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Your Weekly Connection to Agriculture

Farm News • Equipment for Sale • Auctions • Classifieds Holstein judges earn recognition ~ Page A5

Big Apple visit a sweet success ~ Page A2

Columnists Paris Reidhead

Crop Comments

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Lee Mielke

Mielke Market Weekly

Auctions Classifieds Dairy & DHIA Farmer to Farmer

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They are like trees planted by streams of water, bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither; everything they do shall prosper. Psalm 1:3

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Big Apple visit a sweet success!

Local FFA Brings Maple to Inner-City Youth VERONA, NY — With a backdrop of city lights and high-rise apartments, 11 Vernon-Verona-Sherrill (VVS) FFA members recently traveled to the Big Apple with its mobile maple exhibit to teach elementary students about food production and maple syrup. On May 10, elementary students from Manhattan’s P.S. 111, located on 53rd Street, participated in the miniworkshops which teach students about the maple industry. It was the fifth consecutive year that the trailer has traveled down Broadway on its way to the New York City borough.

Pocahontas, portrayed by VVS FFA member Sarah Peavey, explained the history of maple as other FFA members taught aspects such as tapping a tree, collecting the maple sap, or processing the raw product into food. Seniors Rob Breckenridge and John Ciotti carved maple spouts from Sumac and compared the taps to today’s modern metal or plastic spouts. Freshman Kenny Stover demonstrated tapping techniques using a bit and brace, then gave a lesson of modern tapping tools using a gas-powered drill. Inside the 28foot long mobile exhibit, VVS FFA President Neil Collins and Treasurer Joe Brown explained how the sap is boiled and converted into the sweet sensation of real maple syrup.

At the conclusion of the 25-minute presentation, the New York City youth were treated to a sample of re-

al maple syrup and maple fluff cotton candy produced by the FFA members at their school’s facilities.

FFA’ers Deanna Schiebel and Clara Richardson passed out maple samples to awaiting children and provided school teachers with coloring books, stickers, and pamphlets about maple. For many who sampled the sweet treat, it was their first time to enjoy the flavor of real maple.

During the last day of the 3-day trip, the maple exhibit moved cross-town to the Bronx. There, students from the Archer Elementary School and P.S. 67 Mohegan School excitedly exited their schools to the city sidewalk to view the exhibit. Assemblyman Peter Rivera, 76th Assembly district, hosted the visit to his assembly district. The trip was sponsored in part by the New York Maple Producers Association. In total, more than 1,000 students viewed the exhibit and learned about maple. For the VVS FFA program, it was the 10th time the exhibit has visited the Big Apple. The maple truck and trailer were initially sponsored by a state grant from Assemblyman Bill Magee.

While in New York City, the VVS FFA members took advantage of the opportunity to experience the city atmosphere and cuisine as they walked through Times Square, viewed the Empire State Building, and saw the newly constructed Freedom Tower at Ground Zero. For five of the FFA members, it was their first time visiting the nation’s largest city.

"Three cheers for Maple" as students from Mohegan School celebrate Maple Day in the Bronx with Assemblyman Peter Rivera’s Chief of Staff Danny Figueroa.

V.V.S. FFA members take a break from maple presentations to enjoy New York’s city life and are pictured here in front of the Empire State Building.

In the fall, the VVS FFA is planning a five-day trip with the maple trailer to New York City during the week of Sept. 10. The FFA organization plans to visit Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn and the Bronx on its fall excursion. To date, more than 17,000 elementary students have visited the mobile maple exhibit since it’s unveiling in 2008.

Gravity moves the sap through a sap tubing system as part of a demonstration conducted by FFA members Alexis LaClair and Amanda Burkle.

Opening markets to Finger Lakes farmers

by Jennifer Wagester GENEVA, NY — On May 8, the last of 66 rail cars were loaded with locally grown soybeans bound for Fayetteville, NC. The loading took place at the Lansing Trade Group grain handling facility that is located just north of Geneva, NY, on Route 14. Exporting grain to out-of-state markets on a large scale is a first for New York farmers.

However, Lansing Trade Group staff predicts it will become the new norm as out-of-state and international markets open to farmers in the Finger Lakes region.

The elevator was purchased by Lansing from Austic Grain in 2011.

Bruce Austic, a local, long-time farmer

had used the elevator to dry and store grain produced on his 8,000-acre farm. The 130,000 bushel facility was about 25 miles from his fields. By selling the elevator, Austic Grain could expand grain handling at a closer location in Ovid, NY, while improving neighboring farmers’ marketing options. It was a win-win situation that has positively impacted Finger Lakes agriculture and the community.

Upon acquisition, Lansing undertook facility expansion. A.N. Martin Grain Systems was hired to build two 250,000 bushel bins to bring total storage capacity to 630,000 bushels.

Construction started in June and the

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Bill Krueger (far right), President and CEO of Lansing Trade Group, talks with farmers, agricultural association representatives, local government officials, Finger Lakes Railway representatives, and Lansing staff about future opportunities for the Geneva elevator and Finger Lakes community.

by Sally Colby “Cows are busy girls…they have lots of things to do.”

That’s what Dr. Nigel Cook, who manages the Cow Comfort and WellBeing program at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, says about cows. Cook is interested in how cows spend their time because that time budget is directly related to lameness, which impacts production.

Cook compares the pastured cow to the cow that’s in a freestall or tie stall barn. “The grazing cow’s time budget involves mostly resting — about 10 hours or less per day,” he said. “The rest is eating — a grazing cow will typically spend eight hours a day chomping away at foliage. That’s a lot of time.”

In a freestall barn, when the cow isn’t lying down, she’s standing in a stall. However, the cow is exposed to concrete in alleys and transfer lanes.

“Standing on concrete is hard on cows,” said Cook. “Their feet weren’t designed for that. As a consequence, we see lameness.” The freestall cow’s time budget involves a big chunk of lying time, but eating is greatly reduced; from eight hours to about four hours. Cook says that the cow should be able to ‘use’ that extra time for rest, but that isn’t always the case.

“When the cow isn’t lying down, she’s often standing on concrete,” he said. “I think we need to reduce that.”

Cook referenced a study conducted on dairies in British Columbia, California, New York and Pennsylvania that examined the relationship between housing and lameness.

“Lameness problems (cows walking with a noticeable limp) are in the range

of 28 to 55 percent of cows,” he said, “with lying times between 10.5 and 11 hours/day in freestall or drylot facilities. This leads to hock abrasions and other problems.”

A more ideal situation is for cows to have 12 hours of resting (lying) time.

“They need additional resting time to compensate for the increased exposure to concrete in alleyways and other barn areas,” said Cook. “In a grazing situation, 10 hours of rest a day for a grazing cow is acceptable. Do they choose to rest less because they don’t need to, or is it because they’re so busy eating that they don’t have time?”

Cook says that he doesn’t know the answer to that question, but says that it doesn’t look good if cows in freestall systems average only 10 hours of rest per day.

Research done in Minnesota showed that the amount of time out of the pen for milking was associated with increased lameness. “Herds managing cows with smaller parlors and larger groups and haven’t invested in parlor through-put efficiency see more lameness,” said Cook. “For the non-lame cow, we have to get it done in three hours — one hour per milking. When there’s more than three hours out of the pen, we lose lying time. The cow has to eat, socialize and drink — that’s where we lose time.”

Stocking density also plays a role in resting time. “Cows can’t get 12 hours of rest in a situation where there aren’t enough stalls,” said Cook. “With more cows than stalls, cows are battling for stalls — trying to enter a stall that’s occupied, then leaving for a while, taking a drink, then returning to try again. In crowded situations, subordinate cows can only get into stalls when

Cows in freestall housing have improved hock scores, less lameness and higher production when stalls are comfortable.

Photo by Sally Colby dominant cows give up the stall.” they have a longer resting ‘bout’ before The bottom line is that stall comfort they have to change position.

— from the cow’s perspective — must “If we want about 12 hours of rest be improved. “If we’re going to improve per day, we’re shooting for about a stall comfort to persuade cows to go in dozen of these bouts a day. What we and rest for 12 hours a day,” said see in sand herds is fewer bouts Cook, “the most important thing we because each bout is longer. In matneed to do is fix stall comfort and sur- tress herds, the bouts are shorter and face.” Cook referred to a study done at cows have more of them. There’s a difthe university that measured resting ference in the way animals are getting behavior. “Resting behavior is different those hours of rest. Does it matter? If on sand and mattresses,” he said. “On you’re a young, fit heifer, getting up a softer surface, cows lie down for and down is pretty easy. I think it matlonger. It’s the wooden chair/La-Z-Boy ters if you’re older and stiffer.” Cook effect. You’re going to fidget less in a added that when cows must get up La-Z-Boy than on the kitchen chair.” additional times in a day, the conseCook says that cows are the same — quence is loss of total resting time.

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farmers and businesses pitched in to help, even on Sunday if needed.

Recently, Lyon Farm in Lyons, NY, and Dendis Sand and Gravel of Phelps, NY, loaned trucks to the elevator at a critical time. Rick and the elevator staff are especially grateful for their contributions.

Rick has been working at the elevator for the past seven years. He grew up on a farm and worked for Bruce Austic for 26 years. When the elevator changed ownership, he decided to stay. He oversaw loading of the rail cars, putting in long hours and addressing challenges that arose.

When the facility is operating at 100 percent efficiency, it will take about 18 minutes to load a 3,750 bushel rail car from the elevator’s continuous bulk weigher. The cars are loaded in eightcar units. Once full, they travel to the Finger Lakes Railway freight yard in Geneva, NY, to await the remaining cars. The 66 cars of soybeans will eventually be combined to travel to Fayetteville as one train that is about three quarters of a mile long.

Bill Krueger, President and CEO of Lansing Trade Group, traveled from Lansing’s main office in Overland Park, KS, to the Geneva elevator for the final day of rail car loading.

Farmers, agricultural association representatives, local government offi-

cials, Finger Lakes Railway representatives, and Lansing staff met with him during his visit. Bill outlined the progress that has been made in expanding the elevator and talked about future opportunities for local farmers and the community. Lansing anticipates continuing to grow the Geneva elevator in both storage capacity and related services. The nearby Auburn, NY, office will maintain important connections to north and south eastern markets.

Lansing Trade Group started out as Lansing Grain Company in 1931 with Lyle Marshall and Ray Myers at the helm. The company was based in Lansing, Michigan, and steadily grew as Lyle Marshall’s children joined the business and expanded its operations.

In 1995, an office was established in Overland Park, Kansas, and Bill Krueger was added to the leadership team. Since that time, Lansing has expanded its services and facilities to become a trading force in the global market.

Lansing Trade Group’s revenues have grown 881 percent in the last eight years. In 2011, the company’s revenue was $6 billion. Lansing trades more than 50 different agricultural commodities and commodity by-products, including energy products such as ethanol, natural gas, and propane.

bins were ready to receive grain in October. Allen Martin and his son Jason headed up the project.

While the addition greatly expanded the elevator’s storage capacity, at harvest time one of the new bins was filled in five days and the other filled a couple weeks later. Selling soybeans locally was a popular option for farmers.

They were able to truck soybeans from the field to Lansing’s storage bins, eliminating holding costs and reducing transportation expenses.

In previous years, markets for soybeans were limited. Farmers had to truck their grain to elevators in Pennsylvania or to the New Jersey shore for export. They now can sell soybeans in their hometown. Lansing Trade Group then arranges the logistics for marketing the grain to buyers looking for large scale units. The Fayetteville bound soybeans are being purchased by Cargill to make soybean meal for animal feeds. Soybeans that travel to China through the North Bergen, New Jersey, port often are made into tofu.

Rick Woodard, the elevator manager, says the support of the farmers and the community is the main reason for the Geneva elevator’s success. New construction can be challenging. When things didn’t work right, neighboring

Nationwide, Lansing has 29 million bushels of grain storage space and operates ten offices along with two offices in Canada and an office in Geneva, Switzerland. The company is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.

From left to right: Steve Van Voorhis, President of the NY Corn and Soybean Growers Association, Donald “Skip” Jensen, Senior Field Advisor for Farm Bureau NY, and Dick Demaske, Grain Merchant at Lansing Trade Group's Auburn office, review rail car loading.

Photos by Jennifer Wagester

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Give her a rest

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by Jay Girvin, Esq., Girvin & Ferlazzo. P.C. Albany, New York Q. In the course of clearing his property, my neighbor crossed our common boundary line and also cut down a number of trees on my land. What damages are available?

A. Under New York common law, damages for injury to property are generally limited to the amount of “actual” damages sustained, consisting of either the amount by which the market value of the property has decreased or the cost of restoration, whichever is less. New York’s Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (RPAPL), however, provides a special rule of damages in cases of trees cut from another person’s property without permission. Under

RPAPL § 861, a person who “cuts, removes, injures or destroys” trees on the land of another, without the owner’s consent, may be held liable for up to “treble the stumpage value of the tree or timber or twohundred fifty dollars per tree, or both and for any permanent and substantial damage caused to the land or the improvements thereon as a result of such violation.”

RPAPL § 861 therefore modifies the common law in three significant respects.

First, in certain circumstances, the statute permits an owner to recover as damages an amount greater than his or her actual damages — that is, treble or triple the stumpage value of the trees removed.

“Stumpage value” is defined in the statute as

meaning “the current fair market value of a tree as it stands prior to the time of the sale, cutting, or removal.” RPAPL § 861(3) provides that the stumpage value is to be determined by reference to one or more specified methods, including “the sale price of a tree in an arm’slength sale, a review of solicited bids, the stumpage price report prepared by NYSDEC, comparison with like sales on state or private lands, or other appropriate means to assure that a fair market value is established within an acceptable range based on the appropriate geographic area.” The burden of proving the stumpage value is on the owner, and it may be necessary to offer the testimony of an expert to establish the value. As an alternative to proving the stumpage value, an owner may instead rely on the $250 per tree statutory amount, although that amount is not subject to a treble award.

If the stumpage value

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is established, the owner of the trees cut will be entitled to three times the amount of that value unless the defendant proves, by clear and convincing evidence, that at the time the trees were cut he or she (1) had good cause to believe that the land was his or her own, (2) had an easement or right of way across such land that permitted the actions, or (3) otherwise had a legal right to harvest such land. It is not enough for a defendant to simply establish a mistaken belief that he or she owned the land — there must also be “good cause” for that belief.

Even where the defense is established, however, the defendant is nevertheless liable for proven stumpage value (although not trebled) and/or the statutory value of $250 per tree.

Second, the statute permits an owner to recover separate damages for the cost of restoring the property. In addition to up to triple

the value of the trees cut, RPAPL § 861 also allows an owner to seek “reparations” of “such kind, nature, and extent as will reasonably restore the lands affected by the violation to their condition immediately before the violation and may be made by physical restoration of such lands and/or by assessment of monetary payment to make such restoration.” Such reparations would therefore include the cost of new saplings to replace the trees cut, as well as the reasonable value of the labor to plant them. As with stumpage value, the costs of restoration may require testimony from an expert.

Finally, RPAPL § 861 modifies New York’s common law by specifi-

cally allowing a successful owner to recover from the defendant “reasonable costs associated with maintaining an action pursuant to this section,” which would include an award of reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs. Such out-of-pocket expenses are generally not recoverable in a common law property damage case, even to a winning party.

Trees are a valuable natural resource, from an economic as well as an environmental perspective. RPAPL § 861 seeks to promote and protect that economic value by providing a strong deterrent to those who might cut and remove trees located on the lands of another, whether intentionally or through carelessness.

Common sense farm tax lien bill ALBANY, NY — On April 30, the New York State Senate unanimously adopted a bill that will help keep some of New York’s most overburdened farmers on their land. The bill, S4514/A7316 sponsored by Senator Libous and Assemblyman Magee, would allow farmers with outstanding tax liens on their property to pay the oldest liens first. This can be critically important if a farmer has multiple liens because under current law, you are required to pay the most recent lien first. This allows additional fees and penalties on the oldest liens to continue to pile up, which could put a family farm in jeopardy.

“This may seem like a small change to some, but for farmers that are struggling to stay on their land this could turn out to be a crucial piece of legislation,” said Dean Norton, President of New York Farm Bureau. “I am very grateful to Senator Libous for his steadfast leadership on this issue and for his strong support of agriculture in general.”

“In today’s uncertain economy, our farmers and their families have enough to worry about,” said Senator

Tom Libous. “My legislation allows them to pay off their debts in the order they were created, so older debts don’t continue to generate interest year after year. It saves farmers money and it just makes sense.”

New York currently has 36,000 farms — 300 less than last year. We also face a generational crisis as the current generation of farmers is aging and because of high property taxes, high energy costs and overregulation some farms are struggling to stay profitable, deterring the younger generation from coming back to the farm.

This situation is particularly poignant for our state’s dairy farmers who struggle to get through low dairy price years, while debt on existing tax liens continue to mount. This situation can make it nearly impossible to keep your head above water even in subsequent years when the price of milk is up.

“Every little bit helps and the Senate’s unanimous passage of this bill is a positive step in the right direction,” said Norton.

The bill awaits consideration in the New York State Assembly.

Photo credit correction noted The article on “Got Property” in Country Folks the week of May 14, on page A-3, included a photo showing

the wind power poster which should have been credited to Sonja Hedlund, not article writer Judy Van Put.

Cover photo by Sally Colby The freestall cow’s time budget involves a big chunk of lying time, but eating is greatly reduced; from eight hours to about four hours.

by Pat Malin SYRACUSE, NY — While the New York State Dairy Carousel was carrying on with its usual hustle and bustle in the public show ring last month (April) a select group of adults gathered in a brick building in an obscure back corner of the State Fairgrounds, in a manner that seemingly required a lot of secrecy.

This was an important meeting of the Holstein Association USA — the first time the national judges conference was held in Syracuse, under the direction of Jodi Hoynoski and Jim Burdette. The obscure location was somewhat necessary as they determined who would get approval as judges for the national Holstein shows in 2012.

About 37 participants took the sixhour test and were evaluated on their ability to judge cows. “The people on this list have to attend these classes every three years,” said Hoynoski, the judging manager and executive director of the Holstein Association, based in Brattleboro, VT. “We started at 9 o’clock this morning and had classes for (judging) 5-yearold cows, 4-year-olds and 3-year-olds.

The participants judge an entire class of cows and then have to give their rea-

Jim Burdette, of Mercersburg, PA, is one of the 37 names cited on the 2012 Holstein Association USA National Judges List.

sons for placing a cow.”

Burdette of Mercersburg, PA, who has been a familiar face in the ring for many years and chair of the show committee, said the participants are “extremely qualified judges” to begin with. Hoynoski added, “They aspire to be the cream of the crop.”

The day prior to the test, the judges go the show barn and ask owners for permission to borrow their cows for a few hours on the day of the test. The applicants judge each class of cows separately and are graded on a 100point scale.

“Then we take the results back to our office and a team of judges tabulates them,” said Hoynoski. Within a month, the names of those who passed the test are posted on the Holstein Association website. “These judges are so experienced that every participant might make the list,” she noted.

Burdette and his son, Justin, also of Mercersburg, were among the 37 names cited on the 2012 Holstein Association USA National Judges List.

A separate list of 67 people made the list as nationally-qualified judges for junior Holstein shows. As a matter of fact, Justin was selected to judge the Western Spring National Holstein Show, May 17-18 in Richmond, UT. The names on the list includes everyone who is certified to judge in 2012, not necessarily those who just passed this year’s test.

All national and junior Holstein shows are required to select their judges from the first list. Associate judges for national shows must be selected from either the National or Qualified Judges List. Holstein Association USA encourages state and regional Holstein show management to utilize the two lists, as well, when selecting judges for their shows.

“The national list includes more experienced judges that are judging more high-level shows,” Hoynoski explained, (whereas) the qualified list includes a lot of people that are aspiring to be on the national list someday.”

Because Holsteins make up 90 percent of the dairy herd in the U.S., it follows that the Holstein Association (founded in 1885) comprise the largest breeding organization in the world as well. The number of judges on the list has to be sufficient to work 11 national shows each year, including the most prestigious show in the nation, the World Dairy Expo.

Hoynoski is qualified to judge Holsteins, Brown Swiss and Jerseys, though she admits she rarely judges.

“I am involved with the list only from an administrative standpoint,” she said. “I have a system we use to evaluate judges based on their application. The show committee and board of directors are really the ones reviewing the applications and deciding if they make the lists.”

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Holstein judges earn recognition as the “cream” of the crop

Hoynoski was raised on a dairy farm in Madison, WI, which her parents have owned for 40 years. Her brother also has a farm in Berlin, WI. After majoring in dairy science and communications at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Hoynoski began working in feed sales in Vermont. She has been manager of the Holstein Association for 10 years.

She is one of about a dozen women judges on the approved lists. “I don’t know why there aren’t more women (judges),” she said. It’s not necessarily a case of too much travel because judges can pick and choose which shows to judge, including local, county, state, regional and national or international, and can work their way up to the highest levels if they desire.

The national list includes one husband and wife pair, Cathy and Robert Yeoman of Dover, OK. Hoynoski pointed out that the Yeomans completed their judges conference last fall in Harrisburg, PA, but decided to bring some friends from Mexico to the conference in Syracuse.

Currently, most of the women’s names on the two Holstein Association lists are qualified to judge juniors. It includes Patsy Gifford, Executive Manager of the New York Holstein Association.

Jodi Hoynoski is one of about a dozen women judges on the approved national list.

Photos by Jerry Waskiewicz

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Dairy farmers cost of production soars while Congress waffles The Economic Research Service, a division of the USDA, has just released their final figures of the national cost of producing milk in the United States for 2011. With proper adjustments made the final figure is $23.40 per hundred weight (cwt).

While these cost of production figures are staring at dairy farmers all across the United States, the Senate Agriculture Committee reported their version of the Farm Bill to the full Senate. As expected, the Senate version of the Farm Bill contains an insurance program which will be funded by the government while at the same time allowing dairy farmers to purchase additional insurance to cover some of their losses. The Senate Agriculture Committee went in this direction even though continued surveys indicate that the majority of dairy farmers oppose the insurance programs. The Senate Agriculture Committee once more refused to consider any cost of production bills that were submitted to the committee.

However, there was one large bright spot shining in the Committee.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) had the courage to vote against the Farm Bill. The Senator probably has several problems with the Farm Bill, but certainly the cuts in the feeding programs for the needy along with the Committee not resolving the dilemma facing dairy farmers were her two main reasons in opposing the Bill. It takes a lot of courage to vote against your parties’ leadership.

There will be various amendments offered from different Senators when

the Bill is debated by the full Senate.

We urge dairy farmers to contact your U.S. Senators and urge them to amend the dairy section of their proposed Farm Bill to include a milk pricing formula to cover the dairy farmers cost of production from the market place, instead of an insurance plan which in my opinion will mainly reward a few insurance agencies across the United States. It’s now or never.

The House of Representatives has been having various hearings on different committees, but certainly their committee has not given any proper attention to a milk pricing formula that will cover the dairy farmers total cost of production.

Remember my editorial regarding the bar codes used in the majority of stores? Remember dairy farmer Donna Hall asking where is a bar code for dairy farmers? Again the bar code for dairy farmers is in S-1640 (The Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act).

We need all dairy farmers to help in passing this bill or a similar bill. There is still time for concrete action to be taken in the U.S. Senate and certainly the House Agriculture Committee should be considering adopting a realistic national pricing formula for all dairy farmers.

It’s alarming to hear about bankruptcies on many dairy farms.

So, urge all of your U.S. House of Representative Members and U.S. Senators to stop waffling on the issue of Dairy Reform, and pass a sensible dairy bill that won’t cost the government any funds.

Pro-Ag can be reached at 570833-5776.

Arden Tewksbury, Manager, Pro-Ag

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Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant French farmer finds fabulous fungus A new, organic fertilizer created in France’s Averyon region utilizes a specially developed strain of fungus to speed up organic decomposition without any of the harmful side-effects of chemical fertilizer. Already in use by 5,000 of France’s 350,000 farmers and becoming a hot item on the international market, it just may step up to challenge the global dominance of chemical fertilizers.

One day, a little over 10 years ago, while on a walk in his farm, French horse breeder Marcel Mezy discovered a natural fertilizer material which could replace much of the chemical fertilizer in use today. In the soil surrounding mushrooms growing under a certain kind of tree, he discovered a special kind of fungus which could speed up the natural decomposition of dead vegetation, as well as livestock manure. By isolating the mold spores of these mushrooms, little by little, through selective breeding, he developed a fungus strain which would reorganize the treated organic matter of decaying materials. The resulting organic acids make the end product compost a much more nourishing plant food.

Early on, Marcel tested the finished

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product compost by applying it to pasture grazed by Aubrac cattle, indigenous dual-purpose cows and their calves. By working with cooperating livestock growers, he determined that this special compost… when applied to manure bedding packs… greatly accelerated their rate of biological decomposition. In much less time than normal, these materials had become soil amendments ready to nourish cropland, including pasture. After 10 years of using composts “created” by these special fungi, animals consuming the resulting forages have proven to be healthier than livestock not so privileged. Farmers using the special fungus in making their compost typically experience almost no vet bills.

One of Mr. Mezy’s customers, an Aubrac cattle breeder named Matthieu Causse, commented, “We have lived through wasteful, sometimes poorly managed production, as we need to feed a growing population, whatever the costs. It’s only later when we face the consequences that we realize our mistakes. I always say that is necessary to question oneself. This (Marcel’s product) has revolutionized our operation”.

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to the public. Clearly the actual specs of the carefully bred fungi can be legitimately considered intellectual property of this French horse breeder. Nearly 5,000 French farmers are using Marcel’s microbial preparation. So he is optimistic that his product could prove extremely beneficial to Africa’s sub-Saharan farmers, where sustainable solutions to agricultural problems have been conspicuous by their absence.

More often than not, most third world nations, not just sub-Saharan, have seldom benefited from the so-called Green Revolution, which was brought about by petroleum and its by-product fertilizers and ag chemicals.

What I find interesting about Mr. Mezy’s innovation is that he located the parent stock from mushrooms growing next to trees. When I researched a column, written this past winter, that dealt with truffle mushrooms in Europe (as well as the U.S.), I learned that the root systems of certain trees create an environment which makes spores of extremely valuable truffles feel very much at home. (He may be keeping secret what kind of trees these were, that harbored these

unique mushroom spores.) I believe that Averyon is pretty close to some of the prime truffle-producing real estate in France. I also believe that Mr. Mezy’s discovery/invention will benefit a lot more people than the comparatively few folks who enjoy outlandishly priced truffles, and even bargain-basement truffles priced at $100 per pound.

Readers wishing to check out Mezy’s story directly can visit the on-line video at www.care2.com/greenliving/newfertilizer-revolutionizes-french-agriculture.html#ixzz1v2KD0KZY. The high spots of Marcel’s story I had to transcribe from this website, which is actually a video, fortunately in English.

Transcribing is not something at which I excel. I remember during Zoology 102 at Cornell, I missed a lecture and borrowed the notes of a friend who did attend the class. The lecture lasted only an hour, but it took me about an hourand-a-half to copy my friend’s notes… and he wrote quite a bit neater than I did. I don’t recall missing any other Zo 102 lectures, but I still only passed the course by the skin of my teeth.

Allison Kiefer, Susquehanna County Dairy Princess from the Montrose area is about to complete her reign as Dairy Princess. Allison and her Court would like to invite you to the 2012 Dairy Princess Pageant that will be held on Friday, May 25, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, Church Street, in Montrose, PA. During her reign as Princess, Allison

was joined by members of her court, Dairy Ambassadors Mariah Tompkins, Callie Curley and Mercedes Spickerman and Dairy Maid Emory Bewley promoting the dairy industry in Susquehanna County. Many school promotions took place telling the children the importance of eating three servings of dairy daily choosing milk, cheese or yogurt. The girls celebrated

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The Pageant program will be presented by former Susquehanna County Dairy Princesses. A dairy promotion scholarship will be presented as well as promotion and scrapbook awards.

Dairy Princess Allison Kiefer will give her farewell speech highlighting her achievements. Current members of the Dairy Court, Callie Curley, Mercedes Spickerman, Emory Bewley and Mariah Tompkins will each speak about their dairy promotion experiences. Madeline Mitchell, Alexis Parks, Reese Allen and Samantha Warner will join the 2012/2013 dairy court and each will speak about their plans as dairy promoters.

The Pageant will conclude with Allison crowning the new 2012/2013 Susquehanna County Dairy Princess, Callie Curley assisted by crown and flower bearers Holly Harvatine and Delaney Curley. A reception for the Dairy Princesses and Court will follow with refreshments provided by the Dairy Promotion Committee. You are invited to join us at our Pageant celebrating the dedicated dairy farmers in Susquehanna County and all the work the Dairy Princess and her Court do to promote dairy. Hope you enjoy your “3 Every Day” of dairy!

For more information please call Evie Goff at 570-278-1212 or 570-2781158, Mary Puzo at 570-278-4704, Peggy Empet at 434-2582 or Cindy Tompkins at 570-278-4575.

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The Moo News Newsletter of Penn Dutch Cow Care Hi Folks, As spring happens, life unfolds in its many forms. And with plants this is especially true.

While it hasn’t been terribly warm in the northeast, everything is green at this point and growing. Crops are being planted and harvested already. These are the crops that we intend to feed to the cattle as their primary source of nutrition for the time of year when green plants are no longer growing. But during the mid-spring through early-autumn we should be thinking of pasture as the main feed. Why? For one, it is a cheap feed. But probably more importantly it provides a diverse diet which the cows appreciate — wouldn’t you?

Pasture is cheap feed because it is harvested by the cows themselves.

They also fertilize the land. Matching what is standing there to what you desire your cows to take in from it will often result in spare acreage for you to mechanically harvest feed for later use — less purchased feed! I went over this last month, here it is a nut shell: dry matter desired for the cows divided by what is standing there = square footage needed.

Even if sizing paddocks

for 100 percent dry matter intake from pasture (like for growing heifers) I find most groups of animals are in way too much area. That wasted area could become hay or baleage!

Pasture is the healthiest feed because of the bovine digestive enzymes present in the gut and it makes the cows exercise and move around to harvest it.

Probably the best aspect to pasturing cows is that they can pick and choose from among a variety of live, growing plants — rather than only consume a constant supply of stored, fermented feeds. The variety of plants that they will consume no doubt includes what people commonly call “weeds”. Yet I am no longer sure what the definition of a weed really is.

The conventional definition is a plant growing where we don’t want it to.

But if animals eat it, then couldn’t such a plant be considered a feed source?

And what if the plant that is readily eaten also contains nutrients that rival or exceed those found in alfalfa, ryegrass or clover? Then the “weed” might even be considered beneficial to their overall diet, providing both essential nutrients in addition to possible medicinal components.

While not many projects are funded to study the nutritional content of “weeds” for herbivores like cows, sheep, goats and horses, there are some available.

In a 2006 study, pas-

ture “weeds” analyzed on New Zealand’s Massey University organic and conventional dairy farms showed most “weeds” being the same or better feed quality (in terms of ADF) and higher macro-

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In a study done by Jerry Brunetti (see www.agri-dynamics.com), common “weeds” were compared to alfalfa. In terms of macroand micro-nutrients: nettle leaf showed better results than alfalfa in 13 measurements: protein, N:S, ADF, TDN, NEL, Ca, P, K, S, Fe, Zn, Mn, and B; dandelion was better in 12 measurements, comfrey in 10, with chicory and plantain better in 8 measurements compared to alfalfa.

In an old study from

1933 done in Oklahoma, all the “weeds” were higher in N, P and Ca than the native grasses and they found that young plants are higher in mineral nutrients and nitrogen than older plants. Their overall conclusion is that “the presence of these weeds in the hay would increase the total mineral content of the forage and under many conditions this effect would improve rather than injure its

feeding value.”

Secondary plant metabolites in fresh plants (pasture) can provide medicinal qualities and animals instinctively search out plants that are high in condensed tannins which help repel internal worms. Plants high in condensed tannins include the chicory mentioned above. Then there are the non-bloat-

ing legumes with high tannins such as birdsfoot trefoil, lespedeza, and sanfoin. All have shown in live animal studies (not test tubes) to decrease internal worm burdens that are so common in weaned groups of heifers placed on the same pasture year after year — areas where parasites are just waiting for them time

and time again.

I have observed that cows, heifers and steers will readily eat true forages and weeds — if they are in a young stage of life. Once a plant starts going to seed, most animals won’t eat them unless forced to (by starvation or simply nothing else to eat). From the old Oklahoma study that concluded young plants have more nutrients and the New Zealand and Jerry Brunetti’s study that showed which and how much of each nutrient is present, it is reasonable to state that having a true variety of plants in the pasture is quite beneficial for cattle.

Do keep in mind, however, that there do exist truly toxic plants. These include bracken fern, wild cherry leaves that are wilted, ergot growing in small grains during cool damp weather, horsetail, horse chestnut, false hellebore, jimpson weed (thorn apple), mountain laurel, common milkweed, horse nettle, deadly nightshade, wilted red maple leaves, pokeweed,

oak acorns, white snake root, water hemlock, and the garden yew bush.

Unless starving, herbivores normally avoid such plants. If seen these plants really should be removed.

In pastures that are un-even in growth with normal plants (forages and common “weeds”) that might have plants older than others, consider pre-clippping a field and letting the plants wilt. This will make everything more palatable to the animals and also reduce the bloat potential of legumes.

Pre-clip about 4 hours before grazing. Do not pre-clip pastures with the previously mentioned toxic plants!

While you’re out moving up fence, see what the cows have eaten in the last paddock. It’ll most likely surprise you.

It’s fun to watch herbivores eating out on pasture and along the margins of laneways — and by their sleek hair coat, good muscle definition and health stripes, you’ll know that you are treating them well.

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WANTED: Jersey Heifers, Springing and Short bred for grazing dairy farm. 585-5904948.(NY)

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LINEBACK BULL calves from good milk breed stock good grazers, longetivity, Central NY $300. 607-847-8438 EBY G.N. stock trailer in good shape. 518568-2901.(NY) WANTED: Dairy cattle beef, bull steers feeders, veal sheep and goats. 413-4413085.(MA) JD 918 FLEX HEAD for sale for $7,500.

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SALE DION self unload wagon 16ft. 3BTR. roof $1,000. Little Giant 40ft. elevator $1,200. pair 18.4/30 tires worn sound $100. 585-535-7006.(NY)

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2-5FT.ROTARY MOWERS, Ford 2 bottom plow, Ford 8ft. disc- Ford cycle mower 7ft., all 3 points. 315-923-5011.(NY)

LILLISTON ROLLING Cultivator with fertilizer attachment $2,000. 1040 Massey quick hitch loader fits 471 and 481, like new $2,500. 508-410-7996.(MA)

WANTED: 540 Hydraulic pump for IH 800 planter, also 3 point disc mower. 216-4011052.(NY)

PLASTIC MULCH layer lays 4ft. wide plastic mulch 3pt. hitch excellent condition $800. 716-945-5221.(NY)

CATTLE BELTED Galloways 22mo., old service bull, cows, calves, steers, all grass fed. Call anytime. 607-387-9383.(NY)

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WANTED: Barrel spreader or smaller PTO spreader also 20.8 38 tire chains 1175 Case door. 315-855-4353.(NY)

SADDLE BRED MARE seven years old, come and drive her $1,000. 585-5543818.(NY)

1968 D-6 CATERPILLAR bulldozer, full cab, 75% undercarriage, battery start, 2 way blade $12,000. OBO. 607-8634928.(NY)

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Misc. Int. tractor parts. JD four bottom trailer plow. 607-794-8380.(NY)

DRY 4X4 500LB. round bales, grass mix, stored inside $25. each. Wayne County, NY. 315-923-2410

RICHERTON 16 foot blower dump table.

Gehl 1540 blower. 518-895-2590.(NY)

CASE 430 loader backhoe, old but in good condition $4,500. 4 Horse tractor needs work $700. Windham, NY area. 518-7343198

CAB FOR JOHN DEERE 7410 Power Quad, all glass and parts $7,000. OBO. 607-434-5691.(NY) JOHN DEERE 4440, good tires, front tires new, runs well, looks good, has served us well $19,500. Call Dave Henry. 401-8220131.(RI)

12FT. CEDAR HILL Transport Harrow $800. 275 Gal. fuel tank $100. Joel King 392 Elwood Rd. Fort Plain, NY 13339. 518993-2118

820 LAWN MOWER transmission $40.

Lawn mower trailer $25. 6 Bean cups for John Deere 7,000 planter $50. each. 315536-8919.(NY)

GENERATOR, 75K Katolight, like new $3,500. Inverter 166 NH with extension $1,200. 518-643-8052.(NY)

FOR SALE: Yearling Holstein and Ayrshire bulls, 98 4x4 Dodge truck. WANTED:Pull type AC 60, 66 or 72 Combine. 607-5465588.(NY)

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Kelli Cull of Lomira, WI, will make her All-American Dairy Show judging debut by placing the Premier National Junior Holstein Show on Monday, Sept. 17.

Ted DeMent of Kenney, IL, will return to the AllAmerican Dairy Show to judge the All-American Jersey Show at Harrisburg on Wednesday, Sept. 19, and Thursday, Sept. 20.

Chris Lahmers of Marysville, Ohio, will pull double duty by placing the Premier National Junior Guernsey Show on Monday, Sept. 17, and the AllAmerican Milking Shorthorn Show on Tuesday, Sept. 18, and Wednesday, Sept. 19.

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Jeffrey Zeigler of Plain City, Ohio, will place the Premier National Junior Brown Swiss Show on Monday, Sept. 17, and the All-American Ayrshire Show on Tuesday, Sept. 18, and Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Kelly Zepp of New Windsor, MD, will judge at the All-American for the first time at the Premier National Junior Red & White Show on Monday, Sept. 17.

The All-American Dairy Show features 23 shows in six days in addition to the nation’s only all-dairy antiques show. Last year’s show featured more than 2,400 animals and 935 exhibitors from 26 states and Canada. For more information, visit www.allamerican.com, or call 717-787-2905.

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Your veterinarian — a critical partner An ongoing relationship with a practicing herd veterinarian is critical to ensuring the safety and well-being of your dairy animals. The Dairy Animal Care Quality Assurance (DACQA) guidelines and Gold Standards III stress the importance of a valid veterinary client/patient relationship (VCPR), which includes your veterinarian making regular herd visits, providing employee training and developing herd management protocols.

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DCHA’s Gold Standards III - Veterinarian Involvement It is recommended and considered to be very important for there to be an ongoing relationship with a practicing herd veterinarian. This is critical to ensuring the safety and well-being of all dairy animals.

A. The veterinarian should physically visit the operation and observe animals at least monthly.

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by Jerry Bertoldo, Dairy Specialist Infestation with internal “worm-like” parasites (nematodes) can be a significant drain on growth rates for young stock and milk production particularly in first lactation heifers. Totally confined livestock are rarely bothered with nematodes. Newborns left on bedding packs infre-

quently bedded and previously occupied by shedding adults, however can be at risk of infection at an early age.

Internal parasites are economically the most important. Nematodes and coccidia have by far the most important economic impact of all parasitic diseases in the Northeast. Coccidia, tiny single-cell organisms,

unfortunately are not controlled by any wormers. Coccidial control products such as Corid®, Bovatec®, Deccox® and Rumensin® must be used. Coccidiosis is a serious parasitic problem in young animals, but usually not after six months of age when resistance normally develops.

The most damaging

part of the life cycle of nematodes occurs in the abomasum and intestines. As a result, diarrhea and poor feed efficiency can be seen. Deficiencies in energy, protein and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) can occur depending on the severity. Mild cases may only affect the level of milk production a pound or so or the

growth of young stock by a tenth or two of a pound of weight gain per day. Heavy infestation leads to poor body condition, faded rough hair coats, sickness, infertility and possible death in younger animals. Some nematode species create problems in the respiratory tract leading to coughing and sometimes pneumonia.

Subclinical infection not easy to see. Subclinical infection, with subtle health problems and progressive loss of productivity, is the biggest issue. By far, internal parasitism is the most difficult to judge as far as the risk and need for action.

Ironically, it is generally the most costly form occurring on the dairy.

What factors need to be considered in evaluating the threat of infection and potential economic loss from “wormlike” parasites?

1. Age. The younger the animal the less resistance it has.

2. Stage of milk production. Fresh heifers (<100 DIM) are the most heavily impacted (re-

duced milk and body condition loss) of early lactation cows carrying significant worm loads.

3. Pasture contamination. 99 percent of all pastures supporting cattle for grazing or exercise are contaminated. Period.

Intensity of contamination is the only question.

Any lot with edible vegetation can be a source of infection. Frequent (<3 days use per lot) pasture rotation with a return after 10 days or more allows for the maximum destruction of infective larvae by a combination of sun, dung beetles and drying. Winter freeze-kill cannot be taken as 100 percent effective.

4. Stocking rate. Worm eggs and larvae have lower survival rates when manure is distributed over a larger area.

Heavy manure build up assures greater infective larvae numbers and exposure to cattle.

5. Weather. Warm and dry increases kill rates over damp and cool.

6. Nutrition. Parasites prefer animals that are undernourished.

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7. Immune status. All animals have a limited ability to build resistance against internal parasites. This never approaches the degree acquired against viruses and bacteria, however.

Poor nutrition, stressful times, the calving period and coincidental diseases lower the immune status.

8. Grazing environment. Grazing during lactation and rotational grazing of all ages present the highest risk of infection. Grazing during the dry period and access to an exercise lot with some grass offers moderate risk. Cows on dirt dry lots without grass are at low risk. Total confinement and concrete dry lots have very little contamination potential. Dew covered grass holds the most infective larvae (in the water droplets) of any vegetation in the pasture.

Deworming strategies should vary by age.

There are two deworming strategies for adult cattle: the individual cow and the seasonal herd approach. Both require monitoring by fecal exam to determine contamination levels in the environment. Low contamination levels may require minimal or no treatment.

Unfortunately, this cannot be judged by just looking over the animals.

The individual approach. (This strategy includes first calf heifers.)

• Cows in high and moderate contamination

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Deworming from A13 situations are treated at freshening and again 6 weeks into lactation.

• Low contamination level cows are treated only at freshening.

Environments with little or no potential risk require no treatment only monitoring.

The seasonal treatment approach.

• All springers and cows in high and moderate contamination situations are treated in late November to early December and again 6 weeks after turnout onto grass.

• Low contamination level cows are treated in the late fall only.

Environments with little or no potential risk require no treatment only monitoring.

Approach to young

stock.

• Less than 300-400 pounds: treat 3-4 weeks after turnout and again 3-4 weeks later • Between 400 and 800 pounds: treat at turnout, again 3-4 weeks later and a third time 34 weeks later • Greater than 800 pounds: treat at turnout and 4-5 weeks later NOTE: Any heifer treated in the late fall does not need deworming at turnout Young stock under 300-400 pounds in the spring are not considered to have been exposed to parasites. The cycle of nematodes varies with the age of the animal.

In younger heifers the cycle is 3-4 weeks as opposed to 6-7

weeks in the adult. This explains the timing differences between treatments by age.

Egg shed does not begin until about 40 days after normal spring turnout and usually slows dramatically by July 1 in our climate.

This explains the treatment recommendation weeks after turnout.

This deworming is designed partly to keep pastures from further parasite build up.

Whether you have your own adult cattle or young stock on pasture or just raise heifers utilizing some grazing, there is a good deal of trial work to show the benefits of a strategic deworming program. It is important to note that pastures will

never clean up from worm contamination while in use if these programs are not used.

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by Janet Pfromm, 4-H Coordinator Congratulations to Chenango County 4-H member Noah Ives, of Bainbridge, NY, who earned a place on the New York State 4-H Dairy Bowl team that will be competing at the National 4-H Dairy Bowl Contest in Louisville, KY, in November.

Noah advanced to the State 4-H Dairy Bowl Contest, held at Cornell University on April 28, after winning the regional contest.

Captaining the South Central District Senior Team, Noah worked with 4-H members from Chemung, Delaware, and Otsego Counties, to finish in 4th place with Noah placing 4th individual after a “buzz-off” in a 10-question tie-breaker.

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Farm organizations voice concern

by Bob Gray The Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency are in the midst of finalizing a “Guidance Document” dealing with “Waters of the U.S.” under the Clean Water Act. There is strong concern with these efforts in the agricultural community.

The Corps and EPA plan to remove the word “navigable” from the Clean Water Act which would significantly expand the regulatory authority of these two agencies to all waters, including ponds, ditches and other small impoundments.

There is legislation pending in Congress to stop the two agencies from issuing the Guidance Document.

Farm, livestock, dairy, poultry and swine organizations are letting Congress know that they want this effort invalidated. We will keep you posted on the progress of the legislation.

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TUNKHANNOCK, PA — Brianna Smarkusky of Nicholson was selected as the 2012-2013 Wyoming-Lackawanna Counties Dairy Princess on Saturday evening, May 12, at the Tunkhannock United Methodist Church.

Whisperlyn Jaget of Dunmore was named alternate princess. Joining her is alternate Whisperlyn Jaget of Dunmore.

They were crowned by outgoing princess Katelyn Hug of Lake Winola and dairy ambassador Abbey Hirkey of Meshoppen.

Smarkusky returns to the dairy promotion team this year. This past dairy ambassador and dairy maid is the daughter of Bill and Mary Smarkusky. She has two brothers, Matthew and David, and sister Rachel.

A junior at Lackawanna Trail High School, she enjoys showing pigs, steers, and a goat through 4-H. Brianna is a member of the Wyoming County 4-H County Council. She lives on the family’s diversified farm in Nicholson. She also plays softball and basketball in high school and AAU team.

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She was a member of the FBLA in high school, serving as treasurer during her senior year. Her grandfather is a retired dairy farmer.

A team of junior dairy promoters includes dairy ambassadors Emma Loch, 14, of Nicholson; Jeremy Rabe, 13, of Evans Falls; and Jonathan Rabe, 13, of Evans Falls; and dairy misses Sara Fetter, 12, of Dalton and Destiney Rabe, 10, of Evans Falls.

Two other awards were presented at the pageant. Robert Forba of Sire Power was named the Wyoming-Lackawanna Dairy Person of the Year.

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Penn State identifies strategies of profitable dairies UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — What proven strategies and tools can Pennsylvania dairy producers use on-farm to become more profitable? The Penn State Extension Dairy Team has spent the past two years investigating the practices of a cross section of Pennsylvania dairy farms, and is ready to share its research findings with producers and the agribusiness professionals who serve them.

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BROOME

CATTARAUGUS

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H X H H H H H H H H H H

464.2 28.7 76.0 119.8 84.3 62.3 60.8 88.8 55.8 59.0 102.0 43.5

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3.7 3.9 3.6 3.4 3.7 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.8 3.6 3.6 3.9

804 756 718 662 649 647 638 621 607 598 585 578

3.0 3X 3.0 3X 3.0 3.0 2.8 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 2.9 3.0

CARBU FARMS DHIRAPCS H 511.6 HILL'S VALLEY FARM, LLC DHIR-AP B 151.6 WHITEHEAD, NATE DHI-AP H 65.1 JONES DAIRY, INC. DHI-AP H 76.3 WILEAN FARMS DHI-AP H 165.4 CHARLES BARES DHI-AP H 2056.4 DUROW,MICHAEL AND DAWN DHI-AP H 171.9 KARON FARMS, INC. DHI-AP H 83.2 BOBERG,DANIEL F. DHI-AP H 70.4 PIMM ADELIA DHI-AP H 284.4 MARK HANSEN DHIR-AP J 72.9 JOHN MOSHER DHI-AP H 56.8 BOBERG ALAN F. DHI-AP H 64.7 ANDERA, CHRIS & CATHY DHI-AP H 61.8 KRATTS RONALD L. DHI-AP H 55.1 WOLOSZYN FARMS DHI-AP H 101.2 HORTON,DAIRY DHI-AP H 63.3 POWELL FARMS DHI-AP X 104.5 PHILIP CLARK DHI-AP H 50.2 ANDERA, CHRIS & CATHY DHI-AP H 16.8 BROWN BROOK FARM DHI-AP A 40.0

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SCIPIO SPRINGS DAIRY FESSENDEN DAIRY, L.L.C. OAKWOOD DAIRY, INC. PINE HOLLOW DAIRY PATCHEN, KENTON ALLEN FARMS GREEN HILL DAIRY RIPLEY FARMS MILLS, GEORGE RIPLEY FARMS BLUMER,DAVID NOLT, RAYMOND JR BACONDALE FARMS REDMOND BROS. WHITE CLOVER FARMS LITTLEJOHN FARMS DONLIN FARMS PINE HOLLOW DAIRY VITALE, PAUL DONLIN FARMS BRUTUS HILL FARM RIPLEY FARMS HALF ACRE DAIRY TWIN HILLS FARM 1 ROMANO FARM LLC ROMANO FARM LLC BURHANS, DONALD & KATHY

DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

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KNIGHT,JOHN & LAURA IVETT, HOWARD & LUCY CABHI FARM DENISE SAXTON TENPAS,ROGER JHIGH ACRES CARL AND KRIS NECKERS MCCRAY FARM TRIVAL FARM, INC. CARL AND KRIS NECKERS GRAPE VIEW DAIRY LLC. OAK VIEW DAIRY ORMOND,FARM CARLBERG FARM CROWELL,ROBERT STARCESKI, PAUL AND ROBIN MOSS, GLEN & S. DIANE

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CAYUGA

CHAUTAUQUA

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3.6 3.4 3.6 3.7 3.5 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.9 3.4 3.6 3.8 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.5 4.9 3.8 3.6 3.8 4.4 3.8 3.6 3.6 4.7 3.6

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3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.2 2.8 3.0 3.7 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.9 3.1 3.4 3.0

3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X

3X 3X

3X

HERD OWNER

TYPE TEST

Top 40 Herds For April B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

CRUMP FARMS RHINEHART, TIM & MARY NICKERSON FARMS CRAIG HARVEY WALL STREET DAIRY 1 FAIRBANKS, DOUGLAS ANDERSON,ALLEN BECKERINK, ROBERT CLINECREST FARM LUNDMARK, NORMAN E. CHENEY,STEVEN & MORRIS CARL AND KRIS NECKERS BRAD & KIM WILTSIE DAN & AL MINOR RAYMOND TROYER JONATHAN WARD BOOZEL, MARK JAQUITH DOUGLAS RATER, TIM AND KATHY DWAYNE & CATHY EMKE BEIGHTOL, JAMES, BRETT PETE & TOM SMALLBACK SPINLER FARMS

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H H H H H J H H H H H H H X H H H

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743 798 782 732 765 774 773 754 714 739 760 794 747 730 644 634 654 708 668 669 670 674 675

3.4 3.6 3.5 3.3 3.6 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.5 3.6 3.7 4.9 3.9 3.6 3.4 3.4 3.5 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.9

673 673 659 650 645 644 635 629 626 621 617 603 597 589 582 571 563 559 548 548 542 540 515

3.1 3X 3.1 3.0 3X 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.7 3X 3.1 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 3.0

LANTLAND FARMS LTD. BLAKEMORE, LANCE & GINA BOOR, DAVID TANNER FARMS LLC TURNER, DAVID

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H

210.1 114.5 106.2 90.4 84.4

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918 866 888 824 662

3.7 3.6 4.0 3.6 3.5

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3.1 3.0 3X 3.1 3.0 3.2

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CHEMUNG

CHENANGO

CLINTON

MINER INSTITUTE REMILLARD FARMS CHALIZ FARM LLC. DIMOCK FARMS, LLC. HIDDEN VIEW FARM G & M FARM ALLEN, JAMES W. MCNEIL, DON & SHERRY DAMOUR, DICK SMITH, HAROLD

COLUMBIA

LONAN FARM DHI-APCS KELLER R & SONS HD1 DHIR LYN F. MAIN, JR DHI-APCS OOMS ADRIAN & SONS DHI-AP ELITE DAIRY DHI-AP DAVENPORT, JIM HERD 3 DHI KIERNAN, WILLIAM DHI-AP THE DAVENPORT FAMILY HD 2 DHIR DUTCH HOLLOW FARM DHIRAPCS RONNYBROOK FARMS DHI-AP OOMS,ANTONIE & MICHAEL HD 1 DHI-AP TRIPPLE CREEK FARM DHI-AP MILLERHURST FARM DHI-AP BARRINGER, FRED DHIR-AP B.B.T.T. FARM DHI-AP G+H DAIRY DHI-AP BURCH & SONS DAIRY DHI-AP OOMS,ANTONIE & MICHAEL HD 2 DHIR-AP

CORTLAND

HERD OWNER

TYPE TEST

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

TURNER, BENJAMIN & CAROLYN DHIR BECK FARMS DHI-APCS SPRUCE EDEN DAIRY LLC DHIR-AP DRAKE, RICHARD D. DHI-AP CURRIE VALLEY DAIRY LLC DHI-AP CURRIE VALLEY DAIRY LLC DHI-AP RIVERSIDE DAIRY LLC DHI-AP SPRUCE EDEN DAIRY LLC DHIR-AP DOVETALES FARM DHI-AP FORBES FARM DHI-AP AUGUR, DAVID DHI HALL, BRYAN DHI-AP BROOKS, CLINTON S DHI ROBINSON, ROLAND DHI-AP A & J GRINNELL DHI-AP SCHONCREST FARMS DHI-AP WESTAN FARMS DHI SUNSETYOUNG FARM DHI TWIN OAKS DAIRY LLC DHI-AP ROCKY BOTTOM FARM DHI-AP MATT & KEVIN SHARPE DHI-AP KNAPP, PETER DHI-AP CLOSSON, RANDY DHI-AP MCEVOY,CHARLES & KENNETH DHIR MUGGLIN JEAN L HD I DHIR-AP GLADTIME TOO DHIR-AP BLAINE & CHRIS KELLER DHI-AP

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JOLEANNA HOLSTEINS HUMDINGER HOLSTEINS ALBANO FARM INC. HAGER FARMS MATTSON, H.L. & SONS PALMER,RONALD & JORDAN SCHAEFER, ADOLF & LARRY DELROSE FARM ACKLAND DAIRY FARM BEEBE HILL FARM TAGGART, JEFF & LORI & BRAD LAMPORT, FRANK JR CHAR MARIE FARM LLC DARVIEW FARM DEYSENROTH, PAUL & GWEN HOLLEY, DAVE & ELAINE MARTIN, EDWIN & DUANE SCOTT' HILLSIDE FARM MARICK FARM,LLC SKYMAC FARM DAIRY SMITH HOLSTEINS MAXWELL, RUSSELL DAVID GOULD JASON, SANTOBUONO RITZ FARMS ETERNAL FLAME HOLSTEINS MUDDY RIVER FARM RICHNAN FARM MOUNTAIN CREST FARM 2 HOSKING FARM BEDFORD FARMS GRANT, DAVID SITTS CO. HOLSTEINS MUSHKODAY FARM SHAW,JAMES PINEYVALE FARM JOHNSON, CHRISTL & TIM SKOVSENDE, NEILS TERRY, MATTHEW HYMERS, SCOTT & GAIL

DHIR-AP DHIR DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI

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UPLANDS FARM COON BROTHERS HD 2 JACKSON BROS. HENRY BENEKE STORM FIELD SWISS BRIAN DONOVAN PULVER, JOHN & JEFFREY BROOKCREST REBECCA OSBORNE COON BROTHERS HD 1

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP

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22858 23855 21468 20305 18769 17947 18188 18785 16294 16435

DELAWARE

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953 911 755 800 716 680 670 704 650 762

4.2 3.8 3.5 3.9 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.7 4.0 4.6

725 715 663 648 595 582 575 565 524 517

3.2 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.1

AMBERWOOD FARM DHI-AP H 54.6 RICHMOND, CHARLES & JOHN DHIR-AP H 220.8 ROLLING MEADOWS FARM LLC DHI-AP H 590.0 EARLY VIEW FARM DHI-AP H 110.0 PHILLIPS FAMILY FARM INC. DHI-AP H 889.7 R&D JANIGA ENTERPRISES DHI-AP H 301.5 MUNN, RICHARD DHI-AP H 76.8 HAIER, GEORGE DHI-AP H 59.3 WITTMEYER, CLAYTON JR. DHI-AP H 190.2 NORBEL DAIRY DHI-AP H 112.4 SCHMITZ, KEITH & ANN DHI-AP H 69.4 TRIPLE OAK FARMS DHI-AP H 153.7 HAIER FREDRICK DHI H 53.6 JEFFERY SIMONS DHI-AP H 63.9

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OOMSVIEW HOLSTEINS STARGO DAIRY FARM, LLC POIRIER, EUGENE METCALF FARMS BEAVER FLATS HOLSTEINS DANIEL & HELENE MEIER VINCENT FARM LLC.

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FRANKLIN

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H

92.0 177.9 68.2 509.9 61.8 355.1 141.7

HERD OWNER

TYPE TEST

ARMSTRONG,THOMAS FRIEND,ALLAN AND MARY ARTIC ROSE DONALD ELLSWORTH WOOD, WILLIAM K. ARTIC ROSE OTIS,RALPH & CINDY VINCENT FARM LLC. HAMILTON, SCOTT & JUDY GEORGE MILLER GLENGARRY FARM LLC THANKFUL HEARTS JERSEY'S CRAIGMOOR FARM CRAIGMOOR FARM ALAMANA FARM'S WILLIAM JONES & SONS LABARE, ROBERT TUTTLE FARM

DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP

BLUMER DAIRY MOWACRES FARM KINGSLEY, HOWARD & SONS TORREY FARMS DAIRY BERKEMEIER, H. C. & SONS ROBERT WOOD ZUBER FARMS 2 JOHN KUSZLYK

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHIR-AP

GENESEE

GREENE

B R COW E E YEARS D

H H H H H H H J H J A J J G H H H X

71.6 83.8 10.8 282.0 68.6 32.0 57.4 31.9 83.2 105.0 139.8 63.4 42.9 43.0 47.5 100.9 65.8 78.8

H 409.8 H 1558.1 H 106.5 H 897.1 H 74.0 H 84.8 H 2118.8 X 70.7

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

23743 22707 22865 22272 21014 22973 20714 17589 20517 16596 19368 16523 15930 16968 18558 18050 16981 16145

889 845 838 761 757 787 778 815 728 705 712 722 747 773 651 657 673 662

3.7 3.7 3.7 3.4 3.6 3.4 3.8 4.6 3.5 4.2 3.7 4.4 4.7 4.6 3.5 3.6 4.0 4.1

750 706 696 681 676 676 651 626 615 587 586 583 575 558 549 545 513 511

3.2 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.2 2.9 3.1 3.6 3.0 3.5 3.0 3X 3.5 3.6 3.3 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.2

25803 976 3.8 809 3.1 3X 26094 1011 3.9 787 3.0 3X 24906 915 3.7 760 3.1 24244 853 3.5 717 3.0 3X 20533 802 3.9 661 3.2 21243 677 3.2 642 3.0 20399 809 4.0 609 3.0 3X 17521 632 3.6 536 3.1

VALLEY VIEW FARM STORY, MATTHEW C. JR.

DHIR-AP J 60.0 DHI-AP H 45.5

17001 19386

CASLER, JIM & PHIL MAYPAR FARM FOSTER'S ACRES HOLSTEINS TIMMERMAN FARMS WOLFE, HOWARD VALLEY HIGH FARM KELVISTA HOLSTEINS WINDEX FARMS BOEPPLE, RAYMOND & LISA DONALD & ERIN SHUTTS JR FREDERICK P HERRINGSHAW BLACK IRON DAIRY LLC SCHWASNICK FARMS SPRING LAWN FARM BRUCE TREADWELL ATRASS FARM MEADOW BROOK FARM WINTERGREEN FARM FOSTER'S ACRES JERSEYS COLLINS PRIDE HOLSTEINS JORDAN VALLEY HAUGHTON FARM DALE COVERT SALMSTEAD FARMS LYON, JOSEPH & ANGELA DITHMARSIA HOLSTEINS MARSHY ACRES FARM ELM TREE FARM HACKLEY, BRIAN GEHRING, DONALD DONEINFARM

DHI-AP DHIR DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H H H X H H H H H H X H J H H H H H H H X H H H H

288.2 135.2 136.3 205.6 90.8 76.0 90.1 100.8 61.7 64.7 202.0 179.2 111.7 79.1 77.9 69.5 71.8 65.3 14.0 114.8 64.5 96.3 42.7 99.9 73.6 108.4 60.1 71.4 51.6 41.6 30.1

27935 1181 4.2 855 3.1 25448 992 3.9 793 3.1 24679 839 3.4 768 3.1 25263 827 3.3 761 3.0 3X 23771 908 3.8 747 3.1 23591 923 3.9 717 3.0 23422 871 3.7 706 3.0 21929 827 3.8 683 3.1 22523 848 3.8 682 3.0 20837 764 3.7 653 3.1 20382 794 3.9 649 3.2 21508 787 3.7 643 3.0 21267 815 3.8 639 3.0 20429 756 3.7 637 3.1 21353 774 3.6 627 2.9 20183 772 3.8 610 3.0 19115 710 3.7 606 3.2 19597 713 3.6 578 2.9 15497 730 4.7 571 3.7 18923 673 3.6 568 3.0 18573 662 3.6 563 3.0 17744 710 4.0 559 3.2 18551 666 3.6 558 3.0 19253 663 3.4 554 2.9 18238 654 3.6 550 3.0 18203 694 3.8 549 3.0 18542 650 3.5 544 2.9 18374 688 3.7 537 2.9 17513 663 3.8 536 3.1 17520 658 3.8 525 3.0 17544 657 3.7 513 2.9

HYLIGHT FARMS,LLC DHIR-AP NORTH HARBOR FARM DHI-AP HYLIGHT FARMS, LLC DHIR-AP NORTHROP, MICHAEL & SONS DHI-AP BIG DOG DAIRY DHI-AP SHELAND FARMS DHI-APCS EISEL, STEVE DHI-AP BROWN, DOUGLAS E. DHI-AP WOOD FARMS, LLC. DHI-APCS HYLIGHT FARMS, LLC DHIR-AP SOUTH SANDY DAIRY DHI-AP MASON'S DAIRY FARM DHI-AP SMITHVILLE DAIRY DHI-AP HORNING, STANLEY & SHARON DHI-AP LILAC LAWNS FARM INC. DHI-AP GALEN R. GOCKLEY DHI-AP BOULTON BEACH FARMS, LLC DHI-AP ZEHR, JASON DHI-AP PARISH, LOUANN DHI-AP LYNDALE FARM DHI-AP EASTMAN DAIRY FARM LLC. DHI-AP REED HAVEN FARMS DHI-AP PEACH SPRING FARM DHI-AP REFF FAMILY FARM DHI-AP PEACHEY WILMER & VERA DHIR-AP LEE,STEPHEN & SALLY DHI FORRESTER,DENNIS & CAROL DHI-AP TMT FARMS DHI-AP KURTZ, JOSEPH E. JR. DHI-AP ZUMBACH, BRIAN & AMY DHI-AP TOAD HOLLOW DAIRY DHI-AP MURROCK FARM DHI-AP WATSON, STEPHEN DHI-AP JENKINS DAIRY FARM DHI-AP MEEKS FARM+SONS DHI-AP NORTHROP, JON & JEN DHI-AP HALDEMAN DAVID DHI-AP JEFF ZIMMER DHI-AP YODER, TIM & ARLENE DHIR-AP BONNYLAND FARM DHI

H H H H H H H H H X H H H H H H H X H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H

253.2 788.7 78.7 84.5 112.6 721.2 135.5 269.1 587.0 31.6 86.0 114.6 105.1 54.7 140.7 68.7 135.9 62.8 50.2 73.9 398.7 167.5 58.2 91.9 76.6 61.7 123.5 51.8 59.7 90.8 68.4 240.0 86.8 107.9 134.7 84.9 55.9 83.6 72.6 61.9

30020 29812 29044 28124 27070 26848 24459 25237 25011 21186 24494 23703 24039 22557 23656 22759 22786 22390 23811 22533 23956 22919 23115 21232 23232 22232 22413 21262 20731 21089 20743 20789 18585 18004 17993 16468 17672 17701 17161 17692

HERKIMER

JEFFERSON

837 4.9 596 3.5 739 3.8 587 3.0

1152 1041 1120 966 993 934 756 967 997 1043 918 928 938 910 771 844 813 830 830 839 832 817 849 863 848 799 789 845 808 685 743 773 674 685 666 669 644 649 691 656

3.8 3.5 3.9 3.4 3.7 3.5 3.1 3.8 4.0 4.9 3.7 3.9 3.9 4.0 3.3 3.7 3.6 3.7 3.5 3.7 3.5 3.6 3.7 4.1 3.7 3.6 3.5 4.0 3.9 3.2 3.6 3.7 3.6 3.8 3.7 4.1 3.6 3.7 4.0 3.7

911 896 896 844 814 809 791 767 761 739 738 737 735 723 720 720 708 702 696 695 689 689 686 685 680 677 658 654 653 643 622 613 571 569 553 551 534 530 526 524

3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.5 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.1 2.9 3.1 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.2 2.9 3.0 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0

3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X

HERD OWNER

LEWIS

L&M FARMS WALNUTHOF FARM ANDY SCHANTZ YORK, SCOTT E RIDLESIDE HERD #1 RIVEREDGE DAIRY ROGGIE,KEITH SCHRAG,WILFRED & LOIS SOUTH KEENER DAIRY HOUSER, DWIGHT WILLIAMS FARM JASDALE FARM LIMESTONE RIDGE FARM TARA LYNDAKER SULLIVAN,MIKE C. LEYDEN VIEW FARM ZEHR GLENN RODNEY CLINTSMAN JEFF SIMPSON SHERMAN ERIC & LORELLE YORK, MICHEAL & DYNALL HEBERT, RONALD MISTYKNOLL FARM THUNDER LANE DAIRY ERNEST & AMY BEYER MAST, TITUS WIDRICK,KYLE VALMONT DAIRY FARM BUCKINGHAM, DALE GUS TABOLT YANCEY, HASKELL A., JR NORTZ, CHRISTINA PALUCK, WILLAIM BAUER, JAMES HOPPEL,CARL & DORIS GINGERICH, LOWELL & JOYCE MOSER, LYNDON ZEHR, MYRON D.

LIVINGSTON

R. SCHRAMM ENT. MULLIGAN FARM, INC MULLIGAN FARM, INC MROCZEK,JOSEPH & ANDY KEVETTA FARMS COYNE FARMS, INC. DAIRYKNOLL FARMS KEVETTA FARMS MAXWELL FARMS CADYVILLE FARM DONNAN FARMS, INC.

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H

49.0 109.3 74.5 56.4 169.5 63.4 84.2 83.6 111.4 79.4 156.4 132.1 200.3 51.5 124.0 87.3 89.4 81.1 62.6 71.4 64.8 98.7 131.3 81.3 122.4 75.2 79.1 113.6 62.2 135.9 59.1 37.8 92.2 24.7 104.1 127.5 93.6 73.0

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

28088 26354 24233 24551 23215 22721 24046 22700 22560 22512 22326 22326 22102 21436 20314 21663 21227 21133 20816 20298 20459 20379 19461 20167 19824 18486 19492 18835 18561 18504 18519 19096 18282 18326 18533 16918 16254 17496

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3.4 3.8 3.4 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.6 4.2 3.7 3.9 4.0 4.3 3.8 3.5 3.7 4.0 3.6 3.6 3.9 4.4 3.8 3.7 3.8 4.3 4.1 3.8 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.9 3.5 4.1 4.2 3.5 3.9 4.0 3.9 3.7

834 799 742 736 723 720 699 696 696 694 685 677 670 667 664 653 648 642 633 620 616 603 603 601 598 583 572 567 566 566 562 557 549 542 541 539 508 504

3.0 3.0 3X 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.2 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.3 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.2 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 2.9 3.0 3.0 2.9 3.2 3.1 2.9

28019 1082 3.9 875 3.1 3X 28053 1043 3.7 857 3.1 3X 25901 966 3.7 795 3.1 3X 25411 897 3.5 793 3.1 25795 871 3.4 785 3.0 26225 1031 3.9 780 3.0 3X 25875 910 3.5 777 3.0 3X 20828 913 4.4 755 3.6 24313 885 3.6 720 3.0 21405 866 4.0 661 3.1 20925 743 3.6 621 3.0 3X

CHRIS AND STEPH ANDERSON DHIR-AP H 52.4 MORRISVILLE COLLEGE FOUND DHI-APCS H 260.6 CEDARKNOB FARMS, LLC DHI-AP H 325.9 SPRINGWATER FARMS LLC DHI-AP H 390.4 DURFEE, STEVEN DHI-AP H 509.3 SWAMP BOTTOM FARM DHI-AP H 45.3 EVANS, DOUG DHIR A 39.9 WHITE EAGLE FARMS DHI-AP H 990.9 FERN HILL FARM, LLC DHIR H 247.3 ROBERTS, CHARLES & SONS DHI-AP H 125.9 GATEHOUSE FARM DHI-AP H 249.1 MONANFRAN FARMS, INC. DHIR-AP H 190.6 BIKOWSKY, PATTY & JOHN JR. DHI-AP H 77.0 GRANNY ANNE DHIR-AP H 83.1 TFARM DHIR H 87.5 WOOD, CALVIN & MATT DHI-AP H 238.1 WESTFALL, FRED & STEVE DHI-AP H 97.1 MANLEY, GWEN & JEFF DHI-AP H 43.9 RENDCACH FARMS DHI-AP H 159.6 JONES, DAVID & SCOTT DHI-AP H 79.7 WINTERCREST FARMS DHI-AP H 120.8 PUSHLAR, PAUL & FAMILY DHI-AP H 79.6 WRATTEN FARM DHI-AP H 36.6 PARSONS, DOUGLAS DHI-AP H 118.5 HENRY, JOSEPH O. & PETE DHI-AP H 70.7 FANNING, TERRY DHI-AP H 68.4 LYREKCREST HOLSTEINS DHIR-AP H 82.7 WEDGE FARM DHI-AP H 71.5 BARNES, BRUCE DHI-AP H 69.9 MORGAN, FRED & JUDY DHI-AP H 148.8 WOODCOCK, LOUIS L. DHI H 94.0 BRIDGEDALE FARM DHI-AP H 113.5 SCHELL, JOHN E. DHI-AP J 16.9 SCHELL, JOHN E. DHI-AP H 60.4 PERRY, DONALD L. & DONALD H DHI-AP H 82.3 MEEKER, ROY E. DHI-AP H 42.9 WRATTEN FARM DHI-AP X 31.9 WESTFALL, FRED & STEVE DHI-AP A 25.7

30215 854 2.8 926 3.1 3X 29105 1063 3.7 908 3.1 3X 27805 911 3.3 843 3.0 3X 27376 928 3.4 819 3.0 3X 26146 981 3.8 809 3.1 3X 24164 810 3.4 768 3.2 23269 903 3.9 749 3.2 25435 912 3.6 746 2.9 3X 22833 896 3.9 735 3.2 23675 912 3.9 731 3.1 24306 892 3.7 720 3.0 3X 23682 849 3.6 704 3.0 23605 834 3.5 703 3.0 22232 840 3.8 692 3.1 22063 848 3.8 688 3.1 20993 802 3.8 660 3.1 21212 772 3.6 655 3.1 21380 809 3.8 653 3.1 21338 804 3.8 651 3.1 20729 797 3.8 641 3.1 21699 788 3.6 641 3.0 20626 751 3.6 639 3.1 20454 779 3.8 631 3.1 19771 735 3.7 619 3.1 20123 683 3.4 612 3.0 19791 670 3.4 611 3.1 19619 709 3.6 606 3.1 19998 782 3.9 603 3.0 19814 699 3.5 598 3.0 18797 796 4.2 598 3.2 18812 717 3.8 595 3.2 19379 728 3.8 586 3.0 18084 696 3.8 558 3.1 18736 663 3.5 556 3.0 18505 717 3.9 546 3.0 18941 714 3.8 539 2.8 16303 608 3.7 510 3.1 16281 616 3.8 506 3.1

COLBY HOMESTEAD FARMS ELLSWORTH,ROCKY & PAT

DHI-APCS H 207.0 DHIR-AP X 54.0

22300 15935

KORONA, JEREMY CANARY DAIRY LLC KORONA, JEREMY NARE FARMS DEVENDORF FARM KORONA, JEREMY MEAD, GARY HAYES THOMAS BRUMAR FARM

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-APCS

25820 25656 25196 24791 23845 19934 23757 24552 23575

MADISON

MONTGOMERY

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIRAPCS DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS

B R COW E E YEARS D

H 194.8 H 1130.6 H 108.7 H 88.9 H 25.1 H 905.3 H 909.7 J 14.9 H 83.5 H 154.4 H 3541.2

MONROE

3X

TYPE TEST

Top 40 Herds For April

X H H H H J H H H

32.7 55.9 61.9 197.8 45.3 12.3 195.2 65.1 210.0

878 3.9 675 3.0 633 4.0 531 3.3 1258 970 1169 991 950 1170 895 999 1002

4.9 3.8 4.6 4.0 4.0 5.9 3.8 4.1 4.3

840 829 813 775 765 758 741 738 733

3.3 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.8 3.1 3.0 3.1

HERD OWNER SHUSTER, PAUL & MAXINE STANLEY WICHOWSKY ROBBIE DYGERT CLAY HILL FARM KORONA, STANLEY MAC VEAN, ROBERT HEISER, JASON JAMES HUDSON FREDERICKS VELVET ACRES SAMMONS FARM 1 FEAGLES FARM INGHAMS HILL FARM WILA HALA FARM KORONA, STANLEY HANDY HILLS FARM HILL, RONALD RANDY & DEBBIE FRASIER MCCLUMPHA FARM KORONA, STANLEY ADAM HAYES DAMIN FARM RACANIELLO, WAYNE TRAHAVEN SNYDER, CLYDE FRASIER, LYN AND WILLIAM JUDY&HENRY CAUWENBERGHS DAMIN, GLEN

NIAGARA

MCCOLLUM FARMS LAKESHORE DAIRY LLC GASPORT VIEW DAIRY, INC. J J FARMS 1 WILLS DAIRY FARM RED CREEK FARM RANNEY FARMS J J FARMS 1 MILLEVILLE FARMS,INC.

ONEIDA

TYPE TEST

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

55.3 64.2 58.1 143.9 40.2 109.1 91.3 36.2 141.0 224.4 72.4 80.9 80.4 32.3 107.0 79.1 46.8 31.4 35.8 58.3 75.3 32.2 49.9 74.8 61.2 61.7 62.2

24403 23038 23939 22720 22405 22294 23263 22721 22097 21945 22454 22670 21204 17669 19806 21244 20649 21273 18568 19699 19764 19196 19477 18755 18773 15789 17911

908 904 954 833 793 876 896 957 742 835 865 818 838 840 786 938 851 727 770 755 787 766 789 746 698 743 670

3.7 3.9 4.0 3.7 3.5 3.9 3.9 4.2 3.4 3.8 3.9 3.6 4.0 4.8 4.0 4.4 4.1 3.4 4.1 3.8 4.0 4.0 4.1 4.0 3.7 4.7 3.7

724 708 706 699 696 694 692 680 675 674 672 653 652 644 640 633 633 631 609 604 598 583 575 555 551 546 518

3.0 3.1 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3X 3.0 2.9 3.1 3.6 3.2 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.3 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.9 3.5 2.9

H 2318.4 H 1695.6 H 695.6 H 336.3 H 298.3 H 149.8 H 114.6 H 146.7 H 74.4

24958 25372 23689 24159 21409 21135 20340 17274 16850

948 957 837 857 707 788 843 666 668

3.8 3.8 3.5 3.5 3.3 3.7 4.1 3.9 4.0

777 759 724 719 650 642 629 544 540

3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.2

27843 27104 24113 24015 22788 22141 21815 22480 22525 21596 21622 21082 20928 20828 19555 20027 19096 19891 17691 18416 18346 18096 17524 18332 19044 17466 18026 15260 16746 18670 18245 16890 16814 16864 16919 17578 16086 17048

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3.5 3.3 3.6 3.6 3.9 3.8 3.9 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.9 3.7 3.8 3.7 3.4 4.1 3.6 3.8 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.4 3.3 3.4 4.8 4.0 3.7 3.8 4.1 3.6 3.8 3.8 3.5 3.7 3.7

847 797 771 748 707 700 696 695 683 649 634 633 628 615 604 601 598 577 576 574 574 569 568 560 545 544 542 539 538 533 532 524 522 517 515 513 511 505

3.0 2.9 3X 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.0 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 2.9 3.3 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 2.9 3.1 3.0 3.5 3.2 2.9 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 3.2 3.0

H H H H H H H H H H H H H J H H H H A H H H H H H J H

COLLINS,EDWARD & SONS CHAMPION FARMS LLC BIELBY, JAMES WILLSON, RODNEY ANGELL, KEVIN C. GAFNER, GEORGE GALLAGHER,CINDY & PAUL PRITCHARD, HUBERT AND JIM WILLIAMS, JAMES SMITH, WILLIAM & JOAN GREEN, PETER M. GYPSY DELL FARM LLC MELODYWOOD FARM SMITH, RONALD & HOWARD HAROLD GLOUSE VAN HATTEN, B & C STOLARCZYK, BRIAN ROBERTS, JOHN & LISA SHERWOOD FARM GROESLON FARM INC. FITZGERALD, JASON HD2 GAR LINN FARM LWG DUTCH HAVEN FARM BALDWIN, RICHARD & SHARON LARRY,DOUGLAS JONES TERRANCE R. SCHNEIBLE,BOB POOLE,BRIAN & TRACEY RED LINE FARMS LLC SPRING GROVE FARM LLC POOLE,BRIAN & TRACEY SMOTHERS, ANNETTE & AR TOLBERT FRANK NOBIS, TONY & PETE PLEASANT VALLEY FARM LEE DAIRY FARM ROCKYLEE FARM JAMES ELIOTT

DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H X H H H H H H H X H H H X H H H X H H H H J H H A H H H H H H H

COVALE HOLSTEINS SNAVLIN FARMS TWIN BIRCH DAIRY, LLC VENTURE FARMS LLC ANDREW STACK FABIUS GREENWOOD FARM MOUNTFIELD FARM AIRY RIDGE FARM COWLES, THURLOW, Y. MAPLEHURST FARMS LLC LOOMIS, JAMES W. OLIVER, FARM AMESLEA FARM 1 DALE VANERDEN TREGFARMS LLC MARKHAM HOLLOW FARM DOODY, LARRY & SONS RICHARDS, ELMER & SONS BURGETT FARMS HAYNES SCOTT CARLSON, CHERYL DENNIS, CARL & CRAIG HAYNES SCOTT TUCKER JOHN COOK, PAUL TWIN FARMS KARASEK, RUDY & SON SILVER SPRINGS FARM

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR

H 458.1 H 140.4 H 1175.0 H 844.1 H 96.9 H 905.1 H 163.9 H 400.5 H 271.2 H 414.0 H 201.0 H 79.2 H 119.0 H 653.9 H 168.1 H 307.6 H 365.2 H 1409.1 H 110.8 X 11.0 J 57.8 H 46.2 A 47.2 J 127.8 H 49.9 B 32.0 H 119.1 J 132.5

ONONDAGA

664.2 703.0 87.2 99.0 49.2 55.4 74.2 113.6 54.3 62.2 129.5 164.3 54.9 59.8 89.8 40.4 82.6 21.1 63.7 71.6 66.4 58.2 67.3 61.0 46.5 95.6 47.5 43.2 57.9 54.4 14.2 43.9 63.1 47.1 73.9 77.5 50.5 45.3

3X 3X 3X

3X

29308 1058 3.6 908 3.1 3X 29360 1108 3.8 904 3.1 3X 28265 947 3.4 867 3.1 3X 28551 1067 3.7 859 3.0 3X 27079 965 3.6 834 3.1 26230 921 3.5 792 3.0 3X 23549 910 3.9 750 3.2 25186 831 3.3 742 2.9 3X 23556 911 3.9 731 3.1 24624 982 4.0 729 3.0 3X 23085 893 3.9 720 3.1 3X 23981 898 3.7 719 3.0 22923 829 3.6 697 3.0 22705 790 3.5 696 3.1 3X 22678 835 3.7 695 3.1 22352 876 3.9 694 3.1 22768 823 3.6 691 3.0 22310 836 3.7 690 3.1 21439 856 4.0 678 3.2 19092 757 4.0 637 3.3 16386 803 4.9 636 3.9 20773 758 3.6 620 3.0 18234 689 3.8 563 3.1 15922 746 4.7 558 3.5 3X 18582 741 4.0 546 2.9 17074 674 3.9 541 3.2 17632 605 3.4 522 3.0 14781 720 4.9 515 3.5

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RHA MILK

FAT

RAES,RONALD DHI-AP MINNS JAMES DHI-AP LIGHTLAND FARMS DHI-AP BLACK BROOK FARM DHI-AP ELVI FARMS, INC. DHI-APCS HILTON RICHARD N DHI-AP HEMDALE FARMS, INC. DHI-APCS FABA FARM DHI-AP REEDLAND FARMS DHI-AP ROGERS DAIRY FARM DHI-AP DEBOOVER FAMILY FARMS LLC DHI-AP LINHOLM DAIRY LLC DHI-AP GREEN VIEW FARMS DHI-AP WILLOCREST DHI-APCS HAYTON FAMILY FARM DHI-AP PHALEN,KEVIN & ROBERT DHI-AP DAY BROTHERS DHI-AP LAMELLA FARMS DHI-AP COSH, ANDREW S. DHI-AP CROUCH, GLENN AND JOHN DHI-AP WALKER, CHARLES & SHELLEY DHI-AP

H 150.6 H 670.2 H 397.5 H 171.9 H 1041.4 H 397.9 H 727.5 H 489.3 H 369.6 H 160.2 H1018.9 H 175.2 H 118.7 H 1067.0 H 64.6 H 453.3 H 150.1 H 124.7 H 72.3 H 62.8 H 39.8

32372 28773 27662 27604 26718 26659 26411 25437 25913 24309 24742 23642 22996 23231 22446 22477 21447 20397 20134 17304 16838

1126 1003 992 1022 940 1008 882 924 942 933 943 908 876 825 858 841 818 754 758 696 728

SMILEY, RUSSELL W. GIBBS, GARY & SARA BELLVALE FARMS SPRUCEGATE HOLSTEINS STAP ROBERT & STACEY THORNDALE FARM ECHO FARM HOYT, MARK & KATIE JOHNSON, C. F. & SON FREEDOM HILL FARM WISNER FARMS, INC. BALBACH, C.H. EWANCIW, ED JOHSON, PHILIP

H H H H H H H H H J H H H H

25931 1020 3.9 798 3.1 21750 836 3.8 681 3.1 21644 848 3.9 666 3.1 20518 753 3.7 657 3.2 21156 750 3.5 657 3.1 20991 828 3.9 645 3.1 21297 726 3.4 643 3.0 21170 742 3.5 633 3.0 17902 728 4.1 553 3.1 15864 718 4.5 538 3.4 17326 629 3.6 522 3.0 17209 637 3.7 522 3.0 18278 671 3.7 518 2.8 16654 699 4.2 512 3.1

HERD OWNER

TYPE TEST

ONTARIO

ORANGE

ORLEANS

DHI-AP DHIR DHIR DHIR DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS

40.0 68.1 54.2 52.1 106.3 110.8 109.7 69.6 225.9 30.5 86.2 50.8 28.7 264.7

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

3.5 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.5 3.8 3.3 3.6 3.6 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.6 3.8 3.7 3.8 3.7 3.8 4.0 4.3

965 873 823 823 814 812 803 786 774 754 743 737 707 700 698 681 680 636 618 535 520

3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1

3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X

WOOD, DAVID R. PECK, WILLIAM PECK, JOSEPH KEVIN PECK FLYHIGHER HOLSTEINS LLC KINGSRANSOM FARM SMITH BROS. HANEHAN FAMILY DAIRY SPEIDEL, RICHARD CURTISS, C.E. & SON

SCHOHARIE

26251 1001 22623 853 19243 769

3.8 773 2.9 3X 3.8 694 3.1 4.0 614 3.2

CORJESS HOLSTEINS MAPLE HELP STOCK FARMS WILKINSON, LARRY NICHOLSON, DEAN WILL COMLEY SUMMER VILLA HOLSTEINS

OSWEGO

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR

H H H H X H

87.2 52.7 78.4 94.4 61.3 58.4

23840 21823 23476 20570 17672 17663

878 820 783 751 662 644

3.7 3.8 3.3 3.7 3.7 3.6

755 689 683 640 562 527

3.2 3.2 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.0

WEBSTER, TERRY & COREY DHI-AP WOODLAWN DAIRY FARM LLC DHI-AP VAN ALSTINE, TOM & SANDY DHIR-AP ROHRING FALLS FARM DHI-AP GALLEY, DAVID DHI ALDRICH KEITH DHI-AP COOPERSTOWN HOLSTEIN CORP DHI-AP WATERPOINT FARMS DHIR-AP JORDAN BROTHERS DHI-AP TRACY, ROBERT DHI-AP POWERS, JAMES & PAMELA DHI-AP DAYDREAM FARMS DHI-AP FLY CREEK VALLEY FARMS DHI-AP GANTNER, RICH DHI-AP WESTBROOK, WILLIAM & WENDY DHI-AP ROCKSPRING FARM DHI-AP BOUCHARD, RICKY DHI-AP MATT AND DEAN UTTER DHI-AP LICATA DAIRY DHI-AP OSBORNE, CLAYTON, JOHN, BRUC DHIR TYLER, LESTER DHIR DAN & MAE'S DAIRY DHI-AP DULKIS, MARK DHI-AP BOB & KAREN MELLOTT DHI-AP JAMES FERGUSON DHI-AP TAUZEL, J & J DHI-AP WEINERT,WILLY&BECKY DHI-AP BUTTS, DAN & JOHN DHI-AP GOD'S GRACE FARM DHI-AP MUMFORD, JAMES & MARCIA DHI-AP RIDGEVIEW FARM DHI-AP JAKE REED DHI-AP BUTTS, DAN & JOHN DHI-AP TRILL ACRES DHIR

H H H H H H H H H H H X H H H H X H H H B H H H H H H H H H H H X H

147.0 167.9 74.5 78.0 77.9 36.7 276.1 366.3 91.4 80.2 51.1 48.0 44.6 38.7 81.5 88.4 33.7 123.5 35.2 53.1 135.1 78.3 65.8 57.2 79.0 62.4 41.8 35.1 50.5 108.8 66.5 59.9 48.7 35.5

26579 26216 25895 23670 23072 23040 22330 22802 21042 20660 20727 19671 20420 20670 20617 20457 19802 18945 21133 20774 18510 19737 20363 19643 19109 19152 19600 19450 18738 17586 17953 17128 15225 16925

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3.7 3.6 3.5 3.6 3.8 3.8 3.8 4.1 3.8 3.6 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.6 3.7 3.9 4.0 3.7 3.7 3.8 4.0 3.7 3.6 3.8 4.1 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.7 3.9 4.4 3.8

814 805 773 710 703 692 675 674 654 652 642 639 632 628 624 622 622 615 608 606 601 594 593 592 575 571 570 567 556 538 534 523 508 504

3.1 3.1 3.0 3X 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3X 3.0 3X 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.2 2.9 2.9 3.2 3.0 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.3 3.0

GREEN, DAVID CANNON MATT & PEGGY DAN REQUATE MCMAHON, JOHN & DAN MOODY, MARK & ALICE LEWCLIF FARMS TARBOX FARMS 1 LUKELAND FARMS CRAIG A CHITTENDEN

DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR

H H H H H H H H J

335.7 99.7 178.7 127.7 33.4 120.1 91.8 103.7 75.9

28533 1151 4.0 875 3.1 3X 24168 946 3.9 816 3.4 24156 914 3.8 732 3.0 3X 23049 849 3.7 706 3.1 21625 822 3.8 643 3.0 19719 790 4.0 633 3.2 20151 746 3.7 617 3.1 18603 689 3.7 571 3.1 14185 665 4.7 529 3.7

GILBERT,ANDY & TONY STAUFFER FARMS RIVERBREEZE FARMS WOODCREST DAIRY, LLC C&M DAIRY LLC. ROPUT FARMS CROSBY, FRANK, J. TWIN MILL FARMS, LLC NOWZ THE TIME FARM

DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H 1219.3 H 1466.6 H 1105.2 H 2735.7 H 563.8 H 121.8 H 33.5 H 146.7 H 58.9

OTSEGO

RENSSELAER

ST. LAWRENCE

26855 26574 25586 25469 23729 20677 21898 21476 21071

841 850 852 893 884 825 789 855 796

3.1 3.2 3.3 3.5 3.7 4.0 3.6 4.0 3.8

822 802 765 761 721 666 662 659 652

3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.1 3.1

FAUCHER, MICHAEL LES & IRENE HARGRAVE HD2 REED, MARION & FRED JR. PUTNEY,LESLIE G.HD 2 PUTNEY,LESLIE G. HD1 MAPLE NOOK HOLSTEINS LAVACK,FRED & FAMILY HD 1 SCOTT&TRACI LAING BRESETT, HAROLD JR FREGOE PATRICK,H. MCDONALD, DONALD & ROBERT COW BELL ACRES MATT REYNOLDS NELSON,MARK

SARATOGA

NEAL, EDWARD & JAMES AND JODY DHI-AP H 559.7 ZIMMERMAN CHRIS DHIR-AP H 38.9 SMITH, EDWIN & RICHARD DHIR-AP X 57.8

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

768 767 794 742 721 733 680 702 646 644 651 714 688 572

3.6 4.2 4.0 3.5 3.5 3.8 3.6 3.7 3.5 3.4 3.7 4.9 4.0 3.5

DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP

H B H H H H H H H H H X H H

104.3 23.2 65.9 193.6 123.8 72.5 78.3 61.3 133.8 128.0 160.9 32.1 46.3 30.8

21448 18133 20070 20948 20443 19523 19060 18873 18287 18718 17720 14437 17139 16467

DHIRAPCS DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHIR-AP

H H H H H H H H H H

966.8 605.4 107.9 591.0 157.1 814.3 170.2 670.2 85.9 22.7

28639 1151 4.0 910 3.2 3X 27901 1059 3.8 863 3.1 3X 25274 925 3.7 766 3.0 24916 895 3.6 748 3.0 3X 24723 926 3.7 747 3.0 3X 24277 900 3.7 733 3.0 3X 23376 911 3.9 731 3.1 23685 892 3.8 724 3.1 21802 894 4.1 660 3.0 17378 707 4.1 554 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.9 3.6 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.6 3.0 2.9 3.1 3.0 3.0

3X 3X 3X

SENECA VALLEY FARMS GAIGE FARMS BERGEN FARMS GLENVIEW DAIRY LLC BURR, CHARLES AND KEN HOSTETLER, MARK & MARYELE BURR, CHARLES AND KEN ALLEN, THOMAS R. LONE OAK FARM

H 819.6 H 393.7 H 2342.6 H 721.9 H 119.0 H 77.6 A 31.2 H 51.7 X 70.8

28775 1094 3.8 882 3.1 25889 999 3.9 818 3.2 26934 1028 3.8 812 3.0 26402 1029 3.9 794 3.0 24243 954 3.9 763 3.1 24202 880 3.6 734 3.0 21243 856 4.0 689 3.2 17354 656 3.8 536 3.1 17533 639 3.6 536 3.1

3X 3X 3X 3X

26139 26367 25389 25431 24930 24658 23590 21576 20765 19027 18971

SENECA

3X 3X

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H 106.7 H 571.5 H 599.6 H 1138.5 H 1134.1 H 411.7 H 168.8 H 345.1 H 537.4 H 54.1 H 64.2 H 87.0 X 67.4 H 152.3 A 88.0 H 67.3 H 110.8 H 54.8 H 85.3 H 42.0 X 100.0 H 179.5 H 38.1 H 48.5

26305 1066 4.1 853 3.2 28204 1036 3.7 846 3.0 3X 26922 993 3.7 795 3.0 3X 27533 922 3.3 794 2.9 3X 25252 898 3.6 757 3.0 3X 25876 893 3.5 756 2.9 3X 24012 950 4.0 746 3.1 24330 857 3.5 718 3.0 3X 23088 866 3.8 716 3.1 3X 22474 833 3.7 711 3.2 22378 827 3.7 703 3.1 22297 872 3.9 702 3.1 20984 863 4.1 690 3.3 3X 21401 749 3.5 636 3.0 20185 746 3.7 631 3.1 20549 729 3.5 627 3.1 19832 686 3.5 607 3.1 19033 713 3.7 605 3.2 18197 679 3.7 572 3.1 18685 631 3.4 569 3.0 18577 716 3.9 562 3.0 18773 689 3.7 557 3.0 17077 652 3.8 511 3.0 16964 658 3.9 501 3.0

BRANDON PETERS DAIRY J&E WEISSMANN FARMS HUGHSON, WILFRED THONY'S DAIRY WEISSMANN MSHORTHORNS

DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP

H H H H M

20997 19967 18153 16546 16689

LYON, FRANK CAMPBELL, CHARLES B. KING, DAVE

DHI-AP H 90.0 DHIR-AP H 59.9 DHI-AP H 72.1

TIOGA

3.3 3.6 3.8 4.0 3.8

634 583 554 510 509

3.1 3.0 3X 3.1 3X 3.0 3.1 2.9 2.9 3X 3.0 3.1 3.3 3.0

3.0 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.0

27955 1050 3.8 845 3.0 26658 969 3.6 818 3.1 26915 960 3.6 786 2.9

HERD OWNER ZORN, TOM & JANET STRONGHAVEN FARM R. HIDDEN VALLEY FARM HOWLAND, ROBERT C. FRISBIE BROTHERS KWIATKOWSKI BROTHERS LAWTON, MERLE MCNEIL,MARK HUIZINGA, HENRY & LOIS FRANCISCO, YVETTE HUIZINGA DAIRY TODD AND JOSIE SPENCER WALKER, DOUGLAS JR. DEMING, CODY ROBINSON FARM

TOMPKINS

TYPE TEST

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

B R COW E E YEARS D

H H H H H H J H H H H H H H H

40.9 257.6 237.0 92.8 126.2 200.8 78.6 55.4 163.3 39.7 160.8 87.5 45.8 67.7 259.7

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

26377 1018 3.9 779 3.0 25491 969 3.8 767 3.0 3X 24699 974 3.9 757 3.1 25058 901 3.6 748 3.0 23957 881 3.7 715 3.0 22900 845 3.7 705 3.1 19864 937 4.7 697 3.5 22243 858 3.9 691 3.1 22179 837 3.8 677 3.1 21776 830 3.8 663 3.0 21038 772 3.7 647 3.1 20829 788 3.8 633 3.0 18866 675 3.6 599 3.2 18699 699 3.7 592 3.2 16756 596 3.6 507 3.0

HARDIE FARMS INC. DHI-APCS H 1126.9 COOK FARMS DHIR-AP H 266.1 MILLBROOK FARM DHIR-AP H 684.8 STUTTLE, LEWIS DHIR-AP H 241.1 TEACHING & REASEARCH CTR DHI-APCS H 554.8 VISION QUEST DAIRY DHI-AP H 395.3 MILLBROOK FARM DHIR-AP H 18.2 CARPENTER, EVAN & BREN DHI-AP H 80.9 VANDEBOGART, ALAN & RAY DHIR-AP H 79.5 MILLBROOK FARM DHIR-AP X 74.0 FOUTS FARM DHI-AP H 323.7 SMITH, NIAL S. & SONS DHI-AP X 148.1 CUMMINGS, WILLIAM DHI-AP H 47.0 STUTTLE, LEWIS DHIR-AP X 14.4 PINE RIDGE FARM INC. DHI-AP H 350.4 STUTTLE, LEWIS DHIR-AP J 53.6 RANKIN FARM DHIR-AP H 57.0 HOUSTON, MARLIN J. DHI-AP H 123.8

29331 27369 27779 27228 26959 27106 26991 25289 25117 23551 22857 21332 21767 20395 20299 17051 18933 18608

996 961 946 937 881 965 873 855 979 878 890 856 778 710 735 788 757 705

DOMINO FARM F&C BROOKS AND SONS

21372 17702

998 4.7 789 3.7 646 3.6 531 3.0

ULSTER

WASHINGTON 3X

SMITH, GERARD M. SMITH STOCK FARM ROGER DUNN DAMIN FARMS, LLC SCHUMACRES & ASSOCIATES BURNS FAMILY FARM LLC JA WA FARMS DWI BET FARMS KARR DAIRY FARMS, LLC ARCHER, BRUCE NICHOLS DAIRY CLARK, EDWARD JR. DAMIN FARMS, LLC BARBR FARMS ATHERTON FAMILY KIMBLEDALE CHARLES P. WATERS WADE, LYLE & JEAN FIDE FARMS PRICE, TOM STEWART, DAVID & KATHY ELLISON FARMS KRAMER, DAVID & KIMBERLY EDWARD SOPOROWSKI

703 718 691 654 628

802 788 779 773 764 712 694 655 652 621 566

3X

H H H H H H H H H B H

86.8 28.9 141.2 49.1 21.6

3.5 3.3 3.6 3.8 3.6 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.9 3.9 3.6

3X

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

SULLIVAN

919 875 925 959 898 864 849 766 802 748 689

846 844 843 807 741 734 722 717 714 699 686 677 672 667 663 654 569 561 539

MURANDA HOLSTEINS DARYL G. MARTIN GEORGE FARMS JOHN MEHLING CANOGASPRING FARMS HORNING, CURTIS ROY MARTIN ZIMMERMAN, GLENN VANILLEN DAIRY VANILLEN DAIRY EAGLETON FARM

STEUBEN

82.3 67.4 378.7 95.2 348.2 70.7 218.7 210.9 34.8 28.8 49.7

4.1 4.1 4.0 4.2 4.1 3.4 3.5 5.4 4.1 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.6 4.4 3.7 3.6 4.0 4.1 3.6

3.0 3.5 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 3.1 3.7 3.0 3.1

27360 27228 28407 25307 23711 24802 24744 20069 23060 23307 22871 22402 21356 18654 22097 22181 18490 18656 18076

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

1115 1110 1148 1069 975 833 877 1079 942 851 839 804 760 819 820 796 741 774 658

639 639 637 636 615 592 582 580 549 545 543 529 516 503

SUNY AG & TECH COLLEGE DHIR H 167.5 SUNY AG & TECH COLLEGE DHIR H 165.9 PROKOP, RICHARD, SANDY & JON DHI-AP H 334.1 ARGUS ACRES, LLC DHI-AP H 385.4 SCHULTZ BROS. FARM INC. DHI-AP H 142.8 HIGH HILL FARM LLC DHI-AP H 126.4 RUTHER, STEVEN & MARION DHI-AP H 75.2 PROKOP, RICHARD,SANDY & JON DHI-AP J 22.1 LLOYD, DAVID, DENISE, JASON DHIR-AP H 155.7 STANTON, JOHNDEBERIC DHI-AP H 141.5 CACCIOLA GERRY & SHARON DHI-AP H 329.6 BOULDER BROOK FARM DHI-AP H 138.1 RKEYVALE DHI-AP H 71.7 EVERETT, TIM & PATTI DHI J 30.3 STANTON, JOHNDEBERIC DHI-AP A 42.1 LVA FARMS NO B.S.T. DHI-AP H 106.9 BUCK, DANIEL & TAMMY DHI-AP H 68.7 C.D.S. TILLAPAUGH DHI H 309.9 GAIGE, DAVID & DONNA DHIR-AP H 52.4

SCHUYLER

3X 3X 3X 3X 3X

TYPE TEST

HERD OWNER

Top 40 Herds For April

DHIRAPCS J 155.2 DHI-AP H 58.3

LINCOLN HILL FARM KENYON HILL FARM RUIGVIEW FARM HIBROW FARM MAIN DRAG FARM MARNS, ALBERT & DONNA WALKER FARMS HOYT, JAY & LORI REAFIELD FARM TOOLITE FARM LLC CREEK FARM DEER FLATS FARM STEWART FARM ADAM AUSTIN CHRISTOPHER MITCHELL THE KUSTER FARM TUDOR, JOHN TWIN BROOKS FARM LLC FAIRVIEW FARMS ANDREW, HOWARD & JAY SEACORD, RICHARD & BRIAN CAMPBELL, REA D. ABBOTT III, ROBERT TRINKLE FARM PARKER'S DAIRY #2 ROUSE, EDWARD J. WEEPING BIRCH FARM NEW GENERATION FARM LIDDLE, ADAM PARKER'S DAIRY #1 SWEZEY VIEW FARM REID, KYLE & SHANNA PARKER'S DAIRY #3 FOOTHILL FARM, LLC WEEPING BIRCH FARM TOOLITE FARM LLC SWEZEY VIEW FARM TRINKLE FARM

DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

HORIZON DAIRY SCHULTZ, WAYNE H. SCHOEACRES WELCUMIN FARMS BOISE, STEPHEN & JEANNE KOEBERLE,E.W. & SONS DRUMLIN VIEW FARM LONELY LANE FARM SHIRRON FARMS HOAD, BRANDON

DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP

WAYNE

WYOMING

3.4 3.5 3.4 3.4 3.3 3.6 3.2 3.4 3.9 3.7 3.9 4.0 3.6 3.5 3.6 4.6 4.0 3.8

912 847 837 821 812 808 799 772 767 763 702 661 659 619 614 606 591 562

3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.6 3.1 3.0

3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X

3X 3X

H 182.0 H 372.0 H 82.4 H 227.7 H 102.9 H 143.1 H 1021.2 X 62.2 H 217.7 H 117.5 H 260.4 H 230.9 H 134.2 H 27.2 H 44.9 H 108.3 H 108.2 H 207.1 H 54.2 H 113.2 J 83.0 H 84.2 H 62.3 H 364.4 H 104.4 H 67.6 H 98.0 H 48.2 H 70.5 H 87.1 H 78.3 H 97.5 H 64.9 H 88.0 X 31.7 G 34.0 A 49.0 A 29.1

27731 946 3.4 837 3.0 3X 26245 1008 3.8 804 3.1 3X 26086 1032 4.0 798 3.1 24818 926 3.7 764 3.1 24913 910 3.7 758 3.0 24067 861 3.6 758 3.1 25508 897 3.5 748 2.9 3X 22083 963 4.4 729 3.3 23083 910 3.9 728 3.2 23811 897 3.8 726 3.0 22458 905 4.0 725 3.2 23395 864 3.7 722 3.1 23187 908 3.9 719 3.1 23649 783 3.3 716 3.0 3X 23489 804 3.4 704 3.0 22293 874 3.9 696 3.1 20675 745 3.6 669 3.2 21740 780 3.6 668 3.1 20960 820 3.9 646 3.1 20497 764 3.7 642 3.1 16764 831 5.0 636 3.8 19595 740 3.8 617 3.1 19864 707 3.6 615 3.1 19822 764 3.9 615 3.1 20600 719 3.5 603 2.9 20443 724 3.5 600 2.9 18973 778 4.1 598 3.2 19469 695 3.6 586 3.0 19803 739 3.7 581 2.9 19664 683 3.5 579 2.9 18448 671 3.6 572 3.1 18417 697 3.8 559 3.0 18884 629 3.3 558 3.0 17409 650 3.7 543 3.1 16365 723 4.4 541 3.3 16215 723 4.5 537 3.3 15809 635 4.0 518 3.3 15380 618 4.0 511 3.3

H H H H H H H H H H

29374 1039 3.5 867 3.0 3X 23131 860 3.7 704 3.0 22945 835 3.6 700 3.1 3X 22566 891 3.9 697 3.1 21880 879 4.0 665 3.0 21088 758 3.6 637 3.0 19849 727 3.7 629 3.2 21190 753 3.6 609 2.9 18532 678 3.7 558 3.0 17142 656 3.8 522 3.0

112.8 106.4 170.2 128.9 44.3 499.2 93.3 61.6 68.8 34.9

COVISTA HOLSTEINS DHIR-AP H 291.9 BAKER BROOK FARMS DHI-AP H 1429.0 SOUTHVIEW FARMS 1 DHI-AP H 1471.1 EMERLINGALFRED STATE DHIRAPCS H 92.9 DUEPPENGIESSER, A. DHIR-AP H 1153.6 SCHREIBERDALE HOLSTEINS DHIR-AP H 726.3 VANSLYKES DAIRY FARM LLC DHI-AP H 1264.6 ARMSON FARMS DHIR-AP H 432.3 DOUGLAS GOOD DHI-AP H 142.2 WISCOY FARMS DHI-AP H 174.4 FARYNA, WALTER DHIRAPCS H 398.6

30035 29370 28214 27210 27426 27420 28516 26615 25815 26116 25699

1094 1156 1046 929 1047 998 999 963 952 937 957

3.6 3.9 3.7 3.4 3.8 3.6 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.6 3.7

904 888 850 821 817 817 813 811 811 806 785

3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1

3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X

Experience a special day of Amish life in the country at the Ninth Amish Relief Auction on Saturday, May 26, 9:30 a.m.-all day, rain or shine (tent), at Empire Livestock, Cherry Creek Market, 798 Pickup Hill Road, Cherry Creek, NY,

Eric J. DeSimone, CLU Senior Agent

(518) 877-0525 Farm Family Life Insurance Company Farm Family Casualty Insurance Company United Farm Family Insurance Company Glenmont, NY 12077

258 Ushers Road, Suite 200, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Fax: (518) 877-5287

The auction items will include: Amish made furniture, tables, chairs, rockers, clocks, quilts, rugs, wallhangings, many handmade items, food, animals, outdoor items, farm equipment and gift certificates.

Also available will be

For Records Processed Through DRMS Raleigh 800.496.3344 • www.dairyone.com HERD OWNER HIBSCH SIMMONS,WM & MARCIA EMERLING FARMS DAVIS, JAMES F. SICKLES, RICHARD & SANDRA STONEY CREEK ALAN WEST STONEY CREEK PINGREY, DONALD VICTORY ACRES LLC SILVER HAVEN FARMS ALLEN MASON FRIENDLY ACRES FARM WOODVALE FARMS SILVER MEADOW FARM DANIEL PINGREY HYMAN, JOHN CHAMBERLAIN, DAVE & GREG BRANT'S HILLTOP DAIRY VICTORY ACRES LLC EAGLEVIEW DAIRY LLC. METZ,DAVID & CYNTHIA HD 1 WING, KERRY & ALAN

TYPE TEST

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIRAPCS DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIRAPCS DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIRAPCS DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP

B R COW E E YEARS D

H 145.2 H 587.0 H 1102.7 H 259.7 H 121.2 H 85.3 H 151.7 H 35.3 H 266.9 H 66.9 H 180.5 H 75.9 H 550.0 H 586.0 H 181.8 H 247.0 H 65.6 J 677.4 H 151.3 B 109.0 H 346.9 H 70.0 H 79.3

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

25194 1053 4.2 784 3.1 25613 840 3.3 756 3.0 3X 24387 869 3.6 745 3.1 3X 24740 873 3.5 729 2.9 3X 22962 872 3.8 725 3.2 23859 833 3.5 725 3.0 24460 796 3.3 721 2.9 3X 23015 806 3.5 717 3.1 22614 819 3.6 711 3.1 23139 875 3.8 704 3.0 21691 878 4.0 694 3.2 22676 852 3.8 690 3.0 23276 833 3.6 686 2.9 23214 854 3.7 683 2.9 3X 21299 880 4.1 670 3.1 21231 775 3.7 668 3.1 21429 820 3.8 668 3.1 18280 904 4.9 659 3.6 21417 722 3.4 639 3.0 19027 774 4.1 634 3.3 20282 747 3.7 628 3.1 18691 758 4.1 579 3.1 19646 721 3.7 574 2.9

TYPE TEST

HERD OWNER

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

DHIR-AP J 41.6 DHI-APCS H 175.6

14943 18902

TIMBERMAN ROBERT ROLLEN N'S DAIRY OSWALD, SAM JENSEN, RODNEY HERD #1 VINE VALLEY FARM CHRISTI FARM JENSEN, RODNEY HERD #2 CHRISTI FARM

DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

27409 1001 3.7 852 3.1 24723 929 3.8 736 3.0 23412 882 3.8 698 3.0 3X 23260 911 3.9 688 3.0 18923 728 3.8 624 3.3 20256 774 3.8 605 3.0 19172 771 4.0 595 3.1 18729 728 3.9 544 2.9

H W H H B H A X

64.1 100.1 312.5 20.2 234.7 93.4 26.7 42.0

769 5.1 567 3.8 723 3.8 559 3.0

NEW JERSEY CENTRAL JERSEY AREA/HUNTERDON COUNTY FULPER FARMS LLC CEDAR LANE FARM,LLC MOUNTAINVIEW CORR FACILIT JONES FARM 1,2,3 DEPT.COR HOWARD SUTTON AND SON WENGRYN, JANET CEDAR LANE FARM, LLC CEDAR LANE FARM, LLC

CHAMPLAIN DAIRY SERVICE INC. Swanton, VT 802-868-3144

DYKEMAN FARMS Fultonville, NY 518-922-5496

FINGER LAKES DAIRY SERVICE Seneca Falls, NY 315-568-0955

FISHER FARMS Canastota, NY 315-697-7039

DON'S DAIRY SUPPLY, INC. South Kortright, NY 607-538-9464

FINGER LAKES DAIRY SERVICE Lowville, NY 315-376-2991

FINGER LAKES DAIRY SERVICE Warsaw, NY 585-786-0177

R&M FARM & PRO HARDWARE Marathon, NY 607-849-3291

DHI DHIR DHI DHI DHI-AP DHI DHIR DHIR

SOUTHERN TIER DAIRY SERVICE Java Center, NY 585-457-4350

and other needy families, doctors and hospital bills owed by the Conewango Valley New York community.

For more information call Sue A. Rudgers, Manager, at 716-296-5041.

Top 40 Herds For April

ALL BRIGHT FARM NICKERSON BROTHERS

YATES

Amish home-style refreshments, chicken BBQ, pig roast, sausage, fish sandwich, subs, salad, ice cream, baked goods, lemonade, pop and coffee.

Donations are greatly appreciated. Proceeds will go towards children

H H H H H H B J

119.4 36.0 75.0 96.8 46.1 25.1 12.9 18.0

23301 22770 20496 20256 20399 19713 18161 15671

950 987 742 811 668 735 796 860

4.1 4.3 3.6 4.0 3.3 3.7 4.4 5.5

708 682 645 627 607 600 596 567

3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.3 3.6

HERD OWNER

MIDDLEBUSH FARMS, INC. JONES FARM 1,2,3 DEPT. COR HUNVAL FARM

TYPE TEST

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

DHIR H 46.7 DHI J 12.6 DHI-AP H 38.6

18502 15197 16436

680 3.7 563 3.0 808 5.3 556 3.7 625 3.8 503 3.1

MYERWOOD FARMS DHI-APCS H 387.9 WILLIAM M. DOLBOW DHI-AP H 95.5 SEBOWISHA FARMS DHI-AP H 73.3 STRING ALVIN W & MARIE DHI-AP H 123.8 BAYSIDE STATE PRISON FARM DHI H 131.6

24760 21679 20403 19598 18102

832 763 735 724 702

3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.9

724 668 623 604 574

2.9 3X 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2

LOCKBURNER, MARK F FREEBORN LARRY VANDERGROEFF ALLAVALLEY FARM WINDY FLATS DAIRY HOUGH FARM SCHOELIER CASEY ERVEY KEVIN BYACRE HOLSTEINS LLC SPRING HOUSE DAIRY

25518 25799 23863 22422 22004 20845 20031 19409 18985 13490

899 949 880 870 743 819 714 771 760 705

3.5 3.7 3.7 3.9 3.4 3.9 3.6 4.0 4.0 5.2

781 781 741 719 671 610 608 596 562 512

3.1 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.0 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.8

SOUTH JERSEY AREA

SUSSEX

WARREN

MAKARVICH FARMS GREEN VALLEY FARM DRAKES ACRES

DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H X H H H H H J

82.0 100.9 108.5 18.5 92.1 51.0 57.6 88.3 144.1 45.5

DHI-AP H 87.4 DHI H 151.5 DHI-AP H 65.9

28411 1050 3.7 876 3.1 22913 890 3.9 724 3.2 20102 739 3.7 620 3.1

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Ninth Amish Relief Auction scheduled May 26

Section A - Page 26 May 21, 2012 • Let Them Know You Read COUNTRY FOLKS •

For Records Processed Through DRMS Raleigh 800.496.3344 • www.dairyone.com TYPE TEST

HERD OWNER

BRADFORD

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

PENNSYLVANIA

KLINE RON,GLENN & GARY SCOTT AND KAREN NOLT ALLFORD,JOHN & HOLLY D&L HESS FARMS SCOTT AND KAREN NOLT ROGER + CATHY BROWN WM CAR WMS FARMS RUSSELL MAPLE FARMS SNOWCREST FARMS DOUG STEWART PETER SOLOWIEJ SHUMHURST FARM MERLE & LESLIE WANCK DAVI LERAY DAIRY KEVIN VANDERPOEL PECK HILL FARMS WILLIAM & GRETCHEN STEELE JEFFERY AMMERMAN ROBBIN & RYAN KINGSLEY FEUSNER,JOHN & DENISE

BUTLER

ED & LORRAINE THIELE MIKE&ANETTE SCHIEVER UNDER GRACE DAIRY HARTZELL FARM MARBURGER FARM DAIRY ALBERT HOGG & SONS RITA KENNEDY PAUL CRITCHLOW JR. DROVERS INN J L & H F KENNEDY JOHN H RENO CROFT BROS BRADLEY & CALEB COOPER CHESTNUT RUN FARM

CENTRE

PENNDELL FARMS VALLEYSEND FARM BROOK WAY HOLSTEINS PENN STATE UNIVERSITY PINE HOLLOW FARM STRINGERS SAND RIDGE RAS HOLSTEINS VALLEY WIDE FARM GLEN AND LOIS MILLER TODD AND LISA WOOMER MURMAC FARMS JUSTIN HOMAN DAVID HOUSER PAUL HARTLE KENNETH C GEPHART HAAGEN FARM SCOTT E SWARTZ STEPHEN L MUNDRICK TOM AND LORI HARTLE REESES DAIRYHILL JONATHAN GLICK CLAUDE HOMAN DOUGLAS P VONADA BARBARA ROSSMAN BREEZY FARMS ROD AND TIM BRUSS TI GLO FARM BREEZY FARMS FISHER FARMS MELLOTTS FARM MELLOTTS FARM ORE BANK ACRES ORE BANK ACRES FETTEROLF FARM CHARLES LINER TONY & SAPRINA HARTER LORI D. BROWN HAROLD.E.HARPSTER CLAUDE NYMAN

CLARION

JOHN HENRY # FROSTBURG FARMS NEXGEN DAIRY INC JOHN HENRY # MABE HOLSTEINS KEB DAIRY

CLEARFIELD

HICKS DAIRY FARM ORNER FARMS INC CARL G BRINK + SONS HAAG'S GREEN VALLEY SANKEYCREST FARMS

CLINTON

DHI-APCS DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H J H H H H H H H H H H H H H X H

488.6 77.0 54.8 59.7 12.6 187.7 77.7 36.6 125.0 26.0 77.0 37.7 77.4 74.4 88.4 195.9 79.0 104.4 49.5 68.4

26192 26996 25227 24377 19619 23442 21887 21381 21531 21242 21048 21164 20239 20621 20842 19727 18860 19167 17795 17169

987 916 911 879 933 886 755 770 825 808 818 839 741 779 764 677 755 741 679 677

3.8 3.4 3.6 3.6 4.8 3.8 3.4 3.6 3.8 3.8 3.9 4.0 3.7 3.8 3.7 3.4 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.9

817 811 770 764 713 706 693 660 658 648 647 638 635 627 621 605 604 603 556 555

3.1 3X 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.6 3.0 3X 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.2

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H X X H B H H H H

40.4 116.8 51.6 174.2 123.0 52.5 27.6 37.7 78.4 32.0 33.8 40.6 47.0 35.8

25737 24307 24085 23484 21271 20782 18455 17195 19369 16521 18132 17483 17983 17532

935 940 963 810 819 817 693 782 709 620 700 681 683 667

3.6 3.9 4.0 3.4 3.9 3.9 3.8 4.5 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.9 3.8 3.8

795 758 715 696 670 647 635 614 592 578 577 562 558 537

3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.4 3.6 3X 3.1 3.5 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.1

H 78.9 H 68.9 H 171.7 H 250.3 H 67.5 H 91.0 H 56.3 H 49.9 H 77.3 H 45.9 H 1192.0 H 70.7 H 40.8 H 61.8 H 66.8 H 39.9 H 48.8 H 43.5 H 175.5 H 109.2 H 68.5 H 41.8 H 76.4 H 76.0 H 58.8 H 49.9 H 152.7 H 137.4 H 105.2 H 27.2 H 32.2 H 28.4 H 77.5 H 76.5 X 53.2 X 52.3 H 17.8 J 65.7 H 22.4

27913 26283 27107 25720 25483 25299 24988 25772 25436 25462 25564 24077 24097 23895 24541 22651 22128 21072 23019 21256 22662 21296 20709 21319 21490 20293 20842 20829 19330 18769 18462 18156 18555 18906 18543 17216 17295 14520 17481

1170 1254 978 929 890 1031 891 981 898 1015 904 863 866 899 863 925 855 889 953 844 809 813 796 745 789 769 806 753 754 699 734 634 659 777 755 692 656 743 665

4.2 4.8 3.6 3.6 3.5 4.1 3.6 3.8 3.5 4.0 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.8 3.5 4.1 3.9 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.6 3.8 3.8 3.5 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.6 3.9 3.7 4.0 3.5 3.6 4.1 4.1 4.0 3.8 5.1 3.8

859 852 805 782 781 774 774 772 771 768 753 743 732 721 708 702 688 686 685 667 665 660 659 653 651 645 635 625 615 595 587 583 581 581 580 544 543 541 534

3.1 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.9 3X 3.1 3.0 3.0 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.3 3.0 3.1 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.7 3.1

DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H

55.1 127.7 103.9 70.1 85.4 60.8

32918 1199 3.6 979 3.0 24704 911 3.7 773 3.1 24298 901 3.7 742 3.1 22511 823 3.7 702 3.1 21966 811 3.7 689 3.1 20941 767 3.7 656 3.1

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H

89.6 79.2 93.5 76.7 44.3

DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHIR-AP DHI-AP

26759 26039 24715 25394 23370

932 971 909 927 898

HERD OWNER

3.5 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.8

841 809 777 777 728

3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1

SCHRACK FARMS SHAWN & WANDA MOORE

TYPE TEST

Top 40 Herds For April B R COW E E YEARS D

DHI-APCS H 902.3 DHI-AP H 94.5

COLUMBIA

JAN JURBALA DHIR-AP H 60.5 LYONS DEN DAIRY DHI-AP H 85.3 HEMSARTH BRUCE & BRENDA DHI-APCS H 202.7

CRAWFORD

TRCP FARM LLC. TRCP FARM LLC. FOSTERS FAMILY FARM LOST ACRES FARM DOLLYRUN FARM

843 3.5 733 3.0 3X 882 3.9 695 3.1

28895 1112 3.8 909 3.1 24970 909 3.6 781 3.1 25305 984 3.9 764 3.0 3X 23549 25511 25232 22852 18611

935 914 882 846 611

DHI-AP H 74.9 DHI-AP H 55.7 DHI-AP H 68.9

25670 24363 19407

960 3.7 789 3.1 941 3.9 757 3.1 737 3.8 605 3.1

MARK VOGEL DHI-AP H 49.5 CURTIS HAVEN FARMS DHI-AP H 68.5 LIND FARM DHI-AP H 66.6 KIDSTREAT DHI-AP H 81.0 WILLIAM+ BRYAN LOPER DHI-AP H 61.0 CRAIG SHINKO DHI-AP H 81.3 WOODS DAIRY DHI-AP H 116.0 MARK VOGEL DHI-AP J 13.2 DEAN +SUZANNE CURTIS DHI-AP H 144.8 PALNEL FARM DHI-AP H 120.7 RAUSCH FARMS DHI-AP H 57.2 HIGH POINT FARM DHI-AP H 102.7 BRAD ROBINSON DHI-AP H 258.2 KRUSE FARM DHI-AP H 86.3 MARSHY MEADOW FARM DHIR-AP H 57.5 CONCORD VALLEY FARMS INC DHI-APCS H 153.3 MARSHY MEADOW FARM DHIR-AP B 17.2 MIDNIGHT FIRE DAIRY DHI-AP X 35.4

25897 22983 23079 22468 22981 21446 22368 18300 19190 20828 20928 21121 19747 18596 19044 19710 15707 16249

860 864 872 836 804 838 746 874 769 799 816 819 786 698 707 760 649 653

PAUL SWANSON V BELL FARMS PIERRE PONTZER

B H H H X

24308 22554

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

39.5 54.3 116.5 95.6 54.6

ELK

DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

RHA MILK

ERIE

FRANKLIN

ROCK GAP DAIRY DHI-APCS LOCUST HILL FARM DHI-AP JAMES&NINA BURDETTE DHIR-AP PAUL H. ZIMMERMAN JR. DHI-AP JEMI CATTLE COMPANY DHIR-AP DENNIS W BRICKER DHI-AP EVAN J BURKHOLDER DHI-AP STEVEN E RUBY DHIR-AP JIM KAHLER DHIR-AP OAKLEIGH FARM DHIR-AP CURTIS KNEPPER DHI-AP DUFFIELD DAIRY DHI-AP ANTHONY R LEHMAN DHI-AP ROMARCOHOLSTEINS DHI-AP ERIC NISWANDER DHI-APCS MILTON ROTZ DHI-AP MEYERS BROS DAIRY DHIR-AP BEIDEL BROTHERS DHI-APCS PECKMAN HOMESTEAD DHIR-AP ANTRIM WAY FARM DHI-AP DENNIS & JOEL SOLLENBERGER DHI-AP LAMELLO FARM DHIR-AP JEREMY D. MARTIN DHI-AP MIDDOUR FARMS LLC DHI-AP HONEYSUCKLE ACRES DHIR-AP PAUL H.ZIMMERMAN JR. DHI-AP JIM KAHLER DHIR-AP GUILSIDE FARM DHI-AP WITTERDALE FARM DHI-AP LAMELLO FARM DHIR-AP EDGAR S REICHARD DHIR-AP JEMI JERSEYS DHIR-AP LAMELLO FARM DHIR-AP NELSON R MEYERS DHI-AP VERNON W. ZIMMERMAN DHI-AP DONALD PIPER # DHI-AP JUSTIN GEISINGER DHI-AP THOMAS E SHATZER DHI-AP RYAN D MEYERS DHI-AP POVERTY LANE FARMS LP DHI-AP

JEFFERSON

HIGHLAND H FARMS MOWREYS SPRUCELAWN MITCHELLS DAIRY FARM DAN KELLER LONDONDALE FARM HIGHLAND H FARMS SMITH OAK FARM WINGARD DAIRY FARM DAN RAYBUCK PINE VALLEY FARM D & L FARM KNAPP BROTHERS FARM

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP

4.0 3.6 3.5 3.7 3.3

3.3 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.5 3.9 3.3 4.8 4.0 3.8 3.9 3.9 4.0 3.8 3.7 3.9 4.1 4.0

807 790 768 743 626

784 726 709 709 700 679 677 661 655 644 640 637 617 603 585 581 535 523

3.4 3.1 3.0 3.3 3.4

3.0 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.6 3.4 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.1 2.9 3.4 3.2

H H H H H H H H H H H H H X H H H H X H H H H H H J J H H B H J X H H H H H H H

149.4 117.2 116.1 47.2 18.0 63.6 190.9 199.8 108.2 121.5 68.2 240.0 102.4 39.8 43.7 369.8 196.0 175.3 120.9 107.6 97.0 65.5 93.0 154.4 118.1 19.2 20.6 195.2 184.6 122.9 53.6 31.2 19.7 56.9 75.5 129.8 75.7 67.6 38.1 148.2

27060 1006 3.7 828 3.1 26594 987 3.7 802 3.0 25271 976 3.9 799 3.2 25564 952 3.7 794 3.1 25874 1083 4.2 794 3.1 26187 897 3.4 788 3.0 23744 963 4.1 749 3.2 24320 909 3.7 746 3.1 22453 915 4.1 746 3.3 24069 823 3.4 735 3.1 23145 907 3.9 733 3.2 23390 847 3.6 719 3.1 3X 23747 851 3.6 718 3.0 21505 918 4.3 696 3.2 22296 812 3.6 694 3.1 21187 781 3.7 679 3.2 20839 772 3.7 675 3.2 21029 840 4.0 671 3.2 20970 863 4.1 671 3.2 21059 848 4.0 664 3.2 22957 817 3.6 664 2.9 21409 699 3.3 662 3.1 21373 794 3.7 661 3.1 20641 821 4.0 660 3.2 21383 754 3.5 659 3.1 17917 845 4.7 653 3.6 17772 881 5.0 647 3.6 21808 783 3.6 644 3.0 19934 737 3.7 638 3.2 18443 692 3.8 624 3.4 19277 767 4.0 622 3.2 15979 869 5.4 601 3.8 18193 720 4.0 593 3.3 19029 716 3.8 585 3.1 18404 721 3.9 567 3.1 18124 668 3.7 553 3.1 17769 624 3.5 553 3.1 17606 678 3.9 550 3.1 16350 655 4.0 540 3.3 16828 651 3.9 527 3.1

H H H H H J H H H H H H

50.4 120.2 85.2 21.0 64.0 17.4 127.4 36.8 13.5 43.7 39.1 118.8

30640 1059 3.5 947 3.1 25779 970 3.8 811 3.1 25065 933 3.7 794 3.2 25984 976 3.8 788 3.0 25399 956 3.8 779 3.1 19257 924 4.8 704 3.7 21320 777 3.6 684 3.2 20537 690 3.4 671 3.3 20685 789 3.8 664 3.2 20480 763 3.7 650 3.2 20601 744 3.6 650 3.2 19620 778 4.0 625 3.2

HERD OWNER HARVESTORE HILL FARM PARADISE ACRES LAUREL VALLEY DAIRY

LACKAWANNA GEORGE YEDINAK PAUL MANNING

LAWRENCE

LEFTMAC FARM ROBIN & JOHN THOMPSON CAMPRUN HOLSTEIN HILLMAR FARM TROTACRE FARM HENRY FARMS MARTINHOLM FARMS TROTACRE FARM

LUZERNE

SCOTT RINEHIMER C K TROXELL FARMS

LYCOMING

BENJAMIN MCCARTY ED+CHRISKITZMILLER BOSCH FARMS BRYNN BOWER FANTASYFOUND HOLSTEINS ED+CHRISKITZMILLER MICHAEL & LARRY FRY

TYPE TEST

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

DHI-AP J 72.0 DHIR-AP G 44.2 DHI-AP H 26.6

16151 17516 18136

775 4.8 578 3.6 741 4.2 560 3.2 684 3.8 559 3.1

DHIR H 53.9 DHI-AP H 77.3

21458 17670

865 4.0 656 3.1 669 3.8 517 2.9

61.1 50.9 121.5 64.0 120.6 41.7 225.2 40.3

23906 22959 22930 22167 20955 18887 19367 16257

858 869 811 787 704 708 697 720

DHI-AP H 76.2 DHI-AP H 178.3

21811 22684

798 3.7 679 3.1 821 3.6 675 3.0

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP

H H H H H X H G

3.6 3.8 3.5 3.6 3.4 3.7 3.6 4.4

739 732 712 678 648 577 568 535

3.1 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3X 3.1 2.9 3.3 3X

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H

38.5 20.0 105.5 41.9 123.5 65.0 79.4

23539 22000 20226 19915 19799 19393 18217

805 814 861 791 767 753 766

3.4 3.7 4.3 4.0 3.9 3.9 4.2

716 685 651 622 614 607 571

3.0 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.1 3X 3.1 3.1

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H W H H H X

45.2 55.7 77.0 53.0 37.4 46.1

22416 23478 21106 19335 18498 15765

871 824 736 754 684 672

3.9 3.5 3.5 3.9 3.7 4.3

723 711 631 615 581 542

3.2 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.4

GANDER&GIRLS FAMILY FARM DHI-AP H 49.9 CANON DAIRY DHI-AP H 121.5 CLAN CAMPBELL DHI-AP H 63.4 PAUL J CRITCHLOW DHI-AP H 122.3 DALE L KEPNER DHI-AP H 121.9 DEWAYNE & BILL COULTER DHIR-AP H 142.0 HILLVIEW ACRES DHI-AP H 103.1 J. D. PHILSON DHI-AP H 32.2 J. D. PHILSON DHI-AP J 30.6 IRISHTOWN ACRES DHIRAPCS J 490.9 DANE YEAGER DHI-AP X 21.8 LENGEL BROTHERS DHI H 88.1

26853 26422 24131 24840 23710 20832 20533 21068 16562 15555 17247 15324

939 962 887 843 883 816 711 763 769 795 699 576

3.5 3.6 3.7 3.4 3.7 3.9 3.5 3.6 4.6 5.1 4.1 3.8

814 798 751 730 713 679 643 643 598 596 535 510

3.0 3.0 3.1 2.9 3X 3.0 3.3 3.1 3X 3.1 3.6 3.8 3.1 3.3

22350

802 3.6 680 3.0

MCKEAN

DETRICKS FARM SYN TANN JAMES & JUDITH LARSON THREE MILES DAIRY NEAL D GORDON JAMES & JUDITH LARSON

MERCER

MONTOUR

SAMUEL + ADA BYLER

NORTHAMPTON VALKIES REG HOLSTEINS KLEIN FARMS EXCELSIOR FARMFLECK BREWER FARMS REDMAPL SPRING FARM RALPH HAHN BREWERS JERSEYS JOAN A WILLIAMS JOHN BOCKO MACK FARMS KLEINTOP FARMS KOEHLER FARM

DHI-AP H 52.7 DHIR-AP DHIR DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H J H H H H H

99.3 60.8 90.7 97.1 100.3 82.9 18.6 119.0 56.3 21.9 118.2 36.1

29319 1139 3.9 872 3.0 24917 949 3.8 774 3.1 23840 861 3.6 735 3.1 24734 910 3.7 733 3.0 22327 874 3.9 699 3.1 21990 826 3.8 689 3.1 17830 893 5.0 661 3.7 18669 755 4.0 572 3.1 18210 707 3.9 553 3.0 17275 582 3.4 545 3.2 17342 683 3.9 529 3.1 17699 650 3.7 519 2.9

JOHNCAROL FOWLER # DHI-AP RON+CANDY COONEY DHIRAPCS ROGER+RHODA LENT DHI-APCS CADY FARMS DHI-AP THOMPSON, DONALD & CATHY DHIR-AP RISSER, DAVID & NELSA DHI-AP GARY & TINA HAMILTON DHI-AP ROWN FARMS DHI-AP KURT KOSA DHIR-AP LEON AND CATHY TICE DHI-AP

H H H H H H H H J H

63.9 60.0 58.3 88.6 61.2 107.2 84.2 68.4 85.1 58.9

22886 21996 22748 22070 20093 19789 18021 16667 15390 17130

H H H H H H H H H H H H J H H

61.7 87.8 106.8 106.6 118.7 65.8 68.5 86.7 57.1 39.6 35.0 49.7 14.8 35.4 61.0

27398 1046 3.8 869 3.2 24281 957 3.9 778 3.2 23919 909 3.8 762 3.2 24380 803 3.3 755 3.1 24337 754 3.1 754 3.1 24320 910 3.7 743 3.1 24697 920 3.7 733 3.0 23471 872 3.7 729 3.1 22175 791 3.6 685 3.1 23170 827 3.6 672 2.9 21412 793 3.7 671 3.1 21548 831 3.9 671 3.1 17946 834 4.6 630 3.5 18760 694 3.7 607 3.2 19113 736 3.9 588 3.1

POTTER

SUSQUEHANNA LLOYD & DENISE PEASE KEITH BRANT RANSOMED RANSOMDAIRY HARVATINE FARMS JOHN CASTROGIOVANNI COTTRELL BROTHERS WALKER FARMS EMPET FARMS R M SHIPSKY & SONS JOE VALENTINE REUBEN EVERITT KENNETH S. GESFORD EMPET FARMS JON ANN FARMS ROBERT JOHNSON

DHIR-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

851 811 818 814 779 751 684 684 704 630

3.7 3.7 3.6 3.7 3.9 3.8 3.8 4.1 4.6 3.7

720 692 687 668 623 616 559 538 535 512

3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.5 3.0

TYPE TEST

HERD OWNER JO AM SAN DAIRY DONALD C ROBBINS CRAIG ROBERTSON HAROLD &NANCY SHAY JON ANN FARMS

TIOGA

BISHCROFT FARM MARK HALTEMAN SHERMAN HENRY & KELLY KEN MARTIN

UNION

FLOYD MARTIN COW COMFORT INN DAIRY BUFF RUN ARRON HOOVER GARY B. HOFFMASTER AMOS M STOLTZFUS BREEZYVUE FARM LOCUSTRIDGE FARM

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H X M

53.8 48.1 48.2 61.7 15.3

19107 17977 17189 15995 16035

684 651 649 677 620

3.6 3.6 3.8 4.2 3.9

570 570 544 522 517

3.0 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.2

DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H

844.3 53.7 110.3 70.2

24511 24200 21810 22814

866 830 801 819

3.5 3.4 3.7 3.6

728 707 673 668

3.0 3X 2.9 3.1 2.9

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H H

63.4 58.1 54.0 66.5 94.8 72.7 32.5 65.2

28711 1071 3.7 878 3.1 3X 28342 1044 3.7 864 3.0 3X 26371 1009 3.8 822 3.1 25946 932 3.6 786 3.0 24611 899 3.7 780 3.2 24459 867 3.5 717 2.9 22314 844 3.8 688 3.1 22067 865 3.9 672 3.0

Brd Cows

Milk

NEW YORK

FAT %

PRO %

* Denotes Herds Milked 3X

MONTGOMERY

SKIFF-S DAIRY FARM LLC HOBART & CYNTHIA PICKARD GLEN MEADOWS FARM HOBART & CYNTHIA PICKARD JOHN G. KELLETT JR. DELLAVALE FARM DELLAVALE FARM

H H J J H H J

86 31 168 17 65 29 25

24357 21744 18809 16671 19111 10309 6711

962 841 859 912 768 411 316

3.9 3.9 4.6 5.5 4 4 4.7

783 696 694 646 599 335 246

3.2 3.2 3.7 3.9 3.1 3.2 3.7

H

53

24027

892

3.7

732

3

H

85

16911

660

3.9

545 3.2

20074 21064 14692 14839 14313

777 803 684 578 615

3.9 3.8 4.7 3.9 4.3

661 649 533 468 456

3.3 3.1 3.6 3.2 3.2

28663 23820 23158 22591 20399 20269 17444 15372 16501 14881

1091 854 918 875 841 859 644 627 689 405

3.8 3.6 4 3.9 4.1 4.2 3.7 4.1 4.2 2.7

890 726 703 694 633 615 538 528 511 324

3.1 * 3 3 3.1 3.1 3 3.1 3.4 3.1 2.2

19111

768

4

OTSEGO

M. CHARLES EVANS

RENSSELAER

TERRANCE & MICHAEL H0AG

SCHOHARIE SEVEN VIEW FARM SLATEHILL FARM GEORGE B. WILSON GEORGE & KATHY CRAFT GEORGE & KATHY CRAFT

H H J X G

117 145 115 22 38

WASHINGTON IDEAL DAIRY FARMS WILLIAM LUNDY HOLLISTER BROTHERS TAYLOR & ALAN HENDERSON WINDY LEA FARM DON DURKEE SKIFF FARMS INC. SKIFF FARMS INC. ALAIN ETHIER MICHAEL & LOUISE WOODDELL

H H H H H H H B X H

945 152 98 138 145 78 78 17 36 102

ORGANIC

MONTGOMERY JOHN G. KELLETT JR.

H

65

599 3.1

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HERD OWNER

ERIE

GILLIGAN JAMES & DEANNE HILL MICHAEL EASTMAN FARMS PORTERDALE FARMS INC

ONTARIO

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

NEW YORK

MAMMOSER FARMS EDEN MAMMOSER GERALD

JEFFERSON

B R COW E YEARS E D

DHI-AP H 1120.2 DHI-AP H 1686.7

27185 23905

960 3.5 821 3 3X 851 3.5 712 2.9 3X

H 337.1 H 948.9 H 1013.7 H 1741.9

26983 26833 26230 23748

946 981 949 935

DHI-AP H 2533 DHI-AP H 105.5

25912 25357

925 3.5 784 929 3.6 766

3 3X 3 3X

DHI-AP H 550.3

23357

823 3.5 709

3 3X

DHI-APCS H 1878.9

26007

978 3.7 772 2.9 3X

DHI-APCS H 1097.9

23678

960

DHI-AP H 2100.4

24608

894 3.6 737

DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-AP

WILLOW BEND FARM WILLOW BEND FARMS NEDROW

3.5 3.6 3.6 3.9

822 3 817 3 804 3 705 2.9

3X 3X 3X 3X

PERRY PLEASANT VIEW FARM

ST LAWRENCE MAPLE VIEW FARMS

WASHINGTON WOODY HILL FARM

WYOMING

COVINGTON DAIRY

GEORGE & JOHN HAUCK COW COMFORT INN DAIRY IVAN NOLT VERNON MARTIN SPRUCE RUN FARM COW COMFORT INN DAIRY DALE L. METZLER HILL CRAFT FARM

VENANGO

DICKMAR FARMS MITCHHILL DAIRYFARM

WARREN

SUNSET DAIRY KURTIS MESSENGER JARED LINDELL PINE TON FARMS MARTHA BEARDSLEY LINDELL FARMS LLC

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

124.2 90.1 53.2 39.5 56.5 204.8 106.2 60.2

21808 19558 21024 20712 21146 18786 19942 20053

790 874 749 764 822 864 761 777

3.6 4.5 3.6 3.7 3.9 4.6 3.8 3.9

DHI-AP H 158.2 DHI-AP H 59.1

24720 20739

796 3.2 775 3.1 802 3.9 647 3.1

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

25572 23268 23801 22887 22159 23340

911 933 858 837 827 817

TYPE TEST

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H J H H H X H H

H X H H H H

451.7 22.5 147.0 289.9 45.9 338.6

3.6 4.0 3.6 3.7 3.7 3.5

666 665 651 645 644 641 636 610

761 748 734 716 701 695

3.1 3.4 3X 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.4 3X 3.2 3.0

3.0 3X 3.2 3.1 3X 3.1 3.2 3.0 3X

HERD OWNER KEVIN LONG FOGGY MEADOWS FARM CONNEATTEE WEST

WAYNE

ROWE BROS JACK AND ELLA CHYLE HIGHLAND FARMS KEV & GERARDA BURLEIGH N GARY KRAVETSKY DAVID & SHEILA BANICKY CHYLE LAND DAIRY ROCK RIDGE FARM TRI NON FARMS ELWIN SMITH DON STILES D ELLIS DIX CARL A ROBINSON#

WYOMING

HIRKEY BROTHERS

TYPE TEST

B R COW E E YEARS D

DHI-AP H 54.8 DHI-AP H 94.2 DHI-AP H 88.9 DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H J H H H H H H

77.7 25.3 94.5 47.8 54.2 55.5 99.5 81.5 75.9 37.2 45.6 50.5 57.0

DHI-AP H 43.3

RHA MILK

FAT

19246 16783 15388

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

728 3.8 597 3.1 613 3.7 520 3.1 570 3.7 508 3.3

27413 988 3.6 809 3.0 25148 930 3.7 767 3.0 24170 1023 4.2 757 3.1 22849 886 3.9 701 3.1 21806 770 3.5 663 3.0 21027 827 3.9 634 3.0 17545 808 4.6 618 3.5 19595 722 3.7 611 3.1 20368 739 3.6 603 3.0 17860 751 4.2 575 3.2 17465 679 3.9 556 3.2 16995 622 3.7 512 3.0 15912 633 4.0 506 3.2 17522

667 3.8 565 3.2

A challenge for keeping our children in the dairy business

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HERD OWNER

Top 40 Herds For April

4 741 3.1 3X 3 3X

by Bonnie Collins, Ag Farm Business, Management Educator, Oneida County CCE One of the biggest challenges I had during the recent Advisory meeting for farmers is keeping the younger generation interested and passionate about farming. Farming, to children, is working with the

land and animals, but in reality, it’s mostly paper work. It’s the regulations, in particular the amount of constantly changing and constantly conflicting standards.

So accumulating, understanding and reporting back to producers in an practical manner seems like an important task. I have in the past

written issues on tax laws including; depreciation code, reporting of 1099 miscellaneous requirements, labor laws on employer reporting for housing deductions, offering loans to employees, and informational poster hangings.

I would like to challenge you to e-mail me, at bsc33@cornell.edu,

with other regulations that are confusing and might need clarity or interpretation, and can be presented as future articles in farm flash.

Please send me an email or leave a message at 315-736-3394 x 104.

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An innovative approach to cow cooling

by Jackson Wright, Dairy Management, Ontario County As we approach the warmer months of the year, providing adequate heat abatement should be a primary concern for many dairy producers. Holstein Friesians are best suited to colder climates and temperatures greater than 72 degrees F can result in heat stress leading to lower milk production, rumen acidosis, poor reproduction, lameness/laminitis, decreased immune function, mastitis, and transition cow disease.

Most notably during the summer months, milk production may decrease by as much as 50 percent and reproductive proficiency of lactating dairy cows is greatly diminished.

Currently, the primary methodologies for heat abatement on dairy operations are the combination of shade, fans, and sprinklers. Sprinklers provide the most effective method for cow cooling as they facilitate evaporative cooling, however many have raised concerns over excessive water usage on agricultural operations. One way to address these concerns while still pro-

viding adequate heat abatement measures would be to look to the south. In Texas droughts are common and as a result rainwater collection systems are widely used to maximize the use of this precious resource. Utilizing rainwater as the primary water source for cow cooling systems would offer many benefits as collecting rainwater would reduce demand on utilities during peak summer usage. After the initial installation, water collected would be free to the dairy producer reducing utility bills; utilizing rainwater would reduce pressure on many manure management systems; and because rainwater provides water with zero hardness, this approach would eliminate scale build up on sprinkler heads.

In addition, dairy operations inherently have a large roof surface area in order to provide adequate housing to their cows. Moreover, the northeast has relatively consistent rainfall throughout the summer months with western New York averaging 3.34 inches of rain in June, 3.47 inches of rain in July, and 3.38 inches of rain in August. According to the Texas Manual

on Rainwater Harvesting, approximately 0.62 gallons per square foot per inch of rainfall can be collected through rainwater collection systems.

Conservatively, a dairy operation with 25,000 square feet of roof surface area with 3.3 inches of rainfall would capture 51,150 gallons of rainwater per month. For feed line sprinkler applications, assuming 500 feet of bunk space with sprinkler heads placed every 8 feet using a 0.5 gallon of water per minute, running 12 hours each day and cycling ON for 1 minute at 15 minutes intervals, the cow cooling system would require 1,512 gallons of water per day, or 45,360 gallons per month.

Similarly, the holding area would be of

interest as this area is the most hostile environment on the farm in relation to heat stress. For holding area sprinkler applications, assuming the holding area that is 20 feet by 100 feet with a sprinkler system delivering 1 gallon per 150 square feet per minute, running 12 hours each day and cycling ON for 1 minute at 6 minute intervals would require 1,442 gallons of water per day, or 43,260 gallons per month.

Both applications are below the anticipated amount of collected rainwater, suggesting that utilizing rainwater as the primary water source for cow cooling systems is feasible in the Northeast

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New EU Agreement Drives Milk Quality Focus Access to international markets is an important area of growth for U.S. dairy producers. Participating in this global market means meeting the recently adopted European Union-USDA marketing agreement (EC 853/2004 regulation) milk quality standards. Having a new regulatory requirement has naturally led the industry toward focusing on achieving and maintaining somatic cell counts below the 400k limit.

In April, producers began seeing calculated values of their rolling 3 month SCC mean, which indicates whether or not they are below the required limit.

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A simple way to think about the complicated system that the EU has put in place is to look at cows in a herd that are infected. They are either infected or not, based on their SCC. Cows with higher SCC than others that are over the infection threshold (200,000) simply contribute to the bulk tank at different rates, based on their production and SCC. They are not "more infected". That said, once a producer reaches a geometric mean over 400,000, they are out of compliance, and it doesn't matter by how much. To make the calculation a bit easier, simply take the product of the three months averages; if below 64 million, you are fine. For instance, a herd with 3 consecutive months at 400K average SCC would have a product of 64 million, since 400K x 400K x 400K= 64,000,000.

Producers below the limit will benefit from evaluating their SCC maintenance and monitoring options, while those above need options to help reduce overall cell counts while maintaining compatibility with the management of their farm business.

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400K Beat It! Program Uses a Team Approach to Improve Milk Quality Dairy One and Quality Milk Production Services have created a service package that provides a short-term--but intensive--boost to your milk quality management.

The program, 400K Beat It!, is short-term in the sense that we will work with farms individually each month over a 6-month timeframe, but is long-term since our intention is to build a process by which the farm can manage and monitor SCC into the future.

Identifying the factors that are impacting milk quality involves evaluating several aspects of the dairy operation. It can be difficult to isolate these factors and to develop appropriate monitoring tools without information and the experience of people who are working across many farms.

Milking procedure, milking equipment, cow housing, bedding, consistency of the herd staff, dry cow programs, and nutritional programs are just some of the areas that need to be investigated before a good, whole farm program can be developed.

Forming a milk quality team that supports and works with you to reach your milk quality goals is a positive first step. The team members are those advisors you work with and trust. For example, you might invite your Dairy One market manager or technician, milk inspector (CMI), herd veterinarian, and/or regional QMPS veterinarian to participate. One member will work as a facilitator, keeping everyone informed as new data is available, while other members will participate in setting goals, management changes, and monitoring progress during the program.

Below is a graph featuring a case study herd where a team approach was used to improve SCC. It shows the bulk tank SCC for each tank for a one-year period.

The oldest data is on the left, and most recent data is on the right. The broken line is at the 400K level, and timing for each meeting is indicated.

How the 400K Beat It! program works: Step #1: Complete a “Management Survey” or short risk assessment of your farm situation. The team will review and discuss the information, and come up with a plan to work on the identified priorities. In many cases, it is most efficient and cost effective to conduct this team meeting by conference call.

Step #2: Set up the testing program for your farm.

The testing program will include a 6-month bulk milk monitoring program and 6 months of individual cow production and cellcount tests.

Step #3: Collect and interpret all the data.

Before the team can suggest improvements, it is key to measure precisely what is happening in the herd: if you don't measure it, you can't manage it. QMPS veterinarians will analyze each month’s collected data with bulk tank cultures. They will look at the major bacteria causing SCC problems, and they will review cow-level SCC to identify dynamics of infections in the herd. Reports and recommendations for strategies to lower bulk tank SCC will be sent back to the dairy and distributed to the team.

Step #4: The final step consists of another team meeting. The team will review all the data and decide on the necessary steps to ensure continued production of high-quality milk. The combination of monthly test-day information combined with regular team reporting on the results may be a process that continues in your day-to-day management. Sharing information during the 6-month duration of the program can provide the foundation for a process used by the dairy going forward.

Figure 1: 400K Beat It! case study This bulk tank SCC case study indicates the following: 1. The cost of the 400 Beat It! program is an investment in udder health and milk quality.

2. The 400 Beat It! program is a process, not an event, and functions better as time goes on.

3. Using teams is a powerful management strategy. Significant improvements are evident when teams meet and work for a common cause.

4. We are seeing success in achieving our goal of improved bulk tank SCC.

Teams are an integral part of the program because reducing SCC takes teamwork. The path to progress is not always easy to find, particularly while steeped in day-to-day management of the farm. With the 400K Beat It! program, we help you by developing a short-term, very focused program. Through the program, you receive the guidance and support of your professional milk quality team, as well as the data and monitoring solutions necessary to maximize milk quality. The return on investment will be evident in a very short time because it is two-fold: increased milk quality premiums and increased milk production. For producers who are consistently below 400K, we can explore a similar approach through our 200K Get It! program.

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ENFIELD, CT — Farm Credit East’s Winery Benchmarks program will hold its annual meeting in the Finger Lakes Region on Aug. 8.

The focus at this year’s

meeting will be a better understanding of the interaction between the retail and wholesale sides of the business.

Farm Credit East is excited to announce the 2012 Winery Benchmarks guest speaker will be Nicolas Quillé. Quillé has studied winemaking in various locations throughout the world, including Dijon, Burgundy and Reims, Champagne and will share his expertise in marketing wine and his

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“The Farm Credit East Winery Benchmarks program is a unique way to measure one’s business against industry peers” said Gregg McConnell, director of the benchmark program. “Partici-

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Data collection for this year’s program is currently underway. Results will be compiled in July and individual benchmark reports will be provided to each of this

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Finally, because the water being harvested is used for cow cooling, water quality is not a primary concern.

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gutters to the storage tank would filter leaves and other small debris and minimize mosquito breeding. A polypropylene storage tank will also be needed, and that must be green or black to prevent algae growth, and finally, a water pump. These systems would be most beneficial to producers on municipal water supply or who struggle with hard water or low water supply during the summer months.

If you interested in this application or for more information please contact Jackson Wright at 585-746-3016.

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Issued May 11, 2012 The Agriculture Department raised its 2012 milk production forecast for the fourth month in a row in its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE).

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However, improvements in returns during 2013 will moderate the rate of decline,â&#x20AC;? USDA said, but

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2011 output totaled 196.2 billion, up from 192.8 billion in 2010.

Commercial exports were forecast to increase as the global economy improves and milk production increases.

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Class III and Class IV prices for 2013 were thus forecast higher.

In the meantime; cheese, butter, and NDM prices were reduced from last month on weaker -than-expected demand but whey demand is stronger than expected so the price forecast was raised while 2012 milk price forecasts were reduced.

The benchmark Class III milk price was projected to average $15.80$16.30 per hundredweight (cwt.), according to USDA, down from the $16.10-$16.60 projected a month ago, and compares to $18.37 in 2011 and $14.41 in 2010. The 2013 range was put at $16.20-$17.20.

The 2013 Class IV price was projected at $14.50-$15.10, down from $15.35-$15.95 expected last month, and compares to $19.04 in 2011 and $15.09 in 2010. The 2013 average was projected at $15.40$16.50 per cwt.

FC Stone’s May 10 eDairy Insider Opening Bell adds that the WASDE showed 2011-12 corn ending stocks were raised by an unexpected 50 million bushels to 851 million, well above the average estimate of 758 million. Corn ending

stocks for the 2012-13 crop year also came in higher than expected at 1.881 billion bushels, compared with an average estimate of 1.704 billion bushels.

Soybean stocks were lower than anticipated with old-crop ending stocks at 210 million bushels, compared with an average estimate of 221 million. New-crop bean stocks of 145 million bushels were lower than the expected 170 million.

The Mamas and the Papas in 1967 sang “the darkest hour is just before dawn in Dedicated to the One I Love. FC Stone dairy economist Dave Kurzawski reported in Tuesday’s DairyLine that we might have seen the low for cheese this year.” Buying interest is out there, he said, and he believes the low might have been hit “as long as we can maintain the $1.45-$1.55 price through May,” but he admitted it’s a “big request this early on as the butter and powder markets remain weak.”

“There is still room to go to the downside for cheese and Class III,” he warned. “I’m not saying that is not going to happen,” but warned that dairy producers may have to “make some drastic farm level decisions sooner rather than later as the profit margin on the farm is akin to the second quarter of 2009.”

“There are good times to put hedges on and not so good times, right now we are in that no so good time to be putting a hedge on,” he said. Even

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with $14-$15 prices out there, “The market has just taken a severe decline over the past three to four weeks and markets don’t typically go straight down.”

He advised listeners; “If you are looking to put some hedges in place, monitor the grain and feed costs, which also could show some weakness moving forward.”

“The market is making it real easy for you,” he said. “As a producer it’s real difficult to put any hedges of any worth on at this point and time.”

He advised producers to “sit back and be concerned with other aspects of the business rather than hedging.

Hopefully, a Class III rally in May will change the tune and producers can

start to look at places to mitigate some risk.” For more details, call Kurzawski at 1-800-231-3089.

Looking “back to the futures;” after factoring in the announced Class III milk prices and the remaining futures, the average Class III milk price for the first six months of 2012 stood at $15.65 on March 2 and $15.70 on May 10. The last half of 2012 was averaging

$16.52 on April 5, $16.26 on April 13, $15.95 on April 20, $15.61 on April 27, $15.08 on May 4, and was trading around $15.37 late morning May 11.

Speaking of milk prices, California’s June Class I price for the north is $16.81 per cwt.

The southern price is $17.08. Both are down for the sixth month in a row, down 13 cents from

May and $4.60 below June 2011. The northern price average now stands at $17.83, down from $19.42 at this time

a year ago and $16.09 in 2010. The southern average is $18.10, down from $19.69 a year ago and $16.36 in 2010. The

June Federal order Class I base is announced by USDA on May 23.

Meanwhile; cash cheese prices saw some slippage the week of May 9 but inched a little higher in Friday’s trading. The blocks closed at $1.50 per pound, still down 3 1/2-cents on the week and 12 1/4-cents below a year ago. The barrels closed at $1.45, down 2 cents on the week and 19 1/4-cents below a year ago. Three cars of block found new homes on the week and 14 of barrel. The lagging AMS-surveyed block average gained 1.4 cents, hitting $1.5169, while the barrels averaged $1.4835, down 0.7 cent.

Cheese plants are being offered surplus milk as butter/powder plants are operating at near capacity, according to USDA’s Dairy Market News. Cheese manufacturers are cautious about building excess inventories as overall production is up. Cheese demand is less than

hoped for as retailers are not featuring cheese as heavily as a few weeks ago. Export demand is being assisted through the CWT program.

Cash butter ended the week higher, closing Friday at $1.32, up a penny on the week but 63 cents below a year ago when the price crashed 14 1/2cents, to $1.95. It then rebounded 23 cents the following two weeks and stayed above $2 until early September. The latest AMS butter averaged $1.4133, down 1.4 cents.

Churning schedules across the country remain very active as cream supplies are readily available. As has been the case for past weeks, churning continues to outpace demand, thus inventories are building.

Overall butter demand is fair. Buyers are hesitant and cautious with their orders, USDA says, as the cash price declines.

Retail butter feature activity has slowed following the recent holiday but butter continues to be

advertised in print ads.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Friday at $1.1225 and Extra Grade closed at $1.0825, both down 2 1/2-cents.

AMS-surveyed nonfat averaged $1.2169, down 0.1 cent, and dry whey averaged 56.97 cents, up 0.1 cent.

Fluid milk supplies across the U.S. remain heavy. The Southernmost milk producing states are moving past peak yearly production.

Heat and humidity is increasing and slowing production. The Northern states are still approaching peak production with pastures greening and planting on the minds of many dairy farmers. Western states are dealing with excess supplies in many cases and milk is being moved to find production facilities.

Class I demand is mostly flat as the end of the school year approaches.

Interest from ice cream manufacturers is increasing and helping to clear

some cream volumes from butter churns.

USDA data shows commercial disappearance of dairy products for December 2011 to February 2012 totaled 48 billion pounds, down 6.1 percent from a year earlier.

Butter was down 22.2 percent; American cheese, down 3.5 percent; other cheese, down 5.3 percent; Nonfat dry milk was up 17.7 percent, and fluid milk products were off 3.1 percent.

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted 10 requests for export assistance this week to sell a total of 749,572 pounds of cheese and 518,086 pounds of butter to customers in North Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The product will be delivered through July 2012 and raised CWT’s 2012 cheese exports to 47.6 million pounds and 41.3 million of butter to 26 countries.

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) reports that global dairy prices

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INDUSTRIAL ‘00 Bobcat 325 excavator, runs and works, 18” bucket, 2657 hrs ‘05 Bobcat 334 excavator, C/A/H, with thumb 627 hrs.

‘05 Bobcat 334 excavator, C/A/H, hyd thumb, 1 owner, sharp, 568 hrs.

‘07 Bobcat 335 excavator, C/A/H, hyd thumb, good cond, 18” bkt, 898 hrs ‘06 Bobcat 430 excavator, C/A/H, 24” bucket, good cond., 649 hrs.

‘06 Bobcat 442 excavator, C/A/H, thumb, rubber tracks, very nice, ready to work, 327 hrs.

‘06 Bomag BW211D 84” smooth drum roller, very good cond.

Cat D3GXL dozer, C/A/H, 6 way blade, hy state, sharp Doosan SL290 excavator, good cond, 4’ bkt, good undercarriage, 3476 hrs ‘09 Dynapac CA134D roller, 54” smooth drum, w/shell kit, very clean ‘06 Dynapac CA121 roller, 54” smooth drum, good cond, 1303 hrs Gehl 353 excavator ROPS, hyd thumb, good cond, 700 hrs ‘07 Hamm 3205 54” vibratory roller, clean Hamm BW172D 66” smooth drum w/vibratory Ingersoll Rand 706H fork lift, 4WD, 15’ see thru mast 6,000 lb Cummins dsl.

International TD20 dozer, runs and works good undercarriage ‘07 JLG 450A lift Kobelco 35-SR2 excavator, rubber tracks, front blade, aux hyd, 2515 hrs ‘08 Kubota B26 4WD TLB, 4WD, hydro, R4 tires, 207 hrs.

‘01 Kubota K008 excavator, 1 owner, good condition, 760 hrs.

‘11 Kubota KX41 excavator, ROPS, rubber tracks, 92 hrs.

‘08 Kubota KX41 excavator, ROPS, rubber tracks, 12” bkt, 933 hrs.

‘08 Kubota KX71 excavator ,rubber tracks, hyd thumb,, very good condition, 483 hrs ‘10 Kubota KX080 C/A/H, super double boom, hyd thumb, rubber tracks, good condition, 580 hrs.

‘07 Kubota KX080 C/A/H, hyd. thumb, rubber tracks, straight blade, clean, 1 owner, 799 hrs.

‘03 Kubota KX121 excavator cab with heat hyd thumb rubber tracks 2000 hrs.

‘10 Kubota KX121 excavator, C/A/H, angle blade, hyd thumb, rubber tracks, 127 hrs ‘09 Kubota KX121 ROPS, hyd thumb, angle blade, 24’ bucket, 368 hrs.

‘09 Kubota KX121 excavator, ROPS, rubber tracks, angle blade, 133 hrs.

‘08 Kubota KX121 excavator, rubber tracks, hyd. thumb, angle blade, 237 hrs.

‘08 Kubota KX121-3 excavator, ROPS, angle blade, hyd. thumb, rubber tracks, 343 hrs.

‘09 Kubota L39 4WD TLB, 1 owner, 18” bucket, like new, 157 hrs.

‘08 Kubota L39 4WD TLB, SSQT, 24” QT bkt w/3pt, sharp, 113 hrs ‘09 Kubota L45 4WD, TL, hydro w/ HD box scraper & aux. hyd., like new, 73 hrs.

‘09 Kubota U25 excavator, ROPS, hyd thumb, good cond, 302 hrs ‘07 Kubota U35 ROPS, rubber tracks, 24” qt bucket 594 hrs.

‘07 Kubota U45 excavator, ROPS, rubber tracks, hyd. thumb, sharp, 198 hrs.

Rayco C87D crawler dozer, C/A/H, pilot controls, winch and forestry pkg., very clean

Rayco RG1625A stump grinder, 25hp, fair condition ‘90 Skytrack 6036 telehandler BALERS Haybuster 256DS bale chopper, good cond., dairyman special Tanco 580S new, 30” wrap, cable controls, standup CULTIPACKERS & SEEDERS 8-10-12 cultipackers Bobcat 72 seeder, 3pt. or SS mount, 6’ cultipacker seeder, good cond.

MANURE SPREADERS Bodco LAGU-42” manure pump lagoon type NH 1038 stack liner wagon, good cond.

HAYBINES/DISCBINES McKee 16’ 3pt. danish tines w/ rolling baskets, good cond.

NH 488 mower conditioner, used 1 season on 25 acres, same as new NH 1411 disc mower, 1 owner, good condition DISCS IHC leveling disk, 14’ MISCELLANEOUS Allied 70 hydraulic tamper Asst used 3 pt. finish mowers & rotary mowers Befco 20’ batwing finish mower ‘10 Bobcat 3400 4WD, gas, manual dump, 159 hrs.

Bobcat 48 fence installer, SS mount, unused stakes & fence included Brillion 3pt. 5 shank reset ripper Ferri TD42RSFM boom mower, unused Ford 309 3pt 2 row corn planter, very good cond.

Ford 3000 sprayer, dsl., custom spray rig tractor Gehl 865 chopper w/TR3038 2 row corn head & pickup head Gehl 1540 blower, good condition Genset D337F 6 cyl. generator JD 1240 4 row corn planter ‘09 Kubota RTV500 4WD, camo, windshield, canopy, very clean, 134 hrs ‘07 Kubota RTV 900 4WD, wind shield, canopy, hyd dump, 1 owner Kubota RTV900 utility vehicle ‘11 Kubota RTV900 4WD, hyd dump, same as new, 61 hrs.

‘10 Kubota RTV900 4WD w/cab heat and snowplow, 208 hrs.

‘08 Kubota RTV900 4WD, hyd. dump. canopy & windshield, same as new ‘11 Kubota RTV1100 4WD utility vehicle C/A/H hyd dump & commercial snow plow 27 hrs.

‘07 Kubota RTV1100 ‘10 Kubota RTV1140 4WD, 4 seater w/hyd dump, like new, 215 hrs.

LuckNow 87 snow blower, 7’ 3 pt., 2 stage, good cond.

NH 185 single manure spreader ‘08 Polaris Ranger utility vehicle, AWD, 1 owner, clean, 402 hrs Skinner 1 row 3pt tree planter, very good cond.

Stanley MB950 hammer Sweepster RHFAM6 rotary broom 3 pt., 6’ Timberjack T40 winch for skidders

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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You National Egg Month more incredible than ever Beat the heat with salads with eggs May is National Egg Month, it’s an important time for your family to eat high-quality protein at meals. The all-natural protein in eggs can help your kids perform their best on big days, when it matters most. And, with recent USDA data showing that one large egg is now 14 percent lower in cholesterol (down from 215 mg to 185 mg) and 64 percent higher in vitamin D, there’s no excuse not to get cracking.

“National Egg Month is a terrific time to take a closer look at eggs — they are a good source of high-quality protein and contain 13 essential vitamins and minerals, all for just 15 cents apiece,” said Dr. Mitch Kanter, executive director of the Egg Nutrition Center.

“Choosing eggs for breakfast is an easy way to deliciously — and nutritiously — celebrate.”

Once hard-boiled eggs are cooked and peeled, most recipes have prep times under 10 minutes.

For tips on hard-cooking eggs, more incredible recipes and nutrition information, visit www.incredibleegg.org or www.facebook.com/incredibleedibleegg.

Zesty summer steak salad 1 beef top sirloin steak, cut 3/4” thick (about 1 lb.)

1 tbsp. Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend 1 medium sweet onion, cut into 1/2” thick slices 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1 medium tomato, sliced 6 Hard-boiled eggs peeled and quartered New York Style Sea Salt Bagel Crisps Dressing: 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 2 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 tsp. dried basil leaves 1 tsp. Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blend

Combine dressing ingredients in small bowl.

Reserve 1/3 cup for salad. Brush remaining dressing on onion slices.

Press 1 tablespoon seasoning blend evenly onto beef steak. Place in center of grid over medium ash covered coals. Grill steak, covered, 7 to 11 minutes (on gas grill, 8-13 min over medium heat) for medium rare (145°). Grill onion 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.

Carve beef into slices. Arrange lettuce on serving platter. Top with beef and tomato slices, onions and eggs. Drizzle with reserved dressing. Serve with Bagel Crisps as desired. Makes 4 main dish servings

Pink potato salad 3 lbs. baby red potatoes, washed, skins on 1 small onion, diced 7 hardboiled eggs, sliced, 1 reserved 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 6 sliced radishes 1 cucumber, peeled and diced 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 3 Tbsp. fresh, chopped parsley Dressing: 1/2 cup chili sauce 2 cups mayonnaise 1/2 cup French dressing 2 tsp. salt 3 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. garlic powder Paprika for garnish Prepare dressing. Boil potatoes until tender but firm. Cool slightly, cut in half and add dressing while still warm. Let sit while preparing other ingredients; then fold them in. Refrigerate. Garnish with sliced egg and paprika. Makes 8-10 servings

Mushroom and egg salad* 3 slices brown bread and olive oil

3-4 eggs, hard boiled and peeled, set aside 1 head frisée lettuce 1 bunch watercress 9 oz. chanterelle (or your choice) mushrooms 1 tablespoon butter 2 cloves garlic chopped For dressing: 1 Tablespoon capers 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 1/2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil Tear bread into 1” chunks. Drizzle with light olive oil and a touch of salt. Bake in 350° oven for 20 minutes, moving chunks around halfway through. They should be golden.

Wash and tear up lettuce and watercress and spin-dry.

Trim soiled ends of mushrooms and wipe clean.

Melt butter in skillet, add garlic; swirl in bubbling butter until they begin to turn brown; add mushrooms. Season with S&P, cover; toss again and fry on high heat, uncovered, until soft.

Make dressing by whisking those ingredients together.

To Serve: Coat salad greens with dressing; arrange on plates with croutons scattered. Toss on mushrooms and arrange sliced eggs on top. Add a grind of cracked pepper and a touch of Kosher salt on yolks. Makes three main dish or six appetizer salads *Recipe adapted from Coloring the Seasons, by Allegra McEvedy

Corn chip salad 1 large head iceberg lettuce, washed, spun and torn 6 hard boiled eggs, chopped large 1/2 lb. bacon, fried, drained and crumbled 3/4 lb. grated Cheddar (or your favorite) cheese 4-6 cups corn chips, crushed Dressing: 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. vinegar 1/4 cup milk Mix lettuce, eggs, bacon, cheese and corn chips together in a large bowl.

Mix Dressing ingredients together and pour over salad just before serving. Makes 6 entrée servings

Lettuce salad roll ups Whole lettuce leaves (Romaine or Iceberg), washed and dried Tuna, Chicken or Egg Salad Put a scoop of salad in each leaf. Roll up and enjoy or wrap each in plastic wrap for a carb-free sandwich to go. Alternately, you may place the rolls in wraps or pitas.

Source: Virginia Egg Council

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are off 20-30 percent from their spring 2011 peaks as “swelling milk production worldwide has turned supply deficits into surpluses.”

As a result, rising inventories are expected to keep downward pressure on international dairy markets in the second half of 2012 according to presenters at USDEC’s spring Board of Directors

and Membership Meeting May 2 in Chicago.

Current soft conditions are “a painful re-affirmation that market cycles will continue even as demand, over time, outstrips supply,” said USDEC president Tom Suber. “In fact, it’s this period of temporary retrenchment that many of our work programs are intended to address.”

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USDEC marketing, technical and research activities are supported by U.S. dairy producers through their checkoff.

Suber urged U.S. suppliers to protect volume and market share gains accrued in 2010-11. “We can’t take the hit and balance the world market through our own inventories every time supply and demand run into

an imbalance,” he said.

Speakers emphasized that although challenges to U.S. global dairy growth remain “USDEC trade policy and market access efforts continue to bear fruit.”

In another important front; Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW) reports that corn and soybean planting is running well ahead of last year and the 5-year

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average, according to USDA’s weekly Crop Progress report.

About 71 percent of U.S. intended corn acreage in 18 major states was planted as of May 6, compared to 32 percent on the same date last year and 47 percent for the five-year average. More than 90 percent of the corn acreage in Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, and Tennessee is already planted.

About 32 percent of the planted corn had emerged by May 6, compared to 6 percent a year

ago and the five-year average of 13 percent. The 18 surveyed states represent about 92 percent of U.S. corn acreage.

About 24 percent of U.S. intended soybean acreage in 18 major states (representing 95 percent of the U.S. total) was planted as of May 6, compared to 6 percent on the same date last year and 11percent for the five-year average.

More than 50 percent of the soybean acreage in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi is already planted this year, according to DPW.

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1988 JD 2955 MFWD, cab, air, 4776 hrs, 18.4x38 13.6x28s front fenders, very clean, original, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,000

1993 Ford New Holland 7840 cab, air, SLE, power shift, 7487 hrs, like new, 20.8x38 Goodyear super traction radials, 800 hrs, on new engine with turbo, very very sharp and clean, runs ex . .$16,000

2002 CIH RBX 451 silage special (same as NH) 4x5 electronic wrap wide pickup head, bale ramps, extra sharp, clean, low usage, off small farm . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000

2009 JD 5085 M MFWD, 16x16 trans LHR only 92 hrs, EPTO 3 remotes 16.9x30 and 11.2x24 radials with JD 563 SL loader like brand new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,000 2008 JD 6430 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed auto quad LHR, 2802 hrs, HMS 18.4x38s and 16.9x24s with JD 673 SL loader 92 inch bucket electronic joystick real sharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60,000 2007 JD 6430 premium MFWD cab, air, IVT 2100 hrs, ex 18.4x38 and 16.9x24 radials 3 remotes very sharp runs ex . . . . .$55,000 2005 JD 8220 MFWD, cab, air, 1809 hrs, 3 ptos 4 remotes ex 20.8x42 radial axle duals ex 480/70R/30 fronts 18 front weights quick hitch ex one owner tractor very very sharp . . . . . .$125,000 2004 JD 6420 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed PQ LHR, 5946 hrs, ex 18.4x38 radials on R+P axles very clean runs ex . . . . . .$36,500 2004 JD 6420 2WD cab, air, power quad 1418 hrs, 18.4x38 radials on R+P axles just like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,000 2004 JD 5420 MFWD, 12x12 trans with LHR 16.9x30 radials rear 11.2x24 fronts dual remotes 3800 hrs with JD 541 loader very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,000 2004 JD 6420 MFWD, cab, air, IVT trans ex 18.4x38 and 13.6x28 radial tires buddy seat 3824 hrs, with JD 640 SL loader electronic joystick real sharp clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$52,500 2004 JD 6320 2WD, cab, air, power quad, LHR, ex 16.9x38 radials, 540+1000 pto buddy seat 3079 hrs, very clean sharp original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500 2002 JD 6420 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed power quad LHR, 2485 hrs, R+P axles ex 18.4x38 and 13.6x28 radials dual remotes and PTO with JD 640 SL loader real sharp ex cond . . . . . . . .$55,000 1999 JD 6410 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed PQ LHR, 3300 hrs, 18.4x38s 13.6x28s clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$31,500 1998 JD 6410 MFWD, cab, 16 speed PQ LHR 18.4x38s 13.6x28 clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,500 1998 JD 5410 MFWD, 12x12 trans left hand reverser 3391 hrs 16.9x30 rears 11.2x24 fronts 540 loader with joystick folding roll bar 73 inch bucket very clean sharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . .$22,500 1990 JD 3155 MFWD, cab, air, 95 hp, 4787 hrs, 18.4x38, 16.9x24 original one owner runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,500 1989 JD 2355 2WD add on cab left hand hydraulic reverser dual remotes 3748 hrs, 18.4x30s clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,000 1980 JD 4240 cab, air, has turbo inline injector pump and after cooler 6020 hrs, quad range like new 20.8x38 radials dual pto and remotes very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,000 1980 JD 3140 2WD 80 hp dual pto and remotes like new 18.4x38s on R+P axles laurin cab very clean original runs ex . . . .$10,500 1980 JD 4240 cab, air, power shift 18.4x38 dual remotes and pto 7820 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 2008 Challenger MT475B MFWD, cab, air, 120 hp, 16x16 trans LHR, 4 remotes 1980 hrs, 18.4x38 and 16.9x28 radials ML 97B SL loader very very sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60,000 2006 NH TS100A deluxe cab, air, MFWD, 16x16 trans LHR, 2667 hrs, ex 18.4x38 radials 14.9x28 fronts buddy seat 4 remotes NH 56LB SL loader very clean sharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,000 1998 New Holland TS100 MFWD, 80 hp, 4083 hrs, 16 speed power shift 540+1000 PTO 4 remotes 90% 18.4x34 and 14.9x24 Goodyear super traction radials very clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000

1998 New Holland TN90F MFWD, cab, air,5947 hrs narrow orchard tractor 420/70R/28 rears 280/70R/20 fronts creeper super steer dual remotes runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 1997 New Holland 7635 MFWD, 2700 hrs cab, air, 86 hp, 540 + 1000 PTO 24 speed Quicke 310 loader clean runs ex . .$24,500 1989 Ford TW 15 MFWD, cab, air, series 2 20.8x38s and 16.9x28s 10 front weights and rear weights, 6180 hrs 3 remotes very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000 1987 Ford TW15 series 2 MFWD, cab, air, only 3821 hrs, like new 18.4x38 rears 3 remotes dual pto original runs ex . . . . . .$24,500 1977 Ford 9700 2WD cab, air, 5417 hrs, new 460/85R/38 rears dual power dual remotes and pto clean original runs ex . . . . .$12,500 1998 MF 6180 110 hp, MFWD, cab, air, 32 speed dynashift only 1225 hrs, 4 remotes 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 radials quicke alo 6755 SL loader one owner sharp ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,500 1979 MF 2675 2WD cab, air, 24 speed power shift like new 18.4x38s dual pto and remotes 4095 hrs, very very clean runs ex .$10,000 1967 MF 135 diesel new 13.6x28 tires dual remotes 3588 hrs extra nice and clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000 1967 MF 135 diesel 14.9x28 tires power steering multi power very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 2008 McCormick MTX120 MFWD, cab, air, 118 hp, 16 speed power quad LHR, 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 radials 2591 hrs with L165 SL loader very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,500 2007 CIH Maxxum 110 MFWD, cab, air, 16x16 power shift LHR, like new 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 Michelin radials 1160 hrs, front weights and fenders very very sharp like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,500 2005 CIH JX95 MFWD, cab, air, 80 hp, 841 hrs, 18.4x30 and 12.4x24 Goodyear super traction radials front fenders dual remotes like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$27,500 1984 IH 684D only 2317 original hrs ex 18.4x30 rears roll bar and canopy with ex CIH 2250 quick tatch loader joystick very clean original one owner hobby farmer ex tractor . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 1983 Case 2290 cab, air, 129 hp 20.8x38s 540+1000 pto 5400 hrs, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 1977 IH hydro 86 diesel new 18.4x34s dual remotes ex running good hydro clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 1981 White 4-175 4x4 5641 hrs. 2002 cat 3208 engine 210 HP, 3ph pto quick coupler ex 20.8x38s runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,500 White 2-105 MFWD, cab, new 20.8x38 and 16.9x26 radials with slef levling loader clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 1977 White 2-105 cab, 4985 hrs, 3 remotes ex 20.8x38 radials front weights original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 2001 NH BB940 3x3 square baler last bale ejector, roller bale chute applicator knotter fans real clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500 New Holland 570 baler hydraulic bale tension hydraulic drive bale thrower extra nice very low usage baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,500 2 New Holland 575 wire tie balers hydraulic bale tension pickup heads and hitch with NH 77 pan type kicker real sharp ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,000 each 2005 CIH RBX 452 4x5 silage special round baler net wrap and twine tie hydraulic wide pickup bale ramp only 3820 bales real sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000 2003 New Holland BR750 4x6 round baler wide pickup head bale ramps netwrap endless belts very nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,000

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Advocacy must engage the congregation

by Bob Stallman Farm Bureau’s brand of advocacy has been a key part of my entire adult life. I first got involved with the organization when I was relatively young and was having problems with the state of Texas over water rights on my farm. I traveled to a committee hearing in Austin — the first time I’d been to a hearing and the first time I’d been to the state capitol — and met Farm Bureau representatives testifying on behalf of landowners’ water rights. I realized then and there that they were advocating for me and my rights.

When I got home, I took a deliberate step to become involved in my home county Farm Bureau in Colorado County, Texas. I saw first-hand that farmers and ranchers have to be the ones to stand up for agriculture to influence decisions that affect us, otherwise plenty of other people would be more than happy to make those decisions for us. Now, I can’t imagine my life if that

hearing in Austin had never happened.

Since those early days at the Colorado County Farm Bureau, I’ve been blessed to travel our great nation, and the world on behalf of Farm Bureau members. From the formality of congressional hearings on Capitol Hill, to the international flavor of world trade negotiations, I still feel most comfortable and at home when I’m headed down a country highway to a friendly, local school cafeteria for a county Farm Bureau meeting.

The grassroots level is where all true agricultural advocacy begins.

As I hear the voices and soak in the energy from these grassroots Farm Bureau meetings, it gives me a personal connection to the issues I deal with. Most of the time what they have to say is good, some of the time it’s not. That’s the beauty of Farm Bureau, there’s always room for healthy debate. But in all of my travels, I have never met a farmer without something to say, or

more importantly, not willing to get involved to help further our grassroots process. It’s this commitment of our grassroots members who play an active role in U.S. agriculture policymaking that makes Farm Bureau one of the most successful advocacy organizations in this nation.

As Farm Bureau members, it is ingrained in us to be actively involved and to fight for what we believe in and for what we think will better our profession and our country.

We are not ones to rest on our laurels while others do the work. We are also not the types to make a lot of noise about an issue and stop there. Farm Bureau members roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty when it comes to matters that are close to our hearts.

They talk to their neighbors and other members of their community. And they share their personal stories through many platforms, traditional and new.

This, to me, is what advocacy is all about.

FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE

But, it doesn’t stop there. The future of upholding agriculture lies in farmers and ranchers being able to communicate in an even deeper and more meaningful way with consumers. We are being asked to fully take in the consumer point of view. We are being asked to answer questions in a meaningful and responsive way.

Times are changing.

Consumers have not only grown more interested — but have greater influence — in the type of food they consume and how it is produced.

Unfortunately, without the cultivation of deeper connections with consumers, many are apt to view farmers as the unfortunate puppets of Big Ag, because that is pretty much the scope of the emotionally charged messages they read and hear from those planting seeds of doubt about today’s agriculture. It truly is time for a consumer intervention, but one that makes significant and meaningful connections through the qualities of

American Farm Bureau Federation shared values, mutual respect and common ground. The two-way conversation needs to become a connection built on a foundation of understanding and ideals.

I’ve learned many things in my agriculture career. For instance, it never rains when you need it to and there will always be more taxes.

More importantly, I’ve learned that farmers and ranchers are the best advocates for their land, their animals and the

food they produce. But to be our best advocates, we have to stop preaching to the choir and engage the congregation. It may not be easy and it may not always be comfortable, but it is the best way to ensure the future of those who follow in our chosen profession of agriculture.

Bob Stallman, a rice and cattle producer from Columbus, Texas, is president of the American Farm Bureau Federation.

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by Ann Swanson Birds of the air “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your Heavenly Father feeds them.”

I wanted this quotation from the Bible to begin this piece, but had no idea where to find it. Thankfully I have a resource that helps me locate things like that. When I looked for “birds of the air” I was surprised to find nearly 30 references. At least each verse given had a short quotation after it so that I could locate the verse I was looking for. It was under the section about worry.

This weekend I noticed

the activity of the hummingbirds. I am not sure how long they have been around, but this was the first I saw them out tapping the flowers. The rhododendron and azaleas that are in the bed by my kitchen window are beginning to blossom. The hummingbirds were drilling into those blossoms that were open. Of course, they had to compete with the bumble bees.

When I was weeding the other day I heard the humming of the bees long before I saw them. When you hear that you just try to stay out of their way.

I love the birds, but

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The barn swallows are also out and about. A family has set up residence in the barn. I love to watch them fly around. They dive and swoop catching bugs.

They are so graceful. They soar between the dips and dives. When we used to take in hay the barn swallows would follow the tractor. As the hay went down the bugs were displaced so this made a perfect feeding ground for the birds. They continued to work the field until all the hay was in.

Years ago I brought my class to the farm for a field trip. Everything about farming was new to most of them. My soon-to-be husband showed them around and explained how things worked on the farm. I overheard one of the little boys telling another one, “Those are the birds that swallow barns.”

Part of what I had taught them prior to the trip had

stuck, but he was not exactly recalling it correctly.

I took time for a teachable moment. We all looked at the swallows and I corrected the misinformation.

The yellow finches are as colorful as they get by now. You cannot miss those bright yellow bodies and black feathers. During the winter season if you see the finches they are rather dull in color.

Nature protects them during the off season.

As I drive down the road I watch for the red-winged blackbirds. They sit on the fence posts and on the wires. They, too, help with insect control around here. When nature is balanced it does a good job.

When it gets out of balance the problems begin.

I think there is another week of bird banding at the local Audubon society. If you have never seen that done you owe it to yourself

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and the children or grandchildren to go see it. When I took the youngsters to see it they each were able to hold a bird and release it. They will never forget their experience.

The hills are alive these days. Take time to observe nature. Sit on the front porch. Take a walk in the woods. Go to your favorite spot to see what you can see. Nature is a powerful teacher. It also presents a time for the generations to connect.

Another part of the quotation that I opened with says, “See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.”

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A View from Hickory Heights

with the bear in this area I am reluctant to feed them anymore. I have had many birdfeeders destroyed. When nature is doing the feeding it is a different story. The birds come and I am free to watch them.

There is also a robin. I have not noticed her eating anything but I have seen her fly by with grass and straw in her mouth so that lets me know she is building her nest in one of the rhododendron bushes. Once I know that she has eggs I will keep my cat in because I am sure he would notice her and I do not want any disasters.

The nest on the old birdfeeder sits empty.

That is where she set up housekeeping last season. That spot is relatively safe because the cat cannot reach it. The bushes bend before he gets up high enough.

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Trucks Kids drive safety message with annual “Be Ready, Be Buckled” Safety Belt Art Contest; FMCSA announces 2012 Contest Winners WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Anne S. Ferro on May 7 announced the two winners of this year’s “Be Ready, Be Buckled” Safety Belt Student Art Contest at a ceremony at the U.S. Department of Transportation building in Washington, D.C. Second grader Sophia Chen from Edison, NJ, and fifth grader Richard He from Parsippany, NJ, won top honors for their illustrations that stress the importance of commercial truck and bus drivers using their safety belts every time behind the wheel. In addition to the two winners, 10 other talented students were acknowledged during the ceremony for their par-

ticipation in the contest.

“One of the easiest and most effective ways to make our roads safer is to buckle up,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

“This contest teaches kids to think safety first and reminds all of us that wearing a safety belt can save a life.”

The “Be Ready, Be Buckled” student art contest is organized by the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Belt Partnership, which includes FMCSA and 29 other government agencies and organizations. Open to students in grades kindergarten through five with relatives in the commercial truck and bus industries, the contest educates kids about highway safety and urges

WASDE report shows more corn Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report for May. The report presents USDA’s initial assessment of the U.S. and world supply and demand prospects and prices for the 2012-2013 crop season. The season average farm price for corn is projected at $4.20-$5 per bushel, down sharply from the 2011-2012 record at $5.95-$6.25 per bushel.

The first guess of corn production for 2012 is expected at 14.8 billion bushels due to a project-

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This could limit the increase in corn exports for the U.S. Source: Friday Facts: May 11

commercial drivers to buckle up on every trip.

According to FMCSA’s Safety Belt Usage by Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Survey, more truck and bus drivers are using their safety belts while operating the vehicle with 78 percent buckling up in 2010 compared to 65 percent in 2009.

“When drivers of 40ton trucks and passenger buses wear their safety belts, they make our roads safer for everyone,” said FMCSA Administrator Anne S. Fer-

ro. “It’s exciting to see kids take the lead on safety by encouraging their families and communities to buckle up.”

At today’s ceremony, the two contest winners were presented with a certificate of appreciation signed by U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Administrator Anne S. Ferro and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator David Strickland. Addi-

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Skaneateles High School wins 2012 Central New York Regional Envirothon 2012 Central New York Regional Envirothon Skaneateles High School team “Bedrock Stars” won 1st Place at this year’s Central New York Regional Envirothon. The Bedrock Stars competed with nine other Onondaga County schools, along with schools in Cayuga, Chenango and Madison counties.

Second place win is another Skaneateles team, “Biltmore Tough”, and third place win is first-time participant “The Nature Ninjas” from Onondaga-CortlandMadison Counties BOCES New Vision Animal & Environmental Science. The proud team will go on to represent Onondaga County in the New York State competition held on the campus of Hobart & William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY, on May 23 and 24.

Soil and Water Conservation Districts across the state help organize annual County and Regional Envirothon competitions for high school students.

Essential support is provided by school science teachers, school districts and local businesses that donate supporting funds.

Kathleen Carroll, Business Manager at Covanta Onondaga LP presented the awards to the “Bedrock Stars”.

Kathleen commended the students for their enthusiasm and gave a brief account of Covanta’s operation and the role that it plays in our regional event. She added “Covanta is proud to be a part of the Envirothon, through our facility located in Jamesville, NY, we process all of the nonrecyclable waste in

Onondaga County and convert it into clean renewable energy.”

Covanta is a major sponsor and supporter of the Central New York Regional Envirothon, now 15 years. We couldn’t do it without their generous support.

Sponsored by the New York State Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Envirothon is designed to test each student’s knowledge and understanding of natural resources and environmental issues within New York State. It’s a fun way to get young people to learn about key environmental issue and to work with community groups and government to solve environmental problems in potential real life scenarios that they, and their communities, may face in the future.

Students also are challenged to give a presentation about a development project or pollution problem as though they were presenting it to community representatives or before a planning board.

This year’s problem was “Nonpoint Source Pollution and Low Impact Development”.

Thank you to everyone for making the Central New York Regional Envirothon a big success, especially Covanta Onondaga, LP; Byrne Dairy, Terrells Potato Chips and so many more local companies for their generous donations. A special thank you goes to the Onondaga County schools for their continued enthusiasm and participation.

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From Dakota Bridge, Taylor McNamara & Brady Klein Madison FFA was well represented at the New York State FFA convention at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School. Twenty-nine students from Madison partook in the activities for the weekend participating in quiz bowl, agriculture mechanics, agriculture sales, tool ID, food science, and prepared and extemporaneous public speaking.

• Taylor Best — 3rd place Sr. Extemporaneous, GOLD Agricultural Services Proficiency, New York State STAR in Agriculture Business & Empire Degree winner • Taylor McNamara — 6th Place Jr.

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Photo courtesy of Madison FFA • 3rd Place Scrapbook State FFA Officer — District V • Heather Staelens is a New York President

Senior 4-H Dairy Judgers bring home a blue The Susquehanna County 4-H Senior Dairy Judging Team consisting of Evan Castrogiovanni, Montrose; Sabrina Clark, Springville; Callie Curley, Montrose; and Trevor Tompkins, Montrose placed first at the Penn State Spring Dairy Judging Contest held Saturday, March 17, at the University Park Campus. In the senior division Evan Castrogiovanni place fourth and Trevor Tompkins finished tenth as individuals.

In the Intermediate 4-H Division, the Susquehanna County Team consisting of Kennidy Finch, Springville; Emily Supancik, New Milford; and Jamie Supancik, New Milford placed sixth.

The Junior 4-H Division team from Susquehanna County placed third.

This team consisted of Emory Bewley, Susquehanna; Garrett Peters, New Milford; and Kyle Vanderfeltz, Lawton.

The Susquehanna County 4-H Dairy Judging Team is coached by Owen and Cathy Bewley, 4-H leaders with the

North Jackson Ag 4-H Club.

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The team’s next competition is in April at Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, PA. Dairy Judging is just one of the numerous activities members can participate in by being a member of 4-H. For more information about the Susquehanna County 4-H Program contact the Penn State Extension Office at 570-278-1158.

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Adiron-Ducks raise $30,000 for Oswegatchie Educational Center CROGHAN, NY — Sunday, April 29, was the date of the 18th Annual Oswegatchie Adiron-Duck Race and pancake breakfast held at the Oswegatchie Educational Center in Croghan, NY. It was a record breaking day, as over 100 volunteers worked tirelessly to provide a full day of fun activities, satisfying food, and entertainment for the whole family.

Oswegatchie has been hosting this event for the past 18 years with the

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During the day visitors took part in a delicious pancake breakfast served with homefries, sausage, eggs, and pure maple syrup made at the Oswegatchie Sugar Bush. Free entertainment included an ecumenical church service provided by Pastor Ray Lighthall, the Troy Wunderle One Man Circus show sponsored by Key Bank of Croghan, and a presentation by Adirondack Storyteller Bill Smith

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The day was highlighted with the dumping of 6,034 rubber ducks into the chilly waters of the Oswegatchie River. The numbered ducks raced their way around the bends in the river toward the finish line, where 24 ducks were plucked and placed in corresponding slots to award prizes. A total value of nearly $4,000 in cash and prizes was awarded. The winning duck was purchased by Beaver Falls resident Dick Green.

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The first annual Duck Derby will be a new addition to Dairy Day this year.

The Chenango County Dairy Day committee has been busy planning their 12th annual celebration of agriculture at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich.

Starting at noon, the Duck Derby will send ducks that have been purchased for $5 each by community members from the East Main Street bridge near the fairgrounds to the finish line, also on the fairgrounds. The first duck to reach the finish line will earn the purchaser a cash prize of $100, with second and third place ducks earning $50 and $25 respectively. All additional proceeds from the sale of ducks will benefit the scholarship that is being established.

An ice cream social to celebrate will be held immediately following.

Sponsorship for the Duck Derby has been provided by the Hanehan Family, The New Berlin Rotary, Morrisville Fresh program, Marshman Farms, and the Oxford FFA. Ducks can be purchased at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County offices in Norwich, the Norwich campus of Morrisville State College, and Canal Street Hardware in Oxford.

The Duck Derby is just one of several fun activities being planned for the 12th annual Chenango County Dairy Day being held on Saturday, June 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the fairgrounds.

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Ducks to race for farm futures on June 16

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A Few Words

by Phoebe Hall May 2012 is unforgetable I don’t think that May 2012 will be one that we will soon forget. Around the first of May, we awaken to the sound of a fruit farmer’s wind machine that turns on any time the temperature

drops below freezing.

Two days later we heard thunder for the first time this year, indicating that six months later our first fall frost could be in early November.

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over... but as we were finishing our first field the rains came down and the floods came up. The next morning we sent out a dove to see if the waters had receded and when it didn’t return; we ventured out too. Just last week we were wondering if we might be moisture deficient this year; now we’re wondering if we’ll have to do some replanting.

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Our lilacs are still holding their own, almost ready to burst forth. The barn swallows have taken over the barn as usual and the killdeers have re-

turned just in time to be disturbed by the fieldwork. All the red tail hawks are enjoying their early spring treats as we are uncovering them. A number of turkey vultures are perched in a poplar tree out back, waiting for their favorite delicacies.

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youngest daughter came over with her kids and planted part of their sweet corn just before the flood. I suspect most of it will need to be replanted since it was under water for 24 hours.

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Feeding wet calves for optimal growth This Tip of the Week comes from DCHA member Hugh Chester-Jones, PhD. Professor in Dairy and Beef Production Systems at the University of Minnesota, Dr. ChesterJones, offered some useful tips on feeding wet calves for optimal growth.

Holstein calf growth standards According to the DCHA Gold Standards, newborn calves should double their birth weight by 60 days of age and a frame growth goal of 4 inches. A goal of 1 pound per day daily gain within the first 2 weeks is also recommended.

Calf and heifer growers are urged to keep track of the calf’s growth using devices such as scales, tape measure and stick measuring.

There are many variables to consider when rearing calves, and there are several that the grower needs to emphasize. According to Dr. Chester -Jones, there are five C’s of successful calf rearing: • Colostrum • Cleanliness • Consistency • Calories • Comfort Dr. Chester-Jones further discussed the liquid feeding source option, which consists of whole milk and milk replacers.

For growers who prefer the whole milk option, it is essential to make sure there is no contamination after the pasteurization process. When using milk replacer, which is considered conventional, intensive or moderately intensive, there are a few factors for the grower to consider. The nutrient content for milk replacers should range between 20-28 percent of crude protein and 1522 percent of fat. If milk replacers are being used for feeding, it is important to limit the use of medicated milk replacers to a 1:1 neoterramycin for 14 days if medication is being used. Last but not least, it is vital to make alternative nutrient additives available.

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between 8 to 14 percent of birth weight with 12.5 to 17 percent solids. The feeding frequency for individual calves should be 2x daily; multiple meals with group feeding. It is also advised to make any necessary adjustments for cold or hot environ-

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by Stacey Shackford This fall, there will be a new big cheese on campus. Cornell Big Red Cheddar is slated to hit campus eateries and the shelves of the Cornell Store in November.

Cornell Big Red is ac-

tually white: a six-month aged mild white cheddar, to be packaged in bright red one- and two-pound wheels and sold online and in campus retail outlets such as Cornell Orchards and The Cornell Store.

It was unveiled at a special tasting event on April 24 at Morrison Hall, where 30 people sampled three potential formulations and voted on their favorite.

The cheeses were developed by dairy exten-

sion specialist Rob Ralyea, with the help of Brian Bailey, master cheese maker at Yancey’s Fancy cheese company, and Howard Van Buren of Chr. Hansen, an international company that devel-

ops natural ingredients for the food, pharmaceutical, nutritional and agricultural industries.

Their formulations combined tried and proven bacterial cultures with a new one, according to Van Buren.

“We took one that is a little bit wild, that pushed the limit,” he said. “I think we are in for a really great treat today.”

A clear winner emerged from the taste test and will soon go into production, Ralyea said.

The cheese will be marketed mainly to Cornell’s 300,000 alumni, students, faculty and staff, but Cornell Dining and Cornell Catering are also expected to be large wholesale customers.

They currently use about 2,400 pounds of mild cheddar per year.

May Chinavanichkit, a Master of Professional Studies student who helped develop a business plan for the product, said she anticipates about 4,200 pounds of cheese to be sold the first year alone.

Her work will be shared with other aspiring cheese producers as an extension tool and business model.

“Cornell Big Red Cheddar represents not only a great new product to come out of Cornell Dairy, but also our expanded efforts to support the New York dairy industry and its emerging entrepreneurs in cheese, yogurt and other fermented products,” said Kathryn Boor, the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, who was among those who tested the cheeses.

“It seems like there has been a rebirth in the state for dairy, and it’s a great time to be in this industry. We have really good milk, we have good students, we have good support, we have good products,” added Bailey.

“I’m really excited about what’s going on at Cornell, and I’m glad to be a small part of it.”

Jason Huck of Cornell Dairy gave the group an update on renovations at Stocking Hall. He said the dairy plant is on track for a December opening, with ice cream and milk production resuming in January.

Stacey Shackford is a staff writer at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

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1256 IH turbo w/cab, 18.4x38 radials, $8,500; IH 720 5 bottom plows, $2,800; Hesston 7155 chopper, $3,000; 1981 Chevy C60 w/silage dump body, $3,500; old JD rake, $500; Int. 400 gas tractor, $1,800; Harsh 303 mixer, $5,500; Harsh 290 mixer wagon, for parts, $1,000. 607286-9362

5 Ton Fertilizer spreader, $2,500; JD axle mount duals plus hubs, 20.8x38, $1,250.

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17 WAGONS IN STOCK. 21 GEARS IN STOCK. 7 ROUND BALE CARRIERS IN STOCK. Stoltzfus hay wagon 9’x18’ $3,600; 9’x20’ $3,800; w/8 ton WIDE TRACK gears. ALL STEEL w/PTF. E-Z Trail wagon 9’x18’ $3,700. 8 ton 890W E-Z Trail WIDE TRACK gear. 12 bale 31’ long low profile round bale carrier, $3,500. Round bale, headlock & slant bar feeder wagons.

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John Deere 4040, 4 post $13,500. All tractors ready to work. 607-334-5918 1987 LN8000 10 wheel dump truck, 17’ body, $9,400. 978544-6105 1987 NEW HOLLAND 1900SP forage harvester, 4WD, 2400 cutter head hours, 340W pickup head, 4 row corn head, auto sharpener, 3306 Cat, many new spare parts, machine works excellent! $32,500 OBO. 207-717-7000 2 BOBCAT’s, early 70’s, 600 model, need restoration, $3,000 for both. 518-577-6916 or greycattle@gmail.com 2-16’ DION self-unloading wagons w/roof 3 beaters & tandem running gears $1,500 each or $2,500 both. 1-16’ Dion self-unloading wagon w/2 beaters, $800. 518-4410289 20% OFF all new Rhino mowers, all at invoice! Cash & carry. Zeisloft Eq., Bloomsburg,PA 800-919-3322 2006 PEQUEA 4000 turbo tedder, excellent condition, $4,500 OBO; New Holland 467 haybine, works good, $1,000. 607-263-2409

59 JOHN DEERE 630, narrow front, no 3pt., new tires, runs excellent, $5,800/OBO. 607263-2409 8’ 3PT. HITCH Rototiller, needs new gear box, $550.00.

607-746-7708 800 INT. 12 row corn planter, $8,000 OBO; F15B Amco disk, $6,500; Bodco tri-axle spreader, 7200 gallons, $20,000; 65 high pressure sodium lights, 110 or 220, $100 each or make offer; mow elevators. 315-737-7859 B&E MANUFACTURING: Kicker racks, slant bar feeders, headlock feeders, round bale carriers, low profile bale carriers. 315-536-9513 BARGAINS: NH TR85 combine, 6R corn head & grain head, $13,500; Gleaner M2 hydro, $5,900; IH 1460, $6,900; beautiful IH 1420, $9,900; JD 6620 combine, $8,500; JD 7720, $11,900; IH 886, cab, ugly, $3,900; IH 1086, ugly, $6,500; Case IH 895, $6,900. All trade-ins.

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CASE IH Zone Tiller (DMI), 6 rows, very good condition, done less than 100 acres, $13,500. 315-813-1366 DISCBINE KUHN 16’ field ready, low acres, bargain buy $12,500. obo. It’s got to go!

518-643-2223 EXCELLENT CONDITION John Deere 3955 forage harvester, 2 row corn head & grass head, $17,000; Knight 3030 Reel Auggie mixer wagon, $2,900. 978-544-6105 FORD 3PT. 2 row corn planter #309, Ford 3pt. 3 bottom plow #150, Ford 12’ transport disc #240, all have done less than 100 acres, like new condition $1,500. each. 315-942-4475 FOX CUSTOM 3000 Forage harvester, 1,000 RPM, 6 foot pickup, 2NR Corn head, In head grinder, hydraulic discharge hood, 8:25-20 tires.

Excellent condition $3,500.

315-947-6255 GEHL 970 Forage Wagon, 3 beater, roof, 12 T tandem, V.G., $7,000. 518-284-2476

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Canandaigua, NY Oliver 1755 diesel, very original tractor. . . . . . . . . $7,000 Oliver 1850 diesel with fender tanks . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 New Holland 1100 off set disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,800 New Holland 479 9’ haybine, Just In. . . . . . . . . . . $2,900 Glencoe 5’ spring deep till ripper 3pt. . . . . . . . . . . $3,900 Gehl 970 14’ 3 beater with roof unloading wagon . $3,900 Kasten 250 Bus. manure spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000 Woods 3180 15’ Batwing mower, Very Nice . . . . . $8,500 Krause 7 shank disc chisel, Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,750 We have a very good selection of Mensch scrapers . Call Massy Ferguson 3pt chisel plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,650 New Holland 488 9’ haybine, Very Nice . . . . . . . . $4,500 J&M gravity box on gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,750 11-2-38 Firestone rims & tires, nice set. . . . . . . . . . $900 We have a White 435 disc chisel for parts . . Call for Info IH 183 12 row cultivator flat fold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,250 New King Kutter 5’ & 6’ Roto tillers . . . . . . . . . . In Stock Pequea header cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,900 18-4-38 9 bolt cut tires for tractor pulling . . . . . . . . . $900 IH 1460 combine, very sharp western machine . . $9,500 ATT Tractor pullers have Massey front weights . $65 each M&W gravity box & gear with top extension . . . . . $1,800 3 1 8 6 Fr e s h o u r R d . , C a n a n d a i g u a , N Y 1 4 4 2 4

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JD 3710 Trailer Plow, 6-B Variable . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500.00 Oliver 546 On-land Plow 5-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,850.00 NI Single Axle Spreader Endgate . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,400.00 3PH Bale Wrapper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,800.00 6 Row S-Tine Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$950.00 CIH Magnum Weights & Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . .$95.00 ea.

8x22 Digital Platform Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,800.00 Mueller 61 Plate Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,600.00

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NH 230 Forage Harvester, K.P., 3 row hay, tandem, 200 acres use . $45,000 NH BR740 Round Baler, silage, net, 2500 bales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500 JD 1590 No Till Drill, 15 ft., dolly, no grass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,500 SEE THIS

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INT. PUMA 195 CVT trasmission, 210 hours, Michelin tires, loaded, owner downsizing, $135,000. 518872-1386

HYDRAULIC Stretch Round Bale Tuber, $2,500. Call 607753-7678 evenings or 607423-0816 & leave message

INTERNATIONAL 56 6 row corn planter $850. 4 Row International corn planter $200. 315-496-2356

JD 4450 MFWD with 7350 hrs, power shift 3 SCV, 20.8 R38 and 14.9R28 fronts (all like new), clamp on duals with 30% tread remaining, Heavy cast rear wheels, lift assist on 3 pt hitch, and dual PTO’s.

Very clean tractor from grain operation. $41,000. Call 914474-0908.

IH 800 8 thru 12 bottom plows. White 449 8 bottom trailer. White 588, 598, 549, 4,5 & 6 bottoms & many more.

Gravity bins 200 to 400 bushel, 10 to choose from.

New Holland LS180 skid loader. International Glencoe & Bush Hog disc chisel plows, 9 tooth, good condition. 315536-3807

JD 1020 TRACTOR, 1500 hours, $5,950; NH 277 baler with 54B thrower, new paint, excellent condition $3,500.

NH 27 forage blower, new tires, new band and paint, excellent condition $1,350. 12’ AC 2300 finishing disc, good for black dirt, $2,950; 9 shank Glencoe chisel plow, $2,950; NH 353 grinder mixer, $3,850.

845-496-4907

Case IH DCX 101 discbine, like new condition, around 600 acres through machine . . . . . . . $14,500 John Deere 960 field cultivator, 24’ wide w/7” JD perma lock sweep . . . . . . . . . $9,000 20’ Round Bale Wagon w/IH running gear $3,500

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GOOD USED COMBINES will be hard to find this Fall! We buy from JD & Case IH Dealers in Midwest and getting harder to find. Huge inventory in our stock! 800-919-3322 www.zeisloftequip.com

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Winpower Generator 12-20kw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,250 Brillion Cultipacker, 12' . . . . . $750 TILLAGE JD 2700 5x18 . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200 JD 2600 5x18 . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200 Chisel Plow 3pt., 7 Shank. . $1,200 Chisel Plow 3pt., 7 Shank. . $1,300 DRILLS IH 5100 Seeder. . . . . . . . . . $1,850 JD 8350 DD . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 JD 8350 DD w/Seeder . . . . $1,850 IH 5100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500

SPRAYERS Century 500 Gallon . . . . . . $1,250 BALERS NH 56 Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950 JD 336 w/Kicker . . . . . . . . . $2,450 NH 273 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 NH 316 Pan Thrower. . . . . . $2,500 COMBINES 915, 920 Flex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call 20’ Header Cart. . . . . . . . . . $1,850 Case IH 1010 X15 . . . . . . . $2,600 Header Cart . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 JD 643. . . . . . . . . $5,700 & $4,750 JD 343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200 213-216 Grain Heads . . . . . . . Call IH 810 16.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 IH 863 4x30 . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,600 JD Chopper Mount Plate . . . . $950 JD 215 & 216 flex . . . . . . . . . . Call CLAMP-ON DUALS 20.8x38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 18.4x34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $550 18.4x38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 14.9x24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $550 20.8x34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750

• 3 Self-Unloading Dion Wagons • 12 Ton Tandem Running Gears • NH 900 Chopper w/3 Heads, Hay, Corn & Snapper 2 BLOWERS: • Gehl 1540 • Case IH 600

518-827-7410

JD 1217 haybine, $4,500; International 430 baler w/kicker, $3,500; NH 256, $2,600.

518-842-4552 JD 3940 forage harvester, 2 row corn head, haylage head, direct cut mower bar unit head, good condition, $5,100.

Orange County,NY, 845-2398102 JD 4055 mfwd cab,powershift, $25,000.00; JD 7200 4row corn planter, monitor, dry fert. $4,500.00.860-4657366

JD 450B Bulldozer, $5,000; JD offset harrow, $1,000; 23pt. hitch, 2 row cultivators; JD 6310, 4x4, 640 loader, $26,000; JD 6405, 2WD w/loader, low hours, $26,000; IH 986, 2WD, $8,500; JD 5320, 2WD, $13,000; NH 492 haybine; NH 575 baler w/thrower, $11,000; NH 311 baler; NH 256-258 rakes; JD 660 rake; New Pequea 11’ rotary rake; New 17’ Morra hydraulic fold tedder; New & Used metal kicker wagons; Case IH SBX-520 baler same as NH 565, like new, $7,500; NH 590 tandem axle spreader, $8,500; JD & IH front and rear wheel weights. Augur Farms, 203-530-4953 JD 7800 2 WD with 5200 hrs., Power Quad, 18.4R42 matched axle duals, 3 SCV’s, and right hand door. Very clean tractor from grain operation. $52,000.

Call 914-474-0908

JD 5303 2WD, 265 hours, like new, $15,900; NH 355 grainder/mixer, very good condition, $5,000. 315-436-6071 JD 7000 4RN Dry Soybean cups, monitor, bug boxes, excellent condition, very little use $4,500. 315-749-4431

JD 946 MoCo, $14,900; H&S M9 hay merger, brand new, $17,500. 315-436-6071

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

JD BALERS with Ejectors: 347, $5,800; 338, $7,900; 338, $9250; 348, $14,900; 40’ bale elevator, $3,400; 9x24 wagon, tandem gear, $3,800; Hesston 10 wheel rake, $3,150; JD 1219 haybine, $2,400. New Tedders, Wrappers, Crimpers. JD Canopy’s.

JD Baler Parts. 585-526-6705

Kennedy Tractor (315) 964-1161 Williamstown, NY “We Deliver”

KUHN 1360 verticle TMR mixer, 425 cu. ft., good condition, $12,500. 315-823-3478

JOHN DEERE 2500 518 plow, excellent, $3,000. 315-8966144 JOHN DEERE 3020 tractor, recent engine overhaul, $6,200; Gehl 1475 silage baler, field ready, $6,000. 315684-3228 JOHN DEERE 3970 chopper, hay head, 2 row snapper head, ready to go to work.

518-744-1703 JOHN DEERE 457 round baler, 4x5, net wrap or string, like new condition, always kept inside. 518-744-1703 JOHN DEERE 4955, excellent condition, 4 wheel dr., very low hours, $49,500. 413-5305369 JOHN DEERE 930 discbine, newer model, works well, needs yoke for PTO shaft, asking $6,000. or best offer.

315-717-2587 KELLY RYAN BAGGERS: 1999 9’ w/200’ cables, hyd. rewind, bag lift; 1998 8’ w/150’ cables, new tine caps; 1998 7’ custom w/150’ cables. Leray Sealed Storage, 315-7831856

Farm Machinery For Sale

3pt SB mowers new/used 6’ & 7’ cut; Bush Hog model 2610 rotary mower, 10’ cut w/batwing $Call; Used 5’ & 6’ rotary mowers; Landpride RCR 10’ Rotary Mower Semi mt, 540 PTO, demo model $5,650; 3pt new Rototillers 48”, 41” & 33”; Disk: 6 1/2’, 8’, 10’; Brillion Seeder 10’ $2,750; Vermeer Trencher low hrs, Dsl, front blade, nice cond. $3,900; Ford 2000 w/LDR $2,950; JD 440 w/Loader $3,950; MF 85 62 HP, Dsl, wfe, 3pt, ps $2,950; Case VAC14 $1,850; Int 424 $1,850; Farmall AV $1,850; 4x4 Landini Globus 7580 HP, Dsl, dual outlets, full glass cab w/AC & Heat $15,900; 4x4 Kubota M8950 Full Factory Cab w/AC & heat, 85-90 HP Dsl, dual outlets, all new tires, lots of weights $11,900; ‘04 JD 5520 2x4 Deluxe cab w/ AC/Heat/Stereo & JD LDR 2500 hrs, 75-80 HP, Dsl, 12 spd, power reverser, dual outlets $24,500; 4x4 Kioti CK30 HST 30HP Dsl only 100 hrs, hydro, just like new $9,750; Ford 540 w/side mt SB mower Dsl, very good cond; NH 4835 Canopy, 2000 hrs, 60-65 HP, Dsl, dual outlets w/Sd mt SB mower, super clean, come & drive it! Bush Hog 2610 & batwing 10’ Rotary mower 540 PTO, Exc. shape $Call & lots more

KICKER BALE WAGONS $2,400; 8 & 10 Ton Running Gears, $1,450-$1,550; 20’ Bale Carriers, $2,850. Horst’s Welding, 585-526-5954 KNIGHT 3300 mixer; Case IH 4 row cultivator; Hesston 2000-100 chopper, w/2 row corn head & grass head. 607435-6366

Farm Machinery For Sale

MABIE BROS., INC.

New MF/Hesston 1734

39"x 52 inch round baler with electric threader, bale ramp and gathering wheels 10% down, 0% For 60 Mo.

$249/mo 8571 1 Kinderhook k Rd.. Kirkville,, NY Y 13082

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KUHN TEDDER 6-Star hydraulic fold, GF7802, 1-year old, excellent condition, $11,000. 315-794-1969 NEW AUGUST 2011, Ford NH 7560 15’ hydro swing discbine; Krone Big M New 30’ mowers, 4WD, low hours; AgChem 544 rogator sprayer, 500Gal., Raven radar controller, 80’ booms, 4WD; Case IH MX110, 2WD; Case IH MXM155, 4WD, cab, 125hp; Case IH MX220, 4WD; Case 2670 crab steer, duals, 200hp, 12’ silage blade; Case IH 5220, 4WD, cab, PS, loader, 85hp; White 2-140, 4WD; 2110 & 2-105 for parts. 315536-8718

New Equipment Farm King 60” Tiller Farm King Post Hole Digger Farm King 84” Rear Blade Rossi Fertilizer Spreader 550#

VanDusen Machinery 607-529-3294 570-888-5370 NEW HOLLAND 315 BALER w/kicker; International 16” 3 bottom plows, auto reset; hay or silo elevator, 32’; New Holland 25 blower; 16’ wooden kicker wagon; New Holland forage box, no running gear; Melcan rock picker; Chevy 350 motor. 607-363-7128 NEW HOLLAND 489 haybine, good condition & field ready.

607-652-3784 NEW HOLLAND 790 Chopper, 890W Hay Head, 824 Corn Head, 1,000 RPM, electric controls $4,500. 845-3615209 845-361-5239 NEW SKID LOADER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, Manure Forks, Pallet Forks, Bale Spears, Round Bale Grabbers, Feed Pushers, Adapter Plates, Skid Steer Hitch, 3pt. Bale Spears. Tire Replacements for tire scrapers. Truck Freight Available.

MARTIN’S WELDING, 315531-8672 NH 316 Baler, w/pan thrower, $2,500; JD 224 wire baler, $1,200; NH 56 rake, $950.

607-279-6232 days, 607-5334850 nights.

O N E 1 8 ’ J A M E S W AY VOLUMAX unloader, one new and one used VanDale surface drive unloader. 315-4046721, 315-495-6506.

PEOPLE WILL PAY TO HUNT on your land. Earn top $$$ for hunting rights. Call for a FREE quote and info packet toll free 1-866-309-1507 or request at www.BaseCampLeasing.com

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery Wanted

Maine To N Carolina

TANCO 580S individual bale wrapper; Steiner 21’ wooden silage conveyor. 315-7784467, 315-482-3055

WANTED: Niemeyer power Harrow 450 or 400, or for parts. 315-784-5466, 315246-9612 leave message.

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Smiley’s Equipment JD discbine, $7,000; Kuhn discbine, $3,500; NH hay rake, $1,500; tedder, $850; NH tedder, $1,250; JD hay rake, $1,200; like new JD round baler, all the bells & whistles, $17,500; Hesston round baler, $2,500; NH round baler, $2,000; JD square baler, $1,500; NH square baler, $1,250; York rake, $400; new rototillers, $1,650; post diggers & pounders, $350 up; JD dozer, 6 way blade, $9,000; 4x4 tractor with cab, $9,000; JD 4x4 ldr., $7,500; Ford 4x4 compact, $4,500; Hitachi excavator, $10,500; MM excavator, $12,500; 2-3-4 bottom land plows, $200 up; harrows, $150 up; 3pt. and tow behind disc’s, $450 up; brush hogs, $300 up; finishing mowers, 3pt., $350 up; corn planters, $500 up; Brillion seeder, $1,500; Case backhoe, $5,000; MF backhoe, $3,000; Case 1150C dozer, 6 way, $18,500; scraper blades, $200 up; hay wagons, $850 up; Int. dump, $5,500; skid steer, $7,000; landscape trailers, $850; new 5 ton trailer, $5,000.

22 Acres of Equipment Buying Equipment Dead or Alive

518-634-2310 SPECIAL SPRING SALE: Case IH 5100 soybean drill, was $5,600, now $5,100; Bush Hog 11-1/2’ offset disk, was $4,500, now $4,200; Hardi sprayer, 45’ booms, was $5,900, now $5,400; White 5100 liquid planter, 6x30, was $6,200, now $5,500; much more. Mike Franklin, 607-7493424

LANSING, NY 607-279-6232 Days 607-533-4850 Nights

WANTED

Massey Ferguson 165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

814-793-4293 WHITE 256, 14’ disc $2,000., Bobcat 642 Skidsteer $4,800.

315-893-7867 WHITE 5100 no-till planter. 518-436-1050

corn

Farm Machinery Wanted

WANTED

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293

WANTED TO BUY: Used farm & construction equipment, all makes and models, running or not, 1980’s & newer. Will 315777-2357

CHICKEN WIRE Long Lasting Black PVC Coated 1” Hex 20G, GBW and GAW cage wire for all your agricultural needs. Call KB Mfg 518-9934837 for sizes & pricing.

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

(315) 549-7081 FOR SALE: 1500 tons corn silage, 1500 tons haylage. All in Ag Bags. 607-565-9677

WANTED: E-Z Trail or Forage King bale basket. 607-2937383 evenings after 6pm

Green Haven Open Pollinated Corn Seed. ***Silage, Grain, Wild life plots ***Available Certified Organic ***Early Varieties ***Free Catalog ***Green Haven Open Pollinated Seed Group 607-566-9253 www.openpollinated.com

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

188 Genesee St. - Suite 209 Auburn, NY 13021

1-800-599-71500 315-258-4394 Grieg Dougherty • Richard Damaske Carter Riley • Greg Creeden Jeff Kuney • Dan Campbell (Distiller Sales) All New Contraction Options - Call For Details

GRAIN AND INGREDIENT MERCHANDISERS ORIGINATING CORN & MARKETING DISTILLERS FOR SUNOCO ETHANOL PLANT , F ULTON , NY

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Fencing ELECTRIC FENCE CONTROLLER REPAIRS. Factory authorized warranty center for Zereba, ParMak, many others.

No charge for estimates. Quick turn-around time. Send or bring to our shop, any make, any model. 518-284-2180

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products

Fencing

Fencing

POST T POUNDER R FOR R RENT

All your fencing supplies at one location LOCUST POSTS, POLES, Split Rails, 6x6’s, 4x4’s. Other hardwood & softwood boards and planks, custom cut. Also lots, land cleared, woodlots wanted. 518-883-8284

Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

(315)) 549-82266 Romulus, NY 14541

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

• Steam Flaked Corn • Protein Mixes

• Corn Meal • Minerals

• Energy Mixes • Nutritional Services

Pick-up or Delivery from our Geneva Feed Mill

We Buy All Grains! Call Pat @ 716-992-1111

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Soybeans • Corn Barley • Wheat

2033 Brothertown Rd., Deansboro, NY 13328 Phone: (315) 841-4910 Fax: (315) 841-4649 Hrs.: Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm; Sat. 8-Noon www.williamsfarmfence.com

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

AG LIME

SCHAFER LIQUID FISH FERTILIZER, 100% Organic OMRI listed. For pricing call WIGFIELD FARMS, Clyde, NY 14433, 315-727-3910

HI-MAG

3 0 To n M i n i mu m Spreader & Spreading Available Large Quantity Discount ALSO BEDDING SAND & CHICKEN MANURE

For Rent or Lease

HI-MAG LIME

FREESTALL BARN FOR RENT in Norwich,NY. Will hold up to 100 head. Rent to include daily feeding. Best situated for dairy heifers or feeders. 607-336-3221

Call T J Allen 315-845-6777 315-868-2438

Delivered by the Truckload Also BEDDING

SAND

Waterville Grain Roasting

888-339-2900 ext. 10

LARGE 500 COW freestall barn with 16 unit milking parlor 4,000 gallon refrigerator tank. Barn is also suitable for heifer rearing or beef production. (13339) 516-429-6409

Oneida Co., NY

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Fencing

315-534-8948 Fencing

E & A FENCE

771 State Highway 163, Fort Plain, NY

Bringing Security For Them Peace of Mind For You ~ Sales & Installation of All Types of Fence ~ Visit Our Retail Location by Appointment

518-993-5177

Quality First - Always Empire Farm Fence & Supply

NOBODY beats our prices on Voltmaster PTO Alternators, Sizes 12kw-75kw. Engines Sets and Portables Available.

MOELLER SALES 1-800-346-2348

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

FEED BINS 2-24 Ton, 9’ Wide 4” Auger with Motor

845-482-5464

Treated posts of all sizes, high tensile accessories, energizers, gates and much more.

Supplier of Organic Feed and Fertilizer

Pat O’Brien & Sons For all your feed needs!

Generators

for Horse Arenas or Cattle FOB McConnellsville, NY Delivery Available

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers 18 TON Round feed bin, good condition, w/fill pipe & auger w/electric motor, $2,500 OBO. Must sell, no reasonable offer turned down. Stoltzfus Family Farm, 707 Thompson Rd., Little Falls,NY13365

NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927

Hay - Straw For Sale

STANTON BROTHERS 10 Ton Minimum Limited Availability

518-768-2344

5000 BUSHEL bin 21’ diameter, 18” fan, easy sweep aeration floor, $5,500; Brock 3500 bushel, 21’ diameter, 16” fan, easy sweep, $4,500. Dismantled. 570-966-9893

BALEAGE, 250 Bales; Dry Hay, 50 round bales.

Albany,NY area.

James Frueh, 518-436-1050

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

WE SPECIALIZE IN • Sukup Grain Bins • Dryers • Grain Legs • Custom Mill Righting

• Hopper Feed Bins • Transport Augers • Crane Service • Dryer Service

BULK LIME Hi-Mag Hi-Cal 5 or 8 Ton Spreader Supplied GYPSUM CHICKEN LITTER BEDDING SAND Mercy Hill Farm LLC 315-858-2941 • 315-868-5201 Cell Financial Services

Financial Services

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

The Best Method For Covering Hay Stacks

“Miles of Quality Start Here”

• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies

PROTECT YOUR FEED FROM THE WEATHER Save money in prevented feed losses & up to 5 seasons of use Large Inventory • Next Day Shipping

4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON (315) 364-5240

ROCKY MEADOW FARM 810 South 14th Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042

1-866-887-2727 • 1-717-228-2727 www.supertarp.com • rockymeadowfarm@evenlink.com

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Hay - Straw For Sale

FARMERS We are Looking for Farms Who are Using and Buying Dry Hay We are producing a large quantity of dry round bales.

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw Wanted

REDUCED PRICES-NEED ROOM FOR NEW CROP 3x3x8 Squares Bales; 4x5 Round Bales Really Early Cut & Timothy Hay. All Hay Stored Inside on Pallets.

Outside Round Bales, Good for Beef Cattle Picked Up or Delivered, Any Amount, Large Quantity

WANTED

518-929-3480-518-329-1321

Delivery Available by the Semi Trailer Load

CF FARM LLC

315-497-0095 FOR SALE: Horse quality first & second cut grassy hay, big & small square bales. Delivered.-315-264-3900

FOR SALE All Grades Hay & Straw Horse & Dairy Quality Bagged Shavings & Sawdust

WILL DELIVER

ROBERT ROLLE (518) 234-4052

GOOD QUALITY HAY & STRAW. Large Square Bales.

Will load or ship direct. 802849-6266 HAY SAVER Plus Hay Preservative, 68% Propionic Acid.

87¢ per pound. Product available in Waterloo, NY. Delivery Available. Conoy Ag, Elizabethtown, PA 717-367-5078

HAY & STRAW

Trailer Load Lots Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771

ROUND BALES for sale 4x5, net wrap, Fairhaven, Vermont.

860-836-1524

TOO MUCH HAY? Try Selling It In The

CLASSIFIEDS Call Peg At

800-836-2888 or email

Heating

Heating

ALWAYS WANTED TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

Call 4M FARMS 315-684-7570 • 315-559-3378

HAY & STRAW

For Sale All Types Delivered Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers

CENTRAL BOILER E-Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACES. Cleaner and Greener. 97% Efficient. EPA Qualified. Call today Halloran Farm 845-482-5208.

Help Wanted

CENTRAL BOILER EClassic OUTDOOR FURNACES. Cleaner and Greener. 97% Efficient. EPA Qualified. Call North Creek Heat 315-8663698

600 COW DAIRY FARM looking for worker for general animal and field work.

Tractor & cow experience a plus. Located in Skaneateles,NY area. Please call Eric at 607-745-7568

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

SALESPERSON WANTED Well established WNY farm equipment dealership looking for a self-motivated individual with sales experience to join our successful team.

Agricultural background a plus, base salary plus commission, 401K and health insurance.

Email resume to: romancejustin@yahoo.com

Larry Romance and Son, Inc. EXPERIENCED D AGRICULTURE E TECHNICIAN N AND/OR R CONSTRUCTION N TECHNICIAN

Also Square Bales of

Spot Buys or Long Term Contracts Small or Large Quantities Quick Payment

CALL STEVE

2012 Contracts Now Available

WORK FOR COUNTRY FOLKS

H AY Farmer to Farmer Wet and Dry Round & Square Bales

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay

STRAW 519-482-5365 LARGE SQUARE BALES, processed first & second cut.

Call 802-864-5382 or 802578-7352

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix

HAY CORN STOVER STRAW All bale sizes and types, including ROUND BALES, accepted.

Contacts: Allen Hollenbach 610-929-5753 ahollenbach@giorgimush.com Kevin Eickhoff 610-926-8811 ext. 5216 keickhoff@giorgimush.com Michele Fisher 610-926-8811 ext. 5189 mfisher@giorgimush.com

WANTED

Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

Pre Cut Rye Straw

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC

50 to 75 Lb. Bales

Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141

302-737-5117 302-545-1000 WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

WANTED:

DON’S HOOF TRIMMING: Maintain herd health. Sore feet a specialty. Vet recommended. Quality, experience, will travel. 518-6732577 leave message.

Ag Service Tech

wanted to fill immediate opening at our St. Johnsville or Richfield Springs locations.

Full time position with excellent pay and benefits.

Please send resume to: sspringersinc@roadrunner.com Or apply within at either: Springer’s Inc, 55 West Main St. Richfield Springs or 7403 State Hwy 5, St. Johnsville

Giorgi Mushroom Company, located in Berks County now buying the following materials:

Hoof Trimming

Cazenovia Equipment Company, a premier John Deere Dealer is looking for experienced service technicians to join our team in any of our eleven locations in New York.

classified@leepub.com Hay - Straw Wanted

Help Wanted

SALES REPRESENTATIVE Established Accounts with Room For Growth Lee Publications Inc, a trade publication publisher for 47 years, is looking for a self-motivated, professional sales representative to sell advertising and trade show space for its group of industrial and agricultural magazines, websites and trade shows .

This is a phone and email marketing position located at our main office in Palatine Bridge, NY with occasional travel required. Computer skills are a must.

Titles Include: Country Folks, Country Folks Grower, Wine & Grape Grower, Country Folks Mane Stream Hard Hat News, Waste Handling Equipment News & North American Quarry News

Please email questions or your resume to dwren@leepub.com

The right candidate has strong mechanical skills, understands the performance of farm equipment and implements applications.

The job requires computer knowledge and good communication skills. John Deere equipment repair knowledge and experience is a plus.

Technicians have access to state-of-the-art computer diagnostic information, John Deere education programs, as well as performance incentive programs.

Cazenovia Equipment offers competitive compensation package, 401K retirement program, employee discount, personal leave days many group employee benefits.

Apply now...

Fax Resume to (315) 655-8433 Email Resume: jobs@cazequip.com

www.cazenoviaequipment.com Dairy Cattle Feeder position on a 700 cow dairy farm located in Southern Cayuga County. The eligible candidate will have experience in TMR feeding with a payloader and mixer truck.

Knowledge of FEEDWATCH is preferred, but not necessary. Excellent compensation package provided.

Please submit resume to: feedcowz@yahoo.com

Hogs Berkshires from our American Berkshire Registered & Certified Herd. All vegetarian diet, no antibiotics, chemicals nor hormones. Straw bedded & pasture access. Feeder Pigs<10-$110 each; 10 or more $100 each; Butcher Hogs$1.10/lb 4 or more-$1.00/lb liveweight. Breeding Stockboars & gilts. 717-488-8090.

Lancaster County, PA 17555

Hoof Trimming DAN & JEN WILLIAMS HOOF TRIMMING • 28 Years Experience • VET RECOMMENDED • 607-591-0885

J&S LEONARD HOOF TRIMMING. 20 Years of Experience. Sore Feet - My Specialty. 607-264-8004

Horse Equipment 3 SETS LEATHER Draft Horse harnesses w/lines, $800/set, E.C. Collars/halters & bridles available. 607-2444927/607-647-5702

Horses 15YR. OLD Pinto Paint mare, 14.2H, trail rides, very loving, $800.00. 607-745-1166 8 YR OLD MORGAN Cross Mare, broke, needs miles, $650.00; 2 yr. old pony, gelding, broke, $350.00. Jonathan Stoltzfus, 707 Thompson Rd., Little Falls,NY 13365 PONIES FOR SALE 5 year old chestnut mare and 2 year old stallion. 518-866-9264

Lawn & Garden MANTIS Deluxe Tiller. NEW! FastStart engine.

Ships FREE. One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT. Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book! 877439-6803

Lumber & Wood Products BAILLIE LUMBER CO. buys all species of hardwood veneer logs, sawlogs and standing timber year round.

IMMEDIATE LOCAL PAYMENT AND TRUCKING AVAILABLE. Please call for an updated price and spec sheet today! Smyrna Sawmill 607-627-6547. Mark Mowrey 315-796-6644; Phil Day 315436-2766; Jonathan DeSantis 315-882-8174; Sean Karn 315-436-3588. Boonville Sawmill 315-942-5284. Dave Prezyna 315-436-5329; Paul Snider 315-827-4062 (home) or 315-436-0949 (cell); Tom King 315-436-0936; Lukas Myers 315-263-6909.

LOCUST 4x4’s, fence posts, split rails, lumber. Natural, chemical free non poisonous alternative to pressure treated that has strength and lasts a lifetime. 518-883-8284

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Maintenance & Repair

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Poultry & Rabbits

Poultry Goslings, ducklings, chicks, turkeys, guineas, bantams, pheasants, chukars, books, medications.

Building Owners Don’t tear down Your failing structures.

We can repair them.

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Performing structural renovations and general construction since 1965. With having been involved in over 30,000 projects we feel confident we can solve your problems

Woodford Bros., Inc. Box 108, Apulia Station, NY 13020 1-800-OLD-BARN WWW.1-800-OLD-BARN.COM Mobile Homes FOR SALE: Repossessed single-wide and double-wide homes, discount prices, covering New York State and surrounding states, delivery and setup available. 315-771-6217

Parts

Poultry & Rabbits

Cornish Cross Broilers & Colored Broilers (7 Meat Varieties)

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED PARTS FOR CONSTRUCTION & AGRICULTURE Case-JD-IHC Crawlers Case-JD-Ford-IHC TLB’s Case-JD-Wheel Loaders Skid Loader Parts SPECIAL: MultiKey Construction Sets $45

Extremely hearty & perfect for free range Layer Chicks, Turkeys Ducklings, Guineas, Much More

(814) 539-7026

www.myerspoultry.com

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

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CENTRAL VERMONT DAIRY for sale, 394 acres, double 8 parlor, 200+ cow capacity, slurry store, Harvestore, bunk silos. $750,000 firm. Cows, machinery, and feed available.

Call 860-836-1524

Clearview Hatchery PO Box 399 Gratz, PA 17030

(717) 365-3234

Columbia County, NY

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15 acres w/two 2 family houses & lots of buildings and barns, streams, 1/2 mile road frontage.

Rental income of $3,500.00 per month. Owner financing, very reasonable down payment. Owner motivated.

Can be divided.

500 ACRES PRIME Tiled Farm Land. First on the land for Spring work & Fall Harvest.

Easily accessible from state road, $5,000 an acre. 315767-1075

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518-758-6392

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CORTLAND COUNTY

Organic Farmette, 11 acres. Good 2 story barn, 19 tie stalls for horses, barn cleaner, hay storage. Insulated workshop, creek runs through. 2 story farm home, 4 bedrooms, 1 bath. Nice location. Owners are serious sellers who will consider all offers, $99,500. 2 car garage plus outside wood furnace. t

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Carol Wood Realty

607-863-4143

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DEMEREE REALTY Little Falls, NY 13365 Phone (315) 823-0288

www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com #722 - A nice hobby farm not far out of Morrisville. 100 acres with 48A. tillable, 2 story barn 30’x65’ with 42 stalls - barn cleaner, 16’x40’ wood silo with unloader. 7 room home with kitchen, dining room, living room, 4 bedrooms. A good buy at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$225,000 #261 - 43.4 A. on Woodcreek Rd. - Town of Verona with 620 ft. road frontage - borders Barge Canal in back - 25 A. open & 18 A. wooded. Asking $198,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REDUCED TO $125,000 (WANTS QUICK SALE MAKE OFFER). #67 - Very quiet, private location 3 miles from Little Falls, NY with 46 A., 14 tillable, 30 pasture - great hobby farm - 9 room farm house in good condition has combination oil/wood hot water heat, a clean & comfortable home - also like-new doublewide with 6 rooms, 2 decks, 1 porch, above ground pool, work shop with electric, dependable year-round creek, drilled well & 2 springs - all for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$198,000 #26 - Ten plus acres between Middleville & Herkimer on Rte. 28 near KOA campgrounds with 40x80 ft. maintenance/shop/garage w/two 16 ft. overhead doors, one 14 ft. door, 16x30 ft. storage space inside plus office space - radiant heat in floors, 250 gal. oil tank, dug well & septic - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$149,000 REDUCED TO $129,000 B-301 - This income producing property is located on 6 acres. The house is completely remodeled and updated. It has a large sprawling yard with an in ground pool right out the back door.The 50x90 pole barn is rented for $1000/month. It also has a 3 bedroom attached apartment as income. The main barn has 9 overhead doors and has been seasonally rented.The main residence in the house is 3 large bedrooms including a large master bedroom.

It has hot water baseboard heat with a new furnace in 2009. Close to Clinton & Utica.

Asking $349,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED TO $300,000 C-52 - Certified Organic Dairy Farm Operation w/340 A. - 285 tillable, remainder woods & pasture - 50x75 two story dairy barn w/50 tie stalls, 2 box stalls & 22 calf ties - 2 inch pipeline, 3 units, 800 gal. bulk tank, 20x30 & 20x60 ft. Harvestores w/unloaders - unrestored 8 rm. stone home; prime certified organic farmland; 1.8 mi road frontage; drilled well; stream runs thru property - parcel could be divided into 185 A. with no bldgs & 149 A. or 149 A. w/homestead. . . . .Asking $1,350,000 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC DAIRY ALSO AVAILABLE. C-68 - 107.6 A. farm, 81.6 A. prime, river bottom farmland with 27 A. woods; spacious, 2400 sq. ft. well-maintained, 150 yr. old farmhouse, 10 rm., 5BR, 1 1/2 baths, new windows and furnace, full cellar, enclosed porch, furnishings included; two-story dairy barn, 48 stanchions, heifer/calf tie-stalls; Patz barn cleaner in covered manure room; 14x70 concrete stave silo; three-bay garage with overhead doors; additional bldgs. for storage, all in excellent condition; one pond and year round creek runs through property. Asking $395,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED TO $350,000

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horses, or make hay. For anyone that likes to hunt or fish. Use year round or on the weekends . . .Greatt Buyy att $174,900

787 Bates-Wilson Road Norwich, NY 13851

4 - Oneidaa County. Beautiful log home on 45 acres of 2334 flat to gently rolling land. Half in field, half in woods. 30x60 three sided buildings with doors for equipment storage and vehicles. Very nice 2 story log home on a full finished basement. 2 bedrooms could be more, large eat in kitchen, nice living room with cathedral ceilings. Very open spacious home.

This would make a nice gentleman's farm. Very nice location, central part of the county. Utica, Syracuse, Oneida and Rome all close by. Land is conducive to growing vegetables. Small pond for irrigation or watering cattle. Owners are retiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $179,900

(607)) 334-97277 Celll 607-316-3758 www.possonrealty.net possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker

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2332 2 - Oneidaa Countyy Gentleman'ss Farm 65 acres, flat to gently rolling land, 15 acres tillable, sandy loam soils, excellent for growing vegetables, year round pond for irrigation, balance of farm and woods. Great hunting. Lots of firewood.

Good set of buildings. 2 story 30x70 barn for hay storage and livestock, box stalls for a few horses. Nice pole barn with shop 32x80 with power. Awesome building for machinery storage.

Nice for working on machinery or vehicles. Good 2 story 4 bdrm home. Full block-layed basement. Updated power and windows. Nice eat in kitchen with sun room. Stone layed fire place. This will make a great farm to have a road side vegetable stand or business. Close to shopping, hospitals, schools. Mins to Oneida Lake or Sylvan Beach . . . . . . . .Askingg $179,900 6 - Otsego o Countyy Farm - 86 acres. Year round trout 2336 stream. Excellent Hunting. 45 tillable acres, very productive well drained soils. Balance is woods and stream. Older 2 story 3 bedroom home with a lot of remodeling. New windows, insulation, sheetrock, electric. New septic, new well. Property is within minutes of Cooperstown and is in the Cooperstown School District. This would make a nice place to raise beef,

2256 6 - Madison n Countyy Freee stalll Operation. 210 acres 150 acres of very productive tillable land. 2 barns with 280 free stalls. Double 10 rapid exit parlor. Large concrete pad for feed storage. Good 2 story 5 bedroom home with 2 baths.

Several custom operators in the area for harvesting and planting feed. This farm is turnkey, ready to milk. Good farming area, agricultural and machinery businesses all close by . . . .

Askingg $550,000. Owners would like to sell this spring yet, they are entertaining all reasonable offers.

2302 2 - Otsego o Countyy Freee stalll Operation. Buildings for 300 head. Double 8 milking parlor, large concrete pad for feed storage. Good 2 story 4 bdrm home. All situated on 70 acres of land w/40+/- acres tillable, gravel loem soils w/lots of additional land to rent reasonable. Great location. Mins from Cooperstown or Oneonta. Farm would work well for dairy although buildings are conducive for horses and beef. Farm has 2 trout streams. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Nice area to live and farm. Priced to sell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d from m $245,000 0 to o $225,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reduced

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Cedarville: Property has 2 houses w/8.6 acres. Main house has 3 bdrms w/1-1/2 baths, LR, eat-in kit., family rm, DR, office, enclosed porch plus 3 stall garage w/workshop. 2nd home has 5 bdrms, 1 bath, LR, eat-in kit, laundry rm, 1 stall garage. Nice older barn w/30 stanchions and extra space. Live in one home, rent out the other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $139,900 Charming Home on 2+ acres in quaint hamlet of Jordanville. This pleasant home features eat-in kit., formal DR, Lg. LR, den, laundry, 3 bdrms, 1-1/2 baths, enclosed porch to enjoy the lg. backyard, roomy front porch to relax. 24x70 2 stall garage w/sliding back doors to handle those big boy toys. Close to valley, 5 min to Russian monastery, 25 min to Cooperstown & Utica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140,000 Lots of Privacy: Land. Great mix of open fields & woods. Land on both sides of road make for privacy. Build your own retreat, your own way, on your own land. 77 acres with a great deal of road frontage on both sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $179,900

For Appt. Call Carol Collins, Sales Agent 315-794-8894 219 Prospect St., Herkimer, NY 13350

Van Billings Real Estate, LLC Van Billings, Broker/Owner 14 S. Main St., Dolgeville, NY 13329

315-429-0300

www.vanbillingsrealestate.com

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Call Van! FARMS

Oppenheim - 37.1 Acres - $110,000 Beautiful old multi-level barn would make an excellent home. A drilled well, 2 septics and electricity already on the property. 37.1 acres of nice farmland, great hayfields, beautiful and magnificent distant views all makes a perfect spot for a retreat.

Manheim - 42 Acres - $135,000 Barn on about 42 acres with apartment built into barn. Includes the business of Zook’s storage shed, lawn furniture and food goods, but does not include the inventory.

Excellent main roadbusiness site.

Minden - 81.6 Acres - $299,900 Superb Horse Farm - 36x96 Morton Building with 8 gorgeous stalls. Plus old dairy barn, turn out sheds, equipment shed, pond, all fenced.

Remarkable post and beam passive solar design on home with very open floor plan.

Spectacular private setting at end of road. Any offer is subject to court and bank approval.

Manheim - 83 Acres - $440,000 Vintage brick farmhouse fully restored with beautiful floors and trim, keeping the original look, yet with a modern kitchen and baths.The main house has 3200 sq ft including 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. There is a 1 bedroom, 1800 sq ft apartment with a huge great room, amazing fireplace and wonderful views. Could be used as a 2 family or in law apartment. Set on 83 magnificent acres of useable farmland this property is ideal for horses or a small sustainable farming operation. There is an old barn and two modern steel barns. The Morton pole barn, 40X80 has water and electricity. Part of a larger parcel, taxes to be determined.

Little Falls - 58 Acres - $165,000 Classic Eyebrow Colonial on 58 Acres, Gracious rooms include a kitchen with lots of cabinets, a family room with heatilator fireplace and a center hall foyer. Put up a barn and have a small farm.

Extensive road frontage for possible extra lots.

Seperated from the property are two trailers way down the road that have rights to water from the property.

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Herkimer 815 SHELLS BUSH ROAD 150 acres of prime farmland with outbuildings that also features a 3500 sq. ft. farmhouse.

This 5 bedroom and 2 bath home has kept many of its beautiful features that include spacious rooms, wood flooring, master staircase and wide based moldings. Land is productive silt loam soil, woodland, and pasture. $274,000 Call Heidi @ 315-717-7269

Salisbury 932 JERSEYFIELD ROAD This newly built home in 2007 comes with all the furnishings and features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Cabin is wired to generator for all power and vent free gas. Brand new gas refrigerator, stove, woodstove with stainless steel liner system, and fully insulated. $98,900 Call Heidi @ 315-717-7269

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203 HEISER RD.

A beautiful ranch home in a country setting, 2 or 3 bedrooms, a large master bedroom, loft, large bathroom w/jacuzzi tub, large living room w/propane fireplace, large kitchen, and an open floor plan. Only 8 years old, this home has lots of natural woodwork and natural light. Vinyl windows and a walk in closet off the master bedroom. The basement is a 3 stall garage and laundry room and is on 5.1 acres. $169,000 Call Bob @ 518-321-9897

St.. Johnsville e

510 ST. RTE. 67

Large rough house with good roof, solid foundation, a strong structure that needs updating. 4 acres. $85,000 Call John @ 518-281-8008

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Moira, NY Barn will tie over 100 head; present has 50 on pipeline.

Has 4 BR house, carriage barn, 28 acres. $98,000 Bare or $125,000 w/30 Milk Cows, 5 Heifers & 5 Beef Cows

Constable, NY 60 Cow Farm on 120 Acres, has pipeline, milking equipment, gutter cleaner, 4 BR house.

Priced at $239,000

Wm E. McClain Realty 218 W. Main St. Malone, NY

518-483-2663

TOWN OF MINDEN, near Fort Plain,NY, 60 acres of open fields, 2800’ frontage on paved road, great views, $142,000.

Also smaller parcels available. Owner financing. 518-861-6541 www.helderbergrealty.com

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Palatine Bridge 146 S. GRAY ROAD Buy Or Rent - Lovely 18 year old colonial home with two-stall garage, three bedroom, w/master bath, hardwood flooring, awesome view of the Mohawk valley! Great move-in price of $249,900 Call Debbie @ 518-495-5770

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247 ST HWY 67

A beautiful country setting w/2 bedrooms, large living room, dining room, kitchen with hardwood cabinets & large master bedroom, 1.44 beautiful acres, vinyl siding, a metal roof, two sheds, a garage, deck and pool. Priced to sell!

Owner financing possible - $70,000

Call Bob @ 518-321-9897

Gloversville e 482 EXT. WEST FULTON ST.

Well-kept split-level home. Has apartment upstairs for additional income if desired or could be opened up for more bedroom space, 12x12 shed, w/above ground pool, great tree fort playground, and lots of room with fenced-in backyard, quiet neighborhood, minutes from city for stores, doctors and in small hamlet of Meco. $164,000

Call Debbie @ 518-495-5770

St.. Johnsville

Real Estate Wanted FAMILY LOOKING for dairy farm w/tillable land to support the herd. Serious buyer.

Finances arranged. 518-9653725 WANTED TO BUY: House with recreational land, around 100 acres, with barn and some water on the property if possible. Call or leave message 518-823-4436

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Ideal home for outdoor recreation. Mostly wooded, young oak, lots of deer and turkey, access to ATV and snowmobile trails. $79,900 Call John @ 518-281-8008

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0 SCHOOL HILL RD.

Arena/Barn (176x68) and 30+ acres of tillable hoeoye soil land. Property is perc and building approved. Land also offers a mixture of pasture, woods, and crossed by small stream. Parcel is prime location for your new home or the development of a horse farm. $169,000 Call Heidi @ 315-717-7269

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1994 Vantage 40’x102” Aluminum Dump Trailer, 2 Way Gate, Grain Chute, Roll-Over Tarp, 10’ 2” Spread, Air Ride, Air Lift Front Axle, Cheap!

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2001 Mack RD 350HP, 8LL, 44K rears with lift axle $25,500

1997 Ford 6 Wheeler Auto, 210HP Cummins, sander $5,500

1979 Mack Ladder Truck, 237 Mack Motor, Auto Trans., Boom Works Great $7,500 OBO

1988 Peterbilt 379 Rolloff, 350 Big Cam Cummins, 13 Spd, Air Ride, Aluminum Wheels $17,500

1998 Custom Flatbed Trailer, 5th wheel, tandem axle, 30’ deck, 5’ beavertail $3,750

1992 International 2574 N14 Cummins, 9 Spd, 19’ of Frame $7,750

1980 Chevy C70 Water Truck 454 big block, 5+4 transmission, has pump on it $4,250

Many New and Used Feed and Gravel Bodies

Call Us With Your Used Parts Needs - Many Hydraulic Parts in Stock

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APR 18 - NOV 14 Groundswell’s Sustainable Farming Certificate Program Now Accepting Applications For aspiring and beginning farmers and market gardeners, providing 124 hours of classroom training, hands on workshops, farm visits and supervised work experience on sustainable farms.

Tuition is on a sliding scale and ranges from $125 to $800, with substantial support offered to people of color, new immigrant & limited resource trainees. Applications are now online. Visit www.groundswellcenter.org to learn more and apply today.

MAY 16 Poisonous Plants & Invasive Species workshop Oneida CCE Office, 121 Second St., Oriskany, NY. 6:307:30 pm. The class fee is $5.

Pre-registration is required by contacting the Extension Office. Call 315-736-3394.

MAY 17 Got Trees?

Got Sugarbush?

Valley Road Maple Farm, Thurman, NY. A small scale wood lot and sugar bush management workshop.

Contact CCE of Warren County, 518-623-3291.

MAY 18 Recipe to Market Workshop Proudfit Hall, Route 22, Salem, NY. 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. The workshop will provide future food entrepreneurs with knowledge of critical issues needing consideration before launching a food manufacturing business. Participants will obtain a good grounding in food business basics and a road map pointing to where you need to go before launching that business. Contact Capital District Vegetable and Small Fruit Program, 518-775-0018 or email cls263@cornell.edu.

Selling at Farm Stands Cornell Cooperative Extension Resource Center, Hamden, NY. 10 am - 4 pm.

Learn the art of selling at farm stands and markets.

The fee for this program is $15 which includes a light lunch or $25/farm couple.

Please make your check payable to Cornell Cooperative Extension and mail to: PO Box 184, Hamden, NY 13782. Pre-payment and pre-registration are appreciated. Visit Extension’s website at www.ccedelaware.org for a registration form or simply send a check indicating “Baker” on the note line.

Include all names and contact information.

MAY 18 & 19 Food Workshops • May 18 - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm - Proudfit Hall, Route 22, Salem, Washington Co., NY • May 19 - 8:30 am - 4 pm Battenkill Kitchen, Inc., 58 East Broadway, Salem, Washington Co., NY Registration for each class is $50 and includes materials.

Participants should bring their own lunch. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Workshops are limited in size and the deadline to register is May 11. Contact Trish Kozal at 518-854-3032 or Steve Hadcock at 518380-1497. On Internet at www.battenkillkitchen.org.

MAY 19 16th Annual Perennial Sale Master Gardener Demo Garden, 701 South Fourth St., Towanda, PA. 8:30-10:30 am. The perennials will cost $3 a piece or 4 for $10.

Money raised from the sale goes to finance Penn State Master Gardening projects.

Contact Penn State Extension Office at 570-265-2896 or Andrea Eckert evenings at 570-746-3855.

Junior Beef Quality Assurance Brookfield Farm. Contact Jennifer Coleman, 518-7964833.

Master Gardener Plant Sale Orange County Fairgrounds, 4-H Memorial Building, Middletown, NY. 9 am - 12:30 pm. The selection includes, but is not limited to, Annuals, Perennials, Herbs, Vegetables and Houseplants.

Contact Garden Helpline, 845-343-0664.

MAY 22 Poultry Health Discussion CCE Jefferson County office in Watertown, NY. 7 pm. Will be televised to the Oneida County Cooperative Extension, 121 Second St., Oriskany, NY. Cost is $5.

Registration required. Contact Marylynn Collins, 315736-3394 ext. 132 or e-mail at mrm7@cornell.edu.

MAY 24 Landowner Property Issues Workshop Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. 6:30 pm.

There will be a $10 charge for the workshop, which will include light refreshments, materials and handouts. Call 607- 772-8953 or e-mail clf62@cornell.edu to register.

MAY 26 Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale Cutler Botanic Gardens Binghamton, New York. 9 am. Call 607-772-8953 or email clf62@cornell.edu.

MAY 26-27 Empire State Boer Goat Show NYS fairgrounds in Syracuse. Contact Kay Kotwica, 315 889-5333 or e-mail kotland@dreamscape.com.

JUN 1 2012 Farm Fest Brabant Farms, 6166 Happy Valley Rd., Verona, NY. 4:309 pm. Rain or shine. A $1 donation appreciated. Contact CCE Oneida Co., 315736-3394. On Internet at www.cce.oneida.com.

JUN 1-3 Ole Time Power Show Fireman’s Field, Route 12B/Route 26, Oriskany Falls, NY. Contact Lee Edwards, 315-750-9464.

JUN 2 Got Woods - Keep Woods CCE of Wayne County, 1581 Route 88 North, Newark, NY. 9:30 am - 1 pm. Registration is $10. Limit of 25 participants. Contact Laurie VanNostrand, 315-331-8415.

Plant Swap & Sale Forsyth Nature Center at Forsyth Park, Lucas Ave., Kingston, NY. Plants to swap can be dropped off that Saturday morning between 9 & 10 am. Swappers will receive vouchers for the number of plants they drop off. Return at 11 am to swap vouchers

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Section C

Great Year as Dairy Ambassador

by Mercedes Spickerman My name is Mercedes Spickerman and I am a

Susquehanna County Dairy Ambassador. Being Dairy Ambassador

gave me experiences that I never would have had before and friends that

will last a lifetime.

How I found the news article to be in the dairy

ABSOLUTE PUBLIC

AUCTION

As we are reducing our used inventory, we will sell the following at public auction located at 401 Dairy Hill Rd, South Royalton, VT 05068. Take exit 2 off I89, to RT 14 West to Dairy Hill and watch for auction signs.

SATURDAY - JUNE 2nd, 2012 STARTING @ 9:30 AM

SELLING TRACTORS, FARM EQUIPMENT, IMPLEMENTS, LAWN & GARDEN

TRACTORS JD 5425 4WD w/542 loader JD 5410 4WD w/cab, heat & air JD 4620 tractor JD 2350 JD 2240 JD 4100 4WD w/mower deck & loader, 1073 hrs JD 4100 4WD w/mower deck & 535 hrs JD 650 4WD w/loader & 827 hrs JD 1010 gas JD B 2002 Holder C9700H 4WD w/hyd dump body w/McConnell over the rail mower, sander, snow blower, front blade, 2 sets of tires & wheels, cab w/ heat & air Oliver 1365 4WD w/loader MF 35 diesel Ford 3000 Ford 1100 4WD David Brown 1200 w/loader Massey Harris Mustang 1941 Case LAI Farmall 560 gas Ford 1910 4WD w/loader (needs work) Trojan wheel loader w/bucket & forks Tow Motor 4000# forklift VEHICLES 77 Ford F700 dump truck 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible IMPLEMENTS Int 5' rotary cutter Ford 5' 3pth scraper blade 8' box scraper LAWN & GARDEN JD X485 54" deck JD 285 w/bagger JD GT262 w/bagger JD 170 w/bagger JD 110 JD RX 63

JD 48 walk behind mower JD L120 JD 180 JD 345 JD 330 JD 212 JD GT262 JD LT155 Simplicity Conquest 16hp Cub Cadet 125 Husqvarna 1542 Cub Cadet GT1554 FARM EQUIPMENT New Frontier SB1107 3pth sickle bar mower JD 660 rake JD 336 baler w/thrower Kuhn FC202 3pth disc mower JD 1209 9' mower (needs pto shaft) Kuhn FC300 10" mower (needs pto shaft) 2004 New Idea 3726 manure spreader (Used very little, been in storage for 4 yrs) Ford 542 baler Fanex 400 tedder JD 3pth sickle bar mower 2-3pth scraper blades New Delta 8' chain harrow JD kicker IMPLEMENTS Valby CH/SH250 3pth chipper w/hyd feed Valby CH150 3pth chipper Henki CG650 chipper w/power feed Baker 3pth chipper Kelly model 30 3pth backhoe w/pump

JD backhoe attachment for 550 dozer Pronovost P50 hyd dump trailer Farmi JL501 3pth winch Woods 60 Brushbull rotary mower Woods MD160 rotary mower Toro aerothatch 83 spreader (like new) Pronovost Puma 94" 3pth snow blower Pronovost Puma 64" (Nearly new) Schulte 3pth snow blower Modern MT25 tow behind rock rake Hurd 3pth fert spreader Danuser hyd drive 3pth post hole auger Douglas 60" finish mower 7' snow bucket 3pth boom pole 2-41x14.00-20 turf tires on wheels 16.9x24 tires on wheels Box of hyd hoses & pto shafts 3pth wood splitters 9' hyd snow plow

TERMS CASH OR GOOD CHECK LUNCH BY WRIGHT'S

AUCTIONEERS: C W GRAY & SON'S, INC. EAST THETFORD, VT • VT LIC #128 802-785-2161 L F Trottier's 802-763-8082 Email address: cwgray@valley.net • Web address: www.cwgray.com Try: www.auctionzip.com

Winners of the jump rope contest are pictured with Susquehanna County Dairy Royalty: Dairy Maid Emory Bewley (L-R), third grader Christina Tranovich, sixth grader Tim Hill and Dairy Ambassador Mercedes Spickerman.

Photo courtesy of Penn State Extension in Susquehanna County

court was actually all luck. I was in my mom’s bedroom looking through the paper trying to find a job, and I found an article about looking for girls to join the dairy promotion court. When I asked my mom to do it her first and only question was ‘how much does it cost?’ Glad that it wouldn’t cause a dent in her checking book she agreed to let me do it. I always tell people the story of how I became a Dairy Ambassador; how I was bored and looking for a job.

I’ve never been a good

public speaker; I never really had a reason to be one other than speeches for school. Last May, I had to make a speech in front of a group of people for the annual Dairy Princess Pageant. This was my first speech that I ever had to make on stage in front of an audience that wasn’t my classmates. I was in a long black gown, my sash and crown in place hoping that no matter what I would not fall and trip crossing the stage.

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FDA clarifies use of the term “non-lactating dairy cattle” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine has become aware that the term, “nonlactating dairy cattle,” may be confusing and that users could mistakenly interpret it to mean that drugs approved for use in nonlactating dairy cattle are safe when used in dry dairy cows.

The term “non-lactating dairy cat-

tle” includes replacement dairy heifers, replacement dairy bulls, and dairy calves.

The term non-lactating dairy cattle does not include dry dairy cows.

FDA says this is an important human food safety issue because of the potential for residues of drugs labeled for use in nonlactating dairy cattle to be present in milk of the treated cows,

as well as in the tissue of the calves born to the treated cows.

FDA is working with sponsors of products approved for use in nonlactating dairy cattle to revise labeling to clarify that dry dairy cows are not non-lactating dairy cattle and therefore should not be treated with drugs labeled for use in non-lactating dairy cattle.

Source: www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm292761.htm, as reprinted from Udder Topics Vol. 35, No. 1 & 2

I met so many wonderful people during the year that I will remain friends with for a long time. Without being Dairy Ambassador I wouldn’t have spent time this summer at 4-H Dairy Camp and Round-up, meetings, and Harford Fair where I met some of my best friends. I never grew up on a farm so I really had no reason to spend the week hanging out in the cow barn, even though I would drag my parents there every time we were at the Fair.

Now when we are at fairs and I suddenly start heading to the barns my mom knows I’m visiting my friends.

People at school don’t really believe me when I say I’m a Dairy Ambassador. If you ever saw me in school and then at a promotion you would think I was two different people. Mom always tells me that it’s such a big transformation between the school me and the Dairy Ambassador me. It is because when I’m in my crown and sash I wear skirts and dressy outfits, it makes me actually feel like someone important and I love that feeling.

I’ve sent a picture along taken at a recent promotion I did with Dairy Maid Emory Bewley. We held a jump rope contest and displayed a poster telling people about all the good nutrients in milk and other dairy products and handed out string cheese to the participants. The winners were Tim Hill

jumping 178 times and Christina Tranovich jumped 125 times. The contest was held at the Mt. View Elementary School’s health and fitness night.

I can’t wait for this next year of promoting and seeing all of my friends again.

Ambassador from C1 Thankfully I’m more skilled at walking in heels than I am in sneakers. All the other girls on the court had their speech written out on paper to put on the podium to read, I on the other hand was not at all prepared. I did then what I do at most of my school speeches and I ‘winged it’ which turns out to be a good method for me. That night was step one of me turning into a better public speaker and officially being Dairy Ambassador.

In the Dairy Royalty Court most of the girls have dairy cows of their own to show at 4-H Dairy Camp and Round-up and the Harford Fair. Not me, I was the only girl who never truly got to experience the life in the dairy business. When the other girls were showing their cows I was the one handing out the ribbons, and trust me when I tell you it was not as easy as it sounds. Some ribbons I accidently mixed up and had to go back to fix, sometimes I miscounted how many ribbons to give or who I had to give the Best Udder ribbon to.

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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 • 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 Saturday, May 26 • 10:00 AM: Middlefield, MA. Estate Auction.

Case 580 backhoe, Ford & AC tractors, hay equip & tools, horse equip, furniture & antiques. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com Monday, May 28 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Memorial Monday we will be open for business for the farmers convenience. Special Plant Auction. Starting at 10 am. Selling hanging baskets, bedding plants, vegetable plants, shrubs, trees all you need for your gardening needs. We will then follow with misc. small animals, etc. followed by our normal schedule. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, May 30 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, June 1 • Gene Woods Auction Service, Cincinnatus, NY. Price Farm. 50 Head Dairy. 25 recently

fresh. Over 1/2 the dairy are 1st & 2nd’s.

Nice young herd with a lot of milk. SCC75,000. 4.0F 3.2P. Also consigned 28 open heifers from 300# to breeding age. Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.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: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, June 2 • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, 6502 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 9:30 AM: South Royalton, VT. Selling tractors, farm equip. & implements, lawn & garden. Inventory reduction for L.F. Trottier’s.

Monday, June 4 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Feeder & Fat Cow Sale. Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Saturday, June 9 • North Bangor, NY. Craigmoor Farms Dis-

persal. Eric & Joel Craig. 140 head of reg.

Guernseys, reg. Jerseys & reg. R&W Holsteins. Complete line of machinery. Delarm & Treadway, 518-483-4106 • 9:00 AM: Don Rice Jr., 5761 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. 15 MM farm tractors & parts, 150 MM farm toys, MM & gas signs.

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 10:00 AM: 1046 Cty. Rd 23, Sherburne, NY. Lok-N-Logs, Sawmill Consolidation Auction.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Monday, June 11 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Heifer Sale. Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. . Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Friday, June 15 • Gene Woods Auction Service, Cincinnatus, NY. Pedersen Farms 100 head Holstein Cattle & some machinery. Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com • 4:00 PM: Wayne & Roxanne Force, 7819 High Rd., off CR 75, 4 mi. NE of Prattsburg, NY. Kubota BX2230 4wd w/deck, excellent contractor shop tools, antiques, household.

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Saturday, June 16 • 9:00 AM: Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Watertown, NY. Jefferson County Area Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction.

Selling Heavy Equipment, Trucks & Trailers.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Wednesday, June 20 • 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 • 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 Thursday, June 21 • Sharon Springs, NY. High Hill Farm Complete Dispersal. 120 plus head will sell. C/O Greg Law, owners. Managed by The Cattle Exchange. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 6:30 PM: 210 Pottsville St., Port Carbon, PA. 4.92 Approx. Industrial Acreage w/Building. Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128, cell 610-662-8149 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721

Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers

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

NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC. Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT Jim - 802-525-4774 • Ray - 802-525-6913 neks@together.net NORTHAMPTON COOP. AUCTION Whately, MA • Farmer Owned Since 1949 Livestock Commission Auction Sales at noon every Tues.

Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774

ROBERTS AUCTION SERVICE MARCEL J. ROBERTS Specializing in farm liquidations.

802-334-2638 • 802-777-1065 cell robertsauction@together.net

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HILLTOP AUCTION CO. 3856 Reed Rd., Savannah, NY 13146 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030 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

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 NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs.

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

717-354-4341 Sales Mon., Wed. • Thurs. Special Sales

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

ROY TEITSWORTH, INC. AUCTIONEERS Specialist in large auctions for farmers, dealers, contractors and municipalities.

Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com 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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Auction Calendar, Continued (cont. from prev. page) Tuesday, June 26 • At the Farm, Newport, VT. Poulin-Royer, Inc. Complete Dispersal of all cattle and most equipment. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-6268892 Wednesday, June 27 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder 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, July 6 • 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 Saturday, July 7 • Garden Time LLC in Glens Falls, NY. 3rd Annual Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 Friday, July 13 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, July 18 • 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 :Saturday, July 21 • Middleburgh, NY. Reflections of Maple Downs Sale. Hosted by Maple Downs Farm II. Held in conjunction with the NY Holstein Summer Picnic. The Cattle Exchange, 607746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Leyden, MA. Selling trucks, trailers, shop tools & farm equip. including pay loader and farm tractor for Zimmerman Livestock Trucking. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 Wednesday, July 25 • West Addison, VT. Bodette Farm Complete Equipment Dispersal. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 Thursday, July 26 • 6:00 PM: County Highway Maintenance Facility, Geneseo, NY. Livingston County Tax Title Auction. Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Friday, July 27 • 10:00 AM: Haverling Central High School, Bath, NY. Steuben County Tax Title Auction.

Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Saturday, July 28 • 9:30 AM: Martins Country Market. 3rd Annual Large Summer Equipment Auction. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Sunday, July 29

• 10:00 AM: Washington Co. Fairgrounds, Rt. 29 & 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich, NY. Tri-State Antique Tractor Club Inc. antique Wheels and Iron Showw. 1st time consignment auction. Selling antique & modern farm, construction, gas engine, signs, toys, literature and related items. Show: Sat-Sun July 28-29. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Friday, August 3 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, August 4 • 10:00 AM: 1507 Pre-Emption Rd., Penn Yan, NY (Yates Co.). Real Estate Absolute Auction. 103 acre DeWick farm w/100 acres tillable, farmhouse, shop 2 machine sheds.

Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Wednesday, August 8 • 2:00 PM: Gehan Rd., off Rts. 5-20, 5 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. NY Steam Engine Assoc. 4th Annual Consignment Auction. 1st day of pageant of Steam Show Aug. 8-11.

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Thursday, August 9 • 1:00 PM: Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY. Farm & Equipment Auction. Next to Empire Farm Days Show. Farm Equipment, Tractors, Antique Equipment, Construction Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Wednesday, August 15 • 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 Wednesday, August 22 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder 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 25 • 9:00 AM: Penn Yan, NY. Finger Lakes Produce Auction Farm Machinery Consignment Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.com Thursday, September 6 • 1:00 PM: 10400 Gillette Rd., Alexander, NY. WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assoc. 2nd.

Annual Consignment. 1st day of show Sept.

6-9. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Saturday, September 8 • North Country Storage Barns. 2nd Annual Shed and Shrubbery Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • Morrisville, NY. 30th Annual Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. Hosted by Morrisville State College Dairy Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Town of Lansing Highway Dept., Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing, NY. Municipal Surplus & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder

Sale. . Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, September 15 • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, 6502 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. Special Fall Consignment Auction. Farm & Construction Equipment. Heavy & Light Trucks. Consignments welcome. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 19 • 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 Saturday, September 22 • 9:00 AM: Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction.

Farm Tractors & Machinery. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. . Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 26 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder 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 29 • Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power Sports Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 Saturday, October 6 • 9:00 AM: 145 Paul Rd., Exit 17, Rt. 390, Rochester, NY. Monroe County Municipal Equipment Auction. Heavy Construction Equipment, Cars & Trucks.. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 13 • Hosking Sales . OHM Holstein Club Sale.

Brad Ainslie sale chairman 315-822-6087.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 9:00 AM: Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY . Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Wednesday, October 17 • 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 Saturday, October 20 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 27

• Ithaca, NY. NY Fall Harvest Sale. Hosted by Cornell University Dairy Science Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Syracuse, NY (NYS Fairgrounds).

Onondaga Co. area Municipal Equipment Auction. Municipal & Contractor Equipment.Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder 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, November 3 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Premier All Breed Sale. Call early to consign to make catalog & advertising deadlines. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, November 10 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 21 • 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 Thursday, November 29 • Lampeter, PA. Destiny Road Holstein Dispersal. Jay Stolzfus, owner. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, December 1 • 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, 6502 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. Special Winter Consignment Auction. Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Liquidations & Consignments. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 8 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 12 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder 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, December 19 • 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

Fred R. Bell & Son Auction Service 125 Corbin Road, Bainbridge, NY 13733 • (607) 343-0183

A NNUAL S PRING AUCTION Sat., May 26TH • 10:00 AM Sharp!

(Rain or Shine)

Located in our yard

1. Keep cows clean and dry at all times. This assures clean teat surfaces and prevents bacteria from entering the teat end.

2. Seek assistance from a qualified dairy professional (veterinarian, milk plant field rep, milk equipment dealer, Extension educator).

3. Do individual cow SCC tests monthly to help identify herd trends and pinpoint the infected cows.

4. Run a monthly bulk tank culture through a reliable laboratory to find out what kinds of bacteria are causing intramammary infections.

5. If bulk tank culture results show a high level of contagious mastitis pathogens (Staph aureus, Strep ag, or mycoplasma), identify infected cows by individual cow culturing. Reduce cowto-cow spread and remove the high SCC quarters from the milk supply.

6. If bulk tank culture results show high levels of environmental pathogens (nonag streps, coliforms, or Staph species), improve bedding management and premilking cow prep. Replace all organic bedding in every stall weekly with clean bedding. Every day, replace the bedding in the back half of the stall with fresh, clean bedding. If you use sand bedding, add fresh, clean sand at least once per week. Keep stalls leveled and remove soiled sand daily.

7. Improve consistency in milking procedures. Include a pre- and postmilking teat dip, 10 to 20 seconds of

cleaning, at least 30 seconds of contact time for the teat dip, and a thorough teat end wiping before attaching the milking unit. Plan routine to achieve 60-120 second prep-lag time.

8. Include forestrip during cow prep to identify high SCC quarters and keep milk from those quarters out of the bulk tank.

9. Cull chronically high SCC cows that do not respond to therapy.

10. Treat all quarters of all cows at dry off with an approved dry cow intramammary tube.

11. Consider using a dry cow teat sealer.

12. Provide dry cows with adequate space, ventilation and clean bedding.

(Minnesota DHIA records indicate that an average of 35 percent of cows and heifers calve with high SCCs.) 13. Keep cows as cool and comfortable as possible during hot weather.

14. Control flies.

15. Maintain milking equipment in good working order. Develop a routine performance check and maintenance program. Replace rubber parts at recommended intervals. Be sure system cleaning is done consistently and properly.

Source: University of Minnesota Extension Factsheet F-MP-1 (December 2011), as reprinted from Udder Topics Vol. 35, No. 1 & 2 (in April 2012)

CLARK BROS. FARM

(158) TOP HI-GRADE HOLSTEINS

1.) Guilford farmer sends in haying equipment: NH 273 Baler, NH 472 Haybine, NH 256 rakewith dolly wheels, (2) steel wagons with gears, (1) steel box- needs floor.

1655 Crumb Hill Road, DeRuyter, New York 13052

2.) Local farmer sends: IH 856D, IH 826D, AC185D, JD 336 Baler, Kuhn 4 star tedder, (2) running gears.

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 11:00 A.M.

3.) Bainbridge farmer sends: JD 2550 4wd, AC 545 articulated loader w/forks and bucket.

Tractors: JD 4030D, Ford 8210D 4wd/loader, Ford 7700D 4wd, Case 885D, JD 950D 4wd/loader/tiller, AC 6060D, IH 300, MF 175D, MF35- loader, MF 30B- loader, Ford 3000D, IH 454D- loader, JD 240 skid steer, JD 450 D 6way dozer, JD 450- straight blade.

Antiques and Collectors: One owner- IH 200 2pt hitch mint condition!!, 2 pt disc, 2 pt 2x plow, 2 pt sickle bar mower, 2 pt corn planter, snow plow, tire chains, owners manual (rare find here), Farmall H- loader, JD B/plows, Case 530 (very sharp!).

Equipment: JD 335 RB, PEQUEA HR 10 Rake, IH 254 Rake/tedder, CIH 3450 RB, Post hole digger, IH 4 row planter, NH 273 Baler, NI one row picker, NH 28 blower, (3) Gehl tandum gears, NH 707 3 pt chopper, IH 3 pt 2 row planter, (2) elevators, NH 268 baler, wood splitter, double rake hitch, oliver 12 ft disc, 1x plow, 6ft. 3pt disc, JD disc, steel wagon, AGCO Challenger RB 34, Rock picker, NH spredder, Ford wts, pull type brush hog, (2) scissor lifts, 2x 3pt MF plow, 3pt seeder, Millcreek 75 BU PTO spredder (nice!!), 10 wheel rake.

Trucks/Cars: 1989 Chevy Capris- station wagon (Mint!), 1994 Dodge Diesel dump truck/ cummings motor.

Store close out: Insulation board, molding, ridge caps etc…

Misc: To finish the living estate of Charlie Bishop: Pull type lawn mower, snow plow for Ford truck, microwave, king size bed, some house hold etc… some tools, locust post, rototiller.

Guns: Selling at 11am from an estate: Winchester Model 94 32-40 John Wayne commemorative rifle (never been shot!), Remington 12 GA 1100 semi, 2 barrels, Winchester 22 lever action, Remington 12 GA pump, Winchester GA semi, Daisy BB gun, Remington 270-scope, (3) Black powder guns, Lots of surprises here still digging out!!

NOTE: Early listing - lots more coming!

Terms of sale: Cash or good check, Standard 10% buyers premium $2500 and under.

Comfort facilities on site • Food by Hitchin Post • Auctionzip #21675

Taking consignments until sale time - Call Fred @ (607) 343-0183 or Danny @ (607) 316-8811

Directions: Off Interstate 81 in Cortland, NY, take Exit 11. Take Route 13 north 19 mi. to DeRuyter, NY. In DeRuyter, straight on Albany St. (Cty Rte. 58), 3/10 mile to farm. Watch for auction signs.

The Clark's, farming since 1967, have decided to have a complete cattle dispersal.

(158) Top Hi-Grade Cattle. (81) Mature cows. (21) Bred heifers. (16) Breeding age, and (40) from NB to yearlings. A young dairy, with many 1st calf heifers. (18) Recently fresh, (9) Due for May & June. (5) Linebacks, (3) Cows, (1) Heifer, and (1)Young, 12 mo. old service bull. This is a year round herd, cattle in all lactations, with many due for the fall. Cows milked in tie stall, used to fencing, and go out day & night. Averaging 61 lbs. out of the tank. Gary & Jeff have kept a closed herd, with years of AI breeding. (Sebastian, Ziggy, Apple Boy, Jetliner, Shampoo, Sharky, and others.) Cows and heifers show dairy, with great udders. SCC-270,000, 3.9 F, 3.14 P. Clark's have received many milk awards over the years. Heifers are all home raised.

Manager's Note: This is a Top set of cows, with cattle milking up to 100 lbs. You will see years of breeding in these cows and heifers. The Clark's have always kept a clean farm with good dairy cattle. Many 1st & 2nd's, milking heavy. Top set of heifers.

Pleasee Note: No inspections until the day before the sale, in order for the Clark's to keep on their regular schedule. Cattle will be out in the pasture up until sale day. Heifers will be in the barn.

Salee Managedd by:

Gene Wood’s Auction Service, Inc. Cincinnatus, NY 13040

Tel: (607) 863-3821

Visit us on the Web @ genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com JUNEE 1,, 2012: Att Jackk Wood'ss Sale e Barn: Robertt & Brendaa Price:: (50) Head dairy, (25) Recently fresh. Over 1/2 the dairy are 1st & 2nd's. Nice young herd with a lot of milk. SCC-75,000. 4.0 F 3.2 P. Also consigned; (28) Open heifers from 300 lbs. to breeding age.

JUNEE 15,, 2012: Pedersen n Farms.. (100) Head of Hi-Grade Holstein cattle.

The farm has been in the family for 80 years. Years of AI breeding. Also selling some machinery.

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Fifteen ways to reduce Somatic Cell Counts

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Farmers: Protect your skin on ‘Don’t Fry Day’ and every day To encourage sun safety awareness and remind everyone to protect their skin while outdoors, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has declared May 25 — the Friday before Memorial Day — as “Don’t Fry Day.” Skin cancer is on the rise in the United States due to overexposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun. The American Cancer Society estimates that one Ameri-

can dies every hour from skin cancer. This year alone, ACS estimates there will be more than 76,250 new cases of malignant melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, and more than two million new cases of basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers in the U.S. “Farmers and ranchers are fortunate to be able to spend much of their working lives outdoors,”

said American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman. “The downside of prolonged exposure to the sun while on the farm or ranch is that it can lead to skin damage and cancer.”

In fact, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, outdoor workers experience twice the amount of nonmelanoma skin cancers (basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas) compared to those who

work indoors.

Fortunately, skin cancer is highly curable if found early and can be prevented. Because no single step can fully protect you and your family from overexposure to UV radiation, the council recommends the following: do not burn or tan; seek shade often, especially between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; wear sunprotective clothing; generously apply sunscreen; use extra caution near

FARM AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT AUCTION FRIDAY, MAY 25TH @ *NOTE NEW TIME* 10:00 AM At Visscher Farm 1400 S. Main St. (Rte. 282) - 1 1/2 mile south of the Village of Nichols, Tioga County, NY - use Exit 62 off Southern Tier Expressway (Rte.17/future I-86) or 20 miles north of Towanda/Wysox via PA Rte. 187 (road now open) At 10:00 AM: starting with items from Kelmar Construction Sales, Inc. a supply company from Ithaca, NY - fasteners, drywall screws for wood & steel framing "tons of them"; other fasteners, self tapping, nuts. Etc.; new grid for drop ceiling various lengths; new 2x4 and 2x2 Celotex & Certain teed ceiling blocks; caulking & caulking guns; drill bits; saw blades; chargers for Bosch tools; shot for Hilti guns; sheet rock and corner bead; Commercial metal studs over 2000 pieces - 2x3, 2x4, 2x6, various lengths, starter strips, etc. Concrete Products: various concrete blocks; auto clave finish lime; Structo lite; sand; stucco lime; Tamo seal; Tamo's patch liquid; draft & acoustical sound sealant; accelguard for concrete stripper; Office Equipment: lateral files; chairs; shelving for display Trucks: 1998 GMC 5500 diesel w/20 ft Morgan body; 1993 Ford L8000 diesel w/25ft stake body Construction: JD 490D Excavator w/thumb; Cat D4C - 6 way blade dozer; 1998 Cat 312B excavator w/long track; Cat 931 crawler ldr.; Hitachi EX100 excavator; Tampo RS28 vibrator roller 84" smooth drum; 1992 Int tri-axle dump truck 16 1/2 like new body 500 Detroit 8 spd. LL; 2007 3 car tri-axle trailer; 1993 Ford F7F bucket truck diesel 42ft reach Skid Steers: JD 240; Bobcat 553; NH LX865 plus more Farm Tractors & Compacts: John Deere 4240-cab; JD 3020; Same Mini Taurus w/ldr.; White 2-85-4WD-cab; Ford 8160 w/cab; MF 1085; Ford 3910; NH 1630 w/ldr; Mahindra 1815-4x4-w/ldr; Massey 1455-4WD- w/ldr; 2 Farmall Cubs Disc & Mower Conditioners: JD 936 Mc Co w/impellers; JD 1360 w/impellers; Kuhn FC 303 disc w/impellers Balers: Claas 46 w/net; Gehl 2580 silage special; NH 849; JD 348; NH 570 w/thrower; NH 275 wire; NH 66 w/motor; NH 315 Forage Harvestors: 2009 NH 790-used 1 season; NH 790 w/2 row 824 corn & 790W hay heads; Hesston 7140-7155 Tedders & Rakes: Kuhn GA 6000; Vicon 423T; JD 4 star; 4 star tedder vertical fold Blowers: Gehl 1540 excellent; NH 40; Badger Corn Grinder blower "nice" Tillage: Sunflower 16 shank PT chisel plow; Taylorway 740 PT 10 shank chisel; IH 720 toggle trip plow; Case 3 pth 12 shank chisel; 3 pt flopover 4 btm plow; many 2-3-4X plows; assorted discs; field cultivators & drags Planters: IH 510 grain drill; MF drill; JD VB drill; 2&4 row corn pltrs.; Cole veg. planter Attachments: Kubota backhoe; skid steer grapples; (new) Skid Steer buckets; snow blower; S.S. pallet forks; S.S. root rake Other: Shelter Logic carport 12x24x8'H; Pequea steel hay wagon w/dump; (3) metal kicker wgn. (1) w/tandem gear; Gehl 309 scavenger spreader; NH 306 tandem axle scavenger spr.; Kverneland bale processor; Taarup KD 806 bale shredder; JD batwing mower; Alamo 8' rotary mower; 8' offset rotary; New Howse 3 pt rotary mowers; 24 ft feed wagon; PTO generator; Roto Mix IV TMR w/scales; Knight 3250 TMR; 3 pth 5' King Cutter finish mower; pull behind finish mower; Miller 130 Mig Welder; plus more Lawn & Garden: JD 925A zero turn; Troy Bilt GTX20-4x4 w/ldr & mower; Craftsman 14hp; Cub Cadet 1864 hydro; JD 265; JD 214; Kawasaki Mule; Bush Hog TH 4400 ATV Trucks & Trailers: '93 Louisville w/winch-hook body-bad motor; Freightliner tractor; drop deck trailer; 1997 International diesel cab & chassis; 2011 Load Trail 40' x 102 gooseneck tandem spread axle, winch, chains, 14 ply tires, 29600 GVW; flat 6x18' 7000# trailer; Nursery Stock: shrubs; flowers; hanging baskets; vegetable plants ADDITIONAL CONSIGNMENT FROM ONE FARMER: JD 336 baler w/kicker exc. Condition; NH #8 SU wagon; kicker wagonwood rack-running gear; King Wyse hay/grain elevator; Case 12 ft transport disc; Cub Cadet 154 tractor w/60" mower; also: AC 8010 4x4 w/cab; Int 666 gas w/cab; NH 316 baler w/thrower; NH 4 star tedder; NH hay rake; NH 308 scavenger spdr.

NOTE: after items from hardware & supply company are sold we will sell nursery stock, trees, shrubs, hanging baskets, vegetable plants at 3:00 PM or before we will be on Farm Machinery/Construction, etc. and be done before dark.

No small items for this auction - Next Consignment Auction July 7, 2012 TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK SALE DAY- NO BUYERS PREMIUM - LUNCH

water, snow and sand; and get Vitamin D safely.

Most skin cancers are caused by overexposure to UV radiation. Individuals with lighter-toned skin are more susceptible to UV damage, although people of all races and ethnicities can be at risk for skin cancer. Those who have a family history of skin cancer, numerous moles or freckles or a history of severe sunburns early in life are at a higher risk of

skin cancer as well. To minimize the harmful effects of excessive and unprotected sun exposure, protection from intense UV radiation should be a life-long practice for everyone.

The best way to detect skin cancer early is to examine your skin regularly for changes in moles and skin growths; schedule a visit with your doctor if you notice any change.

"OFFERING ONLY THE BEST" McCall Mountain Farms Complete Heifer/ Beef Cattle Dispersal & Farm Machinery

ABSOLUTE AUCTION!

120+/- * AI REGISTERED & HI-GRADE HOLSTEINS/JERSEY/BEEF CATTLE * 120 +/-

Friday, May 25 @ 11 AM

Cortland Auction Sale Pavilion: 4722 NYS RT 41, Cortland, NY 13045 (Cortland County) Directions: I-81 Exit 10: (NYS RT 41) S. (.5) miles to auction!

Sale Order: Farm Mach., bred heifers, open heifers then beef.

HEIFERS: (60) +/- Heifers bred 5-8 months; (30) bred 1-4 months; (15+) open heifers 500 # & (14)+/- Beef Cattle. Expect surprises. Top bloodlines: Intervale, Lew-Lin, Maple Lane, Pooledale; Pencroft; Bur-le-acres; Catalpa, Westan & More! Years of AI breeding. Most Reg. & Hi-Grade Holsteins w/2 Jersey dry cows; 3 Jersey open heifers 400 #; (2) 800# Holstein steers; (1) 950# Holstein steer; (1) 900# Angus heifer; (1) 1000# Angus heifer; (1) 1000 # Angus bull; (1) Santa Gertrudis cow/calf pair; (1) 500# Angus/SG heifer; (4) 400# Holstein steers; (1) 550# Holstein bull & (1) 900# Angus/Holstein X heifer. 30+ close ups. Use to fences & rot. grazing. Bred heifers bred to Angus & Holstein bull TBA ringside. Reg. YEARLING BULL: Maple Lane Dodo x VG 88 Morty w/43,000# & E Mammary! 16 REGISTERED CATTLE (BRED HEIFERS) 16: Intervale Alexander X 2E 90 Lindy w/28 k# & 125k # LT 1st Dam x 2E 92 Lincoln 2nd Dam w/27k #; Pencroft Harry X VG 88 Henny w/26k # X 2E 93 RM Hanzel w/5k # (res. all Atlantic Jr yearling & 2nd E. Fall Nat'l Jr 2 yr old!) X EX 91 Cousinvale 3rd dam w/36k #& 200k # LT (Res. All Atlantic 5 yr old 01'); Pooldale Rodney X E 90 Lance 2nd dam w/26k #-4.3 F-3.3 P; Pooldale Rodney X VG 85 Harry 1st dam X E 90 Canteen w/22k # & 135k # LT; Bur-le-acres Affirmed X VG 88 Eos w/26k # & 104k # LT X Westan VG 86 Fred 2nd dam X Westan Dale VG 85 3rd Dam w/29k # & 204k # LT. Pooldale Dundee Andy X VG 85 Lance 2nd dam w/20k #; Pooldale Rodney X VG 86 Progress 2nd Dam w/18k #-4.0 F; Pooldale eye of Storm X VG 85 Laurier 2nd dam w/25k # & 102k # LT; Pooldale Elmo X VG 85 Leader 2nd dam w/114k # LT; Pronto X GP 83 Boulet Charles; Andy X VG 86 Storm 2nd dam; Longevity and lifetime production. These cattle show the lasting qualities to please the best in the business! FARM MACH. & MISC.: JD 250 Skid steer w/3400 hrs; (2) Miller Pro 1150 Rotary rakes w/Miller Pro 2250 dbl hitch w/tandems, all hyd.

Drive/lift w/no universals; NH 3106 spreader w/tandems & side del.; (5) Farmco 16' hay wagons (3 steel & 2 steel sided w/wood flrs & remove sides); 30' steel bale wagon; JD 710 -12' grain drill; Shaver HD-10 post pounder; 2 extra running gears; 3 pt 9 shank chisel plow; JD tractor to skid steer adapter plate; rubber tire scrapper skid steer attachment; Katolight 25 KW 540 pto generator; (12) 300 gallon plastic totes w/2" valves; (8) tunnel vent. barn fans; (8) 12' coral gates; cattle chute; used steel siding/roofing; (3) Canarm100 head & (1) 50 head cattle waterers w/floats brand new; upright air comp.; 96 Perry 26’ 5th wheel pull behind camper (loaded) & MORE! PHONE BIDS ACCEPTED! VISIT: www.Zoggbros.com for photos!

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On May 8, Representative Jean Schmidt, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture, held a hearing to continue receiving input on agricultural programs in preparation for writing the 2012 Farm Bill. This hearing focused on specialty crop and nutrition programs.

The first panel of witnesses included growers and representatives of the specialty crop community to discuss the programs under Title X of the 2008 Farm Bill.

They include the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, Pest and Disease Prevention, the National Clean Plant Network and others. Specifically, they explained how programs are working to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops from research to marketing and promotion, as well as how they are working to address plant threats such as disease, pests, and pathogens.

The second panel of witnesses discussed the various nutrition programs under the Subcommittee’s jurisdiction.

The nutrition title accounts for nearly 80 percent of the entire farm bill spending. The primary nutrition assistance program is the Supplemental Nutrition Assurance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. SNAP helps supplement the food budget of low-income households and is designed in such a way that it expands to help those households during economic downturns and contracts as the economy improves.

Participation in SNAP has risen by nearly 77 percent — from 26 million in 2007 to more than 46 million individu-

als currently. The U.S. spent $33 billion on SNAP in fiscal year 2007 and spending has more than doubled to nearly $76 billion in fiscal year 2011. Other nutrition programs within the

Subcommittee’s jurisdiction that the U.S. Department of Agriculture administers are the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), the Commodity Supplemental Food Program

(CSFP), the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).

“With soaring deficits and an unfathomable national debt, we must

be mindful of this grave fiscal situation. In order for us to reauthorize and craft responsible farm programs, it is our duty and responsibility to ensure that every dollar spent is a wise dollar

spent. Investing wisely in specialty crops and ensuring that nutrition programs are being administered effectively is critical at this time,” said Chairman Jean Schmidt (R-OH).

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by Jerry Bertoldo, Dairy Management, Genesee County CCE The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the order of prohibition of cephalosporins originally published on Jan. 6, 2012 is now effective.

The order prohibits certain uses of the cephalosporin class of antimicrobial drugs in cattle, swine, chickens and turkeys. This includes the trade name products Naxcel, Excenel and Excede. According to the FDA it is taking this action to preserve the effectiveness of cephalosporin drugs for treating disease in humans. Prohibiting these uses is intended to reduce the risk of cephalosporin resistance

in certain bacterial pathogens. This order excludes cephapirin, the first generation cephalosporin used in the intramammary preparations Cefa-Lak®/Today® and Cefi-Dri® /Tomorrow®). First generation cephal-osporins are no longer manufactured for human use in the U.S. so resistance to these does not present a human health risk.

In its order, FDA is prohibiting what are called “extralabel” or unapproved uses of cephalosporins in cattle, swine, chickens and turkeys, the so-called major species of food-producing animals. This order is similar in some regards to the restrictions placed on the antibiotic Baytril®. Specifically, the

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prohibited uses include: • using cephalosporin drugs at unapproved dose levels, frequencies, durations, or routes of administration; • using cephalosporin drugs in cattle, swine, chickens or turkeys that are not approved for use in that species (e.g., cephalosporin drugs intended for humans or companion animals) • using cephalosporin drugs for disease prevention.

In addition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on April 11, 2012 that it is “taking three steps to protect public health and promote the judicious use of medically important antibiotics in food-producing animals.

Based on a consideration of relevant reports and scientific data, FDA is proposing a voluntary initiative to phase in certain changes to how medically important antimicrobial drugs are la-

beled and used in foodproducing animals.” FDA claims that it is taking this action to help preserve the effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials for treating disease in humans.

The FDA has publishing three documents in the Federal Register.

• A final guidance for industry, The Judicious Use of Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs in Food-Producing Animals, that recommends phasing out the agricultural production use of medically important drugs and phasing in veterinary oversight of therapeutic uses of these drugs. (This refers to feed additive antibiotics such as tetracycline, but excludes products such as ionophores that have no human use.)

• A draft guidance, open for public comment, which will assist drug companies in voluntarily removing production uses of antibi-

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ue to collaborate with the FDA, the American Veterinary Medical Association and livestock groups to ensure that the appropriate services are available to help make this transition.”

A ban on the use of antibiotics for growth promotion and disease prevention has long been discussed. A VFD has been desired by veterinarians for a long time, but in this scenario will certainly put more responsibilities on the profession if this proposal indeed becomes an order from the FDA. The dairy industry will not see the impact of feed additive antibiotics as the poultry, swine and beef folks will however, this will change the landscape for medicated milk replacers and top dressed “crumbles” used in young stock programs.

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otics from their FDAapproved product labels; adding, where appropriate, scientificallysupported disease prevention, control, and treatment uses; and changing the marketing status to include veterinary oversight.

• A draft proposed Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) regulation, open for public comment, that outlines ways that veterinarians can authorize the use of certain animal drugs in feed, which is important to make the needed veterinary oversight feasible and efficient. (Presently, veterinarians do not have any authority to prescribe feed additive products in an extralabel manner.)

“USDA worked with the FDA to ensure that the voices of livestock producers across the country were taken into account,” said Dr. John Clifford, USDA Chief Veterinary Medical Officer, “and we will contin-

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Phil McMahon joins the Center for Beef Excellence board HARRISBURG, PA — New Center for Beef Excellence board member Phil McMahon is living his agricultural dream as the livestock manager of the famous Erdenheim Farm located in historic Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Erdenheim translates to earthly home in German.

McMahon’s interest in beef cattle began in childhood as a 4-H member who raised club calves and market lambs. After high school, he attended Delaware Valley College to further his education

in the animal sciences and from there left to work at a biological research company.

Ultimately, he was presented with the opportunity to become the herdsman at Erdenheim Farm, a 400- acre estate with roots tracing to the William Penn era. Since his initial hire 24 years ago, McMahon has taken the helm of all livestock operations, which include 100 head of Angus cows, 150 Cheviot sheep, 150 laying hens, and most recently, 11 Morgan horses.

McMahon markets the

Phil McMahon, who recently became a Center for Beef Excellence board member, has a long history of working with beef cattle that dates back to his time as a 4-H’er.

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Erdenheim cattle in a number of ways. He direct markets hamburger patties and other cuts at a farm stand which is open two evenings a week. The market also features the farm’s eggs and produce. From those connections, he takes custom orders for freezer beef and has raised specialty beef, such as grassfed for special orders.

Seed stock is also sold directly to producers looking to use Erdenheim genetics although he has consigned the cattle at

breed sales.

McMahon looks forward to the opportunity to serve the industry on the Center for Beef Excellence and offers some advice. As the Center focuses on an age and source identification program, new export markets will be open to Pennsylvania beef producers. When asked if he has suggestions for best management practices to share with readers, he suggested selecting for birth weights. He states that after making low birth

weight a primary selection criterion, he has not had to pull one calf this season. You can follow McMahon at the Erdenheim blog at www.blog. erdenheimfarm.com.

History will repeat itself this fall as McMahon’s son, who already owns a small herd of cattle, will begin his freshman year at Delaware Valley College. He has his father’s passion for raising cattle and will major in animal science. You can find the McMahons exhibiting at the Pennsylvania Farm

Show. To find out more about the Center for Beef Excellence visit www.beefexcellence.com.

The Center for Beef Excellence was established in 2007 to promote the beef industry through education, production efficiency, government and community relations and economic development.

Representing 28,000 beef producers in Pennsylvania with 1.61 million head of cattle, the industry generates over $2 billion in economic impact yearly in the commonwealth.

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT May 14, 2012 Calves: 45-60# .50-.65; 6175# .82-1.38; 76-90# 1.401.70; 91-105# 1.75-1.80; 106# & up 1.82-1.85.

Farm Calves: 1.95-2 Started Calves: .65-.72 Veal Calves: .85-1.25 Open Heifers: 1-1.25 Beef Heifers: .70-.90 Feeder Steers: 1.12501.2750.

Beef Steers: .96-1.09 Stock Bull: .97-1.05 Beef Bull: .87-1.04 Replacement Cows: 1 at 1100.

Boars: 1 at 50 Butcher Hogs: 1 at 105 Feeder Pigs: 45-75 Sheep (ea): 80-140 Lambs (ea): 105-275 Goats (ea): 55-155; Kids 25-95.

Canners: up tp .7750 Cutters: .78-.81 Utility: .83-.88 Rabbits: 5-20 Chickens: 3-20 Ducks: 12-24 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT No report COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA May 16, 2012 Cows: Canners 71-85.50; Cutters 86-92; Util 92.5098.

Bulls: 110-115.50 Steers: Ch 113.-117; Sel 109-115.50.

Heifers: Ch 109-111; Sel 101.50; Hols. 84-91.

Calves: 67-156 ea.

Feeders: 97-129 Goats: 141-270 ea.; Kids 55-58 ea.

Sows: 40-43.50 Boars: 19 Hogs: 50.50-57 Feeder Pigs: 74-105 ea.

Chickens: 4-14 Rabbits: 5.50-26 Ducks: 5.50-21 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA May 15, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 5078; Cutters 75-87; Util 8288; Bulls 95-115; Steers Hols. 100-115; Hfrs. 85-100.

Calves: Growers 1.25-2.35; Hfrs. 1.50-2; Veal .90-1.20.

Hogs: Feeders 60-100 ea; Sows 40-45; Roasters 70110 ea; Boars 22; Market 50-55 ea.

Sheep: 75-90; Lambs 1.502.

Goats: 90-150 ea; Billies 150-220 ea; Kids 15-35 ea.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA May 15, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 31-32; 61-75# 50-95; 76-95# 4685; 96-105# 50-75.

Farm Calves: 100-230/cwt Start Calves: 71-72/cwt Feeders: 72-110/cwt Veal: 93-106/cwt Heifers: 74-85/cwt Steers: 110-115/cwt Bulls: 85/cwt Canners: 30-75/cwt Cutters: 75.50-85/cwt Utility: 86-95/cwt Sows: 42-57/cwt Hogs: 52-77/cwt Shoats: 95-114 ea.

Feeder Pigs: 51-93 ea.

Lambs: 105-255/cwt Sheep: 47.50-140/cwt Goats: 60-285 ea.

Rabbits: 2-20 ea.

Poultry: 2-17.50 ea. northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ May 15, 2012 Livestock Report: 43 Calves .24-2.16, Avg 1.27; 32 Cows .385-1, Avg .79; 2 Easy Cows .34-.50, Avg .42; 1 Feeder 300-600# 1.40; 9 Heifers .65-1.03, Avg .82; 10 Bulls .65-1.02, Avg .82; 8 Steers .55-1.02, Avg .85; 2 Hogs .20-.285, Avg .24; 8 Roasting Pigs .95-1.30, Avg 1.20; 11 Sheep .74-2.12, Avg 1.37; 7 Lambs (ea) 6675, Avg 68.14, 12 (/#) 1.902.28, Avg 2.16; 35 Goats (ea) 27-160, Avg 66.14; 4 Kids (ea) 42. Total 184.

Poultry & Egg Report: Heavy Fowl 1.25-4; Pullets 2; Bantams 2; Roosters 2.25-9.50; Rabbits 2-6.25; Pigeons 3-7.75.

Grade A Eggs: Brown Eggs Jum XL .89-1.25; L .70-1.15.

Hay, Straw & Grain Report: 6 Mxed 3.20-4.60.

Total 6.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY May 12, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 70-200; Grower Bulls over 92# 100-250; 80-92# 70-230; Bob Veal 1075.

Cull Cows: Gd 72-92; Lean 45-75; Hvy Beef Bulls 72104.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 800-1800; Springing Cows 850-1700;

Springing Hfrs. 850-1650; Bred Hfrs. 750-1300; Fresh Hfrs. 750-1550; Open Hfrs.

400-900; Started Hfrs. 150400.

Beef: Feeders 50-110; Hols. Sel 82-98.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 100230; Slaughter Sheep 2060.

Goats: Billies 75-200; Nannies 65-130; Kids 10-60.

Swine: Sow 30-60.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY May 14, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 150-160; Grower over 92# 185-230; 80-92# 150-200; Bob Veal 78-83.

Cull Cows: Gd 87-91.50; Lean 83-85.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls 90-92.

Beef: Veal 107-122; Steers 109-111.

Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 240255; Market 145-170; Slaughter Sheep 60-70.

Goats: Billies 160-285; Nannies 140-165.

Swine: Boar 12-14 *Buyers always looking for pigs.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY No report DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY May 9, 2012 Calves: Grower Bull over 92# 200-270; 80-92# 180240; Bob Veal 10-70.

Cull Cows: Gd 84-92; Lean 78-89; Hvy. Beef 85-93.

Beef: Hols. Ch 100-108; Sel 96-101.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY May 10, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 80-175; Grower Bull over 92# 175-230; 80-92# 160-240; Bob Veal 30-81.

Cull Cows: Gd 83-95; Lean 77-88; Hvy. Beef 89-99.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 2200; Springing Cows 1750; Springing Hfrs.

1200-1700; Bred Hfrs. 9001200; Open Hfrs. 600-900; Started Hfrs. 300-600; Service Bulls 800-1200.

Beef: Feedes 80-167.50.

Swine: Sow 42-54.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY May 10, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 220; Grower bulls over 92# 190-257.50; 80-92# 150-240; Bob Veal 50-80.

Cull Cows: Gd 84-90; Lean

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Lamb/Sheep: Slaughter Sheep 50-82.50 BATH MARKET Bath, NY No report FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 216, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 78-92; Canners/Cutters 48-84; HY Util 91.50-104.50.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Bred Heifers 1070-1130.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95-110# 50-67.50; 80-95# 45-65; 60-80# 40-60.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 95-237.50; 8095# 85-240; 70-80# 75-225; Hfrs. 100-195.

Beef Calves Ret. to Feed: bull over 95# 140-200.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 112-125.50; Sel 101-107; Hols. Ch grain fed 96112.50; Sel 86-92.

Hogs: Sows US 1-3 42-45; Feeders US 1-3 27.5092.50.

Feeder Lambs: Ch 50-80# 180-240.

Nannies: L 80-122.50 FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 16, 2012 Flats: Flowers 3.50-11.50; Vegetable Plants 3-12.50.

Hanging Baskets: 2.50-15 Planters: 8-24 Pots: .10-5.25 Asparagus: 2.20-2.35 Eggs: 1.60-1.70 Rhubarb: .25-1.20 Strawberries (qt): 5.60 Produce Mon., Wed. & Fri. at 9 am sharp, Hay Auctions Fridays@ 11:15.

FINGER LAKES FEEDER SALE Penn Yan, NY No report FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 11, 2012 Hay: 1st cut 85-240; 2nd cut 135-360; 3rd cut 235-240. * Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY May 14, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.90; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .721.07.

Calves: Bull Calves 96120# 1-2.65; up to 95# .102; Hols. under 100# 2.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA May 9, 2012 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 1366# 98.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 87-89, lo dress 85.50-87.50; Boners 8085% lean 84-88, hi dress 89.50-90, lo dress 76.5080.50, very lo dress 70.50; Lean 85-90% lean 7984.50, hi dress 87, lo dress 75-78, very lo dress 7474.50; Light Lean 85-92% lean 75.50, very lo dress 5561.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1478# 95.50.

Holstsein Bull Calves: No. 1 94-126# 216-257; 88-92#

207-242; No. 2 94-112# 170-220; 86-90# 185-207; No. 3 74-110# 124-162; Util 62-90# 38-96.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90-110# 205-225/hd; No. 2 70-85# 90-100/hd.

Slaughter Hogs (/hd): Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 260-275# 130-145; Sows US 1-3 450# 150; Boars Jr. Boars 240# 85.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2050# 27-54; 90# 60; Roasting Pigs 150-170# 74-98.

Slaughter Sheep: Ch 2-3 36-62# 182.50-200; 72-74# 197.50-215; Ewes Gd 2-3 122-186# 70-102.50.

Slaughter Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 2 20-45# 25-65; Nannies Sel 1 110-180# 130-175; Sel 2 130# 140; Billies Sel 1 150# 190.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA May 15, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Ch 1355-1535# 115-120; Sel 1250-1495# 111-114; full/YG 4-5 1770-1850# 97.50-105; Thin/Ret. to Feed 1065-1355# 100-109; Hols.

Ch 1465-1560# 101-106; full/YG 4-5 1375-1785# 9697.50; Sel 98-100; cpl Cowish 89-94; Hfrs. Sel & Ch 1155-1450# 110-115; Beef Fed Cows 100-110.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 88-94; Boners 84.50-91; Lean 82-94; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 73-84; Shelly 72 & dn.

Bulls: 1050-2110# 94.50105.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 930-1005# 99-105; Hfrs. dairy types 390-405# 101112; Hereford 710# 105; M&L 825-1075# 96-100.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 80-120# 222237; No. 2 65-115# 200-220;

No. 3 55-120# 110-185.

Swine: Hogs 240-285# lean 56-59; Sows 490-740# 4045.25; 310-475# 38.50-52; Thin/Weak/Rough 20-36.50; Boars 450-585# 26.50-27.

Goats (/hd): L Nannies 132182; Small/Thin 75-107; Fancy Kids 132-175; Fleshy Kids 115-130; Small/thin 4792.

Lambs: Gd & Ch 35-45# 180-214; 50-70# 165-207; 1 110# 165; Sheep (all wts) 70.

Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. * Special Fed & Feeder Cattle Sale May 29. * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale May 18@ 1 pm.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA May 15, 2012 Rabbits: 11.50-16.50 Bunnies: 2-11 Hens: 2.50-10.50 Roosters: 2-10.50 Pullets: 1-2.50 Turkin: 6 Turkeys: 14-24 Pheasants: 11-13 Ducks: 2.50-7 Ducklings: 2-3.50 Guinea Pigs: 1-3.50 Peeps: .50-6.50 Eggs (/dz): XL Brown 1.451.55; L Brown 1.10-1.30; Nest run Brown .50-.70; Sm. Banty .60; Duck Eggs 1.20; Fertile Bobwhite 1.20; Fertile Old English Game 1.50; Fertile Guinea 2.25; Fertile Duck Mixed 1.20; Fertile Mxed color & Sizes .50; Eggs Sold Single: Fertile Pheasant .55-1; Fertile Turkey 1.05.

All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report Receiving 7:30 - 10 am.

Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC May 14, 2012 Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1470-1596# 104.75106.75; Ch 2-3 1306-1514# 101-104; Sel 1-3 13301350# 95-97.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 89-91.50; Breakers 85-87.50; Boners 82-84.50; Lean 71-81.

Bulls: Grade 1 1284-1800# 97.50-102; Grade 2 11861640# 93-94.

Feeder Heifers: L 2 300-

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Eighty-Four 400# 115-136.

Feeder Bulls: L 2 300400# 123-138; 500-600# 96-110.

Calves: 153. Bull Calves No. 1 94-124# 240-265; 7892# 240-270; No. 2 94-126# 220-250; 76-92# 205-245; No. 3 76-116# 140-210; Hfrs. No. 1 90-126# 220267; No. 2 84-90# 125-200; 70-78# 100-140; Util 70100# 55-90; 60-68# 25.

Hogs: 230-282# 53.50-56.

Lambs: 40-50# 180-192; 50-70# 170-187; 70-80# 175-190.

Ewes: Gd 1-2 112-192# 7292; Util 1-2 122-190# 57-70.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 2030# 55-67; Sel 3 30-40# 5570; Nannies 90-100# 115130.

EarCorn: 2 lds, 215285/ton.

Hay (/ton): 8 lds, Mixed 125-240; Timothy/Grass 220-305.

EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA May 14, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Hols.

Steers Sel 1-2 1325-1460# 96-99; Hfrs. Sel 1355-1375# 110-117.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 92-97, hi dress 97.50, lo dress 90; Boners 80-85% lean 84.5090.50, hi dress 96, lo dress 83-84; Lean 85-90% lean 77-83, hi dress 84-85, lo dress 73-76.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1370-2485# 101.50-106, few hi dress 114;YG 2 11751410# 95-101.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300400# 187.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400-500# 157.50-165; 500600# 145-150; 600-700# 128-130; M&L 2 300-500# 120-145; 500-700# 120130.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300400# 180; 400-500# 152.50155; 500-600# 155; M&L 2

300-500# 137.50-162.50; 500-700# 125-137.50.

Ret. to Farm Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 85-120# 250280; No. 2 80-120# 190-240; No. 3 80-120# 140-160; Util 70-120# 55-70; Beef type 100-250# 167-225.

Slaughter Hogs: Sows US 1-3 400# 50.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 50# 155; 70-80# 167-172.50; 120# 141; Ewes Gd 1-2 285# 60.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 63# 130; Nannies Sel 2 90# 125-130; 135# 112.50/cwt.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA May 14, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1478-1508# 121.50122; Ch 2-3 1165-1462# 117-121.50; full/YG 4-5 115119; Sel 1-3 1065-1352# 114-117.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1404-1494# 107.50108; 1634-1674# 105-107; Ch 2-3 1188-1500# 102107; 1634# 98; Sel 1-3 1076-1548# 96-101.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1308-1368# 117.50121.50; Ch 2-3 1160-1520# 110-115; full/YG 4-5 105.50; Hols. 1448-1570# 95-99.50; Sel 1-3 1034-1368# 106.50110.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 96.50101.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 89.75-95, hi dress 96.50-97.50, lo dress 8590.75; Boners 80-85% lean 85.25-90.50, hi dress 9196.50, lo dress 80-85; Lean 85-90% lean 81-86.50, hi dress 86-89.50, lo dress 75.50-80.50, very lo dress 69-75; Light Lean 85-92% lean 76-81, lo dress 72.5074, very lo dress 61-69.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1116-1958# 98-109.50; hi dress 113.50-116.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 340-470# 127.50-172.50;

570-735# 114-135; Hols. L 3 580-960# 92.50-113; Hfrs. L 1 804# 116; M&L 2 300480# 132.50-173; 505-525# 117.50-154; Bulls L 1 380# 172.50; 700-772# 1227.50127.50; M&L 2 350-485# 140-158; 540-670# 117120; Hols. L 3 700-1065# 95-97.

Ret. to Farm Hols. Bull Calves: No. 1 Hols. 96-124# 215-240; 80-92# 235242.50; No. 2 94-122# 185225; 76-92# 190-237.50; No. 3 68-120# 105-180; Util 60-96# 27.50-90; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 80-96# 205-255; No. 2 70-88# 105-180.

Slaughter Hogs: Sows US 1-3 744# 46; Boars 654# 22.50.

Feeder Pigs: Roaster pigs 132-202# 62-75/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 32-68# 155-215; 7088# 185-200; 126# 127.50; Ewes Gd 2-3 148-188# 62.50-90; 210-254# 55-60; Util 1-2 156-176# 47.5057.50; Rams 172# 75.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 65# 137.50; 100# 155; Sel 2 under 20# 15-35; 20-40# 3.50-105; 45-75# 77.50130; Nannies Sel 1 170# 170; Sel 2 100-140# 110142.50; Billies Sel 3 100# 65.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA May 12, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 170-250 Mixed Hay: 10 lds, 120-335 Timothy: 4 lds, 180-280 Grass: 8 lds, 85-260 Straw: 7 lds, 85-230 Oats: 1 ld, 3.60 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA May 11, 2011

Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1280-1635# 117-123; Ch 2-3 12601570# 114-119; Sel 2-3 1155-1325# 112-115; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1455-1665# 106-110; Ch 2-3 13251660# 102-106; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1205-1315# 117120; Ch 2-3 1125-1430# 113-117; Sel 2-3 10751315# 110.50-113.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 86-90, hi dress 90-96.50, lo dress 83-84; Boners 80-85% lean 83-88, hi dress 88-93, lo dress 8081; Lean 85-90% lean 7682, hi dress 82-86.50, lo dress 70-75.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 8451960# 95.50-102, hi dress 105-110, very hi dress 114120, lo dress 90-95.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 120-128# 197; 94118# 230-250; 86-92# 210235; No. 2 120-128# 190; 94-118# 212-227; 80-92# 240-242; No. 3 90-130# 212227; 80-88# 237-242; 7278# 160; Util 60-110# 25-45.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA No report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA No report MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA May 8, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1305-1495# 122.50123.50, fancy 127.50; Ch 23 1175-1575# 117-121.50; full/YG 4-5 115; 1605-1710# 112-117.50; Sel 1-3 11301575# 112-117.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1255-1575# 107-110; 1700# 104.50; Ch 2-3 1340-1585# 101104.50; Sel 1-3 1180-1520# 95.50-101.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1230-1500# 119120.50; Ch 2-3 1110-1550# 1174.50-119.50; full/YG 4-5 109.50; Hols. 1140-1485# 91-95; Sel 1-3 1020-1190# 108.50-112.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 92.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 85.50-89.50, lo dress 80-84; Boners 80-85% lean 80.5085.50, hi dress 87-90.50, lo dress 75-80, very lo dress 72-72.50; Lean 85-90% lean 75-79.50, hi dress 81-84, lo dress 70-72.50, very lo dress 61-67; Light Lean 8592% lean 67-73, lo dress 63.50-65, very lo dress 40.50-57.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1220-1770# 98-106, hi

dress 112-114; 2260# 100; YG 2 965-1535# 83.50-96.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M 1 700-775# 135-140; L 2 540635# 118-137; L 3 Hols.

335# 112; 507-1075# 80-92; Hfrs. L 1 525# 133; M&L 2 285-500# 110-137; 530640# 106-128; Bulls M&L 1 585-590# 109-130; M&L 2 380-430# 107-117; 525705# 97-100; 725-820# 8086; Hols. Bulls L 3 250-300# 107-110; 460-480# 80-92; 520-1010# 72-90.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-125# 230252; 80-90# 230-242; No. 2 95-120# 210-232; 75-90# 190-232; No. 3 70-120# 125185; Util 50-110# 15-102; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 85# 195215; No. 2 70-105# 100-160.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 230-275# 59.75-62.50, fancy 65; 280325# 58.50-61.50; 45-50% lean 244-275# 55.50-60.50; Sows US 1-3 325-465# 3542; 510-625# 41-49; Boars 370-590# 21-35; Jr. Boars 215-355# 42-51.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 1050# 34-70; 60-70# 67-80; Roasting Pigs 126-190# 661-72/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 30-67# 150-215; 7090# 140-192; 120-125# 120-137; Yearlings 130145# 85-115; Ewes Gd 2-3 110-155# 75-85; Util 1-2 165# 57; Rams 240# 60.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 70-80# 127-167; Sel 2 under 20# 15-40; 20-40# 52-115; 45-60# 100-132; 6575# 100-137; Nannies Sel 1 120-180# 172-185; Sel 2 80-110# 80-130; Sel 3 7090# 45-50; Billies Sel 1 180# 250.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA May 14, 2012 Cattle: 112 Steers: Ch 109-118; Gd 102-109.

Heifers: Ch 108-115; Gd 100-107.

Cows: Util & Comm. 85-95; Canner/lo Cutter 84 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 95-105 Bulls: YG 1 88-99 Cattle: Steers 100130; Bulls 100-125; Hfrs. 90-125.

Calves: 91. Ch 130-150; Gd 90-110; Std 15-90; Hols.

Bulls 90-130# 150-250; Hols. Hfrs. 90-130# 120160.

Hogs: 38. US 1-2 62-63; US 1-3 55-58; Sows US 1-3 4250; Boars 22-40.

Feeder Pigs: 17. US 1-3 20-50# 35-60.

Sheep: 17. Lambs Ch 180200; Gd 160-175; SL Ewes 50-80.

Goats: 30-185

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA May 14, 2012 Timothy: 190 Mixed Hay: 150-180 Round Bales: 50-180 ea.

Straw: 180 New Hay: 165-195 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA May 14, 2012 Roosters: 4.50-7 Hens: 2.75-4.75 Banties: 2-3.50 Pigeons: 1.50-1.75 Ducks: 6-10 Geese: 6-13 Bunnies: 1.50-3.25 Rabbits: 7-13 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA May 10, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1280-1600# 117-120; Ch 2-3 1200-1550# 114118; Sel 1-3 1120-1400# 112-115.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 86-90; Boners 80-85% lean 84-88; Lean 88-90% lean 78-82.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 120-128# 197; 94-118# 230250; 86-92# 210-235; No. 2 120-128# 190; 94-118# 212227; 80-92# 240-242; No. 3 90-130# 212-227; 80-88# 237-242; 72-78# 160; Util 60-110# 25-45.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA May 14, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: NonTraditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 50-60# 220240; 60-80# 195-230; 8090# 204-218; 90-110# 196212; 150-200# 168-186; Hair sheep 60-80# 178-205; 80-90# 186-200; 90-110# 190-196; 110-130# 175180;Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 40-60# 170-194; 60-80# 170-192; 80-90# 160-178; 90-110# 124-140; Hair sheep 70-90# 160-185; 90110# 170-184.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 76-94; 160200# 74-90; 200-300# 6984; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120160# 80-95; 160-200# 7286.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel

1 30-40# 100-112; 40-60# 118-161; 60-80# 160-174; 80-100# 181-202; Sel 2 3040# 79-92; 40-60# 108-144; 60-80# 140-164; 80-90# 154-169; Sel 3 20-40# 6077; 40-60# 69-102; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80-130# 165-181; 130-180# 180200; Sel 2 80-130# 142-162; Sel 3 50-80# 98-111; 80130# 118-142; Wethers Sel 1 100-150# 230-247; 150250# 245-264; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 231-246; 150-250# 264-290; Sel 2 100-150# 165-190; 150250# 194-207.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary Compared to last week corn sold .20-.25 lower, wheat sold steady to .05 lower, barley sold steady to .05 higher, Oats sold steady & Soybeans sold .30-.40 lower. EarCorn sold 3-5 lower. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.25-6.83, Avg 6.49, Contracts 5.07-5.10; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.506.25, Avg 5.97, Contracts 5.65-5.93; Barley No. 3 Range 4.50-5.90, Avg 4.96, Contracts 4.25; Oats No. 2 Range 4.50-4.80, Avg 4.60; Soybeans No 2 Range 13.31-13.96, Avg 13.61, Contracts 12.40-12.44; EarCorn 185-190, Avg. 187.50.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.40-6.95, Avg 6.60; Wheat No. 2 5.88; Barley No. 3 Range 5; Oats No. 2 3.50-5, Avg 4.16; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.80-14, Avg 13.37; EarCorn Range 195220, Avg. 207.50.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.30-6.65, Avg 6.39; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.90-6.20, Avg 6.03; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-5.30, Avg 4.86; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-4.90, Avg 4.03; Soybeans No. 2 Range 1314.41, Avg 13.27; EarCorn 180-195, Avg 187.50.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 6.25-6.51, Avg 6.40; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.47-6.70, Avg. 6.58; Oats No. 2 Range 4.75; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.1013.40, Avg 13.26; Gr. Sorghum 5.92.

Eastern & Central PA:

Corn No. 2 Range 6.256.95, Avg 6.50, Month Ago 6.86, Year Ago 7.53; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.50-6.70, Avg 6.09, Month Ago 6.54, Year Ago 6.71; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-5.90, Avg 4.91, Month Ago 4.98, Year Ago 5.14; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5, Avg 4.26, Month Ago 4.26, Year Ago 3.96; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.80-14.41, Avg 13.39, Month Ago 13.52, Year Ago 13.25; EarCorn Range 195220; Avg 194.16, Month Ago 201.25, Year Ago 184.50 Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 5.53-6.50, Avg 6.11; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.62; Oats No. 2 3.80-5.30, Avg 4.27; Soybeans No. 2 13.61.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary May 11, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 117-123; Ch 1-3 114118; Sel 1-2 112-115; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 106-110; Ch 2-3 102-106; Sel 1-2 95101.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 117-120; Ch 1-3 113119.50; Sel 1-2 108-112.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 86-90; Boners 80-85% lean 83-88; Lean 85-90% lean 75-83.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 105-114; Avg dress 97-106; lo dress 86-95.

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

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 155-177; 500700# 130-159; M&L 2 300500# 130-155; 500-700# 122-147.

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

Vealers: Util 60-120# 25105.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 80-120# 230-270, few to 290; No. 2 80-120# 190240, few to 270; No. 3 80120# 125-205; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 84-105# 200-330; No. 2 80-105# 125-180.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 58.5063; 45-50% lean 220-270# 56-60.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 4043; 500-700# 48-51.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 1220-30# 200-230; 30-40# 170-200; 40-50# 170; 5060# 180-200; 65-75# 130140; 75-85# 120-130; US 2 20-35# 150-190.

Slaughter Sheep Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 178230; 60-80# 166-228; 80110# 170-190; 110-150# 124-143; Ch 1-3 40-60# 165-188; 60-80# 167-188; 80-110# 158-176; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 60-78; 160200# 66-82; Util 1-2 120160# 54-71; 160-200# 6982.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 122-132; 40-60# 140-167; 60-80# 158-185; 80-100# 180-199; Sel 2 2040# 64-69; 40-60# 98-131; 60-80# 122-156; Sel 3 2040# 45-68; 40-60# 60-102; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 162180; 130-180# 167-185; Sel 2 80-130# 142-159; Sel 3 50-80# 96-110; 80-130# 119-133; Billies Sel 1 100150# 205-236; 150-250# 235-260; Sel 2 100-150# 165-180; 150-250# 200212.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and/ton. All hay and straw reported sold/ton. Compared to last week hay & straw sold steady. Alfalfa 140-325; Mixed Hay 100325; Timothy 100-220; Straw 100-160; Mulch 6080.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 151 lds, 37 Straw; Alfalfa 150-345; Mixed Hay 135-400; Timothy 190-330; Grass 147-370; Straw 1350-215.

Diffenbach Auct, May 7, 59 lds Hay, 6 lds Straw. Alfalfa 200-39; Mixed Hay 170-420; Timothy 170-260; Grass 220-430; Straw 155-270.

Green Dragon, Ephrata:

May 11, 32 lds Hay, 4 Straw.

Alfalfa 170-340; Mixed Hay 145-330; Timothy 190-305; Grass Hay 145-345; Straw 187-225.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: May 10, 28 lds Hay, 9 Straw. Alfalfa 235250; Mixed Hay 160-280; Timothy 240-360; Grass 160-205; Straw 105-205.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: May 9, 31 lds Hay, 13 Straw. Alfalfa 255-320; Mixed Hay 160-295; Timothy 270; Grass 190-280; Straw 145-205.

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

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

Belleville Auct, Belleville: No report.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: May 7, 15 lds Hay, 2 Straw.

Alfalfa 180; Mixed Hay 125325; Timothy 165-260; Grass 160-225; Straw 75125.

Greencastle Livestock: May 7 & 10, 6 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Alfalfa 137.50-230; Timothy 177.50; Grass 300.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: May 12, 25 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 170-250; Mixed Hay 120-335; Timothy 180-280; Grass Hay 85-260; Straw 85-230.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: May 8, 11 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Mixed Hay 200-240; Timothy 205-280; Grass 75260; Straw 120-200.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: May 5 & 8, 23 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 175-185; Mixed Hay 120-290; Timothy 200; Grass 125-210; Straw 140-195.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington:

May 11, 25 lds Hay, 2 Straw.

Alfalfa 190; Timothy 140; Grass 200; Straw 200.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES May 8, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 83-86, lo dress 76-79; Boners 80-85% lean 82-85, hi dress 88.50-90, lo dress 76-78.50; Lean 8890% lean 75-79, hi dress 80-83, lo dress 68.50-73.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1335-1950# 95.50-101.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 pkg 121# 230; 90-112# 250275; 80-85# 280-290; pkg 70# 230; No. 2 75-112# 237247; pkg 84# 272; No. 3 94109# 220-232; 83-84# 247; pkg 74# 190; Util 80-105# 32-50.

Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 93-103# 322-330; No. 2 94-103# 280-290; pkg 83# 135; non-tubing 73-80# 5070.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA May 10, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 235-250 Timothy Hay: 4 lds, 240360 Mixed Hay: 19 lds, 160-280 Grass: 2 lds, 140-205 Straw: 9 lds, 105-205 EarCorn: 1 ld, 220 *There will be no auction on May 17, 2012 because of Ascention Day. WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA May 16, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 245-335 Mixed: 30 lds, 180-310 Timothy: 4 lds, 249-335 Grass: 12 lds, 184-230 Straw: 12 lds, 173-185 Fodder: 1 ld, 135 Baleage: 1 ld, 65

• June 20, 1-3 p.m., Staying Small Through a Century of Dairy Farming. Snofarm Dairy, 644 Buffalo Rd, Brooktondale, NY 14817 Aaron and Calib Snow will present Staying Small Through a Century of Dairy Farming. The farm has been in the Snow family for three generations. A year and a half ago Calvin (father) and Aaron (son) started producing cheese from a small percentage of milk to sell locally. Snofarm is milking 35 cows, primari-

ly Holsteins, a few Dutch Belts and a few Brown Swiss. The afternoon will consist of field, barn, and cheese making facility tours and discussion. To register, contact Monika Roth, 607-272-2292, mr55@cornell.edu.

• July 11: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., On-farm Energy Production. At Scheffler Dairy, 643 Cobb St, Groton, NY 13073 This event will cover the basics of making grass pellets and pressing oil from farm grown oilseeds. These two mar-

TRACTORS Case IH 9110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Cat 416 Backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,800. . . . . . Schaghticoke Farmall Cub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 750 B Crawler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 2950 cab/MFWD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 4430. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5045D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5075 w/553 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5325 2WD/cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 6430 Rental Returns (3) . . . . . . . . . . . $65,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JD 7130 Rental Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7830. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $126,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen (3) JD 7930 IVT. . . . . . . . . . . Starting at $123,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville AC CA 2btm/cult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville COMPACT TRACTORS MF 1220 w/mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,595 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 110 TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 850 w/cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 375 backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,850 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 755 Loader/Mower/Blower. . . . . . . . . . . $6,895 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 855 w/cab, & loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,800 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 1600 wam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,750. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 2520 Loader/Mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 3120 w/300CX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3120 w/300CX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 3320 w/300/448. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3720 w/blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,900 . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 4410 w/420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Kioti DK455 TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Kubota L39 TLB, canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke NH TC45D cab/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen NH TZ25DA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen SKID STEER / CONSTRUCTION 72” Sweepster broom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 . . . . . . . . . Chatham 78” skid steer blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 96’ pwr rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH LS 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Cat 236 cab, heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH L175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke NH LS180 cab/heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen MOWERS CONDITIONERS Gehl DC 2412 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH 1411 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 530 mo-co/rolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Kuhn FC 302 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Kuhn FC 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham HAY AND FORAGE Claas 870 SPF H w/heads . . . . . . . . . . $169,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke NH 256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 1465 Moco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville

kets are just beginning here in the Northeast but some enterprising farmers are already exploring how they can be a part of them. There will be demonstrations of some of the equipment used for on farm energy production and presentations from: - Ed & Eileen Scheffler bought an oilseed press this spring through an Organic Valley program.

They participated with Organic Valley two years ago to press Canola and Sunflower seeds.They

have participated with Tompkins County Planning Department to bring in a business intern to help them put together a plan for their new enterprise.

- John and Jenifer Stoker from Cazenovia, NY, formed Stolor Organics, LLC a family owned and operated organic food and skin care company specializing in cold pressed, unrefined, NonGMO, certified organic oil.

- Matt Dedrick, from Lansing, NY, built a trac-

JD 567 RB w/Mesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 74 rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller Pro rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller 1416 merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke Krone 42 Like new rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville (2) JD 2 Row Corn HD . . . . . . . . $2,850 / $3,250 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 446 w/mega wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 3960 forage harv., base unit . . . . . . . . . $3,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3970. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 860 w/2R 6’ po . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 166 inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Pronovost wrapper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Pequea fluffer 81⁄2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Fahr KH500 tedder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Vicon 4 Star tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Vicon 423T rotary rake . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 550 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 . . . . . . . . Fultonville PLANTING / TILLAGE Frontier RT 1280 Roto Tiller . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 750 15’ No-till drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Glencoe 7 shank tillage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville IH 710 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 1450 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2000 6 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 8300 23 x7 drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 8300 23 x7 drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville BALERS JD 458 R baler silage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Krone 1500 w/knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 335. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 348 w/ 1/4 Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 446 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 457 silage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH 316 baler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Gehl 1470 RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Hesston 560. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Hesston rounder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,250 . . . . . . . . Fultonville MISCELLANEOUS 300 HUSKER w/243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 390 flail mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 6x4 Gator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD . . . . . . . $5,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 920 Flex HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 6600 combine w/215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7000 Series 3 pt./PTO, front hitch . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Hardi Ranger 2200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Bush Hog 4 ft. mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $850 . . . . . . . . . Chatham 7’ loader blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $875 . . . . . . . . Fultonville . . . . $1,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke Landpride 7’ HD blade . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD Woods 1035 backhoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,650 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Woods RB72 rear blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Degelman R570 rock picker . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville

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tor driven grass pelleting machine. He has been experimenting with different ingredients to pellet and burn.

RSVP requested to help plan lunch.

Contact Sharon VanDeuson at 607-753-5078 or shv7@cornell.edu. Sponsored by Cornell Small Farms Program.

• July 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Managing the Biology of a Grazing System, Marvin Moyer’s Farm, Lainhart Rd, Owego, NY. Jerry Brunetti will give attendees a view of what is going on beneath the sod of a grazing farm and how to maximize the biology potential for cycling nutrients which feed the plants. This event is being organized by the “Tioga Grazers” a grazing discussion group which have been meeting for the past 10 years. There will also be information on how a grazing farm can use Risk Management” Pasture Rangeland and Forage Policy” to protect their feed supply from drought.

RSVP requested to help plan lunch.

Contact Sharon VanDeuson at 607-753-5078 or shv7@cornell.edu.

The event is sponsored

by New York Ag and Markets Risk Management Education, and the New York Grassland Conservation Initiativ (GLCI).

Aug. 14: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Managing a Graz-

ing Dairy, Dan and Ann Carey’s Farm, 305 Lick Street, Groton NY The Carey’s have been operating a grazing dairy since 1998. They currently milk 200 cows and attribute some of their farm’s success to grazing. The Carey’s will talk about how they manage their dairy to maximize the time and labor advantages which grazing can offer.

We will tour the fencing and water system the Carey’s have developed over the years and discuss Cornell’s Dairy Farm Business Summary and how it can help measure some of the benchmarks of a grazing dairy.

There will be information on how to use Risk Management” Pasture Rangeland and Forage Policy” to protect their feed supply from drought.

RSVP requested to help plan lunch.

Contact Sharon VanDeuson at 607-753-5078 or shv7@cornell.edu.

Sponsoring this event is New York Ag and Markets Risk Management Education.

It is always recommended to RSVP for these events so we can contact you in case of any changes.

For more information Contact Fay Benson SCNY Dairy and Field Crop Team at 607-753-5213 or afb3@cornell.edu.

WEEKLY SALES EVERY MONDAY HOSKING SALES - FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK Weekly Sales Every Monday 12:30 Produce, Misc. & small animals; 1:00 Dairy; ** We will now sell lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves and cull beef approx. 5:00-5:30 PM. Help us increase our volume - thus making a better market for everyone. ** We are Independent Marketers - working 24/7 to increase your bottom line.

Take advantage of our low commission rates. Competitive marketing is the way to go.

Monday, May 14th sale - cull ave. .78, Top cow .90 wt. 1213 $1091.70 cows up to $1575.00 Bulls/Steers top $1.07 wt. 1378 $1474.46, bull calves top $2.65, heifer calves top $2.00.

Monday, May 21st - Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale.

Monday, May 28th - Memorial Monday we will be open for business for the farmer's convenience. Special Plant Auction we will be starting at 10AM selling hanging baskets, bedding plants, vegetable plants, shrubs, trees all you need for your gardening needs. We will then follow with misc., small animals etc. followed by our normal schedule.

Monday, June 4th - Monthly Feeder & Fat Cow Sale.

Monday, June 11th - Monthly Heifer Sale.

Saturday, Oct. 13th - OHM Holstein Club Sale. Brad Ainslie Sale Chairmen 315-822-6087.

Saturday, Nov. 3rd - Fall Premier All Breed Sale - Call early to consign to make catalog and advertising deadlines.

Café is now open for breakfast and lunch - great food!

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 our Website. Call to advertise in any of these sales it makes a difference.

Directions: Former Welch Livestock 6096 NYS Rt. 8, 30 miles South of Utica & 6 miles North of New Berlin, NY. www.hoskingsales.com Call today with your consignments.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 6096 NYS Rt. 8 New Berlin, NY 13411

607-699-3637 or 607-847-8800 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771

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New York Farm Viability Institute to award grants for projects in 2012; workshops set The New York Farm Viability Institute is accepting proposals for grant funding for projects that assist New York farmers in improving profitability.

The New York Farm Viability Institute is announcing its 2012 competitive grants program, with funding awarded to projects that help farmers improve profitability, offer models for other farms to follow, and meet farmer-prioritized needs and opportunities within New York State.

The Institute awards grant funds to projects that reflect the diversity of New York agriculture, including the various production sectors, farm sizes, production practices, geographic location, and more.

Farmer groups, researchers, educators, nonprofit groups and privatelyowned businesses may apply for funds.

“We are seeking proposals for projects that offer practical solutions for working farms in New York State. We

promote innovation by investing in research and outreach efforts that lead to a strong, viable agriculture sector in the state,” said Jim Bittner, chair of the New York Farm Viability board of directors, and operator of Singer Farms in Niagara County, NY. The New York Farm Viability Institute is a farmer-led nonprofit organization that works with farmers throughout the state to identify and prioritize immediate opportunities and needs, then implement research and outreach projects to meet those needs.

The requests for proposals for all three NYFVI grant programs are online at www.nyfvi.org. The Institute will offer grants in the following categories: Agriculture Innovation Center, which includes business planning, marketing and value-added product development; Energy Management & Bioenergy, including on-farm energy conservation and bioenergy systems, and Outreach

& Applied Research, including on-farm research trials and outreach education.

The Institute is also announcing a series of grant writing workshops.

The workshops are designed to describe the funding opportunities and application requirements, and help project leaders develop successful applications: • June 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Farm Credit East Office, 4363 Federal Drive, Batavia, NY. • June 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County, Cortland County Office Building, 60 Central Ave., Cortland, NY. • June 13, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension of St Lawrence County, Extension Learning Farm, 2043 State Highway 68, Canton, NY. • June 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, Kingston Plaza, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston, NY.

Participants must register by June 1 for the workshops at http://db.nyfvi.org/ or by calling the NYFVI office.

Application budget requests may not exceed $150,000.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 12, and contingent upon receiving a state contract for funding, the NYFVI Board plans to make funding decisions in December.

Applications must be submitted online. Funded projects must complete quarterly progress reporting, requests for expense reimbursements and final reporting, using an online system maintained by the New York Farm Viability Institute.

The New York Farm Viability Institute receives funding from legislative appropriations through the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

July Dairy PROS Series to Focus on a Milkshed Makeover HARRISBURG, PA — The Center for Dairy Excellence and the Penn State Extension Dairy Team will host the next series of Dairy PROS meetings in July, offering dairy industry professionals the opportunity to gather new ideas and shared insight to benefit their dairy farm customers. The July Dairy PROS Series will address a “Milkshed Makeover.”

“New products like Greek-style yogurt and dairy-based beverages are adding processing capacity to the Northeast dairy region. Higher milk quality requirements are also changing dairy customers’ expectations in the Northeast,” said John Frey, executive director of the Center for Dairy Excellence. “July’s Dairy PROS series will review this change and highlight how it will affect individual dairy farm operations in the next five to 10 years.”

Representatives from

milk cooperatives and milk buyers will participate in the meetings to share their perspective on the evolution of the Northeast milkshed. The roundtable format at the meetings will also give other participants the opportunity to share what they are seeing in their respective regions and to gather information from each other that they can take back to benefit their dairy farm customers and clients.

The “Take It to the Farm” section, a 30minute segment of Dairy PROS when the Penn State Extension Dairy Team highlights strategies the dairy professionals can offer to their dairy clients, will address “Topping Off the Tank by Improving Cow Comfort.”

Dan McFarland, ag engineer, and Greg Strait, extension educator, will discuss the correlation between cow comfort and improved milk production from a dairy facility

FEEDER CATTLE SALE Friday, June 1 • 6 PM For info call: 585-394-1515 FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK EX. 3 Miles East Of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20 Visit Our Web Site www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Next Feeder Cattle Sale Fri., July 13, 2012 @ 6 PM

standpoint.

Meeting dates and locations are listed below. All meetings will be from 89:30 a.m., with breakfast at 7:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, July 10, at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, Lancaster County; • Thursday, July 12, at the AgChoice Farm Credit office, 109 Farm Credit Drive, Chambersburg, Franklin County; • Tuesday, July 17, at Celebration Hall, 2280 Commercial Blvd., State College, Centre County; and • Thursday, July 19, at King’s Restaurant, 1920

Leesburg Road, Grove City, Mercer County.

The cost of Dairy PROS meetings is partially offset by a grant from the Department of Labor & Industry’s Workforce Investment Board. A new approach to registering for Dairy PROS offers an incentive to companies that support the center’s Allies for Advancement Program.

If an organization is a supporter of the Allies for Advancement Program at any level above $250, any member of the organization can attend the Dairy

PROS meetings at no charge. If the organization is not an Ally for Advancement, each member from that organization who attends the Dairy PROS meetings will be charged a $20 registration fee.

For more information or to register for the July series of Dairy PROS meetings, visit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org

and click on the “Dairy PROS” icon in the middle of the page.

Questions about the Dairy PROS meeting series can be referred to Penn State Extension Dairy Team at 888-3737232 or askdairyalliance@psu.edu, or to the Center for Dairy Excellence at 717-346-0849 or info@centerfordairyexcellence.org.

ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY AUCTION

Mon., May 28, 2012 @ 11:00 AM Location: 39 Happy Hollow Lane, Honesdale, PA 18431

John Klimash Estate & Others

HERKIMER COUNTY

LAND AUCTION SATURDAY, JUNE 2 AT 11 AM LOCATION: HERKIMER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE AUDITORIUM

118 PARCELS OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND & STRUCTURES THROUGHOUT HERKIMER COUNTY LIST, PHOTOS & MAPS AVAILABLE AT TREASURER’S OFFICE COURT STREET, HERKIMER, NY OR WWW.AUCTIONBYKNAPP.COM OR WWW.HERKIMERCOUNTY.ORG

(315) 867-1151 OR (315) 867-1149

JD 2210 compact & JD 3010 Antiques & Collectibles Furniture Recliner, 4pc. bedroom set, Victorian couch, hutches, old dressers, trunks, armoire, Grandfather clock, desks, new gas grill, dinette set, lamps, glassware, Singer pedal sewing machine, bedroom vanity, school desk, many dressers, tall secretary desk, linen press cabinets, pine china cabinet, several pine chest of drawers, slant front desk, art work, bookcases, set maple chairs, gas grill, Glemray Hot Dog Machine, Melted cheese server, Nachos server, glass display case, Curtis & Bunn coffee makers, Superior coffee grinder, warming station, Astro blender server, Dean deep fryer (gas), microwaves, Amana convection oven, CD player, box lots, watch the web for updates, last update 5-10-12

Auctioneer note: 2 large estates for this sale, expect quality throughout the sale!

Tools & Farm Machinery & Miscellaneous Lots of hand tools, vice, snowblower, JD 3010 gas wf field ready, NH 56 rake, Farr tedder 4 star, table saw, wheelbarrow, steel fence post, drill press, workmate, grinder, car ramps, ladders, power miter saw, steel door w/matching screen door (nice), E-Z-GO electric golfcart (nice), JD dump cart, JD 2210 compact 4x4, Diesel 62 in. cut 3pt.147 hrs. (extra special)

This sale was a huge success last year.

Keep an eye on the web for updates.

Please call with your consignments 570-493-6995 Good Auction for lawn & garden & farm equipment Sale Conducted By: John H. Wetmore

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Office 570-253-1648 or Cell 570-493-6995 www.wetmoreauction.com For pics. & updates

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ROY TEITSWORTH INC. SUCCESSFUL AUCTIONS FOR 42 YEARS

PH (585) 243-1563 FAX (585) 243-3311 6502 Barber Hill Road, Geneseo, New York 14454 WWW.TEITSWORTH.COM

Special June Auction Teitsworth Auction Yard, Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks Landscape Tools, Building Materials, Nursery Stock

Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 8:00 A.M. Groveland, NY (Geneseo Area) Consignments being accepted

SELLING - (20) Heavy Construction Equipment; (20) Trucks, Pickups, Cars & Trailers; (50) Farm Tractors & Equipment; (100's) Lawn Tractors, Mowers & Toys; Trees, Shrubs & Many More Misc Items!

Terms, pics and updates available at www.teitsworth.com

Jefferson County Area Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction

Saturday, June 16, 2012 • 9:00 A.M. JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS WATERTOWN, NY Notice - At the request of the Jefferson County Highway Superintendents Association, we will conduct an auction of municipal surplus & contractor equipment.

NOW TAKING CONSIGNMENTS for this Auction Please get these to us as soon as possible to get the best possible advertising!

Call our office for a contract 585-243-1563 Fax: 585-243-3311 Email: Sherry@teitsworth.com

We already have a great auction taking shape Early Items include: Aerial lifts, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Motor Graders, Mowers, Generators, Cars, Vans, Pickups, Trailers, and much more....

If you are new to the auction process or would like to know what your items might be worth please call for personal consultation or appraisal: Richard @ 585-721-9554 Milo @ 585-739-6435 Visit our Web site www.teitsworth.com for terms, updates & pics.

Harmon Farms Machinery Auction June 19th, 5:00 PM 3660 Oatka Trail, Leroy, NY 14482

For health reasons we will be sell ALL farm equipment Including: JD 95 Combine, Deutz 140, Case 2290, Grain dryer, Bin, HH stock wagon and more...

Check www.teitsworth.com for the entire catalog to be posted.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc. ~ Successful Auctions for 42 Years Plain old-fashioned hard work, experience and market knowledge make this the team to choose for successful auctions. Now is the time to call for a no obligation consultation or appraisal. There are many options available to market your business assets. We would be pleased to discuss the auction methods with you. Give us a call today. If you are looking for clean, well-maintained municipal equipment and trucks, at absolute public auction, here are some tentative dates to keep in mind. Please also visit www.teitsworth.com Saturday, June 2, 2012 8:00 A.M. Special June Auction Teitsworth Auction Yard Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks Geneseo, NY Saturday, June 16, 2012 9:00 A.M. Jefferson County Area Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction Selling Heavy Equipment, Trucks & Trailers Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Watertown, NY Tuesday, June 19th 5:00 P.M. Harmon Farms Machinery Auction selling all farm equipment 3660 Oatka Trail, Leroy, NY Thursday, August 9, 2012 Farm & Equipment Auction 1:00 P.M. Next to Empire Farm Days Show Farm Equipment, Tractors, Antique Equipment, Construction Equipment Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY

Saturday, September 8, 2012 9:00 A.M. Municipal Surplus & Contractor Equipment Auction Town of Lansing Highway Dept.

Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing, NY

Saturday, October 6, 2012 9:00 A.M. Monroe County Municipal Equipment Auction Heavy Construction Equipment, Cars &Trucks 145 Paul Rd. Exit 17, Rt. 390, Rochester, NY

Saturday, September 15, 2012 8:00 A.M. SPECIAL FALL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland Farm & Construction Equipment Heavy & Light Trucks Consignments Welcome Geneseo, NY

Saturday, October 13, 2012 9:00 A.M. Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY

Saturday, September 22, 2012 9:00 A.M. LAMB & WEBSTER USED EQUIPMENT AUCTION FARM TRACTORS & MACHINERY Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY

Saturday, October 27, 2012 9:00 A.M. Onondaga County Area Municipal Equipment Auction Municipal & Contractor Equipment Syracuse, NY (NYS Fairgrounds) Tuesday November 6, 2012 Ending November 13, 6pm Monthly Online Auction Check it out at www.teitsworth.com

Saturday, December 1, 2012 9:00 A.M. Special Winter Consignment Auction Teitsworth Auction Yard, Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks Liquidations & Consignments Geneseo, NY June 5-12, 2012 July 10-17, 2012 August 14-21, 2012 September 11-18, 2012 October 9-16, 2012 November 6-13, 2012 December 4-11, 2012

RTI Online Auctions Keep in mind we also have a web based auction monthly! This is an efficient and convenient way to sell equipment of all kinds. Please contact Milo @ 585-739-6435, Richard @ 585-721-9554 or Cindy @ 585-738-3759 to consign to any of these auctions.

“WE SPECIALIZE IN LARGE AUCTIONS FOR DEALERS, FARMERS, MUNICIPALITIES AND CONTRACTORS”