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Wheel-View Farm ~ Page A2 Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. ~ Jeremiah 17:14

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Wheel-View Farm by Laura Rodley The Wheel-View Farm in Shelburne, MA has evolved since its inception in 1896, supporting four farming generations. Formerly the Reynolds Farms, for which their road is named, John and Carolyn Wheeler bought it from her parents, Harry and Betty Gowdy in 1979. They currently supply a niche market for grass-fed beef, using rotational grazing. They renamed it WheelView Farm, due to its 360 degree vista views of Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut. “We started out as a dairy farm. In 1988 we sold the cattle and got other jobs. We rented the fields to other farmers and did haying,” said Carolyn, and maple sugaring. “We couldn’t find anyone to help. We had gone one and half years without a day off, kids getting older, didn’t want to stay doing that.” Utilizing his business management degree, John obtained a teaching certificate, teaching computers at local Mohawk High School. Carolyn earned a Master’s Degree in teaching, and taught at Keene State College in New Hampshire. In May 2002, they purchased three Scottish Highlands cows with an eye to selling grass-fed beef raised on their 220 acres, which now totals 320 acres.

Carolyn and John Wheeler stand with two year old bull ‘Bubba’ and four year old Belted Galloway ‘Silverado’ at Wheel-View Farm in Shelburne, MA. Photos by Laura Rodley

“By the end of 2002, we had ten cows and nine calves. As soon as we had any beef to sell, people wanted it, and wanted more,” said Carolyn. “People were coming aware of how feed lot beef was raised, a greater awareness of beef production. That, plus the internet made a difference for us...People doing searches

Carolyn Wheeler shows off ‘Freckles’ at Wheel-View farm.

for grass-fed beef, that’s how most people find us.” The short, shaggy, longhaired Scottish Highland cattle have distinctive steer-size horns, disproportionate in size to their heads. Formerly raised for their foraging abilities, “They don’t share very well, [with] more potential for injury,” she said. When feed-

ing in round feeders, those with the biggest horns would be on either side of the feeder, blocking others. To avoid injuries and maximize feeding-time, they introduced Belted Galloways in 2005. These resemble Oreo cookies — they are black on the head and rump with a white stripe down their middle and their polled trait is dominant in their herd. Now 15 to 18 primarily hornless Belted Galloway cattle, part Highland, can fit contentedly around the feeder or graze together. Of special pride are six red and white calves born this year, a result of the Galloways’ recessive red gene and Highlands’ coloring. Murray Grays and a few Herefords are mixed in, raising the Murray Grays as feeder calves to over 1,000 pounds steers at two or three years for processing. John retired from teaching in 2009, with Carolyn following in 2012. “There’s too much to do on the farm, don’t have time to teach. Beef farming got bigger,” said Carolyn. “The demand is incredible. We don’t have any trouble selling the beef. We have a little store on the farm, selling directly to the customer,” said Carolyn. “People drive from Boston and Providence just to get beef,” she said. “We never did a big advertising campaign. People found us. One-hundred-fifty-four animals was the most we ever had, in

2010,” she said. Their current herd totals 140. They supply wholesale ground beef to local markets and restaurants, and short ribs and brisket to Greenfield’s People’s Pint, whose most popular hamburger is “The Squealer.” One Boston-based mailorder customer wondered what it would take for them to deliver beef. The answer? “We need enough orders and a place to park. She said we could park in their driveway.” Consequently, they truck “approximately 800 pounds, as much as the van can hold and possibly more,” to Boston every six to eight weeks, filling 50 orders. In 2012, the Wheelers added 40 by 20 feet rectangular solar panels on an outbuilding that supplies 70 percent of the farm’s power for 10 freezers and electric fencing with a USDA Reap grant and other grants. “These breeds like to be outside, on grass as long as can be in season, feeding hay in October or November...Calves born in March or April stay with mothers ‘til November or December, when we wean calves in our remodeled barn.” Her advice to those starting out, “Don’t quit your day job until you’ve built enough to depend on it. It’s a slow evolution. Doesn’t just start immediately; it evolves slowly.”

‘Camelia,’ the Scottish Highland at Wheel-view Farm. The Wheelers first purchased Scottish Highlands cows in 2002 with an eye to selling grass-fed beef.

Chicken parade appeals to visitors young and old

by Sanne Kure-Jensen or decades, families and students have visited Shelburne Farms to connect with animals, meet farmers and learn about the natural environment. After attending a program, families often enjoy a casual stroll across the extensive grounds. Many visit the farm’s gift shop to pick up some farmhouse cheddar cheese. Guests at the Inn at Shelburne Farms’ public restaurant can enjoy farm-raised organic produce, site-baked breads and pastries or grassfed meats. More than 3,600 members provides a strong base of support for the nonprofit organization, while its team of 17 educators offer programs from on-farm field trips to summer camps, preschool programs and year-round events. The various programs reach over 24,000 children each year.

Chicken Parade

Dairy Day On the first May Sunday, 500 to 700 farm visitors meet the spring calves and their amazing Brown Swiss moms on Dairy Day. Visitors can Cat Wright, Family Program coordinator and farm-based educator, sings the chickens out for the Shelburne Farms’ Chicken Parade. watch the calves get their afternoon milk, see the moms being machinePhotos by Sanne Kure-Jensen milked in the parlor, take a wagon ride, then head over to the Farm Barn to see how cheesemakers produce the farm’s award-winning farmhouse cheddar cheese. Visitors love the cow parade portion of Dairy Day, where Farmer Sam Dixon introduces each cow by name as she strolls down the pasture lane and enters the parlor for her afternoon milking. He describes the cows’ personality and habits — ‘Tempest’ likes to roll in the mud or ‘Shazam’ likes to be tickled behind her ear. The farm’s dairy herd is Certified Humane by the Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC) organization in Herndon, VA. Farm practices conform to IFOAM’s Organic Agriculture definition. The farm offers students and educators programs that focus on sustainability and connections to the land. School field trips to the farm and professional development workshops for educators offer hands-on experiences that foster a commitment to a healthy future. Educators expand their teaching expertise around educating for sustainability. Learn more about the Sustainable Schools Project at: http://sustainableschoolsproject.org Shelburne Farms and NOFA-VT are partners in Vermont FEED (Food Education Every Day) with Food Works at Two Rivers Center. Vermont FEED works to raise schools’ and communities’ awareness about healthy food and nutrition as well as the role of Vermont farms and farmers. Educators and students learn how to rebuild healthy food systems and to cultivate links between classrooms, cafeterias, communities and local farms. Learn more at www.vtfeed.org The farm also collaborates in A Forest for Every Classroom (FFEC). This award-winning program for K-12 teachers of all disciplines offers thoughtprovoking experiences, which transform classroom curricula through place-based education. In Scott Stevens of Camp Korey in the process, educators refresh their minds and Cat Wright teaches Charlie Schramm (age 4) how Carnation, WA enjoys meeting rekindle their passion for teaching. to hold a chicken. goats at Shelburne Farms.

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Everyone loves a parade! Families gather every morning for the Chicken Parade in the Children’s Farmyard, mid-May to mid-October. Cat Wright, Family Program coordinator and farm-based educator, emceed the parade at a recent ‘ABCs of Farm-Based Education’ workshop, leading a chicken song as the chickens and rooster strutted down their runway. In addition to chickens, the Children’s Farmyard has pigs, sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, alpacas, turkeys, and dairy and beef cows.

A walk in the woods - June 2013

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by David Falkenham, UNH Cooperative Extension Grafton County Forester Today’s walk in the woods has brought me to the emergency vet in Lebanon. It seems Miss Casey was charging through the woods at a rather hot pace and received a puncture wound for her ambitious efforts. This is her second in the month of June. Through the years of having dogs in the woods with me — both for work and pleasure — I have learned that their “embrace the woods at 100 miles an hour” attitude occasionally results in injury. Having the vet on speed dial has come in handy more than once in the last 20 years. I guess that’s the price of giving a dog total freedom to make their own decisions in the woods (most of the time). It is a small price to pay for the smiling looks they give me every day. This is a magical time of year in

the woods, as every species of wildlife is raising their newborn young. Walker recently decided to tangle with a mother porcupine and he spent the day having 500 quills removed from his face and mouth. That day of freedom cost quite a pretty penny. In June and July I go out of my way to walk the dogs in relatively sterile habitat where I know it is unlikely to have an unfortunate encounter with a mother bear, deer or moose. Most of the time this effort is a success however I occasionally run into a brood of grouse or a mother songbird defending the nest. If you have never seen a mother bird perform the “broken wing trick,” I assure you that it is quite an effective trick. The mother bird does everything she can to draw the attention of the intruder away from the babies, only to fly to safety when the coast is clear.

When the assailant is one of my dogs, this results in a knuckleheaded lab tearing through the woods in a futile effort to catch the all-knowing mother. Meanwhile the little puffball chicks fly safely to the tree tops. When the dogs come back to me with their tongues dragging on the ground, I hustle them off and the mother grouse soon returns and gathers up her chicks. Mother birds have used this trick for thousands of years and it is just another magnificent show of a mother defending her young. Birds are not the only animals raising a family this time of year. Deer and bear traveling with their children are also a common site. Recently a mother deer gave birth to twin fawns behind New England Wire Technologies in Lisbon. I also stumbled across a fawn in a field in Bath. The fawn was so well camouflaged that the person I was with almost stepped on it. We made a quick check to make sure that it was alive and then hastily departed.

We both knew that the doe was surely nearby and would return to gather up her child. It is very common for mothers to leave their young while they feed. Bears leave their cubs in large trees known as “nurse trees” for long periods of time and mother deer commonly leave their fawns to bed in fields alone for many hours. If you happen across what appears to be an abandoned baby deer or bear, it is best to leave the animal alone. It is very likely that the mother is nearby and will return for her kid. If you are lucky enough to witness mothers and their young in the wild, try to watch them from a distance. Large mammals are very protective and really don’t tolerate intruders. I once unknowingly got too close to a mother moose and her calf. She spent the next 20 minutes chasing me through the woods trying to eliminate the assailant — me. A walk in the woods is a pleasure; a run in the woods is preferably avoided.

Cover photo by Laura Rodley Silverado is a four year old Belted Galloway owned by Carolyn and John Wheeler at Wheel-View Farm. Bubba is the two year old bull on left.

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How to grow beef demand New study results identify most promising opportunities Agriculture and Natural Resources at Purdue University, who prepared the report at the request of the checkoff. “The information gathered and analyzed for this comprehensive report is almost invaluable to the beef industry, in general, and to the Beef Checkoff Program, in particular,” said cattleman Ted Greidanus, a member of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and chairman of the Joint Evaluation Committee that commissioned the research for the checkoff. “Not only does it have the ability to help more producers understand the true meaning of strong beef demand — which has the potential to improve their bottom lines — but it provides a detailed road map for checkoff leaders in identifying how to leverage every checkoff dollar to its most effective and meaningful degree possible,” Greidanus said. “Members of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and directors of the Federation of State Beef Councils will be asked to use the information in this report in making decisions about how to invest checkoff dollars in Fiscal Year 2014 and beyond.” Understanding beef demand While recognizing that understanding beef demand and how to affect it is a daunting task, the report’s authors note that it also is critical to

One very important point in developing strategies to grow beef demand will be clarification about the role of per capita consumption in beef demand. Per capita consumption is, in effect, per capita availability of beef, so it offers little information regarding beef demand when considered independently of prices.

The research identifies seven broad attributes as particularly consequential demand factors that the beef industry. Price, food safety, and product quality rose to the top of all other attributes — both for ground beef and steak.

the industry’s long-term viability. One very important point in developing strategies to grow beef demand will be clarification about the role of per capita consumption in beef demand. Per capita consumption is, in effect, per capita availability of beef, so it offers little information regarding beef demand when considered independently of prices, the economists note. Demand, on the other hand, effectively refers to the quantity of beef that consumers will purchase at one given price, with all other factors held constant. (Chapter 5 of the report explains beef demand concepts in detail.) “While it is tempting to focus on market share, per capita consumption, or other product volume flows to monitor demand, this can be very misleading,” Dr. Tonsor said. “Demand can only be accurately measured by assessing the combination of price and quantity. Demand is a key component of economic signals (prices) sent throughout the entire supply chain.” Given the state of the cattle industry’s supply, that understanding of beef demand vs. consumption is particularly critical. “As the industry is entering a period of declining per capita supplies (and hence consumption), these clarifications are important,” the report notes. “It is entirely possible for per capita consumption to decline and beef demand to increase. In fact, this is what the industry experienced the

past two years. That is, per capita beef consumption fell in 2011 and 2012 relative to prior-year volumes … (while) beef demand increased.” Looking forward to the next three years, USDA projections include falling per capita beef consumption in the U.S. until 2015, at which time increases are projected following cowherd expansion. If per capita consumption falls as expected, demand could still continue upward if consumers continue to be willing to pay higher prices for beef. (Chapter 6 of the report provides a related summary of the macroeconomic environment in which the beef industry operates.) What is important to consumers? The research identifies seven broad attributes as particularly consequential demand factors that the beef industry, through the Beef Checkoff Program, likely could influence. These became the central focus of the determinant study: beef price; food safety; product quality; health; nutrition; social aspects; and sustainability. Price, food safety, and product quality rose to the top of all other attributes — both for ground beef and steak. Because the checkoff cannot control price, the researchers identified food safety and product quality the two key attributes that the checkoff can and should influence. “There are a multitude of things, in addition to demand strength, that influence beef prices,” said Dr. Mintert,

“including things that affect cattle and beef supplies — such as feed costs, land costs, energy prices, new technologies, beef packaging and processing costs, and interest rates — all of which are beyond the control of individual producers or the beef industry as a whole.” With that in mind, the research gathered and ranked issues affecting beef purchases, both according to consumer responses and industry researcher responses, and found general agreement between the two. Food safety, product quality and form, and price were the three highestranking factors in both consumer and expert assessments, whereas social aspects and sustainability were ranked lowest, with nutrition and health ranked between the two. (Chapter 3 of the report summarizes consumer input about beef purchases.) Consumers indicated similar rankings for ground-beef and steak purchasing decisions. On average, safety, freshness, taste and health were most often selected as “most important” factors, while convenience, origin/traceability, and environmental impact were most frequently identified as “least important” factors in their beef-buying process. “Beef Demand: Recent Determinants and Future Drivers” is available on the MyBeefCheckoff.com website, under the “Evaluation” link on the left side of the page, or directly at Demand Determinants 2013.

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Price, food safety and product quality are the most important demand drivers on which the beef industry should focus to have the most compelling effects on beef demand in the long term. Other key drivers include health, nutrition, social aspects and sustainability. So concludes “Beef Demand: Recent Determinants and Future Drivers,” a newly released study commissioned by the Beef Checkoff Program to summarize the current knowledge of consumer demand for beef and identify the best opportunities for the industry to influence demand positively. “Consumer demand for beef is one of the most important and widely discussed, yet poorly understood, concepts affecting the beef and cattle industry,” the report notes. “It is imperative that the beef industry recognize what drives consumer demand, what expectations are for the future, and assess the industry’s ability to adjust practices to target evolving consumer preferences or to influence important demand determinants.” Authors of the report include Dr. Ted Schroeder, professor of livestock marketing, and Dr. Glynn Tonsor, associate professor of livestock marketing, both at Kansas State University, in addition to Dr. James Mintert, assistant director of Extension for

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the man-made factors enabling Mother Nature to behave in an unusually obnoxious fashion was the strip-clearing of forest land, combined with the human failure to replant to timber seedlings on these denuded former woodlands. The local (and even national) news media has dubbed the Mohawk Valley’s very recent excessive rainfall, and accompanying flash-flooding, as the Flood of 2013. So I wanted to find something on-line dealing

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Dead zones and other river problems Eight or 10 years ago, on one of the TV channels… probably the History Channel… there was a program dealing with the Flood of 1927. This flood… centering on the Mississippi Basin… inflicted more water-borne damage on the U.S. than any natural disaster in the country’s history, up to that point, and ever since. This flood had nothing to do with hurricanes. According to this TV presentation, one of

with the huge disaster of 86 years ago, that linked it to the woodlot mismanagement practices so prevalent during the early part of the last century. Try as I might… without major effort… I couldn’t find anything in cyber-space which supported my vivid recollection. So I ask you to take in faith my knowledge of how bad conservation intensified what went wrong in 1927 in the nation’s heartland. One thing that sticks out in my mind in this recent Internet research is that no one mentioned the Flood of 1927 as being caused by global warming, and yet it’s the worst flood that the U.S. ever experienced. I believe that some of our cropland management practices these days

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the Gulf. The especially large size this year of the predicted zone, perhaps 8,500 square miles, appears to be tied to Midwestern floods that washed more nutrients into the river. “The estimate is this will be the largest zone ever, unless there is a storm that stirs up the water,” says researcher R. Eugene Turner of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists concur with Turner’s assessment of this ongoing dead zone issue. “Even if there is a storm it is going to be a very large zone,” Turner says. Records have been kept on the summer

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automatic yet, and I keep re-learning to maintain human control. This month I let that slip with a no-brainer while trying to find a hotel in a big city, having turned that task over to GPS with a few clicks. Frowning once or twice at the instructions to turn there and then in that direction, I still trusted it to get to “my destination,” where I was soon said to have arrived. Only then did I realize there was more than one location for that hotel chain in the city, and this was the wrong one. Entering the right address and once again relying on the GPS, I got to the hotel just a little later, and no harm done. Earlier this spring while assisting in artificial insemination (AI) on a set of heat-synchronized heifers, I discovered

a potentially fatal error in my chuteside routine. There are several models of squeeze chutes, and this one is not mine but it relies on an angled tab sliding down a rod to keep the squeeze on until released by changing the angle with a release handle. Or, if a critical juncture is affected by moisture, it turned out. A soft rain was falling that morning, and I noticed what that could mean on the second heifer. It wasn’t the first, because on that one I had held a tail out of the way and perched in what seemed like a logical spot. It was almost a no brainer. After setting the squeeze for the next one but before I could step up where I had been, the wet rod slipped and the squeeze released in a bang microsecond. Thankful it did not hold for a minute longer, I

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saw then that the chute action would have dealt a serious head injury had I been standing where I had been oblivious of risk. I felt lucky and stupid all at once, and of course found another way to help secure tails after catching the heifers. Let that be a warning to carefully study the workings of every squeeze chute or other equipment before getting down to work. It’s risky to do or casually “decide” anything as a no-brainer, even when they seem obvious. Danger or opportunity could be just around the cor-

ner, only to be avoided or engaged by thinking. Is your business on course? Have you even set a destination, or are you just following a path of least resistance at the least possible cost and hoping for the best day to day? Are you missing some real and present danger by assuming your first idea — or somebody else’s idea that you took on as a no-brainer —

was the right idea? The power of an engaged mind can use technology or sometimes just simple logic to produce cattle that are worth hundreds of dollars more per head than those from a herd on autopilot. Whether drought and debt are knocking at the door or prosperity reigns over your pastures, every decision will brighten or dim your prospects. Stay focused.

Family partnerships continue tradition Trowbridge Family Affair Angus Sale Aug. 29 2013 has been a landmark year for Angus breeders in New York — a record NY Angus Female Sale, a record Trowbridge Bull Sale, and many highly successful individual animal sales from breeders throughout the state. At the same time, Angus breeders alike have been under leadership from their American Angus Association President,

from New York, Phil Trowbridge. Trowbridge & his family own and operate Trowbridge Farms in Ghent, NY. Raising registered Angus cattle & merchandising to various other family operations within the region and beyond. On Aug. 29, at 6 p.m. at their farm in Ghent, NY, the Trowbridge’s, along with 18 other family Angus operations from

On Aug. 29, at 6 p.m. at their farm in Ghent, NY, the Trowbridge’s, along with 18 other family Angus operations from throughout the northeast will host their Annual Angus Female Sale “The Family Affair.”

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throughout the northeast will host their Annual Angus Female Sale “The Family Affair.” This year is extra special, as the sale will be held during the National Angus Tour, drawing Angus breeders from across the nation. “This gives our customers and friends more opportunities to interact with many different types of Angus breeders, from every size,” said Trowbridge. The sale will include cow/calf pairs, bred heifers, show heifers, and the biggest selection of embryos ever offered in this sale. The sale books will be sent upon request, so everyone is urged to contact phil@trowbridgefarms.co m or 518-369-6584. The sale cattle video preview will be available online at www.TrowbridgeFarms.c om Sale participants this year include: Angus Hill Farm, At Ease Acres, Cheer-Up Farm, Clear Choice Angus, Dorado Angus, Indian Ladder Farm, Kelley Stock Farm, McCracken Vu Farm, Mud Creek Angus, NewParadigm Farm/Welytok Angus, O’Mara Angus, Penn State University, Punsit Valley Farm, Shale Ridge Farm, Seebacher Farm, Tullyfergus, WBB Farm, and Work Land & Cattle Co. Join the Trowbridge’s and these great families on Aug. 29 at 6 p.m., as they continue a great Angus year in New York.

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No brainer? by Steve Suther You’ve heard it many times, maybe even said it: “Oh yeah, that’s a nobrainer.” But how can that be when that assessment and comment took conscious thought? I submit there are very few legitimate no-brainers except autonomous functions like breathing. Illegitimate ones, sure, as in “pulling a no-brainer.” Those are actions we look back on and realize in retrospect should have been given more thought. If we’re lucky, we learn without serious injury to health or pocketbook. Technology is a good thing, but you have to understand it with brain fully engaged. I have learned much about global positioning system (GPS) units since the days when mine kept telling me to “make a legal U-turn!” But it’s not

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NCBA educates Capitol Hill on antibiotic use in livestock “Beef 101” presentation illustrated the importance of having a safe and wholesome food supply that starts with healthy animals The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recently gave an overview to more than 70 congressional staff members on antibiotics used in food producing animals as part of NCBA’s “Beef 101” educational series. “Beef 101” is an educational program for members of Congress and their staff, developed to continually educate those on Capitol Hill on issues important to the beef industry. The session featured a presentation by Dr. Mike Apley, DVM, PhD, a clinical pharma-

cologist with Kansas State University, who discussed with attendees the judicious use of antibiotics in the beef industry as one of the critical tools to prevent the spread of disease and maintain a healthy herd. “The goal of producers is to manage cattle to avoid infectious diseases. Antibiotics are a valuable resource for treating both human and animal diseases,” Apley said. “Farmers and ranchers work with veterinarians to implement comprehensive herd-health

management plans, and it’s important for veterinarians and producers to have the ability to best manage herd health and raise healthy cattle, which ultimately means a safe food supply.” During the presentation, Apley covered common myths about antibiotic use, such as the misconception that 70 percent of antibiotics used in the United States for human and animal uses are used for nontherapeutic use in food animals. In fact, Apley stated, some antibiotics calculated into

that total have never been marketed in the United States. He added that a large percentage of the antibiotics used to treat and prevent illness in animals are ionophores, compounds not used in human medicine. Another myth dispelled during the session is that animal antibiotic use is not subject to significant government regulation. Contrary to that myth, all antibiotics labeled for use in livestock production have passed a stringent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval

process and have been shown to be safe and effective. FDA approves antibiotics to treat specific diseases or conditions at specific dosage rates for a specific time period, and this science-driven process helps protect human health while giving veterinarians and cattlemen the tools they need to keep cattle healthy. “Producers use antibiotics under the guidance of a veterinarian, and extensive regulations govern the use of animal health drugs. Many factors go into ensuring that

veterinarians, farmers and ranchers have access to effective antibiotics to maintain animal health,” said Apley. “Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions and outright misrepresentations about why and how antibiotics are used in the cattle industry. The truth is, cattle producers and veterinarians utilize many tools including vaccines, herd health management, genetics and animal nutrition to continue producing the world’s safest beef.”

Chesapeake Bay, where estimates are for a smaller -than-average dead zone there, similar to last year. Improved conditions in the Bay appear tied to improved water-treatment facilities in the region, sug-

gests water-quality expert Michael Woodside of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), resulting in 30 percent fewer nutrients than average flowing into the estuary. That means more crabs, oysters and fish there.

Turner was critical of inaction on reducing the amount of fertilizer running into the Gulf, some 168,000 tons of nutrients in May, nearly three times as much as last year. He notes that a federal, state and tribal

agreement aims to cut the average size of the dead zone in half by 2015, “and I don’t see any sign of that happening,” he says. With corn prices high, it appears that farmers this year decided in favor of apply-

ing larger amounts of fertilizer, suggests Jerad Bales, USGS associate director for water. “A lot of the contribution to nutrient flow comes from groundwater, which can take years to reach the river,” Bales says. “That means even if we take steps to cut nutrients, this could still be a growing problem for years.” One piece of good news is that dead zones typically recede some in the fall, as waves and winds re-oxygenate the affected patches of water, and run-off of soil nutrients lessens as the growing season draws to a close. Another piece of good news is that if we stop sending surplus nutrients into our salt-waterbound waterways, these dead zones tend to erase themselves. That’s what happened in the Black Sea in Eastern Europe following the fall of Communism. In the absence of government-subsidized fertilizer purchases, farmers in the former Soviet Union couldn’t afford to overdo on plant food, so fewer nutrients fed the algae blooms. Back in my field crops cooperative extension service… during most of the 70s… Iowa State farm economists preached that stated if Iowa corn farmers were limited to commercial nitrogen (N) application of 80 pounds per acre, corn prices for all U.S. corn growers would improve greatly. These economists didn’t say anything about the reduced N dosages preventing the future development of dead zones in the first place.

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dead zone in the Gulf since 1985. Last year’s zone was one of the smallest on record, as a drought prevented runoff carrying as much fertilizer into the Mississippi River. The prediction is better for the

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E&F Ag Systems, LLC • E-311 EasyFix Rubber Products of North America • 528 Eli Fisher Construction • 441 EM Herr Equipment, Inc • 446 Emm Sales & Service, Inc • E-369, E-370 Equipment Service • 442 Esch Mfg • E-375 Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Group • E-314 Evergreen Fence Inc • 433 Express Flighting Supply • Q Farm and Land Realty Inc • L-301 Farm-Land Bale Wrappers LLC • W-356 Farmco Mfg • O-308 Farmer Boy Ag • 125 Feedmobile, Inc • E-368 Fight Bac / Deep Valley Farm Inc • E-313 Finch Services • W-353 Fisher & Thompson, Inc • 110 F.M. Brown’s Sons, Inc • 409, 410 For-Most Livestock Equipment - Garber Farms • 451 Franklin Builders • 225, 226 Fulton Bank • 206 Garber Metrology • W-338A GEA Farm Technologies, Inc • 104A Genex Cooperative, Inc • W-312 Glatfelter Pulp Wood Co • 711 Goodville Mutual Casualty Co • E-316, E-317 Great Plains Mfg., Inc • W-348A Gro-Mor Plant Food Inc • 127 Growers Mineral Solutions • 246 Growmark FS, LLC • E-321, E-322 H&S Manufacting Co. Inc • W-354, O-304 Hamilton Equipment, Inc • 445 HARDI North America Inc • E-371 Hershey Ag • E-300 Hershey Equipment Co., Inc • 444 Hill Top Tire • 220A Hillside Ag Construction, LLC • W-337, W-338 Hoard’s Dairyman • L-208A Homestead Nutrition, Inc • 285, 286, 287 Hoober, Inc • E-377, O-314 Hoof Trimmers Association • W-314 Horizon Organic • W-329 Horning Mfg, LLC • 501 Hubner Seed • H-302, H-303 Hunter Insurance Associates • 411 IBA, Inc • E-327, E-328 Independent Ag Equipment (formerly GVM) • 114 Iva Manufacturing • E-318, E-319, E-320, E-320A J&J Silo Co., LLC • 291, 292 J.L. Gossert & Co. Forestry • E-347 J.S. Woodhouse Co., Inc • 440 Jamesway Farm Equipment • 135 Jaylor Fabricating • W-349 Kauffman’s Animal Health, Inc • E-331 Kel-Krop Enterprises LLC • W-306, W-307 Kent Nutrition Group • L-216 Keystone Concrete Products • 271, 272, 273 Keystone Group Ag Seeds • E-361, E-362 King Construction • 254, 255 King’s AgriSeeds, Inc • 403, 404 Kirby Agri Inc • w-326 Kubota Tractor Corp • 126A Kuhn North America, Inc • 100 Kuhns Mfg LLC • 448 L Cubed Corp dba Tam Systems • E-376 Lancaster Ag Products • 612 Lancaster Dairy Farm Automation • 542, 543 Lancaster DHIA • W-332, E-333 Lancaster Farming • L-202 Lancaster Parts & Equipment • E-378 Lanco Manufacturing • W-347 Lanco/Pennland • 429 Land O’Lakes, Inc • H-306 Lauren Agri Systems • W-322 Lawn Care Distributors, Inc • 124 Lely USA, Inc • 111 Lester Building Systems LLC • E Lincoln Highway Cattle Eq • O-310C LR Gehm, LLC / CoPulsation • 416 Magic Massage Therapy • 716 Mahindra USA Inc • A, B

Mark Hershey Farms, Inc • 431 Martin Limestone Inc • 257 Martin Water Conditioning • 710 Martin’s Welding • W-335, W-336 Maryland Virginia Milk • E-323, E-324 McFarlane Manufacturing Co., Inc • U McLanahan Corporation • E-312 Mensch Manufacturing LLC • R, O-202 Messick Farm Equipment • 105, 106 Meyer Manufacturing Corporation • W-346A M.H. Eby Inc • W-355, O-317 Mid-Atlantic Dairy Assoc/PA Dairy Promotion Program • 235 Mid-Atlantic Seeds • E-364, E-365 Mid-Atlantic Seeds • CV Co-operative • 138 Miller Diesel Inc • E-308 Miraco • 129 MM Weaver • 103, O-106 Monsanto Co • W-352 Monty’s Plant Food Co • 269 Morton Buildings Inc • E-332, E-333 Mount Joy Farmers Co-op • 210 Mueller • 119 Multimin USA, JDJ Solutions, SyrVet/Prima-Tech • W-336, W-337, W-338 Muscle Products Corp • 412 Mycogen Seeds / Dow Agro Sciences • 213, 214 Nachurs Alpine Solutions • 244, 245 Nasco • E-345 NASF / Dr. Register • W-304, W-305 National Dairy Producers Organization, Inc • 707 National Farmers Org - NFO • 534 National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) • 241D National Penn Bank • 227A Nextire, Inc • E-380, E-381 New Holland Agriculture • 108, 109 North Brook Farms, Inc • 239 Northeast Agri Systems, Inc • 122 Northeast Feed • 214A Northeast Stihl • 511, 512 Nuform Building Technologies Inc • F NYCAMH • 241C O.A. Newton • W-302, W-303 Old Mill Troy • 417, 418 Organic Valley - CROPP Cooperative • 415 Outback Heating, Inc • W-318, W-319 Oxbo International • 104 P. L. Rohrer & Bro. Inc • 535 PA Farm Bureau • L-209, L-210, L-211, L-212 PA Farmers Union • 715 PA Office of Rural Health - Penn State University • 241B PACMA Inc • L-304, L-305 Patterson Farms Maple Products • 240 Patz Corporation • 131 PBZ LLC - Crop Care/Zimmerman Cattle Control • 113, 115 PDM Insurance Agency, Inc • E-326 Pearson Livestock Equipment • O-310 Penn Diesel Service Co • E-329, E-330 Penn Jersey Products, Inc • E-374 Penn State Agricultural Safety & Health • 241E Pennsylvania Certified Organic • 414 Pennsylvania Grain Processing, LLC • 536 Pennsylvania Service & Supply, Inc • 425 Perma-Column East, LLC • 438, 439 Petersheims Cow Mattress LLC • 137 Pik Rite, Inc • D PNC Bank • 277 PortaCheck Inc • E-335 Power Ag • 222A, 222B Power Systems Electric, Inc • E-382, E-383 Precise Concrete Walls, Inc • 256 Priority One • 432 Provita Animal Health • 205 Quality Craft Tools • H-301 Quality Seeds Limited • W-327 R&J Dairy Consulting • 402 Rain and Hail LLC • H-304 RCM International LLC • L-203 Red Barn Consulting, Inc • 207 Red Dale Ag Service, Inc • 400 Redmond Minerals • 261 Reed Equipment Sales • W-346 Reinecker Ag, LLC • 506, 507

Renaissance Nutrition, Inc • 290 Roto-Mix LLC • W-358 RSI Calf Systems • 267, 268 Ruhl Insurance • 407 Ryder Supply Company • E-372 S&I Pump Crete LLC • 278, 279 Salford Inc • W-350, W-350A Sanimax Marketing Ltd • 436 Schaeffer Mfg. Co. • L-201 Schulte Ind., Ltd • 541 Seed Consultants, Inc • W-341 Seedway, LLC • W-342, W-343 Select Sire Power, Inc • W-308 Show Ease Inc • 116 Shur-Co, LLC • E-307 SI Distributing Inc • 420, 421, 422, 423 Silo Stop • W-331 S.K. Construction, LLC • 533 Slaymaker Group • E-366 Smucker’s Meats • W-309A Snyder Equipment, Inc - Brite Span Buildings • 430 Sollenberger Silos, LLC • 140 Steiner • 508, 509 Steinway Eq • 500, 449 Stock and Leader, LLP • L-200 Stoltzfus Spreaders • 117 Stor-Loc • E-305, E-306 Straley Farm Supply • 221, 222 Stray Voltage Testing, LLC • E-325 SuKup Manufacturing • E-355 Sundance Vacations • 617 Sunova Worx, Inc • 539 Superior Attachments Inc • 288, 289 Superior Silo LLC • 118 Susquehanna Bank • 406 Susquehanna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram • 525 Synagro • E-344 Syngenta • W-344, W-345 TA Seeds • W-315, W-316, W-317 Taurus Service, Inc • W-310 Team Ag, Inc • E-334 Tech Mix • 428 The Mill • 275, 276, 276A The Pennsylvania State University • 713, 714 TM Refrigeration LLC • 262, 263, O-103 Topstitch of New York • H-300 Triangle Communications, Inc • 241 Trioliet • E-353A Triple-M-Farms • 283 Trouble Free Lighting • P Twin Valley Farm Service / Dryhill • 505, 515, 449A Udder Comfort International Inc • 204 USDA US Dept. of Agriculture - FSA • L-206 USDA US Dept. of Agriculture - NRCS • L-207 USDA US Dept. of Agriculture - NASS • L-208 Valmetal Inc • 136 Vermeer • 123 Vigortone Ag Products • 405 Vulcan Materials Company • 227 WA Johnson, Inc • L-302, L-303 Weaver Distributing • E-301, E-302, E-303, E-304 Weaver Insurance Agency • 249 Weaver’s Toasted Grains LLC • 408 Wenger Feeds • E-339 Wengers of Myerstown • W-351A Westfield Group • W-334 White Horse Construction, Inc • 215, 216 White Oak Mills, Inc • 434 Wood-Mizer, LLC • O-310A Zartman Farms Cow Comfort • 107 Zeiset Equipment, LLC • 447 Zimmerman Farm Service • 504 Zimmerman’s Glasslined Storage • 516, 517, 449B

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Get through fair season like a champ With fair season in full swing, now is a good time to review your biosecurity plan. Some fairs and exhibitions may require health papers that list specific vaccines, such as for influenza, and may require targeted health testing, such as for Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus. “For many people, youth livestock exhibitions at fairs are their only interaction with livestock,” said Jodi Sterle, a pork producer and an animal science professor at Iowa State

University. “It’s important that all swine exhibitors follow proper biosecurity procedures to keep their animals healthy.” As part of your biosecurity plan, work with your veterinarian to determine the appropriate vaccination schedule and testing needs for your pig. Steps to consider prior to going to a show include: • Complete all training and paperwork needed for the show in a timely manner (i.e. Youth PQA Plus®).

• Make sure that your pig meets the specific show requirements for your local, county, state or national show (identification, vaccinations, health papers, etc.). • Take only clean and disinfected equipment to the show to prevent any potential pathogen transfer from your pig to another. • Bring adequate supplies so you won’t have to borrow or share equipment to prevent getting a disease from other pigs. • Never bring an unhealthy animal to a

show, fair or exhibition. • Evaluate your pig’s health on a daily basis prior to the show. Is your pig eating normally? Is it coughing, “thumping” or having trouble breathing? Does your pig have a fever or loose stools? These steps are outlined in the Pork Checkoff’s newly revised booklet, A Champions Guide to Youth Swine Exhibition: Biosecurity and Your Pig Project. Visit the Pork Store on pork.org or call 800-456-7675 for this and other materials for exhibitors. “Good biosecurity

starts with knowing what steps to take at the farm, at the show and when returning home to reduce unnecessary health risks to people and pigs,” said Lisa Becton, DVM, director of swine health information and research for the Pork Checkoff. “The Checkoff will continue to

create new ways to help everyone involved in showing pigs do their part to help keep our industry healthy and growing like champions.” For more information, contact Lisa Becton at LBecton@pork.org or at 515-223-2791. Source: Pork Leader June 27

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Summarized by Linda M. Fetzer, Pennsylvania State University A power take-off (PTO) shaft transfers mechanical power from a tractor to an implement. Some PTO-driven equipment is operated from the tractor seat, but many types of farm equipment, such as elevators, grain augers, silage blowers, and so on, are operated in a stationary position, enabling an operator to

leave the tractor and move in the vicinity of the implement. A PTO shaft rotates at a speed of either 540 rpm (9 rotations per second) or 1,000 rpm (16.6 rotations per second). At these speeds, a person’s limb can be pulled into and wrapped around a PTO stub or driveline shaft several times before the person, even a person with extremely fast reflexes, can react.

The fast rotation speed, operator error, and lack of proper guarding make PTOs a persistent hazard on farms and ranches. Injuries that can be sustained from PTO incidents include severe contusion, cuts, spinal and neck injuries, dislocations, broken bones, and scalping. Some incidents can result in fatalities. PTO Hazards The main PTO hazards involve the PTO stub and

driveline. PTO stub The tractor’s stub output shaft, referred to as a PTO stub, transfers power from the tractor through a drive shaft to the implement or PTOdriven machine. The PTO stub rotates at rate of 540 or 1,000 rpm, and most incidents involving the PTO stub are entanglement incidents. Entanglement incidents can occur when

the operator is unaware that the PTO clutch is engaged, when the operator does not understand the dangers of the spinning PTO stub, or when the operator deliberately works close to an unguarded stub shaft that is in motion. Clothing, such as a pant leg, shoelace, thread from a jacket, and so on, is easily caught by the spinning shaft. Once caught, both the clothing and the

wearer can quickly wrap around the stub shaft. PTO driveline A PTO driveline or implement input driveline (IID) is the part of the implement drive shaft that connects to the tractor. When unguarded, the entire shaft of the driveline is considered a wrap-point hazard. Some drivelines have guards covering the

NYCAMH provides agricultural hazard awareness training for firefighters in New Hampshire by James Carrabba, The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health — NYCAMH In May, educators from the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) delivered an agricultural hazard awareness training workshop to 11 firefighters and EMS personnel. The workshop was held at the Newport fire station and at Beaver Pond Farm in Newport, NH. This workshop was sponsored by Sullivan County Farm Bureau. Firefighters and EMS personnel from Newport, Unity, Meriden, Webster, and Lempster fire departments were in attendance. The NYCAMH instructors were James Carrabba, Agricultural Safety Specialist and Erin Madden, NYCAMH Program Assistant. This was the third year that this workshop has been held in Sullivan County. The first portion of the workshop was conducted at the Newport fire station. This part of the training was a classroom session where the participants received a broad overview of the most common agricultural hazards they might encounter if they had to respond to an emergency at a farm. The hazards reviewed included tractor overturns, tractor runovers, PTO entanglements, mechanical hazards, chemicals, engulfments, confined space dangers, and animal hazards.

The second half of the day was spent at Beaver Pond Farm, a vegetable and small fruit farm in Newport. At this location, the participants could walk around the farm to take a first hand look at tractors, machinery, and structures that are common on Sullivan County farms. The farm owner, Ben Nelson, explained to the group how his farm functions and pointed out things that a rescuer would need to be thinking about if they ever responded to an agricultural emergency. A variety of tractors and equipment were on display for the participants to examine. Highlights of the afternoon session included several hands-on rescue scenarios involving various pieces of farm equipment and a trauma manikin. The participants were challenged to brainstorm proper rescue techniques to help someone who was wrapped around a PTO shaft or caught under a piece of equipment, and demonstrate how they would respond to a medical emergency in the field, and ways to perform a confined space rescue. There are several people we would like to thank for making this workshop possible. Cassy Sullivan of Sullivan County Farm Bureau was the coordinator of this event and she made this workshop possible. Also, a special thank you also goes out to Ben Nelson who graciously made his farm and equipment available for this workshop.

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straight part of the shaft, leaving the universal joints, PTO coupling, and the rear connector, or implement input connection (IIC), as wrap-point

person caught in the driveline instinctively tries to pull away from wrap hazard, he or she actually creates a tighter wrap. Driveline separation

Power take-off. Source: Pennsylvania State University. Agricultural Safety and Health

hazards. Clothing can catch on and wrap around the driveline. When clothing is caught on the driveline, the tension on the clothing from the driveline pulls the person toward and around the shaft. When a

In addition to injuries caused by entanglement incidents with the PTO stub and driveline, injuries can occur when shafts separate while the tractor’s PTO is engaged. The IID shaft telescopes, meaning that one part of

the shaft slides into another. The sliding sleeve on the shaft allows for easy hitching of PTOpowered machines to tractors and allows telescopic movement when the machine turns or is operated on uneven ground. If the IID is attached to a tractor by only the PTO stub, the tractor can pull apart the IID shaft. If this occurs and the PTO is engaged, the tractor shaft can swing wildly, striking anyone in range and possibly breaking a locking pin, allowing the shaft to become a projectile. This type of incident is not common, but it is more likely to occur with threepoint hitched equipment that is not properly mounted or aligned. Safety recommendations The first line of defense to prevent a PTO entanglement incident is to make sure that your tractor and machinery have the proper shields. PTO master shield The above photo shows

Come Hear The Truly Inspiring Story of a Courageous Farmer Who Refused to Let His Disability Defeat Him. Whether you’re able-bodied or not, Ed Bell’s personal story of triumph over the challenges of a physical disability will inspire and motivate you. Ed will present his keynote speech, "Living and Learning, One Hat At A Time" at Empire Farm Days

August 7, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. In the all-new Country Folks Accessibility Center Located adjacent to the Health & Safety Center Rodman Lott & Son Farm, Seneca Falls, NY The Country Folks Accessibility Center will also feature: • Assistive Technology Exhibitors • AT Product Demonstrations • Farm Safety & Accessibility Demos • Health Screenings • Occupational Therapy • Accessibility Counseling & Referral Services

PTO master shield. Source: Pennsylvania State University. Agricultural Safety and Health

a master shield that covers and extends over the tractor PTO stub on three sides. The master shield provides protection from the PTO stub and front joint of the drive shaft when the PTO stub is connected to the tractor. Before operating PTOpowered machinery, always make sure that the master shield for the tractor PTO stub and front joint is secured properly. Re-

make sure that it rotates freely. If the shield is damaged or does not rotate independently, it does not provide protection and must be replaced. Additional safety precautions In addition to having the proper shields in place, taking the following precautions can reduce your risk of a PTO incident: • Never step over a rotating shaft. • Do not wear loose fitting clothing around PTO-driven equipment.

place a damaged master shield immediately. Driveline shield A PTO driveline shield is constructed of plastic or metal and completely encloses the shaft. The bell-shaped ends cover the universal joints on the shaft. The shield is mounted on bearings so that it rotates with the shaft but stops spinning when a person touches it. Check the driveline shield by spinning it to

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PTO master shield and driveline shield. Source: University of Georgia. College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Visit the All-New Accessibility Center at Empire Farm Days

August 6-8, 2013 Rodman Lott & Son Farm, Seneca Falls, NY

Featuring: • Disabled Motivational Speaker and Accessibility Product Design Consultant Ed Bell • Assistive Technology Product Exhibits • Modified Wheelchair Demos • Farm Safety Demos • Farm Safety and Accessibility Webinars • Health Screenings • Occupational Therapy Consulting • Counseling Services • Financial Planning Assistance • Accessibility Support and Referral Services Be sure to stop by and see us next to the Health & Safety Center.

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ABC York • W-320, W-321 ABM • E-363 ABS Global • W-309 ACR Metal Roofing & Siding Dist • 128 Adams Supply • E-346 ADM - Crop Risk Serivces • 212 AET Consulting, Inc • 260 Ag Com Inc & Miller Chemical • E-359, E-360 Ag Essentials • 258, 259 Ag-One Associates • 236, 237, 238 AgChoice Farm Credit • 234 Agpoint Construction Services • 426, 427 Agri Analysis Inc • 437 Agri-Basics, Inc • 242, 243 Agri-Dynamics, Inc • 413 Agri-King, Inc • 126 Agri-Nutrition Consulting, Inc • L-300 Agri-Plastics Mfg • W-357 Agri-SC • 209 Agri-Service, LLC • O-104 Agri-Trac US • W-330 Agromatic Inc • 219, 220 AIC Dairy Technologies • 532 Albers Dairy Equipment • W-300, W-301 Alltech, Inc • 217, 218 American Farm Products • 531 Anderson Group • W-348B Animal Medic • E-373 Appleby Systems, Inc • 537 Art Farm USA • 247, 248 Atlantic Power Solutions Inc • W-335, W-336 Atlantic Tractor • W-353 Augusta Seed • 538 Automatic Farm Systems • 121 AutoVent LLC • 241A B&R Distributing, Inc • S Baker Ag Lime • 208 Balsbaugh Insurance Agency, Inc • E-348 Beco Equipment • 721, 722 Beiler-Campbell Realtors & Auctioneers • L-306 Beka Max of America • 527 Bergman Mfg Inc • 274 Bernard C. Morrissey Insurance • 424 Binkley & Hurst Lp • E-352 BioFertile LLC • 435 Bio-Vet, Inc • W-313 Bobcat of York Sales & Rental • E-379 BouMatic • 120 Brecknock Builders, LLC • 518, 519 Bush Hog Inc • E-353 Business Lease Consulting, Inc • W-325 CBM Lighting • L-212, L-213 Cargill Feed & Nutrition • E-315 Cedar Crest Equipment • 130 Cen-Pe-Co • W-351 Channel Bio, LLC • 232, 233 Chemgro Seed • W-323, W-324 CK Replacement Stalls • 443 Class of America • 102 Clean Cutter Flail & Tiller Blade Co • 419 Cobra Torches • 526 Conewango Products Corp. • 223, 224 Conklin Company • 529, 530 CowKühlerZ • 270 Crop Production Services • 200, 201, 202, 203 CRV • 211 Cummings & Bricker Inc • E-354 Custer Products Limited • J, K, L Dairy Marketing Services, Diary Cooperative Inc, Dairy Farmers of America, Dairy One Cooperative • E-340, E-341, E-342, E-343 Dairymaster USA, Inc • E-367 Deer Country • W-353 Delaval, Inc • 227B, 228, 229, 230, 231, 229A Dick Meyer Co., Inc • 284 Diller Ag Equipment • O-312 Doeblers • W-339, W-340 Donegal Insurance Group • 401 DTN / The Progressive Farmer • W-311 DuPont - Pioneer • E-349, E-350, E-351 Dyna Products • O-307 Dyna Tech Power • 250, 250A

Farm Credit East encourages consumers to visit farm markets ENFIELD, CT — With the warm weather comes a bounty of farm fresh products throughout the Northeast. Farm Credit East, the largest lender to Northeast agriculture, is encouraging consumers to support local farmers by visiting roadside farm stands, farmers’ markets and wineries throughout the region all summer long. As summer comes into full swing more and more farm fresh products will become available. This is the time of year when Northeast produce is in abundance

and producers are working hard to provide consumers with fresh, quality products. Expect to find fresh vegetables, fruits and berries, sweet corn and many other products at farm markets across the Northeast this summer. “Whether you’re traveling throughout the Northeast, celebrating a holiday barbecue or just spending time with friends and family, I encourage consumers to support Northeast farmers by buying local farm products and visiting farm markets, green-

house operations and wineries throughout the region” encourages Bill Lipinski, Farm Credit East CEO. If you’re unsure of where to find farm fresh products, visit Farm Credit East’s Farm Fresh Guide at FarmCreditEast.com and search for Farm Fresh Guide for a listing of resources to find locations throughout Farm Credit East’s six-state territory of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island!

• Keep universal joints in phase. • Do not switch drivelines between machines. • To reduce driveline stress and separation, position the tractor’s drawbar appropriately for each piece of machinery. • Reduce PTO shaft abuse by avoiding tight turns, reducing excessive telescoping, engaging power to the shaft gradually, and avoiding overtightening the slip clutch on PTO-driven machines. • Examine the driveline

for protruding pins or bolts and debris such as mud that has dried onto the driveline shield. Clothing snags easily on such protrusions, resulting in entanglement incidents. • As part of the preoperation inspection, if the driveline shield is equipped with a tether, ensure that the tether is attached and in good condition and that the driveline shield rotates freely on its bearings. Source: www.extension.org

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Power from A16 • Tie back long hair or secure it under a hat before operating equipment. • Ensure that safety decals, such as “Rotating Driveline: Contact can cause death,” are readily visible. Replace decals that are obscured or incomplete. • Always disengage the PTO and shut off the tractor before dismounting the tractor. • Never work on machinery or equipment while the engine is running or is energized.

Animal handling tips by Dennis J. Murphy, Professor and William C. Harshman, Instructor, Penn State Many farm people have never stopped and actually analyzed why animals behave as they do and, more importantly, what this behavior may mean to their own personal safety. Animal handling tips Often animal handling practices developed from watching others as we grow up on the farm. All too often this results in the perpetuation of poor

practices. Some readers will have heard of a dairy bull or a horse kicking incident where someone lost their life. While most animal injuries are not fatal, many men, women, and children involved in agricultural activities will be needlessly injured each year because of a lack of safety awareness of how animals behave. Broken bones, crushed and mashed limbs, missed days of work and unnecessary medical expenses will be the result of injury

incidents with animals. An individual may work carefully around animals a majority of the time, but then involve themselves in an animal incident because of haste, impatience, anger at another person or object or the animal, or because of a preoccupied mind. It is during these moments that a farmer really needs to understand animal behavior. Animal behavior Animal behavior can be instinctive or learned. Livestock also learn par-

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of this homeland trait would be the well worn paths animals create in most pastures and between pastures and buildings, and water troughs and feed bunks. Animals may even challenge an intruder that comes into that space. Forcible removal from this homeland tends to disturb the animal. Also consider that animals tend to follow a leader when being moved. If no animal makes a move, the group tends not to move from the familiar home area. Considering these points, it is easy to see why animals often hesitate when going through unfamiliar gates, barn doors, squeeze chutes, etc. Additional shadows cast by lights and yelling by the handler may further compound the problem. Similar problems are created when moving animals away from feed, separating them from the herd or from their young, moving them to unfamiliar areas, or when an unfamiliar human approaches. Animals are frightened or spooked easily by noise and will always try to move away from the direction or source of the noise. Their eyesight problems may cause them to crash against or

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perception cattle and swine cannot distinguish blind turns in buildings or alleyways and will move tentatively or not at all, thus frustrating the animal handler. Sheep, too, are considered to be color blind but have no depth perception problems. Instead, they have problems picking out small details, such as the open space created by a partially opened gate. Animals can not see behind themselves, so will turn to keep the handler or perceived danger in their sight. Flight zone All livestock have a “flight zone.” That flight zone space varies with how tame or wild the animal is. An excited animal has a larger flight zone. When you enter the flight zone the animal turns to move away. If you move outside the flight zone the animal will turn to look at you. Entering the blind spot of the flight zone unannounced can cause the animal to kick at you. Most animals have a strong territorial instinct and will develop a sense of “homeland” in their pens, corrals and pastures. They become acclimated to the sights, smells and sounds of that home area and develop a very distinctive and comfortable zone in this area. One example

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Animal from A19 through any objects (including humans!) that may be in their path of escape. Animals which are blind or deaf on one side will favor that side and may suddenly swing around to investigate disturbances on their blind or deaf side. If standing too close, you could easily be knocked down and trampled. Move animals with the minimum of noise and confusion. Moving animals can be made less risky by recognizing the animal’s point of balance. The animal’s shoulder is its point of balance. To move the animal forward, stand behind the point of balance, but out of the blind spot. To stop or slow the animal step to the front of the point of balance. The need to shout, scream, or using prodding devices to move animals will be reduced or eliminated. The young of most farm animals have the capacity to form relationships simultaneously with their own species and with human handlers. For instance, newborns raised by a bottle or bucket may develop a very strong affection for the person feeding them. Animals do respond to the way they are treated and draw upon past learning experience when reacting to a situation. Thus, animals that are chased, slapped, frightened, etc., in their early life will naturally have a sense of fear when a human is near. Since farm animals do not rate high on lists to receive tender loving care, they are often handled with force unnecessarily. Animals are often characterized as being “stubborn” because they have balked or refused to enter an area. Once this has happened the animal is likely to refuse the next several times as well and get a little more excited and dangerous with each refusal. It is very important to take time and think out the process of moving the animals before the first attempt. Plan the movement route, observe what areas may have shadows or obstructions, and inform all helpers of what you want

to accomplish in moving the animals. Many farmers are tempted to “try it” before thinking and end up in a real battle with the animal which may lead to an injury. Injury and fatality considerations Injuries and fatalities involving animals can generally be grouped into one or more of three categories which reflect the cause of the incident: animal caused, facility caused and people caused. Animals experience hunger, thirst, fear, illness, and injury. Females of the species have very strong maternal instincts. Males of the species can be aggressive. Animals develop individual behavior patterns; i.e., kickers, biters, etc., but all animals are unpredictable in behavior. The handler should be aware of these points and take the necessary precautions to work safely with the animal. The facilities play a major role in preventing injury and fatality to handlers as well. Keeping walk and work surfaces as clear as possible and properly lighted reduces risk. Pens, chutes, gates, fences, and loading ramps should be sturdy, be free of sharp projections, and operate properly. Pass through openings should be provided to allow handlers to get away from animals in an emergency. Good facilities provide a means of controlling animals while allowing easy access for feeding and cleaning, all in a safe environment. The majority of injury and fatalities due to animals are the result of “people problems.” Lack of judgment or understanding due to inexperience is a major cause of incidents involving animals. Plan ahead to allow plenty of time to move animals so there is no need to hurry. Do not try to manhandle animals when angry. Some handlers may exhibit a feeling of superiority over animals; a foolish act when you consider the size of some farm animals. If the animal becomes nervous and agitated, wait 30 minutes before attempting to

work with the animal again. Other common “people problems” • prodding an animal with no place for the animal to go • improper lifting of young animals • horseplay • looping lead straps around the handler’s hand • attempting a task without enough help • not wearing personal protective equipment, such as steel-toed, nonskid safety shoes and gloves. Children and animals Children are often assigned to work with live-

stock at an early age. For example showing cattle at the county fair is seen as an exercise in building the youth’s level of responsibility. For farm children and other youth, the North American Guidelines for Children’s Agricultural Tasks (NAGCAT) can serve as one means for parents to monitor their child’s readiness to accept such responsibilities. Check the NAGCAT website at www.nagcat.org to view the guidelines which cover many topics. For youth employed on farms, the US Department of Labor’s Haz-

ardous Occupations Order in Agriculture (AgHO) regulations apply as well. Youth under age 16 are prohibited from being employed to work in a yard, pen, or stall with a cow and newborn calf, bulls, boars, stallions kept for breeding purposes, or with sows with nursing pigs. Do not assign children to these areas. Conclusion What can you do to increase your level of safety when handling animals? First study animal behavior by observing animals in terms described in this fact sheet. Secondly, inspect the fa-

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“The House rejection of its Agriculture Committee’s dairy proposal, which included margin insurance plus market stabilization, is a fiscally reckless vote, with negative implications for the dairy producer sector, but also for the entire farm bill. By elimi-

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On June 27, the National Grange said reports that House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is looking to separate the agriculture and conservation provisions from

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Your opportunity begins Aug. 28 Spring-Rock Farm is owned by the Patinkin family, who have been in operation since 2006. The newly reconstructed barns and fields now accommodate their Vermont Wagyu beef operation.

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Sugar Snap Saute This recipe takes advantage of available early summer produce to create a fresh, easy side dish in only half an hour. 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon peel Salt Pepper 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 3/4 cup finely chopped spring or sweet onions 5 tablespoons water 2 pounds sugar snap peas, strings removed 1/4 cup finely chopped, packed fresh tarragon leaves 1. In large bowl, combine oil, lemon peel and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Let stand. 2. In 12-inch skillet, melt margarine on medium. Add onion and cook 4 minutes or until softened and golden brown, stirring occasionally and adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of water if browning too quickly. 3. Increase heat to medium-high. Add snap peas, 1 tablespoon water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender and browned in spots, stirring occasionally and adding an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons water if browning too quickly. 4. Transfer to bowl with lemon oil; add tarragon and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss until well coated. Serves 12. • Each serving: About 55 calories, 2g total fat (0g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 7g total carbs, 2g dietary fiber, 2g protein.

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Section B Country Folks AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS Senate passes historic immigration reform bill containing dairy worker provisions Plan is better for farmers and workers, according to NMPF and immigration laws for the better,” said Jerry Kozak, President and Chief Executive Officer of NMPF. “Rather than tinker with what wasn’t working, this new immigration measure builds something new and much better.” The immigration reform measure, approved by a vote of 68-32 strengthens the border security apparatus to discourage the flow of illegal immigrants to the U.S. From the standpoint of farm employers, it creates an entirely new visa category for their work-

ers, both current employees, and prospective new employers. This new visa system will be administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, making it easier for farmers and ranchers to access and use. It will also assure a future flow of new workers, so that as the economy evolves and jobs shift between sectors, farmers will have the means to recruit and hire new dairy workers. “Dairy farmers have been concerned that their current workers might be overlooked by the reform efforts, but the Senate

bill addresses that concern, by allowing currently employed, but undocumented, workers to maintain their jobs. This is a huge benefit, both to workers, and their employers,” Kozak said. Kozak noted that regardless of the region of the country, many dairy farmers “face ongoing challenges finding a sufficient number of workers to care for and milk their cows. Securing a reliable and competent workforce for our nation’s farms and ranches is essential to ensuring that American consumers continue

to enjoy dairy products on their grocery store shelves,” he said. Kozak stressed that even with the historic Senate vote, much more work on immigration reform has to be done this year on Capitol Hill. Negotiations are continuing in the House of Representatives, which is working on a separate bill, and where broad support for a comprehensive immigration reform measure is less certain. “The key is to demonstrate to a majority of the House that action is needed. The bill the

House will consider is going to be different than this Senate bill, but the critical thing is that a bill addressing the needs of agriculture must be passed by the House. Inaction is not an option,” Kozak said. Throughout the immigration reform process, NMPF has worked with other farm worker and farm employer organizations in the Agriculture Workforce Coalition. To learn more about the AWC, visit www.agworkforcecoalition.com

American Farm Bureau: Estate tax repeal act will ‘get the job done’ WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Farm Bureau Federation recently voiced support for legislation introduced in both the House and Senate that would permanently repeal the federal estate tax: the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013. While significant tax relief was enacted last year to help farmers cope with estate taxes, AFBF believes a permanent repeal is still the best solution to protect U.S. farms and ranches. The new

legislation would repeal the estate tax, maintain a stepped-up basis and make permanent a 35 percent maximum gift tax rate and $5 million lifetime gift tax exemption indexed for inflation. “Individuals, family partnerships and family corporations own 98 percent of our nation’s 2 million farms and ranches,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman. “When estate taxes on an agricultural business exceed cash and other liquid as-

sets, surviving family partners may be forced to sell land, buildings or equipment needed to keep their businesses running. This not only can cripple a farm or ranch operation, but also hurts the rural communities and businesses that agriculture supports.” The value of familyowned farms and ranches usually is tied to illiquid assets such as land, buildings and equipment, and producers

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the estate tax should be eliminated permanently,” Stallman said. “We fully support the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013 to get the job done.”

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Senate Immigration Bill passage On June 27, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the Senate passage of the Immigration Bill: “Today’s strong bipartisan vote in the U.S. Senate to fix America’s broken immigration system is good news for farmers and ranchers, good news for farm workers, and good news for rural America. The Senate plan would ensure the stable agricultural workforce that U.S. producers need in order to remain competitive with other nations and maintain our abundant, affordable food supply.

For millions of farm workers who today live in the shadows, it will provide an appropriate opportunity to earn legal status by contributing to America’s agricultural economy. In addition to being a strongly pro-agriculture bill, the Senate plan would grow the U.S. economy, strengthen the Social Security system and reduce our deficit. Following today’s strong bipartisan vote by the Senate, the House of Representatives must continue the momentum toward passage of comprehensive immigration reform as soon as possible.”

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On June 27, the Senate approved a comprehensive immigration reform measure that will help dairy farmers with their current and future workforce needs, and provide the entire agriculture sector with much-needed economic certainty, according to the National Milk Producers Federation. “We’ve known for years that the status quo employment situation in dairy farming is not sustainable. Today, the Senate moved decisively past that admission, and voted to change our labor

Gene discovery leads to new OPP test by Sandra Avant A new test is available to help sheep producers identify animals at high risk for ovine progressive pneumonia (OPP), thanks to U.S. Depart-

produce little milk. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists at the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Clay Center, NE,

Microbiologist Michael Heaton, geneticist Kreg Leymaster and their colleagues in USMARC’s Genetics, Breeding and Animal Health Research Unit looked at the prevalence of infection in USMARC breeding stock in blood samples of infected and uninfected sheep collected over the years from the entire flock. They designed a genome-wide

study to test for sheep genes associated with OPP and discovered the TMEM154 gene influences OPP virus infection. Three major forms of TMEM154, called haplotypes 1, 2 and 3, were in 97 percent of the more than 8,000 sheep tested. Haplotypes 2 and 3 were strongly associated with OPP virus infection and considered highly-sus-

ceptible forms of TMEM154. Only one copy of either haplotype 2 or 3 was needed to increase the risk for OPP virus infection, and ewes with two copies of haplotype 1 were significantly less likely to be infected. However, OPP virus is highly adaptable and affects flocks differently, scientists caution. Therefore, selection for TMEM154

haplotype 1 may not reduce infection in all production environments. Producers can use the test to detect sheep that are genetically less susceptible to OPPvirus, decrease the risk of animals becoming infected, and select breeding stock with low-risk genetic factors, thereby reducing the prevalence of the virus in flocks.

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ARS scientists have developed a new test that sheep producers can use to identify animals at high risk for ovine progressive pneumonia, an incurable, wasting disease that affects millions of sheep worldwide. Photo by Peggy Greb

ment of Agriculture (USDA) scientists. An incurable, wasting disease, OPP affects millions of sheep worldwide. Infected sheep are less productive and have fewer lambs. In addition to pneumonia, animals show signs of lameness and “hard bag” syndrome, which causes udders to become hard and

found that the gene TMEM154 affects susceptibility to OPP virus infection in sheep. Working with researchers at other ARS laboratories and a commercial company, they developed a commercially available genetic test. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

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U.S. farmers successfully overcame a cold and wet early spring this year, planting 97.4 million acres of corn, up slightly from 2012, according to the Acreage report released June 28 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). This is the highest acreage planted to corn since 1936 and marks a fifth year in a row of corn acreage increases in the United States. This growing season did not get off to a good start. Hampered by cold and wet weather in early spring in much of the major corn-producing region, U.S. growers had only 5 percent of the crop planted by April 28, making it the slowest planting pace since 1984. In May, however, the weather conditions improved significantly, helping U.S. corn growers to make great strides in planting. The week of May 19, farmers tied the fastest corn planting pace on record, planting 43 percent of the total crop during that one week. Overall, 63 percent of the corn crop was reported in good or excellent condition as of June 2, compared with 72 percent at the same time last year. Despite being hampered by the same weather problems in the early spring, for U.S. soybean growers, 2013 is estimated to be a record-setting year. According to the report, farmers planted a record-high

77.7 million acres of soybeans this season, up 1 percent from last year. By June 16, soybean emergence remained behind the 5-year average in most of the soybean-growing states. U.S. farmers also increased all wheat acreage this year. All wheat planted area for 2013 is estimated at 56.5 million acres, up 1 percent from last year. The wheat acreage increased in part due to an early row crop harvest, which allowed farmers to seed more acres. In contrast with the increase in acreage for the first three principal crops, U.S. all cotton planted area is significantly lower in 2013, compared with last year. All cotton acreage is estimated at 10.3 million, 17 percent below 2012 acres. As of June 23, an estimated 43 percent of all cotton crop was in good or excellent condition, compared with 50 percent rated in these two categories at the same time last year. NASS also released the quarterly Grain Stocks report, showing U.S. corn stocks down 12 percent from June 2012, soybean stocks down 35 percent and all wheat stocks down 3 percent. Acreage, Grain Stocks and all other NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov

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Management options for corn rootworm Break the corn rootworm cycle with crop rotation and different trait stacks management expert. “Regardless, growers should still scout their fields to check on the effectiveness of their control program and plan accordingly if they have severe problems.” The goal is to break the rootworm cycle and manage the population. Options for corn rootworm include rotating crops, alternating traits or stacks within planted corn hybrids, enhancing control with insecticide seed treatments and soil-applied insecticides, or spraying adult beetles during silking. In-season scouting Adult beetles impact grain fill by chewing off the green silks, causing spotty pollination later in the season. The larval stage, however, is the

most damaging and impacts yield by feeding on corn roots. One way to determine the current level of rootworm pressure and the potential for future threats is to scout your fields for adult beetles in July and August. Scouting helps determine whether to spray the current crop and limit the potential for population outbreaks the next crop season. When scouting, look for lodged plants with heavy damage on the root system. To ensure that spraying rootworm beetles will pay off, determine that the critical population threshold has been met before using an insecticide. This guideline is location specific, so consult your local

DuPont Pioneer agronomist or Pioneer sales professional for corn rootworm beetle threshold levels in your area. If the threshold is met, apply timely foliar insecticides to control the egglaying adult population. Planning for next year After following these recommendations, it’s important to begin thinking ahead about controlling corn rootworm for the next crop, which includes following programs that preserve corn rootworm control traits for the long term. “The best thing growers can do to help eliminate rootworm pressure is to rotate to another crop, such as soybeans,” Pilcher states. “Corn rootworms love corn-on-corn, so any-

thing growers can do to break that cycle is best.” If there is no opportunity to rotate a field to another crop, consider a product with multiple modes of action in corn rootworm-resistant traits, such as Optimum® AcreMax® XTreme insect protection. Research has shown that integrated refuge, like Optimum AcreMax products, is best for insect resistance management of corn rootworms. If the same mode of action has been continually used to manage rootworm pressure, consider another trait or pyramid products to help break the cycle. Another preseason management option, when planting continu-

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Sat. July 13th @ 11:00 A.M. At 92 Abbott Rd. Knox, ME 04986 Jack and Connie Larabee have discontinued farming and have commissioned us to sell at public auction the following.... Tractors: (2) 92 Int. Magnum 7140's 4WD w/ cab & duals, Int. 186 hydro 2WD w/ cab, 93 Int. Case Maxum 7210 2WD w/ cab & duals. Forage & Tilling: 98 JD 6850 self propelled harvester, JD 645A 16' grass head, JD 678 kemper rotary corn head, 2002 JD 4990 14' self propelled mower w/ merger & 990 platform, JD 1750 6 corn planter, Kuhn 4521 GHT rake, Kuhn 5000 digidrive tedder, Case 3900 24' disc harrow, White 5 bottom plow, Int. 55 20' chisel plow, Int. 14' vibershank, Lockwood rock picker, 14' land roller, JD 8350 14' seeder, Degelman rock rake. Loaders & Skid Steers: 95-950 Cat Loader, 94 JD 544G Loader, JD 317 skid steer

ous corn-on-corn in regions of extremely heavy rootworm pressure, is a soil-applied insecticide in combination with an Optimum AcreMax product, but Pioneer does not make this a standard recommendation. “Corn rootworms are becoming more and more difficult to manage, so we as an industry need to be cognizant of the practices we use,” Pilcher reports. “If we want to use these practices and products long term, they need to be managed properly.” If using a blended, inbag refuge product is not an option for you then a structured refuge is required in combination with certain Btrootworm products. Practicing good stewardship like planting a refuge is vital in helping maintain a population of corn pests that are susceptible to resistance traits. In the longterm this will help preserve the viability of insect protection for inplant traits. When it comes to keeping insect control solutions for years to come, rotating products or crops are the best options. You can also work with your local Pioneer sales professional or DuPont Pioneer agronomist to develop a longterm plan that fits your acres.

Trucks: 78 L9000 Ford w/ dump, 95 L9000 Ford w/ Thomas 3000 gal. tank, 87 L8000 Ford single axle w/ dump, 87 L9000 Ford w/ dump, 87 L9000 Ford w/5th whl, 28' Alum. Dump trlr. Other: Knight 3142 mixer wagon mounted on 87 Int. truck, Thomas 5000 gal. Manure tank tow behind, Thomas 3000 gal. manure tank, Delaval manure pump, Houle agitator, JD 780 hydro push manure sprdr, Valac trlr. mnt. fertilizer sprdr, Mensch trlr. mnt. sand shooter, (2) rock buckets, homemade stall leveler, homemade feed pusher, set of forks, Richardson dump wagon, portable cattle chute, calf chute, (18) calf hutches, portable calf pens, 3' portable fans, free stalls & head locks. Complete contents of garage including jacks, welder, vices, drill press, floor jacks, space heater, bat charger, tool chest, grinder, grease guns, chain binders, nuts & bolts, filters, misc fittings, lathe, (6) corn seed hoppers, sinks, smart washer & air compressor. Also consigned: NH LS 170 skid steer, NH 1431 disc mower-conditioner, NH 616 3pt. Disc mower 7' 10", NI 4160 side del. Rake w/ dolley, Challenger 4x5 silage rnd. baler, NH 316 sq. baler, Ford 7' sickle bar mower, Sitvex 3pt. fertilizer spdr., Box carrier, forks for bucket, 3 pt. hay spear, 72" loader bucket, (3) backhoe buckets (various sizes)

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While there are traits and products to help you protect your corn crops against corn rootworm, you still need to manage against the pest and that means knowing about larvae and adult beetle populations in your fields. According to experts from DuPont Pioneer, scouting to keep tabs on those populations is essential to protecting your corn crop against rootworm damage. “Wet soils and cooler temps challenged the growth of corn early this year. These conditions may have also controlled early-hatching larvae by reducing their food source and saturating the soils,” said Clint Pilcher, DuPont Pioneer insect resistance

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To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, July 8 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752. • 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale starting with calves. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-420-9092 or Auction Barn at 518-392-3321. www.empirelivestock.com • 11:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Weekly Livestock Commission Sale starting at 12:30 pm with Produce, Small Animals, Dairy, Feeders, Sheep, Lamb, Goats, Pigs. Calves & cull cows at approx. at 5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • Village of Morrisville. 1 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 6:15 pm. ‘03 JD, (1) snowblower implement, (1) power angle

broom. Auctions International, 800-5361401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Village of Cattaraugus. 1 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 8 pm. ‘12 JD CT 315 track loader. Auctions International, 800536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com Tuesday, July 9 • 10:00 AM: Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Produce Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 or 518-568-2257 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211. • Village of Canajoharie. 2 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 6 pm. Dump body Air-Flo FND13 and M-8 sweeper. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Town of Evans Hwy. Dept. 3 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 7:30 pm. ‘80 JD 410B tractor, ‘00 Satsco brush chipper, excavator buckets. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Village of Kenmore DPW. 2 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 7:45 pm. ‘83 Ford L8000 dump truck, ‘02 Sterling Condor recycling truck. Auctions International, 800536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com Wednesday, July 10

B RO U G HT ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES Rte. 125, E. Middlebury, VT 05740 Sale every Monday & Thursday Specializing in Complete Farm Dispersals “A Leading Auction Service” In Vt. 800-339-2697 or 800-339-COWS 802-388-2661 • 802-388-2639 ALEX LYON & SON Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc. Jack Lyon Bridgeport, NY 315-633-2944 • 315-633-9544 315-633-2872 • Evenings 315-637-8912 AUCTIONEER PHIL JACQUIER INC. 18 Klaus Anderson Rd., Southwick, MA 01077 413-569-6421 • Fax 413-569-6599 www.jacquierauctions.com Auctions of Any Type, A Complete, Efficient Service philcorn@jacquierauctions.com AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL 11167 Big Tree Rd., E. Aurora, NY 14052 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com BENUEL FISHER AUCTIONS Fort Plain, NY 518-568-2257 Licensed & Bonded in PA #AU005568

BRZOSTEK’S AUCTION SERVICE INC. Household Auctions Every Wed. at 6:30 PM 2052 Lamson Rd., Phoenix, NY 13135 Brzostek.com 315-678-2542 or 800-562-0660 Fax 315-678-2579 THE CATTLE EXCHANGE 4236 Co. Hwy. 18, Delhi, NY 13753 607-746-2226 • Fax 607-746-2911 www.cattlexchange.com E-mail: daveramasr@cattlexchange.com A Top-Quality Auction Service David Rama - Licensed Real Estate Broker C.W. GRAY & SONS, INC. Complete Auction Services Rte. 5, East Thetford, VT 802-785-2161 DANN AUCTIONEERS DELOS DANN 3339 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com dannauctioneers.htm DELARM & TREADWAY Sale Managers & Auctioneers William Delarm & Son • Malone, NY 518-483-4106 E.J. Treadway • Antwerp, NY 13608 315-659-2407

• 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-8293105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • Private Consignor, Hamburg, NY. 2 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 6:15 pm. ‘00 Freightliner FS-65 Blue Bird bus, ‘66 Trojan 300 straight front loader. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Town of Harpersfield. 5 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 6:30 pm. '86 Chevrolet D3P pickup truck, '81 Ford 7600 tractor, '65 Caterpillar D-6C dozer, (6) plastic saddle tanks and a 210 gallon plastic water tank. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • NY Power Authority. 2 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 6:45 pm. (14) Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and (1) Cincinnati Hypro open sided planer mill with

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Acu-Rite digital readout (rebuilt in 1999). Auctions International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Nassau County DPW. 53 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 8 pm. '13 Elgin DuraStar Sweeper, '11 Ford Taurus, '08 Wacker trailer, '08 Ford F350 pickup, '08 International 7500 dump truck & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com Thursday, July 11 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 3:00 PM: NY Steam Engine Assn. Show Grounds, 3349 Gehan Rd., off Rts. 5& 20, 5 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. NYS Two Cylinder Expo XI JD Consignment Auction. 1st day of Expo XI Show. For show info contact John & Cheryl Jensen 585-526-6607. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676, 585-233-9570 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m

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D.R. CHAMBERS & SONS 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY 13849 607-369-8231 • Fax 607-369-2190 www.drchambersauction.com EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKETING LLC 5001 Brittonfield Parkway P.O. Box 4844, East Syracuse, NY 315-433-9129 • 800-462-8802 Bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-776-2000 Burton Livestock . . . . . . . . . . .315-829-3105 Central Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-868-2006 Chatham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-392-3321 Cherry Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . .716-296-5041 Dryden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-844-9104 Farm Sale Division . . . . . . . . . .315-436-2215 Gouverneur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-287-0220 Half Acre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-258-9752 Pavilion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .585-584-3033 FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK 3 miles east of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Livestock Sale every Wednesday at 1 PM Feeder Cattle Sales monthly Horse Sales as scheduled 585-394-1515 • Fax 585-394-9151 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com FRANKLIN USED EQUIPMENT SALES, INC. AUCTION SERVICE Franklin, NY • 607-829-5172 Over 30 Years Experience in Farm Equipment Auctions Frank Walker, Auctioneer P.O. Box 25, Franklin, NY 13775 fwalker2@stny.rr.com

FRALEY AUCTION CO. Auctioneers & Sales Managers, Licensed & Bonded 1515 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy, PA 570-546-6907 Fax 570-546-9344 www.fraleyauction.com GENE WOODS AUCTION SERVICE 5608 Short St., Cincinnatus, NY 13040 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com GOODRICH AUCTION SERVICE INC. 7166 St. Rt. 38, Newark Valley, NY 13811 607-642-3293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com H&L AUCTIONS Malone, NY Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787 or 483-8576 Ed Legacy 518-483-7386 or 483-0800 518-832-0616 cell Auctioneer: Willis Shattuck • 315-347-3003 HILLTOP AUCTION CO. Specializing in Agricultural & Construction 863 Smith Rd., Clyde, NY 14433 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030 www.hilltopauctioncompany.com HARRIS WILCOX, INC. Bergen, NY 585-494-1880 • www.harriswilcox.com Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381

Friday, July 12

• 10:00 AM: Bath, NY (Steuben Co.) Haverling High School Auditorium. Steuben Co. Tax Title Auction. Thomas P. Wamp & James P. Pirrung licensed Real Estate Brokers. Pirrung Auctioneers, 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • RCS CSD, Ravena, NY. 8 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 6:30 pm. '99 Chevy K2500 utility truck, '99 Dodge van, automatic floor scrubber, small dump trailer, (190) Dell GX Series computers & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com Saturday, July 13 • 9:00 AM: 601 North Peterboro St., Canastota, NY. Annual Lyon’s Hay Camp & Large Rental Return Auction of Late Model Construction Equipment and more. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.alexlyon.com • 11:00 AM: Maguire Family Farm / Vineyard, Lodi, NY (Romulus-Trumansburg area). Quality Vineyard Equipment & Antique Farm Collectible Auction. Mel Manasse & Son Auctioneers, 607-692-4540 www.manasseauctions.com Sunday, July 14 • 12:30 PM: Raymond & Josephine Caprari, 7 Flagg Rd., Colesville, NY (Binghamton area). JD 3720 Tractor, Joyner UTV, Nice Tools, Household Items, Etc. Mel Manasse & Son Auctioneers, 607-692-4540 www.manasseauctions.com

Monday, July 15 • 11:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY. Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. Weekly Livestock Commission Sale starting at 12:30 pm with Produce, Small Animals, Dairy, Feeders, Sheep, Lamb, Goats, Pigs. Calves & cull cows at approx. at 5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

• 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • 6:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Horse Sales every other Friday. Tack at 1 pm, horses at 6 pm. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com

Wednesday, July 17 • Cortland, NY. City of Cortland Real Property Tax Foreclosure Auction. Mel Manasse & Son Auctioneers, 607-692-4540 www.manasseauctions.com • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 3:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Dairy Day Special Feeder Sale. Every Wednesday following Dairy. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-3698231 www.drchambersauction.com

Saturday, July 20 • 9:00 AM: Wellsboro, NY. J&C Wholesale Auction. From antique to modern. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 11:00 AM: Tully, NY. Slice of Summer at Currie Holsteins & NY Holstein Summer Picnic. 100 of the finest Holstein in North America will sell. NY Picnic hosted by the Currie family & all are invited. Sale managed by The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Monday, July 22 • 11:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY. Weekly Livestock Commission Sale starting at 12:30 pm with Produce, Small Animals, Dairy, Feeders, Sheep, Lamb, Goats, Pigs. Calves & cull cows at approx. at 5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Friday, July 19 • Virgil / Cortland, NY (Cortland Co.). MultiParcel Absolute Real Estate Auction. Mel Manasse & Son Auctioneers, 607-692-4540 www.manasseauctions.com

Wednesday, July 24

NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC. Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT Jim - 802-525-4774 • Ray - 802-525-6913 neks@together.net

ROY TEITSWORTH, INC. AUCTIONEERS Specialist in large auctions for farmers, dealers, contractors and municipalities. Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com

PA RT I C I PAT I N G A U C T I O N E E R S HOSKING SALES Sales Managers & Auctioneer 6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 005392 Looking to have a farm sale or just sell a few? Give us a call. Trucking Assistance. Call the Sale Barn or check out our trucker list on the Web site. 607-699-3637 • Fax 607-699-3661 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny.rr.com HOSKING SALES-FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK MARKET Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 008392 P.O. Box 311, New Berlin, NY 13411 607-847-8800 • 607-699-3637 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny,rr.com KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE 817 State Rt. 170 Little Falls, NY 13365 315-823-0089 • 315-868-6561 cell We buy or sell your cattle or equipment on commission or outright! In business since 1948

LEAMAN AUCTIONS LTD 329 Brenneman Rd., Willow St., PA 17584 717-464-1128 • cell 610-662-8149 auctionzip.com 3721 leamanauctions.com MEL MANASSE & SON, AUCTIONEERS Sales Managers, Auctioneers & Real Estate Brokers Whitney Point, NY Toll free 800-MANASSE or 607-692-4540 Fax 607-692-4327 www.manasseauctions.com MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455 Sale Every Monday Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828 Sales Barn 860-349-3204 Res. 860-346-8550 MOHAWK VALLEY PRODUCE AUCTION Auctions every Tuesday at 10 am 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-568-3579 NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs. Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs. 717-354-4341 Sales Mon., Wed. • Thurs. Special Sales

NORTHAMPTON COOP. AUCTION Whately, MA • Farmer Owned Since 1949 Livestock Commission Auction Sales at noon every Tues. • Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774 NORTHERN NEW YORK DAIRY SALES North Bangor, NY 518-481-6666 Sales Mgrs.: Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818 Auctioneer John (Barney) McCracken 802-524-2991 www.nnyds.com PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

TOWN & COUNTRY AUCTION SERVICE Rt. 32 N., Schuylerville, NY 518-695-6663 Owner: Henry J. Moak WILLIAM KENT, INC. Sales Managers & Auctioneers Farm Real Estate Brokers • Stafford, NY 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com WRIGHT’S AUCTION SERVICE 48 Community Dr., Derby, VT 14541 802-334-6115 www.wrightsauctions.com

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• 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800321-3211. • Town of Monroe. 2 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 6 pm. 1997 International dump truck w/plow and a 1995 International 490 dump truck. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • State of New Hampshire Surplus. 16 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 6:15 pm. '03 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 fleet side, various ink cartridges, boat, motor, trailer, various light bars, watches, jewelry & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Private Consignor, Lockport, NY. 3 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 6:45 pm. 2008 Al-Jon 400XL baler, 2005 Case 420 skidsteer, and a Trojan F105 motor grader. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Halfmoon Fire District No. 1. 1 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 7:30 pm. Olympian emergency generator. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Village of Brockport. 14 lot(s) in NY Online Auction. Closing at 8:15 pm. '03 Ford F550 dump body truck, various tires/rims, Homelite chainsaws, 12" Homelite chopsaws, Jumping Jack tamper & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com

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(cont. from prev. page) • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, July 27 • 9:00 AM: Martins Country Market, Waterloo, NY. Annual Summer Equipment Auction. Selling complete farm lines, estates, selling eq. for farmers, dealers, construction, bank reposes, large & small trucks. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-5213123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030. • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Horse sale. Tack at 9 am, horses at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 9:30 AM: 48 Spellman Rd., Plattsburgh, NY. Job Completion Auction. Construction Equipment, Aerials, Forklifts, Trucks and large quantity of support equipment. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.alexlyon.com • 10:00 AM: 2139 Ganaan-Southfield Rd., Southfield, MA. Gillette Welding & Fabrication Auction. Trucks, trailers & equip., welders, equip., shop equip., tools & other misc. equip. Jacquier Auctions, 413-5696421 auctioneer2@jacquierauctions.com www.jacquierauctions.com Sunday, July 28 • 10:00 AM: Washington Co. Fairgrounds, Rts. 29 & 392, Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich, NY. Tri State Antique Tractor Club, Inc. 2nd Annual Consignment Auction of antique & modern equipment. 2nd day of Antique and Irwin Show. For info contact Bill Herrick, 518-692-1106. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676, 585-233-9570 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Monday, July 29 • 11:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY. Weekly Livestock Commission Sale starting at 12:30 pm with Produce, Small Animals, Dairy, Feeders, Sheep, Lamb, Goats, Pigs. Calves & cull cows at approx. at 5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, July 31 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Friday, August 2 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, August 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 2:00 PM: New York Steam Engine Assoc. 5th Annual Consignment Auction. 1st day of Pageant of Steam show. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676, 585-233-9570 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Thursday, August 8 • Next to Empire Farm Days, Rt. 414, Seneca Falls, NY. Important 2 Day Auction. Aug. 8 & 9. Trucks, Farm Equipment, Large Construction Equipment, Landscape Supplies &Equipment, Recreational Equipment, Fleets, Complete Liquidations, Repo’s, Leas Returns & Consignments of all types! Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Wednesday, August 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Wednesday, August 21 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, August 24 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Produce Auction Inc., Penn Yan, NY (Yates Co.). Late Summer Farm Equipment, Light Construction, Equipment Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Wednesday, August 28 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, September 5 • WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assoc. Inc. 3rd Annual Consignment Auction, 1st day of show Sept 5-8. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676, 585-233-9570 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Saturday, September 7 • 9:00 AM: Town of Lansing Highway Department, Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing (Ithaca), NY. Lansing Municipal/Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 11 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, September 14 • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY (Geneseo Area). Groveland Fall Consignment Auction. Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Landscape Machinery, Nursery Stock. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Horse sale. Tack at 9 am, horses at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Sunday, September 15 • 11:00 AM: H&L Auction, Malone, NY. 2nd Annual Franklin County Auction. Seized vehicles, cars, trucks, 4 wheelers, snowmobiles, heavy equip. H&L Auctions, Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787, cell 518-569-0460, Edward Legacy 518-483-7386, cell 518832-0616 Wednesday, September 18 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Saturday, August 31 • Lancaster Co., PA. Androscoggin Holsteins Dispersal. One of the highest BAA herds in the country & the finest Red & Whites! Owner: John Nutting, Leeds, ME. Co-managed by Stonehurst Farm and The Cattle Exchange. Sale managed by The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 2:00 PM: Empire State Farms. Total Full blood Wagyu Dispersal. 170 head sell. For full details contact James Danekas at 916837-1432, or Mercedes Danekas at 916849-2725 or visit www.jdaonline.com. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Thursday, September 19 • 10:00 AM: Conestoga, PA. 2 Day Sale! Frey Farms Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal. Same starting time both days. Over 900 Head of sire ID, AI sired and served Holsteins! Owners: Frey Farms, Inc. Sale managed by The Cattle Exchange, 607746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

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• 9:00 AM: Lamb & Webster, Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Used Equipment Auction. Farm Tractors, Machinery, Lawn & Garden Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 25 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, September 26 • 11:00 AM: Homer, NY. Bud Ranch Holsteins Complete Dispersal. 150 outstanding registered Holsteins. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, September 28 • Morrisville, NY. SUNY Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. 100 high caliber Holsteins. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, October 5 • 9:00 AM: CNY Farm Supply, Cortland, NY. Construction Equipment, Farm Machinery, Trucks, Recreational Vehicles & Trailers. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 9:00 AM: Monroe Co. Fleet Center, 145 Paul Rd., Rochester, NY. Monroe County Municipal/Contractor Vehicle & Equipment Auction. Heavy Equipment, Tandem & Single Axle Trucks, Trailers, One Tons, Pickups, Vans, Cars & Landscape Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 12 • 9:00 AM: The Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY, 5600 McKinley Pkwy (closest to Clark). Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 11:00 AM: Cochranville, PA. Ar-Joy Farm Select Sale. Owners: Duane & Marilyn Hershey. 100 of the finest Holsteins at Ar-Joy! The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, October 16 • Fairfield, Maine. 300 Cow & Bred Heifer Dispersal for Dostie Farm. 200 Holsteins, 100 Jerseys and crosses. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-474, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 Thursday, October 17 • 11:00 AM: Chateaugay, NY. Rocklan Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Mike Garrow, owner. 175 Head sell! One of the greatest type and production herds in the world!. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT June 17, 2013 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 75-82; Boners 80-85% lean 72-81; Lean 8590% lean over 1000# 63-74, under 1000# 40-60. Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 55-140; 80-90# 55100. Vealers: 100-120# 50-58; 90-100# 50-62.50; 80-90# 45-60; 70-80# 35-50. COSTA & SONS* LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA June 26, 2013 Cows: Canners 40-73; Cutters 72-77; Util 77.50-88.50. Heifers: Sel 106; Hols. 8489. Calves: 5-108 ea. Feeders: 80-171 Goats: 41-180 ea. Kids: 27-118 ea. Sows: 29-37 Hogs: 77-95 Feeder Pigs: 51 ea. Roaster Pigs: 120-185 ea. Chickens: 1.50-13 ea. Rabbits: 2-18 ea. Ducks: 2.50-19 ea. Pigeons: 1-4.25 ea. *Sale every Wednesday at 7 pm. FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA June 25, 2013 Beef Cattle: Canners 45-78; Cutters 78-82; Util 78-85; Bulls 90-105; Steers 100120; Hfrs 75-90. Calves: Growers 90-120; Veal 70-90.

Hogs: Feeders 40-70; Roasters 70-140; Sows 3842; Boars 5-10. Sheep: 40-55 Lambs: 1.50-1.75 Goats: 100-140; Billies 125175; Kids 40-120 NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA June 25, 2013 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 12-30; 61-75# 17-38; 76-95# 34-50; 96-105# 40-50/cwt; 106# & up 39. Farm Calves: 60-170/cwt Start Calves: 30-36/cwt Heifers: 60-92/cwt Steers: 70-96/cwt Bulls: 90-100/cwt Canners: 10-70/cwt Cutters: 71-87/cwt Utility: 88-95.50/cwt Lambs: 105-145/cwt Sheep: 45-95/cwt Goats: 47.50-280 ea. Rabbits: .50-10.50 ea. Poultry: .50-19.50 ea. Hay: 10 lots, .25-5/bale HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ June 25, 2013 Livestock Report (/#): 48 Calves .26-1; 33 Cows .42.85; 3 Easy Cows .22-.57; 12 Fat Steers 89-117 ea.; 14 Feeder Steers (/#) .90-1.65; 4 Feeder Hfrs .90-1 Easy Steer 47; 20 Sheep .40-1.20; 63 Lambs (/hd) 28-49.71, 52 (/#) .90-1.65; 23 Goats (/hd) 40-240; 7 Kids 42.50-90 ea. Poultry & Egg Report (/hd): Heavy Fowl 2.70; Silkies 5.50; Geese 19; Misc. 1; Pullets 5-8; Chicks 1.50-8; Bantam 7; Roosters 4-11 ea; Bunnies .75-3.50; Ducks 56.50; Rabbits (/#) 1-2.30, (ea) 7; Pigeons 3.25-4.25. Grade A Eggs: Brown XL 1.45-1.55; L 1.35-1.45. Hay/Straw/Grain Report (/bale: 75 Timothy 2.85-3; 541 Mixed .50-3.60; 309 Orchard .50-3.50; 245 Grass 3.20-3.60; 40 Mulch 85; 183 Rye Straw 1.50-2.10; 20 Posts 1.25. CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No Report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET Chatham, NY No Report VERNON LIVESTOCK* Vernon, NY June 24 & 27 2013 Calves: Hfrs. .40-1; Grower Bulls over 92# .80-1.35; 8092# .40-1.25; Bob Veal .10.55. Cull Cows: Gd .68-.89; Lean .40-.75; Hvy. Beef Bulls .701.05.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 800-1500; Handling Hfrs. 850-1350; Springing Hfrs. 900-1400; Bred Hfrs. 800-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 8501800; Open Hfrs. 450-850; Started Hfrs. 150-400; Service Bulls 500-1000. Beef: Hols. Sel .84-.99 Lamb & Sheep: Market 11.75; Slgh. Sheep .20-.50. Goats: Billies .80-1.70; Nannies .70-1; Kids .10-.80. Swine: Sow .30-.55 CENTRAL BRIDGE* LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY June 25, 2013 Calves: Hfrs. 1.05-1.80; Grower Bull over 92# 1.201.425; 80-92# .65-1.10; Bob Veal .20-.60. Cull Cows: Gd .72-.805; Lean .45-.74; Hvy. Beef Bulls .89-.97. Dairy Replacement: Fresh Cows 800-1300; Service Bulls 1150. Beef: Feeders .95-1.30; Ch 1.05-1.15; Hols. Ch .99-1.03; Sel .92-.95. Lamb & Sheep: Feeder 11.10; Market 1.30-1.425. Goats: Kids 1.10-1.20 Swine: Hog .45-.65; Feeder Pig 40-45. CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY June 17, 2013 Calves: Grower Bulls over 92# 1.10-1.45; 80-92# .65.80; Bob Veal .55-.57. Cull Cows: Gd .79-.8450; Lean .73-.7750; Hvy. Beef bulls .92-1.01. Beef: Feeders 300-750# 116-126; Veal 150-299# 110145; Hols. Steers 87-92. Lamb & Sheep: Feeder 180215; Market 55-70. Goats: Billies 230-265; Nannies 70; Kids 27-125; Bottle Babies 10. Swine: Hog 125-300# 40-90. CHERRY CREEK* Cherry Creek, NY June 29, 2013 Calves: Hfrs. .40-1.20; Grower Bull over 92# .801.50; 80-92# .70-1.25; Bob Veal .10-.50. Cull Cows: Gd .68-.85; Lean .40-.75; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70.96. Dairy Replacement: Fresh Cows 700-1400; Springing Cows 750-1250; Springing Hfrs. 700-1350; Bred Hfrs. 750-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 10001350; Open Hfrs. 450-900; Started Hfrs. 150-400; Service Bulls 600-1000. Beef: Feeders .70-1.40; Hols. Sel .84-.92. Lamb & Sheep: Market 11.65; Slgh. Sheep .20-.55. Goats: Billies 80-180; Nannies 70-120; Kids 10-80. Swine: Sow .30-.60; Feeder Pig .30-.60.

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DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY June 19, 2013 Calves: Hfrs. 1-1.70; Grower Bull calves over 92# .851.55; 80-92# .55-.85; Bob Veal .35-.55. Cull Cows: Gd .75-.85; Lean .68-.84; Hvy. Beef Bulls .85.99. Beef: Ch .91-1.16 Lamb & Sheep: Feeder 1.25-1.55. Goats: Billies 130; Nannies 80-130; Kids 50. Swine: Feeder Pig (/hd) 40 GOUVERNEUR* LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY June 27, 2013 Calves: Hfrs. .70-1; Grower Bulls over 92# .825-1.425; 80-92# .65-1.175; Bob Veal .22-.49. Cull Cows: Gd .745-.90; Lean .62-.78; Hvy. Beef Bulls .79-.95. PAVILION MARKET* Pavilion, NY June 24, 2013 Calves: Grower over 92# 1.20-1.475; 80-92# .871.225; Bob Veal .15-.40. Cull Cows: Gd .74-.87; Lean .685-.775; Hvy. Beef Bulls .85-.965. Beef: Hols. Ch .885-1.02 Swine: Hog .655-.74. BATH MARKET* Bath, NY June 20, 2013 Calves: Grower Bull calves over 92# 1.20-1.325; 80-92# .80-1.125; Bob Veal .35-.60. Cull Cows: Gd .76-.855; Lean .705-.79; Hvy. Beef Bulls .95-1. Beef: Ch 1.14-1.185; Hols. Ch .86-.93. Lamb & Sheep: Slgh. Sheep .425-.50. Goats: Billies 30-117.50;

Nannies 42.50-65. Swine: Hog .56-.62; Sow .30-.51; Feeder Pig /hd 22.50-47.50. FINGER LAKES* PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY June 26, 2013 Produce: Asparagus 2.40; Beans (1/2 bu) 17-31; Beets .15-1.30; Broccoli .25-1.10; Cabbage .55; Cauliflower .50-1; Cherries (8 qt) 11.2026.40; Cucumbers (1/2 bu) 18-28; Eggs .70-1.75; Kohlrabi .55; Lettuce .10-1; Peas (1/2 bu) 5.50-25; Potatoes 11-17; Raspberries (pr) 2.653.50. Salt Potatoes 15-21; Spinach (1/2 bu) 10.50-11; Spring Onions 1.40; Strawberries (qt) 1.50-3.90; Summer Squash (1/2 bu) 3-13.50; Tomatoes (25#) 29-39.50; Zucchini (1/2 bu) 2.50-13.50. *Produce Mon. at 10 am, Wed. & Fri. at 9 am sharp. * Hay auctions Fridays at 11:15 am. FINGER LAKES HAY REPORT Penn Yan, NY No Report * Produce Mon. at 10 am. Wed.-Fri. at 9 am sharp. * Hay auctions Fridays at 11:15 am. FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE FEEDER SALE Canandaigua, NY June 19, 2013 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 68-82.50; Canners/Cutters 48-75. Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 86-92.50. Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 25-40; 80-95# 20-35; 60-80# 15-35. Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 55-140; 80-95# 50-137.50. Beef Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 75-140.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 112-126.50; Sel 95-106. Holstein Steers: Ch grain fed 96-110; Sel 849. Hogs: Slgh. Hogs US 1-3 60-70; Sows US 1-3 50; Boars US 1-3 5. Feeder Lambs: Ch 50-80# 110-142. Slaughter Sheep: M 5562.50. Goats (/hd): L Billies 110# & up 97.50-167.50; M 80-110# 45-80. FINGER LAKES* LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Canandaigua, NY June 26, 2013 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 66-88.50; Canners/Cutters 46-77. Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 80-97.50. Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 25-40; 80-95# 2037.50; 60-80# 15-35. Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 70-150; 80-95# 60-145; 70-80# 50-100; Hfr. calves 50-105. Beef Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 135. Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 115-127; Sel 105-112; Hols. Ch grain fed 96-105; Sel 8592. Hogs: Slgh. US 1-3 63-75; Sows US 1-3 40-52; Feeders US 1-3 30-77.50. Feeder Lambs: Ch 50-80# 125-170. Market Lambs: Ch 80-100# 115-132.50. Goats (/hd): L Billies 110# & up 140-200. HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY June 24, 2013 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util .65-.83; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn. Bulls/Steers: .70-.98 Feeders: Dairy .50-.70 Calves: Bull calves 96-120#

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MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT June 24, 2013 Calves: 45-60# .42-.48; 6175# .54-.58; 76-90# .75-.80; 91-105# .8250-.85; 106# & up .9250-.95. Farm Calves: 1-1.05 Started Calves: .44-.52 Veal Calves: .95-2.60 Open Heifers: .80-1.10 Beef Heifers: .91-.99 Feeder Steers: .7250-.9250 Beef Steers: 1.17-1.20 Stock Bull: .75-1.2750 Beef Bull: 1.02-1.08 Sow: one at 19 Butcher Hogs: one at 90 Feeder Pigs (ea): 50-130 Sheep (ea): 45-75 Lambs (ea): 65-205 Goats (ea): 65-270; Kids 4592.50. Canners: up to 83.50 Cutters: 84-88 Utilty: 89.50-90.50 Rabbits: 5-26 Chickens: 4-17 Ducks: 6-23 *Middlesex Auction is pleased to announce we have an additional Beef Buyer “JBS USA” joining us every Monday!

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT .90-1.23; up to 95# .10-1; Hols. Hfrs. under 100# 1.05. BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No Report

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BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA No Report

US 2: 24# 172; 30# 162; 45# 122; 54-59# 112-121; 77A# 138; 95# 94. As Is: 20-40# 15-80; 50-83# 56-98; 105-113# 70-84. No Grades: 80# 50. * Next sale July 12 aat 1 pm. Receiving 7:30-10:30 am.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA June 25, 2013 Slaughter: Steers cpl lo Ch 1220-1275# 120.50-121.50; Hols. 1370-1645# 104106.50; one Sel 1645# 103; Hfrs. Ch Hols. 1350# 106.50. Cows: Breakers/Boners 7583; Lean 73-80.50; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 67-74.50; Shelly 66 & dn. Bulls: Char 2425# 91.50 Feeder Cattle: Hols. w/horns 570# 75; Hfrs. dairy types 475-705# 78-98; Bulls dairy types 370-725# 88-100. Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 125-128; No. 2 90-120# 120-125; 8090# 92-110; No. 3 75-135# 75-110. Swine: Hogs 225-295# 6069; Sows 395-475# 40-46. Goats (/hd): Fleshy kids 130-145; small 77-112; small/thin/bottle 20-70. Sheep: Rams 130# 70 * Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for rabbits, poultry & eggs. * 6 pm for livestock, starting with calves. * Fed Cattle Sale July 9 & 23 * Graded Pig Sale July 13 at 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC June 24, 2013 Cattle: Sel 1-3 1264-1284# 107-112; Hols. Steers Sel 1-3 1282# 93. Cows: Prem. White 83-86; Breakers 77-82; Boners 7882; Lean 69-78. Bulls: G 1 1030# 93, lo dress 1266-1516# 83-89. Feeder Steers: M 1 486# 112; Hols. L 3 324# 88. Feeder Heifers: M 1 542# 107.50; M 2 574-600# 80-90. Calves: 230. Bull calves No. 1 94-126# 130-142.50; 8492# 105-120; No. 2 94-124# 117.50-135; 80-92# 82.50105; No. 3 94-120# 100117.50; 80-92# 57.50-90; Util 70-106# 25-45; 60-68# 1017.50; Hfr. calves No. 1 94116# 105-125; 84-88# 80100; No. 2 82-102# 60-95; Util/non-tubing 60-90# 2540. Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 272318# 61-66. Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 6070# 115-122.50; Ewes Gd 12 150-175# 50-57.50; 195200# 40-45. Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 2 under 20# 17.50-22.50; 2030# 25-37.50. Hay (/ton): Grass 95; Mixed 90. Straw (/ton): 85-155 EarCorn (/ton): 130-180 Oats (/bu): 5.75

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Small Animal Sale June 25, 2013 Rabbits: 8 Bunnies: .50-7 Roosters: 4-8.50 Hens: 3.50-6.25 Pullets: 1.50-5 Chicks: .50-4 Pheasant Peeps: 5 Turkey Peeps: 3.50-4.50 Muscovy Hens: 5.75 Muscovy Peeps: 1.50-3.50 Pot Belly Pigs: 1-20 Eggs (/dz): Jum Brown 1.451.55; XL Brown 1.45; L Brown 1.50; L Green .90; S Banty .20; Fertile Duck Eggs 1.25. * Animals sold by piece. Sale starts at 5 pm. CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Graded Feeder Pig Sale June 21, 2013 US 1-2: 35# 181; 48# 151; 50-9# 106-126; 62-69# 125137; 70-79# 119-129; 75# 100; 83# 103; 92-99# 90100; 100-115# 96-99; 120122# 90-95; 131-134# 90-93; 168# 80.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA June 17, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1386-1538# 126-128; Ch 2-3 1206-1564# 121.50125.50; Hi Sel & Lo Ch 2-3 1374-1664# 116-119.50; Sel 2-3 1024-1358# 113-116; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 11081608# 104-108.50; Ch 2-3 1126-1698# 96-102; Sel 1-3 1254-1498# 88-92.50. Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1212-1276# 122125.50; Ch -3 1074-1370# 118-120.50. Slaughter Cows: Prem. Whites 65-75% lean 88.2594.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 74-79.50, hi dress 81-86, lo dress 70-72; Boners 80-85% lean 72-76.50, hi dress 7879, lo dress 66-70; Lean 8590% lean 66-71, lo dress 5862.50. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11201902# 92-98, hi dress 14341656# 102.50-107.50, lo ress 1156-1892# 82-89. Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 400-500# 136; 500-600#

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Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1210-1335# 118121.50; Ch 2-3 1100-1295# 115-120. Slaughter Cows: Prem. White 65-75% lean 78-84, hi dress 86-93.50, lo dress 7477.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 76-85, hi dress 85-90, lo dress 72-76; Boners 80-85% 75-81.50, hi dress 81.5088.50, lo dress 67-75, Lean 85-90% lean 71-78.50, hi dress 78.50-80.50, lo dress 64-71. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9202005# 93.50-101, hi dress 104-111, lo dress 85-93.50. Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 94-128# 135-140; 86-92# 110-117; No. 2 94-128# 126140; 80-92# 100-115; No. 3 90-130# 72-92; 72-88# 4052; Util. 60-110# 20-30; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 75-120# 95-110; No. 2 75-105# 50-80; Util non-tubing 60-95# 15-30. LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION No Report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA No Report MIDDLEBURG* LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA June 25, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1315-1530# 125-128; Ch 2-3 1210-1480# 119.50124; Sel 2-3 1015-1560# 107.50-119; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1545# 111; Ch 2-3 12751540# 100-105.50; Sel 2-3 1070-1970# 82-97. Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1220-1400# 120-124; Ch 2-3 1065-1240# 111116.50; Sel 2-3 1070-1380# 95-108. Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 75-78.50, hi dress 79.50-80, lo dress 7176; Boners 80-85% lean 7276, hi dress 76.50-79, lo dress 71-72; Lean 85-90% lean 62-69, hi dress 70-

73.50, lo dress 410-60. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 10801510# 91-96.50, hi dress 1445-1940# 97-108.50; lo dress 1225-1565# 86.50-88. Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 500-600# 120; M&L 2 300500# 108-110; 500-600# 115; M&L 3 300-500# 72-87; 600-800# 92-97; 800-900# 85; Hfrs. M&L 1 200-300# 122; 400-500# 125; 500700# 115-125; M&L 2 400500# 115; 500-600# 112; 700-900# 93-107; M&L 3 300-400# 85; 700-900# 6269; Bulls M&L 1 300-400# 140-150; 500-600# 125; M&L 2 500-700# 112-117; 700900# 107-112; M&L 3 300500# 70-80; 500-700# 61-77; 700-900# 87-89. Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 122-132; No. 2 95120# 115-120; No. 3 94-115# 90-110; Util 65-95# 50-80. Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90-95# 75-92; No. 2 70-95# 35-55. Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 245-335# 69-71; 45-49% lean 220303# 65-69. Sows: 625-675# 60.50 Boars: 255-645# 11.50-14 Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 10-20# 35-40; 20-30# 30; 30-40# 5253. Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 20-40# 85-100; 4060# 100-150; 60-80# 100; 80-100# 85-100; Ewes Gd 23 140-225# 40-47; Rams 185-240# 52-60. Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-30# 55; 30-40# 60; 4060# 60-77; 60-70# 87-127; Sel 2 30-40# 32-50; 40-50# 47; 50-70# 40-60; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 120-145; Sel 2 80-130# 90-117; Sel 3 80130# 57-80; Billies Sel 1 100150# 160; Sel 2 50-100# 137; Sel 3 100-150# 100. MORRISON COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA June 24, 2013 Steers: Ch 108-113; Gd 100107.

Heifers: Ch 105-112; Gd 100-105 Cows: Util & Comm. 74-80; Canner & Lo Cutter 73 & dn. Bullocks: Gd & Ch 85-95 Feeder Cattle: Steers 90110; Bulls 80-105; Hfrs. 75110. Calves: 117. Ch 100-120; Gd 80-100; Std. 20-55; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 80-130; Hols. Hfrs. 90-130# 90-130. Hogs: 27. US 1-2 70-72; US 1-3 65-70; Sows US 1-3 4348. Sheep: 44. Ch Lambs 115130; Gd Lambs 100-115; Slgh. Ewes 35-50. Goats: 15-140 MORRISON COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA June 24, 2013 Roosters: 4 Heavy Hens: 1.50-4 Banty Hens: 1-2.25 Guineas: 15.50 Ducks: 4.50 Bunnies: 2.50-4.75 Rabbits: 5-10.25 MORRISON COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA June 24, 2013 Grass: 150-225 Timothy: 75-125 Rd. Bales: 75-105 Lg. Sq. Bales: 90 NEW HOLLAND* SALES STABLES New Holland, PA June 27, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1250-1625# 123.50126, few to 127; Ch 2-3 13001600# 120-123.25; Sel 1-3 1250-1650# 116-119.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 14501625# 109-114; Ch 2-3 1550-1650# 106-108.75; Sel 1-3 1400-1650# 100.50105.50. Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1100-1300# few 113-117.50. Slaughter Cows: Prem. whites 65-75% lean 7881.50, lo dress 75-77; Breakers 75-80% lean 81-85, hi dress 85.50-90, lo dress 7580.50; Boners 80-85% lean 75-79.50, hi dress 80-83.50, lo dress 72-74.50; Lean 8590% lean 74-78.50, hi dress 79.50-80.50, lo dress 6573.50. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 13002000# 93.50-98; 1200-2275# hi dress 100-108, very hi dress 114; 1070-1800# lo dress 85-93. Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 94-128# 135-140; 86-92# 110-117; No. 2 94-128# 126140; 80-92# 100-115; No. 3 90-130# 72-92; 72-88# 4052; Util 60-110# 20-30. Holstein Heifer Calves: 75120# 95-110; No. 2 75-105#

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PA DEPT OF* AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary June 28, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 125.25-126; Ch 1-3 119-123.75; Sel 1-2 112117.25; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 108-110.25; Ch 2-3 102105.75; Sel 1-2 93.75-98.50. Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 121.25-125.25; Ch 1-3 113.75-118; Sel 1-2 97.50105. Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 77.25-81.50; Boners 80-85% lean 74.5078.25; Lean 85-90% lean 69.50-74.25. Bulls: 91.75-94.25; hi dress 95-102, lo dress 83.7587.50. Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 112 500-700# 120;

M&L 2 300-500# 109-115; 500-700# 107.25-109.75; M&L 3 300-500# 84-98.50; 500-700# 70-97. Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 122-125; 500-700# 116-123.50; M&L 2 300-500# 125.50-128; 500-700# 106116.50; M&L 2 300-500# 86.50; 500-700# 62-69. Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 130-138.75; 500-700# 125; M&L 2 300-500# 97.50102.50; 500-700# 107-112; M&L 3 300-500# 73.7586.25; 500-700# 61-77. Vealers: Util. 60-120# 22.2549.25. Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. Bulls 95-120# 128.50141.75; 80-90# 105-119.75; No. 2 95-120# 116-131; 8090# 90.75-109.25; No. 3 bulls 80-120# 70.25-95.75; No. 1 Hols. hfrs. 84-105# 92.50111; No. 2 80-105# 54-79.50. Hogs: 49-54% lean 220300# 71-73; 300-400# 6670.50; 45-49% lean 220300# 66.50-70; 300-400# 6065; Sows US 1-3 300-500# 52-55.50; 500-700# 57-61; Boars 300-700# 17.50-21. Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 15-25# 200-210; 25-30# 160-180; 30-40# 140-180; 40-50# 120-140; 60-65# 100105. Slaughter Sheep: Lambs non-traditional markets, Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 50-60# 157-158; Wooled & Shorn Gd & Ch 1-3 40-60# 128-150; 50-60# hair sheep 132-135; 60-80# 116-135, hair sheep 116-130; 80-110# 116-142, hair sheep 110120; 110-150# 116-124; Wooled & Shorn Util & Gd 1-

2 40-60# 100-115, hair sheep 118-122; 60-80# hair sheep 102-116; 70-80# 108116; 80-110# 90-114, hair sheep 102-110; 110-120# 97-99. Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 100-110# 54-66; 130-140# hair sheep 62-76; 160-190# 54-68; 200-210# 48-54; Util 1-2 thin flesh 110120# 47-49 hair sheep 4658; 130-160# 38-54; 160200# 39-54; 200-250# 36-46; Cull 1-2 140-170# 20-36. Slaughter Bucks: 100-160# hair sheep 64-85; 140-160# 47-72; 160-200# 40-76; 200250# 48-70. Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 140-160; 60-80# 135172; 80-90# 165-185; Sel 2 40-60# 112-135; 60-80# 112130 80-110# 140-157; Sel 3 40-60# 45-96; 60-80# 96110. Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 100-125# 145-190; Sel 2 80-125# 107-145; 130150# 125-137; Sel 3 60-80# 70-92; 80-110# 77-100. Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 130-150# 210-240; 150-200# 200-280; Sel 2 100-150# 150-200; 150-160# 162-167; Wethers Sel 1 70100# 232-295; 100-150# 262-312; Sel 2 70-100# 180225; 100-150# 140-250. PA DEPT OF* AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and/ton. Compared to last week Hay sold .20-.30 lower & Straw sold .15-.30 lower.

All hay & straw reported sold/ton. Alfalfa 130-215; Mixed Hay 70-215; Timothy 70-165; Straw 60-125; Mulch 50. Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 97 lds of 300; Mixed Hay 50472.50; Timothy 135-310; Grass 50-340; Straw 80-250. Wolgemuth Auction: June 17, 52 lds of Hay & 16 Straw. Alfalfa 90-205; Mixed Hay 60472.50; Timothy 140-310; Grass 50-340; Straw 80-250. Green Dragon Auction: June 28, 27 lds Hay & 7 Straw. Alfalfa 175-200; Mixed Hay 80-270; Timothy 150; Grass 75-245; Straw 80205. Central Pennsylvania: 41 lds Hay, 8 Straw. Alfalfa 75150; Mixed Hay 35-220; Timothy 80-170; Grass 80-135; Straw 85-165. Dewart Auction: June 24, 2 lds Hay, 3 Straw; Mixed Hay 90; Grass 95. Greencastle Auction: June 20 & 24, 0 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Kutztown Auction: June 27, 21 lds Hay, 1 Straw; Alfalfa 75-150; Mixed Hay 140-220; Timothy 80-170; Grass 100175; Straw 135. Middleburg Auction: June 24, 8 Hay, 3 Straw; Alfalfa 150; Mixed Hay 35-155; Grass 125-135; Straw 135165. Shippensburg Auction: June 22 & 25; 10 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Mixed Hay 65-125; Timothy 92; Grass 80-135; Straw 120.

June 25, 2013 Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1400-1600# 107.50109; Ch 2-3 1350-1650# 104-106.50; Sel 1-3 14001650# 101-103. Slaughter Cows: Prem. White 65-75% lean 78-81.50, lo dress 74-77.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 80-84.50, hi dress 85-89, lo dress 7579.50; Boners 80-85% lean 77-81.50, hi dress 82-85, lo dress 72.50-76.50; Lean 8590% lean 71-75.50, hi dress 76-79, lo dress 64.50-70.50. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9752230# 89.50-91, hi dress 95100.50, lo dress 81. Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-121# 135-147; 90# 115; No. 2 95-113# 125-142; 8490# 92-112; No. 3 83-108# 60-77; 73# 30; Util 93-109# 45; 73-83# 20-30. Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 113# 127; 93-105# 147-148; 80# 87; No. 2 100# 152; 81-93# 80-100; 74# 45;Util/non-tubing 75-82# 2745. WEAVERLAND AUCTION* New Holland, PA June 27, 2013 Orchard Grass: 1 ld, 270 Grass: 1 ld, 85 Straw: 3 lds, 120-2210 WOLGEMUTH AUCTION* June 26, 2013 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 155-300 Mixed: 15 lds, 50-315 Timothy: 1 ld, 135 Grass: 4 lds, 135-255 Oat Hay: 135 Straw: 3 lds, 110-160

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PA DEPT OF* AGRICULTURE Grain Report Compared to last week Corn sold mostly .05 to .15 higher, Wheat sold mostly .15.30 lower, Barley sold mostly .15 to .20 lower, Oats sold mostly steady & Soybeans sold mostly .10-.30 higher. EarCorn sold 1-2 higher. Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 7.19-7.50, Avg 7.23, Contracts 5.10; Wheat No. 2 6.10-6.83, Avg 6.71, Contracts 6.10; Barley No. 3.754, Avg 3.87, Contract 4.05; Oats No. 2 4.40; Soybeans No. 2 14.81-16.15, Avg 15.32, Contracts 12-; EarCorn 206. South Central PA: Corn No. 2 6.80-7.45, Avg 7.10; Wheat No. 2 6.90-7.10, Avg 7; Barley No. 3 4; Oats No. 2 3.65-4.50, Avg 3.98; Soybeans No. 2 14-15.24 Avg 14.58. Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 6.60-7.60, Avg 7.17, Month Ago 7.17, Year Ago 7.24; Wheat No. 2 6.107.10, Avg 6.66, Month Ago 7.10, Year Ago 7.48; Barley No. 3 3.75-5.15, Avg 4.11, Month Ago 4.54, Year Ago

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There's plenty of dairy product in the cooler. USDA's latest Cold Storage report estimated

May butter stocks at 323.2 million pounds, up 4 percent from April but 61.6 million pounds

or 24 percent above May 2012. American type cheese, at 717.9 million pounds, was up 3 percent from April and 10 percent above a year ago. Total cheese stocks stood at 1.16 billion pounds, 3 percent more than the April inventory and 8 percent above a year ago. FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks, said in the June 24 eDairy Insider Opening Bell that "The production and

(milk) supply reports show trends of the past couple of months are continuing. We have a decent amount of milk production, but it's not burdensome," though "A combination of weather and economics has driven demand to a point where it's not keeping up with growth in production." He adds that "The arrival of warm weather probably boosted demand, but not enough to recoup demand lost dur-

ing March and April. Jerry Dryer warned in his June 21 Dairy and Food Market Analyst that "Naysayers" told him the cheese market was about to break lower. Buyers are waiting for the $1.60s, the mid $1.60s, according to a broker source. But, Dryer asks; "Where are the international buyers?" He points out that the Oceania price is pegged at more than two bucks a pound; European price quotas are as high or higher. He adds that, "If the cheese prices break below $1.70, I don't expect them to stay for very long. However, the new Cold Storage report certainly challenges my position." He pointed out that April butter and American cheese inventories were already at record highs. Cheese prices plunged the last week of June. The blocks closed Friday at $1.6375 per pound, down 8 3/4-cents on the week and a penny and a quarter below a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.5875, down 12 cents on the week and 7 3/4cents below a year ago. Eleven cars of block traded hands on the week and eight of barrel. The AMS-surveyed U.S. average block price lost another half-cent, slipping to $1.7502. Barrel averaged $1.7963, up 2 1/2-cents. Cheese production continues at a steady pace with plants trying to maximize schedules, according to the USDA's Dairy Market News (DMN). Domestic sales are steady with some increased interest from export markets. Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has helped to accelerate export sales this year, says DMN. CWT announced this week that it accepted another 10 requests for export assistance to sell 3.439 million pounds of cheese to customers in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. Cash butter saw a third week of decline, closing the last Friday of June at $1.4275, down 7 1/4-cents on the week and a dime below a year ago. Two cars were sold. The AMS surveyed butter price averaged $1.5501, down 1.9 cents. Increased butter

in cold storage is weighing on the market, according to DMN. FC Stone dairy broker Dave Kurzawski stated in the June 27 Insider Opening Bell that "trade reports indicate ice cream sales in June were off 3-5 percent. "That's a big chunk of product that's not moving at the margin," he said. The only good news in the cash market was that Grade A and Extra Grade nonfat dry milk remained at $1.73 and $1.70 respectively. AMS powder averaged $1.6878, up 0.7 cent, and dry whey averaged 58.64 cents, up 1.3 cents. Availability of spot loads of milk in the Midwest was uneven the week of June 17, according to USDA's weekly update. Some cheese manufacturers indicate their internal milk supplies are declining seasonally and access to additional supplies would be helpful to meet near term orders. A few manufacturers with nonfat dry milk and cheese production capabilities are sending additional loads of milk to powder operations as that market appears to be gaining near term strength. April milk production in New Zealand was down was 34.5 percent from April 2012, according to DMN. The June April output, at 18.9 million tons, is running 0.2 percent lower than the previous season. Australian production is expected to continue at the light side of normal with projections being eased lowered. USDA's latest Ag Prices report showed increased feed prices in June while the all-milk price was steady. The June milk-feed price ratio, at 1.53, was unchanged from May and up from 1.38 in June 2012. The U.S. average all-milk price was $19.70 per hundredweight (cwt.), unchanged from May but up $3.40 from a year ago. Corn, at $7.02 per bushel, was up 3 cents from May and up 65 cents from a year ago. Soybeans averaged $15.10 per bushel, up 20 cents from May and $1.20 more than June 2012. Alfalfa hay averaged $220 per ton, down

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Mielke from B10 $1 from May, but $19 more than a year ago. California's July Class I milk price was announced by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) at $19.59 per cwt. for the north and $19.86 for the south, down $1.25 and $1.26 respectively from

June but both are $1.99 above July 2012. The prices include another temporary increase mandated by CDFA as a result of a May 21 hearing. The northern 2013 average now stands at $19.82, up from $17.79 a year ago and 3 cents shy of the average in

2011. The southern average now stands at $20.09, up from $18.06 a year ago and also 3 cents shy of the average in 2011. California Ag Secretary Karen Ross announced the temporary milk pricing formula adjustments on June 21, resulting in

an estimated 12.5 cent per cwt. increase in the milk price paid to the state's dairy producers for July 1 through December 31, 2013. Formula adjustments for the period FebruaryMay 2013 had boosted the state's milk price by about 25 cents per cwt., but ex-

pired at the end of May. DairyBusiness Update (DBU) reported that, effective July 1, the Class 1 milk fat price was increased 3 cents per pound; the Class 1 milk solids-not-fat price was raised by 23 cents per pound; and the Class 1 milk fluid carrier price

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by 0.01 cents per pound, for a total impact of about 3 cents per cwt. to the Class 1 price. The mandate increases the Class 2 and 3 milk fat and milk solids-not-fat price by 41 cents per pound., with the impact of boosting the Class 2/3 prices by about 5 cents per cwt., according to DBU. The Class 4a and 4b milk fat and milk solidsnot-fat price is raised by 1.23 cents per pound, with the impact of boosting the Class 4a/4b prices by about 15 cents per cwt. On average, these adjustments will increase the monthly pool prices about 12.5 cents per cwt. for the period of July 1-December 31, 2013, according to DBU. Looking "back to the futures;" second half Federal order 2013 Class III contracts portended an $18.48 per hundredweight average on June 14. That figure slipped to $18.34 on June 21 and was hovering around $17.86 late morning June 28. The University of Wisconsin's Dr. Brian Gould forecast a May MILC payment of 69.79 cents per cwt. and he expects no further MILC payments for the foreseeable future regardless of the Farm Bill situation. Speaking of the Farm Bill; DBU reported that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said the Senate will not pass another temporary Farm Bill extension and urged House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) to instead to pick up the Senate version and bring it up in the House. The Dairy Business Association and the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation praised passage of the GoodlatteScott amendment and stated in a press release that they "applaud the House of Representatives for adopting, on a vote of 291-135, to modernize the dairy safety net program without interfering with milk production or the dairy market by providing a dairy margin insurance program without supply management." "Even though the final vote on the passage of the farm bill failed, the overwhelming support of

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Mielke from B11 the Goodlatte/Scott amendment will send a strong message in the future that farmers do not want the government controlling their milk production." But, Three Purdue University agricultural economists believe that another extension of 2008 Farm Bill is a distinct possibility, according to DBU. Chris Hurt, Otto Doering and Roman Keeney question whether Republican House leadership will allow debate on the contents of the farm bill again anytime soon. With the one-year extension set to expire September 30, farmers could see another extension of the five-year agricultural spending plan, DBU reported. Meanwhile, the Senate on Thursday by a 68 to 32 vote, approved an immigration reform measure that National Milk (NMPF) says "will help dairy farmers with their current and future workforce needs, and provide the entire agriculture sector with much-needed economic certainty." An NMPF press release stated that the bill "strengthens the border security apparatus to discourage the flow of illegal immigrants to the U.S. From the standpoint of farm employers, it creates an entirely new visa category for their workers, both current employees, and prospective new employers. This new visa system will be administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, making it easier for farmers and ranchers to access and use. It will also assure a future flow of new workers, so that as the econ-

omy evolves and jobs shift between sectors, farmers will have the means to recruit and hire new dairy workers." Five separate lawsuits involving dairies in the Pacific Northwest may have a warning for all U.S. dairy producers. DBU editor Dave Natzke had details in Friday's DairyLine, reporting that U.S. District Judge Thomas Rice, in the Eastern District Court of Washington, denied motions to dismiss environmental lawsuits against several Yakima Valley, Washington dairy producers, allowing the lawsuits to proceed to trial. The judge's ruling covers lawsuits filed In February by two environmental advocacy organizations. The lawsuits were filed against five Yakima Valley dairies, al-

leging they violated the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Since the lawsuits were filed in February, those dairies have signed agreements with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to address manure management issues. No trial date has been set and the Washington State Dairy Federation says the lawsuits seek to have routine manure management activities at dairies classified as solid waste dumps and, if successful, they could set legal precedent affecting livestock farms throughout the U.S. USDA announced new rules affecting foods sold

in schools this week. National Milk says the rules will "ensure that nutrient-rich dairy products will continue to be offered to the nation's students in a variety of forms and settings." The "Smart Snacks in Schools" nutrition standards, affecting the calorie, fat, sodium and sugar content of foods that are offered apart from the school lunch line, according to NMPF. These "competitive" foods may

be offered in vending machines or other a la carte settings. The snack regulations are similar to overall nutritional rules applied last year to school lunches and breakfasts by the adoption of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. The International Dairy Foods Association also commended USDA for "highlighting the importance of dairy in children's diets and taking

the necessary steps to help kids meet the dietary recommendations for milk and dairy products." And, in an effort to revitalize and build awareness of the dairy industry's iconic REAL(r) Seal, NMPF introduced a cartoon character modeled after the logo. A contest is being held to name the character. Details are posted at www.realseal.com . All entries must be received by August 31, 2013.

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When weeds become resistant to herbicides, the advantage of growing herbicide-resistant crops is lost. Farming practices that limit the emergence of resistant weeds offer another means of control and thwart weeds’ effect on crop production. Finding the right combinations of weed control methods can improve yields and reduce dependence on chemical weed control. Palmer amaranth is one of the most common — and problematic — weeds in soybean crops across the southern United States. The weed creates a great deal of seed and continues to emerge throughout the growing season. Because it is difficult to control, particularly now that biotypes display resistance to glyphosate, it is best to combat the weed before it emerges. The journal Weed Technology offers results of field tests of resistant Palmer amaranth in

glyphosate-resistant soybean crops in Arkansas conducted over a 2-year period. In this study, 250,000 glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth seeds were incorporated into the soil, and their emergence was evaluated five times during the growing season. Three farming practices were tested — deep tillage, planting a cover crop of rye, and double-cropping a field with wheat and then soybeans in the same growing season. Although no-till planting techniques minimize soil erosion and pesticide runoff, a lack of tillage can lead to an increase in weed seed density at shallow depths. Deep tillage performed once a year in the fall has shown increased crop yields due to better water infiltration and storage. Deep tillage alone produced an 81 percent reduction in Palmer amaranth emergence over the 2 years of this study. When deep tillage was

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