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Moon blindness, leptospirosis and Appaloosas ~Page 3 Skid Steer Rodeo a highlight of 2012 VA Farm Show ~ Page 2 Columnist Lee Mielke

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Skid Steer Rodeo a highlight of 2012 VA Farm Show

by Jon M. Casey As in past years, the highlight for many of the visitors to the Virginia Farm Show was the Championship Skid Steer Rodeo competition, presented Friday, Jan. 19.

This year, competitors were challenged to operate six pieces of equipment, which included a mini-excavator and a skid steer loader from each of three equipment lines offered by vendors at the show. When the competition was over, Will Nolan emerged as the overall winner of this year’s event with a combined total time of 8.3 minutes. Eric Good finished second. A fastest time on the John Deere skid steer loader went to Andrew Showalter, while a similar prize for the John Deere Mini-excavator challenge, was not awarded because none of the competitors was able to complete the event without penalty time added to their total for that unit. The cash award to the winners of the John Deere Fastest Timed events was sponsored by James River Equipment of Fishersville, VA. With the addition of a CAT 303.5D added to the CAT 236B skid steer provided by Carter CAT, the total number of six pieces of equipment became a new high for this formidable event. Added to the John Deere 318D skid steer

Top ten finishers gather around the winner Will Nolan (center wearing cowboy hat) for a group photo.

David Hunnicutt, AFIS State Crop Specialist for Farm Bureau Insurance (fourth from left) and Augusta Expoland staff members Hayley Martin (third from left) and John Scott (far right) join in on the photo.

Photos by Jon Casey

loader and John Deere 50D mini-excavator provided by James River Equipment along with the Bobcat S150 skid steer and an E35 mini loader provided by Valley Implements/ Bobcat of Augusta, this year’s competition was one of the most challenging in recent memory.

“Last year, after we added

two mini excavators into our rodeo, there was more interest than ever to add yet another one,” said Ken Maring, Trade Show Manager for Lee Publications, Inc. the sponsor of this year’s event. “Our equipment dealers have been extremely helpful to make this year’s competition the best one yet. It proved to be very

Will Nolan, eventual winner of the competition, operates the CAT Mini-excavator as judge Jay Hardy of Carter CAT® times the event.

challenging and a lot of fun.”

“We found that by moving the VA Farm Show to a Thursday through Saturday event, it offered more people

the opportunity to attend the show,” added Maring, noting that many of the top ten finishers of the rodeo are there for the first time. “With the rodeo being held on Friday, we had a few new participants that were not able to compete in previous years.

Winner’s Circle This year, contestants competed for a cash prizes, tool sets and trophies. Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance sponsored the top ten finisher’s monetary prizes and trophies, which were presented by Sales and Marketing Representative, David Hunnicutt.

In the overall competition, the contestants with the fastest overall times, finished as follows: 1st Place - Will Nolan 2nd Place - Eric Good 3rd Place - Luke Showalter 4th Place - Ken Troyer 5th Place Andrew Showalter 6th Place - Wray Brubaker 7th Place - Jeremy Miller 8th Place - C.T. Bryant 9th Place Sherman Showalter 10th Place - Wayne Troyer

Event winner Will Nolan (center right) accepts his trophy from David Hunnicutt, AFIS State Crop Specialist for Farm Bureau Insurance (center left), as Augusta Expoland staff members Hayley Martin (left) and John Scott (right) congratulate the winner.

by Sally Colby When Dr. Gary Kubala is called to a farm to examine a horse showing signs of eye inflammation or early blindness, he can usually predict the breed of horse he’ll be seeing: Appaloosa. In many cases, the problem is diagnosed as equine recurrent uveitis, or ERU. This eye disease was referred to as moon blindness for many years because people thought that the temporary blindness associated with a flare-up was related to phases of the moon. Moon blindness was eventually referred to as periodic ophthalmia, and is now known primarily as ERU. Uveitis means inflammation of the uveal tract, which includes the vascular, pigmented tissue in the eye including the iris, ciliary body and choriod.

ERU affects a significant percentage of horses, and seems to be prevalent in Appaloosas.

ERU is a chronic, inflammatory and painful eye disease, and one of the most common causes of blindness in horses. It can be the result of injury, bacteria, viruses or parasites. Many ERU cases diagnosed today are the result of the horse having contracted leptospirosis or ‘lepto’. Although there are several strains of lepto, the strain that is most often found in equine cases is L interrogans Pomona.

Unfortunately, the horse can be infected by leptospirosis and show no clinical signs. By the time the eye is affected, which can be as long as a year after the initial infection, the owner might notice red and/or watery eyes, squinting and reluctance to go outside on sunny days. The horse might try to rub its eyes on solid objects to relieve the pain, which may lead to further damage. The early stages of ERU are often missed in pastured horses simply because those horses are not handled as frequently. It can also be overlooked when the horse’s right eye is affected, because the handler usually leads and mounts on the horse’s left side.

A stain helps the veterinarian find any corneal ulcers or abrasions so that the appropriate treatment can be used. This horse has significant opaqueness in the eye, and is blind on that side.

Photo by Sally Colby

“There are multiple places where blindness can occur — not just in the eye itself,” said Dr. Gary Kubala, a veterinarian who sees numerous cases of ERU every year.

“Vision is the eyes, but it’s also a pathway through the back of the eye, to the brain and back to the response of the muscles and nerves. What happens with repeated bouts of uveitis is that the iris will adhere to the lens.”

Kubala says that ERU can also damage the retina, but retinal damage is difficult to evaluate. “We can’t evaluate the retina because we can’t see through the lens,” he said. “The lens stops working as it should when light shines on it.” Kubala added that to diagnose retinal damage, the horse must be anesthetized, so a thorough exam along with history from the owner is usually the best means of onfarm diagnosis.

The veterinarian’s goal in treating

ERU is to reduce any current inflammation and to preserve vision.

Because the lepto organism responds to doxycycline, some equine practitioners choose to treat horses showing clinical signs of EUR with doxycycline.

“We have no idea when or where the horse picked it up,” said Kubala.

“Doxycycline is cheap, and if there’s a chance of stopping something from developing further, I’ll do it.” After the exam, including staining to rule out corneal abrasions or ulcers, the horse owner is instructed to apply eye ointment provided by the veterinarian.

Horses in the throes of a painful ERU episode are also given pain relief as prescribed by the veterinarian.

The lepto organism is present in the eye, but Kubala says that horse owners who are squirted with the horse’s tears during application of eye medication aren’t at risk. “The lepto bugs seem to localize on the inside of the eye

and not in the tears,” he said.

Recent findings show that ERU is immune-mediated, which means that after the initial infection clears, the horse is subject to future episodes of severe inflammation. “An immunemediated reaction means that antibodies bind with antigens and deposit them in different places in the animals body,” said Kubala. “My guess is that the antigen/antibody complexes are going to the eye of the horse.” Ongoing research indicates that the higher rate of ERU in Appaloosas is due to this immune response. In addition to causing ERU, there is significant evidence that leptospirosis is often the culprit in abortions in mares.

Leptospirosis is transmitted to domestic livestock through the urine of infected wild animals including rats, raccoons, skunks, foxes, opossums and deer. The organism thrives in warm, wet weather, especially when puddles form. Some livestock producers vaccinate animals such as cattle against leptospirosis because it’s a common cause of abortion disease.

Although research is still underway, some equine veterinarians are using the cattle vaccine for leptospirosis to prevent abortion due to lepto in mares. Such action should be undertaken only under the guidance of a veterinarian.

Once a horse has been diagnosed with ERU and treated for the initial flare, Kubala says it’s up to the owner to watch for recurring episodes.

“Watch for the eye to become cloudy and increased squinting,” he said, adding that some horse owners opt for using cyclosporine eye drops to inhibit the immune reaction.

Ongoing veterinary research is aimed at discovering more about the link between leptospirosis and ERU. For now, Kubala says that the best thing a horse owner can do is to be aware of the signs of ERU, and treat what’s treatable.

USDA streamlines access to energy investment information WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the launch of a USDA energy website that will provide stakeholders fast and efficient access to USDA energy efficiency and renewable energy data. The announcement builds on the Secretary’s commitment to develop a modern and efficient service organization as outlined in USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service.

“Improving and modernizing access to USDA energy data and resources is essential in today’s highly competitive rural business environment,” said Vilsack. “Farmers, ranchers and small businesses across the country will benefit from easier navigation and retrieval of energy and renewable energy investments data and funding opportunities.”

USDA’s energy website provides access to all USDA energy resources, including: agricultural, forestry, eco-

Tom Vilsack Secretary of Agriculture nomic, and social data. This is done in part through a set of new complementary web-based tools: the USDA Renewable Energy Investment Map, the Renewable Energy Tool and

Energy Matrix. These tools focus on USDA’s energy, energy efficiency and renewable energy investments and projects; provide information and data to a broad spectrum of stakeholders; and empower the user with the ability to easily navigate USDA’s energy web resources. In addition, the site provides a link to all USDA state and local offices and energy resource coordinators.

Vilsack said this newly designed tool is a great step in a more coordinated and efficient effort to increase public awareness of USDA’s energy research, commercialization of new technologies, program delivery, outreach, and education activities. It also provides a form or technical assistance to people thinking about adopting an energy project. The new site replaces a previous site which was established several years ago. To access the site, go to: www.usda.gov/energy.

Secretary Vilsack said, “As we continue to invest in rural communities across the country, USDA has heard from producers about the need for reducing red tape and the need to modernize its services. We are answering this challenge by making the best use of taxpayer resources, and providing the best possible service to the American people.”

Since taking office, President Obama’s Administration has taken historic steps to improve the lives of rural Americans, put people back to work and build thriving economies in rural communities. From proposing the American Jobs Act to establishing the first-ever White House Rural Council — chaired by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack — the President wants the federal government to be the best possible partner for rural businesses, entrepreneurs and people who want to live, work and raise their families in rural communities.

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Moon blindness, leptospirosis and Appaloosas

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Virginia Small Grain Silage and Haylage Conference Part 3: Annual ryegrass as forage Editor’s note: This is part 3 of a threepart series on the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council’s 2011 Small Grain Silage and Haylage Conference.

by Karl Kazaks Dr. Chris Teutsch of Virginia Tech’s Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research Center in Blackstone spoke about the advantages of growing annual ryegrass as forage.

Teutsch began his presentation by noting that “the best way to harvest forage is grazing.” He also reviewed the best management practices for making silage (for more information on that topic, consult your local extension agent), before discussing annual ryegrass.

Annual ryegrass, a cool season annual grass indigenous to Italy and the Netherlands, is grown on some 3 million acres in the U.S., primarily in the Southeast. In warmer areas, such as Florida, it is sod-seeded in warm season grasses, giving, Teutsch said, “cattle producers a good winter feed source.”

In the Mid-Atlantic, Teutsch recommends planting annual ryegrass in the

late summer or early fall, by Oct. 1. It regrows after each cutting until early June, after which it is temperature limited. Its maximum growth occurs in March, April, and May. Annual ryegrass is fairly tolerant of acid soils, and can be planted in soils with a pH as low as 6.0. It can be used for grazing, hay, or silage.

“Annual ryegrass has tremendous yield potential,” Teutsch said.

However, he continued, “If you’re going to go to the trouble of planting annual ryegrass, you need to manage.” Here he reiterated Kilcer’s point about managing stage of growth at harvest.

Typically, as yield goes up, digestibility decreases. Teutsch recommends the boot stage as a good point to optimize quality and yield.

When it comes to selecting a variety, Teutsch recommends finding a variety with a proven consistent yield in a similar environment to the one in which you intend to plant it. When establishing it, expect to need 20 to 30 pounds per acre for a pure stand, and 10 to 15 pounds per acre for a mixed stand. The best time to plant is after

Cover photo by Sally Colby A veterinarian examines an Appaloosa's eye to diagnose equine recurrent uveitis, or ERU. Mid-Atlantic Country Folks

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Attendees at the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council’s 2011 Small Grain Silage and Haylage Conference settle in for the afternoon session to hear about the advantages of growing annual ryegrass as forage.

Photo by Karl Kazacks the first August rain, though the planting window does extend to midNovember.

Of course, annual ryegrass requires nitrogen, and with nitrogen prices rising, Teutsch recommends considering mixing with a legume such as crimson clover, hairy vetch, or Austrian winter pea. When planting prior to October first, apply 40 to 60 pounds of nitrogen per acre; when planting later than that, use 20 to 40 ponds of nitrogen per acre. In later winter, come back and add 50 to 75 pounds of nitrogen per acre and then another 40 to 60 pounds per acre after each cutting.

Of course, refer to your soil test for exact needs, as well as potassium and p h o s p h o r u s requirements.

What will that investment get you? Harvesting at boot stage, about three to four tons per acre first cutting and almost ~ Dr. that much again per acre second cutting. With such a good yield from the second cutting, Teutsch says that single cut annual ryegrass systems “leave a lot of yield on the table. With two cuts, you can do get 90 percent of total yield.” Unfortunately, you cannot have a two-cut annual ryegrass system and follow with corn.

In order not to leave all that yield on the table, Teutsch suggested planning for a two-cut annual ryegrass stand followed by forage sorghum. Take the first cut of ryegrass about April 20, the

second on May 20, and plant sorghum around May 25. Forage sorghum also has the advantage of being more drought tolerant than corn. As Teutsch put it, “it’s got that ability to wait on rain.” Forage sorghum also is an option for poorer soils which might not support corn.

The disadvantage of sorghum is that it can lead to lower milk production than corn silage; however, no brown midrib sorghum varieties are, Teutsch said, “eliminating that production drag.” As with other questions you have about forage and silage, check with your extension agent if you have questions about forage sorghum.

Finally, it can be a bad weed, so don’t plant it near neighboring fields (yours or a neighbor’s) dedicated to small grain harvested for grain.

The bottom line about annual ryegrass, according to Chris Teutsch Teutsch, is it is a good winter forage option that has high yield and high nutritive value. “Try it on a limited basis,” he said, “and see how it works.”

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Dairy Exports Are A Star Issued Jan. 20, 2012 Whey is the bright spot in the domestic and global dairy market, according to FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks. Speaking in Tuesday’s DairyLine radio program, Brooks said there was positive news on the grains side of things for dairy producers as corn and soybean meal futures prices are down so that will be a reprieve on feed costs but not so good for those farmers who sell corn.

Cheese prices haven’t seen a lot of change and have bounced around some, Brooks said.

Prices attracted buyers but that hadn’t moved futures prices much.

Milk prices are below what they were a year ago, he said, but costs are still high so they’re not real excited about selling. Buyers aren’t excited about those prices either, according to Brooks, and feel there may be some downturn ahead because we are in First Quarter and we’ll see more milk coming on, anticipating the seasonal downturn in cheese markets.

Whey, on the other hand has been like a rocket ship, Brooks said, continuing to work its way higher as new contracts came into effect for the First Quarter.

Western and Central mostly prices topped 70 cents per pound and approach levels not seen since 2007, Brooks reported. It still has a ways to go to hit the record but he doesn’t see anything that would cause that price to turn around. That’s also lending support to the Class III market, according to Brooks, as the value it adds to the Class III price is over $2.

Meanwhile; cheese production has slowed as less milk is available with Class I needs returning to normal after the holidays, according to USDA. Demand for cheese is being fed by in-

creased retail orders for NFL playoff parties.

Processors are increasing purchases as normal operations resume after the holidays.

Cash cheese prices at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange headed down in the Martin Luther King Day holiday-shortened week as the markets anticipated Friday afternoon’s December Cold Storage report. The blocks closed that Friday at $1.5050 per pound, down 9 cents on the week and 2 cents below a year ago. The barrels rolled 4 3/4-cents lower, to $1.5025, three-quarter cents below a year ago. Thirteen cars of block traded hands on the week and nine of barrel. The lagging NASSsurveyed U.S. average block price averaged $1.5724, down 0.9 cent.

The barrels averaged $1.6081, up a half cent.

Spot butter also dropped the third week of the New Year, closing Friday at $1.57, down 4 1/4-cents on the week, and 53 cents below a year ago. No butter was sold in the spot market all week.

NASS butter averaged $1.5828, down 1.9 cents.

NASS nonfat dry milk averaged $1.4151, down 0.1 cent, and incredibly, dry whey jumped another 2.3 cents, to 70.2 cents per pound.

Churning schedules across the country are active, according to USDA, but lighter than during the recent yearend holiday period.

Cream supplies are often more available to the churn than anticipated.

Class II operations are once again absorbing cream supplies that were surplus to the churn during the holidays.

Overall butter buying interest is fair at best. Orders being placed are for near term needs with upcoming Easter/Passover needs entering discussions. Most retailers are indicating that feature activity will be limited until possibly the Easter/Passover holiday in early April.

Looking “back to the futures;” the Class III milk price average for the first six months of 2012 stood at $17.16 per hundredweight (cwt.) on December 2, $16.84 on December 9, $17.07 on December 16, $17.04 on December 23, $17.60 on January 6, $17.28 on January 13, and was averaging $16.85 late morning January 20.

The February 2012 Federal order Class I base milk price was announced Friday at $17.03 per cwt., down $1.77 from January but $1.14

above February 2011, and equates to about $1.46 per gallon. Analyst Alan Levitt says an MILC payment of around 15 cents to producers is possible but we won’t know for five weeks.

The two-week NASSsurveyed butter price averaged $1.5893 per pound, down 1.9 cents from January. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.4155, down 2.6 cents. Cheese averaged $1.6052, 20 1/2-cents, and dry whey averaged 69.15 cents, up 3.7 cents.

Another bright spot is

in the export picture. One of the things often cited for improving the U.S. economy is increasing exports, and dairy continues to do its part, according to Dairy Profit Weekly editor Dave Natzke in Friday’s DairyLine.

USDA recently released November trade estimates, noting high, and in some cases record-high, monthly and annual dairy exports. The value of November 2011 U.S. dairy exports topped $400 million for the ninth consecutive month, Natzke re-

ported, pushing the year-to-date (Y-T-D) total to nearly $4.5 billion.

Through the first 11 months of 2011, dairy exports were up 30 percent compared to the same period in 2010.

USDA estimated YTD dairy imports at under $2.7 billion, yielding a 2011 dairy trade surplus of nearly $1.8 billion.

November exports represented about 14 percent of total dairy solids production for the month, compared to imports representing just

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2.9 percent. Based on volume, dry whey, nonfat dry milk and skim milk powder remain the leading dairy products exported, although Cheddar, other cheese, and butter are trending ahead of the past 3-4 years.

“And while Mexico remains the leading export market for U.S. dairy products, Southeast Asia, China, Japan and South Korea are showing strong gains,” Natzke said, “With exports to China up 59 percent from the previous year,

and sales to South Korea up 81 percent.”

Improved trade isn’t limited to dairy products. U.S. dairy heifers remain in strong demand, with November exports topping 6,000 head for the fifth month in 2011, and brought the YTD total to more than 66,600 head, compared to less than 38,000 head for all of 2010.

At nearly 48,000 head, Turkey is the leading market for U.S. dairy heifers, representing about 72 percent of all

dairy heifer exports.

Mexico remains the second-leading U.S. dairy heifer market, at more than 10,500 head.

U.S. dairy producers “retired” 261,900 dairy cows in December, according to USDA’s Livestock Slaughter report issued Friday. That’s 9,100 head more than November’s total but 2,900 less than a year ago. January to December 2011 dairy cow slaughter was estimated at 2.914 million head, up 107,000 from 2010.

The January 19 Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook said that, “Despite a forecast of a small reduction in herd size from 2011, higher milk per cow will raise milk production in 2012.” Exports on both a fats and skims-solids basis were lowered for 2012. The result is lower prices in 2012 than in 2011 for the major dairy products

and consequently for the all milk price.

The Outlook stated that “Producers may still be adjusting to the rise in feed prices that began last year and the prospect of lower milk prices in 2012.” The fourth-quarter 2011 estimate for cow numbers was lowered slightly; but when rounded, resulted in no change from December’s 9,200 head.

No change was made in 2011 output per cow, which was projected to be 21,315 pounds. Herd size forecasts for 2012 were unchanged from December, and herd size will likely decline slightly from 2011 to 9,190 head. The total milk production forecasts for both 2011 and 2012 remain unchanged from December at 196 and 198.5 billion pounds, respectively. The January 27 Cattle report will provide an indication of pro-

ducer intentions for heifer retention, according to USDA. Getting back to the international market; the CME’s Daily Dairy Report (DDR) reported that prices were mixed on the semi-monthly Global Dairy Trade auction. The weighted average price for skim milk powder SMP was $1.52 per pound, up 2.7 percent from the January 3 event. Winning prices for whole milk powder averaged $1.61 per pound, unchanged from the previous event. The weighted-average price for anhydrous milkfat was $1.85 per pound, up 2.8 percent. Cheddar cheese was $1.71 per pound, up 2.1 percent. The overall trade-weighted index was up 1.5 percent from the previous event.

In other trade news; Jim Tillison, chief operating officer for the Cooperatives Working Together

program (CWT) reported in Thursday’s DairyLine that CWT set a new benchmark in 2011, assisting in 280 export sales of cheese to 26 countries.

That included 92 million pounds of Cheddar, Monterrey Jack, and Gouda cheese, the highest level ever since the program was initiated.

CWT exports accounted for 76 percent of total Cheddar exports in 2011and 19 percent of total cheese exports, according to Tillison, who added that, “With a domestic market that is growing at a slower pace, future growth in the U.S. dairy industry is going to depend heavily on exports and CWT for the next couple of years is going to be a major factor in that effort.”

An analysis by Dr. Scott Brown of the University of Missouri says those CWT exports added

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Farm energy opportunities In effort to connect dairy producers with farm energy and cost saving opportunities, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy is encouraging producers to contact their local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office.

Funding is currently available to help producers address their onfarm energy use and to increase efficiency. Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding is available through NRCS for farm energy audits and equipment upgrades for those with qualifying audits.

The first national deadline to receive funding is Feb. 3. Producers interested in learning more about these opportunities can do so by contacting an EnSave energy expert at 800-7321399, contacting their local NRCS field office or by accessing the Innovation Center’s SaveEnergy web tool at www.USDairy.com/Saveenergy.

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FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE American Farm Bureau Federation Bloggers step up to the keyboard

by Cyndie Sirekis More than 6,000 people, mostly Farm Bureau members, attended the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 93rd Annual Meeting, held in mid-January. About a dozen of the attendees, all active in social media, volunteered to blog about their experiences.

These “guest bloggers” wrote more than 40 posts for the Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Blog (http://farmbureau.wordpress.com). Posts about the topics below were the most popular.

President Bob Stallman’s annual address. In what has been dubbed the “State of Farm Bureau,” AFBF President Bob Stallman outlines the current “lay of the land” when it comes to regulations and policy related to agriculture, and highlights the organization’s priorities. He also suggests a few strategic actions for the farmer and rancher members to consider.

“We must engage directly with the consumer as an industry in ways we haven’t before,” Stallman said. “And while we must fully engage in this ongoing national dialogue about food and the devoted care we take when we grow it, we must also never, ever forget to listen.”

Blogged Jeff Fowle, a California farmer and rancher, “I believe he [Stallman] is spot on when he said, ‘…Folks, maybe, just maybe, we, as the producers of food in this country, can play a role to help unite instead of divide. It’s about time to put all else aside and for all of us to stand up as Americans first.’”

Advocating for agriculture. “For years when we talked about agriculture we told people how safe, abundant and affordable our food was in this country,” blogged Chris Chinn of Missouri. “Farm Bureau members learned from U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance research that consumers don’t connect to these messages because these are not concerns they have. People are more concerned about the methods we are using to produce food and the impact it might have on consumer health. We need to let people know we hear their concerns and we want to address them.”

Young farmers and ranchers. Results for national Young Farmers and Ranchers (aged 18-35) competitions naturally generated interest, but musings about where agriculture may be headed also garnered attention.

“The increasing average age of farmers and ranchers in the United States is a legitimate concern,” wrote Chelsea Good, communications director at the Kansas Department of Agriculture.

“Many people my age are hesitant to take the leap and farm and ranch fulltime. From increasing production costs to limited access to credit, getting a start in agriculture as a young person is not easy. However, in my opinion, the leadership development happening through YF&R indicates that our industry will have strong, competent leaders for many years to come.”

Farm tours. “Hawaii is facing a lot of issues in agriculture that are similar to what farmers face on the mainland, including challenges related to water, economics and animal rights activism,” blogged Hilary Maricle of Nebraska. “Additionally, they have supply issues as so much of their food is shipped in… throughout the U.S., we have things that are threatening agriculture and the effects can be seen in Hawaii. If we want to keep ag strong, farmers must continue to stand up and speak out together like our AFBF delegates [who set the policy direction for the organization in the coming year] did on Tuesday!”

Farmer and rancher photos. North Dakota rancher Val Wagner blogged about a surprisingly emotional standing-room only session featuring photographer Paul Mobley talking about his book American Farmer, the Heart of Our Country.

“As image after image played across the screen, and story after story was told, I couldn’t help but sit up a little straighter, hold my head a little higher and feel just a little bit better,” Wagner wrote. “Mr. Mobley said it best when he said, ‘If we need to look for role models in this day, we need to look no farther than the American farmer.’ Amen.”

Cyndie Sirekis is director of news services with the American Farm Bureau Federation.

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CAT 928F 2 1/2 yd. loader, radials, excellent condition, painted, $32,500; JD 530 restored, $11,000; JD 520 loader, value, $3,200. 716-257-5129.(NY)

FOR SALE: Bowflex ultimate home gym, original unopened shipping boxes, with extras, sensible offer. Hank McIntosh. 413443-9383.(MA)

WANTED: NH 7230 or 1411 discbine, year 2004 or newer in good condition, Dundee.

607-243-7556.(NY)

GLENCOE s saver 9 shank, excellent, $8,750; 2 place galv. sled trailer, $700; C cadet #1620 mower, $750; Wheat Straw.

315-945-1923.(NY)

WANTED: Nubian Buck, no horns or young enough to be dehorned with hot iron, Bloomfield, NY 8:30 am to 11:30 pm, 585657-6076.(NY)

WANTED: Non GMO soybean and corn; WANTED: Complete flex auger kit, 3 1/2 in. or 4 1/2 in. dia. 585-554-4154.(NY)

WANTED: Locust trees to cut for fence posts. Ben Weaver, 9120 Fraiser Road, Holland Patent, NY 13354

JD 524 Bulldozer blade for 4020, 4630; JD 46a loader, white, ROPS, with canopy, Case IH 885 2wd w/ cab. 518-3760244.(NY)

BERKSHIRE, Chester, White, Yorkshire boars; Also, Berkshire gilts from certified head. Jim Parlett, York Co. 717-8623610.(PA)

WANTED: IH 1086 or 1486 tractor, 2wd or 4x4, low houred and in good overall condition; Wanted, 18 ft. IH disc. 607-7693404.(NY)

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CERTIFIED ORGANIC dry round bales, 4x5, net wrap, some inside, some outside.

585-593-1631.(NY)

1960 FORD 600 Tractor with loader, 10 speed forward, 2 reverse, runs fine, live PTO, $3,000; 315-343-9687.(NY)

ROUND 4th cutting baleage, process large square 1st cutting, process large square wheat straw. 607-749-4750.(NY)

FRONT END loader off a 2404 IH industrial, $1,400 BO. 20 early cut large SQ 1st cut. Savannah. 315-754-8762.(NY)

COMBINE FOR PARTS: Dismantling IH 1440 Combine; Also, Hyd. dump for IH Air Planter. 315-536-9537.(NY)

OLD HAY TEDDER, horse kind, restoration work needed, $150. 607-2785544.(NY)

WANTED: 12 row John Deere or Kinze corn planter in good condition. 607-2254976.(NY)

TWO HOLSTEIN, one Jersey Holstein Heifers, due in February; Artificially bred for calving ease. Nice. $1,300 OBO. 607674-6094.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND MODEL 254 3 ph rake and tedder, e.c., $2,500 or b.o. 315-9237789.(NY) 83 ACRE FARM Finger Lakes, NY; Barns, 50 tillable, spring, well, 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, new kitchen, fenced pasture, woods. 607-244-3696.(NY) VACUUM PUMP, $300 BO; Chicken Debeaker, $200 BO; 400 GAL. Milk tank with compressor. 413-562-2981.(MA) WATER TANK, 800 gallons, $150 obo; Winch, new, $175 obo; Drill bits, 30 for $7.00; Gerbil cages, large, $7.00 each.

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IH 1086 strong tractor, good rubber, needs paint, $7,000; Sani-matic pipeline washer box w/ spare, new timer, $300, make offer.

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BORDER COLLIE puppies, born 12-1711, ready for Valentine’s Day, purebred, no papers, bk/wt., farm homes preferred, $200. 315-430-4164.(NY)

REG. Holstein bulls by man-o-man super and bowser, one year old, ready for heifer Pen. dams by Shottle, Marion, Air-Raid.

413-527-6274.(MA)

WANTED: Loader detachable Bush Hog, 2845, in good condition, will consider other brands, can pick up. 802-236-4917.(VT)

WANTED: Front steel wheels to fit Farmall H tractor. Solid or belting, 6x27. 607-2437466.(NY)

(5) BRED Holstein heifers, 3 Red and White, 2 Black and White, due March. Bred to Black and White Holstein. 315-6835532.(NY)

UBLER 810 electric feed cart. 7 horse straw chopper. JD 7720 4WD combine. 2 year male miniature horse. 1 yr male pigmi goat. 315-492-1510.(NY) HAFLINGER GELDING, 11 years old, rides and drives, no vices, easy keeper.

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518-673-2449.(NY) HEREFORD cow/calf bred cows, steers, barn tied, very good herd. Tractors, hay equipment, available April 15th, can do package deal. 607-865-5678.(NY) WANTED: PAIR 15.5-38” duals, clamp on, reasonable. Call, if no answer leave message. 315-536-6010.(NY) 66 in. skid steer bucket, like new, $275.

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WANTED: NEW HOLLAND 3 row snapper head - 607-849-3485.(NY) JD 7200 6rw conservation planter, dry fert. vacuum monitor, Rawson Zonetill, nice, $11,500; Round bales, 2nd, $45; 1st, $28, inside. 315-576-1310.(NY) WANTED: MANIFOLD for Allis Chalmers Model B tractor. 585-227-2091.(NY)

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FORD NAA 1953 JUBILEE, ran when parked, $2,000, needs carb work, new wiring harness, original Dearborn 2btm plow; Sickle mower; 518-658-0718.(NY)

2 used 1000 gal tanks, $895/ea; used 3000 gal tank, $1,895.; 15 to 20 years old, never in ground, good condition. 203-8806814.(CT)

HARSCH 240 mixer wagon, $2500, pull type. 315-651-8862.(NY) 9300 JD Backhoe for parts, swing, motor broke, $600; NH 163 tedder, hy fold, 4 star, good condition. 585-554-4656.(NY) HEMLOCK, BASSWOOD, POPLAR, SOFT MAPLE, 16” - 24” on stump, best reasonable offer. Couple tri-axle loads possible. Arkport area. 607-661-5150.(NY)

2006 F-250 regular cab, V-8, gas, auto, air, cruise, X-L, work truck, V-G condition, 50,000 one owner, $15,000. 315-2324326.(NY) LOST HEREFORD COW, from Empire Livestock, Dryden Area. Reward. 607-6873028.(NY) 1995 7210 Case IH, 6,000 hours, runs great, uses no oil, tires 10%, $30,000. 315246-8439.(NY) WEAVERLINE FEED cart, #430, gc, $6,850; Also, Clay 20’ silo unloader hexapod & winch included $950. 585-5544589.(NY) WANTED: ROPS OR CAB for Oliver 1755 tractor; Also, used cattle scales - 315-7061693.(NY)

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Windermeres Markie Maid makes way to Supreme Champion Draft Horse title Manor Farms, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. Percheron Mare, 2 years and under 3 – Windermeres Markie Maid, Gerlad Allebach, Windermere Farms, Spring Mills, Centre Co. Percheron Mare, 1 year and under 2 – Shining Eye Sweet Virginia, Walt Rice, Shining Eye Percherons, Boiling Springs, Cumberland Co. Percheron Mare foal – Blackmist Spring Aster, Wanda Leiby & Tonya School, Blackmist Percherons, Halifax, Dauphin Co.

Horse Section Percheron Junior Champion Mare – Windermeres Markie Maid, Gerald Allebach, Windermere Farms, Spring Mills, Centre Co. Percheron Reserve Junior Champion Mare – Windermeres Isadora, Gerald Allebach, Windermere Farms, Spring Mills, Centre Co. Percheron Grand Champion Mare – Windermeres Isadora, Gerald Allebach, Windermere Farms, Spring

Mills, Centre Co. Percheron Mare, any age Bred by Exhibtor – Gerald Allebach, Windermere Farms, Spring Mills, Centre Co. Percheron Junior Getof-Sire (under 2 years) – Gerald Allebach, Windermere Farms, Spring Mills, Centre Co. Percheron Open Getof-Sire – Tonya Scholl, Blackmist Percherons, Halifax, Dauphin Co.

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Exhibitors line up their entries during the Percheron Best of Breed class.

HARRISBURG, PA — Windermere Farm of Spring Mills, Centre County, took home the Supreme Champion draft horse title for the second consecutive year on Friday, Jan. 6, during the Draft Horse Breed Show at the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg.

Gerald Allebach’s champion entry, Windermeres Markie Maid, was also selected as the winner for the Percheron Best of Breed class and was named Percheron Junior Champion Mare and Percheron Grand Champion Mare.

Walt Rice of Shining Eye Percherons, Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, took home Percheron Grand Champion Stallion honors with his entry, Shining Eye Farran. Rice’s other entry, Shining Eye Hawks Talon, was awarded with the Percheron Reserve Junior Champion Stallion title.

The first place winners for Friday’s Percheron Show were: Percheron Gelding – Kandy, Gerald Allebach, Winderemere Farms, Spring Mills, Centre Co. Percheron Gelding Mated Team (Halter) – Sid and Phantom Regiment, Gerald Allebach, Windermere Farms, Spring Mills, Centre Co. Percheron Stallion, 1 year and under 2 – Shining Eye Hawks Talon, Walt Rice, Shining Eye Percherons, Cumberland Co. Percheron Stallion Foal

– Shining Eye Farran, Walt Rice, Shining Eye Percherons, Boiling Springs, Cumberland Co. Percheron Junior Champion Stallion – Shining Eye Farran, Walt Rice, Shining Eye Percherons, Boiling Springs, Cumberland Co. Percheron Reserve Junior Champion Stallion – Shining Eye Hawks Talon, Walt Rice, Shining Eye Percherons, Boiling Springs, Cumberland Co. Percheron Grand Champion Stallion – Shining Eye Farran, Walt Rice, Shining Eye Percherons, Boiling Springs, Cumberland Co. Percheron Stallion, any age bred by Exhibitor – Walt Rice, Shining Eye Percherons, Boiling Springs, Cumberland Co. Percheron Mare, 5 years and over – Forest Grove Amys Areba, Gerald Allebach, Windermere Farms, Spring Mills, Centre Co. Percheron Mare, 4 years and under 5 – Windermeres Morning Rain, Loren Fry, Colonial Manor Farms, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. Percheron Mare, 3 years and under 4 – Blackmist Prince Surprise, Tonya School, Blackmist Perhcerons, Halifax, Dauphin Co. Percheron Senior Champion Mare – Walt Rice, Shining Eye Percherons, Boiling Springs, Cumberland Co. Percheron Reserve Senior Champion Mare – Windermere’s Morning Rain, Loren Fry, Colonial

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The Southern National Draft Horse Pull has been the grand finale of The Southern Farm Show for nearly 30 years. When the producers of the farm show announced they would not be hosting the draft horse pull this year Rob Hall and Calvin Davis went to work to make sure the tradition of the Southern National Draft Horse Pull will go on as scheduled on Friday, Feb. 3. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 6 p.m.

Calvin Davis brings to the event many years of

experience in the equine community. Rob Hall is a media and marketing professional.

He has produced many events, including bluegrass festivals and horse shows. Both are draft horse owners.

Top contenders from all over the country will be invited to compete. Spectators will also be treated to a coon mule jumping contest and the Double Bar L Shooters of North Carolina will demonstrate the sport of cowboy mounted shooting.

Draft horse pulling is a contest that requires

brute strength and stamina. It traces back to the earliest times of domesticated workhorses when farmers challenged one another for whose horse could pull the heaviest load. One thing led to another, other farmers got in on the action, and rules were devised. The rest is history.

To compete, draft horses must be in top condition.

They are worked daily and great care is paid to their nutrition. Proper fitting of the horse’s equipment is important.

Harnesses need constant adjusting

The traditional Southern National Draft Horse Pull will go on as scheduled at the Southern Farm Show at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds on Friday, Feb. 3. since the horse’s weight Feb. 3. For more inforand muscle tone change mation contact Calvin with the conditioning.

Davis 919-732-7542 or Tickets are $10 per Rob Hall 336-599-4039 person. You can save $2 or 336-503-7183.

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Windermere Farm of Spring Mills, Centre County, took home the Supreme Champion draft horse title for the second consecutive year Friday, Jan. 6, during the Draft Horse Breed Show at the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg.

Photos courtesy of PA Farm Show

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Percheron Produce of Mare – Tonya Scholl, Blackmist Percherons, Halifax, Dauphin Co. Percheron Mare and Foal – Wanda Leiby and Tonya Scholl, Blackmist Percherons, Halifax, Dauphin Co. Percheron Stallion and Two Mares (any age) – Patrick Cold, Skyview II Percherons, Spring Mills, Dauphin Co. Percheron Two Mares belonging to one Exhibitor – Gerald Allebach, Windermere Farms, Spring Mills, Centre Co. Percheron Mare Mated Team (Halter) – Gerald Allebach, Windermere Farms, Spring Mills,

Centre Co. Best of Breed Percheron – Windermeres Markie Maid, Gerald Allebach, Windermere Farms, Spring Mills, Centre Co. Supreme Champion Draft Horse – Windermeres Markie Maid, Gerald Allebach, Windermere Farms, Spring Mills, Centre Co. The 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural event in the nation, featuring nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibitors. Visit www.farmshow.state.pa. us for details.

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The tradition continues: Southern National Draft Horse Pull

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Maryland ag secretary comments on environmental report ANNAPOLIS, MD — In response to the recent Environment Maryland report “An Unsustainable Path: Why Maryland Manure Pollution Rules are Failing to Protect the Chesapeake Bay,” Maryland Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance issued the following statement.

“Agriculture is a leading industry in Maryland and the single largest land use. Maryland farmers play a key role in protecting our state’s natural resources, especially the Chesapeake Bay. Maryland farmers are required by law to follow nutrient management plans, which are sciencebased documents that help farmers manage fertilizers, animal waste and other nutrient sources more efficiently to meet crop needs while protecting water quality in streams, rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. Discussions are under way with agricultural, environmental groups, municipal interests, and Governor Martin O’Malley’s staff to iron out additional changes to the proposed nutrient management regulations that will make them both more effective at protecting water quality and easier to implement. The proposed changes aim to adopt the latest science and technology into our regulatory framework. Ultimately, the goal of the re-

vised regulations is to help Maryland meet nitrogen and phosphorus reduction goals spelled out in its Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP) for the Chesapeake Bay. Compliance assurance and enforcement of Maryland’s Nutrient Management Law are key features of Maryland’s WIP. Currently 99.9 percent of the state’s 1.3 million acres of crop land and 99.9 percent of the state’s 5,700 eligible farmers are complying with the state’s nutrient management law requiring farmers to have a plan.

MDA is currently pursuing enforcement actions against two farmers who have not submitted nutrient management plans for 132 acres.

A number of environmentally-sound nutrient management alternatives are being studied for feasibility and implementation both on farms and as separate business enterprises. Effective Dec. 31, 2000, all contract feed produced in Maryland for chickens must include phytase (or another enzyme/additive) to reduce phosphorus to the maximum extent feasible.

Perdue AgriRecycle’s multipurpose facility includes numerous technologies (pelleting, composting, etc.) for the production of products from poultry waste, providing alternatives to land application of this material. Addition-

ally, the State of Maryland is reviewing proposals for alternative energy uses for animal manure including a 10 megawatt facility. Since 1999, through Maryland’s Manure Transport Program, 719,000 tons of excess poultry litter and manure have been transported from areas with excess manure or high soil phosphorus levels to other farms or alternative use facilities that

can use the product in an environmentally-sound manner.

Well-managed agricultural land provides many more environmental benefits than developed land. At a time when development pressure may be at its greatest, it is in the Bay’s best interest for Maryland to keep farmers farming the land.

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In terms of other tangible metrics for success, Organic Valley achieved sustainability and job creation goals in 2011, such as beginning installation of wind turbines to offset 100 percent of its distribution center’s current electricity use, on-farm renewable energy projects and other sustainability initiatives, and undergoing a state-of-the-art greendesigned headquarters expansion in La Farge, WI, that is expected to add 84 new jobs this year. In 2011 alone, the farmer-owned cooperative brought 79 new jobs to Vernon County, WI, bringing total employees

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The past year also saw the launch of the latest of Organic Valley’s regional milks, New York Fresh™, produced, bottled, distributed and sold right in the Empire State. Like its regional counterparts, New York Fresh milk ensures fewer miles from farm to table and supports local economies, including the 113 New York farm families that produce it. Organic Valley also launched the first organic flavored half-and-half and soy creamers, providing an organic, fair-trade alternative to complement beverages and recipes.

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costs skyrocketed, which together with lost acreage and carryover issues from the recession and oversupply era caused a shortage in organic milk supply. As such, Organic Valley will increase its farmer-owner pay price by $2 per hundred pounds of milk (“hundredweight,” or “cwt”) beginning in March 2012.

“It’s important as we start 2012 to support our farmers during these difficult supply times by increasing our farmer pay price,” continued Siemon. “We recognize the challenge of high feed costs and it is a major issue.”

Including the March 2012 pay price increase, Organic Valley farmerowners will earn an average national pay price of $30/cwt, which exceeds the average pay price for a conventional farmer by approximately $10. As a farmer-owned cooperative, Organic Valley has historically adjusted its pay price to meet the needs of and assure a fair livelihood for its members.

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Penn State students receive Farm Show Foundation scholarships UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Ten Penn State students, including eight enrolled in the College of

tion and who have exhibited livestock at the Farm Show. To be chosen, students must ex-

stock exhibitors, these students have demonstrated a high level of achievement and an in-

will help ensure their success as future professionals and leaders.”

Following are the eight College of Ag Sciences recipients of 2012 Farm

Show scholarships: • Clarissa Barton, of Bedford, Bedford County, a freshman at Penn State Altoona studying animal sciences;

• Kristen Hayman, of Genesee, Potter County, a junior at University Park majoring in animal sciences;

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Ten Penn State students — eight enrolled in the College of Agricultural Sciences — were among 26 who received scholarships from the Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation on Jan. 10. Seated (from left): Tracy Hoover, the college’s interim dean for undergraduate education; Kate Livingston; Abby Finkenbinder; Clarissa Barton; Danielle Lehman; and Michelle Morelli. Standing (from left): Bruce McPheron, dean of the college; Wesley Wright; Nathaniel Stas; Kristen Hayman; Jacob Diamond; Kristen Stufft; and George Greig, Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture.

Agricultural Sciences, were among 26 who were awarded scholarships by the Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation during the 96th Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg.

The students were recognized before the show’s Junior Livestock Auction and Sale of Champions on Jan. 10.

The foundation awards scholarships to young people who are registered in a post-secondary educational institu-

hibit leadership qualities and excellent academic performance, according to the foundation.

Since 2005, the College of Agricultural Sciences has contributed additional scholarship money to students enrolled in good standing in the college who receive Farm Show scholarships. The amount of this year’s scholarship is $3,500, and the college will add $2,000, bringing the total to $5,500.

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about 22 cents per hundredweight, or nearly $1 billion to dairy farm rev-

enue just in 2011 and some of those sales made in 2011 will carry over

into 2012. He added that 2011 cheese exports represented almost an

equivalent of a billion pounds of milk being exports or the annual pro-

duction of about 43,000 cows so that has the same effect on producer milk prices as reducing the national herd size by that number of cows.

Looking to 2012, Tillison said CWT is accepting bids on a weekly basis and, for the time being, butter is being added into the mix. Those products have the most positive impact on producer income, he concluded.

Federal order and California data showed fluid milk sales in the September-November period were 13.68 billion pounds, down 1.69 percent from the prior year.

In the first 11 months of 2011, organic milk sales were up 15 percent, while conventional milk sales were down 2.2 percent.

Milk production is increasing along the Southern tier of states.

Florida is increasing shipments of milk out of state with 70 loads reported the second week of 2012, compared to 45 the previous week. In-

creased bottler demand has returned with most K-12 schools fully in session again. Spot milk loads were available in the Midwest with demand somewhat mixed.

Western milk supplies are slightly higher in the Southwest states and California. While production in the Pacific Northwest is near seasonal lows, the overall supply is slightly above year ago levels due to increased herd size in the region.

Component levels in milk are reported to be good. Cream markets are returning to normal with some increased demand from ice cream and Class II manufacturers. Butter churns are processing any excess volumes.

Updating a story from last week; Dairy Profit Weekly reports that the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) denied a hearing petition to consider modifying the California Class 4a milk price formula. California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) had proposed an increase in the “make allowance,” the amount processors can deduct from the minimum milk price paid to producers to cover manufacturing costs. CDI also asked that the “f.o.b. adjuster” for butter be lowered.

Using the same argument it used when denying an earlier request from producer groups to consider a hearing to modify the California Class 4b whey factor, CDFA said the current Class 4a pricing formula was last adjusted September 1, 2011, and the short 4-month period did not warrant another change.

One producer group, the California Dairy Campaign, submitted a letter opposing the Class 4a hearing. Another letter, signed by representatives of Land O’Lakes, Dairy Farmers of America, Security Milk Producers, Western United Dairymen, the Milk Producers Council and the California Dairy Campaign, requested the scope of the CDI request be expanded to reconsider the earlier Class 4b petition. For details, log on to www.cdfa.ca.gov /dairy/dairy_hearings_matrix.html.

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Virginia Farm Show ~

by Jon M. Casey As a way to offer exhibitor products and services more effectively at this year’s Virginia Farm Show, show producer Lee Trade Shows moved the traditional mid-week event to a ThursdaySaturday schedule to great success.

Despite a wintery ice and rain event that welcomed the new day, by mid-day on Saturday, the show was bustling with farm families who were looking for the latest in farming equipment, services and accessories to help make 2012 a more productive year for their operations. Much to the satisfaction of many of the exhibitors, the added Saturday attendance meant seeing new faces at the show, which has been going on at the Fishersville location for nearly a decade. Realizing that there is a growing demographic of farming families who are only available for events like this one on a weekend, Lee Publications Vice President and Sales Manager, Bruce Button, said he was especially pleased with the turnout as were the exhibitors who had requested the change.

“I was able to talk with farmers of all kinds and from a variety of places,” he said. “We had everyone from large crop farmers who had traveled here from the Eastern Shore, to dairy producers and part-time farmers who raise sheep and goats at the VA Farm Show. That was especially rewarding. Most notably, we

Building No. 3, the heated tent, is a cheery destination for visitors to the show. had plenty of cattle producers and horsemen from across the commonwealth, which is to be expected as a major part of the Virginia farming community.”

Dave McKeen of Valmetal, Inc. agreed. “We have seen a steady stream of shoppers since the show opened on Thursday,” he said. “We have been very

pleased with the number of good contacts that we have made.”

Ron Dunham, a first-time exhibitor at the show, said that his Virginia Golf Cars business, located in Harrisonburg, VA, has been growing steadily in recent years and that this show looked to be a venue for his products where more and more golf carts are finding a useful

place in the farming environment. His co-sponsoring of the “Crack the Vault” promotional contest, also sponsored by Camping World RV Sales of Roanoke, VA, helped to create additional interest and excitement at this year’s show.

Enjoying what has been unusually mild winter weather for this time of year, Micah Raub of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said that he appreciated the opportunity that he had to talk with so many farming families in one place. He noted that he did not recall being able to visit with such a large group of farmers over the threeday period, as a way of helping them to become more aware of what the VA Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has available to them. “I am truly excited to be here,” he said. “This has been an exciting experience for us.” He added that perhaps in coming years they might consider offering some training seminars and other opportunities for farmers to receive credits for the various areas of farming that need certification.

The Virginia Farm Show is slated to run again in the Thursday through Saturday format in 2013, with plans being made for the Jan. 17-19 event.

For more information on attending or exhibiting at next year’s show, contact Ken Maring at 800-218-5586 or online at www.leepub.com

The KUHN Equipment exhibit welcomes dozens of visitors during Friday's activities.

A reporting crew from WVPT-TV of Harrisonburg, VA, interviews Jerry Hale from Pioneer Seed.

The Dyna Production Firewood Processor is an interesting stop for these wood cutters.

The Rockbridge Farmers Co-op was a busy place where visitors could shop for accessories and chat with friends.

Lee Ann Hensley of Weyers Cave, VA takes a welding lesson from Paul Cseko of Miller Electric in the AirGas Exhibit.

New kinds of equipment like the Haybuster 2650, capture a customer's interest.

It's never too early in the year to shop for spraying equipment.

VA Farm Bureau is a favorite destination where members can pick up a free livestock sorting stick.

KUHN Equipment's round baler is open for inspection in Building #5.

Matt Bachman (left) representing Farmer Boy Ag Products, stayed busy talking with customers about feed pumps and other equipment.

With high fuel prices on everyone's minds, farm show visitors are interested in heating systems on display from Outback Heating, Inc. Patricia O. Lyszaz (partially visible facing camera from behind door) talks with shoppers at the Outback exhibit in Building No.1.

Dennis Trissel (left) “talks bale wrappers” with two visitors to his equipment exhibit in Building #1.

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Pennsylvania Farm Bureau earns awards at AFBF Convention HONOLULU — Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) was recognized for its overall achievements in 2011 with five national awards, during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 93rd Annual Meeting in Honolulu.

PFB received “Awards of Excellence" in all five program activity areas, including Agriculture Education and

Promotion, Leadership Development, Member Services, Policy Implementation and Public Relations and Information. PFB also received an Apex Award to recognize its support of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Foundation for Agriculture.

“The awards recognize the hard work and dedication of our farmer volun-

teers and organization staff,” said PFB President Carl T. Shaffer. “A huge team effort is needed to address the numerous issues affecting agriculture and farm families across Pennsylvania.”

Meanwhile, PFB was cited for achieving membership goal, surpassing the 53,000 member mark during 2011.

• Nathaniel Stas, of Latrobe, Westmoreland County, a junior at University Park majoring in animal sciences; • Kristen Stufft, of Lewistown, Mifflin County, a senior at University Park majoring in animal sciences; and • Wesley Wright, of Sycamore, Greene County, a sophomore at Penn State Fayette studying agriculture.

Other Penn State students awarded Farm Show scholarships were: • Jacob Diamond, of Smithfield,

Fayette County, a biology major at Penn State Fayette; and • Abby Finkenbinder, of Newville, Cumberland County, a nursing major at Penn State Mont Alto.

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau President Carl Shaffer, at left, is presented an Apex Award

by AFBF President Bob Stallman during AFBF’s Annual Meeting in Hawaii. The award recognizes PFB’s support of AFBF Foundation of Agriculture programs.

Scholarships from 18 • Danielle Lehman, of Bloomsburg, Columbia County, a sophomore at University Park majoring in animal sciences; • Kate Livingston, of Dover, York County, a sophomore at Penn State York studying agricultural education and animal sciences; • Michelle Morelli, of Rydal, Montgomery County, a freshman at University Park studying veterinary and biomedical sciences;

The Farm Show Scholarship Foundation has awarded nearly $1 million in scholarships to 370 students since its founding in 1993.

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Feeder Heifers: M&L 300-400# 130-140; 400550# 115-130; 550-700# 100-119; 700-950# 90-104.

Feeder Bulls: M 200450# 140-165; 500-650# 129-139; 700-900# 90-100.

Dairy Replacements: few to 1150; Beef Cow/Calf prs 925-1125.

MT. AIRY NC FEEDER CATTLE: 268.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1-2 250-275# 160-176; 310340# 150-187; 360-370# 165-191; 400-405# 145-148;

455-485# 147-152; 548# 159; S 1-2 375-380# 117144.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1-2 220-230# 143-155; 250258# 148-150; 352-390# 138-166; 400-445# 134.50161; 450-475# 141.50-154; 550-580# 132-141; 655# 124.50; S 1-2 235-245# 108-132; 310-330# 110-127; 400-420# 86-115.

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Bred Cows: M&L 1-2 Young 1050-1155# 700-840 /hd 1-3 mos bred; M&L 1-2 Young 915-1080# 680970/hd 4-6 mos bred; M&L 1-2 Middle Aged 940-1055# 550-770/hd 4-6 mos bred.

SILER CITY, NC FEEDER CATTLE: Feeder Steers: M&L 1-2 225-240# 180-198; 255295# 180-210; 300-345# 141-205; 350-395# 130-202; 400-446# 140-192; 450495# 140-178; 500-540# 130-159; 550-597# 150157; 600-645# 130-153; 650-687# 137-147; 715730# 131-154; 750-795# 112-128; 822-825# 124-125; S 1-2 200-235# 100-112; 265-295# 100-154; 300315# 100-126; 350-380# 114-126; 400-445# 108-130.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1-2 222-245# 140-160; 250295# 130-169; 300-345# 128-167; 355-395# 130-160; 400-445# 120-148; 450-

498# 121-150; 500-545# 125-155; 550-595# 120-148; 600-647# 113-136; 650690# 120-126; 700-730# 102-123; 750-793# 109-113; 805-830# 100-105; 920935# 90-114.75; S 1-2 315345# 100-125; 360-390# 110-126; 455-485# 105-114; 510-535# 110-120; 565595# 100-110; 615-640# 103-108; 675-690# 105-110; 765-775# 95-101.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1-2 450-495# 130-167; 500545# 125-156; 550-597# 123-154; 600-645# 120-141; 650-695# 120-138; 700735# 118-126; 760-790# 111-121; 800-835# 104114; S 1-2 455-495# 110127; 505-545# 100-117; 560-590# 105-115; 625635# 102-110.

BLACKSTONE, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 167.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 206; 400-500# 147.50-167, mostly 167; 500-600# 155; 600-700# 131.50-154, mostly 139.50147.75; 700-800# 131; M&L 2 300-400# 150-214, mostly

214; 400-500# 171; 500600# 139; 600-700# 136153.50; M&L 3 300-400# 204; 400-500# 158; 500600# 135; S 1 300-400# 160-203; 400-500# 150.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 146; 400-500# 131-136; 500-600# 134-136; 600-700# 94-124, mostly 124; M&L 2 300-400# 145; 400-500# 132.50-136; 500600# 128; 600-700# 108; 700-800# 120; M&L 3 300400# 141.50; 400-500# 126; 500-600# 110-120; 600700# 119; S 1 300-400# 134; 400-500# 114-127; 500-600# 11; 600-700# 97.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 199; 400-500# 151.50; 500-600# 129-138; 600-700# 121-126; M&L 2 300-400# 183-209, mostly 209; 400-500# 159.50-160; 500-600# 124-137; S 1 300400# 210; 400-500# 142150; 500-600# 129; S 2 600-700# 132.

N VA FEEDER CATTLE: 1547.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 195-205; 300-

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400# 155-203; 400-500# 151-179; 500-600# 139-165; 600-700# 136-165; 700800# 116-148; 800-900# 109-136.50; 900-1000# 116130.50; M&L 2 200-300# 175; 400-500# 134-156; 500-600# 129-158; 600700# 119-147; 700-800# 126-131; 900-1000# 170; 1000-1100# 121; S 1 400500# 135; 500-600# 130141; 600-700# 134.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 500-600# 93.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 135-159; 400500# 129-155; 500-600# 122-147; 600-700# 116-138; 700-800# 109-124.50; 800900# 105-113.50; M&L 2 300-400# 120-136; 400500# 123-146; 500-600# 114-134.75; 600-700# 98114; S 1 200-300# 132.50149; 300-400# 106-127; 400-500# 116-123; 500600# 124; 600-700# 91-112; 700-800# 126.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 160-205; 300400# 161-192; 400-500# 141-166; 500-600# 135-155; 600-700# 125-144; 700800# 110-123; 800-900# 111.50; M&L 2 300-400# 126-175; 400-500# 124-148; 500-600# 119-149; 600700# 108-124.50; 700-800# 104-111; S 1 300-400# 110; 400-500# 120.

SW VA FEEDER

CATTLE: 926.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 185; 300-400# 171-186; 400-500# 164177.50; 500-600# 144-174; 600-700# 138-154; 700800# 135-142; 800-900# 111-129; 900-1000# 101; M&L 2 200-300# 151; 300400# 176-189; 400-500# 155-180; 500-600# 149-168; 600-700# 138-148.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 200-300# 111; 400500# 123; 600-700# 103.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 145; 300-400# 149-166; 400-500# 134-154; 500-600# 124.50-145; 600700# 117-145; 700-800# 117-127.50; M&L 2 300400# 130-169; 400-500# 131.50-158; 500-600# 115144; 600-700# 111-135.50; 700-800# 96-126; M&L 3 400-500# 112-113; S 1 400500# 127; 500-600# 110130.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 171-193; 300400# 164-193; 400-500# 159-176; 500-600# 137-169; 600-700# 125-148.50; 700800# 124-142; M&L 2 300400# 151-186; 400-500# 145-169; 500-600# 130-158; 600-700# 123.50-141; 700800# 121.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 31.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 500-600# 140-147; S 1 200-

300# 132.50-149.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 400-500# 155-166; 500600# 136.50; 600-700# 125127; 700-800# 110-118; M&L 2 300-400# 161-175; 400-500# 140.

FRONT ROYAL, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report.

HOLLINS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 88.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 198-203; 400500# 169-178; 500-600# 165; 600-700# 141-163; 800-900# 116; M&L 2 300400# 192; 400-500# 170; 500-600# 169; 800-900# 112.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 133; 400-500# 139-143.50; 500-600# 140144; 600-700# 119-126.50; 700-800# 117; M&L 2 300400# 131; 400-500# 138.50142.50; 500-600# 126.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 400-500# 153-165; 500600# 140; M&L 2 400-500# 152-158; 500-600# 126-137; S 1 400-500# 146.

LYNCHBURG, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 782.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 199; 400-500# 164-184, mostly 184; 500600# 160-166.75; 600-700# 137-147.50; M&L 2 300400# 205; 400-500# 169-

188.50, mostly 188.50; 500600# 161-166.50; 600-700# 149.25; 700-800# 127.50131.50; M&L 3 300-400# 179; 400-500# 156-157; 500-600# 152-156.50; 600700# 142.75; S 1 300-400# 171.50; 400-500# 179; 500600# 163; 600-700# 139.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 157-161; 400500# 146-150.75; 500-600# 143.75; 600-700# 127; 700800# 119.75; M&L 2 300400# 158-160.50; 400-500# 145-152.75; 500-600# 144148.25; 600-700# 126.50128.75; 700-800# 110123.25; M&L 3 300-400# 145-169, mostly 169; 400500# 139-146.50; 500-600# 129-145; 600-700# 120; 700-800# 110; S 1 300-400# 154; 400-500# 109-144.50, mostly 144.50; 500-600# 118; 600-700# 114.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 196; 400-500# 166.50-179; 500-600# 142158; 600-700# 137.50; M&L 2 300-400# 197-199.50; 400-500# 160-187, mostly 168.75; 500-600# 145146.50; 600-700# 137; S 1 300-400# 180; 400-500# 149-184; 500-600# 125.

No report.

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MARSHALL, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report NARROWS, VA FEEDER CATTLE: No report

STUCHAL DAIRY HERD DISPERSAL AUCTION RICK & LINDA STUCHAL 311 BROWN TOWN RD, SLIPPERY ROCK, PA 16057

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012 @ 10:30 AM LOCATED: Just On The South Of Harrisville, PA. On RT 8, turn West (@ Willies Smoke House) on Brown Town Rd 1 3/10 Mile to auction. Watch For Huey Auction Signs.

120 HOLSTEINS SELL Including: (60) Adult Free Stall Cows On DHIA TEST (50) In All Stages Of Lactation (10) Dry 23,614 Lb Herd Avg. ** Very Low SCC ** Excellent Herd Health & Nutrition Program After Many Years In The Dairy Business Rick & Linda Stuchal Are Ready To Retire And Are Proud To Offer This Outstanding Set Of Fancy Young Sound Cows To You At Auction.

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Excellent Herd of Grade Holsteins.

PLAN NOW TO ATTEND! HEIFERS: (23) bred including: (6) Due in March, (7) Due In May & June, Balance To Follow.

(23) Open From Breeding Age down to 6 Mos. (14) Heifer Calves up to 6 mos Old. ALL VET CHECKED ** CURRENT VACC. IF YOU NEED MILK, MAKE PLANS NOW TO BE HERE! COWS SOLD UNDER COVER, DRESS FOR THE WEATHER. CATALOGS AT RING SIDE. MILKING EQUIPMENT: DeLaval 1500 GAL bulk Tank w/ Auto Wash; (8) DeLaval SST II Milking Units w/ Auto Take offs; 7 1/2 hp Vac Pump; SS Wash vat; Semen Tank.

ALSO SELLING: Knight 3025 TMR Mixer; 8’ Skidloader Mt Rubber Tire Scrapper; (6) Poly Calf Huts; (4) Box Fans TERMS: Cash Or Check w/ Current Photo ID. ALL OUT OF STATE CHECKS NEED BANK LETTER PROOF OF FUNDS. OWNERS: Rick & Linda Stuchal Lunch & Restroom Available.

LOG ONTO AUCTIONZIP.COM TO VIEW FULL LISTINGS & PHOTOS USE AU ID # 1361 AUCTIONEER: JOHN R HUEY II, AU-001588-L SLIPPERY ROCK, PA (724) 794-4737

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, January 30 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033 • 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. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. Due to farm accident, Schoharie Co. Herd Dispersal. 85 head, 45 milking age, 13 bred or breeding age, 27 started calves to 300#. Mixed herd Hols. few crosses, Jerseys, Normandy Cross. Low SCC all stages of lactation & AI bred. This herd has a 150,000 SCC 4.4F & 3.2P. Also 18 heifers from calves to breeding age from one farm. 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 • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule. Happy New Year to all! 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.

Wednesday, February 1 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 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. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842 • 3:00 PM: DR Chamber, Inc., 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Dairy Consignment. Franklin Used Equipment Sales, Inc. Auction Service, 607-3698231

Thursday, February 2 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls.

Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105

Saturday, February 4 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

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

Monday, February 6 • Kissimmee, FL. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com • 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. 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immedi-

ately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx.

5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

(Lancaster Co.). 53 Acre Dairy Farm. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721

Saturday, February 11

Saturday, March 10

• 9:30 AM: Penn Yan, NY. Farm Machinery & farm smalls plus a few household goods for Ivan & Verna Zimmerman. L.W. Horst Auctioneer, 315536-0954 • 10:00 AM: Benton Fire Dept., 932 Rt. 14A, Benton Center, 3 mi. N. of Penn Yan, NY. Collectible Toy Auction. Quality toys accepted.

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

• 9:00 AM: Penn Y an, NY (Yates Co.). Finger Lakes Produce Auction Spring Farm Machinery Consignment Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 3:30 PM: Benton Fire Dept., 932 Rt. 14A, Benton Center, 3 mi. N. of Penn Yan, NY. Seneca Farm Toy Auction. Show 8:30 am - 2 pm. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Monday, February 13 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

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

Wednesday, February 15 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale.

Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842

Thursday, February 16 • Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Fat Cattle & Feeder Sale. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105

Saturday, February 18 • 10:30 AM: Owens Farm, Smithfield, VA. Another Absolute Auction by Ownby. Farm Equipment Dispersal. No Buyer’s Premium!. Ownby Auction & Realty Co., Inc., 804-730-0500

Monday, February 20 • 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. 1 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 • 2:00 PM: Windsor Meat Market, 73 West First Ave., Windsor, PA. Public Auction Online and On Site. For updates go to auctionzip.com 3721.

Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-6628149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721

Wednesday, February 22 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Calf Sale.

Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585447-3842

Thursday, February 23 • Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. February Heifer Consignment Sale. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105

Friday, February 24 • 4918 Rozzells Ferry Rd., Charlotte, NC. General Consignment Auction. Godley Auction Co., 704399-6111, 704-399-9756

Tuesday, February 28 • 10:00 AM: 97 Loop Rd., Quarryville, PA

Saturday, March 17 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 10:30 AM: Nathan Mason, Callaway, VA (near Rocky Mount). Another Absolute Auction by Ownby. Farm Equipment Dispersal. No Buyer’s Premium!. Ownby Auction & Realty Co., Inc., 804730-0500

Wednesday, March 21 • 8:55 AM: Rising, MD. 3 Day Retirement Auction.

Business Liquidation. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721

Saturday, March 24 • Atglen, PA. The Gala at Glen Valley II. Hosted by Glen Valley Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, March 28 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Easter Lamb & Goat Sale approx.

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

Saturday, March 31 • Cobleskill, NY. 31st Annual Cobleskill Dairy Fashion Sale. Hosted by SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Cattle Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Windmill Farm Market, 3900 Rt. 14A, 5 mi. S. of Penn Yan, NY. Equipment Consignment Auction. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Spring Premier All Breed Sale. Selections are underway. Accepting registered high quality cattle.

Give us a call. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Friday, April 13 • 10:30 AM: Catskill Tractor, Inc., 384 Center St., Franklin, NY. Farm Equipment Consignment and Inventory Reduction. Franklin Used Equipment Sales, Inc. Auction Service, 607-829-2600

Saturday, April 14 • Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Machinery Consignment Sale. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • Syracuse, NY. New York Spring Holstein Sale.

Held in conjunction with the New York Spring Dairy Carousel. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:00 AM: Beaver Mountain Farms, 1820 County Rt. 7, Ancram, NY. On the Farm of Don & Betty Duksa, 22nd Annual Auction. Quality Consignments Accepted. Leaman Auctions, J. Edward Leaman, 610-662-8149, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip.com 3721

Saturday, April 21 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Annual Spring Machinery Sale & Plant, Tree & Shrub Auction.

Accepting consignments groups or single items.

Consignments already coming in call today to get into advertising it will make a difference.

Expecting a field full of quality farm equipment.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • Quarryville, PA. Wea-Land Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Landis Weaver & Family, Owners. Comanaged by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

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

Saturday, April 28 • Waddington, NY. Complete Dispersal for Gary Tiernan. 200 head of AI Sired Holsteins. Bulk Tank & pipeline. Sale Manager Delarm & Treadway, 518-483-4106 • 10:30 AM: Benedict Farms, Turin, NY. Complete Machinery Dispersal on the Farm. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105

Saturday, May 5

Thursday, April 5 • 11:00 AM: 2324 Ridge Rd., Penn Yan, NY. Marvin & Mildred Koek Excellent Farm Equipment Retirement Auction. IH 1420 4WD combine, ‘95 Ford 16’ grain truck, tillage, planting & harvest equip. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Saturday, April 7 • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.

Also selling Trowbridge Angus Bulls. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Friday, May 11 • Arcade, NY. Co-Vista 20th Anniversary Sale.

Hosted by Co-Vista Holsteins. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

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MARKET REPORTS CATTLE: 550.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 195-205; 300400# 182.50-203; 400-500# 161-179; 500-600# 152-165; 600-700# 148-165; 700800# 131-148; 800-900# 136.50; 900-1000# 130.50; M&L 2 200-300# 175; 400500# 149-156; 500-600# 144-158; 600-700# 138-147; 700-800# 126-131; 10001100# 121; S 1 500-600# 130-141; 600-700# 134.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 135-159; 400500# 138-154; 500-600# 134-139; 600-700# 124-138; M&L 2 300-400# 120; 400500# 124-146; 500-600# 126-134.75; S 1 300-400# 106-110; 400-500# 116; 500-600# 124; 600-700# 91112; 700-800# 126.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 205; 300-400# 163; 400-500# 151; 500600# 139-155; 600-700# 141-144; M&L 2 400-500# 133-148; 500-600# 130-149.

TRI-STATE, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 477.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 200-300# 185; 300-400# 186; 400-500# 166-174; 500-600# 160-174; 600700# 148-154; 700-800# 135-142; M&L 2 200-300# 151; 300-400# 176; 400500# 166; 500-600# 150168; 600-700# 138-146.

Feeder Holstein Steers: L 2-3 400-500# 123; 600700# 103.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 145; 300-400# 150-166; 400-500# 140-150; 500-600# 138-145; 600700# 130-145; M&L 2 300400# 130-151; 400-500# 138-150; 500-600# 132-143; 600-700# 111-129; 700800# 96-111; M&L 3 400500# 112-113; S 1 400-500# 127; 500-600# 110-130.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 171-185; 300400# 164-182; 400-500# 162-176; 500-600# 157-169; 600-700# 140-148.50; 700800# 131-142; M&L 2 300400# 151-170; 400-500# 145-167; 500-600# 141-158; 600-700# 126-141.

WINCHESTER, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 393.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 161; 400-500# 151-170; 500-600# 144-159; 600-700# 134-139.50; 700800# 129-134.25; 800-900# 124-134.25; M&L 2 300400# 144; 500-600# 111146; 600-700# 124-130; 700-800# 125; 800-900# 119-127; S 1 400-500# 135; 600-700# 127-128; 700800# 111; 800-900# 116.50.

Feeder Holstein Steers:

L 2-3 900-1000# 82.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 136-157; 400500# 141-150; 500-600# 126-139; 600-700# 120126.50; 700-800# 119122.50; M&L 2 400-500# 113-124; 500-600# 129.50130; 600-700# 113-119; 700-800# 100-113; S 1 500600# 121; 600-700# 88-105; 800-900# 105.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 200-300# 158-183; 300400# 168; 400-500# 121165; 500-600# 130-147.25; 600-700# 127-134; 700800# 121-128; 800-900# 124; M&L 2 400-500# 114133; 500-600# 111-124; 600-700# 108-121; 700800# 105; 800-900# 111; S 1 300-400# 89-125; 500600# 125.50.

WYTHE COUNTY, VA FEEDER CATTLE: 224.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 173; 400-500# 177.50; 500-600# 151-165; 600-700# 146; 700-800# 135; 800-900# 129; 9001000# 101; M&L 2 400-500# 180; 500-600# 156-162.50; 600-700# 148.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-400# 155; 400-500# 149-154; 500-600# 137-144; 600-700# 120-129.50; 700800# 127.50; M&L 2 300400# 168-169; 400-500# 157-158; 500-600# 130-144; 600-700# 127-135.50; 700800# 126.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-400# 175; 400-500# 168; 500-600# 140-146; 600-700# 128-136; 700800# 124; M&L 2 300-400# 166-186; 400-500# 165-169; 500-600# 137-141.50; 600700# 131; 700-800# 121.

SLAUGHTER CATTLE SILER CITY, NC SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80% lean 1400-1840# 70-79; 1430-1690# hi dress 81-87.50; 1455-1785# lo dress 61.50-70; Boner 8085% lean 765-885# 70-78; 910-1390# 69-79; 9901340# hi dress 80-86; 9001360# lo dress 51-68.50; Lean 85-90# lean 610-730# 58-69; 625-780# lo dress 40-55; 950-1090# 60-67; 815-1105# lo dress 50-56.

Other Cows: M&L 1-2 Young 650-700# 78-89 .

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1050-1385# hi dress 9097.50; 1550-2165# 88.5095.50; 1565-2110# hi dress 96-102.

Cows/Calf Pairs: 2. M&L 1-2 1000-1100# middle age cows w/80-100# calves 8601010/pr.

Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 55-95.

MT. AIRY SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80% lean 1275-1385# 76.50-83; 1405-1555# 7882; 1665-1855# hi dress 8284.50; Boner 80-85% lean 945-1390# 68.50-81.50; 1510-1690# 71.50-79.50; Lean 85-90% lean 740795# lo dress 43-58.50; 905-1390# lo dress 43.5061.

Other Cows: M&L 1-2 Young 1060-1095# 78.5082.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1130-1360# 91-93; 18801900# hi dress 94-97.50.

Cows/Calf Pairs: 3. M 1-2 800-1010# middle age cows w/65-270# calves 6251025/pr; L 1-2 1150# middle age cows w/335# calves 1310/pr.

Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 40-55.

SW VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 328.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 70.50-84; 1200-1600# 71.50-82.50; HY 12001600# 82-90; Boner 8085% lean 800-1200# 64.5076.50; 1200-2000# 70.5079; HY 1200-2000# 7983.50; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 57-62; 850-1200# 55-74.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 80-95; 15002500# 84.50-96.50; HY 1500-2500# 90-95.50.

HAGERSTOWN, MD SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Slaughter Cows: 110.

Prem. Whites 84-88; Breakers 75-82; Boners 71-77; Lean 64-70; Thin & Light 64 & dn.

Slaughter Bulls: 4. YG 1 to 92.50; lo dress 83-84.

Fed Steers/Heifers: 26.

Hi Ch & Pr 1325-1500# 130135; Ch 1-2 1200-1350# 124-126; Ch Hols. 11001325# 106-112.

Fed Heifers: Ch 2-3 1000-1100# 113-116.50.

Calves: 101. Hols. Bulls Ret. to Farm No. 1-2 80120# 120-145; No. 3 80120# 90-120; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1-2 90-110# 112-135; No. 3 70-100# 90-110; BW Face Bull 102# @ 160; Slaughter 170-210# 90-95.

N VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 339.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 6676; 1200-1600# 64.5079.50; HY 1200-1600# 75.50-86; Boner 80-85%

lean 800-1200# 57.5074.25; 1200-2000# 5876.50; HY 1200-2000# 7683; Lean 85-90% lean 750850# 47-59.50; 850-1200# 53-76.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 77.50-81.75; 1500-2500# 74-87; HY 1000-1500# 87-100; 15002500# 87.50-94.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 58.

M&L 1, few M&L 2, 3 yrs. to aged bred 2-8 mos. 9601500# 660-1180/hd.

Cows w/Calves at side: 50. M&L 1, few M&L 2, 3-8 yrs. old w/calves 125-250# 900-1300# 860-1800/pr; M&L 2-3 4-8 yrs. old w/calves newborn to 150# 900-1000# 900-1300/pr.

Heifers: Bred. M&L 1 bred 5-9 mos. 710-1044# 685-1550/hd.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 62.

Hols. Steers 70-100# 20100/hd; 100-130# 130137.50/cwt.

BLACKSTONE, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 67.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 68.50-70; 1200-1600# 6876; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 60-69; 1200-2000# 64.50-72; Lean 85-90% lean 750-850# 48-58; 850-1200# 40-56.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 70-76; 15002500# 77.50-83; HY 10001500# 81.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 21.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 64.50-71; HY 1200-1600# 76.75; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 62-69.50; 12002000# 64-71; HY 12002000# 76-77; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 59-60.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 81.75; 15002500# 80.

FRONT ROYAL, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report.

HOLLINS, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 37.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 76-87.50; HY 1200-1600# 93.50; Boner 80-85% lean 800-1200# 71; 1200-2000# 73-79.50; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 64-68.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1500-2500# 81-82.50.

LYNCHBURG, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker

75-80% lean 850-1200# 6971; 1200-1600# 65-73.50; HY 1200-1600# 74-80.50; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 60-68.50; 12002000# 62.50-70; HY 12002000# 70.50-75; Lean 8590% lean 750-850# 41-55; 850-1200# 48-61.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 72-82; 15002500# 73-83; HY 10001500# 82-85; 1500-2500# 84-89.50.

1000-1500# 78.50-85.50; 1500-2500# 81.50-86.

Cows Ret. to Farm: 15.

M&L 1, few 2, 4-12 yrs. old bred 2-8 mos. 740-1200# 650-1050/hd.

Cows w/Calves at Side: 7. M&L 1, 5-8 yrs. old w/calves 100-160# 8801300# 1000-1275/pr.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 7.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 5560/hd; 100-130# 102.50175/cwt, 1 hd at 180/cwt.

MARSHALL, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: No report

WYTHE CO SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 125.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 73.50-84; 1200-1600# 71.50-79; HY 1200-1600# 83.50-90, 1 @ 90; Boner 8085% lean 800-1200# 7276.50; 1200-2000# 73-79; HY 1200-2000# 80-81.50; Lean 85-90% lean 8501200# 61-72.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 80-89.50; 15002500# 84.50-88.50; HY 1500-2500# 90-95.50.

ROCKINGHAM, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 113.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 70-75; HY 1200-1600# 81; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 67.50-74.25; 12002000# 67-76.50; HY 12002000# 77.50; Lean 85-90% lean 850-1200# 58-76.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1500-2500# 82-87.

Calves Ret. to Farm: 58.

Hols. Bulls 70-100# 2070/hd; 100-130# 137/cwt.

STAUNTON, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 62.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 73; 1200-1600# 76.50-79.50; HY 1200-1600# 81-86; Boner 80-85% lean 8001200# 69.50-73; 12002000# 59-74.50; HY 12002000# 77.50-82; Lean 8590% lean 850-1200# 5674.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1500-2500# 77-86.75.

TRI-STATE, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 133.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 850-1200# 70.50-78; 1200-1600# 74.50-82.50; HY 12001600# 85-88.50; Boner 8085% lean 800-1200# 64.5072; 1200-2000# 70.50-79; HY 1200-2000# 79-83.50; Lean 85-90% lean 8501200# 55-62.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1000-1500# 86-95; 15002500# 88.50-96.50.

WINCHESTER, VA SLAUGHTER CATTLE: 83.

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 75-80% lean 1200-1600# 74.50-79.50; HY 12001600# 81-87.50; Boner 8085% lean 800-1200# 70-76; 1200-2000# 68-77; Lean 8590% lean 850-1200# 55.5069.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2

HOG REPORT HAGERSTOWN, MD PIGS Sows: 14. 350-450# 5967; 1 618# @ 64.50.

Boars: thin 49-55# 30.75.

Pigs & Shoats (/hd): 103.

15-25# 15-28; 50-75# 38-61; 80-95# to 71.

NC SOWS: 300-399# Prices not reported; 400449# Prices not reported; 450-499# Prices not reported; 500-549# 50.-62.68; 550# & up 60-63.58.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA HOGS: 2.

Sows: US 1-3 42.

Boars: 17 HOLLINS, VA HOGS: No report.

MARSHALL, VA HOGS: No report.

N VA HOGS: 8.

Barrows & Gilts: US 1-3 250-270# 71.

Sows: US 1-2 400-500# 56; US 1-3 500# & up 42.

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.

GOATS: No report.

LAMB & GOAT MARKET N VA SHEEP: 92 Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled Ch & Pr 1-2 80-110# 162-204; 110-125# 174.50-196; Spring, Wooled Gd & Ch 1-3 60-90# 161170; Wooled, Ch & Pr 2-3 90-110# 205; 110-130# 194; Wooled, Gd & few Ch 1-2 30-60# 190; 60-90# 190.

Slaughter Rams/Ewes: 13. Ewes Gd 2-4 79-90; Cull 1-2 65.

HAGERSTOWN, MD LAMBS: 31.

Sheep: Ch 95-110# 150184; new crop 47-74# 247263; Buck 314# @ 63.

HAGERSTOWN, MD GOATS: 10. Boar Billy 169; Sel 1 60-90# 115-145; 42# @ 85.

N VA GOATS: 22.

Kids: Sel 1-2 20-40# 150167; 40-60# 215; 60-80# 200; Sel 3 40-60# 238.

Bucks: Sel 1-2 70-110# 108; 150-250# 108.

Does: Sel 1-2 70-100# 133; 100-150# 122.

S VA SHEEP: No report.

S VA GOATS: No report.

MT. AIRY SHEEP: No report.

MT. AIRY GOATS: 45.

Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Sel 1 20-40# 80; 40-60# 80-90; 60-80# 140-170; Sel 2 2040# 47.50; 40-60# 47.50-75.

Yearlings: Sel 1 80-100# 150; Sel 2 60-80# 50.

Does/Nannies: Sel 1 100-140# 110-160; Sel 2 5070# 47.50; 100-140# 70-90; Sel 3 100-140# 50.

Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100150# 150-170; Sel 2 150250# 95.

HOLLINS, VA SHEEP: No report.

HOLLINS, VA GOATS: No report MARSHALL, VA SHEEP: No report.

MARSHALL, VA GOATS: No report.

ROCKINGHAM, VA GOATS: No report ROCKINGHAM, VA SHEEP: 30.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled Ch & Pr 80110# 162; Spring, Wooled Gd & Ch 1-3 60-90# 161170.

Slaughter Rams/Ewes: 6. Ewes Gd 2-4 79; Cull 1-2 65.

SHENANDOAH SHEEP: 37.

Slaughter Lambs: Spring, Wooled Ch & Pr 80110# 178-204; 110-125# 174.50-196.

SILER CITY, NC GOATS: 97.

Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Sel 1 under 20# 30-45; 20-40# 5060; 40-60# 70-77.50; 60-80# 80-90; Sel 2 under 20# 25.

Yearlings: Sel 1 60-80# 100-110; 80-100# 120-160.

Does/Nannies: Sel 1 5070# 80-100; 100-140# 130170.

Bucks/Billies: Sel1 70100# 100-130; 100-150# 160-165; 150-250# 180-190.

SILER CITY, NC SHEEP: No report.

STAUNTON, VA SHEEP: No report.

STAUNTON, VA GOATS: No report.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA SHEEP: no report

TRI-STATE, VA GOATS: No report.

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Slaughter Lambs: Wooled, Ch & Pr 1-2 110130# 1400.

Slaughter Rams/Ewes: Ewes Ch 2-4 78; Rams all grades 79.

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Soybean Processors: Fayetteville, 12.38; Raleigh, 12.38.

WINCHESTER, VA GOATS: 31.

Bucks: Sel 1-2 70-110# 158-215; 150-250# 100-103.

Kids: Sel 1-2 20-40# 150238; 40-60# 200-229; 6080# 186-215; Sel 3 20-40# 130-150; 60-80# 107..

RUSHVILLE SEMIMONTHLY HAY AUCTION Prices/ton FOB unless otherwise noted. Delivery beyond 10 miles mostly 2.50 /mile. 120 tons.

Hay 120 tons.

Alfalfa: Lg. Sq. Gd.90/bale 3rd cut; Sm. Sq. Prem 5.80/bale.

Alfalfa/Orchard Grass: Lg. Sq. Prem 4.90/bale; Gd 3.10/bale 1st cut; Fair 2.50/bale.

Mixed Grass: Lg. Sq. Gd 35/bale 2nd cut; Sm. Sq. Gd 2.80-2.90/bale; Lg. Rd/ Gd 80, 20-36/bale; Fair 19/bale; Poor 10/bale.

Orchard Grass: Sm. Sq. Gd 4.70/bale 1st cut; Fair 2.30/bale 1st cut; Lg. Rd. Gd 101 3rd cut, 29/bale 3rd cut.

Straw: Lg. Sq. 16-20/bale; Lg. Rd. 20/bale.

Timothy: Lg. Sq. Gd 42/bale.

Timothy/Orchard Grass: Lg. Rd. Gd 29-30/bale, 117.50 wet wrapped; Sm. Rd. Gd 23/bale, 29/bale wet wrapped; Lg. Sq. Prem 131 wet wrapped; Sm. Sq. Gd 2.60/bale.

Corn Fodder: Lg. Rd. 9/bale; Sm. Rd. 7/bale.

WYTHE CO SHEEP: No report.

WYTHE CO GOATS: No report.

CASH GRAIN MARKET NC GRAIN US 2 Yellow Corn was 45¢ higher. Prices were 6.807.10, mostly 6.80-6.94 at the feed mills and 6.59-6.79, mostly 6.75 at the elevators.

US 1 Yellow Soybeans were 6-7¢ lower. Prices were 12.38 at the processors, 11.49-12.14 at the feed mills and 11.84-12.04, mostly 11.94 at the elevators. US 2 Soft Red Winter Wheat was 7¢ higher. Prices were 6.61, mostly 6.61 at the elevators.

Soybean Meal (f.o.b.) at the processing plants was 349.10/ton for 48% protein.

Feed Mills: Bladenboro 6.94, -----, ----; Candor 7.10, -----, ----; Cofield 6.80, 12.14, ----; Laurinburg 6.94, -----, ----; Monroe 6.99, -----, ----; Nashville 6.99, -----, ----; Roaring River 7.04, -----, ---; Rose Hill 6.94, -----, ----; Selma ----, 11.49, ----; Statesville 6.84, -----, 7.41; Warsaw 6.94, -----, ----; Pantego #2 6.94, -----, ---.

Elevators: Cleveland ----, -----, ----; Belhaven ----, -----, ----; Chadbourn ----, -----, ---; Clement ----, -----, ----; Creswell 6.59, 12.03, ----; Elizabeth City 6.60, 11.94, 6.61; Greenville ----, -----, ---; Lumberton ----, -----, ----; Monroe ----, 12.04, ----; Nor-

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

The estimated slaughter for Wednesday in NC is 2,615,000 head compared to 2,551,000 head last Wednesday.

NC EGGS The market is steady on all sizes. Supplies are moderate. Retail demand is good. Weighted average prices for small lot sales of grade A eggs delivered to nearby retail outlets: XL 115.36, L 114.59, M 95.86 & S 92.

NY EGGS Prices are steady. Supplies range light to instances heavy, but mostly moderate for trade needs. Retail demand is light. Distributive demand is light to moderate. 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 103-107, L 101-105, M 8892.

FARMERS MARKET NC STATE FARMERS MARKET Beans, Rd Green (25# bx) 30; Beets (25# bg) 17.65; Cabbage, Round Green & Point Head (50# crate) 12; Greens (bu ctn) Collards 9, Turnips 12-13.25, Spinach (25# bx) 18; Peas, Crowder (bu bg) 12-20, (bu shelled) 24; Peanuts, Green (35# bg) Green 35; Sweet Potatoes (40# bx) 14-21.75. Wholesale Dealer Price: Apples WA Red Delicious (traypack ctn) 33.95-39.95, WA Golden Delicious (traypack ctn) 33-34.50, 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) 42.95-47.15; Bananas (40# ctn) 20.50-21.50; Beans, Rd Green (1-1/9 bu ctn) 31.3533, Pole (1-1/9 bu) 30-33; Beets (25# sack) 11.5513.65; Blueberries (flat 12 1pt cups) 24-34; Broccoli (ctn 14s) 17.85-19.50; Cabbage (50# ctn) 11.55-17; Cantaloupe (case 12 count) 27.55-31.65; Carrots (50# sack) 15.75-22.95; Cauliflower (ctn 12s) 17.8520.50; Cherries (16# box) 48; Celery (ctn 30s) 33.5038.95; Cilantro (ctn 30s) 19.65-25.95; Citrus: Oranges, CA (4/5 bu ctn) 26.1530.65, FL (4/5 bu ctn) 21-22; Pink Grapefruit CA (4/5 bu ctn) 22-25.05; Tangelos FL (80 count bx) 25-26.95; Lemons (40# ctn) 34.3539.05; Limes (40# ctn) 2632; Oranges CA Navel (4/5 bu ctn) 23-28.25, FL Navel (64 count) 26.15-28.85, Tangerines (120 count) 24; Corn (ctn 4 ?-5 dz) Yellow 2628.45, White (ctn 4 ?-5 dz) 26-38.45; Cranberries (24 12 oz pkg) 24.50; Cucumbers, Long Green (40# ctn) 29-32, Pickles (ctn 40#) 3038; Eggplant (25# ctn) 2124; Grapes, Red Seedless (18# ctn) 26.50-39.35, White Seedless 26.50-28.50, Black Seed-less 28, Red Globe 34; Greens, Collard (bu ctn/loose 24s) 10, Kale (ctn/bunched 24s) 17.1521.15, Turnips, topped 11.85-14.65; Honeydews (ctn 5s) 17; Kiwi (ctn 117s) 11.65; Lettuce (ctn 24s) Iceberg, wrapped 21.95-24.50, Greenleaf (ctn 24s) 24-26, Romaine (ctn 24s) 24.5026.50; Nectarines, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bu

ctn) 22; Onions, Yellow (50# sack) Jumbo 14.65-20, White (25# sack) 14.50-15, Red (25# sack) 15, Green (ctn 24s) 25.75-27.15; Sweet Onions (40# ctn) 2025.05; Peaches, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bu ctn) 18; Peanuts, Green (35# bg) 5369; Pears, Bartlett (16# ctn) 27; Bell Peppers, Green (11/9 bu ctn) 24.35-32, Red (11# ctn) 32, Yellow (11# ctn) 32; Potatoes (50# ctn) Red Size A 18-21.45, Red Size B 25-28, White Size A 14.50-18.65, Russet ID 19.35-20; Radishes (30 6-oz film bgs) 12.85-12.95; Plums, Red (28# ctn) 22; Squash, Yellow Crookneck (3/4 bu ctn) 29-32, Zucchini (1/2 bu ctn) 29-32; Strawberries CA (flat 8 1-qt conts) 23.15-28.75; Sweet Potatoes, Orange (40# ctn) 1621.45, White (40# ctn) 2020.65; Tomatoes, vine ripened XL (25# ctn) 16.8518, Cherry (flat 12 1-pt conts) 16.65-19, Roma (25# ctn) 18-20, Grape (flat 12 1pt conts) 19.50-22; Turnips, topped (25# film bg) 11.5514.35 WESTERN NC FARMERS’ MARKET Apples (traypack ctn) Red Delicious 25-32, Golden Delicious 25-31, Granny Smith 25-30; (bu loose pack) Red & Golden Delici-ous, Stayman, Rome, Empire, 16-20; Bananas (40# bx) 19-20; Beans (bu) Snap 33-34, Halfrunner 35-36; Broccoli (ctn) 17.50-18; Cabbage (50# bg) 10; Cantaloupes (ctn 9-12 count) 19.75-21; Cauliflower (ctn) 10-18; Citrus: Grapefruit 14-18, Navels 18-20, Oranges 16-18, Tangerines (Honey) 21-25; Lemons (ctns 95 count) 24.50, (165 count) 27.75-32; Corn (crate) Bi-Color 16.50; Cucumbers (1-1/9 bu) Long Green 27.75-30, Pickles (11/9 bu crate) 29.75; Grapes (18# ctn) Red & White Seedless 20-24; Lettuce (ctn) Iceburg 16.50-18; Nuts (50# sack) Mixed 115, Pecans 140; Onions (50# bg) Yellow Jumbo 14-15; Bell Pepper (1-1/9 bu ctn) L & XL 1820.50; Potatoes, Irish (50# bg) 16-20, Russet 15-19; Squash (3/4 bu) #1 Yellow Crookneck 22-32, (1/2 bu) Zucchini #1 35-37; Strawberries (flat 8 1# conts) FL & CA 19.50-28.50; Sweet Potatoes (40# bx) Red or Orange #2 12-16; Tomatoes (25# bx) XL & Larger 13-15; Turnips (25# sack) 12.50.

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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Homemade pizza: nutritious, easy and enjoyable (NAPSA) — After a full day of work or family activities, you can get dinner on the table quickly and still have delicious homemade flavor.

Homemade pizza is a fun and affordable dinner. It’s easy to get your whole family involved, from selecting ingredients to arranging the toppings on the pizza.

This is a great way to create something that is healthy and delicious-because you control the toppings.

Make this simple pizza, which combines the convenience of a premade crust with the mouthwatering flavor of home-sautéed onions, sweet peppers and sausage.

Tuscan pizza

1/2 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 2 large onions, cut into narrow wedges 1 large green pepper, cut into narrow strips 1 large red pepper, cut into narrow strips 1 1/2 cups bottled pasta sauce 1 prepared pizza crust (about 11-inch) 1 bag shredded mixed cheeses (8 ounces) Oregano (optional) Slice sausage into 1/4-inch coin slices. Place slices in skillet with oil and sauté about 3 minutes, turning once during cooking. Remove from pan. Add onion and pepper strips to the pan and sauté for 10 minutes over medium heat until tender. Spread pasta sauce on pizza crust. Sprinkle with half the cheese. Top with sausage and onion mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and oregano. Bake in preheated 425° F oven for about 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and

crust is golden. Use a prepared, bread-style pizza crust. If not available, use a frozen cheese pizza, omit the sauce and reduce the shredded cheese to l cup, sprinkling only on top of ingredients. You may also use pop-open cans (13.8-ounce size) of pizza crust.

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Good Housekeeping Super bowl chili This recipe for Texas-style chili contains small chunks of beef, not ground meat. The classic version doesn’t contain beans, but we replaced a portion of the meat with red kidney beans to cut some fat.

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds boneless beef for stew, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 4 cloves garlic, crushed with garlic press 2 red peppers, cut into 1/2-inch dice 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced 1 large onion, chopped 1/3 cup chili powder 2 cans (28-ounce) whole tomatoes in puree 1 can (6-ounce) tomato paste

1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoon dried oregano 2 cans (15- to 19-ounce) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1. In 8-quart saucepot or Dutch oven, heat 1 teaspoon oil over high heat until hot. Add one-third of beef and cook until browned on all sides and liquid evaporates, 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often. With slotted spoon, transfer beef to bowl. Repeat with remaining beef, using 1 teaspoon oil per batch; set aside.

2. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to drippings in saucepot and heat over medium-high heat until hot.

Stir in garlic, red peppers, jalapenos and onion, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chili powder; cook 1 minute.

3. Return beef to saucepot. Stir in tomatoes with their puree, tomato paste, sugar, salt, oregano and 2 cups water, breaking up tomatoes with side of spoon. Heat to boiling over high heat.

4. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour and 30 minutes. Stir in beans and cook 10 to 30 minutes longer or until meat is fork-tender, stirring occasionally. Serves 12.

• Each serving: About 275 calories, 7g total fat (2g saturated), 36mg cholesterol, 1,115mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate, 11g dietary fiber, 25g protein.

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Farm Machinery For Sale 185 WHITE 4x4 duals, cummins engine, new interior and seat, tires 65%, $19,500 OBO; 12’ Degleman blade w/silage extension, $10,500 OBO. 315-729-0918

55 COW AI Holstein herd DHIA over 23,000 lots of young cows, lot of pregnant cows. 717-468-1561

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Vicon Fertilizer Spreader 165 Bu. Gravity Box Hardi 210 Gal. 3Pt. Sprayer MF 245 Tractor Westfield 8x51 Auger White 285 Tractor Miller 5300 Forage Box Miller 1150 Rake IH 37 Baler w/Thrower 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.

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570-648-2088

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Farm Machinery For Sale COMBINE:Case IH 2388, 4WD, loaded, w/2 heads 2206 & 2020, great condition, $165,000. 540-825-6929 GOOD SELECTION later model JD & Case IH tractors.

All sell with 4 month motor warranty. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-919-3322 HUGE SELECTION of later model Case IH & JD combines. All sell with 1 year motor warranty & transmission. 3.7% Fin. Low truck rate.

Zeisloft Farm Eq., Bloomsburg, PA 800-919-3322 JUST PURCHASED JD 9650 STS; JD 9650 Walker; JD 9550, in addition to huge 9500, 9510, 9550 inventory. Lowest prices always in Jan.-Feb. 3.7% fin. Zeisloftequip.com Bloomsburg, PA. All combines 1 year motor & trans. warranty

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814-793-4293

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Grain Handling Equip.

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CLEAN BRIGHT STRAW selling in 21 bale-twined tied bundles. 10,000 bales at $3.10/bale loaded on your truck. Prices good through March 21st, 2012. Madison County, Central Virginia. Call 540-948-4043, 540-718-1567

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U-BUNKS $115.00; J-BUNKS $175.00. Shipping available.

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EXPERIENCED CHEESE MAKER

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Poultry Goslings, ducklings, chicks, turkeys, guineas, bantams, pheasants, chukars, books, medications.

Established, well equipped grass-based sheep dairy in Cazenovia, NY producing on-farm artisanal yogurts and award winning cheeses seeks experienced head cheese maker starting April 2012. Commercial acumen and marketing experience a plus.

Send resume to resumes@meadowoodfarms.com

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Real Estate For Sale

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment

HUNTING/CAMPING PROPERTY

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

Southwestern Virginia Bland County

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ARE YOU IN NEED of any small engine or Agriculture parts? Why not give us a try? Visit us on- line at www.nnyparts.com or call 315-347-1755 for more information and prices.

Roofing

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FARM AND LAND REALTY, INC. 717-464-8930

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

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Sawmills

Sawmills

Timber Harvester

Portable Band Sawmill, Model 36HDT25 Diesel engine, fully hydraulic operation, log loader and turner, log de-barker saw, 1,400 hours, excellent condition and ready to saw. Come see it in use at our farm.

Call 540-222-4012 for more info.

Delivery is available Sheep

Tractor Parts

50 BRED EWE lambs and ewes for sale. 540-383-2316, 540-280-2961

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

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment REPLACEMENT SILO DOORS & HARDWARE AGRI-DOOR

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

WANTED: International Harvester cookie or biscuit cutter or any kitchen related items.

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Jake Stoltzfus 649 South Ramona Rd. Myerstown, PA 17067

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JAN 31 43rd Cattle Feeder’s Day Max Smith Auditorium, Lancaster Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Rd., Lancaster, PA. An opportunity to gather information regarding economics, marketing opportunities, animal health, management, and feeder cattle supply. Trade show opens at 8:30 am. The program runs at 9:30 am - 3 pm and a delicious beef lunch is available for $5. Call 717-394-6851 or e-mail LancasterExt@psu .edu.

FEB 1 Extension Home Study Courses The purpose of the courses is to teach producers about production principles for beef, sheep or meat goats that will help their operations become more profitable. For more details or to sign up for a course, go to http://guest.cvent.com/d/s dqb58 or call 877-489-1398.

To speak to one of the instructors you can contact the Penn State Extension Office in Bedford County at 814-623-4800 or in Fulton County at 717-485-4111.

Cost for the course is $45 if taking over e-mail/internet (sheep and meat goat courses only) and $80 if taking through the postal service.

Deadline for registration is Jan. 23, 2012.

FEB 1-3 Southern Farm Show NC State Fairgrounds. Over 300 exhibiting companies make the Southern Farm Show the largest agricultural exposition in the Carolinas and Virginia. Free admission and free parking make the show a can’t miss for farmers, as well as allied professionals including landscapers and excavation contractors.Show Hours: Wednesday through Friday 9 am - 4 pm. Admission is free. Call 800-849-0248. On Internet at www.southernfarmshow .com FEB 1-4 2012 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show Nashville, TN. Advanced registration is open until Jan. 11, 2012. To register visit www.beefusa.org or contact Kristin Torres at ktorres@ beef.org.

FEB 2 Lancaster Extension Annual Meeting Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Rd., Lancaster, PA. The evening begins at 5:30 pm with a social hour that includes a food court.

Tickets for the annual meeting can be purchased by contacting the Extension Office in Lancaster County.

Call 717-394-6851.

FEB 4 Mid-Atlantic Small Flock Poultry Expo University of Maryland Extension-Carroll County Office & Carroll County Agriculture Center, 700 Agriculture Center Dr., Westminster, MD. 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.

Adults $10 pre-registration fee, $20 at the door, Youth 10-18 $5 pre-registration, $10 at the door. Children under 10 are free. 4-H members or Volunteers admitted free (must pre-register and show 4-H membership card at the door). Call 410-3862760. On Internet at http:// carroll.umd.edu/ag/ poultry.cfm FEB 5-7 Northeast Ag & Feed Alliance Annual Meeting and Forum Albany Marriott Hotel, Albany, NY. Alliance members, agricultural leaders, government leaders, farmers and the agribusiness community are invited to hear from outstanding speakers as they focus on the future of animal agriculture in the Northeast. Online registration and sponsorship information is available at www.northeastalliance.com.

The registration form can also be completed and mailed to: Northeast Ag & Feed Alliance, 4 Youngs Place, Latham, NY 12110 or fax 518-783-1258. Contact Sue Kinner, 518-783-1322 or sue@nysta.org.

FEB 7 Tri-County Cotton Meeting Hoke Robeson Cotton Gin, 7480 Old Maxton Rd., Red Springs, NC. 6:30-9 pm. Pesticide credits and CCA credits will be available. Those planning to attend the field day should call the Extension Center at 910-671-3276

by Feb. 3 to RSVP. Contact Mac, 910-671-3276 or email Mac_Malloy@ncsu.edu.

FEB 8 2012 Weed, Insect and Disease Management Update UD Kent Co. Cooperative Ext. Office, 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE. 6-9 pm. Contact Phillip Sylvester 302-730-4000 or e-mail phillip@udel.edu.

FEB 8-9 2012 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit Lancaster Host Resort in Lancaster, PA. Registration information and a program brochure are available online at www.padairysummit.org.

To request a copy of the brochure, e-mail info@ padairysummit.org or call 814-355-2467 with your contact information. For more information about the summit, contact Caroline Novak at 717-889-1065 or caroline@pdmp.org or Jayne Sebright at 717-259-6496 or jsebright@centerfordairy excellence.org.

FEB 10 2012 VA Cattlemen’s Assoc. & VA State Dairymen’s Assoc. Annual Joint Convention Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Roanoke, VA. 8 am 4 pm. Contact Joan Gardner, 540-828-6960 or e-mail vamilk4u1@verizon.net.

Tri-County Soybean Meeting Scotland County Extension Center, 231 E. Cronly St., Suite 800, Laurinburg, NC. Those planning to attend should call the Extension Center at 910-671-3276 by Feb. 3 to RSVP for the meal.

Contact Mac, 910-671-3276 or e-mail Mac_Malloy@ncsu .edu.

FEB 10-11 Virginia Biological Farming Conference Holiday Inn-Koger Conference Center, Richmond, VA. Contact Andy Hankins, 804524-5960 or e-mail ahankins@vsu.edu. On Internet at www.vabf.org FEB 10-12 Advancing Cooperation Together (ACT) Conference Saratoga Hilton in Saratoga Springs, NY. DFA and Dairylea members, between the ages of 18-40, are invited to attend. Contact Jessica Kneaskern, 888-589-6455 ext. 5771.

FEB 13 Grain and Dairy Marketing Consultation Community Center in Gratz, NY. 11 am - 2 pm. $5 fee collected for lunch. Contact Penn State Ext. - Dauphin Co. Office, 717-921-8803.

FEB 15 Tri-County Corn & Sorghum Meeting Robeson County Extension Center, 455 Caton Dr. (Highway 72 West), Lumberton, NC. 6:30-9 pm. Pesticide credits and CCA credits will be available. Those planning to attend should call the Extension Center at 910671-3276 by February 3 to RSVP for the meal. Contact Mac, 910-671-3276 or email Mac_Malloy@ncsu.edu.

FEB 16 Delmarva Dairy Day Hartly Fire Hall, Hartly, DE. 9:30 am - 2:30 pm. 1.0 NM CEU’s awarded for attending the program. RSVP by Feb. 3. Contact Carol Hrupsa, 302-730-4000 or e-mail carolm@udel.edu.

FEB 17 Farmer’s Winter Meeting Christ Community United Methodist Church, 3939 Park Rd. near Selinsgrove, PA. Doors open at 8:30 am and the meeting is from 9 am to 3:15 pm. Pesticide and Nutrient Management Credits will be given from the Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture. Lunch will be provided at $5/person. Pay at the door.

Reservations required by Feb. 3. Contact 570-837-3000.

FEB 18 Forest Landowner’s Conference St. Michael Church Parish Hall,18668 Route 208, Fryburg, PA. 8 am - 3:30 pm.

Register no later than Feb. 10. by sending your name, address and phone number along with number of acres you own and number attending to ClarionExt@psu.edu. Act 48 Hours available. $15/person. Make checks payable to PSCE Clarion County.

Lunch will be provided.

Return to Penn State Cooperative Extension Office, 8 Grant St., Clarion, PA 16214. Call 814-223-9028.

FEB 18-20 2nd Annual Beginning Farmer Conference Amway Grand Plaza Hotel & DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids, MI. Beginning farmers and ranchers interested in all types of agriculture are encouraged to attend. The conference provides an opportunity for attendees to network with other farmers from around the country and learn from experts about how to start and maintain a thriving farm or ranch business. For more information, including online registration and hotel information, visit http://2012bfrconference.ev entbrite.com or e-mail questions to info@start2farm.gov.

FEB 21 Joint Keystone Pork Expo and Poultry Progress Day Shady Maple Banquet Center, East Earl, PA. Educational sessions and trade shows will be of interest to Pennsylvania pork and poultry producers. Call 717-6515920.

FEB 22 Maximizing Irrigated Corn Yields UD Kent Co. Cooperative Ext. Office, 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE. 6-9 pm. Contact Phillip Sylvester 302-730-4000 or e-mail phillip@udel.edu.

FEB 28 Food for Profit Class Washington Co. Agricultural Education Center, 7303 Sharpsburg Pike (building door No. 4), Boonsboro, MD. 9 am - 4 pm. Designed to help you work through the maze of local and state regulations, food safety issues, and business management concepts that all must be considered in setting up a commercial food business.

The tuition cost of $40/person includes all materials and lunch. Registration at http://extension.psu.edu/e vents or by calling 877-4891398. Pre-payment and registration are required for this workshop. Contact Winifred McGee, wwm1@psu.edu, 717-270-4391 or Ginger S. Myers, at gsmyers@umd .edu, 301-432-2767 ext.

338.

Putting Small Acreage to Work Conference Gaston County Citizens Resource Center, Dallas, NC. 8:30 am - 3 pm. This conference will provide information for people interested in starting or expanding small scale farm enterprises. Class sessions will start promptly after registration. Pre-registration forms and a fee of $35/person and $20 for each additional person are due by Mon., Jan. 23.

Checks made payable to Gaston County Cooperative Extension. To register go to http://smallacreage.eventbr ite.com or call Gaston Co. Cooperative Extension at 704-922-2112 for more information.

FEB 29 Get to Know Your Soils UD Kent Co. Cooperative Ext. Office, 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE. 6-9 pm.

Contact Phillip Sylvester, 302-730-4000 or e-mail phillip@udel.edu.

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T h e 2 0 1 2 A n n u a l H o r s e O w n e r s B u y e r s G u i de Will Deadline on Friday, February 3rd This will also include our......

Annual Equine Directory and Events Calendar

2 012 Horse Owners Buyers Guide

The March 2012 issue of Country Folks will feature a Horse Owners buyers guide section. Please check as many categories below as apply to your company for the $25.00 listing. If you wish to have your companies logo appear in black & white above your listing, an additional fee of $50 will be charged. Your logo can be e-mailed to tkrieger@leepub.com. This form must be completed and returned by 2/3/12. Questions? Call Tina Krieger at 800-218-5586, ext. 108.

Your logo will appear with your listing in black and white (print) & color with the online version.

Check If Using Logo Company Name: Contact Person: Address:

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