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Virginia 4-H Championship Horse and Pony Show marks 50 years

by Jennifer Showalter LEXINGTON VA — The memories that have been made at the Virginia State 4-H Championship Horse and Pony Show over the past 50 years are invaluable. This year’s show proved to be no different. With a few changes in location and classes offered over the years, the show remains an annual highlight that 4-H members, volunteers, and leaders work up to and look forward to all year long.

Nearly 500 exhibitors and their horses and ponies made this year’s 50th anniversary celebration special.

Another 150 4-H members, who did not have a horse or pony to exhibit, were also involved by participating in a variety of educational competitions.

From a horse bowl, hippology contest, horse judging contest, art contest, photography contest, and project book competition, all 4-H horse lovers had a chance to be a part of the event.

In addition to all the contests, the wide variety of classes offered displayed just how talented Virginia’s young equestrians are. Each and every rider was a champion in him or herself, but a number were acknowledged over the course of the weekend for their accomplishments. In the junior hunter division, Megan Copenhaver, of Fluvanna, and her horse, Virginia’s Patriot, claimed top honors this year.

Jamie Burkhardt, of Culpeper, and her horse, Dream Catcher, had a successful weekend, as they were the high point senior hunter award winners.

The western high point rider was awarded to Chelsea Rasnic on IMA Tommy Kid. Catherine Cockrill and her horse, VT Keepn’ Cash, claimed the high point dressage award.

The District Horse Challenge is a competition designed to encourage and reward excellence in the horse bowl, hippology contest, and horse judging contest. Anna Cox, of Gloucester, was named the high point junior; while Hannah Ho, of Albemarle, earned the most points for the seniors.

Once the individual points were combined for the different districts around the state, the Northern District, was awarded the District Horse Challenge trophy.

The Leg Up Award has been presented to an outstanding and inspirational 4-H’er at the Virginia State 4-H Horse and Pony each year since 2002. This year, the award was presented to an

Samantha Bunn of Fauquier county and her pony, Saigar, wrap a pole during a pole bending competition at the 2011 Virginia State 4-H Horse and Pony Show Championships.

Photo by Jennifer Showalter

individual who has crossed her share of trials in life in an inspirational manner. Hanover County’s Susan Johnson contracted encephalitis at the age of four causing her to lose two years worth of memory. Johnson had to relearn many basic skills such as speaking. When a horse was introduced in Johnson’s life, she was able to grow physically and mentally at her own pace while developing coordination, concentration, and confidence.

At the age of 12 Johnson was faced with another setback; she had a stroke on her left side induced by a hemiplegic migraine. Through all of these trials, this influential 4-H member remained positive.

After outgrowing her first pony, she spent four years bonding with her new equine partner “Cash.” Cash unfortunately experienced a suspensory ligament injury and a bout of colic, but this did not stop Johnson from cheering on her peers who were showing.

After a short time back under saddle, Cash had a second struggle with colic.

In March of this year, Johnson had to

Thomas Rasnic, of Lee county, and his pony, Salty Look at Me, catch the judges' attention during a Horsemanship Junior Pony class.

Photos by Brenda Fuquay Photography

make the difficult decision to have her horse euthanized. Once again, Johnson picked herself back up and was able to participate in the 2011 Virginia State 4-H Horse and Pony Show with a horse her supportive family and friends got for her. This is the last year this outstanding 4-H’er is eligible to participate in 4-H, but her inspiration will most certainly live on.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Virginia State 4-H Horse and Pony Show, several inductees to the State Show Hall of Fame and other scholarship winners were recognized.

The late Connie Collier of Mechanicsville, VA along with Dr. Arden Huff of Dugspur, VA and Alan Spivey of Aroda, VA were inducted into the Hall of Fame. To honor Collier, three $1,200 Connie Collier Scholarships were presented to Taylor Walters, of Fluvanna County; Hannah McDonald, of Frederick County; and Ashleigh Ramey, of Culpeper County.

Devil in Disguise “Sunny,” a horse nominated by Betty Holland Dye at Cedar Valley Farm, was recognized as

one of the Outstanding Living Horses.

This year made Sunny’s 17th trip to the Virginia State 4-H Horse and Pony Show. He has been exhibited by seven different 4-H’ers and this year at the age of 19 Sonny won his equation class over fences and placed second in his two over fence classes in the large pony hunter division.

Also, recognized was Luck of the Draw “Lucky,” a horse nominated by Cassidy and Jeannie O’Quinn. Lucky started his 4-H career in the late 1980s and at the age of 28 took home ribbons this year in all of his racking classes at the State Show.

The late Saratoga Hamilton “Sara,” was honored as the Outstanding Horse that served 4-H well and is no longer with us. Sara was nominated by Holly Welter McDaniel. Sara was a pony on her way to the meat market before the Holly family rescued her for a sum of $200. After some training, Sara had quite an impressive career in the 4-H equestrian world. She even qualified and went to the National Pony Finals twice. Her show career serviced two generations and she was 19 years old at her last show. A year later Sara passed away.

“The show was slightly down from our high of 600 (head), but according to participant and parent feedback, this year’s show was the smoothest running show in history,” said Celeste Chrisman, Virginia Tech Extension Horse Specialist. Chrisman gives full credit to all the volunteers who work so hard to make this show a success year after year. “Everyone involved captured memories that will last a life time; felt the importance of giving back, volunteering, and helping others; acquired a good feel for the history of the show; and gained an appreciation for those who have given so much of themselves by volunteering to make it (the show) great.”

Over the past 50 years, the Virginia State 4-H Championship Horse and Pony show has touched an amazing number of lives and continues to provide an opportunity for 4-H horse and pony enthusiasts to showcase their riding abilities, test their knowledge of equine, and simply come together for a good time.

For more information on the show and for a complete list of results, visit www.4-H.ext.vt.edu.

Peyton Maddox, of Albemarle county, and Glenhaven Sweet Sovereign work together as a team during a Driving Ringmanship class.

by Sally Colby Soybean growers had an opportunity to learn about current issues regarding soybeans at a field day held at the Penn State Southeast Ag Research and Extension Center in Landisville, PA. Jeff Graybill, Lancaster County agronomy extension educator, says that stink bugs continue to be the main topic of discussion among growers, and caused significant damage to this year’s crop. “There are several species of stink bugs,” said Graybill. “Brown, green and the brown marmorated (BMSB), which was introduced in the Allentown area about 10 years ago. The population has continued to build and move west, south and across the Northeast.”

Graybill says that a grant from the Pennsylvania Soybean Board allowed him to fund partners to help scout soybean fields for the presence

of the BMSB. “We’re trying to get a handle on when the populations explode, how widespread they are, and are they really causing economic damage,” said Graybill. “Last year, they caught us unaware — they moved out of orchards and came into soybean fields.

We saw them in the perimeter of many fields. The problem was that last August (2010) was incredibly dry — one of the driest on record. There were a lot of pods that ceased to develop, a lot of individual beans that aborted and twobean pods with flattened, undeveloped seeds. Some of that can be due to stink bug damage, but it can also be from drought.”

Intense scouting revealed the presence of adult stink bugs in bean fields by midJuly. Although most farmers treated fields promptly and appropriately, some fields that had been treated had high nymph populations later in

Jeff Graybill demonstrated the use of a net to collect and assess insect pest populations.

the season. Although most stink bugs are found around the edges of fields, Graybill recommends scouting the entire field. “In this area (Lancaster county and surrounding counties), 25 percent of fields were over threshold in the perimeter, and another 25 percent were at threshold in the interior,” said Graybill. “That’s significant acreage, but those numbers are based on other native stinkbug species. They like beans that are half-developed or smaller, so if they put their proboscis in, that bean stops developing or becomes deformed.”

Dr. Richard Taylor, extension agronomist at the University of Delaware, talked to the group about insect damage and double crop yields. Taylor says that double cropped beans after barley yield about 60 to 70 bu/acre, while beans after wheat yield average about 20 to 30 bu/acre and full season beans yield about 50 bu/acre. “It’s tough to double-crop after wheat,” said Taylor. “It’s hard to get seed to germinate in soil that’s been sucked dry of moisture.”

Taylor discussed the value of knowing this year’s problems to prepare for 2012. “We had spider mite problems, especially in July when we had hot, dry weather,” he said. “Some of the products will work, but when it really gets hot and dry and it’s a field-wide problem, the products don’t work as well. One thing to keep in mind, especially for next year, is to do a lot of spot treatments around the edges of the fields. That really does cut down the population of spider mites as well as stink bugs so they can’t move into the field and cause heavy losses.”

Soybean aphids weren’t too

Jeff Graybill, Lancaster County Extension Educator, discussed this season’s soybean crop with growers to help them plan for next year.

Photos by Sally Colby

prominent in the Northeast this season, but Taylor noted that aphids have been seen in Midwest so they might be something to watch for next year. He also cautions growers to be aware of corn earworms.

“We’re seeing a lot of them in traps,” said Taylor. “Spider mites are bad in three ways: they attack the foliage and cause foliage loss, they attack blossoms and feed on them, and they attack the pod.” He also noted a problem with grasshoppers, another pod feeder, and recommends that growers control grasshoppers as soon as possible.

When there’s a lot of defoliation in the upper canopy,

Taylor suggests referring to university field guides that include photographs to illustrate foliage feeding. “Most of the time when we go out there, we see a leaf that’s skeletonized, and it looks like about 50 to 70 percent leaf loss,” said Taylor. “When you go to the guide and do the comparison, you can see exactly how much leaf loss you actually have.” He noted that more than 10 to 15 percent loss of foliage is past the threshold and growers should consider treatment at that point, and reminded growers once again to consult a good field guide to be sure of what the problem is prior to treatment.

Goat farming for beginners class Part 2: Choosing your goats, breeding, facilities

by Judy Van Put This is the second part of an article on the Beginning Goat Farming Class offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County in conjunction with the Watershed Agricultural Council at the CCE office in Hamden.

Dr. tatiana Stanton, NYS and Cornell Goat Specialist, continued her power point presentation with a discussion of options for beginning goat farmers to decide, such as whether to raise show stock or commercial stock.

If the answer is raising show stock, she suggested that the show goat farmer consider investing in a Web site in order to get information out to the public, especially if he is not actively showing his animals. Usually, she continued, all male kids go to the breeding stock sale, with the lower 90 percent going to sale as slaughter. Some farms

use their lower 90 percent as 4-H market goats for 4-Hers showing in the open circuit. Most farms raising pure bred goats are doing slaughter goats as well, she added.

Commercial farms may also be able to sell breeding stock. In selecting animals for the farm she suggested to try and buy from someone who is caring for their animals similarly to how you’re going to raise your animals.

Feed demands in show animals should be greater, as you’re going for maximum finish and condition on these animals. Once you start feeding for maximum finish, you will get less weight gain and growth per pound of grain. For commercial animals, the amount of feed should be less.

If you are selling breeding stock, your farmstead should be neat and tidy. There will be more labor involved in raising show goats than in raising

commercial goats. In determining what breed of goat you should raise, the answer will depend on your reasons for getting into meat goat farming. You should think about whether you plan on marketing with others — if so, you will want your animals to conform with those you’ll be marketing with, as most slaughterhouses desire a uniform group of animals. In addition, how difficult will it be to find a buck of your desired breed, and how much outlay are you willing to spend? If you choose a rare breed, the outlay cost may be a lot more.

In the United States, goat meat consumption has increased dramatically over the past 20 years. Most kids are marketed either as suckling kids or market kids. Ideally, you want a kid grown with little rumen development and a good fat covering. Suckling kids are most popular over the holidays,

such as Easter, Christmas, New Year’s and Passover, with Cinco de Mayo in Hispanic areas.

It’s important to plan when you’ll want your does to kid. Gestation is about five months — no matter what the weather is like. Kids should be weaned at about eight to 10 weeks of age — so for Easter kids, you’ll need kids born in January or February.

Goats tend to be photosensitive — they naturally come in heat when days are shortening in the autumn. But in order to make the Christmas and New Year’s market; kids are slaughtered by the end of December, requiring them to be born in September/October. These are “out of season” kids, bred in April or May. Female goats are less likely to come into heat in the spring when the days are getting longer.

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Field tour helps soybean growers plan for next season

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Arabian horses showcased at Virginia Horse Center

by Jennifer Showalter LEXINGTON, VA — Arabian horse lovers recently found their place at the Virginia Horse Center for the 2011 Shenandoah Valley Fall Arabian Classic. This Arabian Horse Association rated, USDF rated, and USEF “A” rated Arabian, half Arabian, and dressage horse show attracted 114 exhibitors from as far away as Georgia, Ohio, and Tennessee.

With a wide array of classes, the 89 horses exhibited showcased just how versatile the Arabian breed is. From sport horse classes, to dressage, working hunter, hunt seat, reinning seat, saddle seat, sidesaddle, halter, liberty, english pleasure, country pleasure, western pleasure, hunter pleasure, native costume, trail and western horsemanship classes, these Arabian and Arabian influenced horses put on quite an impressive show.

The exhibitors did not cut the judges any breaks, as they all strived to do their best. Being a qualifying show for the 2011 U.S. National, 2012 Region 15 Championships, 2012 Youth Nationals, and the 2012 Canadian Nationals, each class was very competitive.

“The show went great! The exhibitors had a great time. We had numerous new exhibitors at the show, which is a great sign for future shows,” says Sherri Re, show manager.

SGF Ahmour, a stallion owned by Bill Payne in Timberville, VA, struts his stuff during a parade of stallions at the 2011 Shenandoah Fall Arabian Classic.

Super Star, a stallion owned by Willow Hill Equestrian LTD in Orange, VA, catches the audience's attention with his beauty.

Photos by Jennifer Showalter

Cover photo by Jennifer Showalter Shelby Lukes , of Woodbridge, VA, gives the other riders a run for their money on Sunny Hollow’s Star Light, a pony owned by Heather Lukes, during the 2011 Shenandoah Valley Fall Arabian Classic!

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Disconto, a stallion owned by Willow Hill Equestrian LTD in Orange, VA, attracts a lot of interest during the parade of stallions.

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There are a number of things to consider if kidding occurs during winter — namely, water, feed storage, housing, fresh air. Here in upstate New York, we must invest in shelters with good ventilation and no drafts for winter kidding. These may include high ceilings, wind resistant screening and fans. Dr. Stanton warned that wind chill can kill off kids, which need to be kept fairly warm (around 32 degrees is fairly comfortable for goats.) If goats are kidding in a three-sided shelter, windchill is a big killer; but if they are closed up in a barn, they are disposed to pneumonia problems because of humidity and lack of ventilation. Rather, go for high ceilings as in cow facilities with solid lower walls to prevent drafts, but windresistant screening to allow good air flow throughout the upper walls.

Another problem with kidding in cold weather is smothering. In a drafty barn, kids will bunch up by ‘stacking’ on top of each other and actually smother each other. A good way to prevent this from happening is to have shelves — and can ‘stack up’ in one layer only. Some farms will invest in a heated kidding room, kept at 50 degrees with an alligator kerosene heater. The kids only spend a couple of hours in the room; then once dry, they are moved out. “Jugs” or kidding pens are often used in winter when the kidding barn is crowded — kids that get confused as to who their mother is are often put in a ‘jug’ — the best benefit is gained during the first couple of hours.

Bonding is best when kids are moved out after 12 hours in the jug so that they are sharper in knowing who mother is.

Does nursing kids need a lot of water — and during winter, it is important to have waterers that will not freeze.

Kidding during winter involves a huge labor expense, compared to the amount of labor per dam in spring. If

the winter weather is very cold and windy, the goats will need a lot of feed and hay to keep their rumen warm and functioning, and produce a lot of milk for kids; it is fairly expensive to raise Easter kids.

If you decide to plan on selling your kids in the warmer weather, there are a number of things to take into consideration, including good fences, protection from predators and internal parasite control. For a pasture-based market kid operation, goats won’t require as good a barn, and does may even kid out in the pasture. However, there may be a problem with predators that winter kids don’t have. In addition, internal parasites are one of the biggest problems with a pasture-based operation. Does and ewes lose immunity to worms while lactating. The more she’s lactating in the months of July and August, the greater number of problems with parasites in a pasture based market kid system. When managing your pasture, you need to make parasite management a top priority, monitor animals frequently, and decide how soon to move them out of the pasture so the pasture isn’t grazed too short.

In the afternoon, the class traveled to Mike Noonan’s Glenanore Farm, Bovina Center. Mike provided an informative overview of his Boer goat farm. The class was given a tour of the barns and pastures, with a discussion of how his barn is set up — for feeding, breeding and stabling. Question and answer sessions provided valuable insight as to managing a successful meat goat operation.

After providing an overview of the afternoon’s session, Dr. Stanton gave the addresses of a number of helpful Web sites, including www.ansci.corn e l l . e d u / g o a t s ; www.sheepandgoat.com; https://attra.ncat.org and srmarketing-L@cornell.edu.

HARRISBURG, PA — Antique and collectible Holstein breed ceramics, signs, milk bottles, advertising, awards and artwork were the highlight of the 14th All-Dairy Antiques and Collectibles Show during the All-American Dairy Show, Sept. 16-21, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, PA. The All-Dairy Antiques and Collectibles Show has developed a reputation for showing a variety of high-quality, rare and unusual items. As the only known dairy antiques show of its kind in the United States, it is a valuable educational event and a major market for buying and selling quality dairy antiques and collectibles. It also serves as

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Holstein breed memorabilia featured at 2011 All-Dairy Antiques and Collectibles Show

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Holstein from 5 County, exhibited milk bottles from 12 of the 21 Pennsylvania dairies known to have advertised Pennsylvania Farm Show Milk Quality awards on their milk bottles; and • David Evans of Litchfield, MI, exhibited a varied and extensive collection of dairy industry aritfacts.

As in previous years, exhibitors displayed extensive milk bottle collections, including: Jean Gilmore, also known as “The Milk Maid,” of Ligonier, Westmoreland County; Earl Bennett of Holbrook, MA; Larry Ibach of Lancaster, Lancaster County; David Kuntz of Lancaster, Lancaster County; Ray Crilley of East

Springfield, Erie County; John & Maxine Tutton of Front Royal, Virginia; Judy Meck of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County; Claude Wambold of Perkiomenville, Montgomery County; Bob Lanpher of N. Attleboro, Massachusetts; Carl Onufer of Murrysville, Westmoreland County; Duane Rader of Mansfield, Ohio; Ralph Riovo, also known as “The Purple Cow,” of Macungie, Lehigh County; Harry Metzger of Dillsburg, Cumberland County; and

Margin and Ellie Stout of Tunkhannock, Wyoming County.

This year’s Show also welcomed one new exhibitor in Clyde Scheib of Phoenixville, Chester County who stated that he and his wife had a great time and plan to return for next year’s Show.

Visit www.allamerican.state.pa.us for more details about the All-American Dairy Show.

Jim and Martha Roberts, Scio, NY, included this unique display of five milk testing centrifuges in “Martha’s Milkhouse,” one of the most popular exhibits at the show.

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Kyler and Molly Cessna, Clearville, PA, get a close look at the Surge milker attached to the life-size Holstein cow model displayed at the show.

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Nationally, there were 248 million turkeys raised in 2011, up 2 percent from the 244 million raised in 2010 and slightly more than the 247 million raised in 2009.

PA ranks high across U.S.: The 2010 cash receipts to farmers was recently released. We all know that milk is the largest single sector of Pennsylvania agricultural production. Milk accounted for 34.3 percent of the $5.7 billion in gross agricultural sales across the state.

After that, corn had 8.4 percent of sales, cattle and calves 8.1 percent, Agaricus mushrooms 7.7, eggs 7.2, broilers 7.1, greenhouse and nursery 6.3, hogs 4.3, soybeans 3.5, turkeys 1.7, hay 1.7, and apples 1.5 percent; and other commodities were each less than 1 percent of the total gross sales.

Pennsylvania mushrooms rank first in the nation.

Compared to other states, Pennsylvania ranks: No. 4 for milk, eggs and apple sales; No. 5 for strawberry and grape sales; No. 7 for tobacco sales; No. 10 for greenhouse and nursery sales; and No. 11 for tomato sales.

These 'Agricultural Counts' show the importance of Pennsylvania agriculture here and across the nation.

2011 Small grain production: The results of the Sept. 1 end of season survey for small grains was released on Sept. 30. Small grain production in Pennsylvania compared to last year was as follows: Winter wheat production was down 2 percent at 8.7 million bushels due to decreased yield at 51 bushels per acre; acres increased to 170,000 acres, up 20,000 acres from last year. Barley production increased 6

is forecast at 12.4 billion bushels, down slightly from last year’s production. If realized, this will be the fourth largest production total on record for the United States. Soybean acres harvested is expected to be 485,000 acres which would be 10,000 less than 2010 acreage in Pennsylvania. Yield is forecast at 42 bushels, unchanged from last year. Pennsylvania production is expected to be 20.4 million bushels, down 2 percent from last year. Nationwide, production is expected to be 3.06 billion bushels, down 8 percent from the previous year. U.S. soybean yield is expected to average 41.5 bushels per acre, down 2 bushels from last year. If realized, this will be the second lowest average yield since 2003. U.S. soybean growers expect to harvest 73.7 million acres, down 4 percent from 2010.

Alfalfa Hay dry production in Pennsylvania is forecast at 1.125 million tons, down 13 percent from a year ago. Other hay dry production in Pennsylvania is forecast at 2.10 million tons, unchanged from a year ago. Nationwide, production levels are down 5 percent for alfalfa and down 14 percent for other hay. If realized, this would be the lowest production level since 1993.

PA-type tobacco production is forecast at 26 percent below last year.

MD-type tobacco production in Pennsylvania is forecast 24 percent above last year.

Type-31 burley tobacco production is estimated at 10.75 million pounds, up 7 percent from last year’s 10.08 million pounds. Acreage for harvest is set at 5,000 acres with an average yield of 2,150 pounds per acre. Estimates for Burley tobacco began in 2005 for Pennsylvania when 2,200 acres were harvested.

Apple production in Pennsylvania is now forecast at 442 million pounds, down 10 percent from last year. Nationally, apple production is expected to be up 1 percent from last year.

Grape production in Pennsylvania is forecast at 18 percent above last year at 98,000 tons. The national harvest is expected to be 4 percent below last year.

The next update to these agriculture counts will be on Nov. 9 for grain corn, soybeans and tobacco. Use ‘Data and Statistics’ tab at www.nass.usda.gov for the latest counts at the state and county levels.

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percent to 3.58 million bushels. Harvested acreage also increased 10,000 acres to 55,000 acres; yield was estimated at 65 bushels per acre, down 10 bushels per acre from last year. Oat production decreased 42 percent to 2.8 million bushels; yields dropped 13 bushels from last year to 46 bushels per acre; oat harvested acres was down 25 percent from last year at 60,000.

Nationwide, winter wheat production was up from 2010 while oats and barley production declined.

Winter wheat production was up 1 percent from last year at 1.49 billion bushels. Average yield is down 0.6 bushel from the previous year.

Area harvested for grain is estimated at 32.3 million acres, up 2 percent from the previous year. Oat production is estimated at a record low 54.0 million bushels, down 33 percent from last year. Yield is estimated at 57.5 bushels per acre, down 6.8 bushels from the previous year. Area planted to oats is estimated at 940,000 acres, 26 percent below last year.

This is the smallest acreage harvested for grain on record, surpassing the previous record low set in 2010. Barley production was down 14 percent from 2010, the lowest since 1936. Average yield at 69.2 bushels is down 3.9 bushels from last year. Producers seeded 2.56 million acres for 2011, down 11 percent from last year. This is the lowest planted acres on record. Harvested area, at 2.24 million acres, is down 9 percent from 2010, the lowest level since 1881. Winter wheat production was up 1 percent from last year. Average yield is down 0.6 bushel from the previous year. Area harvested for grain is estimated at 32.3 million acres, up 2 percent from the previous year.

2011 Row crop forecasts: The Oct. 1 row crop forecasts are in! Although Pennsylvania production of MD-type and Burley tobaccos, and grapes is expected to be above 2010 levels; production of corn for grain, soybeans, dry alfalfa hay, PA-type tobacco and apples are all expected to be less. Other dry hay production is unchanged from last year.

Corn yields, as of Oct. 1, are forecast at 109 bushels in Pennsylvania, down 19 bushels from last year. Nationwide, at 148.1 bushels, yields are down 4.7 bushels from last year. If realized, this would be the lowest average yield since 2005. U.S. production

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Using QuickBooks to manage your farm business workshops WEST CHESTER, PA — Many farm managers in Pennsylvania use QuickBooks® financial recordkeeping software for their farm business recordkeeping. Of these, several report in conversations with Extension educators that they do not feel that they get the most out of the program, in terms of financial reports and decision making tools. In order to assist farm managers make the most of QuickBooks® software as a financial decision making tool, Penn State Extension has planned a two-part workshop series that will be held in several locations throughout Pennsylvania. Workshops will be hands-on, using a computer lab. Participants will have the opportunity to use their own farm’s data to build meaningful financial records and reports. It is expected that all participants in this program will have a basic understanding of Quickbooks® prior to attending the workshop.

The workshop series will consist of two parts. The first part of the series will consist of a one-day workshop, to be held in November. The second part of the series will be a half day workshop that will be held in early 2012 at locations to be determined by participation in part one workshops. The cost to participants for this program is $100 for the first participant from each farm and $25 for each additional participant. The first workshops will be held on the following dates and locations in Pennsylvania: Towanda: Nov. 1: Endless Moun-

tains AgChoice Farm Credit Office, 24668 Route 6, Towanda, PA; Chambersburg: Nov. 7: Cumberland Valley AgChoice Farm Credit Office, 109 Farm Credit Drive, Chambersburg, PA; Gettysburg: Nov. 14: Adams County Penn State Extension Office, 670 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, PA; Martinsburg: Nov. 15: Martinsburg Airport, 310 Airport Drive, Martinsburg, PA; Mercer: Nov. 21: Mercer County Penn State Extension Office, 463 North Perry Highway, Mercer, PA; and Lebanon: Nov. 22: Lebanon County Penn State Extension Office, 2120 Cornwall Road, Lebanon, PA. Advanced registration for this educational program is required. Registration is available by calling toll free at 1877-489-1398. Online registration is also available. To register online, go to extension.psu.edu, click on “Events” and then find the session that you would like to sign up for under the November calendar. For more information, please contact Keith Dickinson, 610-696-3500, krd16@psu.edu . This workshop is presented by the Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Dairy Extension Teams of Penn State Cooperative Extension, in cooperation with AgChoice Farm Credit. Special incentives for AgChoice Farm Credit customers, including partial scholarships, are available. Customers should contact their local AgChoice Farm Credit Office for more information.

PUBLIC AUCTION

Saturday, November 5TH • 10:00 AM TRACTORS, TRUCKS, COMBINES, TRAILERS, PLANTING & TILLAGE, 2 TRAVELING GUNS EQUIPMENT, TOOLS & MISC. ITEMS. 2) DEL FT TAGS Location: 32377 Myrtle Drive, Laurel, DE 19956. When traveling on RT 13, turn East onto RT 24 at Careys Service Station, go approx. 3.9 miles. Sale is on the left.

Tractors: Case IH MX 120 MFWD w/18.4x38 axle duals, left hand reverser (3744 hrs.), IH 5088 w/cab (6828 hrs.), IH 1966 w/cab & 18.4x38 axle duals, JD 4010 gas wide front (6283 hrs.), Yale 683 Fork lift w/pneumatic tires, 1954 Farmall Super M, Farmall Super H, Farmall W9 (restored), Farmall 300, McCormick 1020 on steel, Farmall H w/3ph, Farmall H w/belt pulley, Farmall M (original), Farmall 350 w/fast hitch, Farmall H, Silver King 47 w/sicklebar, Silver King 47, Silver King serial no. 565 (not running), Farmall F-12 (not running), AC model D Grader, Wheel Horse GT 14 w/mower & loader.

Combine: Case IH 1680 4wd w/ag-leader monitor (3567 engine hrs.) Serial no. JJC0117912, Case IH 1020 25 ft. grain head serial no. JC0089401, Case IH 1063 corn head w/down reel serial no. JJC143814, Unverferth HT 25 head cart.

Trucks & Trailers: 1990 Mack RD Econiliner 6885, 1983 Timpte 42 ft. Aluminum Hopper Bottom (dual compartment), 1972 Dodge 600 10 wheeler w/24 ft. dump (only 20,905 miles), 1957 Chevy 6400 w/14 ft. body, 1951 Chevy w/13 ft. body, 1946 Chevy w/12 ft body & Sears motor, 1949 Plymouth 2 dr Coupe (as is), 1994 Chevy 3500 dually ext cab, 1990 Chevy 3500 dually, 1977 GMC 3500 dually, 1970 GMC custom camper, 2002 32 ft. Fleetreck gooseneck trailer w/dual axle & wheels, 1981 Ditch Witch 3 axle 24 ft. gooseneck trailer.

Tags: 2 Live Delaware FT Tags FT 106, and FT 252.

Irrigation: Hobbs RR 2450 Traveling gun (800 ft. hose), Hobbs RR 2400 Traveling gun (1200 ft. hose).

Equipment: 2.) 18 ft. Spreadmaster litter spreaders, IH 700 7x on land plows, JD 145 5x plows, Westfield 8051 grain auger, 12 ft. 3ph 2 bar chisel plow, Case IH 496 22 ft. disc, Unverferth 23 ft. rolling harrow II, IH 800 6 row plate planter w/dry fert., IH 6 row S-tyne cultivator w/rolling fenders, IH 510 21x7 drill w/press wheels, 14 ft. Hardee rotary mower, Wilmar ST spin spreader, 13 ft. 3ph agri-plane, IH 2250 loader, Better-Built 1500 gal tank spreader w/injectors, Hormloader, 200 gal 3ph sprayer, funnel wagon, flat wagon, Case IH 40 blade, IH fast hitch mower, Cardinal 35 ft. elevator.

Misc. Items: #7 McCormick Horse mower, 1000 gal fuel tank w/elec. pump, 500 gal fuel tank w/elec. pump, Campbell Hosfelt 60 gal air compressor, AC 225 welder, Leroy gas genset, 250 gal fuel tank, W9 parts, dolly carts, 1600 gallon bubble, IH suit case weights, Coachmen pickup Camper, pickup fuel tank, lightning rods, RR Crossing signs (broken), RR tracks, hog feeders, IH drum, Chicken Coal hovers, 25 +/glass chicken waterers, gas stoves, chicken feeders, 3 burner kerosene stove, assortment of tools and parts approx. 2-3 wagon loads of misc. items, many more items to numerous to mention.

Terms: Cash or Approved Checks day of sale, not responsible for accidents Owner: Lawrence Jestice Lunch by Trinity Church

AUCTIONEER:

Sam Walters, III • 302-284-4619

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

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North American League crowns Division Champions Graham, Ramsey, Kinsey, Abrahamson, Shaffer, Thatcher, earn top honors for 2010-2011 regular season In the competition for top positions and places in the regular season of the 2010-2011 North American League (NAL), six top riders emerged as division winners.

The NAL runs seasonlong series in six hunterjumper divisions — Adult Hunter, presented by Practical Horseman, Children’s Hunter, Adult Jumper, Children’s Jumper, Pony Jumper and the Low Junior/ Amateur-Owner Jumper.

The NAL qualifying period started Sept. 1, 2010 and ended Aug. 31, 2011.

While riders did not need to be members of the NAL to compete in any qualifying classes, only current members earned points toward year-end finals at

the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg, PA, and the West Coast Finals at the Las Vegas National Horse Show in Las Vegas, NV. The NAL Finals are among the most popular year-end championships in the country for hunter and jumper riders. This year the West Coast Finals was added to the show series and will take place during the Las Vegas National Horse Show at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV, in November. The West Coast Finals feature competitions in five divisions: Children’s Hunter, Adult Hunter, Children’s Jumper, Adult Jumper, and Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper.

In the NAL Adult Hunter division, presented by Practical Horseman, Charlene Graham of Fairpoint, NY, and Soft Spoken won with 4,118 points. In second place with 3,070 points, was Mindy Wurzburg of Memphis, TN, riding Overseas.

Finishing third was Cheryl Rubenstein of Bellaire, TX and Casino with 3,070 points.

With 4,207 points, Katie Ramsey, of Mt. Juliet, TN, and Donato won the Children’s Hunter division. Kathryn Maginnis, of Centreville, VA, finished second aboard Fargo with 4,074 points.

Sydney Wilder, aboard Zivago, from Chevy Chase, MD, rounded out the top three with 3,632 points.

Alissa Kinsey of Danville, NH, rode Grisset to win Adult Jumper division with 8,633 points. Following in second place with 3,900 points was Kaley Pratt of Gainsville, FL, aboard Shane.

Kinsey also placed third with 3,718 points with Caretina.

Topping the Children’s Jumper division standings were Kady Abrahamson of Loveland, OH, and Chalvino Z, who had 3,535 points. Christopher Johnson of Carmel, IN,

and Carmelita followed with 2,943 points.

Rounding out the top three was Nina Montross of Bedford Hills, NY, with 2,940 points riding Nerazzurro.

In the Pony Jumper division, Elizabeth Shaffer, of Layton, NJ, claimed both the first and second place positions.

She clinched the division with 658 points aboard Styled with Perfection, and finished second with Proven Theory, 619.5 points. In third was Dagney MacTaggart of Old Greenwich, CT, with 554 points riding Iceman.

In the Low Junior/Am-

ateur-Owner Jumper division, Kelsey Thatcher of Bluffdale, UT, finished in first with 4,866 points aboard Klotaire Du Moulin. In second with 3,942 points was Kenzie Donovan of River Hills, WI, and Volarnah.

Rounding out the top three was Teri Kessler of Armonk, NY, with Swiss Franc with 3,834 points.

For more information regarding the NAL series, including series specifications, current standings and a list of upcoming events, please call 717867-5643, e-mail to NAL@Ryegate.com or visit www.ryegate.com.

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The competitiveness of Delaware’s specialty crops will be increased through continuing education, applied research, improved technology, and genomic research. I am very grateful to the USDA for continuing the Specialty Crops Grant Program that will benefit not just Delaware, but all of U.S. agriculture.

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ARKETPLACE

BALE GRABBER, excellent condition, $1,200; Registered Border Cheviot sheep.

Cotswold and border Leicester ewes. Romney ram. Guard Llama. Arabian mare. 585526-5393.(NY) SEVEN HEREFORD calves, weight 500 to 700 pounds, five steers, two heifers; Also, bred cows for spring. Owego. 607-6874679.(NY) 10 sprining heifers and young cows from a closed herd. Herd average 23,000 lbs. plus milk. 315-963-3826.(NY) STEVENS 22 semi-auto, made by Savage, $125 OBO; Wanted 12 gauge shotgun pump action, rifled barrel. 585-5264536.(NY)

REGISTERED Hereford sires, 15 months; Wanted: Self locking head stalls, Binghamton, Cortland, Stamford area. 607-7832463.(NY) 8 FOOT Eby Aluminum cattle, body in great condition. Tel. 860-886-3943.(CT) FOR SALE: Polled Jersey bull, $800; Also, Bantys, $4.00, Rabbit, $4. Wanted, Mini pony, leave message, Canastota. 315-6979589.(NY) TWO Holstein heifers, due in February, $1,350 a piece, call evenings: 585-5265195.(NY) TWO Farmall H’s, good to restore, $1,500 for pair. 845-657-2595.(NY)

NI Two row picker sheller, good shape, $2,000. 315-942-2231.(NY)

FOR SALE: 15 mo. old Hereford bull, good looks, ready for work, $1,300 or trade for same. Macedon. 315-986-1185.(NY)

JOHN DEERE 770 with loader and mower, like new; Cub Cadet with loader and mower, like new, 187HR. 315-5367713.(NY)

‘72 CHEVY PICKUP, dump body, 350, auto, PS 115,000 miles, good condition $1,900. 518-731-1590.(NY)

WANTED: Cow trainers for tie stalls, good cond., 40 or so. 585-478-7215.(NY)

WANTED: 8 lug front tractor tire; For sale, JD 4520 tractor, JD 435 bale new wrap. No Sunday calls, please! 585-554-3962.(NY)

1960 FORD 671 Ford bucket. 315-3439687.(NY)

(4) Cooper M/S tires, 215/85R16 studded, like new, $150. each, firm. Will sell in pairs.

518-766-4621.(NY)

HUGE Firestone tires, 36.00&41 48-ply, nine feet tall, never been mounted, made for tapered rim, $500 each, have twelve.

607-227-7334.(NY)

16.9x38 t-rail snap-on duals, for sale, $600. 607-965-7911.(NY)

FARMCO feed wagon on wheels, good condition, $1,600. Call 203-266-7907.(CT)

WANTED: Heifers to bard up to 70 head.

Plenty of feed. Little Falls. Call Dave or Tom: 315-723-4801 or 315-868-7092.(NY)

JD 214 chuck wagon for sale. Shed kept.

Field ready, $800. 570-967-2774.(PA)

HERD REDUCTION sale: Red Angus cows, Devon/Angus bull calf, milking Devon bull (2010) and heifers (2011). Penn Yan. 315-536-0539.(NY)

2 YEAR OLD Brown white quarter horse colt, $100; 10 year old Appaloosa mare, $200. 315-651-2265.(NY)

NH 489 haybine for sale, extra sidebar, extra belt (new) don’t want to store for winter, $2,500. 607-748-4105.(NY)

WANTED: Patz gutter cleaner chain, counterclockwise and round bale splitter. (2) Jersey bull calves for sale, $30 each. 585590-4948.(NY)

GOATS: 2 does, born 07-21-2011, $65. each or both for $115 cash; Sannen alpine x, leave message and phone number. 585657-6076.(NY)

JD 2 row Snapper head and Harvest tec preservative applicator.

315-3486534.(NY)

IHC 2PR 2 row pull type corn picker, wide row, shed kept and in good working condition 585-547-9573.(WNY)

WANTED: Free stall loops, dairy size, heifer and cow, after 7 pm. 518-3217011.(NY)

GEHL Running gear and gravity box. 315662-3440.(NY)

MINI HORSE 6 month old, Blue Roan filly, can be registered, cute, have both parents on premises, asking $350 OBO. 607-5662549.(NY) BARN CLEANER CHAIN for 16” gutter counterclockwise. Very good condition. 40 hp Ford tractor with loader, Select O Matic. $2,500. 518-993-3026.(NY) PEACOCKS, 1 1/2 year old, $60; This year’s, $25 each; Also, breeding stock show poultry, $10 each for the complete set. 315-843-7563.(NY)

STRAW CHOPPER fits JD 8820 combine, $800. 585-554-6962.(NY)

WANTED: Electronic scale with print out, compact refrigerator. WANTED: 13.6x24 tire chains, stainless steel, prep table, round bale feeder. 315-796-4374.(NY)

MASSEY FERGUSON 63C 6 Row 30” corn head, working condition, $1,800 OBO. 585-554-6678.(NY)

1989 FORD 4610, 2 wheel drive, 3 cylinder diesel cab, heat, good rubber, side mount hydro mower, 2,400 hours, $7,200.

315-224-8969.(NY)

MASSEY FERGUSON 2200 Ind tractor loader, 3 pt. hitch, live PTO, $4,250; 550 Oliver 3 pt. live PTO, $3,800; 607-5224952.(NY)

#4385 Bobcat skid loader, 4 cyl, Wisconsin Engine, good condition; Chevy 1986 tailgate. Dodge p.u 1995 roof sun visor. Attica.

585-591-8230.(NY)

LATE MODEL NH 315 baler, #70 hydraulic thrower; NH 316 #75 kicker; NH 273 belt thrower; NH 258 rake. 607-243-8151 WANTED: New Holland 258 hay rake. 518692-2725.(NY) WANTED: 22’-24’ Silage conveyor, kicker wagons, rotary rake. 315-496-2357.(NY) FOR SALE: Barn cleaner chutes clockwise, counter clockwise, DeLaval 2” receiver jar, Walkato milk meters. WANTED snowblower, 3 pt. hitch. 315-3371499.(NY)

ROUND BALE CHOPPER WANTED. 518867-7672 (NY)

WANTED: Commercial #32 meat grinder in good condition. Call weekdays, Alvin Horning Jr., 315-531-3347.(NY)

FARMHAND 830 grinder mixer, no scales, $1,500; 50 ft. mow conveyor, direct drive, $1,000. Boonville. 315-827-4980.(NY)

WANTED: Grandy dry inoculant applicator; Also, JD 7000 or 7200 4-6 row corn planter. 315-536-6150.(NY)

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Business people find solutions at Sussex County is Open for Business GEORGETOWN, DE — Carolyn Phillips has been making her own specialty soaps for family and friends for years.

And lately, she’s been wondering how to turn her hobby into an entrepreneurial venture called Healing Soap, with all the questions that go along with that decision.

How can her business plan help her gain an edge with banks? What resources are available to aid her? Where can she find training to help her have a better chance of success?

When she and her husband attended the first “Sussex County Is Open For Business” event, she found exactly what she sought — a room full of county, state, federal and professional resources in one place to encourage business growth. The well-attended event was aimed at providing new entrepreneurs and expanding businesses tools and information to help them succeed.

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The “Sussex County Is Open For Business” event series creates a one-stop resource for beginning entrepreneurs and existing companies looking to expand. Participating organizations and agencies include Delaware Center for Enterprise DevelopmentDSU, Delaware Economic Development Office, Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership (DEMEP), Delaware Small Business & Technology Development Center, Delaware State Treasury, DTCC-Entrepreneur Center, First State Community Action Agency, Job Center of Delaware Libraries, Southern Delaware Tourism, SCORE Delaware, Sussex County Economic Development Office, U.S. Small Business Administration, and YWCA-Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship.

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by Jennifer Showalter CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — Horse owners dread the word colic but throw in toxic plants and they really start to fret.

Two-hundred horse enthusiasts from the Charlottesville area enjoyed dinner and a seminar held by Blue Ridge Equine Clinic and Southern States Charlottesville on colic and toxic plants.

Colic: Dr. Paul Stephens with Blue Ridge Equine Clinic spent some time going over the anatomy of the horse’s digestive tract before getting into things that lead up to colic, warning signs, and ways

to deal with colic.

Stephens explained that the pain related to colic is normally a result of gas or fluid distensions, inflammation caused by ulceration or localized infection, or spasms. “The most common trigger for abdominal pain is a change in the normal pattern of motility,” said Stephens.

He then added, “The digestive system is the weakest part of a horse.

They started off with an omnivorous gastrointestinal tract that adapted to be exclusively herbivorous. Their free floating large colon is not a good design.”

Stephens encouraged

the audience to call their veterinarian if they suspect their horse to be colicing even if the veterinarian is not needed immediately for evaluation. He warned the group that pawing, turning to the flank, stretching, laying down, rolling, and curling of the lip are often times signs of colic.

In suspect colic cases, one can start off by evaluating the color and the moistness of the horse’s gums along with the capillary refill time, which is one to two seconds in a normal horse. Stephens recommended all horse owners buy a stethoscope so they can check heart rate.

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Stephens the normal heart rate for a horse is 36 to 40 beats per minute, but it does not take much stimulation to double that. It is also good to get a temperature reading. “If the temperature is greater than 102°F, we worry about colitis,” said Stephens. He suggested noting recent urination and fecal output, water and feed intake, and recent changes in feed or management.

It is good to be able to make the above evaluations before calling a veterinarian so he or she has something to go by.

Stephens said if the horse’s temperature is less than 102°F, the

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Dr. Paul Stephens with Blue Ridge Equine Clinic discusses the ins and outs of colic cases.

Blox Daugherty with Dow AgriScience enlightens a crowd of horse enthusiasts of the many plants that are toxic to horses.

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heart rate is greater than 44 beats per minute, the gums are bright pink or purple, the pain is uncontrollable, or mild pain persists for more than half an hour, he highly recommends getting a veterinarian to evaluate the horse. He stressed that before administering any medication it is particularly wise to discuss the case with a veterinarian.

For mild cases of colic, horse owners can try to walk their horse to distract him or her from the pain, but Stephens said there is no reason to force a horse to walk. “If the horse is comfortable on his or her side, let it do it. If the horse is rolling, that’s when we get worried about the horse injuring himself,” said Stephens.

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If a veterinarian is called to the farm, he or she will perform a thorough physical exam to direct him or her in the right direction of what to do next. A rectal exam may be needed and/or a nasogastric tube may be passed to evaluate the fluid accumulation in the stomach or to administer mineral oil.

Sometimes veterinarians will find it beneficial to perform an abdominal ultrasound, run blood work, and/or collect abdominal fluid.

After the veterinarian determines they are surely dealing with a colic case, he or she will likely administer a drug to help alleviate pain.

The veterinarian may also administer an anti-

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Colic and toxic plants: two things horse owners like to avoid

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Equine Field Service uses teamwork, technology to treat local horses BLACKSBURG, VA, — Chris and Christina Lee of Roanoke, VA, are passionate horse lovers who are deeply concerned about the care and treatment of their own three. When they began to notice problems with their 26year-old Appaloosa mare, Reiny, in August 2010, they decided to contact the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine’s Equine Field Service team for further assistance.

The Lees noticed that Reiny “just wasn’t her normal self.” She was slowing down and became stiff in both front limbs. The owners tried all the tricks they had learned over years of horse ownership, but Reiny’s problems persisted.

Members of the Equine Field Service conducted several examinations, including radiographs and specific blood tests in an effort to determine the source of Reiny’s pain and lameness.

The examinations revealed that Reiny was somewhat overweight and also had high levels of insulin in the blood, a condition known as hyperinsulinemia. Additionally, she had several signs of laminitis, often referred to as “founder,” that were causing her ap-

parent stiffness. This combination of findings is common to Equine Cushing’s disease, a condition found in older horses and ponies.

The Equine Field Service team recommended treatment of Reiny’s conditions. They fitted foam rubber pads under her shoes to provide cushion and support to her feet. Reiny’s stall was filled with extra soft bedding, again giving her more padding.

Clinicians from the veterinary college’s nutrition service developed a controlled, yet healthy weight loss plan for Reiny, and major improvements were seen by October. Regular visits by Equine Field Service clinicians revealed that Reiny’s condition was showing progressive improvement, an excellent prognostic sign.

“The best thing about the Equine Field Service team is that they have doctors to cover every service necessary,” said Chris Lee. “They have excellent communication skills and incredible equipment, which really made a difference in the treatment of our horse, Reiny.”

Reiny’s success would not have been possible without the care and support

of the Equine Field Service and access to its world-class clinicians, farriers, and equipment. Reiny is now about 250 pounds lighter and moving better than she has in years. The Lees say they plan to start riding Reiny again in the near future.

The Equine Field Service, which is part of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Blacksburg, provides primary and emergency service to patients within a 35-mile radius of the town.

Both in-hospital and ambulatory services are provided by scheduled appointments, as well as 24-hour emergency care, 365 days a year. Faculty

management and try to control toxic plants and other weeds.

The audience was surprised to learn how many different plants are toxic to horses if they are consumed. From buttercups, horsenettle, milkweed, pokeweed, poison hemlock, St. Johnswort to wild onions and garlic, most were startled at how many toxic plants they have on their property. Daugherty also mentioned such things as bracken fern, white snakeroot, Queen Anne’s lace, common mullen, blue weed, nightshade, perilla mint, cocklebur, field pennycress, and jimsonweed as being toxic to horses.

As he went through the list of toxic plants, Daugherty pointed out their growing pattern and how the best way to control them is. He mentioned that it is best to control perennials at maximum vegetative growth and this timing can be controlled by mowing the plants and allowing them to flower when suitable to spray an effective herbicide.

He explained that he finds it best to control annuals when they are small and to suspect them to come up where bare dirt persists.

In addition to plants, Daugherty touched on toxic trees. Black locust, black walnut, oak trees, and mountain laurel are few of the trees to be concerned with in the Charlottesville area. The wilted leaves from wild cherry trees and red maples

are two additional trees that he mentioned.

Daugherty concluded by pointing out a few forages that can cause problems. Fescue, foxtails, sorghum, sudex, johnson grass, sudangrass, clover, and alfalfa can all cause problems if too much is consumed at the wrong time. “It’s kind of like us eating too many Snicker bars. If we eat enough, they will kill us,” said Daugherty.

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Colic from 15 spasmodic drug and/or a laxative. At that point it is critical to keep a close eye on the horse. If things don’t turn around for the better, the veterinarian will then determine if they are dealing with a surgical case.

Stephens noted that change in feed, gastric ulcers, internal parasites, and poor quality feed are few of the things that he sees time and time again that cause colic. Inappropriate ingestion of such things as sand or gravel can also result in colic. He mentioned that rarely does he find that inadequate water intake is the cause of colic, but this issue is more common in the winter months. “Try to make all changes gradual and allow regular turnout and exercise.

Horses that stay in stalls too long have an increase risk of colic and horses that get a lot feed have a greater chance of colic. Also stay up on dental care and parasite control,” said Stephens.

Toxic Plants: The risk of colic is scary enough in itself without the risk of the consumption of toxic plants. Blox Daugherty with Dow AgriScience spent some time going over plants in the area that are toxic to horses and how to best control them.

Daugherty acknowledged that toxic plants are usually only an issue when other sources of feed are limited, but mentioned that it is always good to try and practice good pasture

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HARRISBURG, PA — Belagio del Cedro, exhibited by Beaverrlea Manderbach of Sinking Spring, PA, took home top honors under both judges during the Paso Fino Show held during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Oct. 9, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg.

Belagio del Cedro swept the competition in the Paso Performance Championship after taking home the blue in the Paso Performance Stallions class.

Manderbach also secured the Bella Forma Stallions Championship with her entry Espirita de Emerald Valley.

Exhibitor Diane Dutt of Mason Dixon PFHA, Stewartstown, PA, also walked away with top honors on Sunday. Her gelding, Cloud Nine Cometa, won the Paso Performance Geldings and Paso Performance Amateur Owner Geldings before securing the Paso Performance Amateur Owner Championship.

Jamie Gascon, Poplarville, MS, and Sharon Londono, Covington, LA, judged the show.

First place winners for Sunday’s Paso Fino Show were: Bella Forma Colts 3 Years and Over — Espirita de Emerald Valley, Beaverrlea Manderbach, Sinking Spring, PA. Bella Forma Stallions Championship (All Ages) — Espirita de Emerald Valley, Beaverrlea Manderbach,

Espirita de Emerald Valley, exhibited by Beaverrlea Manderbach of Sinking Spring, Pa., took home the Bella Forma Stallion Championship during the Paso Fino Horse Show at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Sunday, Oct. 9.

Allebach’s Windermere Farms entry waits for the judge’s decisions during the Draft Horse Hitch Show on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Sinking Spring, PA. Paso Performance Junior Horsemanship — Middlefields Magnifico, Lisa Gorsuch, Middlefield Farms, Taneytown, MD. Paso Performance Mares — Rondalla La Estrella, Katie Readinger, Hamburg, PA. Paso Performance Geldings — Cloud Nine Cometa, Diane Dutt, Mason Dixon PFHA, Stewartstown, PA. Paso Performance Stallions — Belagio del Cedro,

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the foot care provided to Reiny as part of the mare’s overall treatment.

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Sinking Spring stallion soars to top of class at KILE Paso Fino Show

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Sinking from 17 — Cloud Nine Cometa, Diane Dutt, Mason Dixon PFHA, Stewartstown, PA. Classic Geldings — Soberano del Oregano, Rosemary D’Agostino, Reading, PA. Equitation Junior — Middlefields Magnifico, Lisa Gorsuch, Middlefield Farms, Taneytown, MD. Classic Fino Amateur Owner Geldings — Soberano del Oregano, Rosemary D’Agostino, Reading, PA. Classic Fino Amateur Owner Champion — Soberano del Oregano, Rosemary D’Agostino, Reading, PA. Paso Country Pleasure — Rondalla La Estrella, Katie Readinger, Hamburg, PA. Paso Pleasure Schooling 4 Year Old Fillies — Quatro’s Aurora, BJ Schuler, Telford, PA. Paso Pleasure Junior — Middlefields Magnifico, Lisa Gorsuch, Middlefield Farms, Taneytown, MD. Paso Pleasure Mares — Arodita FF, Kathy Dell, Middlefield Farm, Taneytown, MD. Paso Pleasure Geldings — Simpatico de Ca’Grande, Melanie Petri, Ottsville, PA. Paso Pleasure Stallions — Cancionero de la Roca, Patricia A. Laird, Felton, PA. Paso Pleasure Championship — Simpatico de Ca’Grande, Melanie Petri, Ottsville, PA. Paso Pleasure Amateur Owner Schooling, 4 Year Old Fillies — Quatro’s Aurora, BJ Schuler, Telford, PA. Paso Pleasure Amateur Owner Mares — Afrodita FF, Kathy Dell, Middlefield Farm, Taneytown, MD. Paso Pleasure Amateur Owner Geldings — Middlefields Magnifico, Lisa Gorsuch, Middlefield Farm, Taneytown, MD. Paso Pleasure Amateur Owner Stallions — Cancionero de la Roca, Patri-

cia A. Laird, Felton, PA. Paso Pleasure Amateur Owner Championship — Middlefields Magnifico, Lisa Gorsuch, Middlefield Farm, Taneytown, MD. The Keystone International Livestock Exposition is the largest livestock show on the East Coast with 1,100 beef cattle, 500 horses, 1,000 sheep and 950 swine exhibited by producers from 32 states. For more information visit www.keystoneinternational.state.pa.us.

Sarah Brockhoff of Dayton, PA, sets up her entry during the Youth Showmanship 8-13 Year Old class during the Draft Horse Hitch Show on Saturday, Oct. 8.

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Dairy antiques attract, educate visitors, exhibitors at Third Annual All-American Auction Dairy Antiques and Collectibles Show. The third annual auction raised more than $2,000 to support the national dairy show.

HARRIBURG, PA — The All-Dairy Antiques Auction was the culmination of activities at the 2011 All-American Dairy Show’s 14th Annual All-

This year’s sale featured the Holstein breed, with a model True Type Holstein Fresian Cow and matching model True Type Holstein Fresian Bull bringing $310 and $320, respectively.

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percent from September 2010. The 50-state total was 15.8 billion, up 1.7 percent. Revisions added 17 million pounds to last month’s estimate, resulting in a 15.3 billion pound total, up 2.3 percent from a year ago.

September cow numbers hit 8.47 million

head, up 1,000 head from August, but 101,000 more than a year ago. Output per cow averaged 1,742 pounds, up 12 pounds from a year ago.

Sifting through the data; the biggest increase occurred in Florida, up 11.3 percent, fol-

lowed by Texas, up 10.1 percent, thanks to 20,000 more cows and a whopping 85 pound increase per cow. Only four states showed declines, the biggest, 4.5 percent, was in Missouri, followed by Pennsylvania, down 1.5 percent, due to 5,000 fewer cows and a 10 pound decline per cow.

California output was only up 0.6 percent despite an additional 25,000 cows, but output per cow was off 15 pounds. Wisconsin was up 1.8 percent on a 30 pound gain per cow but cow numbers were unchanged. New York was up 0.1 percent on a 5 pound gain per cow though cow numbers were down a thousand.

Idaho was up 2.9 percent on 11,000 more cows and a 20-pound gain per cow. Minnesota was off 0.7 percent due to a 15 pound loss for cow. Cow numbers were up a thousand head from a year ago. New Mexico was up 4.4 percent on a 13,000 cow increase and 5 pounds more per cow.

USDA’s latest Livestock Slaughter report shows 244,600 culled dairy cows were slaughtered under federal inspection in September, up 2,200 from August, and 3,400 more than September 2010. January-September 2011 dairy cow slaughter was estimated at 2.156 million head, up 86,600 from the same period in 2010.

The cash dairy markets had little reaction to the

milk production data. The Cheddar blocks closed Friday October 21 at $1.72 per pound, up 3 cents on the week, and 5 1/4-cents above a year ago. The barrels closed at $1.69, unchanged on the week, and a penny above a year ago. Five cars of block traded hands on the week and 15 of barrel. The NASS-surveyed U.S. average block price fell to $1.7373, down a penny.

The barrels averaged $1.7227, up 1 1/2-cents.

Spot butter closed at $1.86, up 2 1/2-cents on the week, but 32 1/2cents below a year ago.

Eight were cars sold on the week. NASS butter averaged $1.7528 down a half cent. NASS nonfat dry milk averaged $1.5231, down 1.9 cents, and dry whey averaged 61.93 cents, up 1.6 cents, the highest since August 2007.

Feed prices are expected to remain relatively high through the end of 2011 and into 2012, according to USDA’s latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook. Corn prices were forecast at $6.20-$7.20 per bushel for the 2011/12 crop year, a small reduction from September’s forecast, and is based on higher reported carry-in stocks and slightly lower projected corn exports.

The soybean meal price forecast was lowered from September to $335-$365 per ton for the 2011/12 marketing year, based on a lowered forecast of soybean exports in October. Preliminary estimates put alfal-

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The U.S. dairy herd continues to expand more rapidly than anticipated and is expected to average 9.2 million head.

Yield per cow has also risen more rapidly than anticipated and is forecast at 21,300 pounds, an increase from September estimates. The report said “Output per cow may not have been as diminished by the hot summer temperatures as expected.” The 2012 dairy herd is expected to contract to 9.19 million head. This forecast represents both a yearover-year decline and a decline from the September 2012 forecast.

Although corn and soybean meal prices have been revised down, they remain high by historic levels, according to USDA, and continued expected high alfalfa prices along with lower milk prices will likely stimulate a herd reduction in 2012. The report said “These fundamentals will also limit the rise in output per cow next year, which is forecast at 21,600 pounds, despite an extra milking day in 2012.

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2011 Keystone International Livestock Exposition Angus Show Harrisburg, PA, Oct. 7, 9 HARRISBURG, PA — The 2011 Keystone International Livestock Exposition Angus Show, was held Oct. 7 in Harrisburg, Pa. Tom Hawk of Earlville, IL, evaluated the 86 entries.

The Junior Angus Show was held Oct. 9. J.P. Hausner of Thomasville, PA, evaluated the 51 entries.

Here are the winners:

Reserve grand champion female — Dameron Bardot 080 won reserve grand champion female at the 2011 Keystone International Livestock Exposition Angus Show, Oct. 7 in Harrisburg, PA. Bailey Harsh, Radnor, Ohio, owns the March 2010 daughter of S A V Brilliance 8077. She earlier won reserve junior champion. Tom Hawk, Earlville, IL, evaluated the 86 entries.

Photos by Robin Ruff, American Angus Association

Reserve grand champion bull — Dawson's Prodigy 69 won reserve grand champion bull. Garrett Knebel, Winamac, IN, owns the January 2009 son of Famous 7001. He first won senior champion.

Reserve grand champion bull — B C A Flawless 119 won reserve grand champion bull at the 2011 Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) Junior Angus Show, Oct. 9 in Harrisburg, PA. Hannah Grim, Thomasville, PA, owns the February 2011 son of TC Aberdeen 759. He first won reserve calf champion. J.P. Hausner, Thomasville, PA, evaluated the 51 entries.

Grand champion female — Fancy Chance Lady 65 won grand champion female. Shane Heizer, Hagerstown, MD, owns the April 2010 daughter of CJ SH Liquid Asset 8660. She first took top honors in the junior division.

Grand champion female — Pleasant Valley Elsa 1001 won junior grand champion female and bred-and-owned grand champion female. Shelby Stabler, Gaithersburg, MD, owns the February 2010 daughter of Connealy Final Product. She earlier won junior champion.

Reserve grand champion cow-calf pair — Equity 87 Treasure NCC1 won reserve grand champion cow-calf pair. Richard Brown, Port Byron, NY, owns the January 2007 daughter of NCC Midland N001. A March 2011 heifer calf sired by Equity 278 Equinox 5M2 is at her side.

Grand champion cow-calf pair — Freys Miss Marshall M53-U44 won grand champion cow-calf pair. Colby Dull, Westminster, MD, owns the February 2009 daughter of B C Marathon 7022. A February 2011 heifer calf sired by S A F Connection completes the winning pair. The duo also won junior grand champion cow-calf pair.

Reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female — Freys KJF Delia T26-W41 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female. Fred Frey, Quarryville, PA, owns the February 2011 daughter of Check Mate. She first won junior calf champion.

Reserve grand champion female — Lemenager HF Queen Ann X40 won reserve grand champion female.

Shane Heizer, Hagerstown, MD, owns the February 2010 daughter of OSU Currency 8173. She first won reserve junior champion.

Grand champion bull — Fox Meadow Farm Renegade 754 won grand champion bull. Jessica Clarke, Rocky Ridge, MD, owns the June 2010 son of Northern Improvement 4480 GF. He earlier won intermediate champion.

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More than a dozen antiques exhibitors displayed a plethora of dairyrelated items, including vintage signs, magazines and paintings.

But commanding attention most often were the many collections of milk bottles. Spanning decades and sizes, milk bottles represent a period in the dairy industry when production and distribution was less centralized. The different designs and illustrations of the bottles keep collectors searching for unique bottles to add to their collections.

“I own more than 100 unique bottles from dairies near my hometown,” said Jack Haley, a collector from Seaford,

Delaware. “Dairies used many different styles of bottles and lettering, so there are a lot to look for.”

From half-pints to gallons, squaresided or round, clear or amber, tin lids or paper caps, milk bottles identified the unique brand of each dairy’s milk. Even rarer were 1/3 pint and 2/3 pint bottles.

Some collectors look for bottles from a specific dairy. Haley is working to collect a bottle of each design from each of the United States. He has several complete collections, but admits that he’ll never achieve his goal.

“That’s okay,” Haley said. “Half the fun is in the hunt.”

One of the most gratifying aspects of this hobby is when he can give bottles

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FEEDER CATTLE

HAGERSTOWN, MD FEEDER CATTLE: 250.

Steers: M&L 200-400# 105-125; 400-550# 120-135; 600-700# 115-117; 8001000# 103-113, few to 118; 1000-1100# 103-106.

Heifers: M&L 300-500# 85-101; 500-600# 90-105; 600-850# 90-101; 85010503 94-101.

Bulls: M&L 300-500# 110-124; 500-650# 101-120; 700-850# 97-105.

MT. AIRY NC FEEDER CATTLE: 586.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1-2 265-290# 130-141; 322# 137.50; 353-390# 136-151; 490-495# 139-142; 539545# 129-139.50; 560# 138.25; 620-641# 124.50128.50; 710-743# 107116.50; S 1-2 230-240#

115-122; 275-285# 106-123; 305-335# 105-122; 360380# 90-120.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1-2 210-215# 134-136; 270280# 119-140; 320-344# 130-134; 354-395# 119128.50; 415-443# 116124.25; 450-490# 118-124; 505-547# 117-120; 552# 116.75; 625-643# 106-110; 654-690# 102-109.50; 705710# 104-110; 860-875# 9598; S 1-2 245# 105-120; 265-290# 100-114; 360395# 105-115; 420-435# 92110; 455-465# 106-112; 535-540# 89-100; 870# fleshy 69.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1-2 443-444# 133-133.50; 455466# 132.50-138.50; 530541# 117.50-121; 557# 118.25; 626-631# 113.75114.75; 660-665# 105-109; 703-705# 102; S 1-2 405440# 110-120; 450-490# 97114; 530# 103; 550-580#

100-106; 610-630# 100; 638# full 80; 700-735# 8599.

Bred Cows: M&L 1-2 Young 960-1185# 700765/hd 4-6 mos bred; M&L 1-2 Middle Aged 905-1185# 640-770/hd 4-6 mos bred.

SILER CITY, NC FEEDER CATTLE: 436 Feeder Steers: M&L 1-2 195# 130; 240# 115; 255290# 136-166; 300-345# 125-162; 350-395# 110-152; 400-430# 120-138; 452# 136; 530-540# 131-136; 580# 115; 730# 117; S 1-2 240# 100; 265-290# 99-110; 300-315# 90; 350-370# 106109; 400-445# 90-115.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1-2 240# 115; 275-295# 120136; 305-345# 120-133; 355-395# 110-134; 400445# 110-128; 450-495# 110-128; 500-545# 109124; 550-585# 110-115;

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Earl Bennett, Holbrook, MA (Left), Roger Thomas, Cortland, NY (Right) and Bob Lanpher, Attleboro, MA (2nd from Right) confer with an interested visitor at the show.

to descendants of their original owners.

“That connection is important,” he said, recounting the gratitude of the granddaughter of a local druggist who received one of his bottles.

“It provides a great link to real people from a different time.”

Charles Itle’s collection of Pennsylvania Farm Show gold medal milk bottles offers a unique glimpse to when the Farm Show included a milk quality contest from the early thirties to the midsixties.

Participating dairies shipped fresh, refrigerated milk to the Farm Show for evaluation of flavor, bacterial plate count and butterfat content.

First place, gold medal dairies could print the Farm Show Gold Medal graphic on their bottles for the next year. Itle estimates that 21 dairies

received the award. He has bottles from 20 of those dairies and a paper bottlecap from the 21st.

One unique display was the milk bottle return machine displayed

by Jim and Martha Roberts. Shaped like a giant milk bottle, this short-lived effort by dairies enticed cus-

tomers to return deposit bottles sooner.

“People soon learned they could return bottles from other dairies, and still get their reward — a stick of chewing gum,” Jim Roberts said. “That just proves that no matter what the age, people have always found ways to get around the system.”

600-645# 106-116; 655690# 100-107; 800# 93; S 1-2 250# 101; 305-310# 91106; 370-385# 95-106; 415425# 90-108; 465-465# 91; 530# 90; 555# 107; 615645# 90-96.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1-2 455-490# 112-134; 500547# 111-124; 555-585# 110-120; 600-645# 106114.50; 685# 112; 715-730# 109-110; 835# 90; S 1-2 470-485# 96-109; 505-540# 98-105; 560-595# 90-106; 600-635# 95-105; 730# 91.

BLACKSTONE, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

N VA FEEDER CATTLE: 2361 Feeder Steers: M&L 1-2 300-400# 131-159; 400500# 123-156; 500-600# 123-157; 600-700# 110-136; 700-800# 104-129.50; 800900# 114-127.50; 9001000# 120.10; 1000-1100# 110; M&L 2 300-400# 120125; 400-500# 120-137; 500-600# 123-137.50; 600700# 125-129; 700-800# 114-126; 800-900# 119.75; S 1 300-400# 118; 500-600# 105-107; 600-700# 107; 700-800# 108.50.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 700-800# 86.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 105-134; 400500# 104.50-136; 500-600# 96-132; 600-700# 105122.50; 700-800# 100-119; M&L 2 300-400# 101-124;

400-500# 90-115; 500-600# 95-118; 600-700# 112; 700800# 97; M&L 3 400-500# 105; 500-600# 103-105.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 130-147; 300400# 123-160; 400-500# 116-145; 500-600# 102-135; 600-700# 105-120; 700800# 98.50; M&L 2 300400# 136; 400-500# 109145; 500-600# 90-115; 600700# 100-117; M&L 3 300400# 118.50; 500-600# 95110.

SW VA FEEDER CATTLE: 1184.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 128-136; 300400# 131-154; 400-500# 139.50-152; 500-600# 115144; 600-700# 112-132.50; 700-800# 112-125.50; 800900# 109-117; 900-1000# 107; 1000-1100# 88; M&L 2 200-300# 124-140; 300400# 130-145; 400-500# 132-147; 500-600# 123-137; 600-700# 115-129; 700800# 110-121; 800-900# 1105-110.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 99; 300400# 83-107; 400-500# 95113; 500-600# 90-101; 600700# 79; 700-800# 83; 800900# 81; 900-1000# 60; 1100# & up 73.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 118-136; 300400# 124-142; 400-500# 114.50-151; 500-600# 111123.50; 600-700# 106116.50; 700-800# 80-110; 800-900# 80-103; M&L 2

200-300# 105-122; 300400# 120-139; 400-500# 113-130; 500-600# 109-121; 600-700# 95.50-111; 700800# 80-106; 800-900# 8794.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 117-145; 300400# 137-154; 400-500# 122-148; 500-600# 115-141; 600-700# 104-130; 700800# 85-100; 800-900# 84.50; M&L 2 200-300# 121146.50; 300-400# 117-139; 400-500# 111-137; 500600# 111.50-129; 600-700# 105-117; 700-800# 95.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA FEEDER CATTLE: Feeder Steers: M&L 1 400-500# 123-125; 500600# 125; 600-700# 110.50124.75; 700-800# 104.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400-500# 104.50-105; 500600# 105.50; 700-800# 100; M&L 2 500-600# 95; M&L 3 400-500# 105; 500-600# 103-105.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 123; 400-500# 116-125; M&L 3 300-400# 118.50; 500-600# 95-110.

FRONT ROYAL, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 41.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 600-700# 116.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 105; 400-500# 106-108; 500-600# 96-101; M&L 2 300-400# 101; 400500# 90-93.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 124; 400-500#

HOLLINS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 259.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 400-500# 136-145.50; 500600# 130-138.25; 600-700# 126-132.50; 700-800# 118124.50; M&L 2 400-500# 136-141; 500-600# 128134.50; 600-700# 127-129; 800-900# 115.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 125; 400-500# 118-124.25; 500-600# 108120; 600-700# 108-115; 700-800# 107.50-110; M&L 2 300-400# 124.50; 400-

500# 116-122; 500-600# 112; 600-700# 110-111.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 400-500# 128.50; 500-600# 115-129; 600-700# 102-113; 700-800# 106; 800-900# 97; M&L 2 500-600# 117; 600700# 109.

LYNCHBURG, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 1055.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 153; 400-500# 139-147.25; 500-600# 129138; 600-700# 125; 700800# 118.50-123; M&L 2 300-400# 155.50; 400-500# 138.50-149; 500-600# 131138.25; 600-700# 114126.50; 700-800# 118.50;

M&L 3 300-400# 137; 400500# 134-137; 500-600# 125.25-125.50; 600-700# 115; 700-800# 105; S 1 300400# 122-148, mostly 148; 400-500# 129.50-133.75; 500-600# 125.50; 600-700# 115; 700-800# 105.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 130-131; 400500# 121.25-123.25; 500600# 121.75-124; 600-700# 114.75-116.75; 700-800# 112.50-113; M&L 2 300400# 128-134.25; 400-500# 123.25; 500-600# 118-121; 600-700# 112-118; 700800# 113-115.50; M&L 3 300-400# 132.50; 400-500# 123.25-125; 500-600# 115-

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AUCTION Farm Equipment Liquidation for Mr. Joseph Battle (Moved to Assisted Living)

Sat., Nov. 12th, 10 a.m. • 2828 Berry Pearce Rd. Timberlake, NC (1/2 mile N. off NC 157 just inside Person Co.-S. of Roxboro)

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Tractorss & Equipment n Deeree 4240 w/ Front John Loader w/ Joy Stick, 7936 hrs., Quad Range, s#4240H026079RW 18.4-38 rear, 10.00-16 front, dual remotes; Masseyy Ferguson 2705 w/ Cab, 3206 hrs, dual remote, spin out wheels, s#9R004050 18.4-38 rear, 3 Bobcat 11.00-6 front; 843 4n1 Bucket & Forks (sell separate), 6200 hrs., B 1400B s#503733290; JCB Backhoe/Loader, 3992 hrs. s#14BN2059.3467.937; John Deeree 450C Crawler Loader, International s#274776T; 1486 6 w/ Cab, 18.4-38 rear, 10.00-16 front; Alliss Chalmers 7040 (parts), 18.4-38 rear, 11.00-16 front; International 274 Diesel, 1269 hrs., s#213007J008082; Internationall 240 Utility w/ Sickle n Deere Mower, 4212 hrs.; John Utility Tractor w/ Post Driver, 3224 hrs., 100+/- hp; Superr A Farmalll; Hyster Forklift; JD 700 Twin Hydraulic Rake, New s#E00700A825009; d 855 Round Baler; 3 pt.

Holland D 45 Scrape Middle Buster; JD Blade 6'; 7' Box Blade; 2 Row IH Corn Planter - 1 pt.; Kewanee 295 Disc Chisel; IH 12' Cultimulcher; 12' Ripper 25 Shank; Morraa F-25-7' Disc Mower (3pt. and/or Modified Pull-Type); Pull Type 7'Rotary Mower; Hardee Rotary Mower C172LT - 3pt.; Rotary Mowers (Bush Hogs); 1 Row Bedder; Root Rake - 3pt.; JD Corn Planter - 1 Row 1 pt.; Spin Spreaders; (2) 3 Bottom Plows;

IH Pull Spreader; New w Holland 8 John Sickle Mower - 3pt.; MX8 Deere Rotary Mower - 3pt.; Spiked Tooth Harrow; 4 Wheel Rake - 3pt.; Dual Wheels (for IH 1486 & Others); Casee IH Cab (parts); Pull Type Aerator - 5'

Woodworkingg Equipment PowerMatic Model 27 Shaper w/ PF34 Feeder; Router Table & B&D Radial Arm Saw; 10" Sears/Craftsman Electronic Radial Saw

Trailers 40' 3 Axle Gooseneck w/ Winch; 20' Car Hauler Dual Axle; 24' Single Axle Duals - Deck Over; 16' Triaxle; 5'x8' w/ Ramp; 4'x8' w/ Sides; 20' Livestock Trailer

p Equipment Shop 20 Ton Hydraulic Air Jack; Hi Lift Jack; Hot Water Pressure Washer Mdl 5152; Arbor Press, Drill Press; 15 Ton Press, Tool Boxes; Wrenches - Socket Sets (up to 3 1/8" -1" dr.); Wire Feed Welder, Torch; Lincoln AC 225-S Arc Welder; Air Compressor; Porta-Power, Engine Hoists; Hand Trucks, Jack Stands; Hardware, Lazy Susan Parts Bin; "Heat Buster" Portable Fan; Sears 50k BTU Portable Kerosene Heater; Storage Racks/Bins Woodss 5215 "Mow'' Machine" - Zero-Turn n w/ Bagger,, 1353 hrs.; 210 John Deere Riding Lawn Mower; Foretravell Motor Homee RV; 29k Miles, Chevy 454;

AUCTIONS 118.75; 600-700# 112; 700800# 103; S 1 300-400# 115-119; 400-500# 97120.75, mostly 120.75; 500600# 116.75; 600-700# 109.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 136.50-143; 400500# 134.50-136.75; 500600# 121-132.50; 600-700# 122; M&L 2 300-400# 141151.50; 400-500# 130139.50; 500-600# 119-125; 600-700# 119; S 1 300-400# 134; 400-500# 129.50130.50; 500-600# 111.50119.50.

MARSHALL, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

NARROWS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 561.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 144.50; 400-500# 139-148; 500-600# 130-131; 600-700# 123.50-132.50; 700-800# 116-120; M&L 2 300-400# 147-148.50; 400500# 135-145.50; 500-600# 127-135; 600-700# 125128.50; 700-800# 122.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 129.50-134; 400500# 122-125.50; 500-600# 114.50-117; 600-700# 113.50-116.25; 700-800# 102; M&L 2 300-400# 129.50-134.50; 400-500# 124.50-134.50; 500-600# 110-115; 600-700# 105114.50; 700-800# 95.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 145; 400-500# 135-140; 500-600# 130-136; 600-700# 116-118; M&L 2 300-400# 145-146; 400500# 134-142; 500-600# 120-128; 600-700# 116-120.

ROCKINGHAM, VA FEEDER CATTLE: Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 700-800# 86.

6' Travell Trailer; Argossyy 26 n 210 Chriss Craftt Scorpion Boatt

Trucks 0 Chevrolet Truck CST/10 1970, 58k mi. showing; Ford 0 XLT Diesel 1986, 59k mi.

F350 4 International showing; 1974 0 (not running), Loadstarr 1600 Dump Bed; Vintagee Jeep Truck 4WD, 6 cyl. (needs restoro 7 Turbo 8 w/ ing/parts); Volvo Lift Crane (not running); Chevy Blazer 6.2 Diesel, 131k mi., (not running)

STAUNTON, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 1500 Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 145-159; 400500# 131-156; 500-600#

138.50-157; 600-700# 127136; 700-800# 115-129.50; 800-900# 124.25-127.50; 900-1000# 120.10; 10001100# 110; M&L 2 300-400# 120; 400-500# 120-137; 500-600# 123-137.50; 600700# 125-129; 700-800# 114-126; 800-900# 119.75; S 1 300-400# 118; 500-600# 105-107; 600-700# 107; 700-800# 108.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 123.50-134; 400500# 125-136; 500-600# 120.50-132; 600-700# 118.50-122.50; 700-800# 109-119; M&L 2 300-400# 111-124; 400-500# 108-115; 500-600# 117-118; 600700# 112.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 148-160; 400500# 140-145; 500-600# 119-135; 600-700# 110-120; M&L 2 300-400# 136; 400500# 122-145; 500-600# 106.50-115; 600-700# 110117.

TRI-STATE, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 648.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 154; 400-500# 140-152; 500-600# 138-144; 600-700# 122-132.50; 700800# 119; 800-900# 112117; M&L 2 200-300# 132; 300-400# 130-131; 400500# 132-141; 500-600# 129-136; 600-700# 115-124; 800-900# 105-110.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 300-400# 107; 400500# 95.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 130-136; 300400# 134-142; 400-500# 124-131; 500-600# 115123.50; 600-700# 105116.50; 700-800# 105-110; 800-900# 94; M&L 2 200300# 111-121; 300-400# 122-136; 400-500# 115-123; 500-600# 110-121; 600700# 95.50-110; 700-800# 90-106; 800-900# 87.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 124-132; 300400# 146-154; 400-500#

137-148; 500-600# 128-141; 600-700# 115-130; 700800# 100; M&L 2 200-300# 121-125; 300-400# 130-139; 400-500# 111-125; 500600# 116.50-129; 600-700# 110-117.

WINCHESTER, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 254.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 137-144.50; 400500# 131-141; 500-600# 126-138; 600-700# 123127.50; 700-800# 103.50120; 800-900# 110.50119.75; 900-1000# 106.50111.50; 1000-1100# 107.50; M&L 2 300-400# 130-131; 400-500# 126-138.50; 500600# 115-125; 600-700# 105-112; S 1 300-400# 119; 400-500# 110.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 110-124.75; 400500# 112-126; 500-600# 105-123.50; 600-700# 101116; M&L 2 300-400# 90109; 400-500# 107-116; 500-600# 96-110; 600-700# 100-109; 700-800# 92-94; S 1 400-500# 95.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 122-136; 300400# 139-142.50; 400-500# 123-140; 500-600# 113-131; 600-700# 112.50-119; 700800# 101-109; 800-900# 98104; M&L 2 200-300# 118127; 300-400# 105-123; 400-500# 109-122.50; 500600# 100-119; 600-700# 97114; S 1 300-400# 114-115; 400-500# 101-108.

WYTHE COUNTY, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 282.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 135; 300-400# 144; 400-500# 140-150; 500-600# 115-136.50; 600700# 112-130; 700-800# 112-120; 800-900# 109112; 900-1000# 107; 10001100# 88; M&L 2 200-300# 124-136; 300-400# 143-145; 400-500# 137-147; 500600# 127-137; 600-700# 121; 700-800# 110-115.

Feeder Holstein Steers:

Miscellaneous Corrugated Tin; Livestock Corral Panels; Grain Bin, Squirrel Cage Fans; Tires & Rims, Gallagher Fence Charger; Billy Cook Saddle; 18' Storage Unit; Hitches; Coleman Vertex 7500 Generator; McCormick Deering Horse Drawn Sickle Mower; Horse Drawn Wagon & Small Trailer; Scaffolding, Canoe; Evinrude & Johnson Boat Motors

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AUC TION CALENDAR 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, October 31 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) .

Jones Farm, Freindsville, PA. Complete Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal. 70 Milking age in all stages of lactation, 10 bred hfrs. This herd consist of mostly Holsteins. Low SCC. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 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, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Misc. & Small Animals. 1:00 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 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.

Tuesday, November 1 • Pell City, AL. Truck Tractor & Specialized Trailer Auction. Large quantity of specialized trailers of different configurations: 19 axles, Trail Kings, Liddell, Hobb & others. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com

Wednesday, November 2 • 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

Thursday, November 3 • 9:30 AM: Goodrtich Imp., Inc., 7166 St. Rt. 38, Newark Valley, NY. Public Auction. 100+ Flood Units plus more/. Goodrich Auction Service, 607642-3293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com • 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

Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com • Ithaca, NY. New York Holstein Fall Harvest Sale.

The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Ithaca, NY. NY Fall Harvest Sale. Hosted by Cornell University Dairy Science Club. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm.

Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Monday, November 7 • 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. Misc. & Small Animals. 1:00 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. . Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Tuesday, November 8 • 10:30 AM: Enosburg, VT. Selling 92 head organic dairy herd and farm equipment for Pat and Kirsten Hayes. Wrights Auction Service, 802334-6115.

Wednesday, November 9 • 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, November 10 • Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. Reserved for a major New York Herd Dispersal w/ a BAA of 110%! Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Friday, November 11

Saturday, November 5

• 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Premier All Breeds Sale. 100 head of quality all breeds sell. Call to participate in this sale. Selections are underway. Call if you want to participate.Brown Swiss Semen selling: 11 units of Wonderment selling - bring your tanks.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

• Canaan Tire, Gandolfo Dr, Canaan, CT. 5 Oliver Tractors, 1989 Ford Service Truck, Tire and Service Equipment, Office Equipment. Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • Delaware, OH. Late Model Rental Return Construction Equip., Aerial Lifts, Attachments, Support Equip. & Camping Trailers. Alex Lyon &

• Madison, NY. Fern Hill Farm II Milking Herd Dispersal. 100 outstanding registered Holsteins sell. Jack Russin & Family, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Saturday, November 12

• Racine, WI. Late Model Earthmoving Equip., Truck Tractors, Dump Trailers, Equip. Trailers, Campers. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm.

Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:00 AM: 2828 Berry Pearce Rd., Timberlake, NC. Living Estate of Joseph Battle Auction.

Tractors, Trailers, Trucks and Farm Equipment.

Rogers Auctioneers, 919-545-0412 www.rogersauction.com • 10:30 AM: Jasper, NY (Steuben Co.). Eggleston Farm Equip. & Machine Shop Liquidation. Nice tools!. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

Monday, November 14 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) .

Monthly Heifer Sale. Misc. & Small Animals. 1:00 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Tuesday, November 15 • Houston, TX. Late Model Construction Equip., Aerials, Forklifts, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com

Wednesday, November 16 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 150th Top of Vermont Invitational Dairy Sale. Free turkey for every buyer! Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 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

Thursday, November 17 • Bow, NH. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com • 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.

Friday, November 18 • 11:30 AM: Spencer Farm. Complete Holstein Dispersal for Arvo Rautine. 130 head of AI sired freestall cattle. 65 milking age, ave. 70#/cow. DHI RHA 22,484. 65 head of youngstock from newborn to springers. SCC 163,000. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

& Auctioneers www.lyonauction.com

Monday, November 21 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. Misc. & Small Animals. 1:00 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Wednesday, November 23 • 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

Friday, November 25 • 4918 Rozzells Ferry Rd., Charlotte, NC. General Consignment Auction. Godley Auction Co., 704399-6111, 704-399-9756

Wednesday, November 30 • 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

Friday, December 2 • 11:00 AM: 3144 Dalton Rd., Cato, NY. Andrew Dennison Equipment Dispersal. Having sold the cows selling complete line of late model equipment. Hilltop Auction Co., Jay Martin 315-5213123, Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030

Saturday, December 3 • 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY. Special Winter Consignment Auction of Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Liquidations & Consignments. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm.

Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, December 7 • 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

Saturday, December 10 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:15 AM: Ulysses, PA (Potter Co.). Hoopes Turf Farm, Inc. (Preston Hoopes) Sod Farm Dispersal in conjunction with Fox Hill Farms Retirement Auction at 11 am. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

Wednesday, December 14 • 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

Saturday, November 19

Thursday, December 15

• Ledyard, CT (Foxwood Casino). Earthmoving Construction Equip., Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Support, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Equip. & Dump Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers

• 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.

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LATE ADDITIONS: CONSTRUCTION: 2002 Case 580 Super M 4x4 cab, extendahoe, 3 buckets, 240 actual hrs., Cat 953 EROPS, 70% undercarriage, 6000 hrs; JCB 212S CAH 4x4 backhoe, bucket and forks; JLG 40 manlift 4x4 gas; Bobcat 331 mini excavator, steel tracks; Bobcat 331 mini rubber tracks; Komatsu PC40-6 excavator, steel tracks; TRACTORS: JD 6115D 4x4 CAH loader, 670 hrs., like new; Kubota M6800 4x4, reverser, 1200 hrs.; MF 285 2WD diesel; JD 2940 2WD Hi Lo, 4600 hrs.; Same Panther 4x4; NH 8670 4x4 CAH, 7800 hrs., road gear; JD 7400 4x4 ROPS P/Q; JD 6400 4x4 ROPS P/Q; JD 6310 4x4 ROPS, synchro; JD 4050 2WD CAH quad; JD 4450 4x4 CAH P/S 740 loader; JD 6410 4x4 CAH P/Q; FNH 7740 2WD ROPS, trans. problem; McCormick MTX110 4x4 CAH P/S, 3000 hrs; Farmall M restored; CIH 5220 2WD ROPS; David Brown 990 2WD; Farmall Cub w/plow harrow front blade, Woods belly mower; Farmall H; JD 4400 4x4 hydro mower deck; JD 4700 4x4 hydro loader, 300 hrs.; JD 4610 4x4 power reverser, loader, 1000 hrs; Kubota L2800 4x4 loader, hydro, 3000 hrs.; MF 85 gas WFE; White 6510 tractor; SKID LOADERS: JD CT 322 tracks, 2 spd, 1100 hrs; 2009 Bobcat 763F; Bobcat 763F cab, heat; JD 322 CT track, 2000 hrs., drive motor problem; NH LX 885; Bobcat 853; HAY EQUIP: MF 2150 3x3 sq. baler, 9000 bales, innoculant applictor, tandem axle w/4 bale accumulator, sharp (same as Hesston); NH 315 baler 70 thrower; 2 metal hay wagons; Deutz Allis GP 230 4x4 round baler; IH 440 baler w/thrower; NH 326 baler w/thrower; NH 255 rake tedder; NH 1431 13’ discbine; NH 254 rake tedder; NH 1034 self loading bale wagon; Pequea TT4000 turbo tedder; NH 495 12ft haybine; Hesston 1160 12ft haybine; MOWERS: Bush Hog 3108 rotary cutter; (2) Woods 315 HD 15’ mower; Woods 208 8’ mower; JD F935 front cut mower; FORAGE: NH FP240 tandems (new) Horning processor; JD 300 corn picker 3RN; Hesston 1160 hydroswing haybine; JD 336 baler; NH 56 rake; JD 5460 processor 4R corn head, 4000 hrs. (nice); NH 256 rollbar rake; NH 273 baler; SPREADERS: Knight 8018 spreader Pro Twin; NH 308 V-spreader; NI 3739 spreader; CIH 575 spreader, top beater; IH 540 spreader, top beater; TILLAGE: JD 7000 4RN planter; JD 980 SMS 22ft. field cult., spike harrow, rolling basket; MISC: 16ft. cattle trailer; Pequea 16000lb. gooseneck trailer, 25ft.; New demo 6’ silage defacer skid loader mount; Large asst.

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MARKET REPORTS L 2-3 200-300# 99; 300400# 83-99; 400-500# 105113; 500-600# 90-101; 600700# 79; 700-800# 83; 800900# 81; 900-1000# 60.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 124-135; 300400# 135-138; 400-500# 122-128; 500-600# 116-119; 600-700# 110; 700-800# 105-106; 800-900# 103; M&L 2 200-300# 105-108; 300-400# 130-139; 400500# 119-130; 500-600# 116-118; 600-700# 110; 700-800# 105; 800-900# 94.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 117-145; 300400# 141-145; 400-500# 122-135; 500-600# 115-117; 600-700# 104-114; 700800# 95; 800-900# 84.50; M&L 2 200-300# 143146.50; 300-400# 117116.50; 400-500# 131; 500600# 111.50-119; 600-700# 110; 700-800# 95.

SLAUGHTER CATTLE SILER CITY, NC SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80% lean 1415-1525# 67.50-70; 1400-1655# hi dress 71-77.50; Boner 8085% lean 700# 53.50; 830845# hi dress 61.50-63.50; 830# lo dress 49; 10251385# 62-69.50; 915-1380# hi dress 70-79.50; 9151250# lo dress 52-60; Lean 85-90% lean 640# 52; 605795# lo dress 34-39; 810# lo dress 37.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1185# 78.50; 1275-1350# lo dress 72-73.50; 1505-1515# 78-84.50; 1515-2100# hi dress 86-86.50.

Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 62.50-70.

MT. AIRY SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 730-885# 62; 955-1350# 67.50-72; 13001395# hi dress 74-77.50; 1455-1825# 69-73.50; Boner 80-85% lean 795-840# 59-66; 900-1390# 60-73; 1010-1300# hi dress 74-76; 1155-1240# lo dress 56-59; 1410-1500# 60-65.50; Lean 85-90% lean 950-985# 57.50-60; 810-1285# lo dress 44-57; 1405-1670# lo dress 52-55.

Other Cows: S&M 1-2 Young 750-865# 66.5077.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1005-1490# 64-79.50; 15552170# 74-82.50.

Cows/Calf Pairs: 4. M 1-2 870-930# middle age cows w/175-300# calves 590830/pr; L 1-2 1100-1115# middle age cows w/75-90# calves 820-960/pr.

Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 55-77.50.

SW VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 351.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 58-

66.50; 1200-1600# 61-73; HY 1200-1600# 70-77; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 48-64; 1200-2000# 56-69; HY 1200-2000# 65-71; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 4155; 850-1200# 50-64.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 69-84.50; 15002500# 75-89; HY 10001500# 75-94; 1500-2500# 85-94.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 17. L 1, 5-12 yrs. old 925-1415# 510-950/hd; L 1, 4 yrs. old 995-1145# 690-1010/hd; M 1, 2-8 yrs. old 995-1030# 630-680/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 4. L 1, 4-12yrs. old w/calves 200-400# 1050-1200# 7501150/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 7.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 2545/hd.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 5865; 1200-1600# 58-68; HY 1200-1600# 69-75; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 5363; 1200-2000# 55-65; HY 1200-2000# 66-71; Lean 8590% lean 750-850# 38-48; 850-1200# 40-48.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 55-68; 15002500# 74.

HAGERSTOWN, MD SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 106 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 75-81; Breakers 6571.50; Boners 62-66, hi dress to 70; Lean 56-61; Thin/Light 55 & dn.

Bulls: 11. YG 1 74-81, hi dress 2094# @ 84.

Fed Steers/Heifers: 21.

Hi Ch full 1300-1500# 115118; Std. Hols. 1100-1500# 72-75.

Fed Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 1200-1400# 116-118.50; L dress 1000-1200# 110-115; Sel 1000-1350# 104-109.

Calves: 85. Hols. Ret. to Farm No. 1 100-120# 140152; 80-98# 120-140; 8288# 65-82; No. 2 100-120# 125-140; 90-98# 85-117; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 85-105# 140-160; BW face Bull 140# @ 130; Slaughter 80-110# 45-57; L Ch 280-310# 8897.

FRONT ROYAL, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 69.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 68-74; HY 1200-1600# 6872.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 55-67; HY 12002000# 63-70.

Slaughter Bulls: HY 1000-1500# 69-72; 15002500# 69-77.

N VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 404 Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 5970; 1200-1600# 59-74; HY 1200-1600# 68-79; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 53.50-70; 1200-2000# 5768; HY 1200-2000# 63-75; Lean 85-90% lean 750850# 45.50-49; 850-1200# 46.50-67.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 63.50-79; 15002500# 70-80; HY 10001500# 69-72; 1500-2500# 69-80.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 40. M 2, few M 1, 4 yrs. old to aged bred 2-8 mos. 8501200# 710-960/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 5. M 1, 5 yrs. old to aged w/calves 200# 1210-1250# 1200-1270/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 70.

Hols. Steers Bulls 70-100# 40-117/hd; 100-130# 140/cwt.

BLACKSTONE, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 69.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 17.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker HY 850-1200# 68.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 53.50-60; 1200-2000# 57.75-65; HY 1200-2000# 68.50-69.75; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 47.5053.75.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1500-2500# 74.50.

HOLLINS, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 46.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 70.50; 1200-1600# 6969.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 61-68; 12002000# 62-68; HY 12002000# 71; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 55.50-60.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1500-2500# 77.

LYNCHBURG, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 242 Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 6469; 1200-1600# 65-71; HY 1200-1600# 72-79; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 5565; 1200-2000# 55-67.50; HY 1200-2000# 68-73; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 3858; 850-1200# 45-56.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 64-73; 15002500# 62-72; HY 10001500# 74-77; 1500-2500# 73-79.

MARSHALL, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 68.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 60.25-66.25; HY 12001600# 66.50-68; Boner 8085% lean 800-1200# 60.5068; 1200-2000# 60-68; HY 1200-2000# 69-73.50; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 4850.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1500-2500# 70-79.50; HY 1000-1500# 80.50.

ROCKINGHAM, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 138

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 59-66; HY 1200-1600# 6872.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 56-62.50; 12002000# 57-67; HY 12002000# 70; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 48; 8501200# 46.50-63.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 74-79.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 70.

Hols. Steers Bulls 70-100# 40-117/hd; 100-130# 140/cwt.

STAUNTON, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 80 Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 5962; 1200-1600# 62-67.50; HY 1200-1600# 72.50-74; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 58-68; 1200-2000# 58-67.25; HY 1200-2000# 71.50-75; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 54.50-64.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1500-2500# 70-80.

TRI-STATE, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 121.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 6266.5; 1200-1600# 65-73; HY 1200-1600# 76-77; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 59.50-64; 1200-2000# 6369; Lean 85-90% lean 750850# 41-49; 850-1200# 5257.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 73.50-84.50; 1500-2500# 81-89.

WINCHESTER, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 179.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 65.50-70.50; 1200-1600# 58-70; HY 1200-1600# 7279; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 57-71; 1200-2000# 60.50-66.50; HY 12002000# 72-74; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 55-64.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 74.50-79.25; 1500-2500# 72-79.50; HY 1000-1500# 83; 1500-2500# 88.50.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 15.

M&L 1, few 2, 3-10 yrs. old to aged bred 2-8 mos. 8151330# 725-1100/hd.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 8.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 5-50/hd; 100-130# 57-101/hd.

WYTHE CO SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 163.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 5864; 1200-1600# 61-70; HY 1200-1600# 71-75; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 4857; 1200-2000# 56-58; HY 1200-2000# 65-71; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 4255; 850-1200# 54-62.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 72-83.50; 15002500# 75-82.50; HY 10001500# 85.50-94; 15002500# 85-94.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 17. L

1, 5-12 yrs. old 925-1450# 510-950/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 4. L 1, 4-12 yrs. old w/calves 200-400# 750-1150/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 2.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 45/hd.

HOG REPORT HAGERSTOWN, MD PIGS Pigs & Shoats: 126. (/hd) 20-30# 25-30; 35-50# 30-42; Culls 80-90# 49-59.

Butcher Hogs: 5. 235260# 90.

Sows: 2. 500-600# 69.

Boars: 400-500# 30-32; 1 328# @ 38.

NC SOWS: 300-399# 5461.80; 400-449# 56.0461.23; 450-499# 54-62.29; 500-549# 58.04-63.50; 550# & up 59.04-64.40.

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: 81.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled Ch & Pr 1-2 80-110# 201-227; Spring, Wooled, Gd & Ch 1-3 3060# 155-201; 60-90# 215232; Wooled, Ch & Pr 1-2 110-130# 168-188; Wooled, Gd & few Ch 1-2 60-90# 213-215.

Slaughter Ewes: Ch 2-4 61-123; Gd 2-4 55-101.

HAGERSTOWN, MD LAMBS: M GD 75-100# 145-185; Sheep Ewes 120-150# 120130; 150-250# 80-95.

HAGERSTOWN, MD GOATS: (/hd) 23.

L Billies 140-185; Nanniess to 107; Kids Sel 1 6080# 100-130; 50-60# 85-95; Sel 2 40-70# 60-70.

N VA GOATS: 56.

Kids: Sel 1-2 20-40# 136170; 40-60# 145-183; 6080# 160; Sel 3 20-40# 115170; 40-60# 74-120; 60-80# 80-108.

Bucks: Sel 1-2 70-110# 103-151; 100-150# 75.

Does: Sel 1-2 70-100# 62-80; 100-150# 67-93.

S VA SHEEP: No report.

S VA GOATS: 6.

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

Slaughter Bucks: No. 1-2 70-110# 90-115; 100-150# 115.

Slaughter Does: Sel 1-2 50-70# 70.

MT. AIRY SHEEP: No report.

MT. AIRY GOATS: 69.

Kids: Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Sel 1 60-80# 100-135; Sel 2 40-60# 45-62.50; Sel 3 4060# 25-30.

Does/Nannies: Sel 1 70100# 80-85; 100-140# 105115; Sel 2 100-140# 50-75.

Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 150250# 150-200.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA SHEEP: no report FREDERICKSBURG, VA GOATS: 5.

Does: Sel 1-2 70-100# 80.

Bucks: Sel 1-2 100-150# 75.

HOLLINS, VA SHEEP: No report.

HOLLINS, VA GOATS: 6.

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

Bucks: Sel 1-2 70-110# 90-115; 100-150# 115.

Does: Sel 1-2 50-70# 70.

MARSHALL, VA SHEEP: No report.

MARSHALL, VA GOATS: No report.

ROCKINGHAM, VA GOATS: No report.

ROCKINGHAM, VA SHEEP: 14.

Slaughter Rams/Ewes: 14. Ch 2-4 61; Gd 2-4 55.

SHENANDOAH SHEEP: 53.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled Ch & Pr 80110# 201-227; Spring, Wooled Gd & Ch 1-3 30-60# 155-201; 60-90# 215-232.

Slaughter Ewes: 3. Ch 24 123; Gd 2-4 101.

SILER CITY, NC GOATS: No report.

SILER CITY, NC SHEEP: 1No report.

STAUNTON, VA SHEEP: No report.

STAUNTON, VA GOATS: No report.

TRI-STATE, VA GOATS: No report.

WINCHESTER, VA

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Nearly 600 students discover agriculture at 15th Farm City Day HARRISBURG, PA — Lessons about agriculture came to life today for nearly 600 students during the Department of Agriculture’s 15th Farm City Day, held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg.

Agriculture Secretary George Greig welcomed second through fifth graders from public, private and home schools in Cumberland and Dauphin counties, emphasizing the importance of agriculture in students’ daily lives.

“Fewer than 2 percent of Americans are farming today, which puts each generation even further removed from agriculture,” said Greig. “By exploring agriculture for just one day, these children will better understand the origins of our food supply, how important agriculture is to their lives and the educational and career opportunities that exist in agriculture — even in suburban and urban areas.”

Hands-on learning stations featured products like dairy, produce and animal feed. Students met farm animals, watched honeybees in a demonstration

hive, spoke with 4-H and FFA members and learned how to spin wool.

Farm City Day was designed to provide agricultural resources to schools, including curriculum materials and grants, and to raise the awareness of agriculture’s importance to communities, the economy and the world.

“Many children have never had the chance to see a working farm or touch a live animal,” said Greig. “We hope attending Farm City Day will help them make the connection between the cow they saw and the ice cream they ate here, and they can better understand how food gets from farm gate to dinner plate.”

Participating schools included Lenkerville & Tri-Community elementary schools and the Scott School in Dauphin County, as well as Bellaire, Elmwood and Hoover elementary schools in Cumberland County.

Farm City Day was part of the 55th Keystone International Livestock Exposition, which features more than 3,600 animals, including beef cattle, horses, sheep and pigs.

Nearly 600 students in second through fifth grades from Cumberland and Dauphin counties participated in numerous activities at the 15th Farm City Day in an effort to impress upon them the importance of agriculture in their daily lives.

Photo courtesy of Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

MARKET REPORTS SHEEP: 47.

Slaughter Lambs: Wooled Ch & Pr 1-2 90110# 126-200; 110-130# 212-189; Wooled, Gd & few Ch 1-2 30-60# 154-195; 6090# 202.

Slaughter Ewes: Ch 24 69; Gd 2-4 81-139; Util 1-3 80-104.

Slaughter Rams: all grades 127.

WINCHESTER, VA GOATS: 56.

Kids: Sel 1-2 20-40# 170; 40-60# 120-182; 6080# 120-167; Sel 3 40-60# 66-91; 60-80# 70-114.

Bucks: Sel 1-2 70-110# 142-165; 100-150# 114-141; 150-250# 95.

Does: Sel 1-2 70-100# 90; 100-150# 89-94.

WYTHE CO SHEEP: No report.

WYTHE CO GOATS: No report.

CASH GRAIN MARKET NC GRAIN US 2 Yellow Corn was 914¢ lower. Prices were 6.677.12, mostly 6.67-7.02 at the feed mills and 6.17-6.82, mostly 6.82 at the elevators.

US 1 Yellow Soybeans were 15¢ lower. Prices were 12.10 at the processors, 12.01 at the feed mills and 11.56-11.91, mostly 11.91 at the elevators. US 2 Soft Red Winter Wheat was without an available trend.

Prices were -, mostly - at the elevators. Soybean Meal

(f.o.b.) at the processing plants was 342/ton for 48% protein.

Feed Mills: Bladenboro 6.97, -----, ----; Candor 7.12, -----, ----; Cofield 6.67, 12.01, ----; Laurinburg 6.97, -----, ----; Monroe 7.02, -----, ----; Nashville 6.87, -----, ----; Roaring River 7.07, -----, ---; Rose Hill 6.97, -----, ----; Statesville 6.87, -----, 6.69; Warsaw 6.97, -----, ----; Pantego #2 7.02, -----, ----.

Elevators: Cleveland ----, -----, ----; Belhaven ----, -----, ----; Chadbourn ----, -----, ---; Clement 6.68, -----, ----; Creswell 6.17, 11.65, ----; Elizabeth City 6.47, 11.91, ---; Greenville ----, -----, ----; Lumberton ----, -----, ----; Monroe ----, -----, ----; Norwood 6.82, 11.56, ----; Pantego ----, -----, ----; Register ---, -----, ----; Warsaw #2 6.82, -----, ----.

Soybean Processors Fayetteville, 12.10; Raleigh, 12.10.

NC is 2,595,000 head compared to 2,527,000 head last Wednesday.

RUSHVILLE SEMIMONTHLY HAY AUCTION Prices/ton FOB unless otherwise noted. Delivery beyond 10 miles mostly 2.50 /mile. Hay 20 tons.

No report.

NC STATE FARMERS MARKET Apples (bx loose) 12—20; Beans, Green (25# bx) 30; Beets (25# bg) 17.65; Cabbage (50# crate) Point-ed Head & Rd. 12; Eggplant (11/9 bu ctn) Black Beauty 1214; Greens (bu ctn) Collards 9, Turnips 12-13.25; Spinach (25# bx) 18; Peas, Crowder (bu bg) 12-20, Crowder (bu shelled) 24; Okra (1/2 bx) 15-16; Pean-uts (35# bg) Green 35; Pepper (1-1/9 bu ctn) Green Bell 10-15, (1/2 bu bx), Hot 10-13; Pumpkin (bin) 140; Squash (3/4 bx)

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

NC EGGS The market is steady on all sizes. Supplies are moderate. Retail demand is moderate. Weighted average prices for small lot sales of grade A eggs delivered to nearby retail outlets: XL 136.89, L 134.57, M 120.86 & S 98.

NY EGGS Prices are steady. Offerings are moderate to heavy for current trading purposes.

Retail demand is very light to light. Market activity is moderate. Prices to retailers, sales to volume buyers, USDA Grade A & Grade A white eggs in ctns, delivered store door, cents per dz. XL 125-129, L 123-127, M 109113.

FARMERS MARKET

Yellow Summer 15-18, (1/2 bx) Zucchini 14-15; Sweet Potatoes (40# bx) 14-21.75; Red Potatoes (40# crate) 18-20; Tomatoes (25# bx) Field Grown 10-17. Wholesale Dealer Price: Apples (traypack ctn 100 count) WA Red Delicious (traypack ctn) 33-42.45, WA Golden Delicious (traypack ctn) 3334.50, Granny Smith WA (traypack ctn) 34-36.50, Gala WA 29-41.50; WA Fuji (traypack ctn) 34.50-38, WA Pink Lady (traypack ctn) 3841.50; Asparagus (11# ctn) 24.35-27.95; Bananas (40# ctn) 20-22.80; Beans, Rd. Green (1-1/9 bu ctn) 2240.05, Pole (1 1/9 bu) 3032.50; Beets (25# sack) 14.35-15.05; Blueberries (flat 12 1-pt cups) 24-34; Broccoli (ctn 14s) 21-22; Cabbage (50# ctn) 17.1518; Cantaloupe (case 12 count) 23.15-25.15; Carrots (50# sack) 22.95-27.15; Cauliflower (ctn 12s) 22-23; Cherries (16# bx) 48; Celery (ctn 30s) 26.50-28.35; Cilantro (ctn 30s) 21.65-22.45; Oranges, CA (4/5 bu ctn) 24-34.85, FL (4/5 bu ctn) 2122; Pink Grapefruit, CA (4/5 bu ctn) 22-25.05; Tangelos, FL (80 count bx) 25-26.95; Lemons (40# ctn) 29-30; Limes (40# ctn) 25-26; Oranges, CA Naval (4/5 bu ctn) 22-23, FL Naval (64 count) 19.50-21.50; Tanger-ines (120 count) 24; Corn (ctn 4 1/2-5 dz) Yellow 20-24, White (ctn 4 1/2-5 dz) 20-24, (4 1/2 dz bgs) Bi-Color 2024; Cranberries (24 12 oz pkgs) 24.50; Cucumbers

(40# ctn) Long Green 21-22, Pickles (ctn 40#) 31-36; Eggplant (25# ctn) 20-21; Grapes, Red Seedless (18# ctn) 25.50-34.45, White Seedless 27.50-28.50, Black Seed-less 28, Red Globe 34; Greens, Collard (bu ctn/loose 24s) 10, Kale (ctn/bunched 24s) 18.75; Turnips (topped) 11.8514.65; Honeydews (ctn 5s) 17; Kiwi (ctn 117s) 13.65; Lettuce (ctn 24s) Iceberg (wrapped) 23.95-24.50, Greenleaf (ctn 24s) 2022.50, Romaine (ctn 24s) 24.50-26.50; Nectarines, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bu ctn) 22; Onions, Yellow (50# sack) Jumbo 18-20, White (25# sack) 14.50-15, Red (25# sack) 16, Green (ctn 24s) 27.65-31.15; Sweet Onions (40# ctn) 20-25.05; Peaches, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bu ctn) 18; Peanuts (35#) Green 51-53; Pears, Bartlett (16# ctn) 28; Bell Peppers, Green (1-1/9 bu ctn) 20.05-21, Red (11# ctn) 32, Yellow (11# ctn) 32; Potatoes (50# ctn) Red Size A 18-26.85, Red Size B 2528, White size A 14-15; Russett, ID 20.50-24; Radishes (30 6-oz film bgs) Red 15.50-15.75; Plums, Red (28# ctn) 22; Squash, Yellow Crookedneck (3/4 bu ctn) 22-23.50, Zucchini (1/2 bu ctn) 15-24; Strawberries, CA (flat 8 1-qt cont) 28; Sweet Potatoes, Orange (40# ctn) 16-21.45, White (40# ctn) 20-20.65; Tomat-oes, vine ripened XL (25# ctn) 2222.95; Tomatoes, Cherry (flat 12 1-pt cont) 24.45-

28.05, Romas (25# ctn) 2224, Grape (flat 12 1-pt containers) 24-26.50; Turnips (25# film bg) Topped 11.8514.65.

WESTERN NC FARMERS’ MARKET Apples (traypack ctn) Red Delicious 30-34, Golden Delicious 30-34, Granny Smith 20-35; (bu loose pack) Red & Golden Delicious, Mutsu, Fuji, Stayman, Romes 1416; Bananas (40# bx) 18.5020; Beans (bu) Halfrunners 25; Broccoli (ctn) 18-19; Cabb-age (50 bg) 9-12; Canta-loupes (ctn 9-12 count) 18; Cauliflower (ctn) 17-20; Grapefruit 18-18.50; Navels 20-22.50; Oranges 18-25; Lemons (ctns 95 count) 28-29, (165 count) 24-25; Corn (crate) Bi-Color 21.50; Cucumbers (1-1/9 bu) Long Green 21.50-24, Picklers (1-1/9 bu crate) 33.50; Grapes (18# ctn) Red Globe 20.50-24, Red & White Seedless 22-28; Lettuce (ctn) Iceburg 18.50-20; Onions (50# bg) Yellow Jumbo 14-16; Bell (1-1/9 Bu ctn) L & XL 15-16; Potatoes, Irish (50# bg) 18-25; Pumpkins (ea) 3-12, (bin) 120-140; Squash (3/4 bu) #1 Yellow Crookneck 18-28.50, (1/2 bu) Zucchini #1 14.50-16; Strawberries (flat 8 1#) CA 22-32.50; Sweet Potatoes (40# bx) Red or Orange #2 12-16; Tomatoes (25# bx) XL & Larger 16-18, M&L 1214; Turnips (25# sack) 1215.

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Clifton Marshall to be honored as Penn State’s Dairy Science Distinguished Alumnus Clifton E. Marshall, Vice President of Production for Select Sires, Plain City, OH, has been named the 2011 Dairy Science Distinguished Alumnus by Penn State’s Department of Dairy and Animal Science (DAS). He will be recognized at a departmental ceremony on Friday, Nov. 4.

Marshall received his bachelor of science from Penn State in Dairy Science in 1966 and his master’s from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1968. He has taken graduate classes at Michigan State University, Ohio State University, and Ohio Wesleyan University.

Marshall said he is “humbled” to receive the award, noting that those who have been recognized represent an “august” list of predecessors whose accomplishments in the Department and for the international dairy community have been very, very significant. “To be sandwiched between those individuals and those who will be enrolled in years to follow is indeed a special honor.”

Dr. Terry Etherton, Head of the Department of Dairy and Animal Science, said, “Clif has made tremendous contributions to the AI industry throughout his 43-year career with Select Sires. His commitment to continuing to seek improvements in producing high quality semen has been invaluable to dairymen and beef producers throughout this country and the world.”

A native of New Bethlehem, PA, Clarion County, he grew up on a diversified farm and graduated from Redbank Valley High School, June 1962. He was

a member of 4-H and FFA. Marshall served as a graduate assistant in dairy physiology for two years at Virginia Tech, earning his M.S. His research with Dr. Richard Saacke at Virginia Tech evolved to become the industry standard for high quality semen. He worked as laboratory supervisor at the Virginia Animal Breeders, Rocky Mount, VA for over a year, and furthered his career with Select Sires beginning in 1969 as laboratory manager in Michigan. He then served seventeen years as their reproduction specialist, and has been vice-president of production since 1989.

Active in several professional organizations, Marshall has been a member of the American Dairy Science Association; the Society for the Study of Reproduction; the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB), having served on their Technical, Research and Fertility Committees; and the Association for Applied Animal Andrology. NAAB honored him with their 2010 Pioneer Award.

Marshall has been instrumental in introducing U.S. technology to the dairy industry in Europe, traveling for World Wide Sires, USDA and USAID. He has also helped further quality semen production throughout the industry through the publishing of 66 articles he helped author or co-author and present.

As an undergraduate at Penn State, Marshall was a member of the Dairy Science Club, participating in the Dairy Expo and the Campus 4-H Club.

A member of Alpha Zeta, he served as social chairman. He is also a member of Alpha Tau Alpha, a national professional honorary agricultural education organization.

He was a member of the collegiate dairy judging team, judging at both the Big E in Springfield, MA, and at the national contest, then held in Waterloo, Iowa.

He has served his community as a former 4-H leader, a Cub Scout leader, Little League Baseball coach, Township Zoning Commissioner and Bellpoint United Methodist Church Administrative Council member.

Marshall has an eclectic list of hobbies, including bicycling, woodworking, needlepoint, hiking and motorcycling with his wife. He also has a “bucket” list of future activities including, in part, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, bicycling across the United States, skydiving and traveling. He also enjoys being an active grandparent.

Marshall is married to Charlotte, and has two sons, Christopher E. married

Clifton Marshall to Suzie with son Jaxson, and C. Eric, with son Aiden in California and Texas, respectively The elder Marshalls reside in Ostrander, Ohio.

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — “The Aerial Environment: Fresh Air and Plenty of It” will be the topic of the next session of the Technology Tuesdays webinar series offered by the Penn State Extension Dairy Team. The webinar will be held Nov. 8 from 8:30 to 10 a.m., Eastern time, and is free of charge.

The session is part of the webinar series’ cow-centered housing segment, which focuses on design and evaluation of dairy housing from the cow’s perspective, particularly as it relates to cow comfort and well-being. “Ventilation systems, properly designed and managed to maintain desirable mois-

ture gas and pollutant levels during all seasons, are essential to the health performance and well-being of dairy cows,” explains Dan McFarland, Penn State Extension engineer, who will present the program, along with Dr. Robert Graves, professor, Penn State Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

The Technology Tuesdays webinar series is designed for dairy producers, their employees, and agri-business professionals. The webinar format permits participants to enjoy an educational program, in real-time, from the comfort and convenience of their office

computer or laptop. Although there is no fee to participate, advance registration is required no later than noon the day preceding the first session you wish to attend.

To register, contact the Penn State Extension Dairy Team toll-free at 888373-7232 or register online at www.das.psu.edu/dairy-alliance/education/technology . Participants must have a high-speed internet connection and speakers on their computer in order to see and hear the presentation.

Future sessions in the series will feature more about cow-centered housing, as well as other dairy-related top-

ics, including: • Dec. 13 - Solar Energy; • Jan. 10, 2012 - Cow-Centered Housing Series: Feed and Water System Design and Management; • Feb. 14, 2012 - Hot Weather Management in Freestall and Tie Stall Dairies; • March 13, 2012 - Cow-Centered Housing Series: Design and Management of Quality Resting Areas; and • May 8, 2012 - Cow-Centered Housing Series: The Relationship between Flooring, Footing and Lameness.

This webinar series qualifies for SmartStart credits through AgChoice Farm Credit.

Dairyline from 21 petition particularly for 2012 U.S. dairy exports.

Milk production in the Southwest U.S. is trending steady with minor variations, according to USDA. Processing plants are generally running well with some taking downtime for maintenance. Additional volumes of milk are moving out of the region to supplement needs towards the Southeast where milk output is steady to slightly higher. Class I needs are high in Florida.

Northeast milk produc-

tion is steady and at levels where processing schedules are light after the good pull for Class I needs. Midwest output is trending lower seasonally in the upper tier of states, with the supply often sporadic to fill local orders. Gains are noted in solids of incoming milk.

Southern areas affected by drought are seeing movements of milk cows to other states.

The milk production season is off to a great start in the Oceania region. Accounts report

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New Zealand milk intakes at up to 13 percent above year ago levels and note that milk procurement schedules are tight in getting the milk off the farms. Australian output is also trending upwards with early season growth levels reported at 1-4 percent above a year ago, according to USDA. Dairy product prices are “drifting” in early season trading. Competition from U.S. and EU products, weaker Euro values, and slower international demand are impacting the Oceania region, according to USDA. Supplies are building as milk production season builds. Processing plants are running heavy schedules to handle the growing milk supplies.

The seasonal milk production trend which has been lower for Western European countries continues to develop. Weather has been favorable for milk output and milk prices remain favorable for producers. There is discussion about countries being over quota, what penalties could occur, and whether the milk price returns would best any penalty costs.

Dairy product prices and export options are also being affected by currency fluctuations making European prices more expensive.

Speaking of the international market; the CME’s Daily Dairy Report (DDR) says the Global Dairy Trade (Fonterra) auction index increased for the first time since early June this week, moving up 1.7 percent from the previous event.

Higher prices for skim and whole milk powder offset declines in anhydrous milkfat and cheese. The weighted average price for SMP was $1.49 per pound, up 3 percent from the October 4 auction. SMP from the U.S. (DairyAmerica) averaged $1.38 per pound

for November delivery.

The weighted average price for whole milk powder was $1.59 per pound, up 5.7 percent from the previous event.

Anhydrous milkfat dropped 1.7 percent, to $1.65 per pound, the lowest price since AMF came on the auction platform in November 2009.

Cheddar cheese for industrial use received an average winning bid of $1.59 per pound, down 8.4 percent, according to the DDR. Meanwhile; the United Nations this week predicted that the world’s population will hit 7 billion at the end of this month. That means a lot more mouths to feed but who will provide it and who will pay for it?

And, speaking of paying for it; the DDR reports that retail milk prices increased for the 12th straight month in September. The milk Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 151.0, up 13.1 percent from a year ago, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Cheese CPI jumped nearly 2 percent in September to a record high 227.1, and now sits 10.2 percent above a year ago.

Fluid milk prices may be coming down if retailers pass along the decrease that the Agriculture Department announced in the Federal order Class I base price.

The November Class I mover is $18.45 per hundredweight, down $1.11 from October but $1.21 above November 2010, and equates to about $1.59 per gallon.

That pulled the 2011 average to $19.19, up from $15.21 at this time a year ago, and compares to $11.25 in 2009. The Class IV advanced pricing factor was the “higher of” in driving the Class I value. Sources tell me that, unless there’s a big surprise in November corn, soybean, and alfalfa prices, there’ll likely

be no MILC payment to producers in November.

The NASS butter price averaged $1.7552 per pound, down 23.4 cents from October. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.5328, down 1.3 cents. Cheese averaged $1.7437, down 9.1 cents and dry whey averaged 61.21 cents, up 2.2 cents.

In politics; “the cheese got more binding” this week, as they say (whoever they are) as a bill has been introduced to actually stop legislation that contains the main elements of National Milk’s Foundation for the Future dairy reform proposal.

The International Dairy foods Association (IDFA) praised Senate Amendment 872, “Stop the Peterson Bill,” introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY).

An IDFA press release said “The amendment will prevent implementation of a controversial supply management program for the dairy industry, offered by Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN), that we have learned will be included in the recommendations of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction.”

Gillibrand’s amendment would block a requirement that producers participate in a program to limit supply if they enroll in a new revenue insurance program, according to the press release, adding; “No other U.S. Department of Agriculture farm support or insurance program is tied to a mandate requiring participation in a government supply- management program.”

“IDFA opposes all forms of supply management,” the press release said. “Previous government efforts, including peanut allotments, tobacco allotments, and grain allotments have

failed. The 1983 dairy diversion program failed, and ended up costing taxpayers billions of dollars. Congress tried and failed again in 1985 by authorizing a dairy herd buyout program aimed at limiting milk supply by removing cows from production. We should learn from our past mistakes and not go down that road again.”

Dairy Profit Weekly editor Dave Natzke said in his Friday DairyLine report that there are now at least five bills introduced in Congress addressing dairy policy reforms, either as standalone bills, or as dairy platforms in 2012 Farm Bill proposals and, while many of the dairy proposals have some common reforms, supply management remains at the heart of much of the controversy,” and “Complicating the matter are debates over the federal budget and efforts to reduce federal deficits.”

This week, the Senate was considering a package of appropriations bills for fiscal year 2012, which started Oct. 1.

In addition, a 12-member Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, the so-called “Super Committee,” is charged with finding $1.5 trillion in debt savings over the next 10 years, Natzke said. That committee has until November 23 to propose ways to reduce deficits and Congress must vote on those proposals by December 23.

Congressional leaders, including bipartisan House and Senate ag committee leaders, are forwarding program recommendations to the Super Committee, identifying programs that might help address federal deficits. Reports indicate the Peterson Bill may be advanced to the Super Committee for inclusion in deficit-reduction plans, Natzke concluded.

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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Quick meal tips for busy families Try this hashbrown broccoli bake for an easy and delicious dinner they’ll love

(NAPSA) — Coming home from work to a hungry family wanting dinner on the table? It is not always easy to find time to put together a wholesome meal.

Orlantha Boeker, a Hungry Jack® spokesperson and busy working mom with a 3-year-old son, understands the importance of serving her family meals that are delicious, budget-friendly and easy to prepare. Here are her quick tips to help you with meals for your busy family: • Try serving breakfast for dinner, also known as “brinner.”

• Take shortcuts by purchasing some of your recipe components pre-made or pre-sliced, such as jarred pasta sauce or pre-sliced fresh mushrooms.

• Always make a little extra so you can enjoy leftovers the next day.

• Instead of ordering take-out, keep your pantry and freezer stocked with go-to staples.

This delicious Hashbrown Broccoli Bake recipe is a perfect family meal and it only takes 15 minutes of preparation. With broccoli, peppers and hashbrowns, your family will love this dish and get their veggies, too. Instead of grating potatoes by hand, a great time-saving tip is to use Hungry Jack Premium Hashbrown Potatoes. They are made out of 100 percent Idaho® potatoes and require no refrigeration, so you can keep them on hand in your pantry.

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Hashbrown Broccoli Bake

Ingredients: 1 carton (4.2 ounces) Hungry Jack Premium Hashbrown Potatoes 2 cups frozen broccoli florets, unthawed, or fresh florets in 1-inch pieces 2 cups diced cooked chicken 1/2 cup diced jarred roasted red bell pepper or

diced fresh red bell pepper 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup milk 1 cup sour cream 1 cup (about 3 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese Preparation Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.

2. Fill hashbrown potatoes carton to fill line with cold water. Let stand 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander.

3. Mix hashbrowns, broccoli, chicken, bell pepper and black pepper in a large bowl. Spread in prepared dish.

4. Stir together milk and sour cream. Pour evenly over hashbrown potatoes. Top with cheese.

5. Bake covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for 15 minutes until top just begins to brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Prep time: 15 minutes Bake time: 50 minutes Makes 6 servings (c) Basic American Foods. Hungry Jack is a trademark of The J.M. Smucker Company, used under license.

A hearty but easy-to-create casserole of hashbrown potatoes, chicken and broccoli can make for a delicious, nutritious dinner.

Pack a healthier lunch for school (NAPSA) — With children back at school, it’s time to think about packing a healthy, nutritious lunchbox. Following the USDA’s new “MyPlate” guide to healthier eating, ideally, half of the lunchbox should be fruits and vegetables, with the other half split between protein and whole grains.

Here are some tips to help pack a nutrient-dense lunchbox from culinary and nutrition experts at Whole Foods Market, the natural and organic grocer that has launched its Health Starts Here™ program to help families find healthy food choices.

• Use fresh-sliced or dried pureed fruits instead of sweetened jelly — sliced apples, bananas and strawberries offer great nutrition and taste great paired with nut butters.

• Substitute avocado or hummus for mayo-avocado offers healthy fats naturally plus provides a creamy spread for sandwiches. Hummus provides protein.

• Add lots of fresh veggies — they pack more nutrients per calorie. The more color, the better.

• Use almond butter instead of peanut butter — it adds more protein with a twist to your sandwich.

• Always use whole grain breads or tortillas — wraps are a fun change of pace, especially when packed with veggies.

• Replace iceberg lettuce with dark, leafy greens like spinach or arugula as they pack more nutrients per bite.

• For crunch, add a homemade trail mix with dried fruits and raw nuts — a fun snack the kids will love.

Nutrient-dense lunch ideas: Instead of a PB&J sandwich, chips, cookies and chocolate milk...

• Try a whole wheat tortilla wrap with almond or peanut butter, sliced strawberries and fruitsweetened jelly, carrot sticks or sugar snap peas, homemade trail mix, and a bottle of water.

Instead of mac & cheese, cheese puffs, applesauce and soda...

• Try hummus served with veggies and whole wheat pita, unsweetened applesauce or in-season fresh-cut fruit, and almond or soy milk.

For more information and resources on healthy eating, visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com.

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Reduce your bedding costs!

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

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50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

SEVERAL USED Double 6 and 8 parlors w/ATO’s and 3” low lines complete. Several 2”: pipelines, used vacuum pumps, receiver groups, claws, ATO’s, washer boxes, etc. 585-732-1953

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Dealers wanted in select areas Also Available at: Martinsburg, PA Kennedyville, MD Fort Plain, NY Penn Yan, NY New Holland, PA Piffard, NY Honey Grove, PA Shippensburg, PA Baltic, OH Watsontown, PA Millmont, PA Lykens, PA Shelby, OH

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DISMANTLED MF TRACTORS FOR PARTS Large Selection Available

USED TRACTORS & EQUIP. FOR SALE We Buy Tractors For Parts

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AC GLEANER F2 combine, hydro. w/hydraulic unloading auger, 13’ flex head, 438 corn head. 434-332-5673

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Westfield 8x51 Auger MF 1835 Baler White 285 Tractor Miller 5300 Forage Box Miller 1150 Rake IH 37 Baler w/Thrower Westfield 8x56 Auger Hesston 4550 Square Baler Vicon 553 Tedder Farmall 460 Tractor MF 246 Loader White 5100 4R Planter White 6100 4R Corn Planter White 543 Corn Planter Case IH 8830 SP Mower Cond.

MF 285 Tractor NI 290 Mower Conditioner White 549 SAR 5 Bottom Plow Int’l. 20x7 Grain Drill Miller Pro Forage Boxes In Stock

STANLEY’S FARM SERVICE RD Box 46 Klingerstown, PA

570-648-2088 WE ALSO STOCK NEW VICON IH DISGUSTED??? With your shifting? Now is the time to fix. Put a good tractor back to work. 800-808-7885, 402-374-2202 JD Kernal Processor, reconditioned w/new rollers/bearings, fits 6000 series JD forage harvester, $6,500. 802-758-2138

www.usagypsum.com • Phone 717-335-0379 Central Dairy & Mech.

Delmarva Farm Service Elam Miller Himrod Farm Supply Homestead Nutrition Genesee Valley Nutrition Levi Fisher Martin’s Ag New Bedford Elevator Norm’s Farm Store Robert Rohrer Steve B. Stoltzfus Walnut Hill Feeds

Farm Machinery For Sale

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PICK 50 OUT OF 65 cow tie stall herd young. Mostly winter freshening. Priced Right! Call Joe 845-344-7170.

1992 INT. LITTER SPREADER, cummins engine, tandem axle w/hyd. 20’ Chandler litter spreader, exc. cond., $20,000 OBO. Mount Jackson,VA 800541-7496

JOHN DEERE 535 round baler, net wrap, gathering wheels, new belts, excellent condition, $9,995. 757-6172923 JOHN DEERE BALER PARTS: 347, 346, 336, 224, 214, 24T, 14T. Nelson Horning 585-5266705

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NEW ARRIVALS THIS WEEK

2008 Case IH 125 Maxxum C/A, MFD, 500 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . $52,500 2010 JD 7930 C/A, MFD, PQ w/ LH Rev., Only 257 Hrs, Same as New! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $139,500 Ford 4610 w/ Ldr. & Snow Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 NH 885 Skid Steer, 1700 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,700 NH L-150 Skid Steer, 1250 Hrs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 JD 313 Skid Steer, Only 140 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,500 Buhler Allied Snow Blowers in Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call!

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2006 New Holland TC55DA EHSS Transmission, 4x4, Loader, 55HP, Canopy, 538 Hours

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WE WANT TO SELL YOU YOUR NEXT COMBINE Bloomsburg, PA • Route 44 (Jerseytown) 328 Danville Rd. (Near I-80)

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BLACK LOCUST POSTS: Poles up to 30’. Authentic split rails 6x6, 4x4, 1” & 2” boards.

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1st and 2nd cutting, 4x4 round bales. 540-832-2487

ELECTRIC FENCE CONTROLLER REPAIRS. Factory authorized warranty center for Zereba, ParMak, many others.

No charge for estimates. Quick turn-around time. Send or bring to our shop, any make, any model. 518-284-2180

For Rent or Lease

UNIQUE FARM OPPORTUNITY

I have closed down the dairy facilities on my farm.

Now have 80 acres of pasture available for rent. This person would also work on my 800 acre grain farm.

This opportunity will provide you with your beef/cow/calf operation and also a full time job on the farm. Must be experienced with farm equipment. Housing provided on the farm.

4x5 MIXED GRASS round bales, good quality, net wrapped, barn kept, $40. Pick up at farm. No delivery.

Brookview Farm, 854 Dover Rd., Manakin Sabot,VA 23103 email bviewfarm@gmail.com 804-784-3131 FOR SALE: Quality first & second cut big & small square bales. Delivered. 315-264-3900 HAY FOR SALE: 1st and 2nd cutting 4x5 round bales, w/ net wrap, delivery available. 804-3392500

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Farm Machinery Wanted

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WANTED

Grain Handling Equip.

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Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

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Real Estate For Sale

Giorgi Mushroom Company, located in Berks County now buying the following materials:

HUNTING/CAMPING PROPERTY

HAY CORN STOVER STRAW

Southwestern Virginia Bland County

All bale sizes and types, including ROUND BALES, accepted.

Spot Buys or Long Term Contracts Small or Large Quantities Quick Payment

62+/- ACRES ATV Trails, Springs Deer, Turkey, Grouse Adjoins National Forest

$90,000 Several Purchase Options Available. Call

540-255-9112

Contacts: Kevin Eickhoff 610-926-8811 ext. 5216 keickhoff@giorgimush.com Allen Hollenbach 610-926-5753 ahollenbach@giorgimush.com Michele Fisher 610-926-8811 ext. 5189 mfisher@giorgimush.com

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Hay & Straw - All Types We Pick Up & Pay Cell 717-222-2304 Buyers & Sellers Heating

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment REPLACEMENT SILO DOORS & HARDWARE AGRI-DOOR Jake Stoltzfus 649 South Ramona Rd. Myerstown, PA 17067

717-949-2034 Toll-free 1-877-484-4104

BATES CORPORATION

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

12351 Elm Rd BOURBON, IN 46504

Tractor Parts

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IH TRACTOR SALVAGE PARTS

New, Used & Rebuilt We Ship Anywhere CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY WEB SPECIALS!

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NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS: John Deere 10,20,30,40 series tractors.

Allis Chalmers, all models.

Large inventory! We ship.

Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage, 715-673-4829

Roofing

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Call the IH Parts Specialists:

Our Web Address: www.batescorp.com

ROOFING & SIDING BUY DIRECT – We manufacture Metal Roofing & Siding.

ABM & ABX Panel - Standing Seam - PBR Panel LOW PRICES - FAST DELIVERY – FREE LITERATURE

A.B. MARTIN ROOFING SUPPLY, LLC Ephrata, PA 1-800-373-3703 N e w v i l l e , PA 1-800-782-2712

Full line Pole Building material. ~ Lumber - Trusses - Plywood.

www.abmartin.net • Email: sales@abmartin.net

NOV 1-2 9th Annual Small Farm Family Conference Institute for Advanced Learning & Research, 150 Slayton Ave., Danville, VA. Registration fee is $10/person deadline is Oct. 26. Contact Mark Klingman, 804524-5960 or e-mail mjkling man@vsu.edu.

NOV 3 Longaberger Basket Bingo Harrington Fire Hall. 7 pm.

Sponsored by Kent Co. 4-H. $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Contact Kent County Extension Office, 302-730-4000.

NOV 5 Fall Hops Conference & Annual Northeast Hop Alliance Meeting Brown’s Brewing Co., Revolution Room, 417 River St., Troy, NY. This meeting is a professional level conference for current and prospective hop growers. Tickets available: http://nehopalliance .eventbrite.com Seating is limited. Please register by Oct. 28. Lunch is included.

NeHA Member Tickets: $85 for 1st farm member $65 for additional farm member(s).

Non Member Tickets: $95 for 1st farm member. $75 for additional farm member(s) NeHA Membership $40/farm membership. Checks can also be addressed to Madison County AED, PO Box 1209, Morrisville, NY 13408.

Contact Lindsey McDonnell 315-684-3001 ext. 125 or Steve Miller 315-684-3001 ext. 127.

VT Ag Tech Program Open House Pre-registration for the open house is required by Oct. 28.

Students can register and find admissions requirements at www.agtech.vt.edu.

NOV 6-8 Women in Sustainable Agriculture Conference Penn Stater Conference Center, State College, PA. Registration fee for the 2011 conference includes two full days of farm tours, intensive learning circles, exciting workshops, timely panel discussions, inspiring networking opportunities and an abundance of fine dining.

Contact Ann Stone, 814863-4489. On Internet at http://sc-landuse.us2.listmanage.com/track/click?u= f206999ffe6bbc540b033650 0&id=537029cb9a&e=e5858 cc0d5

NOV 8 UD Cover Crop Field Day Tour UD Carvel Research & Education Center, 16483 Co. Seat Hwy., Georgetown, DE. 9 am - 11 am. Register by Nov. 7. DE Nutrient Management credits (2), CCA credits will be available. Call 302730-4000 or e-mail carolm @udel.edu.

NOV 11-18 North American International Livestock Exposition Sheep Show Louisville, KY. On Internet at www.livestockexpo.org NOV 19 University of Maryland 2011 Lambing & Kidding School Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD. Registration deadline is Nov. 9. The registration fee is $40/person; $30 for additional family members and $25 for youth.

Checks payable to the University of Maryland should be sent to 2011 Lambing & Kidding School, 18330 Keedysville Rd., Keedysville, MD 21756. Contact Susan Schoenian, 301-432-2767 ext. 343.

On Internet at www.sheepandgoat.com/pro grams/11LKschool.html DEC 1 Direct to Consumer Farm Marketing & Agri-Tourism Seminar Berks Co. Ag Center, 1238 County Welfare Rd., Leesport PA. 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Contact John Berry, 610-391-9840. On Internet at extension.psu.edu DEC 3 Putting Small Acreage to Work 2011: The Business Side of Farming 112 W. Walker Ave., Asheboro, NC. 8:45 am - 3 pm.

Pre-registration and a fee of $10 (lunch included) are due

by Wed., Nov. 30. Checks, made out to NC Cooperative Extension - Randolph County, can be sent to 112 W. Walker Ave., Asheboro, NC, 27203. Contact Mary Helen Ferguson, 336-318-6000 or e-mail maryhelen_ferguson @ncsu.edu.

Tack Auction JP’s North The Old Florida Town Hall, 214 Fort Hunter Rd., Amsterdam, NY. Used Tack Tag Sale & Preview start at 11 am. Auction starts at noon.

Presented by Adirondack Miniature Horse Club. Bring your used tack & apparel for our Tag sale. Call 518-4615039.

DEC 8 Commodity Marketing Seminar Berks Co. Ag Center, 1238 County Welfare Rd., Leesport, PA. 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Contact John Berry, 610-391-9840. On Internet at extension.psu.edu DEC 8-12 Acres USA Conference & Trade Show Hyatt Regency, Columbus, OH. See Web site for details..

Call 800-355-5313.

On Internet at www.acresusa .com

Trucks

Trucks

Calendar of Events MID-ATLANTIC REGION NOTE: Calendar entries must arrive at the Country Folks office by the Tuesday prior to our publication date for them to be included in the Calendar of Events. Email: jkarkwren@leepub.com

‘99 Ford F350 7.3 Diesel, 6 Spd. Manual Trans., 4x4, New Cannonball Bale Bed, 123K

$19,000 Cannonball & Butler Bale Beds Sold & Installed

Bonny View Farms - 540-460-3535

DEC 12, NOV 9, 15, 16 & 21, DEC 7, 12 & 15 Upcoming Nutrient Management Voucher Training & Renewal Courses Allegany Co.. Free voucher training & renewal courses to farm operators who apply nutrients to 10 or more acres of cropland. The two hour nutrient applicator training course is required once every three years for these operators. For additional dates and locations, operators should contact their local Extension office or visit www.mda.state.md.us.

Scroll down the Quick Links to Nutrient Management and click on Nutrient Manage-

ment Training Classes for the complete 2011-2012 schedule. Locations as follows: • Anne Arundel Co. - Dec. 12. Call 410-222-6757.

• Calvert Co. - Nove. 9. Call 410-535-3662.

• Carroll Co. - Nov. 15 & Dec. 15. Call 410-386-2760.

• Frederick Co. - Nov. 16.

Call 301-600-1594 • Kent Co. - Dec. 14. Call 410-778-1661.

• Montgomery Co. - Dec. 7.

Call 301-590-9638.

• Prince George’s Co. - Nov. 21. Call 301-868-8780.

• Somerset Co. - Nov. 21.

Call 410-651-1351.

• Wicomico Co. - Dec. 12, 2011. Call 410-749-6141.

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Apply now! Scholarships for college ag students available As the weeks before the application deadline steadily tick away, the National Corn Growers Association reminds members that it, along with the BASF Corporation, will again award five $1,000 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related field during the 2012-13 school year.

“While the Dec. 9 deadline may still seem distant, it is important to note how quickly time passes for students busy with their studies,” said Brandon Hunnicutt, NCGA’s Grower Services Action Team Chair.

“Completion by the deadline is required for consideration, and NCGA hopes that all interested parties are able to submit. This program fosters tomorrow’s leaders. Reminding qualified students to apply is a proactive step to better the future of the industry.”

Applicants for the NCGA Academic Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship Program must be entering at least their second undergraduate year or any year of graduate study, and they, or a parent or legal guardian, must be an NCGA member. Scholarship applications must be postmarked on or before Dec. 9.

Scholarship recipients will be selected in early 2012. Recipients and a parent or guardian will enjoy travel and lodging

to attend a portion of the 2012 Commodity Classic in Nashville, TN, to be

recognized at the NCGA Awards Banquet and have the opportunity to

learn more about modern agriculture.

This marks the fifth

year for the program partnership between BASF and NCGA.

Source: NCGA News of the Day, Tuesday, Oct. 11

DON’T MISS OUT!!

The First Annual Mane Stream Stallion Directory Will Deadline on Friday, December 2nd.

Promote your stallion and breeding program!

Fill out your form and return it today!

2 012 Stallion Directory The January/February Issue of Mane Stream will feature a Stallion Directory. For $25.00 you can list your stallion. You can add a photo to your listing for an additional $25.00. You can list additional stallions for $20.00 per stallion, add a photo for an additional $20.00 per stallion. Or, you can choose a Premium Listing to promote your Stallion or Stallions. Your information can be e-mailed to tkrieger@leepub.com. This form must be completed and returned by 12/2/11. Questions? Call Tina Krieger at 518-673-0108.

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Achieving good pregnancy rates on a consistent basis is a crucial component of a profitable dairy enterprise.

However, reproduction is affected by many factors, and consequently evaluating a herd to identify the bottlenecks limiting reproductive performance is a challenge.

The Penn State Reproduction Drill Down Tool

provides a systematic approach to critically analyze the major factors affecting heat detection rate and conception rate so that problem areas can be highlighted and discussed. The tool was rigorously tested by Penn State Extension educators and consultants across more than 15 herds, and then revised before being released.

“Several dairymen made

comments to the effect that they had never been asked questions related to reproductive management in such an organized manner,” noted Dr. Mike O’Connor, Penn State professor emeritus of dairy science, one of the original developers of the tool.

“The Penn State Reproduction Drill Down Tool provides a standardized operating pro-

cedure for comprehensively evaluating a farm’s reproductive program,” explains Dr. James Delahoy, a nutritionist who has used the tool on some of the herds he works with.

“Using the Reproduction Drill-Down Tool is an effective and efficient way to identify and to work to resolve bottlenecks in a reproductive program,” notes Dela-

hoy. The tool incorporates easy-to-access DHIA information and uses common terminology, he says, adding: “It provides a standard platform for communication between farmers, consultants, and university experts.”

The drill down tool asks a series of “trigger questions” that indicate whether conception rate, heat detection rate or

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both are the greatest contributors to low pregnancy rates. Answers to the drill down questions highlight areas requiring attention to improve performance. Drill down questions are divided into two general categories — factors affecting heat detection rate and factors related to conception rate — and then are broken down into more specific categories: ineffective heat detection, anestrous cows, confinement and footing, heat stress, estrous synchronization program, inaccurate heat detection, artificial insemination technique, ration or feeding management issues, reproductive health, and environmental issues.

Each area of reproduction management is assigned a “risk level” based on the answers chosen. Categories that are assigned a higher risk level indicate an area to focus on when making changes to improve reproductive performance.

Farm data from 2009 and 2010 is being collected through the Penn State Profitability Assessment Dairy Tool from Pennsylvania dairy operations by Rebecca White of the Penn State Extension Dairy Team.

According to White, preliminary data reveals that two-thirds of the farms had an economic loss due to low pregnancy rates and high average days in milk (DIM) had a greater economic loss per cow.

Higher average DIM for a herd can signal a reproductive problem and can lead to lower lifetime production per cow further reducing herd profitability. For example, a dairy herd with an average of 192 DIM and a gross milk price of $20.50, the estimated loss from the increased DIM (192 vs. 185) $89.04 per cow per year.

For a 250 cow herd, the total loss would be $22,260 per year.

The Reproductive Drill Down tool is a component of the Profitability Assessment Dairy Tool (PA Dairy Tool) and can be accessed online at no cost at www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/ dairy/pa-tool/identifyingbottlenecks-to-higher dairy/ For more information, contact the Penn State Extension Dairy Team toll-free at 888-3737232.

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