Country Folks New England 5.28.12

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Planting decisions to maximize yield ~ Page 2 Local high school students take top honors at Fifth Annual Massachusetts Envirothon ~ Page 3

Featured Columnist: Lee Mielke

Mielke Market Weekly Crop Comments

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Auctions Classifieds Farmer to Farmer

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Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. ~ Galatians 5:25

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Planting decisions to maximize yield

by Sally Colby Agronomist John McGillicuddy says that farmers are their own best agronomic support system. “You’re there every day, and it’s your money on the line,” he said.

“That makes you much more dedicated.”

McGillicuddy’s Iowa-based agronomy consulting business is built on the premise that interacting with clients and helping them understand what’s going on in their fields bring them back.

The dilemma for corn growers, according to McGillicuddy, is this: “You have a certain amount of time, and a certain amount of money. You also have a resource that you might not be thinking about, and that’s brain time. Your most valuable asset is your brain, and it has to make a lot of decisions.”

McGillicuddy referenced an actuary who compiled a spreadsheet to help sort the factors involved in crop planting decisions. The printed version of that spreadsheet is 30 feet long, in small print, with nearly 3,000 critical input factors that have an impact on the outcome. “His position is that crop production is the most complex industry in the world,” said McGillicuddy.

“Decisions have to be made well, and those decisions have an impact on success or failure.”

McGillicuddy says many planting decisions are made instinctively, but most stem from areas where time and money are invested. “You have to be selective about critical

Today farmers are thinking more about N, P, K and micronutrients, however those factors should be analyzed before making amendments.

Photo by Sally Colby

resources like your time and what your brain is doing,” he said. “Good agronomy is about identifying where time and money should go.”

According to McGillicuddy, one steadfast rule of crop production is that ‘almost anything will work somewhere, but absolutely nothing works

everywhere’. “If you’re going to spend time and money on anything, two things have to be true or it won’t improve yields,” he said. “The problem you’re solving has to actually exist in your field. Products or treatments are purchased to solve a problem, so if the problem isn’t in that field, or if the

problem isn’t the critical thing that puts a ceiling on yield, it probably won’t change the outcome.”

How should the farmer look for problems? “When you look at a field and have 2,500 decisions to make, it’s the same as running with 2,500 dragons,” said McGillicuddy. “Which dragon do you kill first? You kill the one that’s the most immediate threat. In a cornfield, what is the most likely thing that’s robbing yield?”

When he started as an agronomist in the late 70s, McGillicuddy says an International Cyclo 400 Air Planter was considered stateof-the art. Yield limiting factors and concerns at that time included ear count, stand quality, hybrids, root mass and compaction. Today’s concerns are more about N, P, K and micronutrients. However, those factors must be carefully analyzed before amendments are made. “If you throw a jug full of a mixture of manganese, copper and boron on a field and assume your problem is solved,” said McGillicuddy, “you probably wasted material and didn’t solve your problem.”

McGillicuddy says since we can’t control water and sunlight, good agronomy is about solving the things that can be solved. “If you want to achieve yields you’ve never had, you’re going to have to manage details you’ve never managed,” he said. “We didn’t always manage sulfur, boron and zinc, and now we manage them actively. That doesn’t mean we’re always putting

those on — it means we’re always verifying whether we’re getting enough.”

According to McGillicuddy, corn has a unique characteristic that doesn’t apply to other agronomic crops. “It starts with extremely high yield potential, and over the season, gives it up,” he said.

“Once those bushels are lost, they cannot be regained.

Good agronomy is about stopping the decline in the early season.”

Under ideal conditions, most commercial corn varieties would surpass 350 to 400 bu/acre. “The day it germinates, that’s the number you’re starting with,” he said.

“If I harvest 200 bushels of corn, it’s a safe assumption that some time earlier in that growing season we were at 220 bushels. What I’m looking for is the event that dropped the yield — how did that field give up its last 20 bushels?

The last 20 are the easiest to get back, so we want to identify how and when did the corn plant give up. If we can identify that, we can focus on figuring out the three most likely causes, and manage those.”

Since growers are paid for weight, and the smallest unit of corn is a single kernel, the focus should be on maximizing both the number of kernels and kernel weight. “The number of kernels produced per acre times what each of those kernels weighs is what you’re going to be paid for,” said McGillicuddy. “We’ve been challenging this concept for 33 years and it hasn’t let us down yet.”

Rhode Island supports farmers and small business owners

by Sanne Kure-Jensen Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee and Keith Stokes, executive director, Rhode Island Economic Development Corp.

(RIEDC) led a program on May 9, at the Middletown Public Library, describing free or lowcost mentoring, business development and funding services available to Rhode Island businesses, including farms.

Chafee opened the presentation, saying how pleased he was that there were hatching chicks in the Children’s Room next door. Chafee likes to think that Rhode Island’s business-friendly programs will help “incubate,” “hatch” and grow Rhode Island’s small businesses and farms.

Stokes moderated while a series of speakers described programs available to all Rhode Island businesses.

Many perceive Rhode Island’s

permitting and licensing procedures and fees to be cumbersome. More towns are simplifying their processes like Middletown, RI, which recently automated its complete permitting process; it offers online GIS mapping (lots, sewers, utilities, etc.) for everyone, not just contractors and town employees.

Leslie Taito, RIEDC director of regulatory and quality management commended Middletown and several other Rhode Island communities.

Taito wants to reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks and is developing best practices for “clear predictable and reliable system” and coordinating efforts to implement these simplifications statewide. Taito is working to reduce turn-around times to less than 30 days, statewide and wants to offer a way to track progress through the permitting process. She

Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chaffee, at right, adresses the attendees at program on business development. At left is Rhode Island Economic Development Corp. Executive Director Keith Stokes.

Photo by Sanne Kure-Jensen encouraged farmers, contractors and business people to seek pre-application meetings

with regulatory officials to help submittals be complete and accurate, facilitating smooth

and speedy processing.

Charles Fogarty, director of the Department of Labor & Training (DLT), described current Workforce Training programs and programs in development with partner, Rhode Island Community College, to address workplace needs. The DLT served over 48,000 people and businesses last year, helping with job postings, prioritization, recruitment, assessment, skills development and placement. Job Fairs are routinely held with private partners helping businesses find skilled labor and staff for their needs.

“Prove It” is an on-line tool helping employers screen candidates.

Fogarty described training grants available to businesses to help fund new staff during their training periods; tax credits help businesses keep quality

Rhode Island

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Local students take top honors at Fifth Annual Envirothon management more sustainable.

This year’s top scoring teams are: Overall Score First Place, Newton Community Farm; Second Place, Lexington High School; and Third Place, Bristol County 4-H Envirothon Team.

Forests ecostation First Place, Pioneer Valley Regional School; Second Place, Lexington High School; Third Place, Newton Community Farm; Fourth Place, Southeastern Regional; and Fifth Place, Bristol County 4-H Envirothon Team.

Soils ecostation First Place, Bedford High School, Second Place (tie), Bristol County 4-H Envirothon Team; Lexington High School; Monson Environmental Action Team; and Newton Community Farm; Third Place (tie), ActonBoxborough Regional High School; Southeastern Regional; Taconic High School; Tantasqua Regional High School; Fourth Place (tie), David Prouty Panthers; Doherty Memorial High School; Groton-Dunstable Regional High School; Newton Conservators; Pioneer Valley Regional School; Reading Memorial High School; Rockport EAT Team, Fifth Place (tie), Bristol County Agricultural High School; Greenfield Green Team; Quabbin Regional; Worcester Technical High School; and GNB Voc-Tech Bears.

Water ecostation First Place, Newton Community Farm; Second Place, Lexington High School; Third Place, Pioneer Valley Regional School; Fourth Place, Bristol County 4-H Envirothon Team; and Fifth Place, Rockport High School.

Wildlife ecostation First Place, ActonBoxborough Regional High

(L-R) Katie Sittig-Boyd, Hannah Sekkes and Kaylee Teixeira of the Bristol County 4-H team work together to identify an insect specimen at the Forests ecostation.

School; Second Place, Bristol County Agricultural High School; Third Place, Newton Community Farm; Fourth Place, Lexington High School; and Fifth Place, Pioneer Valley Regional School.

Stormwater presentation First Place, Quabbin Regional; Second Place, Bristol County 4-H Envirothon Team; Third Place, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School; Fourth Place (tie), David Prouty Panthers; Reading Memorial High School; and Fifth Place, Worcester Technical High School.

Teams prepare for the Massachusetts Envirothon throughout the year through field study, community investigations, and workshops.

Teams can also earn Community Research and Community Action awards by documenting their hard work.

Fifteen federal and state environmental agencies, conservation districts, non-profit organizations, higher educational institutions, and businesses provide expertise and help organize the event.

The 2012 Massachusetts Envirothon is made possible through the contributions of partnering agencies and organizations, including financial support from the U.S. Forest Service, the Environmental Business Council of New England and area land trusts and conservation districts. For more information on the Massachusetts Envirothon visit www.maenvirothon.org.

(L-R) Tyler Keenan, Kaleigh Bernier and Karalyn Jacques of Leicester High School examine an animal skull at the Wildlife ecostation.

Samuel Cunningham of Rockport High School tries to identify an animal at the Water ecostation.

Alex Peterson and Megan Andresano of Millbury High School give their team's presentation on Sustainable Stormwater Management.

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Local high school students took top honors for their knowledge of the environment at the Fifth annual Massachusetts Envirothon, held at the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park in Uxbridge on May 17th.

Some 165 high school students from 33 Bay State public and private schools and youth organizations participated in the outdoor field competition after preparing throughout the school year.

The overall winning team has the opportunity to represent Massachusetts in the Canon Envirothon, the North American competition, which this year will be held in Selinsgrove, PA, July 22-27.

At the Massachusetts event, teams of five students rotated through four “ecostations” where they answered questions that required hands-on soil analysis, wildlife habitat assessment, tree measurement, and identification of water insects.

Each team also gave a presentation on their research into this year’s designated current environmental issue before a panel of judges that includes environmental professionals from government agencies, non-profit organizations, academia and private industry.

The 2012 Current Issue was “Sustainable Stormwater Management,” which teams researched in their own community. To prepare for their presentation, teams followed the flow of stormwater in their communities, and determined the kinds of pollutants it carries. They got acquainted with local stormwater management issues and the people who work on these issues. They also identified ways that stormwater problems can be reduced, and in particular, new “low impact development” and “green infrastructure” strategies to make stormwater

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Nozzle calibration aids weed control

by Sanne Kure-Jensen Calibrate, Calibrate, Calibrate!

Each spring equipment and nozzles should be calibrated using a tank of water. Spray for 30 seconds into a cup to check volume and/or drive the planned speed over paper calibration cards randomly spaces through the rows to check spray and drip patterns.

Dr. Richard Bonanno, Extension and GAP Educator with UMass Extension Agricultural and Landscape Program, in Amherst, Massachusetts recommends careful boom and nozzle calibration.

Most nozzles should be spaced 20” apart on a boom. Nozzle tips should be 19” above the surface that is being sprayed.

He uses quarter turn, quick release plastic nozzles with stainless steel tips.

They last longer than brass and can easily be taken off for cleaning. Also make sure that all the nozzles on the boom are the same size. (Do NOT use old brass tips that may have been cleaned out with wire.)

Spray Nozzles and Boom Settings The most common spray nozzles offer either 80-degree or 110-degree patterns.

Boom spacing either allows a full overlap (110 degrees) where all weeds or soil are hit by spray from two nozzles or a 20 percent overlap (80 degrees) between the nozzles where the spray is weaker at the edges. Nozzle codes are simple: they

Dr. Richard Bonanno start with 80 or 110 depending on their spray pattern. The next number refers to their delivery (at a ground speed of 3 mph and a pressure of 40 psi): “01” means 10 gallons per acre, “02” means 20 gallons per acre, “03” means 30 gallons per acres and “04” means 40 gallons per acre. Smaller tips (01 and 02) can be used for liquid-based formulas.

Larger tips (03 and 04) are commonly

Cover photo by Sally Colby Decisions made at planting time will impact harvest yield. .

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used for powder-based formulas to minimize clogs. Nozzle codes ending in VS work well at lower pressures. Nozzle codes ending in E spray evenly across their whole delivery width.

Ideally boom heights should be set so that the nozzle tips are 19” above the surface to be sprayed. When spraying emerged weeds, the nozzle tips should be 19” above the top of the weeds. The proper height adjustment is crucial when spraying a post-emergent herbicide. If the boom is too low, more herbicide will be deposited under the nozzles.

If the boom is too high, more herbicide will be deposited between the nozzles.

Another critical setting is the orientation of the nozzles over the crop row when spraying a post-emergent herbicide. It is important that the nozzles are NOT directly over the crop rows. This is especially important over crops like corn where the herbicide can run directly into the whorl. Crops may be stunted and yield reduction can be significant.

To adjust the amount of water you are using per acre, you can change the speed of the tractor. If you normally spray at 3 mph, doubling the tractor speed will result in half as much water being used. Do not drive too fast on rocky or uneven fields, as this will jostle your boom and send spray in random, less effective patterns.

Another way to alter the amount of herbicide delivered is to change the size of the nozzle tip being used. Using a smaller tip will reduce the amount of water sprayed per acre.

A final way to change output is to change the pressure in the spray tank.

However, the relationship between pressure and delivery rate is not linear. To double the output you will need to quadruple the pressure and to cut the volume in half, you need to decrease the pressure by a factor of four. Dr. Bonanno did not recommended this because raising or lowering the pressure too much will change the pattern of the nozzle and result in either an uneven spray pattern or too much potential for drift.

Weed ID and Treatment Selection After identifying the weed to be con-

trolled using a good field guide or the “New England Vegetable Management Guide,” determine what time of year and what treatment offers the best control.

The Guide is available online at www.nevegetable.org and includes the crops an herbicide is registered for and any restriction on which crops can be grown afterwards.

Resistance “Herbicides don't make weeds resistant; herbicides select for resistance,” said Dr. Bonanno. Sometimes these resistant weeds take years to gain numbers where they present a significant problem.

To reduce this risk, alternate herbicide applications, use varying herbicide choices combined with other options such as cultivation and crop rotation.

Greenhouse Weed Control Dr. Bonanno's favorite weed control in greenhouses and high tunnels is weed cloth or landscape fabric. These cloths often last 10 years so when holes are cut for certain spacing and growers rotate crops he recommended moving the cloth to the new location rather than cutting new holes and fighting weeds in each hole. This effort is faster and cheaper than weeding the weed cloth later.

In general, Dr. Bonanno recommended against using herbicides inside high tunnels or greenhouses. Having multiple crops in close proximity makes selecting a spray program difficult if not impossible. Chemicals can build up or volatilize in unexpected ways effecting plants and people working in closed spaces. The only exception would be mitigating weeds in an empty house before planting. Be sure to ventilate before and after but not during application to avoid movement of herbicides out of the greenhouse through exhaust fans. Wear all recommended protective clothing and respirators during application process as closed houses increase the risks to applicators.

For more information, contact Dr. Richard Bonanno, Extension and GAP Educator with UMass Extension Agricultural and Landscape Program, Amherst, Massachusetts, via email at rbonanno@umext.umass.edu or call 978-361-5650.

A group of about 50 farmers from Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut listen to Dr. Richard Bonanno describe the life cycles of weeds during a presentation at the Rhode Island FSA office in Warwick, RI.

Data-driven nitrogen management for corn silage

Rhode Island

Daniel Hudson Agronomist, UVM Extension up putting more N where they need it and less where it tells them they don’t.

Overall, this will result in less surfaceand ground-water contamination; and • Soil scientists might not like it much because it seems like a crude tool that does not account for all of the variables that affect the nitrogen cycle.

While this is true, an ax is better than no cutting tools at all.

Interestingly, Cornell is in the final stages of developing “Adapt-N,” a computer-based tool that accounts for many of the variables at play in the nitrogen cycle. It accounts for many of the variables that we know influence the nitrogen cycle and uses them to calculate the need for sidedress N in a given field: yield goal, crop history, soil texture, temperature, precipitation, manure analysis (yes, that means manure sampling), and other agronomic factors.

Based on what data is entered by the farmer or consultant, the program generates a recommendation. If this

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tool works as hoped, it could greatly reduce or eliminate the need to take PSNT samples. Because this program has not yet been “truth-tested” in Vermont, it is a bit early to give it a hearty endorsement, but significant efforts are under way to evaluate it.

Until the Adapt-N program is proven more locally, the PSNT remains a great option. In past articles, I mentioned a farm in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont where they decided to use the PSNT to generate sidedress N recommendations. In the recent past, manure had been the sole source of N for their 160-plus acres of corn. In the 2011 growing season the farmer learned that, eight of their 13 fields had a sidedress N recommendation, ranging between 50 and 120 pounds of N (actual) per acre.

Forgoing the discussion about how this data-driven N management strategy likely paid them back $2 for every $1 invested, I want to mention other follow-up work that we did in those same 13 fields last fall to check up on whether any of the fields actually ended up short on N. Late-season corn stalk nitrate testing (a “postmortem” tool used to evaluate N fertil-

izer management programs) show that all of the fields that were tested were in the “optimal” or “excessive” range, meaning that we can be confident that yield was not lost due to N deficiency.

Interestingly, of the five fields that had a “zero” recommendation for sidedress nitrogen, three were in the “optimal” range, and two were still in the “excessive” range, emphasizing the fact that where the PSNT says “don’t add any more N” it is not likely to be leading you astray.

If you are interested in being part of our ‘”Adapt-N” truth-testing process in Vermont, please contact me at daniel.hudson@uvm.edu or call 802751-8307.

For more information about how to collect pre-sidedress nitrate tests, and how to submit those samples to the lab, visit: What About Sidedress Nitrogen for Your Corn? http://agronomator.wordpress.com/2011/06/27/what-aboutsidedress-nitrogen-for-your-corn/ and Specifics on How to Submit a PSNT Sample http://agronomator.wordpress.com/2011/06/27/specifics-onhow-to-submit-a-psnt-sample-turnaround-time-etc/.

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Over the past year I have written about nitrogen management in corn more than I would like. The reason I persist is because it has become very clear to me that data-driven nitrogen management is one area many farmers are missing out on. Mistakes are being made on the sides of N-excess and Ndeficiency, both of which are very costly. In times with razor-thin margins, we have to make sure that we are leaving no low-hanging fruit on the tree in an effort to keep costs down while still optimizing crop yield.

While guessing what the “correct” N rate is for a particular corn field is a very traditional practice, tools exist to get a producer much closer to the ideal rate than guessing. Sure, the tools are not perfect: • Farmers tend to find fault with presidedress nitrate testing (PSNT) because it takes time and can be challenging in stony soils, which are both fair observations; • Those whose primary concern is water quality often think that the PSNT over-recommends N. While it is true that, when done properly, the PSNT almost never under-recommends N, farmers who use it often end

Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant

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(Contact: renrock46@hotmail.com)

Uncommon common sense Yesterday (Monday) George called me from his Genesee County dairy/crop farm. He wanted to pick my brain on a couple of thoughts he had. Now, let it be understood: with George and me, brain-picking is a two-way street. My first contact with this dairyman was during early 2008. He was familiar with my writings and knew that I take sustainable farming extremely seriously. The year before, he had seen an article in Country Folks, which cited concerns about the adverse impact glyphosate-based herbicides can have on soils. That particular article referred to the work of agronomy professor emeritus Don Huber of Purdue University.

Huber’s research showed that root-tips on glyphosate-tolerant soybeans had lost most of their ability to metabolize the element man-

ganese (Mn). Mn in soybeans (and many other crops) functions as the cornerstone of their resistance mechanism, i.e., the plant’s ability to protect itself from harmful microbes and mycotoxins (mold poisons).

Huber was not bashing glyphosate per se, he just was urging caution in the use of this crop management tool. (Nonethe-less, certain corporate entities took issue with the professor’s findings, and began to attack Huber’s research and professional integrity).

What George was calling me about back then was to tell me that his 2006 corn crop, which followed soybeans, was the only corn crop in his neck of the woods that tested free of mycotoxins. 2006 was a growing season in which flooding was very prevalent in the Northeast. The year was everything a self-respecting mold could want, including the tiny microbes with the big

names, particularly the ones which kick out mycotoxins. He said that all his neighbors planted glyphosate-tolerant (GT) soybeans, as well as GT corn. All those neighbors had mycotoxin problems in their corn grain.

George planted no GT crops, and had, by lab analysis, zero mycotoxin issues in his corn.

2007 was the year that the mold issues which were spawned in 2006 hit home. 2007 was also the year that Professor Huber addressed the glyphosate/Mn issue.

Early spring 2008 was when George wanted to talk to me about his mycotoxin non-issue. Oh, another thing, George was the only dairy/crop

farmer in his area who picked his corn. So I went out to examine his situation first hand. His heavy reliance on ear corn (a management concept to which I am mentally addicted) was part of what prompted me to travel the 500-mile round trip to meet this fellow. After all, he and I both agreed that five acres of picking corn can support as much milk production as six acres of shell corn.

Since then, I have been periodically giving George dairy ration and crop program advice by phone and computer. So what George wanted to know the other day was the wisdom of using milk as a fertilizer, a subject

which he knew I had studied at some length.

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I told George that the three gallons of raw milk (and it had to be raw) served to introduce active bacterial culture to the soil to perk up beneficial microbes already present; the thus-enhanced biological activity improves the soil’s productivity. The fish emulsion achieves its benefit by supplying extremely available nitrogen, phophorus, and potassium, plus a bunch of vitamins (yes, soils can use vitamins). Then I told George that molasses provides energy to fire up soil microbial activity; as little as one or two gallons per acre (diluted and sprayed) improves crop

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would be a paying proposition. I told him that there was no reason that it wouldn’t be.

Then George asked about applying three gallons each of raw milk, molasses, and fish emulsion per acre on regrowing meadow (he’d already taken off most of first cutting). I said to apply the milk/molasses mix on some of his meadows, and the threeway mix on other meadows, and very importantly, to leave some of the meadows (assuming these fields are otherwise similar) untreated.

This provides what scientists refer to as a control. (And we want to be scientific, at least some of the time.) George said

that’s what he would do.

I asked him to take pictures to document what the treatments at least look like, as well as document number of wagonloads harvested.

What has flattered me is the extent to which George had embraced alternative fuels. He is aware of my involvement with biodiesel, as well as what I have written about it over the years.

Thus he asked my guidance early last year about buying twin oilseed presses to squeeze oil out of his soybeans (and ultimately canola), and feed the mash to his cows. He farm-blends his fuel, using 100 gallons of soybean oil, 10 gallons of

gasoline, and 100 gallons of petroleum. Burning this mixture in his diesel tractors makes him feel profitable, as well as makes me feel wise.

I have been so impressed by George’s farming practices, that I have been very reluctant to preach row cultivation to him. In my farm visit and many phone visits, that subject never came up. So cautiously, at the end of Monday’s long phone conversation, I said that I knew we didn’t have time then, but sometime soon I would like to discuss row-cultivation with him. George said there was no need to do that, because he already row-cultivates all his corn at least twice.

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Dairy Princess events Hi! this is Courtney Luskin, The Rensselaer County Dairy Princess.

Looking forward to June we will be stepping off the month with a Rodeo at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds hosted by the Painted Pony Rodeo on Saturday, June 2. The dairy princess will be at the Rodeo to give away coloring books for children and award prizes to the rodeo's youngest participants.

Please be sure to stop by the information table and say "Hi".

On Sunday, June 3 Hender'Son's Bar and Grill in Schaghticoke will be the site for our Annual Grill Cheese Eating Contest. The Contest will kick off at 2:30 with registration and at 3 p.m. the fun will begin when contestants will eat as many grill cheese as possible in a set amount of time. This is a fun time for all, no professional eaters allowed.

We hope everyone will show their patriotic spirit by displaying the red, white and blue this Memorial Day. The Rensselaer County Dairy Princess program is made possible through the support of American Dairy Association and Dairy Council, the local planning and management organization funded by dairy farmer checkoff dollars. Dairy Farmers work hard to provide us with dairy products. One way to incorporate your 3 dairy products per day is this fun recipe, it would be great with a tall glass of milk. Drinking milk and eating other dairy foods makes it easy for kids to get the bone-building calcium and other nutrients their growing bodies need.

Red White and Blue Dessert 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped 2 quarts strawberries, halved, divided 2 quarts blueberries, divided In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and extract until fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Place a third of the mixture in a 4-qt. bowl. Reserve 20 strawberry halves and 1/2 cup blueberries for garnish.

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field is becoming increasingly difficult due to the erosion in public funding in recent years.

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Expert review of dairy security act finds little impact on consumers, exporters As efforts move forward this year in both the House and Senate to complete work on the 2012 Farm Bill, the economic analysis performed of the major dairy policy option in play helps demonstrate the effectiveness of that program, according to the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF).

That analysis was developed by Dr. Scott Brown of the University of Missouri, who was asked in April by the House Agriculture Committee to thoroughly review a modified version of the Dairy Security Act. Brown presented his analysis to the House Agriculture’s Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Subcommittee at a hearing

on April 26, the same day that the Senate Agriculture Committee approved a farm bill containing essentially the same program in its dairy title.

Now that the Senate is expected to act on that bill in the coming weeks — and with the House Agriculture Committee also expected to begin marking up its own version of the farm bill — lawmakers “should be certain to take a look at the findings of Dr. Brown’s analysis and understand the merits of what the dairy producer community is advocating,” said Jerry Kozak, President and CEO of NMPF. “The bottom line is that the ideas on the table on Capitol Hill are

ones that will work on the farm once they’re part of this new farm bill.”

Brown’s report shows that the revised safety net under consideration will help protect farmers economically from the effects of catastrophicallylow margins, reverse those low margin conditions more quickly, and not adversely impact consumer prices or exports of U.S. dairy products. The modified Dairy Security Act contains two key provisions: a margin protection program that farmers can opt to use to insure against low margins; and market stabilization programs that uses milk payments to more quickly and effectively send market signals to farmers when

conditions are poor.

According to Dr. Brown’s analysis of the period 2012 through 2022, the average growth in milk production would be just one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) less what would occur if the stabilization program were not part of the dairy title.

The analysis says the stabilization program would be in effect only 7.5 percent of the time studied: 10 months, out of the 11 years covered in the analysis.

Because of this, U.S. output of dairy products is two-tenths of one percent (0.2%) less throughout the analysis period, which should not significantly affect exports. The analysis shows that the worst-case scenario is a

potential reduction in Nonfat Dry Milk exports of just three tenths of one percent (0.3%).

“This analysis clearly shows that U.S. milk output and dairy sales will hardly undergo the devastating impact that processors are claiming the program would generate,” Kozak said. He also noted that farm-level milk prices would average just four-tenths of a cent per gallon higher during the period analyzed, and that as a result, retail cheese prices are little changed on average.

Kozak said that “the opposition to the market stabilization provision of the Senate farm bill dairy title has been merely based on anecdotes, not on economic

reality. The bogeyman of dried-up sales, either domestically or from exports, disappears when exposed to the light of reality.”

The analysis concludes that the dairy title will: • Reduce dairy farmer margin volatility • Have only small effects on the milk supply • Increase dairy farmer margins when needed the most • Have minimal impact on exports of dairy products • Result in insignificant increases in consumer prices for milk and dairy products • Not result in long periods of operation of the market management program.

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Youths will learn about sheep management, characteristics and breeds, health care and animal nutrition at the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension-sponsored event. They also

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The fee is due by June 6 and covers meals, workshops, materials, instruction, a camp T-shirt and all activities. Scholarships are offered through

many county 4-H Foundations, with information available through regional 4-H offices.

Registration information and a downloadable form may be found at www.uvm.edu/extension/youth/pdfs/events /sheepcamp2012.pdf.

Any 4-H’er who requires a disability-related accommodation to participate should contact Wendy Sorrell, UVM Extension 4-H livestock educator, by June 6 at 800571-0668, toll-free, or wendy.sorrell@uvm.edu.

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Everyone is asked to supply his or her own sleeping bag or bedding.

A list of items to bring and other instructions will be sent upon receipt of registration.

Each 4-H’er is asked to bring one sheep to camp along with hay, feed, water bucket, bedding and fitting equipment. The animal must be washed, trimmed and in good health with proof of vaccination, a scrapie tag and a health certificate

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Sheep four months or older must have received a rabies shot at least 30 days prior to camp.

A veterinarian will examine each sheep upon arrival at camp at no cost to the camper. Unhealthy animals and those transported with

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A sheep show will cap off the weekend, providing the 4-H’ers with an opportunity to demonstrate what they learned at camp. The show will begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Family and friends are welcome to attend.

innovates,” he said. “And research is at the center of this.”

Research also is the most important component of maintaining food safety, Vilsack contended, because of pathogens’ ability to evolve quickly and get ahead of the science. He cited new research-based standards in beef and poultry production that could reduce foodborne illnesses due to E. coli, Salmonella and campylobacter by 25,000 cases a year, likely saving hundreds of lives.

“You’re doing research here that will allow us to better understand (pathogens),” he said, referring to his earlier tour of labs and pilot plants in Penn State’s Food Sci-

ence Building. “You’re doing research that will ensure that the HACCP [Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points] plans we put together in processing facilities are what they need to be to stay ahead of the pathogens.”

Food scientists also have a role to play in improving nutrition and addressing obesity and related health care issues, such as diabetes. But the challenge, Vilsack explained, is to make healthy choices more palatable for consumers.

“How are you going to reformulate the food so you can reduce the sodium, sugar and fat, and still make it the choice?” he said. “You’re doing research here at Penn State that’s going to al-

low us to understand all the complexities of food choices, from how our brains work to genetics to the taste of food.”

Vilsack emphasized that the United States is a food-secure nation, but warned the audience not to take that for granted.

He said 85 percent of the food consumed in the United States is grown here, and what is imported is merely for convenience. “We like to have avocados 12 months out of the year instead of six months out of the year,” he said.

“We start with a national security advantage because we have the capacity to feed ourselves.

That’s directly related to the science that has led to this productivity.”

Many countries are not so fortunate. And in light of rising world population and increasing demand for food, USDA has launched its Feed the Future initiative. Landgrant universities have an important role to play, according to Vilsack.

“We’ll have to increase agricultural production by 70 percent globally in the next 40 years just to meet the needs of the rising human population,” he said.

“That’s going to require research and technology transfer in countries and locations that may not have the sophisticated universities like the one we’re at today.”

In the end, Vilsack told the audience, agricultural research is about maintaining and en-

hancing a way of life. “So when you go back to those labs, back to the farm, back to your office, back to school, understand what’s at stake here,” he said. “It’s not just a research project, it’s not just getting money for the university, it’s not just the whiz-bang science and the excitement of discovery.

“It’s about saving lives, creating jobs, improving incomes, feeding hungry people, making a nation secure, making the world a better place, preserving the planet and preserving a value system. That’s why research is important.”

Secretary Vilsack’s entire speech can be viewed online at http://psu.ag/JHII2U.

Vilsack from 9 research is taking place, Vilsack touted plant-genetics work aimed at finding ways to break down cellulose so that plant sugars can be extracted for fuel. He credited biofuels with helping to reduce U.S. oil imports from 62 percent to 45 percent in the last three years.

Vilsack noted that scientists also are developing methods for turning plant and livestock waste into useful and valuable materials — such as chemicals, polymers and fibers — and in turn reducing reliance on petroleum-based products. “The biobased economy is beginning to take hold, which falls right into the vision of a country that creates and

Ag Subcommittee highlights the importance of a fair and effective safety net leaders from various commodity and agricultural groups highlighting the diversity of agriculture across the country.

Witnesses described how programs are working under current law and how reforms can be made while stressing the need for a fair and effective safety net and a strong crop insurance program.

“The clear message from the hearing is that farmers need price protection. If prices collapse, we can’t have policy that collapses right along with them creating a crisis in farm country and calls for expensive, unbudgeted bailouts in Washington. Calls that cannot be answered because the government is broke. I have concerns that the Senate bill fails to provide that kind of protection. The Senate bill also creates a complicated new program that is so lopsided it actually locks in profits for some while denying any safety net at all to others. In a few weeks, the

House Agriculture Committee will begin crafting a farm bill that is both fair and fiscally responsible to all producers across all regions of the country. Our efforts will save money for the taxpayer while providing policy that farmers can depend on when they truly need it,” said Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX).

“Yesterday and today we were reminded that the details are critical when designing programs to provide farmers with assurance and a safety net. I am pleased that over the course of our two day hearing we heard from commodity groups, economists, and insurance agents that we must preserve crop insurance and other farm safety mechanisms that allow producers to feed America and the world.

To no surprise, our farmers and ranchers have stepped up to the plate and are ready and willing to dig through the weeds with us to craft

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policy that will benefit all producers. We must continue to work together to move forward on a House Farm Bill so that

we can go to conference and negotiate a final bill that will assist our farmers and feed our communities before further

budget cuts place these important programs in jeopardy,” said Ranking Member Leonard L. Boswell (D-IA).

NFU: Farm Bill must include protection against long-term price collapse National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management on May 17, reviewing commodity programs for the 2012 Farm Bill.

Johnson urged committee members to include provisions to deal with a long-term collapse in commodity prices.

“The farm bill passed by the Senate Committee on Agriculture contained a number of positive aspects, but one thing that it did not include was a way to deal with a longterm commodity price collapse,” said Johnson.

“The farm bill must include a program such as

the Market-Driven Inventory System (MDIS), which helps to ensure commodity prices do not fall to a price where family farmers can no longer make a living. MDIS utilizes a system of farmerowned commodity inventories, loan rates, and other policy tools to accomplish this goal. Alternatively, increased and balanced target prices can be designed to cushion the impact of very low commodity prices, although this approach is likely to cost more.”

Johnson also emphasized the need to look at long-term cost savings of farm bill programs rather than just shortterm costs.

“When writing the next farm bill, lawmakers must be penny-wise but

not pound-foolish,” said Johnson. “MDIS will have a cost, but as the study by the University of Tennessee demonstrates, it will save money in the long term. Permanent disaster programs, too, save money.

For example, the United States spent $30 billion between 1996 and 2002 in emergency and ad hoc disaster programs to help farmers and ranchers when prices collapsed and the farm bill had no safety net for them. The cost to extend the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program (SURE) and similar disaster assistance programs for five years, which could have replaced those ad hoc disaster programs, is $8.9 billion.”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 17, Rep. K. Michael Conaway, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, continued the third hearing series on agricultural policy in advance of writing the 2012 Farm Bill. Commodity programs and crop insurance were the focus of the two-day hearing.

Title I programs and crop insurance form the backbone of the farm safety net that ensures farmers are able to manage a few seasons of volatile prices or devastating weather patterns.

This effort ultimately ensures that consumers have a stable food and fiber supply. The four panels of witnesses included economists and

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by Sandra Avant In a search to find better ways to control viral enteric diseases in birds, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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Water Quality Initiative announced for New Hampshire DURHAM, NH — State Conservationist Richard Ellsmore announced the launch of a new National Water Quality Initiative committed to improving impaired waters in three small watersheds in New Hampshire. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will manage the initiative by making funds available to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners in the selected watersheds.

“The Water Quality Initiative will further NRCS’s partnership efforts to improve water quality using voluntary actions on private lands,” Ellsmore said. “This initiative is a focused approach in areas facing significant natural re-

source challenges. It bolsters the positive results of landscape conservation initiatives NRCS that its partners already have under way.”

Through this effort, eligible producers in the Oyster River (Great Bay Watershed), Lower Lamprey River (Lamprey River Watershed), and the Squamscott River (Exeter River Watershed) Watersheds will invest in voluntary conservation actions to help provide cleaner water for their neighbors and communities. The selected watersheds all empty into Great Bay and were identified with help from state agencies, partners, and the NRCS State Technical Committee.

Using funds from the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), NRCS will provide technical and financial assistance to producers to install conservation practices such as cover crops and filter strips, and to make changes in management strategies to minimize nutrients and sediment entering surface waters. This federal investment can make a difference to improve water quality in these small watersheds, as well as the Great Bay. In addition to practice installation and management changes, there will be a water quality monitoring component to help measure success allowing NRCS to transfer this in-

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“American farmers are good stewards of the environment, especially when they have the tools they need to protect or improve fish and wildlife habitat and water quality,” said NRCS Chief Dave White. “We look forward to collaborating with producers in key watersheds to help them have a positive impact on streams with impaired water quality.”

Located in southeast New Hampshire, the three selected watersheds encompass 46,360 acres. The initiative targets nutrients and sediment impairments. Watersheds, like these, with existing management

plans and water quality monitoring programs are highly desirable as they will allow NRCS to demonstrate the impact of the initiative. EQIP funding will be used to accelerate efforts to improve water quality in the targeted waters.

NRCS accepts applications for financial assistance on a continuous basis throughout the year; however, the ranking cut-off date for appli-

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TRACTORS 2009 NHTD5050 4wd, w/New 825TL Loader, Cab, 90 HP - 2683 Hrs. Excellent Cond.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,750 2000 NH TS100 4wd, Cab, 32x32 Shuttle, 2 Remotes - 2135 Hr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,995 2007 NH TL100A 4wd, Cab, w/NH 830TL Loader - 2068 Hrs. $43,795 2010 NH TD5050 4wd, ROPS, w/Warranty, 480 Hrs. - Excellent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,875 2010 NH T6030 4WD, Cab, 95HP, w/NH 840TL Loader, 1100 Hrs $67,500 2005 Kubota L3130 4wd, HST w/Loader - 1023 Hrs. . . . . . $13,900 2009 NH TD5050 4wd, ROPS w/NH 820TL Loader. . . . . . . $34,375 1990 Ford 8830 4wd, Cab, Rear Duals, Power Shift - 6650 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,250 1978 IH 986 Tractor, 2wd, Cab - 6448 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,900 Ford 821 2wd Industrial Tractor w/Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,100 1965 Ford 4000 3cyl. Gas, New Tires - 3590 Hrs.. . . . . . . . . $4,995 2006 Case IH JX109OU 4wd, Cab, Like New - 200 Hrs.. . . $39,995 2006 Kioti DK40 Shuttle, Cab w/Heat, Woods Loader, 4x4 - 662 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 1984 Ford 1510 w/Ford Loader, 4wd - 698 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . $7,000 AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT 2009 NH 74CSRA 3 Point Snowblower - Like New . . . . . . . $3,450 2003 Challenger SB34 Inline Square Baler w/Thrower, Hyd.Tension Like New. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,375 2005 H&S ST420 Rotary Rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 WIC Cart Mounted bedding Chopper with Honda Engine . . . $1,450 JD 336 Baler w/Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 2010 E-Z Trail CF890 Round Bale Carrier/Feeder . . . . . . . . . $4,995 1989 NH 570 Baler w/72 Thrower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,300 1996 NH 1411 Discbine 10'4" Cut w/Rubber Rolls . . . . . $11,800 NH 824 2 Row Corn Head for a N.H. 900. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,250 Gehl 970 14’ Forage Box on Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,950 Gehl 940 16' Forage Box on Tandem 12 Ton Gehl Gear . . . . $2,995 Wooden Flat bed on Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350 Krause 2204A 14' Disc Harrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,780 Knight 3300 Mixer Wagon - Good Cond.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 1995 Kuhn FC400RG Hyd. Swing Discbine - Good Cond. . $10,200 2003 Challenger RB46 Silage Special Round Baler . . . . . . $17,500 2011 H&S CR10 10 Wheel Hyd. Fold Rake - Like New . . . . . $5,295 NH 260 RH Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 1998 John Deere 3 Row Corn Head from JD 3970. . . . . . . . $3,200 1988 NH 900 Forage Harvester, Metalert, 900W Pick-up Head $6,720 1999 NH 900 Forage Harvester, Metalert, NH Processor, 824 2 Row, 27P Pickup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,900 2010 Hay Rite 32” Skeleton Elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,150

Wood Hay Racks on Gears - 2 Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each $950 2009 NH BR7060 4x5 Bale, Twine/Net, Silage Special . . . . $25,200 2010 H&S BW1000 Inline Bale Wrapper - Like New . . . . . . $24,500 Case IH 415 Cultimulcher 12’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,700 Jaylor 2350 Vertical Cutter/Mixer/Feeder Wagon. . . . . . . . . . $6,300 2007 Krause 7400-24WR 24’ Rock Flex Disc . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 2002 Gehl 2580 Round Baler, Silage Special, 4x5 Bale . . . . $9,400 2003 Gehl 2580 Round Baler, Silage Special, 4x5 Bale . . . . $7,500 1990 NH 144 Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $975 York 5’ 3Pt Landscape Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450 Gehl 1065 Forage Harvester, Tandems, Metal Stop, Hay Pickup and 2 Row Corn Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,750 1999 Case IH 8435 Round Baler, 4x5 Bale, Silage Special, Good Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 Landpride AT2572 6’ Finish Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $700 2001 Landpride RCR1560 5’Rotary Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450 2001 Landpride FD2572 6’ 3pt. Finish Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . $560 2005 FFC 72” SSL Snow Plow, Hyd. Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,680 Mott 60” 3pt. Flail Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $395 Kuhn FC200 3pt. offset Disc Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,250 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 2008 NH M459 Telehandler 45' Reach - 420 Hrs. . . . . . . . . $62,500 2008 NH W50BTC Mini Wheel Loader, Cab w/Heat/Air, Bucket/ Forks - 375 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $61,250 2007 NH E70SR Excavator w/Blade, Steel Tracks, Cab w/Heat /AC 400 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62,500 2009 NH E135B SR Excavator w/Cab, Dozer Blade, 36" Bucket 1600 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105,500 2010 NH L170 Skidsteer, Cab w/Heat, Pilot Controls, Hyd. Q-Attach Plate 72" Bucket - 100 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,875 2007 NH W110 Wheel Loader, 1025 Hrs, Excellent Cond. . $87,500 2007 NH W170B Wheel Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $81,250 2007 Kubota RS205 Mini Wheel Loader, Cab w/Heat, 49 HP - 1080 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,900 2008 NH C185 Track Skidsteer, Cab, Heat/AC, Pilot, Hi-Flow Hyd, 84" Bucket, 932 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,750 Mustang MS60P 60" SSL Pickup Broom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 2008 NH L160 Skidsteer w/Cab and Heat, 72" Bucket-3476 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,250 2011 NH L218 Skidsteer w/Cab and Heat, Hyd. Mount plate - 535 Hrs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,500 Kuhn FC200 3pt. offset Flail Mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $550 ATTACHMENTS 2008 NH /FFC 66" Skidsteer Tiller - Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 2011 NH/McMillon Hyd. Drive SSL Post Hole Digger w/9" Auger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,950

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AFBF: Multi-legged stool best approach for Farm Bill American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman at a hearing May 16 on Capitol Hill reemphasized his organizations’ support of a single commodity option and a strong crop insurance program in the 2012 farm bill. Speaking before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, Stallman said he was confident AFBF’s approach could easily provide a safety net that meets regional and commodity differences, while also staying within the budget.

“Continuation of a multi-legged stool remains the best approach for providing a fair and effective safety net, which should consist of a strong crop insurance program, continuation of

the current marketing loan provisions and a catastrophic revenue loss program,” said Stallman. The purpose of the hearing was to review commodity programs and crop insurance options for 2012 farm bill.

Stallman’s testimony was based on the premise that the House Agriculture Committee will draft farm legislation that reduces spending by $23 billion over the next 10 years, with proportional cuts of $15 billion in commodity program reductions, $4 billion in conservation program reductions and $4 billion in nutrition program reductions.

In its farm bill proposal, AFBF has prioritized (1) protecting and strengthening federal crop insurance funding

2007 JD 3420 telehandler cab, air, 5600 hrs, 6600 lb. lift, bucket & forks, real nice, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000 2009 JD 5085 M MFWD, 16x16 trans LHR only 92 hrs, EPTO 3 remotes 16.9x30 and 11.2x24 radials with JD 563 SL loader like brand new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,000 2009 JD 6430 premium IVT cab, air, 1725 hrs, 3 remotes Epto 18.4x38 and 16.9x24 radials front fenders warranty till 2014 like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$61,500 2008 JD 6430 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed auto quad LHR, 2802 hrs, HMS 18.4x38s and 16.9x24s with JD 673 SL loader 92 inch bucket electronic joystick real sharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60,000 2007 JD 6430 premium MFWD cab, air, IVT 2100 hrs, ex 18.4x38 and 16.9x24 radials 3 remotes very sharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . .$55,000 2005 JD 8220 MFWD, cab, air, 1809 hrs, 3 ptos 4 remotes ex 20.8x42 radial axle duals ex 480/70R/30 fronts 18 front weights quick hitch ex one owner tractor very very sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125,000 2004 JD 6420 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed PQ LHR, 5946 hrs, ex 18.4x38 radials on R+P axles very clean runs ex . . . . . . . .$36,500 2004 JD 6420 2WD cab, air, power quad 1418 hrs, 18.4x38 radials on R+P axles just like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,000 2004 JD 5420 MFWD, 12x12 trans with LHR 16.9x30 radials rear 11.2x24 fronts dual remotes 3800 hrs with JD 541 loader very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,000 2004 JD 6420 MFWD, cab, air, IVT trans ex 18.4x38 and 13.6x28 radial tires buddy seat 3824 hrs, with JD 640 SL loader electronic joystick real sharp clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$52,500 2004 JD 6320 2WD, cab, air, power quad, LHR, ex 16.9x38 radials, 540+1000 pto buddy seat 3079 hrs, very clean sharp original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500 2002 JD 6420 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed power quad LHR, 2485 hrs, R+P axles ex 18.4x38 and 13.6x28 radials dual remotes and PTO with JD 640 SL loader real sharp ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . .$55,000 1999 JD 6410 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed PQ LHR, 3300 hrs, 18.4x38s 13.6x28s clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$31,500 1998 JD 6410 MFWD, cab, 16 speed PQ LHR 18.4x38s 13.6x28 clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,500 1998 JD 5410 MFWD, 12x12 trans left hand reverser 3391 hrs 16.9x30 rears 11.2x24 fronts 540 loader with joystick folding roll bar 73 inch bucket very clean sharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,500 1990 JD 3155 MFWD, cab, air, 95 hp, 4787 hrs, 18.4x38, 16.9x24 original one owner runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,500 1989 JD 2355 2WD add on cab left hand hydraulic reverser dual remotes 3748 hrs, 18.4x30s clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,000 1988 JD 2955 MFWD, cab, air, 4776 hrs, 18.4x38 13.6x28s front fenders very clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,000 1980 JD 4240 cab, air, has turbo inline injector pump and after cooler 6020 hrs, quad range like new 20.8x38 radials dual pto and remotes very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,000 1980 JD 3140 2WD 80 hp dual pto and remotes like new 18.4x38s on R+P axles laurin cab very clean original runs ex . . . . . . . .$10,500 1980 JD 4240 cab, air, power shift 18.4x38 dual remotes and pto 7820 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 2008 Challenger MT475B MFWD, cab, air, 120 hp, 16x16 trans LHR, 4 remotes 1980 hrs, 18.4x38 and 16.9x28 radials ML 97B SL loader very very sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60,000 2006 NH TS100A deluxe cab, air, MFWD, 16x16 trans LHR, 2667 hrs, ex 18.4x38 radials 14.9x28 fronts buddy seat 4 remotes NH 56LB SL loader very clean sharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,000 1998 New Holland TS100 MFWD, 80 hp, 4083 hrs, 16 speed power

and not reducing funding for that program; (2) developing a commodity title that encourages producers to follow market signals rather than making planting decisions in anticipation of government payments; and (3) refraining from basing any program on cost of production.

“As a general farm or-

ganization, we place high priority on ensuring the bill benefits all American agricultural commodity sectors in a balanced, coordinated manner,” said Stallman. “Conceptually, our proposal can cover all specialty crops that have crop insurance available, but we thought it best to walk before we run.”

that allow producers to pick and choose between various program options would impose severe challenges and drive production decisions.”

Stallman also said that AFBF continues to oppose payment limits and means testing of farm program benefits in general.

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1981 Case 1490 2WD 75hp, cab, air, power shift ex 18.4x34s, dual PTO & Remotes, 5600 hrs., clean, runs ex . . . . .$7,500

Hesston 4570 inline small square baler with hydraulic drive bale thrower, real nice & clean . . . . . . . . . .$4,500

shift 540+1000 PTO 4 remotes 90% 18.4x34 and 14.9x24 Goodyear super traction radials very clean original runs ex . . . . . . . .$25,000 1998 New Holland TN90F MFWD, cab, air, 5947 hrs narrow orchard tractor 420/70R/28 rears 280/70R/20 fronts creeper super steer dual remotes runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 1997 New Holland 7635 MFWD, 2700 hrs cab, air, 86 hp, 540 + 1000 PTO 24 speed Quicke 310 loader clean runs ex . . . . . . . . .$24,500 1993 Ford New Holland 7840 cab, air, SLE power shift 7487 hrs, like new 20.8x38 Goodyear super traction radials 800 hrs on new engine with turbo very very sharp and clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . .$16,000 1989 Ford TW 15 MFWD, cab, air, series 2 20.8x38s and 16.9x28s 10 front weights and rear weights, 6180 hrs 3 remotes very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000 1987 Ford TW15 series 2 MFWD, cab, air, only 3821 hrs, like new 18.4x38 rears 3 remotes dual pto original runs ex . . . . . . .$24,500 1977 Ford 9700 2WD cab, air, 5417 hrs, new 460/85R/38 rears dual power dual remotes and pto clean original runs ex . . . . . . .$12,500 1998 MF 6180 110 hp, MFWD, cab, air, 32 speed dynashift only 1225 hrs, 4 remotes 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 radials quicke alo 6755 SL loader one owner sharp ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,500 1979 MF 2675 2WD cab, air, 24 speed power shift like new 18.4x38s dual pto and remotes 4095 hrs, very very clean runs ex . .$10,000 1967 MF 135 diesel new 13.6x28 tires dual remotes 3588 hrs extra nice and clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000 1967 MF 135 diesel 14.9x28 tires power steering multi power very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 2008 McCormick MTX120 MFWD, cab, air, 118 hp, 16 speed power quad LHR, 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 radials 2591 hrs with L165 SL loader very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,500 2007 CIH Maxxum 110 MFWD, cab, air, 16x16 power shift LHR, like new 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 Michelin radials 1160 hrs, front weights and fenders very very sharp like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,500 2005 CIH JX95 MFWD, cab, air, 80 hp, 841 hrs, 18.4x30 and 12.4x24 Goodyear super traction radials front fenders dual remotes like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$27,500 1984 IH 684D only 2317 original hrs ex 18.4x30 rears roll bar and canopy with ex CIH 2250 quick tatch loader joystick very clean original one owner hobby farmer ex tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 1983 Case 2290 cab, air, 129 hp 20.8x38s 540+1000 pto 5400 hrs, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 1977 IH hydro 86 diesel new 18.4x34s dual remotes ex running good hydro clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 1981 White 4-175 4x4 5641 hrs. 2002 cat 3208 engine 210 HP, 3ph pto quick coupler ex 20.8x38s runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,500 White 2-105 MFWD, cab, new 20.8x38 and 16.9x26 radials with self leveling loader clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 1977 White 2-105 cab, 4985 hrs, 3 remotes ex 20.8x38 radials front weights original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 2001 NH BB940 3x3 square baler last bale ejector, roller bale chute applicator knotter fans real clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500 New Holland 570 baler hydraulic bale tension hydraulic drive bale thrower extra nice very low usage baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,500 2 New Holland 575 wire tie balers hydraulic bale tension pickup heads and hitch with NH 77 pan type kicker real sharp ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,000 each 2003 New Holland BR750 4x6 round baler wide pickup head bale ramps netwrap endless belts very nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,000

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Farm Bureau urges approval of new herbicide-tolerant corn WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Agriculture Department’s Plant and Animal Health Inspection Service should grant non-regulated status to a new variety of herbicide-tolerant corn, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Approval of DAS-40278-9, the regulatory name of the genetically engineered corn variety, will provide farmers an important alternative to manage hard-to-control weeds and respond to potential herbicide resistance.

A plant risk assessment conducted by APHIS “clearly justifies a determination of nonregulated status” for DAS-40278-9, AFBF told Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in a letter. “APHIS has done a commendable job completing thorough plant and environmental assessments, which clearly indicate DAS-

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The new corn variety is tolerant of the herbicide 2,4-D, which has been used by U.S. farmers for 60 years to control broadleaf weeds in fruit, vegetable and field crops, as well as turf and residential lawns.

During that time, the Environmental Protection Agency has conducted detailed, science-based regulatory reviews to evaluate the human health and environmental safety risks of 2,4-D. In 2005, EPA reassessed 2,4-D and reregistered it for use on crops including corn.

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Issued May 18, 2012 The Agriculture Department’s latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook says “Current

year milk and dairy product prices continue a downward glide as milk production continues to expand despite lower producer returns in the face of high feed

prices. Next year’s milk production increase is expected to be slight as the cow herd contracts and demand becomes somewhat stronger, lifting prices.”

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The total number of milk cows for 2012 was raised slightly from April to 9.23 million head. The Milk Production report indicated higher than expected cow numbers and, despite weakening returns, producers were not reducing herds as quickly as expected.

The dairy herd in 2013 is expected to decline to 9.17 million head, reflecting 2012’s high feed prices and lower milk prices. Milk per cow for 2012 was boosted to 21,880 pounds from the April projection. Production per cow is forecast at 22,100 pounds for 2013. The rise in milk per cow this year is due to nearly ideal production conditions in much of the U.S. Next year’s projected increase in production per cow re-

flects the moderating feed price outlook.

Looking “back to the futures;” after factoring in the announced Class III milk prices and the remaining futures, the average Class III milk price for the first six months of 2012 stood at $15.65 on March 2 and $15.70 on May 10. The last half of 2012 was averaging $15.95 on April 20, $15.61 on April 27, $15.08 on May 4, $15.44 on May 11, and was trading around $15.68 late morning May 18.

Lower futures prices for feedstuffs could reduce Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) payments, according to the University of Wisconsin’s Dr. Bryan Gould and reported by Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW). USDA has already announced MILC payments of 38.9 cents per cwt. for February and 82.6 cents for March.

Using May 14 settlement futures prices for MILC-related contracts, Gould revised his estimates for the remainder of 2012 and early 2013.

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then slip to $4.20-$5.00 next year.

Higher corn plantings and higher expected yield could lead to a recordhigh supply in 2012/13 despite tight carryin stocks. The recent Crop Progress report showed a crop well ahead of average development for this time of year. While USDA admits this is no guarantee of above-average yields, it “minimizes the risk of yield loss due to late planting.”

Soybean meal continues to inch upward. This month’s forecast calls for prices to average $360 a ton for the current crop year, up from April’s forecast. For 2012/13, prices are forecast at $335-$360 a ton. The April Agricultural Prices reported the preliminary estimate of alfalfa hay at $207 per ton. Hay could move downward with the 2012/13 crop.

The benchmark 16-percent protein dairy ration was calculated at $11.20 per cwt. for January-March 2012. Given crop price forecasts, the ration value will likely head down later this year and could fall further in 2013, according to USDA.

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For April, Gould projects an MILC payment of $1.18; May, 75 cents; June, 91 cents; July, $1.03; August, 81 cents; September, 38 cents; and October, 11 cents. Updates are posted at his “Understanding Dairy Markets� website.

Meanwhile, cash dairy prices saw a little strength the week of May 14, especially on butter as the markets awaited Friday afternoon’s April Milk Production report which I will detail next week. Cash block cheese closed Friday at $1.50 per pound, unchanged on the week but 20 3/4-cents below a year ago. The barrels closed at $1.46, up a penny on the week and 25 cents below a year ago.

Only one car of each traded hands all week. The AMS-surveyed block price slipped a penny to $1.5269, while the barrels averaged $1.4938, also down a penny.

USDA’s Dairy Market News reports that cheese production remains high as milk looks to find a home away from Class IV production. Discounts

are being offered to prompt cheese plants to take extra milk but are cautious to build inventory. Domestic sales are moderate as some buyers are waiting to see if prices will go lower before committing to added purchases. Export sales remain above year ago aided in part by CWT assistance, which was Friday’s DairyLine topic.

DPW editor Dave Natzke reported that global dairy product sales are a “bright spot,� because USDA’s March dairy trade report indicates exports were valued at a record $484 million, topping $400 million for the 13th consecutive month. Paced by record-high cheese sales and continued strong sales of high-value whey products, export values were up 11 percent from February and 15 percent more than March 2011.

Monthly butterfat volumes also improved to a nine-month high, Natzke said. In contrast, March 2012 imports, at $258 million were up just 5 percent from February,

and down about 7 percent from a year ago. “When we look at trade balance,� Natzke said, “March exports were equivalent to 13.6 percent of U.S. milk solids production for the month, while imports equaled about 2.8 percent of production. So far in this fiscal year, exports are estimated at more than $2.6 billion, up 24 percent from the same period a year ago.

Imports, at $1.6 billion, are up 9 percent, resulting in a dairy trade surplus of more than $1 billion through the first half of the fiscal year.

Natzke also pointed to National Milk’s CWT program. So far in 2012, CWT has assisted its members to export about 50 million pounds of cheese and 43 million of butter and anhydrous milk fat (AMF). The milk equivalent of those exports is about 1.4 billion pounds, or the annual production of more than 66,000 cows.

Another 28 requests for export assistance were announced this week to sell 2.617 mil-

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lion pounds of cheese and 1.461 million pounds of butter and AMF to customers in Asia, Central America, North Africa and the Middle East.

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for the year. Seven cars were sold the week of May 14. The AMS butter price dropped 3.9 cents, averaging $1.3750.

Butter producers and handlers indicate that churning schedules are seasonally strong, according to USDA. Cream offerings to the churn remain plentiful. Many butter producers report that cream offerings are surpassing their capacity. Current churning is generating butter stocks that are outpacing demand, thus clearances to inventory are occurring. Butter demand is

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Typical seasonal factors are coming into play, he said. With schools closing, less cream flows from bottlers to churns.

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NCGA urges CFTC to allow public feedback on extended trading hours In a letter to the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the National Corn Growers Association requested a 30-day public comment period before the grain traders are allowed 22-hourper-day electronic trading of grain and oilseed futures contracts. NCGA believes it is important for CFTC to take input and further analyze the proposals from the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and the CME Group.

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availability in the region declined while sales into ice cream and ice cream mix facilities increased.

Milk production in California remains uneven. Areas in northern California are seeing production move higher, while others are flat to occasionally lower. Temperatures are warming up, but not impacting cows yet.

Arizona production is trending lower, moving away from the recent seasonal peak. Processing plants continue to work on extended schedules to handle the milk supply. Milk production in the Pacific Northwest is still heavy, although showing some relief from excess production. Utah and Idaho production is following expected levels.

The Oceania milk production season continues to run stronger than previously projected. New

Zealand output continues to run 9 to10 percent higher than last year at this time and is 4 to 5 percent higher in Australia.

Market analyst Mary Ledman, who now co-edits the Daily Dairy Report, writes in her May 14 edition that New Zealand is the world’s largest exporter of dairy products but produces less than 5 percent of the global milk supply.

The country’s dairy herd increased 259,000 head versus the prior year to 6.17 million as of June 2011, according to Statistics New Zealand. The milking herd was estimated at 4.82 million head, up 136,000 from the prior year.

Given strong milk prices during the 201112 production season, there is no doubt that the New Zealand dairy herd continued its ex-

Mielke from 20 up the thermostat, there is less cream produced, and ice cream demand is picking up.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk inched a quartercent higher this week, hitting $1.1250. Three cars were sold on the week.

Extra Grade remained at $1.0825. AMS powder averaged $1.1467, down 7 cents, and dry whey averaged 53.4 cents per pound, down 3.7 cents on the week.

Meanwhile; milk production in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions has leveled off and indications are the two regions are at or near the seasonal peak. Manufacturing milk supplies remain heavy. Class I demand is steady. Various Midwest handlers report their milk intakes are steady to dropping slightly. Component values are also on a slow, seasonal decline. Milk

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sues that potentially place the Nation’s corn growers at a marketing disadvantage,” wrote NCGA President Garry Niemeyer in his letter to CFTC Chair Gary Gensler. “Approval of these major market changes without a 30day comment period is ill-timed since many growers are currently preoccupied with planting. We believe that there is no compelling reason why 22-hour trading needs to begin imminently.”

Niemeyer cited two reasons for special concern: • Allowing the futures markets to trade during the release of key U.S. Department of Agricul-

LEAD Conference to take place in Fort Collins

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Early registration for the annual youth leadership conference ends June 15.

Youth from across the country will travel to Fort Collins, CO, for the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA’s) annual Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Conference, Aug. 2-5. Themed “Peak Performance,” the leadership event, sponsored by the Angus Foundation, is designed for members 14-21 years of age.

“If junior Angus mem-

bers are planning on attending the LEAD conference at least once, this is the one they don’t want to miss,” says Robin Ruff, American Angus Association® director of junior activities.

“The NJAA Board is working to coordinate an exciting, fun-filled and educational program that provides a great setting for the future of the Angus breed to develop

leadership skills and lifelong friendships.”

Angus juniors will attend leadership workshops presented by the NJAA Board, as well as listen to a keynote address from professional speaker Andrew McCrea.

Tours during this year’s LEAD event will include area Angus operations — Aristocrat Angus, Rocky Mountain Sire Services and Spruce Moun-

tain Ranch. Participants will also take part in the Colorado State University Ropes Challenge Course and tour the university’s Agricultural Research, Development and Education Center.

In addition to workshops and tours, a white water rafting trip is planned, for those seeking some adventure. And for those seeking some bargains, even some

shopping time is in the schedule.

Conference space is limited, and early registration is encouraged by the June 15 deadline.

The early registration fee for NJAA members is $200.

After June 15, registration will be $225 and accepted based on space availability. Registration for adults, state advisors and chaperones is $250;

no early registration deadline applies.

Registration is available online at www.angus.org/njaa. For more information, contact the junior activities department at 816-383-5100.

LEAD is funded in part by the Angus Foundation and is a program of the NJAA, which provides programs for nearly 7,000 members across the nation.

was the leading destination, according to USDA. March exports brought the year-to-date (Y-T-D) total to 13,954 head, compared to 17,766 head for the same period in record-setting 2011. Last March, more than 9,600 head were exported, including nearly 7,400 head to Turkey alone.

Russia imported 1,158 U.S. dairy replacement females in March 2012, bringing its Y-T-D total to 8,196 head, or about

59 percent of U.S. exports so far this year.

Last year’s female dairy cattle export market leader, Turkey, imported 988 head in March, for a three-month total of 2,942, according to DPW. And; FC Stone’s May 15 Insider Closing Bell reported that traders saw a steep drop in prices on GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) this week. The tradeweighted price index on GDT fell 6.4 percent from

the May 1 auction. Average prices across contract periods from June through November fell

11.9 percent for anhydrous milk fat, 8.9 percent for whole milk powder, 5.4 percent for skim

milk powder, 1.3 percent for milk protein concentrate, and 0.2 percent for cheddar cheese.

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Mielke from 21 pansion mode this past year, according to Ledman. The New Zealand production season runs June through May. To subscribe to Ledman’s all new Daily Dairy Report, log on to www.dailydairyreport.com.

DPW also reported this week that March 2012 U.S. female dairy cattle exports dipped to 3,007 head, the lowest monthly total since February 2011. For the fifth time in six months, Russia

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Pork Checkoff presents PORK Academy at World Pork Expo The PORK Academy agenda is below. All sessions are in the Varied Industries Building, Room C, including a business seminar luncheon on the upper level: Wednesday June 6 • 9:15-10 a.m.: Doing What’s Right vs. Looking for the Camera — Lynn Becker, Pork Producer; Sherrie Niekamp, National Pork Board; Cindy Cunningham, National Pork Board During this session producers will learn about daily on-farm practices and why they are important to their pigs, barn workers and the industry. You’ll also learn what to do if confronted with an undercover video on your farm. And you’ll hear first-hand from a producer who dealt with this issue on his farm.

• 10:15-11 a.m.: Transport Bedding — Can Less Be Better? — Avi Sapkota, Texas Tech University This session will provide research results that could help you save money.

• 11 a.m.-Noon: PRRS Regional Elimination — Procedures for Taking PRRS out of the Breeding Herd — Bob Morrison, University of Minnesota.

This session will share standard operating procedures that you can use.

• 12-2:30 p.m.: Business Seminar Luncheon Weather Outlook — Elwynn Taylor, Iowa State University Economic Outlook — Steve Meyer, Paragon Economics • 1:30-2:15 p.m.: Biosecurity of PRRS — Pros & Cons of Filters — Dr. Jim McKean, Iowa State University; Dr. Bryan Myers, Pipestone Clinic Dr. McKean will focus on “Getting Back to Basics in Biosecurity”. Understanding of how pathogens move from pig to pig, and whatsteps can be done to block transfer.

Dr. Myers will provide an overview of PRRS filtration and how a farm is filtered from start to finish, information in the decision making process of

whether or not to filter a farm and lastly, what determines the success of PRRS filtering on a farm.

• 2:30-3:15 p.m.: Ingredient Availability & Cost — Joel DeRouchey, Kansas State University This session will provide information on optimizing diets with current prices.

Thursday June 7 • 9:15-10 a.m.: Advances in PRRS Research — Dr. Butch Baker, Iowa State University PRRS research results that have yielded practical benefits for producers will be shared in this session.

• 10:15-11 a.m.: The Threat of Foot & Mouth Disease to the Swine Industry — Dermot Hayes & Jim Roth, Iowa State University More countries in the world currently have Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) in their livestock than those that are free from the disease. Learn about the economic impact to the swine industry and efforts to develop business continuity plans in the event of an FMD outbreak in the United

States.

• 11:15 a.m.-Noon: Leading by Example Showing We Caresm at the Barn Level — Bryn Jensson, National Pork Board Looking to increase your knowledge of the We Caresm initiative and how you can share it with your employees or production partners? This session will highlight the recently developed We Care barn worker kit.

This tool provides We Care posters and training guides (available in both English and Spanish) which display the initiative’s six ethical principles. Don’t miss your chance to discover how you can inspire your employees — lead by example.

• 12-2:30 p.m.: Business Seminar Luncheon Weather Outlook — Elwynn Taylor, Iowa State University Economic Outlook — Steve Meyer, Paragon Economics • 1:30-2:15 p.m.: Biosecurity of PRRS — Pros & Cons of Filters — Dr. Jim McKean, Iowa State University; Dr.

Bryan Myers, Pipestone Clinic • 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Export Issues & World Markets — Becca Hendricks, National Pork Board; Laurie Hueneke, National Pork Producer’s Council; Paul Sundberg, National Pork Board Participants will hear an update on the current U.S. export activities and markets, a review of market access and policy issues, scientific barriers to trade and see a presentation of pork usage in Mexico, the number one volume market for U.S. pork exports.

The Pork Checkoff is sponsoring other activities at World Pork Expo in addition to PORK Academy. Producers are invited to visit the Pork Checkoff hospitality tent on the north side of the varied industries building for food, fun and information. National Pork Board members and staff will be serving food throughout the day and hosting events including information sessions and recipe demonstrations. A full schedule of events and more information about the hospitality tent can be found at www.pork.org/wpx.

Information about PORK Academy is available at pork.org, or by contacting Sharlotte Pet e r s o n , speterson@pork.org, 515223-2600.

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On June 6 and 7 the Pork Checkoff is sponsoring Producers Opportunity for Revenue and Knowledge (PORK) Academy at World Pork Expo at the Iowa State Fairground in Des Moines.

Expo continues through noon on June 9.

PORK Academy is a series of seminars designed to provide information for pork producers about current industry challenges in a way that can be applied to their own operations. The seminars will cover a variety of topics, such as herd health, pork exports, transport bedding, economic outlooks and the We Caresm initiative.

“Every producer attending World Pork Expo is invited to join us for the PORK Academy Seminars,” said Mary Langhorst, chair of the Pork Checkoff’s Producer and State Services Committee.

“These seminars are a wonderful way to get timely and accurate information on topics that are vital to producer’s operations.”

Report finds U.S. crop insurance, credit programs harm fruit and vegetable growers; encourage commodities for unhealthy food

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Congress should open up programs in next farm bill, says UCS The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is urging Americans to eat substantially more fruits and vegetables, but its crop insurance and credit programs handicap produce growers and instead promote commodity crops that are disproportionately used in heavily processed junk food, according to a report released on April 24 during a conference call held by the Union of Concerned Scientists.

The report, “Ensuring the Harvest: Crop Insurance and Credit for a Healthy Farm and Food Future,” recommends a number of commonsense policies that would help American farmers grow more healthy food for our communities.

“If Americans need to eat more fruits and vegetables, why do U.S. farm policies make it harder for farmers who grow them to earn a living?” asked report author Jeffrey O’Hara, an agricultural economist with UCS’s Food and Environment Program. “Even though those farmers pose a lower insurance risk, the USDA won’t give them the same protection it gives to large commodity farming operations.”

Weather makes farming a risky business, so the USDA offers crop insurance, making it easier for farmers to obtain bank loans or credit early in the year to cover the cost of seeds, fertilizer and equipment for spring planting. In the event of extreme weather — from spring frosts to summer flooding — that insurance gives farmers a safety net if their crops are

destroyed or their price declines. For many farmers, insurance and credit is the difference between profiting and bankruptcy.

The USDA offers this crop insurance and credit to large farms growing corn, soy and other commodity crops, and to some large fruit and vegetable farms, such as tomatoes in California, but the agency shuts out “healthy-food” farms — small- to medium-size farms growing fruits and vegetables or raising livestock sustainably.

Many healthy-food farms, which sell their products locally at farmers markets, restaurants and schools, have become a market force in recent years. Currently, their local-food sales total $5 billion annually.

But if fruit and vegetable consumption increased to meet the USDA’s MyPlate dietary guidelines, driving demand for healthy, sustainable produce, local food sales could increase to as much as $14.5 billion a year and generate as many as 189,000 new jobs, according to the UCS report.

Jack Hedin, owner of the 160-acre organic Featherstone Farm in Rushford, MN, is one of those healthy-food farmers who cannot get crop insurance. In 2007, chronic rains brought crop disease and disrupted planting cycles. Combined with acute flash flooding, 60 percent of his farm was wiped out.

Fortunately his farm rebounded and today it is thriving, but he still lives in fear of what might happen due to an ex-

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“Without crop insurance, I worry every day about the safety of the farm, my family and our 30 employees,” said Hedin, who participated in today’s UCS telephone press conference. “The lack of access to crop insurance is one of the greatest impediments that I, and other small local farmers, face in keeping healthy-food farms

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In the House, Representative Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, is the lead sponsor of the Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act, which would expand farmers markets and provide support for regional farm and food systems.

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nity to level the playing field for these farmers.”

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Insect pollinators contribute $29 billion to U.S. farm income

by Krishna Ramanujan Bees and other insects that pollinate plants in the United States have suffered in recent decades from mites, pesticides, pathogens, land development and habitat fragmentation. Nevertheless, production of insect-pollinated crops has mostly increased this century.

Now, new research shows that insect pollinators’ value to farmers may be hard to replace.

According to a Cornell

study published in the May 22 issue of the journal Public Library of Science ONE, crops pollinated by honeybees and other insects contributed $29 billion to farm income in 2010.

The study analyzed the economic value of honeybees and other insect pollinators for 58 crops, including species that are directly dependent on insects for pollination, such as apples, almonds, blueberries, cherries, or-

anges and squash, and species that are indirectly dependent on insects, such as alfalfa, sugar beets, asparagus, broccoli, carrots and onions.

Directly dependent crops require pollinators to produce a fruit, while indirectly dependent crops require pollinators to create seeds, but not the crop itself.

The findings show that in 2010, the value of directly pollinated crops was $16.35 billion, while

the value of indirectly dependent crops was $12.65 billion.

More specifically, honeybees pollinated $12.4 billion worth of directly dependent crops and $6.8 billion worth of indirectly dependent crops in 2010.

Other insects, including alfalfa leaf cutter bees, bumblebees, hornfaced bees and orchard bees, added $4 billion and $5.9 billion in directly and indirectly depend-

DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 8TH, 2012. TIME: 10 A.M. LOCATION: 5 BALTIMORE RD, NORTH SPRINGFIELD, VT 05150

DIRECTIONS: I-91 get off on Exit 7 go thru Springfield follow Rte 10 to 106, take right onto Baltimore Road, auction on right. Watch for auction signs.

After 92 years George Coger has decided to call it quits & due to business transitions we have been commissioned to sell equipment, nursery supplies and assorted retail merchandise belonging to Coger Farms & Garden Center.

TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT 5225 JD tractor w/cab, quick detatched loader, forks, & snow blade (loaded, 280 hrs & 2 yrs old), Ford NH TN 55 tractor loaded w/cab & quick detached loader, Antique International Cub tractor w/belly mower, 184 International tractor w/belly mower, 154 Cub Lo-Boy w/ 3pth & mower w/1 furrow plow, 2001 GMC Sierra SLT w/duals, diesel, automatic, loaded w/gooseneck hitch, 1998 Suburban (all registered & road ready), Isuzu w/12' stake dump wagon body (101,000 miles), 4x2 JD gator, 2002 5th wheel hitch 24' Eby Wrangler cattle trailer (like new), 6 ton Eager Beaver equipment trailer w/pintle hitch, Anderson 10 ton dovetailed flat bed, AD70 Kubota rear tine rototiller, 4' rototiller, 5' box blade/scrapper w/teeth, 5' disc harrows, (2) wood wagons, small flat bed wagon, 3pth lime sower (like new), (2) hand held cultivators, fertilizer spreader, (2) 20' storage containers, 10'x 20' steel storage barn, antique 3pth cultivator, 8' pickup camper unit (as is), 300 & 500 gal fuel tank, pickup tool box and more TOOLS, EQUINE, NURSERY ITEMS & SMALLS Air compressor, (2) chest on chest tool boxes (1 Craftsman/1 Mac), mechanical Mac tool box, Sterling bench model drill press, bench grinder, vises, nuts & bolt bins, air tools (Blue Point, AEG, Snap-on & Ingersoll), Craftsman circular saw, assortment of electrical drills 1/4" & 1/2", (2) metal cabinets, assortment of shovel & rakes, wheel barrow, (4) garden carts, air rake, sump pump, Stanley floor model drill press, (5) back pack sprayers, floor jack, (2) grass hand seeders, cargo security bars, portable air compressor, (2) hand dollies, cast iron pot, wood work bench, pottery, (2) antique lawn cultivators, 7' work bench, I-beam chain falls w/pulleys, sulkies for race horse, large assortment of horse blankets, (2) English saddles, (2) Pony saddles, (4) Western saddles, (2) floor model saddle holders, horse bridles, Bronze "Sam Cody" statue, various cast iron statues, Mack starter, Mack decals & Mack Bull dog ashtrays, collection of Hess & Texaco toy trucks w/boxes (cast iron & plastic models), lawn ornaments (wood & wrought iron), 5' Christmas wreath wire, seasonal inflatable lawn ornaments, large assortment of green house decorative supplies, little benches, bird houses, large barrel hand cart for trees, Rubbermaid garden cart, shade structures (10' x 10', 20 x10, 60' x 10') in sizes 100's of green house plastic pots, 100's of decorative half wall wire baskets, wreath & floral decorations, asst. of pine cones, reindeer baskets, replacement Christmas light bulbs, nursery carts, assortment of country gift shop items, Radio Flyer steel wagons (2) high back Rattan chairs, (2) baby high chairs, Larkin open face bookcase, depression book case & more TERMS: Cash or good check w/ID. 10% buyer's premium for any single purchase under $1,500.00. 6% sales tax charged to anyone without a valid tax number.

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aged or wild pollinators could seriously threaten production levels of directly and indirectly pollinated crops, according to the paper.

In the mid-1980s, parasitic mites that had infected eastern honeybees in Southeast Asia began infecting western honeybees in the United States.

In 2006-2007, beekeepers experienced heavy losses to their colonies.

While mites appear to be the cause of roughly 70 percent of the losses, the remaining losses (referred to as colony collapse disorder) are not fully understood, with possible explanations including pesticide use, beekeeper management practices, climate change and other pathogens, reports the paper.

As a hedge, U.S. growers are working to increase the number of non-honeybee pollinators, including hornfaced bees and orchard bees, Calderone said.

Crop, insect pollinator and economic data were provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, whose website is run through Cornell’s Mann Library.

The study was funded in part by a grant from the National Honey Board.

House passes highway bill extension with amendment to add RAMP Act provisions On April 18, the House passed a bill that provides a 90-day extension of the federal highway programs.

The bill will serve as a vehicle to get to a Conference Committee with the Senate, which has passed a twoyear highway bill. The House has been unable to reach agreement on a longer-term bill that could garner sufficient support to pass the full House. The Transportation & Infrastructure Committee was able to pass a five-year bill earlier this year, but the measure could not get sufficient support on the House floor.

Before passing the 90-day highway bill, the House considered and approved an amendment to add to the bill provisions of the Realizing America’s Maritime Promise (RAMP). The RAMP Act, sponsored by Representative Charles Boustany (R-LA) and supported by ASA, requires that the total amount available for spending from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) each fiscal year be equal to the Trust Fund receipts. The bill, including the Boustany amendment, passed the House by a vote of 293127.

Source: ASA Weekly Leader Letter for Thursday, April 19

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ent crops, respectively.

“This lets people for the first time look at a peerreviewed paper that says here are the revenues derived from these crops, and if we want to keep producing [these crops], we have to recognize the importance of insect pollinators,” said Nicholas Calderone, associate professor of entomology and the paper’s author.

The paper also analyzed trends in various metrics from 1992 to 2009 for crops that depend on pollinators. For directly dependent crops, production, cultivated area and revenues increased steadily over the course of the study period, with some slowing over the past few years.

Recently, growth in the U.S. population has outpaced the production of these crops, suggesting a growing dependence on imported food, but also, a possible opportunity for U.S. growers.

Over this same period, the number of managed honeybee colonies in the United States has gradually declined, reaching a low in 2008 with 2.3 million colonies, with increases of roughly 200,000 new colonies each year in 2009 and 2010.

The trends show that any shortfall in man-

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT May 21, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 88-96.50; Boners 80-85% lean 84-89; Lean 85-90% lean 60-85.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 95-235; 80-92# 95195; 70-80# 135-155; Vealers 90-100# 70-90; 80-90# 60-88; 70-80# 65-81; 60-70# 50-56.

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA May 23, 2012 Cows: Canners 50-80; Cutters 81-92.50; Util 93-98.50.

Bulls: 108.50-111 Steers: Ch 120; Sel 99-105; Hols. 101.

Heifers: Hols. 92 Calves: 51-147 ea.

Feeders: 89-140 Sheep: 100-123 Lambs: 115-125 Goats: 70-281 ea.; Kids 47118 ea.

Hogs: 47-51.50 Feeder Pigs: 59-84 ea.

Roaster Pigs: 100-124 ea.

Chickens: 2.50-12 Rabbits: 2-22.50 Ducks: 3-19.50 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA May 8, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 50-70; Cutters 70-81; Util 78-85; Bulls 90-100; Steers 100114; Hfrs. 80-95.

Calves: Growers 1.40-2.50; Hfrs. 1.50-1.75; Veal .901.10.

Hogs: Sows 35-45; Boars 22-25; Market 50-60 ea.

Sheep: 60-100; Lambs 1.50-2.20.

Goats: 90-150 ea; Billies

150-235 ea; Kids 30-100 ea.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA May 22, 2012, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 4557.50; 61-75# 55-95; 76-95# 40-85; 96-105# 70-71; 106# & up 60-81.

Farm Calves: 100-245/cwt Start Calves: 103-123/cwt Feeders: 50-145/cwt Heifers: 89-100/cwt Bulls: 86/cwt Canners: 63-75/cwt Cutters: 76-82/cwt Utility: 83-90.50/cwt Sows: 33-56/cwt Hogs: 47-94/cwt Boars: 26-27/cwt Shoats: 90-120 ea.

Feeder Pigs: 60-92.50 ea.

Lambs: 170-255/cwt Sheep: 52.50-100/cwt Goats: 29-240 ea.

Rabbits: 1.50-3 ea.

Poultry: .50-20.50 ea.

Hay: 3 lots, 2.40-2.90/bale northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ No report CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY No report CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY May 21, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 100-150; Grower over 92# 190-230; 80-92# 150-185; Bob Veal 76-82.

Cull Cows: Gd 89-93.50; Lean 79-85; Hvy. Beef Bulls 94.

Beef: Feeders 398-725# 145-175; Hols. Hfr. 97.50.

Lamb/Sheep:Feeder 210250; Market 185-230; Slaughter Sheep 65-70.

Goats: Billies 120-145; Nannies 60-70; Kids 60-70.

Swine: Feeder Pig 85. *Buyers always looking for pigs. *No Sale May 28 - June 1.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY No report DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY No report

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY No report Gouverneur

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY No report BATH MARKET Bath, NY No report FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 23, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 78-94; Canners/Cutters 50-82.

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 94-103.50.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Open 710-990.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 55-67.50; 80-95# 4565; 60-80# 35-62.50; Vealers (grassers) 250# & up 71-108.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: bull over 95# 125-227.50; 8095# 100-242.50; 70-80# 75220; Hfr. Calves 150-190.

Beef Calves Ret. to Feed: bull over 95# 100-217.50.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 114-123.50; Sel 104-109; Hols. Ch grain fed 100-107; Sel 93.50-97.

Hogs: Slgh. Hogs US 1-3 46-50; Sows US 1-3 45; Feeder Pigs US 1-3 9-40.

Feeder Lambs: Ch 50-80# 190-212.50.

Market Lambs: Ch 80-100# 125-145.

Slaughter Sheep: M 44-68 Goats: Nannies L 45-90

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 23, 2012 Flats: Flowers 3.50-14; Vegetable Plants 2.50-15.

Hanging Baskets: 5-17.50 Planters: 10-50 Pots: .10-3.75 Asparagus: 2.10-2.50 Eggs: 1.45-2 Radishes: .40-.70 Rhubarb: .85-1.20 Spring Onions: .75-.90 Strawberries (qt): 6 Produce Mon., Wed. & Fri. at 9 am sharp, Hay Auctions Fridays@ 11:15.

FINGER LAKES FEEDER SALE Penn Yan, NY No report FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 18, 2012 Hay: 1st cut 125-205; 2nd cut 140-350.

Straw: 230 * Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

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HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY May 21, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.92; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .721.06.

Calves: Bull Calves 96-120# 1.50-2.70; up to 95# .10-2; Hols. under 100# 2.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA May 16, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Sel 1-3 986# 99.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 90, lo dress 8285; Boners 80-85% lean 8589, lo dress 80.50-81.50, very lo dress 70-75; Lean 8590% lean 79-79.50, hi dress 85.50, lo dress 74-78; Light Lean 85-92% lean 71-74, lo dress 68-70, very lo dress 51-60.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1380# 91.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers Hols.

L 3 348-425# 94-102; 554902# 78-98.

Holstsein Bull Calves: No. 1 96-120# 190-230; 82-92# 195-212; No. 2 94-120# 170200; 80-90# 155-200; No. 3 74-112# 100-175; Util 72100# 30-100.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 85-110# 210-300/hd; No. 2 70-100# 100-195/hd.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 30-55# 29-52; Roasting Pigs 160200# 75-110.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 56-66# 190-197; 7298# 187.50-212; Yearlings 104-158# 95-125; Ewes Gd 2-3 130-168# 70-77; Util 1-2 130-194# 37-55; Rams 252#

67.

Slaughter Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 40-65# 137-190; 90# 170; Sel 2 40-50# 85-140; 70# 125; Nannies Sel 1 10# 105.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA May 22, 2012 Slaughter Heifers: Hfrs. cpl not finished 106-108; one Hols. 1435# 98.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites cpl 98.50-99.50; Breakers 88.50-93.50; Boners 85-93.50; Lean 89-98; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 7886.50; Shelly 75 & dn.

Bulls: 1230-2210# 94.50108.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 880-1105# 97-103; Hrs. M&L 1 935-1170# 100-103; Hols. 860-1105# 91-92.50; Feeder Bulls Hols. 970# 91.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 80-120# 220-230; No. 2 80-120# 210-220; No. 3 80-120# 135-190; Util 87105.

Swine: Hogs 225-265# 6265; Sows US 1-3 325-400# 46.50-52.50; 405-470# 5052.75; 510-570# 49.7553.25; Thin/Weak/Rough 405-415# 46-47; Boars 175245# 53-54; Shoats 175245# 53-54.

Goats (/hd): S Fleshy Kids 72-97; Small/thin/bottle 1582.

Lambs: Gd & Ch 40-60# 155-185; 60-80# 155-177; 80-90# 160-170; 1 100# thin 142.

Sheep (all wts): 68-92 Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. * Special Fed Cattle Sales May 29 & June 5 & 19. * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale June 22.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA May 22, 2012 Rabbit Family: 12.50 Rabbits: 6.50-28 Bunnies: 2-9.75 Hens: 2.75-7 Roosters: 3-8.50 Pullets: 1-1.50 Peeps: .50-2.50 Turkeys: 15 Pheasants: 16 Ducks: 4-14 Ducklings: 3.50 Guinea Pigs: 1.50-2.50 Pigeons: 2-4.75 Guineas: 8.50-10.50 Hamster: 1 Quail: 4.50 Eggs (/dz): Jumbo Brown 1.75; XL Brown 1.10-1.90; L Brown 1.75-1.95; M Brown 1.60; S Brown 1.20; XL White 1; L&M White .85-1.10; Fertile Quail 1; Fertile Old English Game 1; Fertile Guinea 1; Fertile Mixed Brown .501.75; Pigeons 2-4.75; Guineas 8.50-10.50; Hamster 1; Quail 4.50.

All animals sold by the piece.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA May 18, 2012 US 1-2: 6 hd, 34# 160; 25 hd, 52-59# 100-104; 97 hd, 6469# 100; 4 hd, 61# 82; 183 hd, 72-79# 85-100; 55 hd, 81-82# 80-89; 39 hd, 94-98# 86-94; 29 hd, 105-122# 8588; 4 hd, 139# 76.

US 2: 21 hd, 50# 90; 38 hd, 63-69# 87-101; 7 hd, 79# 83; 17 hd, 98-122# 81-87.

As Is: 3 hd, 30-35# 100; 4 hd, 57.5-60# 40-44; 10 hd, 75# 67; 2 hd, 87.5# 35. *Next State Graded Feeder Pig Sale May 18.

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MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT May 21, 2012 Calves: 45-60# .45-.65; 6175# 1.35-1.40; 76-90# 1.651.70; 91-105# 1.7750-1.80; 106# & up 1.85-1.91.

Farm Calves: 1.9750-2.30 Started Calves: .70-.75 Veal Calves: 1-1.40 Open Heifers: 1.35-1.4250 Beef Heifers: .80-1 Feeder Steers: 1.20-1.30 Beef Steers: 1.0750-1.16 Stock Bull: .75-1.5750 Beef Bull: .90-.97 Sows: one at .40 Sheep (ea): 95-105 Lambs (ea): 150-195 Goats (ea): 100-280; Kids 23-70.

Canners: up tp 84.50 Cutters: .85-.89 Utility: .9025-.95 Rabbits: 5-40 Chickens: 4-25 Ducks: 6-22 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

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Receiving 7:30 - 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC May 21, 2012 Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1192# 107.50; Ch 2-3 1416-1504# 100.50-104.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 87-94; Boners 84.50-90; Lean 71-88.50.

Bulls: G 1 2104# 99 Feeder Steers: L 1 640# 134; L 2 334# 132.

Feeder Heifers: L 1 400500# 133-140; L 2 350-500# 120-127.

Feeder Bulls: L 1 400-500# 149-153; L 2 350-500# 128137.

Calves: 199. Bull Calves No. 1 94-124# 230-252; 78-92# 235-270; No. 2 94-126# 215235; 76-92# 200-235; No. 3 76-116# 150-210; Hfrs. No. 1 86-110# 225-275; No. 2 80102# 135-205; non-tubing 68-78# 75-130; Util 70-100# 57-82; 60-68# 25-45.

Hogs: 228-290# 58-62.

Lambs: 40-50# 180-195; 5060# 177-195; 60-70# 185197; 70-80# 180-195; Ewes Gd 1-2 164-192# 67-70; Util 1-2 132-138# 52-60.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 under 20# 30; 20# 110; 100# 150; Nannies 90-120# 100162.

EarCorn: 2 lds, 215-220/ton.

Hay (/ton): 15 lds, Grass 180-230; Mixed 120-220; Timothy/Grass 125-180.

Straw (/ton): 1 ld, 220 EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA May 21, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Ch 2-3 1120-1240# 111-116; Sel 1-2 1090-1385# 102-109; Hfrs. Ch 2-3 1400# 118.50; Sel 1205-1465# 109.50-113.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 99-106; Breakers 75-80% lean 94.50-98.50; Boners 80-85% lean 86.50-92, hi dress 94.50, lo dress 85; Lean 8590% lean 77-83, hi dress 8486, lo dress 72-76.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12051660# 104-117; YG 2 12801680# 92-99.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 185; 500-600# 146; 800-900# 138; M&L 2 800900# 115.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 150-162.50, one at 177.50; 600-700# 139; 700900# 107-118; M&L 2 400500# 120; 600-700# 115.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 500600# 150; 700-800# 117.50119.

Ret. to Farm Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 85-120# 240265; No. 2 80-120# 180-230; No. 3 80-120# 120-170; Util 70-120# 65-100; Beef type 100-255# 182.50-215.

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 265-290# 56-59; Boars 380# 15.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 40# 175; 60-80# 142.50-170; 80# 163; 100# 161; Ewes Gd 1-2 155-230# 58-68.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50# 107.50; Sel 2 30-40# 2037.50; Billies Sel 1 130# 112.50/cwt; Sel 2 95# 102.50.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA May 21, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1362-1582# 123.50127.50; Ch 2-3 1244-1510# 118-123.50; full/YG 4-5 115.50; 1602-1682# 115119; Sel 1-3 1152-1412# 114-117; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 23 1348-1550# 106.50109.50; Ch 2-3 1244-1594# 101.50-106.50; 1782# 101; Sel 1-3 1070-1326# 95100.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1142-1350# 118-123; Ch 2-3 1106-1398# 114117.50; Sel 1-3 1128# 113.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 98; Breakers 75-80% lean 90.7595.50, hi dress 97.50, lo dress 85.50-91.25; Boners 80-85% lean 86.50-91, hi dress 90.25-93.50, lo dress 81.75-86, very lo dress 7377.50; Lean 85-90% lean 81.50-87.50, hi dress 87.5091.50, lo dress 76-81, very lo dress 68.50-75; Light Lean 85-92% lean 78-81.50, lo dress 72-76, very lo dress 62-70.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 10601996# 98-110; hi dress 11250, very hi dress 140,2148-2150# 98-104; YG 2 1086# 90.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 525# 151; 786-860# 110125; M&L 2 640-660# 106112.50; Hols. L 3 255# 102.50; 490# 113; 895# 108; Hfrs. M&L 1 430-480# 140155; 508-605# 137.50-155; M&L 2 407# 140; 735# 100;

Bulls M&L 1 430-460# 157.50-187.50; 540-580# 132-145; Hols. Bulls L 3 354# 117; 856# 99.

Ret. to Farm Hols. Bull Calves: No. 1 Hols. 94-122# 227.50-242.50; 82-92# 230247.50; No. 2 94-122# 190227.50; 76-92# 195-235; No. 3 70-120# 110-195; Util 56108# 40-115; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 98# 230; No. 2 70-88# 100170.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 49-68# 180-210; 70109# 180-230; 112-122# 170-227.50; Yearlings 91# 157.50; Ewes Gd 2-3 134164# 67.50-70, 214-267# 6062.50; Rams 156# 90.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50-75# 115-155; Sel 2 under 20# 12.50-35; 20-40# 32.5067.50; 45-55# 77-110; Nannies Sel 1 120-160# 137.50165.50; Sel 2 90-130# 115140; Sel 3 90-130# 70-75; Billies Sel 1 130# 200; Wethers Sel 1 160# 215; Sel 2 170# 180.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA May 17, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1320-1462# 120.50122.25; Ch 2-3 1216-1446# 116-120; Sel 1-2 1096# 115; Hols. Ch 2-3 1272-1676# 100-103.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1416# 119.50; Sel 1-2 1364# 113.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 98.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 9094.50; Boners 80-85% lean 84-87.50, hi dress 88.50, lo dress 81-83; Lean 85-90% lean 77-81, lo dress 70-76.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12121984# 98.50-104.50; YG 2 1140# 92.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 600-700# 132.50; M&L 2 400-500# 142.50; 500-600# 120-132.50; Hfrs. M&L 1 500-700# 122.50-127.50; M&L 2 400-500# 112.50; 500-700# 110-122.50; Bulls M&L 1 600-700# 125.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 85-120# 210-240; No. 2 80-120# 185-210; No. 3 80-120# 110-170; Util 70120# 30-70; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 80-86# 175-200.

Slaughter Hogs: Sows US 1-3 400-500# 49; Boars 318# 15.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 70# 125; Sel 2 80# 150.

KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA May 19, 2012 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 150 Mixed Hay: 5 lds, 125-305 Timothy: 3 lds, 160-350 Grass: 8 lds, 120-235 Straw: 2 lds, 155-205 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA May 18, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1240-1595# 116-121; Ch 2-3 1165-1575# 113-119; Sel 2-3 1135-1325# 112.50-114; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1350-1690# 105-110; Ch 2-3 1245-1595# 102.50106.50; Sel 2-3 1240-1550# 93-101; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1140-1460# 114-117; Ch 2-3 990-1405# 110-113.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 90-94, hi dress 98-100, lo dress 8590; Breakers 75-80% lean 88-94.50, hi dress 94.50-98, lo dress 82-87.50; Boners 80-85% lean 84-89, hi dress 89-94.50, lo dress 77-82.50; Lean 85-90% lean 76-83, hi dress 84-88, lo dress 70-76.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9401950# 97-105, hi dress 106113, very hi dress 116-126, lo dress 91-97.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 114-128# 197-204; 106-112# 216-226; 86-104# 230-242; No. 2 106-118# 190-217; 88-104# 220-232; 80-86# 261; No. 3 90-130# 200-205; 80-88# 245; 72-78# 170; Util 60-110# 90-97; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 95-100# 260-275; No. 2 75-120# 130150.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA No report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA May 16, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hols. Ch 2-3 1335-1600# 100.50-103.50; Sel 1-3 12551415# 92-98.50; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1215# 119.50; Ch 23 995-1270# 110-117.50; YG 4-5 106-109.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75# lean 9294.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 89-92; Boners 80-85% lean 87-90, hi dress 91-94; Lean 85-90% lean 82-86.50, hi dress 88.50-90.50, lo dress 76.50-81.50.

Bulls: YG 1 1210 98.

Feeder Cattle: Hfrs. M 2 320# 145; Bulls L 3 Hols.

885# 101.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-125# 230247.50; 80-90# 225-240; No. 2 95-120# 215-235; 75-90# 200-225; No. 3 95-115# 165200; 75-90# 130-180.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 210-270# 53.50-58.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 40-56# 245-265; Ewes Cull 1-2 115-180# 5072.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 50-60# 122.50-126; 70# 161; Sel 2 30-40# 70-103; Nannies Sel 1 200# 190; Sel 2 80-120# 160-168; Sel 3 100# 95122.50.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA May 15, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 12001505# 120-123; Ch 2-3 1110-1570# 117.50121; full/YG 4-5 115-118.50; 1600-1675# 113.50-118; Sel 1-3 1105-1595# 112-116.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 13351520# 107-109; 1625# 105.50; Ch 2-3 1240-1560# 102-107; 1630-1680# 100103; Sel 1-3 1160-1570# 95101.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1265-1415# 119-122; Hols. 1355-1485# 105; Ch 23 1090-1440# 115118.50;1205-1510# 95-101; Sel 1-3 1070-1170# 108.50115.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 89-91.50, hi dress 98.50, lo dress 83.5088.50; Boners 80-85% lean 83-88.50, hi dress 88, lo dress 78.50-82, very lo dress 74; Lean 85-90% lean 77-83, lo dress 71-76, very lo dress 60.50-69.50; Light Lean 8592% lean 74-78, lo dress 6872.50, very lo dress 51-57.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9251695# 91-107; hi dress 112;

YG 2 1130-1600# 86.50-91.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 640-710# 127-138; 795-910# 120-127; M 2 485# 130; L 3 Hols. 315# 110; 715-895# 97-98; Hfrs. M&L 1 625-640# 122-135; 745-895# 107-130; M&L 2 430# 110; 560-720# 92-122; 835# 87; Bulls M&L 1 315-400# 145-159; 550# 143; M 2 635-700# 95-117; Hols. Bulls L 3 770-1060# 8795.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 220-245; 75-90# 240-262; No. 2 95115# 190-235; 70-90# 200237; No. 3 70-100# 105-185; Util 60-95# 47-112; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 1 80-105# 200-240; No. 2 75-95# 110-190.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 220-276# 61-62.75; 280-325# 61-62; 45-50% lean 240-277# 5762; 290-335# 59-60.75; Sows US 1-3 385# 38; 520# 49; Boars 580-590# 23.5024; Jr. Boars 305-330# 3549.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 40-55# 50-67; 60-90# 62-66; Roasting Pigs 145-155# 75cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 35-65# 170-215; 70100# 142-212; Ewes Gd 2-3 132-170# 67-70; Util 1-2 140# 57; Rams 195# 62.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 75-100# 147-190; Sel 2 under 20# 20-35; 20-45# 60115; 50-70# 80-150; Nannies Sel 1 140-170# 142-175; Sel 2 100-120# 95-130; Sel 3 90100# 70-90; Billies Sel 1 150-200# 172-255.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA May 21, 2012 Cattle: 149 Steers: Ch 110-117; Gd 103108.

Heifers: Ch 108-115; Gd 100-106.

Cows: Util & Comm. 85-95; Canner/lo Cutter 82 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 96-98 Bulls: YG 1 85-98 Cattle: Steers 75-135; Bulls 80-120; Hfrs. 95-130.

Calves: 106. Ch 135-160; Gd 120-135; Std 15-100; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 150-245; Hols. Hfrs. 90-130# 150-200.

Hogs: 62. US 1-2 58-60; US 1-3 54-57; Sows US 1-3 4348; Boars 20-35.

Feeder Pigs: 14. US 1-3 2050# 39-65.

Sheep: 42. Lambs Ch 160180; Gd 140-160; Sl. Ewes 45-80.

Goats: 50-196 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA May 21, 2012 Alfalfa: 190 Alfalfa/Grass: 270 Grass: 95-145 Mixed Hay: 100-175

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Round Bales: 140-180 ea; 30-35/bale.

Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA May 21, 2012 Roosters: 4-9 Hens: 2.75-5.50 Banties: 1.50-4.75 Pigeons: 2-3.50 Guineas: 5 Ducks: 5-8 Geese: 10-13.50 Bunnies: 4.25-7.50 Rabbits: 9-19 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA May 21, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Non-Traditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 178-212; 6080# 164-194; 80-90# 172190; 90-110# 170-185; Hair sheep 60-80# 160-194; 8090# 162-174; 90-110# 158169; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 50-60# 154-176; 60-80# 160-

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary Compared to last week corn sold .05-.10 lower, wheat sold .05-.20 lower, barley sold .30-.40 lower, Oats sold .05 to .10 lower & Soybeans sold .10-.15 lower. EarCorn sold 1-2 lower. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.64-6.95, Avg 6.79, Contracts 5.19-5.25; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.906.53, Avg 6.18, Contracts 5.88-6.34; Barley No. 3 Range 4.50-5.50, Avg 5, Contracts 4.50; Oats No. 2 Range 4.50-4.80, Avg 4.65; Soybeans No 2 Range 14.03-14.43, Avg 14.24, Contracts 12.95-13; EarCorn 200.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.64-6.95, Avg 6.77; Wheat No. 2 6.03; Barley No. 3 Range 5; Oats No. 2 3.50-5, Avg 4.16; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.95-14.22, Avg 13.58; EarCorn Range 195-220, Avg 207.50.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.70-6.75, Avg 6.73; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.15-6.10, Avg 5.62; Barley No. 3 Range 4.15-5.10, Avg 4.62; Oats No. 2 Range 3.75-4, Avg3.87; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.55-14.08, Avg 13.81; EarCorn 190.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 6.55-6.88, Avg

6.72; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.90; Oats No. 2 Range 4.70; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.90-14.34, Avg 14.08; Gr. Sorghum 5.92.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.55-6.95, Avg 6.76, Month Ago 7.10, Year Ago 7.77; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.15-6.90, Avg 6.11, Month Ago 6.38, Year Ago 7.79; Barley No. 3 Range 4.15-5.50, Avg 4.85, Month Ago 5.07, Year Ago 5.54; Oats No. 2 Range 3.50-5, Avg 4.28, Month Ago 4.40, Year Ago 4.11; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.95-14.43, Avg 13.88, Month Ago 13.40, Year Ago 13.44; EarCorn Range 190-220; Avg 200, Month Ago 201.60, Year Ago 181.66.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 5.90-6.50, Avg 6.19; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.75; Oats No. 2 3.80-5.30, Avg 4.33; Soybeans No. 2 14.33.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary May 18, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 118-122.50; Ch 1-3 116-121; Sel 1-2 112-117.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 105109; Ch 2-3 100-105; Sel 1-2 95-101.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 117-121.50; Ch 1-3 110-117.50; Sel 1-2 106.50113.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 87-93; Boners 80-85% lean 84-88; Lean 8590% lean 77-83.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 110.50-119.50; Avg dress 99-105; lo dress 91-94.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 175-200; 500-700# 144-170; M&L 2 300-500# 130-167.50; 500-700# 127151.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 155-177; 500-700# 130-159; M&L 2 300-500# 130-155; 500-700# 122-147.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 151-193; 500-700# 147-167; M&L 2 300-500# 122.50-152.50; 500-700# 113-135.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 30105.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 80-120# 210-260; No. 2 80-120# 190-240; No. 3 80120# 140-230; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 84-105# 200-350; No. 2 80-105# 130-200.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 5966.50; 45-50% lean 220270# 56-60.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 4549; 500-700# 48-52.50.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 20-25# 210-230; 25-30# 145-180; 30-40# 130-140; 40-50# 120-140; 50-60# 110140; 60-70# 140; US 2 20-

30# 170-200; 30-40# 130165; 50-60# 115-125.

Slaughter Sheep Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 220-240; 6080# 178-230; 80-110# 186218; 110-150# 175-180; Ch 1-3 40-60# 170-194; 60-80# 170-192; 80-110# 140-178; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 7694; 160-200# 74-90; Util 1-2 120-160# 80-95; 160-200# 72-86.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 100-112; 40-60# 118161; 60-80# 160-174; 80100# 181-202; Sel 2 20-40# 79-92; 40-60# 108-144; 6080# 140-164; Sel 3 20-40# 60-77; 40-60# 69-102; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 165-181; 130-180# 180-200; Sel 2 80130# 142-164; Sel 3 50-80# 98-111; 80-130# 118-142; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 230247; 150-250# 245-264; Sel 2 100-150# 231-246; 150250# 264-290.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and/ton. All hay and straw reported sold/ton. Compared to last week hay sold steady to 40 lower & straw sold steady. Alfalfa 140-250; Mixed Hay 130-220; Timothy 130-295; Straw 100-190; Mulch 60-120.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 151 lds, 37 Straw; Alfalfa 150-345; Mixed Hay 135400; Timothy 190-330; Grass 147-370; Straw 135-215.

Diffenbach Auct, April 36, 63 lds Hay, 15 lds Straw.

Alfalfa 150-315; Mixed Hay 135-400; Timothy 195-300; Grass 147-370; Straw 135215.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: May 4, 37 lds Hay, 9 Straw.

Alfalfa 180-345; Mixed Hay 185-340; Timothy 217-330; Grass Hay 170-310; Straw 160-200.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: April 26, 22 lds Hay, 6 Straw. Alfalfa 210-270; Mixed Hay 140-285; Timothy 305; Grass 210-310; Straw 160205.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: May 2, 29 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 315; Mixed Hay 165-335; Timothy 190-295; Grass 195-295; Straw 140185.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 142 Loads Hay, 18 Straw.

Alfalfa 180-300; Mixed Hay 75-360; Timothy 140-275; Grass 70-360; Straw 97.50230.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: May 2, 27 lds Hay, 0 lds Straw. Mixed 100-320.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: April 30, 20 lds Hay, 1 Straw.

Mixed Hay 120-360; Straw 205.

Greencastle Livestock: April 30 & May 3, 7 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa 250-270; Mixed Hay 155; Timothy 140; Grass 200-275; Straw 97.50-100.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: May 5, 29 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 210-300; Mixed Hay 205-270; Timothy 205-240; Grass Hay 165360; Straw 165-230.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: May 1, 26 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa 240-275; Mixed Hay 75-290; Timothy 180215; Grass 180-230; Straw 100-220.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: April 28 & May 1, 33 lds Hay, 8 Straw. Alfalfa 115245; Mixed Hay 88-280; Timothy 185-275; Grass 70-160; Straw 147.50-192.50.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: May 4, 3 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Alfalfa 190; Timothy 195; Grass 230.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES

May 15, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 75-80% lean lo dress 85-90; Breakers 75-80% lean 88.50-92.50, hi dress 95-98, lo dress 82.50-87; Boners 80-85% lean 84-88, hi dress 89-91, lo dress 78-81; Lean 88-90% lean 76-82, hi dress 84.50-85.50, lo dress 70-75.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 13401905# 99.50-104.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 103-121# 185-197; 85-101# 240-260; No. 2 112-114# 215-216; 90-102# 222-242; pkg 84# 267; No. 3 94-109# 215-232; pkg 83# 242; pkg 74# 180; Util 80-105# 45-60.

Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 94-100# 340-350; pkg 82# 190; No. 2 pkg. 90# 260; pkg 82# 175; non-tubing 7393# 50-70.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA No report WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA No report

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NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA May 17, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1320-1530# 118-122; 1600-1655# 114-118; Ch 2-3 1275-1500# 115-119; Sel 1-3 1205-1320# 112.50-114; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 13051605# 106-110; Ch 2-3 1245-1510# 103-106.50; Sel 2-3 1240-1430# 95-101.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1160-1405# 116-117; Ch 2-3 990-1405# 110113.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 90-94.50, hi dress 98-100; Breakers 75-80% lean 88-93, hi dress 93.50-94.50, lo dress 83.5087.50; Boners 80-85% lean 84-88.50, hi dress 90.5094.50, lo dress 77-82.50; Lean 88-90% lean 78-83, hi dress 84.50-87, lo dress 7176.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9801950# 97-103.50, hi dress 106-110.50, very hi dress 116-122; lo dress 96-97.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 114-128# 197-204; 106-112# 216-226; 86-104# 230-242; No. 2 106-118# 190-217; 88104# 220-232; 80-86# 261; No. 3 90-130# 200-205; 8088# 245; 72-78# 170; Util 60110# 90-97.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 95-100# 260-275; No. 2 75120# 130-150.

172; 80-90# 155-170; 90110# 149-162; 110-130# 142-155; Hair sheep 40-60# 160-180; 60-80# 156-174; 90-110# 154-164.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 75-90; 160200# 68-82; 200-300# 70-76; Util 1-2 thin flesh 90-110# 7590; 120-160# 72-82.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 104-120; 40-60# 122150; 60-80# 144-169; 80-90# 172-188; 100-120# 195-220; Sel 2 30-40# 85-105; 40-60# 90-131; 60-80# 124-155; 8090# 145-170; Sel 3 20-40# 40-71; 40-60# 74-100; 6080# 100-121; 80-100# 106129; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80130# 166-181; 130-180# 177-189; Sel 2 80-130# 135155; 130-180# 156-172; Sel 3 50-80# 91-104; 80-130# 112-127; Wethers Sel 1 100150# 210-234; 150-250# 236-256; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 210-234; 150-250# 236-256; Sel 2 100-150# 160-180; 150-250# 165-185.

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802-376-5262 INT. PUMA 195 CVT trasmission, 210 hours, Michelin tires, loaded, owner downsizing, $135,000. 518872-1386 JD 3010 w/ ldr., 50hp, diesel, $6,500; JD/Frontier 10’ Rotary Rake, exc., $4,800; Buffalo vegetable/ corn planter, 2 row, 3ph., good cond., $2,200; Kuhn 452T, 17’ tedder, $2,100; Pequea 13’ Rotary Rake, $3,400; JD 327 Square baler w/ kicker nice $5,500; NH 66 Square baler $1,500.

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JD 450B Bulldozer, $5,000; JD offset harrow, $1,000; 23pt. hitch, 2 row cultivators; JD 6310, 4x4, 640 loader, $26,000; JD 6405, 2WD w/loader, low hours, $26,000; IH 986, 2WD, $8,500; JD 5320, 2WD, $13,000; NH 492 haybine; NH 575 baler w/thrower, $11,000; NH 311 baler; NH 256-258 rakes; JD 660 rake; New Pequea 11’ rotary rake; New 17’ Morra hydraulic fold tedder; New & Used metal kicker wagons; NH 590 tandem axle spreader, $8,500; JD & IH front and rear wheel weights. COMING IN: NH 315 w/thrower. Augur Farms, 203-530-4953 JD 750, 2WD, 23hp, turf tires, $4,200; ‘95 Samsung Wheel Loader, SL120/2, 3800 hrs., Nice! $22,500; JD 2120 diesel, 60hp, new tires, $4,800; NH 1412, 10’ discbine, flail cond., $8,500; NH 411 discbine, $5,500; JD 1350 Disk Mower/ Cond., $4,800; JD 450 hydra push, $2,200; JD 660 Hay rake, Nice! $1,600; MF 823 round baler, wet or dry, $5,500; Gehl 2340, 10’ Disk Mower, $5,500; 5’ Trailer bushhog, $550. Full line of farm equipment available! www.youngsmilkywayfarm.com 802-885-4000 JD BALER PARTS: Used, New Aftermarket and rebuilt. JD canopy new aftermarket, $750. Call for pictures. Nelson Horning 585-526-6705 JOHN DEERE 3960, good condition, $2,000 OBO. Arthur Knowlton 401-647-7357 JOHN DEERE 4955, excellent condition, 4 wheel dr., very low hours, $49,500. 413-5305369

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CASE-IH RB454. . . . . . . . $27,500 CASE-IH 8435 . . . . . . . . . $12,900 JD 457. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,900 KRONE KR160B. . . . . . . . $18,900 NH BR740. . . STARTING AT $18,900 NH BR740ANC. . . . . . . . . $24,900

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NH 4835 60-65HP Dsl, 2000 hrs, dual outlets w/side mt. sicklebar mower, very clean, excellent all around; Ford 540B Dsl w/Side Mt Sicklebar Mower low hrs; 3Pt Sicklebar Mowers; Vermeer Trencher w/front blade, Dsl, low hrs $3,950; Bush Hog 2610L (Legend) 10’ Batwing Rotary Mower, very good; 4x4 Landini Globus 75-80HP Dsl, All Glass Cab w/AC/Heat, Dual Outlets $15,900; 4x4 Kubota 85-90HP Dsl, Full Factory Cab w/AC/Heat dual outlets, lots of wts & all new tires! $11,900; Ford 2000/Ldr $2,950; Schulte 6’ Rotary Mower heavy duty gearbox, super clean shape $1,275; ‘04 2x4 JD 5520 w/Deluxe cab w/AC/heat/stereo & JD Ldr, 12 spd power reverser, dual outlets, 75-80HP Dsl, 2500 hrs, super clean inside & out! $24,500; Lots More Tractors & Machinery In Stock

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www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com #40 - DAIRY OF DISTINCTION - Very nice 395 acre river bottom dairy farm w/240 tillable, 70 pasture & 80 woods - 350 ft. stone barn w/108 tie stalls & room for 75 young stock - 1500 gal. B.T. & 2” pipeline - 6 stall garage & 100x25 ft. carriage barn - 4 concrete silos w/unloaders & 40x80 ft. bunk silo - 3 bdrm. brick home & 2 fam. tenant house - also 5 rm. mobile home - 1 lg. pond, 2 springs & 100 ft. well . . . . .Asking $1,500,000 - machinery available #1 - UNIQUE PROPERTY with much potential & lovely views of valley - 400 rolling acres, 200 A. tillable, some lg. fields, nice woods & pasture land - restored & elegant victorian home - 11 lg. rooms with victorian period decor is a step back in time - 130 yrs old & in VG condition - 4 bdrms., lg. LR, DR, fam. rm. - nice library & 3.5 baths - lg. windows upstairs & downstairs - attached 2 car garage - patio area - also carriage house in entrance to 120x36 ft. dairy barn - 72x25 ft. mach. shed & attractive tree lined entrance to property - A MUST SEE FOR BUYERS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$898,000 #722 - Dairy farm w/378 A. - 230 tillable - 180x34’ barn w/70 new tie stalls & 2” pipeline - flat barn parlor for summer - mach. shed & heifer barn - EX. soils - Slurrystore for manure - v.g. 18 rm. home w/2 baths - also 2nd set of bldgs. w/house & 2 story barn for 42 head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$900,000 #69 - Farm w/150 A. - 130 tillable, 20 woods, nice apple orchard, outstanding looking property w/very good 2 story home w/beautiful lawns and nice in-ground swimming pool - also outside wood furnace, 2 story barn with lg. heated shop at one end - nice creek borders property - located across the road from #70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Priced at $435,000 REDUCED TO $400,000 C-82 Newly constructed in 2006, ranch home located on 10 A. level land in western Montgomery County; 3BR, 1 1/2 baths, full basement with 8’ ceiling; rear deck; 24x30 twostall detached garage with automatic door openers and concrete floor; nice home on open lot in country location, priced under assessed value. . . . . . . . . .Asking $149,000 C-71 - Well-kept 50 A. Hobby Farm, recently surveyed; 5 A. woods, remainder tillable; 25x56 modular home on slab, 3BR, 2 full baths, central air, new steel roof; drilled well.

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On Internet at www. cheshireconservation.org Portable Skidder Bridge Building Granite Gorge, Route 9, Roxbury NH. 9 am - 4 pm.

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On Internet at www. cheshireconservation.org JUN 8 15th Annual FFA Golf Tournament Windham Country Club, Windham, NH. 1:30 pm.

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District, 603-756-2988 ext.115, e-mail sharlene@ cheshireconservation.org.

On Internet at www. cheshireconservation.org Nitrogen Management Windyhurst Farm, Rt. 63, Westmoreland NH. 10 am noon. Learn how the tools of the trade can assist you in meeting the nitrogen needs of your crops and the benefits of having a nutrient management plan.

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On Internet at www. cheshireconservation.org JUN 16 NOFT-VT Presents Bovine Social Club Tupelo Music Hall, White River Junction, VT. 8 pm. NY area Americana band Bovine Social Club & special guest Patrick Fitzsimmons in concert. Tickets are $25 in advance. Concert to benefit the Vermont Farm Share Program which provides subsidized CSA shares to limited income Vermont families. Contact Tupelo Music Hall, 603-437-5100. On Internet at http:// tickets.tupelohallvermont.com JUN 19 Breeding & Genetics: Considerations for Organic Dairy Farms Online. For more information or to register visit www. extension.org/pages/25242.

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On Internet at www. cheshireconservation.org AUG 9 No-Till Demo & Performance Edgefield Farm, 123 Coyote Canyon Rd., West Chesterfield, NH. 10 am - noon. A hands on demonstration of the Haybuster 77 No-Till Drill and a look at an earlier seeding with the implement. Contact Conservation District, 603-756-2988 ext.

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On Internet at www. cheshireconservation.org AUG 14 Value Added Processing Tour at Vermont Smoke & Cure Vermont Smoke & Cure, Hinesburg, VT. 6-8 pm. Contact Jenn Colby, 802-6560858 or e-mail jcolby@uvm.edu.

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