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Shearing sheep is more than a job for Maryland woman

by Sally Colby While Emily Chamelin was showing dairy goats in the Carroll County, Maryland 4-H program, her interest turned to sheep.

“I begged my parents for sheep,” said Emily. “When I was about 13 or 14, we got a couple of bottle baby lambs.” But when those lambs became sheep, Emily and her family soon found themselves in the same predicament as other owners of small flocks — no one was willing to shear them.

Emily decided she could mange the shearing herself, and attended a shearing school in Westminster, MD when she was 15. “I was already used to using clippers, which is half the job,” she said. “For me, it was a matter of learning the positions.” She continued to shear after the school, and started shearing for others that year.

Her uncle, who has sheep and also had trouble finding a shearer, asked her to clip his flock. “I sheared 150 sheep that year for him,” she said, adding that she wasn’t sure she could handle that many. “It took about a week, but we got them done.” As she honed her skills, Emily maintained a full-time job and continued to shear whenever she could. However, she was using all of her vacation days to shear and still had more to do, so she started shearing full-time about three years ago.

That same year, Emily attended a blade shearing workshop at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival taught by long-time blade shearer Kevin Ford of Massachusetts. Blade shearers use finely sharpened hand shears instead of electric clippers to remove the wool from sheep. “After that, I tailed him whenever I could to get more practice,” said Emily. “I started getting faster and faster.” Emily says that she prefers blade shearing when she’s not pressed for time.

“It’s extremely relaxing,” she said.

“It’s so quiet — there’s no extra noise or vibration, and the sheep tend to relax more. It’s nice to be able to chat

with people while shearing — the whole atmosphere is calm. I can get a sheep done in about 2 1/2 minutes with a machine, and with blades it takes about 4 or 5 minutes.”

Emily explains that the strokes for blade shearing are essentially the same, with a few minor technique and position changes. “In machine shearing, a 3 1/2-inch blade is used,” she said. “The shearer keeps the skin pulled tight and shears against the tight skin to avoid cuts. With each blow, you’re taking the wool off smoothly and not catching the wrinkles. With blade shearing, the sheep is more compressed so that as much wool as possible fits in the bite of the blade.”

Emily explained some of the differences between blade and machine shearing as the shearing is almost finished. “With a machine, as you’re coming down the final side, you’d keep the head between your legs almost until you’re going off the dock,” she said.

“Some people lay the sheep down and others bring the head up to finish around the tail. With blades, you bring the head up right way and push down on the sheep to compress the whole side. Instead of taking lots of little blade cuts down the side, you’re only making three cuts to cover the entire side.”

In May, Emily competed in the blade shearing competition at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. Prior to the contest, the competitors tuned up by blade shearing a flock of 400 sheep in Virginia — all in one day. That practice was especially worthwhile for Emily, who won the contest at the festival.

The win qualified her for the international contest, and she’ll represent the U.S. in the 2012 World Champion Golden Shears Championship in New Zealand.

Although most of Emily’s customers prefer electric shearing, she blade shears with Ford when he’s in the area at the end of February. Emily recently

Emily Chamelin and her biggest fan - her daughter - celebrate her win and qualification for the World Champion Golden Shears contest to be held in New Zealand in February, 2012. had the opportunity to participate in an international shearing contest in Ireland. “Kevin and I went,” she said,

Emily Chamelin works toward the head of the sheep during the final heat of the blade shearing competition at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival.

Photos by Sally Colby

referring to her blade shearing teacher and mentor. “I did really well — 7th out of 19. I knew where I stood after shearing with the guys here, but I didn’t know where I stood on a global level. I realized that if I practice a lot and shave a minute and a half off my time, I would be among the top competitors.”

In the 10 years since Emily has been shearing sheep, she has developed a clientele within a three-hour radius of Westminster. Whenever possible, she tries to consolidate jobs so that she can shear numerous flocks in a short amount of time. In April and May, she dedicates a week to shearing in both Virginia and on the eastern shore. This year, Emily tried to work out a schedule to shear in various areas during certain weeks, but that proved to be challenging due to constant rain.

Emily has a strict biosecurity protocol that starts with changing and disinfecting blades between flocks and using a mat and other items that are easily disinfected. “The main thing (that can contaminate) is the actual cutting piece,” she said. “I do the best I can to keep everything clean.” She says that the two most important things she’d like customers to remember at shearing time is to have the sheep collected and confined in a dry area, and not fed. It’s also helpful for her to know how many sheep are in the flock.

“It isn’t a job for everyone,” said Emily, “but it’s one that I love.”

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by Jon M. Casey The benefits of cow comfort and improved herd health were never more evident than at the Rolling Spring Farm Open House and Dairy Tour hosted by Charles “Charlie” and Denise Bean and family at their Venango County farm near Franklin, PA on July 28. The event was part of a summer series of three open house/tours, sponsored by the Center for Dairy Excellence and agribusiness supporters. The first event was held in mid-July at Kurtz Valley Holsteins in Mifflintown, PA. The third and final event was at the Walk-Le Holsteins, owned by Leroy, Brenda and Brad Walker. That event will be at 6898 Oak Lane, Thomasville, York County, PA. Rolling Spring Farm Welcoming more than 60 visitors to the rainy-day event, Charlie commented on how the addition of their new 105-stall loafing barn, increased the herd’s milk production by 10 pounds per cow per day. “We saw the increase almost immediately, within the first two weeks,” he said as we entered the new barn together. “The new barn was completed in 2010.”

“We think that it has been a good investment. The cows are cooler in the summer and it doesn’t freeze in the winter. With the mattresses under the sand bedding, the cows can stay comfortable all of the time,” he said.

“We use about 6 tons of sand every 10 days, and the scraped manure goes out onto the fields in our manure spreader,” he added. “The sand is spread over Promat® Pasture Mat mattresses. That is working very well for us.”

Bean said with the sand bedding and the two new rotating cow brushes, the cows are much cleaner than they were in their old environment. “They stand in line to use the brushes,” he said. “The first thing that everyone notices is how much they use the brushes.”

During the morning presentation, Charlie’s father Dallas spoke briefly,

welcoming the visitors and noting that the farm has been in the Bean family for 170 years. He said the original 193acre farm was purchased by his grandfather William Bean, who bought the farm at a sheriff’s sale after another family member, William’s uncle, had owned the farm. He originally cleared 130 acres of land before building the original house and barn, but then failed to prosper in his farming efforts.

He said William Bean made a success of the farm and it has remained in the family until today. Charlie added he and Denise bought the farm from Dallas in 1981, and together they have been working to improve and expand the farm. Today they farm nearly 700 acres with some of the grain being sold for cash, but most of the corn, hay, soybeans and small grains are used as feed for the cattle.

Bean said they feed all of the production cows in the freestall barn and offer no feed in the two-row flat milking barn.

A portion of the older barn is used as a hospital and birthing facility. Bean said someday, when the economics are more reassuring, he would consider upgrading to a new milking parlor. For the time being however, he is content to rely upon his retrofitted parlor and to focus on keeping the cows healthy and the production high.

The Bean family milks approximately 90 cows with Charlie, sons Matt, Steve and daughter Heather all working together to make it all happen.

Bean said Heather is a full-time college student, but works with the family during the summer when she is on break from school.

Denise, who works away from the farm as a pharmacist, also spends most of her free time doing chores, taking care of the family household, and she still finds time to maintain a beautiful vegetable garden and flower gardens around the farmstead. Denise has been instrumental in working with the herd’s breeding selections and she is extremely proud of the herd’s repu-

One of the most popular attractions for cows and visitors alike, was this DeLaval rotating cow brush, an accessory that clearly keeps the cows cleaner and happier.

Charlie Bean describes his successes with their new freestall barn. Joining Bean were son Steve, daughter Heather, wife Denise and father Dallas Bean.

tation for type. She is especially proud of two prominent, prize-winning Holsteins that have come from Rolling Spring Farm: “Sugar” and “Spice.”

Paul Lehman of Cambridge Springs, PA and builder of the new facility said that the 56-foot by 254-foot structure took approximately 3 months to build.

The 14-foot high structure is laid out in such a way that when the curtains are opened, the breeze that flows from the nearby hillside naturally ventilates and cools the facility most of the time.

That helps reduce the need to use the six ventilating fans at the far end of the building. Just the same, with the recent hot weather, the fans have worked to keep the cows comfortable and today’s much-needed rain gave the herd a break from the heat.

Matt Bean, who was involved all morning, answering questions about the construction of the new barn, was in agreement with his father about how the new facility has benefitted their daily operation. He said the improvement in overall herd management has made his life a little easier. “I like how much easier it is to take care of the cattle,” he said. “The cows are happier and so am I.”

Clarion-Venango County Dairy Princess, Sandy Weiser, describes her role as an advocate among youths promoting dairy products and their benefits.

Photos by Jon M. Casey

Builder Paul Lehman and Matt Bean, talk to visitors about the attributes of the new 105-stall freestall barn.

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Rolling Spring Farm hosts farm tour and open house

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Andrea Lohr: A lasting legacy

by Matthew J. Lohr, Commissioner, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Over the past year or so I have enjoyed having the opportunity to write a monthly column. Looking back I have addressed everything from agritourism, FFA, horses, dairy cattle and social media to name a few. This month I hope you will allow me to share a more personal perspective on perhaps the most amazing person I ever knew. Many in the Virginia agriculture family had the privilege of knowing and working with my dear wife Andrea Lohr. Andrea was a passionate advocate for agriculture who loved exploring life to the fullest, living with purpose and overcoming any adversity that may come along. On July 10, at the age of 36, Andrea passed away after a valiant five year battle with breast cancer. She touched many lives in her short time here on earth and I hope you will allow me to reflect on the life of this amazing woman.

I first met Andrea at a national FFA conference in Washington D.C. way back in the summer of 1990. I was 18 and she was 16. It was her radiant smile that caught my eye but it was that thick southern Kentucky accent that stole my heart. The first words I ever said to her were “where are you from?”

It was love at first sight and I knew that one day this Kentucky girl would become my wife. Five short years later we began our lives together as a married couple ready to take on the world.

Andrea and Matthew Lohr Andrea excelled in the FFA organization, serving as only the third female Kentucky state FFA president in history. She then went on to work for the national FFA organization as a motivational speaker, workshop presenter, curriculum writer and national officer trainer. It truly was an organization that she loved and she loved giving back to others. This past June, just two weeks before her passing, the Virginia FFA Foundation established the Andrea Lohr “Leave a Legacy” endowment fund so her legacy will live forever. It was one of her greatest honors she ever received.

Andrea graduated with top honors from the University of Kentucky in agricultural education. She loved those Kentucky Wildcats. The “Go Big Blue” flags, sweatshirts and banners always came out at our house at the start of every new basketball season. It was very fitting that in our first year of marriage U.K. won the national championship, even beating my beloved

Cover photo by Sally Colby Emily Chamelin shears a sheep at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival.

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Virginia Tech Hokies in the second round of play. Andrea spent the first four years of her career teaching middle school agriculture in Broadway, VA. She was an amazing teacher, advisor, coach and friend. In fact, she won “Teacher of the Year” honors in just her third year of teaching. Her students adored her and many kept in touch with her throughout the years. The only thing she loved more than teaching was being a mother, so when our daughter Caroline was born in 2001, she opted to leave the classroom and become a stayat-home mom.

Even though Andrea left the classroom, she never quit teaching others. In the years that followed, she stayed tremendously busy championing her passion of educating others about agriculture. Andrea and I were partners in a motivational speaking and leadership development business called New Directions Communications. Andrea spoke in nearly every state inspiring students and adults alike. She encouraged others to set goals, dream big, work hard, live with a positive attitude and be a champion for agriculture.

When she was diagnosed with cancer in 2006, she didn’t quit her speaking.

Instead she traveled more and developed new programs centered on overcoming adversity, living with faith and appreciating the joys of life. She was quite an inspiration to all who heard her speak. Andrea loved sharing her energy with others and was still giving speeches around the nation just two months before she died.

Andrea served for seven years on our Virginia state Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services. There she fought for the issues that were dear to her heart and worked tirelessly to see agriculture prosper for generations to come.

Fellow Board members respected her opinions and always valued her input

on complex issues.

In addition to her Board service, she was very instrumental in expanding the agritourism operation on our family farm. Each year as we hosted groups, field trips and families to our U-Pick Pumpkin Patch and Playland, Andrea was right there every day excited to share the story of agriculture. She thrived on helping others see the beauty of farm life through her eyes and loved to help city folks understand what agriculture was really all about. Her favorite times were leading field trips of preschoolers and helping them to see the beauty of a seed growing or an animal being raised. It was magical to watch her in action.

Andrea left quite a lasting legacy in her 36 years of life. Our church recently named its new building expansion project the “Andrea Lohr Legacy Center.” She never let her disease dampen her spirits, her faith or her love of living. More than 2,000 people gathered for her memorial service and visitation, including Virginia’s Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. She would not have wanted all the fuss, but I am sure she was smiling when she saw so many people come to pay their respects. Andrea taught me to be a better person and she instilled in our two young children a love and compassion for others that will stay with them a lifetime.

We will all miss Andrea’s spirit, but I know that her memory will live on all across the state. She touched so many lives in everything she did.

Agriculture is a stronger industry in Virginia because of her passion, dedication and love. I appreciate the opportunity to share just a bit about the person I called my wife and inspiration for the past 15 years. May her life serve as a lasting legacy for generations to follow.

Wib Owen named assistant commissioner of NCDA&CS RALEIGH, NC — Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has named State Forester Wib Owen as an assistant commissioner of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Owen oversees the North Carolina Forest Service, which is responsible for developing, protecting and managing forest resources in the state.

Programs include reforestation services, forest fire prevention and suppression, and insect and disease control. The agency also is involved in seedling production at state nurseries, long-range forestry planning and technical development, water quality controls, urban forestry assistance, training, forestry education and support to volunteer fire departments. The service has about 800 permanent and seasonal employees.

Troxler said he changed Owen’s title in recognition of the scope of the Forest Service’s responsibilities and the importance of forest resources to the state’s agricultural economy.

Owen is now a member of the department’s executive team, which includes the chief deputy commissioner and three other assistant commissioners.

“It’s important that the state

f o r e s t e r report directly to me and be able to express his concerns about issues affecting our f o r e s t resources,” Troxler said.

“I have complete confidence in Wib’s manaWib Owen gerial skills and his knowledge of forestry.”

The General Assembly transferred the Forest Service to the NCDA&CS on July 1. The agency previously was part of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

A 33-year veteran of state government, Owen has served as state forester since 2007. He previously was assistant chief of the Wildlife Management Division of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. He holds a bachelor’s degree in forestry and master’s degrees in wildlife biology from N.C. State University. He is a registered forester and member of the Society of American Foresters.

by Terry Gilbert More than 30 percent of U.S. farmers and ranchers are women and their numbers continue to grow. Fortunately, opportunities for women involved in today’s agriculture are virtually unlimited. But some challenges still remain.

That is why the Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee strives to empower women to use their enthusiasm, dedication and talent to change perceptions about agriculture, family farms and ranches and the role of women in these arenas.

Our efforts to influence perceptions include coordinating educational programs in rural communities in addition to offering leadership development programs that are open to all Farm

Bureau women.

Women’s Communications Boot Camp, which we have held annually each summer since 2007, is one opportunity we provide for women in agriculture from across the country to improve their skills. All of those selected to participate share the same goal, to become better communicators.

An impressive group of 16 women participated in two and a half days of intensive training this year, pulled together by AFBF’s professional staff, who take a great interest in helping Farm Bureau Women improve their skills.

It was amazing to see a group of strangers come together, bond through sharing intense training exercises and leave just a few days later with friends

FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE American Farm Bureau Federation that will last a lifetime.

Although we strive to keep the program fresh each time it is offered, public speaking, media training, effective use of social media and tips for seeking elected office are among the staple topics covered each year at Boot Camp.

One of the most exciting things about Boot Camp is hearing from the participants about how they plan to use their skills to reach out to consumers who have questions about food production and what they do on their farms and ranches.

We’re also very interested in how graduates of earlier classes are using their skills, which prompted us to launch a Boot Camp group on Facebook. It has been gratifying to see women posting in their own words about what they took away from the program and the creative ways they’re reaching out to consumers.

“It opened my eyes to just how powerful our personal experiences are to

those who are several generations removed from the farm or ranch,” explained Melinda Marley Jackson of New Mexico.

“It is one of the most life-altering workshops I have ever attended. It was so worth the time!” wrote Kim Allegood Brown of Georgia.

“I am still using everything I learned,” said Cindi Allen of Nebraska.

Giving hope to those with a very common fear, public speaking, Katie Ramagos of Louisiana noted, “It’s fastpaced and a lot of information, but worth every second of it. I am now comfortable speaking to any size group and really enjoy it.”

It’s clear that women continue to be a rich resource for agriculture, Farm Bureau and their local communities!

Kentucky farmer Terry Gilbert chairs the American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee, which sponsors Farm Bureau Women’s Communications Boot Camp each 1July.

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Recently, a “discussion draft” for dairy policy reform was proposed by Representative Collin Peterson (D-MN).

The draft is modeled after Foundation for the Future, which is the dairy policy reform package developed by National Milk Producers Federation.

Dairylea and DFA members are being asked to contact their members of Congress in support of this proposal.

DFA members can log in to www.dfamilk.com and go to the Legislative Resources page. Dairylea members can log into www.dairylea.com and click on the link next to the Foundation For the Future logo. A draft let-

ter that you can edit is available for you to send. For more information on the program, or if you have questions regarding contact to legislators, please call Karen Cartier at 888-549-6455, ext. 5669.

Source: Friday Facts, July 29

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Empowering women to put a face on agriculture

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Cover the wide-open spaces of Ag Progress Days with research tours UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Penn State’s 2011 Ag Progress Days, set for Aug. 16-18, assembles a wealth of cutting-edge information on everything from water management and crop production to honey bee health and healthy eating habits. But that wealth is spread over the 1,500 acres of the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs. So, wear your walking shoes.

Or, you can be transported to a wide variety of research plots and demonstrations on free research bus tours leaving at regular intervals from the corn crib on Main Street at the Ag Progress Days site. Following are tour descriptions: • The 40-minute General Research Tour provides an overview of research conducted by Penn State’s departments of Crop and Soil Sciences, Entomology, Horticulture and Plant Pathology, as well as the USDA Pasture Systems and Watershed Management Research Lab. The tour is run daily at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., with an additional tour at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

• The 75-minute Apiary Tour provides an upclose look into the mysteries of a honeybee colony. Penn State faculty, staff and students will present research that’s addressing the ongoing crisis facing honeybees.

Buses leave daily at 11:30 a.m., with an additional tour at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

• The Old Time Charcoal Burn Tour recalls the colonial era when hardwood lump charcoal fueled iron furnaces throughout the eastern

United States and the collier or charcoal maker was critical to making charcoal. Historical reenactors will make charcoal on a forest hearth during the one-hour tour.

Buses leave daily at 9 a.m. and noon and Wednesday at 3 p.m.

• On the two-hour Deer Research Center Tour, which focuses on deer biology and current research, visitors can view live deer and various antler displays. Members of the Quality Deer Management Association will provide information on deer management and QDMA. Buses leave daily at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 5 p.m.

• A related Habitat Management for Deer and Other Wildlife Tour will feature demonstration food plots and natural habitat management practices used on public or private property as part of a Quality Deer Management System to improve habitat for many wildlife species while producing healthier and larger deer.

The one-hour tour will cover how to integrate habitat improvements to meet specific objectives.

Buses leave daily at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Wednesday at 4 p.m.

• A trip to the High Tunnel Research and Education Facility will reveal current production systems and horticultural crops that can be produced in the greenhouselike structures. The 75minute tour will feature a movable high tunnel that gives growers more flexibility in producing both annual and perennial horticultural crops. Buses leave daily at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

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Buffers and Native Prairie Grasses Tour will explain how to install and maintain forested and grassed stream buffers and how buffers can enhance property value while improving a community’s water quality. The onehour tour also features a prairie grass demonstration and instruction on using native grasses with wildflowers for wildlife habitat, biofuels and more. Buses leave daily at 11:30 a.m.

• The Sustainable Cropping Systems Tour will enable visitors to see innovative conservation cropping systems designed to produce all of the feed, forage and fuel for a dairy farm. This one-hour tour includes diverse no-till crop rotations; cover crops and green manures; a covercrop roller-crimper; ma-

nure injection to conserve nutrients and reduce odor; multiple weed-control strategies, including cultivation; a canola-oilpowered tractor and livestock feed facility; and integrated slug and insect management.

Buses leave daily at 1 p.m.

• The One-Acre Woods Forest Management Tour examines the species composition, tree size, quality, value and wildlife attributes of an acre of mature forest woodlot to show how this information can guide timber and wildlife opportunities. The one-hour tour features a review of harvesting options for achieving maximum forest conditions, long-term economic return and improved wildlife habitat. Buses run daily at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Wednesday at 5 p.m.

• The Animal Compost-

ing Tour, sponsored by the state’s Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services, includes a 30-minute seminar with instruction on the technical aspects and regulatory considerations of onfarm carcass composting.

The seminar will be followed immediately by a bus tour to a working carcass compost pile on site. The seminar will be held Tuesday and Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the upper level of the red barn across from the corn crib.

• The American Chestnut Foundation Plantings Tour provides a 75minute review of the history and demise of the American chestnut tree and the foundation’s restoration program.

Buses to the state’s largest chestnut orchard leave daily at 10 a.m., 1

p.m. and 3:30 p.m., and Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Sponsored by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Ag Progress Days is held at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, nine miles southwest of State College on Route 45. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 16; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 17; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 18.

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by Arden Tewksbury, Manager, Progressive Agriculture Organization On July 21, U.S. Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA) urged President Obama to maintain a strong position against unfair trading practices which work to the detriment of all United States of America dairy farmers. Senator Casey is concerned that present negotiations going on with the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) could leave Pennsylvania and many other United States dairy farmers in an unfair disadvantage regarding trading dairy products.

The free trade negotiations (which should be FAIR trade) appear to be leaving our American dairy farmers holding the bag.

Reportedly, approximately 80 to 85 percent of New Zealand’s milk production is exported in milk products to var-

ious countries, including the USA. Casein and milk protein concentrate (MPC) appear to be two of the main products imported into the USA. Thirty years ago we worked, with the former U.S. Senator Arlen Specter from Pennsylvania, attempting to curtail the amount of casein coming in the USA. Casein can be used for industrial use (non-food), and it is also used in food products in the USA. One of the main uses for casein is in the manufacturing of imitation dairy products. This practice has always raised the dander of many United States dairy farmers.

Reportedly, milk protein concentrate is used in hundreds of food products, but some people claim MPC is DUMPED into cheese vats to extend the yield of cheese from 100 pounds of milk.

I certainly applaud Senator

Casey’s efforts on behalf of all American dairy farmers.

However, at the same time we publicly urge Senator Casey to take the lead in having the former Specter-Casey bill reintroduced in the U.S. Senate.

The new proposal, identified as the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011, has been reported out of the Senate Legislative Counsel and is now in proper form waiting to be introduced in the U.S. Senate.

The proposal supports what Senator Casey alludes to with the problems with the present TPP trade agreement.

The new proposal, like the former Specter-Casey bill, is the only proposed legislation that determined the value of raw milk at the farm level.

This is accomplished by using the National Average Cost of Production as

determined by the Economic Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture.

The current proposal clearly illustrates the profitable margin that dairy farmers can receive, without any government funds!

Again I want to congratulate our friend Senator Casey regarding the trade agreements.

However, again we urge the Senator to take the immediate lead in introducing the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011.

Thousands of dairy farmers and scores of thousands of consumers are supporting a new pricing formula for dairy farmers based on their cost of production.

Pro-Ag can be reached at 570-8335776 or progressiveagricultureorg@ gmail.com.

Are ewe certified?

The American Wool Council (AWC) wants to remind producers that participation in the industry’s wool quality programs requires annual self certification. The council continues to encourage all producers to participate in the certified wool clip program in an effort to improve the

quality of the U.S. wool clip. The program is designed to let purchasers of U.S. wool know what efforts growers have taken at shearing time to ensure a quality clip.

“The self-certification program requires the producer to submit the declaration and checklist each year,” said Ron

Cole, American Sheep Industry Association consultant. “An annual recertification offers producers the opportunity to review the steps that can be followed to improve the quality of a clip and to let the buyers know what steps they have followed at shearing time to prepare their clip.”

The certified program points out 10 steps that growers can follow to improve the quality of their clip. A few of the items are: • minimize contamination; • sort sheep by wool type prior to shearing; • package different types of wool and offsorts separately;

• use new and approved wool packaging materials; • label wool bales properly and keep a record; and • notify the buyer of the steps taken to improve the wool clip. The buyers of U.S. wool are also being asked to support the wool quality improvement programs by asking for certified wool clips.

“The reputation of the U.S. wool clip depends on the participation of all growers, large or

small,” continued Cole.

“In order for the wool council programs to be successful, it must start at the farm with quality improvement.”

The forms and information about the certified wool clip program are available on the ASI Web site, www.sheepusa.org/Wool_Information, for producers to access and print.

Source: American Sheep Industry Weekly, July 29

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Thoughts from an old goat herd…

Ensuring your meat goats are ready to breed Reprinted with permission from ESMGPA August 2010 Newsletter You should always contact your vet for veterinary advice. I am not a veterinarian and do not prescribe treatment. I am just suggesting some things you may wish to discuss with your vet — things that seem to work best for me.

With breeding season just around the corner this is a good time to review sound breeding practices. When a doe doesn’t breed, has single kids or aborts, it is money spent with no return to you. Sound breeding preparation which includes evaluating the animal’s size, conditioning and health, can improve your bottom line profits.

Size and Body Condition Matters - The general rule of thumb has always been to breed a doe at seven months or 70 pounds, regardless of size and scale. Vets are now recommending that a doe breeds when she reaches 70-75 percent of her mature weight. This means, if you expect your doe to weigh 150 pounds when mature, she shouldn’t be bred until she weighs approximately 105 pounds.

If the doe is too small when bred she tends to produce single kids, takes longer to reach her mature weight, and, in some cases may never reach her potential size. Additionally, her small pelvic structure may cause problems when kidding.

Conditioning is also important. If your animals are too fat they may experience difficulties breeding, conceiving, and birthing their kids. Females that have bulges of fat on their brisket or right behind their front legs also have fat surrounding their internal organs. Fat does may not conceive as easily and tend to develop Ketosis, which is life threatening for both mom and kids.

Ketosis occurs generally in the late stages of pregnancy. A fat doe may also have problems during the

birthing process. Similar problems may occur with a doe that is too thin. She may not conceive in a timely manner and can develop Ketosis as well.

A skinny doe is one whose rib cage is visible and her backbone is sharp looking. When a doe is carrying multiple kids, she burns a lot of energy to feed her kids and with too little conditioning she is not able to care for herself, pass nutrients to her kids and may have little or no milk for her kids when born.

Body condition is also important for bucks. A buck that is too fat may not have the sexual drive to breed does or have the stamina to cover a larger number of does in short time. Bucks that go into the breeding season overly thin can be a problem also. Bucks tend to eat less when breeding does and over the course of the breeding season lose considerable weight. For a yearling buck starting the breeding season with good body conditioning is even more important. The young buck must not only eat nutritiously for semen production and mating stamina, but to continue his growth. If the young buck is not in excellent condition at the time of breeding not only will he have more difficulty breeding the does in a timely manner but also his growth may become permanently stunted.

Parasite Control - A heavy internal parasite load can and will wreak havoc with your breeding program. Worms are a major contributor to poor body condition and will reduce a buck’s sexual performance. A heavy parasite load in your does will interfere with the doe’s conception, pregnancy and birthing process. When a doe is battling worms her kids are not getting enough nutrients to grow properly or even survive thus causing abortions. If you suspect a heavy worm load treat the animal be-

fore breeding or flushing.

Foot Trimming - Ensure your goats’ feet are properly trimmed two to three weeks prior to putting the buck with the does. A buck with sore or overgrown feet may have trouble covering does or may not want to mount does at all. This also applies to your does. If a doe has sore legs and feet she may not be willing to stand for the buck or her legs may not support her when the buck mounts her causing hip injury.

Flushing Does - Flushing is done to increase the number of kids per doe.

Flushing is accomplished by gradually increasing the doe’s food intake approximately one month prior to breeding. This can be accomplished by increasing her grain ration or putting the doe in a lush, nutritious pasture.

By improving her nutrition the doe gains weight and her ovulation rate tends to increase. Flushing seems to work better with does in poorer body condition than with those in excellent condition.

Minerals - It is important that your goats have continual access to the proper mix of minerals and loose salt. Both minerals and salt should be fed free choice. Breeding is stressful for both buck and doe and free choice minerals help to keep the doe’s and buck’s nutrition in balance. This is especially important for bucks to help prevent urinary calculi. The likelihood of urinary calculi increases when the buck’s eating and drinking patterns change, as they will when breeding, and access to properly

balanced minerals and salt will help prevent this.

One often overlooked mineral is selenium. It is critical that your does receive an adequate amount of selenium.

Generally, the soils in the northeast are selenium deficient and if the goat does not have a sufficient amount in her system, she may die during the last few days of her pregnancy, abort late in the pregnancy or have kids that display white muscle disease, or “floppy kid” syndrome.

Vaccination - If you vaccinate, about a month prior to delivery is a good time to supplement your doe with vitamin E/Selenium as well as Clostridi-

um Perfringes Type CDT. These supplements are passed to the kids in the womb and through their mother’s milk and help protect them, but it is recommended that newborns also receive a vitamin E/Selenium booster within 24 hours of birth.

Breeding Cycle - Does generally come in heat every 17-23 days and their heat period will last, on average, 24-72 hours. If your buck is mature and is running with 20-30 does you should plan on keeping him with the does 45 days. This will cover two cycles. A great way to know if your doe was bred is to mark your buck’s chest wall (be-

tween his two front legs) with a marking product.

When the buck mounts the doe he will leave a mark on the doe’s back.

Mark it down on your calendar, and then you have an excellent idea of when your doe will kid — generally 150 days give or take two to three days.

Knowing when your doe is due to kid allows you to better monitor your does. Enjoy your goats — your enjoyment is part of the profit.

Sources for this article and for more information: www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/goats; www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_s ci/extension/animal/me atgoat/pdf_factsheets/A NS 00 602MG.pdf

Meat Goat Expo slated at Virginia State University PETERSBURG, VA — Virginia State University’s Agricultural Research Station, in collaboration with Cooperative Extension, will conduct a Meat Goat Expo on Friday, Sept. 16, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the school’s Randolph Farm which is located on River Road in Ettrick.

Designed for small-scale goat producers as well as anyone interested in learning about meat goat production, the expo will update participants on current and applied university research; explore direct and wholesale goat marketing opportunities; and recommend management practices for marketing healthy goats.

Guest presenters include Dr. Frank Pinkerton, renowned international goat industry expert, who will discuss supply, demand and channels associated with goat meat commodity marketing. Also, meat goat producer Renard Turner, who owns and operates Vanguard Ranch Ltd. in Gordonsville, will share his personal experiences with marketing goat meat from Community Supported Agriculture to val-

ue-added markets.

Other presentations will cover smallscale strategic marketing strategies and meat goat disease identification.

During the program, participants will have opportunities to interact with meat goat experts and observe field demonstrations.

A registration fee of $10 per participant includes workshop materials, breakfast, and lunch featuring local goat meat products.

Since space is limited to the first 300 registrants, anyone interested in attending is encouraged to register before the Sept. 2 registration deadline.

To register, contact Mark Klingman at 804-524-5960 or e-mail mjklingman@vsu.edu.

Anyone needing special services or accommodations in order to participate should call in advance to discuss arrangements.

To inquire about specific program details, contact Dr. Adnan Yousuf, VSU small ruminant research assistant professor, at (804) 524-6795 or email ayousuf@vsu.edu.

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — With a variety of demonstrations, workshops and displays planned, the Equine Experience at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, on Aug. 16-18, is aimed at educating and entertaining horse lovers of all ages and experience levels, according to organizers.

The Equine Science team in the College of Agricultural Sciences coordinates the event, which annually offers a full schedule of training and breed clinics, demonstrations, informational displays and lectures.

This year, the Spring Mount Percheron six-horse hitch, owned by David and Linda Hershey, will be on

hand all three days. “These outstanding animals will be hitched and driven once each day, plus once for a special performance during the Wednesday Evening Extravaganza,” said Dr. Ann Macrina, research/teaching associate in the Department of Dairy and Animal Science.

“Also featured Wednesday evening, Rick Shaffer of R & S Paso Finos will demonstrate the amazing abilities of the Paso Fino breed,” she said.

Macrina noted that trainer and author Mike Schaffer will demystify the hidden language of dressage in presentations on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Other events include drill-team per-

formances, the Extreme Cowboy Trail demonstration, miniature horses and demonstrations by 4-H members.

Penn State faculty, staff, students and invited trainers also will conduct handling demonstrations geared toward helping horse owners learn skills to more safely and confidently enjoy the use of their horses.

Breed demonstrations will feature Paso Finos, Gypsy Vanners, miniature horses, quarter horses and Appaloosas.

In addition to the riding and training demonstrations, a complete series of lectures will be presented in the Equine Learning Center. Topics will include pasture management and weed control, nutrition, equine massage and routine horse health-management skills every horse owner should know.

The Pennsylvania Equine Council’s Learning Station will allow visitors to groom a horse, visit with council members and learn what issues are at the forefront of Pennsylvania’s equine industry. The 4-H Equine Skillathon, an opportunity for 4-H members to test their equine knowledge, will take place Thursday morning.

Penn State Equine Science faculty and staff will be available all three days at the Equine Arena and Equine Exhibit Building to answer questions and provide information.

For more information, visit the Ag Progress Days Web site at http://apd.psu.edu. Twitter users can find and share information about the event by using the hashtag #agprogress.

Goat Field Day and Sale set for Sept. 24

Visit Our Display At Ag Progress Days, W. 4th See Mike Emmert, Emmert Farm Dist. 570-879-4869

KEEDYSVILLE, MD — The 4th Annual Western Maryland Goat Field Day and Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center near Boonsboro, MD. The top-performing bucks from the 2011 Western Maryland PastureBased Meat Goat Performance Test will be offered for sale via silent auction.

The sale will also include a private treaty sale of does. The bidding period for the goats is noon to 2 p.m.

The field day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. Dr. Ken Turner, a research animal scientist from USDA ARS’s Appalachian Farming Systems Research Center in Beckley, WV, will be the speaker. Dr. Turner’s research empha-

sis is on low-input, forage-based livestock production.

The field day will also include a Junior Goat Skillathon for youths ages 8 to 18. Young people from any county or state may compete according to their age on Jan. 1.

Participants will be tested on all aspects of the goat industry: meat, dairy, and fiber.

For additional information about the goat sale, field day, or skillathon, contact Susan Schoenian at 301-4322767, ext. 343, or sschoen@umd.edu or visit the Web site at http://mdgoattest blogspot.com.

As the date gets closer, pictures and information about the sale animals will be available at the Web site.

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Kids find fun in farming at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Agriculture is serious business in Pennsylvania, but young people attending Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, set for Aug. 16-18 at Rock Springs, can discover that farming also has a fun side.

As one of the nation’s leading agricultural expositions, the event can be an action-packed place for kids. Young people can take part in interactive, science-based exhibits and other activities that combine education and enjoyment.

“Our young visitors will get to learn by doing,” said Mya Rushton, 4-H project development specialist in the College of Agricultural Sciences and coordinator for the Ag Progress Days 4-H Youth Building. “The exhibits will get youth up and moving with a variety of activities designed for hands-on learning, so youth can take the skills learned and apply them in their homes, schools and communities.”

The 4-H Youth Building displays, sponsored by such groups as 4-H, FFA, Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Promotions Services Inc. and several academic departments in the College of Agricultural Sciences, will offer several kid-friendly activities.

Young visitors can look at diseased plants under microscopes, learn about embryology and watch chicks hatch, pet rabbits and learn about spinning their wool, participate in nutrition and fitness activities, check out the world of insects, and pedal go carts around an outdoor track for fun and exercise.

Nearby, the Family Room Building, located on Main Street between West Eighth and West Ninth streets at the Ag Progress Days site, offers several displays dedicated to promoting healthy eating, healthy lifestyles and

spending time together as families.

Adjacent to the Family Room building, the Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center exhibit returns this year with opportunities to see live turtles, snakes, amphibians and birds of prey, presented during daily talks and demonstrations.

Other youth and family-oriented activities at Ag Progress Days: • 4-H Seeing Eye Puppy Club. Visitors can talk with young people involved in a special 4-H program that socializes puppies being raised to become service dogs and teaches them to be with people. Children can pet and interact with the puppies on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Equine Arena.

• The Kid’s Climb. Near the Equine Exhibits Building, kids can use ropes and harnesses to safely climb 40-foottall trees just like professional arborists.

Climbs are available Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

• A-Maze-N-Corn. Flanking the Crops, Soils and Conservation Tent, a stroll through a one-acre corn maze will provide environmental infotainment for entire families. The maze is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

• The Farm Safety and Health Quiz Bowl. On Wednesday on West Ninth Street near the College Exhibits Building and Theatre, teams of 4-H and FFA teens will engage in a head-to-head battle of wits, answering farm-safety and health questions in this semifinal quiz bowl event. Winning teams will advance to the state finals at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in January.

• The Pennsylvania Equine Council’s Learning Station will allow visitors to

groom a horse, visit with council members and learn what issues are at the forefront of Pennsylvania’s equine industry.

• At the 4-H Horse Demonstration, representatives will show the equine skills that young people can develop through Pennsylvania 4-H programs.

• Very young children will enjoy the “Stick Horse Show” (sponsored by the Pennsylvania Equine Council), when they’ll get an opportunity to ride stick horse toys and win ribbons in jumps,

barrel racing and other “horsemanship” games.

• At the Destiny Horse Ranch miniature-horse demonstration, kids can see the diminutive animals up close.

For more information, visit the Ag Progress Days Web site at http://apd.psu.edu. Twitter users can find and share information about the event by using the hashtag #agprogress.

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BLACKSBURG, VA — More than 130 young people from across the Commonwealth of Virginia gathered on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg for the State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest on June 29.

Contestants competing in the state contest are required to judge eight classes of livestock, including three classes of cattle, three of swine, and two of sheep. Senior contestants present three sets of reasons (one each for cattle, swine, and sheep). Junior contestants give one set of reasons. Contestants are also required to answer questions on some of the classes.

“Livestock judging provides youth with numerous life skills that make a positive impact on their lives. It teaches them how to be critical thinkers and problems solvers; these skills are crucial for career success,” said Paige Pratt, 4-H youth Extension specialist.

“Additionally, through giving oral reasons, youth learn how to present and defend their opinions. They will use these skills as they interview for jobs

and publically present in their careers.”

Results from the junior contest for youths ages 9-13 are as follows: The first-place junior team was Frederick County, followed by Orange County in second, Rockingham County in third, Augusta County in fourth, and Rockbridge County in fifth place.

The top 10 individuals placing in the junior division overall were: First place, Hunter Watkins, Orange County; Second place, Cody Boden, Frederick County; Third place, Amanda Bowman, Montgomery County; Fourth place, Sarah Harris, Rockbridge County; Fifth place, Makalyn Nesselrodt, Rockingham County; Sixth place, Caleb Boden, Frederick County; Seventh place, Bailey Hadacek, Augusta Coutny; Eighth place, Colton Buchanan, Augusta County; Ninth place, Michael Robinson, Carroll County; 10th place, Bailey Carpenter, Rockingham County In the senior division, youths ages

Youths A17

The top 10 individuals placing in the senior division overall. Front row from left to right: Chelsea Ellington, Rockingham County, sixth place; Keagan Clevenger, Frederick County, fifth place; Colby Redifer, Montgomery County, fourth place; Madison Slaven, Augusta County, third place; and Coffman Liggett, Augusta County, second, place. Back row from left to right: Emily Dyer, Madison County, 10th place; Jessie Bramhall, Loudoun County, ninth place; Jack Redifer, Montgomery County, eighth place; John Clouse, Montgomery County, seventh place; and Jordan McCammon, Rockingham County, first place.

ATA says FMCSA’s Strategic Plan doesn’t go far enough in addressing crashes ARLINGTON, VA — In comments filed on July 29, American Trucking Associations said that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s draft 5-Year Strategic Plan “represents a genuine effort on the part of the agency to listen to, and incorporate, the recommendations of stakeholders,” however, ATA went on to tell the agency that, while a good start, the plan does not do enough to address the root causes of crashes.

“ATA commends FMCSA for acknowledging the need to address all entities that affect truck and driver safety in the transportation life cycle, especially the operators of passenger vehicles with which trucks share the road,” ATA wrote in its comments. “However, while the draft plan ad-

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“ATA recognizes that FMCSA’s primary role is to regulate the trucking industry. However, the agency’s mission is to reduce truck crashes,” ATA said. “While the goals identified in the draft plan are certainly laudable, it is appropriate to align these goals with the agency’s overarching object: to reduce truck crashes.”

By minimizing the emphasis on addressing passenger vehicle driver behavior, “FMCSA will, at best, only impact the minority of truck crashes — perhaps less than 30 percent — caused by truck drivers.”

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Master Gardeners keep things buzzing at Ag Progress Days UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — If things seem all aflutter around the garden demonstration plots at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, Aug. 16-18 at Rock Springs, it may be because the huge number of flowers and plantings within the plots will be celebrating their third year of attracting and nourishing the native bees, butterflies and other pollinators for which they are intended.

As the nation’s populations of pollinators continued to plummet, Penn State Master Gardeners from across the state and horticulture faculty created and nurtured the gardens at the foot of 11th Street at the show site to demonstrate that supplying pollinators with food and habitat can be beautiful.

Molly Sturniolo, coordinator for Master Gardeners in Centre County, said Ag Progress Days visitors find them an effective exhibit, often stopping because they are drawn to the colorful floral displays and staying to comment on the abundance of butterflies.

“Since they’re only three years old, the demo plots are still relatively new,” said Sturniolo. “But they are established well enough to serve as living proof that the average gardener can do something to attract and help pollinators — that

planting these flowers and other host plants is well within their ability.”

Experts say that pollinators promote the survival of 90 percent of the world’s flowering species and are responsible for one out of every three bites of food consumers eat. But wild honeybee populations have declined 25 percent since 1990, and more than 50 pollinator species are either threatened or endangered.

To help support and propagate these beneficial insects, Penn State Master Gardeners offer their Pollinator Friendly Garden Certification program, which teaches homeowners and gardeners to certify their landscapes as pollinatorfriendly. The certification includes such skills as planting a year-round native garden of diverse and abundant plants, maintaining a parcel of wild and undisturbed vegetation, installing bee nests and minimizing pesticide use.

Visitors to Ag Progress Days who sign up to complete the four-step certification process (which carries a $10 fee) will be eligible to purchase a pollinator-friendly sign for their property.

Sturniolo said Master Gardeners also will be on hand to answer any questions about horticulture and gardening in general.

For more information, visit the Ag Progress Days Web site at http://apd.psu.edu. Twitter users

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Knowledgeable, welltrained staff equals customer confidence!

The University of Delaware Sussex County Cooperative Extension office in Georgetown will offer two different levels of food safety instruction, ServSafe® on Sept.

14, and Dine Safe on Sept. 21.

Workshops will be held at the Elbert N. and Ann V. Carvel Research and Education Center, 16483 County Seat Highway, Georgetown.

Both ServSafe® and Dine Safe are appropriate for any individual who works for the food industry (restaurant, church cafeteria, school) or who handles, prepares and serves food to the public.

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service establishment is non-negotiable; each year, an estimated 6 million to 12 million Americans contract a foodborne illness as a result of micro-organism contamination. These illnesses are preventable.

Proper training is the key to preparing food in a safe environment.

Dr. Anne Camasso, family and consumer science educator for

Sussex Cooperative Extension teaches the ServSafe® and Dine Safe classes at the Carvel facility. Camasso said employee instruction in food safety practices is not only vital, but makes good business sense.

“With all the information about food borne illnesses in the news today people want to make sure they get the best for their money, restaurants

who can demonstrate that they have done all in their power to provide safe, as well as tasty food, have a better chance of bringing in the business,” says Camasso. “If someone from your restaurant takes either of these classes, post a copy of their certificate in your facility to show your patrons that you care.”

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gram is the premiere food safety certification offered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). The program is designed for the foodservice professional.

A ServSafe® certificate from the NRAEF will be awarded to individuals who complete the course and receive a passing grade on the exam. Instructors are registered ServSafe® instructors with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

The cost of $150 for the course covers the training, textbook, lunch, and certification examination from the NRAEF. A reduced course fee of $130 is available for three or more registrants from one establishment. A ServSafe certification is valid for five years and is nationally recognized.

Delaware Dine Safe is a 3-hour short course designed to focus on the basic principles of food safety and handling.

Each participant receives a training guide with the information covered in the program.

The instructor will use presentations and hands-on activities to reinforce the lessons taught. All participants will receive a certificate of participation.

The Dine Safe training concentrates on five food service topics: Food Safety; Ensuring Proper Personal Hygiene; Purchasing, Receiving and Storing Foods; Preparing Cooking and Serving Food; and Cleaning and Sanitizing. The Dine Safe short course is $25. Dine Safe can be scheduled at a business location provided there are at least 10 employees enrolled.

If you have special needs, please advise the office upon registering.

ServSafe® will be taught on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The class is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Registration deadline is Aug. 23.

Dine Safe will be offered on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The class runs from 6-9 p.m. Deadline to register is Sept. 14.

For more information, visit the Web site www.rec.udel.edu or contact Michele Walfred at 302-856-2585, ext. 550.

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The July Federal order Class III benchmark milk price jumped $2.28, to a record high $21.39 per hundredweight (cwt.), according to the Agriculture Department. That’s $7.65 above July 2010, the highest since July 2007, $2.04 above California’s comparable 4b cheese milk price, and equates to about $1.84 per gallon.

The 2011 Class III average now stands at $17.68, up from $13.60 at this time a year ago, and compares to just $10.16 in 2009 and $18.24 in 2008.

The August Class III price will likely be the peak for the year at a record $21.50, if the CME futures contract is any indication. That’s what it was trading at late Friday morning. The September contract was at $20.19, October; $19.10, November; $18.27 and December at $17.44. Those prices would result in a 2011 average of $18.36, up from $14.41 in 2010, $11.36 in 2009, and

$17.44 in 2008.

The July Class IV price is $20.33, down 72 cents from June, but $4.58 above a year ago.

The NASS-surveyed cheese price averaged $2.1243 per pound, up 22.4 cents from June.

Butter averaged $2.0304, down 9.8 cents. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.6159, down 3.6 cents, and dry whey averaged 54.94 cents, up 2.6 cents.

California’s July 4b cheese milk price is $19.35, up 56 cents from June, $5.98 above a year ago, and equates to about $1.66 per gallon. Its 2011 average now stands at $16.20, up from $12.44 at this time a year ago, but the gap widened again between it and the Federal order Class III price. The difference this year has varied from 8 cents below the Class III in February to $2.64 below in March. The July 4a butter powder price is $20.07, down 72 cents from June, but $4.45

above a year ago.

Those futures prices may sound great but it’s the bottom line that really matters and that looked a little better in July as well, according to USDA’s latest Ag Prices report. Increased milk prices covered rising feed costs. The All-

Milk price was estimated at $22.10 per cwt., up 90 cents from June, and the highest ever.

The cost of feed to produce 100 pounds of milk was $11.57, up 29 cents from June, according to the CME’s Daily Dairy Report (DDR). Corn increased 8 cents, to $6.46

per bushel, soybeans were up 20 cents, to $13.40 per bushel, and alfalfa hay was up $9, to $189 per ton.

All three were record highs, according to the DDR, which added; “Rising milk prices left income over feed costs of $10.53 per cwt., 61

cents per cwt. higher than June.” “Over the last 10 years, income over feed costs has averaged $9.09 per cwt.,” the DDR said.

National Milk’s Roger Cryan points out that “Feed costs have risen

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since a month ago, but so have projected Class I milk prices, driven by rising cheese values.” As a result, Cryan does not see any MILC payments to dairy producers for this fiscal year, which ends September 30.

Meanwhile; the cash block cheese price closed the first Friday in August at $2.1325 per pound, down 2 1/4-cents on the week, but 53 cents above a year ago. Barrel closed at $2.1350, up a halfcent on the week, and 56 3/4-cents above a year ago. Sixteen cars of block traded hands on

the week and one of barrel. The ever lagging NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price inched a half-cent higher, to $2.1062, while the barrels averaged $2.1344, down 0.2 cent.

Butter closed the week at $2.1025, up a quarter -cent, and 25 1/4 cents above a year ago. Six cars were sold.

NASS butter averaged $2.0085, down 1.8 cents. NASS powder averaged $1.5832, up 2.9 cents, and dry whey averaged 55.91 cents, up 0.9 cent.

California’s Milk Pro-

ducers Council July 29 newsletter questions whether current butter production being affected by the hot weather plus stocks on hand will be sufficient to fully supply domestic and export demand. Heavy demand for cream for other uses is pulling product away from the churns, it said, and “While butter stocks have risen sharply in the last two months, approaching levels of a year ago, they were not sufficient last year, and prices soared.”

The MPC says “Buyers are calculating the odds

that butter production will be sufficient this fall to supply their customers’ needs.” “If they wait and the market busts like last year, they win. If they stock up now and the market busts they lose. If they hold off buying, and the market remains tight, they may lose one way or another.

The price swing last year was a drop of 56 cents per pound in four weeks followed by an increase of 60 cents five weeks later,” MPC said.

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“Do I buy now or wait for the price to fall?”

Jerry Dryer, editor of the Dairy and Food Market Analyst, told me the U.S. is exporting a lot of butter right now and inventories are low. He sees little to no price relief for several months and said that some manufacturers have told him they expect butter to get as high as $2.75 a pound through the fall.

By the way, the record high on butter was $2.81 in September 1998.

Speaking of retailers; the June consumer price index for all food is 227.4, up 3.7 percent from June 2010. The dairy products index is 212.3, up 7.2 percent from 2010. Fresh whole milk was up 10.9 percent; cheese, up 6.9 percent; and butter was up 21.7 percent.

Checking the supply side; June butter production hit 140.7 million pounds, down 9.5 percent from May, but 20.1 percent above June 2010, according to USDA’s Dairy Products report. Nonfat dry milk output, at 145.7 million pounds, was off 1.6 percent from May, but 6.4 percent above a year ago.

American type cheese output, at 364.4 million pounds, was down 1.8 percent from May, and 1.5 percent below a year ago. Italian type cheese, at 388.8 million pounds, was down 3.3 percent from May, and 4.5 percent below a year ago. Total cheese production amounted to 894.1 million pounds, down 2.3 percent from May, but 1.3 percent above a year ago.

Heat and humidity continue to affect the industry. USDA’s weekly milk production update says high temperatures the last week of July stressed cows and milk production declines of 10 percent and up were common.

The South has had high temperatures but production was at expected levels in most cases. Florida had no loads of milk exported that week, the first time since November. Heat across the North Central and Eastern regions was detrimental to production. California and the Pacific Northwest were the exception from hot weather and milk declines. Lower solids restricted manufacturing along with less over-

all milk.

Class I needs are beginning to see increased interest as the opening of schools will begin in the next few weeks in some regions. Cream prices were trending higher due to increased manufacturing demand and tighter supplies. But, the overall economy has many concerned as to what that means for dairy demand.

World wise; prices continued to weaken in the August 2 Global Dairy Trade (Fonterra) auction, according to the Daily Dairy Report.

The weighted average price for skim milk powder was $1.58 per pound, down 20 percent since June 1. Whole milk powder was also $1.58, down 11 percent in the last three auctions. The anhydrous milkfat price was $1.95 per pound, down 24 percent since June 1. Cheddar cheese for industrial use received an average winning bid of $1.91 per pound, down 2.3 percent from the prior auction.

Meanwhile, the Cooperatives Working Together program announced the acceptance of eight requests for export assistance from Bongards Creamery and Dairy farmers of America to sell a total of 7.9 million pounds of Cheddar cheese to customers in Asia, the Middle East, Central America, and the South Pacific. The product will be delivered through December and raises CWT 2011 cheese export total to 57.6 million pounds.

In politics; after “dealing” with the debt ceiling, Congress is in recess until after Labor Day. National Milk’s grassroots tour to sell their “Foundation for the Future” dairy policy proposal also took a break the first week of August. Dairy Profit Weekly editor Dave Natzke reported in Friday’s DairyLine radio broadcast that a roadblock in the debt ceiling debate was opposition to additional taxes, and taxes are now an added dimension to federal dairy policy discussions.

During regional meetings to explain the Federation’s reform proposal, CEO Jerry Kozak, said that Foundation for the Future is not only a better safety net for dairy farmers, but also is more budget friendly than current federal

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However, the processor’s International Dairy Foods Association said the program creates new taxes on dairy farmers, by diverting a portion of assessments farmers would pay under certain conditions, to the U.S. Treasury.

“Federal dairy policy is often a contentious issue among farmers,” Natzke said, “And adding the political issue of taxes to the discussion, especially in an upcoming election year, is sure to heat up the debate.” The grassroots tour meets next in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on August 8; Syracuse, New York on August 10; Ocala, Florida, on August 12; and finishes August 22 in Nashville.

A rose by any other name is still a rose, so they say (whoever they are), but that’s not the case with milk. A popular sports drink calling itself “Muscle Milk” is not milk, according to Uncle Sam. National Milk’s Chris Galen talked about it in Thursday’s DairyLine and said it was over 10 years ago that they pressed the Food and Drug Administration to “crack down on the misleading use of terms like rice milk and soy milk that are just imitations of real cow’s milk.”

While the FDA failed to respond to

NMPF pleas, the call was reinvigorated about 15 months ago, according to Galen, when they provided documents on other products that were mislabeled, “not only misusing the term milk but other terms like cheese and yogurt that are dairy specific but are not made from dairy ingredients.” The FDA has since warned the manufacturer of “Muscle Milk.”

Galen pointed out that the label has bold letters “Muscle Milk” but very fine print stating that it contains no milk.

He said NMPF is gratified the FDA has finally taken action against at least one company they believe is “playing fast and loose” with the regulations on what can and can’t be called milk.”

The law actually states that a product calling itself milk has to be from the lactation of an animal, he explained, and that cheese and yogurt are manufactured from a specific list of dairy ingredients and does not include beans, seeds, weeds, nuts, or things like that.

He said we’re seeing more of these “imitators,” something NMPF warned of 10 years ago, “If regulators did not do a good job of enforcing the letter of the law.” These products are often displayed in or near the dairy case and use similar packaging that real dairy products use, he concluded, but he hopes this “shot across the bow will prevent others from also misappropriating dairy terminology.”

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Summertime drought conditions mean Pennsylvania dairy producers are facing big challenges in producing corn silage from a nutritional, as well as profitability standpoint. The Penn State Extension Dairy Team and Crop Management Extension Group have created a number of resources to help Pennsylvania’s dairy industry manage the challenges of this year’s corn silage yield.

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Scorching weather may call for creep feeding calves UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — The oppressive heat wave that has scorched pastures and dried water sources in recent weeks should have farmers in the Northeast thinking about using creep feeding for beef calves, according to an animal scientist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

Creep feeding — which is simply a way to increase weaning weight by supplementing grass and milk for unweaned calves or to supplement milk production in periods of nutritional stress for cows — is a valid option now, said John Comerford, associate professor of dairy and animal science.

“However, the decision to creep feed or not to creep feed is a difficult one for producers,” said Comerford, who coordinates Penn State's beef programs. “Like most other aspects of the beef business, it's a complex decision and one that

has to be analyzed year after year.

“This management decision has lots of variables and responses that are not always predictable.”

Each producer has to weigh independently if creep feeding is financially feasible for them, noted Comerford. The logical questions to ask before creep feeding calves, he said, are “How much will it cost?” and “How much does it pay?”

“Creep feeding, of course, implies there will be purchased feed provided for the calves, usually on a limited basis,” he said. “This implication also includes facilities, equipment and labor to provide the feed.”

Comerford offered this sample calculation: Cost 40-calf creep feeder costing $1,000 with a 10-year life — per calf cost: $2.50 Feed at $0.20 per pound x 3.5 pounds/day

x 100 days: $70.00 Interest on feed at 4 percent: $0.16 Total estimated cost per calf: $72.66 The payoff Additional weaning weight of 0.6 pounds/day (total 60 lbs. at $1.45/pound): $87.00 Net return to labor and management: $14.34 But creep feeding does not always pay off, Comerford cautions. “It appears on the surface that creep feeding would be a profitable management tool at any time, but

there are other considerations,” he said.

“The total weight gain should not be used as the predictor of additional value of calves. Additional weight on calves usually also implies a lower value per pound when they are sold, so the total value of the calf should be considered.”

Comerford cited the following example: An examination of feedercalf values in the Northeast from fall 2005 shows an average value of $1.12 per pound for 500-pound calves (total

value of $560), and a value of $1.22 for calves weighing 440 pounds (total value of $536.80).

“The difference in total calf value must be sufficient from feeding to add the additional 60 pounds of weight,” he explained.

“For calves in which ownership is retained through the feeding period, there usually will be no advantage in weight.

The non-creep calves eventually will ‘catch up.’”

Other factors involved in creep-feeding calculations include feed efficiency, feed palatability

and cost, carcass grade, marbling accretion, preconditioning programs and weaning.

“Costs and returns should determine the decision to provide creep feed,” Comerford said.

“Consider all the variations in calf value and management plans in making the decision. But if the current searing heat continues, perhaps turning into a drought — and causing stress to cows — creep feeding is an option to be considered.”

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If no state contact is identified, the application should be endorsed by the local Farm-City organizers and forwarded by Sept. 30 to National Farm-City Council, P.O. Box 6825, Reading, PA 19610; the National Farm-City Council will verify the credibility of the applicant. State Farm-City contacts should submit the application to contact@farmcity.org or to the National Farm-City Council mailing address by Oct. 7.

Those completing the nomination should describe how this nominee has contributed to the success of FarmCity activities and provide evidence on the impact of this individual’s actions in organizing Farm-City events. A three-member committee, including at least one member of the National Farm-City Council, will judge the applications and select the recipient.

The National Farm-City Council works with local organizations with educational programs about people who grow their food. For those interested in organizing a local Farm-City event, go to the National Farm-City Web site at www.farmcity.org or call 202-406-3706.

B. EQUIPMENT, INC. 8422 Wayne Hwy. Waynesboro, PA 717-762-3193 BINKLEY & HURST, LP 133 Rothsville Station Rd. Lititz, PA 17543 717-626-4705 Fax 717-626-0996 ELDER SALES & SERVICE, INC. 4488 Greenville-Sandy Lake Rd. Stoneboro, PA 724-376-3740

GRUMELLI FARM SERVICES, INC. 929 Robert Fulton Hwy. Quarryville, PA 717-786-7318 STANLEY’S FARM SERVICE RD#1, Box 46 Klingerstown, PA 717-648-2088

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National Farm-City Council seeks nominations for Charles Eastin Award

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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Readin’, writin’ … and a really good time!

Moms, celebrate a return to school days with a farewell-to-summer feast with friends

Pinwheel Steak Skewers

When the long, lazy days of summer give way to the more structured start of a new school year, the mood at your house may be one of resignation, of celebration — or both. Chances are, the parents are ready to return to a routine, however ambivalent the pupils may be. The kids’ first day of school is a great time to invite the moms in your circle to a grown-up back-to-school bash, featuring a delicious end-of-summer lunch menu.

Set the tone with the right invitation, suggests lifestyle expert Amy Tobin, of Inspired Ideas. She recommends creating a hall pass, report card or certificate of achievement. You may also want to give guests an “assignment” or two: • Ask each mom to bring a photo from her school days. You can use them as part of the décor, and reminisce about the styles, trends and friends of your childhoods.

• Encourage everyone to dress in

their school colors, or spirit wear from their alma maters.

• Party with a purpose. Request that guests bring a few school supplies to help a needy child.

A menu that makes the grade No gathering would be complete without a satisfying menu. Start with Pinwheel Steak Skewers, flavorful spirals of Certified Angus Beef ® brand top sirloin or flank steak garnished with feta cheese and garden-fresh tomatoes and oregano. A breeze to put together, Tobin suggests serving the petite kabobs on small chalkboards.

Summer’s flavors continue to shine with Grilled Filet with Watermelon and Bibb Salad. Certified Angus Beef ®brand filet mignon is not only one of the leanest cuts, it’s the most tender, too. The salad is easy as A-B-C, 1-2-3 to prepare for a party, and especially delicious served with crusty bread and herbed butter. Tobin recommends washing the lettuce, cutting the watermelon and preparing the vinaigrette early in the day, then grilling the filets last-minute and assembling the salad while the steaks are resting.

No meal is complete without dessert!

Tobin says a dessert buffet, full of bake-sale favorites like cupcakes, brownies and cookies, is sure to earn top honors. Display selections on cake stands, and top cupcakes with sweet marzipan apples. Be sure to have some brown paper lunch bags available so guests can take home any leftovers!

Pinwheel Steak Skewers 1 1/2 pounds Certified Angus Beef ® top sirloin or flank steak 1 cup beef broth 2 tablespoons red wine 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 cup olive oil 3 large ripe tomatoes, diced 6 ounces feta cheese 1/3 cup chopped fresh oregano Rosemary as needed for garnish Salt and pepper to taste 6 metal skewers* 1. To make marinade, combine beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire, vegetable oil and Italian seasoning. Place steak and marinade in zipper-locking plastic bag; refrigerate 2 hours.

2. Remove steak from bag and discard any leftover marinade. Slice across the grain into thin strips. Roll each beef strip and thread onto skewers, season with salt and pepper, and grill to desired doneness.

3. To serve, combine olive oil and tomatoes, and divide among 6 small plates. Top with feta cheese and oregano. Place one skewer per plate and garnish with rosemary. *(If using bamboo skewers, soak in water one hour before using.)

Serves 6 Grilled Filet with Watermelon and Bibb Salad 4 (6-ounce) Certified Angus Beef ® tenderloin filet steaks 1/2 serrano chile pepper, finely

Grilled Filet with Watermelon and Bibb Salad

diced 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups 1/2-inch diced seedless watermelon 1 head Bibb lettuce, cleaned Salt and pepper to taste 1. Prepare vinaigrette by whisking together serrano pepper, balsamic vinegar, honey, mint and olive oil.

2. Season filets and grill over medium-high heat until desired doneness.

Remove from heat and allow to rest.

3. For salad, toss watermelon, lettuce and vinaigrette together. Serve with filets.

Serves 4 Recipes provided by the Certified Angus Beef ® brand

Beat the afternoon slump with honey - a natural 3 p.m. energy boost (NAPSA) — You start your day full of energy, charge through work assignments or household tasks all morning, and then break for lunch. You intend to continue that same pace of productivity after lunch, but for some reason, at around 3 p.m., your energy level starts to dip. Does this sound familiar?

For a quick energy boost, you want something fast, flavorful and appetizing. Enter honey, a natural energy booster that’s a sweet addition to any afternoon snack.

Honey provides quick energy and is a source of carbohydrates. At approximately 6 grams of carbohydrates and 21 calories per teaspoon, it is ideal for a quick pick-me-up since carbohydrates are the primary fuel the body uses for energy.

“Honey is composed of a unique carbohydrate composition of natural sugars and trace amounts of antioxidants, enzymes, minerals, vitamins and amino acids, making it a smart, natural, energy-filled afternoon snack,” says sports dietitian Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD, co-author of “The All-Pro Diet” with Tony Gonzalez. “In fact, for years, sports dietitians have recommended that athletes include pure honey in their pre-exercise meal or snack for that very reason.”

Honey can be used in many easy-tomake afternoon snacks, whether

recipes:

Honey Cherry Energy Bars

Combining honey with fruits, vegetables and whole grains can add to your total nutrition and give you a natural energy boost.

you’re at school, work, home or the gym. Combining honey with fruits, vegetables, lean meats, whole grains and other healthful foods can add to your total nutrition and give you a great natural energy boost. Whether you’re looking for a surge of energy or just a sweet reward after a long workout, honey is a quick, easy and delicious all-natural energy source.

For more information about honey as a natural energy booster and for more honey recipes, visit www.honey.com. Registered dietician, Mitzi Dulan, a spokesperson for the National Honey Board, offers a few of her favorite energy-boosting honey

Makes 6 bars 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup dried cherries 3 tablespoons coconut flakes, sweetened 1 cup whole raw almonds 6 dates (pitted) In a high-powered blender, blend honey, cherries, coconut, almonds and dates on high speed, stirring as needed.

Spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Put mixture into the baking dish and flatten with a piece of plastic wrap on top to prevent sticking. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Cut into 6 bars.

Honey Banana Smoothie Serves 1 1 cup 1 percent milk 1/2 frozen banana 2 teaspoons honey 1 scoop protein powder (from container) Blend and enjoy!

Registered Dietitian Mitzi Dulan’s Natural 3 p.m. Energy Break Survival Tips 1. Staying hydrated throughout the day is an essential tool for maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Since honey naturally contains about 17 percent water, it dissolves easily. Just add some honey to water for a budget-

friendly sports drink.

2. Mix a nut butter and honey, or honey and light cream cheese, as a dip for fresh fruits or vegetables for a wholesome energy snack.

3. To maintain consistent energy levels throughout the day, select meals with adequate amounts of protein such as canned salmon, eggs or nut butters. Take time to prepare an easy lunch like canned salmon with mixed greens or a deviled egg sandwich on whole grain bread.

4. To keep up your energy, choose high fiber foods like whole grains (wheat, rye breads, quinoa) and legumes (beans, lentils).

5. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and what you choose to eat sets the tone for the day ahead.

Plain or Greek-style plain yogurt with a teaspoon of honey and a handful of nuts is a nutritious way to kick-start the day.

6. For a 3 p.m. pick-me-up, try one of Mitzi’s personal favorite snacks: a whole wheat sandwich thin with nut butter, sliced banana and honey. It is a delicious way to power through the rest of your day.

7. Always aim to eat all-natural whole foods that are easy to pronounce with simple ingredients such as honey, strawberries, avocados and spinach.

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NORTH CAROLINA JOE’S TRACTOR SALES Joe Moore Road, off Hasty School Road Thomasville, NC 910-885-4582

PENNSYLVANIA MM WEAVER & SONS, INC. 169 North Groffdale Rd. Leola, PA 717-656-2321

LOUISBURG TRACTOR & TRUCK CO. 1931 Hwy. 401 S., Louisburg, NC 919-496-3594

PEOPLES SALES & SERVICE Rt. 35, PO Box 157 Oakland Mills, PA 717-463-2735

STANLEY’S FARM SERVICE RR Box 46, Scenic Rd. Klingerstown, PA 717-648-2088 VIRGINIA COLLINS TRACTOR St. Rte. 631 Stewart, VA 276-694-6161

ARKETPLACE

(2) 16.9X28 TIRES, 3535.(ny)

85%. 607-376-

TONGUE Hyd. cylinder & hoses from NH 900 chopper; SS milk house wash tubs; 2 4’ barn fans. 716-941-5123.(NY) REG. murray grey, born, 04/20/07, excellent breeding, super sharp, excellent offspring, $1,500. OBO, grey color. 607-8634928.(NY) WANTED: Heavy Duty trimmer, must cut small brush, shoulder mount, need for CREP fencing. 607-538-1009.(NY) TWO HORSE trailer, electric brakes; 10 ft. horse trailer, hydraulic brakes; 15 month small angus steer. Hesston 530 belt. 518885-6286.(NY) FOR SALE: Ford 5000, needs engine work; WANTED: goats you need to get rid of before winter, prefer dairy goats. 607243-5547.(NY) POST DRIVER, Fair brothers, sixteen foot mast rock spike, excellent condition, $8,000. Woven wire unwinder, stretcher, hydraulic, $2,000; Call more info 413-8340507.(MA) FOR SALE: John Deere 2010 GAS, broke three point hitch, parts tractor, make offer, leave message. 607-749-8674.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND 320 twine baler w/ 58 thrower in good condition, asking $4,450.

585-786-3364.(NY)

FOR SALE: JD 2 row narrow green head, fits 3940; WANTED: Direct cut head, fits 3800-3940-3950. 716-257-5129.(NY)

KATAHDIN hair ewe lambs, 6 mo. old, do not need shearing as they shed their hair. $150 each. 585-394-5814.(NY)

WANTED: New Idea corn picker for parts or would prefer just elevator. 518-5683203.(NY)

4x4 Round Bales, first cutting, organic.

518-254-0919.(NY)

D450 crawler loader, $6,500, call around 9 am. Also, team of Hackney house cross Morgan mares, black and chestnut. 585437-2028.(NY)

JD 1010 crawler, industrial, undercarriage like new, 95% tractor with loader, road tracks, in Parish NY. Ready to work. 315625-7373.(NY)

WANTED: 24 and 20 ft. silo unloader, Jamesway or Valmetal, ring drive. 315-6512042.(NY)

WANTED: Husk shredder that was taken out of a #1200 roller mill with cob crusher.

607-869-5919.(NY)

PULLETS, $10 each, choice of brown, white, blue egg layers, or Bantams roosters to match if so desired for hatching. 315843-7563.(NY)

MASSEY FERGUSON 2 row corn planter, very good condition, 3 ph, $650. 413-3749165.(NY)

WANTED: PATZ gutter cleaner chain and other parts. 585-590-4948.(NY)

NH 273 baler with thrower; NH 258 rake; Pequea 910 kicker; NH 790, bother heads; JD 3970, both heads. 607-243-8151.(NY)

POULTRY processing equipment, scalder, plucker, stainless steel tables, display coolers, and freezer. $6,000. 315-3742876.(NY)

COMBINE EIII Gleaner Allis Chalmers dual wheels, 10 ft. cut, new guards, sections, gas, St. Law. County, $5,000. 315347-2456.(NY)

COMPOUND BOW, like new, $150. OBO. HT 3810 Honda riding mower, 38” cut $150. Front mount snow blower, $150. obo.

315-536-3259.(NY)

489 NH haybine, great shape, new clutch, field ready, $2,400. Sitrex 2 star tedder, like new, $1,600. 518-284-2374.(NY)

HAY PRESERVATIVE system, complete, extra motors and pumps, $400; Post hole auger PTO w/ 6” auger, $200. 413-5843291.(MA)

WANTED: Mowe conditioner, John Deere 1326, good used discbine, NH or JD under 12’. Thank you!! 585-451-5562.(NY) 700D HC 100+ hp, looks good, runs good, rear tires 80%, power adjust wheels and cab. 315-858-2847.(NY) 11-2-24 tractor tire 90%, tread cut side, $90.00, new add on dual wheel & tire for Baler, etc., $100. 315-866-4198.(NY)

3 Dutchbelt and 1 Jersey cross, due in Sept. and Oct. 607-687-0616.(NY)

1995 Chevy pickup, 117 K, 4x4, 3/4 ton, 454, 5 speed manual, for parts, $1,500 OBO; Also, 3208 CAT diesel, $1,000. No Sundays. 315-952-9826.(NY)

STORAGE TRAILER FOR SALE, with side doors. Call 607-334-2778 or 607-3436986.(NY)

COMBINE, great shape! JD 3300 diesel, 2,300 hours, with 3 row corn head, always under cover, all new tires, $6,500, 315854-5381.(NY)

FOR SALE: Ground driven New Idea manure spreader on steel in good condition. Andy Mast, 96 Lantry Road, Bombay, NY 12914

ARTSWAY dion self-unloading wagon, 3 beater, roof on 10 ton IHC 330 running gear, ex. cond, $2,500. 585-5479573.(WNY)

NH 822 corn head, good chains, used last fall, $350. WANTED: NI 5209 or Case IH 3309 discbine cutterbar parts, 585-5544468.(NY)

WANTED: PTO shaft and clutch for a John Deere 14T baler. 860-928-7180 or 860377-7203.(CT)

90 ACRE farm for sale, 100 stalls, D8 parlor, 4 BR house, shop, heifer barn, Oxford Area. 607-843-5926.(NY)

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607-648-9533.(NY) 7700 FORD TRACTOR 4x4 by original owner, cab, air & heat, radio, dual power (16x4), full wts and radical tires. 315-3989211.(NY) (2) pair, tractor tires, 14.9-24, 75% tread, 8-16, almost new. 585-554-4154.(NY)

TAYLOR outdoor wood boiler, working condition, $1,000 OBO. 315-246-7162.(NY)

NH 1495 SP haybine, $4,000; CIH 14’ hydro swing haybine, $3,900; NH 1038 bale wagon, $8,900; Hay & Grain elevator 585-703-5988.(WNY)

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413-743-7719.(MA)

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FOR SALE: Allis Chalmers, D-17 series IV Ser # 82071, new tires and engine, very nice tractor, Over $10,000 invested, $8,500. 607-535-2395.(NY)

JOHN DEERE Running gear, bunk feeder, brand new calf puller. 518-883-5160.(NY)

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There was plenty of the latest equipment on hand for perusal. The expo was hosted by the Ritchie Family on their Inglewood Farm in Bealeton, VA, and sponsored by the Virginia Grain Growers Association and the Virginia Soybean Association.

Photos by Bruce Button

Steve Early of Smith Equipment.

Jimmy Maass and Kevin Lynch of the Virginia Farm Bureau. The Virginia Ag Expo is the largest agricultural field day held in the commonwealth annually. More than 140 exhibitors and sponsors displayed the most up to date equipment, goods and services.

John Anderson with Unverferth with the company’s 8250 Grain Cart.

Virginia Tractor was represented by Barry Catts, Tucker Laforce and David Foard.

Dervin Hart of Charvin Farms talks with Michael Carter, an Ag teacher from Caroline County.

Roger Miller and Barbara Clary with Ownby Auction and Real Estate.

Nevin Martin with EMM Sales & Service and Peter Hostettler with Pearson Livestock Equipment.

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Virginia Ag Expo, Bealeton, VA, Aug. 4, 2011

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Why Not LAMB & WEBSTER? TRACTORS

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Pennsylvania Grange names new representatives The month of July was a busy one for the Pennsylvania State Grange. The month began with Youth Camp, held July 1-3 in Howard, PA. This lead right into Junior Grange camp, July 3-9.

Most recently the Grange held its ninth annual Family Festival in Centre Hall, PA. At each of these events, the Grange named its new representatives for the coming year.

The Youth members, ages 14-21, will be represented by Samantha Gourley of Hookstown Grange No. 1980 in Beaver County and Tyler Sattazahn of Marion Grange No. 1853 in Berks County, both were named 2011-12 Youth Ambassador at youth camp.

Gourley will be a junior at Shippensburg University where she is majoring in middle school education. Sattazahn recently graduated from Conrad-Weiser Junior-Senior High School and is currently

working for Dutchway in Myerstown, PA. Samantha and Tyler will represent the youth of Pennsylvania at events across the state in the coming year.

The Junior Grange members also chose their “royalty” at their annual camp in July. Katarina Darmofal, a member of Kutztown Junior Grange in Berks County and Derek Snyder from Valley Junior Grange in York County were named the 2011-12 Junior Grange Princess and Prince. Katarina is the daughter of Steve and Jane Darmofal of West Chester, PA and will be in the ninth grade at Rustin High School in the fall. Derek is the youngest son of James and Susan Snyder of Boiling Springs, PA. He will be a 10th grader at Boiling Springs in the fall. Katarina and Derek said they are both very excited to serve the Grange as the Junior Grange repre-

From left to right are Pennsylvania State Grange Youth Ambassadors Tyler Sattazahn and Samantha Gourley, and Junior Grange Prince and Princess Derek Snyder and Katarina Darmofal.

sentatives and look forward to attending as many events as possible to spread the Grange message.

July ended with the State Grange’s ninth annual Family Festival at the Centre Hall Grange Fairgrounds in

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Tips for a successful breeding season

by Dr. Scott P. Greiner, Extension Animal Scientist, VA Tech The start of the fall breeding season is just around the corner. Proper management of both rams and ewes prior to, during, and after the breeding season is critical for a successful subsequent lambing season.

Ram Management Most often, newly purchased ram lambs are coming off a high plane of nutrition heading into their first breeding season (completing a structured performance test, or managed on the farm for high growth rates to optimize maturity). To prepare ram lambs for the breeding season, rams should be “hardened up” prior to introduction with ewes. This can be accomplished through limit feeding grain while on pasture.

The amount of supplementation will vary according to the ram’s body condition and pasture

quality, but as a guideline 1-2 percent of body weight will suffice to achieve a moderate body condition at the start of the breeding season (not excessively fat or thin).

Be certain that housing and facilities provides adequate shade and ventilation so that rams can stay cool. These principles also apply to mature rams, which may be new to the flock or been in use for several years. Exposure to high temperatures can compromise the reproductive soundness of rams.

Newly acquired ram lambs should not be commingled with older, mature rams either prior to or during the breeding season. Particular care should be taken if rams from different sources (of similar age) need to be commingled and all commingling should take place prior to the breeding season.

Prior to the start of the breeding season, all

rams should be subjected to a breeding soundness exam by a veterinarian. The breeding soundness exam assess the physical fitness of the ram, and most importantly the ram’s reproductive soundness and capability of settling ewes. Plan ahead to allow adequate time to find a replacement ram should an existing sire be found to be a non-breeder.

Many factors influence the breeding capacity of rams, including age, breed, nutrition, man-

agement, and environment. As a general guideline, ram lambs are capable of breeding 15 to 25 ewes during their first breeding season, and most mature rams can service 50 or more ewes.

All rams, and particularly ram lambs, should be observed closely to monitor their breeding behavior and libido to ensure they are servicing and settling ewes. The use of a marking harness, rotating colors every 17 days, is an excellent management tool for this

purpose. The breeding season should be kept to a maximum of 60 days for young rams. This will prevent over-use, severe weight loss and reduced libido. Severe weight loss may impair future growth and development of the young ram and reduce his lifetime usefulness. When practical, supplementing ram lambs with grain during the breeding season will reduce excessive weight loss (feeding rate of 2 percent bodyweight daily). Rams used together

in multiple-sire breeding pastures should be of similar age and size. Ram lambs cannot compete with mature rams in the same breeding pasture. A sound management practice is to rotate rams among different breeding pastures every 17-34 days. This practice decreases the breeding pressure on a single ram.

Ewe Management Some advance planning and simple management practices will assist in having a successful

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — A series of thought-provoking, authoritative presentations about agricultural issues will be offered in the College of Agricultural Sciences Exhibits Building theatre during the 2011 edition of Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, Aug. 16-18.

Located between East Ninth and East 10th streets near the top of Main Street on the Ag Progress Days site, the building will emphasize the diversity of teaching, research and extension programs offered by the college, focusing on energy; pest prediction and response; water quality and quantity; and dairy, livestock and veterinary science.

Experts in each of these areas will be

on hand to answer questions and discuss how the college’s research and extension missions help Pennsylvanians. Presentations in the building’s theatre will feature such topics as stink-bug infestations, grass-fed vs. grain-fed beef, biotechnology in the barnyard, the value of dairy farms to Pennsylvania’s local economies, protecting water supplies from naturalgas drilling, and the anatomy of a food recall, among others.

Full descriptions of the theatre presentations are available on the Web at http://agsci.psu.edu/apd/events/pre sentations.

The College Exhibits Building also will focus on educational opportunities

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She invited people to visit the College Exhibits Building to learn about College of Agricultural Sciences’ academic programs in animal, biomedical, plant, environmental and natural resources, and social sciences, as well as agricultural business and biological engineering.

“Faculty and staff will be available to answer questions and provide information to prospective students and their families about the college’s programs in the food, agricultural and

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“We’ll give them a good idea where an education in the agricultural sciences can take them.

“With 19 majors, 24 minors and about $1.8 million in scholarships available, the college has considerable diversity in its academic programs and many educational and life-changing opportunities to offer prospective students.”

While at the College Exhibits Building, visitors also can stop by the college’s Publications Distribution Center display to browse free and for-sale publications on topics ranging from agriculture and natural resources to community affairs and lawn care.

Tips from B2 breeding season. Vaccination of the ewe flock for Campylobacter (vibrio) and Chlamydia are important for abortion disease control. For ewe lambs and ewes not previously vaccinated, these products typically require an initial injection prior to the breeding season followed by a second vaccination during gestation.

In subsequent years, a single booster vaccination is required.

Follow product label directions when administering any vaccine. A month prior to the breeding season is also an opportune time to trim and inspect feet on the ewe flock and perform preventative foot care. This is also a good time to make final culling decisions and sell poor producing and thin ewes.

Flushing is the practice of increasing energy intake, and therefore

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body condition, during the 10-14 days prior to breeding. This practice has been shown to be effective in increasing ovulation rates, and thereby increasing lambing percentage by 10-20 percent. The response to flushing is affected by several factors, including the body condition of the ewe and time of the breeding season. Ewes that are in poor body condition will respond

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Flushing can be accomplished by moving ewes to high quality pastures or through providing .75 to 1.25 pounds of corn or barley per head per day from two weeks prebreeding through four weeks into the breeding season. Provide a highselenium, sheep mineral free choice.

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Like rams, ewes are also prone to heat stress during the breeding seasons. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can have an effect on ewe fertility and embryo survival. To help reduce these embryo losses and resulting decrease in lamb crop, minimize handling during the heat of the day and allow the flock access to a cool, shaded area.

Ram Management After the Breeding Season Young rams require a relatively high plane of nutrition following the

breeding season to replenish body condition and meet demands for continued growth. Body condition and projected mature size of the ram will determine his nutrient requirements during the months following the breeding season.

Rams should be kept away from ewes in an isolated facility or pasture after the breeding season. In the winter months, provide cover from extreme weather that may cause frostbite to the scrotum resulting in decreased fertility.

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Feeder Heifers: M&L 1-2 235-240# 110-121; 265290# 116-127; 300-345# 110-125; 360-395# 110120; 400-445# 110-133; 450-495# 110-135; 500545# 108-118; 550-591# 110-114; 601-645# 101114; 650-690# 99-111; 750780# 97-100; 915-945# 8995; 955-990# 80-94; S 1-2 350-395# 94-106; 400-445# 90-108; 450-495# 97-109; 505-540# 90-106; 555-597#

90-107; 605-642# 90-99.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1-2 450-497# 112-124; 500545# 107-124; 550-595# 110-123; 600-645# 105115; 650-695# 104-108; 700-740# 98-106; 750-765# 80-87; 840-845# 94-99; S 1-2 460-495# 92-108; 500545# 90-105; 550-595# 91107; 600-648# 99-101; 670695# 93-96; 730# 86-88.

BLACKSTONE, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 153.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 138; 400-500# 128.50; 500-600# 129.50; 600-700# 123.50-125; 700800# 117-118.50; M&L 2 300-400# 139; 400-500# 133; 500-600# 128; 600700# 123.50; M&L 3 300400# 139.50; 500-600# 115; 600-700# 115; S 1 600-700# 116.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400-500# 114; 500-600# 111-111.75; 600-700# 110114; M&L 2 300-400# 117119.50; 400-500# 114; 500600# 111.75; M&L 2-3 400500# 113.50; 500-600# 113; M&L 3 300-400# 116117; 400-500# 108-111.50; S 1 400-500# 111; 500600# 104; 600-700# 103.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 400-500# 110-125; 500600# 122.50; 600-700# 112-116; 700-800# 89; M&L 2 300-400# 138; 400-500# 121-123.50; 500-600# 120; 600-700# 89; S 1 400-500# 116; 500-600# 112; 600700# 108.

N VA FEEDER CATTLE: 1372 Feeder Steers: M&L 1-2 300-400# 128-146; 400500# 120-143; 500-600# 115-130; 600-700# 115137; 700-800# 117-132.75; 800-900# 118-129.60; 9001000# 118-124.75; M&L 2 300-400# 121-135; 400500# 97-128; 500-600# 110-125; 600-700# 110130; 700-800# 108-117; 800-900# 110-119.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 112-126; 400500# 112-133; 500-600# 110-124; 600-700# 106118.50; 700-800# 101.50111; 800-900# 104-108; M&L 2 300-400# 109-121; 400-500# 109-122; 500600# 89-116; 600-700# 90107.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 130-147; 400500# 114-142; 500-600# 109-129; 600-700# 110125; M&L 2 200-300# 124141; 300-400# 125-138; 400-500# 110-129; 500600# 101-121; 600-700# 101; 700-800# 91-105; 800900# 91; 900-1000# 72.5074.50; M&L 3 400-500# 109-116; 500-600# 91-100; S 1 400-500# 110-120; 500-600# 109-112.

SW VA FEEDER CATTLE: 783.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 121-141; 300400# 125-141; 400-500# 128-139; 500-600# 123132; 600-700# 122-128; 700-800# 116-124; 800900# 115-116; 900-1000# 95; M&L 2 200-300# 110125; 300-400# 134-140; 400-500# 100-135; 500600# 114-122; 600-700# 122-122.50; 700-800# 114124.50; 800-900# 102-106.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 78-106; 300-400# 78-112; 400-500# 79-93; 500-600# 89-95; 600-700# 66-95; 700-800# 89-91; 800-900# 78-100.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 110-127, few 98; 300-400# 106-124; 400500# 118-128.50; 500-600# 113-122; 600-700# 112121.50; 700-800# 108114.50; 800-900# 109.50111; M&L 2 200-300# 98112; 300-400# 113-120, few 87; 400-500# 107-121; 500-600# 105-119; 600700# 98-117.50; 700-800# 83-110.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 130-136; 300400# 125-144; 400-500# 120-140; 500-600# 111129; 600-700# 103.50-120; 700-800# 97-111.50; 800900# 86-90; 900-1000# 8099; M&L 2 200-300# 114130; 300-400# 124-140; 400-500# 116-140; 500600# 105-125; 600-700# 100-108; 700-800# 98-105; 800-900# 80-103.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

FRONT ROYAL, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

HOLLINS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 227 Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 137; 300-400# 120-130; 400-500# 129.50132; 500-600# 127-136; 600-700# 123-132.50; 700800# 126; 800-900# 110114.50; 900-1000# 112; M&L 2 400-500# 122-124; 500-600# 124-126.50; 600700# 95-121; 700-800# 118-119; 800-900# 95-100.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 88; 300400# 90-107; 400-500# 89111; 500-600# 87; 600700# 87; 700-800# 86.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 100; 300-400# 120-121; 400-500# 114117; 500-600# 113.50; 600700# 110.50-115.50; 700800# 106-107; 800-900# 105; M&L 2 200-300# 110; 300-400# 95-124; 400-500# 111-118; 500-600# 112.50114; 600-700# 102-109.50; 700-800# 100-103; 800900# 65.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 133; 300-400# 131; 400-500# 119.50-120; 500-600# 117-121; 600-

700# 113; 700-800# 81-90; 800-900# 80; M&L 2 200300# 118; 300-400# 118121; 400-500# 90-110; 500600# 106-112; 600-700# 95.

LYNCHBURG, VA FEEDWER CATTLE: No report.

MARSHALL, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

NARROWS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

RADIANT, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

ROCKINGHAM, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report STAUNTON, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 1010.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 130-146; 400500# 120-132; 500-600# 115-130; 600-700# 115137; 700-800# 117-132.75; 800-900# 121-129.60; 9001000# 118-124.75; M&L 2 300-400# 121-135; 400500# 110-128; 500-600# 110-125; 600-700# 110130; 700-800# 108-117; 800-900# 110-119.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 112-126; 400500# 112-133; 500-600# 110-124; 600-700# 106113.50; M&L 2 300-400# 110-121; 400-500# 110117; 500-600# 108-116; 600-700# 105-107.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 130-147; 400500# 114-130; 500-600# 113-122; 600-700# 112125; M&L 2 300-400# 125138; 400-500# 110-121; 500-600# 101-116; M&L 3 400-500# 109-116; 500600# 91-100; S 1 400-500# 110-120; 500-600# 109112.

TRI-STATE, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 385.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 125-132; 400500# 131-133; 500-600# 127-130; 600-700# 122128; 700-800# 117.50-119; 800-900# 116; M&L 2 400500# 119-130; 500-600# 114-120; 700-800# 114118; 800-900# 102.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 127; 300-400# 115-124; 400-500# 119128.50; 500-600# 113-122; 600-700# 112-120; 700800# 108-114.50; M&L 2 300-400# 114-120; 400500# 107-121; 500-600# 105-119; 600-700# 105117.50; 700-800# 104-110.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 130-140; 400500# 124-137; 500-600# 120-127; 600-700# 108120; 700-800# 104-111.50; M&L 2 200-300# 121; 300400# 124-130; 400-500# 116-128; 500-600# 105-

118; 600-700# 102-105; 700-800# 98-105.

WINCHESTER, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 628.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 126-150; 400500# 127-142.50; 500-600# 125.50-135.50; 600-700# 115-130; M&L 2 300-400# 116; 400-500# 109-123; 500-600# 116-120; 600700# 104-108; 700-800# 106-114; 800-900# 95-98.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 500-600# 95.50 Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 120-128; 400500# 116-128; 500-600# 109-115; 700-800# 103; 800-900# 93-104; M&L 2 200-300# 115; 300-400# 107-116; 400-500# 96-117; 500-600# 106.50-111; 600700# 94-110; 700-800# 89101; 800-900# 80-93; S 1 400-500# 87.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 135-156; 300400# 134.50-151; 400-500# 119-133; 500-600# 103119; 600-700# 100-112.50; 700-800# 98-103; 800-900# 89-97.50; M&L 2 200-300# 128-142; 300-400# 108126; 400-500# 105-115; 500-600# 98.50-112; 600700# 96-107; 900-1000# 66-74.50; S 1 400-500# 79.

WYTHE COUNTY, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 225.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 121; 300-400# 135; 400-500# 128; 500600# 123-126; 600-700# 122.50-124.50; 700-800# 116-124; 800-900# 115; 900-1000# 95; M&L 2 200300# 110; 300-400# 138140; 400-500# 128; 500600# 122; 600-700# 122.50; 700-800# 119-124; 800-900# 106.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 102-106; 300-400# 101-112; 400500# 91; 500-600# 95; 600700# 95; 700-800# 91; 800900# 78-100.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 110; 300-400# 112-119.50; 400-500# 119.50; 500-600# 114-116; 600-700# 116.50; 700-800# 110; 800-900# 109.50; M&L 2 200-300# 112; 300-400# 113; 400-500# 114; 500600# 116.50; 600-700# 110.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 136; 300-400# 125-140; 400-500# 120; 500-600# 111-117; 600700# 103.50-113; 700-800# 102; 800-900# 86-90; 9001000# 80-85; M&L 2 200300# 114; 300-400# 140; 400-500# 118.50-126; 500600# 110-111.50; 600-700# 100; 700-800# 103.50; 800900# 80.

SLAUGHTER CATTLE SILER CITY, NC SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Break-

er 70-80% lean 1440-1999# 67.50-77; 1430-1475# hi dress 80.50-89; Boner 8085% lean 940-1390# 66.50-77.50; 1035-1355# hi dress 78.50-80.50; 9251375# lo dress 51-65; Lean 85-90% lean 715-735# lo dress 44-50.50; 805-1145# lo dress 45-54.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1195-1475# 84.50-88; 1215-1265# hi dress 94-96; 1000-1475# lo dress 70-79; 1535-2050# 85-90.

Cows/Calf Pairs: 8. S 12 800-850# middle age cows w/160-280# calves 675-975/pr; M 1-2 9501075# middle age cows w/175-400# calves 8251200/pr; L 1-2 1150# middle age cows w/275# calves 1080/pr.

MT. AIRY SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80% lean 975-1370# 67-78; 1410-1590# 7277.50; 1435-1785# hi dress 79-81; Boner 80-85% lean 755-890# 68.50-74.50; 900-1385# 65.50-79.50; 945-1275# hi dress 79.5085.50; 1420-1790# 71.5077.50; Lean 85-90% lean 635-775# lo dress 48.5059; 990-1325# 64.50-66.50; 905-1225# lo dress 56.5062.

Other Cows: M&L 1-2 Middle Aged 965-1105# 64.50-72.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1470-1495# 89; 15652090# 77-94; 1625-1930# hi dress 94.50-100.

Cows/Calf Pairs: 4. S 12 670-750# middle age cows w/100-125# calves 680-730/pr; M 1-2 1060# middle age cows w/160# calves 850/pr.

Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 40-72.50.

SW VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 267.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 63.50-75; 1200-1600# 66.50-76; HY 1200-1600# 75-83; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 57-70; 12002000# 62-73; HY 12002000# 70-74; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 45-62.50; 850-1200# 58-66.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 75-94; 15002500# 84-98.50; HY 10001500# 85-91; 1500-2500# 90-97.50.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 8. L 1, 4-5 yrs. old 880-1145# 460-750/hd; L 1, 5-6 yrs. old 1100-1225# 800-890/hd; M 1, 10 yrs. old 1100# 640/hd; S 1, 12 yrs. old 795# 370/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 5. L 1, 5-7 yrs. old w/calves 100-200# 1050-1300# 1000-1040/pr; M 1, 5-6 yrs. old w/calves 200-400# 1200-1355# 1210-1400/pr; S 1, 10 yrs. old w/calf 750#

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MARKET REPORTS 450/pr.

HAGERSTOWN, MD SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 88 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 75-81.50; Breakers 68-74; Boners 62-70; Lean 58-63; Thin/Light 57 & dn.

Bulls: 10. YG 2 81-85; YG 3 75-80.

Fed Steers: Ch 2-3 1350-1500# 111-113.50; Sel & Lo Ch 1200-1300# 98-105; Ch Hols. 11501350# 94-97.

Fed Heifers: Ch Hols.

1390# @ 90.50; few Blacks 975-1025# 105-106.

Calves: 89. Hols. Ret. to Farm No. 1 100-118# 97112; No. 2 90-110# 55-85; 80-88# to 40; Hols. Hfrs. 1 70-90# 200-255; Beef X Bull 92# @ 170; Beef X Hfr 94# @ 102.

Slaughter Calves: 35 & dn.

N VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 467 Slaughter Steers: Ch 23 1000-1100# 107; 11001300# 126-134; 13001500# 107-112.50; 1500# & up 108.75; Sel 2-3 11001300# 10.75-106; 13001500# 99.75.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 11001300# 92.50-93; 13001500# 93-106; Sel 2-3 1100-1300# 85.25; 13001500# 86.50-92.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 23 900-1000# 100.50; 10001200# 103.75-109.50; 1200-1300# 104.50109.75; 1300-1500# 100112; Sel 2-3 1000-1200# 99.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 58-76; 1200-1600# 64-78; HY 1200-1600# 71-84.50; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 50-74.75; 12002000# 60-76.50; HY 12002000# 70-73; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 47.50-52; 850-1200# 40.50-67.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 77.50-92.50; 1500-2500# 75-89.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 38.

M&L 1, few 2, 3-12 yrs. old to aged bred 2-8 mos. 7651665# 410-1255/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 19. M&L 1, few 2, 4-10 yrs. old w/calves 90-210# 9151395# 660-1100/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 72.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 1053/hd; 100-130# 60116/cwt.

BLACKSTONE, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 32.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 58-63; 1200-1600# 62-73; HY 1200-1600# 74-75; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 60-68.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 65-74; 15002500# 76-78; HY 1000-

1500# 78.

DUBLIN, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 173.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 54-59; 1200-1600# 58.5064; HY 1200-1600# 66.5067.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 57-62.50; 12002000# 58-62.50; HY 12002000# 61-63; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 46.5052.50; 850-1200# 52-56.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 64-73; 15002500# 67.50-68.50.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report.

FRONT ROYAL, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 54 Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 58-67; 1200-1600# 67-78; HY 1200-1600# 84; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 5068.50; 1200-2000# 60-73; Lean 85-90% lean 8501200# 40.50-43.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 77.50-92.50; 1500-2500# 75-80.

Slaughter Steers: 23.

Ch 2-3 1100-1300# 106.25112; 1300-1500# 110.50117.50; 1500-1850# 113.50-116.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 23 1000-1200# 100.50-117; 1200-1400# 113-119; 14001600# 113-119.

HOLLINS, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 52.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 69.50-72; 1200-1600# 7173; HY 1200-1600# 74-75; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 63.50-68.50; 12002000# 67-69.50; HY 12002000# 70; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 47-60; 8501200# 56.50-65.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 75-80.50; 1500-2500# 81-88; HY 1000-1500# 83.50; 15002500# 90.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 1. M 1, 5 yrs. old Jersey 755# 670/hd.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 5.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 50/hd.

LYNCHBURG, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report.

MARSHALL, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 64.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 61.25-66.25; Boner 8085% lean 800-1200# 61.5065; 1200-2000# 63-68; HY 1200-2000# 69-75; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 5158.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 20.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# mostly 5-10, few 15-25; 100-130# 35-52.50/cwt.

RADIANT, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report.

ROCKINGHAM, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 130.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 64-70; HY 1200-1600# 7172; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 62-69; 12002000# 63-69; HY 12002000# 70-72; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 55-62.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1500-2500# 80.50-89.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 57.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 1053/hd; 100-130# 64/cwt.

STAUNTON, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report.

TRI-STATE, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 96.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 63.50-71; 1200-1600# 66.50-75.50; HY 12001600# 81.50-83; Boner 8085% lean 800-1200# 61-69; 1200-2000# 65-73; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 58.50; 850-1200# 60.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 89-90; 15002500# 92-98.50.

WINCHESTER, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 140.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 68-74; HY 1200-1600# 85; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 60-73; 1200-2000# 60-75; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 47.50-59; 8501200# 48.50-56.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 68.50-83; 1500-2500# 73-84; HY 1500-2500# 86-88.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 45.

M&L 1, few 2, 3-12 yrs. old to aged bred 1-8 mos. 9101623# 640-1235/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 6. M&L 1, 3-6 yrs. old w/calves 110-150# 10851295# 900-1175/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 6.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 40110/hd; 100-130# 50115/cwt.

WYTHE CO SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 138.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 64-75; 1200-1600# 71.5076; HY 1200-1600# 79-81; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 67-70; 1200-2000# 62-69.50; HY 1200-2000# 70-70.50; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 50-62.50; 850-1200# 63-65.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 78.50-94; 1500-2500# 88.50-94.50; HY 1000-1500# 85-89; 1500-2500# 95.50-97.50.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 6. L 1, 4-5 yrs. old 880-1145#

460-750; M 1, 5-6 yrs. old 1100-1225# 800-890/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 3. L 1, 5 yrs. old w/calves 100# 1300# 1040/pr; M 1, 5-6 yrs. old w/calves 200400# 1200-1355# 12101400/pr.

HOG REPORT HAGERSTOWN, MD PIGS Pigs & Shoats: (/hd) 20.

30-45# 45-59; 60-75# 6973; (/#) 110-120# 90; 120160# 75-88; 170-200# 7485; St. Boar 252# @ 74.

Butcher Hogs: 26. US 13 240-290# 70-74.50; 300350# 69-70; 375-425# 6064; No. 2-3 270-300# 68.

Sows: 8. 450-550# 6567; 550-650# 67-70.

Boars: 540# @ 34.50.

NC SOWS: 300-399# 57.19-71.50; 400-449# 62.69-72.50; 450-499# 6473.50; 500-549# 67-74.50; 550# & up 68-75.50.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA HOGS: No report.

HOLLINS, VA HOGS: 3.

No report.

MARSHALL, VA HOGS: No report.

N VA HOGS: No report.

ROCKINGHAM, VA HOGS: No report.

S VA HOGS: No report.

STAUNTON, VA HOGS: No report.

WINCHESTER, VA HOGS: No report.

WYTHE CO, VA HOGS: No report.

LAMB & GOAT MARKET N VA SHEEP: 220.

Slaughter Lambs: Shorn Ch & Pr 1-2 110-130# 175200; Shorn, Ch & Pr 3-4 110-130# 190-200; 130160# 160; Spring, Wooled Ch & Pr 1-2 60-80# 187; 80-110# 170.50-183.50; 110-125# 166; Spring, Wooled Gd & Ch 1-3 6090# 172-186; Wooled Ch & Pr 2-3 90-110# 162-180; Wooled, Gd & few Ch 1-2 30-60# 120-191; 60-90# 170-180.

Slaughter Ewes: Ch 2-4 58-82; Gd 2-4 72.50-84; Util 1-3 45.

Slaughter Rams: all grades 63-69.

HAGERSTOWN, MD SHEEP: 10.

Ewes: 100-170# 67-75.

HAGERSTOWN, MD LAMBS: 19. Gd & Ch 6080# 170-177; Hi Ch 130140# 167-170.

HAGERSTOWN, MD GOATS: 32. (/#) L Billies to 157; Nannies to 115; Kids Sel 1 5070# 80-101; 70-80# 90-118.

N VA GOATS: 124.

Kids: Sel 1-2 20-40# 120-161; 40-60# 117-195; 60-80# 118-170; Sel 3 2040# 100; 40-60# 94; 60-80# 90-108.

Bucks: Sel 1-2 70-110# 110-163/hd; 100-150# 118149.

Does: Sel 1-2 70-100# 90-100; 100-150# 85.

S VA SHEEP: 6.

Slaughter Lambs: Wooled, Ch & Pr 1-2 90110# 162.

Feeder Lambs: Wooled, M&L 1-2 60-90# 160.

Slaughter Ewes: Ch 2-4 67; Cull 1-2 51.

S VA GOATS: 7.

Bucks: Sel 1-2 50-70# 55/hd; 70-110# 70-95/hd.

MT. AIRY SHEEP: No report.

MT. AIRY GOATS: 39 Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Sel 1 20-40# 65; 40-60# 72.5090; Sel 2 20-40# 35-47.50; 40-60# 95; Sel 3 20-40# 30.

Yearlings: Sel 1 80-100# 105.

Does/Nannies: Sel 1 70100# 90; 100-140# 110140; Sel 2 70-100# 60; 100140# 60-90.

Wethers: Sel 1 100-150# 90.

Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100150# 135; 150-250# 180200; Sel 2 150-250# 112.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA SHEEP: no report FREDERICKSBURG, VA GOATS: No report.

HOLLINS, VA SHEEP: No report.

HOLLINS, VA GOATS: 7.

Kids: Sel 1-2 20-40# 40; 40-60# 45.

Slaughter Bucks: Sel 12 150-250# 140.

Slaughter Does: Sel 1-2 50-70# 50-70; 70-100# 70; 100-150# 75.

MARSHALL, VA SHEEP: No report.

MARSHALL, VA GOATS: No report.

ROCKINGHAM, VA GOATS: No report.

ROCKINGHAM, VA SHEEP: 51.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled Ch & Pr 1-2 110-125# 166; Spring, Wooled Gd & Ch 1-3 6090# 172-175.

Slaughter Ewes: Ch 2-4 58; Util 1-3 45.

SHENANDOAH SHEEP: 42.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled Ch & Pr 1-2 60-80# 187; 80-110# 170.50-183.50; Spring, Wooled Gd & Ch 1-3 6090# 181.50-186.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-4 72.50.

SILER CITY, NC GOATS: 135.

Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Sel 1 under 20# 25-35; 20-40# 45-57.50; 4060# 62.50-70; 60-80# 8085; Sel 2 under 20# 15-20; 20-40# 40; 40-60# 52.5055; 60-80# 60-70; Sel 3 under 20# 5-10.

Yearlings: Sel 1 60-80# 90-105; 80-100# 110-150; Sel 2 60-80# 75-85; 80100# 90-100; Sel 3 80-100# 99.

Does/Nannies: Sel 1 5070# 80-85; 70-100# 90-175; 100-140# 120-162.50; Sel 2 50-70# 60-75; 70-100# 80; Sel 3 50-70# 35-40.

Wethers: Sel 1 100-150# 135-137.50.

Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100150# 145-155; 150-250# 160-220.

SILER CITY, NC SHEEP: 48.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 100-200# 105-145; Util 80100# 85-95; Cull 60-120# 65-80.

STAUNTON, VA SHEEP: No report.

STAUNTON, VA GOATS: No report.

TRI-STATE, VA GOATS: No report.

WINCHESTER, VA SHEEP: 22.

Slaughter Lambs: Shorn, Ch & Pr 1-2 90-110# 132.50; Wooled, Ch & Pr 23 90-110# 186; Wooled, Ch & Pr 1-2 90-110# 84; Shorn, Ch & Pr 3-4 110130# 173.50; 130-160# 154-175; Wooled, Gd & few Ch 1-2 30-60# 135-161; 6090# 126-175.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-4 58; Util 1-3 49-58.

WINCHESTER, VA GOATS: 77.

Kids: Sel 1-2 20-40# 120-132; 40-60# 170-180; 60-80# 106-142; Sel 3 2040# 66-100; 40-60# 98-110; 60-80# 76-96.

Bucks: Sel 1-2 50-70# 150; 70-110# 70-159; 100150# 140.

Does: Sel 1-2 70-100# 96; 100-150# 85.

WYTHE CO SHEEP: No report.

CASH GRAIN MARKET NC GRAIN US 2 Yellow Corn was steady. Prices were 7.537.74, mostly 7.53 at the

feed mills and 7.28-7.39, mostly 7.39 at the elevators. US 1 Yellow Soybeans were 2¢ higher. Prices were 13.61 at the processors, 13.52 at the feed mills and 13.37 at the elevators.

US 2 Soft Red Winter Wheat trend was not avail-

able. Prices were 6.63-6.85 at the elevators. Soybean Meal (f.o.b.) at the processing plants was 370.50/ton for 48% protein.

Feed Mills: Bladenboro 7.53, -----, ----; Candor 7.74, -----, ----; Cofield 7.53, 13.52, ----; Laurinburg 7.53,

-----, ----; Monroe 7.58, ----, ----; Nashville ----, -----, ---; Roaring River 7.63, -----, ----; Rose Hill 7.53, -----, ---; Statesville 7.58, -----, 7; Warsaw 7.53, -----, ----; Pantego #2 ----, -----, ----.

Elevators: Cleveland ----, -----, ----; Belhaven ----, -----

, ----; Chadbourn ----, -----, ---; Clement ----, -----, ----; Creswell ----, -----, ----; Elizabeth City 7.28, 13.37, ----; Greenville ----, -----, ----; Lumberton ----, -----, ----; Monroe ----, -----, 6.85; Norwood 7.39, -----, 6.63; Pantego ----, -----, ----; Register

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Soybean Processors Fayetteville, 13.61; Raleigh, 13.61.

RUSHVILLE SEMIMONTHLY HAY AUCTION Prices/ton FOB unless otherwise noted. Delivery beyond 10 miles mostly 2.50 /mile. Dry hay 25 tons.

Alfalfa: Sm. Sq. 45-55# Prem. 4.60/bale 2nd cut; Gd 3.80/bale 3rd cut.

Mixed Grass: Sm. Sq. 35-45# Gd 2/bale; Lg. Rd. over 1000# Gd 15-26/bale; Sm. Rd. under 1000# Gd 17/bale; Fair 11-14/bale.

Orchard Grass: Lg. Sq. 650-750# Prem. 34/bale 2ns cut; S,. Sq. 34-45# Prem. 4.10/bale 2nd cut.

Straw: Lg. Rd. 1415/bale.

POULTRY REPORT NC BROILERS & FRYERS The market is steady and the live supply is adequate to meet the moderate demand. Average weights are heavy.

The estimated slaughter for Wednesday in NC is 2,639,000 head compared to 2,611,000 head last Wednesday.

NC EGGS The market is steady on small, higher on the balance. Supplies are moderate. Retail demand is good.

Weighted average prices for small lot sales of grade A eggs delivered to nearby retail outlets: XL 139.87, L 125.14, M 90.56 & S 78.

NY EGGS Prices are 5¢ higher on heavier weight eggs, 2¢ higher on M. Offerings are mostly light on larger sizes, moderate to heavy on M. Demand is light to mderate.

Market activity is moderate to active. Prices to retailers, sales to volume buyers, USDA Grade A & Grade A white eggs in ctns, delivered to store door, cents/dz. XL 129-133; L 127-131; M 87-91.

FARMERS MARKET NC STATE FARMERS MARKET Beans, Butter (1 gal bg) 17, (8# shelled) 21-25, Speckled (8#s shelled) 21; Beets (25# bg) 17.65; Blackberries (flat) 22-26; Blueberries (12 pt flat) 1822; Cabbage (50# crate) Pointed Head & Rd 12; Corn, Yellow/White/Bi-color (4 1/2 dz crate) 15-16; Cantaloupes (bin) Athena 100125, (ea) Athena 1-1.25; Cucumbers (3/4 bx) Long Green 12-18, Pickling 1520, Cucumbers (bx) Pickling 25; Eggplant (1-1/9 bu ctn) Black Beauty 12-15; Greens (bu ctn) Collards 9, Turnips 13.25; Spinach (25# bx) 18; Peas, Garden (30# crates) 25, Crowder (bu bg) 12-20, Crowder (bu shelled) 24; Okra (1/2 bx)

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WYTHE CO GOATS: No report.

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Annual Agriculture Field Day is Aug. 23 at Virginia State University Cooperative Extension at Virginia State University has scheduled its 26th annual Agriculture Field Day for Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on

the school’s Randolph Farm, located on River Road, Ettrick.

Free and open to the public, the theme of this year’s program is “Practi-

Grange from B1

cal Tools and Solutions for Virginia Landowners.” Attention will be focused on equipment, marketing, and crop and livestock production systems.

It will feature displays and demonstrations comparing modern tractors and implements with farm machinery from the past, such as antique tractors and “mule-powered” farm equipment.

Field day participants will learn about recent inventions and innovations designed to enhance profits for small-scale farmers. They will see soil blocks for producing vegetable trans-

plants; a salad spinner for washing and drying tender lettuce leaves; a six-row precision seeder for planting fall greens; new, cost-effective irrigation devices and products for watering crops; and processing and packing equipment for making valueadded products.

Those interested in livestock will see practical equipment and facilities for low-cost production of goats, sheep, poultry, hogs and worms. Organic vegetable producers will learn about using beneficial insects to control insects that attack summer squash.

Tour stations will showcase: cooking and eating fresh fruits and vegetables; farm management computer software; packaging and labeling valueadded farm products; water quality maintenance systems; fall vegetable planting; irrigation from “A to Z;” freshwater pond fish farming equipment; portable pens for pastured poultry and pastured pork; commercial production of worms and worm castings; whitetail deer controls and deterrents; guard dogs to control livestock predators; small ru-

minant fencing systems and handling facilities.

Anyone interested in attending the field day program is requested to pre-register by Aug. 17 by calling Mark Klingman at 804-524-5960 or via e-mail at mjklingman@vsu.edu .

Those needing special services or accommodations in order to participate should call in advance to discuss arrangements.

For more specific information on the program, contact Andy Hankins at 804-524-5960 or e-mail ahankins@vsu.edu

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D SOL Matt and Miranda Irons of Warren, PA, have been named the Pennsylvania State Grange Young Couple.

world in which we live.

This event is for the whole family to enjoy the fun and fellowship of the weekend. Events include workshops, crafts, day trips, the talent contest and the naming of the State Grange Young Couple. This couple will represent the Grange at events across Pennsylvania over the coming year.

This year that honor goes to Matt and Miranda Irons of Watson Grange No. 1068 in Warren County.

Matt and Miranda have been married just over two

years and reside in Warren, PA. Matt is a high school science teacher at Tidioute Community Charter School and Miranda is employed by Northwest Savings Bank. Miranda has been a lifelong member of the Grange and Matt became a member when he met Miranda.

Both are active in their local Grange and serve in positions at the State level.

Matt and Miranda said this is a great honor and they look forward to meeting many new people during their travels.

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JD 9500 1994, CM, 2WD, App. JD 9750 2003, 2WD, CM, 3100 Hrs., Level Land 4000/2650 Hrs $48,000 (M) $96,000 (M) COMBINE HEADS JD 925F 25’ Flex Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AS IS $6,400 (CH) JD 925F 25’ Flex Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AS IS $4,400 (CH) HAY EQUIPMENT JD 435 Rd. Baler, Surface Wrap, 4x6, 540 PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 (M) JD 467 Round Baler, 540 PTO, 4x6 Bales, No Surface Wrap . . . . . . . . .$14,900 (M) JD 558 round baler, net wrap, ramps, megawide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,900 (H) Miller Pro 20’ Forage Box, Dual Axle Trailer, Open Top . . . . . . . . . .$17,900 (CH) NH 1431 Diskbine, 13’ wide, Center Pivot, Roll Conditioner . . . . . . . . .$11,200 (M) SOLD 30’ wide, Hyd fold . . . . . .$7,500 (CH) Miller Pro HR950 Hay Tedder, 8 Rotors, JD 457 SS Rd Baler, No Net, Bale Ramps, Exc. Condition . . . . . . . . .$13,900 (CH) JD 1209 Sickle Bar Mower, Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coming In (M) JD 926 Moco, 9’9” Cut, Impeller Conditioner, Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 (CH)

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RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has placed a temporary quarantine on Chesterfield and Henrico counties and the city of Richmond following the detection of Thousand Cankers Disease (TCD) in Chesterfield and Henrico counties. The city of Richmond is included because of its proximity to the locations where the disease was detected.

Matthew J. Lohr, VDACS commissioner, has established the temporary quarantine in an effort to prevent the artificial spread of TCD. Regulated articles that cannot be moved out of the

quarantine area include all walnut plants and plant parts of walnut, including logs, stumps, firewood, roots, branches, mulch and chips.

TCD is a disease complex that attacks walnut trees, Juglans spp. The fungus Geosmithia morbida is vectored by the walnut twig beetle, Pityophthorus juglandis, causing small cankers under the bark of the tree. The beetle introduces the fungus while it tunnels beneath the bark. As more beetles attack the tree, the number of cankers increases until they coalesce to girdle twigs and branches, restricting movement of nutrients and

eventually killing the tree. Neither the beetle nor the fungus is native to the eastern U.S. Thinning or dead branches will initially occur at the top of the tree, which will die from the top down.

Trees may be infested for many years before showing symptoms. There is currently no preventive or curative treatment for the disease.

TCD has been present in the western U.S. for years; this is the first detection in Virginia and the first time it has been found east of Knoxville, TN, where it was detected in August 2010.

Once established, TCD has the potential to spread to uninfested areas, ei-

ther through natural means or through the artificial movement of infested articles. VDACS employees in the Office of Plant Industry Services are surveying the affected areas in an effort to determine the extent of this infestation and the source of TCD in Chesterfield and Henrico Counties.

The actual source may be difficult to determine since the infestation likely occurred several years ago.

For more information on Thousand Cankers Diseases in the Eastern United States, see www.fs.fed.us/ foresthealth/fhm/sp/tcd/tcd.shtml

Smith’s Implements holds demo day at Ricecrest Farms Over 300 farmers attended Smith’s Implements’ demo day on July 21 of the new John Deere 8360R tractor with a 30foot Tri-Plex mower at Ricecrest Farms of Chambersburg, PA. In the morning farmers from the surrounding area had the chance to watch the new 8360R mow one of Fred Rice’s fields cutting a 30-foot swath with each pass. Lunch was provided while the hay had a chance to dry down.

In the afternoon other John Deere hay tools were demonstrated including the use of a merger and the final part of the day was the use of a John Deere Round Baler to finish the job.

Farmers who were interested had a chance to try out the equipment that was used along with having a chance to ask questions.

Smith’s Implements is a family owned John Deere dealership with four locations in Mercersburg, Chambersburg, A back view of the John Deere 8360R with the 30- Farmers attending the demonstration get a close up Carlisle PA and Hagerstown MD. For more information visit foot Tri-Plex mower. view while representatives of Smith’s go over the www.smithsimp.com to find your closest dealership.

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Virginia quarantines movement of walnut trees in two counties, Richmond

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AUCTIONS 15-20; Peaes (25# bx) Red Haven & Ruby Prince 1013; Peanuts (35# bg) Green 35; Pepper (1-1/9 bu ctn) Green Bell 10-25, (1/2 bu box) Hot 10-13; Squash (3/4 bx) Yellow Summer 1518, (1/2 bx) Zucchini 13-14, (1/2 bx) Yellow Summer 12, Winter (3/4 bx) 15; Potatoes, Irish (40# bx) 20-22; Sweet Potatoes (40# bx) 14-21.75; Red Potatoes (40# crate) 18-20; Tomatoes (25# bx) Field Grown (L) 10-20, (S) 10, Romas (25# bx) 20; Watermelons, Seeded (ea) 1-3.50, (bin) Seeded 120-140. Wholesale Dealer Price: Apples (traypack ctn 100 count) WA Red Delicious (traypack ctn) 36-41.15, WA Golden Delicious (traypack ctn) 34.50-36, Granny Smith WA (traypack ctn) 36.50-37, Gala WA 41.50-48, WA Fuji (traypack ctn) 34.50-42.50, WA Pink Lady (traypack ctn) 38-41.50; Asparagus (11# ctn) 26-29; Bananas (40# ctn) 20-22.80; Beans, Rd Green (1-1/9 bu ctn) 2336.95, Pole (1-1/9 bu) 2023; Beets (25# sack) 14.3520; Blueberries (flat 12 1-pt cups) 21-24; Broccoli (ctn 14s) 20.95-21; Cabbage (50# ctn) 16-18; Cantaloupe (bin 140 count) 150-175, (case 12 count) 23-32.15; Carrots (50# sack) 28.65-31.95; Cauliflower (ctn 12s) 20.35-22; Cherries (16# bx) 48; Celery (ctn 30s) 26.50-32.65; Cilantro (ctn 30s) 19.8521.45; Oranges, CA (4/5 bu ctn) 24-34.85, FLA (4/5 bu ctn) 21-22; Pink Grapefruit, CA (4/5 bu ctn) 23-29.95; Tangelos, FL (80 count bx) 25-26.95; Lemons (40# ctn) 38-41.95; Limes (40# ctn) 20; Oranges, CA Naval (4/5 bu ctn) 20-22, FL (64 count) 19.50-21.50; Corn (ctn 4 1/2-5 dz) Yellow 16-18.75, White (ctn 4 1/2-5 dz) 1622, (4 1/2 dz bgs) Bi-Color 15-20; Cranberries (24 12 oz pkg) 24.50; Cucumbers (40# ctn) Long Green 2123, Pickles (ctn 40#) 28-29; Eggplant (25# ctn) 15-17; Grapes, Red Seedless (18# ctn) 29-37.95, White Seedless 34-35, Black Seedless 34.50, Red Globe 34; Greens, Collard (bu ctn/loose 24s) 10, Kale (ctn/bunched 24s) 20.95, Turnips (topped) 11.8514.65; Honeydews (ctn 5s) 17; Kiwi (ctn 117s) 12.85; Lettuce (ctn 24s) Iceberg (wrapped) 24.95-26, Green-leaf (ctn 24s) 20-22, Romaine (ctn 24s) 23.5024; Nectarines Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bu ctn) 22; Onions, Yellow (50# sack) Jumbo 19.35-20, White (25# sack) 13.50-14.50, Red (25# sack) 17.50, Green (ctn 24s) 19.1522.55; Sweet Onions (40#

ctn) 25.05-31.45; Peas, Yellow/-White Flesh (1/2 bu ctn) 17; Peanuts (35#) Green 48; Pears, Bartlett (16# ctn) 28; Bell Peppers, Green (1-1/9 bu ctn) 19-20, Red (11# ctn) 29-32.50, Yellow (11# ctn) 29; Potatoes (50# ctn) Red Size A 2334.35, White Size A 17.9526.65, Red Size B 25-28; Russett, ID 31.15-34.50; Radishes (30 6-oz film bgs) Red 13.25-16.25; Plums,

Red (28# ctn) 22; Squash, Yellow Crooked-neck (3/4 bu ctn) 18.05-23, Zucchini (1/2 bu ctn) 21-23; Strawberries, CA (flat 8 1-qt cont) 20; Sweet Potatoes, Orange (40# ctn) 16-21.45, White (40# ctn) 20-20.65; Tomatoes, vine ripened XL (25# ctn) 18.15-20; Tomatoes, Cherry (flat 12 1-pt cont) 15.05-18.05, Romas (25# ctn) 18-20, Grape (flat 12 1-pt cont) 19-20; Water-

melon (bin 45 count) Seeded 100, Seedless 125.

WESTERN NC FARMERS’ MARKET Apples (traypack ctn) Red Delicious 30-34.50, Golden Delicious 25-32, Granny Smith 25-32, (1/2 bu) Ginger Gold & Paula Red 10-14; Bananas (40# bx) 20-21; Beans (bu) Halfrunners 28, Snap 27; Broccoli (ctn) 18-19; Cabbage (50 ctn/crate) 12-12.50; Cantaloupes (ctn 9-12 count) 27, (ea) 2-3; Cauliflower (ctn) 17-18, (bin 120/150 count) 200; Oranges 20; Lemons (ctns 95

count) 32-36.75, (165 count) 32-32.75; Corn (crate) Bi-Color, Yellow & White 14-16.50; Cucumbers (1-1/9 bu) Long Green 18-20, Picklers (1-1/9 bu crate) 24-28; Grapes (18# ctn) Red Globe 31, Red & White Seedless 24-34; Lettuce (ctn) Iceburg 19-22; Nectar-ines (1/2 bu) 14-16; Okra ( 1/2 bu) 15-20; Onions (50# bg) Yellow Jumbo 17-17.50; Vidalia Onions (50# sack) Jumbo & M 30; Peaes (1/2 bu Baskets) Yellow & White 14-16; Pepper, Bell (1-1/9 bu ctn) L & XL 14-18; Potatoes, Irish (50# bg) 15-25; Squash

(3/4 bu) #1 Yellow Crookneck 18-22.50, (1/2 bu) Zucchini #1 17-22.50; Strawberries (flat 8 1#) CA 20; Sweet Potatoes (40# bx) Red or Orange #2 1214; Tomatoes (25# bx) L & Larger 12, M 8-10; Watermelons (ea) Seeded & Seedless 3-7, (bin - 35/45 count) 145-150.

NC FRUIT & VEGETABLES No report MARKET

To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact Dave Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 • e-mail: ddornburgh@leepub.com Monday, August 15 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585584-3033, 585-738-2104.

• 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Monthly Lamb, Sheep, Goat & Pig Sale. Call to advertise. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518392-3321.

• 6:00 PM: Harrison Central Schools - Van & Equip. ‘99 GMC Savana G2500 cargo van, Toro 580D mower, Harper Turbo vac 4D, Garland ranges, Traulsen refrigerator & more.

• 6:25 PM - City of Poughkeepsie Police - Vehicles - ‘04 Nissan Xterra, ‘98 Chrysler Town & Country LXi van, ‘00 Nissan Altima, ‘94 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo & more.

• 8:15 PM - Village of Massena Fire Dept. - Fire Truck - ‘82 Duplex D-350 fire truck w/75’ ladder.

Refurbished in 2000 with a new Hale pump & extended stainless steel front bumper.

• 7:45 PM - Vermont Liquor Control Dept. Impalas - (1) ‘06 & (2) ‘07 Chevy Impala 4 door police pursuit sedans with 3.9L V6 SFI gas engines. All with keys & clean titles.

• CIL Asset Recovery - National Liquidator - Large lots of electronics, like new Craftsman 2750 psi gas pressure washer, new cookware, appliances & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Tuesday, August 16 • 10:00 AM: 12601 State Rd. 545, North Winter Garden, FL. Rental Return Auction. Construction, Support Rental Fleet Equip., Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315633-2944, Site Phone 407-239-2700 www.lyonauction.com • 6:00 PM: Buffalo Metropolitan FCU . Van - ‘07 Honda Odyssey EX 4 door wagon w/3.5L V6 MPI gas engine. A/C. Starts, runs & drives, in overall fair condition. Auctions International, 800-5361401 www.auctionsinternational.com Wednesday, August 17 • 9:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale.

Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-7382104.

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716296-5041, 585-738-2104 • 5:00 PM: Penn Yan, NY (Yates Co.). Curvin & Bertha Stauffer Real Estate & Farm Machinery Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

• 6:00 PM: Brockport Central Schools. Vans & Assets - ‘00 Chevy Venture 4 door 7 passenger wagon, new bricks & concrete block, (2) new shower units, computers & monitors.

• 6:10 PM - Private Consignor - Generator & Equipment - All in one generator/air compressor/heater w/homemade trailer, trailer axles, truck flatbed & tool box.

• Village of Brewster - Crown Vic & Assets - ‘99 Ford Crown Vic 4 door police interceptor with 4.6L V8 EFI gas engine, (5) desktop computers & (3) flat screen monitors. Auctions International, 800536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Thursday, August 18 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585584-3033, 585-738-2104.

• 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Dairy Cattle followed by Beef & Calves. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-8293105 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

• 5:00 PM: Dansville, NY. Slaight Farm Real Estate Auction. Selling Slaight homestead including house barns and approx. 20 acres w/more land available. See our Web site for more info.

William Kent Inc., Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 6:00 PM: Private Consignor. Pettibone Loader ‘64 Pettibone Mulliken speed swing loader. Unit runs, drives & operates fine. Comes with forks & a spare tire.

• 6:05 PM - Ontario Co. Jail - Surplus Assets Holsters & belts, cases of Xtreme Nitrile industrial gloves, computer consoles, mop ringers & dishwashing racks.

• Private Consignor - Cadillac Stretch Limos - (2) ‘00 Cadillac 60” DaBryant 4 door Stretch Limos with Northstar 4.6L V8 DOHC 32V 275HP gas engines. Keys & clean titles.

• 6:25 PM - Vintage Garland cook stove, Power Flame natural gas heads, (60) Hubbell utility lights & Xerox Workcentre Pro 232 copier. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com Friday, August 19 • Lebanon County Expo Center, Lebanon, PA. Arethusa-Kueffner Klassic II. Hosted by Arethusa Farm & Kueffner Holsteins. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Mobile, AL. One Owner Complete Liquidation of Disaster on the Spot Construction Equipment, Recycling Equipment, Tub Grinders, Debris Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Pickups, Office & Dump Trailers & much more. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • 6:00 PM: Village of Depew Fire. Chevy Tahoe ‘01 Chevy Tahoe 4 door SUV. Comes with code 3 lights & siren package. Transmission rebuilt at GM dealership at 106,000 miles. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com • 6:00 PM: Village of Depew Fire. Chevy Tahoe ‘01 Chevy Tahoe 4 door SUV. Comes with code 3 lights & siren package. Transmission rebuilt at GM dealership at 106,000 miles.

• Private Consignor - Trucks - ‘99 International 4900 utility/auger truck, ‘97 Vermeer bore machine & trailer, ‘01 Ford F450 crew cab utility

truck & more. Auctions International, 800-5361401 www.auctionsinternational.com Saturday, August 20 • Racine, WI. Secured Creditor’s Auction-Late Model Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Pickups, Equipment & Reefer Trailers, Late Model Construction, Earthmoving Equipment, Attachments, Support Equipment. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: Prattsburgh, (Steuben Co.) NY. 206 Acre Farm in two (2) Parcels. 153 acres with buildings and 53 acres Farmlands & Woods along County Rd. 75 & Townline Roads in Prattsburgh Township for the John Brezinski Trust. Absolute Auction! Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 10:30 AM: Carthage, NY. Woodell Holsteins Complete Cattle & Machinery Dispersal. 45 registered & grade Holsteins, 28 milking age, balance young stock. Full line of machinery, 3 tractors, skidsteer, tillage, haying & barn equip. Pictures and full listing on Web site. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 www.hoskingsales.com Tuesday, August 23 • Houston, TX. Late Model Construction Equipment, Aerials, Forklifts, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 5:00 PM: Albion, NY (Orleans Co.). James F. Davis Farm Machinery Auction. Selling a complete line of farm machinery including JD tractors, JD combine, hay, tillage & barn equip. and much more. Visit our Web site for more information.

William Kent Inc., Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com Wednesday, August 24 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 148th Top of Vermont Invitation Dairy Sale. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Feeder Sale.

Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-7382104.

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, August 25 • 5:00 PM: Elba, NY. Dan & Penny Bridge Farm Machinery Auction. Selling a full line of farm machinery including New Holland 1915 forage harvester, 7 tractors, mixer wagon and more.

William Kent Inc., Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com Friday, August 26 • 4918 Rozzells Ferry Rd., Charlotte, NC. General Consignment Auction. Godley Auction Co., 704399-6111, 704-399-9756 • 10:30 PM: Callaway, VA. Another Absolute Auction by Ownby. Holstein Herd & Dairy Related Equipment Dispersal for Nathan Mason. No Buyers Premium. Ownby Auction & Realty Co., Inc. 804-730-0500 Saturday, August 27 • North Lawrence, NY. Sid & Joan Cheney Dispersal of farm machinery, horse equipment, household and 4 tractors sell. Delarm & Treadway,

Sale Managers & Auctioneers, 518-483-4106 • 9:00 AM: 140 Perrin Rd., Woodstock, CT. Estate of Ernest Levesque. JD 2355 tractor w/loader, JD 327 baler, Woods backhoe, equipment, huge collection of horse drawn equip. & collectibles, lumber, tools, real estate, barns & 57 acres.

Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • 9:00 AM: Ionia, NY. Estate of Keith & Thelma Bennett. Excellent, clean household, lawn equip. & shop tools. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Produce Auction. Inc. Fall Machinery Consignment Sale. For info contact Edwin Zimmerman at 315-536-6252. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 9:00 AM: Oswego County DPW, Oswego, NY. Oswego County Municipal Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 9:30 AM: 50 Old Mill Rd., New Oxford, PA. Public Auction of Real Estate and Farm Related Antiques, Tools, etc. 30+ - OR Acres to be offered separately as 12.8 and 17.6 acre subdivided lots and together. Leaman Auctions Ltd., 717-4641128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.com www.leamanauctions.com Tuesday, August 30 • 4:00 PM: Wayland, NY (Steuben Co.). Jablohski Brothers Retirement Auction. Potato & Grain Farm Machinery. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.com Wednesday, August 31 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Thursday, September 1 • Oakfield, NY area. Farms for Sale Sealed Bid Auction. Retiring will sell 562 total acres in 6 deeds mostly contiguous, 6 houses, 3 sets of barns and farm machinery. 400 acres of mostly Ontario soil presently in crops and a majority of the balance in pasture. Farms are owned by Virgil Phelps and Sons, Inc. Bids will be accepted until noon on Thurs., Sept. 1, 2011 at Harris Wilcox’s office, 59 So. Lake Ave., Bergen, NY. Owners have right to accept or reject any or all bids and to re-open the bidding process. Owners are motivated sellers and have indicated they will probably accept the high bid. 10% Buyer’s Premium in effect. Willard Pengelly & Craig Wilcox, Brokers.

Call 585-494-1880 between 8 am and 11:45 am Mon. - Fri. and speak with Christine Martz for information and bid packets. Harris Wilcox, Inc., Auctioneers, Realtors & Appraisers, 585-4941880 www.harriswilcox.com Monday, September 5 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Labor Day - We will be closed and re-open on Tues., Sept. 6. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-8478800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com Tuesday, September 6 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637 www.hoskingsales.com

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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

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AUG 20 Centre County Field Day Harry Pionke Stewardship Forest in Moshannon, PA. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Includes lunch and refreshments and will cover forest restoration followingy gypsy moth salvage harvest; tree planting hickory, conifers, and aspen; Completing plant control herbicides; deer enclosures and controls. There is also an optional afternoon tour that will cover vernal pools, wildlife pond, field habitat for wildlife, butterflies and hummingbirds and fruit trees. Deadline to register is Aug. 15. Contact Dave Jackson, 814-355-4897 or drj11@psu.edu.

AUG 22 Hands-On Specialized Equipment for Vegetable Production The Seed Farm, Vera Cruz, PA. 3-8 pm, dinner included. $15/PSAS members, $25 all others.

Contact Rebecca Robertson, 814-349-9856. On Internet at www. pasafarming.net/educationaloutreach/registrations/index AUG 23 Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation Board to Meet Maryland Dept. of Agriculture headquarters, 50 Harry S. Truman Pkwy., Annapolis, MD. 9 am. Contact MALPF Office, 410-841-5860.

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Twilight Tour of the Aronia Research Orchard Wye Research & Education Center, 211 Farm Lane, Queenstown MD. Participants will learn about highly nutritive Aronia fruit, varieties and yield, plant densities and propagation, cultural and production methods, fertility practices and also experience ripe Aronia fruit, along with tasting fresh Aronia products. A light dinner fare will be available. The event is free, however, registration is requested. Contact Debby Dant, 410-827-8056 ext. 115, ddant@umd.edu.

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