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Planting decisions to maximize yield ~ Page A3 High PI count levels discussed ~ A-5 Columnists Paris Reidhead

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Foster Sheep Farm

by Sally Colby Tom and Carole Foster were used to life on their Schuylerville, NY, dairy farm, but when the herd was sold, things just weren’t the same.

“When we sold the dairy cows, I missed having animals,” said Carole, explaining the family’s start in the sheep business. “We went to Cornell, saw their sheep program, and got into sheep. We have had as many as 120 ewes, but now have about 40.”

The family started with the Polyface and Dorset sheep, two meat-type breeds known for producing excellent carcasses. When Carole became interested in hand spinning, she purchased a small flock of sheep that had fleeces suitable for spinning. Not long after that, her young daughter Abby wrote an essay for the Romney Association and won a ‘starter’ flock of Romneys. “From there we built the Romney flock,” said Carole, “and I built a natural-colored

flock of Romney crosses. Then about three years ago, my husband became enamored with the Wensleydale breed.

We got a few crossbred Wensleydale ewes, and a Wensleydale ram from Oregon.”

The Wensleydale is an old British breed, the result of a Leicester ram and Teeswater ewe. The ram ‘Blue Cap’ that resulted from that breeding is the founding sire of the Wensleydale breed.

The Wensleydale is a large sheep, naturally polled, with luxurious, long staple wool that forms ringlets. According to the North American Wensleydale Sheep Association, the breed was developed to provide rams for crossing with hill ewes, primarily Swaledale, Blackface, Rough Fell, Cheviot and Dalesbred. The resulting females are hardy, prolific and produce plenty of milk for lambs. Wethers finish well on grass, and have high-weight carcasses without excess fat. A full-year

Carole Foster (center) and her daughter Abby (right) show a pair of yearling ewes in the natural color long wool class at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival.

Abby Foster enjoys preparing and showing the family's sheep. This Wensleydale ewe produced the champion natural colored fleece in the wool show at the 2012 Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival.

Photos by Sally Colby Wensleydale fleece measures between to learn and share. Wool is processed 8 and 12 inches, and because its traits into yarn at Green Mountain Spinnery are similar, is often blended with in Vermont and at Battenkill Fibers in mohair. Wensleydale fleeces are free of nearby Greenwich, NY. In addition to kemp (hairy fibers) due to the charac- yarn from their own sheep, the family teristics of the wool-producing follicles. offers other local farmers’ yarns and This trait is passed on through cross- select commercial yarns. The Fosters breeding, which makes the also sell market lambs; some as hot Wensleydale valuable for improving house lambs in the spring, and others that are finished on pasture and sold wool in a flock.

As the Fosters focused on wool pro- locally, mostly through word-of-mouth.

The flock is sheared twice a year by duction, they decided to market yarn Hampshire shearer Gwen from their own sheep. Carole built a New loyal clientele at farmers’ markets, but Hinman. The ewes are shorn in found it difficult to make enough to January, then housed in the old dairy cover the costs of wool processing, trav- barn for February lambing. In sumel and time. About three years ago, a mer, the ewes are sheared again, long-time dream of Carole’s was real- which allows for ample wool growth for ized when the family created a yarn both fleece and shows. “The fleece is and fiber arts shop in the farmhouse very fine and lustrous,” said Carole, where Tom grew up. The Yarn Shop at noting that Wensleydales are shown Foster Sheep Farm includes the yarn with about two inches of fleece. “It’s shop as well as space for classes, a much finer than Cotswold or Lincoln.” wool-dying area and a gathering place A fleece from one of the Fosters’ for those who want to meet with others Wensleydales was awarded grand champion natural colored fleece at the fleece show at the 2012 Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. The family also exhibited the second place white long-wool fleece. In the show ring, a ram lamb sired by their ram from Whenever possible, bring all your Oregon placed second.

The Fosters are currently in the equipment back the farmstead or take other measures. Consider park- process of selling their development ing equipment near a neighbor’s resi- rights through the Saratoga Plan, a dence and letting them know that you land trust that protects land and water did so that they are aware. Also it is resources through conservation easeadvised that farm owners frequently ments and acquisition of property. take inventory of their tools and Carole and her family are hoping to equipment so that they can inform raise money through the Three Bags law enforcement if their farm was vic- Full campaign, which will provide suftimized. Lastly, take the time to report ficient funding for their farm to be preany suspicious activities or if some- served when the goal is met.

Although farm families benefit greatly thing is determined to have been stolen. By helping to promptly identi- through farmland preservation, the fy thefts, the likelihood of those indi- general public also benefits from viduals being caught as well as the preservation through protected land prevention of future crimes is greatly with clean air and water, wildlife habitat and better access to local food and fiber. impacted.

Lock it or lose it

Rash of rural thefts raises concerns for goods around the farm

by Steven E Smith Desperate people do desperate things is the old saying. And knowing that the most dangerous people are those who have nothing to lose, farmers are finding out what people can do.

While working in Madison County recently, I was informed that a number of farmers had found they were victims of rural crimes during the recent few months. By bringing this to light, I hope to prevent others from experiencing the same loss.

As farms have grown in size and scale, it has become more challenging for farm businesses to keep the sizable arsenal of equipment, tools and other supplies used for farming activities in

one location let alone stored under lock and key. The practice of leaving an implement in the field during crop activities is becoming more risky. I learned that a farmer returned to a field where his tractor was parked to find that someone has taken the suitcase weights while he was gone. In another instance, a farmer pulled his self propelled discbine from the winter storage shed and realized that someone had broken into the shed and removed the toolbox that was inside attached to the step of the unit. Other thefts including the removal of batteries, fuel and other elements used for farming activities have been targeted.

In conclusion, keep your guard up.

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Planting decision to maximize yield

by Sally Colby Agronomist John McGillicuddy says farmers are their own best agronomic support system. “You’re there every day, and it’s your money on the line,” he said. “That makes you much more dedicated.” McGillicuddy’s Iowa-based agronomy consulting business is built on the premise that interacting with clients and helping them understand what’s going on in their fields bring them back.

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

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

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

McGillicuddy says many planting decisions are made instinctively, but most stem from areas where time and money are invested. “You have to be selective about critical resources like your time and what your brain is doing,” he said. “Good agronomy is about identifying where time and money should go.”

According to McGillicuddy, one steadfast rule of crop production is that ‘almost anything will work somewhere, but absolutely nothing works everywhere’. “If you’re going to spend time and money on anything, two things have to be true or it won’t improve yields,” he said. “The problem you’re solving has to actually exist in your field. Products or treatments are

purchased to solve a problem, so if the problem isn’t in that field, or if the problem isn’t the critical thing that puts a ceiling on yield, it probably won’t change the outcome.”

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

When he started as an agronomist in the late 1970s, McGillicuddy says that an International Cyclo 400 Air Planter was considered state-of-the art. Yield limiting factors and concerns at that time included ear count, stand quality, hybrids, root mass and compaction.

Today’s concerns are more about N, P, K and micronutrients. However, those factors must be carefully analyzed before amendments are made. “If you throw a jug full of a mixture of manganese, copper and boron on a field and assume your problem is solved,” said McGillicuddy, “you probably wasted material and didn’t solve your problem.”

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

According to McGillicuddy, corn has a unique characteristic that doesn’t apply to other agronomic crops. “It starts with extremely high yield potential, and over the season, gives it up,” he said. “Once those bushels are lost, they cannot be regained. Good agronomy is about stopping the decline in the early season.”

Under ideal conditions, most commercial corn varieties would surpass

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

Photo by Sally Colby

350 to 400 bu/acre. “The day it germinates, that’s the number you’re starting with,” he said. “If I harvest 200 bushels of corn, it’s a safe assumption that some time earlier in that growing season we were at 220 bushels. What I’m looking for is the event that dropped the yield — how did that field give up its last 20 bushels? The last 20 are the easiest to get back, so we want to identify how and when did the corn plant give up. If we can identify that, we can focus on figuring out the three

most likely causes, and manage those.”

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

Nozzle calibration aids weed control

by Sanne Kure-Jensen Calibrate, Calibrate, Calibrate!

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

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

Most nozzles should be spaced 20” apart on a boom. Nozzle tips should be 19” above the surface that is being sprayed. He uses quarter turn, quick release plastic nozzles with stainless steel tips. They last longer than brass and can easily be taken off for cleaning.

Also make sure that all the nozzles on the boom are the same size. (Do NOT

use old brass tips that may have been cleaned out with wire.)

Spray Nozzles and Boom Settings The most common spray nozzles offer either 80° or 110° patterns. Boom spacing either allows a full overlap (110°) where all weeds or soil are hit by spray from two nozzles or a 20 percent overlap (80°) between the nozzles where the spray is weaker at the edges. Nozzle codes are simple: they start with 80 or 110 depending on their spray pattern.

The next number refers to their delivery (at a ground speed of 3 mph and a pressure of 40 psi): “01” means 10 gallons per acre, ”02” means 20 gallons per acre, “03” means 30 gallons per acres and “04” means 40 gallons per acre.

Smaller tips (01 and 02) can be used for liquid-based formulas. Larger tips (03 and 04) are commonly used for powderbased formulas to minimize clogs.

Nozzle codes ending in VS work well at

lower pressures. Nozzle codes ending in E spray evenly across their whole delivery width.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, the relationship between pressure and delivery rate is not linear. To double the output you will need to quadruple the pressure and to cut the volume in half, you need to decrease the

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Randall Implements hosts Kubota Demo Day & Open House

by Elizabeth A. Tomlin “I’ve had very good service here for at least 30 years,” stated Bill

Bailey of Bailey’s Farm in Amsterdam, NY. Bailey, who was attending a Kubota

Demonstration Day and Open House at Randall Implements with his wife Joyce, was referring to

Randall Implements owner Wes Ostrander shows a zero-turn Kubota ZD 326 mower, with a 26hp, 60 inch deck and top speed of 17km/h.

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

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the service he has received over his many years as a customer at Randall Implements.

“We bought our first tractor here,” he recalled.

“It was an International Harvester 966.”

Bailey says that he followed up that purchase with an International 1086, and has been doing business there ever since.

The Bailey’s raise replacement heifers, beef and pigs on their farm, and they say that good service for their equipment is a high priority for them.

Randall Implements, well known throughout the Mohawk Valley for their high standards, strives to maintain their reputation for customer service — and customer appreciation.

Owner Wes Ostrander says that Randall Implements staff their Parts Department with “experienced professionals who want to make sure you get the right part at the right time — and at a fair price.”

Although the weather was cool and extremely blustery, Randall Implements’ Secretary Samantha Richardson and employee Crystal Hutchison kept the grill running at the Open House until all of the

(From left) Ned Ostrander, Samantha Richardson and Mike Manko greeted guests at Randall Implements' Kubota Demo Day & Open House.

Photos by Elizabeth A. Tomlin hamburgers, hot dogs, chili and other refreshments were given away.

Terry Davis of Pam-Ter Farm, Carlisle, NY, helped himself to some chili and commented that he was also a regular customer at the business, and that he wasn’t just there for the Open House.

He and Herman Schroer of Sloansville were at Randall Implements “looking at a set of International discs.”

Sales Representative Ned Ostrander reported that it was a very successful turnout for the demonstrations part of the day. “We had a lot of people in that were trying out machinery,” Ostrander said. “They

were finding out what the machines can do to make their lives easier.”

Wes Ostrander was also pleased with the Open House, which he calls a “party.”

“We had a very successful turnout,” Ostrander commented. “It not only met, but exceeded our expectations.”

Randall Implements is a 46-year-old company.

They stock and service multiple lines of equipment, including Kubota, Ferris, Case, Cub Cadet, Land Pride, Claas and Woods.

Randall Implements is located at 2991 State Highway 5-S, Fultonville, NY, and may be contacted at 518-853-4500.

Nozzle calibration from A3 pressure by a factor of four. Dr. Bonanno did not recommended this because raising or lowering the pressure too much will change the pattern of the nozzle and result in either an uneven spray pattern or too much potential for drift.

Weed ID and Treatment Selection After identifying the weed to be controlled using a good field guide or the “New England Vegetable Management Guide,” determine what time of year and what treatment offers the best control. The Guide is available online at www.nevegetable.org and includes the crops an herbicide is registered for and any restriction on which crops can be grown afterwards.

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

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

Greenhouse Weed Control Dr. Bonanno's favorite weed control in greenhouses and high tunnels is weed cloth or landscape fabric. These cloths

often last 10 years so when holes are cut for certain spacing and growers rotate crops he recommended moving the cloth to the new location rather than cutting new holes and fighting weeds in each hole. This effort is faster and cheaper than weeding the weed cloth later.

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

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

by Elizabeth A. Tomlin Dolgeville Producers’ Co-Op held their 77th annual meeting on May 11 at the Knights Inn in Little Falls, NY. “We were founded in 1926,” Byron Walrath, President of the Co-Op informed attendees, as he opened the meeting. “We became incorporated in ‘36 and have gone through some major changes; from cans to bulk tanks.”

Walrath said the Producers’ Co-Op had marketed nearly 6 million pounds of milk in the past year and now covers seven counties. “We are no longer a small Co-Op. We paid out $60,000 in premiums last year.”

Walrath stated that the Producers’ Co-Op is a “progressive and growing Co-Op, with numbers growing from 33 members in 2010 to 51 members in 2011, and now with 73 members in 2012. “We are currently marketing milk for conventional farms and organic

Dean Foods representative Bruce Bunce explains why higher PI counts mean lower milk quality and therefore lower premiums for producers.

farms,” he reported.

Walrath noted that each board member of the Co-Op is a dairy producer and that all Producers’ Co-Op milk goes to the Garelick plant in East Greenbush, which is owned by Dean Foods. This is their third successful year with Garelick.

Dean Food’ Representative Brent Bunce of Dallas, Texas, attended the meeting to report on milk prices and milk quality. He addressed the issue of high Preliminary Incubation Count (PI count).

“As you go down the road, if you’re not receiving premiums for quality, you’re really missing the boat,” Bunce said. “There is a solution to high PI count. Some people have had a fight — but some do have success stories.”

Folks around the room nodded their heads in agreement. Some shared information concerning their struggle with high PI counts.

Some folks were still confused as to why they have high PI counts and even with help from their veterinarian and inspector could not discover the reason why.

PI count is a measure of bacteria in raw milk. The milk is incubated for 18 hours at 56 degrees and then a culture test is done to see how many bacteria have grown. This produces the PI count. Although the bacteria are killed by pasteurization, some researchers say that the enzymes formed by the bacteria before pasteurization occurs can cause a shorter shelf life.

High PI count is a difficult problem to diagnose. Some possible causes are slow or marginal cooling times, prolonged storage, unclean cows, milking wet teats, dirty equipment, milk stored

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Hysteria wins and consumers lose It was like the old horror movie when a black blob descended from the sky causing people to flee in the city streets. There are at least two things in common between the movie of the 1950s and the recent national episode about a food product now known as “pink slime.” Neither is based on truth and both caused pointless panic.

The tale about this misunderstood meat product began in late March when ABC News broadcast a report about the use of lean finely textured beef (LFTB) in retail beef products. The report referred to LFTB as “pink slime,” a description coined by a USDA employee and mentioned by the New York Times.

The Internet universe exploded with chatter about a product that was suddenly viewed as unappetizing, unhealthy and unsafe. When it was noted that our nation’s school lunch program permits schools to use ground beef that includes LFTB, some moms and dads freaked out. On top of all that, more alarm was raised when it became known that ammonium hydroxide is often used as part of the

meat preparation process.

Many supermarket chains rushed forward to exclaim that they will never again sell any ground beef product that includes LFTB. Restaurants and other fast food places quickly joined the choir. School districts across the country suddenly vowed to go LFTBfree. On and on the hysteria grew and it’s still reverberating today.

So now, let’s stop, catch our breath and reflect upon some facts and realities.

Let’s first be clear about LFTB. “Lean Finely Textured Beef” was developed to provide more domestic lean beef. The processor purchases beef trimmings (mostly 50 percent lean or less, from USDA-inspected food processing plants) heats the trimmings, and sends them through a centrifuge process that separates the fat and the meat. The resulting LFTB product is 94 percent to 97 percent lean beef.

Ground beef containing LFTB has nearly identical nutritional value compared to other ground beef.

The meat is exposed to one puff of ammonium hydroxide (which is already naturally present in beef) to

above 40 degrees and sometimes even extremely wet and humid weather correlates with high PI count. Sometimes all it takes is one small dirty spot.

Occasionally farmers report, a PI count may be high for some unknown reason and the following count will be lower — without any intentional changes by the farm.

Unfortunately, results of the PI test are generally interpreted as a reflection of on-farm milk production practices and used as a tool to identify sanitation practices, although, the holding temperature of milk in the bulk tank is also considered. PI counts will multiply at a rate of doubling every 20 minutes at 50 degrees.

“The warmer the milk is, the faster it multiplies,” acknowledged Bunce.

PI counts less than 10,000 colonyforming units per milli-litre (cfu/ml) are considered low and counts greater than 20,000 cfu/ml are considered to be high.

“Pay attention to detail!” Bunce advised. “The money’s out there!”

If the cows are clean and dry and all milk contact surface — including rubber parts- are clean, vacuum lines are clean, and the milk cooling system is running at maximum efficiency then the PI count should be low.

“PI counts are very important to Dean Foods,” Bunce stated. “ It’s a challenge in the market place. Over 80 percent of the time that we lose a customer it is over quality issues.”

“We, at the Producers’ Co-Op, strive for quality,” Walrath stated. “Some milk markets are taking away 15 cents on their premiums, but, our premium remains the same. When they cut your premiums, they cut your profits.”

According to Doug Acre Dairy farmer Gerald Douglas, “This is a good quality program. I receive more and better premiums here.”

For more information about the Dolgeville Producers’ Co-Op contact Byron Walrath at 518-337-7071.

Directors meet the last Monday evening of each month at 8 p.m., in the Knight’s Inn, Little Falls.

Dolgeville Producers Co-Op officials and local Dairy Princesses attended the annual meeting and banquet held at the Knight's Inn, Little Falls, NY. Seen here are (from left, back) President Byron Walrath, Secretary/Treasurer Richard Brelinsky, Montgomery County Dairy Princess Ashley Oeser, Herkimer County Dairy Princess Hannah Douglas, Gerald Douglas, Glen Damin, (front) Eric Kane, Vice-President Clyde Snyder, Delores Mang, and Robert Souza.

Photos by Elizabeth A. Tomlin

provide extra protection for food safety.

The treatment is an antimicrobial intervention directed primarily at E.coli but also is effective on Salmonella. The process has been thoroughly reviewed by scientists and has long been approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration.

Now, let’s look at the costs and consequences of the rush to hysteria.

Even before the LFTB controversy began, U.S. beef prices were heading higher because of a short supply caused by factors such as the disastrous draught in Texas last year. It has been estimated that it would take an additional 1.5 million head of cattle to produce the beef necessary to replace the use of LFTB. That could be welcome news for the nation’s farmers and ranchers, but certainly not for the many families who struggle to put food on the table, particularly in these tough economic times. Moreover, if school districts ultimately decide not to purchase ground beef with LFTB, it will likely raise their costs at a time when many already have trouble providing adequate school lunch programs, despite federal assistance.

Then there are the jobs. Hundreds have already lost their employment after processing plants were forced to close because of the LFTB frenzy.

Another 650 will be out of work when the nation’s largest LFTB producer permanently closes three plants on May 25. Unfortunately, more paychecks will disappear; one processing company based in Pennsylvania and operating in five states with 850 employees has filed for bankruptcy.

There are lessons to be learned from this incident. The food industry needs to be proactive with efforts to accurately inform the public about food production and not back away when topics such as “pink slime” surface.

Meanwhile, consumers are encouraged to ask questions and critically evaluate what they hear and read in the media and on the Internet.

Farmers are naturally concerned that consumers have trust and confidence that the food we produce is healthy and safe. It may make sense that regulations should enable processors to note on package labels if the ground beef has been processed with LFTB. But, it doesn’t make sense for a healthy, safe and affordable food product to be banished from production because of rampant misinformation and inaccurate perceptions. It is imperative that consumers base their decisions on facts rather than fear.

Carl T. Shaffer, President, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau

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High PI count levels discussed at Dolgeville Producers’ Co-Op annual meeting

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Crop Comments

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

Huber’s research showed that root-tips on glyphosate-tolerant soybeans had lost most of their ability to metabolize the element manganese (Mn). Mn in soybeans (and many other crops) functions as the cornerstone of their resistance mechanism, i.e., the plant’s ability to protect itself from harmful microbes and mycotoxins (mold poisons).

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

What George was calling me about back then was to tell me that his 2006 corn crop, which followed soybeans, was the only corn crop in his neck of the woods that tested free of mycotoxins. 2006 was a growing season in which flooding was very prevalent in the Northeast. The year was

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everything a self-respecting mold could want, including the tiny microbes with the big names, particularly the ones which kick out mycotoxins. He said that all his neighbors planted glyphosate-tolerant (GT) soybeans, as well as GT corn. All those neighbors had mycotoxin problems in their corn grain.

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

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

Early spring 2008 was when George wanted to talk to me about his mycotoxin non-issue. Oh, another thing, George was the only dairy/crop farmer in his area who picked his corn. So I went out to examine his situation first hand. His heavy reliance on ear corn (a management concept to which I am mentally addicted) was part of what prompted me to travel the 500-mile round trip to meet this fellow. After all, he and I both agreed that five acres of picking corn can support as much milk production as six acres of shell corn.

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

He also wanted to know about the advisability of spreading molasses… in addition to milk… on his cropland. I told him that I was familiar with applying milk and fish emulsion on crop ground, but not milk and molasses. The field expe-

riences with milk and molasses, with which I was familiar, were conducted under the guidance of University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension. Shorten that long story: as little as three gallons of milk per acre increased hay yields by 5-10 percent; adding three gallons of fish emulsion fertilizer to the milk added another 5-10 percent to the hay yield.

I told George that the three gallons of raw milk (and it had to be raw) served to introduce active bacterial culture to the soil to perk up beneficial microbes already present; the thus-enhanced biological activity

improves the soil’s productivity. The fish emulsion achieves its benefit by supplying extremely available nitrogen, phophorus, and potassium, plus a bunch of vitamins (yes, soils can use vitamins). Then I told George that molasses provides energy to fire up soil microbial activity; as little as one or two gallons per acre (diluted and sprayed) improves crop yields noticeably. He had heard elsewhere that applying milk and molasses would be a paying proposition. I told him that there was no reason that it wouldn’t be.

Then George asked about applying three gallons each of raw milk, molasses, and fish emulsion per acre on regrowing meadow (he’d already taken off most of first cutting). I said to apply the milk/molasses mix on some of his

meadows, and the threeway mix on other meadows, and very importantly, to leave some of the meadows (assuming these fields are otherwise similar) untreated.

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

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

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

Thus he asked my guidance early last year about buying twin oilseed presses to squeeze oil out of his soy-

beans (and ultimately canola), and feed the mash to his cows. He farm-blends his fuel, using 100 gallons of soybean oil, 10 gallons of gasoline, and 100 gallons of petroleum. Burning this mixture in his diesel tractors makes him feel profitable, as well as makes me feel wise.

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

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

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

and fiber supply. The four panels of witnesses included economists and leaders from various commodity and agricultural groups highlighting the diversity of agriculture across the country. Witnesses described how programs are working under current law and how reforms can be made while stressing the need for a fair and effective safety net and a strong crop insurance program.

“The clear message from the hearing is that farmers need price protection. If prices collapse, we can’t have policy that collapses right along with them creating a crisis in farm country and calls for expensive, unbudgeted

bailouts in Washington. Calls that cannot be answered because the government is broke. I have concerns that the Senate bill fails to provide that kind of protection. The Senate bill also creates a complicated new program that is so lopsided it actually locks in profits for some while denying any safety net at all to others. In a few weeks, the House Agriculture Committee will begin crafting a farm bill that is both fair and fiscally responsible to all producers across all regions of the country. Our efforts will save money for the taxpayer while providing policy that farmers can depend on when they truly need it,” said Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX).

“Yesterday and today we were reminded that the details are critical when designing programs to provide

farmers with assurance and a safety net. I am pleased that over the course of our two day hearing we heard from commodity groups, economists, and insurance agents that we must preserve crop insurance and other farm safety mechanisms that allow producers to feed America and the world. To no surprise, our farmers and ranchers have stepped up to the plate and are ready and willing to dig through the weeds with us to craft policy that will benefit all producers. We must continue to work together to move forward on a House Farm Bill so that we can go to conference and negotiate a final bill that will assist our farmers and feed our communities before further budget cuts place these important programs in jeopardy,” said Ranking Member Leonard L. Boswell (D-IA).

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A View from Hickory Heights

by Ann Swanson Music brings an era alive “I awoke in the grey of the morning, and as I lay waiting for dawn, the long lines of the desired poem began to entwine themselves in my mind, and I said to myself, ‘I must get up and write these verses, lest I fall asleep and forget them!’ So I sprang out of bed and in the dimness found an old stump of a pen, which I remembered using the day before. I scrawled the verses almost without looking at the paper.” ~ Julia Ward Howe Just before the Civil War began Julia Ward Howe met a challenge that she received to write better words for one of the American melodies of the time. Her effort was rewarded when the new words were accepted by the populous.

The song became one of the most famous of that era.

“The Battle Hymn of the Republic” will be sung in churches throughout the land as we celebrate and memorialize the soldiers who fought for this great land of ours.

One of the best programs we ever did was a songfest of patriotic melodies. I was still in elementary school. We learned the songs as well as the histo-

ry behind them. It was a unit that I will always remember.

There were songs from all of the war eras up to that point. We learned how the songs stirred the patriots to action. We heard how they comforted those left at home to carry on. We heard how the songs were used in funeral processions for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

This song has always been one of my favorites. There are four verses in all. When we sing it I always hope that all of the verses will be included.

I do not believe there is a song that stirs the emotions more than this one. The music, of course, contributes to the popularity.

Here I digress to mention that my husband and I used to have heated discussions about what popularized songs. He was of the opinion that the words made the song. I took the opposite view. I felt that the melody was what made a song popular. The one with that melody that you just could not get out of your head was the one that stuck.

“The Battle Hymn of the Republic” is not lacking in either of these areas. I

am not sure what brought it to the forefront, but it could have been either the strong melody or the words that created pictures of the troops during the battle.

This song was a Civil War era song.

It is said that when Abraham Lincoln heard it for the first time he had one request. That request was that the song be sung again.

During that same school program that I recalled I was lucky enough to be given a solo to sing. I got to sing “America, the Beautiful”. While I sang the American flag billowed behind me. I had to be extremely careful not to get in the way of that fan.

The audience applauded with gusto, not because I sang so well I am sure, but because it was a dramatic moment in the program.

We have a rich heritage of music.

There are hymns as well as patriotic songs that bring us to tears. The sacrifices of the many that fought during the wars that span the years are remembered on this Memorial Day weekend. One of the most impressive parts of the local Memorial Day service is the Roll Call of the Wars. As they call off the wars drums separate them.

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As wreaths are placed and flags are flown take time to visit a cemetery somewhere. With our population as mobile as it has become not many of us return to the burial ground of our youth. That does not mean you cannot celebrate this national holiday. It means you celebrate with the community that you are a part of.

School bands will play. National Guard units will march and do salutes. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will be part of this historic weekend.

The next generation needs to know the significance of the ceremony that we know as Memorial Day. Patriotism is not dead. It may be lulled to sleep at times, but it must be revived if we are to remain a strong nation. We must feel pride in our country.

Politics should not be a part of patriotism. This country was founded on the values of God and country. We cannot whitewash our values and come out on top. First and foremost we owe allegiance to God, then, we owe allegiance to our country.

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Oswego County dairy farmers searching for their princess What is nature’s most perfect food?

Milk, of course. It’s also New York’s official beverage, of course!

Milk comes from the beautiful farms of New York and there are over 100 dairy farms in Oswego County.

Therefore the Dairy Promotion Committee is looking for candidates to be the 2012-2013 Oswego County Dairy Princess.

The Dairy Princess makes appearances throughout the county at schools and grocery stores, health fairs and county fairs, even a parade or two talking about the healthy benefits of milk and milk products in the diet. Dairy Princesses increase the consumption and sale of fluid milk and dairy products through these public appearances, public education, and providing nutrition information to consumers.

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wego County between the ages of 16 and 21, never been married, nor had a child. She must be the daughter of a dairy farmer, farm employee, agribusiness employee or be personally affiliated with the dairy industry through 4-H or FFA. If this sounds appealing to you and you want to help the hard working farms of the Oswego County by promoting their wonderful product please call Lynnette Wright at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County at 315963-7286 ext 203 or e-mail at lkw39@cornell.edu. The deadline for applications is July 1.

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That’s according to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who visited Penn State May 16 to tour College of Agricultural Sciences research facilities and commemorate this year’s 150th anniversaries of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Morrill

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Vilsack spoke to a capacity crowd of more than 200 in the Life Sciences Building’s Berg Auditorium, where he acknowledged current economic challenges while citing a need for continued research funding.

“We will be a government that spends less money, but one that must increase investment in education and research,” he said. “Why? Because that is the vehicle through which this

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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack learns about Penn State biofuels research in a College of Agricultural Sciences greenhouse.

country gets back into the business that it’s always been great at: innovating and creating.”

Vilsack cited statistics showing that every $1 invested in ag research brings a $20 return. “As a result of agricultural research, since 1980 agriculture has been the second most productive aspect of our economy,” he said. “The research that’s been done over the last 30 years is nothing short of remarkable.

It’s happening here, and it’s a result of partnerships between Penn State and government entities like USDA.”

Bruce McPheron, dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences, said maintaining that university research enterprise and the extension system that translates the science for use in the field is becoming increasingly difficult due to the erosion in public funding in recent years. “When state and federal appropriations are cut or remain flat — and costs continue to rise — we lose capacity to address these critical issues and support a vibrant food and fiber sector.”

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Vilsack from A13 After visiting a greenhouse where biofuels research is taking place, Vilsack touted plant-genetics work aimed at finding ways to break down cellulose so that plant sugars can be extracted for fuel. He credited biofuels with helping to reduce U.S. oil imports from 62 percent to 45 percent in the last three years.

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

“And research is at the center of this.”

Research also is the most important component of maintaining food safety, Vilsack contended, because of pathogens’ ability to evolve quickly and get ahead of the science. He cited new research-based standards in beef and poultry production that could reduce

foodborne illnesses due to E. coli, Salmonella and campylobacter by 25,000 cases a year, likely saving hundreds of lives.

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

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

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

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

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Vilsack emphasized that the United States is a food-secure nation, but warned the audience not to take that for granted. He said 85 percent of the food consumed in the United States is grown here, and what is imported is merely for convenience. “We like to have avocados 12 months out of the year instead of six months out of the year,” he said.

“We start with a national security advantage because we have the capacity to feed ourselves. That’s directly related to the science that has led to this productivity.”

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

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In the end, Vilsack told the audience, agricultural research is about maintaining and enhancing a way of life.

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

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

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

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Madison County’s Dairy Princess and Ambassadors show off their healthy dairy smiles at their Pageant May 6. Seated is newly-crowned Madison County Dairy Princess Nicole Champion.

1st row standing: Jenna & Lacie Head, Erin Curtis-Szalach, Katherine Warner, Kayla Smith, Molly & Natalie Head. 2nd row standing: Kayla McCaulley, Senior Ambassador Cassie Head, Kaitlyn Howard, Madison County Alternate Dairy Princess & Miss Madison County Allie Smith, 2011 Madison County Dairy Princess Emily Livermore, NY State 2nd Alternate Dairy Princess Haley Groat, Tabitha Parker, Alison Eisenhut, and Katelyn Bloss.

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Nicole Champion, of North Chittenango was crowned the 49th Madison County Dairy Princess on May 6, at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Morrisville.

She was crowned by Emily Livermore of Madison, the 2011 Madison County Dairy Princess. Thirteen Dairy Ambassadors were also recognized.

Nicole Champion is the 20 year old daughter of John and Robin Champion of North Chittenango.

She has been involved in farming all her life. On her family’s farm, she has cared for dairy and beef cows, horses, chickens, pigs, dogs, and cats. She is employed on Tuscarora Dairy LLC and Garlock farms. Nicole is just finishing her freshman year at Morrisville State College where she is majoring in Dairy Science. Active in 4-H and Junior Holstein Club, Nicole has shown her Holstein pride and joy, Smithland Perfect Medley, at local, regional, and state shows.

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Madison from A16 Livermore in a “milk toast” to Madison County’s dairy farmers and cows. Allie holds dual roles of Miss Madison County and Madison County’s 2011 Alternate Dairy Princess.

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The Peoples’ Department: 150 years of USDA On May 15, we recognized the 150th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. On that date in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law an act of Congress establishing USDA. Two and a half years after he established the Department, in what would be his final annual message to Congress, Lincoln called USDA “The People’s Department.”

President Lincoln knew the importance of agriculture to our prosperity — particularly at a time when about half of all Americans lived on the farm. And while that number today stands at about 2 percent, our values are still rooted in rural America.

As the United States has changed and evolved over the years, at USDA we have not lost sight of Lincoln’s vision. Through our work on food, agriculture, economic development, science, natural resource conservation and a host of other issues, USDA has impacted the lives of generations of Americans.

And over the past three years, we have furthered that commitment to this nation.

USDA has supported producers — making a record number of farm loans, maintaining a strong safety net, and expanding markets to drive record exports.

We’ve stood by rural communities — supporting more than 6,000 community facilities projects, providing more than 50,000 loans to help rural businesses create jobs, and investing in thousands of infrastructure projects that have delivered modern broadband, water and electric services to millions.

We’ve enrolled a record number of acres in conservation programs, and laid out a sensible new planning rule for 193 million acres of National Forests to promote job growth while conserving the environment.

USDA has continued its history of groundbreaking research. For example, we’ve invested about $320 million to ac-

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And we’re helping families lead healthy lives.

USDA provides nutrition assistance for one in four Americans, enabling them to put healthy meals on the table, even when times are tough, and we’re serving healthier school breakfast and lunch to 32 million kids a day.

Today, USDA truly remains a “Peoples’ Department” that touches the life of every American. Folks depend on us. That’s why I’m committed to leveraging the efforts of our Department and more than 100,000 hardworking USDA employees to continue creating jobs, supporting rural communities and helping our country prosper.

As we commemorate 150 years of accomplishments, USDA is looking forward to addressing the changing needs of agriculture and rural America.

For our small towns and communities look-

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USDA will continue its support for the next generation of renewable fuels and help promote advanced, bio-based products.

And we’ll keep working closely with America’s

agricultural producers to maintain a dependable safety net for their work — which ultimately is connected to 1 in 12 American jobs — and ensure the food supply we need to feed a growing world population.

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by Judy Van Put For some, having a pasture area for your horse is a luxury, especially if your horse is kept at a large stable or in a suburban area. But for many, having a good horse pas-

ture for daily forage needs as well as turnout and exercise can determine whether or not one can afford to own and keep a horse.

The horse is naturally a grazing animal; he is de-

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Fencing a pasture into separate paddocks or eating areas in order to preserve and rest the grass in between uses — generally a 3-week rotation is a good one. You would let your horse graze during the first week, then move to the second area for a week and then on to the third. This way when you return your horse to the first area, it will have had two weeks' rest to enable the grasses to regrow to a healthy height (4 -6 inches).

In addition to the separated grazing areas, a fourth location is used for a 'sacrifice area.' Horses can be kept within the sacrifice area and are provided with hay and drinking water. Here also they can get exercise and socialize with no harm done to the grazing areas. Sacrifice areas provide respite for pastures exposed to intense grazing.

Photo by Judy Van Put warmer months.

Another advantage of having good pasture on which to turn out your horse is that it will improve his health and well-being. Enabling your

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horse to graze at will all during the day reduces stress and boredom that comes from keeping the horse confined and limited in his eating habits. In addition, your horse will receive the exercise necessary for maintaining his good health — moving freely through a pasture, no matter at what speed, will increase the circulation in his system and will aid in his respiration, digestion and overall well-being. A happy horse is a pleasant companion, both to his pasture-mates as well as

his human counterpart.

If you are fortunate to already have a pasture set up for your horse, you’ll just need to maintain that pasture and improve it if necessary in order to reap all the benefits of pasture grazing; but if you are planning on creating a new pasture for your horse, you’ll need to take into account a number of items.

Location is very important. A horse pasture should be in a welldrained area, ideally a

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HORSE TALES

signed to eat continuously, taking in a total amount of dry matter that ranges from 1 1/2 percent to 3 percent of his body weight each day.

For a 1,000-pound horse, that can add up to about 30 pounds of hay per day if no pasture is available.

But with well-managed nutritious pastures, turning the average pleasure horse out to graze every day can provide most all of his daily nutritional needs — for ‘free’ — reducing the need for, or completely eliminating, hay or grain supplements. That’s a huge savings! In addition, having pasture on which to turn out your horse each day will result in another savings, in reducing bedding and labor costs.

With the addition of a run-in shed in the pasture for cool nights and inclement weather, bedding can be completely eliminated, at least in the

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Trucks

ASA shows support of transportation bill priorities for ag producers As the House-Senate Conference Committee begins their work to develop a Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill, commonly referred to as the “highway bill,” ASA has signed on to three letters to conferees in support of priorities for agricultural producers.

Maintaining and clarifying the hoursof-service exemption for agriculture is a top ASA priority for the highway bill.

ASA and 18 other agricultural groups signed on to a letter supporting the hours-of-service exemption provisions, stating that without the hours-of-service exemption for agriculture, there could be severe disruptions to the delivery of critical farm supplies to farm operations during peak times of the year.

ASA also supports the Realize America’s Maritime Promise (RAMP) Act, which would ensure that monies collected in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are utilized in full for their intended purpose of operations and maintenance, including dredging activities. ASA and 11 other agricultural groups signed on to a letter to conferees expressing support for inclusion of

the RAMP Act provisions in the final highway bill. The provisions were included in the House-passed bill.

In addition, ASA was one of 12 agricultural groups on a letter to conferees in support of the freight rail provisions in the Senate-passed highway bill.

These freight rail provisions are modest steps intended to provide a better balance between shipper and carrier interests in rail policy deliberations at the Surface Transportation Board (STB), and make the agency more accountable, transparent and effective. Specifically, these provisions require STB to post a report on pending complaints every three months; increase maximum relief in rate cases; establish time lines for rate cases; require a study on how STB will apply its revenue adequacy pricing constraint; and require quarterly reports to Congress on the status of regulatory proceedings. Taken together these provisions are intended to bring a better balance between carrier and shipper interests at the STB. Source: ASA Weekly Leader Letter for Thursday, May 10

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SUNY Cobleskill is offering four weeks of a Large Animal Health Institute in June 2012. Each week focuses on one or more species and provides hands-on experience in the handling and health care of large animals. In contrast to the hands-on, experiential learning provided by the three previous weeks of the Large Animal Institute, the last week, June 25-29, is an exposure to a range of specialty livestock and out-of-the-ordinary species.

This will be a diverse week that introduces students to the more unusual species that animal care personnel may encounter. Each day will be a field experience and an opportunity to talk to the owners/managers and whenever possible, their veterinarian. Each session will address the unique characteristics of the species; behavior, safety

concerns for the handler and the animal, management, anatomy, health and diseases.

Professor Emeritus Anne Donnelly, who taught biology for 28 years at SUNY, is coordinating Specialty Livestock and Exotics Health Week.

The first day starts with an introduction by Dr. Andrew Montario to working with unusual species that a vet may not normally encounter in veterinarian medicine. This day will also include a trip to a bison farm and a discussion with the owner operator and his veterinarian. This will be followed by a visit to a llama farm where the students will be introduced to camelids.

On day two the institute will visit a wildlife rehabilitator who has been active in a major llama rescue and will

then onto an operating alpaca farm.

The third day will be a day long visit to a zoo where students will have the opportunity to learn from a zoo veterinarian, senior zoo keeper and their fulltime veterinarian technician.

Day four will expose the students to a variety of species starting with elk at an area elk farm followed by an afternoon lecture and discussion by a man who raises emus primarily for the high end cosmetic industry. Later Dr. Mike Losito will tour students through SUNY Cobleskill’s herpetology lab where they will have the opportunity to learn about and handle some of the laboratory specimens.

The week will conclude with a trip to Adirondack Animal Land’s 500 animals on 80 acres which does some wildlife propagation and a discussion

with their vet which has over 20 years of experience in this unique field.

Interested individuals may participate in one or all of the Large Animal Health weeks. For more information or to register, contact SUNY Cobleskill’s Office of Professional and Continuing Education at 518-255-5528 or pace@cobleskill.edu.

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Muddy ground leads to slippery footing and can result in injuries as well.

Important also for unlimited turn-out is a good source of fresh drinking water; this can be as simple as having access to a stream or freshwater pond in your pasture, or having a water trough filled with fresh water piped in from a spring or other water source that you provide.

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open space for grazing and exercise, it’s a good idea to have a source of shade for your horse’s comfort. Our pastures are south-facing, and are tree-lined on either side.

We notice that during the summer and warmer days, the horses spend their mornings grazing on the east side of the pastures under the trees, and then in the evenings move to the west side so as to take advantage of the shade those trees provide. In addition, we’ve left a number of wild apple trees scattered in the middle of the fields for additional shade.

Fencing is an important consideration in setting up your pasture. Due to the fact that the sides of our fields are lined with trees leading into the forest, we opted to take advantage of the treeline and used barbless wire. The initial price of barbless wire is very low; our annual maintenance usually involves replacing or re-stapling fence wire that has been

stretched or damaged by the resident deer that travel through the property and go either under, over or through the wire.

For the north and south sides of the pasture we opted for post and board fence — more labor-intensive but much longer lasting, especially since we dipped the posts in a marine water-proofing solution before placing them in the ground.

There are many fencing products on the market, including electric fence, fence tape, slip-boards and the like. Note that barbed wire is never recommended for use in horse pastures. Be sure that you have created enough pasture land for the number of horses you keep (generally, about two acres of pasture per adult horse.)

The condition and make-up of your pasture soil is very important in creating a grazing area for your horse’s good health. Before embarking on a project of creating new pasture, be sure to

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Your local Extension office can provide assistance — either by sending out an agent to do a physical inspection or by providing a source for having a soil sample you’ve collected sent out for testing. A soil pH of between 6.2 and 6.5 is considered ideal for good grass-legume pastures.

Important nutrients for horse pastures include adequate phosphorus and potassium. A yearly addition of lime is also recommended in many areas, especially when the pH is too low and results in acidic soils. Make your grass seeding choices dependent on the type of soil in your pasture area; whether it is welldrained or poorly drained. Remember that ideal horse pastures will have different requirements and make-up than those used for grazing cows or goats. For assistance in choosing the proper types of grasses to seed, consult your local Equine Extension agent.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Layer half of the remaining strawberries and blueberries over cream mixture. Top with another third of the cream mixture and the remaining berries.

Spread the remaining cream mixture on top. Use the reserved strawberries and blueberries to make a "flag" on top.

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On May 4, Amanda Rhodes, daughter of Gary and Jolene Rhodes of Henderson was elected to serve as the 2012-2013 New York State FFA President. Her duties begin this summer with advanced leadership training, followed by the New York State Fair and travelling to visit some of the 90 FFA chapters in New York.

Amanda’s family owns and operates one of the largest greenhouse operations in Northern New York, Rhodes Greenhouses. She has worked there ever since she can remember planting, watering, and selling plants. This has developed into her supervised agricultural experience (SAE), or work outside of classroom time. Amanda earned the top award in Diversified Horticulture Production of her

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When asked about what she looks forward to the most this year she said influencing younger FFA members and helping to make a difference in their lives. She can’t wait to start her training and is excited to make memories of her team.

CHS Foundation awards $75,000 in scholarships ST. PAUL, MN — The CHS Foundation has awarded nationwide 75 $1,000 scholarships to college students studying agriculture. This year’s recipients include 50 high school seniors and 25 two-year college students from 27 states. The CHS Foundation is the major giving entity of CHS Inc., (Nasdaq: CHSCP) the nation’s leading cooperative, owned by farmers, ranchers and co-ops across the United States.

“The CHS Foundation values the opportunity to help build the next generation of leaders in the production, science, technology and business of agriculture,” says William J. Nelson, CHS Foundation president. “We are proud to support these promising students who will play an important role in the future of agriculture.”

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extracurricular involvement, transcripts and reference letters. See below for a list of high school and two-year college scholarship recipients from the Northeastern United States.

North Carolina Caroline Wade Clement of Clinton, attending North Carolina State University Lindsay Carlisle DeMers of Sophia, attending Virginia Tech *Lydia Lauren Register of Zebulon, attending North Carolina State University *Tyler Keith Douglas of Washington, attending North Carolina State University New York *Mary-Elizabeth Foote of Harford, attending State University of New York at Cobleskill

Amanda Rhodes, the new 2012-2013 New York State FFA President.

Photo courtesy of Belleville-Henderson FFA

Pennsylvania Garrett James Richardson of Glen Campbell, attending The Pennsylvania State University *Lindsay Rae Upperman of Chambersburg, attending Butler Community College *Denotes two-year scholarship recipients; all others are high school scholarship recipients.

Pine Plains FFA attends State Convention The Pine Plains Central School District helped send 21 FFA members to the New York State FFA Convention.

Over 1,000 members and guests participated in Convention Sessions, tours, workshops and competitions.

Amazing keynote speakers presented, FFA talent was showcased and members of our New York State Assembly and Senate were heard.

The Pine Plains FFA sent three teams to Sr. Quiz bowl and rocked the

competition placing 1st (team of Gain Stagnaro, Ethan Arsenault and Sara Murphy), 2nd (Kara Porell, Shannon Fletcher, Samantha Seipp and Paige Walsh) and 3rd (Colleen & Monica Smith & Abigail Arsenault). Two teams were sent for Jr. Quiz bowl placing 1st (Olivia Stagnaro, Frances Snyder, Tarique Hayden and Emma Hotaling) and 3rd (Clair Norman, Rebekah Koch, Aidan Arsenault & Tarrah Region). Clayton Stephens came home with an armful of awards, placing 3rd in the State for Swine Production, winning District #2 Star in Agricultural Production, placed 2nd in Discussion Meet and 5th in the State for Extemporaneous Speaking.

Four students received their Empire Degrees: Jonathon Weinberger,

Clayton Stephens, Ethan Arsenault and Sara Murphy.

Ashley Bartholf and Kristen Pelletier proudly represented us on a hard working, sequestered nominating committee selecting the future State FFA Officers. Ethan Arsenault ran a tremendous race for a State/ District Officer position amongst a very tough field.

Samantha Seipp won the jacket award and was selected to show case her guitar playing and singing talent as the first talent to be seen in the event during the 1st pre-session.

Congratulations to all students for all of their accomplishments.

Highlights can be seen at: www.ihigh. com/nyffa/broadcast_224546.html?sil verlight=1.

Collegiate FFA seeks Ambassadors for Agriculture

Four students received their Empire Degrees: Clayton Stephens, Sara Murphy, Ethan Arsenault and Jonathon Weinberger.

Photo courtesy of Pine Plains FFA

College students will serve as industry advocates INDIANAPOLIS – Collegiate FFA, a program of the National FFA Organization, is now accepting applications for its National Collegiate Agricultural Ambassador program.

Twenty selected students will serve during the 2012-2013 school year.

During their term, ambassadors will deliver presentations to elementary, junior-high and high school classes, community organizations and other groups interested in learning about the industry of agriculture. The presentations will focus on food safety and security, sound science, sustainable

agriculture as well as other current agricultural topics. Ambassadors will earn scholarship money during their year of service.

College students ranging from sophomores to graduate students who have the desire to promote agriculture may apply to be an ambassador. The application deadline is June 1.

Visit www.FFA.org/collegiate for more information.

The National Collegiate Agricultural Ambassadors program is sponsored by BASF, Syngenta, CSX Transportation and the National Pork Board as a special project of the National FFA Foundation.

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Amanda Rhodes, elected New York State FFA President

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WANTED: 1969 VW Camp mobile, running or repairable. 518-654-6620.(NY)

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AYR. HF. due Sept. to Percy $1,400.; 14’ Brillion Spring Tooth drags on wheels $1,400. 518-269-9590.(NY)

15K- PTO GENERATOR, antique hay rake, 12ft. hyd. dump, 6- produce wagons, scales, 1/2 bu. baskets, Oliver 77 manual, Allis cultivator + plow manuals, B.O. 315853-5889.(NY)

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782 CHOPPER, good condition hay corn heads $1,500.; Gehl 99 blower parts condition $100. 518-848-1822.(NY) 4 HORSE TRAILER needs work $700.

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CHICKENS READY to start laying. All Pullets are golden reds. $12.50 per bird. Call for more information 315-858-0088 or 315313-3534.(NY)

FORD 501 sickle bar mower 7ft. 3pt. hitch $1,000. 315-845-8341.(NY)

3 BOTTOM OLIVER plow 3pt. hitch trip bottoms $840. 585-735-3065.(NY)

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AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS Double Crop Buckwheat may be an option in the Northeast this spring Given the current state of the wheat crop, this could be the year many North East growers could slide in buckwheat after wheat.

Information on growing buckwheat: A. Climatic Requirements: Buckwheat grows best where the climate is moist and cool. It can be grown rather far north and at high altitudes, because its growing period is short (10 to 12 weeks) and its heat requirements for development are low. The crop is extremely sensitive to unfavorable weather conditions and is killed quickly by freezing temperatures both in the spring and fall. High temperatures and dry weather at blooming time may cause blasting of flowers and prevent seed formation. Generally, buckwheat seeding is timed so that the plants will bloom and set seed when hot, dry weather is over. Often seeding is delayed until three months prior to the

first killing frost in the fall.

B. Soil Requirements: Buckwheat grows on a wide range of soil types and fertility levels. It produces a better crop than other grains on infertile, poorly drained soils if the climate is moist and cool. It is an efficient crop in extracting phosphorous of low availability from the soil. In addition, buckwheat tends to lodge badly on fertile soils. It is often better suited than most other grains on newly cleared land, on drained marsh land, or on other rough land with a high content of decaying vegetative matter.

Buckwheat has higher tolerance to soil acidity than any other grain crop.

It is best suited to light to medium textured, well-drained soils such as sandy loams, loams and silt loams. It does not grow well in heavy, wet soils or in soils that contain high levels of limestone. It grows well where alfalfa

LAKEVIEW HOLSTEINS Friday, June 1st, 2012 at 11:00 AM Great Market for High Quality Cattle at this Auction Specializing in registered and grade dairy cattle, Jerseys, complete dairy herds, heifers, and service bulls. Set up for interstate transportation. Reasonable commission rates. Great dairy location. Licensed and bonded.

Auction held every first Friday of the month. Excellent ventilation, all cattle vaccinated upon arrival and vet checked by Keseca Vet. 1. Group of 20 600-800 lb. Holstein Heifers, all from one farm, vaccinated, AI sired, excellent condition 2. More top quality registered animals from Bill Brown, one milking 110 lb.

3. 4 reg. purebred heifers due in June from one farm with a 25,000 lb herd average & with very good and excellent dams behind them. Pedigrees at ringside, sires are from Moscow and Monument.

4. 3 crossbred heifers from Keith Brubaker, one will be fresh till sale day.

5. 5 nice Holstein heifers from Jonas Wengerd from Clyde with one fresh and 4 springing.

6. Group of open Holstein heifers from Western NY. 7. 3 springing heifers from John Hershberger.

8. 3 fresh heifers from Stephen Sauder, AI sired.

9. 4-8 fresh and springing heifers from one farm, AI sired and bred, 24,000 lb herd average.

10. Local farm sending few fresh heifers, selling them as they freshen.

11. Purebred service bull, sire is Marvelous-ET, dam was from Ramos, dam was 82 point 2 year old next dam 89 points, born 12-25-10.

12. 4-800 lb Holstein open heifers from Virgil Phelts.

13. 3 Heifers due in Sept and Oct from local dairy.

14. 4 Boumatic Flo-Star Claws, 4 DeLaval Large Flow Claws, 2 Milk Meters for tie stall 15. From Pine Hollow Dairy 14 #1 Heifers, 12 to 14 months old, all AI sired, sires are from ABS bulls, 27,300 lb. herd avg. (nice, big heifers), all open & ready to breed, avg. wt 800-900 lbs.

16. Lots more groups until sale date.

June is Dairy Month - Customer Appreciation - Free Ice Cream to All Customers AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: We have a nice quality group for this month. We take extra measures in having a clean, healthy environment for our cattle. Come be part of this successful auction. Last month we marked 165 head with the top coming to $1,950.

Terms: Cash or honorable check. Nothing to be removed until settled for.

FOR TRUCKING AND CONSIGNMENT CALL: Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Raymond Zimmerman 315-531-8521

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or red clover would not. On soils high in nitrogen, lodging may occur and cause a reduction in yield. Once lodged, a buckwheat plant does not return upright. Crusting on clay soils may result in an unsatisfactory stand because of poor seedling emergence.

C. Seed Preparation and Germination: Buckwheat will germinate at temperatures ranging from 45 degrees to 105 degrees F. Freshly harvested seed of some types may not germinate until after 30-60 days of drying and storage.

The seed may retain its viability for several years, but seed that is no more than one year old is best to use for planting. Buckwheat plants will emerge from the soil 3-5 days after planting.

The time required is influenced by depth of seeding and the temperature and moisture content of the soil.

Cultural Practices: A. Crop Sequence and Rotation: Serious diseases affecting other dicot field crops have not been important in buckwheat; therefore the volunteer plant problem is the main problem in

crop sequences. Volunteer sunflower, rapeseed, mustard, and corn can be serious weeds in buckwheat planted before June 15. Volunteer buckwheat can be a problem in crops following buckwheat, but herbicides will control these in most crops.

B. Seedbed Preparation: A firm seedbed is best for successful buckwheat production because of its relatively small seed size and its shallow root system. A firm seedbed facilitates absorption of nutrients essential for rapid growth, and tends to reduce losses from drought. If soil has been plowed for a previous crop which has failed, only disking or harrowing may be required. Rolling or cultipacking the seedbed just prior to seeding is sometimes helpful.

C. Seeding Date: Buckwheat may be sown at any time after all danger of killing frost is past.

Since the crop grows rapidly and matures in a short growing season, the

Buckwheat B2

DAIRY CATTLE & HEIFER SALE FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2012 • 11:00 A.M. Directions: Sale to be held at Jack Wood's Sale Barn, located on Taylor Valley Rd., Cincinnatus, NY-2 mi. north of Cincinnatus, just off of NYS Rte. 26. Watch for auction arrows.

Robertt & Brendaa Price: Selling (50) Head dairy. (22) 1st calf heifers, with top 2nd calf heifers. Cows are in good condition, up on udders. Averaging 60 lbs. out of the tank.

Good Holsteins, (3) R&W, & (8) Black Crosses. Cows show milk, with (25) recently fresh.

Several due for June & July. Good cows, milking well, and safe in calf for fall. Price Farm has always received milk awards. Last SCC: 75,000. 4.0 F, 3.2 P. Milked in tie stalls, and used to pasture during the day. (1) Holstein Service bull.

(25) Consignments, (10) from one place selling as they bag or freshen. (8) Bred heifers, from short bred to springing. (7) Milk cows from one place, some are Jersey's and Black Crosses.

(28) Good open heifers from 300 lbs. to breeding age. Most are used to Free Stall.

(Nice heifers).

Misc.. Items: NH 717 Chopper w/grass & corn head. (Ready to use). JD 8250 Grain Drill, 18 hole. NH 30 ft. hay elevator, with (2) 10 ft. sections. Gates; 12 ft.-16 ft. JD pull behind brush mower w/hyd. lift. (1) Wooden hay wagon w/running gear. Other misc. items being sold.

Salee Managedd by:

Gene Wood’s Auction Service, Inc. Cincinnatus, NY 13040

Tel: (607) 863-3821

Visit us on the Web @ genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com JUNEE 15,, 2012: Pedersen Farms, Brookfield, NY; (100) Head of Hi Grade cattle. The farm has been in the family for over 80 yrs. Years of AI breeding. Top cows, heifers in excellent condition.

Machinery: JD 3950 chopper, w/ 2 row corn head & hay head. JD 2600 plows. H&S Forage wagon. Gehl 640 Forage wagon. NH 489 Haybine. Gehl 1500 Round baler. Kuhn 4 star tedder.

NH 56 rake. (3) Wooden hay wagons on running gears. Many more items & misc. items found around the farm.

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Pork Checkoff presents PORK Academy at World Pork Expo On June 6 and 7 the Pork Checkoff is sponsoring Producers Opportunity for Revenue and Knowledge (PORK) Academy at World Pork Expo at the Iowa State Fairground in Des Moines. Expo continues through noon on June 9.

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

“Every producer attending World Pork Expo is invited to join us for the PORK Academy Seminars,” said Mary Langhorst, chair of the Pork Checkoff’s Producer and State Services Committee. “These seminars are a wonderful way to get timely and accurate information on topics that are vital to producer’s operations.”

The PORK Academy agenda is below.

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

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

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

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

• 12-2:30 p.m.: Business Seminar Luncheon Weather Outlook — Elwynn Taylor, Iowa State University Economic Outlook — Steve Meyer, Paragon Economics • 1:30-2:15 p.m.: Biosecurity of PRRS — Pros & Cons of Filters — Dr. Jim McKean, Iowa State University; Dr. Bryan Myers, Pipestone Clinic Dr. McKean will focus on “Getting Back to Basics in Biosecurity”. Understanding of how pathogens move from pig to pig, and whatsteps can be done to block transfer. Dr. Myers will provide an overview of PRRS filtration and how a farm is filtered from start to finish, information in the decision making process of whether or not to filter a farm and lastly, what determines the success of PRRS filtering on a farm.

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

Thursday June 7 • 9:15-10 a.m.: Advances in PRRS Research — Dr. Butch Baker, Iowa State University PRRS research results that have

yielded practical benefits for producers will be shared in this session.

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

• 11:15 a.m.-Noon: Leading by Example - Showing We Care sm at the Barn Level — Bryn Jensson, National Pork Board Looking to increase your knowledge of the We Caresm initiative and how you can share it with your employees or production partners? This session will highlight the recently developed We Care barn worker kit. This tool provides We Care posters and training guides (available in both English and Spanish) which display the initiative’s six ethical principles. Don’t miss your chance to discover how you can inspire your employees — lead by example.

• 12-2:30 p.m.: Business Seminar Luncheon Weather Outlook — Elwynn Taylor, Iowa State University Economic Outlook — Steve Meyer, Paragon Economics • 1:30-2:15 p.m.: Biosecurity of PRRS — Pros & Cons of Filters — Dr. Jim McKean, Iowa State University; Dr. Bryan Myers, Pipestone Clinic • 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Export Issues & World Markets — Becca Hendricks, Na-

tional Pork Board; Laurie Hueneke, National Pork Producer’s Council; Paul Sundberg, National Pork Board Participants will hear an update on the current U.S. export activities and markets, a review of market access and policy issues, scientific barriers to trade and see a presentation of pork usage in Mexico, the number one volume market for U.S. pork exports.

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

Information about PORK Academy is available at pork.org, or by contacting Sharlotte Peterson, speterson@pork.org, 515-223-2600.

yield of the following crop. Typical nutrient removals by the grain for a 1200 lb/a crop are 9 lb/a N, 3 lb/a P2O5 and 12 lb/a K2O. However, in Minnesota, a 2000-pound yield of seed removed 40 pounds N, 20 of P2O5 and 13 pounds per acre of K2O or about the same as a 2000 pound crop of sunflower seed. The crop grows well on acid soils and gives little response to liming above a pH of 5.0. It has about the same acid tolerances as oat and potatoes. Soils should be limed for the crops grown in rotation with buckwheat.

It is unlikely that buckwheat will re-

spond to additional P or K at soil tests above 30 lb/a P or 300 lb/a K. E. Method and Rate of Seeding: The most satisfactory method of sowing buckwheat is with a grain drill that plants the seed one to two inches deep.

Poor stands are likely when seedings are more than two inches deep.

A seeding rate of 36 to 72 pounds per

acre or 16 seeds per square foot of clean, viable seed is sufficient. At least 48 pounds per acre should be used of largeseeded varieties such as Pennquad.

Source: This information was shared with Country Folks by Jeff Miller, Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County, New York.

Buckwheat from B1 most common practice is to seed the crop only 10-12 weeks before a killing frost is expected. For Wisconsin, seeding in mid-June is advised.

Thin stands of buckwheat produce strong plants that branch and resist lodging on good land. Thick stands produce plants that are spindly and have short branches and poor seed set.

D. Fertilizer and Lime Requirements: Buckwheat has a modest feeding capacity compared to most other grains, and if fertilizer is not applied, the removal of nutrients by a buckwheat crop may have a depressing effect on the

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ALBANY, NY — How many acres of corn did farmers plant this growing season? Which percentage of those acres were planted to biotech varieties? Will actual planted acreage be above or below farmers’ reported planting intentions? These are a few of the critical questions the New York Field Office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural

Statistics Service (NASS) will soon ask more than 1,300 producers statewide as part of the June Agricultural Survey.

“The June Agricultural Survey, also known as the Crops/Stocks Survey, is the most important survey conducted each spring by NASS,” explained King Whetstone, director of the NASS New York Field Office. “This survey will pro-

vide the first clear indication of the potential production and supply of major commodities in the United States for the 2012 crop year.

NASS will mail the survey questionnaire in late May, asking producers to provide information about the types of crops they planted in 2012, how many acres they intend to harvest and the amounts of grain and oilseed they store on their farms. NASS encourages producers to respond via the Internet but also welcomes mail or fax responses and offers non-responding producers the opportunity for a telephone or personal interview.

NASS will compile and analyze the survey information and publish the results in a series of USDA reports, including the annual Acreage report and quarterly Grain Stocks report, both to

be released on June 29. Survey data also contribute to NASS’s monthly and annual Crop Production reports, as well as the annual Small Grains Summary and USDA’s monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.

As with all NASS surveys, information provided by respondents is confidential by law. “NASS safeguards the privacy of all responses and publishes only state- and national-level data, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified,” stated Whetstone.

All reports are available on the NASS website at www.nass.usda.gov. For more information on NASS surveys and reports, call the NASS New York Field Office at 800-821-1276.

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

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

Canners: up tp 84.50 Cutters: .85-.89 Utility: .9025-.95 Rabbits: 5-40 Chickens: 4-25 Ducks: 6-22 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT May 21, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 88-96.50; Boners 80-85% lean 84-89; Lean 85-90% lean 60-85.50.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Roaster Pigs: 100-124 ea.

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

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

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

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

Sheep: 60-100; Lambs 1.50-2.20.

Goats: 90-150 ea; Billies

150-235 ea; Kids 30-100 ea.

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

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

Feeder Pigs: 60-92.50 ea.

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

Rabbits: 1.50-3 ea.

Poultry: .50-20.50 ea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY No report Gouverneur

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

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 94-103.50.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .721.06.

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

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

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

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1380# 91.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers Hols.

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

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

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

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

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

67.

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

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

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

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

Bulls: 1230-2210# 94.50108.50.

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

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

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

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

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

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

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

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

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

All animals sold by the piece.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hogs: 228-290# 58-62.

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

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

EarCorn: 2 lds, 215-220/ton.

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

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

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

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

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

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

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

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

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

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

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

Bulls: YG 1 1210 98.

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

885# 101.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

YG 2 1130-1600# 86.50-91.

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

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

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

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

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

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vealers: Util 60-120# 30105.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mixed Hay 120-360; Straw 205.

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

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

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

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

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

VINTAGE SALES STABLES

May 15, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

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

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 13401905# 99.50-104.

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

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

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

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New York sees start to recovery in funds to protect farmland

by American Farmland Trust staff in New York State Like the state’s overall economic recovery, this past fiscal year has shown brighter signs for efforts to protect farmland from development in New York.

In Fiscal Year 20112012 the state’s Department of Agriculture and Markets, working with farmers, communities and private land trusts, was able to close on 19 farmland protection projects, paying out more than $13 million, with an additional $2 million approved for disbursement in April.

“We are encouraged that New York is once again investing in our farmers and protecting the land that we need for farming and growing food,” said David Haight, New York State Director for American Farmland Trust (AFT). “Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders have stabilized Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) dollars that are enabling the Department of Agriculture and Markets and local partners to make a significant dent in the backlog of farmland protection projects.”

For Fiscal Year 20122013, which began April 1, the state’s Farmland Protection Program has again been allocated $12 million from the EPF. AFT estimates that at least 16 farms across the state are already on deck to close this year, with a total closing cost of approximately $16 million.

Legislation has been proposed to grow the EPF by directing revenue from unclaimed bottle deposits into the fund. Though this measure was seriously con-

sidered during budget negotiations, the legislation ultimately was not included in the final 2012-2013 State Budget and it will remain under active consideration during the remainder of the 2012-2013 Legislative Session. Increasing funding for the EPF would increase money for conserving farmland, aiding farmers in protecting water quality and other important environmental programs.

According to AFT, at the end of Fiscal Year 2012-2013, approximately 25 farmland protection projects will remain in the backlog with estimated closing costs at just over $25 million.

This is an enormous reduction in the oncedaunting backlog of nearly $70 million of awards made to protect 60 farms. The large backlog was the result of disproportionate cuts to the EPF and the Farmland Protection Program. This project backlog has resulted in no new projects being solicited since 2008.

New York’s Farmland Protection Program was established in 1992 under the leadership of then Governor Mario Cuomo to provide funds to towns and counties to develop community-specific strategies for strengthening business opportunities for local farmers and protecting farmland. The program also awards funds to communities to purchase permanent conservation easements on working farmland.

The state’s Farmland Protection Program provides funding to communities to purchase conservation easements

on farmland, ensuring that the land remains available to grow food for future generations.

This voluntary program pays farmland owners for permanently protecting their land for agriculture. Participating farmers are generally offered the difference between the fair market value of their land and its value if it is restricted. A 2009 study by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets found that many participating farmers use these funds to reinvest in their farm businesses by reducing business debt, buying new equipment, constructing farm buildings, purchasing additional land or establishing family retirement funds.

Brothers Brian, Eric and Stuart Ziehm received funding from the New York State Farmland Protection Program to protect their 343-acre Tiashoke Farm in the Town of Easton in Washington County and used the proceeds to reinvest in their dairy operation. Stuart Ziehm explains, “The money we received through the state’s farmland protection program has helped us build a modern, 300cow free-stall barn with a special maternity area. This has allowed

us to continue to grow our operation and has improved our calf care.”

The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA), a regional land trust that works with farmers and communities in Washington and Rensselaer Counties to protect farmland, has assisted Deep Roots Holstein Farm along with many other farms throughout the process of protecting their farmland. “We currently have four great projects which have been awarded funding from the state’s Farmland Protection Program,” said Teri Ptacek, ASA’s executive director.

“If the money becomes available this fiscal year and these projects are completed it would give these farmers an important opportunity to reinvest in their operations and act as a boost to our local economy.”

Since 1996, the Farmland Protection Program has awarded more than $173 million to protect more than 200 farms encompassing roughly 73,000 acres. The program has been popular with farmers, but was subject to drastic budget cuts starting in 2008. In 2008, the Farmland Protection Program was originally budgeted to receive $30 million from the state’s EPF. By 2010, the funds available from

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the EPF to protect farmland had been reduced to $5.5 million.

Saving farmland from suburban sprawl is critical to sustaining the state’s nearly $5 billion agricultural economy which employs more than 100,000 New Yorkers.

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high feed prices will likely be countered by lower milk prices for the balance of 2012,” USDA said, “With some recovery likely in 2013.” On balance, the milk-feed price ratio is not expected to signal expansion until later in 2013, according to the report.

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

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

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

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

Using May 14 settlement futures prices for

penny on the week and 25 cents below a year ago.

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

USDA’s Dairy Market News reports that cheese production remains high as milk looks to find a home away from Class IV production. Discounts are being offered to prompt cheese plants to take extra milk but are cautious to build inventory. Domestic sales are moderate as some buyers are waiting to see if prices will go lower before committing to added purchases. Export sales remain above year ago aided in part by CWT assistance, which was Friday’s DairyLine topic.

DPW editor Dave Natzke reported that global dairy product

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

Monthly butterfat volumes also improved to a nine-month high, Natzke said. In contrast, March 2012 imports, at $258 million were up just 5 percent from February, and down about 7 percent from a year ago.

“When we look at trade balance,” Natzke said, “March exports were equivalent to 13.6 percent of U.S. milk solids production for the month, while imports

equaled about 2.8 percent of production. So far in this fiscal year, exports are estimated at more than $2.6 billion, up 24 percent from the same period a year ago.

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

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

Another 28 requests for export assistance were announced this

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Will Falling Feed Prices Help?

Issued May 18, 2012 The Agriculture Department’s latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook says “Current year milk and dairy product prices continue a downward glide as milk production continues to expand despite lower producer returns in the face of high feed prices. Next year’s milk production increase is expected to be slight as the cow herd contracts and demand becomes somewhat stronger, lifting prices.”

On a brighter note, the Outlook reported that corn prices are moderating for the current crop year and for 2012/13.

Corn was projected at $5.95-$6.25 a bushel in 2011/12, a decline from April’s projection, and then slip to $4.20-$5.00 next year.

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

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

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

MILC-related contracts, Gould revised his estimates for the remainder of 2012 and early 2013.

He looks for MILC payments to peak in spring and summer and top $1.00 per cwt. in April and July.

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

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

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Penn State’s Department of Dairy and Animal Science (DAS) will become the Department of Animal Science on July 1 as part of a plan to restructure the College of Agricultural Sciences’ academic departments. The reorganization decreases the number of departments from 12 to nine, and moves the present Department of Poultry Science into the new Department of Animal Science.

College Dean Dr. Bruce McPheron announced that Dr. Terry Etherton will be the head of the Department of Animal Science. Etherton has been head of DAS since 1998, and has been a member of the DAS faculty since 1979.

Etherton was named distinguished professor of animal nutrition in 1996, after serving as professor of animal nutrition.

In making the announcement, McPheron said, “I am very pleased that Terry is willing to embrace this critical leadership position. He will be an extremely effective leader.”

Etherton said, “As the transition to the Department of Animal Science

moves forward, we will focus on continuing to maintain the high standard of excellence that makes the Department of Animal Science one of the elite in the country. We have partnered closely with the Department of Poultry Science throughout the years in our undergraduate and graduate teaching programs and that longtime collaboration will help ensure a seamless transition.”

Etherton said he will work closely with faculty, staff and students as well as the poultry industry to ensure that programs and activities will continue to provide great value and opportunity.

“We believe the merger will enhance opportunities for all.” He noted that the department will now encompass all major food production animals as well as companion animals.

With food animal production being a major driver of the Pennsylvania and regional economies, the new Department of Animal Science will provide leadership in providing the science

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base to address issues from production to processing for food animal systems.

The new department will continue to offer exceptional undergraduate and graduate academic programs, along with the important wide-ranging educational opportunities and programs available outside the classroom. The quality of these programs has been responsible for steady growth in numbers in recent years.

The restructuring will align all county-based Penn State extension educators with responsibilities in the dairy, equine, livestock and poultry industries with the new department. Etherton said this change will create closer and more effective collaboration, maximizing the connections between educators in the field and faculty in the department. “Our stakeholders throughout the state will benefit from this closer alliance, while continuing to receive the benefits of the high level of excellent programing offered by our talented extension educators,” he noted.

The merger is the result of a two-year strategic planning process, the Ag Futures Initiative, designed to change the college’s business model to adjust to new economic and social realities and needs.

Throughout the process, faculty, staff, stakeholders and the university’s faculty senate studied proposals and weighed the best opportunities to strengthen programs and maintain excellence.

Etherton has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in animal nutrition, energy metabolism, metabolic

Terry Etherton regulation, animal growth and development, and integrated animal biology. He received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural science from University of Illinois, his master’s degree in animal science from the University of Illinois, and his doctorate in animal science from the University of Minnesota.

He has provided leadership in a variety of regional and national organizations, including service as president of the American Society of Animal Science as well as the Federation of Animal Science Societies. He is a leading authority on the role of agricultural biotechnology in food production systems, and has published

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Mielke from B11 week to sell 2.617 million pounds of cheese and 1.461 million pounds of butter and AMF to customers in Asia, Central America, North Africa and the Middle East.

Back to the cash markets butter gained another 3 1/2-cents on the week adding to the penny it gained in the previous week’s reversal of six weeks of losses. It is now trading at $1.3550, but is still 71 1/2-cents below a year ago when it jumped 12 cents and then picked up another 11 cents the following week, to peak at $2.18 for the year. Seven cars were sold the week of May 14. The AMS butter price dropped 3.9 cents, averaging $1.3750.

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

Analyst Jerry Dryer wrote in his May 11 Dairy & Food Market Analyst; “Don’t hold your breath waiting for butter prices to continue to march higher. Domestic inventories are heavy; ditto for inventories in other parts of the world.”

But he also warned, “If you prefer lower prices don’t get over confident.”

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

As Mother Nature turns up the thermostat, there is less cream produced, and ice cream demand is picking up.

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

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

Meanwhile; milk production in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions

has leveled off and indications are the two regions are at or near the seasonal peak. Manufacturing milk supplies remain heavy. Class I demand is steady. Various Midwest handlers report their milk intakes are steady to dropping slightly. Component values are also on a slow, seasonal decline. Milk availability in the region declined while sales into ice cream and ice cream mix facilities increased.

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

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

The Oceania milk production season continues to run stronger than previously projected. New Zealand output continues to run 9 to10 percent higher than last year at this time and is 4 to 5 percent higher in Australia.

Market analyst Mary Ledman, who now co-edits the Daily Dairy Report, writes in her May

14 edition that New Zealand is the world’s largest exporter of dairy products but produces less than 5 percent of the global milk supply.

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

Given strong milk prices during the 201112 production season, there is no doubt that the New Zealand dairy

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

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

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

Russia imported 1,158 U.S. dairy replacement females in March 2012, bringing its Y-T-D total to 8,196 head, or about 59 percent of U.S. exports so far this year.

Last year’s female dairy cattle export market leader, Turkey, imported 988 head in March, for a three-month total of

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Professional dairymen kick off development forums HARRISBURG, PA — The Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) kick off their professional development Dairy Issues Forums this year on June 7, with a look at the inside of a business line that more and more dairy producers are focusing on to increase their bottom line — beef sales.

According to the state Beef Council, 50 percent of the beef supply in Pennsylvania, comes from dairy cows. When better quality cows leave the farm and reach the market place, the producer, packer, and consumer all benefit. Pennsylvania dairy producers have embraced animal care and quality assurance because it is the right thing to do; but they have also gained through increased profitability.

The condition of dairy market cows at the end of their productive life is a reflection of animal care, handling and marketing decisions, as is the quality of the beef harvested from these market dairy cows. Anywhere from $300 to $425 per cow may be left on the table when producers sell animals in poor condition.

On June 7, PDMP, with their partners at the PA Beef Council and the

Penn State Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, will show dairy producers how to identify management processes that can be improved for a better quality beef product.

Attendees will spend the morning rotating between three stations, including the Penn State Meats Laboratory where they will get an up close look at how injections, and other cow handling practices impact pounds of yield and what dairymen are paid for their cull cows. Health issues like lameness, weight loss, bull calf care, residue issues and rehabilitation prior to sale will be covered.

And as with all PDMP Issues Forums, networking with other progressive producers and subject matter experts will continue throughout the day. Lunch will be a unique experience; picnic style at Medlar Stadium, home of the State College Spikes. Then participants will tour Kish View Farm, east of State College, in Belleville where they will see the Spicher family’s methane digester and new rehabilitation area for reconditioning cull cows.

Veterinarians can earn three continuing educa-

Penn State from B13 more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles and presented more than 190 invited seminars nationally and internationally.

He received the Booster Award from the Penn State Stockmen’s Club, the Service Award from the Penn State Dairymen’s Club and was the dedicatee of the 87th Little International, selected by the Block and Bridle Club. He is a recipient of the Alex and Jessie C. Black Award for Excellence in Research in the College of

Agricultural Sciences; the University Faculty Scholar Medal In Life and Health Sciences from Penn State, the University’s highest honor for excellence in research; and the Hoffmann-LaRoche Animal Growth and Development Award from the American Society of Animal Science in recognition of his research accomplishments.

Beginning July 1, the Department of Animal Science website will be http://animalscience.psu.edu .

tion credits by participating in the June 7 Issue Forum. Registration information and a program brochure are available at www.pdmp.org.

To request a copy of the brochure, e-mail info@pdmp.org or call 877-326-5993 with contact information. Registration fees include lunch and are $75 for non-PDMP members and $25 for PDMP members.

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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 5525 cab, loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 6430 Rental Returns (3) . . . . . . . . . . . $65,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JD 7130 Rental Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville (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 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 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 JD 74 rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville

Miller Pro rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller 1416 merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke (2) JD 2 Row Corn HD . . . . . . . . $2,850 / $3,250 . . . . . . . . Fultonville 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 550 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 1217 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 640B Pickup Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville PLANTING / TILLAGE Frontier RT 1280 Roto Tiller . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 750 15’ No-till drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville IH 710 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 1450 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2000 6 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2500 5 bottom (nice) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 8300 23 x7 drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 8300 23 x7 drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville BALERS Claas 46 RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville 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 348 w/40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 446 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 457 silage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 567 RB w/Mesh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville 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 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 Woods 1035 backhoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,650 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Woods RB72 rear blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425 . . . . . . . . . Chatham Degelman R570 rock picker . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville

HUDSON RIVER TRACTOR COMPANY LLC FULTONVILLE 518-853-3405

GOSHEN 845-294-2500

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Delivered all of NY & New England or you pick up at mill.

Ag Bags

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Bedding

Leray Sealed Storage Announcements

315-783-1856 • • • • • • • • •

Up North Silage Bags (6'x200'-14'x5090') Bunker Covers (25'x100-60'x1000') in stock Silo Shield (oxygen barrier film, 50'x200',50'x100') Special Order Bunker Covers (80'x100'-100'x1000') Sunfilm Bale Wrap (white, black, green) Net Wrap (48"x9840', 51"x9840') Poly Twine (9600', 4000'/440, 20,000) Bale Tubes, Elastic Tubes (4'x150' b/w) Kelly Ryan Baggers (new, used, parts, rental)

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Ag Chemicals

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Announcements NEED BUSINESS CARDS? Full color glossy, heavy stock.

250 ($45.00); 500 ($60.00); 1,000 ($75.00). Call your sales representative or Beth at Lee Publications 518-6730101

CHECK YOUR AD - ADVERTISERS should check their ads on the first week of insertion. Lee Publications, Inc. shall not be liable for typographical, or errors in publication except to the extent of the cost of the first weeks insertion of the ad, and shall also not be liable for damages due to failure to publish an ad.

Adjustment for errors is limited to the cost of that portion of the ad wherein the error occurred.

Report any errors to 800-836-2888 or 518-673-0111

Atrazine to Ziram

FOR SALE: Kobalt air compressor, 110 or 220 volts; Also, 90 amp flux wire welder.

Call 518-993-5897 or 518844-8344

110 Cu. Yd. Trailer Loads

Ground Unground

$125.00 $115.00/Ton $165.00/Ton

e Oak Farm Bedding, LLC W h it Barn Repair

YARD SIGNS: 16x24 full color with stakes, double sided.

Stakes included. Only $15.00 each. Call your sales representive or Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101. Please allow 7 to 10 business days when ordering.

BARN REPAIR SPECIALISTS: Straightening, leveling, beam replacements. From foundation and sills to steel roofs. HERITAGE STRUCTURAL RENOVATION INC., 1-800-735-2580.

Bedding

Bedding

BEDDING SAND

Announcements

508 White Oak Rd. New Holland, PA 17557 Wendell • (717) 989-4153 Wesley • (717) 587-7192

USA Gypsum Bedding Low On Bedding? Add Gypsum!

Stanchions - Free Stalls - Bed Packs

for COW STALLS

# # # # #

• Stones • Gravel • AgLime

ADVERTISERS Get the best response from your advertisements by including the condition, age, price and best calling hours.

Also we always recommend insertion for at least 2 times for maximum benefits. Call Peg at 1-800-836-2888 or 518-673-0111

Bale Covers

Load Size

“Specializing in Dairy Bedding”

in Crop Chemicals

Air Compressors

New York Prices Quoted • Call for Prices Elsewhere

Works Great in Both Freestall & Tiestall Barns

From

315-823-1656

PEANUT HULL BEDDING

Mark J. DuPont, Owner Cell 315-796-5084 Home 315-845-8471 Bale Covers

Gypsum Bedding • Cheaper than sawdust shavings or straw.

• Reduce mastitis & cell counts.

• Use in place of Hydrated Lime.

• Improves your soil • Available in bulk or bag.

GRIP X 1 Barn Dry • Barn dry filling your gutters & tanks?

Gypsum dissolves.

• Use less! More absorbent than lime products.

MAX TECH BALE WRAP

Try Grip X1 Today! www.usagypsum.com • Phone 717-335-0379

20”x6000’ or 30”x5000’ Also Net Wrap 48”x9840’ & 51”x9840’ Now Carrying - Stretch-O-Matic Fully Automatic

Dealers wanted in select areas Also Available at:

Tubular Wrappers - All At Competitive Prices (1) Available in Stock Also Selling - Bale Thrower Racks 8-1/2’x20’, Creek Bank Bale Wagons & Barn Feeder NEW - CREEK BANK 25’ BALE WAGON w/12 Ton Tandem Running Gear & Tires 9000’ Brazilian Green • 20,000’ Poly Twine 9,600’ Poly Twine (same as 7200’Twine) • Others Available

315-823-1656

Central Dairy & Mech.

Country View Ag Products Elam Miller Himrod Farm Supply Homestead Nutrition Levi Fisher Martin’s Ag New Bedford Elevator Norm’s Farm Store Robert Rohrer Steve B. Stoltzfus Walnut Hill Feeds

Martinsburg, PA Moravia, NY Ft. Plain, NY Penn Yan, NY New Holland, PA Honey Grove, PA Shippensburg, PA Baltic, OH Watsontown, PA Millmont, PA Lykens, PA Shelby, OH

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814-793-3721 315-374-5457 518-993-3892 315-531-9497 888-336-7878 717-734-3145 717-532-7845 330-897-6492 570-649-6765 570-898-1967 717-365-3804 419-342-2942

Seward Valley 518-234-4052 WOOD SHAVINGS: Compressed bags, kiln dried, sold by tractor trailer loads. SAVE! www.pinebec.ca 1-800-6881187

Beef Cattle ALL NATURAL grass fed Angus/ Baldies feeders 400600lbs. Other ages available.

For more information. 845629-1000 GRASS FED Dexter Cattle, Heritage breed, dual purpose, “raise your own beef”. Call for more info. 518-339-6030 or email tlippert@hughes.net MURRAY GREY BEEF CATTLE: 4 yearling heifers, 1 bull.

Excellent for cross breeding.

607-849-6630 RED DEVON CATTLE: All grass fed genetics, cows w/new calf at side, breeding bulls, yearlings. 401-423-2441 REG. ANGUS BULL, New Penn Matrix, born 4/1/2011.

Weight 4/20/2012, 1005 lbs.

607-836-6394 REG. ANGUS BULLS Embryo Yearlings out of Final Answer, $2,000; show heifer and market steer prospects. 802-3766729, 518-436-1050 REG. HEREFORD BULLS ex. EPD’s-carcass. 717-6429199, 240-447-4600.

TROWBRIDGE Reg. Black Angus Bull for sale, proven, gentle, 3 years old, $1,600.

845-758-3332 or 845-8764111 WANTED: American Bison.

Washington County, NY. 518854-7700 WANTED: Feeders 250 lbs+ up, year round buyer. Beef for sale, 700 lbs. plus. 518-7961818

Building Materials/Supplies #1-40YR painted steel, galvanized & galvalume, also #2 available w/all trim & accessories. Complete Building Packages. Before you buy call Mohawk Metal Sales, 315-853-ROOF(7663) FACTORY SECONDS Foam Insulation, various thickness. 4x8 sheets of recycled blueboard. Adirondack Metal Sales, 315-429-3627

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Building Materials/Supplies

Cars, Trucks, Trailers

Cars, Trucks, Trailers

R A R E & FA S T ‘06 Caddy CTS-V

Custom Butchering

Custom Services CUSTOM PLOWING & DISKING. Reasonable rates. Call 315-985-5415

LARRY’S CUSTOM MEATS

MOBILE WELDER/MECHANIC Specializes in fabrication & repair of agricultural equipment. $50/hr. Joe 315-5323186

• USDA Facility • All Processing Available • Smoking Done on Premises

Spr ing Lak e Far ms

3487 St. Hwy. 205 Hartwick, NY 13348 (607) 293-7927

CUSTOM PROCESSING For All Organic & Conventional Animals

Midlakes Metal Sales • Metal Roofing and Siding in Many Colors • Gluelam Poles, Lumber, Trusses

Beef, Pigs Lambs, Goats, Chickens and Turkeys

(Direct Shipments - Wholesale, Retail)

• Polebarn Packages - Any Size up to 80x600

607-869-9483 Buildings For Sale

Buildings For Sale

6.0 liter V-8, 6spd std, all options, black w/tan leather interior, 48,000 miles.

Reduced to $21,000

Buildings For Sale

518-221-4103 3 orr 518-673-0104

FA R M R A I S E D H O M E BUILDER, featuring Bill Lake Homes. Your plans or ours. www.kdhomesny.com Call Dave KD HOMES 315-841-8700 kdhomes@frontiernet.net

Cattle

Collectibles

REG. TEXAS LONGHORNS: Cow/calf pairs, heifers, bulls, exhibition steers. See www.triplemlonghorns.com Tom/Julie (w)607-363-7814, 607-287-2430

WANTED TO BUY: Old Grit newspapers (not the Grit magazine). 518-568-5115

518-673-1073 or 518-774-7288 • Dairy Facilities • Machinery Sheds • Pole Barns • Free Stall Barns • Tie Stall Barns • Garages • Gravity Flow Manure Systems • Horse Barns • Riding Arenas

Construction Equipment For Sale CAT 931B Track Loader. Sullivan Country,NY 845-2927618

Buildings For Sale

Double O Builders LLC

Cow Mats

Cow Mats

Eklund’s Processing Inc

w/3 Bale Accumulator

607-435-8171 Office 607-435-9375 Cell

Clinton Zimmerman

www.eklundprocessing. intuitwebsites.com

Savannah, NY

315-729-1066

GOT MEAT? WILL TRAVEL. Brandt Mobile Slaughtering offers custom processing of beef, pork, sheep, poultry & venison. Call Jordan at 315493-9120

Custom Butchering

Custom Butchering

New York Custom Processing, LLC Rt. 8, Bridgewater, NY

Now Open & Booking Animals

No Lines ~ No Waiting All Cuts Vacuum Packed and Bar-Coded for Tracking and a Complete Printed Inventory of Your Product Call For Appointment

Call today and join our family of satisfied customers!!

Business Opportunities

BIG SQUARE BALING

USDA Certified

24 ga, 26 ga, 28 ga, 29 ga, Plus Aluminum

~ Quick Turn-Around, We Ship Anywhere ~ Located in the Heart of the Fingerlakes

Quality Services You Can Count On Custom Farming “Since 1995” 50 Mile Radius

315-204-4089 or 315-204-4084 Business Opportunities

Do You Grow Grapes?

Do You Make Wine?

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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words USDA FACILITY RETAIL STORE OPEN! Hickory Smoking on Premises

ON SPECIAL

Whole Boneless Pork Loins $1.99 Lb. Also 10 Varieties of Link Sausage

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Custom Services

B.K. Transfer 5324 County Rd 14 Odessa, NY 14869

“A Farmer Friendly Direct Marketing Service” Barb Kelley Owner/Operator Licensed & Bonded

Toll Free 1.877.208.0123

• Accepting All Types of Livestock

Local 607.703.0052

• Competitive Pricing • Trucking Available

Cell 607.227.5282 Working With You, The Farmer

Monday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 3pm

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

Dogs

BOSS LIVESTOCK: WANTED Holstein Jersey or Mixed Dairy Herds, immediate payment and removal. Also Dairy Cows For Sale: One or 100your choice, quality replacements. Call Chris Boss 315219-0590(cell), 315-8581651(home).

SCC Over 100,000? Call Us. Only 13 cents/cow. 39 years easy use. Effective, no withholding, results. PH: 800-876-2500, 920-650-1631 www.alphageneticsinc.com

- WANTED -

BORDER COLLIE puppies AKC. B&W and merles. Top bloodlines $350. 607-7328662

Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101

Farm Equipment

COMPLETE JERSEY HERD, 55 milkers, 10 bred heifers, 15 ready to breed, 40 yearlings to calves. 315-323-2462

Herd Expansions

USED COWS WANTED

All Size Heifers

Call 607-722-5728 Anytime

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

AMERICAN RENDERING CO. BINGHAMTON, NY

315-269-6600

1-800-777-2088

WANTED

HEIFERS

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds

OPEN HEIFERS NEEDED Call Us with your information or email

(ALL SIZES)

518-791-2876

www.cattlesourcellc.com

BASKIN LIVESTOCK 585-344-4452 508-965-3370

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

jeffking@kingsransomfarm.com

ALWAYSS AVAILABLE: Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

25 REGISTERED Jerseys tiestall & freestall trained $1,100 each. 203-263-3955

8 MONTH OLD GUERNSEY Bull, good pedigree. Make offer. 607-263-2409

50 LARGE Holstein Heifers due August thru year-end.

Vaccinated, dehorned, AI Holstein bred. 315-298-2009

Whether you’re looking for a few heifers or a large herd, we have a quality selection of healthy, freestall trained cattle.

Herds ranging in size from 30-200+ tie or freestall.

Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

Visit Our New Troy, NY Location!

DISTELBURGER R LIVESTOCK K SALES,, INC.

50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

95 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due June & July. Had all shots.

315-269-6600

Dairy Cattle

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ATTENTION FARMERS Operating 6 Days~Monday thru Saturday

WANTED

Down, Disabled & Fresh Dead Cows for Rendering

PINE TREE RENDERING Route 37, Brier Hill, NY

315-375-8459

ATTENTION FARMERS

WA N T E D

1-855-3CATTLE

Down - Disabled & Fresh Dead Cows

Please call by 8am

For Rendering - Courteous Service

1-855-322-8853

EMPIRE DOGFOOD

WANTED: Registered Red & White yearling Holstein service bull. 315-287-3647

Dairy Equipment

DEAD - DOWN - DISABLED CATTLE

WANTED

Heifers & Herds

315-793-0043

USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT Bulk Milk Coolers, Stainless Steel Storage Tanks, Pipeline Milkers, Milking Parlors, Vacuum Pumps, Used Milking Machine Plus Agitator Motors, Stainless Steel Shells, Weigh Jars, Etc.

CJM Farm Equipment 802-895-4159 DeLAVAL VP84 vacuum pump, $500; Double 16 Surge parlor, Omni take-offs, air cylinders & exit gates, make offer. 315-737-7859 SEVERAL USED Double 6 and 8 parlors w/ATO’s and 3” low lines complete. Several 2”: pipelines, used vacuum pumps, receiver groups, claws, ATO’s, washer boxes, etc. 585-732-1953

BUILDING & REBUILDING OF Self-Unloading FLAT BED and

HAY WAGONS FEEDER WAGONS Also SILAGE CONVEYORS For Estimates Call

518-673-8536 518-461-8933 FOR SALE: 1979 Jantz combine/sprayer trailer. Best offer.

518-537-6509 FOR SALE: 65 Norbo calf pen gates, $25.00 each. Call 315376-3215.

JD 337 Square Baler with kicker. Excellent condition.

Kept under cover. Used s p a r i n g l y. $10,000.

E:dresserhillfarm@aol.com T:508-765-3444

Westfalia/Surge double 6 milk parlor ato, 3”lowline, 2” washline, 2000 gal. Surge milk tank. 860-465-7366

McCORMICK BIG 6 horse drawn sickle bar mower, in barn since 1955, all original, extra parts, works great, will demo, delivery available, $400; NH 461 haybine, works great, field ready, $750. 607829-6817

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Farm Equipment

THINK SPRING! IH & WHITE PLOWS & PARTS

JD 4050 MFD PS . . . . . . . . .$25,500 CIH 9170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500 CIH 5140 MFD NICE . . . . . . .$26,500 CIH 4366 NICE . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 IH 3588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,250 IH 1086 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,250 IH 1066 CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,750 IH 1066 MFD . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 IH 1066 W/LDR . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 IH 1066 FENDER & NEW TA .$10,900 IH 966 FENDER . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 856 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 IH 656 WEAK HYDRO . . . . . .$3,500 IH 424 W/LDR . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 FD 4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 BOBCAT CT225 W/LDR NEW $14,900 JD 9510 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,900

JD 9510 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$53,000 JD FLEX HEADS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL JD CORN HEADS . . . . . . . . . .CALL KILLBROS 350 GRAVITY BOX NICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,750 CORN PLANTERS . . . . . . . . . .CALL ELWOOD 4WD UNIT . . . . . . . .$5,500 IH & WHITE PLOWS 4X-10X . .CALL FRONT END LOADERS NEW & USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL CASE 8430 ROUND BALER . .$5,000 1ST CHOICE GS520-4 TEDDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,250 ROCK PICKER . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL CHISEL PLOWS 9-17 SHANK .CALL 33FT AL DUMP TRAILER . . . .CALL LOTS OF DUALS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL IH, JD, FD TRACTOR WEIGHTS .CALL

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RICHARDTON 1400 dump wagon, no roof, $4,000. 585746-5050

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MARTIN’S MACHINING & WELDING 717-892-2717 Concrete Weights setup for quick hitch & 3pt CAT. 2, 3, 3N, 4’ & 4N, 3500 lb, 5000 lb, 6000 lb, 7000 lb & 8000 lb.

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2008 Agco Hesston 7433 3x3 square baler, like new condition, preservative kit, only 5000 total blades since new! . . . . . . . . . . . . .$65,000 ‘08 MF 3635 4WD w/cab & Ldr, LH reverser, 78HP, 274 hrs! $35,000 IH 966 Black Stripe w/ROPS & canopy, 6000 hrs., nice 18.4-38, good original paint, a hard combination to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,750 Case IH 800 9x flex frame reset plows, good unit . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 IH 4166 4WD, 3100 orig. hrs., 3pt., straight as an arrow! . . . . .$9,500 DMI 7 shank disk ripper, pull type, Very Good . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 Hesston 765 5x6 round baler w/netwrap, Like New . . . . . . . .$12,500 Hesston 730 round baler, 500 lb. bale, Brand New . . . . . . . . . .$8,900 White 273 23 ft. rockflex discs, very low acres, big axle . . . . . .$15,000 14 sets of IH, White, JD spring reset plows 4-x all VG to EX . . . .Call Claas RC250 Rotocut 4x4 silage baler w/net wrap, good condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,750 IH 1586 w/cab, new tires, 1981, 4200 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 Case IH 1620 combine w/15’ grain head, very good . . . . . . . .$18,000 IH 5488 4WD w/duals, late S/N, w/inline pump, good rubber, cheap power! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,500 Landini Vision 105 2WD w/cab & Tiger boom mower, 2400 hrs, 99HP, nice! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 Gehl 2580 Silage Special Round Baler w/Wide Pickup, Very Good Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,750 NH TB120 4WD, ROPS, 115HP, 200 Hours, 2008, Excellent Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$31,500 (4) NH 315-316-320 Balers w/Throwers . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,000-$7,500

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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/PT.Floor 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.

3PT.H. round bale wrapper, $9,400. Round bale grabber w/QA included, $2,000. BIG DISCOUNTS FOR TWO OR MORE ITEMS! 518-885-5106

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale 2 VANDALE surface drive unloader, one new & one used. 315-404-6721, 315495-6506.

(2) 2005 JD 9580 sidehill; (2) 9550 SH, 2-9510 4x4 SH; (2) 9510 4x4 SH; (2) 9500 SH plus many Levelands. 1 year motor & trans. warranty.

Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-9193322 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

Farm Machinery For Sale

NH 648 Baler, Net Wrap, Excellent . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500.00 JD 2950 Belting Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500.00 Case 1840 SS Loader, 3400 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,800.00 Kukar 500 gal. Sprayer, Tandems . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,800.00 IH 480 Disk, 14’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,200.00 NH 824 Corn Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,400.00 NI Single Axle Apron Spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,400.00 Miller Pro Spinner Rake, Tandem . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,800.00 2004 Case IH DX101 Disc bine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,800.00 2010 Kuhn Double Spinner Rake, Excellent . . . .$17,500.00 Dari-Kool Plate Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,200.00 6+4 Row S-Tine Cultivators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$600-$900 Agway Breeding Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200.00

Free Trucking to Penn Yan Closed Sundays 518-529-7470

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Farm Machinery For Sale

2004 CASE 580 Super M backhoe w/grapple bucket, 2200 original hours, $30,000; 1998 Manac 53’ long drop deck trailer, new tires, new floor w/winch, $10,000. 518358-2419

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

2005 JOHN DEERE HX14 rotary cutter, excellent condition. Ithaca, NY 607-273-8070 2006 PEQUEA 4000 turbo tedder, excellent condition, $4,500 OBO; New Holland 467 haybine, works good, $1,000. 607-263-2409 3100 REESE MOWER, 10’3” cut. Call 315-595-2537 (4) USED BATWING Mowers: JD, Bush Hog, Woods. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-919-3322 4x4 JOHN DEERE round baler, model 446, excellent condition, $8,000. 315-7830595 5 Ton Fertilizer spreader, $2,500; JD axle mount duals plus hubs, 20.8x38, $1,250.

607-279-6232 days, 607-5334850 nights.

510 INTERNATIONAL 18 hole grain drill, no seeder, field ready. 315-826-3816 59 JOHN DEERE 630, narrow front, no 3pt., new tires, runs excellent, $5,800/OBO. 607263-2409 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 ALL STEEL 8’x18’ kicker rack wagon; NI 3626, 260B spreader; NI 323, 1-row corn picker; MW gravity wagon; 16’ steel gates. 315-219-9090 AUTO BALE WAGON, New Holland 1034, 105 bale capacity, very good condition, $6,000. 315-783-0595

MACFADDEN & SONS INC. 1457 Hwy. Rt. 20 • Sharon Springs, NY 13459

518-284-2090 • email: info@macfaddens.com

www.macfaddens.com Lots More On Our Website!

Farm Machinery For Sale

Questions? Call us. PH#

BEST BUY ON ROUND BALE GRABBERS! $1,250 until 5/31/12. Afterwards $1,500. MARTIN’S WELDING 315-531-8672

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

BOBCAT 642 Skid Steer $4,800. Call 315-893-7867

$1,000 OFF Most All Corn Heads & Grass Heads. Huge Selection. Zeisloftequip.com 800-919-3322

1968 JD 3020 diesel w/new engine & good tires, $8,500.

JD 4030, 4 post, $12,500. JD 4040, 4 post, $13,500. All tractors ready to work. 607334-5918

BUSH HOG chisel plow, 8’, very good condition, $1,300.

315-896-6144

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

1978 JOHN DEERE 8430, 4WD, 3Pt., quick hitch, PTO, 3 hydraulic outlets, factory axle duals, good condition. Ithaca,NY 607-273-8070 1987 LN8000 10 wheel dump truck, 17’ body, $9,400. 978544-6105 2 BOBCAT’s, early 70’s, 600 model, need restoration, $3,000 for both. 518-577-6916 or greycattle@gmail.com

Gifford’s TEMCO Replacement Parts & Supplies For Agricultural Equipment All Types of Repairs and Welding 136 Kardas Road • Valley Falls, NY 12185

(518) 753-6207

Hours: M-F 8-5, Sat: 8-3

CASE IH Zone Tiller (DMI), 6 rows, very good condition, done less than 100 acres, $13,500. 315-813-1366 DISCBINE: CAT Challenger PTD12, 12’ hydroswing, roller conditioner, 1000 rpm, new condition, same as Massey Ferguson & Hesston. 585392-7692, 585-424-0795 E-Z TRAIL WAGONS, all in excellent condition, 2 on JD gear, $2,500 each; 3 on Kory gear, $3,000 each. 315-7830595

FORD 3000 Diesel (Call for details)

VanDusen Machinery 607-529-3294 570-888-5370 GEHL 970 Forage Wagon, 3 beater, roof, 12 T tandem, V.G., $7,000. 518-284-2476 GEHL 970 self-unloading wagon, 3 beater tandem running gear, very good shape, $4,000. 607-648-9533

Getting Out Of Farming 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

585-356-2634 HYDRAULIC Stretch Round Bale Tuber, $2,500. Call 607753-7678 evenings or 607423-0816 & leave message 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 INT. PUMA 195 CVT trasmission, 210 hours, Michelin tires, loaded, owner downsizing, $135,000. 518872-1386 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 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 5303 2WD, 265 hours, like new, $15,900; NH 355 grainder/mixer, very good condition, $5,000. 315-436-6071

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Farm Machinery For Sale

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; NH 590 tandem axle spreader, $8,500; JD & IH front and rear wheel weights. COMING IN: NH 315 w/thrower. Augur Farms, 203-530-4953

JD 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.

JD 4755, MFWD, 180hp, duals, very nice. Also JD 4850 w/duals, JD 4650 w/duals, AC cold, power shift, 3.5% fin.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

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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

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

JD 7210 cab, 4WD, power quad trans. . . .$24,800 JD 7405 ROPS, 4WD, power quad trans .$19,500 JD 5510 ROPS 4WD, pwr reverser w/541 ldr. $17,500 JD 2855N 4WD, hi-lo, on steel or rubber . .$9,800 JD 5210 ROPS, 2WD, 4300 hrs, on steel or rubber Call Snap-on Duals 18.4x38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 Penn Yan, NY

315-536-8919

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

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

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JD 825 cultivato,r 6x30, Stine, rolling shields, $1,050; White 378 cultivator, 6x30 Stine, shields, $950; JD 8300 drill 23x7, double disc, seeder, packer wheels, $3,800; Case IH 5100 soybean special, 21x7, seeder, double disc, press wheels, $5,100; 2 hardi sprayers, 45’, foamers, $5,400 & 4,000. Mike Franklin 607749-3424 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. New Tedders, Wrappers, Crimpers. JD Canopy’s.

JD Baler Parts. 585-526-6705 JD blower belt, JDE62661 for 3960, 3970, 3975 chopper, $70; Steel wheels off McCormick 22-26, also fits 15-30, W-40 & WD-40, $450.

315-393-0378

FOR SALE IN NEW YORK JD 100 Big Square Baler, Real Nice Condition, Right In Season!!

$22,800

(585) 261-8844 - Jimmie

Combine Salvage

K & J Surplus 60 Dublin Rd. Lansing, NY 14882 (607) 533-4850 • (607) 279-6232

TRANSPORT HAY ELEVATORS 1 1/2” square tubing, 14 gauge 24’ - 48’ Includes Motor & Wheels Other sizes available Call for prices.

We Custom Build Wagon Gears - 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Ton

MILO MFG. • PENN YAN, NY

315-536-8578

For Sale

Bulk Feed Body with Auger Unload System

$4000 OBO 518-537-6509

JOHN DEERE 2500 518 plow, excellent, $3,000. 315-8966144 JOHN DEERE 3010 DIESEL, w/front-end loader, new tires, new batteries, runs well, $7,300. 315-697-3241 JOHN DEERE 3020 tractor, recent engine overhaul, $6,200; Gehl 1475 silage baler, field ready, $6,000. 315684-3228 JOHN DEERE 350 dozer, new rollers, 6-way blade. $5,500 OBO. 315-822-6929 JOHN DEERE 3970 chopper, hay head, 2 row snapper head, ready to go to work.

518-744-1703 JOHN DEERE 40 kicker, $1,500; 2-16x8 kicker wagons w/running gears. 607-2863391 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

Many New Parts in Stock RECENT MODELS IN FOR SALVAGE:

•6215 burnt •3020 •4240 •L4020 • E3020 syncro • E3020 PS • 4030 • 3010 • 2955 4WD • 2840 • 2630 • 2550 4WD • 830 We Rebuild Your Hydraulic Pumps, SCV Valves, Steering Valves, etc.

All Units are Bench Tested Many Used Tractor Parts Already Dismantled CALL FOR YOUR NEEDS

NELSON PARTS Penn Yan, NY

800-730-4020 315-536-3737 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

Kennedy Tractor of Williamstown, NY 315-964-1161 “We Deliver” Bush Hog Legend 2610L Batwing 10’ Mower Excellent shape, 540 PTO; Landpride RCR 2510 10’ Mower 540 PTO, super clean demo $5,650; Schulte 6’ Rotary Mower heavy duty gearbox $1,275; 3Pt SB Mowers: NH 451, Int 100 & others; 4x4 Landini Globus 75-80HP Dsl w/Full Glass Cab w/AC & heat, dual outlets, clean! $15,900; NH 4835 6065HP Dsl, w/sd mt. sicklebar mower, canopy, 2000 hrs, very clean; Ford 540B Industrial w/Sd Mt. SB Mower Dsl, low hrs; 4x4 Kubota B1750 w/Ldr & Belly Mower 20HP Dsl, low hrs $7,500; Oliver 550 (All Original) PS live PTO, (1) owner w/5’ Woods rotary mower $4,500 Pkg; ‘04 2x4 JD 5520 w/JD Ldr & Deluxe Cab w/Heat/Stereo & AC 75-80HP Dsl, only 2500 hrs, 12 spd power reverser, dual outlets, “a super clean tractor” $24,500; 4x4 Kubota 85-90HP Dsl dual outlets, new tires, lots of weights, full factory cab w/AC & heat $11,900; 25 Bu Ground Drive Spreader (New) all galvanized $1,875; PTO Generators; 10’ Brillion Seeder $2,750; Vermeer Trencher w/front blade, low hrs, Dsl $3,950; 6’ used finish mower, 3pt, very good $1,150; MF 85 62HP, gas, live PTO, PS, 3pt $2,950; JD 440 Ldr $3,950; Gehl 970 SU Wagon; (1), (2) & (3) Btm plows; Disk 6 1/2’, 8’, 10’ & Lots More

Randolph, NY

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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 329 manure spreader, very good cond., $2,200 OBO; New Idea side delivery rake, on steel, $500 OBO; running gear, new tires, 6 hole 16” rim, front-end tight, $500. WANTED: 13.6-38 Power Mark long-bar shortbar, at least 50% tread. 315717-6922 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 NEW STEEL BALE WAGONS, all steel, 2”pressure treated floor, 9x8x18 w/wide track 8T gear, $3,950. 10 bale round bale carrier, 6x12”box beam, $3,299. Feeder wagons all sizes. 570-446-3170

We are taking orders for shredded 2012 CS from those with and those wanting their CS harvested

PleasantCreekHay.com Compare our Claas Rotocut Baler, Triple Mowers, Roll Over Vrn’land Plows, Front PTO Tractors, Speed Options and Prices.

Smiley’s Equipment 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; 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; 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; 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.

22 Acres of Equipment Buying Equipment Dead or Alive

518-634-2310 TANCO 580S individual bale wrapper; Steiner 21’ wooden silage conveyor. 315-7784467, 315-482-3055 TRUCKLOAD of JD 750 no-till drills, just arrived, $13,500.

Zeisloft Eq., Bloomsburg, PA 800-919-3322

KUHN TEDDER 6-Star hydraulic fold, GF7802, 1-year old, excellent condition, $11,000. 315-794-1969

LOADER TRACTORS: Case IH 5230 MFWD w/loader; Ford 6710 MFWD w/loader reduced to $21,900; JD 7200 w/loader, open. zeisloftequip.com

Maine To N Carolina

New & Used Tractor & Logging Equipment Parts

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

KUHN-KNIGHT 8110 Slinger Spreader, single axle, 540 PTO, super clean, well maintained shape. For details call 315-245-4361 lve. msg, all calls returned.

Farm Machinery For Sale

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.

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

WANTED

Massey Ferguson 165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

814-793-4293 WHITE 5100 no-till planter. 518-436-1050

corn

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery Wanted

WANTED

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

WANTED GROUND DRIVEN hay tedder, also 3pt hitch backhoe attachment. 315684-3654

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

WANTED TO BUY: Used farm & construction equipment, all makes and models, running or not, 1980’s & newer. Will 315777-2357

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293

Farm Supplies 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.

(315) 549-7081 FOR SALE: 1500 tons corn silage, 1500 tons haylage. All in Ag Bags. 607-565-9677

CORN & GRASS SEED, Seedway Conventional, $168; Garst RR, $175; Sudax, $47$49. Silage, inoculants & preservatives. 315-855-4353

Green Haven Open Pollinated Corn Seed ***Silage, Grain, Wild Life Plots ***Available Certified Organic ***Early Varieties ***Free Catalog ***Green Haven Open Pollinated Seed Group

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

HI-MAG LIME

Delivered by the Truckload Also BEDDING

SAND

for Horse Arenas or Cattle FOB McConnellsville, NY

• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products

Delivery Available

888-339-2900 ext. 10

Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

(315)) 549-82266 Romulus, NY 14541

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

AG LIME

Fencing

HI-MAG

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

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

SCHAFER LIQUID FISH FERTILIZER, 100% Organic OMRI listed. For pricing call WIGFIELD FARMS, Clyde, NY 14433, 315-727-3910

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Spreader & Spreading Available

Call T J Allen 315-845-6777 315-868-2438 Fencing

E FARM FENCE & SUPPLY EMPIR “Miles of Quality Start Here”

• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies

GENERATORS GENERAC SERVICE CENTER PTO Units in Stock 25 & 40 KW. Portable & Standby •Shipping Available•

GREENVILLE SAW SERVICE, INC. 518-966-4346 FAX 518-966-4647 Call 800-836-2888 to place your classified ad.

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

ROY’S

3 0 To n M i n i mu m Large Quantity Discount ALSO BEDDING SAND & CHICKEN MANURE

Generators

SPREADING SERVICE LLC New Lime Hi - Cal

Spreader By Float

cell#

607-434-1024

Roy Van Warner

607-432-7476 Financial Services

Financial Services

For Rent or Lease

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

607-566-9253

www.openpollinated.com

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Grain Roasting On Your Far m

Soybeans • Corn Barley • Wheat

Waterville Grain Roasting Oneida Co., NY

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

Fencing

Fencing

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn BALEAGE SECOND CUT grass mix. Pat Oare Johnstown, NY. 518-361-4333

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

315-534-8948

4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON

(315) 364-5240

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

ROASTED CORN & SOYBEANS FOR SALE

TRY ROASTED CORN AND SOYBEANS AND DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE!

Higher Digestibility - Research studies show that roasted corn is more digestible than raw corn.

• Energy levels increased by 30% with roasted corn.

• Roasted corn has gelatinized starch just like steam flaked corn but is less costly to produce.

• If your fecal starch levels are above 2.3% roasted corn will increase profitability.

• Most dairymen are feeding 10% less roasted corn than raw dry corn.

• Some dairymen are seeing an increase in BF. Purer Feed - Flame roasting can effectively remove mold spores and reduce toxin levels that are harmful to livestock, swine and poultry.

• Better herd health.

Pricing & Availability on Request

518-537-6509

DAVE KIMBALL - CUSTOM GRAIN ROASTING

POST T POUNDER R FOR R RENT

All your fencing supplies at one location Treated posts of all sizes, high tensile accessories, energizers, gates and much more.

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 Supplier of Organic Feed and Fertilizer

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 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

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

5,000 BUSHEL bin 21’ diameter, 18” fan, easy sweep aeration floor, $5,500; Brock 3,500 bushel, 21’ diameter, 16” fan, easy sweep, $4,500; 18’ Grain Bin, 4,000 bushel w/drying floor, $3,500. Dismantled.

570-966-9893 NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Hay - Straw For Sale

Premium Western Alfalfa Bright Clean WHEAT STRAW All Hay Tested

Reasonable Prices - Delivered

Large Square Bales Semi Load or Half Load

800-747-3811 845-901-1892 adenbrook.com

Greenhouse Equipment

Hay - Straw For Sale

GREENHOUSE BARGAINS: 20’ bows $75.00 each, including enough perlin, ground stakes, perlin clips, wiggle wire & channel, spring clips to fasten plastic. Or we will build complete on your property.

10% discount on first 5 orders.

607-869-5581 between 7:30am-8:30am

GOOD QUALITY HAY & STRAW. Large Square Bales.

Will load or ship direct. 802849-6266

Hay - Straw For Sale

STANTON BROTHERS 10 Ton Minimum Limited Availability

518-768-2344 BALEAGE, 250 Bales; Dry Hay, 50 round bales.

Albany,NY area.

James Frueh, 518-436-1050

FARMERS We are Looking for Farms Who are Using and Buying Dry Hay We are producing a large quantity of dry round bales.

Delivery Available by the Semi Trailer Load

CF FARM LLC

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

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

H AY Wet and Dry

Hay - Straw Wanted

Farmer to Farmer

Round & Square Bales

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay

ALWAYS WANTED

STRAW

TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY

Also Square Bales of

CALL STEVE

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

519-482-5365

Call 4M FARMS 315-684-7570 • 315-559-3378

LARGE SQUARE BALES, processed first & second cut.

Call 802-864-5382 or 802578-7352

HAY & STRAW

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

For Sale All Types Delivered Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

315-497-0095 FOR SALE: Horse quality first & second cut grassy hay, big & small square bales. Delivered.-315-264-3900

Call for Competitive Prices

Low Potassium for Dry Cows

NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

Giorgi Mushroom Company, located in Berks County now buying the following materials:

HAY CORN STOVER STRAW

519-529-1141

All bale sizes and types, including ROUND BALES, accepted.

Hay - Straw For Sale

Spot Buys or Long Term Contracts Small or Large Quantities Quick Payment

The Best Method For Covering Hay Stacks

2012 Contracts Now Available Contacts: Allen Hollenbach 610-929-5753 ahollenbach@giorgimush.com

PROTECT YOUR FEED FROM THE WEATHER Save money in prevented feed losses & up to 5 seasons of use Large Inventory • Next Day Shipping

ROCKY MEADOW FARM

Kevin Eickhoff 610-926-8811 ext. 5216 keickhoff@giorgimush.com Michele Fisher 610-926-8811 ext. 5189 mfisher@giorgimush.com

810 South 14th Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042

1-866-887-2727 • 1-717-228-2727 www.supertarp.com • rockymeadowfarm@evenlink.com

WANTED

HAY & STRAW

Trailer Load Lots Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771 Heating

WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

Heating

Help Wanted

CENTRAL BOILER E-Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACES. Cleaner and Greener. 97% Efficient. EPA Qualified. Call today Halloran Farm 845-482-5208.

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

Central Boiler E-Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Buy NOW and save up to $1500! The next generation of cleaner wood furnaces has arrived. 97% Efficient. Call Today Border Drive Heating/Royal Stoves 570537-2447

ASSISTANT HERDSMAN on family dairy farm in VT. Seeking experienced person for milking, herd & calf health, AI & IV’s, and parttime feeding (tractor/loader operation). Modern facility. nefarmer2@gmail.com

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

CENTRAL BOILER EClassic OUTDOOR FURNACES. Cleaner and Greener. 97% Efficient. EPA Qualified. Call North Creek Heat 315-8663698

EXPERIENCED D AGRICULTURE E TECHNICIAN N AND/OR R CONSTRUCTION N TECHNICIAN

Help Wanted

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

518-929-3480-518-329-1321 ROUND BALES for sale 4x5, net wrap, Fairhaven, Vermont.

860-836-1524

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Hay - Straw For Sale

RECENTLY disabled farmer looking to sell out of field. Different grades, sometimes straw, small squares. 518641-3779

Hay - Straw Wanted

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Help Wanted

WANTED: Ag Service Tech

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.

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

CDL-A-Drivers

For Feed Deliveries Full Time Position Available Based in Western NY. Experience Needed.

Must have Ag background.

315-567-9308 FEEDING MANAGER Position is available at OAKWOOD DAIRY

Involves feeding an 1800 cow dairy with 1700 heifers, managing bunk silos and feed deliveries, and working with the Herd Managers and nutritionist. Oakwood Dairy is a progressive, high production dairy with excellent facilities, equipment and management located near Auburn, NY.

For more information call

315-252-0652 315-730-9046 (Bill) or oakwood@cnyemail.com HERDSPERSON WANTED: Must have high level of cow knowledge, communicates well, efficient, self motivated, positive attitude, time management skills, cares about animals and coworkers. Must be calm around cattle at all times. Only serious applicants need reply 802-897-7917

Help Wanted Herdsman Wanted:Jasper Hill Farm seeks a candidate to help grow our farmstead cheese business. Responsibilities include managing the herd health and breeding programs for our herd of 45 registered Ayrshire cows, milking and raw product quality oversight, management of farm operations including wheyfed pork production, field work and staff supervision.

Dairy experience required.

Competitive pay. Contact: Emily 802-533-2566 x106 or work@cellarsatjasperhill.com ORGANIC DAIRY Farm in Western NY seeks an Assistant Manager. Responsibilities will include milking and breeding cows, fix and operate equipment. Will consider a new graduate. Call after 5pm 216-401-1052

Help Wanted

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

Horses

HORSE BOARDING/ RIDING LESSONS Victoria Acres Equine Facility

3771 Western Turnpike Altamont, NY

Stall Rental $125/mo Full Board $300/mo Daily Turnout Outdoor Riding Arena

Hoof Trimming

518-859-2932

DAN & JEN WILLIAMS HOOF TRIMMING • 28 Years Experience • VET RECOMMENDED • 607-591-0885

PONIES FOR SALE 5 year old chestnut mare and 2 year old stallion. 518-866-9264

Horse Equipment PROFESSIONAL MADE LOG CARTS - Horse Drawn. 315963-3586 call before 7pm

Help Wanted

WORK FOR COUNTRY FOLKS 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

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 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

Poultry & Rabbits

Real Estate For Sale

Poultry Goslings, ducklings, chicks, turkeys, guineas, bantams, pheasants, chukars, books, medications.

Clearview Hatchery PO Box 399 Gratz, PA 17030

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 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

(717) 365-3234 Call 888-596-5329 for Your Subscription

Day Old Chicks: Broilers, Layers Turkeys, Ducks

518-568-5322

CHRISTMAS TREE FARM and split level house. Unique entrepreneurial opportunity, earn a second income, fourth bedroom off family room and office, large closets and pristine floors, open kitchen atmosphere, 2½ baths. $249,900.00 Bloomfield,CT 860-989-2783

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

NEPPA Hatchery Jill & Ken Gies 660 Fordsbush Road Ft. Plain, NY 13339 email: giespasture@frontiernet.net Write or call for prices & availability

Van Billings Real Estate, LLC Van Billings, Broker/Owner 14 S. Main St., Dolgeville, NY 13329

315-429-0300

www.vanbillingsrealestate.com

Parts

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

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

607-642-3293

Parts & Repair

IH TRACTOR SALVAGE PARTS BATES CORPORATION 12351 Elm Rd BOURBON, IN 46504

New, Used & Rebuilt We Ship Anywhere CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY WEB SPECIALS! Call the IH Parts Specialists:

Our Web Address: www.batescorp.com

1-800-248-2955 STARTERS, ALTERNATORS, and GENERATORS for all domestic and import engines.

Also HIGH TORQUE DIESEL STARTERS. Prompt Service 315-826-7892 Gary Sneath

Want To Sell Your Farm or Land?

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.

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Real Estate For Sale

DEMEREE REALTY Little Falls, NY 13365 Phone (315) 823-0288

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

28x52 barn used for hay storage; 40x60 heated shop w/two 12’ overhead doors w/openers; 14x32 pole bldg. addition w/overhead doors; 28x38 open pole shed; 14x28 shed w/overhead door; 22x26 storage bldg. This property has a SPECIAL USE VARIANCE PERMIT (Agricultural or Commercial). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $299,000

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

POSSON REALTY LLC 787 Bates-Wilson Road Norwich, NY 13851

(607)) 334-97277 Celll 607-316-3758 www.possonrealty.net possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

FARMS WANTED We have several good qualified buyers looking to farm here in NY State. Tie Stall, Free Stall operations and bare land. If you are thinking of selling your farm please give us a call.

We can help you to determine a good marketable price, market it to in state and out of state buyers getting you top dollar for your farm. Please give us a call at Posson Realty LLC. 40+ years in the business of selling farm and land only.

New w - 2337 7 - 137 7 acree parcell off baree land. Located mins south of Utica, NY. 30 acres in fields rented to local farmer. 20 acres of pasture balance woods. 2 man-made stocked fish ponds. Lots of deer and turkey. Property would make an

Real Estate For Sale

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

1s

Call

Carol Wood Realty

607-863-4143

FEATURE E PROPERTY Fishing g & Hunting g Hideaway (2 1/2 hours from G.W. Bridge)

Nestled in the mitts of thousands of acres owned by NYC with easy access to the Cannonsville Reservoir. For some of the best fishing, sailboating, kayaking and canoeing in the state. Situated on 36 mostly wooded completely private acres with an excellent trout stream running through. This cozy 3 bedroom, year-round cottage has lots of rustic charm featuring cathedral ceiling, exposed beams and wrap-around deck. The nicely landscaped site is equipped with an underground irrigation system and cannot be seen from the road. Abutts NYC land for hunting. If you are looking for a place to get away from it all, “THIS IS IT”! $225,000

By Appointment Only

FREE E BROCHURE: Farm, Country, Hunting, Lake & Income Properties NYS Big Diamond R.E. 607-843-6988 Mcdonough, NY www.bigdiamondre.com

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

excellent place to build or have for the weekend. Property is mins from the Brookfield Equine Trail System. Priced right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $195,000 Note* Owner would consider holding a large mortgage with a qualified buyer.

New w - 2336 6 - Otsego o County,, Cooperstown n NY. 88 acre Gentleman's Farm. Bordering a beautiful year round trout stream. 45 acres in fields. Excellent ground. Balance woods. 2 story partially remodeled farm house. New septic and well.

Farm would work well for horses, or beef, make hay or vegetables. Phenomenal fishing and hunting. Great location for kids. REA electric. Cooperstown School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $174,900 4 - Lewiss Countyy Dairyy Farm. 150 acres mostly tillable.

2324 High Lime well drained soils. Grows excellent alfalfa and corn.

Modern 150 stall 3 row free stall barn w/drive thru feed.

30x50 heifer barn for 30 head of large heifers plus some machinery storage. Good 2 story 60 stall barn with dbl 6 flat barn parlor with large holding area. Calf pens, side addition for 36 head of young stock. 30x100 bunker silo. Very nice remodeled 2 story 6 bdrm home. Farm is turn-key. Good dairy area. Machinery and feed dealers close by. Great milk market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $450,000 2223 3 - Maadison n Countyy Freee Stalll Operation n - 500 acres, 330 tillable well drained high lime very productive soils w/additional 200 acres rented with more land available. 2 Modern Barns w/305 free stalls 2 other barns for 100 head of young stock or dry cows. 36x80 machinery building with heated shop. Large pad for corn silage and haylage. Separate heifer facility for 200 head of heifers available for rent close by. Good remodeled 2 story 3 bdrm home. This is a great area of Central NY to farm in. Everything is close by. Long growing season, 5 million good milk markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $1.35

Real Estate For Sale

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment

ONEIDA COUNTY, town of Vienna, 80 acres, 40 acres fenced, year round streams, 2680 ft of road frontage also separate commercial frontage $94,900. Call 315-264-3624 www.coldwellbankerprime.com/ laura.loomis

HARVESTORE GOLIATH unloader parts, used. 802864-5382, 802-578-7352

ORGANIC DAIRY FARM/ CREAMERY, 318 acres. 8 miles from Cooperstown,NY. Two 3 bedroom homes, 100 cow freestall, Double 6 milking parlor. Many outbuilding for young stock, hay & equipment. New cheese room, aging facility & solar electric system. 200 acres fenced for grazing. $998,500. 607-2869362 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

Real Estate Wanted FAMILY LOOKING for dairy farm w/tillable land to support the herd. Serious buyer.

Finances arranged. 518-9653725 RESPONSIBLE AND ETHICAL hunter looking to lease farmland and wetlands for waterfoul hunting, reliable, references available, hunting activity will be low. Call Joe Sarno 516-924-5532

MARTIN’S SILO REPAIR Specializing in Teardown & Rebuilding New & Used Staves Silos • Shotcrete Relining • Distributors • Fill Pipe • Replacement Doors • Roofs • Chutes • General Repair

Will Buy Good Used Concrete Stave Silos SHOTCRETE SERVICE Repair Retaining Walls Strength Existing Masonry Walls Stanley, NY

585-526-6575

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Full line Pole Building material. ~ Lumber - Trusses - Plywood.

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Seeds ALFALFA SEED FOR SALE: Fresh grown from South Dakota. Trask Family Seeds the Non-GMO Source for Protein. Call 845-978-0054, 845800-6523 or 877-798-5413 Volume Discounts

Sheep DORPER X KATAHDIN Hair Sheep Rams, born January 2012, $250. 518-673-3565

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Speciall Thankss to o Alan n Shoemakerr and d the Shoemakerr Family for allowing us to sell their beautiful Madison County Showplace Farm. The Shoemakers are known for their hard work and superb farm practices.

They have built and maintained one of the best dairy tie stall operations in the state. They are known for their fine registered cattle and high milk production. We wish Alan the best in retirement and we welcome the Brink Family who are going to continue to milk cows on this good farm.

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SOLLENBERGER SILOS, LLC, 5778 Sunset Pike, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Poured Concrete silos since 1908, Manure Storage and Precast Products. For Information: Ken Mansfield 717-503-8909 www.sollenbergersilos.com “1908-2008” Celebrating 100 Years

MID-STATE TECH INC. 6024 Greene Rd. Munnsville, NY

315-495-6506 315-404-6721 David Stanek

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NOTE: Calendar entries must arrive at the Country Folks office by the Tuesday prior to our publication date for them to be included in the calendar of events. Email: jkarkwren@leepub.com

Trucks

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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 29 Farming for Life Webinar: Using Body Mechanics & Other Tools to do What You Love Longer Online. Webinars are free

NEW Steel Livestock Trailers Bumper Pulls Starting at $4,095 Goosenecks at $5,800 ALSO Aluminum Skin & Steel Horse Trailers In Stock

1992 Kenworth T-800 350 Cat, Jake, 8LL Trans, 20,000 Front, 12,000 Steerable Lift, 46,000 Rears, Hendrickson Walking Beam, 17 1/2’ Body Priced To Sell Or Trade

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!

Priced To Sell Or Trade

1988 Fruehauf 34’ Aluminum Dump Trailer, Air Lift Axle, Liner, Roll-Over Tarp, Spring Susp, Minor Damage, Cheap! Priced To Sell Or Trade

1992 Mack RD688 E7-350 Mack, Jake, 8LL Trans, 14,600 Front Axle, Mack 44,000 Rears, Hendrickson Walking Beam, Double Frame, 2 Line Wet Line, Cheap! Priced To Sell Or Trade

ALSO

UTILITY • CARGO MACHINERY • HYDRAULIC DUMP LANDSCAPE TRAILERS

Large Selection at All Times M-F 9-4 • Sat 9-3

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TEITSWORTH TRAILERS: Over 400 in stock now! PJ Goosenecks, Dumps, Tilt Tops, Landscape, Car Haulers, Skid Steer & more.

Best prices, largest selection.

585-243-1563

ADVANTAGE TRUCKS (716) 685-6757 www.advantagetrucks.com

WE DELIVER

“Exporters Welcome”

Trucks

CALEDONIA DIESEL, LLC TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE “The Diesel People!”

2905 Simpson Rd., Caledonia, NY

585-538-4395 • 1-800-311-2880 Since 1982

Just 1 mile south of Route 20 on 36 south

Trucks

(4) 18.4R42 GOODYEAR Dyna Torque 70% tread $500.00 each. 18x42 Bolt on Steiger rims $450.00 each.

Hill Top Tire, 518-993-2235

Tractor Parts NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS: John Deere 10,20,30,40 series tractors.

Allis Chalmers, all models.

Large inventory! We ship.

Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage, 715-673-4829

Tractors

1995 A35C Volvo Articulating Haul Truck 6 x 6 $37,000. (716) 433-3373 1997 DODGE, extended cab, 4x4, dually, cummins, std., 243,000k, running, $4,900.

518-577-6916

Wanted

1985 2950 JD MFD Open Station Serial No. 551299 7000 Hrs. 30 Day Powertrain Warranty $18,500. Wayne County, NY. Phone 315-7296708

WANTED TO BUY: Old Grit newspapers (not the Grit magazine). 518-568-5115

Trailers

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2000 Kenworth T800 Tri-Axle Dump Truck, Cummins N-14 435hp, 13 speed, Chalmers suspension. 16.5’ aluminum body with electric tarp and coal chute, 537k miles, 74,120 GVW $27,900

1994 Volvo Custom Toy Hauler, Registered as an RV, 400hp Cat, 10 speed, 28’ box with ramp, 11’ living quarters, too many options to list.

540k miles $42,500

2006 Case 750K Dozer, 1960 hours, very clean, 6 way blade, ready to go $41,500

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION! 2001 Mack MR688S Cab and Chassis, 350hp, 19’ of frame (double) behind the cab, 20k front axle, 46k rears, 160k miles $36,500

2004 IH 4400 Cab & Chassis UT 530, 10 speed, tandem axle, 29’ of frame behind the cab, 240” C-T, Rubber 95%, 277k miles. Very Clean $26,900

2007 IH 9900i Eagle Cat C-15 475hp, 18 speed, mid roof-single bunk, 417k miles, 46k full locking rears, air ride, 24.5 rubber at 90%, aluminum wheels $52,900

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Will travel, give us a call. 518568-3560

REPLACEMENT SILO DOORS & HARDWARE AGRI-DOOR

Horse • Livestock • Dump • Cargo Equipment • Landscape • Motorcycle Snowmobile • ATV • Car and More

2008 Lufkin 38’ Frameless Trailer LIKE NEW! Steel body, spring suspension, 46” sides, electric tarp $23,900

1997 Peterbilt Curtain Side Van Truck, Cummins 350hp, Allison Automatic, 16k front axle, 40k full lockng rears, 28’x102” body, 308” wheelbase, 230” C-T. We will separate the body from the chassis. $25,900

Trailer Parts & Towing Accessories

Jake Stoltzfus 649 South Ramona Rd. Myerstown, PA 17067

717-949-2034 Toll-free 1-877-484-4104

2005 Freightliner Columbia Daycab Cat C15 435hp, 15 speed, 180” wheelbase, Air ride, very clean $39,250

Route 12, North Norwich, NY

2002 Peterbilt 357 Mixer Truck, Cummins ISM 305hp, 8LL, 128k 1998 Deere 744H Wheel Loader, very good condition, GP bucket, EROPS with AC, miles, 20k front axle, 46k full locking rears, McNeilus 10.5CY mixer, rubber 75%, we will separate the mixer from the chassis. good rubber, 18K hours 17’ of frame behind the cab, 145” C-T. Super Clean. $37,500 $58,500

2008 Cat D5G LGP 2690 hours, PAT 6 way blade, OROPS, U/C very good, work ready $69,900

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Martin’s Farm Trucks, LLC

Trucks for All Your Needs - Specializing in Agri-Business Vehicles

1998 Freightliner FLD112SD, 16.5’ Steel Dump Body, M11 Cummins 400HP, Jake, 8LL, Chalmers Susp, 20/20/46 Axles, Quad Locks, 420k Miles, Cold AC, Nice Condition $37,900

1988 Int S2574 TA Water Truck, NTC Cum 315HP, Jake, 8LL, 14.6/44 Axles, Hend Spring, Double Frame, 2600 Gal Water Tank, Kubota Eng, Berkeley Pump, Spray Heads, 147k Miles $19,500

888-497-0310 Calendar of Events and do not require preregistration. To join simply click “webinars” at www.uvm.edu/newfarmer. To request a disability related accommodation to participate, contact Jessie Schmidt at 802-223-2389, ext. 203 or 866-860-1382 by May 22.

Contact Jessie Schmidt, 802-223-2389, ext.

203 or e-mail newfarmer@uvm.edu.

May 29 & 30 Intro to Social Media for Ag Business • May 29 - 123 Lake St, Cooperstown, NY. • May 30 - 173 S. Grand St, Cobleskill, NY. 6:308:30 pm both days. There is a $10 program fee.

Space is limited and preregistration and payment is required prior to workshop. Call 607-547-2536 ext. 226.

Jun 1 2012 Farm Fest Brabant Farms, 6166 Happy Valley Rd., Verona, NY. 4:30-9 pm.

Rain or shine. A $1 donation appreciated. Contact CCE Oneida Co., 315736-3394. On Internet at www.cce.oneida.com Woodlot Management Slate Hill, NY. 2-6 pm. $25/person; Pre-registration and payment is required by May 31. Registration is limited to the first 30 people. Call 845344-1234 or e-mail cah94@cornell.edu.

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 and Sale Forsyth Nature Center at Forsyth Park, Lucas Ave., Kingston, NY. Plants to swap can be dropped off that Saturday morning between 9 and 10 am.

Swappers will receive vouchers for the number of plants they drop off.

And then return at 11 am to swap vouchers for plants! At 11:30 am the swap will open to the public for sale. Contact Dona Crawford, 845-3403990 ext. 335. On Internet at www.cceulster.org Jun 3 Third Annual Holstein Heritage Event Smithfield Community Center, 5255 Pleasant Valley Rd., Peterboro, NY. 2 pm. The site is open in 2012 on weekends from 15 pm from May 19 to Sept.

23, for special events and by appointment. Admission is $3 and free for students. For more information: 315-280-8828, info@gerritsmith.org or www.gerritsmith.org.

Jun 5, 12, 13 & 14 NYFVI Grant Writing Workshops The New York Farm Viability Institute is accepting proposals for grant funding for projects that assist New York farmers in improving profitability.

The requests for proposals for all three NYFVI grant programs are online at www.nyfvi.org.

• June 5 - 10 am - 3 pm, Farm Credit East Office, 4363 Federal Dr., Batavia, NY • June 12 - 10 am - 3 pm, CCE of Cortland Co., Cortland Co. Office Building, 60 Central Ave., Cortland, NY • June 13 - 10 am - 3 pm, CCE of St Lawrence County, Extension Learning Farm, 2043 State Highway 68, Canton, NY • June 14 - 10 am - 3 pm, CCE of Ulster County, Kingston Plaza, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston, NY.

Participants must register by June 1 for the workshops at http:// db.nyfvi.org/. Applications are due by 11:59 pm on Aug. 12, 2012.

Jun 6 Beef Producer Marketing Roundtable Education Center, 123 Lake St., Cooperstown, NY. 10 am - 2 pm. Featuring Mike Baker, State Beef Cattle Extension Specialist, as the keynote speaker. $20/person includes lunch. Space limited. Payment and pre-registration required.

Call 607-547-2536 ext.

226 or e-mail ajc378@cornell.edu.

Jun 7 Small Grains Management Field Day Musgrave Research Farm, 1256 Poplar Ridge Rd., Aurora, NY. 10 am noon.Registration begins at 9:30 am. Contact Mary McKellar at mem40@ cornell.edu or 607-2552177 or Gary Bergstrom at gcb3@cornell.edu.

June 7, July 5, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 & Dec. 6 Maple Training Webinars 7-8 pm. Webinar connection details are available at http://maple.dnr. cornell.edu/webinar.html A high speed internet connection is necessary to participate. Access is free of charge. No preregistration is required. Contact Stephen Childs, email slc18@cornell.edu.

Jun 8-9 Growing Farmers Initiative (GFI) Stone Barns Center, Pocantico Hills, NY. Lambing and Kidding Pasture Walk will be held on June 8 & Internal Parasites in Sheep & Goats/ FAMACHA Certification will be held on June 9. It is highly recommended that participants attend both workshops. Register at www. stonebarnscenter.org.

Jun 12 PA Forest Web Seminar The title of June’s presentation is Management Strategies for Eastern Forests Threatened by Hemlock Woolly Adelgid.

Mary Ann Fajvan, Research Forester with the Northern Research Station, USDA Forest Service,will be the presenter. Seminars are scheduled for noon and again at 7 pm. To register and take part in the live seminars or to view the

upcoming seminars schedule, visit http:// extension.psu.edu/ private-forests/toolsresources/webinars.

Jun 13 Erosion & Sediment Control Training Holiday Inn, Oneonta, NY. Training is required every three years. Preregistration is required.

Contact SWCD Office, 607- 547-8337.

Jun 14 Beginning Farmer Learning Group Meeting Chris Lincoln & Tammara Van Ryn farm, 99 County Route 52, Greenwich, NY. 7:30 pm. There is no cost to attend this meeting, but registration is suggested. For more information about the learning group, contact Steve Hadcock at 518-3801497 or by e-mail at seh11@cornell.edu. Contact Gale Kohler, 518765-3500 or gek4@ cornell.edu.

Jun 14-16 Eastern New York State Wool Pool Washington County Fairgrounds, State Route 29, Greenwich, NY. The pool hours will be noon - 4 pm on Thursday, June 14 and 9 am - 4 pm on Friday & Saturday, June 1516. Contact Mary Jeanne Packer, 518-692-2700 or e-mail mjpacker@ battenkillfibers.com.

Jun 16 Meat Goat Seminars New York State Fairgrounds, Goat Barn, Syracuse, NY. 6-11 am.

These seminars are an excellent opportunity for meat goat producers, 4-H Youth and interested individuals in general to learn more about maintaining meat goats as well as maximizing a goat’s assets in the show ring.

Contact Deb Borden, 607-937-3324 or e-mail hillplacefarm@att.net.

Jun 19 Breeding & Genetics: Considerations for Organic Dairy Farms Online. For more information or to register visit www. extension.org/pages/25242 Jun 19 & 28 CCE Offers Landowner Property Issues Workshops Education Center, 123 Lake St., Cooperstown, NY. 6:30-8:30 pm. First workshop will cover estate planning and transitions.

Second will focus on landowner property legal issues. $10/per person.

Refreshments included.

Space limited. Payment and pre-registration is required. Call 607-5472536 ext. 226 or e-mail ajc378@cornell.edu

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Jun 23 16th Annual Herb & Flower Fest Farm & Home Center, Oriskany, NY (just off Judd Rd.). The theme of the event is ‘Sustainable Landscaping.’ A free class taught on this subject will be offered plus 7 other free classes relating to ‘potpourri’ of gardening topics. Contact Extension office, 315-736-3394.

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Special June Auction

Teitsworth Auction Yard, Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Landscape Tools, Building Materials - Nursery Stock

Saturday, June 2, 2012 @ 8:00 A.M. Groveland, NY (Geneseo Area) Consignments being accepted Early list...

SELLING: Construction Equipment: 2003 Komatsu PC200 2006 Komatsu WB146 Challenger MT 295 compact tractor, 4WD, w/ldr, 82 hrs.

Bobcat CT235 compact tractor, 4WD, w/ldr/backhoe Sky Jack 46TK boom manlift

Vermeer wood chipper Tractors & Farm Equipment: Challenger MT 295 compact tractor, 4WD, w/ldr, 82 hrs.

Bobcat CT235 compact tractor, 4WD, w/ldr/backhoe L2556 Dion forage wagon Kubota tractor MF 65 tractor 2001 ASV 4810 2002 Bobcat 763 Skid Steer loader forks

Skid Steer loader rock hound (2) Skid Steer loader power brooms Trailer: 2001 EZ dump, dump trailer 6 Ton cam-line trailer Cars, Trucks, and Vans: 2003 Chevy pickup 2001 Dodge 3500 dump, 4WD, w/plow, gas, 22K 2007 Ford F-150, 4x4, ext cab loaded

Lok-N-Logs Sawmill Consolidation Auction Saturday, June 9, 2012 @ 10:00 A.M. 1046 Cty. Rd 23, Sherburne, NY Notice: Jim Webb, company owner has decided to consolidate 2 operations into 1 so that he can better utilize labor & space. * Much of this equipment was purchased new and has low hours of running time Saw Mill Equipment: HMC MM10 sawmill 4 block, 60hp electric in feed, out feed, turner, 50" blades IR 25hp compressor- Like new Yates American 820-12 planer (2) break down hoists Golden Eagle 3 band saw Morebark 414 post peeler Roto Chopper Mulch maker horizontal grinder E200 w/300hp electric power 24x80 Radial stacking conveyor 26x40' and 26 by 20' paddle chain conveyors Stump Grinder Edger 8+ live decks of various widths and lengths Several roll cases, 3&4 strand log decks, log turners, conveyors, barn cleaners and more.

Truck shop & rolling stock: Mohawk 25,000 lb truck lift Lincoln portable welder Thermal Dynamics Air plasma cutter Clarke mig welder Chem Free parts washer Over 100 sections of Pallet Racking (14) Cantilever racking Dustkop dust tower & air handling system Shop tools & equipment

Dorsey walking floor trailer Caterpillar 924G loader w/bucket & forks Caterpillar 267 track skid steer loader w/bucket & forks Grove 60' manlift 2005 GMC C7500 roll back truck, 24' body, 40k miles 2004 Mack Log truck, TA, cabover, Hood 8000 log picker, 65k miles, sells with log trailer '76 Ford TA 66' crane truck, 66' crane, 15,000 lb cap Misubishi FD 35 forklift with cab, 8,000 lb cap and much more...

Other Equipment: 32' framing table with 12' pneumatic nailing bridge 5 spindle vertical boring machine Hendrick panel saw Grizzly sander Powermatic vertical band saw Dario scroll saw Baker Products horizontal band saw Dayton 600,000 BTU heater Buss 36"x7" I sided planer www.teitsworth.com for terms, updates, and pictures Owner: Lok-N-Logs 607-674-4447 TERMS: Full payment auction day, cash, check, MC/Visa. 2% buyer's fee waived for payment with cash or check. 10% buyer's fee for items under $1,000.

2002 Chevy Camero, 52,000 miles, never drove in the winter, extra nice 2001 Chevy 1500 ext cab, 4x4 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport, 4x4, 4dr 2000 Dodge darango, 4dr, 4x4 2000 F250 Utility 2001 F350 Diesel 2001 F350 Gas 2000 Dodge 2500

Misc.: Vertical SS tank Hobart welder Tow behind air compressor Pipe laser 3" pump 6'x8' Aluminum trench box Stone box 42" bucket 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.

Here is an early list...

Selling: Cars and Pickups: 2011 Ford F-250 4WD Ext-Cab, V-8, A/C, PW, PL, Cruise, Snowplow, Approximately 31,000 miles.

2002 Ford F-350 4WD Utility/Plow Truck, Gas, Automatic 2001 Ford F-350 4WD Dump/Plow Truck, Gas, Automatic (3) 2001 Ford Taurus's, 95K, 99K and 139K 2001 Crown Vic (Police pkg), 75K miles, 2001 Ford E-350 Van Truck, V-8 Gas, Auto, 12' Van Body, 66k 2000 Ford E-450 Bus, 7.3L Diesel, Automatic, Seats 10A, Wheel Chair Lift, 200K 1997 Ford E-350 14' Van Truck, Gas, Automatic, 97K 1997 Chevy 2500 4WD Pickup w/plow, 173K miles Large Trucks: 1994 White/GMC T/A Dump Truck, Cummins N-14, 8LL trans., Tarp, 18K miles Equipment: 1980 Barber Greene SB-131 Ext-a-mat paver, JD Diesel, Walking beam, 1850 hrs

1992 Gradall 660E T/A Hydraulic Excavator, 2 bks & Grapple, 36K miles (2) Military 30KW Gen-Sets, Diesel (trailer mounted).

Bobcat 8811 Backhoe Attachment w/30" bucket (Like new) (2) John Deere X300 Lawn tractors w. 38" Mowers JD 770 BH Motor grader 2003 Caterpillar 938G Series II wheel loader JLG 80' diesel boom lift, 4x4 Genie S60 diesel boom lift, 4x4 2003 JLG E300 boom lift, electric, articulated Skyjack rough terrain scissors lift, 4x4 Cat 252B Skid Steer w/cab, 1216 hrs Cat 287B Track skid steer, 793 hrs Skid Steer loader pavement grinder Skid Steer loader forks Walk behind trencher 2006 JD 110 tractor-ldr-backhoe, 1499 hrs Ford 2310 tractor, 621 hrs Ford-Tiger 6610 boom mower tractor w/cab Moffitt M5000 fork lift, 874 hrs JD 6x4 diesel gator w/cab, 360 hrs Kubota RTV 900 (2) King Kutter 6', 3pt Rototiller Sales Manager - Richard Gray at 585-7219554 Visit our Web site www.teitsworth.com for terms, updates & pics

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