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Woodbury FFA donates potatoes grown for local food bank ~ Page 5

Featured Columnist: Lee Mielke

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2011 NH Young Farmer Discussion Meet ~ Page 2 I will listen to what the LORD God is saying, for he is speaking peace to his faithful people and to those who turn their hearts to him. ~ Psalm 85: 8

New Hampshire Farm Bureau presents annual awards

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Profile Award recipient named New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation (NHFBF) honored Laura Gund of Lee with the Profile Award for outstanding service to New Hampshire agriculture and rural life. The 70th consecutive Profile Award was presented at the NHFBF annual meeting banquet on Nov. 4 at Pats Peak in Henniker.

Gund has an extraordinary background not only in agriculture but within her community. Gund was instrumental in bringing about the School-to-Farm Day at the University of New Hampshire, 25 years ago through her involvement with Strafford County Farm Bureau and Ag-inthe-Classroom.

Over 1,000 school children attend this event annually and Laura has yet to miss one.

Gund’s passion for educating young people about agriculture didn’t stop with her School to Farm Day work or her

Epping horse woman receives Excellence in Agriculture Award

2011 Profile Award winner Laura Gund receives her award from New Hampshire Farm Bureau President Jeff Holmes. involvement with 4-H or FFA. For years she has and still does, welcome schools, daycares and even orphanages to her farm. Entire bus loads of kids come and spend the day picking apples, visiting the animals and learning how cows are milked and just simply explore country life.

In addition to Gund’s passion for teaching agriculture, she is extensively involved in preserving farmland through her role on the Lee C o n s e r v a t i o n Commission and Lee A g r i c u l t u r a l Commission. She also

feels strongly about preserving the heritage of the town of Lee and has been involved in preserving numerous historic properties.

Laura joined Strafford County Farm Bureau in October 1981 and became a board member soon afterward. She has served on multiple Farm Bureau committees, including policy development, publicity and information.

Gund served as Strafford County Farm Bureau President from 1986 to 1989. During her presidency she also served on state committees.

Rockingham County delivers As a community service project, the New Hampshire Young Farmers asked fellow Farm Bureau members earlier in the year to produce a bit extra for local food pantries for their Harvest-For-All program.

Project Coordinator Erin Marlowe collaborated with the Community Action Program and provided dates and locations when farm fresh produce could be dropped off across the state. Each county was assigned a Young Farmer in charge of the project in their area.

Debbie Boyd (Stepp) from Cheshire County raised a pig with feed donated by Poulin Grain.

The processing cost was paid for by the New Hampshire Pork Producers Council and was donated to the New Hampshire Food Bank Chef in Training Program in Manchester. The pork donated was prepared by the students for nearby soup kitchens to feed families in need.

Forty-two pounds of vegetables from the Great Garden Grow-off

Theo Mongeau of Auburn, NH, was recognized at the NHFBF annual meeting for coordinating the donation of farm produce to the Sunshine Soup Kitchen in Derry. With Mongeau is Harvest-For-All Project Coordinator Erin Marlowe. were collected at the end of the event and were donated to the Merrimack/Belknap Community Action Program. In addition, Erin Marlowe collected vegetables from Belknap County totaling 260 lbs and a Farm Bureau volunteer dropped off an additional 60 pounds of potatoes and onions.

Rockingham County went to the extreme of collecting and delivering 2,340 lbs of apples, potatoes and squash. It was later in the day and the drop-off location was no

longer open, so Young Farmer Theo Mongeau along with Phil Ferdinando of J&F Farms in Derry delivered the produce to the local soup kitchen. The staff was thrilled to see all the fresh produce arrive. To recognize Theo’s efforts in coordinating the food delivery, Erin Marlowe presented him with a gift basket and a $50 gift certificate to Applebee’s at the NHFBF annual meeting. The Rockingham County Farm Bureau donated more than any other county.

Lynn Silva of Epping, NH, won the 2011 New Hampshire Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture Award. The award is presented to acknowledge Young Farmers between the ages of 18 to 35 who do not derive the majority of their income from production agriculture, but contribute to the industry.

Silva works at a saddle shop in Hampton and has recently taken on the challenge of farming.

She has leased an equine facility in Epping where she will be boarding horses and teaching riding lessons.

Silva will represent New Hampshire at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Honolulu, HI, in

Lynn Silva of Epping won the 2011 NH Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture Award. Silva received the award from Rep. Charles Townsend.

January. As part of L ynn’s winnings, she will receive an expense-

paid trip to the annual meeting courtesy of the NH Farm Bureau.

Alstead couple win Achievement Award Keith and Elizabeth Kimball of Alstead, NH, are the winners of the 2011 Young Farmer Achievement Award from the New Hampshire Farm Bureau. The award recognizes young farmers for their pursuits in production agriculture and leadership achievement.

For winning the award, the Kimballs receive an expense paid trip to Honolulu, HI, where they will compete nationally at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in January. The couple will also take delivery of a Kubota tractor from Pinnacleview Equipment, Walpole, NH, in the spring. In addition, the couple accepted, from

Young Farmers Keith and Elizabeth Kimball of Alstead accept a farm sign for winning the 2011 Achievement Award from Rep. Suzanne Smith of Hebron.

Rep. Suzanne Smith of Hebron, a farm sign for winning the award.

The Kimballs operate a

570 milking cow and 500 young stock herd. Along with milking they crop over 850 acres.

New England discussion meet winner This year, the New England Collegiate Discussion Meet was held prior to the New Hampshire state competition on Nov. 4. Five college students, three from Massachusetts and two from New Hampshire, participated in the competition.

Participants discussed the following question: “Have farmers and ranchers effectively utilized social media to educate and influence the public? What strategies can be implemented to expand the interaction between producers and consumers?”

Chris Grant of Essex, MA, won the New England Collegiate Discussion Meet and was presented a check for $250 from Kimberly O’Brien of Monsanto.

Chris Grant of Essex, MA, won the competition and was presented a

check for $250 from Kimberly O'Brien of Monsanto.

Volunteers make 800 servings of pies and soup

At left is Sterling College farm manager Stuart Soboleski, helping roll the dough.

teers.

“I’m a farmer,” he said. It means he enjoys not only growing food but feeding people. He also decided to volunteer to meet people.

“I did it last year, and it was so much fun I came back,” said Susan Aldrich. “Even though I hit a deer on the way home.”

Traci Lamarche brought along her daughter, Megan, age nine, and Elena Gustavson brought her three children as well.

With the music cranked up and the pie crust rolling, the benefit had a party atmosphere.

Gustavson had an efficient system worked out. Pie crusts rolled, pies filled, soup containers filled up quickly.

About a dozen people had volunteered the evening before, and on Wednesday, Nov.16, there were 15.

At one point the kids had small bits of crust left over after the pie crusts were all made and waiting for oven

space. Gustavson suggested making little pie dough hearts to stick on the bottom of the pie, a project the youngsters embraced with great enthusiasm.

Gustavson said it’s kind of a bittersweet feeling to know that the event has essentially outgrown the Sterling College kitchen space.

Next year it will be happening at the Vermont Food Venture Center in Hardwick where there will be a larger space to work. She said Sterling

Nine-year old Megan Lamarche pitches in to help her mother, Traci Lamarche, fill squash pies.

Photos by Bethany M. Dunbar

feels like home, but it will be nice to have the bigger space.

“It’s definitely something that is developing and evolving,” she said.

The center also has an applesauce making event to help food shelves. It’s part of the center’s mission to beef up the agricultural

Agricultural officials to host business planning courses for Mass. farmers The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources announces its annual offering of a farmer -favorite course to help agricultural entrepreneurs hone their business skills by taking a customized look at their existing and potential operations.

Directed at farms and ag-based businesses with at least two years of operating history, MDAR is in its 15th year of offering and tweaking the NxLevel course “Tilling the Soil of Opportunity” (TTS), featuring 10 evening group meetings, extensive one-on-one plan writing support, individual farm visits and the opportunity for post-course technical assistance.

We encourage a key farm partner to join the primary registrant at no extra cost.

The course instructor guides participants through creation of a comprehensive business plan to improve decision making on the farm. MDAR augments the 35 hours of group meetings with additional individualized technical assistance and confidential oneon-one financial planning. The Instructor visits every participant’s farm/ag enterprise during the course.

Each of the sessions addresses a component of your business plan.

The course is cumulative, each

session building on the last until the participant completes the whole plan. Session titles are: Take Stock of Your Resources, Basic Planning and Research, The Legal Terrain, Manage from the Ground Up, Bring Your Product to Market, Reap the Benefits of Market Strategies, Get Your Budgets in Line, Analyze Cash Flow and Financial Statements, Cultivate Your Money Resources, and Harvest Your Future — Using Your Plan.

TTS graduates consistently emphasize its value to more confidently assess, regroup, redirect, plan expansion, or prepare for ownership transfer. TTS draws on extensive peer experience, an experienced instructor, and guest speakers experienced in farm finance, marketing, risk management and other emerging topics.

TTS is certified by USDA/FSA as “Borrower Training” for current or prospective loan candidates, and the comprehensive Business Plan completed by most participants has a track record of improving eligibility for internal or external financing, government grant and loan programs and as a tool for facilitating farm transfer discussions. Almost every evaluation form expresses enthusiasm for the friendly dynamic of the classes

and the immediate utility of the ideas that emerge.

The TTS course is offered in both Amherst and Marlborough MA, meeting one night per week for 10 consecutive weeks, beginning in early January 2012. The course is being offered at the following locations, dates and time: Amherst, Mondays, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, and March 5, 12, from 6-9 p.m.

Marlboro, Wednesdays, Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2, and March 7, 14, from 6-9 p.m.

Class size is limited to 12 farms, with the opportunity to bring another person from each enterprise if space allows. The registration cost is $225 and includes post-course technical assistance for those who could best benefit.

Participants must have e-mail, basic word processing and spread sheet software, and Internet access to take this course and they must agree to attend all 10 sessions.

If you operate a farm/food based enterprise in Massachusetts and would like more details or an application form, please contact program director Rick Chandler at rick.chandler@state.ma.us or 413-548-1905. Out of state applicants may be accepted on space available basis to fill a course.

economy while trying to make sure people in the area don’t go hungry.

The center has a fund for this part of its mission called the Food Access Fund.

In a quick two hours each evening, Tuesday and Wednesday, the group made 100 pies and 60 gallons of soup.

State agricultural officials kick off holiday season with tree cutting ceremony HANCOCK, MA — Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR) Commissioner Scott J. Soares joined local legislators, town officials and community members at the Ioka Valley Farm on Nov. 25 to kick off the holiday season by harvesting a Massachusetts-grown Christmas tree.

During the annual Christmas tree cutting event, Soares encouraged Massachusetts residents to buy locally-grown trees from one of the commonwealth’s 200 Christmas tree farms.

“Going out to a local Christmas tree farm to harvest my own tree is one of my favorite traditions and I’m renaming today ’Green Friday’ in honor of this ceremony,” said Soares.

Christmas tree production is a sustainable agricultural practice. Since trees are a crop, they are continually replenished. Nearly 98 percent of all Christmas trees are grown on farms, thus limiting negative impact on forests. For every Christmas tree harvested, one to three seedlings are planted, according to the DAR. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Ioka Valley Farm is a diversified, family owned and operated working farm dedicated to providing high quality locally grown Christmas trees. Like many Massachusetts farmers, the owners have looked to implement new technologies to capture long-term energy efficiencies.

Along with a grant received through DAR’s Farm Viability Enhancement Program, the Ioka Valley Farm recently invested $200,000 to remodel and expand its sugar house operations.

“Buying a real Christmas tree from your local grower keeps open space and money local, as well as reducing our carbon footprint. It also provides animal habitat, prevents soil erosion and beautifies the landscape. Christmas trees are recyclable, bio-degradable and make ‘scents’,” said Melissa Leab of Ioka Valley Farm.

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by Bethany M. Dunbar CRAFTSBURY COMMON, VT — Area food shelves, nursing homes, schools and churches had 800 servings of pies and soup for Thanksgiving, thanks to donations of ingredients and work by local farmers and volunteers who put it all together recently in the Sterling College kitchen.

There is a big demand from pantries and food shelves right now due to the economy, explained Elena Gustavson of the Center for an Agricultural Economy based in Hardwick, VT. She said 160 pounds of squash were donated

by High Mowing Seeds of Wolcott. Pete’s Greens of Craftsbury, VT, donated its efforts making the squash into purée.

Flour and and sugar were also donated, and the center paid $90 for eggs. The squash and milk and chicken broth are all organic.

Volunteers offered various reasons for wanting to help.

The farm manager at Sterling, Stuart Soboleski, pitched in with the other volun-

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UNH Cooperative Extension offers agricultural gift ideas For those looking for some gift ideas for that agricultural person on their list, University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension has several nicely illustrated books: Preserving Old Barns — This is New Hampshire’s handbook for preserving and repairing old barns. It is written by John C. Porter and Francis E. Gilman and is fully illustrated with sketches and photos. It is available for $19.95.

The History and Economics of the New Hampshire Dairy Industry — This documents the beginning of the New Hampshire Dairy Industry to the present the day, and is fully illustrated with old and modern photos of the industry.

It has statistics of the New Hampshire dairy history never before complied into one chart and a clear explanation of the very complicated milk marketing system. $24. Both the Barn Book and Dairy Book can be purchased together for $40.

Landscaping by the Water’s Edge: An Ecological Approach — This publication explains how our

landscaping choices impact surface and ground water and describes ecologically sound maintenance practices that can improve water resources. $20.

Post-Frame Building Handbook — This is one of the best handbooks available on post-frame building and is published by NRAES. This construction uses pressure-treated lumber and no concrete foundation, and the buildings are very practical structures for animal housing or storage. $14.

Low-Budget Milking Parlors Retro-Fitted in Old Tie-stall Barns — This is a new Dairy Practices Council Guideline written

by David Kammel of the University of Wisconsin; John Porter, UNH; and Stanley Weeks, agricultural engineering consultant. This is fully illustrated with idea plans of how to convert an old tie-stall barn to an efficient milking center. $8.

All prices include shipping. Send a check payable to Merrimack County Cooperative Extension to John Porter, 315 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303.

Cover photo courtesy of NH Farm Bureau Young Farmer Committee Vice Chair and Discussion Meet Moderator Theo Mongeau congratulates Valerie Allen of Webster on winning the 2011 New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmer Discussion Meet.

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New Hampshire 4-H Members earn honors at National Horse Roundup More than 330 of the nation’s most knowledgeable 4-H Horse Program members competed Nov. 5 and 6 in the 2011 Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup, an annual event hosted by the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, KY, since 1985.

One New Hampshire 4-H’er received top honors in the Public Speaking category, while two others placed third in the Presentation Contest. Overall, there were six contests that test horse knowledge and communication skills: Public Speaking, Individual Presentation, Team Presentation, Horse Bowl, Hippology and Horse Judging.

Contestants are awarded individually and as part of a team representing their state.

Brian Edmonds of the Pony Express 4-H Club of Hillsborough County placed first in the Public Speaking category, while Hanna Moore and Meagan Moran of from the Derry Nutfield Hunt

Brian Edmonds of the Pony Express 4-H Club of Hillsborough County placed first in the Public Speaking category at the 2011 Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup.

4-H Club of Rockingham County placed third in the Presentation Contest. The clubs are components of UNH Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development program.

Kristen Harvey, 4-H Horse Roundup management committee chair, said that each of the 4-H members competing should be extremely proud of their efforts and success.

“The Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup represents the final destination for these kids to

showcase their talents and hard work,” Harvey said. “They earned the top award in their state to qualify and then they had to amplify their level of knowledge and preparation to go up against the other top kids from across the country.”

In the 2011 contest, 336 contestants from 31 states competed for one of seven $500 scholarships provided by the American Quarter Horse Association and numerous trophies and awards provided by NAILE and other contest sponsors.

Teaching land care professionals to ‘go organic’ WORCESTER, MA — The Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) annual Accreditation Course in Organic Land Care will be held Jan. 9-13, 2012 (snow date Jan. 15) at Worcester State University in Massachusetts. The five-day intensive course provides professionals and master gardeners with the education needed to create thriving landscapes.

“Our course teaches a way of landscaping that is much healthier for people, by not using toxic chemicals that get in our skin, our lungs and our water. The same methods also promote and respect biodiversity, creating a better environment for everyone,” says Bill Duesing, CT NOFA Executive Director.

The course is sponsored and organized by the NOFA Organic Land Care Program, which published the Standards for Organic Land Care: Practices for Design and Maintenance of Ecological Landscapes, the first of their kind in the country. These standards form the basis for the curriculum of the Accreditation Course in Organic Land Care.

The 30 hour course features a faculty of respected scientists and experienced organic land care practitioners. Class topics include site analysis, design and maintenance; rain gardens and storm water infiltration; soil health; fertilizer and soil amendments; and client relations and run-

ning a business. Four hands-on case studies are also included in the course. Attendees may take an optional exam on the final day of the course to become NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professionals (AOLCPs). AOLCPs are entitled to use the NOFA Organic Land Care logo and be listed in the AOLCP Online Searchable Database at www.organiclandcare.net as well as in online and print versions of the annual NOFA Guide to Organic Land Care. To date, over 1,200 land care professionals from 22 states have taken NOFA’s course.

“People have come from as far as Illinois, Atlanta, and Texas to take this course,” said NOFA/Mass Organic Land Care Program Coordinator Caro Roszell, “I see a lot of motivation from professionals to create safer, healthier and more naturally beautiful landscapes, and their clients are demanding it too.

They want to offer an effective, competitive organic program, so they come to us.”

This year, NOFA will be offering a group discount of 15 percent off total registration to any company, agency or organization sending three or more members or employees to the Accreditation Course. For information, contact the Program Coordinator Caro Roszell at 508-3600874 or caro@nofamass.org or visit www.nofamass.org/programs/landcare/ to register online.

USDA moving to lower insurance premiums for corn, soybean producers study results. RMA will conduct further review and analysis of the study’s recommendations along with comments and issues raised by peer reviewers, making additional adjustments as warranted and appropriate. Accordingly, RMA is taking action to implement adjustments to premium rates in a “phased in” approach that allows for any further adjustment pending additional analysis of peer review comments.

RMA periodically reviews premium rates and makes necessary adjustments for actuarial soundness, aiming to establish the most appropriate premium rates for today’s producers. The current approach will make a concerted effort to adjust premium rates in a manner that recognizes the latest technology, weather, and program performance information.

Updated data pertaining to prevented planting, replant payment, and quality adjustment loss experience, was also used in determining rates changes.

RMA has released actuarial documents reflecting premium rates and other program information that will be effective for the 2012 spring crop season.

Pictured here are Bethlehem Town Clerk Kathleen Gallo, at left, with the ag production students as they recently delivered over 300 pounds of potatoes to the Bethlehem Food Bank.

Woodbury FFA members donates potatoes grown for local food bank The Woodbury FFA members at the Ellis Clark Regional Agriscience and Technology Program at Nonnewaug High School in Woodbury partnered with the Bethlehem Grange to help grow potatoes for the Connecticut Food Bank and

Dairy Reform: be careful what you ask for!

To the Editor: The recent in-depth economic analysis by Mark Stephenson of National Milk’s “Dairy Security Act,” which was introduced by Representative Collin Peterson (D-MN), brings to light several unintended consequences that will harm the future of the U.S. Dairy Industry. Stephenson’s analysis shows only a modest reduction in the volatility of milk prices, but a significant decrease in dairy farmers’ revenue. This proposal also has a huge price tag for the taxpaying public, yet is being considered by the “Super Committee” as saving taxpayer dollars.

Congress has a history of making changes to dairy policy that have unintended consequences, such as the dairy price support and product price formulas with make allowances. These programs were well intended, but they remove competition from manufactured product classes and send a signal to our international customers that we will only sell products to them when prices are high. This approach decreases dairy farmers’ revenue.

I think Senator Robert Casey’s (D-PA) “Dairy Advancement Act” (S. 1682) is a better option for the

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dairy industry. It cleans up existing policy by removing the dairy product price support program and product price formulas with make allowances and replaces them with a true two-class system, which puts competition back into the marketplace. It sends a clear signal to our trading partners that we will be a reliable supplier of dairy products, while giving farmers the option to use MILC or LGM-Dairy insurance as a safety net.

Dairy farms are an important part of the local economy, and federal dairy policy needs to align with the real needs and opportunities of the dairy industry.

Sincerely, Clifford L. Hawbaker Dairy Producer and Chairman of the Dairy Policy Action Coalition (DPAC) Hamilton Heights Dairy Chambersburg, PA

its local affiliations.

FFA members and Ag Production students recently delivered over 300 pounds of potatoes to the Bethlehem Food Bank as part of their community service program.

Students in the Agricultural Production classes grew some

potatoes at school while 2011 agriscience graduate Jesse Miller of Center Brook Farm in New Milford grew some at his farm for the school’s program.

This is part of a state-wide program sponsored by the Connecticut Grange to help feed people in need this fall.

Dairy farmers help support dairy bill To the Editor: I have been a lifelong dairy farmer in Northern New York State. In addition for many years I hauled dairy cows all over the Northeast for hundreds of dairy farmers.

During the last several years, I’ve heard nothing but complaints from these dairy farmers regarding raw milk prices and the high cost of operating their dairy farms.

Over and over again I heard these dairy farmers tell me that we need a new dairy bill that would cover their cost of operating their farms! No kidding! Many of us have been attempting for many years to obtain a new pricing formula that would allow all dairy farmers to cover their costs. Oh, I call myself a real strong dairy farmer activist. I have to say, where is everyone else? Don’t you dairy farmers feel you deserve to have the opportunity to cover all of your costs?

Don’t you realize there is a dairy bill called the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011. The bill is identified as S-1640.

It was introduced by Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. of Pennsylvania. (Please don’t be confused by the other bill that Senator Casey introduced called S-1682.)

Believe me, S-1640 is the only bill or dairy proposal out there that uses the dairy farmers’ cost of production to determine the value of raw milk at your farm. (Isn’t it about time?) S-1640 has a milk supply management program. This program doesn’t tell you how much milk you can produce, but in the event there is over-production of milk, then those that over-produce milk may have to pay a penalty on the over-production.

S-1640 also allows a dairy farmer not only

to cover their cost of production, but if you operate your farm properly you will be able to realize a profit on your operation. (When was the last time you heard profit?)

I urge all dairy farmers to put your shoulder to the wheel and support S-1640.

Please ask yourself these questions.

1. Do you want a dairy bill that covers your cost plus a profit?

2. Do you really believe the government should be involved in subsidizing insurance programs to cover your cost?

3. Do you really believe that allowing operators of manufacturing milk plants to establish your price is really the way to go?

4. Do you believe that receiving cheese and butter prices electronically on a daily basis will help your price?

I think all dairy farmers should say NO to processors determining your milk price. You should say NO to insurance programs covering some of your cost. And you should say NO to continually having your milk prices established by the present system.

Oh, by the way, please remember that S1640 is the only dairy bill that will not cost the government any money.

Boy, that’s a real twist.

If you want to know what your pay price would be than simply review the pricing chart that Pro-Ag released recently. If you want to review the pricing chart you can call 658-2687 or e-mail at fhagdairyactivist@ridgeviewtel.us You know what, if you don’t get behind S1640, then please don’t complain to me anymore about your milk prices.

Floyd Hall, Ag & Dairy Activist LaFargeville, NY

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced that it will update the methodology to set crop insurance premiums, leading to lower insurance premium rates for many corn and soybean producers in the 2012 crop year. The rate adjustment is based on findings of an independent study and peer review process. The study is part of RMA’s ongoing effort to improve the methodology of determining premium rates for crop insurance.

“We are improving the formulation of our rate-making methodology, and are moving to establish the most fair and appropriate premium rates for today’s producers,” said RMA Administrator William J. Murphy. “On average, these new rates should reduce corn farmers’ rates by 7 percent and soybean farmers’ by 9 percent.”

RMA contracted for a study

by Sumaria Systems Inc., which examined premium rates, and the rating process, starting with the United States’ two major commodities: corn and soybeans. RMA then requested an independent expert peer review to provide feedback on the Sumaria

Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant

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Sky didn’t fall Hurricane Irene and tropical storm Lee wrought havoc on a large part of the geography which is called home by our readers. The overall human and economic damage caused by Mother Nature’s misbehavior will take a long time to repair, if ever, in some situations. My sons and I pay taxes on a small parcel of land in Prattsville Township (in Greene County). The village bearing that name suffered more damage per resident than any other local government entity in the Northeast, as the result of century flooding caused by Irene. The fighting spirit evidenced by residents and friends of that village, as they attempt to rebuild their homes and lives, is Olympic-class.

In addition to the human suffering toll caused by the flooding there was the concern regarding flood damage to crops which survived the deluge. I remember the nor’east storm that clobbered Central New York on June 28 and 29, 2006. In our basement we experienced 4 1/2 feet of water, which destroyed our furnace.

Mercifully FEMA replaced our furnace. The depth of water surrounding our house ranged from one inch to 18 inches. A neighbor invited us to stay in her house, situated on higher ground, until the waters receded.

She shouldn’t have worn shorts that day, because she was bitten by fish as she waded through our front yard.

Neighborhood kids had a blast playing in the water, which was roily with silt and clay, and no doubt petroleum and sewage. As far as I know, none of those kids got sick. There was also concern about flood impact on crop quality. That year there were many quality issues with corn harvested in the Northeast. Standing corn, most of it roughly kneehigh at flood-time, suffered mycotoxin attacks, indirectly, if not directly, caused by the flood. Crop advisors and feed management consultants strongly urged farmers to

test their harvested crops. We recommend that normally; in 2006 we often nagged producers to test their crops.

And there were mold and mycotoxins issues. During Fall 2006 and on through 2007 mold-inhibiting and mold-countering products were sold like crazy. When mycotoxins were identified, recommendations ranged from diluting the tainted feeds all the way up to not feeding them at all, depending on the level of contamination.

Between Irene and Lee I wrote that most likely corn that survived the flooding would in effect pick itself up and get back in the race. For the Sept. 12 column, I penned, “New rains, one of which we are getting as I write, will wash away the clay particles to a large extent. If the rest of the growing season is normal (whatever that is), and the growing-degree-days come the way they’re supposed to, corn is quite a forgiving crop.” I concluded that column with: “Let’s take the 2011 harvest season one day at a time, and not wallow in fear and worry. Often those human weaknesses are more debilitating than the curve balls Mother Nature throws at us.”

But I did strongly urge people to test their crops, particularly corn in all forms.

Some folks with advisory responsibilities were a lot more worried that I was about crop quality issues. I felt they had adopted the attitude Chicken Little, who according to the 19th century children’s tale was beaned by a falling acorn and then feared that the sky was falling. Wondering whether I was too nonchalant about floodcaused crop damage, I called Paul Sirois at the Dairy One Forage Lab in Ithaca. As director of that lab, he, more than most people, has his finger on the pulse of crop quality issues.

So yesterday, by phone, he answered a bunch of my questions, and made the following comments, based on his laboratory observations of corn crop quality. He qualified his statements

by saying these were just his observations, not scientific findings based on carefully designed experiments. He began by saying that 2011 corn silage samples are showing higher ash levels than they did last year. He believes that this likely resulted from silt and clay left by flood waters on the corn leaves next to the stalk. He said that thus far this fall there have been more requests for mycotoxin tests than there were last year, but the mycotoxin levels don’t

appear higher than they were on 2010 corn crops, which is good news.

He said that compared to 2010, this year has shown many more corn silage samples which look much more like snaplage than silage. He attributes this to folks chopping corn much higher than last year so as to leave behind the presumably higher levels of clay and silt found on the lower part of the stalk. He said that this year, more so than last year, crop advisors are recommending

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Paul said that while much of Vermont still lacked serviceable roads, following the floods, that state’s Agency for Agriculture, Food, and Markets (AAFM) was actively addressing the expected crop quality issues caused

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Delegates create, revise more than 50 policies during 145th Annual National Grange Convention through delegate action from Nov. 6 through 10.

Dairy pricing, postal reform and expansion of rural broadband were just three areas in which new policy was adopted.

During the legislating process the delegates worked intensely on updating National Grange policy on several controversial issues such as U.S. Postal Service Reform, the build-out of broadband in rural ar-

eas and dairy pricing issues whose regional diversities can prove difficult to reach consensus on.

As the U.S. Postal Service continues to press for Congressional action on needed reforms, National Grange delegates reinforced their support for six-day mail delivery but committed to actively supporting necessary reforms and business model flexibility to pre-

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Grange delegates also collaborated to produce a state-of-the-art policy supporting America’s Broadband Connectivity Plan and a new funding mechanism that will help provide the universal service of high-speed internet to all Americans regardless of where they chose to live.

National Grange President Ed Luttrell said the convention was successful, both in terms of policy creation and fraternal spirit.

“The members of our Order were able to come

together and express their views on issues important to themselves and their neighbors in a very poignant manner, work with each other to create policy for which we’ll advocate on the national level, and do so with a mutual respect and in a dignified manner,” Luttrell said.

National Grange Legislative Director Nicole Palya Wood said the actions of the delegates reflects a true focus on the betterment of rural America and quality of life for those in the field of agriculture.

“I am incredibly proud of the diligence of our

members to address controversial and regional issues in such a cohesive manor. Congress could learn something from National Grange delegates and how we establish policy on such a wide ranges of issues,” Wood said.

“This year we have seen some great movement in the areas of rural broadband build-out, and the preservation of the U.S. Postal Service remains a top priority for the Grange.”

For more information on the National Grange, visit our website at www.nationalgrange.org .

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More than 50 delegates debated and weighed in on about 160 resolutions from Granges throughout the nation during the 145th Annual National Grange Convention held in Tulsa, OK. Of the initial resolutions submitted ranging from internal definitions for membership to large-scale agriculture and rural access issues, more than 50 became National Grange policy

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Wind as an energy option As both businesses and private citizens continue to look for alternative sources of energy to help the environment, wind continues to generate a back and forth discussion as to its efficacy as an energy solution.

While there are pros and cons to wind, it’s also important to note there are certain myths and misconceptions about wind that can cloud the discussion.

Before discussing the advantages and disadvantages of wind, it’s helpful to examine certain elements of the argument that might be more rooted in myth than fact.

Myths about wind One of the more commonly cited issues surrounding the use of wind turbines to generate energy is their potentially harmful effects on avian life. In reality, wind turbines are much less harmful to birds than felines.

According to

HealthLink, a nonprofit organization dedicated to informing individuals about environmental risks to human health, studies have shown that wind turbines may be responsible for 1.5 to 2 deaths per year in most areas. Cats, on the other hand, are responsible for 8 to 10 bird deaths a year in most areas.

Another myth with regard to wind power is the safety risk of wind turbines should weather turn severe. While this was once a genuine concern, as wind turbine technology has evolved, the safety risk has decreased significantly. Today’s wind turbines are designed to prevent them from being active in severe weather, meaning there is essentially no turbined-related risk to surrounding residents should a storm occur.

In addition to safety concerns, some homeowners are worried that wind turbines will in-

crease their property taxes. This concern is rooted in fact, but not necessarily costly to homeowners. Wind turbines often do increase property value because they represent a means for homeowners to produce long-term income.

However, the majority of land-lease agreements include provisions stating that the wind developer will cover any additional property taxes that result from the installation of a wind turbine.

Benefits of wind turbines Arguably the greatest benefit of wind turbines is their environmental impact. Once the turbine has been constructed, its environmental impact is minimal. Wind turbines produce zero emissions, meaning there will be no CO2, sulfur, particulates, or nitrogen oxide entering the atmosphere from wind turbines. And because environmental

Alternative Fuels conditions have been linked to a host of medical maladies, it’s safe to say wind turbines could help improve human health.

Another benefit of wind turbines is the potential financial benefits to homeowners who agree to lease their land to wind developers.

While the amount a homeowner can earn depends on the size of the wind turbine and how productive it is, projects in Minnesota and Iowa saw landowners earn between 2 and 4 percent of the turbine’s annual gross revenue. For a turbine that earns $200,000 per year in gross revenue, that’s an annual payment of $2,000 to landowners, a hefty windfall for homeowners, particularly in today’s economy.

Reduced energy loss is another potential benefit of wind turbines. Energy

is often lost via transfer through energy lines, with some estimates suggesting as much as 50 percent of all total energy is being lost to energy line transfers. Locally produced power, however, is much more efficient.

Disadvantages of wind turbines One of the more widely cited disadvantages to wind turbines is the noise they create. Largescale wind turbines, at the peak of their production, can be very noisy.

However, today’s turbines are much less noisy than those of yesteryear, often being compared to the noise generated from a modern refrigerator. In fact, the wind generated from today’s turbines often drowns out the noise generated from the turbine itself.

The cost of wind turbines is commonly con-

sidered the greatest disadvantage. This isn’t a great concern for homeowners, as most wind turbines are owned by investors who then lease lands once the turbine has been built. However, the tenuous nature of the economy has led many investors to more closely examine where their money is going, and some investors might question if wind turbines are the best way to invest their money.

Safety also must be considered when considering the installation of a wind turbine. Large turbines could pose risks in areas with frequent air traffic. That’s a genuine concern in rural areas, where small personal aircrafts are often employed for farming purposes.

To learn more about wind power, visit the Environmental Protection Agency at www.epa.gov.

Our View: On VEETC, we won

by Garry Niemeyer, NCGA President Back in August, the Green Scissors Project identified ways the federal government could shave $380 billion from the federal budget over five years. But their $380 billion in proposed cuts included a major error that accounts for more that 10 percent of their suggested cuts — $38.8 billion that they argued the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit would otherwise cost between 2012 and 2016. They conveniently ignored the important fact that there will be no VEETC between those years.

VEETC expires about a month from now, and corn growers and the ethanol industry have long agreed to let it expire and have since stopped fighting for its renewal.

Regardless, we are quite amused that ethanol opponents continue to attack VEETC, even though no one on our side is fighting for its renewal. We stressed this point as long ago as last September.

On Thanksgiving, it was the Washington Times’ turn to take up the cudgel and beat the already-dead tax credit.

In an editorial full of grievous factual errors, they claimed yet again that VEETC must go.

It’s kind of like when one football team leaves

the field and the other team scores a game-winning victory four plays later. Frankly, we left this game last quarter because there are other, smarter ways to support ethanol, especially in today’s deficit-prone political world. That was part of the reason we and the industry asked for a oneyear extension in 2010 — to have time to seek alternatives. We won the game and left the field ...not the guys who will pound their chests and claim victory

in a few weeks.

But let’s return to the Washington Times editorial and look at where its writers err.

They say: “Powerful agribusiness interests collect a 45-cent-per-gallon tax credit.” In reality, VEETC is a tax credit for ethanol blenders — who are largely oil companies, not ethanol producers.

Ethanol producers are not the ones who set the price, so this money does not come back to ethanol producers or the elusive

“powerful agribusiness interests.”

They call ethanol “an unnecessary and sometimes harmful additive to gasoline.” On

the contrary, it is necessary, if you want to wean the country away from foreign oil and toward energy independence, or if

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Further, after the financial meltdown of 2008, Congress increased protection of the economy by passing the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.

Among the protections included in the legislation was expanded authority of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to improve oversight of derivatives transactions. Such authority is needed to prevent a repeat of the financial industry meltdown. Now Congress is

proposing to slash the CFTC budget and preclude it from enforcing the legislation it passed just one year ago.

“This is almost as bad as repealing DoddFrank. Reducing funding will make CFTC’s job nearly impossible,” said Johnson. “We cannot expect to avoid another economic crisis if we do not provide regulators with the resources to do their jobs.”

The proposed CFTC budget was a muchneeded $308 million. The conference committee recommendation only provides $205 million.

“NFU will continue to fight for family farmers and ranchers,” said Johnson. “NFU cannot support a bill that stops the process by which greater competition and a fair marketplace for farmers and ranchers could have been achieved.”

happen to the price of gas or the nation’s economy if fuel manufacturers had to go out and buy 10 percent more oil? And it’s certainly not “harmful,”

especially as we move toward more flex-fuel vehicles and the smart and needed Open Fuel Standard. In Brazil, for which the Times has nothing but praise, 80 percent of their cars can run on pure ethanol.

The Times writers say there is “a diversion of a huge amount of the world’s supply of corn into the production of ethanol.”

In reality, ethanol production in the United States consumes just about 3 percent of the world grain supply.

They say “Brazil eliminated its ethanol tariff barriers a decade ago.”

Actually, Brazil in 2010 imposed a temporary moratorium on its tariff, and that moratorium expires at year’s end. Soon, Brazil will start again imposing a 20 percent tariff on ethanol imports. Also on Brazil, they say “sugar cane is not a food crop; corn is.” And yet, sugar cane takes up acreage that could go into food crops, could it not?

Let the record show that NCGA and our allies in the ethanol industry have left the playing field on this issue long ago and moved on. Those who continue to play are only showing their own foolishness by not realizing that there is no opponent still on the field and the game was called long ago.

It’s time to work together on smart energy policies that promote our domestic economy and energy security.

Our from 8 support the rural economy. They also carefully omit the fact that ethanol is currently just under 10 percent of the nation’s fuel supply. What would

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“The report is disheartening for the fate of U.S. family farm agriculture,” said NFU President Roger Johnson. “The policy rider that precludes implementation of the GIPSA rule is upsetting.

Political pressure and disingenuous economic studies paid for by meatpackers and processors have stopped the rule that would have returned basic fairness and competition provisions to farmers and ranchers.

The most critical parts of the rule that Congress proposes to prohibit include a clearer definition of USDA’s interpretation of competitive injury, which would address the fundamental problems that have plagued the livestock and poultry industries. Recent court decisions have overturned longstanding

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Ag science delivers more value than cents-off coupons farm-direct stands.

Regardless of where shoppers go to make their food purchases, however, price always comes into play. And for people who make their decisions on price alone, it is important to remember that food prices could be much higher if it weren’t for the efficiency of today’s agriculture and food systems.

Compared to other nations, Americangrown food is affordable. That is a fact that today is often taken for granted — so much so that many scoff at its mere mention. But even in this what-have-youdone-for -me-lately environment, it is still valuable to look at the underlying reasons for the success.

Modern farm families and the methods they use to grow food help ensure U.S. food affordability and quality is among the best in the world. This fact goes far beyond any relief provided at the checkout counter by the redemption of a cents-off coupon.

Foremost among the tools farmers use is a delicate but precise combination of nutrient management, crop protection and advancements in biotechnology.

A precise plan to control insects, weeds and plant diseases allows farmers to grow more food using fewer resources on fewer acres.

Since the 20th century, U.S. farmers have relied on advances in science and technology

to meet the food needs of an ever increasing global population. It has been a true miracle of science, but it has also been a miracle of economics.

A new study conducted for CropLife America by agronomist Mark Goodwin reveals the economic benefits of pesticides.

The research finds that American families save 35 percent on fresh fruit and 45 percent on fresh vegetables because of efficiencies in crop production as a result of crop protection products. The average savings on food from the use of conventional crop protection techniques for a family of four is 47.92 percent overall.

Goodwin’s research

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American Farm Bureau Federation also shows that the use of crop protection products adds $82 billion in increased yield and quality to field, nut, fruit and vegetable crops. Increased crop production from the use of crop protection products results in more than 1 million jobs generating more than $33 billion in wages for U.S. workers, according to Goodwin’s research.

The use of modern crop production tools by farmers also reduces the need for tillage, which cuts fossil fuel use by 558 million gallons per year. And thanks to scientific techniques, farmers now produce four times as much corn and wheat as they did in the early 1900s, without impacting forests or wetlands.

Because of modern agricultural practices and equipment, including satellite and com-

puter technology, methods used to control weeds, insects and diseases today are very precise. Farmers also follow a strict set of regulations and are educated in selecting and applying only those crop protection products allowed by federal mandates.

As Goodwin’s research shows, you can put a very valuable price tag on the economic benefits that American agriculture brings to the checkout counter. It remains a topic worthy of mention, even though for many consumers it has become a basic expectation. But being able to meet that expectation also has helped put other food quality choices in reach for all Americans.

John Hart is director of news services for the American Farm Bureau Federation.

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by John Hart In these challenging economic times, consumers are looking to save money in any way they can. This certainly is true at the grocery store where many customers turn to coupons, advertising circulars and loyalty cards to keep more dollars in their pocket at the checkout line.

The diversity of American agriculture succeeds in providing our nation’s consumers with a vast array of food products. Shoppers today can select foods based on production practice, locale or value pricing. They can make those purchases at traditional grocery stores, specialty venues, large discount chains, farmers’ markets or even

FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE

U.S. and China conclude 22nd session of the joint commission on commerce and trade

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Commerce, USTR and USDA welcome concrete results in trade negotiations, reiterate need to achieve greater market access for U.S. exporters Nov. 21 marked the conclusion of the 22nd session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) in Chengdu, China. U.S. Secretary of Commerce John Bryson and United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk co-chaired the JCCT along with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack also participated in the discussions.

Secretary Bryson, Ambassador Kirk and Secretary Vilsack announced meaningful progress on key elements of the U.S.China trade relationship but also underscored that much more work remains to be done to open China’s market to U.S. exports and investment.

The progress will help boost U.S. exports and jobs through the removal of important barriers related to electric vehicles, strengthened measures to eliminate discriminatory indigenous innovation policies, and stricter enforcement of intellectual property rights in China.

“The JCCT gives us a mechanism to address the toughest issues in our trade relationship, and we must judge it by our ability to make concrete progress,” Ambassador Kirk said. “We have reached agreement on a number of important outcomes, though we had hoped to accomplish even more. In our discussions with our Chinese counterparts, we spoke frankly about the need to redouble our efforts going forward.”

“Both sides worked hard to produce some meaningful progress that will help provide a needed boost to U.S. exports and jobs,” Secretary Bryson said. “This is a step in the right direction. But we must continue to actively engage our Chinese counterparts to open additional opportunities for U.S. businesses.”

“China is one of the most important agricultural trade partners for the United States and the meetings and discussions in recent days have helped to strengthen this partnership and build greater export opportunities for our farmers, ranchers and growers,” said Agriculture Secretary Vilsack. “We intend to continue these discussions in the months ahead on beef and other agricultural products to

break down additional trade barriers so Chinese consumers can benefit from the high quality products that are produced in America.”

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) China agreed to make a significant systemic change in its enforcement of intellectual property rights. Through a highlevel central government enforcement structure led by Vice Premier Wang Qishan, China will make permanent its 2010 Special IPR Campaign. China will continue high-level involvement that will enhance its ability to crack down on intellectual property rights infringement.

In addition, China’s leadership committed to increased political accountability — the performance of provincial level officials will be measured based on enforcement of intellectual property rights in their regions.

“For the first time, China will establish a permanent leadership structure to enforce intellectual property rights. As enforcement becomes effective, those who infringe will no longer be able to lay low until a crackdown is over and then simply resume their illegal activities,” Secretary Bryson stated.

In addition, Vice Premier Wang Qishan personally committed to continue the software legalization program. Specifically, he committed to ensure that the provincial legalization efforts would be concluded by the middle of 2012 and at the local and municipal levels by the end of 2013.

The Chinese government also agreed to continue working to develop solutions to combat the sale of infringing goods on the Internet, while at the same time moving forward to develop additional protections for legitimate trademarks. All of China’s commitments on intellectual property rights will enhance the protection of U.S. innovative products and promote job creation in the United States.

Agriculture USDA and China’s Ministry of Agriculture are finalizing the framework of a five-year strategic plan focused on food security, food safety and sustainable agriculture to build a stronger foundation for critical cooper-

ation in agriculture. In discussions also including the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, progress was made on beef market access.

The parties agreed to expand discussion beyond technical to the conditions that include scope of products available in the market.

China also committed to make progress on removing avian influenza-related bans affecting several U.S. states, to finalize work on a longstanding market access request for U.S. pears, and to complete work on a new dairy certificate to maintain existing market access.

Investment “U.S. firms can compete and win when they enjoy non-discriminatory access in China. In today’s meeting, China committed to create a fair and level playing field for all companies in its strategic emerging industries, including clean energy, biotech, and new generation information technologies. A strong business presence in China helps create more opportunities for exports from the United States,

supporting good jobs at home,” Secretary Bryson said.

According to published reports, in the next five years, China plans to invest $1.5 trillion in its strategic emerging industries which China defines as high-end equipment manufacturing, energysaving and environmentally friendly technologies, biotechnologies, new generation informa-

tion technologies, alternative energy, advanced materials and new energy vehicles.

Signings In conjunction with the JCCT, U.S. companies signed commercial agreements that will result in nearly $40 million in U.S. exports and support jobs for American workers. The U.S. and Chinese governments also signed agreements relat-

ed to intellectual property, high-technology trade, statistics and tourism and agreed to public-private partnerships in the areas of energy and U.S. export promotion. Established in 1983, the JCCT is the main forum for addressing bilateral trade and investment issues and promoting commercial opportunities between the United States and China.

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by Angela Shelf Medearis New life for Thanksgiving leftovers Every year around the holidays I’m faced with the same dilemma — what do I do with all of the leftovers? I’ve stopped looking at leftovers as a problem and view them as a blessing and a challenge to my culinary creativity. Having a variety of already cooked and seasoned meats and vegetables means an easier time in the kitchen.

This year, my Thanksgiving turkey and vegetables will be transformed into my version of Shepherd’s Pie. Traditionally, shepherd’s pie is made with lamb and “cottage pie” is made with beef. This is my twist on these two favorite English casseroles, substituting leftover roast turkey or ham for the meat, whatever leftover vegetables I happened to have on hand for the filling, and a combination of mashed white potatoes and sweet potatoes for the savory topping. Try this Diva-Style Shepherd’s Pie and cure your culinary dilemma this holiday season!

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Diva-style shepherd’s pie You can double this recipe to use up an abundance of leftovers and freeze one pan to serve later. You can make one version of this Shepherd’s Pie with turkey and the other with ham, if you’d like. Wrap the pan tightly with plastic wrap and cover it with foil. It will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months.

1 tablespoon unsalted butter 4 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onions 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons tomato paste 1 1/4 cups chicken or turkey stock or canned chicken broth 1 bay leaf 2 to 2 1/2 cups chopped or shredded roast turkey (white and/or dark meat) or baked ham

1 1/2 cups cooked or frozen vegetables, any combination (carrots, corn, green beans, green peas, etc.)

4 cups leftover mashed potatoes (white and/or sweet potatoes, separately or mixed together or Mixed Mashed Potatoes (recipe follows) 3/4 cup grated sharp or medium Cheddar Chopped green onions, parsley or celery leaves (optional for garnish) 1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square or 2.2 quart baking dish with the butter and set aside.

2. In a large saute pan or skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, poultry seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until the onions are soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 20 seconds. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until thick, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Gradually add the stock and then the bay leaf, and bring to a boil.

3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the mixture is thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the meat and the vegetables, stir well to combine, cook for 2 minutes.

4. Remove from the pan from the heat and discard the bay leaf. Carefully transfer to the prepared dish and spoon the potatoes over the meat mixture, spreading to the edges with a fork. Place pan on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with the cheese and bake until the cheese is bubbly and the potatoes are crisp around the edges, 22 to 25 minutes.

5. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions, parsley or celery leaves, if desired, and serve. Serves 4.

Mixed mashed potatoes 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, quartered and cut into 1-inch wedges 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, quartered and cut into 1-inch wedges 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons heavy cream, half and half or evaporated milk 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1. Place the potatoes in a medium, heavy saucepan with enough salted water to cover by 1-inch. Bring to boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, about 25 minutes.

2. Drain in a colander and return to saucepan. Over medium-low heat, cook the potatoes for 1 minute to dry. Add milk, butter, cream or half and half or evaporated milk, and salt and pepper, and mash until smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately. Makes 4 to 6 servings. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Pumpkin cheesecake 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) Butter, melted 1 cup Gingersnap cookie crumbs (about 24 cookies) 2 pounds Cream Cheese, room temperature 2 1/2 cups Sugar 1/4 cup Sour cream 1 15-oz. can Pumpkin puree 6 Eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon Salt 1 tablespoon ground Cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoon ground Ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground Cloves Garnish: 2 cups sweetened Whipped Cream 1/2 cup toasted Pecans, roughly chopped Position rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325°F. Spray 10” springform pan with cooking spray.

Combine melted butter and cookie crumbs and press on bottom of pan. Bake for about 15 minutes.

Crust will firm up. Cool. Then wrap outside of pan with foil and place in a roasting pan. Bring a kettle of water to boil.

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat until light. Beat in the sour cream, and the remaining ingredients, just until combined well, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.

Pour mixture into cooled crust and place the roasting pan with cheesecake in it in the oven.

With rack in, pour the boiling water into the roasting pan until it comes about halfway up the side of the springform pan.

Bake about 1 hour and 45 minutes (cheesecake sets on the outside but may still be a bit loose in the center). If it starts to darken, you may cover it loosely with foil.

Turn off the oven; open the door for 1 minute to let out some heat; leave in the oven 1 additional hour. Carefully remove from roasting pan and cool on a rack. Run a knife around edges, cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.

To serve: Bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Unlock and remove the springform ring.

Serve with whipped cream and toasted pecans. Serves 12 Source: Virginia Egg Council

National Cattlemen’s Foundation announces scholarship program Scholarships available for students pursuing careers in the beef industry WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Cattlemen’s Foundation is announcing an ongoing initiative to strengthen the future of the beef industry. Together with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the CME Group, ten $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding

students who are pursuing careers in the beef industry. The 2012-2013 Beef Industry Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors or full-time undergraduate students enrolled at two-year or four-year institutions for the 20122013 school year.

Applicants must

demonstrate a commitment to a career in the beef industry through classes, internships or life experiences. Fields of study for potential scholarship recipients may include education, communications, production, research or other areas related to the beef industry. Interim Chair-

man of the Board of Trustees for the National Cattlemen’s Foundation John Lacey said the scholarship program is aimed at helping future industry leaders.

“The Beef Industry Scholarships will help ensure a bright future for deserving students and for the beef industry

in the United States,” Lacey said. “Investing in future industry leaders through contributions toward their continuing education is an important way to develop our industry and our young people.”

All submissions for the 2012-2013 Beef Industry Scholarship must

be postmarked or received via e-mail or fax

by Dec. 9. To download the scholarship application online visit www.nationalcattlemensfoundation.org. To have an application sent to you or for more information contact Barb Wilkinson at bwilkinson@beef.org or ncf@beef.org.

NFU will work with administration to ensure COOL compliance with WTO rules COOL requires retailers to notify their customers of the source of certain foods. After the ruling was announced, NFU President Roger Johnson issued the following statement: “We are pleased that WTO agreed that COOL is allowable in principle, giving consumers the right to know the origin of their meat products.

NFU has been a long-

time advocate for COOL, playing a key role in the negotiations that led to its inclusion in the 2008 Farm Bill and working with meatpackers to ensure they follow the law’s intent.

“COOL gives consumers the opportunity to make informed food purchases for their families while, at the same time, providing American food producers the

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For example, in 2008, several companies in China were found to be adding melamine to infant formula, leading to kidney stones and renal failure. Consumers have a right to know where their food is coming from so they can choose for themselves the kinds of products they purchase.

“WTO found that the way COOL was initiated in the United States provided less favorable treatment to Canadian and Mexican livestock.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Farmers Union (NFU) was generally pleased with Nov. 8’s ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO), which found that Country-of-Origin-Labeling (COOL) is allowable under WTO rules.

The labeling law was passed as a part of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and amended in 2008.

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How to have a healthy diet and celebrate too (NAPSA) — Creating great-tasting holiday treats doesn’t have to mean giving up a healthful lifestyle. A little ingenuity and some wholesome ingredients can go a long way toward continuing to follow a healthy diet and still enjoy traditional baked goods-deliciously.

Baking Ideas To make your holiday recipes healthier, try these tips: • Go with the grains — Use whole grains such as wheat, flax and oats instead of all-purpose flour.

They’re generally gluten- free and can help you meet your fiber needs.

• Bake it without a grain of salt — Reduce sodium in your baked goods with unsalted butter and lowsodium baking powder. A reduced salt intake can lower blood pressure and prevent hypertension, say the experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. When oil cannot be substituted, unsalted butter is one alternative to lower your salt intake; and you can now get a low-sodium baking powder that’s gluten-free and has no trans fats. Plus, although it has less than half the sodium of ordinary baking powder, the new offering from Rumford is a 1:1 replacement and guaranteed to produce light and fluffy cakes, breads, pancakes and more.

• Be fruitful — or at least let your pastries be full of fruit, such as antioxidant-rich pumpkin. You may like to try this healthful twist on a holiday season favorite:

Pumpkin Mandelbrot With Cinnamon Sugar 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 3/4 cup pumpkin puree 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoons cloves 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons Rumford Reduced Sodium Baking Powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Cinnamon Sugar Coating: 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Set yourself, your family and your guests up for good eating and healthful living by baking up a batch of beautiful cookies that are lower in salt and fat and high in fiber and antioxidants - and make great gifts, too.

Holiday weight-gain myth is bunk, scientists say The common assumption that people put on 5 pounds over the holidays has been studied and actually found to be a myth, according to scientists at Vanderbilt University. In fact, weight gain from Thanksgiving through New Year’s is, on average, closer to three-quarters of a pound to 1 pound.

And while this doesn’t sound as drastic, what typically happens with obesity is that people gain weight slowly and keep it on, said Vanderbilt obesity expert Roger Cone, Ph.D., professor and chairman of Molecular Physiology & Biophysics.

“It’s not just overeating at holidays. We are chronically overeating and under-exercising in this country,” Cone said. “And what happens then is your weight gradually creeps up.”

“If we do become obese, it’s because there is a minor difference between what we are consuming and what we are burning,” he said. “So the trick is to try to match your energy expenditure with your energy intake, to try to control your diet overall and keep it healthy, and to try to up your activity until the two are in balance.”

Obesity leads to health-care costs that are 36 percent higher, on average, and a 77 percent increase in medication costs.

Liz Aleman, Healthy Children’s program manager for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, said obesity is the result of poor choices and behaviors more than genetics and metabolism, which means there is a lot a person can do to fight obesity.

Focus beyond the Thanksgiving table and holiday overeating. The struggle with obesity is year-round.

Tips for healthier eating • Drink more water throughout meals to help feel fuller, quicker.

• Be careful with portions (one-half plate should be fruits and vegetables, one-fourth proteins and onefourth grains.)

• Take a long walk after a meal; it is good for digestion and will make you feel better.

• Cook healthy versions of traditional recipes by using resources such as eatbetteramerica.com and mypyramid.gov.

• Use whole grains instead of white for making bread, stuffing and pasta.

• Substitute applesauce for oil when making baked goods such as cookies and cakes.

• Use herbs instead of salt to add flavor to food.

• Adults should exercise 30 minutes a day, which can be divided into 10-minute segments if necessary.

• Use local produce whenever possible. It tends to maintain its nutrients longer than produce that has traveled long distances. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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EPA’s crushing regulatory burdens threaten family farms WASHINGTON, D.C. — In just the last three years, the Environmental Protection Agency has set in motion a significant number of new regulations that will sig-

nificantly change the face of agriculture. The coming changes threaten the continued operation of family farms and ranches, according to the American Farm Bu-

reau Federation.

Testifying Nov. 17 on behalf of AFBF before the House Small Business Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade, Carl Shaffer,

ures,” Shaffer said.

Shaffer owns and operates a wheat, corn and green bean farm in Columbia County, PA, located in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

The Chesapeake Bay is one area of concern to Farm Bureau, due to the burdensome and unlawful nutrient management plan EPA is taking steps to implement. Other areas of concern include EPA’s proposals to expand the scope of waters subject to federal regulation under the Clean Water Act, which require costly and duplicative permits for normal pesticide applications, proposed standards for regulation of dust, and unjustified attempts to collect data from livestock farms.

In his testimony, Shaffer said that “EPA is literally piling regulation on top of regulation, and guidance on top of guidance, to the point of erecting barriers to economic growth,” said Shaffer.

Philip Nelson, president of Illinois Farm Bu-

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Further, the pesticide permit “doesn’t improve food safety, doesn’t add any additional environmental protection or benefit for society, and does nothing to improve my bottom line,” Nelson said.

Nelson also commented briefly on the potential impacts of proposed dust regulations on agriculture, urging support for legislation such as H.R. 1633, the Dust Regulation Prevention Act. The act would provide the certainty that farmers, ranchers and residents of rural areas need to ensure that normal activities that are essential parts of their farming operations are not unduly regulated by a standard for which there is no proven benefit to human health.

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president of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, said EPA proposals to exert greater regulatory control over agriculture will drive up the cost of producing food, fiber and fuel.

“EPA proposals are overwhelming to farmers and ranchers and are creating a cascade of costly requirements that are likely to drive individual farmers to the tipping point,” Shaffer said. “The overwhelming number of proposed regulations on the nation’s food system is unprecedented and promises profound effects on both the structure and competitiveness of all of agriculture.”

“In contrast to EPA’s heavy-handed approach of issuing crushing regulatory burdens, agriculture and the Agriculture Department have worked together over the last few decades to make enormous strides in agriculture’s environmental performance by adopting a range of conservation practices and environmental meas-

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Safe manure handling vital Cases of people becoming ill in Europe from vegetables contaminated with human fecal matter remind producers that handling animal manure safely is important.

“Animal manures contain pathogens that can cause health issues in animals and humans if the manure isn’t managed properly,” says Chris Augustin, nutrient management specialist at North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center. “However, the majority of manure management systems can reduce manure microbe concentrations in excess of 99 percent.”

Pathogens survive longer under wet conditions, and excess manure in a pen can dam water. Cleaning pens every few weeks improves pen drainage and reduces odor. Push-type blades can be used to clean pens; however; these blades can gouge a pen surface and reduce runoff efficiency. Pulltype scrapers seem to work the best and are less prone to damaging pen surfaces, Augustin says.

Pathogens in field-applied manure may run off into surface waters.

Applying manure 100 feet or more away from surface water can pre-

vent the spread of pathogens.

Augustin recommends producers apply manure to fields used for vegetables and root crops in the fall to allow time for the pathogens to die before spring planting. Producers should use springapplied manure on fields where they grow grains.

Composting manure is a speedy decomposition process. It not only reduces manure volume and odor, but the temperatures the manure pile reaches during the composting process (in excess of 130 F) kill pathogens and weed seeds.

The pile needs to be turned three to five times during composting. The pile’s heating cycles usually last a week or more. Each cycle must last at least three days to kill pathogens effectively.

Manure spreaders, loaders and compost turners need to be cleaned and disinfected properly because they come in contact with livestock and manure, and they may harbor pathogens.

“Cleaning and removing material from the equipment is 90 percent of the job, while disinfecting is only 10 percent of the job,” Augustin says.

He recommends pro-

ducers follow these steps: • Clean the equipment in a designated area away from livestock.

• Remove organic matter because it can serve as an infection reservoir.

• Power wash the equipment with hot water and detergent. Scrub tight areas with a stiff, hard-bristled brush.

• Allow the equipment to dry before disinfecting it. Wet equipment can dilute the disinfectant.

• Follow the instructions on the product label when disinfecting the equipment.

• Properly wash clothing worn while handling animals because it can be contaminated with and transport

Manure pathogens.

Washing clothes with detergent and drying them at 140 F will kill harmful pathogens.

• Clean footwear with soap and water, then disinfect it. A mixture of 5 tablespoons of bleach per gallon of water works well for disinfecting footwear.

“Manure pathogens can cause health issues, but properly applying manure, cleaning equipment and cleaning pens greatly reduces these issues,” Augustin says.

“These practices are all important to protect our food supply.”

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Biogas/Digesters Anaerobic digesters convert the energy stored in organic materials present in manure into biogas.

Biogas can be fed directly into a gas-fired combustion turbine. The type of turbine most often used for small-scale electricity production is the microturbine. Combustion of biogas converts the energy stored in the bonds of the molecules of the methane contained in the biogas into mechanical energy as it spins a turbine. The mechanical energy produced by biogas combustion in an engine or microturbine spins a turbine that produces a stream of electrons, or, electricity. In addition, waste heat from these engines can provide heating or hot water for use on farm.

As a fuel, biogas composed of 65 percent methane yields about 650 Btu per cubic foot. Often used when designing systems for the anaerobic digestion of manure, these energy estimates can predict the amount of power production per animal. General estimates predict one kilowatt of electricity production requires five to eight dairy cows.

Source: Midwest Rural Energy Council

NOFA Winter Conference to focus on resiliency, collaboration RICHMOND, VT — The challenges of 2011, from barn fires to epic floods, told us a lot about the strengths and vulnerabilities of Vermont’s farms.

It also presented a lot of questions — namely, what’s the best way to create a stronger, more resilient food system?

How can farms plan for the increasingly severe weather that we are likely to see? How do home gardens and homesteads fit in? What is the role of consumers and communities as farmers take risks and try new ideas?

These are some of the questions that will be tackled at the 30th annual Winter Conference put on by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFAVT) this February. As the largest agricultural gathering in Vermont, the Winter Conference has long been a key opportu-

nity for farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, and localvores to increase their skills and knowledge.

Since moving to the University of Vermont in 2010, the Winter Conference has grown to include more than 65 workshops over two days, plus keynotes, social gatherings, an exhibitors’ fair, and a Children’s Conference.

The 30th annual NOFA-VT Winter Conference will be held Feb. 1012, 2012 at the University of Vermont in Burlington, VT. This year’s keynotes speakers will be local vegetable and fruit extension expert Vern Grubinger, and organic gardening mentor and author Wendy Johnson from Green Gulch Farm in Muir Beach, CA. For more information, including sponsorship details, visit www.nofavt.org.

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Casey, Jr. from Pennsylvania has already introduced the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 (S-1640) into the United States Senate.

The Pro-Ag members anticipate that some of the other Senators that had their aides present for the briefing will join forces with Senator Casey and start to move S-1640 forward.

Following the briefing of the Senate aides, the group assembled in the House Agriculture Committee room and met with nearly 20 agriculture aides from Congress from Pennsylvania, New York and California. Several Congressmen have expressed a desire to help introduce the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 into the House of Representatives.

Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson, (R-PA) addressed the group concerning the difficulties in having proper legislation passed in Washington. Congressman Thompson has long been an advocate of higher and stable milk prices for all dairy farmers in the United States.

Thompson praised Pro-Ag for their continued leadership in promoting a workable solution for the dairy farmers’ crisis.

During the afternoon, the members and friends of Pro-Ag called on the Congressional aides that were not present for the briefing.

During the two briefings, Pro-Ag officials

continued to impress upon the aides that S1640 is the only proposed bill that will cover the dairy farmers’ cost of production as well as returning a potential profit to dairy farmers.

During the two briefings, Tewksbury illustrated a chart that clearly shows the price that dairy farmers will receive in all Federal Milk Marketing orders as well as the State of California.

The Pro-Ag manager stated that S-1640 is the only bill that will cover the dairy farmers’ cost. Equally as important is the fact that S1640 is the only dairy bill that will not cost the U.S. government any money!

According to S-1640 the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture has the full authority to establish Class I differentials in unregulated areas. The Secretary has the authority to assure that processors in unregulated areas pay the same price for milk used for processing manufactured milk products as processors pay in the Federal Orders and California.

Pro-Ag members are continually making calls to U.S. Senators and Congressmen in an attempt to move S-1640 along! We urge the public to make calls to their members of Congress and Senators in support of the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 (known as S1640 in the Senate.)

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On Wednesday, Oct. 26, over 20 members and friends of the Progressive Agriculture Organization (Pro-Ag) traveled to Washington, D.C. to discuss the Casey Bill, S-1640 with the aides of several Congressmen and Senators.

In the morning the group was part of a briefing conducted by Arden Tewksbury, Manager of Pro-Ag for the aides from Senators Casey and Toomey from Pennsylvania, Senators Schumer and Gillibrand from New York State, Senators Leahy and Sanders from Vermont, and Senator Kohl from Wisconsin.

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Dairy Pricing Will Remain the Same For Now Issued Nov. 25, 2011 I learned an interesting fact of dairy life when I first began my career in this industry and that is, when milk prices are down, milk production goes up and when milk prices are up, milk production goes up. That hasn’t changed.

October milk output in the top 23 states hit 15.2 billion pounds, according to USDA’s preliminary estimate, up 2.5 percent from October 2010. Output in the 50 states was 16.2 billion pounds, up 2.1 percent.

Revisions subtracted 10 million pounds from the preliminary September estimate, now put at 14.8 billion, up 1.9 percent from a year ago.

October cow numbers stood at 8.48 million head, up 10,000 head from September and 111,000 above a year ago. Output per cow averaged 1,787 pounds,

up 20 pounds from a year ago.

California output was up 2.4 percent, thanks to 27,000 more cows and a 15 pound gain per cow.

Wisconsin was up 1.7 percent, on a 30-pound gain per cow, though cow numbers were unchanged. New York saw a 0.2 percent decline on 1,000 fewer cows and unchanged output per cow. Idaho was up 1.7 percent on 10,000 additional cows but output per cow was steady.

Pennsylvania was down 1.7 percent. Cow numbers were down 3,000 head and output per cow was off 20 pounds, and Minnesota was off 0.1 percent, despite an additional 1,000 cows but output per cow was down 5 pounds.

The biggest increase occurred in Texas, up a whopping 9.8 percent, thanks to 20,000 more cows and an 85 pound per cow average increase, followed by Florida, up 7.9 percent, and

Arizona, up 7.2 percent.

The biggest loss was in Missouri, down 1.8 percent, on 2,000 fewer cows and unchanged output per cow, followed

by Pennsylvania, and Ohio and Virginia, both down 0.7 percent.

Meanwhile; The Agriculture Department’s

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cent below a year ago, but 13.6 percent above the five-year average.

Butter inventories, at 129.8 million pounds, were down 14 percent from September, 19 percent above a year ago, and down 19.1 percent from the average over the 2006-10 period, according to the DDR. eDairy’s Bill Brooks says the butter inventory was higher than expected.

In politics; the Dairy Dairy Report also reported that dairy pricing mechanisms will remain intact for now, as the deadline ran out on the 12-member so-called “Supercommittee” to agree on deficit-cutting measures.

House and Senate Ag Committee leaders on the panel had crafted a new Farm Bill, which reportedly would have incorporated dairy reform based on the Dairy Security Act/Foundation for the Future, but the Supercommittee’s “failure to reach a deal on an overall deficit reduction package effectively ends this effort,” said Representative Frank Lucas (R-OK) and Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). The two pledged to continue their work to reauthorize food and agricultural policy in the year ahead, the DDR said. The current Farm Bill expires in September 2012.

Dairy Profit Weekly editor Dave Natzke reports that the Supercommittee had until November 23 to come up with a plan, which had to be approved by a simple majority in both houses of Congress, without amendment, by December 23.

The overall Farm Bill package included $23 billion in cuts over the 10-year period, according to Natzke. Now, however, 2012 Farm Bill debate goes back to square one, although the plan offered to the Supercommittee may serve as the base for restarting discussions.

The next deadline for Congress is January 2013, when automatic budget cuts triggered in the law that created the Supercommittee, in the event of Supercommittee and Congressional failures to work out deficit-reduction plans take effect.

“Most say the automatic cuts are too drastic, especially for Defense,” Natzke wrote.

“And, next year is an election year, so any deficit plan developed

during the year that makes painful cuts or raises taxes seems unlikely. So, look for this Congress to do what this Congress does best: Pass “continuing resolutions to keep kicking the can down the road.”

Getting back to the increasing milk supply; growth continues in other parts of the world as well, according to the Daily Dairy Report, which points that, in the third quarter, milk production in New Zealand was 7.8 billion lbs. (+10.5 percent from last year), while production in Australia was 5.2 billion lbs. (+2.2 percent) and output in Argentina was 6.5 billion lbs. (+12.5 percent). EU production was up approximately 2 percent in the Third Quarter.

Looking “back to the futures” combined with the announced Federal order Class III prices, the Class III contract’s average for the last half of 2011 was at $18.72 on September 29, $19.16 on October 7, $18.97 on October 14, $19.12 on October 21, 19.36 on October 28, and $19.54 on November 4. The average for the first six months of 2012 stood at $16.63 on November 4, $16.72 on November 11, $16.78 on November 18, and was at $16.77 an hour before the close on November 23.

Milk production in the Southwest and California is steady to slightly higher, according to the USDA’s weekly update.

The Pacific Northwest, Utah and Idaho are near their seasonal production low points.

Production is steady in the Central region and increasing in the East with the increases building from South to North along the seasonal trend.

Class I use was much heavier the week before Thanksgiving with many bottlers at their largest production schedules for the year. Most balancing plants have concluded maintenance projects and are trying to make ready all available silos in preparation for the expected heavy milk supplies over the upcoming holiday week, USDA reported.

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be above the blocks.

Only seven cars of block traded hands on the week and eight of barrel.

Bill Brooks, economist at INTL FCStone, noted in the November 23 eDairy Insider Opening Bell that more cheese has been available in the past two weeks than during the previous month.

Spot butter weakened for the fourth consecutive week, with four cars finding new homes. It closed Wednesday at $1.61, down 3 3/4-cents on the holiday week, and 6 cents below a year ago when the butter price melted down 22 cents, to $1.67. The butter price has plunged 27 cents in four weeks.

Cash nonfat dry milk was unchanged on the week, with Grade A holding at $1.45 and Extra Grade at $1.48.

Volatility is here to stay according to Paul DeBriyn, President and Chief Executive Officer, of Minnesota-based AgStar Financial Services. Speaking in Tuesday’s DairyLine broadcast, DeBriyn said; “We are in a global economy and there are a whole lot of things that impact it.”

He cited economics, the number of people, and geopolitical issues to name a few. He added that the issues we have today will “resolve themselves,” but warned, “We’ll have new ones so volatility is probably here to stay.”

He brought out that risk management is an important part of the grains, swine, ethanol, and poultry industries and dairy is making strides in that regard after dairy producers lost a third of their equity in 2009.

Checking the cupboard; the Agriculture Department’s latest Cold Storage report shows that cheese and butter stocks declined seasonally in October, though cheese inventories remain higher than historical levels, according to the CME’s Daily Dairy Report, and butter holdings remain lower.

October 31 American cheese inventories stood at 614.7 million pounds, down 3 percent from September, 4 percent below those in October 2010, but 9.1 percent above the five year average for that date, according to the DDR. Total cheese stocks amounted to 1.013 billion, down 3 percent from September, 4 per-

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2012 Farm Bill update The Congressional Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction was unable to come to agreement on $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction and has adjourned. The failure of the Joint Committee to develop a package of recommendations to reduce the deficit will trigger $1.2 trillion in cuts to domestic discretionary and defense spending, starting in January 2013 under a sequestration process.

While the sequestration process is set to be automatic, Congress could act either to block or modify the cut (which has been done in the past).

The American Soybean Association (ASA) strongly supports bipartisan efforts to address our Nation’s deficits in a manner that does not disproportionately cut programs important to maintaining our Nation’s food security and protecting our natural resources. ASA is disappointed that the Joint Committee was unable to agree on a package that addresses our Nation’s deficits.

Likely because the Joint Committee process appeared headed toward failure, leaders of the Senate and House Ag Committees did not and have not yet released the package of recommendations they had crafted to achieve budget savings from agriculture.

Essentially, the Congressional Ag Committees had written a new five-year farm bill within the context of the requirements of the Budget Control Act. The Congressional Ag Committees had earlier committed to the Joint Committee that they would reduce farm bill spending by $23 billion over 10 years. Although the exact breakdown of the cuts was never officially released, $13 billion was understood to be cut from commodity programs, $6 billion from conservation programs, and $4 billion from nutrition programs.

Under the set of recommendations that was leaked last Friday, the Committees reduced spending on farm bill programs by a total of $23 billion, while restructuring the farm program safety net and other programs that are important to soybean producers and others in

production agriculture and rural America.

There were a number of positive provisions in the Committees’ leaked recommendations, including streamlined conservation programs, maintained funding for important export promotion programs, and reauthorized key agricultural research and bioenergy programs.

ASA was pleased that a farm-level revenue coverage program that complemented a strengthened crop insurance program was included in their recommendations.

ASA believes such a program is an efficient, defensible evolution in farm policy that will better assist U.S. soybean producers in managing price and yield risks.

The farm-level revenue program included in the Committee’s leaked recommendations was very similar to the “Risk Management for America’s Farmers” program that ASA had proposed earlier this fall that would partially protect revenue losses by farmers of soybeans and other program commodities that result from low prices or reduced yields for their crops.

The program would establish commodityspecific revenue benchmarks for individual farmers based on historical yields and prices, and compensate them for part of the difference when current-year revenue for a commodity on their farm falls below a percentage of the benchmark.

All planted and prevented planted acres would be covered under the plan. The program would complement the existing crop insurance program used by most farmers, which ASA strongly supports and believes must be continued.

While ASA was pleased that the farmlevel revenue coverage program included in the recommendations from the Congressional Ag Committees, ASA continues to have major concerns with the target price program that also was included in the Committee’s recommendations. Farmers were to have been able to make a one-time choice to either participate in either the revenue-coverage program or in the target price program.

ASA and other groups

— including wheat, corn, barley, sunflower, canola and pulse crops — expressed concern that by raising target prices for some crops close to current market prices and “recoupling” payments to crops actually planted in the current year, the target price program would incentivize producers to base their planting decisions on program payments. Moreover, this program would allow producers to plant and receive target price payments for any crop on

up to the total of base acres on a farm. Providing target price payments on production outside a crop’s historical acreage base could cause sharp swings in planting and production that bear little relation to market signals. This would be a reversal of the decoupled nature of the current farm bill’s counter -cyclical payment program.

The target price program included in the Committee’s recommendations would discontinue planting flexibility

achieved under the last four farm bills, a key policy which has allowed producers to respond to market signals rather than the farm program.

Before the Agriculture Committees resume work on a 2012 Farm Bill, ASA believes a thorough analysis on the various programs proposed under the Committees’ leaked recommendations for the farm safety net needs to be completed — including the revenue-based program, the Cotton STAX program and the target

price program — to determine producer participation levels, program interaction, and the resulting impacts on planting decisions, crop production, market prices, and program costs.

ASA looks forward to working with Agriculture Committees and all Members of Congress as they continue their efforts to reduce Federal deficits and complete the next farm bill.

Source: ASA Weekly Leader Letter for Wednesday, Nov. 23

Poultry and livestock add money, jobs to national economy The soybean checkoff talks a lot about U.S. soybean farmers’ No. 1 customers — poultry and livestock farmers.

But these sectors impact more than just a soybean farmer’s profit potential. According to a recent soybean-check-

off-funded study, poultry and livestock supported 1.8 million U.S. jobs and added $19 billion in tax revenue annually to the U.S. economy.

“It’s important that we maintain and expand animal agriculture in

the United States,” said Laura Foell, a soybean farmer from Schaller, Iowa, and a farmer leader for the United Soybean Board (USB).

“It helps grow our U.S. soybean industry but is also a way we can keep jobs here and know we

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“This study shows the importance of animal agriculture not only to soybean farmers, but also to our local, state and national economies,” adds Foell.

“And animal agriculture helps local businesses by purchasing goods in local stores and creating local jobs.”

Poultry and livestock consume 98 percent of domestic soybean meal each year and help increase the value of U.S.

soybeans. The checkoff study showed most recently that consumption equaled 30 million tons of soybean meal, or the meal from approximately 1.2 billion bushels of soybeans annually. To read the full study on the economic impact of animal agriculture, visit http://tinyurl.com/chec koffeconomics.

For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit www.unitedsoybean.org

All-American Dairy Foundation, Inc. Charter Member status ends The All-American Dairy Foundation Executive Director Bob Heilman announced that the Trustees set the ending date for Charter Member status as Dec. 31. Individuals, Corporations, and organizations making a contribution to the Foundation prior to Dec. 31 will join current Charter Members. Contributions to the All-

American Dairy Foundation have ranged from $5 to over $15,000. Contributions can be made to the office of the; AllAmerican Dairy Foundation, P O Box 11211, Richmond, VA 23230.

George Cashell Trustee indicates that Grants offered by the Foundation are limited to youth activities at the All-American Dairy Show. Cashell stated that the Grants are made to the Pennsylvania Dairy and Allied Industries Association, the sponsor of the All-American Dairy Show held each September at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex.

Heilman announced that the following Grants were made for the AllAmerican Dairy Show Youth Activities since the Foundation was organized in September of 2010: 2010 Premier National Junior Show, Championship Pageant $3,000, Premier National Junior Holstein Grand

Champion $500, in 2011 Premier National Milking Shorthorn Grand Champion $750, Premier National Junior Show Championship Pageant $3,000, Premier National Junior Networking and Career Event $1,100, All-American Showmanship Challenge $500, All-American 4-H and FFA Judging Forum $1,348, All-American Invitational Dairy Judging Challenge $1,560, AllAmerican Pennsylvania Junior Dairy Show Breed Champions and Bred & Owned by Exhibitor $1,000, Total Grant Support $12,758.

Jay Houser, Treasurer, and Dick Chichester, Trustees of the Foundation oversee the Endowment Fund as established by the Trustees.

The Trustees have established a goal of a $300,000 for the Endowment Fund by year end of 2013. The investment policy is to maintain principal and use income returns for Grants.

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are producing safe and reliable food.”

That economic impact appears to be more than just a fad. In fact, the poultry and livestock sectors increased household incomes by more than $4 billion during the last decade alone.

Nearly 70 percent of that growth occurred west of the Mississippi River or right on its borders, but trends show growth occurring more evenly throughout the country.

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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack in Asia Pacific region, announces investments in international market development to help sustain demand for American agriculture Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing in approximately 70 U.S. agricultural organizations to help expand commercial export markets for their goods. Vilsack made the announcement during a conference call with reporters from Vietnam, where he is meeting with officials to help strengthen trade relations in the Asia Pacific region.

“Under the Obama Administration, USDA has continued to expand markets for American goods abroad, worked aggressively to break down barriers to trade, and assisted U.S. businesses with the resources needed to reach consumers around the world,” said Vilsack.

“The funding announced [Nov. 6] will ensure that U.S. agriculture remains a bright spot in America’s economy and a driving force behind export growth, job creation, and our nation’s competitiveness.”

USDA’s Foreign Agri-

cultural Service (FAS) allocated $213 million for export promotion activities through two USDA international market development programs: the Foreign Market Development Program (FMD) and the Market Access Program (MAP).

USDA’s international market development programs have had a significant and positive impact on U.S. agricultural exports. An independent study released in 2010 found that for every $1 expended by government and industry on market development, U.S. food and agricultural exports increase by $35.

Currently, the American brand of agriculture is surging in popularity worldwide. Farm exports in fiscal year 2011 reached a record high of $137.4 billion — exceeding past highs by $22.5 billion — and supported 1.15 million jobs here at home. The agricultural trade surplus stands at a record $42.9 billion.

USDA also forecasts that new trade agreements with South Korea,

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Colombia and Panama will add an additional $2.3 billion to the farm economy and support about 20,000 American jobs.

Under FMD, FAS will allocate a total of $29.7 million to 24 trade organizations that represent U.S. agricultural producers. The organizations, which must contribute a minimum 50 percent cost share toward the program, will

conduct activities that help maintain or increase demand for U.S. agricultural commodities overseas. Under MAP, FAS will provide $183 million to 67 nonprofit organizations and cooperatives. MAP participants must contribute a minimum 10 percent match for generic marketing and promotion activities and a dollar-for-dollar match for promotion of branded

TRACTORS Case IH 9110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville CAT D4H LGP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500. . . . . . . . . . Goshen Ford 8N w/Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Ford 555B WLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500. . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 2840 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500. . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 7930 Lease return . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4010 w/Loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5510 w/540 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville AC CA 2btm/cult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NHTD 80 cab, MFWD, Loader . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH TL90 cab 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,500. . . . . . . . . Chatham AC 200 w/ cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,900 . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 4230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5325 2WD/Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5065M w/553. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,500. . . . . . . . . . Goshen COMPACT TRACTORS MF 1220 w/mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,595. . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 110 TLB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,500. . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 2305 w/ldr & deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 770 w/ldr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500. . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 790 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,995. . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 850 w/cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500. . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 855 w/cab, & loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,800 . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 1600 wam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 2520 w/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,900. . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 3720 w/blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,900. . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 4410 w/420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500. . . . . . . . . Chatham Kioti DK455 TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000. . . . . . . . . . Goshen Kubota L39 TLB, canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,400. . . . . . . Clifton Park Kubota L5450 loader/backhoe . . . . . . . . $21,000. . . . . . . . . Chatham NH TC45D cab/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500. . . . . . . . . . Goshen NH TZ25DA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900. . . . . . . . . . Goshen SKID STEER / CONSTRUCTION 72” Sweepster Broom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200. . . . . . . . . Chatham 78” Skidsteer Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Cat 236 cab, heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH L160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,900 . . . . . Schaghticoke NH L170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville MOWERS CONDITIONERS Gehl DC2414 Moco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500. . . . . . . . . Chatham NH 477 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,900. . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 925 Moco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Kuhn FC 302 Moco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500. . . . . . . . . Chatham HAY AND FORAGE Claas 870 SPF H w/Heads . . . . . . . . . $169,500 . . . . . Schaghticoke Miller 310 30’ merger. . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville

products by small businesses and cooperatives.

In Vietnam, Vilsack met with representatives from some of the U.S. agricultural organizations benefitting from these programs. He also spoke with Vietnamese officials and talked with students at the Hanoi University of Agriculture. Next he will travel to China as part of the Obama Administration’s delegation for the 22nd

Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT), where he also plans to meet with additional U.S. agricultural organizations benefitting from USDA’s international market development efforts.

For a complete listing on allocations, visit www.fas.usda.gov/mos/ Funding/MAP_2011.asp and www.fas.usda.gov/ mos/Funding/FMD_201 1.asp

NH Flail Chopper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller Pro Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller Pro Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller 1416 merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500 . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 385 RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 714 Forage Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3960 forage harv., base unit . . . . . . . . $3,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 860 w/2R 6’ po . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 1470 RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500. . . . . . . . . Chatham NH 166 inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Pequea Fluffer 81⁄2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Fahr KH500 Tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Vicon 4 Star Tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200. . . . . . . . . . Goshen Kuhn 500 Disc Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500. . . . . . . . . Chatham Krone 550 Tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 . . . . . . . . Fultonville PLANTING / TILLAGE Brillion 18’ Harrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,900 . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 220 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Taylorway 16’ disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 2500 4 btm hyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7000 4RH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,550 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 12’ BWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Brillion Seeder 10’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,600 . . . . . Schaghticoke IH 710 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200 . . . . . Schaghticoke IH II Shank Chisel 5700. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,600 . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 1450 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2000 6 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2500 4 bottom plow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville BALERS NH 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900 . . . . . Schaghticoke NH 316 baler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500. . . . . . . . . . Goshen Hesston 560. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500. . . . . . . . . Chatham Hesston Rounder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville MISCELLANEOUS HARDI 210 3pt Sprayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville POLARIS RAZOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 245 loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 666R corn HD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 6600 combine w/215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7000 Series 3 pt./PTO, front hitch . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville H&S 125 spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Great Bend loader for JD 7000’s . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Bush Hog 4 ft. mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $850. . . . . . . . . Chatham 7’Loader blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $875 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Landpride 7’ HD Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,900 . . . . . Schaghticoke Frontier 7’ HD back blade, hyd Angle . . . $1,850 . . . . . Schaghticoke Woods 1035 backhoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,650. . . . . . . . . Chatham Woods RB72 rear blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425. . . . . . . . . Chatham

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National Grange President calls for common sense decision making during address During his annual address Tuesday, Nov. 8, National Grange President Edward Luttrell said the organization must be a leader in advocating for rural America, American values and common sense decisionmaking.

Luttrell began his address by stressing the need for continued advocacy by the organization for rural broadband build out and a viable U.S. Postal Service for

rural residents in front of an audience gathered for the 145th Annual National Grange Convention.

Saying local post offices are “at the heart of our hometowns,” Luttrell called for any changes to the USPS be done with the impact to rural America in mind.

In the light of proposed closures of post offices and the USPS request to change service schedules, Luttrell said the

Grange “believes that all reforms should be fully debated while keeping in mind that the rural mail customer is much more likely to rely on USPS services in light of the current digital divide.”

“We suggest that Congress allow the USPS to be innovative in the modern business world and develop a competitive culture within their employees,” Luttrell said.

Regarding the digital divide, Luttrell said it is necessary for rural America to have access to broadband services in order to “shorten the distance between rural America and state-ofthe-art learning and healthcare.”

“Doing more with less

is something that rural Americans know very well. Broadband allows its users to do many things, but most importantly it makes us more efficient at home and at work,” Luttrell said. “Living on a back road should no longer translate to being denied access to cutting edge communication.”

During the speech, Luttrell also outlined the Grange’s position on energy, saying it is “the lifeblood of our economy and it is a major factor in the quality of our life.”

Luttrell said the Grange would like to see the immediate removal of “legislative and regulatory roadblocks to allow clean energy production to be brought on line

within the next 10 years.”

Further, Luttrell said the organization “is not opposed to common sense regulations,” but wishes for President Barack Obama to “halt the growth of onerous federal regulations during this time of economic uncertainty.”

“Common sense spending” is equally necessary, Luttrell said, in order to “bring fiscal responsibility back to our nation.”

“The Grange asks each elected official to lay aside their partisan politics and work together to ensure that a balanced budget is achieved,” Luttrell said.

Sometimes more than regulation, the percep-

tion of the agricultural industries by the public will shape those industries, Luttrell said, stressing that those working in agriculture must “become educators and creators of public opinion.”

Luttrell said it is imperative for producers to “communicate through all the mediums used by the consumers to ensure that agriculture is judged on facts, not myths.”

For all of these things, Luttrell said the Grange is “ready to work with thousands of communities, to advocate in State Capitols around our nation and to stand firm in Washington, D.C., on the common sense principles of American values.”

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10TH • 8 AM

Early listing... much more coming in by auction day!

Tractors - Farm & Construction Eq. - Antiques - Parts & More!!!!

At our yard on US Rt. 20, 4mi east of Sharon Springs, NY Watch www.macfaddens.com for pics. and updates!

Live online bidding available through PROXIBID.COM TRACTORS: Kubota M-120 4WD w/cab & ldr, 2000hrs; '09 McCormick MC 115 4WD w/cab, 168hrs! NH 8560 4WD w/cab 3500 hrs, 140hp; '08 NH TD5050 4WD w/cab; White American 80 4WD w/cab, 2400hrs, Sharp White 270 3400hrs; Nice JD 4450 PS MFWD w/cab - recent overhaul; JD 3155 4WD w/cab; JD 2355 w/ldr; JD 2155 w/ ldr; JD 2440; Kubota M6800 4WD w/ ldr1000hrs; AC 8010 4WD w/cab; Ford 4610 w/ ldr; NH 3010, 1200hrs; (2) JD 4020 dsl-side console; JD 2520 gas- super nice original one owner tractor!

JD3020 PS; Kubota MX5000 narrow; NH 4230 Narrow w/cab; JD 2750 4WD w/ldr; NH6560 HiClearance; Ford 3600 w/cab-1500 orig. hrs; JD 4420 combine w/2 heads, 2500hrs; CaseIH 385 4WD w/ ldr-1800hrs NICE; IH 384 low hrs; Ford 3400 w/ldr; AC 190XT gas; Case 1390; Hesston 980DT; Ford 851; DB 990; IH 656 dsl; MF 265; MF 230; MF 65 w/ldr; AC200; (2) AC 5040; Oliver 1250; JD1010; Ford 8N, 9N, 800; 2000; 3000; JD 1010 w/ PS; Plus many more tractors large and small!!!

COMPACT TRACTORS: JD 4600 w/ldr, 1200hrs; '09 McCormick CT28 4WD w/ldr, like new; NH 1920 w/cab & ldr-low hrs; Kubota B2410 w/ldr & mwr; Bobcat 335 Hydro w/ldr & backhoe; Bobcat 335 Hydro w/ldr; McCormick GX40 hydro-low hours; Kubota BX2200 w/ldr & mwr; NH 1520 w/ldr; Cub Cadet 7234 4WD w/ldr; MF 205; (2) Kubota L175; Kubota L200; Bolens 4WD w/ldr; Economy; CIH 255 w/ mwr; JD 850; Challenger MT 295 4WD w/ldr, 88 hrs, bad engine; '84 Harley Sportster; Woods 7500 backhoe; lots of 3pt implements; & much more.

SALVAGE: JD 7300 SP Forage Harvester 500hrs, fire damage; CaseIH MX 220, fire damage; JD 5460 Forage Harvester, fire damage; 2009 Bobcat V523 Telehandler, fire damage; Kubota M108X 4WD fire damage; more coming in!

INDUSTRIAL: Komatsu 27R excavator, 1800hrs; (2) Teledyne D3600 diesel forklifts; Interstate 9 ton trailer; Vermeer SC2522 stump grinder-low hrs; Caretree 3pt tree spade, very nice; Vermeer front mount tree spade; Bobcat 853 SS w/Hi Flow; Bobcat 743 SS; Case 1825 SS; Kubota L35 TLB; JD 400 TLB; JD 301 w/ldr; JD 450 Dozer; Case 480DLL loader; MF 386 dsl forklift; Johnston 4400 sweeper w/Cummins dsl; Loftness HD 8' flail mwr for skid steer, like new;

Loftness HD trencher for SSL, like new; NH L775 SS; New Lowe SS PHD; Harley rake for SS; Lots more coming in!!

FROM ONE LOCAL OWNER; MF1085; IH384 diesel; Oliver 770 w/ PS & 3pt; Ford 800; Nice NH316 baler w/thrower; NH1465 haybine-like new; NH169 6 star tedder; JD660 rake; (2) steel kicker wgns; Hesston 1095 haybine; 9 ft snowblower; IH710 5x plow; AC 12 ft discs; JD 8200 drill; McFarlane 20ft drags; NH 325 spreader; Gates; etc; FARM EQ: Hesston 545 round baler, like new; Agripac round bale tube wrapper; AG Bag bale tube wrapper Kuhn GF8501 8 star tedder, excellent; Hesston BP25 round bale processor; Krone KR 250D round baler w/netwrap; Claas 62 round baler; Hesston 5530 RB; (2) NH 315 balers; JD 337 & 327 balers; NH354 grinder-mixer; NH 1411 & 415 discbines; Sharp NH 477 haybine; Tomahawk 6060 bale chopper; Durand Wylan 1500 orchard sprayer; Sitrex 9ft disc mower; Fella 7ft drum mower; Kuhn GA4100 12ft rotary rake; Gehl 1285 harvester w/ KP & 2 heads; Great Plains 10ft NoTill drill; NI 3632 tandem box spreader, like new; Excellent Knight 1030 box spreader; Bush Hog 12ft offset disc; Tye 6ft notill drill-never used !;Morra rotary rake; Knight 2170 stationary mixer; 25kw pto alt; Woods 6500 backhoe; JD 4000 14ft disc; Twose ditch bank mower; Moore no-till drill; JD 10ft cultimulcher; Walinga 510 grain vac; Steiner mixer wagon; (3) NI tandem axle spreaders; Hardy 35 ST loader; several other used loaders; Nearly new Shaver post driver; (5) New & Used 3pt snowblowers; England Pellet stove, one yr old; (20+) pcs lawn and garden including Ferris IS 3000; (2) Cub Cadet Zforce; New and old garden tractors, snowblowers etc; (2) large wagonloads of new tractor parts, tools; chain; binders; etc. Lots of bargains-It's Christmas!! Much more by auction day!!!

ANTIQUES: Farmall HV high crop, nut & bolt restoration!! Hand built steam tractor w/1909 Stanley Steamer engine & current boiler inspection; MMG1000 LP gas Wheatland, good original; IH Spirit of '76 garden tractor; Oliver Super 55; JD A on steel; JD Lindeman crawler; JD 60; JD 70; JD M; JD unstyled AR on steel; Case RC; Case CC on steel; IH Super MTA; Farmall 400; (5) Hit & Miss Engines; MH horse drawn spreader; Restored early Farmall H pedal tractor; (2) vintage British bicycles; Much more coming in!

TERMS: Cash or Good Check. Payment in full auction day. List is subject to change. All items sold "as is." 2 Auctioneers bring a friend!! Large items onsite

by Dec 2nd guaranteed to be listed on internet bidding; Consignments accepted 'til 5pm Fri, Dec. 9th. Five percent buyer's premium for internet purchases only.

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Monday, December 5 • 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. A group of Jersey & Jersey cross steers. Misc. & Small Animals. 1 pm Dairy.

We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, 585-738-2104.

• 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Misc. & Small Animals. 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. We will be open the day after Christmas - Business as usual. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock

Marketing, 518-392-3321.

Tuesday, December 6 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Wednesday, December 7 • Newport, VT. Complete Dispersal of Registered Holstein and Registered Ayrshire herd for Agawam Farm. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041, 585-7382104

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9th. Co-managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 9:30 AM: 534 Ashby Ridge Rd., Parkersburg, WV. 2 Major Late Model Rental Fleet Job Completion Auctions. Coulson Equipment. Selling Real Estate at 12 noon. 5 acres commercial land on Interstate 77, Parkersburg, WV. Current appraisal available upon request. Online bidding available.

Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc., 315-633-2944, 315-633-9544 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, 585-738-2104.

• 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Dairy Cattle followed by Beef & Calves. Dale Chambers, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800321-3211.

Friday, December 9 • 9:30 AM: 317 Main St., Danville, NH. Complete Liquidation Retirement Auction for M&D Equipment, Inc. Screening Plants, Rubber Tired Loaders, Crawler Tractors, Tractor Loader Backhoes, Skid Steers, Hydraulic Excavators, Vibratory Rollers, Detachable Gooseneck Trailers, Truck Tractors, Water Trucks, Sander Trucks, Dump Trucks, Pickup Trucks, Tagalong Trailers, Snows Plows & Spreaders, Spare Buckets, Tires,

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Tampers, Small Generators, Air Compressors and much more. Also 34.2 +/- acre Quarry/Gravel Pit. All Town & State permits.

Approx. 1 million yards of material still in the ground. Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc., 315-633-2944, 315-633-9544 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Friday. Full line of produce, bedding plants & flowers. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579

Saturday, December 10 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 9:30 AM: 1755 S. E. Frontage R., Sturtevant, WI. Late Model Earthmoving Equipment, Truck Tractors, Dump Trailers, Equipment Trailers, Campers. Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc., 315-633-2944, 315-633-9544 • 10:15 AM: Ulysses, PA (Potter Co.).

Hoopes Turf Farm, Inc. (Preston Hoopes) Sod Farm Dispersal in conjunction with Fox Hill Farms Retirement Auction at 11 am. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

Monday, December 12 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin) . Monthly Heifer Sale. Featuring Rolling Ridge Dairy Milking Herd Dispersal. 15 Head of Registered Cattle.

Grazing herd with light grain & baleage.

Misc. & Small Animals. 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Tuesday, December 13

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EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKETING LLC 5001 Brittonfield Parkway P.O. Box 4844, East Syracuse, NY 315-433-9129 • 800-462-8802 Bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-776-2000 Burton Livestock . . . . . . . . . . .315-829-3105 Central Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-868-2006 Chatham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-392-3321 Cherry Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . .716-296-5041 Dryden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-844-9104 Farm Sale Division . . . . . . . . . .315-436-2215 Gouverneur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-287-0220 Half Acre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-258-9752 Pavilion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .585-584-3033 FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK 3 miles east of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Livestock Sale every Wednesday at 1 PM Feeder Cattle Sales monthly Horse Sales as scheduled 585-394-1515 • Fax 585-394-9151 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com FRANKLIN USED EQUIPMENT SALES, INC. AUCTION SERVICE Franklin, NY 607-829-5172 Over 30 Years Experience in Farm Equipment Auctions Frank Walker, Auctioneer P.O. Box 25, Franklin, NY 13775 fwalker2@stny.rr.com

FRALEY AUCTION CO. Auctioneers & Sales Managers, Licensed & Bonded 1515 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy, PA 570-546-6907 Fax 570-546-9344 www.fraleyauction.com GENE WOODS AUCTION SERVICE 5608 Short St., Cincinnatus, NY 13040 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com GOODRICH AUCTION SERVICE INC. 7166 St. Rt. 38, Newark Valley, NY 13811 607-642-3293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com H&L AUCTIONS Malone, NY Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787 or 483-8576 Ed Legacy 518-483-7386 or 483-0800 518-832-0616 cell Auctioneer: Willis Shattuck • 315-347-3003 HARRIS WILCOX, INC. Bergen, NY 585-494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 • 10:00 AM: 12658 S. Winchester, Calumet Park, IL. Late Model Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Construction Equip., Attachments, Support Equip & Dump Trailers. Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc., 315-633-2944, 315-633-9544

Wednesday, December 14

Thursday, December 15 • 10:00 AM: 2041 Goose Lake Rd., Sauget, IL. Late Model Cat Rental Fleet Auction.

Construction Equip., Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Online bidding available.

Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc., 315-633-2944, 315-633-9544 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales.

Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Saturday, December 17 • 9:30 AM: 4501 Leipzig Ave., Mays Landing, NJ. Rental Return Auction of Construction, Support Equipment, Attachments, Pickups, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Trailers & More. Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc., 315-633-2944, 315-633-9544

Monday, December 19 • 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. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy.

Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Wednesday, December 21 • 9:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104.

• 10:00 AM: 3277 Lexington Road Richmond, KY. Secured Creditors Auction: Construction Equipment, Drilling Equipment, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc., 315-633-2944, 315633-9544

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Monday, December 26 • Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). We will be open the day after Christmas - Business as usual!

Happy Holiday wishes from The Hosking Family, the Sale Barn crew & Cafe Girls. We appreciate all the business & friends we have made along the way! Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Wednesday, December 28 • 9:30 AM: Tuscaloosa, AL. Large Logging, Construction, Truck Tractors, Dump & Utility Trucks, Support Equipment Auction. Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc., 315-6332944, 315-633-9544 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Friday, December 30 • 10:00 AM: 398 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich, NY (Washington Co. Fairgrounds). Rental Returns of New Holland, Kobelco, Cat Construction Equipment, Support, Attachments, Trucks & Trailers. Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc., 315-6332944, 315-633-9544

• 9:00 AM: 5253 Rt. 364, corner of Upper Hill Rd., 1 mi. E of Middlesex, NY. Melvin & Joan Bodine Retirement Auction. Farm is sold, selling farm equipment and shop tools.

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m

Saturday, January 7 • 9:30 AM: Pittsburgh, PA. Very Large Job Completion Auction for Fleischner Excavation. Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc., 315-633-2944, 315-633-9544 • 10:00 AM: 3517 Railroad Ave., Alexander, NY. Z&M Ag & Turf Auction. Public Auction Sale of Farm Tractors, Machinery, Landscape, Tools, Lawn Tractor & Mowers. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-2431563. www.teitsworth.com

Thursday, January 12 • Portland, OR. Major Job Completion Auction. Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc., 315-633-2944, 315-633-9544

Friday, January 20 • 12:00 Noon: 73 West First Ave., Windsor, PA. Public Auction of Windsor Meat Market.

Operating business wit retail meat sales & custom slaughtering. Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128 or 610-662-8149 www.leamanauctions.com

Monday, February 6

Saturday, December 31

• Kissimmee, FL. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com

• 8:30 AM: Hoover Tractor, Mifflinburg, PA. 5th Annual New Years Sale. Accepting consignments. Fraley Auction Co., 570-5466907 www.fraleyauction.com

• Penn Yan, NY. Farm Machinery & farm smalls plus a few household goods for Ivan & Verna Zimmerman. L.W. Horst Auctioneer, 315-536-0954

KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE R.D. 1, Little Falls, NY 315-823-0089 We Buy or Sell Your Cattle or Equipment on Commission or Outright In Business Since 1948!

NORTHAMPTON COOP. AUCTION Whately, MA • Farmer Owned Since 1949 Livestock Commission Auction Sales at noon every Tues.

Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774

ROY TEITSWORTH, INC. AUCTIONEERS Specialist in large auctions for farmers, dealers, contractors and municipalities.

Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com

MEL MANASSE & SON, AUCTIONEERS Sales Managers, Auctioneers & Real Estate Brokers Whitney Point, NY Toll free 800-MANASSE or 607-692-4540 Fax 607-692-4327 www.manasseauctions.com

NORTHERN NEW YORK DAIRY SALES North Bangor, NY 518-481-6666 Sales Mgrs.: Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818 Auctioneer John (Barney) McCracken 802-524-2991 www.nnyds.com

TOWN & COUNTRY AUCTION SERVICE Rt. 32 N., Schuylerville, NY 518-695-6663 Owner: Henry J. Moak

MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455 Sale Every Monday Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828 Sales Barn 860-349-3204 Res. 860-346-8550

PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung

LEAMAN AUCTIONS LTD 329 Brenneman Rd., Willow St., PA 17584 717-464-1128 cell 610-662-8149 auctionzip.com 3721 leamanauctions.com

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs.

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

717-354-4341 Sales Mon., Wed. • Thurs. Special Sales

R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

L. W. HORST AUCTIONEER 1445 Voak Rd., Penn Yan, NY 14527 315-536-0954 • Fax: 315-536-6189

NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC. Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT Jim - 802-525-4774 • Ray - 802-525-6913 neks@together.net

ROBERTS AUCTION SERVICE MARCEL J. ROBERTS Specializing in farm liquidations.

802-334-2638 • 802-777-1065 cell robertsauction@together.net

Friday, December 16 • 9:30 AM: 935 US 23 North, Delaware, OH (Delaware Co. Fairgrounds). Over 60 Plus Trailers Sell! One Owner Auction. Late

Saturday, February 11

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HOSKING SALES Sales Managers & Auctioneer 6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 005392 Looking to have a farm sale or just sell a few?

Give us a call. Trucking Assistance. Call the Sale Barn or check out our trucker list on the Web site.

607-699-3637 Fax 607-699-3661 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny.rr.com HOSKING SALES-FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK MARKET Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 008392 P.O. Box 311, New Berlin, NY 13411 607-847-8800 • 607-699-3637 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny,rr.com

WILLIAM KENT, INC. Sales Managers & Auctioneers Farm Real Estate Brokers • Stafford, NY 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com WRIGHT’S AUCTION SERVICE 48 Community Dr., Derby, VT 14541 802-334-6115 www.wrightsauctions.com

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• 9:30 AM: Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY. NY Farm & Construction Consignment Auction. Goodrich Auction Service, 607-6423293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com • 10:00 AM: 12601 State Rd. 545 North, Winter Garden, FL. Rental Fleet Construction Auction, Support Equip., Trucks & Trailers. Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc., 315-633-2944, 315-633-9544 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Calf Sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041, 585738-2104 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Model Truck Tractors, various Equipment Trailers: Walking Floors, Dumps, Drop Decks, Hi-Flats & Expandables. Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc., 315-633-2944, 315-633-9544 • 10:00 AM: Canaan, VT. Complete Dairy Herd Dispersal of 500 Head for Bill & Ursula Johnson. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT November 21, 2011 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt No report

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ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT November 28, 2011 Cattle: 146 Calves: 263 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% Lean not well tested; Breakers 7580% lean 72-78; Boners 8085% lean 66-75; Lean 8590% lean 48-67.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 75-130; 80-92# not well tested.

Vealers: 100-120# 50-70; 90-100# 55-73; 80-90# 5072.50; 70-80# 50-68; 6070# 30-55.

COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA November 30, 2011 Cows: Canners 38-55; Cutters 56.50-64; Util 66-76.

Bulls: 67-82.

Steers: Ch 119-126; Sel 84-108; Hols. 81-96.

Heifers: Sel 64-88; Hols.

71-84.50.

Calves: 4-110/ea.

Feeders: 28-101 Sheep: 71-84 Lambs: 81-159 Goats: 48-168/ea.

Kids: 34-111/ea.

Sows: 55 Hogs: 51-56/ea.

Feeder Pigs: 34-35/ea.

Chickens: 3-8.50 Rabbits: 5.50-18 Ducks: 7-20.50 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA Novembe 29, 2011 Beef Cattle: Canners .30.45; Cuttes .45-.55; Util .65.74; Bulls .65-.80; Steers .70-1.15; Hfrs. .60-.75.

Calves: Growers .70-1.30; Hfrs. 1-1.25; Veal .60-1.05.

Hogs: Feeders 35-70; Sows 40-48; Market 55-60.

Sheep: 70-80 Goats: 80-130; Billies 130175; Kids .30-1.10.

Lambs: 1.20-2 NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA November 29, 2011 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 10-30; 61-75# 20-55; 76-95# 2265; 96-105# 30-60; 106# & up 30-65.

Farm Calves: 70-130/cwt.

Feeders: 33-112/cwt.

Heifers: 45-70/cwt.

Steers: 45-62/cwt.

Bulls: 68-75.50/cwt.

Canners: 25-51/cwt.

Cutters: 51.50-67/cwt.

Utility: 68-77/cwt.

Sows: 50.50-52.50/cwt.

Hogs: 66-76/cwt.

Boars: 16/cwt.

Shoats: 79/cwt.

Pigs: 8-45/ea.

Lambs: 130-230/cwt.

Sheep: 57.50-72.50/cwt.

Goats: 40-155/ea.

Rabbits: 1-6/ea.

Poultry: 1-8/ea.

Hay: 5 lots, 2.10-3.60/bale. northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ November 29, 2011 Livestock Report: 69 Calves .05-1.32, Avg .66; 50 Cows .40-.75, Avg .59; 8 Easy Cows .13.5-.57, Avg .38; 16 Feeders 300-500# .38-.76, Avg .58; 10 Heifers .49-.81.5, Avg .65; 14 Bulls .53-.75, Avg .65; 7 Steers .55.5-1.10, Avg .79; 2 Hogs .41-.45, Avg .43; 2 Roasting Pigs 15; 1 Boar 25; 2 Sows 11-45, Avg 45; 51 Sheep .40-1, Avg .73; 5 Lambs (ea) 80-90, Avg 84, 82 (/#) .84-2.05, Avg 1.76; 9 Goats (ea) 90-135, Avg 120.56; 26 Kids (ea) 10-132.50, Avg 35.19; 4 Hides (ea) 3-5, Avg 4.50; 2 Llamas/Alpacas 4050, Avg 45. Total 360.

Poultry & Egg Report: Heavy Fowl (/#) .60-3.15; Leghorn Fowl (ea) 3.50; Mixed Fowl (/#) .60; Pullets (ea) 4-5; Geese (ea) 10.5014; Roosters (/#) 1.10; Bunnies (ea) 3.50; Rabbits (/#) 1.75-4.75; Pigeons (ea) 2.50-6.75; Guineas (ea) 35.

Grade A Eggs: White Jum XL 1.65; Brown Jum XL 1.90-1.95; L 1.89; M 1.15.

Hay, Straw & Grain Report: 2 Mixed 2.50-5.60; 3 Timothy 3.40-4.10; 3 Grass 3.60-4.30; 2 Mulch 2.40-3. Total 10.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY November 24, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-1.50; Grower Bulls over 92# .801.50; 80-92# .70-1.20.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .60.75; Lean .40-.62; Hvy. Beef .63-.80.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 800-1500; Springing Cows 850-1400; Springing Hfrs. 900-1450; Bred Hfrs. 700-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 800-1600; Open Hfrs.

350-900; Started Hfrs. 100400; Service Bulls 4001000.

Beef (/#): Feeders .60-1.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Feeder .75-1.40; Market .80-1.50; Slaughter Sheep .30-.65.

Goats (/hd): Billies 100175; Nannies 70-115; Kids 20-80.

Swine (/hd): Feeder Pig 20-50.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY November 28, 2011 Calves (/#): Grower over 92# 1.05-1.25; 80-92# .65.85; Bob Veal .55-.61.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .66-.72; Lean .60-.66.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls .76-.80.

Beef (/hd): Feeders 98111; Beef Sel 60-79; Veal 89-100.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Slaughter Sheep .63.

Goats (/hd): Billies 110; Nannies 75-92.50; Kids 4546.50.

Swine (/hd): Hog 110; Sow 35-45.50; Feeder Pig (piglets) 22-27.50. *Buyers always looking for pigs.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY No report DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY November 21, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .70-.90; Grower Bulls over 92# 1.101.65; 80-92# .80-1.20; Bob Veal .10-.72.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .64-.75; Lean .58-.66; Hvy. Beef .68.73.

Beef (/#): Feeders .70-.80; Hols. Sel .82-.94.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Market .95-1.05; Slaughter Sheep .70-.80.

Goats (/hd): Nannies 77.

Swine (/#): Feeder pig (/hd) 20-25.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY No report PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY November 21, 2011 Calves (/#): Grower Calves over 92# 1.25-1.50; 80-92# .70-1.25; Bob Veal .10-.45.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .625.755; Lean .575-.65; Hvy. Beef Bulls .76.

Beef (/#): Beef Ch 1.141.215; Hols. Ch .95-.97.

Swine (/#): Feeder Pig (/hd) 47.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY No report FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY November 30, 2011 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 54-72.50; Canners/Cutters 42-65.

Slaughter Calves: Bob 95110# 40-70; 80-95# 3567.50; 60-80# 30-65.

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bulls over 95# 75-150; 8095# 70-145; 70-80# 65100; Hfr. calves 150-205.

Beef Steers: Ch (grain fed) 110-126; Sel 99.50.

Holsein Steers: Ch (grain fed) 90-108; Sel 80-88.

Hogs: Slaughter US 1-3 65; Feeder Pigs US 103 3051.

Feeder Lambs: Ch 50-80# 175-210; Market Ch 80100# 105-160.

Slaughter Sheep: M 57.50-80.

Nannies: L 75-140.

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY No report Produce Mon. @ 10 am, Wed-Fri. @ 9 am sharp!

FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY November 25, 2011 Hay: 1st cut 130-195; 2nd cut 150-300; 3rd cut 215285; 4th cut 210-275.

Straw: 192.50-310 HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY November 28, 2011 Cattle: Bone Util .60-.72; Canners/Cutters .58-.65; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls/Steers .68-.78.

Calves: Bull Calves 96120# .80-1.42; up to 95# .10-.95; Hols. under 100# 1.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA November 23, 2011 Holstein Steers: Sel 1-3 1205-1320# 71.25-75.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 62.50-65, lo dress 57-60.75; Boners 8085% lean 57.25-60.25, hi dress 64.75; Lean 85-90% lean 53-55, lo dress 46.7552.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1486-1684# 68-73.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M 1 630# 92.50; M 2 650# 80; L 3 Hols. 828-952# 70-71.50; Hfrs. M&L 2 258# 90; Herefords 562# 60; Bulls M 1 860# 80; L 3 Hols. 250# 76.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 94-116# 110-152.50, one 170; No. 2 94-124# 77.50-112.50; 88-90# 5060; No. 3 96-110# 50-62.50; 78-92# 30-50; No. 2 Hols.

Hfrs. 90# 100/hd; Vealers Util 72-90# 5-40.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 280340# 230-240/hd; Sows US 1-3 400# 117.50-135/hd; 550# 225/hd; Boars 260# 95/hd.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 1045# 10-34; 65-90# 18-55.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 68-96# 140-187.50; 120# 152.50; Ewes Gd 2-3 118146# 80; Rams 156-204# 67.50-92.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 70# 130; Sel 2 40-50# 5090; 60-75# 75-80; Nannies Sel 1 100-120# 100-120.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA November 29, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 14901620# 109-112.50; Ch 1470-1645# 105-108.50; Sel & Lo Ch 1515-1715# 95.50-104.50; Hfrs. Sel & Ch Herefords 1350-1420# 114-124; Beef Cow & Hols.

Hfrs. (all wts.) 105.50109.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White & Hols. Hfrs. 75-88; Breakers 70-74; Boners 6573; Lean 65-72.50; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 56-64; Shelly 55 & dn.

Feeder Cattle: Steers L No. 1 485-810# fleshy 8995; one Hols. 1190# 77.50; Hfrs. Hols./Dairy types 9980-1215# 60-90.50; Bulls Hols. 1015-1235# 57.5076.50; one Hereford 1010# 72.50.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 90-120# 135152; No. 2 90-120# 105137; No. 3 80-100# 75-100.

Swine: Hogs 235-290# 5864; 310-385# 60-65.

Goats (/hd): Fancy Kids 127-137; Fleshy Kids 70120; Small/thin/bottle 1067.

Lambs: Ch 75# 185.

Sheep: (all wts.) 62-100 Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. * Special Goat, Lamb & Sheep Sale for Christmas.

Tues., Dec. 13 @ 6 pm. * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale for Christmas & New Year Fri., Dec. 16. Receiving 7:30 am til 10 am. Sale 1 pm. * Special Fed Cattle Sales Dec. 6, 20 & 27.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA Small Animal Sale November 29, 2011 Rabbits: 2-2.75 Chickens: 1-6 Quail: 2 Ducks: 3-5 Bunnies: 1-3.50 Chicks: .75-1 Pigeons: 3-3.75 Guinea Pigs: .50-2 All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC Dewart, PA No report EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA November 28, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 77-78, hi dress 79, lo dress 72; Breakers 75-80% lean 72-

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GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA No report INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA November 26, 2011 Alfalfa: 4 lds, 210-330 Mixed Hay: 13 lds, 160390 Timothy: 4 lds, 215-280 Grass: 17 lds, 160-335 Straw: 6 lds, 150-210 Firewood: 9 lds, 60-90 Clover: 1 ld, 240 Shavings: 1 ld, 70 Oats: 1 ld, 5.50 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA November 23, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1255-1550# 123.50127.50; Ch 2-3 1115-1520# 119-124; Sel 2-3 11951445# 117-122; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1285-1605# 106112; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1320-1540# 120-126.50; Ch 2-3 1110-1460# 116122.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 72.5075, lo dress 68-71; Breakers 75-80% lean 69-73, hi dress 73.50-77, lo dress 6266.50; Boners 80-85% lean 65-68, hi dress 69-71, lo dress 62.50-64.25; Lean 85-90% lean 60-64, hi dress

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Eighty-Four 64.50-68.50, lo dress 54.50-58.50.

Slaughter Bulls: Mon. YG 1 1305-1505# 74-77, hi dress 1430-1835# 81.5090, lo dress 1245-1935# 7071.50; Bullocks 915-1260# 75-78; hi dress 900-1440# 82-90, lo dress 885-1350# 69-72.

Holstein Bull Calves: Mon. No 1 95-120# 145-165; 8090# 100-115; No. 2 95-135# 125-140; 75-90# 70-95# 6075; Util 70-115# 35-65; 5570# 11-25 Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 95-110# 160-200; No. 2 7095# 60-120; Tues. No. 1 95121# 140-157; 85-90# 7080; No. 2 95-115# 137-155; 84-90# 52-60; pkg 74# 32; No. 3 83-111# 40-75; pkg 72# 22; Util 73-107# 12-30; Graded Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 93103# 195-215; pkg 84# 125; No. 2 pkg 93# 202; pkg 83# 120; pkg 74# 65; Non-tubing 70-82# 12-47.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA November 22, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 70-75; Breakers 75-80% lean 64.50-66.50; Boners 8085% lean 58-63; Lean 8590% lean 48.50-53.50, lo dress 45-48.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 130-155; No. 2 95-115# 80-120; No. 3 80110# 40-60; Util 70-105# 10-50.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA November 23, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Sel 2-3 1315-1385# 91-99.50; Hols.

Ch 2-3 1190-1650# 95-99; Sel 1-3 1150-1335# 7680.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 73.5074.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 68-71, hi dress 71-72; Boners 80-85% lean 62.5067.50, hi dress 69.50-71; Lean 85-90% lean 5661.50, hi dress 61.50-64.50, lo dress 49-54.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1600-1920# 71.50-77.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L

2 300-500# 74; L 3 300500# 62.50-74.50; Hfrs.

M&L 2 500-700# 95-97.

Vealers: Util 70-110# 1050.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 135-160; 8590# 80-100; No. 2 95-130# 100-137.50; No. 3 80-120# 40-80.

Lambs: Ch 2-3 50-70# 172.50-217.50; Sheep Gd 2-3 100-110# 67.50-78; Util 1-3 155-260# 40-55.

Goats: Kids Sel 2 60-65# 93-97.

Feeder Pigs (/cwt): US 1-3 60# 102.50.

Slaughter Hogs: 45-50% lean 220-265# 70-72.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA November 22, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1350-1520# 126130.50; Ch 2-3 1065-1430# 120.50-124; 1695# 121; Sel 1-3 1155-1315# 113-115; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 13401460# 105-105.50; Ch 2-3 1225-1655# 98-103; 17051745# 94-95; Sel 1-3 12651380# 94-97.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1160-1220# 123.50125.50; Ch 2-3 1040-1350# 116-120.50; YG 4-5 1275# 113; Sel 1-3 1100-1145# 111-114.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 66-70, lo dress 62-65.50; Boners 8085% lean 61-65, lo dress 56.50-60.50; Lean 85-90% lean 55.50-60, hi dress 65.50, lo dress 50-55.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1075-1840# 72-78, hi dress 1330# 84, lo dress 9051615# 55-73.

Feeder Steers: M 1 370# 125; M&L 2 290-342# 102112; 870-960# 95-107; L 3 Hols. 585-820# 72-81.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 360-490# 115-120; 590# 117; Herefords 600# 72; M&L 2 305-410# 100-117; 670-930# 77-82.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 410485# 117-119; 520# 107; Herefords 425# 92; M&L 2 375-395# 102-105; 740# 92; L 3 Hols. 350# 80; 1005# 77.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-125# 130-170; No. 2 95-120# 95-135; 85-90# 80-107; No. 3 95-110# 6080; 75-90# 55-75; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 1 90# 150; No. 2 85-125# 70-130; Beef X 90# 80; Vealers Util 70-100# 1065.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 263277# 74-76; 285-295# 7275; 335-390# 74-78; 4550% lean 255-285# 71-75; 305-390# 69-74.50.

Sows: US 1-3 415-455# 62-63; 515-635# 59-62.50.

Boars: 350-710# 30-35.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 3550# 19-29; 65# 35.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 60-66# 170-205; 7376# 190-192; 115-160# 147-152; Yearlings 145# 112; Ewes Gd 2-3 137205# 60-85; Rams 195230# 72-77.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 5560# 122-130; Sel 2 20-40# 40-77; 50-70# 70-100.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 100-130# 87-97; Sel 2 90130# 52-77; Sel 3 80-100# 30-47.

Billies: Sel 1 200# 225.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA November 28, 2011 Cattle: 96 Cows: Util & Comm. 63-70; Canner/lo Cutter 62 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 78-88 Bulls: YG 1 55-75 Feeder Cattle: Steers 7082.50; Bulls 65-80; Hfrs. 6080.

Calves: 120. Ch 100-115; Gd 60-85; Std 15-60; Hols.

Bulls 90-130# 60-150.

Hogs: 39. US 1-2 75-80; US 1-3 70-75; Sows US 1-3 40-60; Boars 15-42.

Feeder Pigs: 35. US 1-3 20-50# 22-59.

Goats: 80-150 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA November 28, 2011 Alfalfa: 320, 1 ld Grass: 395, 1 ld Mixed Hay: 125 Round Bales: 85 Lg. Sq. Bales: 140

Wood: 60 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA November 28, 2011 Roosters: 4.50 Hens: .25-2.75 Banties: .25-1.25 Guineas: 4 Ducks: 4 Bunnies: 4-575 Rabbits: 7-10 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA No report NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report *Next Feeder Pig Sale Wed., Dec. 7.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA November 28, 2011 Slaughter Lambs: Nontraditional markets: Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 4060# 225-243; 60-80# 206237; 80-90# 181-196; 90110# 178-193; 110-130# 165-182; 130-150# 156171; Wooled & Shorn Ch 23 60-80# 168-181; 90-110# 153-168; 110-130# 140155; 130-150# 140-148.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 76-91; 200-300# 6681; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120160# 66-80.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 3040# 86-94; 40-60# 90-109; 60-80# 118-136; 80-90# 122-132; 90-100# 128-143; Sel 2 30-40# 68-83; 40-60# 69-87; 70-80# 88-103; 80100# 93-108; Sel 3 30-40# 38-53; 40-60# 42-74; 6080# 70-88; 80-90# 81-94.

Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 80-130# 99-114; 130180# 114-129; Sel 2 80130# 88-102; 130-180# 94109; Sel 3 50-80# 58-66; 80-130# 69-84.

Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 163-178; 150-200# 200-210; Sel 2 100-150# 122-137.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary Compared to last week corn sold .05-.10 lower, wheat sold mostly steady,

barley sold .05-.10 higher, Oats sold steady & Soybeans sold .15-.20 lower.

EarCorn sold steady. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.42-7.05, Avg 6.75, Contracts 5.405.43; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.25-6.83, Avg 5.94, Contracts 5.20-5.24; Barley No. 3 Range 4.70-4, Avg 540, Contracts 4.75; Oats No. 2 Range 4.40-5, Avg 4.63; Soybeans No 2 Range 10.55-10.71, Avg 10.58, Contracts 10.7010.76; EarCorn Range 198-200, Avg 199.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.25-6.75, Avg 6.60; Wheat 6.83; Barley No. 3 Range 4.75-5.25, Avg 5; Oats No. 2 Range 3.60-4.30, Avg 3.95; Soybeans No. 2 Range 10.5011.50, Avg 10.74; EarCorn Range 195-220, Avg 207.50.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.42-7.10, Avg 6.77; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.60-6.60, Avg 6.10; Barley No. 3 Range 4-6, Avg 4.92; Oats No. 2 Range 3-5.20, Avg 3.86; Soybeans No. 2 Range 10.51-11, Avg 10.73; EarCorn Range 180-190, Avg 185.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 6.70-7.10, Avg 6.88; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.94-6.70, Avg 6.32; Barley No. 3 Range 4.95; Oats No. 2 Range 4.50; Soybeans No. 2 Range 10.70-10.95, Avg 10.78; Gr. Sorghum Range 5.95.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.427.10, Avg 6.72, Month Ago 7.10, Year Ago 5.30; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.25-6.83, Avg 6.14, Month Ago 6.38, Year Ago 6.02; Barley No. 3 Range 4-6, Avg 5.05, Month Ago 5.06 Year Ago 3.74; Oats No. 2 Range 35.20, Avg 4.12, Month Ago 4.22, Year Ago 2.63; Soybeans No. 2 Range 10.5011.50, Avg 10.71, Month Ago 11.47, Year Ago 11.30; EarCorn Range 180-220; Avg 197.16, Month Ago 195, Year Ago 133.75.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 5.53-6.50, Avg 6.06; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.15; Oats No. 2 3-4.85, Avg 4.07; Soybeans No. 2 10.42.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary November 23, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 124-130.50; Ch 1-3 118-124; Sel 1-2 111-118; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 105112; Ch 2-3 98-103; Sel 1-2 93-97.

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75, lo dress 68; Boners 8085% lean 67-71.50, hi dress 73.50, lo dress 64-66; Lean 85-90% lean 62-66, hi dress 65-67, lo dress 59-61.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1420-1650# 75-80; YG 2 1390-2205# 70-72.

Steers: M&L 1 500-600# 127.50-132.50.

Heifers: M&L 1 300# 132.50; 500-700# 108122.50; M&L 2 300-500# 105-115; 500-700# 101108.

Bulls: M&L 1 300-500# 125-137.50, few fancy 152.50; 500-700# 125-135; M&L 2 300-500# 107.50122.50, thin type 127.50; 500-700# 90-95.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 90-120# 110-140; No. 2 90-130# 80-102.50; No. 3 85-120# 40-70; Beef 90105# 100-135; Vealers Util 65-120# 25-40.

Sows: US 1-3 535# 54.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 1-3 60-100# 168-178, few 180; Yearlings 160-165# 110120.

Slaughter Ewes: Util 1-2 140-270# 60-72.50.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 2 55-65# 60-75; 35# 37.50; Nannies Sel 2 117-130# 7580/cwt; Wethers Sel 2 170# 60/cwt.

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Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 120-126.50; Ch 1-3 115-122; Sel 1-2 109-114.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 66-73; Boners 80-85% lean 63-68; Lean 85-90% lean 55-61.50.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 81.50-90; Avg dress 7481.50; lo dress 65-71.50.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 120-128; 500-700# 124-128; M&L 2 300-500# 100-115; 500-700# 95-114.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 105-126; 500700# 94-116; M&L 2 300500# 95-117; 500-700# 90104.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 109-142; 500-700# 102-127; M&L 2 300-500# 102-132; 500-700# 92-109.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 1050.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols.

bulls 95-125# 130-165; No. 2 95-125# 100-135; No. 3 80-120# 40-80; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 84-105# 150-220; No. 2 80-105# 70-165.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 72-77; 45-50% lean 220-270# 73.50-74.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 54-59; 500-700# 59-63.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 30-39# 126-131; 40-49# 111-127; 50-59# 100-118; 60-89# 100-106; 70-79# 9093; US 2 50-59# 101.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 203235; 60-80# 192-214; 80110# 168-200; 110-150# 146-180; Ch 1-3 40-60# 168-204; 60-80# 166-185; 80-110# 160-176; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 72-87; 160200# 63-78; Util 1-2 120160# 62-77.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 73-102; 60-80# 100-120; 80-100# 108-134; Sel 2 40-60# 72-88; 60-80# 84-111; Sel 3 40-60# 56-82; 60-80# 66-90; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 100-114; 130180# 106-121; Sel 2 80130# 88-102; Sel 3 50-80# 58-72; 80-130# 68-86; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 165180; 150-250# 208-222; Sel 2 100-150# 135-150; 150250# 171-186.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and /ton. Compared to last week hay sold sharply higher and straw sold steady. All hay and straw reported sold /ton. Alfalfa 175-325; Alfal-

fa/Grass Mixed 170-335; Timothy 150-250; Straw 100-170 clean; Mulch 6080.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 159 lds Hay, 15 Straw. Alfalfa 200-370; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 120460; Timothy 195-400; Grass Hay 100-400; Straw 170-250.

Diffenbach Auct, November 21, 66 lds Hay, 7 lds Straw. Alfalfa 225-370; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 170450; Timothy 195-330; Grass 190-360; Straw 185250.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: November 25, 42 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa 200-350; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 150460; Timothy 210-400; Grass Hay 100-400; Straw 235-260.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: November 17, 22 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 540; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 155-360; Grass 170.99210; Straw 170-260.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: November 23, 29 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Alfalfa 235; Alfalfa/Grass Mix 120-370; Timothy 155-245; Grass 125-235; Straw 170-215.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 120 Loads Hay, 28 Straw.

Alfalfa 210-330; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 105390; Timothy 215-280; Grass 150-250; Straw 110210.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: November 16, 18 lds Hay, 4 lds Straw. Alfalfa 245-275; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 105220; Straw 135-190.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: November 21, 21 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 105-315; Straw 200.

Greencastle Livestock: November 14, 4 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass 137.50142.50; Straw 122.50.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: November 26, 39 lds Hay, 6 Straw. Alfalfa 210330; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 160-390; Timothy 215-280; Grass Hay 150-335; Straw 150-210 clean.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: November 22, 11 lds Hay, 9 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 90-250; Grass 145250; Straw 110-180.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: November 12 & 15, 27 lds Hay, 7 Straw.

Alfa;fa 180; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed 130-290; Timothy 152.50-265; Grass 152250; Straw 90-150 clean.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: November 25, 18 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass 200-

220; Straw 155.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES Paradise, PA November 28, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1255-1550# 126.50129.50; Ch 2-3 1115-1520# 124-126.50; Sel 2-3 11951445# 116-122 Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1320-1540# 121126.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 68-70.50, lo dress 63-65; Boners 8085% lean 62-67 Lean 8590% lean 58-62, lo dress 49-52.50.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 120-157; 85-90# 50-100; No. 2 100-120# 80120; No. 3 80-125# 50-75; Util 65-115# 15-50. * Next Feeder Cattle Sale Dec. 9.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA No report WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA November 30, 2011 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 318-345 Mixed: 34 lds, 236-425 Timothy: 5 lds, 243-315 Grass: 10 lds, 221-285 Straw: 6 lds, 222-265 Fodder: 3 lds, 147-175

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Webinar offers tips on making the most of social media The National Corn Growers Association hosted a webinar Nov. 17 that helped agvocates already using social media explore new strategies and tools to maximize the impact of their efforts. This session, the eleventh in a year-long series co-sponsored by Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont Business, presented attendees with the latest research data on what makes some social media users more effective than others and offered simple tips that yield real results.

The session began with remarks from NCGA Grower Services Action Team Chair Brandon Hunnicutt, an active social media user and advocate. Noting the importance of reaching consumers where they feel comfortable, Hunnicutt highlighted both the importance of fostering an active community of farmers with a noticeable social media presence and the noticeable effect that incorporating even a few new strategies into a routine can have.

“For me, using social media to talk about what I do on my farm was as natural as it would be for anyone with a job and young family,” Hunnicutt, a Nebraska farmer, said. “This year though, I have tried out some of the tips that I picked up from the webinar series and have really seen an increase in the depth of my online conversations about agriculture, the number of people that I am reaching and the closeness of the online community in which I participate. I haven’t invested more time or effort, but I am seeing great results.”

After reviewing the basic importance of listening, sharing, supporting an online community and measuring the success of social media ef-

forts, the webinar offered many suggestions which may not be as obvious, even to avid users.

Drawing on the results of extensive research, the webinar suggested that social media users should consider the length of their postings in comparison with the medium. Specifically, it suggested that, while Facebook posts longer than five lines receive 60 percent more comments and likes, Tweets of 80 characters or less earn more retweets.

Continuing to address tips specific to medium, attendees learned how to maximize their impact on Twitter by increasing their human interaction.

Suggestions included eschewing the use of automatic tweeting programs, adding context to retweets, thanking those who connect and responding to individual posts. Facebook tips also emphasized the idea that social media use should foster human interaction instead of working as a broadcast medium.

Here, tips included explaining why a certain post or link is shared and responding to comments, among others.

With additional information on interesting topics, such as the timing and frequency that result in successful posts, this presentation offers ways in which anyone can improve their social media footprint. View it, and other previous episodes, in NCGA’s private Facebook group, Corn Conversations. On Facebook, just search for “Corn Conversations” to join and then watch videos and post comments. The final webinar in the series is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 15.

Source: NCGA News of the Day: Thursday, Nov. 17

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Alltech is currently looking for a Territory Sales Representative with a strong dairy background for Pennsylvania. Alltech sales people are highly motivated professionals who provide a natural link between marketing, research and the customer. Alltech ranks among the top 10 animal health companies in the world. The company has experienced consistent growth since it was founded in 1980. Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, Alltech has a presence in over 110 countries with distributors around the world.

Today it employs 2,600 people and growth continues at a rate of 20 percent.

Key responsibilities include: Regularly visit our industry partners (feed companies, consulting nutritionists, veterinarians, producers, government agencies, etc) across the territory to manage existing relationships while cultivating new relationships Drive sales by identifying customer needs and finding solutions Attend industry events and tradeshows to showcase Alltech in a positive, professional manner

The ideal candidate should have: A strong technical background: BSc, MSc or higher Strong verbal and written communication skills Interest and experience in the animal health or nutrition industries Self-motivated and proactive A valid driver’s license E-mail resumé and cover letter to: mgast@alltech.com

8 YEAR OLD light grey 16-1 hand Percheron gelding; broke single, double and rides. Erin C. Lundy 315-4931051

Alltech | Pennsylvania 1860 Charter Lane, Suite 203 Lancaster, PA 17601 Fax: 717-393-9774 • mgast@allltech.com

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DEC 5 & 7, JAN 9 & 11, FEB 6 & 8, MAR 5 & 7 Connecticut Farm Energy & Assistance Workshops Locations as follows: • Dec 5 - 6-8 pm. Windham Co., UConn Extension Center, 139 Wolf Den Rd., Brookyn, CT. • Dec. 7 - 2-4 pm. Fairfield Co., UConn Extension Center, 67 Stony Hill Rd., Bethel, CT • Jan 9 - 10 am - Noon. Tolland Co., UConn Extension/Tolland Ag Center, 24 Hyde Ave., Vernon, CT • Jan 11 - 4-6 pm. New Haven Co., USDA Field Office, 51 Mill Pond Rd., Hamden, CT

• Feb 6 - 2-4 pm. Hartford Co., USDA Rural Development Office, 100 Northfield Dr., 4th Floor, Windsor, CT • Feb 8 - 6-8 pm. Middlesex Co., UConn Extension Center, 1066 Saybrook Rd., Haddam, CT • Mar 5 - 10 am - Noon.

Litchfield Co., UConn Extension Center, 843 University Dr., Torrington CT • Mar 7 - 4-6 pm. New London Co., USDA Rural Development Office, 238 West Town St., Norwich, CT Register today!. Call 860345-3977 or e-mail ctfarmenergy@aol.com. On Internet at www.CTFarm Energy.org DEC 6 Exporting 101: Educational Seminar Capitol Plaza Conference Center, 100 State St., Montpelier, VT. 8:30 am - 5 pm.

One on one meetings 2-5 pm. Limited availability.

Contact Chelsea Lewis, 802828-3360 or e-mail chelsea.lewis@state.vt.us.

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

On the River - Minutes from the Adirondack Park. No Better Location for Roadside Sales.

2272 - Located on the Beautiful West Canada Creek. Herkimer County 123 acre Gentleman's Farm. Exceptional soils. 50 acres tillable. Silt Loem. High organic matter and premier vegetable soil. 20 acres of pasture in good fence. Balance woods. Lots of firewood. Awesome hunting.

2 story dairy barn w/65 tie stalls. Enclosed manure room. Side addition for 20 additional heifers. Large drive-in hay mow 10,000 bale capacity.

Good 60x80 machinery building w/8x14 cooler for vegetables. Good 28x48 Greenhouse with water and power. Nice 2 story 3 bdrm home with a large attached 2 car garage. New windows and furnace. Farm is currently used for roadside sales of beef, hogs, and veggies but could be Dairy again. Over 1500 ft of frontage on West Canada Creek. Awesome fishing and kayaking. . . . . . .Reduced from $320,000 to $300,000 m located in Oneida County, NY. Close to 2177 - 662 +/- acre farm 200 acres tillable all in hay, 460 acres of woods and pasture. 2 year round streams, 3 small ponds. Good 2 story Victorian home. 3 large bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Attached 2 car garage. Very nice home high ceilings, large rooms. Farm has REA power, cheap electric. Nice location, close to the city of Utica. Close to Adirondack mountains. Lots of road frontage. Would make an excellent investment property or for someone who would like to raise beef, make hay. Excellent hunting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $750,000 Owner will consider selling 480 acres with home for $550,000.

2289 - Oneida County Land - 87 acres mostly wooded. Easy to get to from I90. Great recreational property. Close to trail system. Excellent deer & turkey hunting. Nice place for camp, weekend getaway, or year round residence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $120,000

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DEMEREE REALTY Little Falls, NY 13365 Phone (315) 823-0288

www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com #40 - DAIRY OF DISTINCTION - Very nice 395 Acre river bottom dairy farm w/240 tillable, 70 pasture & 80 woods - 350 ft. stone barn w/108 tie stalls & room for 75 young stock - 1500 gal.

B.T. & 2" pipeline - 6 stall garage & 100x25 ft. Carriage barn - 4 concrete silos w/unloaders & 40x80 ft. Bunk silo - 3 bdrm. Brick home & 2 fam. tenant house - also 5 rm. mobile home - 1 lg. Pond, 2 springs & 100 ft. Well. Machinery available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $1,500,000 #718 - Nice 210A. free stall dairy farm w/170 tillable flat to rolling acres w/sandy/loam soil 120 cow free stall barn w/double 10 Beco Parlor w/ATO’s, 3,000 gal bulk tank - also 160 ft. free stall heifer/dry cow barn, 20x41 ft. Sealstore grain silo & 170x100 ft. bunk silo w/concrete floor - Good 9 rm home w/5 bdrms. & 2 baths - corn & wood stoves - nice fireplace, also village water & Artisian spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$550,000 #18 - Great site for new home or business at end of Industrial Dr. Rd., Frankfort, NY - 25 A. open land with city water & sewer - also 45 A. wet lands with lots of wild life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100,000 REDUCED TO $50,000 #267 - Hobby/horse farm w/49 acres - 27 tillable, 12 pasture & 8 woods - 10 rm, 2 story home in good cond’t w/deck, above ground pool, vinyl siding, steel roof, circular driveway & full basement - 84x40 ft. 2 story barn w/cleaner, 34x18 ft. horse barn w/4 stalls - 24x74 ft. garage w/shop, 26x75 ft. hay storage shed & 14 x30 ft. steel silo - 2 wells & half acre pond w/fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$210,000 C-75 - Completely Remodeled, Certified Organic Dairy Farm In Washington County. Turn Key Operation. 105A Total, 50A Tillable, 45A Pasture (Used For Organic Status But Could Be Tilled), 10A Woods, Land To Rent Available; Two-Story Barn w/68 Tie Stalls w/Mats, 5 Lg. Pens w/Mats, Lg. Milk House w/1000 Gal. Bulk Tank, 8 Milking Units, Knotty Pine Office Overlooking Stable, Tunnel Ventilation, Mixer Rm. And Steel Grain Bin, Patz Barn Cleaner w/Enclosed Spreader Room; Second Barn w/Tie Stalls, Barn Cleaner, Run-In Area w/Head Locks For Heifers; 20x60 Concrete Stave Silo W/Unloader, 40x100 Bunk Silo, Concrete Barn Yard W/100' Concrete Feed Bunk; Two Lg. Steel Bldg. ws/Concrete Floors And Enclosed Shop. Completely Remodeled Center Hall Colonial Home, 8 Rm. 3BR, 1 1/2 Baths, Hot Water Heat/New Boiler, Attached Garage. Second Residence-Ranch Style Home, Newly Remodeled, 2BR, Patio And Garage. Third Site For Residence W/Slab, Septic, Water, And Garage. Back-Up Generator W/Bldg., Good Drilled Water Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asking $695,000 Organic Cattle And Machinery Available.

C-17 - Wood lot w/5.35 acres on the edge of the Adirondack Park located on paved rd. w/electricity. Property has never been logged, very clear brook trout stream running thru property, small hunting cabin, great location for fishing & hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$33,000

DEC 7 Free Information Sessions - Explore Going Into Business and Business Resources Franklin County CDC, Greenfield, MA. 3:30-5 pm.

Call 413-774-7204 ext 100, or e-mail judys@fccdc.org.

Massachusetts Network of Farm Based Educators 2012 Planning Gathering Battle Road Farms, Minute Man National Historical Park, Concord, MA. Call 978-318-7871. On Internet at www.farmbasededu cation.org

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DEC 8-12 Acres USA Conference & Trade Show Hyatt Regency, Columbus, OH. See website for details.

Call 800-355-5313.

On Internet at www. acresusa.com JAN 7 VA Sheep Producers Assoc. Annual Meeting Blacksburg, VA. Contact Scott Greiner, 540-231-9163 or e-mail sgreiner@vt.edu.

JAN 11 Special Farm Family Relationships Webinar 3 pm. EST. “Dealing with the complexity of family and business relationships that exist on family owned farms,” the webinar will cover these discussion points: • Estate Planning - active and non-active family members in the farm business; • Farm Transition - ownership and control; • Organization - multiple family members working together; and • Exit strategies for the retiring farmer without a successor.

Question should be submitted to c.merry@agconsult ants.org at least 10 days prior to the event.

JAN 12 Farm to School & Farm Based Education: Benefits of Kids Learning on Farms Call 978-318-7871.

On Internet at www.farmbased education.org JAN 14 NOFA 25th Annual Winter Conference Worcester State University, 486 Chandler St., Worcester, MA. Contact Cathleen O’Keefe, e-mail wc@nofamass.org. On Internet at www.nofamass. org/conferences/winter/ind ex.php JAN 18 Southeast Agriculture Mediation Workshop: Conflict Resolution Skills The Carver Public Library, 2 Meadowbrook Way, Carver MA. 6-8 pm. Call 508-2952212 ext. 50 or e-mail balexander@semaponline.org On Internet at http:// semaponline.org.

JAN 20-21 16th Annual VT Grazing & Livestock Conference Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT. Featuring local, regional and national speakers on multiple species grazing management & production.

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Please send resume to Joan Kark-Wren jkarkwren@leepub.com or call 518-673-0141

Horses

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

Showplace Madison County Dairy Farm with a large modern home 2254 - Neat, Clean, & Turn-key. 220 acre farm, 160 exceptional well drained tillable acres with additional 40+ acres to rent. Balance mostly pasture, some woods. Two story 68 stall dairy barn with attached 80 stall free stall for dry cow and young stock. 3 very nice Morton machinery buildings. Nice 2 story 5 bedroom 3 bath Modern Home. This is truly an exceptional farm that has everything. Great milking facility, room for heifers and dry cows, plenty of machinery storage, and enough supporting lands. Farm recently appraised by leading Ag Bank at close to $550,000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $550,000 Cattle, machinery, and feed available

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Seeds

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Trailers TEITSWORTH TRAILERS: Over 400 in stock now! PJ Goosenecks, Dumps, Tilt Tops, Landscape, Car Haulers, Skid Steer & more.

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Trucks

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Several workshops. Contact Jenn Colby, 802-656-0858 or e-mail jcolby@uvm.edu.

On Internet at www. uvm.edu/pasture JAN 22-24 The National Mastitis Council (NMC) 51st Annual Meeting TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL. For dairy professionals from around the world to exchange current information on udder health, mastitis control, milking management and milk quality. Call 727-3676461.

On Internet at www.nmconline.org JAN 25 Vermont Sheep & Goat Association Annual Meeting Barre, VT. Contact Jane Woodhouse, 802-592-3062.

JAN 27 & 28 4th Annual Winter Greenup Grazing Conference Century House, Latham, NY. Please contact Tom Gallagher at tjg3@cornell.edu, Lisa Cox at lkc29@ cornell.edu or Morgan Hartman at blackqueenangus@ yahoo.com for more information and to get on the mailing list for registrations.

Contact Lisa Cox, 518-7653512.

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www.equipmentexplorer.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 14-16 45th Annual World Ag Expo International Agri-Center,

4450 South Laspina St., Tulare, CA. The Expo is the largest annual agricultural show of its kind with 1,600 exhibitors displaying cutting edge agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of show grounds.

On Internet at www.WorldAgExpo.com FEB 25 6th NH Grazing Conference Holiday Inn, Concord,NH. Featuring Kathy Voth on

“Training Livestock to Eat Weeds” and Brett Chedzoz on “Benefits of Silvopasturing.” Contact Bill Fosher, 603-399-9975 or e-mail Bill@edgefieldsheep.com.

MAR 9-12 ABCs of Farm Based Education: A Project Seasons Workshop for Farmers Shelburne Farms, VT. Call 978-318-7871. On Internet at www.farmbasededucation.org

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