes. Siberian elms were I will give you the positives and negatives. planted by the government during the DeThe growth is fast but the wood is brittle. pression of the 1930s because they become Short of planting on the moon’s surface, the established and grow quickly to provide a tree will grow under just about any condimakeshift shelterbelt/windbreak in the praitions found on this planet. That the foliage will be ravished by insects is almost guarrie states. In my opinion, just about anything anteed. It is resistant to Dutch elm disease else you pick will be a better choice than and phloem necrosis. Siberian elm is rated Siberian elm.

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EPA’s fifteen hot tips for a cool summer

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a list of 15 tips for the summer season, which kicked off June 20th. Whether relaxing at home or off exploring the great outdoors there are many ways people can save money, cut energy costs and continue to protect the health of their families while still enjoying the summer. Tips for a safe and enjoyable summer: 1. Energy Star savings for your home: The average home spends almost 20 percent of its utility bill on cooling. These cooling bills can be lowered by simply changing out incandescent light bulbs with EPA’s Energy Star qualified lighting, which use less energy and produce approximately 75 percent less heat. Raising your thermostat by only two degrees and using your ceiling fan can lower cooling costs by up to 14 percent too. http:// www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products. es_at_home 2. Increase your gas mileage: Obey the speed limit; go easy on the breaks and avoid hard accelerations; reduce your time idling; and unload unnecessary items in your trunk to reduce weight. If you’re not using your removable roof rack take it off to improve your fuel economy. http://www.fueleconomy.gov 3. Prevent skin cancer and be SunWise: Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. and is the most common cancer among 20 to 30-year-olds. Remember to practice safe sun habits. http://www.epa. gov/sunwise/actionsteps.html 4. Heading to the beach? Check the water: Americans take almost two billion trips to the beach every year. Beaches are a place to play, watch wildlife, fish, and swim. Learn more on how to plan a safe trip to the beach and check out state specific beach advisory and closing notifications. http://water.epa. gov/type/oceb/beaches/whereyoulive_state. cfm 5. Take EPA’s apps with you on your smartphone: The AirNow app gives location-specific current air quality information to use to protect your health when planning daily activities and the Ultraviolet (UV) Index app provides daily and hourly forecast of the UV radiation levels from the sun so you can better prevent overexposure to the sun. http://m.epa.gov/apps/index.html 6. Enjoy the outdoors and capture the State of the Environment: Almost 40 years ago, EPA’s Documerica project captured thousands of images across the nation as EPA’s work was just beginning. Now it’s your chance to mark the progress and submit environmental photos to EPA’s State of the Environment photo project. http://blog.epa. gov/epplocations/about/ 7. Protect yourself with insect repellents: Mosquitoes and ticks can carry diseases but you can protect yourself by choosing the right repellent and using it correctly. Read the product label before using; apply just enough to cover exposed skin and clothing; and look for the protection time that meets your needs. Children can use the same repellents as adults unless there is a restriction on the label. http:// epa.gov/pesticides/insect/safe.htm 8. Water wisely: A large percentage of water we use at home is used outdoors. As

much as 30 percent of that outdoor water use can be wasted due to evaporation by watering in the middle of the day. Water in the morning when winds are calm and temperatures are cool. Look for the new WaterSense labeled weather-based irrigation controller that uses local weather data to determine whether your sprinkler system should turn on. http://www. epa.gov/watersense 9. Clean greener: If you’re going to wash the car, deck, boat, or RV– be sure to look for the Design for the Environment (DfE) label to quickly identify and choose cleaning products that are safer for families and also help protect the environment. Look for the DfE label on grill cleaners as well. http:// www.epa.gov/dfe 10. Improve your indoor air: About 90 percent of people’s time is spent indoors. While inside this summer, make sure to free your house of mold, test your home for radon, check your carbon monoxide detector and ask those who smoke to go outdoors. http:// www.epa.gov/iaq 11. Check into an Energy Star hotel: On average, America’s 47,000 hotels spend more than $2,000 per available room each year on energy. Look for an Energy Star certified hotel--they perform in the top 25 percent of hotels nationwide, use an average of 35 percent less energy and emit an average of 35 percent less greenhouse gas emissions than peers. http://www.energystar.gov/buildinglist 12. Waste less and remember to recycle: Each year, Americans generate millions of tons of waste in homes and communities but it’s easy to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Recycled items such as glass can be used in roadway asphalt (glassphalt) and recovered plastic can be used in carpeting and park benches. Learn what you can do to waste less. http://www.epa.gov/waste/wycd/summer.htm 13. Season firewood: Summer is a great time to season firewood in preparation for fall and winter. Remember to split firewood to the proper size for your wood stove or fireplace, but no larger than 6 inches in diameter; stack firewood to allow air to circulate around it; cover the top of the stack to protect it from the rain; and store your firewood for at least 6 months before using it. http://www.epa. gov/burnwise 14. Looking for a summer project and tired of the heat? Try composting: Composting can be a fun and educational summer project that saves landfill space, helps feed the soil and prevents methane, a potent greenhouse gas. http://www.epa.gov/waste/ conserve/rrr/composting/basic.htm 15. Let summer inspire you and submit Six Words for the Planet: Keep the creativity flowing beyond the school year and into the summer by submitting a meaningful story or idea in just six words. http://blog.epa.gov/ blog/2012/04/sixwords/ More local information from MyEnvironment: http://www.epa.gov/myenvironment/ More hot tips for a cool summer: http:// www.epa.gov/epahome/hi-summer.htm All year long you can Pick5 for the Environment: http://www.epa.gov/pick5/

Planting suggestions

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service had thought maybe some type of lilac with Q: We are developing a lot off Douglas two or three evergreens near the road or edge Bay on Lake Sakakawea in McLean County. I was listening to you on one of the radio talk of our property. Any suggestions you can give shows where you said to send you an email if us would be appreciated. a person had any questions about planting in A: There is a publication at http://www. certain areas of North Dakota. We would like ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/plantsci/trees/f1055w.htm to plant a row of shrubs on each side of our that goes through design and plant selection lot. Can you give me any suggestions on what combinations for you to consider. It should would work well in this area of the state? We answer any questions you might have.

Liquid fertilizer or granular

By Ron Smith, NDSU horticulturist Q: For the past five years, we have had a company fertilize our lawn and spray for weeds. The first two summers, we were pleased. We did some remodeling and had some sod put down in 2010. Last summer, the lawn just didn’t flourish at all. In fact, it looked pretty bad because it dried out and did not look lush. Our neighbors were experiencing the same thing on their lawns. One person who sells sod said it was because the company was using liquid fertilizer instead of granular. The company just contacted us about this coming season. What do you think would be the thing to do? We definitely need weed killer because we don’t want a lot of dandelions growing in the lawn. Should our new sod be aerated? (Crookston, Minnesota.) A: Your problem does not stem from the use of liquid fertilizer. Such a statement is nonsense and is not backed by any credible research. The misapplication of liquid or granular fertilizer can result in the same damage. I would communicate with your lawn service company to see if it had any complaints about last year’s applications. I also would ask if you and your neighbor were some of the first ones getting the treatment for weed control. Sometimes the applicator will make up a solution the night before, which may cause it to settle and mess up the intended dilution. It could be that you and your neighbor got a higher dose than intended because of this insufficient agitation of the herbicide solution. The same thing can happen with fertilizer applications. Your lawn care provider is a reputable company and would want to know of any problems you experienced so it can exercise better quality control. I’m sure your lawn grass will recover this season with the proper application of fertilizer and timely herbicides.

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Summer has just begun, but some areas across Nebraska already resemble those of late summer.  And the problem isn’t just in Nebraska. All across the Great Plains, drought is starting to take hold just as corn crops are about to come into pollination – a critical time for water. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows the western two-thirds of the state in a moderate drought. And even though the northeastern quarter of the state is not in a drought, Al Dutcher, state climatologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), said, “If it doesn’t rain, things are going to get ugly.” So far in eastern Nebraska, based on the indicators used in the Drought Monitor, precipitation has been sufficient enough to keep crops stress at minimum so far. “If we keep getting precipitation, I don’t expect any deterioration of conditions. However, we are entering a high water use period for corn and subsoil moisture levels are below normal in this region because of our dry fall and spring.” This means eastern Nebraska could easily be moved from normal to a severe drought in a couple of weeks. Dutcher said a big problem is high evapotranspiration rates across the state. ET rates are determined by temperature, wind, relative humidity and solar radiation. With temperatures above normal, high winds, high solar radiation and low relative humidity earlier this week, the combination makes it hard to keep up with corn’s moisture demands, even with irrigation. Dutcher said the biggest factor has been the wind. Wind demands moisture, causing corn plans to start rolling their leaves to conserve moisture. “A 10-mile-per-hour wind can usually be offset by the corn’s canopy,” Dutcher said. “But anything faster than that increases the airflow through the full canopy and subsequently increases surface evaporation and transpiration. When ET values get above .40 of an inch, it is difficult for corn to physically move that much water through its leaves. “Everything is working to conspire against vegetation this year and plants are using water quicker than normal.” He said alfalfa, wheat, pasture grass and even trees that vegetated out in March of this year are a whole month ahead in the growing season and have been using water for an additional month this year. “We are seeing July type conditions in June pastures,” he said. Dewey Lienemann, extension educator in Webster County, said most prairie hay fields in south central Nebraska did not develop sufficiently to allow for a cutting at this time, and those that did cut the hay found a dramatic drop from last year. In addition, alfalfa fields in dryland conditions provided from half to two-thirds of

normal first cuttings and second cuttings were non-existent. “The alfalfa fields just seem to be sitting there dormant,” he said. “There may be some new growth with the moisture, but without additional moisture with this heat and wind, it will likely be limited.” Dutcher said in corn, “we have not seen too early of development because it essentially got planted when it was supposed to.” The crop insurance deadline of April 11 made it so many farmers did not start planting until after that date. “If we would have seen a lot of early planted corn, the situation right now would be much more extreme on the corn crop,” he said. Dutcher said the part of Nebraska experiencing the worst of the drought is the Panhandle, especially the central Panhandle and Scottsbluff area. In addition, the Sandhills were upgraded to a moderate drought by the U.S. Drought Monitor this week. As far as the future forecast, after June 22 precipitation chances diminish. “We are really being dominated by an upper ridge,” Dutcher said. “However, the good news is that a lot of times, we can get some pretty tremendous thunderstorms in this type of scenario as parts of eastern Nebraska did last week when it got 2.5 inches of rain.” The Climate Prediction Center’s 30-day forecast indicates all of Nebraska should experience above normal temperatures. They also are indicating below normal precipitation for the eastern two-thirds of Nebraska, east/southeastward through central Illinois, Dutcher said. The highest probability of below normal precipitation has been assigned to the eastern one-third of the state. Even though, Western Nebraska has not been assigned a precipitation tendency for July, the U.S. Drought Monitor outlook for the next three months shows little relief. It also indicates areas currently depicted as experiencing normal conditions, will likely experience drought conditions within the next three months. Dutcher said a big factor in the forecast is what the winds will do. “The worst case scenario will be 100 degree temperatures and 30-mile-per-hour winds,” he said. “With dry, burnt pastures, those strikes can rapidly build a significant fire,” he said. “It is important to be aware of fire danger, especially as we go into the Fourth of July holiday.” To stay up-to-date on the latest drought conditions, visit the U.S. Drought Monitor (http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu). The latest Drought Monitor is released each week on Thursday. For the latest crop information, visit CropWatch, UNL Extension’s crop production newsletter, at http://cropwatch.unl.edu/. For additional information on pastures, watch a segment on today’s edition of “Market Journal” (http://marketjournal.unl.edu).

Naughty cats

By Ron Smith, NDSU horticulturist A: Naughty cats. However, based on what Q: I planted some silver maples using you have told me, I don’t think the tree will volunteer seedlings several years ago. They have any trouble recovering on its own. The have grown vigorously since then. However, wounds should heal and leave a protective I planted one too close to the house, but I scar tissue. I would leave the chicken wire was able to get someone to move it. After it wrap on until the tree develops a corky bark was moved, our cats decided to sharpen their in a few years. Be sure to move the chicken claws on the trunk. They clawed most of the wire out in response to tree growth as the way around the tree. The rather thin bark is years pass. You might encourage it along this scraped away several inches vertically. The spring with a combination of a light nitrogen trunk is 4 to 5 inches in diameter and profertilizer and chelated iron. tected with a chicken wire sleeve. What can I do to keep the tree alive?

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What is wrong with hoya plant

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I’m trying to find out what’s wrong with my hoya plant. I have a hoya carnosa plant that I inherited. It is about 75 years old. It bloomed for the first time about eight years ago and has bloomed every year since then, except for this year. The leaves are dying and I never have seen the plant so sparse. There are some fresh, dark leaves at the top. I keep it in a bedroom next to a window, so it gets moderate, indirect sunlight. I water it lightly about once a week. From the questions and answers I’ve seen on your website, the idea hit me that it might need to be repotted. It has been in the same pot for as long as it has been in my care (seven years) and for as long as I can remember before then. Do you have any ideas? Should I change its location? Should I water the plant more or less? If I repot the plant, when is the best time to do it and what soil should I use? I’m terrified that I might kill the plant. A: Hoya plants do not like being moved. They are quick to pout by doing what you have described. They need bright, but indirect light. Do not put the plant in direct sunlight, especially in the summer months. It usually declines and dies when it is overwatered or watered with cold water. Hoya plants get along quite nicely with people who like to keep their house temperature between 70 and 72 degrees. My suspicions are that the plant was moved and that your watering has not reflected the need for a new watering routine. Water the plant only when the soil is dry to the touch. When growth is noted during the spring and summer, the watering cycle can be increased to keep the soil moist but not overwatered. Only repot when the plant is dormant. Move up to a pot the next size larger. Going to an overly large pot will result in overwatering problems. Any good commercial potting soil, such as Miracle-Gro, is acceptable. Be sure the pot it is in has a drainage hole. To keep the soil from washing out, use a paper coffee filter to cover the hole or place a flat stone over it. You can take tip cuttings from the ends of the branches and root them. Because hoya plants root easily and often save a plant that is in decline, I encourage you to do the same. Take cuttings from the tip of healthy stems. The cuttings should be about 3 inches long. Place them in a pasteurized medium to root. I don’t know if all of this will save your plant, but it is the best advice I can come up with, considering the information you’ve provided.

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“White stuff around edges of pot”

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have had my little spider plant since Earth Day. It definitely needs a new pot. I am going to get that done during my college Christmas break. What is the white stuff that forms around the edges of my pot? I water it once a week with old coffee. Any suggestions on what the white stuff is? It looks a little like Styrofoam. Thank you for your time. A: What you see on the outside of your pot is the salt that your water source (coffee) contains. It is harmless to the plant, but it looks unsightly. It motivates many people to get out of using clay pots and go to plastic or trash the old, salty-looking pot and get a new clay pot. One thing to keep in mind if you are going from porous clay to a nonporous plastic pot is that there is no water evaporation capability when using plastic. This means the media tends to stay moister for a longer period. Many houseplant aficionados are habitual with watering, so what didn’t cause problems with the clay container may result in overwatering when using a plastic pot.

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Hibiscus care

By Ron Smith, NDSU horticulturist Q: I live in southern California and just bought a hibiscus. I live in an apartment and don’t really have a place to put it to make sure it gets at least six hours of sunlight a day. I bought a 150-watt plant light that is on for nine hours a day. Some of the leaves and buds have turned yellow and fallen off. I’ve had it a little more than a week. It did have at least a dozen buds on it when I bought it. Are the leaves and buds falling off because I repotted the plant? Is my artificial light inadequate? Have I possibly overwatered it? I’m new to plant care, but I really want this plant to do well because it has a lot of sentimental value. What do I need to do with it? A: Although a little fussy at times, hibiscus plants are extremely tough plants, so they seldom kick the bucket. I have some ideas on what may be causing your problem. Having been purchased from a facility that was providing optimal care and all the sunlight possible, it may be going through transplant shock. The light you are providing is inadequate. Full sunlight for 12-plus hours a day is needed. Also, put your timer up to at least 14 hours per day to compensate for the lower light intensity and replace the bulb in a year. If you repotted into a container that did not have free drainage, this could be contributing to the foliar discoloration and bud drop. If you used a potting soil that doesn’t drain well or are overwatering, it definitely will contribute to a plant’s decline. As a generalization, plants do not like changes in their environmental settings, so this is an adjustment period for the plant.

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Prairie Fare: Gear up for a safe grilling season

By Julie Garden Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Get a clean plate to retrieve food from the grill. Check. Bring a thermometer to measure internal temperature. Check. Retrieve grill brush from storage to clean the grill. Wait a second! As I was helping prepare a meal on our outdoor grill, I paused to check my Facebook page. One of my Facebook friends had posted an interesting article about emergency room visits prompted by outdoor grilling. But their visit wasn’t prompted by foodborne illness caused by cross-contamination or unsafe internal temperatures of the meat. A study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology showed that six patients had wires in their neck, liver or intestines from the grilled food they had enjoyed. Some of the patients required surgery. Turns out, during the grill-cleaning process, the grill brush had shed some wire bristles, which were left on the grill. When the meat was added to the grill, the entrée featured a “special” ingredient. The authors of the study said more research was needed before you throw away your grill brush. They suggested wiping the grill grates with a clean, wet paper towel before firing up the grill to retrieve any stray bristles. So, add “clean, wet paper towel” to your list before heading to the grill or use another type of scraper to clean your grill before adding the meat. Keep in mind some other safety tips when you stand at the grill. Pick a safe area and place the grill on a well-ventilated, flat, level surface away from overhangs, deck railings and shrubbery. Handle charcoal safely; never add lighter fluid directly to hot coals. To put out the fire, cover the grill and close the vents, allow the coals to cool completely for at least 48 hours and dispose of them in a noncombustible container. Never leave a lit grill unattended, and be sure children and pets keep their distance from a hot grill. Always keep a bucket of water and/or a fire extinguisher close at hand. Use long-handled tongs and flame-retardant mitts to protect your hands when you turn the meat or vegetables. Your best tool for high-quality, safe food is your meat thermometer. Be sure you are aware of these safe minimum internal temperatures. The internal cooking temperature for pork recently was reduced to 145 F, with a three-minute rest time. That is the same temperature as beef steak. • Chicken and other poultry, 165 F • Hamburgers (ground beef), 160 F • Beef, pork (steaks, roasts and chops): Medium rare, 145 F (three-minute rest time) Medium, 160 F • Fish 145 F Add some delicious grilled meat, vegetables and fruits to your menu. For more grilling tips, see “Becoming the Grill Master” at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/foods/fn1412. pdf and “Grill Something Different” (featuring grilled wings, salmon, veggies and peaches) at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ pubs/yf/foods/fn1420.pdf. Here’s a recipe courtesy of the University of Illinois Extension. Try some tasty, colorful grilled vegetables as a side dish. Marinated Lemon Thyme Chicken 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast pieces (about 1 pound) 2 Tbsp. oil 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. chopped thyme or 1 teaspoon dried 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp.) Mix oil, lemon juice, thyme and garlic. Place chicken in shallow container and cover with mixture. Let marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Preheat grill or broiler. Cook chicken until tender and juices are clear (165 F). Makes four servings. Each serving has 160 calories, 8 grams (g) of fat, 23 g of protein and 290 milligrams of sodium. ##### Love your adult child as well as your grandkids. Children sometime humorously complain that once they provide us with grandchildren, they never get any attention. Make it a point to relate to your child as an adult and discuss jobs, movies, politics, and topics unrelated to your grandchildren. Do things with your children that don’t involve the grandchildren, appreciate them as adults.

One watering in winter

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I was reading your material on jade plants but didn’t find anything that fits my plant’s symptoms. I am familiar with many types of plants because I work at a home and garden center. My roommate and I moved into our apartment in October. Her father brought her two jade plants that he grew from cuttings while in college in the ’70s. Both plants were vibrant and healthy, with plump, green leaves. I let them dry through the winter. The larger of the two even bloomed from December through January. It was about that time that I began to notice small, black, raised dots on many leaves of the smaller plant and a few leaves on the larger plant. I know that it isn’t scale. The spots seem to be a part of the leaf. The dots almost look like blocked pores. There is no sign of mealy or a fungus of any kind. It didn’t worry me at first because I know jades can be spotty, so I began watching them closely but did nothing different. The leaves of the smaller plant began to grow soft and droopy. The trunk is sound and there is no other sign of rot. I assumed that the wilting was a lack of light because of the cloudy winters we have here in Chicago. It could have gotten cold, but our place never went below 60 degrees during the winter. Both plants sit in a room with southern-facing bay windows, so I moved the smaller one up to a place where it would receive more direct sun. It has been there for a few weeks. Although we have had early, sunny, 80-degree days in March, it is not perking up. I have watered it once this month because I am afraid of root rot due to the lack of sun and water evaporation. I am noticing more black spots and some leaf drop. It also lost a small branch. The branch seemed to shrivel at the node and dropped off on its own. Now I am noticing a few soft leaves and some leaf drop on the larger tree. My thoughts are that the larger tree is experiencing a bit of sadness from the lack of light and that the leaf drop is partly due to that and natural aging. My thoughts about the smaller plant are that it is a combination of delayed shock from being moved, lack of light and something bad in the soil that is causing clogged pores. However, I am afraid to repot either of these old trees because they aren’t mine, but I’m also afraid to do nothing. What do you think? Will they snap out of it? Should I trust my instincts and repot the little guys? Afterwards, I’m sure they will need fertilizer. A: My analysis of your plant situation is that you made a couple of basic mistakes. You only watered once during the winter and you did not contact your roommate’s father about the care of such healthy and beautiful plants he gifted the two of you. The black spots could be necrotic lesions from the dry environment in the root system and the atmosphere around the plant. Winters in Chicago dwellings require the use of central heating systems that can lower the humidity down to desert conditions. Misting with distilled or RO water, along with appropriate additional watering, during that time would have benefited the plant. Unfortunately, the regime you subjected the plants to resulted in physical (abiotic) damage to the plant tissue. The root system likely is dead. Dead roots don’t conduct water and nutrients to the upper part of the plant. The top part of the jade is behaving like a cut Christmas tree. It is drying up and losing foliage. My best advice is to take appropriate cuttings from any firm tissue you can find and attempt to propagate the cuttings using conventional means. Doing nothing is not going to solve the problem. Even if the roots appear to be dead, repot the plants in well-draining containers. Use fresh potting soil. There is an outside chance that some adventitious roots may develop at the base of the plants and revive them. Other than this advice, with apologies to your roommate’s dad, start new with fresh jades and learn from the mistakes that were made. Good luck! ##### When the missionary shouldered his rifle as he left on his journey for some of the more remote villages of Africa, the church members questioned him. “Don’t you trust in the Lord, young man?” “Of course I do. I am taking this in case I meet a lion or a leopard that believes in him also.” The members looked puzzled. The missionary patiently explained. “I mean one who believes the Lord has just provided him with dinner.” ##### The three wise men arrived to visit the child in the manger. One of the wise men was exceptionally tall, and he bumped his head on the low doorway as he entered the stable. “Jesus Christ!” he exclaimed, rubbing his head. Joseph said, “Write that down, Mary; it’s a lot better than Stanley!”

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DUMP TRUCK FOR SALE

1979 Mack, 14-ft. box, tires at 50%, 260,000 miles. Runs fine for an older truck.................... ...................$9500 obo Phone (406) 886-2233, Swan Lake, Montana

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BeefTalk: 4, 3 or 2 pounds of gain, so what?

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service sion as to how the calf got to 400 pounds. Cattle always are on the cutting edge, at We would anticipate that the 400-pound least commercial cattle are. That means the calf that gains 4 pounds per day to reach a average cow can be called upon to fit many marketable weight is probably at a differniches. ent age than the 400-pound calf that gains 2 This is not true of cattle that are focused pounds per day to reach a marketable weight. on their genetics to produce specific prodThat may or may not be true. For now, let’s ucts. Again, for the most part, commercial continue our discussion of only the weight cattle fit and meet the broad expectations gain between 400 pounds and the market. of their owners. Given that, adding more If end product valmuscling, increasing ue is set at $1.20 per quality grade or simpound of live weight, ply hanging smaller then a steer that gains or larger carcasses can 4 pounds per day genbe accomplished by erates $4.80 per day tweaking management gross value and a steer and shifting genetic that gains 3 pounds per inputs. day generates $3.60 Cattle respond to per day gross value. change quite well, The steer that is gainand producers rely ing 2 pounds per day on those short-term generates $2.40 per changes to keep up day gross value. with the markets. In terms of meeting the If the end point is 1,200 pounds, then all increased pressure to lessen grain inputs the steers, regardless of weight gain, generate and increase forage-based inputs, the same $960 in additional gross value to contribute concept is true. to the owners’ costs. All the calves probably What is interesting in this discussion, parare acceptable for producing beef for the ticularly as the Dickinson Research Extension consumer. Center shifts from a grain-based beef producThe amount of energy that needs to be fed tion model to a grass-based beef production into the system certainly decreases as gain model, is the persistent insistence that more goes down. However, the proportion of that is better. However, that does not work. energy that is required just to maintain a steer Maximum gain, which is the maximum on any given day goes up. Perhaps it is only amount of beef produced on any given day those at the center or only me, but that does by an individual steer, is no longer critical. If become a very serious point of pondering. a 400-pound calf can gain 4 pounds per day, At what point does the beef industry pass the calf would reach 1,200 pounds in 200 the baton from the grain producer to the grass days or 1,500 pounds in 275 days. That same producer? The answer is not hidden in long calf could be asked to reach 1,200 pounds at philosophical discussions but in quick math. 3 pounds per day gain in 267 days or 1,500 When the price of daily grain intake tips the pounds in 367 days. scales and consumes too much of the potenWhether the calf gains 3 or 4 pounds or tial $4.80 per day increase in gross value, somewhere in between, as long as the producother alternatives will be sought. er provides enough energy within a balanced At least for me, it is nice to know that ration and the calf has the genes to achieve the projections for beef systems that do not the desired growth, the calf will hang on the rely on grain are doable. The end product rail and more than likely meets the demands would be acceptable, but the reverse question of a consuming public. needs to be pondered and calculated. If these That is all considered good, but the key is lower-gaining cattle are generating only a and always has been the need to supply grain$2.40 per day increase in value, then at what based rations to allow those rapid-gaining point does the cost of forage make grass beef genes to express their capacity to produce impractical? beef. If we decide that same calf needs to gain As the production of grass beef continues 2 pounds per day, then 400 additional days within the daily discussion at the center, the are needed to reach 1,200 pounds or 550 days are needed to reach 1,500. search needs to be widened as various forages Perhaps, in this scenario, 1,500 pounds is are evaluated for the ability to put gain on too heavy, but 1,200 pounds is not and there steers. Simultaneously, proper cattle genetstill would be an expectation that some of ics needs to be screened more aggressively these steers will reach heavier weights. for the ability to add gain on total forage It may seem mind-boggling, but many systems. Neither appears to have been done commercial cows today can be managed and extensively in the world of research. bred to meet any of the previously mentioned However, there are some great leads and production systems. Keep in mind that we are good starts. More on that later. talking about starting with a 400-pound calf May you find all your ear tags. and not putting any demands in this discus-

Beautiful raspberries

By Ron Smith, NDSU horticulturist this area too dry? (Mandan, North Dakota) Q: My family lives on a hilltop. I was A: The hilltop may not be the right raised in the Red River Valley and my environment for this variety of raspberry. parents and grandparents always had beauIn New York, my raspberry farm was on tiful raspberries. The bushes originated a hilltop and along a south-facing slope. from a small patch of bushes started by Basically, the hilltop plantings produced grandmother in the early 1950s. They were the plumpest berries for me. You might try transferred to each new home the family a new cultivar of a couple of plants to see if moved to. After my parents sold their last they produce a better berry. It also could be home, I brought some bushes to our home. that the plants have a virus that is affecting I planted them in a small garden and mixed berry quality. If that is the case, any new some compost into the soil. So far, the berplants need to be planted a distance away ries have been small and hard, even though from the established planting. the plants get watered frequently. Is there more I can do to get full, juicy berries or is

Pest Management available from Illinois Extension

Homeowners and landscape professionals have a new resource to help them deal with pests inside and outside the home. Pest Management for the Home Landscape, created by University of Illinois Extension specialists, includes information on how to manage insects, weeds, and plant diseases in the yard, garden, and home. “Pest Management for the Home Landscape is a handy reference guide that provides the tools to identify problems and choose strategies for controlling weeds, pests, and diseases,” said University of Illinois (U of I) Extension Specialist Phil Nixon. “It will help homeowners and professionals choose the right pest control strategies for their situation —chemical, nonchemical, or a combination of the two. For many pests, organic gardening options are provided as well.” Nixon said the book contains information on diseasetolerant vegetable varieties, seed sources, and recommended practices for controlling disease. “It also lists pesticide products currently labeled for use on turfgrass, flowers, woody and non-woody ornamentals, vegetables, and fruit plants and trees, and it provides advice on how to handle pesticides to keep people, animals, and plantings safe,” Nixon said. Pest Management for the Home Landscape is available from U of I Extension and can be ordered online at Pubsplus. illinois.edu or by calling 1-800-345-6087. The 184-page book is $24.95 plus shipping.

Maddock receives Meat Science Award

Robert Maddock, an associate professor in North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) Animal Sciences Department, has received the American Meat Science Association’s Distinguished Achievement Award. He was presented the award at the association’s annual awards banquet held June 19 in Fargo in conjunction with the Reciprocal Meat Conference. Maddock is one of three individuals nationally who received the award this year. The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) established the award in 1992 to recognize and foster the development of young AMSA members who have demonstrated significant scientific skills in muscle foods research and technology that contribute to the animal products industry and the AMSA. Burke Corp., a leading manufacturer of precooked meats, sponsors the award. Maddock has been in the Animal Sciences Department since 2006. He is heavily involved in teaching courses in meat processing, meat evaluation, food safety and the hazard analysis and critical control points approach to food safety. His duties include teaching in the classroom and through the Internet. He is co-director of NDSU’s Beef Systems Center of Excellence, which is designed to expand North Dakota’s meat processing and cattle feeding industries. He also has worked with a number of students, serving as chair, co-chair or member of their graduate committee; generated research grants; collaborated with others on research; and authored or co-authored several publications. “The list of previous winners of this award includes many current leaders in the meat science field, and it is an honor to be recognized in a similar manner,” Maddock says.

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USED EQUIPMENT

Miscellaneous

Haying Equipment

Hesston 6650 swather, diesel with cab, air, 14-ft. auger header and conditioner.....................$10,900

Valmar 240 40-ft. engine drive pull type granular spreader.....$5550 Availa ble sale or for rent

CRP 20-ft. cutter, just in.........$2999 Hesston 6600 swather with 14-ft. hay header, conditioner....$6900

2003 Hesston 1345 13-ft. disc mower with swing tongue, just in, cut very little..............$13,500

New Holland 2000 big square baler..............................$13,900 New Holland 660 round baler, moisture tester, extra parts.......$6650 New Holland 660 round baler..$5900

Trucks

1994 International single axle tractor with Navistar diesel engine and 9-speed......................$6900

Tractors

International 1256 2WD, cab, loader, bale spear and duals....... $14,900

John Deere 3020 2WD, 3 point, 540 PTO, 2 remotes, 3289 hours.$8000 John Deere 4010 with Farmhand loader................................. $9000 Deutz-Allis DT 7.10 2WD with cab and dual PTO................$13,900

8 ton fertilizer spreader, engine drive.................................$7900 Shaver bucket mount post pounder....................................... $599 Davis 185 3-pt. backhoe attachment................................. $3100 Melroe 23-ft. cultivator with harrows, hydraulic wing lift..............$3999

Replacement Engines & Power Equipment Case IH RS561 round baler.$10,500 Hesston 565T round baler....$4495 1989 Hesston 560 round baler, 1000 PTO, new belts........$3000 1994 Case IH 8465 round baler, fully automatic...........$5900.....$6900 Case IH 8465 5x6 round baler, dual twine arm, hydraulic pickup lift... .........................................$5800 New Holland 1045 2 wide self propelled balewagon, 6 cyl gas engine..............................$4599

Misc. Irrigation

T&L 6 tower pivot, 3 years old, never used.................................. CALL Natural gas engines, pumps....CALL 1500-ft. wheel line, 5” x 5-ft.... CALL Additional used mainline, call us

Hydra-Dec Round Bale Bed * Synchronized Telescoping Arms * Extendable Arms * Joy Stick Control

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NEW - IN STOCK Massey-Ferguson Hesston 2170 3x4 square baler, tandem axle

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5x6 bale, net or twine

ONE ONLY SPECIAL

NEW IN STOCK Robert Maddock (right), an associate professor in NDSU’s Animal Sciences Department, receives the American Meat Science Association’s Distinguished Achievement Award from Casey Frye, the association’s treasurer and vice president for research and development at Burke Corp., the award’s sponsor.

Massey-Ferguson Hesston WR9740 16-ft. 9126 auger header

NEW Massey-Ferguson 9146 16-ft. auger header with double conditioner

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CUSTOM SWATHING 16-ft. rotary header, 30-ft. draper header, MacDon M200. Reliable and Insured - 20 years experience. Call Joe Judisch, home - 406-271-3137 or cell - 949-3438 or Kellen 460-1755

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

1983 Gleaner N7 combine, MacDon 960 36-ft. draper head.................................................................... $14,500 Balzer 4200 slurry tank. Boda slurry pump. 1997 Dodge 2500 4x4, 5 speed, loaded, 107,000 miles.... ............................................................................ $18,500 2001 Dodge 3500 1-ton dually, 4x4, 5 speed, 150,000 miles.................................................................... $14,500 2000 Toyota Tundra 4x4, off-road package, access cab, topper, 190,000 miles............................................ $7500 Phone Courtney Herzog, (406) 780-1449, Rapelje, MT

U.S., Great Britain share risk factors for child behavior problems

New research from North Carolina State University (NC State) shows that the United States and Great Britain share common risk factors that increase the likelihood of behavioral problems in children – and that Britain’s broader social welfare programs don’t appear to mitigate those risks. The researchers – from NC State, California State University Northridge and the University of Illinois (UI) – evaluated data from a 1994 study of children between the ages of five and 13 in the U.S. and a 1991 study of children in the same age range from England, Scotland and Wales. Findings Researchers found that stronger home environments decrease the likelihood of behavior problems in both countries. In both societies, researchers found that male children, children with health prob-

lems and children with divorced mothers were more likely to have behavioral problems. “We also found that stronger home environments – those that are intellectually stimulating, nurturing and physically safe – decrease the likelihood of behavior problems in both countries,” says Toby Parcel, a professor of sociology at NC State and lead author of a paper describing the work. “We wanted to see whether the role of parents was equally important in both societies,” Parcel says, “because the argument has been made that more developed welfare states – such as Great Britain – can make the role of parents less important, by providing additional supports that can help compensate for situations where households have more limited resources. “This study tells us that parents are important in households, regardless of the strength of the welfare state.” While the risk factors are common between the two countries, there are some differences. For example, “family structure” effects were more pronounced in Great Britain. Family structure, in this context, refers to marital status and family size. British families with a single mother or multiple children are at higher risk of having a child with behavior problems – the more children in the family, the greater the risk. The paper, “Children’s Behavior Problems in the United States and Great Britain”, is published online in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior and was coauthored by Lori Ann Campbell of Cal State Northridge and Wenxuan Zhong of UI. The research was funded, in part, by the National Science Foundation. The researchers are now looking to see how shared risk factors may influence child cognition and academic achievement across these two societies. Parcel and Campbell have previously shown (http://jfi.sagepub.com/content/31/5/559.abstract) that parents are critical to the creation of strong home environments in both the U.S. and Great Britain.

Credit unions aren’t substitute for payday loans

Even if credit unions offered short-term loans at better interest rates and lending terms than payday lenders — and most don’t — current payday loan customers would still prefer the convenience of payday lenders, a new University of California, Davis, (UC Davis) study suggests. Growth of payday lenders has led to a policy debate about whether credit unions could offer the same short-term loans with less financial burden on consumers, said the study’s author, Victor Stango, an associate professor at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management. “Expecting … credit unions to provide borrowers with lower-priced but otherwise similar short-term loan products is unrealistic,” Stango said. But National Credit Union Administration data cited in the study reports that only 6 percent of credit unions offer such short-term loans, seeing them as too risky and expensive to maintain. And payday loan customers say they prefer the longer business hours and easier lending requirements of payday lenders, despite the high interest that payday lenders charge (391 percent APR, or annual percentage rate), the study said. This APR is based on a typical payday lender charge of $15 per $100 borrowed for two weeks. “It seems unlikely that credit unions can viably serve as providers of short-term credit to the customers currently served by payday lenders,” the study concluded. The study, “Some New Evidence on Competition in Payday Lending Markets,” is published in the latest edition of Contemporary Economic Policy. Payday lending has become widespread during the past 20 years, with 24,000 payday outlets operating physical locations in the United States, plus more online. By comparison, there are about 16,000 banks and credit unions with about 90,000 branches. In data collected in 2009, the study cites industry reports suggesting that between 5 and 10 percent of adults in the U.S. have used a payday loan at least once. The study further looked at existing data on credit union and payday loan trends and statistics, and interviewed randomly selected credit union representatives. As part of the study, a market research firm also conducted in-store surveys of 40 Sacramento-area payday loan customers. “Current payday borrowers strongly prefer a higher-priced but less restrictive loan to a lower-priced but more restrictive loan,” Stango said in the study. To read the study, go to: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2042330

Constructing antimicrobials that destroy bacteria

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have developed a new method to create antimicrobials that kill disease-causing pathogens. These antimicrobials can be used as an alternative to antibiotics. Growing concerns about antibiotic resistance to certain strains of bacteria and increasing restrictions on the use of antibiotics in animals has accelerated the need to find alternatives. Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the chief intramural scientific agency of USDA, are working to provide new strategies for enhancing production and improving overall animal health. This research supports the USDA priority of promoting international food security. The patented technology for designing pathogen-targeted antimicrobials is the work of molecular biologist David Donovan at the ARS Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Beltsville, Maryland. Donovan works in the center’s Animal Biosciences and Biotechnology Laboratory. Viruses that infect bacteria, called bacteriophages (phages), produce enzymes that can be used to kill pathogens. These novel enzymes have been shown to be effective in killing pathogens like streptococci and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, also known as MRSA. Collaborating with industry, university and federal scientists, Donovan demonstrated that these particular enzymes have molecular domains that can be isolated and will act independently of their protein surroundings. They kill bacteria by eating or chewing up the walls of cells. The enzymes can be manipulated to create an antimicrobial that targets and kills only specific pathogens. This greatly reduces the probability that non-targeted bacteria will develop resistance.

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Buckley AuctioNS AND APPRAISERS

Phone Conrad 1-406-278-5880 anytime or 406-450-2244, leave a message.

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

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Commercial kitchen or restaurant equipment See page A27 of this July issue for complete listing We have other auctions booked but not yet dated. If you’re planning an auction give us a call.

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Winter Wheat Seed We treat with Dividend Extreme, Cruiser, Proceed,and Cruiser Max Cereal

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• Snowy Mountain & Cargill mineral & salt

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

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TRACTOR FOR SALE

1975 John Deere 2030, 68 hp, 3-point hitch, canopy, tires 80%, shedded, low hours. For more information phone 406-423-5502 or 350-5502

Good deals on used boilers & heaters Turn off power in summer. Call about summer service programs.

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---- USED SUV’S & VANS ----

2011 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 2WD, heated/cooled leather seats, navigation, DVD, sunroof, 4600 miles. Completely loaded.

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1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 2WD short box with factory air conditioning, big block. Runs, drives and looks like new. Call for more info and additional pictures.

---- 2- & 4-WD TRUCKS ----

2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4, 5.3L V8, extended cab, long box, 9500 miles.

2011 Chevrolet Equinox AWD, cloth interior, 16,000 miles. 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor AWD, cloth interior, 28,500 miles. 2009 Mercury Mariner AWD, cloth interior, 75,000 miles. 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4x4, cloth interior, 70,000 miles. Excellent. 2007 Hummer H3 5 cylinder, 5 speed manual, 36,000 miles. 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4, heated leather seats, 73,000 miles. 2002 Jeep Liberty 4x4, V6, cloth interior. Very well kept.

---- USED CARS ----

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4x4, short box, Duramax diesel, Allison automatic transmission.

2007 GMC Sierra 2500 4x4, extended cab, long box. Excellent. 2006 Ford F350 4x4 dually, diesel, 6 speed manual, crew cab, 124,000 miles. 2004 Ford F250 4x4, 6.0L diesel, crew cab, short box, heated leather. Very clean.

2010 Chevrolet Impala LT 3.5L, automatic, cloth interior, 28,000 miles, white. 2009 Chevrolet Impala LT, 4-door, 3.5L V6, cloth seats with power, 39,000 miles. One owner. 2007 Ford 500 4-door sedan, leather interior, sunroof. 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix sedan, ebony cloth interior, 68,000 miles. Super clean.

2012 Chevrolet Impala LT, 4-door, cloth interior, well equipped, 15,000 miles. 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LT sedan, 4 cylinder, automatic, cloth interior, 19,000 miles, silver.

Phone Gene Lewis in Fairfield 467-2321 Fairfield toll-free 1-800-967-2445

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Treating poultry diseases without antibiotics

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service Identifying antimicrobial proteins in chickens that kill pathogens is one method being used by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists to find alternatives to the use of antibiotics to control infectious poultry diseases. Each year, poultry diseases such as coccidiosis cause losses of more than $600 million in the United States and $3.2 billion worldwide. Molecular biologist Hyun Lillehoj, at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Beltsville, Maryland, has dedicated her career to discovering how to produce poultry without using drugs. Her research includes enhancing innate immunity through genetics, and examining molecules produced by birds in response to enteric or intestinal pathogens. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports USDA’s priority of promoting international food security. Some molecules are host antimicrobial proteins that can kill pathogens, improve immune responses and promote the growth of beneficial gut bacterial populations in poultry, according to Lillehoj, who works in the ARS Animal Parasitic Diseases Laboratory at BARC. She and her colleagues have identified one such immune molecule, called NK lysin. Lillehoj and her colleagues demonstrated for the first time that NK lysin kills chicken coccidia. They also showed that this antimicrobial protein or host defense molecule is effective against other parasites such as Neospora and Cryptosporidia, which infect livestock and humans, respectively. One commercial company is looking at the possibility of developing NK lysin into a product that can be used to kill chicken intestinal parasites. Lillehoj also is studying enteric bacterial infections caused by Clostridium, a pathogen associated with necrotic enteritis in poultry. She is using a similar molecular technology to develop alternatives to treat this disease. Working with industry, international partners and other scientists, Lillehoj has discovered other options to antibiotic use in poultry. Phytochemicals derived from peppers, plums, safflower, green tea and other plants have been shown to be effective in enhancing the immune system of chickens. Also, the beneficial effects of probiotics, which are live, nonpathogenic bacteria that promote health and balance of the intestinal tract microbiota, have been demonstrated in past research.

Net return on creep feed

By Heather Larson, South Dakota State University The decision on whether to utilize creep feed in a producer’s operation is one that should be evaluated every year. There is not a set of guidelines that say to use or not to use. In fact, sometime it is preference on one’s own operation. The first question a producer needs to ask themselves is will it actually pay to creep feed. Sometimes the markets just do not pay for added weight. I have no magic ball so projecting the markets is always a guess. There are additional factors that come into play than just the markets and I will look at those in the next article. To determine if creep feeding pays, a producer needs to determine the cost on return. Let’s say you are getting a feed conversion of 5:1(it could be 7:1), creep is costing you $.14/ lb. ($279/ton) and they are consuming 5 pounds a day. For that one pound of gain a day it will cost you $.70 ($.98 on a 7:1). After 90 days and 90 additional pounds you have a cost of $63 for that gain ($88.20 for 7:1). Now let’s say that put you in the 6 weights and not the 5 weights. This could be a $.06-$.08 difference in the market or it could be about the same. We are going to say it was a $.07 hit and the market for the 530 pound calf is $178/cwt. and the 6 weights are $171/cwt. The 530 pound calf would bring $943.40 and the 620 pound calf would bring $1060.20. This is a difference of $116.80. Once you take the cost of the creep feed and subtract it from the value added gain you would have a net gain of $53.80 per calf (and a gain of $28.60 on the 7:1 conversion.) Notice the difference in a two pound conversion. It is important that the creep feed is kept in check. Sometimes you may have to switch formulas to control intake later in the season. These are potential numbers used and may change at any time. In addition, there are other factors that may warrant using or not using creep feed that I will discuss in the next segment.

E3A: Energy management for home: Indoor air quality

By Wendy Williams, Resource conservationist, Pondera County Home indoor air pollutants can cause health problems, even if you are exposed to some pollutants for a short time. Symptoms range from allergic reactions, sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, to headaches, nausea, and fatigue. Some pollutants have even been linked to cancer! Gases and particles from fuel-burning appliances, whether the fuel source is natural gas, propane, kerosene, wood, or coal, have the potential to release harmful gases like carbon monoxide into your home. Carbon monoxide, CO, does not have an odor and it can kill you within minutes if you breathe high concentrations. Breathing low concentrations can make you sick. CO quickly enters your blood stream and prevents the blood from delivering the oxygen that your body needs to function. Low doses of CO will cause dizziness, headaches, fatigue, confusion, nausea, and shortness of breath. Many of these symptoms resemble the flu and other common illnesses. Suspect mild CO poisoning if the symptoms disappear when you leave your house and reoccur when you come home. If these symptoms come on quickly, get out into the fresh air immediately. If you are concerned you should install a carbon monoxide detector. Biological pollutants include mold, mildew, bacteria, fungi, dust mites, pollen, and animal dander. These microscopic pollutants often cause allergic reactions and can trigger asthma attacks. You can’t eliminate them entirely but proper ventilation and regular cleaning can keep their numbers down. Use a vacuum with a highefficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. Minimize dampness by venting clothes dryer, kitchen and bathroom vans to the outside, not to the crawl space, basement, or attic. Be sure that there are vents in the attic and crawl space to the outside. Regularly clean humidifiers and evaporation trays in air conditioners and refrigerators. Lead found in house paint made before 1978 is a big indoor air quality concern. Breathing lead paint dust as a result of weatherizing or remodeling can harm blood cells and kidneys and damage the brain and central nervous system. It can also cause serious developmental problems in children and pregnant women. Old paint in good condition and left undisturbed is less of a threat. If you are unsure about the presence of lead, never sand, scrape, or undertake a construction project in a home built before 1978 without determining if lead paint is present. Household Products such as paints, solvents, paint strippers, glues, pesticides, aerosol products, and many cleaners must be handled with care, especially those containing volatile organic compounds (VOCs). VOCs are chemicals that are released into the air when you use products that contain them. Breathing these gases can irritate your eyes, nose, throat, or cause headaches and dizziness. Long-term exposure may cause liver, kidney, or nervous system damage. Only use these products in well ventilated areas. Formaldehyde is a smelly gas commonly found in glues use to make processed wood such as particleboard, paneling, and furniture. It is also in some draperies and upholstered furniture. Some sensitivities to formaldehyde include burning sensations in the eyes, nose, throat, rashes, headaches, loss of coordination and breathing difficulties. Keeping your house cool and at humidity levels below 50 percent reduces formaldehyde emissions. Radon is an odorless, radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. It naturally occurs in rocks and soils and usually enters homes through basements and crawl spaces. It can also enter with well water and granitic building materials. The only way to find out if your home has a radon problem is by testing. Do-it-yourself kits can be bought at the local hardware stores. For more information, visit the E3A Web site http://www. e3a4u.info/

##### In 1973 New Yorkers spent $100 million buying flowers. ##### You can only smell 1/20th as well as a dog. ##### You’ll eat about 35,000 cookies in a lifetime.

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IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

(2) Raincat 7 tower 1/4 mile pivots. Electrical panels and spare parts included. (2) 1/4 mile mainlines; one with risers, one without. Portable diesel pump on trailer. (1) pipe trailer loaded with mainline. Call (406) 537-2333, Melville, Montana

8155 Hwy. 10 West Missoula, Montana 406-544-2940 or 406-829-3540 E-mail: neilm@lm-machinery.com

15 Ton Trailers air brakes and ramps. Each......................................... $10,500 2005 Ford 550 4x4 bucket truck....... ......................................$13,500

International line truck with auger and front winch..............$12,500 2007 Kobelco 135SRLC hydraulic thumb .............................$74,900

Farmall M with back blade and 3-point...............................$2950

Case 580D 2x4 backhoe, ‘E’ stick..... 1997 Moxie MT30 new engine........ .................................... RENTAL ......................................$11,500 2010 Takeuchi TB153 excavator, blade, rubber tracks, 250 hours.. ......................................$59,000

Ingersoll SD70D..................$19,500

1998 ATL 425 boom delimber......... .............................. $39,900 obo

Cat 320B excavator........... $45,000

Complete fire command station and generator.........................$59,000

Case 850D six way dozer, rippers... ..................................... $19,500

2007 Toyota 5000 lb. propane forklift.................................. $21,500

Cat 140G with rippers........ $70,000 2005 Cat 938G.................. $82,900

1998 Barko 130 self loader............. ..................................... $13,500

Cat 12E SN 99E05546, scarifier...... ..................................... $13,900 Cat 966C A/C, very good loader....... ........................................$39,500

Log loaders available

Peerless 45-ft. 3-axle chip trailer....... ...........................................$8500

LM Rents * Flexible terms: pick up and delivery * Compactors padfoot and smooth drum: 54” to 84” * Excavators: from 10 ton to 30 ton

* Dozers six way blades and rippers: D4 to D8 size * Wheel loaders: 2 yard to 7 yard * Articulated trucks: 25 and 30 ton

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New Holland Equipment

New Holland Windrowers

New Holland BR7090 Round Balers

New Holland Tractors New Holland Combines New Holland Guardian Sprayer

New Holland Air Drills

New Holland P2050

New Holland P2060 60 & 70-ft. folding drill

New Holland T9000 Series Tractors

New Holland P2070 Precision Air Drill

USED SPRAYERS

2001 Flexi-Coil System 67XL 84-ft., windscreens, Flexi-Control........................................... JUST IN 2000 Flexi-Coil System 67XL 100-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, windscreens, double nozzles, rinse tank. #USF153................................................$17,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67XLT twin tank, 130-ft., foam marker, hydraulic unfold, air inductor tips. #USF139................................................$17,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67 110-ft., 1000 gallon, windscreens, wheel boom, Flexi-Control monitor. #USF151................................................$14,500 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL 1500 gallon, non auto rate..... . .................................................................$6500 1995 Flexi-Coil System 65 80-ft., 1000 gallon tank, windscreens, 3-switch controller............ JUST IN Flexi-Coil System 65 80-ft., 18.4x26 tires, 3 switch controller. #USF171...................................$5000 2004 Summers 110-ft. suspended boom, windscreens, 3 way nozzle bodies, 1500 gallon tank, Raven 450 auto rate. #USSM06.............$32,500 2009 New Holland S1070 pull type sprayer, 134-ft., no windscreens, auto rate, combo jet dual nozzles. #USNH24.............................................. JUST IN 2009 New Holland S1070 suspended boom, 100-ft., auto height control, double nozzles, end jets, rinse tank.........................................................$45,000 New Holland SF216 100-ft., suspended boom, 1600 gallon, SP655 auto rate, windscreens, double nozzles with auto height control..............$41,000 2007 New Holland SF115 100-ft., 1500 gallon tank, walking beam axles, 16.5x16.1 tires, HMIC pump, auto rate. #USNH14................................$39,500

2004 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 1500 gallon, Flex-Control auto rate, windscreens, rinse tank............................. CALL

1996 Brandt QF2500 100-ft. wheel boom, twin tank, twin boom, Auto Rate, 18.4x26 tires, foam marker, Ace hydraulic & PTO pump. #USBT12...$10,900

1500 gallon tank and trailer. 2 to choose from..$3500

New Holland Suspended Sprayers

Zerbe Bros.

406-228-4311 Glasgow, Montana

USED SKID STEER

2006 New Holland L-190 skid steer, 360 hours, cab with heat & air, 12x16.5 tires, quick attach hydraulics, 2800 lb. lift. #USNH23...........$36,000

USED ROUND BALERS

USED WINDROWERS

1992 Hesston 8200 swather, diesel, cab, air, 14-ft. auger header, 3525 hours. #UWHS63........CALL 1996 Hesston 8100 2200 hours with 16-ft. hay header, 25-ft. draper header, pickup reel, double sickle, double swath.......................................... JUST IN Hesston 6450 swather, cab with air, 21-ft. draper header, batt reel..................................... JUST IN New Holland 21-ft. draper header. #UWNH27......... . ................................................................$1500

USED HEADERS

2006 New Holland BR-780 with Bale command, twine and mesh wrap, wide pickup, 1000 PTO, hay acid applicator. #UHN120...............................$18,000 1992 New Holland 660 with Bale Command, standard pickup, 1000 PTO. #UHN108.....................$7500 1993 New Holland 660 auto wrap, 1000 PTO drive. #UHN118................................................... $6500 1994 New Holland 660 auto wrap, 1000 PTO. #UHNH86................................................ $11,900 2005 Case IH RBX562 wide pickup, twine and net wrap, 1000 PTO, 7500 bales. #UHCA18..$17,500 1996 Case IH 8465, 540 PTO, twine tie, hydraulic pickup lift. #UHCA16.................................. $7000 Hesston 560 with auto tie, 540 PTO. #UHHS51...... . ................................................................$5500 2002 Hesston 856A automatic, twine tie, 4500 bales, wide pickup. #UHHS54.............................. $9500 1999 Hesston 856T 5x6 bales, 75” wide pickup, bale kicker. #UHHS43..................................... $11,500

2003 Vermeer 605XL acu-bale “Plus” monitor, bale kicker, 540 PTO....................................... $13,000

1998 Vermeer 605L twine & mesh wrap, hydraulic bale kicker. #UHVM31............................. $12,000 1994 Vermeer 605K 1000 PTO. #UHVM33..... $7500

USED MISCELLANEOUS

Vermeer 6800 bale processor, 1000 PTO drive........ . .................................................................$7500

2009 New Holland / Honey Bee 4255 Grain Belt PLUS 42-ft. flex draper header, UII plastic finger reel, hydraulic fore and aft, hydraulic tilt, gauge wheels, transport trailer, fits John Deere 70 series combine. #UHHB02................................... CALL 2005 New Holland 74C 30-ft. flex auger header, poly cutter bar with pickup reels. #UCNH53...$25,000 New Holland 973 30-ft. flex header, fits TR series. #UCNH59............................................... JUST IN 2-New Holland 971 13-ft. pickup header with RakeUp pickup attachment. #UCNH38..............$5500 New Holland 994 36-ft. draper head with pickup reel (fits CRs). #UCNH42...............................$24,000 1999 MacDon 962 36-ft. draper header with transport package, batt reel, JD 50 Series adaptor. #UHMD39...............................................$17,500 Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header with Case IH pickup attachment. #UCCA09...............................$5500 Massey-Ferguson pickup header, 13-ft., fits 510, 750 and 760. #UHMF61...................................... $500

Zerbe Bros. “Setting The Standard”

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

62 1950 Years

2012

Glasgow, MT

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Vermeer Helps Speed The Haying Process

USED COMBINES

R2800 & R2300 TwinRake Get great-looking bales quickly and easily. It all starts with the Vermeer R2800 & R2300 TwinRakes, which produce box-shaped windrows. Built to last, the R2800 & &R2300 allows you to adjust the width of the windrows to match your baler. Control the width, basket lift and folding/unfolding systems right from the cab of your tractor. • Glide over uneven terrain with large, caster • Keep hay clean because the hydraullically• Built for durability with a proven design that type wheels to cushion your ride. driven baskets have rubber-mounted rake prevents the tines from engaging the ground. • Built to last with rugged construction. teeth that engage the crop, not the ground.

Zerbe Bros. 1999 Flexi-Coil 5000 47-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 4” rubber packers, 2320 tow between cart.. $40,000

406-228-4311

2005 Gleaner R65 Cummins engine, MacDon 973 36-ft. header, chaff spreader, 30.5x32 tires, 1651 separator hours. #UCAG16...................$141,000 2000 New Holland TR99, Honeybee 994 36-ft. header, 2100 separator hours. #UCNH41..CALL 1998 New Holland TR98 2300 separator hours, SP 36-ft. Honey Bee. #UCNH57.................. JUST IN

Glasgow, Montana

CONSIGNMENTS

John Deere 1600A MoCo, 16-ft. header, 1000 PTO drive...........................................................$7500

1978 John Deere 7700 combine, diesel engine, 3631 hours with 224 head, non hydro.................$8500 Gleaner 13-ft. pickup header with Melroe attachment...........................................................$1500 2006 Ford 1-ton dually extended cab, 6.0 diesel, 77,000 miles, clean, new injectors..........$18,000 Bearcat 1260 grinder mixer, bale feeder, 1000 PTO, nice............................................................$4500 International 140 48” roll over plow, 16” bottoms, 3-pt. mount.........................................................$3500

USED TRACTORS

1995 Ford New Holland 9680 4WD tractor, 20.8R42 tires (90%), powershift transmission, 1000 PTO, 5 rear hydraulics, 350 hp with weights.......$72,000

1994 New Holland TR97 combine, 2100 hours with MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header, 30.5x32 tires, straw chopper & chaff spreader. #UCNH37......... . ..............................................................$60,000

2011 Case IH 170 Puma 135 PTO hp, 145 hours, CVT transmission, loader, grapple......... JUST IN

2003 John Deere 9750STS combine, 2400 separator hours, straw chopper, long auger, Contour Master, 2002 MacDon 972 36-ft. header, finger reel, transport package.........................$135,000 2004 New Holland TJ500 500 hp, 2600 hours, 900 metric tires, hi-capacity pump, rear weights......... . ............................................................. JUST IN 1976 John Deere 8630 225 PTO hp, Quad shift, 18.4x34 tires. #UTJD96..........................$16,900

1993 John Deere 8960 4WD tractor, 20.3R42 tires (90%), Cummins disesel, 4 hydraulics, nice!....... . ..............................................................$53,000

1995 Massey-Ferguson 3140 MFD tractor, power shift, 3-point, 540/1000 PTO, cab, MF loader, 3788 hours.......................................................$43,000 1997 Brandt QF2000 114-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, auto rate controller.....................................$6500 1993 Flexi-Coil S65 100-ft. boom sprayer, no windscreens, 1500 gallon, Micro-Trak auto rate, air induction tips..............................................$6500 2003 Gates 72-ft. heavy harrow, carbide tips, 70008000 acres, 1/2”x24” tines. very nice........$18,000 1997 Degelman LR7640 40-ft. land roller, 36” drums......................................................$18,000 Wil-Rich 47-ft. tool bar, 5 section, 7 Flexi-Coil harrows, McKay knock-on sweeps........................$17,500 Wil-Rich 45-ft. tool bar.....................................$5500 2010 New Holland BR7090 round baler, wide pickup, twine and net tie, 1000 PTO, 4000 bales...$31,000 2006 New Holland BR780 round baler, twine/net, 4000 bales, hay applicator, standard pickup........ . ..............................................................$28,500 2008 New Holland BR780A round baler, 1000 PTO, approximately 4000 bales.......................$21,000 2005 Vermeer 605M round baler, twine & net wrap, 10,500 bales, wide pickup, flotation tires..$22,000 Vermeer 605L round baler, twine & net wrap, gathering wheels..................................................$5500 1993 Vermeer 604K round baler, makes 4-ft. bale, 540 PTO drive with gathering wheels........$4900 1991 John Deere 535 round baler, twine/net wrap, 1000 PTO drive, hydraulic pickup lift..........$5900 2010 H&S 12-wheel rake. Like new..............$11,000 2008 Sitrex 12-wheel rake, rakes 27-ft., wing up version, very nice............................................$4300 2005 New Holland HT152 10-wheel rake, rakes 14-ft. windrows....................................................$3900 2-Rola wheel rakes, 4- & 6-wheel.........$1700-$2000 New Holland 1431 disc bine, 13-ft. cut 1000 PTO drive, 3-pt. swivel hitch............................$13,000

1993 New Holland TR96 combine with twin rotor, SN 554419, 3109 engine hours, well maintained, annual service repairs, 30-ft. 971 auger head. #UCNH28................................................ $36,500 1981 New Holland TR85 2200 separator hours, 24-ft. header. #UCNH58.................................. JUST IN

1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2530 separator hours, 30.5x32 tires, 390 hours on new engine.$49,500 1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2277 separator hours, 30.5x32 tires, 30-ft. header and trailer.....$45,000 1997 New Holland TR98 combine, 2240 separator hours, yield/moisture monitor, straw chopper, very, very nice..................................................... CALL

www.ETsprayers.com PERFORMANCE In redesigning the APACHE line, we pushed the

1995 New Holland TR97 combine, 1540 hours, Kirby spreader, no hours since re-con in 2008..$45,000 1990 New Holland TR86 combine, 24.5x32 tires, 1635 separator hours, 30-ft. 971 header, very nice. .......................................................$20,000 1979 Allis-Chalmers N5 combine, 24.5x32 tires with 27-ft. header, batt reel................................$7500

USED AIR DRILLS

2010 John Deere 1830 60-ft., 10” spacing, 31/2” steel wheels, 31/2” Dutch, 1910 tow between cart, conveyor, variable rate drive double shoot... JUST IN Concord 5012 50-ft., 3-rank, 12” spacing, standard cushion shanks, disc levelers, 3000 air system, hydraulic fan, 18.4x26 tires. #UDCN04................ . ........................................Special Price - CALL Concord 4012 40-ft., 12” spacing, 3-rank, single shoot, C-shanks with 2300 tow behind tanks, 2” Bourgault openers.................................. JUST IN 1991 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft., 31/2” steel wheels, 9” spacing with 1615 tow between tank, mechanical drive. #UDF209...................................... $34,000 2004 Flexi-Coil 2340 tow between cart, dual fan, mechanical drive, 8” auger. #UDF208.....$31,000

envelope of sprayer potential. Each of our models have powerful engines ranging from 160-hp. to 215-hp., and either a 4-speed or 6-speed, torque-converted Powershift transmission. We updated and refined all of the inner workings everything from the hydraulic, fuel and cooling systems down to the upgraded chemical inductor and exhaust system.

CONVENIENCE The command control center is a perfect balance of functionality and style, and makes the whole machine as easy to use as it is easy on the eyes. Designed by growers for growers, the new APACHE models offer drivers a better cab design for easier access to simple maintenance tasks. With increased visibility to your rows, the new APACHE models have truly reinvented the ride. COMFORT The all-new and altogether smartly appointed custom cab is a crowning achievement in APACHE innovation. Quiet, comfortable and equipped with well-thought-out details, this is a space that is truly designed with the operator in mind. Fatique-reducing ergonomic controls and productivity-increasing features inside and out all add up to an exceptional work environment. And the patented hydraulic suspension boosts operator comfort to deliver one of the best rides in the industry. PRODUCTIVITY APACHE sprayers take you where others won’t: maneuvering up hills, through wet fields, over ruts, bumps and ridges. The APACHE utilizes a torque converted transmission combined with all-gear, mechanical drive, allowing you to take off in any gear range and multiply engine torque up to two times when needed for hilly terrain. APACHE sprayers are unencumbered by the complex lines, pumps and problems of hydrostatic drives. As a result, you benefit from virtually trouble-free operation. You have fewer repairs, lower maintenance costs and less downtime.

Zerbe Bros.

406-228-4311

www.zerbebrothers.com – Email zerbesales@nemont.net

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

Glasgow, Montana SALES Mike Guttenberg Tim Guttenberg

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THE GEAR HOUSE, Inc. Helena’s Truck Drive Train Parts Store and Gear Shop Transmission and Differential Rebuilding

♦ EATON AND ROCKWELL DIFFERENTIALS ♦ FULLER AND SPICER TRANSMISSIONS ♦ EXCHANGE UNITS READY TO SHIP ♦ NEW UNITS AVAILABLE ♦ RATIO CHANGES AND CUSTOM BUILDING ♦ LIGHT TRUCK AXLE,TRANSFER CASE, AND TRANSMISSION REBUILDING

OTHER TRUCK PARTS WE CARRY Rebuild parts for Transmissions and Differentials Bearings, Axle Shafts Wheel Seals, PTO Components Yokes, U-Joints, Clutch Packs Pickup Transmission & Differential Parts

REBUILD COMPONENTS FOR TRANSMISSIONS AND DIFFERENTIALS BEARINGS, AXLE SHAFTS WHEEL SEALS, PTO COMPONENTS YOKES, U-JOINTS PICKUP TRANSMISSION & DIFFERENTIAL PARTS

2920 Billings Avenue Unit #C

Helena, MT 59601

406-449-7490

A new tool for studying insect-plant warfare

By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service When an insect pierces the surface of a plant to feed, much of the action takes place in the plant’s interior. A device called the Electrical Penetration Graph (EPG) is a critical tool for peering into the process. Now a new type of EPG developed by U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entomologists is giving scientists the clearest view yet of the wars waged between piercingsucking insects and the plants they attack. The EPG was developed by Elaine Backus at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center, in Parlier, California, and her late partner William Bennett from the University of Missouri. ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA goal of promoting agricultural sustainability. To use an EPG, researchers connect the insect and plant to an electronic monitor that reads electrical charges produced by changes in voltage that occur as the insect feeds. At least eight different systems have been developed, and researchers who study aphids and other piercing-sucking insects have used them over the years to publish nearly 400 peer-reviewed papers. But the new EPG is much more versatile than any of its predecessors, and is being used by researchers around the country in ways expected to broaden understanding of how plant-feeding insects cause so much damage. Traditionally, monitors have been designed to work with either AC or DC current. Because of the physics that govern electricity and the flow of electrical current, researchers have been likely to get best results using AC monitors when studying larger insects and DC monitors when studying smaller insects. Ideally, a monitor should be capable of studying a variety of insect sizes. As the name implies, the team’s AC-DC Monitor incorporates design features from both AC and DC monitors, making it more versatile. Researchers can adjust the settings to the sizes of any insect they are studying. Entomologists will be able to view the feeding process in detail for more insects than ever before. They also will be better able to compare the feeding habits of pathogen-bearing insects with those that are pathogen-free.

Eat healthy – Your kids are watching

If lower-income mothers want kids with healthy diets, it’s best to adopt healthy eating habits themselves and encourage their children to eat good foods rather than use force, rewards or punishments, says a Michigan State University (MSU) study. The study, which appears in a recent issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, is one of a few that focuses on the eating habits of low-income families. The results demonstrate that the mothers who led by example and persuaded, rather than ordered, their kids to eat their vegetables had kids with healthier diets, said Sharon Hoerr, MSU professor of food science and human nutrition. Don’t bring less healthy foods home “Mothers should stop forcing or restricting their kids’ eating,” she said. “They’d be better off providing a healthy food environment, adopting balanced eating habits themselves and covertly controlling their children’s diet quality by not bringing less healthy foods into the house.” Overtly restricting certain foods from a child when others are eating them at mealtimes can lead to unhealthy eating, she added. Additional parental tips include maintaining regular meal and snack times, offering smaller portions of healthy foods and allowing the children to decide how much they will eat. And what about kids who’d rather play with their food or consume only junk food? “With picky eaters, it’s best to coax and encourage them to eat rather than yell at them,” Hoerr said. “Other ways to get them interested in having a balanced diet is to take them to the grocery store or garden, and help them select new foods to taste as well as allow them to help cook at home.” In continuing this research, Hoerr hopes to develop homebased and interactive educational materials for parents who want to encourage healthful eating. Additional MSU researchers contributing to this study include Megumi Murashima, doctoral student, and Stan Kaplowitz, sociologist. Part of Hoerr’s research is funded by MSU’s AgBioResearch.

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RAILROAD FLAT CARS For Bridges

WE BUY COPPER • BRASS • ALUMINUM • IRON TRADE SCRAP FOR CASH OR NEW MATERIAL

TANK CARS

For Non Potable Water Storage

NEW STEEL, NEW SALVAGE, AND RECYCLING ALL IN ONE LOCATION

GREAT FALLS

1408 52nd Street North • Great Falls, MT 59405 (406) 761-4848

Overseas Containers For Sale 40-ft. & 20-ft.

1-800-334-5964

CATTLE GUARDS Overseas Flats - 8’x40’ Great for bridges

30” & 36” Culvert Grade Pipe $25.00/ft. HOPPER BOTTOM CARS Great for grain storage

Used 55 Gallon Plastic Barrels – $10.00 ea.

CLOSEOUT!!!

& beams IN STOCK Call Fred, Dick, or Randy

Now Buying

Bench Vises 4” – $20.00

LAND ROLLER PIPE

NEW STEEL plate

24” - 42”

NEW Rebar

3/8” & 1/2” - 20-ft. lengths

Automotive & Heavy Industrial Batteries

42” Diameter Land Roller Pipe

New 12” - 48” Steel Culvert Now Carrying Abrasives (Sand & Slag)

5” channel construction on bottom with 3” channel on top 10-, 12-, 14- & 16-ft. available

WE SELL NEW & USED Tubing • Pipe • Angle Iron • Plate

USED SUCKER ROD: 3/4”, 7/8” & 1”- 25-ft. lengths

3/8” Polypropolene Coated Cable 12,500# break strength Great For Horse Fence Sold by the reel only, 2345-ft./reel

.16¢/ft.

Domestic A500 Grade B 6”x.250 well casing, 20-ft. lengths....

#2 Railroad ties - $800 each

Call for pricing

#1 Railroad ties - $1500 each

USED 2 7/8” drill pipe

New Surplus Square Tube •Sizes vary•

1 1/2” x 100-ft. Fire Hose $21.50 ea.

New Selection of Tools!

✗✗✗ Fencing Supplies ✗✗✗ Used Guard Rail Posts

New Surplus

Non galvanized Guard rails

5-ft. long - $4.00 ea.

5-ton gear puller................... $58.87

16.5 CAL tie wire $4.95/Roll

Oil pistol can, 6 oz...... ........................ $3.55

New Red Brand Class I Barb Wire

1-ton chain hoist.................. $89.90

2 rail - 12” x 13’6” and

20” x 13’6” triple rib

Call Jim Filipowicz @ 800-334-5964 Fax (406) 791-6708

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

Useable Salvage At Great Falls Location

Chicago Heights Steel Fence Posts with heavy spade plate

51/2’ & 6’ T1.33#

Used Round Tubing

Great for corrals 11/4” O.D. 11/2” O.D. 13/4” O.D. 2” O.D. All approximately 20-ft. & 24-ft. lengths

We Buy

(406) 761-4848

After Hours (406) 791-6712

Round steel post caps 31/2” & 27/8”, round steel post clips

and Combines

FOR SCRAP

Old Farm Tractors

• Stainless Steel Sheets • Flat Bar • Pipe, Fittings

IN STOCK

BLACK PIPE

Various sizes available – CALL

Used Electric Motors & Boxes

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Equipment Connection, LLC

Small Town Company with Big Connections Accept: Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express

1-800-681-2096 or 406-756-9196

4775 Hwy 2 West, PO Box 958 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 email: sales@equipment4u.net For all pieces, log on to our website: www.equipment4u.net

$12,500

$995

Swisher 44” tow behind mower 44” rugged cut, 12.5 hp Briggs engine, very few hours.

$4150 John Deere 420 lawn tractor mower deck, 3 point hitch, PTO, front hydraulics, 1200 hours.

$6995

$3150 John Deere 2653 mower zero turn, hydrostatic drive, 72” cut.

$11,000

1997 Vermeer trencher 31x15.5 rubber at 80%, 6 way front blade, backhoe with 10” bucket, trencher has side shift, 5-ft. digging depth, 1300 hours.

$3995

$5200 New Holland 660 twine tie round baler

$28,500

Hyster 25 forklift propane power, hard rubber tires, side shift.

Toyota F620 forklift 6000 lb. lift, 6 cyl propane engine, dual front tires.

$16,500

Grove MZ90 manlift Wisconsin gas engine, 90-ft. reach, all new rubber, new paint.

2005 Tailgator piggyback forklift 6000 lb. lift, Kubota engine, excellent shape!

$28,500

2001 Grove A80J manlift 80-ft. lift, Cummins diesel engine, foam filled tires.

$15,000

$16,500 $9950

1995 John Deere 6675 skidsteer loader auxilary hydarulics, 66” bucket.

Clark 15,000 lb. forklift cab, heat, Perkins engine.

$14,500 Scat Trak 2300D skidsteer loader 2000 hours, OROPS, auxillary hydraulics.

$6500

$5995

$7995 Sullair 185 cfm air compressor John Deere diesel engine, 1500 hours. Ingersoll Rand 185 cfm air compressor John Deere diesel engine, new paint.

$1995 Caterpillar D4 dozer 7U series, pony motor, angle blade, diesel engine runs well, pony motor needs work.

$2150

Ingersoll Rand 160 cfm air compressor John Deere diesel engine.

$10,500

Ripper 5 shank with 3 shanks, fits on Case 850 dozer.

$4495 $3995

John Deere 240 skidsteer bucket with bolt on teeth, auxillary hydraulics, OROPS, 1200 hours, excellent condition!

John Deere 320 skidsteer loader auxilary hydraulics, OROPS, 50% rubber, 1500 hours.

Wacker vibratory walk behind trench roller Hatz diesel engine, remote control, 800 hours.

Wacker LT4 light plant Isuzu diesel engine, 4 light setup on trailer.

$36,900

Caterpillar D8H dozer U dozer, 2 barrel ripper, sweeps, very low hours on components, excellent older dozer!

$3550

Rammax vibratory walk behind trench roller gas engine, 33” drums.

$3995 Galion gravel box 15-ft., includes hoist.

$5500

$1050 Berkley PTO water pump 3” inlet, primer, 540 PTO.

Speedshore trench box 4-ft.x20-ft.x6-ft., excellent shape!

$2950 $8950 $3750

Razer 20 KW genset diesel engine, self-contained and enclosed, very low hours.

2009 Worksaver HDP-16 skidsteer post pounder new condition!

$4250 $9750 Case 450 dozer 6 way dozer, brush rake, OROPS.

B700C backhoe plate compactor good shape!

$3000

$1995

3500 gallon truck water tank 14-ft. long, rear discharge.

1983 Currier’s 5th wheel equipment trailer 3 axle, beavertail with ramps, 16-ft. deck with new boards, all new bearings and brakes, new spring slippers, new wiring, new paint.

$3995

$9500 Hydraulic grapple fits Cat loaders. 1986 Utility 42-ft. curtain van trailer 24.5 rubber.

1999 Implemax skidsteer grapple works good!

$29,500

1977 Fruehauf 40-ft. van trailer nice shape!

Make Offer

$4995 $1650 Crary Bearcat PTO chipper 3 point mount, 540 PTO, 6” feed.

$11,500 1990 Monan 48-ft. van trailer barn doors, 22.5 rubber.

Kolman 3x7 3-deck screen plant plate feeder, 4 cylinder Continental gas engine.

Ingersoll Rand SD100D single drum roller 84” smooth drum, vibratory, Cummins engine, nice roller!

5 yard loader bucket

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$9950

$49,500

$9995 $7250

1995 Chevrolet 1500 4x4 sprayer pickup V6 gas engine, automatic transmission, 89,000 miles, 100 gallon spray tank with 20-ft. booms, Honda engine, all in excellent shape!

$6999

1991 Ford F450 service truck 7.3L diesel engine, new automatic transmission, 12-ft. bed, recently detailed!

1994 Chevrolet 3500 dump pickup 12-ft. dump box with hoist, 6.5L engine, automatic transmission, 16” rubber.

1985 GMC flatbed pickup 300 gallon fuel tank, 4 oil product tanks, tool boxes, 9-ft. flabed, 27,000 miles, flawless!

$20,500 1994 Kenworth T800 truck Big Cam 3, 400 hp, Cummins engine, engine brake, 13 speed transmission, 8 bag suspension, 24.5 rubber on aluminum wheels, dual stacks, headache rack, wet kit.

$24,500

$20,000 2001 International 4700 reefer truck 466 diesel engine, 5 speed transmission, 18-ft. reefer box with side door, hydraulic lift, 156,000 miles.

1996 Peterbilt 378 dump truck N14 Cummins engine, 13 speed transmission, 16.5-ft. Ox dump body, 24.5 rubber.

$8000

1982 International S1900 dump truck single axle, 10-ft. dump box, gas engine, 5 speed + 2 speed transmission, 20” rubber.

1995 Freightliner SD120 truck Series 60 Detroit engine, 470 hp, 18 speed transmission, 46,000 lb. rears with lockers, 18,000 lb. fronts, 18-ft. flatbed with crane, includes 30-ft. 4 axle pup trailer.

$14,000

1991 International single axle dump truck 466 diesel engine, 5 speed + 2 speed transmission, 10-ft. box, pintle hitch, 22.5 rubber, excellent one owner truck!

$10,000

$11,900 1980 GMC General dump truck 8V92 Detroit engine, 13 speed transmission, 15-ft. box, pusher axle.

$40,900

1988 International bucket truck 466 engine, auto transmission, service body, 50-ft. High-Ranger lift, clean truck.

$18,900 1997 International 9200 truck M11 Cummins engine, 10 speed transmission, Pro sleeper, new 24.5 rubber on all aluminum wheels.

$16,500 1994 International 4900 service truck 18-ft. service body, crane, DT 466 engine, 5 speed transmission, 22.5 rubber, good shape!

$19,000 1985 Peterbilt 359 self loading log truck Hood loader, bunks, 2 axle pup trailer, 3406 Cat engine, 15 speed transmission, 24.5 rubber.

$25,900 $8250 2001 Peterbilt 379 extended hood truck daycab, Caterpillar 550 engine, 18 speed transmission, pusher axle, 24.5 rubber on aluminum wheels, dual stacks and cleaners, American class interior, low air leaf suspension.

1998 International 4700 flatbed truck 466 engine, 6 speed transmission, 20-ft. flatbed with rear lift gate, 22.5 rubber, 155,000 miles.

$22,500 2000 Freightliner FLD 132 Classic truck N14 Cummins engine, 500 hp, engine brake, 13 speed transmission, new 22.5 drive tires, aluminum wheels, dual stack, headache rack.

$42,000

$38,500

$30,900 2004 Cat 420D backhoe/loader cab, heat, A/C, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, pilot controls, 4100 hours.

$54,500

$14,500 John Deere 750 C dozer 6 way dozer, winch, OROPS.

$22,900 $12,500

John Deere 310E backhoe loader cab, heat, A/C, 4x4, extend-a-hoe. • 3 AVAILABLE! 1400-3000 hours •

$15,900

1987 Case 580K backhoe loader cab, heat, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, 4-in-1 front bucket, hydraulic thumb, forks, tire chains, 4 stick controls. 2001 Cat 420D backhoe/loader cab, heat, A/C, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, pilot controls, 4300 hours.

$11,500 Huber grader tractor 8-ft. moldboard, front dozer blade, gas engine.

$40,500 2000 Hitachi EX 120 excavator cab, heat, A/C, hydraulic thumb, new rails and sprockets, new paint. Komatsu WA 450 wheel loader cab, heat, 4.5 yard bucket.

1998 John Deere 120 excavator cab, heat, hydraulic thumb, long stick, extra counter weight.

$14,500 1979 Hyster 35 ton lowboy trailer tandem axle, ground bearing detachable neck with self contained wet kit, Budd wheels, front flip ramps, 22-ft. well, nice older trailer!

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1993 Case W-14C wheel loader cab, heat, hydraulic grapple fork, 75% rubber, good paint, very clean loader!

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$11,000 Sandbagger M2 sand bag machine Kohler 7 hp gas engine, new engine and hydraulic pump.

$1595 18-ft. flatbed trailer tandem axle, electric brakes.

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$5995 2005 Byson 25-ft. gooseneck trailer 5-ft. beavertail, 16” rubber, 14,000 lb. GVW, spare tire, flip over ramps.

$37,900 Caterpillar 140 G road grader cab, heat, 14-ft. moldboard, rear ripper, spare tire, 14.00x24.00 rubber, nice grader.

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1989 Freeway 10 ton tiltbed trailer pintle hitch, surge brakes, 16” rubber.

1995 Charmac aluminum stock trailer 20-ft., center gate, 16” rubber, mats.

2006 John Deere 310 SG backhoe cab, heat, A/C, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, 75% rubber, 4100 hours.

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1999 Case 570 LXT grading tractor 4x4, 84” front bucket, Gannon box scraper, OROPS canopy.

1989 Ford 555B backhoe 2WD, extend-a-hoe, 2 stick controls, cab, heat.

$39,900

Insley H-3500 B excavator 892 Detroit engine, D8 undercarriage, 2.75 yard bucket, weighs 120,000 lb. John Deere 160 LC excavator cab, heat, hydraulic thumb, long stick, nice machine!

1996 Kenworth T800 truck M11 Cummins engine, 370 hp, engine brake, 10C transmission, Aerocab sleeper, 8 bag suspension, pintle hitch, aluminum wheels.

Caterpillar 414E grading tractor 4x4, Gannon box, rippers, 4-in-1 front bucket, 90% rubber, OROPS, 990 hours.

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Treating mastitis in dairy cattle with vitamin D

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service A natural remedy that delays and reduces the severity of mastitis infection in dairy cattle is being investigated by scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Mastitis, a common and costly disease, affects the mammary gland or udder of dairy cattle, resulting in a decrease in milk production and quality. In some cases, infected cows have to be removed from the herd. Economic losses are estimated at $2 billion a year. Scientists at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, Iowa, have discovered that vitamin D may offer an alternative treatment for mastitis instead of antibiotics. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA priority of promoting international food security. Molecular biologist John Lippolis, in the Ruminant Diseases and Immunology Research Unit at NADC, looked at the role of a natural form of vitamin D—prehormone 25-hydroxyvitamin D—in altering the response of the cow’s immune system to a mastitis pathogen, Streptococcus uberis. Research indicates that precise levels of vitamin D need to be in the bloodstream to prevent conditions such as rickets, or softening of the bones. Higher levels are required for proper immune function. Prehormone 25-hydroxyvitamin D is found in the blood, but very little is found in milk. In the study, cows were given vitamin D by infusion directly into the infected quarter of the mammary gland. Scientists then evaluated data on feed intake, bacteria counts in milk, milk production, serum levels, and body temperature for all animals. They found a significant reduction in bacterial counts and fewer clinical signs of severe infection in cows treated with vitamin D, compared to cows that received no treatment. In the early stage of the infection, as vitamin D reduced the bacterial counts, milk production was also greater in the treated animals. These results suggest that vitamin D might help reduce antibiotic use in treating mastitis, according to Lippolis. In addition, vitamin D has the potential to decrease other bacterial and viral diseases, such as respiratory tract infections.

USDA irrigation research: Good to the last drop

By Ann Perry, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are ensuring that farmers in the Pacific Northwest are benefiting from every drop of crop irrigation water. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) soil scientist Gary Lehrsch has developed irrigation guidelines to protect soil structure, maintain soil quality, sustain soil resources, and improve the delivery of water distributed via sprinkler irrigation to the root zones of growing crops. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this work supports the USDA priorities of responding to climate change and promoting international food security. Lehrsch works at the ARS Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research Laboratory in Kimberly, Idaho. In one 5-year investigation, he and colleagues evaluated the effect of sprinkler droplet kinetic energy on soil crust strength and aggregate stability. They irrigated sugar beet plots using sprinkler systems equipped with spray heads mounted six feet above the soil. The spray heads were modified to produce water droplets having either low- or high-droplet energies. The team measured aggregate stability and surface soil penetration resistance-a measure of crust strength-about four days after the first postplant irrigation and 14 days after the last irrigation. Lehrsch and his colleagues found that the portion of stable soil aggregates decreased from 66 percent to 55 percent when the irrigation’s energy increased from 0 percent (in test plots protected by nylon netting) to the lowest rate under investigation. Even more importantly, they found that sugarbeet seedling emergence increased 6.4 percent when droplet energy was reduced 50 percent, an emergence increase that could raise net income for southern Idaho sugar beet growers by nearly $6.2 million every year. The scientists concluded that these restrictions should be in place until sugarbeet seedlings have emerged and become established. Then the sprinklers can be reconfigured to apply greater water volumes, at necessarily greater levels of energy, for the rest of the growing season.

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SALE 1996 Hesston 4900 4x4 square baler, has had some updates....................................... 1996 Hesston 565A round baler, nice workable condition........................................... 2003 New Holland BR780 round baler, clean................................................................... 2006 John Deere 567 round baler, low bales, clean.................................................. 1998 New Holland 664 round baler, good older baler................................................. 2005 New Holland BR780 round baler, clean................................................................... 1992 Case IH 8460 round baler, nice workable condition........................................... Hesston 58 Rounder round baler, needs some work....................................................... 2007 Hesston 5556 round baler, low bales, clean.................................................. 1992 Case IH 8460 round baler, nice workable condition........................................... 1992 Case IH 8460 round baler, nice workable condition........................................... 2002 Hesston 856A round baler, well kept.............................................................

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Gene flow linked between weedy and domesticated rice

By Ann Perry, Agricultural Research Service New research at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirms that rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide facilitates the flow of genes from wild or weedy rice plants to domesticated rice varieties. As a result, domesticated plants could take on undesirable weedy characteristics that may interfere with future rice production. This is the first study to demonstrate that the effects of increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations include not only an influence on gene flow between closely related domesticated and wild plant genotypes, but that this gene flow is not the same in both directions. The investigation was conducted by researchers at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), which is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency. “We know that global climate change will require some farmers to revise production strategies in response to shifting weather patterns and crop demands,” said ARS Administrator Edward B. Knipling. “These new findings will help plant breeders design and interpret studies on how changes in climate may affect crop response.” ARS plant physiologist Lew Ziska led the investigation. Collaborators included David Gealy, Martha Tomecek, Aaron Jackson, and Howard Black. Ziska and Tomecek work at the ARS Crop Systems and Global Change Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, and the other scientists work at the ARS Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Weedy wild rice, often called red rice, is the same species as domesticated rice and is very difficult to control in production settings. The team conducted a two-year combination growth chamber and field study to document how atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations affect growth in weedy and domesticated rice and to observe the exchange of genetic material between the two plant types. Twenty-four-hour carbon dioxide concentrations in the chambers were set at 300, 400 and 600 parts per million (ppm). These concentrations approximated the atmospheric carbon dioxide values present during the end of the 19th century, the current value, and values projected for the end of the 21st century, respectively. When grown in carbon dioxide concentrations of 400 ppm and 600 ppm, both types of rice put out more tillers and flowers and grew taller, compared to plants grown at carbon dioxide concentrations of 300 ppm. However, these changes in height, which scientists believe are an important factor in pollen sharing and therefore impact gene flow, were more pronounced in the wild rice. The number of flowers produced by the wild rice grown in 600 ppm carbon dioxide was doubled compared to rice grown at 300 ppm, a significantly larger increase than the flowering increase in the domesticated rice. At the greatest concentration of carbon dioxide, wild rice also produced flowers an average of eight days earlier, a shift that apparently enhanced the likelihood of pollen transfer between the two rice types.   The researchers then conducted a genetic analysis to detect hybrid seed offspring of the two rice varieties. The results of these tests indicated there was less gene flow from the domesticated rice to the weedy relatives than there was from the weedy plants to the domesticated varieties, even at the greatest concentration of carbon dioxide. When the plants were grown at carbon dioxide concentrations of 300 ppm, only 0.22 percent of the next-generation rice seed had genes from the weedy plants, but when the plants were grown at carbon dioxide concentrations of 600 ppm, 0.71 percent of the next-generation rice seed had genes from the weedy plants. The transfer of wild genetic material to domesticated rice could result in the production of seed with weedy characteristics that would be undesirable in rice production.

Transplanting red cedars

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I am going to transplant some eastern red cedars. I live in northeastern Missouri where the temperature is around 30. I was thinking about doing the transplanting very soon. A: You live in a banana belt compared with us here in North Dakota. Go for it as long as the ground is not frozen. Water them in well so that the roots will be in a protective ice cocoon when temperatures hit hard enough to freeze the water in the soil. If the soil is frozen by now, wait until the soil thaws to move the trees.

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Keeping the green in putting greens

By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service When a patch of unwanted grass discolors a putting green, it can cause headaches for golf course managers and for the sod farmers who supply them. But a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist has developed a tool to help minimize the damage. Putting greens in the southern United States are made up of single cultivars of bermudagrass, and the appearance of non-uniform plants, or “off-types,” can throw off the green’s appearance and “playability.” Karen Harris-Shultz, a geneticist with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Crop Genetics and Breeding Research Unit in Tifton, Georgia, has refined the process for telling one type of bermudagrass from another. This will help identify the source of unwanted off-types. ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency. The lines of bermudagrass used on putting greens throughout the southeastern United States are all offshoots of Tifgreen, a variety developed more than 40 years ago by the late Glenn Burton, a former ARS grass breeder in Tifton. Even with the best molecular tools, the grass varieties are so nearly alike that it is sometimes hard to tell them apart. When they find an off-type, golf course managers and sod farm managers often send samples of them to HarrisShultz for analysis before deciding how to proceed. They need to know if the off-types are caused by a previously planted cultivar, a bermudagrass weed or by a mutation of the variety they planted. Harris-Shultz collected 15 Tifgreen-derived cultivars from golf courses and research partners, extracted DNA from them and, with the help of an existing DNA database, developed a tool to help distinguish bermudagrass cultivars and identify contaminants. The results, published in the Journal of the American Society of Horticultural Sciences, identify “repeatable polymorphic fragments” of DNA that are unique for each cultivar and can be used not only to distinguish among the different grasses, but to trace relationships between them.

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It’s the time of year when many people in Oklahoma start sneezing, and sneezing and sneezing some more. Springtime allergies certainly are not any fun to deal with. Did you know your pet also can suffer from allergies? If pet owners notice their pets excessively scratching, grooming or licking and chewing their paws, the animals may be allergic to something they have eaten or in the environment, said Dr. Carolynn MacAllister, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension veterinarian. “Just like people, animals can have allergic reactions because their immune system overacts to a substance they have consumed or been exposed to,” MacAllister said. “Pollen, dust, household chemicals, additives or protein in pet’s food or even an insect bite can cause the immune system to have an intense reaction and produce significant amounts of hormones and substances known as histamines which causes the intense itchy skin and other clinical signs. Signs and sources of allergies The range of clinical signs associated with pet allergies can vary but common signs include itchy, red and sometimes swollen skin and/or gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhea. Allergies are typically a life-long health problem, however, there are some steps pet owners can take to control the clinical signs and make the animal more comfortable. MacAllister said the first step is to determine what your pet is allergic to and try to remove or reduce the pets expose to the allergen, or substance causing the allergic reaction. “Pet allergies are commonly categorized into contact, inhalant, food and flea bite,” she said. “The most common allergy is the flea allergy. Animals aren’t necessarily allergic to the flea, but to the proteins that fleas secrete in their saliva when they bite. Just a single bite can cause a reaction. Your pet doesn’t have to be covered with fleas to feel the effects.” Affected animals can be pruritic or severely itchy for days from a single flea bite. Pet owners must work diligently to keep pesky fleas under control in the environment and on the pet. An effective flea control program is pivotal to control this type of allergy, which usually includes a prescription flea control product, either as a

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A tool commonly used by financial strategists to determine what shares to purchase to create a diversified stock portfolio was used to develop a diversified portfolio of another kind -- land to be set aside for conservation purposes given the uncertainty about climate change. Instead of plugging into the formula the data for the history of a stock, University of Illinois environmental economist Amy Ando and agricultural economist Mindy Mallory used the historical climate data of the Prairie Pothole Region of the northern Great Plains to develop a new application of the financial tool called the Modern Portfolio Theory. “It’s a very well-known tool in finance,” said agricultural economist Mindy Mallory. “There are many tools that are widely available to solve a portfolio problem. So it was really just a new marriage of the tool with a different kind of portfolio problem.” Developing a diversified land portfolio for conservation in the Prairie Pothole Region Mallory and Ando used the Modern Portfolio Theory to develop a diversified land portfolio for conservation in the Prairie Pothole Region. The region contains thousands of shallow wetlands created by glaciers and serves as breeding grounds for almost 200 species of migratory birds. The region is about 276,000 square miles and includes portions of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta in Canada and Minnesota, Iowa, North and South Dakota, and Montana in the United States. Ando said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has already protected over 3 million acres in the region and seeks to quadruple that investment. The techniques incorporated in this study could help them make decisions based on the cost, risks, and benefits of the land. Mallory explained that in the stock analogy, simple diversification would be like someone buying one of every kind of stock in the entire market. Ando seconded that simple land diversification, such as buying one acre in every county, would be just as farfetched a plan. “For a long time, uncertainty due to climate change wasn’t a problem so conservationists weren’t even looking at diversifying,” Ando said. “More recently, people have been thinking like that old phrase ‘don’t put all of your eggs in one basket’ so simple diversification would be the first natural step to take — and you wouldn’t need a mathematical model. But buying some land in each area doesn’t

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2-96” wide converter dolly, single axle, air ride, 22.5 tires, on Daytons.........$2200

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BeefTalk: Birth weight in the eyes of a chicken

PICKUP FOR SALE

2006 Chevrolet Duramax, 3 /4-ton, 6 speed manual transmission, 4x4, extended cab. Nice. One owner truck.

Phone 406-799-6923

SWATHER, COMBINES AND HEADER FOR SALE

2-Case IH 2188 combines, 2146 rotor hours, 2396 rotor hours..........................................................$49,000 each Case IH 1010 30-ft. header....................................... $7000 Honeybee 30-ft. header......................................... $19,000 2-Case IH 1015 pick up heads, 1 with rakeup, 1 with Case IH pickup.......................................................$9000 each Case IH 8825 swather and 30-ft. Case IH head.... $37,000

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KROGMANN BALEBEDS

* 12 gpm engine driven hydraulics or electric models * Ask our customers about Krogmann dependability, durability and our 3 year warranty. * Options available: Across the bed toolboxes, side toolboxes, carry-alls, 3rd spool valve, cake feeders and posthole diggers. Visit our website at www.krogmannmfg.com

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By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service point of what are called “flip-overs,” which The question of birth weight is always a are birds that outgrow their own biological good topic during calving. More precisely, systems and succumb. birth weight involving calving replacement Their ability to survive is regulated by heifers or first-calf heifers. Generally, older management, monitoring nutrient input to cows have few calving problems. keep flip-overs to a minimum. Designed The challenge with younger cattle rests genetics, growth, products and recipes with proper heifer development and sire are used to please the human palate. The selection in the world of high-growth beef poultry industry does not have birthing cattle. It may seem inappropriate to some, difficulty. Chicks control growth in the but the poultry world is a fascinating one. shell. Not until the chick hatches does the Believe it or not, the poultry industry has all-out, predesigned broiler chick kick in many of the same issues as beef. and grow at all biological costs to reach a When it comes to meat and egg producmarketable weight. tion, there is a reason that the poultry indusSome hatcheries even have warning try is a tough competitor with beef. There messages, such as “do not continuously is no need to go into the details because feed these chicks because mortality will no one would deny that feed efficiency go up.” Producand growth are ers realize that the the foundation chick no longer of the broiler inhas the capacdustry. However, ity to determine the broiler indusfor itself when it try has to start should quit eatsomewhere. That ing, so they need somewhere is the to manage the egg, just like the chicks accordbeef business ingly. starts with an Now back to egg. the beef cow. We Once fertilstill have conized, the egg in siderable discusboth industries sion about birth continues to weight. There are grow until a marvery real reasons ketable product to accelerate growth in cattle. Much like is achieved. In the broiler, by two months chickens, genetically predesigned steers all the biological processes have ceased that assure maximum feed efficiency and because the broiler has been harvested. In lean growth are desired, along with the the beef world, a couple of years may pass palatability of the harvested product. before harvest. In either case, growth and Should the beef industry be able to regufeed efficiency are critical to the success late prebirth growth just like the broiler of the business. industry? Small calves or, at least average What is interesting to ponder is how the calves at birth, are very possible and so is poultry world has modified the chicken to the increased capacity to grow post-birth. become what it is today. The starting line Chicken or cattle DNA utilize the same is the same for broilers or egg producers. biological processes and respond the same In other words, all chicks, at least to the to selection. naked eye, are similar when they hatch. Although they evolved from distinctly Why? Well, hens need to produce eggs and different organisms, both respond to the eggs need to be laid without assistance. impact of natural and man-made selection. Breeding systems assure that the genetGenetic or breeding systems are not unique ics of the broiler are expressed after they to the poultry industry. The same genes or hatch, not before. Otherwise, the chick at least similar genes are present. would be doomed to death if confined to the Birth weight is manageable in cattle and, same space as a slow- growing chick durwith today’s vast amount of data, there is ing the first 21 days of its productive life. very little reason to have cattle birthing Perhaps in the world of beef production, problems. The real answer is in developing the same question is relevant. Breeding breeding systems, utilizing the right type systems should be designed to make sure of bulls on the right type cows, and even that the calf, in its first 283 days of life, having a different system for the heifers does not outgrow its shell, which is the to aid in lowering calving difficulty and uterus. However, before one discusses birth increasing the productive life span as the weight, growth in its raw, unregulated form heifers mature. needs to be appreciated. If the poultry industry can do it, so can The broiler industry has selected postthe beef industry. However, let’s all hope birth growth to be a function of the ability that we avoid flip-over steers. Growth is to consume nutrient-dense feedstuffs at a great but needs to be managed. rate that will assure an efficient, profitable Perhaps the best manager is the keeper product at harvest. In fact, most broilers of the genes. would have very little function outside of May you find all your ear tags. their designed life expectancy, even to the

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~ ~ NEW ARRIVALS ~ ~

John Deere 4995 14-ft. swather, flail conditioner #C012239..........................................$64,500 (4) John Deere 4995 14-ft. swather, steel conditioner rolls. #C012322..................................$79,500 (4)

John Deere 7520 tractor, John Deere 741 loader, grapple. #C010755............................$89,500 (4)

MISC. TRACTORS

John Deere 5300 MFWD tractor with loader. #C011650..........................................$20,000 (2) John Deere 4030 tractor, 260 loader. #C010041...... . .........................................................$21,500 (2) John Deere 3255 tractor with 265 loader/grapple. #C011822..........................................$17,000 (2) John Deere 3055 2WD tractor, no cab, no loader, 5000 hours. #C010380......................$18,500 (2) John Deere 2955 tractor. Nice. #C010989................ . .........................................................$17,500 (2) John Deere 2950 MFWD tractor, 740 loader. #C010406..........................................$19,500 (2) John Deere 2030 tractor, loader. Nice #C010988..... . .........................................................$15,000 (2) John Deere B tractor. #C008716...............$2500 (3) International 1466. #C009402................$10,900 (4) International Super C tractor. #C007343..$1800 (2) International B-414 D tractor, engine problems. #C002780.............................................$1100 (3) Massey Ferguson 202, loader. #C009567.$5750 (3) Alllis-Chalmers D17 tractor. #C009602.....$4900 (2)

MISC. HAYING

New Holland 1048 bale wagon, 2 wide, 9 high. #C011559..........................................$12,500 (3) John Deere 3970 forage harvester, hay pickup/row crop head. #C008310............................$9500 (2)

RAKES

John Deere 702 10 wheel rake. #C008115.............. . ............................................................$3500 (3)

SICKLE MOWER CONDITIONERS

John Deere 4650 MFWD, JD 280 loader, grapple. #C011043..........................................$39,000 (3)

John Deere 820, 9’9” cut. #C006720......$10,500 (4) John Deere 820, 9’9” cut. #C006719.........$9900 (4) John Deere 820, 9’9” cut. #C006721.........$9900 (3)

John Deere 820, 9’9” cut. #C005970.........$8950 (3) John Deere 1600, 14-ft., rubber conditioner, double drive. #51891353.....................................$7000 (2) New Holland 1431, 13-ft. cut. #C006824.................. .............................................................$14,500 (2) New Holland 499, 12’3” cut. #51564206....$6900 (3) New Holland 460, 9-ft. cut. #50005373........$900 (3)

2005 John Deere 7220, John Deere 741SL loader. Nice 95 hp tractor. #C008927............$77,500 (4)

John Deere 4230, Quad-Range, 100 hp. #C000579. . .........................................................$17,900 (2)

ROTARY MOWER CONDITIONERS

John Deere 702 10 wheel rake. #C007367.............. . ............................................................$3250 (3) John Deere 705 hydraulic drive V-rake. #C009883... . ............................................................$9500 (4) John Deere FR1008 8 wheel, pull V-rake. #C002595.............................................$4250 (2) Allen 851 right hand and left hand side rake with hitch #C008294....................................$6500 (2) Allen 781 side rake. #C006357..................$2750 (3)

Vermeer R23 hydraulic drive V-rake. #C002392....... . ............................................................$5900 (3) Daros belt, 3-pt. rake. #C009142................$2500 (3) Sitrex, 10 wheel pull rake. #C007164........$1900 (4)

John Deere 7130 Premium MFWD, 24/24 speed, 2 function joy stick, 3 SCV’s, air seat, new tires, 96” axles, 741 loader. C011516.......$81,000 (3)

SELF-PROPELLED SWATHERS

John Deere 7320, new John Deere 741SL loader. #C005165..........................................$79,500 (2)

John Deere 946, 13-ft. cut, impeller. #51167191...... .............................................................$18,900 (3) John Deere 945, 13-ft. cut, impeller, needs TLC. #C006337................................................$8900 (4) John Deere 936, 11’6” cut. #C007337....$17,000 (3) John Deere 935, 11’6” cut, impeller. #C007715....... ................................................................$8500 (4) John Deere 930, 11’6” cut, impeller. #C004475....... ................................................................$8500 (3) John Deere 935, 11’6” cut. #C005275.......$6500 (2) John Deere 926, 9’9” cut. #C002671.........$6000 (4) John Deere 735, 11’6” cut. #C007453....$18,500 (4) John Deere 1470, 11’6” cut. #C002892.....$5500 (3) New Holland 616 3-pt. disk mower. #C002597......... ................................................................$4950 (2) Vermeer 830 10’6”. #C010883...................$7500 (4) Vermeer 3-pt. disk mower. #C007277........$4000 (2)

John Deere 7600 well equipped. #C004779............. . .........................................................$52,000 (3)

John Deere 567, has wrap. #C008029 ..$24,500 (2) John Deere 567, has wrap. #C007242 ..$22,500 (3) John Deere 567, has wrap. #C008859 . $18,900 (4) John Deere 535, round baler. #C011634...$5500 (2) John Deere 535, 5-ft. wide. #C009820......$4500 (2) John Deere 530, round baler. #C010932...$5000 (4) John Deere 530, round baler. #C011439...$3950 (4) John Deere 510, 5-ft. wide. #C003088......$3900 (3) John Deere 510, 5-ft. wide. #50490175.....$2500 (3)

John Deere 6430 Premium MFWD, 16 speed, 3 function joy stick, air seat, 50% rubber, 96” axles, 673 loader, no grapple. #C011522.......... . .......................................................$81,000 (4)

John Deere 6430 Premium MFWD, 16 speed, 3 function joy stick, air seat, 80% rubber, 96” axles, 673 loader, grapple. #C011520............... . .......................................................$82,500 (2)

MacDon 9000/920 14-ft. header. Has been serviced and $3762 of header rebuilt. #C002894................. .............................................................$29,500 (3)

ROUND BALERS

John Deere 3010 tractor. #C003091..........$8500 (4)

Premier (MacDon) 2900, 15-ft. multi crop header, no conditioner. #C002895.....................$26,500 (3) MacDon, 15-ft. multi crop header only. #C002896.... ................................................................$6500 (3)

SQUARE BALERS

John Deere 467, 16x18. #C004035...........$4950 (4) John Deere 348, 14x16. Complete rebuild. #C003165..........................................$17,900 (2) John Deere 348, 14x16. #C006821........$15,500 (4) John Deere 347, 14x16. #C007280...........$9500 (4) John Deere 328, 14x16. #C010822........$15,000 (4) New Holland 426, 16x18. #C002893.........$3900 (3) Hesston 4500 for parts. #50020345............$350 (3)

Come see us at Triple W Equipment for unbeatable prices and selection John Deere 4960 MFWD, PowerShift, 42” duals, 20 front weights, 1500 lb rear weights. #C011400.. . .......................................................$65,500 (4)

International 1066 tractor (lots of repair). #C009802..........................................$15,000 (3)

John Deere 468, 4-ft. wide, wrap. #C009524............ .............................................................$24,900 (3)

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Custom cut and molded to your specs

• Full dimension rough cut lumber • Custom sawing • Custom molding • Custom drying • Beams • Wood siding • Log railing • Driveway arches 780 1st Rd. S • Bridge planks Vaughn, MT • Fireplace mantels • And much more..... Phone Kenneth (406) 750-5779 or Luke (406) 788-7989 www.bigskysawmill.vpweb.com e-mail: bigskysawmill@gmail.com

Farm safety includes a first-aid kit

As the pace of farm activities picks up in the summer, the likelihood of accidents also increases. That means having a first-aid kit on the farm is essential, according to J.W. Schroeder, the North Dakota State University Extension Service’s dairy specialist. “But because workplaces vary widely in their location and size, the degree of hazards that can occur, the amount of staff training and availability of professional medical services, Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards do not require farms to have specific contents in first-aid kits,” he says. He recommends starting with a basic range of first-aid items to deal with most types of injuries encountered on the farm. “Then evaluate your own farm workplace to determine whether you need additional supplies,” he advises. Here are some basic supplies farms should have in their first-aid kit: • Absorbent compresses, 4- by 8-inch size • Adhesive bandages, 1- by 3-inch size • A roll of adhesive tape, 3/8 inch by 2.5 yards • Antibiotic treatment • Antiseptic treatment (spray, liquid, swabs, wipes or towelettes) • Burn treatment for use on minor burns only (spray treatments also can be used) • First-aid guide • Medical exam gloves • Sterile pads, 3- by 3-inch size • Triangular bandage, 40 by 40 by 56 inches Some additional items producers may want to include in their first-aid kit, based on the specific hazards in their operation, are: • Analgesic (should not contain ingredients known to cause drowsiness) • One or more bandage compresses in 2- by 2-inch, 3- by 3-inch or 4- by 4-inch sizes • One or more burn dressings at least 12 square inches • One or more cold packs at least 4 by 5 inches • Eye coverings • Eye/skin wash • Hand sanitizer with a minimum of 61 percent ethyl alcohol • Roller bandages at least 2 inches wide and 4 yards long, unstretched and individually packaged “Keep safe and prepared this summer,” Schroeder says. For more first-aid kit recommendations, visit the OSHA website at http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3317first-aid.pdf.

NDSU offers Master Gardener classes

The Master Gardener Program for 2012 will be kicking off on August 17, according to Ron Smith, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service horticulturist. The classes will originate from NDSU and be broadcast across the state to 15 sites through the Interactive Video Network (IVN) system. The locations are Ashley, Bismarck, Bowman, Cando, Cooperstown, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot, Napoleon, Wahpeton, Watford City and Williston Research Extension Center. The classes will start on Friday, August 17, and finish on Friday, October 5. Classes will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Central time) for eight weeks. “Participants will be well-schooled in the basics of plant and soil science, perennial and annual flowers, plant pathology, entomology and weed control,” Smith says. “Also, participants will receive information on woody and herbaceous plants, aspects of fruit and vegetable production, square foot gardening and landscape design, plus tree selection and care.” The cost is $100 for volunteers and $200 for nonvolunteers. Once the classwork is completed, the volunteers need to complete 48 hours of approved work through their county NDSU Extension Service agent. Once the requirements are fulfilled, a volunteer is eligible to become a certified master gardener. For more information about the location of the IVN meeting place in your area or to register, contact your local NDSU Extension Service office or visit http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/mg. The registration deadline is Wednesday, August 1.

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Fertilizer Equipment For Sale

2007 Freightliner, Auto Shifter, 16-ton Wilmar tender with tip tops....................... $66,000

1999 Ag Chem with air spreader box, 70-ft. booms, 4900 hours................ $68,000

1997 Ag Chem 8.3 Cummins, automatic, 70-ft. air booms..... .................................. $38,500 1983 Freightliner with Tyler 16 ton tender............. $19,500

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2006 Loral 6300 570 automatic with AirMax 1000 bed, 2200 hours....... $127,000

2002 Loral 7300 400 Cummins, automatic, AirMax 1000 bed, full rubber, 3600 hours.............................. $95,000

2001 Case 3300, 3 wheel, Cummins, auto, 70-ft. booms. .................................. $64,500

Tyler 6-ton pull spreader with 36-ft. booms................. $7200 2008 Case 4020 with 330 hp, auto, and AutoSteer, 70-ft booms, 2000 hours.................................................................. $190,000 1995 International Silver Wheels, 10 speed, 1800 gallon stainless steel liquid system, 3500 hours........ $35,000 1989 GMC semi-float with 8-ton Wilmar bed....... $21,000

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

1999 Loral DT530, autoshift, Air Max 5 bed, 5700 hours..... .................................. $47,000 1983 Freightliner with 16-ton Tyler tender............... $19,500

Willmar 3-axle 24-ton self contained................... $39,000

1995 Loral 3000 Anniversary Edition, Air Max 5 bed, Dicky John controller GPS system, 300 hp, 60-ft. booms...$47,000

1994 Loral DT466, 530 automatic, 90-ft. liquid boom......... .................................. $34,500 1996 Loral DT530, automatic, chemical bin, 8700 hours, runs good.................. $36,500

1989 Peterbilt 377 11L Detroit, recent motor work, dependable truck............$11,500

2002 International chassis, DT530 automatic, full rubber, above average, sharp, 2900 hours......................... $54,000 1990 Ford with Cat 3208, auto, Wilmar spreader.........$33,500

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

Simonsen 18-ton stainless steel vertical auger tender...... .................................. $14,400 1972 Buell SS trailer, 7500 gallon......................... $24,500

1997 Freightliner with 3000 gallon propane tank... $31,000

10 units in service, from $26,000 to $32,000

1994 GMC 3116 Cat automatic, New Leader 2220 bed....... .................................. $35,000

1997 Rayman 24-ton sideshooter box, no trailer............. .................................. $26,500

1999 Loral 4x4, “One of a Kind”, DT530 automatic, Airmax 5 bed.................. $71,000

1993 Mertz 3208 Cat, Allison auto transmission, Raven 440 controller, 70-ft. booms, AIM navigation system, 1800 gallon stainless steel tank with 300 gallon freshwater tank, good rubber, clean truck......... 0 $29,000 .................................. $21,00

1996 Mertz 4300, 3208 Cat auto, 2-bin or 2 types of fertilizer system, you don’t need a blender with this........ $37,000

1990 International propane truck with 2800 gallon tank in service....................... $26,000

NH3 tank, newer style short, 30,000 gallon, 48-ft. long with 3” pump..........$56,000 loaded

Greyn Fertilizer Supply

5-ton tub blender.......... $7500

2002 Loral 400 Cummins, automatic, 2 bin Air Max 2000 bed, 3500 hours........ $47,000

Your full service fertilizer dealer.

www.fertilizerequipment.net 1976 Trailmobile 9000 gallon aluminum tender, 5 compartments......................... $26,000

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2001 Caterpillar Lexion 470 Combines

2001 Cat 470 combine 2001 Cat 470 combine • 14-ft. pickup header • 16-ft. pickup header • 1793 separator hours • 1695 separator hours • 2136 engine hours • 2052 engine hours • 24.2-ft. unloading auger • 24.2-ft. unloading auger • IMO information monitor • IMO information monitor • High performance straw chopper • High performance straw chopper • Electrical sieve adjustment • Electrical sieve adjustment • 800/65 172 A8 radial • 800/65 172 A8 radial • 500/60 • 500/60 • 26.5 12 PR • 26.5 12 PR

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TRACTORS AND SERVICE PICKUP FOR SALE

1992 Ford Versatile 946 4WD tractor, 855 Cummins, closed center hydraulics, 20.8x42 tires, 5744 hours.........$42,000 1982 White 2-155 2WD tractor, 6 cylinder engine, 2 hydraulic remotes, 1000 PTO, 20.8x38 tires, 7885 hours.......$8500 1991 Ford F250 XLT Lariat 4x4 service pickup, extended cab, 460 gas engine, automatic transmission, air conditioning, new tires, 1 ton rearend, Circle D flatbed. Comes with Powermate 8125 watt generator, Hobart Stickmate LX welder, Dewalt 200 PSI air compressor with air hose, small acetylene torch set, 2 aluminum side boxes, vise..............$7000 For pictures and more information contact Les at 406-390-0022 or iblodegard@hotmail.com

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2001 Mack CH613 E7 460 Mack, 12 speed, Chalmers suspension, 8 axle transfer set, 16-ft. Reliance boxes, 1998 Reliance trailer......................$30,500

2-1996 Kenworth T800 matching dump trucks, Cummins N14, 435 hp, 18 speed, 46,000 lb. rears, 14,600 lb. front, double diff lock, steerable lift axle, plumbed, mounted with 16ft. Truck Weld boxes with electric roll tarps, 278,000 miles and 299,000 miles. Each...........................$37,500

1980 Cozad 60 ton lowboy, 22-ft. well, 9-ft. neck, 2 king pin settings, Cozad booster, 9-ft. 9” wide..$18,500

1999 Williamson 3 axle dump pup, extendable tongue, 16-ft. steel box.... .............................................$14,500

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1994 Kenworth T800 dump truck, 3406B Cat, 13 speed, steerable lift axle, 17-ft. box with high lift gate, plumbed for pup....................$26,500

1993 Kenworth T800 7 axle transfer set, Cummins N14, 13 speed, steerable lift axle, 16-ft. Knight boxes, 3 axle Knight hydraulic transfer trailer........$29,500

2000 Kenworth W900L tri axle dump, 550 Cat, 18 speed, 14,600 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears, plumbed......... .............................................$42,000

4-1995 Mack CH613 matching dump trucks, VMAC E7-400, RTLO14613B transmission, double lockers, steerable lift axle, pull tarp, excellent condition. Each.....................$25,500

1995 Ford L9000 Super 16 dump truck, N14 Cummins, 8LL transmission, 20,000 lb. front axle, 2 steerable lift axle, strong arm............ .............................................$25,900

1995 Peterbilt 357 dump truck, Series 60 Detroit, 500 hp, 13 speed, 20,000 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears, steerable lift axle, 17-ft. box, plumbed................................$24,500 2000 Ledwell folding beavertail 35 ton equipment trailer, 48-ft. trailer, 38-ft. deck, air ride suspension, hydraulic ramps, hydraulic winch, excellent condition................$26,500

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1998 Peterbilt 379 day cab tractor, N14 Cummins, 525 hp, FR016210 transmission, 40,000 lb. rears, 135,000 miles on factory recon. 2000 Peterbilt 379 N14 Cummins, 500 hp, FR016210C transmission, 40,000 lb. rears.

1996 John Deere 310D 4x4 backhoe, cab, extend-a-hoe, 4-in-1 bucket, new tires, 4400 hours, extra clean.....................................$24,500

1990 Peerless 3 axle pup, 16ft. lined rock box, barn door gate, super singles on aluminum wheels, good condition, set to haul rip rap, extendable tongue...................$7500

Many other construction trucks & trailers available.

2006 Peterbilt 378 tractor, ISX 530 Cummins, FRO18210 transmission, 46,000 lb. rears.....................$44,500

2-1995 Sturdy Weld 4 axle dump pups, 18-ft. box, extendable tongue, front steerable lift axle, electric roll tarp. Each.............................$18,500

3400 gallon slip-in water tank for dump truck, air operated, rear spray.. ................................................$2500 2000 Columbia triple axle gravel pup, 16-ft. box, extendable tongue, 60” axle spacing, super singles on aluminum wheels, clean trailer........................... $17,500

1998 Smithco 4 axle side dump, 36ft. box....................................$29,500

1996 Kenworth T800 N14 Cummins, 1994 Peterbilt 357 Caterpillar 3406, 18 speed, 46,000 lb. rears, wet kit..... 425 hp, 18 speed transmission, .............................................$26,500 18,000 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears, double frame, air trac suspension, 234” wheelbase, aluminum outer wheels, low boy ramps, very nice truck......................................$27,500

2001 International 9200i Series 60 Detroit 470 hp, 10 speed transmission........................ $19,500

1999 International 9200 flatbed dump, 470 Detroit, 10 speed, 20-ft. steel flatbed, plumbed for trailer........ .............................................$21,500

2-1988 Kenworth T800 4000 gallon water trucks, 3406B Cat, 6+4 transmission, 44,000 lb. rears, 14,600 lb. front, hydraulic drive pump, front/rear/side spray, hose reel. Each. .............................................$27,500

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1998 Peterbilt 379 daycab, Cummins N14, 500 hp, RTO16210C transmission, air leaf suspension, 232” wheelbase, new paint, 130,000 on rebuilt engine, excellent condition. .............................................$27,500

1994 GMC 7500 service truck, 9 speed transmission, 12,000 lb. front axle, 20,000 lb. rear axle, air brake, 4200 lb. IMT crane, hydraulic down riggers.....................................$9500

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1997 Kenworth T800 475 Cat, 18 speed, 46,000 lb. rears, rear lockers, steerable lift axle, fresh in-frame major, new paint...................$32,500

1998 Freightliner FL120 severe duty, 3406E Cat, 475 hp, 8LL transmission, 42” integral sleeper, 14,600 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears, 2 line wet kit.............................$23,500

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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Allis Chalmers WD45 tractor, F11 Farmhand loader, back blade, newer tires.................................................. $4000 Lockwood rock/potato picker................................... $1000 Universal 24-ft. pickup reel....................................... $1500 Massey 24-ft. batt reel................................................ $300 2-Massey 13-ft. pickup headers with Sund attachments.... ........................................................................$300 each John Deere 12 volt chemical pump............................ $400 10-International suitcase style tractor weights.....$40 each

Call Herb Bingham 406-469-2250 Pendroy, MT

TRACTORS FOR SALE

2006 John Deere 7820 5400 hours, 155 PTO hp, automatic PowrQuad transmission, left hand reverser, Green Star ready, duals. Available....... $87,000

2009 John Deere 7130 3600 hrs, 100 PTO hp, auto PowrQuad trans, 2 SCV’s, R/P long axles, excellent condition........ ................................................. $57,000

2004 John Deere 7520 with 6100 hours, automatic PowrQuad transmission, 3 SCV’s with John Deere 741 loader with bucket, 125 PTO hp, clean tractor....................................... $68,000

2008 John Deere 7330 4100 hours, automatic PowrQuad transmission, left hand reverser, 3 SCV’s, new rear rubber. Very nice............................ $64,500

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2009 John Deere 7230 4000 hrs, auto PowrQuad trans, 110 PTO hp, 3 SCV’s, new tires, excellent condition.... $63,500

3-2008 Case IH 115 Maxxum 115 hp, 3 SCV’s, front weights, 540 and 1000 PTO, 3 point hitch, MFWD, from 1726 hours through 2600 hours, these tractors are exceptional. Starting at.$46,000

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Midsummer crop diagnostic clinics offered near Mead, NE

Agribusiness professionals and crop producers will take a close-up look at field conditions, research and techniques at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) midsummer Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics July 17-18.  The UNL Extension clinics begin each day with 7:30 a.m. registration at the Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead and start at 8 a.m. Participants will meet at the August N. Christenson Research and Education Building. Participants can attend one or both of the clinics as subject matter will be different each day. Keith Glewen, UNL extension educator said, “Benefits of the Crop Management and Diagnostic Clinics include one-onone attention, on-site plot demonstrations, interaction with other participants, discussions about cutting edge research and an opportunity to earn continuing education credits through Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) program.” Topics on July 17 include: No plant left behind: the impact of phosphorus placement on early season growth and yield of corn, soybean aphid management in the 21st century, in-field insecticide/herbicide/fungicide interactions, soil carbon sequestration in corn and soybeans, row configuration and plant populations for corn and soybeans, and crop scene investigation – hands-on plant diagnostics. Six Certified Crop Adviser credits (crop management – 2.5, pest management – 2, soil and water management – 1, and nutrient management – .5) have been applied for and are pending approval for this clinic. July 18 clinic topics include achieving higher corn yields and the importance of hybrid selection for intensive management systems, in-season nitrogen application,

using crop canopy sensors, corn breeding and genetics: what “we’ve” done – where are we going?, optimizing soybean management, using technology to make irrigation scheduling easier, and Nebraska aquifers: understanding our groundwater resources. Six Certified Crop Adviser credits (crop production – 3, soil and water management – 2, and nutrient management – 1) have been applied for and are pending approval for this clinic. Early registration is recommended to reserve a seat and resource materials. Cost for one clinic is $160 for those registering one week in advance and $210 after. Cost for both clinics is $270 one week in advance and $320 after. For more information or to register, contact the ARDC CMDC Programs (http:// ardc.unl.edu/training.shtml), 1071 County Road G, Ithaca, NE 68033, call (800) 5298030, fax (402) 624-8010, e-mail cdunbar2@unl.edu or visit the Web. A late season Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic will also be held on August 30. Late season topics include: switchgrass for bioenergy, sensing – canopy reflectance and sidedress nitrogen applications, the power of Hybrid Maize – late season validation, how cornstalks can bring value back to Nebraska, corn and soybean disease ID and management, and herbicide resistance, timing, and control recommendations for winter annuals. Nine Certified Crop Adviser credits (pest management – 3, crop production – 2.5, soil and water management – 2, and nutrient management – 1.5) have been applied for and are pending approval for this clinic. UNL Extension is in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Carrington Research Extension Center beef tour set

Beef research updates, cattle profitability and sustainability, and the North Dakota beef industry’s potential will be among the topics at the beef production portion of the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Carrington Research Extension Center’s annual field tours July 17. The beef production program will begin at 9 a.m. with registration and coffee. The livestock tour will start at 9:30 and run until noon. Agronomy and horticultural tours will be held in the morning and afternoon. Topics and speakers for this year’s beef production program are: • Feedlot and cow-calf research updates Vern Anderson, animal scientist, Carrington Research Extension Center • Profit from beef cows - Jory Hanson, Farm Business Management Program instructor • Winter feeding feedlot cattle summary - Billie Jo Shea, graduate student, NDSU Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department • Margins in the cattle industry - Tim Petry, livestock economist, NDSU Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department

• Recent results from the Dakota Feeder Calf Show - Karl Hoppe, area Extension livestock specialist, Carrington Research Extension Center • Cattle are sustainable agriculture - Frank Kutka, sustainable agriculture specialist, Dickinson Research Extension Center • Angus University feeding project – Chanda Engel, research specialist, Carrington Research Extension Center • Expanding the livestock industry in North Dakota - Doug Goehring, North Dakota agriculture commissioner Also, NDSU Extension specialists once again will offer free water quality screening during the field day. Anyone wanting water tested for nitrates, total dissolved solids, pH (acidity or alkalinity) and hardness should collect samples in any clean plastic bottle capable of holding 15 to 20 ounces and bring them to the field tour event. The Carrington Research Extension Center is 3.5 miles north of Carrington on U.S. Highway 281. For more information about the beef production program, contact Anderson or Hoppe at (701) 652-2951 or email Hoppe at karl.hoppe@ndsu.edu.

FSA county committee elections nomination period

Dick Deschamps, acting Montana executive director of USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), announced that Montana farmer and rancher candidate nominations begin June 15 for local FSA county committees across Montana. The seven-week nomination period continues through August 1, 2012. Elections take place in early November through December 3, 2012. “We are pleased to announce the launch of this year’s FSA county committees’ nomination process,” Acting State Executive Director Dick Deschamps said. “This is a great opportunity to get involved in decisions that affect Montana’s farmers and ranchers from across our great state.” To be eligible to serve on an FSA county committee, a person must participate or cooperate in a program administered by FSA, be eligible to vote in a county committee election and reside in the local administrative area (LAA) in which the person is a candidate. Producers may nominate themselves, be nominated by other producers in the LAA, as well as be nominated by tribal governments or organizations representing minorities and women. To become a nominee, eligible individuals must sign form FSA-669A Nomination Form. The nomination form is available at your local FSA office and online at www.fsa. usda.gov/elections. Nomination forms for the 2012 election must be postmarked or received in the local USDA Service Center by close of business on August 1, 2012. FSA county committee members make decisions on disaster and conservation programs, emergency programs, commodity price support loan programs and other important agricultural issues. Members serve three-year terms. Committee members are paid hourly wages plus mileage. Nationwide, there are more than 7,800 farmers and ranchers serving on FSA county committees. Committees consist of three to five members who are elected by eligible local producers. FSA will mail ballots to producers beginning November 5th. The voted ballots are due back to the local county office either via mail or in person by December 3, 2012. Newly elected committee members and alternates take office January 1, 2013. For more information about the COC elections visit the local county office or the County Committee Election Web site at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/elections. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Morton, Foster teams 1st in 4-H dairy judging contest

The Morton County team placed first in the senior division of the state 4-H dairy judging contest held at the North Dakota State University dairy facilities June 5. Team members are Brandi Boehm, Tanner Gress and Tessa Keller of Mandan; Braden Klusmann of New Salem; and Renae Tokach and Macey Isaacs of Saint Anthony. Participants in the contest placed six classes of dairy cattle and presented oral reasons for their placing in two of the classes. The Foster County team took second place in the senior division. Team members are Madison Wendel, Maggie Mattson and Casey Murphy of Carrington; Haley Koenig of Bordulac; and Seth Hazer of Woodworth. Wendel was the high individual in the contest. In the junior division, the team from Foster County placed first. Team members are Savanna Friedt and Sage Friedt of Carrington and Shawn Nichols and Madeleine Nichols of Sykeston. Members of the second-place team from Sheridan County are Alex Naser, Riley Laib, Shelby Faul and Kaitlyn Haux of McClusky. The third-place team was Bowman County, with members Tasha Pond, Megan Buchmann and Remington Buchmann of Bowman; and Colbey Steeke of Rhame. Brandie Doll of New Salem was the high individual in the junior division. Sponsors of the contest are the Milk Producers Association of North Dakota, Midwest Dairy Association and North Dakota 4-H Foundation.

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1988 Cycorp 16-ft. car hauler with ramps, tool box and lights, heavy duty jack, good shape.. ..................................................................................................................................... $1600 2001 H & H 20-ft. car hauler, tilt bed, good tires, good shape........................................ $2100 Kewanee 1020 20-ft. disc with hydraulic wings, some new bearings and tires, mechanically in good shape.............................................................................................................. $4300 2008 Polaris 4-wheeler, less than 100 hours................................................................. $4000 Phone Jim Gregg, (406) 358-2258, Melstone, Montana

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MacDon 972 30-ft. header, shiftable table, upper cross auger, pickup reel, gauge wheels, New Holland TR adapter, excellent shape......................................................... $30,000 obo 2-Goodyear DynaTorque II 30.5x32 ties. As new.......................................... $2000 each obo Phone (406) 567-2632, or 350-2266, Coffee Creek, Montana

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2003 Ford F550 service truck, V10, automatic, 3200 lb. IMT crane.........................$15,000

2001 Ford F550 4x4 flatbed diesel, 6 speed manual transmission, boxes...........$15,000 Cat 930 wheel loader with cab $25,000

2001 Ford F550 4WD, diesel, 6 speed manual, 11-ft. box van. ..................................$15,000

1997 Trailmax 20-ton pintle hitch trailer, 24-ft. bed..........$11,500

1992 Ford F800 service truck, diesel, 9-speed, 5000# IMT crane, hydraulic outriggers, Miller Air Pak welder.$15,000

Yale 4000 lb. propane forklift..................................................... $4000 Pettibone telescopic 8000 lb. forklifts..................................... $15,000 Rough terrain 7000-8000 lb. forklifts.........................$7000 to $9000 1990 Liftall 30-ft. 8000 lb. rough terrain forklift, side shift, Cummins.$9000 1990 Liftall 6000 lb. rough terrain forklift, side shift, Cummins...$9000 Champ 7000 lb. 21-ft. forklift, diesel, side shift, 8-ft. forks......... $7000 Alitec PH60 asphalt grinder for skid steer................................ $7500 Case Maxi Sneaker C trencher/cable plow with Kubota diesel, boring attachment, shows 512 hours............................................. $7500 Ditch Witch 400SX cable plow with trencher............................ $5000 1999 Ditch Witch 410SX cable plow with boring attachment... $7500 Ditch Witch 350SX cable plow.................................................. $5000 1994 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 6200# IMT crane, compressor, hydraulic outriggers..................................... $12,500 1994 Ford LN8000 60-ft. bucket truck, 8.3 Cummins, automatic, Reachall bucket..................................................................$15,000 1990 Ford L8000 diesel, 6 speed, 16-ft. flatbed dump............. $8000 1988 Ford L8000 diesel, automatic, 14-ft. flatbed dump........... $8000 1990 Ford F700 diesel, 5/2 speed, 16-ft. flatbed dump............ $6500 1981 International 4x4 dump truck, low miles....................... $12,500 16-ft. flatbed dump with hoist..................................................... $3500 1997 Ford F800 crew cab truck, diesel, 9 speed, 5000 lb. crane, welder, grease reel and pump.......................................... $15,000 1987 Ford F800 40-ft. bucket truck, diesel engine, automatic... $6500 1986 Ford F800 National 228 37-ft. crane 14-ft. dump bed... $10,000 1992 Ford F800 line truck with diesel engine, automatic, Tele Electric 45-ft. crame, 18” auger..................................................... $10,000 1987 Ford F700 service truck, 7500# crane............................. $7500 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

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2001 International 4900 with DT466, automatic and 50-ft. Versa-Lift...................$17,500

1999 GMC 60-ft. bucket truck, Cat diesel, 7 speed....$17,500

1994 Ford F450 service truck, diesel, 5 speed, 11-ft. Auto Crane box, 6000# IMT crane.. ..................................$11,000

1999 Ford F450 4x4, V10, 40-ft. bucket truck, automatic, front winch........................ $15,000

1999 Ford 550 diesel, automatic, flatbed with lift gate.............. $9000 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak Cat diesel, 6 speed automatic, utility bed, outriggers............................................................................ $8500 1989 Ford F450 utility truck, 11-ft. bed, 460 hp, automatic....... $2500 1988 Internatonal 1800 2-ton diesel 4x4 flatbed...................... $9000 1987 International cab and chassis, diesel, automatic, 160 CFM driveline compressor........................................................... $6000 1986 International 4x4, cab & chassis, DT466, 5/2 speed transfer case, front winch, PTO, hydraulic pump. Ex-utility truck... $12,500 1978 International 1600 4WD, cab and chassis, gas engine, 4 speed, 2 speed transfer case, low miles. Ex-government... $5000 (2) 1984 International S1900 18-ft. and 20-ft. flatbed dump trucks, DT466 engine. Each........................................................... $8000 1979 GMC chip truck................................................................. $6500 1981 International S1800 4x4 flatbed, 14,000 lb. knuckle boom.$12,500 1996 International 4900 DT466 engine, 10 speed................ $12,500 1995 International 4900 466, 5 speed, 18-ft. flatbed dump......$12,500 1989 International S1754 DT360, 5/2 speed, Altec 300 bucket.$7500 1986 International S1900 tractor, DT466, 5-speed.................. $4500 Waterous fire pumper, 175 gpm, 125 psi, 300 gallon tank, 11-ft. Reading utility box............................................................... $5000 12-ft. flatbed, 3200 lb. IMT crane, air compressor...................... $5000 125-275 CFM air compressors.....................................$4000 - $7500 1999 Tow Master 20 ton flatbed, 24-ft. deck, 5-ft. ramps, air brakes.$10,500 12-ton 22-ft. tilt bed trailer.......................................................... $6500 (11) 20-ton 24-ft. tilt bed trailers.................................$7500 - $11,500 1-ton utility beds, starting at...................................................... $1000 Miller 250-400 amp diesel welder................................$1500 - $2500 Brush Bandit chipper............................................................ $11,000 2 ton dump boxes, each............................................................ $1000 Buckets for skid steer loaders........................................................Call Forklift forks...................................................................................Call Cat IT28 quick-tach forks.......................................................... $2750 Auger bits, 18”............................................................................. $750 Versatile 35-ft. bucket attachment............................................. $3000

Garden flowers for the “dog days”

Summer is here and, before we know it, our gardens will be facing the hot days of August. “Every year, we notice that certain plants are beautiful until the heat arrives, when they fade and wither,” said Martha Smith, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. Watering can become a nightmare during periods of high heat or little or no rainfall. However, with proper allsummer planning, a garden can look its best all season long. In recent years, there has been increasing interest in lowwater usage gardening, known as xeriscaping. “The term xeriscape often brings visions of parched desert landscapes,” said Smith. “A xeriscape can be colorful, attractive, and inviting while requiring far less water than traditional landscapes.” By following a few basic tips, it is possible to have a colorful garden that uses less water. • Group plants according to their water needs, with the thirstiest plants in the same area. Concentrate on that area when watering. • Build soil lips or soil basins around plants to direct water to plant roots. Depending on plant size, this basin should be 3 to 18 inches from the base of the plant. • Mulch the garden to retain soil moisture. • Keep the beds free of weeds; they take water away from the desirable plant material. • If the soil drains too quickly, add moisture-holding organic matter to it. • Pick the right plant for the right spot. Choose plants that thrive in hot, dry conditions. There is no shortage of colorful ‘dog day’ plants. Celosia or cockscomb (Celosia argentea var. plumosa or C. argentea var. cristata) has unusual feathery or brain-like flowers of bright red, yellow, orange, and pink. It is an annual, meaning it grows from seed every year. Depending on the variety, it can be anywhere from 6 inches to 4 feet tall. It is an excellent fresh-cut or dried flower. Spider flower (Cleome hassleriana) can grow to 4 to 5 feet tall, and it grows well in full sun. The spider-like flowers are rose, violet, or white. Cleome is also an annual and will re-seed freely. Gomphrena or globe amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) is an old-fashioned annual that is easy to grow. It blooms in a variety of bright colors, including purple, orange, red, rose, and pink, and is 1 to 2 feet tall. It can be dried by picking it once it is fully open and hanging it upside down. When dried, it holds its color well. Madagascar periwinkle or annual vinca (Catharanthus roseus) is a plant that seems to thrive in hot areas. Its lush, dark-green foliage is somewhat glossy and forms a 2-foot tall mound. Annual vinca is available in white, pink, purple, and bicolors and is recommended for gardens with a difficult southern exposure. It is slow to start if spring temperatures are cool, and it does not tolerate wet areas. Threadleaf coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) is a perennial that will reach a height of 18 to 24 inches. It has yellow, daisy-like flowers that last from late spring to late summer. It grows best in dry areas with full sun. Orange coneflower (Rubdeckia fulgida) is the perennial form of black-eyed Susan and has yellow or orange daisy flowers. Blanket flower (Gaillardia species) is a perennial available in a variety of hot colors from golden-yellow to mahoganyred. Height varies according to cultivars, with most growing in the 2-foot-height range. Blanket flower tolerates dry soil and temperatures of over 90 degrees F. Showy stonecrop (Sedum spectabile) is an upright perennial sedum that continues to amaze gardeners with new cultivars and introductions. Since ‘Autumn Joy’ was introduced in the 1990s, many more are now available, offering colorful foliage and flowers. All grow between 18 to 24 inches tall. They offer late summer flowers and grow best in well-drained soil and full sun. “All the above mentioned plants will survive the hot days of August with very little attention and care except an occasional pruning off of the old blossoms,” said Smith. “Try one or two next year and enjoy your garden all season long.” ##### Dolores, seventy-three, thought she looked pretty good for her age. While playing Old Maid with her five-year-old granddaughter Emily, the child asked if Dolores would look like the old maid when Dolores got old. Dolores asked, “What do you think I look like now?” Emily replied, “You just look grown up.”

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LOADER TRACTORS

2007 John Deere 7930 (180-hp), IVT transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, 480/80R46 duals, John Deere 746SL loader, 9-ft. bucket, grapple, Joystick. . .....$134,500 2003 John Deere 6320 (85-hp), 16 speed PowdQuad with left hand reverser, MFWD, 3 pt., 3 hydraulics, 18.4x30 singles, New JD 563 loader, 7-ft. bucket, grapple.......$57,500 2011 John Deere 7130 MFWD (100 PTO hp), 24 speed PowrQuad, dual PTO, 480/80R38 singles, JD 740 loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple, joystick, low, low hours, factory warranty...... ......................................................$109,500 (2) 2010 John Deere 7130 MFWD, (100 PTO hp), 24 speed PowrQuad, dual PTO, 480/80R38 singles, new JD H380 loader with 8-ft. bucket, grapple, joystick............$92,750 2003 John Deere 7520 MFWD (125 PTO hp), 16 speed PowrQuad, dual PTO, 3 hydraulics, 520/85R38 singles, 741 loader with 8-ft. bucket, grapple, joystick..................$79,500 1998 John Deere 7810 MFWD (150 PTO hp), 16 speed PowrQuad, dual PTO, 3 hydraulics, 14.9R46 singles,JD 740 loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple, joystick...............................$54,500 2011 John Deere 5055E MFWD (55 hp), JD loader..............................................$30,000 1991 John Deere 4755 MFWD (175 PTO hp), 15 speed powershift, PTO, 4 hydraulics, 14.9R46 duals, like new Allied loader.............$49,500 1981 John Deere 4040 (150 PTO hp) dual PTO, Quad-Range transmission, dual PTO, 3 hydraulics, 18.4x38 singles, JD 260 loader with 8-ft. bucket, grapple..................$17,500

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2008 John Deere 9770STS Contour Master, 520/85R38 duals, chopper, low hours.......... ................................................. $$ SAVE $$

2011 John Deere 8285R (285-hp), powershift, MFWD, 3-pt. with quick hitch, 4 hydraulics, PTO, 380/90R45 duals, 380/80R38 front singles, low hours, factory warranty.$202,750 2007 John Deere 7930 MFWD, (180 PTO hp), IVT transmission, PTO, 3-point hitch, 4 hydraulics, 380/90R50 duals.............$119,500 2010 John Deere 7130 MFWD, (100 PTO hp) 24 speed PowrQuad, dual PTO, 3 hydraulics, 480/80R38 singles..........................$74,500 2004 John Deere 7920 (170-hp), IVT transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch with quick hitch, 3 hydraulics, PTO, 480/80R46 duals. .$99,500 2004 John Deere 7920 (170-hp), IVT transmission, MFWD, 4-pt. hitch with quick hitch, 4 hydraulics, 380/90R50 duals. .........$97,500 1976 John Deere 4630 (150-hp), Quad-Range transmission, PTO, 20.8x38 singles, John Deere 10-ft. dozer. ..........................$16,500 1973 John Deere 4430 (125 PTO hp), QuadRange transmission, dual PTO, 2 hydraulics, 20.8x34 duals..................................$12,500 International 766 (85-hp), cab, 2 hydraulics, 18.4x34 duals, 5-ft. side-mount mower. $7450

2010 John Deere 9670STS Contour Master, 520/80R38 duals, chopper........ $$ SAVE $$ 2008 John Deere 9670STS with 520/80R38 duals, chopper.......................... $$ SAVE $$

2006 John Deere 9660STS, 20.8R38 duals, chopper.................................... $$ SAVE $$

USED LAWN & GARDEN

1994 John Deere 8570 (250-hp), 12 speed transmission, 4 hydraulics, 20.8x38 duals.... ........................................................$55,000 John Deere 8430 (175 PTO hp) 3 hydraulics, 20.8x34 duals..................................$15,000 2001 Case IH STX325 (325-hp), powershift, 4 hydraulics, PTO, 20.8R42 duals. ....$99,500

USED TILLAGE TOOLS

John Deere 960 field cultivator, 421/2-ft. harrows, nice..................................................$12,500

USED MISCELLANEOUS

2011 Summers 90-ft. ultimate sprayer, 1500 gallon...............................................$39,500 2011 Demco 3-point 60-ft. sprayer, 500 gallon. ........................................................$12,500 2006 Brandt 100-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1000 gallon...............................................$11,000 2009 Arctic Cat XTX Prowler with front blade. ...........................................................$8750 2009 Polaris Ranger with cab.............$10,500 2008 Yamaha Rhino 700EL....................$9500 2004 Kawasaki Mule 3010 diesel...........$5250 John Deere 740 loader, 7000 Series mounts, 8-ft. bucket, grapple, Joystick ............$8500 Woods 3240 batwing mower. .................$9950 Woods 3180 15-ft batwing mower..........$8500 Woods BW180 15-ft. batwing mower......$8500 Woods S106 ditch bank mower..............$1750 John Deere 709 7-ft. rotary cutter...........$1950 Walinga 510 grain vac............................$6500 Rem 552 grain vac..................................$5500 Haybuster H-1000 tub grinder..............$12,500

2007 John Deere X540 lawn and garden tractor, 54” mower, powerflow bagger, new engine... ...........................................................$6750 2009 John Deere X520 lawn and garden tractor with new motor....................................$5500 John Deere X520 lawn tractor, 54” deck....$4350 2001 John Deere LTR166, dump hopper. $2250 John Deere LA140 lawn tractor, 48” deck. $1350 Husqvarna 4217 front mower, 42” deck. $2250

2002 John Deere 9650STS, 800/65R32 singles, chopper, grain tank extensions..$$ SAVE $$

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USED SEEDING EQUIPMENT

Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air hoe drill, 7.2” spacing. ..........................................$42,500 (3) John Deere 9350 hoe drills, 8-ft. units, 10” spacing with JD transport. .................$6500

2004 Case IH 2388, AFX rotor, 30.5x32 singles, yield/moisture monitor............... $$ SAVE $$ 2004 John Deere 893 cornhead... $$ SAVE $$ John Deere 635F Hydra-flex......... $$ SAVE $$ 2009 Case IH 2010 rigid platform, bat reel, less than 100 hours.......................... $$ SAVE $$ Bison double header trailer.....................$3950

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USED ROUND BALERS

2005 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net wrap. .. ........................................................$22,500 2000 John Deere 566 round baler. .....$14,900 1991 John Deere 535.............................$6500 1989 John Deere 535 round baler..........$8500 John Deere 510......................................$1500 2006 Vermeer 605M big tires, net wrap...$21,500 1998 Vermeer 605L round baler. . .......$11,500 1993 Vermeer 605K round baler.............$7500 2006 New Holland BR780 net wrap....$16,500 2002 Case IH RBX 561 round baler. ...$16,900 1996 Case IH 8480.................................$5500 Case IH 8440..........................................$1500

1992 John Deere 9600 30.5x32 singles, chopper, chaff spreader.................... $$ SAVE $$ John Deere 8820 30.5x32, 224 platform. ........ ................................................. $$ SAVE $$ 1983 John Deere 7720 24.5x32, straw & chaff spreader, 224 platfform............. $$ SAVE $$

Hesston 8100 windrower, 16-ft. auger platform, 21-ft. draper platform.......................$19,500 John Deere 3960 forage harvester with 3-row 30” row crop. . .................................$11,500 John Deere 3960 forage harvester.........$2500 John Deere 3-row row crop, heavy duty, yellow. ....................................................$5500 John Deere 2-row 30” row crop. . ...........$2250

USED BEET EQUIPMENT

2011 John Deere 568 wide pickup, big tires, net wrap.................................................$39,500 2010 John Deere 568 wide pickup, big tires, net wrap................................................$37,500 2005 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net wrap.... ........................................................$24,500 2003 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net wrap.... ........................................................$24,500 2009 John Deere 568 wide pickup, big tires, net wrap. . .............................................$33,500 2008 John Deere 568 wide pickup, big tires, net wrap. . .............................................$32,500 2008 John Deere 568 wide pickup, big tires, net wrap. . .............................................$31,500

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Artsway 9420 beet harvester, 6 row, 24” row finder, rear steer...............................$19,500 Artsway 9420 beet harvester, 6 row, 24”, row finder, steerable. .............................$17,500 Artsway 698 beet harvester, 6 row, 24” row finder, steerable...............................$19,500 Red River 622 beet harvester, 6 row, 22” spacing, rear steer, rowfinder..................$13,500 Red River 624 beet harvester, 6 row, 24” row finder, rear steer...............................$13,500 Red River 624N beet harvester, 6 row, row finder, rear steer. ............................$13,500 Artsway 786A defoliator, 6 row, knife scalpers.. ...........................................................$8500 Artsway 786A defoliator, 6 row, rear steer. $4500 Red River defoliator. ..............................$2500

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JIM NIELSEN TRUCK & PARTS, INC.

P.O. Box 3072 • 4075 Wynne Avenue • Butte, Montana 59702 • (406) 494-3394 • Mobile (406) 565-7235

1990 Ford L8000 tandem chassis, 7.8 diesel engine, RT6610 transmission with 2 PTOs and pumps, Rockwell 38,000 rears on Hendrickson suspension, 12,000 lb. front, 138” C-T, 22.5 rubber on Budds, excellent farm truck!

1979 GMC Brigadier tandem diesel dump, 15-ft. dump box. Parting out!

1992 International 4900 bucket truck, DTA-360 engine, Allison automatic transmission, air brakes, Budd wheels, front hydraulic winch. Wrecking out!

Inventory Available 2012 Knapheide 20-ft. steel grain box and hoist 2003 International 8100 single axle tractor, white 2-2000 International 4700 chassis, white 1999 Freightliner FL120 tandem tractor, red 1999 International 4900 24-ft. reefer van, white 1999 Chevrolet C6000 single axle, diesel dump truck, 3126 Cat engine, automatic transmission, new rubber. 1999 Chevrolet C6500 chassis, white, 9-ft. dump box installed. 1999 GMC 3500 HD diesel chassis, white 1996 International 4700 20-ft. van, white 1995 Kenworth T600 tandem tractor, white 1995 Ford L8000 single axle tractor, 8.3 Cummins, white 1994 International 9200 single axle tractor, orange 1994 GMC Top Kick diesel truck, white 1993 Kenworth T600 tractor, blue 1993 Chevrolet 1-ton service truck, white 1992 Chevrolet Kodiak single axle diesel chassis, white 1990 International 8300 tandem tractor, green

Currently wrecking 300 trucks! All shapes & sizes!

1988 GMC 7000 single axle diesel chassis, white 1988 GMC 6000 Lo-Pro chassis, white 1988 GMC diesel shop van truck, white 1986 Freightliner conventional tandem tractor, white 1986 Freightliner cabover, 24-ft. flatbed, 24-ft. pull trailer 1986 Ford 800 diesel chassis, orange 1984 Kenworth W900 15-ft. dump truck, blue 1984 Ford 600 diesel, water tank truck, white 1983 Ford LN900 tandem chassis, like new, blue 1982 Ford F600 service truck, white 1980 GMC 7000 service truck, blue 1979 International tandem tractor, consigned 1977 International tandem diesel dump, green 1975 International 1700 18-ft. Omaha flatbed with double hoist, white 1965 International 1890 single axle 10-ft. Heil dump, orange

Semi Trailers 1991 Kentucky 48-ft. tri-axle van 1988 Trail King 40 ton machinery trailer 1951 Spartan 5000 gallon water tank

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1975 International Loadstar 1700 18-ft. Omaha steel bed, double cylinder hoist. Will seperate!

MECHANIC’S SPECIAL

1979 International 1800 4X4, C&C, MV404 engine, 5 speed, 2 speed T/C, near new 10x20 rubber on 10 Budds, needs engine work, 31,000 miles.

Special Equipment 2-Omaha Standard 16-ft. grain boxes and hoists Omaha 16-ft. steel flat and hoist, consigned Midwest 7-ft.x8-ft. flatbed for 3/4 ton or 1 ton 7-Van bodies, 12-ft through 22-ft. length, good condition 2- 20-ft. flatbeds and hoists 3- 14-ft. steel beds with hoists (will sell separately) 1100 gallon water tank

Transportation Available

Plant breeding and genetics certificate program

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) launched a new online educational program designed to meet the growing demand for plant breeding and genetics professionals.  The program can be taken by professionals for continuing education units or anyone working in or interested in working in agribusiness, seed production, plant biology or related fields, said Deana Namuth-Covert, distance education director for UNL’s Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. It instills a superior understanding of the cutting-edge technologies and methods used today, she said. “In 30 years, the world’s population will reach 9 billion. The pressure is on to develop smarter, better ways to grow the food needed to feed all those people,” Namuth-Covert said. “Currently, there are tremendous career opportunities for plant breeders and geneticists. It’s one of those rare fields where both large and small employers, such as local seed industries clear to the world’s largest food production companies, cannot find enough talent to fill open positions.” The program provides highly practical knowledge through courses such as: • Basic Genetics Principles • Advanced Plant Breeding Topics, such as Double Haploids and G x E Concepts • Plant Resistance to Abiotic and Biotic Stressors • Production of Specialty Grain Crops • Animal, Food and Industry Uses of Grain • Crop Genetic Engineering Students can learn more about the program and register for classes at: Plant Breeding and Genetics (http:// agronomy.unl.edu/plantgenetics). Developed by the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at UNL, the online Plant Breeding and Genetics professional certificate program is taught by the university’s world-renowned plant breeders and best teaching faculty. An interdisciplinary approach is used to address production constraints and environmental issues related to agronomic and horticultural cropping systems.

Discovering new viruses in poultry

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service In a search to find better ways to control viral enteric diseases in birds, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have unearthed a treasure trove of previously known and unknown viruses in poultry by using a powerful new molecular tool called metagenomics. Each year, disorders like poult enteritis mortality syndrome, poult enteritis complex, and runting-stunting syndrome cause diarrhea in turkeys and chickens, resulting in decreased weight, mortality and increased production costs. Several viruses have been associated with enteric or intestinal diseases, but no single causative agent has been found. Unlike traditional sequencing that characterizes genes in a single organism, metagenomics detects the nucleic acid of thousands of organisms in an entire community. Using this technique, Laszlo Zsak, researcher leader of the Endemic Poultry Viral Diseases Research Unit at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory in Athens, Georgia, discovered a new virus that might have future antimicrobial applications. ARS is the chief intramural scientific research agency of USDA. Zsak and ARS microbiologist Michael Day, also at Athens, found a short DNA sequence of the newly discovered virus and designed a technique to sequence its entire genome. The virus, called “phiCA82,” is the type of virus that naturally kills bacteria and belongs to a group known as “microphages” or phages, which can potentially be used as alternatives to antibiotics and as tools to fight multi-drug-resistant pathogens. In the study, the scientists extracted and analyzed nucleic acid from poultry intestine samples gathered from U.S. commercial poultry flocks infected with enteric diseases. In addition to the novel phage, common avian viruses like astrovirus, reovirus and rotavirus, and RNA viruses belonging to the Picornaviridae family were detected. However, the scientists were surprised to discover previously unknown turkey viruses like picobirnavirus, a virus implicated in enteric disease in other agricultural animals, and a calicivirus, a type of virus often associated with human enteric diseases. In earlier studies, Zsak and Day used metagenomics to identify and analyze for the first time the complete genome of a novel chicken parvovirus. They also developed a PCRpolymerase chain reaction-assay that is highly sensitive and specific in detecting viruses in birds.

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COMBINE AND HEADER FOR SALE

1999 Gleaner R-62 combine, 2606 engine hours, 2075 separator hours, always shedded, very clean...........................................................$50,000....Now $45,000 2003 Honey Bee 30-ft. draper header, U-2 pickup reel, Gleaner adapter, always shedded...............................................................................$25,000...Now $23,000 Buy both for $70,000...Now $60,000

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WINDROWERS

2009 MacDon M100 #703285........................$61,250 2009 Case IH WD1203 686 hours. #707747..$79,900 2009 New Holland H8060 243 hours. #705428.......... .....................................................................$115,984

1986 Hesston 6455 1125 hours. #703772........$9900

2006 John Deere 4995 2644 hours. #707612.$61,000

TRACTORS - 175 hp or greater

2010 Case IH Steiger 485 850 hours. #707727..$255,000 2010 Case IH Steiger 435 180 hours. #707721..$240,000 2010 Case IH Magnum 335 1566 hours. #703760.$220,000 2006 Case IH MX285 #706513........................... $135,000 2009 Case IH Puma 195 1725 hours. #703770.$109,500 2009 Case IH Puma 195 2063 hours. #703767..$106,500 2010 Case IH Puma 180 2300 hours. #703779..$118,500 1997 John Deere 7810 4996 hours. #500607....... $60,000 1981 John Deere 4640 15,000 hours. #500578.... $18,500 1975 Big Bud HN350 5675 hours. #703761......... $42,500 1977 Big Bud HN320 #700408............................. $26,978 1990 Versatile 976 11,052 hours. #703741........... $22,990

Agco 9345 220 hours. #706557.....................$79,900

2006 Case IH WDX1202 800 hours. #500637.$51,000

TRACTORS - 100 hp to 174 hp

2006 Case IH MXM155 5177 hours. #500625....... $71,097 2010 Case IH Maxxum 140 Limited #707645..... $97,500 Case IH Puma 140 #700561................................. $91,000 2010 Case IH Maxxum 125 Limited 533 hours. #703777............................................................ $92,750 2009 Case IH Maxxum 125 1425 hours. #703769.$83,900 1996 Case IH MX110 7707 hours. #707771.......... $46,900 2010 McCormick XTX145 #707691..................... $97,000 2005 New Holland HW325 2600 hours. #706706....... 1998 John Deere 7710 #707701.......................... $84,900 .......................................................................$59,900 1979 John Deere 4440 4191 hours. #706703...... $20,900 1975 John Deere 4230 5257 hours. #707749....... $20,900 2006 New Holland TV145 2853 hours. #700607.. $84,900 1998 New Holland TV140 4108 hours. #707668.. $63,900 1996 Ford 8340 6151 hours. #707598.................. $44,900 1980 Allis-Chalmers 7045 #707681.................... $16,500 1984 Allis-Chalmers 8010 7061 hours. #707640..$10,900 1974 J I Case 4465 hours. #703739..................... $12,900 Case 1066 #707753................................................. $7200

TRACTORS - 40 hp to 99 hp

2009 Kubota M95X #707769................................ $55,800 John Deere 110 616 hours. #706700.................... $25,900 John Deere 4010 3527 hours. #707709................ $12,500 1972 John Deere 401W #706692............................ $8900 1990 Belarus 822 2431 hours. #703734............... $13,957 1968 Allis-Chalmers 190 #706680.......................... $6500 1970 International 826 #706685............................. $7900 International W9 #700524....................................... $4500

BALE PROCESSORS

Haybuster 2650 #500624..................................... $13,500 2005 Haybuster 2650 #700597............................ $12,500 Haybuster 256 Plus II #500560.............................. $9500 Haybuster S2000 #706637...................................... $8500

1990 New Holland 1118 #707778.................$18,200

AIR DRILLS

2010 Case IH Precision Hoe 800 #707686........ $222,105 2006 Case IH ATX700 #703778.......................... $129,750 2005 Case IH SDX40 #703584............................. $57,963 Case IH Concord 6012 #703765.......................... $42,500 Case IH Concord 4812 #703635.......................... $36,666 1994 Flexi-Coil 5000 #500633............................. $65,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 #700620...................................... $49,000 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000 #700370............................. $37,572 1996 Conserva Pak 5112 #700604...................... $43,000

New Holland 1112 #707630.............................$9300

MORE WINDROWERS

2009 Case IH WD1203 810 hours. #707746......... $79,900 2010 Case IH WD1203 286 hours. #707545......... $65,000 2005 Case IH WDX1202 1418 hours. #500562..... $59,900 2009 MacDon M100 135 hours. #707704............. $66,900 New Holland 1116 #703775.................................... $9900

ROUND BALERS

2009 Case IH RBX564 #500594........................... $34,000 2009 Case IH RB564 #707576............................. $26,987 2009 Case IH RB564 #706702............................. $26,900 1998 Case IH 8465 #703774................................... $6500 Agco 5456A #700568........................................... $26,900 1998 John Deere 566 #706689............................ $15,700 2003 New Holland BR780 #500563..................... $17,198 2003 New Holland BR780 #706591..................... $15,420 2003 New Holland BR780 #700567..................... $14,789 1999 New Holland 688 #703773.......................... $13,500 New Holland 688 #707770................................... $11,000 1996 New Holland 664 #706550.......................... $12,978 New Holland 664 #706574................................... $10,900 1995 New Holland 660 #500580.......................... $11,500 New Idea 4665 #706611.......................................... $9900

SQUARE BALERS

2009 New Holland BB9080 #706681................. $108,000 1992 New Holland 580 #709559............................. $7950 1990 New Holland 426 #707738............................. $5900 1975 John Deere 466 #706687............................... $3950

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COMBINES

2010 Case IH 9120 461 hours. #703702......$279,900 2011 Case IH 8120 396 hours. #703724......$286,500

Case IH 8010 2045 hours. #707646.............$178,833

2009 Case IH 8120 1043 hours. #703732....$243,500

1993 Case IH 1688 2690 hours. #700432......$37,900

2004 John Deere 9760STS 987 hours. #707518........ .....................................................................$156,999

HEADERS

2004 Case IH 2388 1626 hours. #703713....$149,500

2004 Case IH 8010 2512 hours. #703561....$144,900

1999 Case IH 2388 2629 hours. #707683......$98,700

1987 Case IH 1680 3667 hours. #703691......$27,689

2011 Case IH 3016 #707650,............................... $26,989 2011 Case IH 3016 #707715................................. $25,575 2010 Case IH 2152 #707712................................. $58,000 1997 Case IH 1020 #700596................................. $15,000 1996 Case IH 1020 #703687................................. $11,900 1996 Case IH 1015 #700560.................................... $9500 Case IH 1015 #703682............................................. $7499 Case IH 1015 #707773............................................. $6800 Case IH 1015 #703678............................................. $5900 Case IH 1015 #706452............................................. $5900 Case IH 1015 #703693............................................. $4500 1993 Case IH 1010 #703656.................................... $8400 Case IH 1010 #703692............................................. $7900 1993 Case IH 810 #703707...................................... $3800 Case IH 810 #703709............................................... $3500 2003 Case IH HDX162 #707609........................... $14,000 2010 MacDon D60 #707548................................. $54,200 2004 MacDon 963 #703491.................................. $39,900 1998 MacDon 962 #500626.................................. $26,000 1998 MacDon 962 #700532.................................. $19,000 2003 MacDon 962 #707569.................................. $15,987 1997 MacDon 960 #700393.................................. $19,456 MacDon 960 #700535........................................... $17,456 1993 MacDon 960 #703763.................................. $15,500 1992 MacDon 960 #706577.................................. $14,879 1993 Honey Bee SP42 #703718.......................... $25,900 2003 Honey Bee SP36 #703733.......................... $45,500 2004 Honey Bee SP36 #700584.......................... $36,000 2002 Honey Bee SP36 #700594.......................... $34,000 Honey Bee SP36 #700552................................... $31,300 Honey Bee SP36 #707684................................... $27,000 Honey Bee ST30 #703530................................... $17,320 2001 New Holland 2328 #703643........................... $9800 New Holland 2326 #706414.................................... $4950 2001 New Holland 2326 #706699........................... $4900 1998 New Holland 2324 #706657........................... $2900 2008 New Holland 1475 #706551........................ $31,900 New Holland 1431 #706602................................. $11,500 1994 New Holland 116 #706686............................. $7900 New Holland 1116 #500481.................................... $1995 1991 John Deere 1600 #706704............................. $6900 John Deere 912 #707736........................................ $2650

1995 Case IH 2188 3956 hours. #703506......$40,444

MORE COMBINES

2009 Case IH 9120 377 hours. #700619............. $262,000 2009 Case IH 9120 620 hours. #700618............. $252,000 2011 Case IH 8120 227 hours. #707760............. $294,000 2011 Case IH 8120 376 hours. #703723............. $286,500 2011 Case IH 8120 226 hours. #707673............. $279,900 2010 Case IH 8120 411 hours. #707751............. $276,000 2010 Case IH 8120 521 hours. #707680............. $269,900 2008 Case IH 8010 #700617............................... $234,000 2005 Case IH 8010 #707648............................... $201,900 2005 Case IH 2388 1844 hours. #703722........... $138,750 2005 Case IH 2388 1969 hours. #700593........... $134,900 2003 Case IH 2388 2013 hours. #700557........... $144,900 2000 Case IH 2388 #706646................................. $93,500 1996 Case IH 2188 3941 hours. #700612............. $51,500 Case IH 2188 4215 hours. #703685...................... $43,900 1992 Case IH 1680 2561 hours. #700610............. $36,900 1986 Case IH 1680 2683 hours. #700598............. $28,900 1995 John Deere 9500 2975 hours. #703759....... $55,900

SPRAYERS

2008 Case IH SRX160 pull type. #700602............ $29,800 2008 Summers Ultimate pull type. #703750........ $34,900 2002 Flexi-Coil 67XL pull type. #707578.............. $16,789 2002 Flexi-Coil 67XL pull type. #700497.............. $15,789 2005 Flexi-Coil 67XL pull type. #707779.............. $14,000 2010 Case IH Patriot 3330 818 hours. #707685.$247,368 2009 Case IH SPX3330 990 hours. #707740...... $226,586 2008 Case IH Patriot 3320 2206 hours. #707728.$189,900 Spra-Coupe 3430 self propelled. #706659........... $24,900

Ethridge, Montana

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Great Falls, Montana

406-453-1453

Lewistown/Denton, Montana

406-538-8795

Havre, Montana

406-265-5887

Billings, Montana

406-252-8614

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Ford T880 tandem, 477 gas engine, 20-ft. box and hoist... .............................................................................. $9500 Massey Harris 750 shaker pan and shaft Hesston 8100 swather, Cummins diesel, 30-ft. header with pick-up reel, low hours....................................... $28,000 1985 John Deere 8820 Titan II 930 header with pick up reel..................................................................... $25,000 John Deere 914 pick up header with Rake Up attachment. .............................................................................. $8500 New Holland TR75 combine with 22-ft. header.........CALL 2-New Holland 12-ft. pick up headers with Rake Up attachment................................................................CALL New Holland TR70 combine for parts, 20-ft. header.CALL

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BeefTalk: Integrating a new grass and beef production model isn’t easy

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service animal industry (including cows) slowly In recent years, much discussion has been morphed into a grain-consuming business. held regarding grass and beef production. In the big picture, almost all, if not all, The concept of integrating the two producproducers were educated, started and pertion activities seems like a no-brainer. If it fected their careers, and now are getting was just the cows visiting with each other, ready to retire. Their education and careers that would be true. However, it is inevitable were based on a system of food production that people will get in the mix and that’s that started in the middle of the last century. when the no-brainer starts getting compliWhat is wrong with that? If one might cated. answer one’s own question, nothing is The Dickinson Research Extension Cenwrong with that. Crop production continues ter has slowly been moving the basic beefto perfect itself in an effort to meet the huproduction model to a grass-production man demand for food. The challenge is that model. The process is complicated because not all plants are intended for direct human three very large industries meet at the crossconsumption. Not all land is suitable for roads, which are the cow and grass business crop production. Not all land is required to and the business of putting beef in front of house or entertain people. So the question, the consumer. debate or what we do next rests with the As has been noted many times, one funusage of the remaining lands. damental point is prevalent among all the Yes, cattle work well while grazing these charts, trends and rhetoric about the beef business: The beef business does not exist lands. As the center proceeds, the first step is without the business of the cow because the to identify those weak spots in the produccow is the foundation. Without cows, there tion system that could be improved through is no beef or beef business. research. Much like the example of technolLikewise, without grass or some similar ogy implementation, once the question is forage plants, the cow business does not asked, baseline observations can be noted exist. and future questions answered through good So we’re back to doing what those in acaresearch. demia do, which is ask questions and seek The center has baseline data on the answers. As the center has inched its way to cost of implementing technology within establishing a different model of cow, grass a cow herd. For example, to start with, and beef production, each meeting ends affordable and creditable records need to with more questions. What if this? What if be established. Something as simple as that? Do we really know? From the onset, putting on an ear tag has costs. The center there are more questions than answers. has estimated that per-calf costs are $5 for In the process, the center is trying to sort tags, data management and verification, and out some fundamental issues that besiege $7 for working the calves, tag placement newness. For example, technology is good and documentation. If more knowledge is and improvements are even better. Howdesired, feedlot and harvest data collection ever, one of the first stumbling blocks of and chute fees easily may be $8 per head, working cows within a grass model is that so the total cost estimate per calf worked on much of the technology was developed for a the ranch is $20. grain-based industry. This is not a negative. When the center measured shrink in the However, the delivery systems to implecattle we have worked, estimated costs of ment the technology meant that the cows up to $10 to $20 in lost income potential per essentially were brought to the technology. calf can be documented. Therefore, developed were better cattleThe immediate goal is to establish cowhandling facilities and better delivery and calf production on grass and then record feeding systems to handle cattle within the what is or is not working. Simply movmore confined facilities. Also developed ing all the overhead from winter- or early were more improved methods of handling spring-based calving programs to May is waste products generated in the confined not an option. facilities. This process was started and cerAgain, moving to grass is great and tainly encouraged as crop producers became subtracting costs is the goal. Keeping and more efficient at crop production. improving technology also is desired. HowBecause the ability to produce bountiful ever, the road gets a little bumpy when the yields accelerated quicker than the human how-to questions start coming. More on population could distribute and consume that later. the increased crop production, the current May you find all your ear tags.

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USED MOTORCYCLES

2008 Honda CRF450R competition bike, 4-stroke, liquid cooled........................................... $3995

USED 4 WHEELERS & RANGERS

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USED SELF-PROPELLED SWATHERS & HEADERS

USED TRACTORS

2009 New Holland T7050, 165 PTO hp, 860TL loader, grapple, 370 hours. Like new condition...............................................$122,100 2009 New Holland TD5030, FWA, cab, air, 2 rear remotes, 820TL loader. Like new.......... . .....................................................$37,700 2005 New Holland TG215 MFD, 175 PTO hp, 3-pt., 4 rear remotes, PTO, weights, duals, 3500 hours.....................................$83,500

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2002 New Holland TV140 bidirectional, loader, grapple. 50 hours on new engine warranty, nice................................................$74,500 2002 New Holland TV140 bidirectional, auxiliary pump, engine end hydraulics, draw bar, loader, grapple, tines, 3400 hours..$63,800 1998 New Holland 8560 MFD, 130 PTO hp, cab, air, loader, grapple, 7940 hours......$49,100 1997 New Holland 8360 MFD, 115 PTO hp, cab, air, loader, 4500 hours...................$51,500 2008 New Holland T2320 FWA, hydro, 250TL loader, canopy, 250 hours..............$24,800 2000 New Holland TC40 4WD, hydro, 16LA loader, 1990 hours.........................$15,500 Ford 8000, cab, air, 3-pt., PTO, loader, bucket... . ........................................................$8300 Ford 7710 FWA, 3-pt., PTO, cab, air, 6700 hours. Very nice........................................$16,100 Ford 8N, 6-ft. rear blade. Good running tractor.. . ........................................................$2900 International 656 2WD, open station, loader..... . ........................................................$7800

USED TILLAGE & MISC.

Koyker 150 loader and mounts, bucket..$3500 New Holland EZ84 84” rear blade. Like new..... . ..........................................................$825 1981 International truck, Detroit 653, FS1 525 horizontal TMR...............................$33,300 Kirschmann 12-ft. hoe drill.....................$2500 Erskine 960FM 96” front mount snowblower, drive lines..........................................$5800 Polaris PVT 6x6, dump bed. Excellent condition....................................................$5600 Farm King Y810E 8x12 unloading auger, electric motor...........................................$1500 16-ft. tandem bumper pull trailer..............$1500 Beltec heavy duty post hole auger..........$2800 Danuser 3-pt. post hole auger with 12” auger... . ........................................................$1250 Land Pride PD15 PTO post hole auger with 12” bit......................................................$1240 Befco 3-pt. post hole digger with bit..........$225 Shaver post pounders. In Stock........ Save $$$

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New Holland H8000 Series Speedrower® windrowers deliver capacity that can’t be matched by other machines. They handle all crops - alfalfa, grass, small grains, canola, barley, lentils or peas - with ease and speed, with models that range from 126 horsepower to an industry-leading 226 horsepower. The control achieved with the H8000 windrowers takes productivity to the highest level.

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New Holland L220 skidsteer, cab, heat, 2 speed, 155 hours. Lease return, like new... . .....................................................$33,400 2008 New Holland L185 skidsteer, cab, air, heat, 2 speed, bucket, weights, 2946 hours..............................................$32,400 New Holland-Bradco 625 trencher. Like new condition............................................$3995 Post Vibe vibratory post pounder, rock spike, pipe driver, 3 way hydraulic, high flow......... . .....................................................$11,300 Mustang MBH9H 9-ft. backhoe for skidsteer, 24” bucket..........................................$7600 2011 Buhler SB5200 skidsteer snowblower. Excellent...........................................$4800 Horsh 7-ft. snow blade, hydraulic angle, skidsteer loader quick attach. Like new...$3100

Walker MTGHS mower, 42” deck, grass collection, 135 hours..................................$8500 New Holland G4020 zero turn mower, 50”deck, bagger system..................................$3200 John Deere LA175 mower, 54” deck, 26 hp Briggs, hydro, 34 hours.....................$2300 Dixon Ram 50 mower, 50” deck, 23 hp Kawasaki. Very nice...................................$2500 Dixon Ram ZTR mower, 50” deck, 25 hp Briggs & Stratton. Excellent..........................$2500 Walker mowers in stock along with Toro commercial and residential units.

1999 New Holland HW300, 14-ft. 2300 Series auger header, 2200 hours..............$32,800 New Holland 1495, gas, hydrostatic, 12-ft. header...............................................$8500 New Holland 1116, cab, 14-ft. sickle header.... . .....................................................$15,100 2003 John Deere 4995, 14-ft. disc header, steel conditioner, 1400 hours..................$64,200

1997 Case IH 8850, disc header, cab..$32,500 Hesston 6650, cab, air, 14-ft. header...$15,500 MacDon 940 15-ft. multi-crop header......$7700

USED PULL-TYPE SWATHERS

New Holland 1431 pivot tongue, 13-ft. cut disc mower............................................$12,200 2006 New Holland 499 12-ft. pivot tongue. Excellent condition.........................$17,700 New Holland 495, 12-ft. cut, transport....$3800 Hesston 1014 14-ft. pivot tongue, 14-ft. sickle head..................................................$6400

USED ROUND BALERS

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2009 New Holland BR7090, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command, 1000 PTO, 4800 bales..............................................$31,100 2008 New Holland BR7090, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command, lace belts, 1000 PTO, 3500 bales............................$31,800 2006 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 2358 bales........... . .....................................................$24,800 2005 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 13,348 bales........ . .....................................................$21,500

2004 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command.................$19,300 2004 New Holland BR780, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup...$17,500 2002 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup.............................$14,800 2001 New Holland 688, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup...................$18,200 2000 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup.............................$14,100 1997 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup..................$12,100 1995 New Holland 660, net/twine, Bale Command..............................................$12,100 1994 New Holland 660, twine, Bale Command.................................................$9500 1992 New Holland 660, net/twine, Bale Command, 1000 PTO...............................$7500 New Holland 853, twine. Excellent, must see!.. . ........................................................$4800 1997 John Deere 566, twine wrap. Excellent.... . .....................................................$15,700 2001 Vermeer 605XL, twine.................$14,100

USED SQUARE BALERS

John Deere 467 16x18...........................$2700

The New Holland BR 7090 Round Baler’s redesigned bale chamber and forming rolls, in combination with the belts and the sealed adjustable hydraulic bale density system, start a core in any crop and build tight perfectly shaped bales. The integral formed ribs of the new rolls provide aggressive crop movement while eliminating surface imperfections on the ribs, which can be detrimental during the wrapping cycle. The new bale chamber design enables the operator to start cores and make bales in crops and conditions that previously would have been too difficult to bale.

USED HAY TOOLS

New Holland FP230 pull-type chopper, 27P hay head...............................................$10,500 New Holland 1032 pull-type stack wagon. Excellent....................................................$6800 New Holland 1012 pull-type stack wagon......... . ........................................................$3700 Holsher Model 180 bale pack, handles 18 14x18 bales.......................................$4500 Farmhand, 8 pack...................................$1500 New Holland 258 9’6” rake, left side hydraulic drive, rubber tines. Like new..............$6200 Gehl 520 12 wheel v-rake.......................$3200 Sitrex 3-point belt rake............................$1840

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Global seed company, University of Idaho agree on novel wheat pact

The Idaho State Board of Education approved an innovative agreement between the University of Idaho and Limagrain Cereal Seeds, one of the world’s largest seed companies, that expands graduate education in agriculture and wheat variety development opportunities. “This agreement is important to meet the needs of Idaho’s wheat growers and our ability to serve agriculture both in Idaho and in the Northwest,” said College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Dean John Hammel. “We have had detailed discussions for more than a year with the Idaho Wheat Commission, Limagrain Cereal Seeds and others to make sure this agreement works for all parties,” said Donn Thill, Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station director in the college at Moscow. Limagrain Cereal Seeds will contribute to research and education endowments for the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences to fund wheat-focused research and two $20,000 graduate-level assistantships annually. The research endowments will help fund field studies by college faculty members focused on better ways to grow wheat on the Palouse surrounding Moscow, Thill noted. A July 9 field day at the college’s Palouse Research, Extension and Education Center Parker Farm east of Moscow will offer wheat growers and the public a chance to explore the collaboration at the ground level with officials from the university, company and other groups. Hundreds of plots of Limagrain Cereal Seeds wheat varieties and breeding lines and those developed by the college will be on display. “From the Limagrain Cereal Seeds standpoint, we’re really excited about the opportunity to partner with the University of Idaho and by extension with the Idaho Wheat commission,” said Jim Peterson, vice president for research for Limagrain Cereal Seeds at Fort Collins, Colorado.

“We feel we bring some unique things to the table, a global germplasm base, some modern technologies and the opportunity to partner with the researchers and extension at the University of Idaho to really bring better information and better products to the growers of Idaho,” said Peterson. He previously worked as Oregon State University’s wheat breeder and has strong ties to the University of Idaho, where his uncle Chuck Peterson, an agricultural engineer and biodiesel pioneer served as College of Engineering dean. The Idaho Wheat Commission will participate in the collaboration in a formal advisory role. Cathy Wilson, the commission’s director of research collaboration, will serve as an ex-officio member of a joint university-company steering committee that will meet four times a year. “My experience shows that where there is collaboration, there is opportunity,” Wilson said. On January 6 in Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter’s office, Peterson of Limagrain Cereal Seeds joined an Idaho Wheat Commission announcement of endowments that will total $2 million to support the university’s wheat research. The agreement was previewed by the State Board of Education during its April meeting in Moscow. The non-exclusive agreement between the university and Limagrain means the two will develop and market some wheat varieties together under the trade name Varsity Idaho. The company and university will continue to develop varieties independently, collaborate with other parties and market varieties separately. The strength of the agreement, Thill said, is that it provides the university with a tie to the company’s vast collection of germplasm from throughout Europe and its scientific and marketing expertise.

New high tunnel publication describes budgeting strategies for farmers

Iowa farming may change forever with the increased use of high tunnels. These simple, plastic-covered, solar-heated structures offer many benefits to farming – some benefits that common row crop vegetable farming cannot provide. Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach has released a new publication that describes the cost benefits of high tunnel farming. Vegetable Production Budgets for a High Tunnel (PM 3025) is available for free download (https://store.extension.iastate. edu/ItemDetail.aspx?ProductID=13881) from the ISU Extension and Outreach online store, https://store.extension.iastate.edu/. Among the many advantages of high tunnel farming, the structures help diversify farming operations, require less capital expenditure than greenhouse production and yield high returns for a relatively low initial investment. Most notably, these structures extend the harvest season of many highvalue crops, said Linda Naeve, program coordinator for ISU Extension and Outreach’s Value Added Agriculture program. Similar to row covers, these larger and taller structures allow room for crops to grow to maturity and for equipment to be operated under them. “High tunnels were popular in Europe for many years, and they have really caught on here in the last 10 years,” Naeve said. “They facilitate a recently renewed interest

in local foods. The publications Extension provides help farmers determine a budget for their high tunnel farming, and help with managing and recording expenses. This latest publication is very helpful for beginning high tunnel farmers.” Susan Jutz, of Solon, Iowa, began a Local Harvest Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in 1996 that she continues to operate today. She practices traditional row crop farming methods and uses a high tunnel for farming as well. In spring 2011, cold and wet weather made it difficult for the vegetables in her fields to thrive. The crops she planted in February and March in the protective environment of the high tunnel thrived. “Thanks to the protective environment of the high tunnel, the CSA was able to provide 125 families in the area with spring vegetables starting in late April,” said Jutz. “Without the high tunnel, we would likely have had to cancel much of our spring share season.” ISU Extension and Outreach is looking to create a new publication that will provide advanced high tunnel training for more profitable crops and markets, according to Naeve. For more information on high tunnels, visit the ISU Extension and Outreach online store or Value Added Agriculture program, http://www.extension.iastate.edu/valueaddedag/high-tunnel-information.

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David

Mike

(208) 681-6009 – (208) 524-2310 – (661) 310-8822 www.worldequipmentllc.com MAJORITY OF EQUIPMENT WAS MUNICIPALITY OWNED 2002 Bobcat 185 S

Bobcat 863

3075 hours*, hi flow, 1850 lb. load capacity.

1479 hours*, 73 hp Deutz diesel, auxillary hydraulics, Hi flow, 72” general purpose bucket, spear attachment, quick coupler.

$18,750 2005 Jacobsen HR9016

$14,900

3422 hours*, 4WD, deluxe cab, A/C, heat, 95 hp Kubota turbo diesel, air seat, 3 decks, up to 12 acres/hour.

2001 Toro 580D 4500 hours*, 85 hp Mitsubishi turbo diesel, 3 decks, will work with 1 or 2 decks, 16-ft. wide, will do up to 10 acres/hour.

$24,900

$10,900

1991 John Deere 624E low hours, 4/1 bucket, 4 speed power shift, A/C, heat.

$39,900 1999 Grove SXT

2006 New Holland LV80 3100 hours*, Cummins turbo diesel.

$19,850

5300 hours*, 68-ft., multi fuel, 4x4, big basket.

Kohler 40 KW gen set

$14,500

118 hours*, John Deere diesel, from city.

$9500

2001 Toyota FGU30

3100 hours*, side shift, 6000 lb. load capacity, 187” height.

$9900

1998 GMC C7500

Komatsu FG50

538 hours*, Nissan 6 cyl gas motor, new duals, 10,000 lb. load capacity.

$10,500

86,000 miles*, Cat 3126 diesel, 6 yard dump, 6 speed transmission, tow package, air brakes, trailer brake.

1996 International 4700 DT466

$14,900

101,000 miles*, 4x4, auto transmission, spray tar tank, A/C, air gate, air seat, air brakes, tow package.

2006 GMC C4500 Duramax

156,000 miles*, 4x4, dual, automatic transmission, A/C, air seats, power mirrors.

$29,900

2001 Komatsu 25

$11,500

1998 GMC 3500

44,000 miles*, 5 speed, 3000 lb. crane, Sullair air compressor, PTO, hydraulic tank with pump, A/C

$11,500

3200 hours*, side shift, 5000 lb. load capacity, 187” height.

$8500

John Deere 6500L

1600 hours*, 4x4, MFWD, 12 speed, loader and forks, PTO, excellent tires.

$27,900

Cat RC60

$21,500

Case 760 trencher

1400 hours*, 4x4, 4 wheel steering, Cummins turbo diesel.

$9500

gas motor, 6000 lb. load capacity.

$9800

1994 Ingersoll Rand DD22 2006 Takeuchi TB135

1145 hours*, vibratory roller.

2312 hours*, Yanmar diesel motor, 2 buckets, new rubber tracks.

$8950

$19,500

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Gehl 1083 forklift

6500 hours*, 40-ft. height, 10,000 load capacity, outriggers, tilt swing forks, 4 wheel steering.

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Combines & Attachments

2009 John Deere 9870 combine, 1377 engine hours, 800 separator hours, yield/ loss monitor...................... $235,000 (H) John Deere 9770STS 141 separator hours, pro-drive with choppers.... $278,750 (H) 2-John Deere 9770STS combine. Each.... . ........................................$262,000 (G) 2011 John Deere 9770 combine, 350 hours................................. $289,000 (B) John Deere 9770 combine, 457 hours...... . .........................................$270,000 (L) 2008 John Deere 9770 combine, 976 hours................................. $222,000 (H) John Deere 9760 combine... $168,500 (H) John Deere 9760 combine with 936D platform.................................Coming in (H) 2003 John Deere 9750STS combine, 936D head.................................. $158,500 (H) John Deere 9670 combine....$210,000 (L) 2001 John Deere 9650 combine, 2413 separator hours...................$95,000 (L) John Deere 9650 combine......$95,000 (L) John Deere 9610 combine, 2112 separator hours................................... $76,500 (H) John Deere 9610 2384 separator hours.... . ..........................................$79,500 (G) 2-John Deere 9600 combines with 930 heads..............................Coming In (H) John Deere 9600 combine with 930 head, pickup reel.......................... $46,500 (H) 1997 John Deere 9600 combine, spreader, chopper, tank extension, last year they were made. Very good.......$39,500 (LV) John Deere 9600 combine with 930 head. . ...........................................$32,500 (L) John Deere 8820 combine, chopper, spreader, 230 head............. $10,500 (H) 2-John Deere 7720 combines. Each......... . ............................................. $8500 (H) Case 1680 combine with 30-ft. 1010 head. . .......................................... $32,000 (H) Gleaner N6 combine with 24-ft. head........ . ............................................. $3500 (H) John Deere 640D header....... $67,500 (G) John Deere 635D header....... $59,000 (H) John Deere 635D header....... $57,500 (H) John Deere 635D header....... $50,000 (H) John Deere 936D header....... $39,500 (H) John Deere 630R header........$28,000 (L) John Deere 615 header.......... $25,900 (G) Walinga 6614 grain vac.......... $15,500 (H)

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Miscellaneous Haying

John Deere 7400 forage harvester, 640A.. . .........................................$112,500 (L) New Holland 1033 bale wagon, auto-tie... . ............................................$7500 (LV) John Deere 390 8-ft. flail mower...$5500 (H) John Deere trailer type sickle bar mower, 7-ft. bar, 540 PTO.................$1250 (LV) 35-ft. small square bale elevator with electric motor, excellent condition....... $1450 (B)

Drills

John Deere 1890 air drill ....... $97,000 (B) John Deere 1860/1900 42-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing............................... $69,900 (B) John Deere 1850 air drill.........$49,500 (L) 2011 John Deere 1835/1910, 45-ft. air drill, 10” spacing............... $235,500 (H) John Deere 9450 50-ft. drill, 12” spacing, packers............................... $23,000 (H) John Deere 9450 10-ft. drill, 12” spacing, rubber press wheels.............. $3900 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 9” spacing... . ...........................................$62,000 (L) 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 230 bushel, single shoot......... . .......................................... $51,500 (H)

Tractors

John Deere 9620 4WD, 500 hp................. .......................................... $182,000 (H) John Deere 9460R 4WD, very low hours.. ........................................Coming In (H) John Deere 9330 4WD, 375 hp................. ...........................................$210,000 (L) John Deere 9200 4WD, 310 hp, 4300 hours....................................$93,000 (L) John Deere 8970 400 hp, 5500 hours....... .............................................$76,500 (L) John Deere 8760 4WD, 300 hp................. ............................................$48,000 (G) John Deere 8260R 260 hp, 250 hours...... .........................................$209,900 (LV) John Deere 7810 150 hp, loader, grapple. ...........................................$63,500 (LV) John Deere 7800 145 hp, loader, grapple. ............................................ $56,500 (H) John Deere 7710 135 hp, loader............... ...........................................$77,500 (LV) 1999 John Deere 7710 MFWD, PowerShift, loader..................................$77,500 (B) John Deere 7430 Premium cab, MFWD.. ........................................ Coming in (L) John Deere 7400 100 hp, cab, MFWD...... ........................................ Coming in (L) John Deere 7210 95 hp, MFWD, loader & grapple...............................$55,000 (LV) John Deere 7200R 200 hp, 250 hours...... ...........................................$147,500 (L) John Deere 7130 standard, 104 hp, cab, MFWD, PowrQuad with reverser............ .............................................$64,900 (L) 2008 John Deere 7130 MFWD, radials, 3165 hours.......................... $64,500 (L) John Deere 6430 Premium 99 hp, low hours, loader........................$74,500 (G) John Deere 6430 Premium 99 hp, low hours, loader.........................$74,500 (L) John Deere 6430 Premium 99 hp, low hours, loader........................ $74,500 (B) John Deere 6420 90 hp, MFWD, loader.... ...........................................$63,950 (LV) New John Deere 6140D 140 hp, MFWD, cab, loader, grapple............. $73,500 (H) New John Deere 6130D 130 hp, MFWD, cab, 3-point...........................$49,500 (L) John Deere 5420 MFWD, 65 hp, cab, loader.................................$43,500 (LV) New John Deere 5101E 82 hp, cab, loader.................................. $53,500 (B) John Deere 4850 tractor, 200 hp............... ........................................ Coming in (L) John Deere 4520 125 hp, loader............... ................................................$8900 (L) John Deere 4430 125 hp, cab, 2WD......... ............................................ $16,000 (H) 1974 John Deere 4430 2WD, partial PowerShift, loader......................$14,500 (H) John Deere 4430 125 PTO hp, cab with 158 loader.................................. $13,900 (H) John Deere 4230 100 hp, cab, air, 3-point, quad range.........................$14,900 (LV) 1977 John Deere 4230 2WD...$14,900 (LV) John Deere 4010 85 hp, no 3-point, with DuAl loader..............................$6900 (L) John Deere 3720 MFWD, 44 hp, cab, 3-point, mid mower, rotary cutter, 10 hours................................... $35,445 (B) John Deere 2020 2WD, 54 hp, 3-point...... ............................................... $7900 (H) John Deere 1050 40 hp with loader.......... ............................................... $9900 (B)

Construction Equipment

John Deere 323D track skidsteer, 875 hours....................................$45,000 (L) Bobcat 742 38 hp, 1250 lb capacity........... . .............................................$8500 (G) New Holland C185 track loader, 750 hours, cab................................. Coming in (G) New Holland telehandler.... Coming in (L) Allis Chalmers 816 backhoe loader.......... . .................................... Coming in (LV)

Cat MT845B 400 hp, track, 1800 hours..... .......................................... $189,000 (B) Case IH MX275 with L780 loader.............. .......................................... $156,000 (H) Case IH MXU130 MFWD, loader............... ............................................$65,000 (G) Case IH MX120 MFWD, loader.................. ............................................ $58,500 (H) International 1466 with cab....... $9500 (H) 1976 International 1466 2WD with 3936 hours......................................$9500 (H) Massey-Ferguson 8120 130 hp, loader, 4600 hours.........................$52,500 (LV) 1998 Massey Ferguson 8120 MFD, powershift, loader..................... $52,500 (LV) New Holland 8160 90 hp, 2WD, no loader ............................................ $21,500 (H) New Holland TC40............. Coming in (L) New Holland TV140 bidirectional, loader, 14-ft. head..................... Coming in (LV) Versatile 835 230 hp, low hours................ ....................................... Coming In (G) Versatile 875 4WD, 280 hp..... $22,000 (H) Versatile 276 bidirectional, loader............. ....................................... Coming In (G) Allis Chalmers 7050, duals, loader, blade. ............................................ $17,500 (H) Steiger PTA325...................... $27,500 (H) Deutz Allis 7120..................... $16,500 (B) Ford 8000 105 hp, cab, loader... $8000 (H) Ford 9N 2WD, very clean.........$2150 (LV) White 6810 110 hp, MFWD, loader............ ............................................ $40,000 (H)

Round Balers

John Deere 568 round baler, twine only.... ....................................... Coming In (G) John Deere 568 net wrap, MegaWide, push bar........................................$37,500 (L) John Deere 567, MegaWide, no net.......... .............................................$26,600 (L) John Deere 567 round baler, no net.......... .............................................$21,000 (L) John Deere 567 net wrap, MegaWide....... .............................................$18,500 (L) 2002 John Deere 567 with MegaWide and mesh wrap............................$18,500 (L) 2005 John Deere 567 with MegaWide pickup...................................$18,000 (L) John Deere 567 twine only, MegaWide..... ............................................$16,000 (G) John Deere 566 surface wrap, clean......... ...........................................$14,500 (LV) John Deere 566 twine only..... $12,500 (H) John Deere 566 round baler, 5x6 bales, no wrap..................................... $11,000 (G) John Deere 535 5-ft.x6-ft. bales, double twine arm, push bar...............$4950 (LV) John Deere 530 for parts........... $1100 (H) Case IH RB564 round baler.....$26,000 (L) Case IH RB564 round baler, net wrap, wide pickup, only 2600 bales........$17,000 (L) Case 8465 round baler................$2900 (L) Case 3650 round baler............... $1250 (H) New Holland BR780A, 17,000 bales........ .............................................$19,000 (L) New Holland BR780, wide pickup, net wrap..................................... $14,900 (B) New Holland BR780 round baler, wide pickup, net wrap..................... $7500 (H) Hesston 5580 round baler, 5x5 bales........ ................................................$2500 (L) Vermeer 605M net wrap, wide pickup........ ............................................ $17,500 (H) 2001 Vermeer 605XL round baler............. .............................................$14,500 (L)

Sprayers

John Deere 4710 sprayer...Coming in (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 100-ft., 1500 gallon.......... ............................................ $19,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 90-ft., 1500 gallon, 20”..... ........................................Coming in (H) 1996 Flexi-Coil 65 100-ft........... $7500 (H) Wil-Rich 500 gallon, 3-pt., 75-ft. boom sprayer, radar......................... $4500 (B)

Windrowers & Mower Conditioners

2011 John Deere R450 windrower, V10, 994 14.5-ft. rotary head, 300 hours........ .........................................$107,500 (LV) John Deere D450 windrower with draper.. ........................................ Coming in (L) John Deere 4995 windrower, 14.5-ft. rotary head, impeller.......................$75,000 (L) John Deere 3430 cab, 14-ft. double sickle, nice.....................................$15,000 (LV) John Deere 2320 windrower, gas.............. ....................................... Coming in (G) John Deere 2360, 1822 hours, 30-ft. draper.................................. $20,000 (G) John Deere 956 14.5-ft. rotary mower conditioner............................ Coming In (G) John Deere 956 mower conditioner, impeller conditioner.......................$32,500 (L) John Deere 956 14.5-ft. rotary swing tongue............................ Coming in (G) John Deere 945 13-ft. rotary mower conditioner..................................$13,950 (LV) John Deere 936 mower conditioner, impeller conditioner...................... $15,500 (B) Agco-Hesston 9635 windrower, 9190 16-ft. rotary head, 575 hours.......$92,500 (LV) Hesston 9260 windrower, 9180 15.5-ft. rotary head, 1195 hours......$67,500 (LV) 2002 Hesston 8550S windrower, 1691 hours....................................$53,000 (L) New Holland 1118 windrower.................... ....................................... Coming In (G) New Holland 116 pull type swing tongue.. ................................................$4000 (L) Versatile 4025............................ $8800 (H) MacDon A30 16-ft. double sickle............... ........................................Coming in (H) Case WDX901 with HCX162 windrower.... .............................................$36,000 (L)

Miscellaneous

Kelley 56 3-pt. backhoe, PTO pump. Good condition................................$4995 (LV) Degelman 45-ft. landroller...... $35,000 (H) Brandt 13x70 auger................... $7500 (H) Westfield 10x60 grain auger.......$5750 (L) Buhler FK Y1010H 10” transfer auger....... ............................................... $2700 (H) Worksaver HDP-20 post pounder, 3-point, hydraulic angle/tilt................... $4000 (H) Bobcat 2200 utility vehicle......... $5950 (H) Polaris Ranger 700 XP utility vehicle with cab.......................................$12,000 (G) 2003 Polaris Ranger 6x6 utility vehicle, professional series................. $4900 (B) 2-Suzuki 250 cc 2WD quad....... $2850 (H) American 5-ft. disk harrow, 3 pt. mount..... ................................................. $950 (B) Frontier LR2060 5-ft. landscape rake....... .................................................. $550 (B) Bale Squeeze for John Deere 740 loader.. ................................................. $350 (H) Brandt Bale Commander VSF Clean unit. ..............................................$7950 (LV) Farm Star skid steer post pounder............ ............................................... $2900 (B) Shaver 901 post hole digger, 3-pt. mount, PTO drive, 2 bits..................... $1475 (B) John Deere 513 5-ft. rotary cutter...$550 (H) John Deere 709 7-ft. HD rotary cutter....... ................................................$4800 (L) Farm King 60” finish mower.........$750 (L) Bush Hog......................................$950 (L)

Tillage

John Deere 975 4-bottom switch plow with tail wheel, nice.......................$4950 (LV) Morris 743 49-ft. chisel plow with rod, harrows........................................ $3200 (H) Flexi-Coil 60SB 62-ft. spreader bar........... ................................................$6000 (L) John Deere 110 tandem disk, 14-ft., good condition................................$3750 (LV)

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2011 John Deere R450 14.5-ft. rotary with 238 hours...............................................$107,500 (LV)

2006 John Deere 4995 16-ft. rotary with impeller conditioner..........................................$75,000 (L)

2009 John Deere 6430 Premium MFWD, PowerShift, loader................................................ $74,500 (G) 2010 John Deere 568 with MegaWide pickup, mesh wrap....................................................$37,500 (L)

2009 Agco 9635 15.5-ft. rotary with 450 hours......... .........................................................$92,500 (LV)

2006 Hesston 9260 15-ft. rotary...........$67,500 (LV)

2006 Case IH MXU130 MFD, powershift, loader...... ......................................................... $65,000 (G) 2002 John Deere 567 with MegaWide pickup.......... ...........................................................$21,000 (L)

1999 John Deere 945 13-ft. rotary with impeller conditioner........................................$13,950 (LV) 2010 John Deere 956 14.5-ft. rotary.......$32,500 (L) 2002 Hesston 8550S 15-ft. rotary...........$52,000 (L) Deutz-Allis 7120 with MFD and cab...... $16,500 (B)

2002 John Deere 936 11.5-ft. rotary with impeller conditioner......................................... $15,500 (B)

2006 Case IH MX275 MFD, loader, 1316 hours........ ........................................................$156,000 (H)

Vermeer 605M round baler with net wrap and big tires....................................................$17,500 (H)

Hesston 5580 round baler. Nice..............$2500 (LV)

John Deere 9330 4WD, 375 hp, 1500 hours........... ........................................................ $210,000 (L) White 6810 110-hp, MFD, cab and loader............... ......................................................... $40,000 (H)

2-2011 John Deere 7330 125-PTO hp, loader, grapple, 460 hours. Each............... $106,500 (LV)

John Deere 3430 diesel with cab, air and 14-ft. double sickle header.................................... $15,000 (LV) 2005 New Holland BR780 with wide pickup, net wrap. Excellent............................................ $14,900 (B)

John Deere 566 round baler with mega tooth, net wrap and 8370 bales........................$14,500 (LV)

1998 John Deere 7810 MFWD, PowerShift, loader.. .........................................................$63,500 (LV)

1997 John Deere 7210 MFWD, loader, 7641 hours. ........................................................ $55,000 (LV)

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Swing Away Augers • 10x72 • 5000-6000 bu/hr

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Already this spring many parts of Oklahoma, and the country for that matter, have seen the devastation that a tornado brings. Lives have been lost, property destroyed and the landscape changed forever. It is important for everyone to have a weather emergency plan in place, and make sure that plan includes everyone in the family, even the furry, feathered and finned members. Dr. Carolynn MacAllister, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension veterinarian, said pet owners should take extra precautions to prepare for weather-related and other emergencies. How to prepare before an emergency “The time to make a plan is before a storm or other emergency arises,” MacAllister said. “Since we’re already well into severe weather season, it’s important to get an emergency plan in place immediately if you don’t have one already. While you’re stocking up on bottled water and fresh batteries for the flashlights, make sure you have all of the essentials on hand to care for your pets should you need to evacuate to a safe place. Keep in mind that you may have to leave your home for several days, depending on the emergency situation, and your pets will need to accompany you. Pets that are left behind in disaster situations can be injured or lost, so it is important to plan ahead.” Items to have on hand and assembled in an emergency preparedness kit include pet food, water, a photo of the animal and a strong leash and muzzle. An emergency preparedness kit could be a backpack or plastic container that is easily transported. It also is a good idea to have a record of current vaccinations and medical history with the contact information of the pet’s veterinarian in the kit. Make sure you have proper identification on your pet, such as a collar with ID tags that include the owner’s name and phone number. Microchip identification is highly recommended to ensure your pet is properly identified in case of an emergency. “In the event that you have to evacuate your home, be sure you have identified a safe place to go, and remember that Red Cross disaster shelters can’t accept pets. Check around in your area at different shelters and inquire about pet acceptance,” she said. “If a shelter isn’t available and you need to stay in a hotel for a few days, keep a list handy of the nearby hotels that will allow pets. Other emergency shelter options for pets include a boarding facility or the home of friends or family.” MacAllister said pets can react to changes in their environment and stressful situations by trying to run away or hide. In an effort to get away, they may bite or scratch their owners or the person trying to help them. Always keep pets under control with a leash or in a carrier while you are evacuating and at your safe place, especially if it is a public location. It is not just dogs and cats that need to have some type of identification and records in the event of an emergency. Birds, small mammals and reptiles should have photos and medical records in an emergency preparedness kit. Birds that are being evacuated should be carried in a covered cage to minimize stress. This will also help keep the birds warm. “Pets are part of the family and rely on their owners to take care of them and keep them safe,” MacAllister said. “Make sure your family emergency plan includes all of your pets.”

Special registration for fungicide on seed potatoes

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved temporary use of a microbial fungicide on seed potatoes grown in Montana to minimize occurrence of a potato virus known as PVY. BmJ WG Microbial Fungicide, manufactured by Certis USA, can be applied on seed potato fields from June 14 to August 15, 2012 under an EPA Section 18 emergency exemption for Montana only. Applicators must have a copy of the current label in their possession and follow all label instructions, according to the Montana Department of Agriculture. PVY is spread by aphids. Use of insecticides to control aphids is the common method for keeping seed potatoes free of the disease, along with in-field roguing to remove infected plants. The foliar fungicide provides an additional method of curbing the spread of PVY, which is a major disease of potatoes. A copy of the fungicide product label is available from the department’s website at http://agr.mt.gov/agr/Programs/ Pesticides/Registration/SpecialRegistrations/. For more information, contact Linda Johns at (406) 444-3676 or by e-mail at LJohns@mt.gov.

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is actually a fully functioning ruminant by 90 days of age. In addition, the six- to seven-month weaning age window may have disadvantages compared to weaning at a younger age, Reinhardt said. The passive immunity provided by colostrum remains active for three to four months but then wanes, after which time the calf must rely completely on its own immune system. But in many cases its system is not fully competent to battle all antigens that attack the newly-weaned calf, such as viruses, bacteria, dust and internal parasites. So it is possible that the 90-day-old calf may have an immunological advantage to the 205-day-old calf in battling pathogens. “Weather also plays a large factor in weaned calf health,” he said. “If we could guarantee sunshine and moderate temperatures throughout the fall weaning season, calf health would not be an issue. But, cold temperatures, precipitation, wind and mud in the fall further suppresses an already incompetent immune system---a perfect recipe for respiratory disease.” Finally, the elimination of milk production after weaning allows the nutrients consumed by the cow to go back into rebuilding body condition. This could result in substantial reductions in winter feed requirements because nutrients harvested by the cow are nearly always lower cost than feeds harvested and transported to the cow, and forage quality in late summer and fall is nearly always greater than during the winter.

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Asiatic garden beetle causing damage to Ohio corn

A relatively new pest to Ohio field crops is causing concern for some northern Ohio farmers, an Ohio State University Extension entomologist said. Some growers have reported finding Asiatic garden beetle grubs that have caused some stand losses, said Ron Hammond, who also has an appointment with the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. What’s surprising about this is that the grub, which is a species that is more associated with being a minor pest in turf, now appears to be much more damaging to crops than most other grubs, he said. “The Asiatic garden beetle is a new problem that’s been recently identified in certain parts of Ohio,” Hammond said. “The grub is now considered very aggressive in its feeding habits.” The Asiatic garden beetle was introduced to the U.S. in the 1920s on the East Coast and has since made its way across the country, he said. The grubs were recently associated as a newer corn pest in northeast Indiana and southwest Michigan from 2006 to 2008, but always in sandier soils and following soybeans. Some fields in Ohio meet those conditions, Hammond explained. “We’ve gotten a number of calls from farmers up north who are saying that they’re having serious problems with the grubs,” he said. “This is definitely a growing concern for farmers.” The grubs feed on corn roots in the spring, causing stand reductions. Much of the damage Ohio growers have reported has been in corn following soybeans, Hammond said. Asiatic garden beetle grubs are smaller than other grubs such as true white grubs and Japanese beetle grubs, Hammond said. The main characteristics to identify Asiatic garden beetle grubs are the enlarged maxillary palps on the side of their mouthparts, he said. While growers should scout their fields for the grubs, there really isn’t much that can be done to mitigate the grubs once they’ve begun feeding in the soil and causing stand reductions, Hammond said. Because this is a relatively new pest, there aren’t any rescue treatments available, which is usually the case with other grub issues. One way to monitor for the number of Asiatic garden beetle adults in a field is to observe dead beetle carcasses around brightly lit canopies and ornamental plantings. Elevated numbers can lead to a greater chance of Asiatic garden beetle white grub feeding damage. “None of the infested fields over the years appear to have been completely protected by the various seed treatments,” he said. “The grubs have to be managed prior to planting with a soil insecticide if growers already have them in the soils in their fields. “The only action growers could take would be replanting if necessary.”

Pea, lentil, and chickpea Montana field maps

Many Montanans have never seen a field of peas, lentils, or chickpeas. Until recently these crops were grown primarily in northeastern Montana. Acreage in the Golden Triangle region of Montana increased to nearly 100,000 acres in 2011, however, and other areas of Montana also have seen recent jumps in pulse crop acreage. Maps created by the Montana Department of Agriculture using the USDA Cropland Data Layer show where farmers planted peas, lentils, chickpeas, and dry beans in 2011 and 2010. The maps are based on interpretation of satellite imagery. While the interpretations are not perfect -- in some instances fields planted in peas were interpreted to be barley -- they are reasonably accurate. The maps were created to help the department improve its understanding of pulse crop production in Montana and to show farmers interested in rotation crops the proximity of pea, lentil or chickpea fields to their operation. The department hopes farmers can use the maps to help connect and learn from each other’s experience, says Chad Lee, business development officer. The maps also can enhance buyers’ understanding of pulse production in Montana, helping to maintain a strong marketplace. The field maps can be downloaded from the department website at: http://agr.mt.gov/agr/Producer/PulseCrops/. For additional information, contact Chad Lee at (406) 444-2402 or by email at chlee@mt.gov.

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What do you do when you have a stuffy nose, an aching back or an upset stomach? Many people reach for the overthe-counter medicines to alleviate the discomfort. What should you do when your pet appears to be suffering the maladies as you are? Do not reach for the human medicines until you talk to your veterinarian, said Dr. Carolynn MacAllister, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension veterinarian. Accidental pet poisoning “Administration of human medications should only occur with the recommendation and supervision of a veterinarian,” MacAllister said. “Accidental pet poisoning is a common problem when pet owners intentionally give medication in an attempt to make their pet feel better. Pet poisoning also happens inadvertently when an animal has access to medications that are in their environment. If you have pets you should pet-proof your home just as you would if there were small children in the home.” Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS), which include common names such as ibuprofen and naproxen, can cause serious harm to pets. Dogs, cats, birds and other small mammals may develop stomach and intestinal ulcers, as well as serious kidney problems, if they consume these types of medications. MacAllister said that while acetaminophen is popular and safe for adults and children, the same does not hold true for animals, especially cats. “One regular strength tablet of acetaminophen may cause damage to a cat’s red blood cells, which limits their ability to carry oxygen. In dogs, acetaminophen can lead to liver problems, and if consumed in large doses, red blood cell damage,” she said. Other medications such as antidepressants, ADD/ ADHD medicines, sleep aids, birth control, ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, thyroid hormones and cholesterol lowering agents all can have detrimental effects on your pets. Meds can cause range of problems in pets “These medicines can cause a range of problems including liver damage, heart issues, seizures, elevated body temperature, decreased blood pressure, severe lethargy and slowed breathing,” MacAllister said. Always keep medications safely behind locked or securely latched cabinets, even if you keep pills in a plastic weekly container. If a pet finds it, the pet may consider it a plastic chew toy. Also, if your pet is on medication, store it separately from your own medication. It can be easy to accidentally give the pet your own medication by mistake. “Pets metabolize medications very differently than people so it’s imperative to use caution when storing medicines,” MacAllister said. “Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets. Call your veterinarian immediately if your pet has consumed any human medication.”

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By J.W. Schroeder, Dairy Specialist, NDSU Extension Service ing wholesome and delicious dairy products, National Dairy Month started out as Naand their commitment to the land and their tional Milk Month in 1937 as a way to promote animals. milk drinking. Our reigning princess is Rachael Rott from It was created to stabilize the dairy demand Anamoose. She will be passing her crown when production was at a surplus, but it has during the 66th annual coronation held June developed into an annual tradition that cel23 in Bismarck. ebrates the contributions the dairy industry has Other examples of dairy promotion in your made to the world. After the National Dairy area include Fuel Up to Play 60 in grades Council stepped in to promote the cause, the K-12. Or, in this era of social media, check name soon changed to “Dairy Month.” out the Dairy Makes Sense blog, the many National Dairy Month (June) is a great contributions to Twitter and Facebook, and way to start the summer with “3-A-Day” of the milk mustache billboards. And who isn’t nutrient-rich dairy foods. From calcium to familiar with the most copied ad ever: “got potassium, dairy products such as milk contain milk?” nine essential nutrients that may help better One of the greatest challenges of the next manage your weight, and reduce your risk for generation will be providing nutritious, affordhigh blood pressure, osteoporosis and certain able food to a global population expected to cancers. With protein to help build and repair grow to 9 billion by 2050. Dairy is part of the the muscle tissue of active bodies and vitamin solution. Not only are dairy products, such as A to help maintain healthy skin, dairy products milk, cheese and yogurt, nutrient-rich, they are a natural nutrient powerhouse. Those are just a few of the reasons you also are being produced using fewer resources, should celebrate dairy production, not just in and are helping foster healthy people, healthy June, but all year long. communities and a healthy planet. And at In the Midwest, dairy farms and families about 25 cents per glass, milk provides one of often open their gates to visitors for breakthe richest sources of well-absorbed calcium fasts and tours, while grocery stores and other in the American diet. businesses feature dairy products during the The health of the dairy farmers’ checkbook month. America’s heartland - from North is not as encouraging. The end of May marked Dakota to Arkansas - is home to more than five straight month of declining income and 11,000 dairy farms and the people behind the high feed costs. Because feed represents 50 to products: dairy farmers. And while these farms 60 percent of the cost to produce milk, this not may differ, dairy farmers share a passion for good news for dairy farmers. While most of us their livelihoods and producing wholesome, just see the cost at the retail shelf and assume nutritious dairy products for people of all ages profit, the dairy producers have nowhere to to enjoy. pass on their costs. So when you see that dairy Did you ever think about what goes into that farm family member, thank him or her for his glass of milk, bowl of ice cream or piece of or her spirit and contribution to our health. cheese? Each dairy farm has a unique story to Here are some dairy facts: tell. In North Dakota, you have a chance to see • 98 percent of all North Dakota dairy farms a family farm in action on Saturday, June 23. are family owned. The Holle families of Kenton and Bobbie Jo, • Dairy is the fourth largest agricultural Andrew and Jenni, James and Michael Holle business in North Dakota, generating $49 of the Northern Lights Dairy, Mandan, will million a year. host “Breakfast on the Farm.” Drive on out to • North Dakota dairy farms produce more the dairy or catch a bus in Mandan. than 44.7 million gallons of milk annually. June also is the month of dairy royalty. • Typically, milk takes two days to get from Are you aware that the North Dakota dairy the farm to the grocery store. princess program, initiated in 1946, is the • The dairy industry reduced its carbon longest-running one in the U.S.? footprint by 60 percent between 1944 and The princess, who serves as a goodwill 2007. ambassador for the state’s dairy farmers, • The U.S. dairy industry contributes only 2 makes media appearances, talks with children percent of the total greenhouse emissions and about being healthy through consuming dairy has made a major effort to be even greener in products every day, and visits with consumers the future. in various settings from county fairs to school Here’s a cold glass of milk in a salute to visits to help them understand the dedication the makers of the most nutritious food in the of North Dakota’s dairy farmers to producworld: dairy products.

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When some people think about animal projects in the 4-H program, they may tend to think more about the larger animals such as steers, pigs, horses or lambs. Although relatively new, the companion animal project is growing in popularity and provides both urban and rural club members the opportunity to be involved in animal projects, said Steve Beck, assistant Extension specialist in the State 4-H Office at Oklahoma State University. “The 4-H program has always been known to provide youth with opportunities to develop skills they will use throughout their lives,” Beck said. “The companion animal project is no different. In this case we use the dog as a tool to help 4-H’ers develop responsibility and other life skills.” More than just feeding a dog Beck said that through participation in this project they try to convey the message that there is more to owning a dog than simply feeding it. “We want our kids to be involved with the dog, not just own it,” he said. “They develop responsibility when learning how to take care of the animal, including feeding and grooming, as well as training it. We also hope they develop a humane attitude toward all animals.” Through this project, club members also can seek other opportunities to help themselves grow as contributing citizens in their communities. Beck said club members may check into volunteer opportunities at their local humane society or animal shelter. They can conduct fundraisers to help raise money for food and other animal necessities. They also can bring awareness about the importance of proper animal care. Part of this project also involves dog shows While the shows are run similarly to those of the AKC and UKC, the purpose of the 4-H dog show is not about dog performance, instead it focuses on positive youth development. “We have a point system set up so that the kids are competing on their ability level,” Beck said. “We also work hard to get judges who are there to offer kids help during the show.” During a show, the dogs and their handlers can participate in four different contests, including obedience, showmanship, rally obedience and agility. Obedience includes simple commands of sit, stay, down, heel and come. Beck said this is done in a structured format and the club members are allowed to verbalize only certain commands in order to make the animal obey. Rally obedience includes different stations at which the animal will perform a certain command, then move on to the next station. This contest encourages a lot of communication between the youth and the animal. “The agility contest is really exciting because it’s fastpaced,” he said. “The dogs do jumps, weave through poles and walk on the teeter totter. It’s always exciting and a lot of fun.” Showmanship is the fourth contest in which judging takes place. Club members demonstrate their ability levels in presenting their dogs to the judges. “I want to point out that these are not breed shows. All dogs are welcome to participate,” he said. Animals that are brought to the competitions need to be well socialized. It is best if they are crate trained because the shows last all day long and they need a place where they can rest. When participating in the shows, there is equipment that is necessary for each participant to bring, including a brush, comb, pet waste cleanup bags, vaccination papers, pet crate, food, water, bowls, a good lead, collar and a lawn chair. “We also want everyone to bring a great, positive attitude,” he said. “Each of the shows is a full day event and we want everyone to have a great time.”

Workshop to offer tips on canned food safety

A three-day school in October will give participants a better understanding of safety issues surrounding low-acid and acidified low-acid canned foods.  The University of Nebraska Food Processing Center’s Better Process Control School is scheduled October 30 November 1 in Lincoln. The FDA defines low-acid and acidified low-acid canned foods as products with a high acidity level, or a pH level below 4.6, and a high level of moisture, or a water activity above 0.85. These foods include beans, cucumbers, cabbage, artichokes, cauliflower, peppers, salsas, some sauces and fish, singly or in any combination. Exempted from FDA regulations are acid foods, repacked acidified foods, fermented foods, carbonated beverages, jams, jellies, preserves and refrigerated foods. All processors of these types of foods must complete a Better Process Control School training program. These regulations apply to any size processor, including those that sell products through farmers’ markets, on-line and to local stores. Food companies that are uncertain if their products fall into this category can contact the FPC or their local health inspector. The Better Process Control School equips attendees with a scientific understanding of thermal processes and strategies of pathogen control, especially clostridium botulinum. By law, each processor of these types of foods must operate with a trained supervisor on hand at all times. The Food Processing Center is certified by the FDA to teach this three-day school. Upon successful completion of the school, participants become certified and their names are submitted to the FDA. The school is taught by faculty and staff experts from the Food Processing Center and is offered two times per year. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register visit the website fpc.unl.edu or contact Jill Gifford at (402) 472-2819 or e-mail jgifford1@unl.edu.

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EPA and Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with jobs in water sectors The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program announced a memorandum of understanding to connect veterans with disabilities to career opportunities in the water and wastewater sectors -- such as at wastewater plants and drinking water facilities -- as part of EPA’s Water Sector Workforce Initiative. This effort will be beneficial to both the environment and economy as clean water and job placement for veterans are top priorities of the Obama Administration. The agreement allows EPA and VA to connect qualified veteran employees with staffing needs at water and wastewater utilities. EPA and the VA will work with water utilities, states and local VA counselors to promote water sector careers and resources for finding water jobs for veterans as well as educational programs to help veterans

transition into careers in water industries. “This agreement comes at the perfect time to address the predicted workforce shortages in the water and wastewater industries and the need for transitioning veterans into civilian jobs,” said Nancy Stoner, acting assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Water. “EPA believes that well-trained and experienced water sector professionals are vital to ensuring sustainable, properly operated systems.” “VA has cultivated relationships with both public and private industry to ensure disabled veterans have opportunities to find and maintain meaningful employment,” said Under Secretary for Benefits Allison A. Hickey. “We are thrilled to forge this relationship with EPA to assist them with hiring veterans through our Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program.” More than one-third of all current water operators are eligible to retire within seven years and, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment for water and wastewater operators is expected to grow by 20 percent between 2008 and 2018, faster than the national average for all other occupations. EPA sees the need to invest now in creating a pipeline of future water sector professionals to fill these essential water sector careers. VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program assists more than 100,000 disabled veterans annually prepare for, find, and maintain meaningful careers. Veterans are an important target group for water and wastewater utility jobs because many veterans already possess training and technical skills that are directly transferable to careers in the water sector. There is a wide spectrum of water sector careers that veterans could be qualified for, including engineering, laboratory and water science, operations and maintenance, management and administration, communications, and public education. The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program further supports veterans for the water workforce by providing necessary accommodations and additional training as needed. More on EPA’s Water Sector Workforce Initiative: http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/sustain/ws_workforce.cfm More about VA connecting qualified veterans with employer needs: http://www. vetsuccess.gov/ ##### The M-31 or Andromeda galaxy is on a collision course with our galaxy, speeding towards us at 720,000 miles per hour. When the two likely collide in 3 billion years, the results will be catastrophic.

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No one-size-fits-all solutions to water, food security

Examples of how water use can be managed successfully to feed a growing world population can be found in locations as diverse as Nebraska and India, but there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges ahead, said the director of the Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska Wednesday. Several speakers at the fourth annual global Water for Food Conference pointed out that changing what people eat will be a key component of solving the looming crisis. Roberto Lenton, who became executive director of the Daugherty Institute in February, opened the conference, which is expected to draw more than 530 people from 26 nations to discuss the research, education and policy implications of feeding a world whose population is expected to grow from 7 billion to 9 billion by 2050, while using less water for agriculture. Colin Chartres, director general of the Sri Lanka-based International Water Management Institute, defined the stark challenge this way: Based on current trends, by 2030 the world will need double the water it requires now. “How we deal with water scarcity over the next 10 to 20 years will have a fundamental impact on food security, poverty reduction and the environment in years to come,” Chartres said. Local solutions needed Lenton stressed that while the challenges are global, the solutions must be devised locally because of differences in water availability and technological and policy options. Lenton cited Nebraska and India as examples. Nebraska, which leads the U.S. in irrigated acreage, will celebrate this year the 40th anniversary of creation of its unique natural resource district system that puts groundwater management in the hands of local units of government with locally elected boards and taxing authority. “This was a landmark event,” Lenton said, adding that even as irrigation has continued to increase, NRD management, as well as a University of Nebraska-Lincolncreated water management network, have helped the water table remain relatively stable. In a region of India, meantime, it was urban dwellers’ concern about water sanitation that drove changes in watershed management upstream and, ultimately, encouraged those upstream villages to come up with a system to divide water equitably and protect the watershed. Lenton said water management means different things to different people, ranging

from a household to a global perspective. For example, he noted, a farmer focuses on how to maximize yield with the water available to increase profits, while national policymakers consider how to ensure food security for citizens while minimizing water used by agriculture so other needs can be met. “Most of us in this room generally think of one scale or maybe a couple,” Lenton said. “We can’t solve a global issue if we can’t understand what’s happening on other levels.” While this is Lenton’s first Water for Food Conference, NU President James B. Milliken noted that the Water for Food Institute already is making important strides. He noted the establishment of several partnerships with both private and governmental entities from around the world and said more are to come. The institute’s mission is to educate not just scientists about the challenges, but also policymakers and citizens, beginning with the youngest, those in K-12 schools, Milliken said. Blue water and green water Another speaker, Malin Falkenmark, senior scientific adviser at the Stockholm International Water Institute, said good management of “blue water” and “green water” is critical. Blue water is drawn from aquifers, rivers and lakes and green water falls as precipitation. By 2050, she warned, 46 percent of the world will live in areas with blue-water shortages. Falkenmark said managing diet expectations is important. Even with projected yield increases, there won’t be enough water to support a diet of 3,000 kilocalories a day if 20 percent of those calories come from meat. She said there would be “just enough” for a diet with 5 percent of the calories coming from meat. That would be a significant shift, not just for people in the developed world but for those in the developing world whose diets tend to include more meat as wealth rises. In addition to a diet with less meat, Chartres said any solution to feeding more people with less water must include: a reduction in waste, both in production and consumption; encouragement of trade, with water-hungry crops grown in water-rich areas; and increased production. These steps will require political leadership, new policies, regulation enforcement, reform of governments and institutions and more, Chartres added. Conference updates can be found on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ waterforfoodinstitute) and Twitter, @waterforfood, or by following #water2012.

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2012-13 MAAE Officers: (left to right) Mike Morgan, Hardin, MT, Newsletter Editor; Robin Jirvosky, Chinook, MT, Treasurer; Ole Olsen, Bridger, MT, Secretary; Eric Tilleman, Cascade, MT, Vice President and Carla Leligdowicz, Custer, MT, President. Photo courtesy of Bill Jimmerson, advisor of Montana FFA Association.

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TRACTOR FOR SALE

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By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “You’d better come inside. You look the morning before the day temperatures sunburned,” my husband commented. climbed, but I turned off my alarm clock “I’m just going to finish planting a couple that morning. of things, and then I’ll be done,” I replied. In most cases, the best hydrating fluid is I was wearing sunscreen, and I wasn’t plain, cold water, but all water in food and feeling really warm, either. In fact, I almost beverages counts toward hydration. Most felt a little chilled. The day was very hot men need 13 cups of fluid from beverages and humid, but I was on a mission to finish and food per day, while women need about my yard work. As I arose from planting the 9 cups. last seeds in the hot, black soil, I suddenly Beat the summer heat. Consider these felt weak, dizzy and nauseated. I clumsily beverage tips based on messages from stumbled over the fence around our garden http://www.choosemyplate.gov: and reached for my water bottle. I wasn’t • Drink water instead of sugary drinks feeling very thirsty. when you’re thirsty. Regular soda pop, I recognized these symptoms, so I left sports drinks and other sweetened bevermy gardening tools behind to enter the cool ages provide more calories than most people environment of our home. When I looked in need. a mirror, my face was as red as the radishes • Pay attention to your thirst. Everyone’s that would grow eventually. needs are different, but most of us get I finally cooled off with the help of a enough water from the foods we eat and the shower and lots of beverages. I learned that beverages we drink. Drink plenty of water I didn’t have a sunburn; I was overheated. if you are very active, live or work in hot Fortunately, there was just one casualty conditions or are an older adult. from my overzealous gardening. I survived, • If you are a parent of young children, but a pepper plant didn’t make it. remember that they can’t always tell you I drank a lot of water and some cold milk, they are thirsty, so provide fluid regularly. too, because I know that milk acts like a • Make water, low-fat or fat-free milk sports beverage to replace electrolytes lost or 100 percent juice an easy option in your through perspiration. home. Have reusable ready-to-go containers I generally don’t put myself in peril to filled with water or healthful drinks availhave a topic for my column, but I thought able in your refrigerator. I would share the lesson I learned by acci• When water just won’t do, enjoy the dent. Overheating can occur fairly quickly, beverage of your choice but cut back. Seespecially among those of us who aren’t aclect smaller cans, cups or glasses instead of climated yet to hot, humid summer weather. large options. According to the Centers for Disease Here’s a recipe courtesy of the U.S. DeControl and Prevention, about 700 people partment of Health and Human Services’ die every year due to heat-related illnesses. National Institutes of Health. Quench your People most at risk are infants and young thirst on a hot summer day with this tasty children, older adults and people on certain beverage inspired by tropical locations. kinds of medications. For more recipes and tips, visit http://www. In a worst case, you can go beyond overndsu.edu/eatsmart. heating and suffer a heat stroke as a result Summer Breeze Smoothie of overexertion in hot, humid weather. Heat 1 c. plain, nonfat yogurt (or substitute stroke can result in unconsciousness, hallunonfat vanilla yogurt) cinations, confusion, coma and, potentially, 6 strawberries (fresh or frozen) death. Your heart, liver or kidneys can suffer 1 c. crushed pineapple (canned, packed permanent damage. in juice) Stay inside an air-conditioned space 1 banana when the weather is very hot (often between 1 tsp. vanilla extract 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) or take regular breaks 4 ice cubes inside a cool location. You can cool down Place all ingredients in a blender and with baths, showers or even a sprinkler. puree until smooth. Serve in a frosted glass. Staying hydrated is critical during the Makes three servings. Each serving has hot summer months, as is avoiding strenu130 calories, 0 grams (g) of fat, 30 g of ous activities during the hot hours of the carbohydrate, 2 g of fiber, 4 g of protein and day. I should have been planting early in 45 milligrams of sodium.

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Threshing bee and meeting

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The 24th Annual Threshing Bee and EDGETA National Show and Meeting will be held August 18 & 19 at the Huntley Project Museum, approximately 15 miles NE of Billings, on US Hwy #312, between Huntley and Worden. The South Central Montana Antique Tractor and Machinery Association (EDGETA Br. 29) Show features an antique tractor pull, steam and gas threshing, stationary engine display, hay baling, saw mill, shingle mill & planer, shingle branding, working blacksmith & machine shop, tractor balance, slow tractor race, parade of power, kids barrel ride, people mover, arts & crafts, steamed corn on the cob, Dutch oven bread baking, and musical entertainment. For information contact Dick or Sue Tombrink, 2250 Road 12 North, Worden, MT 59088, phone 406-967-6687, cell 406-690-4080, or email dicknsue@nemontel.net.

NDSU riders place in national competition

The two members of North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) equestrian team who advanced to the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association’s national competition in Raleigh, North Carolina, May 3-6 brought home honors. Shannon Voges, a senior from Courtland, Minnesota, competed in the American Quarter Horse Association High Point Western Rider event, which showcases the top rider from each region throughout the U.S. Twenty-four riders participated in this event. They were required to compete in two phases: horsemanship and reining. Scores from the two phases were combined for a final placing. Voges ranked fourth in the horsemanship phase and 13th in the reining phase. She finished the competition overall in eighth place. Hannah Beyer, a junior from Rapid City, South Dakota, competed in advanced horsemanship and finished in ninth place. She was one of 12 riders in this event. “Everyone’s goal at the beginning of the year is to qualify for the national show,” says Tara Swanson, the team’s coach. “Shannon and Hannah worked hard to get to that point and then had stellar performances once they made it to North Carolina. As a coach, I couldn’t be more proud of the team this year.”

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