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Subcommittee examines research programs as part of ongoing audit effort WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 28, Representative Timothy V. Johnson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Rural Development, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture, held an audit hearing to examine U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) research programs. This is the ninth hearing in the audit series that is designed to provide members of the committee with a greater understanding of farm policy.

Within USDA, the Under Secretary of Research, Education, and Economics (REE) administers research efforts. REE is divided into four main agencies: Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Economic Research Service (ERS), National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), and the

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Research programs are vital to enhancing agricultural productivity, decreasing input costs, and ensuring American consumers continue to enjoy a safe, abundant, affordable, and nutritious food supply.

“The only way to meet the growing demand for food will be through technological advances.

As we consider the next farm bill, we are faced with scarce resources, so this subcommittee has a responsibility to improve the administration of research programs to make the most efficient and effective use of the funds available. These dollars go to not only developing the next generation of farm practices, but also to future generations of farmers through agriculture study programs offered

through extension offices and land-grant institutions,” said Chairman Timothy V. Johnson (R-IL).

“For 150 years, research has been a core mission of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that has helped American farmers thrive. In 2008, for the first time ever, the Farm Bill created the Specialty Crops Research Initiative, which has helped confront the challenges facing America’s fruit and vegetable growers in the same cooperative way program crops have enjoyed for over a century.

It is critically important that our agricultural research programs remain strong so our land-grant universities and other agriculture schools can continue their important work on behalf of American agriculture,” said Ranking Member Jim Costa (D-CA).

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by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant

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Sorghum on a roll On July 19, I borrowed a PTO-operated spinner from one customer to use in planting a bag of sorghum on the farm where I’m boarding some steers. Since last July I’ve had some steers on this second customer’s farm. I’ve donated mineral, salt, some grain, and hay during the past winter in support of my three animals and his five. In January I moved one of my steers [who had graduation day (how’s that for a euphemism?)]. The landowner and I wanted to take pressure off our winter feed supply; plus Sue and I and some of her relatives were running low on freezer beef.

Early last month the landowner and I decided to ship one each of our beef steers, mine an Angus, and his a black-andwhite Jersey/Holstein cross. He had recently acquired four more animals of an heirloom European breed, so pasturegrazing pressure… compounded by a recent dry spell… had become an issue. To further alleviate grazing pressure, he and I planned to plant one acre of sorghum for summer grazing. We were hoping to plant this summer annual in late June or early July, but kept getting rained out… not much rain, but enough to louse up field work.

I like sorghum for summer grazing because it just doesn’t need a lot of moisture, so when most perennial pasture species may be drying up, sorghum just keeps doing its thing. The reason this crop, and most millets for that matter, thrive in moisture-deficient systems is that they

originated in semi-arid climates.

Sorghums and Sudan grasses were developed in an equatorial region of Africa known as the Sahel, an area where annual rainfall averages about 10 inches. About 90 percent of the precipitation comes during the June-September time span, so sorghums and Sudan grasses must be planted typically in May. Then they grow during the rainy period, which still averages about one third less precipitation than monthly accumulations in the Northeast.

After the rainy seasons these species have to thrive by scrounging for moisture in soils that crack pretty badly from drought-like conditions. So in temperate climates, like ours, a little dry spell doesn’t faze sorghums and Sudan grasses. The seed I was going to plant was a sorghum/Sudan grass hybrid. On July 17 and 18 the acre to be planted had received a much-needed inch of rain. I had asked the landowner to brushhog the piece to be planted, then I would claw it with a secondary tillage implement; he owned a 10 foot wide Danish tine harrow, which would do just fine.

When there was a summer program at the local vocational center (up till July 22, 2010), rather than use the three-bottom plow, lent to the school by a cooperating farmer, I pursued a plan B. I would take the two-row cultivator and spread its teeth out, thus fashioning it into a small three-point hitch drag. This worked

very well for an acresized piece at the center.

For normal-sized fields, obviously, the equipment of choice would have been the three-bottom plow, followed by hydraulic-controlled offset disk, followed by a spring-tooth drag. It was just easier on the small piece of ground to claw the living daylights out of the tiny parcel.

So two weeks ago (as I write), on July 19, when the acre field had dried up enough for the harrow to throw some dust, I did the claw thing, which took about an hour and a half. Then I hooked up the borrowed PTO spinner to a second tractor, and spun on the annual hybrid, a procedure which took about 20 minutes. Following that, I quickly dragged in the seed with the Danish implement, which took about 30 minutes.

Then I dropped the spinner, knowing I would be back to pick it up within a couple weeks when I would help load up the steers to go to market.

On July 31, the trucker, the landowner, and I loaded up the steers very smoothly. I usually tell a steer being shipped to send me a post card, but I didn’t this time. The farmer and I loaded up the spinner to be returned to its owner. Then I went to look at the sorghum. Pretty much it was about four inches tall, not as uniform as it would be, had it been drilled. There was some

quackgrass and red clover that had been in the original meadow.

We’re not worried about the quack; how often do you see this species surviving in an intensely grazed pasture? By the end of August the sorghum/Sudan stand should be at least two feet tall and free of any prussic acid threat.

Last year, I was able to get one acre of sorghum planted at the occupational center by the end of June. The steers at the school were grazing the mead-

ow, part of which I had just finished clawing up to produce a nice seedbed. I parked the tractor, and prepared to spin on the seed with a hand crank seeder. I knew that the manual seeder would have to be re-filled three times. I set the rest of the bag of seed next to the tractor parked at the edge of the harrowed ground, and commenced walking and cranking. When walking back, I noticed that the eight steers had found the bag of seed, and a couple of

them were trying to chow down.

I yelled at them to stop eating the seed, to wait till it became grazeable forage. Of course, they displayed this “who me” look, as I chased them away from the bag. But they must have known something I didn’t, wanting to get while the getting was good. Within just a few days the steers would start being transferred to other pastures (no euphemism here), as the summer program ground to a halt.

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by John Hart For some time now, the investment guru Jim Rogers has been encouraging young people not to pursue careers in high finance, but to become farmers. Rogers argues that in these times, farming is a greater path to wealth and riches than investment banking.

Commodity prices are up, retail food prices are high and demand continues to grow. “The world has got a serious food problem,” Rogers said in a recent interview with Time magazine. “The only real way to solve it is to draw more people back to agriculture.”

Rogers is right, to a point. Net farm income is up and should break a nominal record of $99 billion this year. Farm land values are rising and the balance sheets of most of America’s farmers and ranchers are strong. But what Rogers needs to remember is that the costs of growing crops and producing livestock are also going up, primarily because of higher energy and fertilizer costs.

Farming is still a highrisk occupation, far riskier than trading stocks and bonds on Wall Street.

It costs a lot of money to put a crop in the ground and nurture it to a successful harvest.

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FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE American Farm Bureau Federation drought. In fact, agricultural losses in Texas could be the worst that state has ever seen, possibly twice the record loss of $4.1 billion in 2006, according to David Anderson, an economist with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. High cotton and corn prices don’t do you a lick of good if you don’t have a crop to harvest.

Still, Rogers is bullish on the long-term profit potential of agriculture.

He believes farm income will continue to rise over the next few decades and has greater growth potential than other industries. Demand from China is driving much of the gains while the boom in biofuels is also helping.

“If I’m right, agriculture is going to be one of the greatest industries in the next 20 years, 30 years,” Rogers said on CNBC in March 2009.

Today, two years later, he is still optimistic.

Another way to look at it is that agriculture could well be the growth industry of the 21st century. And that is a good thing for both America and the world. A strong and robust farm economy can help revitalize rural communities, benefiting everyone from the local car dealer to local schools. For most

of this century, bad economic news has dominated the headlines.

America’s farmers and ranchers can help lead the economy back to prosperity.

But steps must be taken to lower production costs and reduce the risks of farming and ranching. The best way to do this is to reduce energy costs, which is why the United States must be focused on energy independence. The United States must develop a comprehensive national energy policy, which includes opening and using new sources of petroleum along with renewable fuels.

One thing is certain: farming is no “get rich quick” scheme. Commodity prices may be up, but the costs of producing those commodities are also up. Add weather risks to the equation, and there is no guarantee that you will see a lucrative payday like those enjoyed by many Wall Street investment bankers.

True, there are great rewards in farming and ranching.

But with those rewards, come many, many risks.

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

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Master Gardeners keep things buzzing at Ag Progress Days

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

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

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

of butterflies.

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

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

To help support and propagate these beneficial insects, Penn State Master Gardeners offer their Pollinator Friendly Garden Certification program, which teaches homeowners and gardeners to certify their landscapes as pollinator -friendly. The certification includes

such skills as planting a year -round native garden of diverse and abundant plants, maintaining a parcel of wild and undisturbed vegetation, installing bee nests and minimiz-

ing pesticide use.

Visitors to Ag Progress Days who sign up to complete the fourstep certification process (which carries a $10 fee) will be eligible to purchase a pollina-

tor -friendly sign for their property. Sturniolo said Master Gardeners also will be on hand to answer any questions about horticulture and gardening in general.

For more informa-

tion, visit the Ag Progress Days Web site at http://apd.psu.edu.

Twitter users can find and share information about the event by using the hashtag #agprogress.

Questions on crops, soils and conservation answered at Ag Progress Days UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Folks with questions about managing their crops or forest can get answers at the Crops, Soils and Conservation Tent at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, Aug. 16-18.

Visitors to the crops and soils area also can take the “Weed ID” quiz and bring weeds with them for the experts to identify.

“You can get advice on crop-management

issues, such as crop and variety selection, when to crop scout, and how much manure or fertilizer you should apply, to name just a few,” said Sjoerd Duiker, associate professor of soil management.

Cover crops are being investigated and promoted vigorously by Penn State Extension. Cover crops are a crucial component in maintaining soil, water and air quality in high-yield agricul-

ture, noted Duiker.

Planting mixtures of cover crops to serve several objectives is a new development, and visitors can see several cover-crop mixtures planted next to the corn maze at the Crops and Soils Tent.

Penn State Extension educators will join farmer board members of the Pennsylvania Notill Alliance to answer questions about no-till farming, establishing and managing cover

crops, adjusting and outfitting planters and drills, and how no-till farmers can be more successful.

There is also great interest in sustainable and organic agriculture as Pennsylvania producers continue to move toward greater sustainability on their farms, according to Duiker. “Come visit with the experts at Penn State, the Pennsylvania Association for Sustain-

able Agriculture and Pennsylvania Certified Organic about what you are doing or would like to do in your farming operation,” he said.

Other attractions at the Crops, Soils and Conservation Tent include: • Growing forages and the Hay Show: Growing quality forages is key to raising productive and healthy cattle, sheep, goats, horses and other livestock on

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your farm, noted Duiker. “Penn State and Pennsylvania Forage and Grassland Council experts will be on hand to answer your alfalfa, timothy, orchardgrass, pasture and other forage questions,” he said.

“Think you have quality hay? Bring it along and enter it in the 2011 Hay Show, and maybe take home a ribbon.”

• Websoilsurvey: The Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey Division will demonstrate how to use the nation’s online source of soils information. Learn how to generate a soil map of your farm or parcel of land and how to access this wealth of information.

• Stream Restoration: The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will have an exhibit with information about stream-restoration projects that will also include live fish, snakes and turtles on display during all three days of the show.

• Conservation: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will promote the conservation of wetlands and restoration and protection of stream channels in agricultural settings. The corps also will offer information about its recreational facilities, such as Raystown Lake.

• Stream Buffers and Native Prairie Grasses: Pennsylvania Conservation Districts will offer a presentation titled “What is a Riparian Buffer?” that will show how buffers enhance property and improve water quality. The one-hour tour, which will be offered daily at 11:30 a.m., will highlight the benefits of forested and grassed stream buffers as well as how to install and maintain them.

“Again this year, we will see a prairie grass demonstration and learn how to establish and maintain native grasses with wildflowers for wildlife habitat, biofuels and more,” said Duiker. “We will have demonstration plots of native grasses, native wildflowers, grazing forages and plants bearing food for wildlife.”

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

Twitter users can find and share information about the event by using the hashtag #agprogress.

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Scorching temperatures have taken their toll on people, cows, and markets. We’ll start with the markets. Cash block cheese closed the last Friday of July at $2.1550 per pound, unchanged on the week, but 55 1/4cents above a year ago.

The barrels finished at $2.13, up a half-cent on the week, and 57 1/4cents above a year ago.

Twenty four cars of block traded hands on the week and none of barrel.

The lagging NASS-surveyed U.S. average price on block cheese dropped to $2.1014, down 3.2 cents, while the barrels came in at $2.1364, up 1.2 cents.

Cash butter finished the week at $2.10, up 6 cents, and 28 1/2-cents above a year ago. Seven cars found new homes.

Only nine cars were sold in the month. NASS butter averaged $2.0263, up 0.1 cent. Looking back a year ago; butter peaked at $2.2350 on September 27, 2010.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk continued to slide, closing the week at $1.51, down a penny and a half. Extra Grade held at $1.61. NASS powder averaged $1.5544, down 9.7 cents, and dry whey averaged 55.01 cents, down 0.2 cent.

Checking the cupboards; June butter stocks totaled 190.6 million pounds, up 12 percent from May, but 4 percent below June 2010, according to USDA’s preliminary data in its latest Cold Storage report. Butter stocks aren’t considered burdensome though ice cream sales have not been as strong as expected but that’s likely due to June’s mild weather. The blistering heat that came in July should turn that around as the heat took its toll on people.

American type cheese, at 619 million pounds, was unchanged from May and down 1percent from a year earlier. The decline in American stocks was a surprise to most analysts and the first year-over-year decline since May 2008.

Mozzarella stocks were up but FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks theorized that commercial buyers may have been hesitant to buy until the NFL lockout was

over. He added however that, “While a continued lockout would put downward pressure on mozzarella demand, college football and the reopening of schools could offset some of the near-term impact.”

The total cheese inventory was estimated at 1.05 billion pounds, also unchanged from May, and just 1 percent above 2010.

As to the toll on the cows; milk production was curtailed by hot humid conditions across a big swath of the U.S., according to USDA’s weekly update. Milk solids are also declining, further impacting product yields.

Upper Midwest plant intakes were down by 10 percent or more when compared to conditions prior to the heat wave.

Processing plants were running on reduced schedules and some activities were curtailed because of the weather.

The East and Southeast was also experiencing oppressive heat and high humidity which was impacting cow comfort and milk output. Several balancing plants were shut down as milk supplies dried up, according to USDA. Milk output was lower in Arizona while mainly steady in New Mexico and California. Weather was not a factor in the Northwest and production remained heavy and near the seasonal peak.

Plants are generally running well and handling the milk with adequate capacity. Utah and Idaho plants were running on heavy schedules but have capacity to handle the milk.

Looking “Back to the futures;” the Federal order Class III contract’s average for the last half of 2011 was $18.34 per hundredweight on June 10 and 17, $18.21 on June 24, $18.19 on July 1, $18.54 on July 8, $19.29 on July 15, $19.75 on July 22 and was averaging $19.92 just before the cash market traded on Friday, July 29. The August contract hit a record $21.41 on that Thursday.

Bill Brooks warned on Wednesday however that settlement prices for some of the 2012 contracts were below

breakeven for some producers given the high cost of feed and “could be causing producers to be less aggressive in selling milk futures than they usually would be with Class III prices as high as they are.”

Meanwhile; an abundance supply of replacement heifers are waiting in the pipelines, according to the CME’s July 22 Daily Dairy Report (DDR).

4.2 million replacements were on hand at midyear, according to USDA’s biannual Cattle report, up from 4.1 million last year, and the most since 1989. There were 45.7 re-

placements for every 100 cows, according to USDA, up 1.4 from a year ago.

Dairy Profit Weekly editor Dave Natzke, reports that USDA was to announce July average cow prices on July 29. That will likely have some good news for the dairy ledger.

Cull dairy cow prices through the first six months of 2011 have averaged $74.50 per hundredweight, compared to $54.58 for the same period in 2010, and $45.38 in 2009.

The quantity of beef available to consumers in the U.S. has declined a startling amount in re-

cent years, and that trend is going to continue, according to Chris Hurt, Purdue University Extension economist.

The declining supplies are related to continuing liquidation of the beef cow herd in the past few years due to high feed prices, a weak U.S. dollar spurring beef exports, and drought in the southwest and southeast, according to Hurt, who adds that declining supplies will support prices across the cattle complex at new record highs in 2011 and 2012.

But, the news isn’t all good. The heat and

drought in many areas has hurt feed crops and resulted in the smallest hay crop in over a century driving prices higher.

A headline this week on the Drudge Report reads “Hay Crisis Reaches North Texas, Ranchers Stunned at Shortage.”

Alfalfa hay prices have surged over 50 percent in the past year to a record $186 per ton in May and, with hay and grass making up about half a cow’s ration, farmers are forced to feed less costly alternative feeds but that will surely affect milk production.

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Mielke from A19 Natzke outlined in Friday’s DairyLine how inputs are taking a bigger bite out of improving dairy prices. He reported USDA data showing costs of production in June were the highest in more than 30 months, approaching the previous highs of 2008, and overall

costs are up about 11 percent from a year ago.

The biggest culprit is feed, representing more than three-quarters of the total increase. The other big ticket items on the list are fuel and electricity costs, which are up 33 percent from a year ago, he said. “High-

er milk prices should benefit the income side of the index,” Natzke concluded, but “Higher feed prices will likely limit improvements to the farmers’ bottom lines.”

Dairy product demand is good, according to the Daily Dairy Report. Total cheese consumption was

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up 3.8 percent in the March-May period, according to USDA data, boosted by continued strong export performance. Cheese exports were up 36.4 percent in the three-month period (+35.5 million pounds versus a year ago), while domestic sales were up 2.5 percent (+64.5 million pounds). Cheese exports were driven in large part by the Cooperatives Working Together program.

Butter use was up 13.1 percent. Exports were up 65.7 percent (+20.7 million pounds), and domestic use was up 8.6 percent (+31.4 million pounds).

Disappearance of nonfat dry milk and skim milk powder was down 5.6 percent in the three month period, however. Exports were up 13.7 percent (+28.1 million pounds), but domestic use was down 18.6 percent (-56.9 million pounds).

The main channel for nonfat dry milk domestically is as fortification for other dairy products, according to the DDR, primarily cheese, yogurt and frozen desserts.

Speaking of exports; Dairy broker, FC Stone’s

Executive Edition, reports that Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has adopted recommendations for dairy market reform that would slash dairy prices in his country. The reforms include opening Israel’s dairy market to imports.

The U.S. closest ally could become a large dairy customer.

And, the Yasheng Group, a Chinese agricultural, chemical, and biotechnology company headquartered in California, announced it will start importing U.S. nonfat dry milk into China. The plan is to enter the growing Chinese milk powder market with high-quality infant formula, according to FC Stone.

In politics; the debt debate goes on in Washington as of our writing but cuts in spending are one of the sure realities ahead. National Milk’s Chris Galen warned DairyLine radio listeners Thursday that farm programs are one area consistently mentioned for the budget axe.

“Whether it’s in the next farm bill or even shorter term,” Galen said “We are going to have less money to protect farmers

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and provide them with a safety net going forward.”

He said this underscores the need to “revamp policy in a proactive way when it comes to dairy programs and that’s why we’re plugging the Foundation for the Future legislative draft released earlier this month.”

He admitted they need additional sponsors for the legislation, especially in the House, and said it’s a “better safety net that provides more bang for the buck for dairy farmers.” He also warned that “we can’t assume that the status quo is going to prevail even if we do nothing,” explaining that current safety nets, the price support program and the MILC program, may be subject to change. He urged listeners to write lawmakers and said National Milk’s website provides an easy way to do that. Log on to www.nmpf.org and scroll down to the “Write to Congress” heading.

The Federation’s Foundation proposal picked up a strong endorsement this week from California’s Milk Producers Council’s Board of Directors. The legislation unveiled by Representative Collin Peterson (D-MN) is expected to soon be introduced in the House.

Last week I reported on comments made on DairyLine radio by Dairy Management Incorporated’s David Pelzer regarding falling milk consumption. Pelzer continued that series this week, addressing lactose intolerance as a “growth market for milk.”

The dairy checkoff has as one of its goals to reach lactose intolerant consumers via lactose free dairy products and one way to do that, he said, is to “work with the brands that have the market power behind them.” He cited HP Hood’s Lactaid as an example, pointing to its packaging and marketing as a way to get other companies to pursue this niche market.

Pelzer pointed to milk’s nutritional value. “Set a bottle of water on the table and a bottle of milk, which is better for you,” he asked. “For us in the industry, the answer to that is easy but we need to educate consumers about the nutrient richness of our product.” He said consumers need to consider the nutritional value of the beverages they choose when comparing the costs.

The man behind the famous steak

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by Troy Bishopp EARLVILLE NY — When Mark Schatzker, author of Steak — One Man’s Search for the World’s Tastiest Piece of Beef, tasted Angus Ruadh Mackay’s purebred Highland ribeye steak and commented it was the most flavorful, juiciest and tenderest steak he’d ever eaten and an Aplus eating experience of the world, it forever catapulted the Isle of Mull, Scotsman into rock-star status.

The irony of the famous tasting heard round the world was that the Coirefuar Fold cattleman wasn’t even around due to being on summer vacation. The secret revelation was kept locked up in the book till its 2010 release and took Mackay by surprise as his longtime friend from the states, Jacquelyn Chotkowski of Elmira, NY, called to say, “You’re famous.”

My experience in meeting Angus Mackay was the equivalent to seeing an old friend. The first farmer handshake indicated he was no slouching meat snob as his calloused, rugged hand engulfed mine and a wry smile appeared followed by the quintessential Scottish salutation, ‘Aye.’ This opportunity to meet the man behind the steak came about because he was in the states giving a presentation and judging steak quality at the National American Highland Association’s Convention in Ithaca, NY. As luck would have it, he is also friends with fellow Highland cattle breeders, William and Stephanie Lipsey of

Drover Hill Farm in Earlville, NY and Jackie Chotkowski of Spring Flight Farm in Elmira, NY, who invited me to have lunch (awesome burgers of course) with the Highland storyteller.

He didn’t mince words about what it takes to produce an outstanding piece of meat — time, low stress animal handling, proper processing and patience. He said, “If you want to produce a product of the highest quality, consistently, year after year, you cannot trade off the time and maturing aspect if you want something fit to eat or drink with flavors reminiscent of local food systems.”

It was this beefier flavor profile of a more mature animal grown on the native ryegrasses and clovers of Moncrieff Hill in Scotland that drew Mark Schatzker clear across the ocean.

“I tell customers at the farmer’s market a story about how we raise it, where we raise it and the genetics used from animals dating back to 1861. People like the sincerity and connection to the landscape and the farm. I also use this to teach children where their food comes from while demonstrating soil and water quality principles. My success really starts with these ingredients,” emphasized Angus.

The cow-calf and finishing herds are kept on separate folds (paddocks). The best grass goes to the youngest and finishing animals plus a small amount of homegrown barley mix. The herds are set-stocked and also rotated with

Jackie Chotkowski of Spring Flight Farm, Angus Mackayand William Lipsey of Drover Hill farm.

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Calf Wise: Cornell nutritionist offers findings at dairy management conference Dr. Mike Van Amburgh of Cornell University presented his findings regarding calf nutrition influences at the 10th Annual Western Dairy Management Conference earlier this year. His presentation revolved around the concept that if you treat your dairy cattle well as baby calves, they will treat you well as cows.

Everett, Karzses, Soberon, Van Amburgh: Taking the long view: treat them nice as babies and they will be better adults; Proc. 10th Western Dairy Management Conference. Pp. 141-158.

• Effect of early life nutrient restriction are difficult for calves to overcome as they mature.

• Van Amburgh referenced studies that have found pre-weaning calf nutrition and

management can yield three to five times more milk than genetic selection per lactation. Throughout the dairy industry more data is emerging that suggests early life nutrient intake has long-term impacts on productivity. (Id. at pp.150).

• The effect of growth rate and thus nutrient intake prior to weaning had a more direct and significant effect on milk yield than genetic selection for production (Id. at pp.150). Van Amburgh reported than on average for each pound of average daily gain before weaning, ended up in a 706-pound increase on first lactation milk yield. (Id. at pp.149).

Management advice Producers should not feed hay to calves less than 12 weeks of age, and there are several good reasons why.

• Hay is bulky and high in fiber and thus fills the gut with lower nutrient available feed sources, such as milk and starter. Calves need these nutrients for healthy growth.

• The first six months of a calf’s life are the most rapid and critical growth stages of its life. Highly available sources of protein and energy are more important than can be digested through fiber-rich diets of hay and grass.

• A calf’s rumen develops over the first six months of age, and it typically takes this long for healthy rumen papillae to develop for maximum nutrient absorption.

Tip of the month Land O’Lakes Purina Feed Calf and Heifer Specialist, Christie Stanley, recommends that producers use ammonia

badges, in conjunction with an air quality machine, throughout their calf facilities to assist in detecting ammonia-ridden areas or suspected locations of poor ventilation. Here are a few things to remember when using ammonia badges: • These tools are effective at identifying where air movement is poor and ammonia levels are high.

• The badges can help producers in assessing their calf-housing ventilation to then derive a plan utilizing ventilation management practices to increase air movement.

• Ammonia badges should be checked regularly — with the maximum time exposure being 16 hours after they are put in place. Be sure you don’t forget where you put them!

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by Sharon Scofield, Coordinator of New York Center for Agriculture Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) Education/Outreach activities The Safety and Health Center will be coordinated by NYCAMH on Aug. 9-11 at Empire Farm Days held at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls, NY. The Safety and Health Center is located at the corner of East Pencil Pusher Avenue and Sunrise Boulevard at the 300-acre event site. Activities in the Safety and Health Center will include: • Free skin cancer screenings by NYCAMH staff. Screenings will be performed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday only.

• Free blood pressure screenings by Finger Lakes Migrant Health.

• Hazards of Flowing

Grain demonstrations — (check outside tent for times of daily demonstrations) by Penn State Agricultural Safety and Health staff. A. N. Martin Grain Systems & Sukup Manufacturing provided and sponsored the grain bin housing the demonstration.

Corn Picker Hazard Simulator will be presented by NYCAMH staff. (Demo borrowed from Penn State Agricultural Safety & Health).

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• Corn Picker Hazard Simulator and Hydraulic Injection demonstrations

by NYCAMH staff. See

how these dangerous activities can harm you and learn ways to protect you, your family and workers.

• NY State ROPS (RollOver Protective Structure) Rebate Program by NYCAMH staff.

Stop by and discuss a ROPS for your tractor and sign up for a rebate up to $765.

• First Aid and Readiness, CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillators) demonstrations and information by Finger Lakes Red Cross.

• New York State SlowMoving-Vehicle and Lighting laws and ATV laws information by New York State Troopers Troop E Traffic Headquarters.

• Drivers’ licenses, hazardous materials, load securement, and roadside inspections information by New York State Department of Transportation staff.

• Railroad safety demonstrations by Operation Life Saver staff • Use and sale of personal protective equipment (PPE) by NYCAMH staff. PPE will include hearing, respiratory, and eye products.

• Information on environmental health issues

by New York State De-

partment of Health.

• Migrant Worker health resources by Finger Lakes Migrant Health.

• Daily prize drawings

by NYCAMH staff.

Staff from NYCAMH will also be present in the New York Farm Bureau Family Center on East Potato Digger Avenue with Farm Hazards, Power-Take-Off (PTO) demonstrations, free hearing screenings, ROPS Rebate information and daily prize drawings.

• The Farm Hazards display has over 60 scenarios depicting unsafe situations which can be identified by youth and their families. Farm Safety coloring books will be handed out by NYCAMH staff.

• PTO demonstrations will include a PTO Hazards simulator and information on PTO Shield Retrofit Program. Learn about PTO hazards and find out how to replace your damaged or missing PTO shields.

• Hearing screenings will be performed by NYCAMH staff in a hearing van provided by the Dryden Sertoma club. The van will be located next to the New York Farm Bureau

Hazards of Flowing Grain Demonstration will be presented by Penn State Agricultural Safety & Health Staff.

Grain bin is sponsored by A. N. Martin Grain Systems & Sukup Manufacturing.

area.

• New York State ROPS (RollOver Protective Structure) Rebate Program by NYCAMH staff.

Stop by and discuss a ROPS for your tractor and sign up for a rebate up to $765.

For more information about NYCAMH, call 800-343-7527 or check the Web site at www.nycamh.com. NYCAMH, a program of Bassett Healthcare Network, enhances agricultural and rural health by preventing and treating occupational injury and illness.

We offer safety and health services including on-farm surveys and trainings. Our services are available at the con-

venience of the farm owner and workers, is no cost, and available in English and Spanish.

We are grant funded by the New York State Department of Labor Hazard Abatement Board and the New York State Department of Health.

PTO Hazards Simulator will be presented by NYCAMH staff. (Demo borrowed from Penn State Agricultural Safety & Health).

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A View from Hickory Heights

by Ann Swanson All-American fun It has been county fair week around here for the past three weeks. The

fair that I attended as a child closed yesterday.

The fair that I spent 19 doing publicity and ad-

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vertising for opens next week. This week it is a neighboring county’s turn.

The county fair is an American institution.

Most of the fairs have a long history. Although they began as agricultural affairs, they have expanded their programming to attract even the most reluctant participants. People have been enticed to attend the fairs by offering quality entertainment.

People attend county fairs for many reasons.

One of the best reasons to attend a fair is that you see all of the people around the area. It is just the place to be during the week the fair is open.

Once again the family and I plan to attend. Although we all have campers, we will be back and forth as jobs and obligations demand. I take the dog with me. I believe when I pull into those fairgrounds she knows where she is. Instead of staying on the seat she sits up to see all that is going on. Hannah is a willing participant in the fair. I dubbed her the top of the hill greeter. No one passes the camper without her scrutiny. No other dog enters the area

without her barking at them.

What do I like most about the fair? I think I like the camping. Our family has a wonderful week of togetherness. We take turns cooking meals. Whatever we take is free game for anyone.

Usually the oldest grandson helps me load things into the camper so he knows what I have. He always asks, but he is anxious to open some of the goodies.

My granddaughter has a calf again this year.

She has been taking it out so it gets used to walking on a leash for the show. I am not sure why she likes to do this, but she really does. Her mother and her uncle used to show calves when they were that age, too.

I grew up a city girl, but felt very country as I worked with the children and their calves. Showing is an art. The people who show cows are a devoted bunch. They employ many unusual techniques for keeping the animals clean.

My children were young when they showed cows so it required a lot of supervision. I was in those barns from sun up to sun down — especially

on show days. My daughter’s calf was really spunky one year so I was up walking around the grounds early on show day. That helped some but my daughter still had to really take control. My son’s animal was in heat on show day. That made for some very difficult moments for a small boy who stood a head shorter than his animal. He borrowed an animal for the showmanship class because his cow just would not cooperate and caused all kinds of confusion in the ring.

When I think of the fair I think mostly of people.

The board was a congenial group of people who worked very hard to make the week a memorable one every year.

While we worked together we became friends.

This past July, I lost two friends from the board.

Dave joined the same time I did. He was at the helm of the organization for many years. He was fair and above board. He was a great guy to work with. The other man booked the entertainment. John took over after his father chose to vacate that position. We often roomed near John and his wife, Kathy, at the state fair convention.

One year we even prepared our own breakfasts in the room to be more efficient. We also camped near them at the fair. Neither of these men was on the board any more, but as I look around this season I will miss them.

I would be remiss if I did not mention the passing of the man who was the groundskeeper for years. Veigh and Esther’s camper sat just behind Cornplanter Pavilion. Veigh was a good friend who was always willing to help.

I look forward to seeing the new facility that was built to replace Cornplanter Pavilion. The pavilion, dedicated in 1976, fell victim to ice and snow this past winter. Life does not stand still. Fairs must keep up to date in order to compete for the dollars of the patrons.

Be sure to attend a county fair this summer.

They are part of a rich heritage that celebrates the great place agriculture plays in the economy of a region.

Ann Swanson writes from her home in Russell, PA. Contact at hickoryheights1@verizon.net

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Blue heron I looked out by the pond this morning and there was the tallest blue heron I have ever seen on a feeding mission. He bobbed his head down under the water and up again, eating his heart out. I hope he leaves some of the fish for the kids to catch again. The water level is very low, reflecting on our water table.

Black walnuts are in short supply, perhaps the skimpiest crop we’ve ever seen. But I’m not complaining. Many times I’ve had to mow over those obnoxious large hard nuts. The squirrels usually take care of them, but this year with such a short

supply I’m not sure what they will do.

Maybe they’ll end up with a squirrel war before it’s all over.

Lots of birds are eating our sweet corn because it is just right for them. Trying not to complain too much, birds have to eat also.

Then come the raccoons. Speaking of raccoons, my husband got three more this week and one more today.

Last night we smelled something that made us gag. After further hunting around, we found we had a visitor right out back. Probably a fox having a midnight cat snack attack. But all the cats were accounted for this morning, thank

goodness!

While talking to a friend from San Antonio, Texas, we learned they only had one inch of measurable rain since last September.

They were hoping that a tropical storm would come their way and give them a real soaking. He stated that hay is selling for $9 a bale and that is mostly being shipped in. They are already picking their one foot tall shriveled up cotton… but there is nothing on most plants.

He asked, “Why is there a shortage with all the GMO engineered corn being planted?” We told him that weather reigns supreme and they haven’t developed crops that will grow without rain yet.

Our mulberry trees are three weeks late in coming into their major production. But the birds are willing to wait. Usually they pro-

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Farm health, safety featured at Ag Progress Days UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Visitors to Penn State’s Ag Progress Days on Aug. 16-18 can learn about the hazards of tractor overturns, and how to reduce the risks of them happening.

Addressing the health and safety of farmers, Ag Progress Days will also feature farm accident rescue simulations involving agricultural equipment, including demonstration of emergency scene stabilization and patient-extrication techniques. And attendees can get information about several types of farm-safety programs and agricultural emergency response resources from on-site specialists.

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Tractor overturns are the number-one killer of farmers in Pennsylvania, according to Dennis Murphy, Distinguished Professor of Agricultural Safety and Health and coordinator of the farm safety area at Ag Progress Days.

“Farmers won’t want to miss these demonstrations,” he said. “And we will have our tractor stability simulator there, too. It’s a new demonstration that will allow people to sit in a tractor cab and be tilted to get some experience with side angles and get a feeling for tipping sideways.”

Visitors to the farm safety area will be able to take advantage of a variety of health screenings and information. In the AgrAbility and Rural Health tent at the end of West 6th Street, next to the farm safety demon-

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ATA says FMCSA’s Strategic Plan doesn’t go far enough in addressing crashes while the draft plan addresses these issues, it falls far short in that it does not identify the primary causes of crashes and prioritize countermeasures and solutions accordingly.”

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

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Native wasp acts as early warning device for EAB infestations LISLE, IL — Researchers have confirmed that a native wasp that preys on the emerald ash borer was found at Emerson Park in suburban Skokie.

The discovery was a result of a partnership between The Morton Arboretum and the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association.

Now, researchers hope that the wasp, Cerceris fumipennis, will serve as a sort of “canary in the coal mine,” or an early warning system for EAB infestation in areas where EAB has not yet been found, according to Dr. Frederic Miller, Research Associate at The Morton Arboretum.

“By the time humans are able to detect EAB visually, the infestation is usually well-established. We hope this wasp will serve as an effective monitoring tool, giving us an earlier read as EAB makes its way across the country,” said Miller.

Researchers hope that earlier detection in ash trees will help communities’ better control and manage infestations.

Cerceris wasps nest in the ground, commonly in open areas of hardpacked sandy soil with ash trees nearby. Athletic fields, such as ball diamonds, volleyball courts, horse shoe pits, and even parking lots are common nesting locations. The nests are characterized by pencil-diameter holes on top of little mounds of sand. The wasps are most active during summer months, when they feed on a whole family of wood-boring insects called Buprestid, of which EAB is a member, according to Devin Krafka, Research Assistant at The Morton Arboretum.

“Cerceris is a parasitic wasp. It goes out to find a buprestid, or a wood-boring insect like EAB, stings it, and brings one back to its nest. Later, it will lay an egg on it and place it in its own chamber. When the egg hatches, the larva will eat the beetle,” said Krafka.

To help in the hunt for the wasp, The Morton Arboretum set up a new ‘biosurveillance’ program. The Cerceris Identification and Awareness program (CIA for EAB) enlists the help of park district staff and park users to look for wasp nests and EAB carcasses near them. The Cerceris

wasp is a good candidate for this pilot program, as it doesn’t harm humans.

This new program asks the community to be ‘Citizen Scientists’ to help fight invasive pests.

“We need park professionals and residents to watch ball fields for signs of ground-nesting wasp activity or the actual nests,” said Edith Makra, Community Tree Advocate at The Morton Arboretum, who leads the CIA citizen science effort. “We first need to locate and confirm the presence of Cerceris so that we can enlist ‘Citizen Scientists’ in future monitoring that can help manage EAB to protect ash trees.”

Once park districts alert The Morton Arboretum about possible nests, Krafka and other research assistants will confirm they belong to Cerceris wasp. This was the case in Skokie. John Gacki, Parks Supervisor for the Skokie Park District noticed nests and colonies in the ground when doing work on the baseball field. He immediately contacted The Morton Arboretum and that’s when Krafka went to check it out.

“First I saw it flying around, and identified it visually,” says Krafka, “Then I saw the dead EAB carcasses on the ground.”

The Cerceris is different from the Oobius wasps the city of Chicago recently released to fight EAB. Cerceris is native to the area and can thrive in our environment. Tiny, almost invisible, the Oobius wasps are from China. Federal officials introduced Oobius wasps in hope they will reduce the number of EAB in the city.

Whereas researchers hope Cerceris, a much larger wasp easier for biosurveillance, will help them locate EAB infestations early.

Scientists never really paid attention to Cerceris since the 1800s. It wasn’t until it was discovered that the bugs preyed on EAB that the insect was back on their radar. Across the Northeastern U.S., from Minnesota down to Missouri, east to the Atlantic Coast, researchers are on the lookout for the wasps. As the local leader in this national effort, The Morton Arboretum discovered Cerceris Illinois this summer.

As of now, EAB has

only been found in Northeast Illinois, as far west as Winnebego County, and as far south as Champaign and Vermillion counties. But people are bracing for the first discoveries of EAB further south and west in the state of Illinois. The discovery of the Cerceris wasp could help communities not yet affected by EAB early detect a potential infestation.

EAB is native to Asia and is suspected to have arrived in this county in cargo utilizing wood packing material. In its native range, EAB attacks and kills trees that are weakened by stresses such as drought, disease, and mechanical injury. Unfortunately, in North America, EAB also attacks and kills healthy trees.

This invasive pest is so aggressive that virtu-

ally all ash trees are at risk, and trees may die within two to four years after they become infested. Already, tens of millions of North American ash trees have succumbed to this borer. If

EAB is not contained, the devastation to our ash trees may be similar to that of our American elms, which were decimated by Dutch elm disease. The potential impact from EAB in Illinois

is significant. Ash trees account for 6 percent of forests state-wide, and 20 percent of residential trees in the northeastern part of the state, or approximately 130 million ash trees.

Cerceris is a parasitic wasp. It goes out to find a wood-boring insect like emerald ash borer, stings it, and brings one back to its nest.

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Committee holds eighth audit hearing on agricultural programs WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 27, Representative K. Michael Conaway, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, held an audit hearing to examine Title I programs and the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program.

This is the eighth hearing in the series on farm policy that is designed to provide oversight of

current spending to ensure programs are delivered effectively. It also provides Members of the Committee with a comprehensive view of farm programs.

Title I programs, plus crop insurance, form the backbone of the farm safety net, but only account for roughly 16 percent of all farm bill spending. In addition to crop insurance, the primary components of the title include direct payments, the counter -

cyclical program, and marketing loan assistance. Together, they ensure that farmers have support during seasons of bad weather and volatile prices. The 2008 Farm Bill introduced another form of commodity support in the form of Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE). Also new to the 2008 Farm Bill is the SURE program, which provides assistance to eligible producers suffering crop losses dur-

ing natural disasters.

“In the last few years American agriculture has experienced a multitude of perils, both natural and man-made.

With that in mind, and Congress lacking the ability to accurately predict the future, it is imperative that future farm policy not only mitigates a crisis, but also establishes a framework to prevent one. With little time before the next farm bill, we should be cognizant

that our resources are finite, our decisions are timely, and our investments need to last. Our choices must be wise,” said Chairman K. Michael Conaway (RTX).

“As a farmer, I have always considered myself an eternal optimist.

However, every now and then the farmers and ranchers who feed our nation face painful consequences to their operation. Our producers must operate and suc-

ceed in an industry that relies on uncontrollable forces, such as weather, ever increasing cost of inputs, and market volatility. We need to provide a strong support system to enable farmers and ranchers to continue to provide the safest, most plentiful and affordable food supply in the world. All Americans have a vested interest in their success,” said Ranking Member Leonard L. Boswell (D-IA).

ASA again urges President Obama and Congress to pass FTAs The American Soybean Association (ASA) and a group representing nearly all sectors of the U.S. agricultural called on President Barack Obama and Members of Congress to stand up for American exports and the jobs that depend on them by taking immediate action to implement the pending free trade agreements (FTAs) with South Korea, Colombia and Panama.

“Each of these trade agreements was signed at least four years ago,” said ASA President Alan Kemper, a soybean producer from Lafayette, IN. “The longer we wait to implement these agreements, the farther behind we will fall in those markets. Already, serious damage has been done and further delays will unquestionably cause further harm.”

The Korean government released figures recently showing that during the first two weeks of the EU-Korea FTA, trade volume between the two rose 17.4

percent. Exports from Korea to the EU rose 19 percent and exports from the EU to Korea rose 16 percent.

“This new Korea-EU trade almost certainly came at the expense of U.S. agricultural products,” Kemper said.

“Korean importers will buy goods from sources

that are eligible for reduced or zero tariffs, rather than from the U.S., which pays full import duties.”

If there is any doubt about the seriousness of the problem for U.S. agricultural exports, one need only consider the damage that has already been done by the

delay in implementing the Colombia FTA. Due to trade agreements Colombia has with Argentina and Brazil, U.S. exports of key commodities such as corn, wheat and soybeans have been hit hard, and the U.S. share of Colombia’s agricultural imports has fallen from

44 percent to 21 percent since 2007.

“It’s difficult to watch years of market development efforts evaporate in a matter of months because, even as lowcost producers, we are not able to compete on the basis of price,” Kemper added. “If our competitors pay lower tar-

iffs, we will become a residual supplier if we supply anything at all.”

“Even if Congress approves the three FTAs in the fall, implementation would almost certainly be delayed past Jan. 1, 2012, thereby putting us even farther behind our competitors,” Kemper said.

Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb calls on Governor Cuomo to rescind unemployment insurance assessment surcharge on small businesses Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R, I, C - Canandaigua) on July 26 sent a letter to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo urging him to rescind the New York State Department of Labor’s recent Unemployment Insurance (UI) Interest Assessment Surcharge imposed on all businesses and refund any businesses that have paid this assessment to date.

“Our small business owners are doing their best to create jobs and

bring New York out of this recession. If the United States Congress does not enact legislation to make Federal loans to state UI trust funds interest free, New York must take action to ensure that the men and women that create new jobs do not bear the burden of this onerous assessment. I suggest using a portion of the nearly $800 million in surplus first quarter tax receipts from the current fiscal year to cover the $95 million

interest payment of the Federal loans, instead of nickel and diming New York businesses with another costly assessment,” Leader Kolb said.

The surcharge is to cover a $95 million interest payment on Federal loans to the State’s UI Trust Fund to pay UI benefits to multitudes of unemployed workers.

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Support for dairy reform needed now Recently, a “discussion draft” for dairy policy reform was proposed by Representative Collin Peterson (D-MN). The draft is modeled after Foundation for the Future, which is the dairy policy reform package developed by National Milk Producers Federation.

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

DFA members can log in to www.dfamilk.com and go to the Legislative Resources page. Dairylea members can log into www.dairylea.com and click on the link next to the Foundation For the Future logo. A draft letter that you can edit is available for you to send. For more information on the program, or if you have questions regarding contact to legislators, please call Karen Cartier at 888-549-6455, ext. 5669.

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Councils today, our State is in position to craft a true economic development plan that creates jobs and puts hundreds of thousands of unemployed New Yorkers back to work,” Leader Kolb said.

“This UI Interest Assessment Surcharge will be another burden placed on the backs of businesses and is detrimental to recent strides

Second Certified Angus Beef® Chef’s Cook-Off featured during 28th Annual National Junior Angus Show

by Jon M. Casey For the second year, the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) Cook-Off took place in conjunction with the AllAmerican Certified Angus Beef® Chef’s Challenge at the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 12 during the National Junior Angus Show that was held July 10-16 in Harrisburg, PA. The Challenge is modeled after Food Network’s cooking competition “Iron Chef.” It featured

two age divisions: adults 21 and older, and National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members, ages 18-21.

The seven contestants who had entered this year, came from as far as Texas and Nebraska.

They had 90 minutes to prepare and serve an original recipe using Skirt Steaks, a cut specified by CAB Chef Mike Ollier the evening before the event. Two other ingredients blackberries and corn meal were an-

nounced the day prior to competition.

Lorelei Irons, of Bethesda, MD, the winner in the Senior Division, said she had entered the competition because she wanted to be an example to her children. She said that over the years, she had encouraged them to enter various competitions in 4-H and FFA, and while they had done so, she had never competed herself. This was her first attempt at a competition of

Ethan Whiteside and Jessica Clark, NJAA-JR Maryland Junior entrants, get ready to begin preparations.

this kind. Her thin sliced, grilled, marinated beef served with corncakes and berry topping, proved to be a hit with the judges.

Second-place winners, Rachel and Gretchen Frost, a mother-daughter team from south-central Illinois, served a breaded, fried treat that was served with polenta and a berry glaze.

Morgan Smith and Tammy Williams from Vidalia Onion country near Milan, GA, served grilled steak with a Vidalia Onion casserole, topped with a blackberry glaze.

The winner in the Junior Division, Texan Katy Satree, won with a Fajita Fiesta Salad served with a red pepper corn loaf.

Runners up in the Junior Division, Jessica Clark and Ethan Whiteside, both Maryland residents, offered a grilled steak

entre with hollandaise sauce.

Other competitors in the Senior Division included Kristi Sweeney and Kathy Wilson, entrants from Indiana and Dru Uden, a Nebraska native.

During the course of the competition, CAB Corporate Chef, Michael Ollier expressed his surprise that none of the competitors chose to make fajitas, the most common meal prepared with this cut of meat. “In the southwest, this is the most popular cut of beef,” he said. “There, this is used as the primary cut of beef in fajitas. I’m surprised that no one here today decided to make them.”

Ollier said he chose the Skirt Steak as the cut for the competition because it is a beef cut that is not widely used throughout

A crepe-wrapped Angus taste treat is in its final stages as Kristy Sweeney (L) and Kathy Wilson (R) finish their entry in the competition.

the U.S. and there are not many recipes that call for the skirt steak to be used.

He said that he was looking for other ways to serve this cut, other than as the meat in a fajita. He was pleasantly surprised with the contestants creations. The first-place entry in each division of the Chef’s Challenge won a Certified Angus Beef® logo jacket and a $100 cash prize.

The Challenge is set up to attract competitors more focused on the cooking process rather than the presentation, said Anne Patton Schubert, co-coordinator of the Chef’s Challenge and Cook-Off competitions conducted by the American Angus Auxiliary.

“The competitors are extremely creative because they do not know what they are cooking until 24 hours before the competition,” said Patton Schubert.

She said the Chef’s Challenge complements the long-held Cook-Off tradition combining creativity and quality Angus beef. The Cook-Off began in 1983 to give youth additional experience with the product they raise — beef. “It was [created] to help competitors become comfortable talking about the beef product,” Patton said. “When you see the juniors at the Cook-Off, they are having fun.” The Cook-Off and Chef’s Challenge serves as a stepping-stone, said Anne Lampe, co-chairman of the Auxiliary’s Beef Education Committee. “It is a training program for people to learn how to promote beef in their community or home states.”

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Katy Satree, the entrant from Texas, won the Junior event competition. She prepared a fajita salad with pepper corn bread.

Lorelei Irons, the eventual winner, waits for the judges — Michael Ollier, CAB Corporate Chef; Malcolm Halliday, Corporate Chef for Sysco Central PA, LLC; and John Reis, CFBE, Corporate Head Chef for Harrisburg Hilton Hotel — to evaluate her meal.

Photos by Jon M. Casey

Master Gardener Training registration due by Aug. 10 Cornell Cooperative Extension is offering a regional Master Gardener Training for 2011. The training is 12 weeks long and will meet on Wednesdays.

The classes run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will be held at the Cooperative Extension Center, 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY. The fee is $150. To register and for addi-

tional information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension office by Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 585-394-3977 x 427 or e-mail with your name, address and phone number to nea8@cornell.edu Topics to be covered include: soils and plant nutrition; basic botany; disease diagnosis and management; basic entomology; home fruit

production; lawn care; vegetable gardening; flower gardening; household and vertebrae pests; composting; understanding pesticides; plant propagation; organic gardening; pruning; integrated pest management; and more.

Anyone who has some horticultural experience and a sincere desire to share that knowledge with others is a candi-

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The Superfund (CERCLA) issue rears its ugly head If there are not enough issues the dairy, poultry and other livestock farmers have with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), here is one more you can add to your list.

The Agency is considering requiring animal agriculture operations to monitor and report levels of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide emissions from manure to the National Response Center under CERCLA and to state and local emergency responders under the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA).

Doesn’t this bring back fond memories? It was just a few years ago that the Attorney General of Oklahoma brought a lawsuit against poultry producers claiming that run-off from poultry operations constituted a hazardous waste and therefore farmers could be prosecuted under the Superfund law. The courts in Oklahoma did not rule in favor of this lawsuit although certain aspects of the lawsuit are still pending.

When Congress passed the Superfund law in the mid-1980’s animal manure was never considered as a potential hazardous waste. The purpose of the Superfund law, as you know, was to clean up toxic waste dumps that contained chemicals and other hazardous materials.

Animal manure is simply not a hazardous waste. Congress did not exempt animal manure from the Superfund law because no Members of Congress at that time ever considered that animal manure could be brought under the Superfund umbrella.

So here we are again.

We will keep you posted on any further developments on this issue.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Program sold 145 animals in the 4-H Market Animal Sale JAMESTOWN, NY — The hustle and bustle of animals and people filled the Warren K. Brown Show Arena Friday, July 29, as volunteer auctioneers, ring assistants, and other volunteers helped make the 2011 Chautauqua County 4H Market Animal Sale a huge success.

71 Hogs, 7 Goats, 34 Steers, and 33 Sheep paraded through the sale ring. 4H youth have been working diligently to provide high quality animals by raising and caring for their livestock. 4-H Market Animals receive only the highest quality feed, care and conditioning. Friday’s sale attendance was at an all time high with an estimated 450 bidders present. Volunteer auctioneers Mark Peterson, Mike Peterson, Dick Shaver, Ron Reed, Jr., Greg Himes, Dakota Peterson and Dale Eckman kept the crowd engaged and entertained as over $145,000 in prime livestock was auctioned.

At the beginning of this event a special recognition award was presented to Dennis Webster of Media One Broadcasting for their excellent coverage over the years of the 4H Market Animal Sale.Their contribution has provided for live coverage of this event for 4Hrs and the buyers who support 4H. Hogs started the auction with Grand Champion Maureen Kibbe, who sold her hog for $8.10 a pound to Chautauqua Patrons. The average hog for the day sold for $2.81 a pound. Ten animals

Representing Media One Broadcasting, Dennis Webster receives special recognition from the Market Animal Sale Committee Chairman Marvin Johnson and 4-H Teen Ambassadors for the company’s coverage of the Sale over the years.

Photo courtesy of Chautauqua County CCE were donated back to 4-H to be used for Goat Project. eraged $2.44 per pound. One lamb was the 2012 4-H bugdet and to St. Susan’s The Grand Champion Steer raised by donated back as a 4-H Sheep Breeding Soup Kitchen, and the Friendly Patrick Kibbe, was purchased by House Project.

Kitchen. The top selling hog was raised of Television for $3.55 a pound.

A special thank you to all our supby Maureen Kibbe.

Patrick’s Steer was the top selling steer porters who purchased an animal at Nicole Ewer’s Grand Champion goat of the day. The average steer sold for this year’s 4-H Market Animal Sale. was purchased by HLW Acres, Herman $1.84 a pound.

Thank you to everyone who place bids and Laura Weber for $4.50 a pound.

Lambs concluded the auction with and a special thank you to whose who Nicole’s Champion Goat was the top Austin Strong’s Grand Champion Lamb donated back or purchased multiple selling goat of the day. Friday’s goats selling first to Richard and Nancy animals. Honorable Mention to Stevens sold for an average of $3.53 a pound. Shaver at a rate of $3.75 a pound. Irene Brothers for their purchase of 11 4-H One goat was donated back to the 4-H Klemon’s lamb was the highest selling Market Animals and to Z & M Ag and lamb of the day at $4 per pound, pur- Turf for their $1,000 donation in supchased by Liptak Nowak LLP. Lambs av- port of the 2012 4-H Program.

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U.S. Department of Education to highlight rural education throughout August Many rural schools begin welcoming students back for the new academic year this month and the U.S. Department of Education announced that it will hold events and engage in outreach efforts throughout August to help promote the strengths, opportunities, and challenges in rural education.

Ongoing efforts will include highlighting the work of teachers and students in rural areas on the Department’s new Web page at www.ed.gov/rural-education. In addition, Department officials will participate in White House Rural Council roundtable discussions in several states and hold meetings at the Department’s headquarters in D.C. to continue learning from rural students, teachers, and researchers.

“Rural schools are critically important to our nation’s future prosperity,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. “As we prepare for the new school year, it is important to recognize the unique opportunities and challenges in rural schools and communities. Our nation needs the skills and talents of rural

children and adults. More rural students need to access college and career training beyond high school to meet the needs of their local economies.”

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, more than half of public school districts (56 percent), nearly one third (31 percent) of public schools and almost a quarter of students (23 percent or 11.3 million) reside in rural communities. Class sizes are generally small, rural schools are often the centers of community life, and overall high school graduation rates are high in many rural areas. However, rural students are less likely than their peers nationally to access postsecondary education.

Even in some rural areas that have lost population and industry, there are businesses with unfilled jobs and economic opportunities that require additional skilled workers. The Administration believes that as a nation, we must educate our way to a better economy and rural schools and communities can capitalize on these opportunities.

Cover photo courtesy of Chautauqua County CCE Beth Paterniti - Reserve Champion Showman and Cody Styers - Grand Champion Showman.

Results from the 2011 New York Capital District Canton Brown Swiss Show and taking a breather before the breed show began. Jerry Harkness, the newly elected National Brown Swiss Board Director from District 1, which includes New York was introduced, and he shared a message from the national level.

At two-o’clock sharp, 15 Junior Heifer calves entered the ring, kicking off the biggest Canton show held so far. Judging the shows was Jeff Stephens of Troy, Ontario, Canada. Jeff, his wife Connie, daughters and Jeff’s parents, John and Marilyn Stephens, farm under the Yellow Briar prefix, breeder of Ayrshires, Jerseys and Holsteins.

Topping the calf anf heifer classes were: Junior Heifer Calf - CUTTING EDGE T DEBRA, Michael Barton - Elite Dairy, Copake, NY; Intermediate Heifer Calf CUTTING EDGE P SHERRY, Kyle Barton - Elite Dairy; Senior Heifer Calf CUTTING EDGE PS ADDOS ET, Michael Barton - Elite Dairy; Summer Yearling - HILLS VALLEY DYNASTY CRYPTON, Matthew Korona - Korona Extra, Amsterdam, NY; Junior Yearling - CIE BUTTONS AGENDA LINNET, Kaylah Gulley Classy Creek Farm, Greenwich, NY; Intermediate Yearling - CUTTING EDGE SECRET DEE, Kyle Barton, Elite Dairy; and Senior Yearling HILLS VALLEY CHOICE CRISIS, Tonya Clark, Clark Family Farm, Cambridge, NY. Winner of the Junior Best Three Females class was an entry from Elite Dairy. Mikey Barton’s Power Surge Senior Heifer Calf, CUTTING EDGE PS ADDOS ET was named Junior Champion, with Kyle Barton’s Secret Intermediate Yearling, CUTTING EDGE SECRET DEE being given Reserve Champion Honors.

Dry cow classes followed with BOILINGBROOK ZEUS BETSY owned by Steve and Rachel MacNeil, Boilingbrook Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY, taking first in the 3 & 4 Year Old Dry Cow class and SUNMADE GARBRO LA PIXEL ET shown by Tammy Thomas of Odd Duck Farm, Greenwich, NY, as winner of the Aged Dry Cows.

Intermediate cow classes showed the dairyness and quality of younger cows: Junior 2 yr Old WE DELIVER DANDELION PALLAS Paul VanWie, Meadowbrook Farms Dairy, Voorheesville, NY; Senior 2 Yr Old TOP-FLIGHT ZEUS BAILEY - Robert and Ashley Abbott, Joy Ride Farm, Eagle Bridge, NY; Junior 3 Yr old VIEWMERE DYNASTY LILIA - Patrick Murray, Viewmere Farm, Schaghticoke, NY and Senior 3 year old EMPIRE DENVER YASMINE Kaylah Gulley, Classy Creek Farm, Greenwich, NY, who then went on to be named Intermediate Champion. Reserve was Abbotts’ Zeus Senior Two-year old.

Individual cow classes wrapped up featuring mature cows: 4 Year Old WILSON VIEW DL LARA Raymond Wilson, Wilson View Farm, Comstock, NY; 5 Year Old SU-ADAM CARTOON SNOWBALL Collin Skiff, Skiff Farms, Inc, Greenwich, NY; and Aged Cow - BLUE HEAVEN SNOBALL TWIN ET Justin Whitney, Whitland Farm, Fort Ann, NY, who was named Senior Champion, with Skiff’s 5 year old being named Reserve.

The climax of the day came when the judge crowned the Justin Whitney’s aged cow, BLUE HEAVEN SNOBALL TWIN ET as Grand Champion of the day’s show. Snowball was bred by the Smithlings of Blue Heaven Farm of Seneca Castle, NY, and purchased by Justin Whitney of Whitland Farm, Fort Ann. Named as Reserve Grand Champion was the Senior 3 Yr Old, EMPIRE DENVER YASMINE, owned by Kaylah Gulley, Classy Creek Farm in Greenwich, NY. The Best Bred and owned Swiss was the 5 Yr Old and Reserve Senior Champion, SU-ADAM CARTOON SNOWBALL owned by Collin Skiff, Skiff Farms, Inc, Greenwich, NY. Both Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor Banners were awarded to Wilson View Farm, Raymond Wilson, Comstock, NY. The 2011 Capital District Canton Youth Show was held concurrently with the Open class show.

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Breed Show Champion photo: (L-R) Marilyn Lamb, Rensselaer County Dairy Princess; Grand Champion BLUE HEAVEN SNOBALL TWIN ET owned by Justin Whitney, Whitland Farm; Judge Jeff Stephens; Reserve Grand Champion EMPIRE DENVER YASMINE, owned by Kaylah Gulley, Classy Creek Farm; Suzanne Foote, Washington County Dairy Princess.

Photos courtesy of Wendy Baker, Co-Chairman, Capital District Canton Show

Showmanship Champion photo: (L-R) Michael Barton, Master Showman; Judge Jeff Stepphens; Suzanne Foote, Washington County Dairy Princess.

rosettes were presented to Junior Champion - Senior Heifer Calf, CUTTING EDGE PS ADDOS ET - Michael Barton, Elite Dairy, Copake, NY; Reseve Junior Champion Intermediate Yearling CUTTING EDGE SECRET DEE — Kyle Barton, Elite Dairy, Copake, NY; Intermediate Champion - Senior 3 Yr Old EMPIRE DENVER YASMINE - Kaylah Gulley, Classy Creek Farm, Greenwich, NY; Reserve Intermediate Champion Senior 3 Yr Old CUTTING

EDGE S TIMARA ET Tyler Clark, Clark Family Farm, Cambridge, NY; Senior Champion - 5 Yr Old SU-ADAM CARTOON SNOWBALL - Collin Skiff, Skiff Farms, Inc, Greenwich, NY; Reserve Senior Champion - Aged Cow MORE ACRES LOREN HEIDI - Alicia Anuszewski, Anuszewski Dairy, Greenwich, NY; Grand Champion - Senior 3 Yr Old EMPIRE DENVER YASMINE - Kaylah Gulley, Classy Creek Farm, Greenwich, NY; Reserve grand champion & best

udder 5 Yr Old - SUADAM CARTOON SNOWBALL - Collin Skiff, Skiff Farms, Inc, Greenwich, NY; BEST BRED & OWNED - 5 Yr Old SUADAM CARTOON SNOWBALL - Collin Skiff, Skiff Farms, Inc, Greenwich, NY. For more information on the show, including complete results for the 2011 show, go to the “NY Capital District Canton Brown Swiss Show” Facebook page or the New York Brown Swiss Association Web site.

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Submitted by Wendy Baker, Co-Chairman Capital District Canton Show Rain poured. Lightning flashed.

Thunder crashed. Fire sirens blew.

But none of that even slowed down the 2011 New York Capital District Canton Brown Swiss Show, held Tuesday, July 26, at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds in Rensselaer County. Now in its fourth year, the Canton Show has doubled its entries to 95 quality Brown Swiss from 20 farms in five eastern New York counties and two states.

The Capital District Canton, the eastern-most District of the New York Brown Swiss Association comprised of 13 counties, hosts the annual show in cooperation with the TriCounty Holstein Club, its mission to bring Swiss breeders together in a Capital District setting, showcasing the quality Brown Swiss bred and owned in New York and neighboring states, giving breeders a marketing opportunity to display quality Swiss for breeders of other breeds and our own, and build comeraderie and friendships within the breed.

The day started with a combined Junior Showmanship competition between 50 young show men and ladies, ages 6 to 21 from the Tri-County Holstein Club and the Capital District Canton.

Two outstanding showmen from each of five classes of Novice showman and more experienced Juniors, divided by age, then worked their animals to vie for the coveted Master Showman Award. Champions from each class were awarded show halters, but the Master Showman rosette was awarded to a Brown Swiss handler this year, the 14 and 15 year old Class Champion, Michael Barton. Mikey, of Elite Dairy in Copake, NY, showed advanced poise and professionalism in the fitting and handling of his heifer, never waivering throughout the morning and impressing the judge. Other Brown Swiss competitors placed respectably in their classes.

Following Mikey’s crowning, Swiss breeders gathered for a picnic on the grounds, sharing farm and show stories,

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Enhanced Pasto Agricultural Museum is a highlight of Ag Progress Days UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — The recently enlarged and renovated Pasto Agricultural Museum — which will be formally dedicated at Penn State’s 2011 Ag Progress Days — will provide visitors with an even clearer glimpse into farming’s past.

Offering exhibits highlighting the history of agriculture and rural life, the now 8,400square-foot facility showcases an intriguing collection of artifacts. It is located on East 10th Street near the top of Main Street on the Ag Progress Days site.

During this year’s event, Bruce McPheron, dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences, will honor donors who gave significantly to the drive to improve the facility.

“The campaign funded the expansion, which added 5,000 square feet to the existing museum, allowing us to present a more sophisticated educational experience,” he said. “The project has helped to provide a more comprehensive view, to a larger audience, of the era when energy for work was supplied by the power of humans and domesticated animals.”

The approximately 1,300 items in the collection are concentrated in the time period between 1775 and 1940, although the assemblage of objects spans 6,000 years, or from 4,000 B.C. to the 1940s, noted Rita Graef, who recently was named curator of the Pasto Museum.

“Our emphasis is to provide visibility for early technological developments in agriculture between 1775 and 1940,” she said. “The mission of the Pasto Agricultural Museum is to provide the general public with an understanding and appreciation for early agriculture and rural life, especially in Pennsylvania and the northeastern United States.

“The enlarged and renovated museum building allows enhanced educational programming to reach this aim,” she added.

Graef brings a wealth of experience to the curator position. She came to Penn State in 1999 as a client-development manager responsible for representing the portfo-

lio of Outreach and Cooperative Extension programs to companies and associations.

Prior to joining the university she served as product manager for InterMetro, a leading manufacturer of material handling, storage and transport products for food service, health care and industry. There, she was responsible for de-

veloping products and marketing to diverse audiences.

She also worked as a design manager and representative for Designship, a product-development consulting firm, and as an industrial designer for Lutron Electronics, premier manufacturer of architectural lighting-control systems, where she de-

veloped user interfaces, products and marketing materials.

Graef has served as volunteer exhibit designer for the Mercer Museum, Doylestown, and designed several museum exhibits and graphic materials. The Mercer Museum includes almost 30,000 items, ranging from hand tools to horse-drawn vehicles,

assembled in an encyclopedic collection of preIndustrial Revolution tools and trades.

Central Pennsylvania 4th Fest benefits from her work as volunteer co-chair of celebrations — ensuring that music, food and activities fill the day for more than 70,000 visitors while they await the fireworks.

For more information

about the Pasto Agricultural Museum visit the museum’s Web site at http://agsci.psu.edu/p asto.

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

Twitter users can find and share information about the event by using the hashtag #agprogress.

Cover the wide-open spaces of Ag Progress Days with research tours UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Penn State’s 2011 Ag Progress Days, set for Aug. 16-18, assembles a wealth of cutting-edge information on everything from water management and crop pro-

duction to honey bee health and healthy eating habits. But that wealth is spread over the 1,500 acres of the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs. So, wear

your walking shoes.

Or, you can be transported to a wide variety of research plots and demonstrations on free research bus tours leaving at regular intervals from the corn crib on

Main Street at the Ag Progress Days site.

Following are tour descriptions: • The 40-minute General Research Tour provides an overview of research conducted by Penn State’s departments of Crop and Soil Sciences, Entomology, Horticulture and Plant Pathology, as well as the USDA Pasture Systems and Watershed Management Research Lab. The tour is run daily at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., with an additional tour at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

• The 75-minute Apiary Tour provides an upclose look into the mysteries of a honeybee colony. Penn State faculty, staff and students will present research that’s addressing the ongoing crisis facing honeybees. Buses leave daily at 11:30 a.m., with an additional tour at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

• The Old Time Charcoal Burn Tour recalls the colonial era when hardwood lump charcoal fueled iron furnaces throughout the eastern United States and the collier or charcoal maker was critical to making charcoal. Historical reenactors will make charcoal on a forest hearth during the one-hour tour. Buses leave daily at 9 a.m. and noon and Wednesday at 3 p.m.

• On the two-hour Deer Research Center Tour, which focuses on deer biology and current

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slug and insect management. Buses leave daily at 1 p.m.

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

• The Animal Composting Tour, sponsored by the state’s Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services, includes a 30-minute seminar with instruction on the technical aspects and regulatory considerations of onfarm carcass composting. The seminar will be followed immediately by a bus tour to a working carcass compost pile on site. The seminar will be held Tuesday and Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the upper level of the red barn across from the corn crib.

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

Buses to the state’s largest chestnut orchard leave daily at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., and Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Sponsored by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Ag Progress Days is held at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, nine miles southwest of State College on Route 45.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 16; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 17; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 18. Admission and parking are free. Free shuttle bus service between the Ag Progress Days site and downtown State College will be available.

For more information, visit the Ag Progress Days website at http://apd.psu.edu.

Twitter users can find and share information about the event by using the hashtag #agprogress.

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research, visitors can view live deer and various antler displays.

Members of the Quality Deer Management Association will provide information on deer management and QDMA. Buses leave daily at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 5 p.m.

• A related Habitat Management for Deer and Other Wildlife Tour will feature demonstration food plots and natural habitat management practices used on public or private property as part of a Quality Deer Management System to improve habitat for many wildlife species while producing healthier and larger deer. The one-hour tour will cover how to integrate habitat improvements to meet specific objectives. Buses leave daily at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Wednesday at 4 p.m.

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

• The Stream (Riparian) Buffers and Native Prairie Grasses Tour will explain how to install and maintain forested and grassed stream buffers and how buffers can enhance property value while improving a community’s water quality. The one-hour tour also features a prairie grass demonstration and instruction on using native grasses with wildflowers for wildlife habitat, biofuels and more.

Buses leave daily at 11:30 a.m.

• The Sustainable Cropping Systems Tour will enable visitors to see innovative conservation cropping systems designed to produce all of the feed, forage and fuel for a dairy farm. This one-hour tour includes diverse no-till crop rotations; cover crops and green manures; a covercrop roller-crimper; manure injection to conserve nutrients and reduce odor; multiple weed-control strategies, including cultivation; a canola-oil-powered tractor and livestock feed facility; and integrated

Field demonstrations, commercial exhibits highlight business side of Ag Progress Days UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Demonstrations of the latest agricultural technology and machinery will highlight the commercial portion of Penn State’s Ag Progress Days exposition, Aug. 16-18 at Rock Springs.

New field demonstrations this year will feature equipment used in corn chopping, planting of cover crops and overseeding standing corn with cover crops.

An integral part of notill systems, cover crops are a crucial component in maintaining soil, water and air quality in high-yield agriculture, noted Sjoerd Duiker, associate professor of soil management in the College of Agricultural Sciences. “Planting mixtures of cover crops to serve several objectives is a relatively new development,” he said.

Visitors can see more than 10 cover crop mixtures suitable for various purposes, such as providing forage for livestock and feedstocks for biofuel production. Machinery demonstrations will include cover-crop drills and precision cover-crop seeders.

Demonstrations also will feature a cover-crop interseeder developed

by Penn State agricultural scientists. Farmers using this technology may eventually need only a single trip across the field to accomplish what takes most farmers three passes and several pieces of equipment to do.

“It can do three things in one pass,” said Gregory Roth, professor of agronomy. “It can seed the cover crop, add fertilizer and spray an herbicide to kill emerged

weeds.”

Pennsylvania farmers are increasingly interested in growing cover crops, but the time, cost and late-fall harvest of corn and other crops often limit their use, Roth said. The seeder can help farmers — especially small operations — save time and money by condensing multiple tasks into one trip through a no-till field.

Returning machinery demonstrations will feature hay mowing, hay rakes and tedders, hay baling and bale handling. All demonstrations are weather-permitting.

In addition to the demonstrations, more than 430 commercial and noncommercial exhibitors are expected at the event, according to Bob Oberheim, Ag Progress Days manager.

“There are very few

places you can go to see and learn about the full range of goods and services that support our agricultural industry,” Oberheim said.

“It’s a real time-saver for producers to be able to spend just a single day evaluating and comparing the products they need to remain efficient, productive and competitive.”

Vendors will display and explain such products as crop-production machinery, dairy equipment, animal housing, feed, seed, fertilizer, banking, insurance, crop consulting services and many other categories.

Oberheim pointed out that Ag Progress Days also is an opportunity for producers to ask questions of Penn State faculty specialists, extension educators and other experts and to keep tabs

on the latest research findings, best practices and governmental regulations that could affect their operations.

“Agriculture is a knowledge-intensive business, and if you don’t stay current and adapt to trends and changes in technology and regulations, you’re going to fall behind pretty quickly,” he said, noting that information will be available on issues related to dairy, livestock and crop production; animal health; soil conservation; water quality; and sources of ag renewable energy such as biogas, biodiesel and ethanol.

Visitors also will learn about the hazards of tractor overturns and how to reduce the risks at the Farm Safety Demonstration Area.

Safety specialists will of-

fer farm accident rescue simulations involving agricultural equipment, including demonstrations of emergency scene stabilization and patientextrication techniques.

And attendees can get information about several types of farm-safety programs and agricultural emergency-response resources.

In addition, horse enthusiasts and owners also can get the latest information on tack and equipment, training, handling, health and business practices at the Ag Progress Days Equine Experience.

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

Twitter users can find and share information about the event by using the hashtag #agprogress.

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Congratulations to the Genesee County 4Hers for their outstanding success at the 2011 Genesee County Meat Animal Sale.

The auction was well attended and the kids did an excellent job! The sheep averaged $3.70 per pound, the beef averaged $1.65 per pound, the hogs averaged $3.53 per pound and the goats averaged $3.80 per pound. The champions were: Sheep - Grand Champion: Nicholas Kron, Alden NY - $6.00/lb bought by HLW Acres Reserve Champion: Melissa Keller, Corfu NY - $6.25/lb bought by You-Dale Farms LLC Beef - Grand Champion: Elizabeth Kron, Alden NY - $2.00/lb bought by Alden State Bank Reserve Champion: Lukas Johnson, Darien Center - $1.80/lb bought by Corfu Machine Co. Inc. Swine - Grand Champion: Cole Carlson, Byron NY - $7.20/lb bought by L-Brooke Farms Reserve Champion: Katie Schultz, Oakfield NY - $5.25/lb bought by Batavia Equipment Rental Goat - Grand Champion: Savannah Karn, Batavia NY - $6.25/lb bought by Erie-Niagara Insurance Reserve Champion: Melissa Thater, Le Roy NY - $5.00/lb bought by Harris Farms We salute the hard work done by everyone involved and a special thank you to all the buyers who continue to support agriculture in Genesee County. Well done!

Please join us at the Wyoming County 4H Meat Animal Sale in Pike, New York on Wednesday August 17 at 5pm for the swine, sheep and beef.

THE SLAIGHT FAMILY REAL ESTATE, ANTIQUE & HOUSEHOLD AUCTION Thursday, August 18, 2011 5:00PM West Sparta, NY Auction to be held at 7939 Presbyterian Road, West Sparta. From Rt. 390 to Route 36, Take Route 36 south to Presbyterian Rd, go 2 miles to # 7939.

Selling at 5:30 PM will be the Slaight family homestead. This country home has been in the family since 1853 and features include 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, parlor, dining room, eat-in kitchen, with an enclosed porch. Also included is a great barn complex with a number of outbuildings, all situated on 19.4 scenic acres with nearly 15 acres tillable. A fantastic opportunity with 230 more acres of land available! Financing available to qualified parties. $15,000 deposit required. OPEN HOUSES: Wed., August 10 from 3-5PM & Sat., August 13 from 10-12 noon. Call Josh Kent @ 585343-5449 or visit www.williamkentinc.com, or call Bob Muesebeck @ 585395-9574 or visit www.dwcproperties.com Also selling a very nice line of antiques from the early 1900's.

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Hinsdale Vehicle, Equipment, Tool & Household Auction, Churchville, NY Dan & Penny Bridge Farm Machinery Auction, Elba, NY Estate of Paul Hrusa Real Estate Auction, Depew, NY Churchville Real Estate Auction, Churchville, NY Rodney Farms Auction, Scottsville, NY Byron Kiwanis Benefit Auction & Beef Barbeque, Byron, NY Justice for Children’s Advocacy Center Benefit Auction, Batavia, NY

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Sunny summer will bring sweeter apples FISHERS, NY — Apples and cider will be super sweet this year.

That is the consensus of state apple growers of the crop that got off to a wet start last spring but has been basking in sun all summer.

The abundance of sun means apples will have higher sugar content. Sunshine generates higher sugar levels in apples — known as brix levels.

“Sunny weather means sweeter fruit, and happy apple eaters,” said Jim Allen, president of the New York Apple Association.

“New York is going to have a strong, tasty crop and we are going to have plenty of our apples in the marketplace before anyone else,” he said.

“Consumers are going to be delighted with our quality this year,” Allen said.

The annual NYAA crop prediction is determined by a consensus of growers representing six apple growing districts throughout the state.

The crop consensus was reached during a conference

call held on July 28.

Consumers should be seeing fresh-picked local apples in the next couple weeks in some lower Hudson Valley locations. Orchards in other parts of the state will have fresh crop apples later in August.

The season will get underway in earnest in early September when the McIntosh variety is picked. The harvest will last through late October or early November.

The crop is pretty much right on time, despite a slower start to bloom in the spring due to heavy rains, growers said.

New York apple growers predict the statewide crop will be at or near last year’s crop size of approximately 30.3 million bushels.

That number will still easily keep New York ranked second in apple production nationwide, behind Washington State.

Early season varieties, like Jersey Mac and Tydeman will be the first apples off the

tree. Later in August, growers will pick Ginger Gold and Paula Red, sometimes called “The Girls of Summer.”

The McIntosh harvest, considered the traditional “kick off” to the apple season, will begin in early September in most regions, a little later in the Lake Champlain area.

High demand for ‘home grown’ fruit is driving consumers to fresh New York apples in bigger numbers than ever before, according to re-

tailers and growers.

More and more data from the world’s top research institutions are proving that apples really do help keep the doctor away, which is also helping move apples off the produce shelves in record numbers.

“Apples are a tasty and convenient way for families to enjoy a healthy snack,” Allen said.

The state’s crop of traditional varieties like McIntosh

and Empire look promising, growers said. Popular varieties like Honeycrisp, Gala and Cortland also look good.

The 5-year official crop numbers in New York: 2010: 30.3 million bushels 2009: 32.8 million bushels 2008: 29.8 million bushels 2007: 31.1 million bushels 2006: 29.7 million bushels New York State grows apples on 50,370 acres. The state ranks second in the nation in apple production.

Tour Buffalo’s award winning farmer’s market Join us for an insider’s look at one of Buffalo’s most exciting urban treasures, the bustling Elmwood Bidwell Farmers Market. On this tour led by experts, you’ll learn the delicious secrets of Western New York’s burgeoning local food scene.

Tour guests will have the unique opportunity to meet a selection of the market’s farmers and artisan food

makers, while hearing about Western New York’s exciting farm-to-table movement and agricultural bounty. Discover these growing methods used by these talented vendors, sample some of the market’s most interesting edibles, and hear the personal stories of these dedicated taste makers.

Whether you’re a veteran cook or just learning your

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AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-3237 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, August 8 • 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, 585-5843033, 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, New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Monthly Heifer Sale. Call to advertise. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 • 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 315287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518392-3321.

• 6:00 PM: Town of Walton Highway. Bulldozer ‘87 Case 1450B Bulldozer. Has tilt pitch & angle blade w/new cutting edge & corners. New track & idlers. Good condition!

• 6:05 PM - Town of Richmond Highway - Tractor - ‘00 New Holland TN55D broom tractor. Set up for a loader. Comes with a 7’ hydraulic Sweepster Power Broom.

• 6:10 PM - Private Consignor - 10 Wheeler & Equip - (2) Ingersoll-Rand air compressors, ‘80 Kenworth 10 wheeler cab & chassis, Knapheide flatbed, diesel engines & more.

• 6:35 PM - NY Power Authority - Surplus Scaffolding - Bill-Jax Inc. Scaffolding: (32) aluminum planks, (89) open type end frames, (6) kkids & various panel guard rails.

• 6:40 PM - Elmira City School District - Vehicles (3) ‘03 Int’l 3000 school buses, (5) Int’l 3800 buses, ‘03 Chevy Silverado 1500 pickup, ‘90 GMC pickup & ‘01 Chevy Astro van.

• 7:40 PM - Private Consignor - Vehicles & Equipment - ‘74 Drott 45B, ‘95 Chevy C2500 pickup, tailgate spreader, 11’ one way plow & tire chains.

• 7:55 PM - Marcellus School District - Surplus Assets - Lawn Chief tiller, John Deere TR-32, Cushman front line, plows, Quincy air compressor, stainless steel sink & more.

• 8:30 PM - National Grid MA - Diesel Tank - Double wall diesel storage tank (Fireguard model) with Atlas Gasboy pump & Atlas automated fuel control terminal.

• 8:35 PM - National Grid MA - Water Tank - 5500 gal double wall water storage tank, 96” in diameter x 176” in length. The tank weighs approximately 7500 lbs empty.

• 8:40 PM - Onondaga County - Printing Equipment - Ryobi 3302/ AB Dick 9985 printing press, Challenge 3 hole paper drill, Bunn string tying machines, GBC 24” laminator & more.

• 9:00 PM - Vermont Fleet Services - Pickups & SUV’s - ‘06 Chevy Colorado pickup, ‘04 Chevy Silverado pickup, ‘06 Chevy Uplander LT, & (5) ‘08 Dodge Durango SLT’s.

• 9:40 PM - Smithfield Central Schools - Computers - computers, monitors, printers, keyboards, wireless hardware & more, from 5 locations within the district. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Tuesday, August 9 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 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.

• 6:00 PM: Town of Manlius. Pickup & Equipment - 30,000 & 75,000 BTU Modine heaters, (24) 400w ‘03 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Fleetside 4X4 pickup, metal Halide lamps, fluorescent ceiling lights & wood planks.

• 6:10 PM - NFTA Multi Location - Buses & Equip.

- (30) NABI & Nova Auto bus classic buses, ‘93 new Flyer bus, (2) ‘05 Ford Econoline E-450 cutaway vans, helicopter shell & more.

• 7:25 PM - North Shore Central School District Violins - (22) playable violins, plus string instrument parts. A complete inventory list has been provided by the seller. Auctions International, 800536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Wednesday, August 10 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752

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B RO U G HT ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES Rte. 125, E. Middlebury, VT 05740 Sale every Monday & Thursday Specializing in Complete Farm Dispersals “A Leading Auction Service” In Vt. 800-339-2697 or 800-339-COWS 802-388-2661 • 802-388-2639 ALEX LYON & SON Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc. Jack Lyon Bridgeport, NY 315-633-2944 • 315-633-9544 315-633-2872 • Evenings 315-637-8912 AUCTIONEER PHIL JACQUIER INC. 18 Klaus Anderson Rd., Southwick, MA 01077 413-569-6421 • Fax 413-569-6599 www.jacquierauctions.com Auctions of Any Type, A Complete, Efficient Service philcorn@jacquierauctions.com AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL 808 Borden Rd. Buffalo, NY 14227 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com BENUEL FISHER AUCTIONS Fort Plain, NY 518-568-2257 Licensed & Bonded in PA #AU005568

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BRZOSTEK’S AUCTION SERVICE INC. Household Auctions Every Wed. at 6:30 PM 2052 Lamson Rd., Phoenix, NY 13135 Brzostek.com 315-678-2542 or 800-562-0660 Fax 315-678-2579 THE CATTLE EXCHANGE 4236 Co. Hwy. 18, Delhi, NY 13753 607-746-2226 • Fax 607-746-2911 www.cattlexchange.com E-mail: daveramasr@cattlexchange.com A Top-Quality Auction Service David Rama - Licensed Real Estate Broker C.W. GRAY & SONS, INC. Complete Auction Services Rte. 5, East Thetford, VT 802-785-2161 DANN AUCTIONEERS DELOS DANN 3339 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com dannauctioneers.htm DELARM & TREADWAY Sale Managers & Auctioneers William Delarm & Son • Malone, NY 518-483-4106 E.J. Treadway • Antwerp, NY 13608 315-659-2407

• 10:00 AM: West Haven, VT. Complete Dispersal of Oak Creek Farm including 200 free stall Holsteins, complete extensive line of equip., 100 tons of corn silage. Wrights Auction Service, 802-3346115 • 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, 315-829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market, 716296-5041, 585-738-2104 • 2:00 PM: NY Steam Engine Assn. Grounds, Gehan Rd, off Rts. 5 & 20, 5 mi. east of Canandaigua, NY. NY Steam Engine Associations 3rd Annual Consignment Auction. 2 Days!

Selling antique and modern farm and construction equipment. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 6:00 PM: Tully Central School. Surplus Assets Groen soup kettles, Nobles speed spray, dust collection system, Paragon kiln, goal posts, fluorescent lights & more.

• 6:15 PM - City of New Rochelle - Impounded Vehicles - ‘08 Chevy Cobalt LT, ‘04 Mercury Grand Marquis LS, ‘91 Acura Legend LS, ‘88 Parker boat & Sea Ray Sundancer.

• 6:40 PM - Private Consignor - Box Truck & Vans - ‘04 GMC 5500 box truck w/liftgate & (2) ‘06 Ford E450 Goshen vans. All start, run & drive. Keys & clean titles.

• 6:55 PM - Perry Central School District - Computers - Large lot of assorted computers, monitors, keyboards, printers & accessories; all in working condition. Auctions International, 800536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Thursday, August 11 • Route 414, Seneca Falls, N.Y. Farm & Equipment Auction. Next to Empire Farm Days Show.

Farm Equipment, Tractors, Antique Equipment, Construction Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock

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Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 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, 315-8293105 • 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 315287-0220 • 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, 800-321-3211.

• 6:00 PM: Town of Fishkill Police - Crown Vic. ‘03 Ford Crown Vic 4 door police interceptor. In overall good condition. New motor at 50,000 miles, everything works.

• 6:05 PM - Oswego Co. BOCES - Computer Surplus - Dell speakers, ProCurve switches & hubs, keyboards, wall panduit, APW cabinets, LCD monitor screens & more.

• 6:25 PM - Putnam Co. Golf Course - Vehicles Toro Reelmaster 3100-D mower, ‘04 Toro Workman 2100, ‘04 Scag mower, ‘04 Club Car Turf 272 & Toro 3200 dump beds. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Friday, August 12 • 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

Friday, August 12 • 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 • 6:00 PM: Wilson Fire Co. - Boat & Equip. ‘87 Boston Whaler 368 boat w/trailer, Onan standby generator, Big Red air compressor, fire hose & fuel pump.

• Town of Grand Island - Pickup & Crown Vic - ‘00 Ford F150 pickup w/Meyer 7.5’ plow and ‘09 Ford Crown Vic police interceptor. Both start, run & drive.

• Canaseraga Central School District - Doors - Lot of (15) wood interior doors in assorted sizes.

Some are new. Some have 8” square glass panels. Auctions International, 800-536-1401

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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 518-673-3237 • Fax 518-673-2381 www.auctionsinternational.com

Saturday, August 13 • 9:30 AM: Masonic Temple, 24 Bridge St., St. Johnsville, NY. Inventory Reduction Auction. New & Used furniture, antiques, glassware and tools.

Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • 10:00 AM: 3277 Lexington Rd., Richmond, KY. Over 50 Cars Sell! Corvette Extravaganza!

Corvettes & Other Classics. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com

Monday, August 15 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY (Former Welch Livestock). Monthly Lamb, Sheep, Goat & Pig Sale. Call to advertise. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 • 6:00 PM: Harrison Central Schools - Van & Equip. ‘99 GMC Savana G2500 cargo van, Toro 580D mower, Harper Turbo vac 4D, Garland ranges, Traulsen refrigerator & more.

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

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

Refurbished in 2000 with a new Hale pump & extended stainless steel front bumper. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Tuesday, August 16 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 10:00 AM: 12601 State Rd. 545, North Winter Garden, FL. Rental Return Auction. Construction, Support Rental Fleet Equip., Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944, Site Phone 407-239-2700 www.lyonauction.com • 6:00 PM: Buffalo Metropolitan FCU . Van - ‘07 Honda Odyssey EX 4 door wagon w/3.5L V6 MPI gas engine. A/C. Starts, runs & drives, in overall fair condition. Auctions International, 800-5361401 www.auctionsinternational.com

Wednesday, August 17 • 9:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm.

Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104.

• 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 • 5:00 PM: Penn Yan, NY (Yates Co.). Curvin & Bertha Stauffer Real Estate & Farm Machinery Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

Thursday, August 18 • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

• 5:00 PM: Dansville, NY. Slaight Farm Real Estate Auction. Selling Slaight homestead including house barns and approx. 20 acres w/more land available. See our Web site for more info. William Kent Inc., Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 585343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

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

Saturday, August 20 • Racine, WI. Secured Creditor’s Auction-Late Model Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Pickups, Equipment & Reefer Trailers, Late Model Construction, Earthmoving Equipment, Attachments, Support Equipment. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: Prattsburgh, (Steuben Co.) NY. 206 Acre Farm in two (2) Parcels. 153 acres with buildings and 53 acres Farmlands & Woods along County Rd. 75 & Townline Roads in Prattsburgh Township for the John Brezinski Trust. Absolute Auction! Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520

www.pirrunginc.com • 10:30 AM: Carthage, NY. Woodell Holsteins Complete Cattle & Machinery Dispersal. 45 registered & grade Holsteins, 28 milking age, balance young stock. Full line of machinery, 3 tractors, skidsteer, tillage, haying & barn equip. Pictures and full listing on Web site. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 www.hoskingsales.com

Tuesday, August 23 • Houston, TX. Late Model Construction Equipment, Aerials, Forklifts, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 5:00 PM: Albion, NY (Orleans Co.). James F. Davis Farm Machinery Auction. Selling a complete line of farm machinery including JD tractors, JD combine, hay, tillage & barn equip. and much more. Visit our Web site for more information.

William Kent Inc., Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

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

Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Don Yahn, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 716-296-5041, 585-738-2104.

• 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

Thursday, August 25 • 5:00 PM: Elba, NY. Dan & Penny Bridge Farm Machinery Auction. Selling a full line of farm machinery including New Holland 1915 forage harvester, 7 tractors, mixer wagon and more. William Kent Inc., Sales Managers & Auctioneers, 585343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Friday, August 26 • 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, August 27

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

Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • 9:00 AM: Ionia, NY. Estate of Keith & Thelma Bennett. Excellent, clean household, lawn equip. & shop tools. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Produce Auction. Inc. Fall Machinery Consignment Sale. For info contact Edwin Zimmerman at 315-536-6252. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 9:00 AM: Oswego County DPW, Oswego, NY. Oswego County Municipal Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585243-1563. www.teitsworth.com

Tuesday, August 30 • 10:00 AM: 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 • 4:00 PM: Wayland, NY (Steuben Co.). Jablohski Brothers Retirement Auction. Potato & Grain Farm Machinery. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.com

Wednesday, August 31 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, September 3 • 9:00 AM: Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 792 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Farm Machinery Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257

Thursday, September 8 • 1:00 PM: 10400 Gillete Rd., Alexander, NY. Western NY Gas & Steam Engine Assn. Consignment Auction. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Saturday, September 10 • Morrisville, NY. Morrisville Autumn Review Sale.

Hosted by the Morrisville College Dairy Club. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Town of Lansing Highway Dept., Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing, NY. Municipal Surplus & Con-

PA RT I C I PAT I N G A U C T I O N E E R S HILLTOP AUCTION CO. 3856 Reed Rd., Savannah, NY 13146 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030

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

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

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 MOHAWK VALLEY PRODUCE AUCTION 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-568-3579 NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs.

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

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

NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC. Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT Jim - 802-525-4774 Ray - 802-525-6913 neks@together.net NORTHAMPTON COOP. AUCTION Whately, MA • Farmer Owned Since 1949 Livestock Commission Auction Sales at noon every Tues. • Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774 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 PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

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

802-334-2638 • 802-777-1065 cell robertsauction@together.net ROY TEITSWORTH, INC. AUCTIONEERS Specialist in large auctions for farmers, dealers, contractors and municipalities.

Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com TOWN & COUNTRY AUCTION SERVICE Rt. 32 N., Schuylerville, NY 518-695-6663 Owner: Henry J. Moak 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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HOSKING SALES Sales Managers & Auctioneer 6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 005392 607-699-3637 • Fax 607-699-3661 www.hoskingsales.com hoskingsales@stny.rr.com

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!

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

Auction Calendar, Continued (cont. from prev. page) tractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, September 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, September 15 • Belleville, PA. First String Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Andrew Fleischer, owner. Co-managed

by Stonehurts Farms & The Cattle Exchange. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Saturday, September 17 • Canton, CT. Estate of Dean Moulton. 1922 IH 816 Tractor, Cat 15 Dozer, Boat Motors, Early Canoe; Early Mowers & Gravely’s, Horse Drawn Equipment, Early tools, Antiques & Collectibles.

Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • Warriors Mark, PA. Maple Hill Farm complete Dispersal featuring 90 deep pedigreed registered Holsteins. Carl & Carla Gates, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 www.cattleexchange.com • Atlantic City, NJ. Rental Returns of Construction, Aerials, Attachments, Support, Trucks & Trailers.

Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY. Special Fall Consignment Auction of Farm & Construction Equipment Heavy & Light Trucks. Consignments welcome.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 9:00 AM: Windmill Farm Market, 3900 Rt. 14A, 5 Mi. S. of Penn Yan, NY. Equipment Consignment Auction. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, September 21 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, September 22 • Cadiz, OH. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com

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Friday, September 23 • South Bend, IN. 2 Auctions in One Day! Complete Liquidation of Late Model Construction, Support Equip. & Large Job Completion of Late Model Construction, Support Equipment & Large Job Completion of Late Model Earthmoving Equip., Trucks & Trailers. Alex Lyon & Son, 315633-2944 www.lyonauction.com

Saturday, September 24 • Betty & Nelson LeDuc, Champlain, NY. Dairy Dispersal. 180 head. Northern New York Dairy Sales, 518-481-6666, Joey St. Mary 518-5690503, Harry Nererett 518-651-1818 www.nnyds.com • Woodward, PA. Houserdale Holsteins Dispersal. Featuring 100 registered Holsteins. David Houser & family, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 9:00 AM: Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction of Farm Tractors & Machinery. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cat-

tle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Tuesday, September 27 • Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. PA Dairy Classic Sale featuring herd reductions for Liddleholme (NY) and Schug’s Holsteins (OH). 100 head will sell. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Spencer’s Inc. of Mt. Airy, 525 Quarry Rd. (Spencer’s yard), Mt. Airy, NC. One Owner Complete Liquidation Going out of Business Absolute Auction. Construction Equip., Trucks & Trailers. Online bidding is provided by RealtimeBid. Visit their Web site at www.realtimebid.com for more information and to bid online. Note: There is an additional 2% buyer’s premium for online bidders. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com

Wednesday, September 28 • Hardwick, VT. Mapleview Jersey Dispersal. 110 head of top quality registered Jerseys. RHA 15,035 M, 4.7%, 3.6 protein. Art & Sharon Ling, owners. Sales Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 neks@together.net • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, September 29 • 10:00 AM: Bath, NY (Steuben Co,). Steuben Co. Surplus Vehicles, Heavy Equipment & Accessories. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc. 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com

Friday, September 30 • 9:00 AM: 44 Hair Rd., Newville, PA. Public Auction of rare & unique memorabilia. Two day event - Sept. 30 - Oct. 1. Quality collection of Farmall, McCormick & IH. Leaman Auctions Ltd., 717-4641128, AuctionZip Auctioneer ID #3721 ed@leamanauctions.com www.leamanauctions.com

Saturday, October 1 • 9:00 AM: 145 Paul Rd., Exit 17, Rt. 390, Rochester, NY. Monroe County Municipal Equipment Auction. Heavy Construction Equipment, Cars & Trucks. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, October 5 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, October 8 • 9:00 AM: Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY. Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com

Wednesday, October 12 • 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, October 14 • Detroit, MI. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • Intercourse, PA. Plankenhorn Farms Complete Dispersal. Co-managed with Stonehurst Farms.

Dr. Sam & Gail Simon, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 5:30 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, October 15 • Sweet Water Farm Auction, 26 Barker St., Three Rivers, MA. IH 5088 & 1086, JD 2020, Dozer, IH Silage Trucks, Equipment, Owner George Foskit.

Auctioneer Phil Jacquier, 413-569-6421 • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6

pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Richfield Springs, NY. 63rd OHM Holstein Club Sale. 100 head of quality registered Holsteins sell. Hosted by Roedale Farm, the Pullis Family. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637, Brad Ainslie Sale Chairman 315822-6087 www.hoskingsales.com

Wednesday, October 19 • Allentow, PA. State Auction. Complete Liquidation of Automotive Dismantling Operation. MAC Car Crusher, Rubber Tired Loaders, Rollback & Dump Trucks, Vans. Over 100 Cars (40-50 running), UNBELIEVABLE Accumulation of Motors, Transmissions, Shocks, Glass & Much More.Online bidding available. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-6332944 www.lyonauction.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. . Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, October 20 • Darlington, PA. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com • Gordonville, PA. Jo-Lan Farm Complete Dispersal. John & Rachel Lantz, owners. Co-Managed

by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Friday, October 21 • Ben K. Stolzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. VisionGen & Partners Elite Offering. Hosted by Vision Genetics. Co-Managed by The Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farms. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Saturday, October 22 • 9:00 AM: Syracuse, NY (NYS Fairgrounds).

Onondaga County Area Municipal Equipment Auction of Municipal & Contractor Equipment.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com

Wednesday, October 26 • 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, October 28 • Bloomfield, NY. Bennett Farms Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal. Bennett Farms, Inc. owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-7462226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Wednesday, November 2 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, November 5 • Ithaca, NY. New York Holstein Fall Harvest Sale.

The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Ithaca, NY. NY Fall Harvest Sale. Hosted by Cornell University Dairy Science Club. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rt. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Autos, Trucks, Trailers and small tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8 am till noon. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., Complete Auction Services, 802-785-2161 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

head of quality all breeds sell. Call to participate in this sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-847-8800 or 607-699-3637

Saturday, November 12 • Madison, NY. Fern Hill Farm II Milking Herd Dispersal. 100 outstanding registered Holsteins sell.

Jack Russin & Family, owners. The Cattle Exchange, Dave Rama, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, November 16 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, November 17 • Bow, NH. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com • 4:30 PM: Bath Market, Bath, NY. Special Feeder Calf and Beef Replacement Sales. Phil Laug, Mgr., Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-776-2000 or 315-427-7845.

Wednesday, November 23 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, November 30 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, December 3 • 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY. Special Winter Consignment Auction of Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Liquidations & Consignments. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, 585-243-1563. www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Feeder Cattle sale. Please vaccinate your cattle & bring documentation. Cattle accepted Thurs. & Fri. between 7:30 am - 6 pm. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-3941515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, December 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, December 10 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Horse Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, December 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. . Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, December 15 • 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.

Wednesday, December 21 • 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

Wednesday, November 9

Wednesday, December 28

• 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

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

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

Friday, November 11 • 11:30 AM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Premier All Breeds Sale. 100

Monday, February 6 • Kissimmee, FL. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 info@yoderandfrey.com www.yoderandfrey.com

Wednesday, September 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Regular livestock sale every Wednesday. Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange, 585-394-1515. www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT August 1, 2011 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt Calves:45-60# .18-.22; 6175# .24-.30; 76-90# .35-.40; 91-105# .4250-.45; 106# & up .50-.55.

Farm Calves: .60-.70 Started Calves: .35-.45 Veal Calves: .50-2.25 Heifers: Open 5.10-7.70; Beef 6.10-7.80.

Feeder Steers: 65-82.50 Beef Steers: 4.50-5.50 Stock Bull: 480-580 Beef Bull: .68-.7950 Replacement Heifers: one @ 880.

Sheep, ea: 97-105 Lambs, ea: 47-182.50 Goats, ea: 85-185 Kids, ea: 30-130 Canners: up to 64.50 Cutters: 65-69 Utility: 70-75 Rabbits: 4-25 Chickens: 5-47 Ducks: 5-25 COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA August 2, 2011 Cows: Canners 30-63; Cutters 63.50-68; Util 69-75.50.

Steers: Ch 99-104.50; Sel 81.50-96.50; Hols. 77-83.

Heifers: Hols. 75.50-79.50 Calves: 20-88/ea.

Feeders: 81-92/ea.

Sheep: 100-102 Goats: 54-151/ea; Kids 65115/ea.

Feeder Pigs: 68/ea.

Roasting Pigs: 130/ea.

Chickens: 1.50-5.50 Rabbits: 2-16.50 Ducks: 4-17.50 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA August 2, 2011 Calves: (/cwt) 0-60# 10; 6175# 14-42; 76-95# 18-50; 96-105# 22-55; 106# & up 18-42.

Farm Calves: 61-280/cwt Start Calves: 50/cwt Feeders: 49-90/cwt Heifers: 82-85/cwt Steers: 44-77/cwt Bulls: 92-93/cwt Canners: 20-67/cwt Cutters: 68-72/cwt Utility: 72.50-78.50/cwt Hogs: 30.50-70/cwt Boars: 17.50-20/cwt

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY July 28, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2.50; Grower Bull Calves over 92# .70-1.20; 80-92# .70-1.15.

Cull Calves (/#): Gd .65.84; Lean .45-.68; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70-.88.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 1000-1700; Springing Cows 900-1500; Springing Hfrs. 1000-1500; Bred Hfrs. 900-1400; Fresh Hfrs. 1000-1400; Open Hfrs.

600-1000; Started Hfrs. 200500.

Beef (/#): Feeders .70-1.20; Hols. Steer Sel .65-.85.

Goats (/hd): Billies 100150; Nannies 75-135; Kids 30-80.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY July 28, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .75-2.50; Grower Bull over 92# .701.20; 80-92# .70-1.15.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .65-.84; Lean .45-.68; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70-.88.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Fresh Cows 1000-1700; Springing Cows 900-1500; Springing Hfrs. 1000-1500; Bred Hfrs. 900-1400; Fresh

Hfrs. 1000-1400; Open Hfrs.

600-1000; Service Bulls 700-1000; Started Hfrs. 200500.

Beef (/#): Feeders .70-1.20; Hols. Steeer Sel .65-.85.

Goats (/hd): Billies 100150; Nannies 75-135; Kids 30-80.

CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY No report CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY July 27, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 2; Grower Bulls over 92# .80-1; 80-92# .50-.90; Bob Veal .05-.50.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .64-.75; Lean .45-.67; Hvy. Beef Bulls .75-.85.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Springing Hfrs. 1100-1675; Bred Hfrs. 1100-1575; Open Hfrs. 1100; Service Bulls 825.

Beef (/#): Ch 1-1.10; Sel .90-.98; Hols. Ch .90-.95; Sel .78-.85.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Feeder 1.60 Goats (/#): Kids 1.60-1.70 Swine (/#): Boar .15; Feeder Pig .95.

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY July 25, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 1.80-2.60; Grower Bulls over 92# .901.15; 80-92# .70-.95; Bob Veal .20-.50.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .77-.84; Lean .70-.77; Hvy. Beef Bullss .80-.87.

Beef (/#): Feeders .60-.80 Swine (/#): Hog .72-.80; Sow .37-.42; Boar .10-.20; Feeder Pig .58-.62.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY July 28, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .80-2.65; Grower Bull over 92# .601.20; 80-92# .40-.80.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .60-.79; Lean .50-.72; Hvy. Beef Bulls .79-.0845.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY July 28, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. 2-3.20; Grower over 92# .70-1.05; 80-92# .40-1; Bob Veal .05.50.

Cull Cows (/#): Bone Util .68-.75; Canners/Cutters .45-.69; HY Util .78-.83.

Beef (/#): Sel .90-.95; Hols.

Ch .93.

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Feeder 1.40-1.50.

Goas (/#): Kids 1.60-1.70.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY July 28, 2011 Calves (/#): Hfrs. .80-1.20; Grower Bulls over 92# .70-1; 80-92# .70-.80; Bob Veal .20-.40.

Cull Cows (/#): Gd .76-.83; Lean .69-.75; Hvy. Beef Bulls .80-.85.

Beef (/#): Feeders .70-.80; Ch .96-1.03.

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Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

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Vernon New Berlin

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Central Bridge Chatham

Lamb/Sheep (/#): Market 1.20-1.30; Slaughter Sheep .30-.40.

Goats (/hd): Billies 45-95; Nannies 97.50.

Swine (/#): Hog .60; Sow .38-.42; Boar .22; Feeder Pig /hd 42.50-47.50.

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

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY August 1, 2011 Cattle: Bone Util .70-.78; Canners/Cutters .60-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .77.89 Feeders: Dairy .25-.77; Bulls .62-1; Steers .83-.90.

Calves: Bulls 96-120# .801; up to 95# .10-.95; Hfrs.

Hols. under 100# 1.80.

Dairy: Bred Hfrs. up to 990.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA July 27, 2011 Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 1250# 87.50.

Heifers: Ch 2-3 Hols. 1525# 77.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 79.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 73.75-75.25, lo dress 71.7572.25; Boners 80-85% lean 68.25-73.25, lo dress 6568; Lean 85-90% lean 64.25-68, lo dress 54-63.75.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1300-1710# 74-85.

Feeder Steers: L 3 Hols.

315-380# 80-86.

Feeder Bulls: L 3 Hols. 305370# 77-84.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 95-115# 85-102.50; 90# 75-85; No. 2 95-110# 65-80; 80-90# 60-75; No. 3 75-120# 45-62.50; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 85-100# 170205/hd; No. 2 80-100# 90140/hd.

Vealers: Util 65-90# 1147.50.

Slaughter Pigs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 230-240# 152.50-155/hd.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2555# 27-56; 65-100# 58-74.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 130-165# 55-67; Util 1-3 125# 45.

Slaughter Rams: 160# 100.

Slaughter Goats: Sel 2 under 20# 25; 20-30# 30-45; 75-90# 72-110.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 2 120-140# 85-102; Sel 3 70120# 25-52.

Slaughter Billies: Sel 1 190-200# 175-190; Sel 2 130# 80.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA August 2 2011 Slaughter Steers: Sel & Ch 1110-1405# 107.75-115.25; Hols. Sel & Ch 1410-1575 full YG 93-98.75; cpl thin dn to 85.

Slaughter Cows: Boners 68.50-78; Lean 69.50-75; Big/Middle/Lo Dress/Lights 59.25-68; Shelly 56 & dn.

Bulls: Angus 1995# 81 Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 370-505# 126-127; one hd 815# 98; Hols./Jerseys 2151070# 72.50-107; Hfrs. M&L 475-500# 123; one dairy type 590# 68; Bulls M&L 640-770# 99-114; Jersey/Hols. 3885-625# 7899.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-110# 90-110; No. 2 90-125# 75-100; No. 3 85-100# 55-75; Util 5-45.

Hogs: 260-275# 75-76; 315400# 62.75-70; 400-480# 61.75-64; US 2-4 3 hd 185260# 63-72; Boars 170-215# 56-66; one Barrow 535# 53.50.

Goats: L Nannies/Billies 110-222; cpl thin 80; Fancy Kids 108-114; Fleshy Kids

64-99; Small/Thin/Bottle 2967.

Lamb: Gd & Ch 50-70# 145-186; 70-100# 175-200; 105-125# 167-185.

Sheep: all wts. 105-118; cpl fat 74-85.

Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with Calves * Special Fed Cattle Sale Tues., Aug. 2. * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Fri., Aug 5 @ 1 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA Small Animal Sale August 2, 2011 Rabbits & Bunnies: .50-15 Chickens/Peeps: .25-7 Ducks: 4.50-5.50 Pigeons: 1-6.50 Quail: 1-1.25 Guinea: 9 Chucker: 2 Cockatiel: 20 Rabbit Family: 30 Parakeet: 22 Duck Peeps: 1.50-2.75 Guinea Pig: 2.50 Quail Peeps: 1.50 Quinea Keets: 3.50 Gerbil: 5 Pot Belly Pigs: 45 All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report. *Next State Graded Sales Fri., Aug. 5 & 26. Receiving 7:30 am till 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC Dewart, PA No report EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA August 1, 2011 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Sel 1-2 1138-1520# 78-87.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

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FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA August 2, 2011 Beef Cattle: Canners .40.68; Cutters .62-.72; Util .68.77; Bulls 75-90; Steers 11.12; Hfrs. .75-.80.

Calves: Growers .50-.70, few .80-1; Veal .75-1.05; Hfrs. 1.50-2.50; Other 1-2.

Hogs: Feeders 40-60/ea; Roasters 60-110/ea; market 65-70/ea; Sows 45-52; Boars 20.

Sheep: .70-1.05; Lambs 22.65.

Goats: 50-130/ea; Billies 120-140/ea; Kids 25-140/ea.

Shoats: 83-99/ea.

Lambs: 150-285/cwt Sheep: 52.50-175/cwt Goats: 50-200/ea.

Rabbits: 1-5.50/ea.

Poultry: 2-14.50/ea.

Hay (18 lots): .25-5/bale. northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ August 2, 2011 63 Calves .05-1.55, Avg .57; 36 Cows .45.5-.85, Avg .72; 10 Easy Cows .30.5-.59.5, Avg .48; 14 Feeders 300600# .20-1.34, Avg .85; 8 Heifers .63-.91, Avg .78; 14 Bulls .69-1.03, Avg .84; 7 Steers .76.5-1.06.5, Avg .89; 6 Hogs .02-.73, Avg .49; 4 Roasting Pigs (ea) 66; 3 Boars 22-51, Avg 30; 1 Sow .45; 65 Sheep .25-1.92, Avg .90; 25 Lambs (ea) .28-.74, Avg 45.56; 79 (/#) .60-2.10, Avg 1.70; 12 Goats (ea) 20155, Avg 107.29; 31 Kids (ea) 15-100, Avg 47.68; 1 Hide 10. Total 379.

Poultry & Eggs: Heavy Fowl (/#) .50-1.65; Pullets (ea) 8; Rosters (ea) 3; Bunnies (ea) 2-11; Rabbits (/#) 1.60-2.55; Pigeons (ea) 2-7.

Grade A Eggs: White Jum XL 1.35; Brown Jum XL 1.55-1.60; L 1.50-1.55.

Hay, Straw & Grain: 11 Alfalfa .90-6.60; 15 Mixed 1.10-6.30; 3 Timothy 2-3; 9 Grass 1.80-4; 1 Mulch .25; 1 Lumber 50. Total 40.

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Whites 65-75% lean 80, lo dress 72; Breakers 75-80% lean 74-77, hi dress 81. lo dress 69.50; Boners 80-85% lean 71-74, hi dress 79, lo dress 67.50; Lean 85-90% lean 66-70, hi dress 70.5071, lo dress 63.50-65.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1535 & 2080# 83 & 91.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 120-127.50; M&L 2 300-500# 92.50-105; 600700# 79-88.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 131-137.50; M&L 2 300-500# 105-117.50; 500700# 85-92.50.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 90-120# 85-100; No. 2 90-130# 60-80; No. 3 85120# 30-50; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 80-90# 160-190; Beef 90210# 88-112.50.

Vealers: Util 65-120# 1427.50.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 205-295# 63-65; Boars 300# 30.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2030# 15-27.50; 85-100# 62.50-75/hd.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 1-3 60-100# 175-188; 100-130# 167.50-170; Gd & Ch 1-2 50-80# 155-165; Yearlings Ch 1-3 95-120# 100-115; Ewes Util 1-2 110165# 82.50-95.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50# 87.50; 70# 115; Sel 2 55-57# 52.50-57.50; 115# 90; Sel 3 35# 30; Nannies Sel 2 100-105# 8592.50/cwt; Billies Sel 2 95# 135; 120# 115/cwt.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA August 1, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1348-1488# 115-118; Ch 2-3 1192-1440# 110114; LY 106.50-109.50; Sel 1-3 1034-1444# 102-105.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1380-1588# 96.50-99; Ch 2-3 14561580# 92.50-94.50; Sel 1-3 1198-1558# 84-86.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1170-1370# 108.50112.50; Ch 2-3 1186-1314# 105-108; Sel 1-2 11061408# 98-103.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 73.50-78, hi dress 78-79.75; Boners 8085% lean 73-76.50, lo dress 68-73; Lean 85-90% lean 65-70, hi dress 70-73.50, lo dress 57.50-62.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1042-1936# 82-89, YG 2 1070-1586# 72-81.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 99-135; L 3 Hols. 300500# 73-74; 500-700# 7786.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 2 500700# 105-124; L 3 500-700# 76-81.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 125-138.

Feeder Calves: No. 1 Hols.

Bulls 96-120# 100-120; 8692# 75-90; No. 2 96-116# 75-100; No. 3 94-114# 4077.50; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 8082# few 150-215; No. 2 80-

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Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four 92# 90-140.

Vealers: Util 72-104# 5-45.

Sows: US 1-3 442-586# 4456.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 40-60# 170-183; 60-80# 195-197.50; 80-100# 187.50-197.50; 100-120# 192.50-197.50; Sheep Gd 23 120-160# 77.50-85; Util 13 120-160# 72.50.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 50-57.50; 40-60# 85-97; 60-80# 110-125; 80100# 137-145; Sel 2 107.50; 60-80# 80-95; Sel 3 20-40# 27.50-55; 40-60# 60-65; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 110117.50; 130-160# 130; Sel 2 80-130# 60-80; Sel 3 50-80# 55-57.50; 80-130# 66-75; Billies Sel 1 50-80# 115145; 100-150# 177.50-180; Sel 2 150-250# 147.50187.50.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA July 28, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1414-1480# 112112.75; Ch 2-3 1160-1556# 108.50-111.50; Sel 1-2 1270-1346# 95-107.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Sel 1-2 1240-1394# 104.50-107.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 77-78; Boners 80-85% lean 71.50-75.50, lo dress 67.50; Lean 85-90% lean 67.50-70.50, lo dress 65-67.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 2 1336# 80.50.

Feeder Steers: L 3 300500# 74-80.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 2 500600# 84-92.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 90-125# 95-105; No. 2 90-125# 80-90; No. 3 85120# 40-50; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 108# 250; Beef Type 186# 110.

Vealers: 70-110# 20-35.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 304# 65.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 23 60-80# 185-192.50.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 60# 95; Sel 2 40-50# 57.50-75; Sel 3 30-40# 3547.50; Billies Sel 1 200# 190.

KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA

July 30, 2011 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 280 Mixed Hay: 9 lds, 115-300 Timothy: 2 lds, 160-215 Oat Hay: 1 ld, 150 Grass: 4 lds, 100-230 Straw: 5 lds, 120-170 Rye Seed: 1 ld, 7.50 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA July 29, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1340-1620# 114116.75; Ch 2-3 1230-1555# 111-115; Sel 2-3 11251450# 108-111.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1195-1345# 108-110; Sel 23 1125-1285# 105.75-107.

Slaughter Cows:Breakers 75-80% lean 72-76, hi dress 77-79, lo dress 66.50-69.50; Boners 80-85% lean 6973.50, hi dress 74.50-76.50, lo dress 63.50-66; Lean 8590% lean 61-66, hi dress 67.50-70, lo dress 55-60.

Holstein Bull Calves: Mon. YG 1 95-125# 105-122; 8090# 80-100; No, 2 95-115# 85-105; 80-90# 60-75; No. 3 95-130# 50-80; 75-90# 4255; Util 70-115# 25-50; Hfrs.

No. 1 85-100# 280-350; No. 2 65-85# 190-260; non-tubing 60-75# 12-55.

Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Tues. No. 1 pkg 123# 98; 90-114# 100-114; 75-85# 30-65; No. 2 pkg 111# 95; 95-102# 102-111; 90# 82-90; 74-84# 30-50; No. 3 73-95# 30-55; pkg 95# 75; Util 72-103# 25-45; Graded Hols. Hfrs No. 1 93103# 360; pkg 81# 250; No. 2 83-92# 235-295; non-tubing 64-81# 12-42.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 114-128# 92-98; 94112# 102-107; No. 2 98128# 85-93; 98-100# 85-86; 94-96# 50-60; 80-92# 30-35; No. 3 100-130# 62; 72-98# 17-27; Util 60-110# 12-20; Hols. hfr. calves No. 1 80100# 200-300; No. 2 70-95# 50-150.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA July 26, 2011 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 70.50-74.50; Boners 80-85% lean 62-66; Lean 85-90% lean 53-57, lo

dress 45-52.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 100-110; 8090# 50-80; No. 2 95-120# 80-100; No. 3 90-120# 3560.

Vealers: Util 60-100# 10-40.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA July 27, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-4 1395-1505# 109-113.50.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 1490-1540# 91.5095.50; Sel 1-3 1205-1410# 85.50-89.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 81.5083.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 76.50-79.50; Boners 80-85% lean 73-76; Lean 85-90% lean 67-72.50, lo dress 60-64.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1360-1640# 84-93.50; Bullocks 1250# 99.50.

Feeder Steers: L 3 545951# 82.50-87.

Vealers: Util 70-100# 3047.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 105-117.50; 80-90# 70-85; No. 2 95-120# 85-105; 80-90# 62.50-72.50; No. 3 95-115# 45-77.50; 8090# 40-52.50.

Holstein Heifers: No. 2 105# 215.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 55-65# 185-195; 7895# 177.50-184; Ewes Gd 1-2 115-205# 60-76.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-50# 65-74; Sel 2 30-40# 43-54; Sel 3 20-40# 35-46.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 260-365# 61-69.

Sows: US 1-3 425-505# 5455.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA July 26, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1365-1510# 115.50117.50; Ch 2-3 1270-1595# 110-115.50; YG 4-5 11901485# 107-109; Sel 1-3 1185-1535# 105-110.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1215-1540# 99.50-101; Ch 2-3 13501605# 94-99.50; Sel 1-3 1225-1515# 87-93.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1295-1455# 111-113;

Ch 2-3 1130-1375# 106111.50; Sel 1-3 1110-1510# 100-105.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 75-77.50, lo dress 69-74.50; Boners 8085% lean 69.50-74.50, hi dress 75.50-79.50, lo dress 69-70.50; Lean 85-90% lean 65-70.50, hi dress 71, lo dress 55-63.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1315-1810# 81.50-88; YG 2 1130-1295# 68.50-73.

Feeder Steers: L 1 535555# 93-104; M&L 2 410490# 83-110; 535-990# 7684; L 3 Hols. 300# 72; 585875# 68-79.50; 1105# 75.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 2 340-495# 80-90; 500-920# 72-87; M&L 3 330-468# 6585; 550-632# 72-77.

Feeder Bulls: L 1 490# 97; M&L 2 295-320# 112-130; 420-460# 90-93; 700# 82; L 3 Hols. 510-970# 71-80.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-125# 87-125; 8590# 80-90; No. 2 95-120# 67-87; 80-90# 67-80; No. 3 75-110# 37-60; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 80# 210; No. 2 75-100# 90-130; Beef X 80-130# 9597.

Vealers: Util 65-105# 10-40.

Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 235-272# 73-74; 295301# 71.50-72; 45-50% lean 251-280# 71.50-73; 290320# 69.50-72.

Sows: US 1-3 355-480# 4758; 515-655# 58.75-59.75.

Boars: 315-620# 33-38; Jr. Boars 245-350# 46-56.50.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 3555# 31-46; 65-80# 63-67; 95-120# 71-79/cwt; Roasters 175-185# 72-75/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 35-65# 120-160; 7097# 130-157; 135# 137; Yearlings 120-140# 62-72; Ewes Gd 2-3 105-175# 4255; 215-256# 37-42; Rams 170# 77.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 5570# 102-135; Sel 2 under 20# 10-22; 20-40# 25-40; 45-60# 55-95; 65-70# 70105.

Slaughter Nannies: Sel 1 130-150# 77-92; Sel 2 80130# 60-80; Sel 3 70-100# 42-65.

Slaughter Billies: Sel 1 160-180# 180-190; Sel 2 120# 125.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA August 1, 2011 Cattle: 123 Steers: Ch 100-105; Gd 97100 Heifers: Ch 100-104; Gd 95-98 Cows: Util & Comm. 70-75; Canner/lo Cutter 68 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 76-82 Bulls: YG 1 58-78 Feeder Cattle: Steers 7090; Bulls 65-80; Hfrs. 60100.

Calves: 84. Ch 110-125; Gd 75-85; Std 15-50; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 50-110.

Hogs: 49. US 1-2 68-72; US 1-3 60-65; Sows US 1-3 40-

55; Boars 5-45.

Feeder Pigs: 18. US 1-3 2050# 10-60 Sheep: 89. Lambs Ch 175190; Gd 140-165; SI Ewes 55-75.

Goats: 35-195 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA August 1, 2011 Alfalfa/Grass: 165-285 Timothy: 100-145 Rd. Bales: 60-110 Lg. Sq. Bales: 115 Straw: 100-185 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA August 1, 2011 Roosters: 4-6 Hens: 1-5 Banties: 1-3.50 Pigeons: 1-2 Guineas: 4.50 Ducks: 4-5.50 Bunnies: .50-2 Rabbits: 4-8 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA July 28, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1210-1500# 113116.50; Ch 2-3 1265-1550# 111-114; Sel 2-3 10801330# 107-110.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1225-1565# 97-100; Ch 2-3 1220-1550# 92.5095.50; Sel 2-3 1195-1445# 87-89.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 8081.50, lo dress 75-78; Breakers 75-80% lean 76.50-79, hi dress 81-84.50, lo dress 72-75; Boners 8085% lean 74-76.50, hi dress 77-80, lo dress 68-72; Lean 88-90% lean 61-66, hi dress 67-71, hi dress 71.50-75, lo dress 61.50-66.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1310-1895# 89-90.50, hi dress 1155-1790# 94.50-99, lo dress 990-1435# 84-87.

Graded Bull Calves: Hols.

No. 1 114-128# 92-98; 94112# 102-107; 86-92# 40; No. 2 98-128# 85-93; 98100# 85-86; 94-96# 50-60; 80-92# 30-35; No. 3 100130# 62; 72-98# 17-27; Util 60-110# 12-20.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 80-100# 200-300; No. 2 70-95# 50-150.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA August 1, 2011 Slaughter Lambs: Non-traditional markets: Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 60-80# 212-226; 80-90# 200-215; 90-110# 198-213; 130-150#

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 196; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 40-60# 174-193; 60-80# 183-210; 80-90# 179-194; 90-110# 169-184; 110-130# 165-180.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 107-118; 160-200# 102-116; 200300# 98-112; Util 1-2 thin flesh 80-90# 78-93; 120160# 65-80; 160-200# 8896.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 4060# 110-130; 60-80# 129156; 80-90# 146-160; 90110# 166-176; Sel 2 30-40# 58-73 40-60# 88-107; 6080# 110-128; 80-90# 136142; Sel 3 30-40# 58-73; 4060# 66-84; 60-80# 88-118; 80-90# 118-132.

Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 80-130# 110-122; Sel 2 80-130# 102-116; Sel 3 50-80# 68-82; 80-130# 7994.

Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 163-177; 150-250# 204-217; Sel 2 80100# 136-150; 80-100# 136150; 100-150# 163.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary July 29, 2011 Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 113118; Ch 1-3 109-115; Sel 12 102-111.

Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 98.50-101; Ch 2-3 92.50-97.50; Sel 1-2 86-92.

Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 111113.50; Ch 1-3 106-111.50; Sel 1-2 100-107.

Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 73-78; Boners 80-85% lean 69-75.50; Lean 85-90% lean 61-68.

Bulls: YG 1 84-91; YG 2 7380.50.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 115-142; 500-700# 103-132; M&L 2 300-500# 105-117; 500-700# 85-100.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 109-132.50; 500-700# 107-117.50; M&L 2 300500# 102-112.50; 500-700# 93-104.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 127-130; 500-700# 103-129; M&L 2 300-500# 116-125; 500-700# 95-106.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 10-45.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-125# 95-125; No 2 95-125# 80-110; No. 3 80120# 30-75; No. 1 84-105# 200-360; No. 2 80-105# 110230.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 4954% lean 220-270# 69-73; 45-50% lean 220-270# 67.50-70.50.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 47.50-51.50; 500-700# 53.50-58.50.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 2030# 140-170; 30-40# 135150; 40-60# 130-140; 6575# 105-110; US 2 20-30# 145-185; 30-40# 125-150; 40-50# 120-160.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 178199; 60-80# 175-198; 80110# 179-193; Ch 1-3 4060# 151-171; 60-80# 162173; 80-110# 153-177.

Ewes: Gd 2-3 120-160# 87101; 160-200# 88-102; Util 1-2 120-160# 69-83; 160200# 57-71.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 109-133; 60-80# 127-165; Sel 2 40-60# 77108; 47-61; 60-80# 63-77.

Nannies: Sel 1 80-130# 106-118; 130-180# 118-130; Sel 2 50-80# 78-92; 80-130# 96-110; Sel 3 50-80# 62-75; 80-130# 80-94.

Billies: Sel 1 100-150# 161175; 150-250# 177-191; Sel

2 100-150# 142-156.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary August 1, 2011 Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and /ton. Compared to last week hay & straw sold steady. All hay and straw reported sold /ton. Alfalfa 130-210; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 130-175; Timothy 120-160; Straw 135-150 clean; Mulch 45-60.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 114 lds Hay, 32 Straw. Alfalfa 235-290; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 90-360; Timothy 160-265; Grass Hay 110335; Straw 112-190 clean.

Diffenbach Auct, N. Holland: July 25, 48 lds Hay, 17 lds Straw. Alfalfa 150-290; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 90360; Timothy 160-220; Grass Hay 110-335; Straw 112-190 clean.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: July 29, 27 lds Hay, 5 Straw.

Alfalfa 235-255; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 130-295; Timothy 205; Grass Hay 167-240; Straw 150-170 clean.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: July 28, 13 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 137-330; Timothy 162-265; Straw 140-175 clean.

Wolgemuth Auct, Leola: July 27, 26 lds Hay, 5 lds Straw. Alfalfa 250-275; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 157265; Timothy 175-200; Grass 145-300; Straw 145-

180 clean.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 48 Loads Hay, 25 Straw.

Alfalfa 220-280; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 80300; Timothy 75-215; Grass 75-230; Straw 115-220 clean.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: July 20, 24 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw. Alfalfa 192.50-305; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 90240; Timothy 117.50-150; Grass Hay 110-175; Straw 140-142.50 clean.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: July 27, 11 Lds Hay, 1 Straw.

Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 80130; Straw 175.

Greencastle Livestock: July 25 & 28, 12 lds Hay, 1 ld Straw. Alfalfa/Grass 90-140; Straw 40 clean.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: July 30, 17 lds Hay, 5 Straw.

Alfalfa 280; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 115-300; Timothy 160-215; Grass Hay 100-230; Straw 120-170 clean.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: July 26, 12 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 95-245; Timothy 90200; Grass Hay 75-220.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: July 16 & 19, 12 lds Hay, 16 Straw. Alfalfa 220; Alfalfa/Grass Mixed Hay 100-220; Timothy 75; Straw 100-130 clean.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: July 29, 12 lds Hay, 1 ld Straw. Timothy 115; Grass Hay 150; Straw 123.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES

Paradise, PA August 1, 2011 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1290-1575# 113115.75; Ch 2-3 1150-1575# 110-113.50; Sel 2-3 12601455# 108.50-111; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1360-1425# 99102; Ch 2-3 1280-1520# 95.50-98.50.

Slaughter Heifer: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1095-1375# 110111.50; Ch 2-3 1125-1285# 105-108.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 72-76, hi dress 78-79.50, lo dress 67.50-71; Boners 80-85% lean 67-71, lo dress 6-65.25; Lean 8590% lean 62-66, lo dress 58-61.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 90-102; 85-90# 7080; No. 2 95-115# 65-80; 8090# 45-60; No. 3 95-115# 37-60; 75-90# 30-40; Util 75100# 15-30. * Next Feeder Cattle Sale August 12.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA July 28, 2011 Loads: 18 Timothy: 3 lds, 162-265 Orchard Grass: 1 ld, 135 Mixed Hay: 9 lds, 137-330 Straw: 5 lds, 140-175 WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA July 27, 2011 Loads: 32 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 260-275 Mixed: 15 lds, 193-265 Timothy Hay: 3 lds, 192200 Grass: 5 lds, 193-300 Straw: 5 lds, 163-180 Soybean Stubble: 1 ld, 140

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PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary July 25, 2011 Compared to last week corn sold .05-.10 lower, wheat sold steady to weak, barley sold steady to .10 higher, oats sold .20-.30 higher & soybeans sold .10-.20 lower.

EarCorn sold steady to 5 lower. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.66-8.72, Avg 8.07, Contracts 6.84-6.94; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.136.40, Avg 6.25, Contracts 6.84-6.85; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-5, Avg 4.75; Oats No. 2 Range 4-5.20, Avg 4.40; Soybeans No 2 Range 12.94-14, Avg 13.64, Contracts 13.03-13.09; EarCorn Range 230.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 8.80-8.65, Avg 8.03; Wheat No. 6.25; Barley No. 3 Range 4.75; Oats No. 2 Range 3.80-4.75, Avg 4.27; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.30-14, Avg 13.76; EarCorn 165-225, Avg 195.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.26-8.15, Avg 7.80; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.23-7.20, Avg 6.28; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-5.30, Avg 4.83; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5, Avg 4.08; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.54-14, Avg 13.80.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 7.80-8.34, Avg 8.02; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.55-7, Avg 6.77; Barley No. 3 Range 5.05; Oats No. 2 Range 4.30-4.90, Avg 4.60; Soybeans No. 2 Range

13.60-14.27, Avg 13.85; Gr. Sorghum Range 7.40.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 7.66-8.72, Avg 8.01, Mo. Ago 7.67, Yr Ago 3.87; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.23-7, Avg 6.35, Mo Ago 5.86, Yr Ago 5.49; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-5.30, Avg 4.82, Mo Ago 4.84, Yr Ago 2.21; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5.20, Avg 4.32, Mo Ago 4.31, Yr Ago 2.29; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.94-14.27, Avg 13.75, Mo Ago 13.33, Yr Ago 10.03; EarCorn Range 165-230; Avg 212.50, Mo Ago 207.60, Yr Ago 114.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.86-7.80, Avg 7.23;Wheat No. 2 Range 6.18-6.70, Avg 6.44; Oats No. 2 Range 3-4.80, Avg 3.80; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.29.

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COMBINES '09 JD 9770 #732424, 500/300 HRS 2WD '08 JD 9770 #727337, 700/400 HRS 1250-32 CTM 2WD '08 JD 9770 #726952, 950/670 HRS 20.8-42 DUALS CTM 2WD '08 JD 9770 #726582, 12.50-32 4X4 CHOP AUTO STEER VALVE 1062/800HR LL '05 JD 9760 #711194 '09 JD 9670 #730672, 500/355 HRS 20.8-42DUALS CTM 2WD AUTO STEER '09 JD 9670 #730132, 460/251 HRS 18.4-42 DUALS CTM 2WD AUTO STEER '08 JD 9670 #725209, 799/595 HRS CTM 12.50-32 AUTO STEER '00 JD 9650W #685780, 30.5-32 2WD 3219/2484HR LL '02 JD 9650W #695351, 2792/1885 HR 2WD '98 JD 9610 #676423, 3480/2749 2WD '99 JD 9610 #681836, 3381/2323 HRS 30.5-32 '93 JD 9600 #651395, 4113/2847 HRS 2WD '99 JD 9510 #681087, 3011/2278 HRS '96 JD 9500 #666965, 24.5-32 2900/2100 HRS '96 JD 9500 #667830 '89 JD 9500 #632548, 4272/3257 HRS '99 JD 9410 #680208, 2439/1863 HRS "VERY NICE" JD 6620 #553955, 3144 HRS '84 JD 6620 '99 GLEANER R62 #69104, 2378/1800 HRS 30.5-32 MAUER BIN EXT CIH 2166 #179228, 24.5-32 '08 NH CR9070 #HAJ111527, 20.8-42 DUALS 2WD CHOP MAUER EXT LATERAL TILT ELEC REV RT 22' UNLOAD TOUCH SCREEN MONITOR 749/595HR DEL CAB "VERY NICE" '08 NH 98C #PNL021525, 12R30 KNIFE ROLLS HYD DP '09 NH 84C #49ZL25111, 30' "VERY NICE" TILLAGE ABSOLUTE JD 550 MULCH MASTER JD 230 DISC #015604, 28' CIH 3950 DISC, 32' CIH 730B 7X DISC RIPPER UNVERFERTH CPC RIPPER 5X SUNFLOWER 4311 D RIPPER 7X AR SUNFLOWER 29' DISC PHOENIX 42' HARROW LANDALL 25' TILLALL SET UP FOR VERT TILLAGE KRAUSE 4850-18 DOMINATOR KRAUSE 21' DISC 2 - KEWANEE 1020 DISC DMI 730 DISC RIPPER, TIGERII CPC 7X DISC RIPPER BRENT CPC RIPPER 5X TILLAGE '09 JD 512 #14496, 9X HYD FOLD '94 JD 510 #1435, 7X JD 400, 30' NEW WHEELS JD 230 DISC 25' JD 5X PULL PLOW JD 3X PULL PLOW CIH 4500 F. CULT., 24' W/BER VAC ROLLING BASKETS "NICE" CIH 4450 SOIL FINISHER 36' CIH 720 PLOW, 5X 18 AR CIH 690 7X RIPPER CIH 596 DISC CIH 496 ULTRA TILL DISC, 32' CIH 490 DISC, 28' CIH 415 MULCHER CASE 9X SOIL SAVER SUNFLOWER 4410, 9X 24" SUNFLOWER 4311 CHISEL '10 SALFORD 24' SOIL CONDITIONER 2 - NI 324 PICKER, 2R NI 323 PICKER, 1R "LIKE NEW" LANDALL 2200 DISC RIPPER 6X KRAUSE 4921 DISC KRAUSE 4880 RIPPER, 5X KRAUSE DISC, 26' - 20' DMI 730-B DISC RIPPER DMI 24.5' F CULT NEW DISC 2428 NEW DISC 2426 CRUSTBUSTER 3400 DRILL BRILLION XL144 CROW FOOT ROLLER 36' BLUJET 220 RIPPER 5X BLUJET 3X SUBTILLER PLANTERS/DRILLS ABSOLUTE JD 750 DRILL, 15' JD 750 DRILL #28537, 20' DOLLY MARKERS CONCORD ATD AIR SEEDER #ATD1955

PLANTERS/DRILLS JD 7000 PLANTER 16R '06 JD 1890 AIR SEEDER #715193, 40' W/1910 270BU COMMODITY CART #715291 '06 JD 1790 #715306, 16-31 CCS PDP NT COULTERS '01 JD 1780 PLANTER #690183, 16-31 '99 JD 1780 #680135, 16/31 '97 JD 1780 #670193, 16/31 '08 JD 1770 #725179, NT 24R30 W/PRO UNIT CCS USED 1 SEASON "VERY NICE" '05 JD 1770 24-30" #710141, CCS PDP '02 JD 1720 #695498, 16-30 STACK PLANTER "VERY NICE" JD 750 #X009793, 15' NT DRY FERT JD 750 DRILL 2PT JD 730 AIR DRILL #109 JD 520 20' DRILL #346, 3PT 2 - '01 JD 455 25' DRILL, DRY FERT "VERY NICE" CIH 955 12-23 SS PLANTER #0001237 WHITE 8415 #HL41500101, 8/15 SPLIT ROW WHITE 6186 #613144, 16R VERMEER 10' DRILL UFT 10' NT DRILL W/SEED TYE DRILL 15' '06 KINZIE 3650 EDGE VAC PLANTER 12-24 NO TILLS LIQ FERT KINZIE 2600 PLANTER, 16-31 NT COULTERS GP 1500 DRILL #GP-4759NN GP 24' NT DRILL #GPC1323 GP 15' NT DRILL 2 - BRILLION SEEDER #51233, 10' CORNHEADS ABSOLUTE '09 JD 612 #731148, KNIFE HYD '08 JD 612 #725719, STD ROLLS HYD '07 JD 612 #730364, KNIFE HYD '06 JD 1293 #715862, KNIFE HYD '05 JD 893 #710681, STD HYD '01 JD 893 #609603 '97 JD 893 #671365 JD 893 #676009, KNIFE STD DECK '92 JD 843 #645976, "ROUGH" '89 JD 843 #630701 '98 JD 693 #676036, KNIFE JD 643 #615490 '92 CIH 1064 #143191 CIH 1063 #143823 CIH 1063 #69637 '85 CIH 963 #10537 '97 NH 996 #607753, 8RN HYD DECK NH 996 #607675, 6R30" VERY LOW ACRES CORNHEADS '06 JD 1293 #715962 '07 JD 1293 #720648, "VERY NICE" SEVERAL JD 893 & JD 843 SEVERAL JD 693 & 643 '09 JD 612 #730303, KNIFE HYD '07 JD 612 #730365, KNIFE HYD '09 JD 608C #730851, HYD KNIFE '08 JD 608 #725128, STALKMASTER CHOPPING JD 443, 4R30 CIH 2206 #32184 '92 CIH 1083 #144205 CIH 1064 CH #149662, 6R38 CIH 1063 #70069 '85 CIH 944 #1922 CIH 863 #31514 NH 996 #620639, 6R30 NH 974 #458947 '05 GLEANER 3000 8RN GLEANER 630A #7892 GLEANER 12R-30 #123015564 GRAINHEADS ABSOLUTE '03 JD 930F #702531 '00 JD 930F #687456 '98 JD 930F #676441 '97 JD 930F #672387 '97 JD 930 #672378 '96 JD 930 #666868 '94 JD 930 #656157 '97 JD 925 #671065 '09 JD 635F #735326 '05 JD 635F #712126 '05 JD 635F #711912 '05 JD 635F #711589

'05 JD 635F #711028 '04 JD 635F #706425, 35' '04 JD 635F #706255 '04 JD 620F #705498 '98 CIH 1020 #316238, 25' '97 CIH 1020 #223370, 25' '96 CIH 1020 #220997, FA 30' '93 CIH 1020 #89212, 30' CIH 1020 #89255, 30' CIH 1020 25' HEAD #62718 CIH 1020 FLEX #323521, 20' CIH 1020 #848, 16.5" '90 GLEANER 830 #14359 '99 GLEANER 800 #544255 GLEANER 320 GLEANER 15' #LM25067 GRAINHEADS SEVERAL JD 930, 925, 922, 920 HEADS JD 924R #632013 SEVERAL JD 635, 630, 625 HEADS 2 - '83 JD 224R #581944 '78 JD 222R #326471 '82 JD 220R #457955 SEVERAL JD 220, 218, 216, 215, 213 HEADS '73 JD 13' RIGID '10 CIH 2020 #52815, 30' 342 TOTAL ACRES '09 CIH 2020 #CBJ02600, 35' SEVERAL CIH 1020 HEADS - 20', 25' & 30' SHELLBORNE CX60 REYNOLDS #860153 "VERY NICE" NH 973 #576819 NH 973 #533150, 20' NH 971R #544284, 20' NH 73 #655717 '09 MACDON FD70-40 #192707-09 AGCO #544788, 25' FORAGE ABSOLUTE JD 567 BALER JD 530 BALER #12745560 JD 350 SPREADER #11311715 JD 346 SQ BALER JD 336 WIRE SQ. BALER JD 100 SQ BALER #B130020 CIH 8580 SQ BALER #CFH0120150 VERMEER R9-A, HITCH NH 1033 BALE WAGON #10113 NH 855 BALER NH BR750 RD. BALER NH 355 GRINDER MIXER HYD NH 353 MILL NH 316 BALER GEHL 1260 CHOPPER W/3R C.H. GEHL 1065 3R SILAGE CHOPPER #4290 FORAGE JD 3940 FORAGE HARVESTER W/ 2R30 CORNHEAD JD 1219 MOCO #747957 2 - JD 568 RD BALER #357522, NET '03 JD 567 RD BALER #X195501 JD 214W WIRE BALER 2 - CIH 8465 RD BALER CIH 56 FORAGE BLOWER VERMEER 505L BALER #465 NH 1411 DISC BINE NH 848 RD BALER NH 570 SQ BALER NH 488 HAYBINE HESSTON 956 RD BALER GEHL 1065 CHOPPER W/2X HEAD GEHL 170 MIX MILL WAGONS/GRAIN CARTS ABSOLUTE JD AUGER WAGON UNVERFERTH WAGON UFT 500BU GRAINCART PARKER 4500 CART KILBROS 575 AUGER CART KILBROS 490 W/TARP KILBROS 475 W/SCALES KILBROS 375 W/JD 1075 GEAR KILBROS 800 AUGER WAGON 3 - KILBROS 350 W/JD 1065A GEAR BRENT 672 GRAIN CART #B17140145 BRENT 672 W/NEW BOTTOM AUGER BRENT 470 W/SCALES

WAGONS/GRAIN CARTS KILBROS 1810 GRAIN CART 2 - KILBROS 525 WAGON 3 - KILBROS 350 WAGON 2 - GEHL 910 FORAGE WAGON 3 - EZ TRAIL BALE WAGON BRENT 640 WAGON #B1696141 BRENT 572 GRAINCART BRENT 150 WEIGH CART BRENT GRAINCART #400158 SEVERAL GRAVITY WAGONS MOWERS/CUTTERS JD X485 LAWN MOWER #40650 JD 275 DISC MOWER 9' CIH SICKLE MOWER WOODS 3180 ROTARY MOWER RHINO 184 BUSH HOG MC 15' FLAIL MOWER FRONTIER 2072 6' MOWER, NEW INDUSTRIAL ABSOLUTE JD 410 TLB CASE 680L LDR BACKHOE #JJG0070364, 4967HR CASE 584 FORKLIFT #5310478, 2WD 5318 HRS NH LX865 TURBO SK LDR #870575, DIESEL 2166HR '00 MUSTANG 2050 SK LDR #SH001002466, DIESEL 2500HR FORD 445 TLB CAT 236 SKID LOADER #4YZ00490 '99 ASV 4810 TRACK SK LDR #ANC00685, CAT DIESEL 3327HR INDUSTRIAL JD 420 U FORKLIFT JD 317 SKIDSTEER #175603, CAB A/C JD 300B TLB #3277761 CASE 921 LDR #JEE0093689 CASE 850C DOZER #7402509, 10' BLADE HRS N/A IH TD6 DOZER #TK6K20664T7BJ, 8' BLADE KELLY 3PT BACKHOE INGERSOLL RAND RT705F FORKLIFT #5667 S INGERSOL RAND TELEHANDLER, 34' BOOM EXT FORD 575D, TURBO 4X4 4IN1 BKT 4941HR CAB A/C EXT A HOE "VERY NICE" CAT D6 DOZER #07643, ROPS MISCELLANEOUS 2 - CASE CONCRETE EAGLE WESTENDORF 10' BLADE WALINGA 510 GRAIN VAC #9084180 2 - PROPANE TANK 500 GAL MELROW 115 SPRAYER #1153254-81 '07 KUBOTA RTV900 #710082914 HARDY TANDEM SPRAYER GUNSE 3PT BUCKET DIESEL FUEL TANK 8000 GAL 2 - DEGELMAN ROCK PICKER CLUB G GOLF CART #AA0142084561 625 HEAD TRAILER '09 OGDEN DISC MOWER CADDY SEVERAL NEW EZ TRAIL 31'-26' HEAD CARTS TITLED EQUIPMENT '98 INTERNATIONAL SERIES 9400 #2HSFHAMR2WC054636 '00 WILSON HOPPER BOTTOM TRAILER #231570 '98 WILSON GRAIN TRAILER #226934 '95 WILSON GRAIN TRAILER #221228 '97 WILSON HOPPER BOTTOM #224550 '94 WILSON GRAIN TRAILER #218648 '94 WHEELER HOPPER BOTTOM #011117 '98 PETERBILT 379 SEMI #443163, 60 HIGH RISE SLEEPER CAT 3406E 13SP 249 WHEEL BASE 24.5 TIRES WET KIT "WELL MAINTAINED" '76 FORD 8000 TANDEM, TWIN SCREW CAT 3208 20' OMAHA BED 9 SPD '75 FORD 700 #F70FVX13094, SINGLE AXLE DUMP TRUCK 12' BED 5 SPD TRANS W/2 SPD 10' HYD SNOW BLADE 42,813 MILES '04 CHEVY PICKUP, 2WD EXT CAB 2500 HD 6.5 DIESEL HIGH MILEAGE WHITE '78 CHEVY 2 TON TRUCK, 366 ENG 5X2 BUTLER TANDEM UTILITY TRL #816473, W/RAMPS SEVERAL LOAD TRAIL & PJ TRAILERS

Live Online Bidding through Proxibid. Please visit www.proxibid.com/mowrey to register for the auction.

There will be 2.5% Buyers Premium charged on items purchased online, with a $750.00 cap per item.

MOWREY AUCTION CO., INC. LICENSE #044000247, JON MOWREY LICENSE #041000416 EQ. MUST BE REMOVED IN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE PLEASE BRING BANK LETTER OF CREDIT IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN HERE

NEXT AUCTION SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

THERE WILL BE A $25.00 TITLE FEE FOR ALL PURCHASES OF TITLED EQUIPMENT TO BE PAID BY THE PURCHASER.

Women’s Day Activities planned for 2011 New York State Fair Women’s Day at the New York State Fair will be held this year on Wednesday, Aug. 31.

The morning will begin in the NewTimes Theater with coffee and networking before a presentation by the National Women’s Hall of Fame at 11 a.m. The Annual Women’s Day Luncheon will be held in the Empire Room at noon. Once again the event will be hosted by Mistress of Ceremonies, WCNY’s Liz Ayers. Joining Liz this year as key note speaker will be Yvonne Conte. Conte is a motivational speaker and author of Cry Laugh,

Cook! Ms. Conte will be addressing The Positive Power of Humor. The cost for the luncheon is $20 per person which includes Fair admission and parking. The Women’s Day Luncheon reservation form can be downloaded on the state fair Web site under the Women’s Day listing at www.nysfair.org/special. Please call 315487-7711 ext. 1265 with any questions or for more information.

In addition to the Women’s Day Luncheon many special events have been planned throughout the day. Highlighted

events include the Fine Arts and Photo Exhibition on the third floor of the Art & Home Center as well as the Ghirardelli Chocolate Competition judging in the Culinary Arts area.

During the entire day, various women’s advocacy organizations will be at a mini-fair set up in the Chevy Court Pavilion.

For the latest concert announcements and Fair news, sign up for email and text message updates at www.nysfair.org.

Find The Great New York State Fair on Facebook or follow NYSFair on Twitter.

FARM MACHINERY AND ACCESSORIES

FLPA LATE SUMMER CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

SATURDAY AUGUST 27 @ 9:00 A.M. 3691 STATE ROUTE 14A (PENN YAN-DUNDEE ROAD) PENN YAN (YATES COUNTY), NY

To advertise your merchandise we need to know right now! (by Sat. afternoon August 13) otherwise just bring in what you have to sell on Tues., Aug. 23 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Wed., Aug. 24 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. OR Thurs., Aug. 25 @ 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Nothing on Friday! NO ITEMS ACCEPTED ON FRIDAY DUE TO REGULAR PRODUCE AUCTION WITH PARKING LOT CONGESTION!!

To advertise or for questions contact: Harvey Leid 315-536-2698; Reuben Zimmerman 315-5366013; OR “Special Ed” Zimmerman 315-536-6252.

Watch for Labor Day Weekend Auctions Sat., Sept. 3 Quilts and Crafts; Mon., Sept. 5 Produce Auction @ 9:00 a.m. PLUS Separate Auction Starting at 10:00 a.m. of Nursery Stock Items!

FLPA, Inc. Office 315-531-8446 Mon.-Wed.-Fri.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2011 • 10:30AM CARTHAGE, NY

WOODELL HOLSTEINS COMPLETE DISPERSAL 44 Holsteins (25 Registered) 28 milking age cows with 13 being registered. DHI RHA 16456 Ave. 50# cow all stages of lactation and go outside daily on pasture. Very moderate feeding program this herd is not pushed and will respond very well. 16 head of youngstock with 12 being registered. There are some show prospects in this group. A Few Special Features: **Bedbug by Dundee, recently scored EX90 EEEVE, 2-6 342 20357 3.3 679 3.3 665; bred in June to Lightening; Dams EX91 by Storm w/25450 3.7 935, GR’Dm Han-Me-Down Bugaboo EX93 3E w/178,430LT. Her 2yr. Dtr. By Toystory VG86 also sells as does her fancy March calf by Avalanche. **VG 2yr. Titanic bred 4/2/11 to Shottle, w/Dtr. By Million. Maternal sisters by Lauren & Lightening both great show prospects for the fall. **VG88 4yr. by Damion due in Sept. to Avalanche, Dam EX93 2E DOM w/5-6 365 41970 3.5 1466, 2nd Dam VG GM. **VG88 Durham 90# June Test bred 7/28 to Avalanche. FLASH Just home from Lewis County B&W Show-Premier Breeder & Exhibitor. **1st Sr. 2yr. old & Int. Champion; 1st Spring Calf & Jr. Champion - she’s big & big time good! (3 EX Dams)

Owner: Woodell Holsteins 20420 County Rt. 47 Carthage, NY 13619 315-717-6356

Sale Managed by: Hosking Sales Tom & Brenda Hosking 6810 West River Road Nichols, NY 13812 607-699-3637 • Fax 607-699-3661

August 8, 2011 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section B - Page 11

TOP NOTCH LINE OF EQUIPMENT Tractors: Case IH MX120 4WD w/cab (2400 hrs.); JD 5105 4WD w/521 loader (1700 hrs.); Case IH 5130 Maxxum (5536 hrs.); **JD 313 Skid Steer (114 hrs.) LIKE NEW. Tillage: 16’ Perfecta Cultimulcher; 16’ Land Roller; 16’ Drag Haying: NH 1411 Discbine; Kuhn GF22 Hay tedder (New); Kuhn GA 3200 GT Rake (New); 4 kicker wagons 2 steel, 2 wooden, 1 flat rack hay wagon; NH 311 Baler w/kicker.

Forage: NH 790 Chopper w/corn & pickup heads; Gehl 970 Forage Wagon w/roof & tandem gear; Gehl 980 Forage wagon w/roof & tandem gear (both wagons in EX shape); Case IH 600 blower.

Barn Equipment: Knight 8014 ProTwin Slinger manure spreader; Ideal-Tandem Hydraulic dump wagon; 750 Sunset Bulk Tank; 410 DeLaval Bulk Tank; Surge Pipeline milking system, wash system, 5 units; Surge Alamo Milk Pump; Silo Unloaders: 1-20’ Jamesway Rig Drive; 1-18’ Patz Ringdrive; Barn Cleaner; water buckets (to be removed); 4 calf hutches; mow elevator; wagon load of misc. items found around the farm.

Sale Order: Misc. small items, Machinery then cattle.

Cattle will be pregnancy checked & inoculated for shipping fever.

Check out pictures on web site www.hoskingsales.com Directions: From Watertown: take Route 126 towards Carthage, in the Hamlet of Champion turn left on Rt. 47 to farm. From Lowville - Rt. 26 to Rt. 126 towards Carthage, in the Hamlet of Champion turn right on Rt. 47 to farm.

New York confirms first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in horse The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) confirms 2011’s first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, also known as EEE, in an Oneida County, New York horse. The 9 year old mare had lived at its current home for several years and had no recent travel history. The horse was unvaccinated. There is one other horse on the same premise that is not showing any signs of EEE, and which has since been vaccinated.

Typical symptoms of

encephalitis in equines include staggering, circling, depression, loss of appetite and sometimes fever and blindness.

There is no cure for this disease, which has high mortality rates in horses.

Humans cannot become infected by handling an infected horse, nor can a horse acquire the virus from another infected horse; however, the presence of an infected horse in the area indicates that mosquitoes carrying EEE are present and pose a threat to both humans and horses.

Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets, Darrel J. Aubertine, reminds horse owners that West Nile Virus causes neurologic symptoms similar to EEE and is also spread by mosquitoes.

Commissioner Aubertine urges all horse owners to discuss vaccination against both diseases with their veterinarian. State Veterinarian David Smith added that any horse exhibiting neurologic problems should always be handled with great caution.

The risk of physical in-

Huge Real Estate Auction Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 @ 12 PM Rte. 287 at English Run Road, Morris, PA (Lycoming Co. near Tioga Co. line) Follow Rte. 287 S. through Morris to English Rd. on right Near Ski Sawmill Resort & State Lands 10 Lots of 124 acre sub-division ranging from 2 acres to 36 acres offered individually, in entirety, or in any combination thereof. All lots approved fo on site sewer system, township road frontage (some frontage on State Rte. 287). No O-G-M’s convey.

94.6 acres open & woods along Big Run Rd. w/modern 50x130 and 16x65 beef barns. Excellent recreation land.

100% O-G-M’s convey with title! Subject to remainder of current lease. Terms: All parcels offered subject to owner’s confirmation. 10% down payment at close of bidding - balance due at closing in 60 days. Free an clear deed at closing guaranteed on all parcels. 10% Buyer’s Premium added to successful bids for final sales price.

Broker participation invited - call Auctioneer for details.

Preview: Sunday, July 31st, 11AM - 2PM with complimentary food & beverage! Come take a look at the beautiful building sites and amazing rural surroundings in the heart of the Marcellus shale gas play. Where employment and recreation are plentiful!

Auction presented by the Real Estaters of Mansfield (Chris Gilbert 570-662-2138) and United Country Jelliff Auction Group, LLC - Tioga, PA 570-835-4214

MAPLE HILL FARM Andy & Maureen Bartlett

1028 County Rte. 10, E. Pharsalia, NY 13815

CATTLE,, MACHINERY Y & MILKING G EQUIPMENTT (250)) TOP P JERSEY Y CATTLEE (250)

SATURDAY Y AUG.. 20,, 20111 10:000 A.M.

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Directions: From Route 26, take Route 23 East 7.5 mi. Turn right on Chenango Cty Rte. 10. Go 4.5 mi. to farm. From Norwich, take Route 23 West 16 mi. to Chenango Cty. Route 10.

Cattle: (250) Top Jersey cattle with over 18,000 lb herd ave. 4.7F. 3.7P. (125) Mature cows, and (130) heifers from NB to springing. Super Milk Awards. Low SCC-150,000. Years of AI breeding with the best bulls. Closed herd. Cows milked in tie stall, heifers raised in free stall. This is a young dairy, with over 1/2 the herd 1st & 2nd’s, and shows lots of milk. Heifers are in good condition & the right type. Sires & born dates. All home raised. This is a year round herd with cattle in all lactations. Regular herd health.

Machinery: INT 3788 2+2, full cab. Complete overhauled engine last year. 20.8x38 tires. (Good). INT 1486 w/cab.

INT 1256. INT 1066 4WD w/cab. INT 986 w/cab & Allied 695 loader & grapple bucket. INT 766. INT 806. Bobcat 643 skidsteer, diesel. Ag Bagger G6000, 9ft. bagger, bought new. NH FP 230 Forage Harvester w/metal alert III, hyd. tongue, HD PTO, w/NH 27P hay head, like new. (6) Forage wagons. H&S Twin Auger w/tandem axle & roof. Gehl 980 w/roof & tandem axle. (2) Gehl 970 w/roof & running gear. Miller Pro 4100 w/roof & tandem axle. Meyers forage wagon w/roof & running gear. Kuhn FC 302 Discbine w/fingers. Claas Profill Liner 880 tandem rake. Nice.

Kuhn GA-4521 GTH Masterdrive rake. Kuhn GF 5202 THA Hyd. tedder. NH 315 Baler w/kicker, new knotters last year.

(3) Metal Hay wagons. Mow elevator-200 ft. w/2 motors. Knight 3050 Commercial SDL Series Mixer w/scales.

Knight 8118 Pro Twin spreader, w/tandem floatation tires. WIC 45 power feed cart w/5.5 Honda motor. WIC bedding chopper. Katolight 75kw PTO generator w/trailer. 500 gal. fuel tank w/pump. Truck fuel tank w/pump. Arc welder. Gas welder.

Calff Hutches: (19) Polysquare calf hutches. (4) Polydome calf hutches. (10) Agri Plastic Modularcalf box stalls.

Fritsch Mfg. Calf nursery units, w/expanded plastic floors & pail holders.

Brockk Grainn Bins: 22T bin w/8" auger & free flow boot. 6T bin w/side handle. 3T bin w/4" auger & free flow boot.

1T bin w/slide handle.

Milkingg Equipment: Mueller 1500 gal. bulk tank w/washer & Copeland compressor. Heat exchanger. 600 ft. 2" SS Surge pipeline w/Compass Digital washing system and Bulk Barrel pump unit. 10 Boumatic Companion portable Auto Take-offs w/Boumatic Flow View Classic claws. Sutorbilt variable speed pump unit w/balance tank and computer unit. Plate cooler.

Manager'ss Note: Some of the BEST Jersey's in the area. Over 20 years of breeding for dairy, type, and production.

It's nice to find this many good Jersey cattle & heifers in one place. Cows raised in free stall and milked in tie stall.

They should work well for you both ways. This is a good line of machinery that is serviced and maintained on a regular schedule. Every item works, and is ready to work for you. o stayy onn hiss regularr schedulee and d would d appreciatee no o inspectionns Pleasee notee thatt thee farmerr wantss to o salee day,, orr byy appointmentt only. untill closerr to

Sale Managed By:

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

Tel: (607) 863-3821

Visit us on the Web @ genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com

jury to handlers is greater when horses are unsteady on their feet and also rabies needs to be ruled out as a cause of the symptoms.

Vaccines currently available drastically reduce the incidence of EEE in horses and are effective for six to 12 months, so horses should be re-vaccinated at least annually. In an area where the disease occurs frequently, most veterinarians recommend vaccination every six months. For the vaccine to be effective, it must be handled and ad-

ministered properly and ideally given at least two weeks before the horse is exposed to the virus. Additionally, to stimulate full immunity, horses must be vaccinated twice, about 30 days apart, the first year that the horse is vaccinated.

While it’s best to have horses vaccinated well before potential exposure, vaccinating horses now will still provide protective benefits for this year’s mosquito season.

Other prevention methods include destroying standing water breeding sites for mos-

quitoes, using insect repellents and removing animals from mosquitoinfested areas during peak biting times, usually dusk to dawn.

Humans should reduce contact with mosquitoes. Wearing protective clothing and insect repellents and avoiding the outdoors during dawn and dusk are all ways to avoid mosquito bites. For more information about humans and EEE, visit: www.health .state.ny.us/diseases/co mmunicable/eastern_eq uine_encephalitis/fact_s heet.htm.

YATES COUNTY, NEW YORK

REALL ESTATE & FARM M MACHINERY Y AUCTION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 @ 5:00 P.M. 728 State Route 14A (Benton Township) Penn Yan, NY

Bare Real Estate Selling @ 5:45 P.M. Located 1 mile north of Benton Center with corner frontage on Rte. 14A and Rasmussen Road. Selling per tax map as 13.7 acres with 9 tillable acres on the corner, 79 stall 3 row freestall barn with 60 locking headgates on the feed side. The feed alley and stalls have rubber mats. Also included will be two pole barn sheds 40x72 and 36x60, manure pit and two story house with 5 upstairs bedrooms, 1 bath downstairs, kitchen, living room and 2 other rooms. 3 year old septic! 200 amp. Electric. The farms sells as existing diary or has barn rental possibilities, produce stand or other business opportunities on a high profile highway!

Center of Mennonite region! The seller has every intention of selling this property on August 17 @ 6:00 P.M. Taxes current and prorated. Warranty deed provided!

TERMS: Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) due at time of auction in cash, cashier’s check or prior approved personal check as a non-refundable part of the purchase price. Balance at closing in 55 days or sooner! Don Schneider, Attorney at Penn Yan. For info on farm or to inspect call the owner @ 315-531-8681 Curvin and Bertha Stauffer.

CATTLE SELL FIRST @ 5:00 P.M.: 5 freestall/parlor trained full Jersey cows, 1 due sale time, 4 fresh within last 90 days. 5 full Jersey heifers (1 calf, 4 currently with Jersey bull). 2 full Jersey bulls ready for heifers. 11 JerseyXHolstein heifers, 1 due Nov., 2 with bull. 8 calves 6 mo. and older. Cattle sell First!

DAIRY AND BARN EQUIPMENT (Selling Immediately After the Real Estate: Mueller 1250 bulk tank, washer, 2 compressors, and Sentry Controls, calibrated to 11,347 lbs. (Ser. #OH52814); Blue Diamond 4 on a side rapid exit parlor, 5 yrs. old (original owner installation); Surge 3 in. s.s. lowline milker system with electrobrain controls; 8 Flow Star milker units, sell separately; Surge Alamo 1200 (4.7 h.p.) and 75 Plus (3.6 h.p.) vacuum pumps; Bradford 80 gal. elect. water heater new last winter; 1100 gal. poly water tank; FarMaster FB 233 stationary TMR; Brock (10 ton) taper bottom bin; Ribstone 20x75 silo; Concrete 16x72 silo; Val Metal 3 yr. old 20 ft. unloader; Badger 16 ft. unloader; App. 82 ft. belt feed conveyor; App. 36 ft. single chain feed conveyor; Automatic 3 h.p. roller mill; 6 ft. feed conveyor; Rissler 45 feed cart with gas engine; Rissler #444 round bale feeder/unwinder with Honda 9 h.p. engine; Two real nice J.&D. 48 in. blades (54 in. steel box) fans; Gehl p.t.o. stationary hammermill; Barn fans; Steel gates; Breeders box; App. 900 sq. bales of 2011 mid June hay; Qty. of about 100 round bales for bedding or mulch; THEN TO THE FIELD! JD 4020 (early model) open station, Synchro trans., 2 remotes on rubber tires; MF 180 diesel open station tractor, 1 remote, on rubber; Bobcat 751 diesel skid steer; Case 1845C diesel skid loader with bucket, on rubber, about 9000 hrs.; Fidelity 35KW p.t.o. generator; Farmall M n.f.e. tractor on steel; Two (2) JD 660 & 640 rolabar rakes; Hyd. tandem rake hitch sells separately; JD 680 tandem axle spreader; Ford 3 pt. 2-b plow; 3 pt. bale spear; Floyd Hoover built squeeze type hyd. tilt hoof trimming table, nice!; 8 sections of steel scaffold; Rafters enough to built 24x40 building; 7 pcs. 14 ft. red steel siding; 8 rolls of 30 in. Flavor Seal wrap; 1 roll net wrap; Expanded metal 13 in. x 60 in. wheels; Skid tank with hand pump; etc.!

TERMS: Cash or honorable check night of auction. Mark Aug. 17 on your calendar now! Cattle at 5:00 P.M.; Real Estate at 5:45 P.M. all other items to follow! Lunch and comfort facilities on site!

Owned by Curvin & Bertha Stauffer 315-531-8681 best between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Auction Conducted by James P. Pirrung/Thomas P. Wamp

PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. Licensed Real Estate Brokers and Auctioneers Wayland, New York 585-728-2520 Fax 585-728-3378 Web page: www.pirrunginc.com

Giving it their all:

Chautauqua County’s 4-H members show talent at the county fair JAMESTOWN, NY — During the evening of Monday, July 25, 4-H activities provided entertainment in the Warren K. Brown Show arena, and at the Budweiser Grandstands. In the livestock arena, 4-H Hog project participants were ‘squealing’ with joy as they participated in Swine Market, Breeding and Showmanship Classes.

Kevin Kramer judged the market and breeding classes on breed standards, finish and quality and the showmanship classes on handling and presentation.

The Show starts off with The Pen of Three Class — this year Beth Paterniti took first place and Gabrielle Tremblay came in second.

The Showmanship classes consisted of four divisions and 72 youth.

Senior Showman, being the most experienced showman, ended with

Cody Styers in first and Beth Paterniti in second.

Among the Junior showmanship class, Madison Styers took first and Maria Childs took second. For the First Year Senior Showman Amanda White placed first and Michael West was second. Lastly was the First Year Junior Showman class, in first was Kayla Nefedov and in second was Jonathan Turner. Earning the Division Champion and Reserve Titles also earned these participants entrance in the Champion Showman class.

Cody Styers earned the Grand Champion Showman title for 2011. Reserve Grand Champion went to Beth Paterniti.

With Third Overall Champ going to Madison Styers, Forth Overall Champ is Maria Childs and the Fifth Over All Champ going to Kayla Nefedov.

Following the

showmanship class was the market hog show.

The market classes are divided into weight classes. The first weight class was the 220-229 pound class which was won by Cody Styers and followed

by Maggie Jones in second. Next was the 230239 pound class in first was Carson Becker and in second was Beth Paterniti. After that was the 240-249 pound class which was Maggie Jones in first and Derek Ecklund in second. The 250259 pound class followed with Cody Styers in first and Kayla Nefedov in second. The last class was the heaviest hogs with a weight range of 260-270 pounds. Maureen Kibbe took first place and in second was Patrick Kibbe.

Champion and Reserve Market Hogs from each weight class compete for the Grand Champion

Patrick Kibbe – Reserve Grand Champion Hog and Maureen Kibbe - Grand Champion Hog. Photo courtesy of Chautauqua County CCE

Market Hog title. Maureen Kibbe won this honor and Patrick Kibbe received the Reserve Grand Champion award. 4-H Market Hog winners earned more then ribbons and trophies today.

These July 25 placings

help 4-H members earn a sale position in the Meat Animal Sale which was held on July 29. Grand and Reserve market animals earn the first and second slots in the Hog portion of the Meat Animal Sale. Other 4-H

members who have multiple animals in the 4-H Market Hog Project are required to sell only their top placing animal.

4-H Hog Project members work many hours preparing their animals for show and sale.

Successful teachers inspire character and knowledge in students CROGHAN, NY — New York State Agricultural Education Outreach Staff, in partnership with NYAAE (New York Association of Agricultural Educators) Executive Council, New York State Education Department, Mohawk Valley Career Pathways, and the National Association of Agriucltural Educators (NAAE), hosted “Region VI in the STICKS (Sucessful Teachers Inspire Character and Knowledge in Students),” a Professional Development Conference for Agricultural Educators, on June 26-29, at the Oswegatchie Educational Center in Croghan, NY.

Agricultural Education Outreach Assistant Coordinator, Shari Lighthall stated, “We have worked hard to include activitiy-based workshops that address the needs of our constantly changing agricultural and agri-science programs.

Each participant received over 30 hours or more of professional inservice time and materials valued at over $400.”

The Agricultural Education Outreach progam this year hosted Region VI of NAAE (National Association of Agricultural Educators). Region VI encompasses the Northeastern United States, which includes Vermont, New

Hamshire, Maine, Delaware, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia. This year’s conference goal was to bring the agricultural educators of Region VI together for a dynamic professional development program focused on providing teachers with technical information and current teaching techniques necessary to provide instruction to students interested in careers within the diverse areas of America’s agricultural industry.

This year’s program provided some of the following workshops, The Creative

Dazzling displays: 4-H contests keep the County Fair looking its best Swine Barn Club Division: 1st Clymer Eager Beavers, 2nd Frewsburg Farmyard Friends, 3rd Little Broken Straws Individual Division: 1st Kati Sheldon, 2nd Obriens, Jacob and Abigail, 3rd Cody Styers Dairy Barn Club Division: 1st Cherry Creek Cornhuskers, 2nd Stockton Panthers, 3rd Frewsburg Peterson Individual Division: 1st Mikayla Peterson, 2nd Emily Knight, 3rd Neckers Beef Barn Club Division: 1st Crowes Corners, 2nd Little Broken Straws, 3rd Levant Live Wires Individual Division: 1st Mikayla Peterson, 2nd Cameron and Derreck Livermore and Jessica Hill, 3rd Andrew and Chris Ellis Rabbit Barn Club Division: 1st Forestville Teddybears, 2nd Sherman Kountry Kids, 3rd Levant Lives Wires

Individual Division: 1st Lynanne Wooley, 2nd Brooke Layman Poultry Barn Club Division: 1st Crowes Corners, 2nd Levant Live Wires, 3rd Stockton Panthers Individual Division: 1st Katelynn Gierlinger Goat Barn Club Division: 1st Sherman Kountry Kids, 2nd Canadaway, 3rd Little Broken Straws Individual Division: 1st Abigail OBrien, 2nd Lindsey Bennett, 3rd Robbie Clutter Sheep Barn Club Division: 1st Little broken Straws, 2nd Levant Live Wires, 3rd Sherman Kountry Kids Individual Division: 1st Tristan and Max Peterson, 2nd Hope and Garrett Cantanese, 3rd Irene Klemons and Lynanne Wooley Horse Barn Club Division: 1st Fluvanna Farmyard Friends, 2nd Chautauqua County Junior Trail Riders, 3rd Rocky Freedom

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JAMESTOWN, NY — Every year throughout the 4-H barns there is an exhibit contest to help make the barns look fantastic! The 4-H Program has designed this competition to promote an attractive and educational display in the barn animal areas. The competition is divided into two divisions, Club and Individual. Clubs have three or more members participating and Individual is for lone members with less than three members. The judges look at the overall appearance 4-Her’s show for their area. This includes banners, animal identification, educational information, and an eye-catching appearance. Each barn participates; these include the Sheep, Swine, Dairy, Beef, Poultry, Rabbit, Goat, and Horse barns. For the first place winner in both Club and Individual the members receive $15. Second place receives $10 and third place receives $5. This goes toward the club or is split between the members.

Side of Ice Cream, The Dirt on Soil, Backpack Science, Advanced Hydroponics, and Global Hunger and Food Insecurity. Conference attendees participated in many hands on activities; from home made goat milk soap to making a walking stick as a finished product using and tools and common shop techniques. The 2011 NAAE Regional Conference spent time focusing on skills that the teachers can use to reconnect their students to nature and their local environment and which can be brought back into the classroom to engage and excite students to learn.

A highlight of the professional development conference is the annual Awards Banquet. The banquet recognizes the teaching professionals who have demonstrated exceptional teaching throughout their careers. Awards were presented to three regional winners for New York and the New York State Winner in the areas of Outstanding Young Member, Teacher Turn the Key National Scholarship, Outstanding Senior Teacher, Outstanding Program, Ideas Unlimited, Outstanding Mentor, Outstanding Service, Outstanding Cooperation, and Lifetime Achievement.

Professional Development Chair for NYAAE, Tara Berescik explained, “Agriculture teachers impact the lives of students in countless ways but the job is exhausting. Conferences help to refresh our spirits and ignite our passions for education. It’s great to work with others and to remember, at the end of the school year, the reasons why we are excited to go back to school in September.” The Pine Plains Central School District sent their Agriculture teacher, Christine Mac Neil to conference to benefit the Agriculture Program in their school district.

Health and safety recommendations for farmers and agritourism operators Farmers and agritourism operators are encouraged to do a site walk-through on their own or with family members, employees or volunteers prior to each day or as often as feasible to identify any missed safety hazards that children may encounter.

Information for guests Many of the visitors may have little or no experience with agriculture and the rural environment. It is important that both the adults and the children understand the hazards in this environment. This may be difficult. Long-term agritourism operations that are open to the public without an appointment will have guests and children arriving throughout the day making it more challenging to thoroughly convey safety information. Farms entertaining a group for a single event may be fortunate enough to have advanced notice and can share health and safety information before the group arrives. The following recommendations will be helpful in communicating health and safety information: • Take a few minutes

when guests arrive to explain the hazards that can be found around the farm. Have the rules posted.

• Inform guests and children about rules and any hazards at specific attractions such as corn mazes and hayrides. Explain how these rules will keep them safe.

• Place signs with short safety messages in and around areas where hazards are present. Include “In Case of Emergency” signs around the farm that have emergency contact numbers and the exact location of the farm.

• Inform guests of the location of all restrooms and hand-washing stations on the farm.

• Provide detailed health and safety information in advance of prearranged visits. Ask if any of the children have special needs such as allergies or a disability and try to best accommodate those needs. Visiting groups should be given information explaining farm hazards and rules that adults and children will be expected to follow.

Include information such as: • Required child-to-

adult ratio • Proper attire such as shoes instead of sandals, long pants (depending on activity), no loose strings, frays, etc.

• Reminders about what to bring such as water, insect repellent and sunscreen.

• Reminders about what not to bring such as pets, alcohol and devices with open flames such as lighters, lanterns and portable grills.

• Reminder to have personal contact information readily available for children attending without parents.

• The farm’s Emergency Response Plan.

Traffic and Pedestrian Safety The combination of children and traffic in one location makes this an important safety issue. Children have difficulty judging the speed and distance of oncoming vehicles, they can be easily distracted by attractions on the operation and they may be restless and impatient. The overall recommendation is to keep children away from traffic areas.

Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Recommenda-

NY STEAM ENGINE ASSN. 3RD ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

Wed, Aug, 10, '11, 2pm

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1st day of Pageant of Steam Show Aug 10-13, Overflow parking lot, W. Side of 3349 Gehan Rd, off Rts 5+20, 5mi. E of Canandaigua, NY. Early Consignments: '50 Cat D2, 6 way blade, PTO, ex, original condition, sn 544775; '45 MH 101 Jr standard, sn 382580, restored; '53 MH 33, sn 4021, restored; MH Pony, original MH rear tire; MH 44 Diesel; MH 30; MF 25 Diesel; MH potato digger; MH 7' sickle mower; MH wfe 30-44, early wfe MH Pony; MH 30-44 fenders; MF 2x5' literature rack; Ferguson Farming Systems 39x60" porcelain sign; Ferguson lighted sign, some damage; Michigan 75A 4wd payloader w/Oliver 88 gas engine, sn 8576; IH 424 w/loader; IH 340 project tractor, sn 3684; IH 2B fh plow; IH C; AC WD; AC WF; '54 JD 60 orchard , engine set up; Oliver 60 IB plow; '84 Ford L8000, Cat 3208, auto, w/ Altec D900 A Crane, no title; yellow poplar lumber 1&2" random lengths; hit and miss gas engines; Wisc, VG4D engine; Universal KD generator; IH super C + Cub Cadet wheel weights: potato digger mfg Spencerport, NY; 40 toy construction steam shovels; farm toys; large quantity and variety of equipment, parts, antique and collectible items by auction day. Items subject to consignor delivery.

Consignments accepted Mon-Wed Aug 8-10

DANN AUCTIONEERS, DELOS DANN,

3339 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY 14424, 585-396-1676. www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm UPCOMING AUCTIONS Sat Aug 27th, 9am: - Estate of Keith and Thelma Bennett, Ionia, NY, Excellent, Clean household, lawn equip. shop tools.

Thurs Sept 8th, 1pm: Western NY Gas and Steam Engine Assn. Consignment Auction, 1st day of show, Sept 8-11, 10400 Gillette Rd, Alexander, NY. Sat Sept 10, 9am, Benton Fire Dept. Annual Benefit Auction, 932 Rt. 14A, Benton Center, 3 mi. N. of Penn Yan, NY. Sat, Sept 17, 9am: Equipment Consignment Auction, Windmill Farm Market, 3900 Rt. 14A, 5 mi. S of Penn Yan, NY.

tions: • Large, easy-to-read signs should be located about a half mile from the farm entrance in each direction on the road. Make sure to check with local sign ordinances and the

Department of Transportation before posting signs. Signs will alert drivers going to the farm and indicate to other traffic to be aware of stopped or turning vehicles.

Clearly mark the entrance to the farm or attraction. Make sure that the entrance has adequate lighting and is wide enough to accommodate

school buses and other large vehicles.

• Make sure that the parking area is easily identifiable and away from areas where children may be present.

Have adequate parking for the number of expected vehicles.

Guests should not be allowed to

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DAIRY DISPERSAL AUCTION FROM CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY FARM

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 @ 1:00 PM SHERMAN LIVESTOCK AUCTION RT 430, SHERMAN, NY (716) 761-6167

85 HEAD CONSISTING OF 69 COWS:

1 REGISTERED RED/WHITE HOLSTEIN 1ST CALF HEIFER 2 REGISTERED BLACK/WHITE HOLSTEIN COWS 2 REGISTERED BROWN SWISS COWS 6 HOLSTEIN HEIFERS 300LB-500LB WTS 1 CROSSBRED HEIFER 350LB 7 HOLSTEIN HEIFER CALVES FROM 1 WEEK OLD TO 6 WEEKS OLD 1 HOLSTEIN STARTED BULL 350 LBS 1 REGISTERED HOLSTEIN SERVICE BULL #USA66800601 SIRED BY ENGLAND-AMMON MILLION-ET #USA61547476 (7H08165) 5 DRY COWS DUE AUGUST 15 TO SEPTEMBER 15/4 COWS FRESH LAST 20 DAYS/14 COWS DUE IN NEXT 120 DAYS/ BALANCE IN ALL STAGES OF LACTATION COWS HAVE ALL BEEN VACCINATED WITH TRI-ANGLE 9WAY/ECOLI & LEPTO HOUSED IN FREE STALL/MILKED IN TIE STALL ALSO CONSIGNED FROM ONE FARM: 18 HOLSTEIN HEIFERS ALL AI SIRED, VACCINATED, WORMED, 400-500 LB WTS. NICE GROUP!!

VET WILL BE ON SITE AUCTION DAY, ACCEPTING ALL TYPES OF DAIRY, HAULING AVAILABLE. DAN JOHNSON OWNER/AUCTIONEER AU3967-L CELL (716) 499-0611 AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: NICE GROUP OF COWS!! BE ON TIME, AUCTION WILL START PROMPTLY AT 1:00!! REGULAR AUCTION TO FOLLOW. ALL PURCHASES WILL BE SATISFIED IN FULL AUCTION DAY! AUCTIONEERS ANNOUNCEMENTS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL PRINTED MATERIAL.

Equipment at work in the field and ready for test drive at 2011 Empire Farm Days

Empire Farm Days field demonstrations show the latest equipment at work.

Photo by Nick Wickham

SENECA FALLS, NY — The latest in forage chopping and handling, haying, baling, hay handling, and tilling equipment will be on display and at work in the field at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls for the 2011 Empire Farm Days.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily Aug. 911,.drivers 18 years of age and older will also have the opportunity to

test drive compact and GPS-equipped tractors, skid steers, ATVs, and the Official Truck of Empire Farm Days, the 2011 Heavy Duty RAM Truck at the Northeast’s largest outdoor agricultural showcase.

“There is no better way to evaluate a piece of equipment than to see it at work in the field or to drive it yourself,” says Empire Farm Days Manager Melanie

Wickham.

The daily field equipment demonstration and test driving schedule for the east side of the showgrounds includes: • 10 a.m. Forage Chopping & Handling • 11 a.m. Hay Mowing • 1 p.m. Tillage • 2 p.m. Hay Raking, Baling, Processing & Handling, and • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ride & Test Drive Experiences: GPS-equipped &

Compact Tractors, Skid Steers, ATVs and the Official Truck of Empire Farm Days: the 2011 Heavy Duty RAM Truck.

The 300-acre agricultural extravaganza also includes DairyProfit Seminars; live animal demonstrations; Equine Center Seminars, flowing grain and other farm safety demonstrations; health checkups and family life displays, 600plus representatives of agricultural institutions and organizations, and New York-raised chicken, beef and pork BBQ. For more details, contact Empire Farm Days Manager Melanie Wickham at 877-697-7837, mwickham@empirefarmdays.com.

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park on the public road.

Not only is it illegal to park on most paved county roads, but it also reduces the visibility for other drivers. If a large group is coming consider having someone direct traffic to the parking area. Anyone directing traffic on the farm should be wearing a reflective or brightly colored (orange/yellow/green) vest.

Traffic flow in one direction is best. If possible, have a separate entrance and exit onto and out of the property.

• Post speed limit signs on-site. Even though it will not be enforceable, a posted speed limit will remind drivers to slow down. In addition, post signs indicating that children are present. Many of these signs are available over the Internet or from your local hardware store.

• The driveway to the parking area should be well maintained, properly graded and well lit.

• If the farm or attraction is hosting a large event chances are there will not be a gravel lot large enough to handle all vehicles. Most often parking in grassy areas or in a pasture near the site is the best option. Parking areas should be mowed, free of steep grades and trip hazards. Have an alternate parking plan in case of rain or mud.

• If the parking area is far from the farm attractions, have a site where cars and busses can dropoff and pick-up guests.

Source: Agritourism Health and Safety Guidelines for Children — 2nd Edition, National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety.

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Don’t miss DairyProfit Seminars at 2011 Empire Farm Days

Don’t forget to attend the 2011 DairyProfit Seminars at Empire Farm Days about intensive grazing, transitioning to the next generation, and the latest findings to increase cow comfort.

Photo courtesy of EFD SENECA FALLS, NY — ates this session on inThis year’s DairyProfit corporating the next genSeminars at Empire eration into farm busiFarm Days feature op- ness operations and portunities with inten- ownership. The producer sive grazing, transition- panel includes Steve ing to the next genera- Young, managing 3,000 tion, and the latest find- crop acres at Oakwood ings to increase cow Dairy, Auburn, NY; Jon comfort.

Beller, partner with his The free seminars be- parents in their dairy in gin at 10:30am in the Carthage, NY; Holly BurEmpire Farm Days’ ley, Dansville, NY, who Dairy Seminar Center at worked in New Zealand Rodman Lott & Son after college and now Farms in Seneca Falls, manages a second operNY. They are open to the ation owned with her public. Industry updates parents; Kyle Getty, herd from the Beef Check-Off manager at Ideal Farms, Program and a picnic Schaghticoke, NY, and a lunch follow each semi- former research assisnar. tant with PRO-DAIRY; Cornell University’s and Mark Mapstone, PRO-DAIRY Program Farm Credit specialist at and Eastern DairyBusi- Sangerfield, NY, working ness Magazine present with family business isthe seminars with sup- sues and generation port from industry spon- transfer strategies. sors.

Wednesday, Aug. 10, Tuesday, Aug. 9: 1:30 p.m.: Cornell Intensive Pasture PRO-DAIRY Management Junior DAIRY LEADThree New York dairy ERS graduate 24 youth producers experienced ages 16-19 who wanted with grazing the dairy more hands-on experiherd will present a panel ences in the dairy indusdiscussion. Bill Paddock try beyond their home of Remsen, NY, milks 75 farms make presentaregistered Holsteins and tions on their year-long is a grazing specialist learning opportunities. with the Oneida County Soil & Water Conservation Service. Mark Savage of Boonville, NY, is a partner in a 200-cow operation grazing both the milking herd and heifers.

He has also managed a larger, freestall confinement dairy. Joe Schultz operates a 50-cow herd near Lowville, NY, where his family has used intensive pasture management since 1988. John Conway of the Cornell University PRO-DAIRY staff, whose area of emphasis includes forage management and cost analysis, will moderate the session.

Wednesday, Aug. 10: The Next Generation PRO-DAIRY Farm Management Specialist Jason Karszes moder-

Thursday, Aug. 11: The Latest Cow Comfort Strategies PRO-DAIRY Director and Cornell Professor Dr. Tom Overton moderates discussion of latest techniques and benefits of improving the dairy herd’s cow comfort.

Panel members are Aaron Allen, Schaghticoke, NY, partner in a 1,500-cow family operations that has implemented sand bedding; Jeff Mulligan of Avon, NY, whose 1,200-cow dairy is averaging 30,000 pounds of milk incorporating sand bedding along with fan ventilation and sprinklers; L ynn Murray of Carthage, NY, whose carefully planned 448cow barn incorporates

spacious free-stalls, ventilation and sand bedding to improve herd health and production; and Dr. Mark Thomas, DVM, from Lowville, NY, whose practice includes

consultation on the variety of management issues to be covered.

For more information on Empire Farm Days, the largest outdoor agricultural trade show in

the Northeast, contact Show Manager Melanie Wickham, 877-6977837, mwickham@empirefarmdays.com.

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Monitoring bales can stop hay fires before they start

by Gail Lapierre, Vermont AgrAbility Project Outreach Specialist, University of Vermont Extension This is the time of year that spontaneous combustion in hay causes fires. This occurs when freshly cut hay is too moist when it’s baled.

How do hay fires happen?

Here’s the simple, short explanation. All bales heat up from respiration in the plant cells, which continues at a low rate if hay is baled at less than 15 to 20 percent moisture. This heating up process eventually ends without causing combustion.

However, if the moisture level is too high (over 20 percent), the heat from respiration combined with the moisture promotes bacterial

and mold growth. The respiration of the bacteria and mold releases more heat into the bale, increasing risk of fire.

The temperature of hay, especially if it was baled at a high moisture concentration, needs to be checked twice a day for six weeks after baling. You can make a simple temperature probe using a three-quarterinch diameter pipe.

Drill eight holes, each about three-sixteenth inch, around the diameter of the pipe about three inches from one end. Then hammer the sides of that end together to form a sharp edge.

Always check the temperature in the center of the stacked hay. Do not walk directly on the stacked hay as pockets may have already burned

out under the hay surface.

Instead, place boards or a ladder on the hay and walk on those.

Drive the probe from the top of the stack into the inner-most bales.

Lower a thermometer to the end of the probe with a piece of light wire. After 10 to 15 minutes, pull the thermometer out and read the temperature.

George Cook, University of Vermont Extension farm safety specialist, recommends inserting a small wad of sheep’s wool into the upper end of the pipe, then ramming that down to the end of the pipe prior to lowering the thermometer. It cushions the bottom and lowers the risk of breaking your thermometer.

As a rule of thumb, if

the temperature is less than 130 degrees F, continue monitoring the temperature twice a day.

If it falls between 130 and 140 degrees F, the temperature may go up or down. Recheck in a few hours.

If the temperature is 150 degrees F, the temperature will most likely continue to climb. Move the bales to promote air circulation and cooling. If the hay is stored inside, evacuate any livestock to a safe area and remove hay from the building.

Monitor the temperature every two hours.

Fire is imminent if interior bale temperatures exceed 175 degrees F. Fire is present at temperatures greater than 200 degrees F. In either situation, call the fire department immediately. Con-

tinue probing and monitoring the temperature.

Other symptoms of hot hay or an internal hay fire include a slight caramel or strong burning odor, visible vapor or smoke, a strong musty smell and/or hay that feels hot to the touch. If any of these symptoms occur, again, call the fire department immediately.

Let firefighters take control of the situation once they arrive. Do not move hay if signs of fire are present. Moving hay exposes the overheated or smoldering hay to oxygen and may

cause the fire to burn uncontrollably.

I personally have experienced two fires on our farm so I know how devastating this can be to farmers. The first, a barn fire of unknown origin in 2001, changed our lives completely. We are no longer dairying although we continue to make dry hay, both large and small square bales, for sale to other farmers.

Don’t think that it can’t happen on your farm. It can, unless you take steps to prevent spontaneous combustion in newly cut, baled hay.

As a rule of thumb, if the temperature is less than 130 degrees F, continue monitoring the temperature twice a day. If it falls between 130 and 140 degrees F, the temperature may go up or down. Recheck in a few hours.

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Visit us at Empire Farm Days booth 107 Niagara Wind & Solar, Inc. Ph: 716-215-1930 fax: 716-215-1932 Email: thom@niagarawind.com | www.niagarawind.com

Selling quality used vineyard & farm related equipment excess to need. This is NOT a going out of business auction.

TRACTORS/ FORKLIFTS & CRAWLER: JD 5520 N orchard tractor, 4x4, diesel, 2164 hours; Ford 3930 diesel tractor, 2288 hours; Ford 535 loader tractor, diesel, 2487 hours; 2 TCM FHD30 diesel fork lifts, Rol-lift electric hand cart, 1952 John Deere 40 C crawler. GRAPE HARVESTERS: 2 Chisolm Ryder with Ford diesels, 4896 & 522 hrs; Mecca tow behind harvester, PRESS: Diemme AR 23 tank press. VEHICLES: 02 GMC 2500 Sierra 4x4 pickup 93,570 miles, Meyer 8' plow; 97 Dodge Dakota 4x4 pickup 131,698 miles; FARM IMPLEMENTS & EQUIP.: Woods 7' & 10' & rotary mowers, Woods 7' scraper blade, Ford 3 bottom plow, 7' chisel plow, Streamliner, AgTech, Tecnoma orchard sprayers, 6' 3 pt snowblower, 7' stone rake, Shaver post pounder, fertilizer spreader, Flail King mower, Howard 5' Rotovator, air pruner, other vineyard tools & equip. ZERO TURN MOWER & TOYS: Hustler 60" zero turn mower, Club Car gas golf cart, Honda Fourtrax 200SX 4 wheeler. SHOP TOOLS & EQUIP.: EX-Cell 3200 psi pressure washer, Lincoln welder, drill press, mobile air compressor, generator, banding machines, Steam Jenny, pallet jack, shelving, chain saws, lg qty hardware, building materials, parts, scrap metal & MUCH MORE!! Details & photos at: www.reynoldsauction.com.

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New ISO standard improves protective clothing for agricultural farmers and workers using pesticides A new ISO standard on protective clothing will help farmers and agricultural workers to reduce job-related risks when using liquid pesticides.

Pesticides are commonly used in farming against pests, diseases and weeds. Depending on the toxicity and the use scenario they pose health risk if users do not wear adequate protective clothing. The new ISO standard defines specific protection levels. It allows pesticide manufacturers to indicate on the product label the required level of protection needed. It allows garment manufacturers to produce,

certify and sell protective clothing with defined protection levels.

It allows farmers and agricultural workers to buy and use protective clothing according to the pesticide manufacturers use requirements.

The new ISO 27065:2011, Protective clothing – Performance requirements for protective clothing worn by operators applying liquid pesticides, addresses the protection of farmers and workers mainly during the application phase of pesticides, i.e. the work phase where most operator contamination occurs.

The standard deals

with performance requirements of protective clothing materials, seams, and garments and defines three levels of protective clothing with specified resistance to penetration by pesticide products: • Level 1: The potential risk of contamination is relatively low.

The performance requirements for level 1 garments have been developed in view of low spray drift landing on the operator, e.g. from tractor boom sprayers • Level 2: the potential risk of contamination is higher but not so high as to require the use of liquid-tight materials • Level 3: the potential

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risk of contamination requires use of garments made with liquidtight materials. This level is suitable for highexposure scenarios where it has been determined that garments that prevent liquids from penetrating/permeating provide adequate protection.

The standard will help

test laboratories, fabric and garment manufacturers, manufacturers of pesticide products, trainers, regulators to make decisions regarding protective clothing for protection against pesticide products.

Helmut Eichinger, Chair of ISO/TC94/SC 13, comments, “ISO 27065:2011 will help

pesticide users to be better protected and improve quality and performances of protective clothing, as well put safer protective clothing on the market.

It will also contribute to reducing the risk to occupational health for operators and workers who use liquid pesticides.”

Penn State recommendations for managing profitability with poor corn crop UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Springtime excessive rainfall followed by summertime drought means Pennsylvania dairy producers are facing big challenges in corn silage production that extend beyond a decrease in its nutritional value.

“We’ve received a lot of calls from producers and nutritionists about how to deal with this year’s corn silage,” notes Virginia Ishler, nutrient management specialist with the Penn State Extension Dairy Team and manager of the Penn State Dairy Research Complex.

From a nutritional standpoint, corn silage without ears is similar to feeding grass silage, explains Ishler. This coupled with low-quali-

ty hay crop forage means energy will be the biggest limiting factor from a nutritional standpoint.

But the implications of this year’s poor corn crop go beyond nutrition. Persistent drought conditions across the United States and spring flooding in the Midwest means potential lower inventories of forages, corn and beans. This will likely translate into high prices and a volatile market, which will affect overall farm profitability.

Ishler warns there is no one-step approach to ensuring profitability while facing the dual challenge of poor nutritional value and decreased quantity. “It is

not going to come down to formulating a particular ration to solve the problem; there is a lot more involved,” she says, adding: “I know producers want that easy ‘one thing I can do’ approach, but it’s more complicated than that.”

Ishler and the Penn State Extension Dairy Team recommend producers take the following steps to meet the challenges of low quality and limited quantity: Determine need and inventory: Have your nutritionist work rations for all animal groups and evaluate whole farm feed inventory. Producers need to know now what they have and plan accordingly for any forage purchases or

contracting feed. If dairies wait until February or March of 2012 to purchase forages, they either won’t be available or the prices will be very high.

“Prices that reach $7080 per ton for corn silage have the potential to put producers out of business, especially if they are still trying to pay off bills from 2009 and 2010,” warns Ishler.

Track income over feed cost: Dairies must track Income Over Feed Cost (IOFC) because it is going to be more expensive to produce milk.

Monitoring IOFC lets dairies determine if producing less milk is more economical than trying to get milk out of

low-quality feeds or having to purchase a lot of feed. Currently some herds are close to $8 per cow feed cost and they will be in trouble if milk prices drop.

Dairies need to know their breakeven margin, which means knowing their IOFC. Scrutinize byproducts More byproduct feeds are going to come into the picture. This means more variability and sometimes questionable quality, which may result in paying a lot for inferior quality feeds.

Quality control and testing of byproducts are critical.

“People are asking for blanket recommendations on feeding this year’s corn silage, but it really depends on what else the farm has to feed, the feed company

they are working with, and the feed options available to them,” explains Ishler. “The bottom line is having a cash flow plan for your dairy that addresses IOFC and includes a feed and crops inventory.”

The Penn State Extension Dairy Team can help dairies calculate IOFC. Producers may contact their local Extension dairy educator; the Penn State Extension Dairy Team, tollfree, at 888-373-7232; or visit the Penn State Income Over Feed Cost Tool Web site at www.das.psu.edu/dairy -alliance/resource-s/income-over-feed-cost-tool For more information on cash flow planning, visit the Penn State cash flow planning Web site at www.das.psu.edu/dairy-alliance/education/profitability.

00 He LLAND SALES STABLES, INad + O H W NELocated 12 Miles East of Lancaster, PA Just Off Rt. 23, New Holland C.

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Special Dairy Heifer & Cow Sale Wed., Aug. 10th • 10:30 AM SHARP All Age Heifers & Cows Welcome

Weaned Calves to Mature Cows

Consigners Important to Send all Breeding Info w/Trucks.

BIRTH DATES, FRESH DATES, MILK WTS., SIRE & DAM INFO ETC. NEW YORK JIM’S EQUIPMENT REPAIR, INC. 4072 Lewis Rd. Campbell, NY 14821 607-527-8872 • 800-450-8872 www.jimsequipment.com TRI-COUNTY SUPPLY, INC. 12069 Ocean Rd. (Rt. 16) Chaffee, NY 14039 716-496-8859

TEAM DIXIE CHOPPER 1182 State Route 7 Richmondville, NY 518-294-2081 • fax 518-294-2083 team.dixiechopper@dixiechopp per.com NEW ENGLAND NORTHEAST FARM SERVICE, INC. 4497 Route 5 Irasburg, VT 05845 802-754-8863

We are open 24 Hrs/Day 7 days a week for your convenience

Please send Heifers in Monday Aug 8th or Tuesday Aug 9th or first thing Wed AM Aug 12th Thank you for your business

SALE MANAGED BY: New Holland Sales Stables, Inc. David Kolb 61-L

717-354-4341 (Barn) 717-355-0706 (FAX)

SIRED ID’D BREEDING AGE OPEN HEIFERS & SHORT BRED HEIFERS BRING A PREMIUM

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Several will be registered, many will be A.I. Sired & A.I. Bred Some Sires Include: Talent, Goldwyn, Shottle, Sanchez, Mr. Sam, B. Hon, Rampage - Red

Ag Progress Days theatre presentations to make visitors think UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — A series of thought-provoking, authoritative presentations about agricultural issues will be offered in the College of Agricultural Sciences Exhibits Building theatre during the 2011 edition of Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, Aug. 1618.

Located between East Ninth and East 10th streets near the top of Main Street on the Ag Progress Days site, the building will emphasize the diversity of teach-

ing, research and extension programs offered by the college, focusing on energy; pest prediction and response; water quality and quantity; and dairy, livestock and veterinary science.

Experts in each of these areas will be on hand to answer questions and discuss how the college’s research and extension missions help Pennsylvanians.

Presentations in the building’s theatre will feature such topics as stink-bug infestations,

Understanding Marcellus Shale Leasing The outlook for widespread natural gas development in New York is still unclear as policy makers and other stakeholders continue to debate the risks and benefits. But much of upstate New York contains significant natural gas reserves that will continue to attract the gas industry.

Therefore, rural landowners will still be faced with complicated decision regarding drilling and other related activities such as pipelines, compressor stations, water storage and access roads. Cornell Cooperative Extension is offering an informational presentation to update

landowners on the current status of gas development and to highlight key leasing recommendations.

These free workshops are open to the public. The first will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m., at the Amity Rescue Squad Center located at 5184 Route 244 in Belmont, NY; a second will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m., at the Willing Town Hall 1431 State Route 19S, Wellsville, NY. Pre-registration is requested to assure space and handouts are available; please contact L ynn Bliven at 585268-7644 ext. 18.

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WEEKLY SALES EVERY MONDAY HOSKING SALES - FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK Weekly Sales Every Monday 12:30 Misc. & small animals; 1:00 Dairy; **We will now sell lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves and cull beef approx. 5:00-5:30PM. Help us increase our volume - thus making a better market for everyone. ** We are Independent Marketers - working 24/7 to increase your bottom line. Competitive marketing is the way to go.

Monday, Aug.. 1stt sale e - Cull cows ave. .62 top cow .78 wt. 1356 $1050.90 (12 head over $1000 up to $1225.12) Bulls up to .89 wt. 1975 $1757.75, bull calves top $1.00, heifer calves $1.80. Dairy-Bred Heifers up to $990.

Monday, Aug.. 8th - Monthly Heifer sale.

Monday, Aug.. 15th - Monthly Lamb, Sheep, Goat & Pig Sale. Call to advertise.

Special consigned: 6 Working & harness horses; 1 Canadienne/Percheron Black rides & drives; 3 warm blooded Draft Horses 4-5 yrs. Old; 1- 3 yr. Belgium Philly; Nice 4 yr. old Bay Buggy horse rides. All sound & up to date on shots.

Saturday, Aug.. 20th - Carthage, NY sale on the farm. 10:30AM - Woodell Holsteins Complete Cattle & Machinery Dispersal. 44 Holsteins, 28 milking age balance youngstock (25 Head Registered). With some show prospects.

Tractors, Skid Steer, Tillage & Haying Equipment, Barn Equipment and Misc. items. Check out website for full listing and pictures.

Saturday, Oct.. 15th - Richfield Springs, NY. 63rd OHM Club Sale - 11 AM. Chairman - Brad Ainslie 315-822-6087. Watch for future ads.

Friday, Nov.. 11th - Fall Premier All Breeds Sale - held at the sale facility in New Berlin. Call to participate in this sale. **Trucking Assistance - Call the Sale Barn or check out our trucker list on our Web-Site. Call to advertise in any of these sales it makes a difference. Looking to have a farm sale or just to sell a few give us a call.

Directions: Former Welch Livestock 6096 NYS Rt. 8, 30 miles South of Utica & 6 miles North of New Berlin, NY. www.hoskingsales.com Call today with your consignments.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 6096 NYS Rt. 8 New Berlin, NY 13411

607-699-3637 or 607-847-8800 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771

grass-fed vs. grain-fed beef, biotechnology in the barnyard, the value of dairy farms to Pennsylvania’s local economies, protecting water supplies from natural-gas drilling, and the anatomy of a food recall, among others.

Full descriptions of the theatre presentations are available on the Web at http://agsci.psu.edu/a pd/events/presentations.

The College Exhibits Building also will focus

on educational opportunities and careers in agriculture. There are more job openings in agriculture and related fields each year than qualified graduates to fill them, according to Marianne Fivek, student recruitment coordinator.

She invited people to visit the College Exhibits Building to learn about College of Agricultural Sciences’ academic programs in animal, biomedical, plant, environmental and natural resources, and social

sciences, as well as agricultural business and biological engineering.

“Faculty and staff will be available to answer questions and provide information to prospective students and their families about the college’s programs in the food, agricultural and natural resource sciences,” she said. “We’ll give them a good idea where an education in the agricultural sciences can take them.

“With 19 majors, 24 minors and about $1.8 million in scholarships

available, the college has considerable diversity in its academic programs and many educational and life-changing opportunities to offer prospective students.”

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

dirt flying you will love the three nights of tractor pulls. Garden tractors on Wednesday, then ESP Sanctioned Class AA tractor pulls on Friday and Saturday nights all starting at 7:30 p.m.

Interested in the past?

Visit the Griffith House that features demonstrations of cooking with a fireplace and bake oven. Behind there is the Rural Museum and Blacksmith Shop, where you will see daily demonstrations of weaving, quilting, blacksmithing and tinsmith.

Don’t forget to catch our many horse shows; we have English, Western, and Games Riding

Classes. Large powerful Draft Horses are in the arena on Thursday evening and on Saturday at 9 a.m. will be a mini horse & pony pull, then a horse pull at noon.

Everyday there is a special to ride all rides for one price. Looking for a delicious meal, the fair kitchen features a special every lunch and dinner, Thursday’s special is a tasty Chicken Barbecue and Friday a Fish Fry. Be sure to join us with a packed week of entertainment for the whole family. For a complete schedule visit our Web site at WyomingCountyFair.org.

Wyoming County Fair The country fair with down home entertainment for the whole family.

There is no admission charge — only a $5 parking fee. Our fair runs for eight exciting days, Aug. 13-20 packed with shows, contests, demonstrations, exhibits, rides, food and much more.

The 2011 fair opens Aug. 13, 9 a.m. with this years theme Sew It, Grow It, Show It. Wyoming County is known for their many cows, we feature many shows for 4-H and open class exhibitors of cows, pigs, sheep, goats and beef. The youth building displays many talented entries of baking, gar-

dening, sewing, crafts and photography.

After the Grand Parade on Monday night the 2011 Wyoming County Fair Queen and her court will be crowned, what a special moment that will be, don’t miss it.

Wednesday, Aug. 17 is Senior Citizen Day, discount coupons are available from the Office of the Aging. Also at 5 p.m. our 43rd Annual 4-H Meat Animal Auction will be held in the Dairy Barn Arena. Support local 4-H members, purchase quality pork, lamb or beef.

If you get excited about loud, fast tractors, spinning their wheels and

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51ST Annual PAGEANT of STEAM, Aug10th-13th. Features Tractors: Massey Harris, Ferguson & Massey Ferguson. For more information www.pageantofsteam.com or 315-548-5179

HUGE Equipment Auction

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Report any errors to 800-836-2888 or 518-673-0111 GOT GAS: 315-729-3710 35¢ above spot. No contracts, membership or tank fees. www.propane4farms.com

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Partial List Cimbria Delta 144-1 Seed Cleaner Forsberg 15-D Oat Huller Amos 100 Spiral Separator Ferrell Ross 10x42 Roller Mill Bag-O-Matic 7’ Sewing Line Universal Bucket Elevator, model D Carter Day 412 Precision Sizer Howe Richardson G17 Bagging Scale Forsberg 90V Gravity Table And much, much more!

Complete list at www.commoditytraders.biz

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KILN DRIED BULK BEDDING Delivered all of NY & New England or you pick up at mill.

Seward Valley 518-234-4052 WOOD SHAVINGS: Compressed bags, kiln dried, sold by tractor trailer loads. Call SAVE! 1-800-688-1187

Beef Cattle ANGUS FEMALE SALE, Trowbridge Family Affair Angus Sale, New Date 9/18/11, Ghent, NY, Huge Selection 100+ head, phil@trowbridgefarms.com, 518-369-6584, request sale book now, video preview online www.TrowbridgeFarms.com ANGUS HERD BULL: 4 years old, calving ease, proven sire.

315-536-2769

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

BARNS, STEEL BUILDINGS, GARAGES. We repair them!

From extensive renovations to minor repairs. 585-739-0263

MURRAY GRAY Bull, excellent, super nice, $2,000. 3/4 Red Devon yearling heifer, polled, $1,000. 518-329-2405

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Dealers wanted in select areas

Elam Miller, Fort Plain, NY, ph 518-993-3892 Himrod Farm Supply, Penn Yan, NY, ph 315-531-9497 Homestead Nutrition, New Holland, PA, ph 888-336-7878 Levi Fisher, Honey Grove, PA (Juniata County), ph 717-734-3145 Martin’s Ag, Shippensburg, PA, ph 717-532-7845 New Bedford Elevator, Baltic, OH, ph 330-897-6492 Norm’s Farm Store, Watsontown, PA, ph 570-649-6765 Robert Rohrer, Millmont, PA, ph 570-898-1967 Steve B. Stoltzfus, Lykens, PA, ph 717-365-3804 Walnut Hill Feeds, Shelby, OH, ph 419-342-2942

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Beef Cattle

ANIMAL BEDDING: Kiln dried sawdust/woodchips. Bulk, up to 120yd. loads. Willow Creek Farms, 716-741-2599

SEMEN COLLECTED ON YOUR BULL

Dead Weight - Sat., August 20 - Approx 3:00 PM

Sunday, August 21, 2011 Location: W. Buffalo St. Park Rd - Park Rd. Ext. Weigh in Tractors 9:00 am

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Antique Tractors FOR SALE: 1954 Farmall Super MTA Serial #61198, fully restored, Call 585-5065949

COW AND HORSE bedding, clean dry sawdust, 10 wheeler load delivered. Call 716-4573811

TEXAS LONGHORNS: 5 heifers w/calves, males neutered, $1,000 pair. 585943-9639

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CLASSIFICATION Announcements Antique Tractors Antiques Appraisal Services ATV Auctions Backhoe/Loaders Bale Covers Barn Equipment Bedding Beef Cattle Bees-Beekeeping Bird Control Books Building Materials/Supplies Buildings For Sale Business Opportunities Cars, Trucks, Trailers Chain Saws Christmas Trees Collectibles Computers Custom Butchering Dairy Cattle Dairy Equipment Dogs Electrical Employment Wanted Farm Machinery For Sale Farm Machinery Wanted Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn Fencing Fertilizer & Fert. Spreading Financial Services For Rent or Lease For Sale Fresh Produce, Nursery Grain Handling Eq., Bins & Dryers Groundcover Guns Hay - Straw For Sale Hay - Straw Wanted Help Wanted Herd Health Hogs Hoof Trimming Horse Equipment Horses Housing For Stock Industrial Equipment Insurance Irrigation Lawn & Garden Legal Notices Livestock For Sale Livestock Wanted Llamas Lumber & Wood Products Maintenance & Repair Maple Syrup Supplies Miscellaneous Mobile Homes Motorcycles Organic Parts & Repair Pest Control Plants Poultry & Rabbits Real Estate For Sale Real Estate Wanted Recreational Vehicles & Motor Homes Seeds & Nursery Services Offered Sheep Silos, Repairs, Silo Equip.

Snowblowers Snowmobiles Snowplows Stud Service Tires & Tire Repair Service Tools Tractors Tractors, Parts & Repair Trailers Tree Trimming & Removal Truck Parts & Equipment Trucks Vegetable Vegetable Supplies Veterinary Wanted Water Conditioning Waterwell Drilling Wood For Sale

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Dairy Cattle

- WANTED -

Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101 WANTED: Heifers 200# to Springing. 570-561-8488

We have clients in need of herds, fresh cows, bred, and open heifers. Call Us with your information or email

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Building Materials/Supplies

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Metal roofing available cut to your length 18 + colors painted • Galvalume • Galvanized aluminum • #1 & #2, material in stock.

Buildings For Sale

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ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS Can Erect & Finish

Weitz Construction

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Construction Equipment For Sale

HEIFERS

30 BIG FIRST CALF freestall heifers due by August 20th, all or part. Also 50 heifers bred 57 months. 585-732-1953

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

50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

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

(2) DARI KOOL glycol chillers w/compressors & plate coolers, will separate; (1) large Schreiber gylcol chiller, (3ph.); also various tube coolers & plate coolers. 585-732-1953

Herd Expansions

Dairy Cattle

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WANTED

Dairy Equipment

(ALL SIZES)

ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS Call before you dump high bacteria or antibiotic bulk tanks!

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

315-269-6600 Custom Butchering

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

Now Open & Booking Animals No Lines ~ No Waiting New!! Lower Cutting & Wrapping Rate

.50¢ per Lb. Call For Appointment

315-204-4089 or 315-204-4084

Buying all hot loads of milk, minimum of 9000 pounds. Price is $2/hundred.

Prompt and timely pickup at the farm or Grade A tanker wash facility on premises for loads being delivered.

Before you pull the plug... call day or night.

(585) 734-3264 • (585) 734-3265

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

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

Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

Visit Our New Troy, NY Location!

DISTELBURGER R LIVESTOCK K SALES,, INC. Middletown, NY (845)) 344-71700 buycows@warwick.net

TOP QUALITY REGISTERED JERSEYS 40 to 50 COWS - ALL CLASSIFIED & ON TEST High Components, Excellent Type, Low SCC

Call for the Sales Office Nearest You:

Warsaw, NY (585) 786-8191

WANTED

All Size Heifers

JOHN DEERE DOZER, 650H LT, 1440 hrs, nice, $59,990.

Trade or offer considered.

315-727-0041

Custom Butchering

100 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due September & October. Had all shots. 315-269-6600

Great group of cows. Mainly grass based freestall herd.

Cows never pushed and work well in ties.

www.CountryFolks.Com

Cows are vaccinated, health tested, trimmed and ready to go.

Asking $1,400 Each

Located in Connecticut 860-268-2979

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Dairy Equipment 6000 Mueller 900 Mueller 4500 Mueller 850 Sunset 4000 Mueller 800 Universal 3500 Mueller 800 Sunset 3000 Girton 800 Mueller 3000 Mueller 800 Surge 2-3000 S.S. 735 Sunset Sugar Tanks 700 Mueller 2500 Mueller 625 Sunset 2-2000 Mueller 600 Mueller 1500 Mueller 545 Sunset 1500 Surge 500 Mueller 1350 Mueller 400 Mueller 1000 Zero 310 Sunset 3-1000 Mueller 300 Mueller 1000 Surge 250 Mueller New Sunset Tanks New & Used Compressors 200-4000 Gal. StorageTanks Used Freheaters

585-732-1953 FOR SALE: 240 cow waterbeds, $100.00 each. With brisket boards. Will sell one or all. 585-749-6557 Brian, 585749-6559 Bradley SEVERAL USED Double 6 and 8 parlors w/ATO’s and 3” low lines complete. Several 2”: pipelines, used vacuum pumps, receiver groups, claws, ATO’s, washer boxes, etc. 585-732-1953 WANTED TO BUY: DeLaval Autocord milking machine detachers for parts. 315-7671295

Dogs LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOG, MAREMMA, male, 5 years old, good w/goats, horses, people. 413-695-5774

Electrical Let our 35 years of electrical experience go to work for you.

Providing Complete Grain/Dairy Facility Installations, Facility Power Distribution & Lighting, Motor Control Centers, Automation & Troubleshooting, and New Services & Upgrades.

Call Jeffrey at Agri-Fab & Repair, Inc. dba AFR Electrical Service

@ 585-584-9210

Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

You can’t afford downtime!

Use Dual-Cut Rolls For Peak Performance

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Lake to Lake Energy 2456 Rt. 14 • Penn Yan, NY 14527

Buy your own propane tank and save money!

We have 1000, 500, 320, 120 gallon tanks.

We also have regulators and extra supplies available Interested in cheaper propane!

Call us for details on joining our co-op and pricing on the tank.

Save Up To 40% On Your Propane Raymond Zimmerman 315-531-8521

THINK SUMMER

IH & WHITE PLOWS & PARTS JD 4650 MFD, new PS . . . .$28,500 CIH 5140 new eng. C/A . . . .$21,500 CIH 4366 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,900 IH 3588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 IH 986 mechanics spc . . . . . . . .Call IH 966 Fender . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 1066 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 IH 1066 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 IH 656 weak hydro . . . . . . . . .$3,500 IH 656 diesel, RBT eng . . . . .$6,500 FD 7710 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 FD 4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 Gehl CB1200 chopper w/heads.$2,000

JD 8300 drill w/seeder . . . . . .$3,750 JD 9500 4WD . . . . . . . . . . .$45,000 Case 8430 Round baler . . . .$5,000 Degelman 14’ Sil. blade . . . .$6,000 Elwood 4WD unit . . . . . . . . .$5,500 1000 gal sprayers . . . . . . . . . . .Call Loaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call New Cat 4 cyl. eng. . . . . . . . .$5,400 Kewanee cultipacker 24ft . . . . .Call IH & White plows 3x-10x . . . . . .Call IH 900 6 row narrow . . . . . . .$3,500 1st Choice GS520-4 tedder .$4,500 Chisels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call

ALUMINUM IRRIGATION PIPE 3” to 6”, fittings, risers, valves, over 14,000’, $12,500.

Steve 716-649-6594

Alternative Parts Source Inc.

KOVAR TINE WEEDER, 20’ wide, golding wings, 3 years old, excellent, $2,000. 315788-6722

PACK YOUR SILAGE TIGHT

Chittenango, NY •

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

1 YEAR PARTS Warranty on nearly all our new aftermarket tractor & combine parts. We ship! Save 40-65%. Zeisloft Farm Eq., Bloomsburg,PA 800-919-3322

1987 CASE IH 7120, 2WD, 6900 hours, 3 rem., nice tractor, only $36,500. 800-9193 3 2 2 z e i s l o f t e q u i p. c o m Bloomsburg,PA 3.8% fin.

1992 JD 4960 MFWD, only 5900 hrs., duals, complete engine overhaul in May 2011.

We are using on our farm now. $58,500. 3.8% Fin. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-9193322

1954 JD 40 UTILITY, wide front, 3 point hitch. 518-2563169 1974 FORD LN8000 10 wheel dump truck, 20’ forage or grain box, 3208 Cat automatic transmission, floatation tires, well maintained, good condition, $25,000. 315-380-9905

Questions? Call us. PH#

Milton Hurst 315-531-1007

Farm Machinery For Sale

315-687-0074

MC675 grain dryer, works well, $4,000 OBO; JD gen set 105 Kw, 3 phase w/ transformer, $10,000; 315-5761310

Now with Changeable Hookups

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

1990 CASE IH 5130 MFWD, new radiator, 3 Rem., cab, air, reduced to $21,500. 3.8% fin.

Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-9193322

1978 JD 8630, 4WD, with 3 pt. hitch & PTO, good condition, Ontario Co., 585-506-5948

1990 CASE INT. 1660 combine w/13’ grain head, 3200 engine hours, reverse feeder, runs and works great, $25,000. 607-687-9622

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

JD 7410 Cab, 4WD, PQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call ’07 JD 6615 Cab, 4WD, syncro, 4786 hrs. . . .$26,800 JD 2950 Cab, 4WD, hi & low dual remotes . .$11,800 (2) JD 6400 ROPS, 2WD syncro . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call ’07 JD 5325 ROPS, 4WD, 146 hrs., nice . . .$24,800 JD 640 Loader w/joystick & valves . . . . . . . . .$3,800

Penn Yan, NY

315-536-8919

2010 JD 8320 R MFD, 50” duals, 34” ft singles, wts., Q-hitch, 4 remotes, buddy seat, display monitor, G. Star ready, warranty, one of the last ones available w/No hours!! Compare anywhere at . . . . . . . $205,000 2009 JD 8130 c/a MFD. duals, wts., Q-hitch, 4 remotes, G. Star ready, Looks New w/745 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $135,500 JD 8420 c/a MFD. duals, wts., Q-hitch, 4 remotes, G. Star ready, Very Nice One w/2450 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $126,000 JD 7830 c/a MFD., duals, wts, Q-hitch, 4 remotes, G. Star ready, P.Q. w/LH Rev., only 1570 1-owner hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $104,500 2009 JD 7830 c/a 2 wheel drive, 46” duals, 20 speed Power Quad plus, LH Rev, active seat, only 400 hrs., Same as New . $94,750 Compare!

2009 JD 7230 c/a MFD, P.Q. w/LH Rev., 3 remotes, 2 doors, with JD 673 loader, only 311 hours! Same as New w/ a Great Price . . . . . $76,500 2009 JD 7130 c/a MFD, P.Q. w/LH Rev., 2 doors, 3 remotes, 1400 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58,500 JD 6615-D c/a MFD, 1400 hrs w/LH Rev., 3 remotes, 2 doors, Great Price! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,500 JD 720 wide ft., 3 ph., center link, remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,200 2010 Case IH 335 Mag. c/a, MFD 50” R. duals, 38 ft. duals, 3 PTO’s, leather int., big pump HD draw bar, fenders, wts, Q-hitch, AFS ready, 200 1-owner hrs, w/warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175,500 2010 Case IH 275 Mag. c/a MFD, equipped same as tr. listed above, 210 hrs, warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $155,500 New Holland TD 5050 c/a, MFD, w/loader, 400 hrs, like new!. $38,900 Ford N. Holland 8160 c/a 2x, V. Fancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 Ford 7740 2x, canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 Ford 300 D 3 ph, P. Steering, remotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,700 2-Miller Pro 5300 silage carts, R. unload, Hyd., like new cond. $18,500 New Holland BR740 A Rd baler, silage S., net wrap w/harvest teck applicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,900 New Holland 575 Sq baler w/#72 thrower, hyd tension . . . . . . $10,900 NH FP 230 Chopper, “NO” K.P., 3 row & hay head . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 New Holland H-7450 discbine, 2010 model, center pivot, rolls, like new! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,500 New Holland 1432 Discbine, center pivot 13’6” cut . . . . . . . . . $10,500 McHale Rd bale wrapper, model 991LBER, electric over hyd. monitor, hand held remote, 300 bales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 JD 9510 combine w/18’ flex head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for details!

JD 740 SL loader, with control valve & joy stick controls . . . . . . . $6,200 Case IH 710 loader, complete last on 7220 Mag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,900 Allied 695 loader, like new, last on 7740 ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 Allied 395 Brand new with mounts for Agco Tr. but will fit others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,200

See us at www.Andrewsfarms.com

ANDREWS FARM EQ. INC. Conneautville, PA 814-587-2450 or 814-573-3344

1992 JD 4960 MFWD, only 5900hrs., duals, complete engine overhaul in May 2011.

We are using on our farm now. $58,500. 3.8%Fin. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-919-3322 1993 JD 4760 MFWD, duals, used on our farms, only 6700 hours, very, very good, $47,500. zeisloftequip.com 800-919-3322 1995 CASE IH 7220 MFWD, new Firestone 18.4x42, 6900 hours, duals, runs good, $46,500. Zeisloft Eq. 800-9193322 3.8%Fin. Also 7120, 2WD, $36,500.

24’ RING DRIVE PATZ unloader, good condiition, $800.00 or best offer. 315277-0491 3 USED ROUND BALERS, Gehl, Vermeer & JD. Priced right to move. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-919-3322 (3) CASE IH 1990-1991 axial flow combines. There are the later models. Also 3 older 1660-1640’s. 800-919-3322 www.zeisloftequip.com (3) JD 7720 COMBINES, lots of life left, one with rebuilt motor. All trade-ins. $13,800$15,000. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-919-3322 (3) JD 9550 sidehill combines in stock. All really-really nice!

1 is 4x4. Hottest selling combine on market. 3.8% fin. zeisloftequip.com Bloomsburg,PA 17815 5 CASE IH 2366 combines in stock today. All very high quality, some 4x4. 800-919-3322 www.zeisloftequip.com 7-1/2 & 10hp variable speed vacuum pumps; 50’ Kelly taper board feeder; 20’ Badger silo unloader, 3 yrs. old.

585-732-1953 B&E MANUFACTURING: Kicker racks, slant bar feeders, headlock feeders, round bale carriers, low profile bale carriers. 315-536-9513

Big Tractor Parts Steiger Tractor Specialist 1. 10-25% savings on new drive train parts 2. 50% savings on used parts 3. We buy used or damaged Steigers 4. We rebuild axles, drop boxes, transmissions with one year warranty.

1-800-982-1769

US or Canada American made quality parts at big savings

BOBCO 4000 gallon liquid spreader, big tires, steerable rear axle, good shape, $15,570.67 Firm. Hesston 4800 big square baler, $8,026.33 Firm. 315-436-5484

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540 HESSTON round baler, in excellent shape. 585-2373276

Farm Equipment

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

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

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

CASE IH 8930, MX200, MX135, MX120, JX97, C80.

Case 4490, 2390. Ford TW20, 8830, TW50. Case IH 600 blower. Gehl 1580 blower.

585-732-1953

CASE IH MAGNUMS: ‘02 MX270, 4x4, 20.8-46 duals, loaded, a steal at $65,000; ‘98 8920 4x4, 20.8-42 duals, wts.; ‘94 7230 4x4 20.8-42 duals, both PTO’s, wts. Great prices on good tractors. 607382-7722

ELWOOD MFWD, fits IH 66 series tractors, $3,000; 2 steel forage dump wagons on heavy duty running gear, $4,000 each. 315-945-4336, 315-576-6610

JOHN DEERE 6400, 4WD, open station, good condition, $14,900; big M&W 400 bushel gravity bins w/center dividers & 2 doors, 12 ton M&W gears w/16.5L/16.1SL tires. 315536-3807

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

TRANSPORT HAY ELEVATORS

1 1/2” square tubing, 14 gauge 24’ - $2,900 48’ - $3,650

K & J SURPLUS

LANSING, NY 607-533-4850 Nights 607-279-6232 Days

USED COMBINE & CHOPPER PARTS TRACTOR & TRUCKS JD 5210 Dsl. . . . . . . . $9,500 97 Ford 150 Municipal.$2,850 TILLAGE JD 2700 518 plow, exc $2,200 JD 2600 5-18 . . . . . . . $2,200 DRILLS & FERTILIZER IH 5100, exc . . . . . . . $2,500 JD 8250 seeder, exc . $2,250 JD 8350 DD . . . . . . . . $1,850 SPRAYER Century 300 Gallon Chicken Wing Boom . . . . . . . $1,450 Century 500 Gallon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,250 BALERS & WAGON JD 336 w/Kicker . . . . . $2,450 NH 273 w/Thrower . . . $1,850 Gehl 12’ Dump Wagon $1,850 8’ Silage Blade . . . . . . $1,000

ENGINES JD 404T, JD 466T, JD 619, JD 329, AC L2 & F2 dsls.

COMBINES JD 643 Corn Head. . . . . . $4,500 JD 215 Flex . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200 JD 213-216 . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200 IH 810 16.5 . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 MISC. 3 PT. Boom Mower. . . . . . $2,750 JD 4 Row Precision Corn Planter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $850 Brillion 12’ Cultipacker . . . . $950 JD 48 Ldr. . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,250 Woods 15’Batwing Mower. . $2,850 NH 258 Rake . . . . . . . . . . $1,450 NH 36 Flail Chopper . . . . $1,450

Price Includes Motor & Wheels Other sizes available Call for prices.

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

MILO MFG. • PENN YAN, NY

315-536-8578

Charles McCarthy Farm Machinery TRACTORS • FARM MACHINERY • UTILITY TRAILERS

BUY ~ SELL ~ TRADE PH: 570-869-1551 Cell: 607-759-4646 4698 ST. RT. 3004

570-833-5214 MESHOPPEN, PA 18630

K & J Surplus

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Gleaner F2 diesel with 313 flex head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000 White 2-70 diesel fender, 38” rears, Nice. . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 Oliver 1750 gas fender tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,750 Bushog 2515 15’ batwing, 2 years old. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 John Deere 446 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,500 Ficklin 435 gravity box & gear, 15” top ext. . . . . . . . . . . $4,000 New Idea 5209 disc bine, gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 White 588 4x18”, Very Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 White 378 12 row cultivator Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 John Deere 825 6 row cultivator, Nice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 J&M 350 gravity box & gear, 20” tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,800 EZ Flow gravity box & gear, sharp box . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 Used Kill Bros. auger for gravity box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $900 New Idea 40’ hay elevator, transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 IH 1460 combine diesel & 15’ flex head . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 IH 1010 15’ grain head, Very Nice head . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 18-4-38 trail duals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 White 435 9 shank disc chisel, Just In . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 11-2-28 tires & rims, 550 oliver, Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . $650 18-4-38 tires & rims, double bevel rims (choice) . . . . . $250 ea Ford 100 lbs weights, front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85 ea 2 White 588 5x18 reset plows . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 & $2,500 3 1 8 6 Fr e s h o u r R d . , C a n a n d a i g u a , N Y 1 4 4 2 4

(585) 394-4691 or (585) 394-4057 Serving the American Farmer Since 1937

GEHL 120 grinder mixer, good condition, hydraulic drive, no scales, $4,250 OBO. 315-651-7447

IH 1486, 706 gas, 656 JD 6 Row Corn Heads Allis Chalmers Field Cultivators, Wide Selection 12 Row 3pt. H Row Crop Cultivator IH 5100 21 Disc Drill Selection of Grain Heads 7 Btm. Plow, 3PtH, On-Land 60’10” Auger PTO Drive Wide Selection of Gravity Wagons with Unloading Augers 3 Kewanee Rock Flex Discs, 12', 16', 21' Wide Selection of Used Plows & Tillage Parts On Hand

KEN BENSON FARM EQUIPMENT

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

3186 Freshour Rd. Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-394-4691

Dealer For Mensch Manufacturing FULL LINE IN STOCK

Rubber Manure Scrapers Feed Alley Scrapers Bedding Fluffers Bucket Side Shooter Trailer Side Shooter (Sand or Sawdust) Please Give Us A Call For All Your Mensch Needs

JOHN DEERE 6620 combine, w/13’ rigid head; Jamesway silo unloader, 16’, w/tripod & electric winch. 315-539-3996 JOHN DEERE BALER PARTS: New & used. New Miller bale wrappers, basic, $7,200; with cut and hold, $8,400. New Super Crimp hay conditioners, $4,200; 8’, $4,626. New bale grabbers, $1,750; HD $1,950.

Nelson Horning 585-526-6705

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR PARTS

Many New Parts in Stock RECENT MODELS IN FOR SALVAGE:

•JD L3020 dsl PS •E4020 •3010 •2630 •2950 4WD •L4020 PS •2640 •3020 std, burnt •2010 •JD 5400 4WD burnt •4020 PS We Rebuild Your Hydraulic Pumps, SCV Valves, Steering Valves, etc.

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

NELSON PARTS 800-730-4020 315-536-3737

Avon, NY

585-330-5555 Cell 585-624-1751 IH 544 HYDRO excellent condition, 3023hrs, WFP, 3pt, dual hydraulics, 15.5-38 excellent condition. 585-5543799 IH DISGUSTED??? With your shifting? Now is the time to fix. Put a good tractor back to work. 800-808-7885, 402-374-2202

Combine Salvage

Canandaigua, NY

FORD TW15 2WD tractor; 2 self-unloading wagons; 3 choppers (NH 782, NH 790, Gehl 750); Badger blower/ rollermill. 315-823-2664

INT. 1460 COMBINE for parts.

1020 flex head, 15’. Case 70 & 90 series tractors for parts.

Parting out NH 900, 892 & 770 choppers. 585-732-1953 JD #30 hydraulic bale kicker, $1,100; (2) Killbros gravity boxes 1/350, 1/375, w/extensions, 12T gear. 315-5363807 JD 4400 dsl combine, 2800 hrs., has 12’ grain head, good shape, $5,500; JD 6600 dsl combine, 4100 hrs., we have used on our farm, $5,500; JD 220 flex head, have used, $2,600; JD 220 flex head, type reel, poly shields, super, $2,800, with carrier $4,500; JD 443 high corn head, $2,500; JD 443, low corn head, $3,800. Mike Franklin, 607-749-3424

30+ Tractors

4x4’s/Loaders & More

4x4 Kubota B1750 w/Kubota Ldr & Belly Mower Deck 20HP Dsl, hydro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,950 Used Bush Hog Rotary Mowers 5’ & 6’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$575 & $595 Landpride RCR2510 10’ Rotary Mower (3) gearboxes, hard rubber tires, chain guard kits, demo model (New List over $7,000) . .Our Price $5,950 3Pt Snowblowers: 4’-8’, new/used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .starting at $975 PTO Generator Dayton 50/25KW on nice trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,450 Farmi Log Winches new & used 4x4 Ford 545D w/Full Factory Cab & Ford Heavy Duty Ldr 3pt live PTO, wheel wts, 1000 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,900 2000 NH 545D w/Full Factory Cab w/Heat & AC low hrs, PS 3pt live PTO, outlets, very clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,900 ‘06 4x4 NH TC45D w/NH Ldr 40-45HP Dsl, 1500 hrs, hydro w/outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900

Kennedy Tractor (315) 964-1161 Williamstown, NY “We Deliver” KICKER BALE WAGONS $2,350; 8 & 10 Ton Running Gears, $1,325-$1,500; 20’ Bale Carriers, $2,750. Horst’s Welding, 585-526-5954

MACK ENTERPRISES Randolph, NY

(716) 358-3006 • (716) 358-3768 Ship UPS Daily www.w2r.com/mackenterprises/

New & Used Tractor & Logging Equipment Parts

JD 6620 combines; too many to list. Many are $8,900$15,000. Free used parts for 1 year if we have it. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

MAINE TO N. CAROLINA See our ad in the Aug. 8th EFD insert. Visit us @ Lot #108 @ EFD’s.

We broker and manage Multi Farm Partnerships.

CUT THE HEAT and become one of our smallest partnerships with a tree spade! See our Proposed 001 Corn Silage partnership on the web @ PleasantCreekHay.com Welsarth@Msn.com

JD 8420, 8200 2WD, 4955, 4560, 7700, 7405, 7210, 5500. JD corn head green.

New & used tires and rims of all sizes. 585-732-1953

MANURE LINE 16” steel, 200’ of line; Vacuum Pump, DeLaval, with parts; 3pt.

Hitch Pallet Forks. 315-4800250

JD 6300 MFWD with loader, very nice unit. Only $18,900.

Great buy! zeisloftequip.com 800-919-3322

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale NEW AND USED PARTS for New Holland 782, 790, 890, 892, 900; John Deere 3940, 3950, 3960. NEW & USED New Holland baler parts.

Closed Sundays. 607-2438151 NEW HOLLAND bale wagon parts available for all models.

Sodbuster Sales, Polson, MT. 406-883-2118

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery Wanted

SITREX 4 Star tedder, $2,450; NH tandem rake hitch, $1,000; NH 853 round baler, $2,200; NH 648 round baler, like new, $12,500; Deutz fahr 2 Star tedder, like new, $2,400; NH 315 baler, thrower, $2,250; JD 336 baler, ejector, $2,400; JD 328 baler, chute, $6,500; JD 338 baler, ejector, $7,900. Nelson Horning 585-526-6705

WANTED

NH 166 Hay Inverter w/extension, new belts, $2,250; New Idea speed wheel rake, 5 wheels, $550; Brillion seeder packer, 10’, field ready, $2,000. 315-374-2788 NH BC5070 BALER, thrower, hydrofor matic, hydraulic tongue, preserve applicator, stored inside, $18,500; White 588 plow, 6-bottom, spring reset, semi-mounted, side hill hitch, $3,200; Vermeer RP78 rock picker, $5,000; 315-3918949.

NH ROUND BALER 644, net wrap, asking $10,000.

315-521-2552 PEOPLE WILL PAY TO HUNT on your land. Earn top $$$ for hunting rights. Call for a FREE quote and info packet toll free 1-866-309-1507 or request at www.BaseCampLeasing.com

• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Romulus, NY 14541

COVER CROP MATERIAL, Rye plus, $120/ton. 607-7493424

MARTIN’S WELDING NEW STEEL BALE WAGONS, all steel, 2”pressure treated floor, 9x8x18 w/wide track 8T gear, $3,799. 10 bale round bale carrier, 6x12”box beam, $2,999. Feeder wagons all sizes. 570-446-3170

814-793-4293

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

(315)) 549-82266

New Skid Loader Attachments, Buckets, Pallet Forks, Manure Forks, Round Bale Grabbers, Bale Spears, Feed Pushers, Adapter Plates, Skid Steer Hitch

315-536-8854

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Smiley’s Equipment Square Balers, $750 up; Round Balers $1,500 up; Haybines, $750 up; Discbines, $3,000 up; Rakes, $350 up; Tractors, $1,000 up; 4x4 Rater, $1,250; Chevy Pickup, $1,750; Sickle Bars, $350 up; Backhoes, $3,000 up; Dump Trucks, $2,500 up; dozers, excavators, pavers, seal outfits, blacktop rollers, tedders, brush hogs, hay elevators, mixer wagons, hay wagons, finish mowers, post pounders, post hole diggers, sickle bar mowers.

Hundreds of Tractors, Thousands of Parts

518-634-2310

THIS MONTH take $1000 off most any corn head & grain head. One of largest selection area. www.zeisloftequip.com

WANTED

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

814-793-4293

SLURRYSTORE 45’ dia. 20’ high, is dismantled, $2,000 OBO. 315-754-6350 evenings

WE HAVE (27) JD 643 corn heads in stock, 9 more 693 poly heads. $1000 Off most heads during August. 800919-3322. Zeisloft Farm Eq.

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

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Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Custom Roasting Your Soybeans, Corn, etc.At Your Farm WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

(315) 549-7081

Serving All of NY

See Us at Empire Farm Days Southwest Main Tent

“Call for Market Information and Bids” 518-272-7212 or 800-833-3636 Clayton Charles - Ext. 131 - Corn • John Maloy - Ext. 102 - Soybeans Matt White - Ext. 115 - Oats

August 8, 2011 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section B - Page 25

“BUYERS OF GRAIN”

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

For Sale

Goats

TINGLEY

FRIENDLY LAMANCHA male goats. Also donkey for sale.

413-695-5774

• Hi-Top Work Rubbers* #1300 - $17.00/pr • 10” Closure Boots* #1400 - $22.00/pr • 17” Knee Boots #1500 - $26.00/pr Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X, & 3X

Naples Distributors 188 Genesee St. - Suite 209 Auburn, NY 13021

1-800-599-71500 315-258-4394 Grieg Dougherty • Richard Damaske Carter Riley • Greg Creeden Jeff Kuney • Dan Campbell (Distiller Sales)

GRAIN AND INGREDIENT MERCHANDISERS ORIGINATING CORN & MARKETING DISTILLERS FOR SUNOCO ETHANOL PLANT , F ULTON , NY Fencing

(888) 223-8608

www.NaplesDistributors.com

Generators

Equine Livestock Post Driving Pasture & Paddock Design BRIAN ROSS

585-599-3489

9479 Alleghany Rd Corfu NY 14036 15 Years of Professional Fencing Installations “Quality You Can Trust” Call 888-596-5329 for Your Subscription

SHAMROCK FARMS (585) FENCING 669-2179

8408 CARNEY HOLLOW RD., WAYLAND, NY 14572 Sales & Installations Building Since 1981

• Posts • Board • Split Rail • HT Wire • Vinyl • Energizers

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“Miles of Quality Start Here”

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

4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON

(315) 364-5240

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

For Rent or Lease FOR RENT: 88 tiestall dairy farm, ready to milk. Brookside Farm, Greenville,NY 518-9664754

SUPER B

Try Selling It In The

Model SD250 GRAIN DRYER

315-523-0763

CLASSIFIEDS Call Peg At

800-836-2888 or email

Hay - Straw For Sale

classified@leepub.com

H AY

Hay - Straw Wanted

Generators

Wet and Dry Round & Square Bales

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay Also Square Bales of

STRAW

ALWAYS WANTED TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

Call 4M FARMS 315-684-7570 • 315-559-3378

CALL STEVE

Show Special

10000 OFF

519-482-5365 ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

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

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Kersch’s Ag

Fencing

TOO MUCH HAY?

See Them At Empire Farm Days At Tudor & Jones Booth #820

LIME

Fencing

DAN FITZPATRICK

24’ 6000 bushel grain bin, w/new floor & unload, $7,000 torn down; Butler 30’ 6 ring wide sheet grain bin, 7-1/2hp fan, 8” unloading auger drying floor, 14,000 bushel, nice, $9,800 torn down. 570-9669893

$

GYPSUM

NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

PTO Generators

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

585-322-7778 585-734-0003

Hay - Straw For Sale

Farmer to Farmer

R & R FENCING LLC • • • •

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141

See More at Our Facility Just 3 Miles South of EFD’s

“The Breathable Hay Cover”

We Service All Makes and Models.

Large Selection of Used Generators.

Hay-Guard©

Witmer’s Electric (315) 549-7612

3759 Rte. 414 • Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

WE SPECIALIZE IN • Sukup Grain Bins • Dryers • Grain Legs • Custom Mill Righting

• Hopper Feed Bins • Transport Augers • Crane Service • Dryer Service

STOP THE WASTE!!

• • • •

Reusable Light Weight No Condensation 10+ years life

Can be shipped UPS

Cowco, Inc. LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT North Vernon, IN

(800) 240-3868

STRAW WANTED: Large square or round bales. Located in Phelps,NY (Ontario County). 315-573-0287

WANTED

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

www.cowcoinc.com

WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

Heating

Heating

Tired of the High Cost of Fossil Fuel?

Do You Have Large Heating Needs?

Portege and Main, a well established North American company with over 35 years experience building and improving outdoor wood, coal, and biomass stoves is now offering a fully automatic chip/biomass stove for large heating needs; greenhouses, businesses, warehouses, schools, etc.

Easily adaptable to any established heating system.

For more information on the complete line of Portege and Main hydronic boilers, contact: Karl at HALLEN’S SAWMILL 315-852-9507

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Hay - Straw Wanted

Help Wanted

WANTED

ASSISTANT HERDSMAN for 950 cow farm in Western Saratoga County,NY. Wage plus benefits. David Wood, 518-882-6684 or drwfarm@aol.com

HAY & STRAW

Help Wanted

English Saddle Set (Complete) Wintec 500 Close Contact CAIR 16 ½” Seat Color: Caramel, 50” Professional Choice English Girth, Stirrup Straps and Irons, Leather Bridle, Reins, and Breast Collar to match, 2 Pads, Complete Gullet System, $650.00. 518673-2858

Trailer Load Lots Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771

Horses

Don’t Miss Out!

INDIVIDUALS FOR CUSTOM HARVESTING OPERATION

September Mane Stream

Texas through Montana 2011 Season

Must be honest, hard working with farm background.

402-364-2222

Help Wanted

Horse Equipment

Sell Your Horse, Hay, Trailer, Truck, Equipment, Real Estate, Etc.

Help Wanted

Retail Agricultural Company has 2 positions available Agricultural Background Supervisory & Communication Skills Mechanical Experience Duties Include: Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance Coordinating work w/employees & management

Driver-Local Deliveries CDL Class A or B - Clean Record Bulk Loading & Unloading Spreader Truck Application Both Positions are Full Time with Seasonal Overtime Competitive Wages & Benefits

Call or Send Resumé to Blowers Agra Service, Inc. PO Box 161 4694 County Road 5 Hall, NY 14463 585-526-6907 • 585-526-5733 Fax

bagras@frontiernet.net

WRITERS WANTED

Knowledge of the industry a must.

Articles could include educational topics as well as feature articles.

Please send resume to Joan Kark-Wren jkarkwren@leepub.com or call 518-673-3237 ext 241

Table Rock Farm, Inc. De Golyer Holsteins: Equipment Operator and Maintenance person wanted to work with talented team. Cropping, barn/grounds upkeep.

Must possess strong organizational skills, positive attitude towards agriculture, Class B license. First-class co-workers, 401K, health ins, OT, education funds, other benefits.

Apply at: 5428 Upper Reservation Rd, Castile, NY.

WANTED:

ASSISTANT HERDSPERSON with recent experience to work on large

Northern Vermont Dairy Farm

Building Owners Don’t tear down Your failing structures.

We can repair them.

Before

After

For as little as 9.00 place a classified ad

Deadline Fri., August 19th

Woodford Bros., Inc.

Call Peg at

Box 108, Apulia Station, NY 13020 1-800-OLD-BARN WWW.1-800-OLD-BARN.COM

800-836-2888 or 518-673-0111 classified@leepub.com MORGAN PERCHERON MARE: 5 yrs. old, 16 hands, rides and drives. 607-7530300 SMALL Black Percheron 12 year old gelding, rides under saddle and street safe to drive. Also, 6 year old light dapple grey Percheron-cross gelding, rides under saddle, will stand quiet when hitched.

315-493-1051

Livestock For Sale PA PERFORMANCE BOAR and Gilt Test Sale, Wednesday, August 17, 2011.

PA Livestock Evaluation Center 814-238-2527 www. livestockevaluationcenter.com

Housing Package

802-782-9058

Miscellaneous

Parts & Repair

C A M PA I G N P O S T E R S : Very reasonable prices. Call Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101 or email bsnyder@leepub.com

IH TRACTOR SALVAGE PARTS

Motorcycles

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

2000 HARLEY SOFT TAIL, low miles, excellent condition.

Two tone blue and grey. $9900. 518-673-3736

SEND RESUME TO:

CASH CROP FARM POSITION Motivated Individual w/Agricultural Experience • Field Work • Maintenance & Repair • Grain System Operation • CDL-Class A License or willing to get Full Time - Year Round • 5/6 Day Week Excellent Wages w/Benefits Contact: LOTT FARMS LLC - Mark Lott 2450 County House Road, Waterloo, NY 13165

315-568-2071

12351 Elm Rd BOURBON, IN 46504

Call the IH Parts Specialists:

Our Web Address: www.batescorp.com

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED PARTS FOR CONSTRUCTION & AGRICULTURE Case-JD-IHC Crawlers Case-JD-Ford-IHC TLB’s Case-JD-Wheel Loaders Skid Loader Parts SPECIAL: MultiKey Construction Sets $45

607-642-3293

STARTERS, ALTERNATORS, and GENERATORS for all domestic and import engines.

Also HIGH TORQUE DIESEL STARTERS. Prompt Service 315-826-7892 Gary Sneath

Parts & Repair

Parts & Repair

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

Help Wanted

BATES CORPORATION

1-800-248-2955

Parts

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

m32rhs@yahoo.net Help Wanted

Attention

FRY ’S MACH, INC. INC We have parts for almost any brand of farm equipment.

Specializing in New and Used parts.

Lots of used parts available 907 Bush Hollow Rd. Pennsdale, PA 17756

Phone: (570) 546-3968 Fax: (570) 546-5940

August 8, 2011 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section B - Page 27

Country Folks is looking for self-motivated free-lance writers to contribute to their weekly agricultural paper.

NORTHEAST Agri-Employmentt Services.

Your best source for Career Opportunities with Agricultural Industries.

814-224-4542. www.jobsinag.com

Maintenance & Repair

Performing structural renovations and general construction since 1965. With having been involved in over 30,000 projects we feel confident we can solve your problems

$

Shop/Yard Coordinator

Maintenance & Repair

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Parts & Repair

Parts & Repair

Parts & Repair

“The products you need at the prices you want!”

Hydraulic Pumps, Motors, Cylinders, Valves, etc.

Full Service Supplier of Quality Products & Repair Service - Call with Your Needs!

Real Estate For Sale NEWLY BUILT IN 2007 56x168, 8 stall horse barn w/arena and heated tack room. Also included 2 bedroom, 1 bath home and 6.78 acres. 3604 E Main Street Road, Attica, NY. Close to the Attica Rodeo grounds. Call Cheryl 585-703-2695. Letchworth Valley Realty, LLC, 59 Main Street, Castile, NY 14427. 585-493-2337. Owners anxious!

Day Old Chicks Broiler, Layers Turkeys

NEPPA Hatchery Jill & Ken Gies 660 Fordsbush Road Ft. Plain, NY 13339

NORTHERN NY FARMS

Everything for $695 or Main Farm for $495

email: giespasture@frontiernet.net

118 Acre Farm has 3-4 BR home. Barn has 58 stalls plus 20 heifer stalls.

Pipeline. Ready to milk.

518-568-5322

$239,000

Wm E. McClain Realty 218 W. Main St. Malone, NY

518-483-2663

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

POSSON REALTY LLC 787 Bates-Wilson Road Norwich, NY 13851

(607)) 334-97277

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Celll 607-316-3758 www.possonrealty.com possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

22855 - Greatt Buy! Westernn NYY Freee Stalll Operation located on a quiet road. 560 acres of land 315 acres tillable growing corn and hay. Decent growing season. Additional 440 acres available to purchase. 3 good free stall barns with 300 stalls. Manure lagoon, 30x90 machine shop, 5 bunker silos with 7,000 ton capacity, Double 6 herringbone parlor. Good 2 story 4 bdrm 1 bth home in good condition.

This farm is an ongoing operation, can be purchased with cattle, machinery, and feeds. Owners are retiring. Askingg $750,0000 bare 22733 - Jeffersonn Countyy Genttleman'ss Farm. 170 acres. Excellent hunting. 2 story 5,000 +/- sq ft. Victorian Home. 7 bdrm, 2 bth. 2 new enclosed porches, roofs and siding have been re-done. This is a very nice move in home for someone who likes spacious living. 2 story dairy barn used for hay storage or beef and horses. 2 story barn for additional storage. 3 stall garage. 24x30 woodworking shop with loft.

Quiet road minutes to schools, shopping and hospitals. This would make a tremendous hay farm. Close to I81, easy access to markets.

Farm has been priced to sell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Askingg $324,000

Real Estate For Sale

LOW PRICES - FAST DELIVERY – FREE LITERATURE

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

ART TIMMEL

Operating 450 Acre Farm incl. main farm w/68 stall barn w/12 heifer stalls & 3 box stalls. 3 BR house.

Also 2nd 3BR House & small barn. Can be sold separately or together.

Write or call for prices & availability

ABM M & ABX X Panell - Standingg Seam m - PBR R Panel

• Sales & Installation • On The Farm Service • A Large Parts Inventory • Willing to Travel for Service Work • 7 Days a Week, Parts & Service • Financing Available

315-715-4616 Syracuse, NY www.jrhydraulicsales.com FARM SALE IN WALWORTH, NY: 88 acres, 60 tillable, 43 cow newly renovated dairy barn, 2 heifer facilities w/full concrete, machine shed in garage, w/beautiful 1800 4 bedroom 2 bath house. 315730-3312

e Metall Roofing g & Siding..

BUY DIRECT – Wee manufacture

Services Offered

- NYS Master Distributor -

Real Estate For Sale

ROOFING & SIDING

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

JR Hydraulic Sales & Service

Real Estate For Sale

Roofing

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

BRANDS IN STOCK • Char Lynn • Commercial • Vickers • Cross • Hydreco • Many More

Poultry & Rabbits

Roofing

Real Estate For Sale

22866 - 4500 +/-- acree Jeffersonn Countyy Dairyy Farm. 200+ tillable, good soils, fields are large and lay nice. Land is also partially certified organic. Lots and Lots of additional land close by to rent, if needed. Very nice 118 stall free stall barn, patz TMR mixer, and shovel feeder system. Dbl 6 milking parlor, 2 good machinery buildings, additional 2 story barn for young stock. A very nice 2 story remodeled 5 bdrm home with additional 2 story older 5 bdrm home included. 2 houses great barns lots of land all close by. . . . . Askingg $600,000, farm can be easily made into 2 farms.

22722 - Herkimerr Countyy 1233 acree Gentleman'ss Farm. Currently used for beef, hogs and veggies but could be Dairy again. Very conducive to vegetables. Phenomenal deer and turkey 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 w/1.5 bth. Newer windows and furnace. Large attached 2 story 2 car garage.

Over 1500 ft of frontage on West Canada Creek. Awesome fishing and m $320,0000 too $300,000 kayaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . Reducedd from 22566 - 2100 accree freee stalll operationn locatedd inn Madison County. 140 acres of very good tillable land. 280 stalls total. Fairly new double 10 rapid exit parlor. Large concrete pad for feed storage.

Good 2 story 5 bedroom home with 2 baths. Several custom operators in the area for harvesting and planting feed.

This farm is turnkey, ready to milk.. . . . . . . . Askingg $550,000.00

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment SOLLENBERGER SILOS, LLC, 5778 Sunset Pike, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Poured Concrete silos since 1908, Manure Storage and Precast Products. For Information: Ken Mansfield 717-503-8909 www.sollenbergersilos.com “1908-2008” Celebrating 100 Years

3626 Brown St., Collins, NY 14034 Shop - (716) 532-2040 Eves & Weekends (716) 532-2919

DEAD FARMERS CAN’T ENJOY VACATIONS!

Get Away Now While You Can Still Enjoy Life THE ORIGINAL FARM SITTER SERVICE WE TRAVEL ANYWHERE

ED DREXLER

315-683-5860 Sheep FOR SALE: Dorset Finn ewe lambs, aseasonal breeders, $135 each. Call 315-246-4572

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment 20x50 UNADILLA WOOD SILO for sale. 518-256-3169 CONCRETE T PANELS: For Bunkers, 8’ tall, good condition. 607-592-1089 NEW JAMESWAY Unloaders In Stock. Sales, Parts and Service on Jamesway, VanDale, J-Star and Big Jim Unloaders. Converting Harvestore silos to top unloading.

717-768-7456 NORTHEAST SILO DEMO: Need a cheap, quick & easy way to get your silo down?

Will travel, give us a call. 518568-3560

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

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

The NEW

SILO Corp.

Arcade, N.Y.

(585) 492-1300 • Precast Bunk Silos 6’x8” to 13’-4” High • Silo Repair Service • Salt Storage Structures

11’ center wall

10’ side wall

13’4” side wall

11’T wall

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Tires & Tire Repair Service

FARM AND FLEET TIRE SERVICE

Tractor Parts

Your Firestone Farm Tire Headquarters

• Radial

• Front

• Implement

• Rice & Cane

• Bias

• Rear

• Flotation

• Specialty

Trucks

Trucks

E V A S 40-65% ON

3165 Route 246 Perry, NY 14530 585-237-2124

CALL FOR YOUR PRICING NEEDS

Tractor Parts

New Combine & Tractor Parts

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

Allis Chalmers, all models.

Large inventory! We ship.

Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage, 715-673-4829

1989 Autocar White Volvo, 350 Volvo, 8LL, 18,000 Front, 46,000 Rears, Double Frame, No Rust, Cheap! Priced To Sell or Trade

Case 450 Dozer Power Tilt and Angle, Excellent Bottom, Tight, Work Ready Priced To Sell or Trade

From Our New Parts Store.

1 Year Warranty on Most Par ts.

New Aftermarket Parts For ALL BRANDS

Tractors, Parts & Repair FOR SALE: Farm machinery parts and older tractor parts.

DON’s PLACE, formerly Knapp’s. 585-346-5777

Trailers

We Ship!

Bloomsburgh, PA

570-437-3440

Alamo Hydro 15’ Batwing Mower with PTO, Work Ready Priced To Sell Or Trade

1984 Ravens 38’ Aluminum Dump Trailer, 2 Way Gate, Center Point Spring Suspension, Graint Chute, Roll Over Tarp, Work Ready, Cheap! Priced To Sell Or Trade

ADVANTAGE TRUCKS (716) 685-6757 www.advantagetrucks.com

Trucks

DORSEY DUMP TRAILER: 1979, 30’, excellent condition. 315-521-2552

WE DELIVER

“Exporters Welcome”

Trucks

Martin’s Farm Trucks, LLC

Trucks for All Your Needs - Specializing in Agri-Business Vehicles

Available With Sandmaster Agitation Kit

19777 HEIL L 7,500 Gal. Aluminum Tanker, 4 Interior Baffles, Virgin Pump & 8” Transfer Boom, Can Field Spread, Mint Condition

Call 585-734-3264 Located in NY

Trucks

1993 Ford L8000 Tandem 8.3L Dsl. 2003 F/L FL70 SA Reefer Truck, 3126 240hp, 8LL, 24’ Gruett Rear Unload Cat, 6spd, 26,000 GVW, 22’x102” Silage Box, Hend Spring, Quad Lock, Reefer, Air Brakes, Spring Susp.

16/40,000 Axles, Dbl Frame, 391k mi. $16,900 $29,500

CALEDONIA DIESEL, LLC

Seee Ourr Ad d In n Thee Glossyy Insert

TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE

Insidee Thiss Issue

“The Diesel People!”

2905 Simpson Rd., Caledonia, NY

585-538-4395 • 1-800-311-2880

888-497-0310

Since 1982

Just 1 mile south of Route 20 on 36 south

2000 KENWORTH W900 430HP, 18 Spd., 18 Front, 46 Rears, 21’ Dump 2002 Peterbilt 385 Daycab Cat C12 425hp, 10 speed, Air ride, Wetline, aluminum wheels, 544k miles, 185” wheelbase. $23,900

1998 Kenworth T800 Daycab, Cummins N14 435hp, 8LL, Air ride, 20k front axle, 46k rears, Wetline, only 403,000 Miles $28,500

2006 International 9200i Flat Top Sleeper, Cummins ISX 475hp, 18 speed, 13,200# front axle, 46k rears, 48” bunk, 210” wheelbase, auto-lube system, Stock #3580 $40,500

2002 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 445HP, 8LL, 20 Front, 46 Rears, 19’-6” Dump

1998 VOLVO WG64

Trucks

330 HP, 5 spd. Auto, 12 Front, 40 Rears, Will Separate Body

Heavy Spec Tandems

1993 MACK RD690 2007 Mack CXN613 E7 460hp, 18 speed, 14k front, 46k rears, air ride, 417k miles $47,900

(Qty 3) 2000 Western Star 4864FX Dump/Plow/Sander Trucks, Cat C12 410hp, 8LL, tri-axle, 20k fronts, 44k rears, 12’ plows, 11CY sanders, 14’ bodies $35,000 each

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JUL 19 - AUG 31 The 7 Threats to Your Family Security 5789 Widewaters Parkway, DeWitt, NY (1st Floor Conference Room). Topics include: Wills & Trusts, Probate, Health Care Proxies, Powers of Attorney, staying in control of your “stuff” & protecting it from the govt., nursing homes, lawsuits, taxes, children’s divorces, creditors & “predators,” paying for quality care in your home/assisted living facility without losing your business and/or lifetime of assets, qualifying for Medicaid/ VA Benefits, keeping personal information private and much more.

There is no cost or obligation to attend this workshop, however, registration is required due to limited seating. Call 315-446-3850.

AUG 9 Developing Horse-Rider Partnership Mounted Police Style Empire Farm Days Equine Round Pen, Rodman Lott & Son Farms, Seneca Falls, NY. 11 am - 2 pm. $10 parking fee, free admission. Call 877-697-7837.

AUG 9-11 Cattle Handling Demonstrations Rodman Lott & Son Farms, Seneca Falls, NY. 11:30 am.

Demonstration of safe cattle handling with a pen and chute system near the NY Beef Industry Council display at Empire Farm Days. $10 parking fee, free admission. Call 877-697-7837.

Empire Farm Days Rodman Lott & Son Farms, Seneca Falls, NY. The Northeast’s largest outdoor agricultural show features tractor, truck and ATV test drives; field, cattle handling, goat care, Hazards of Flowing Grain and ag plastics recycling demos; DairyProfit and Equine Seminars; live animals; wine and cheese tasting; “Old Iron” parades; NYSG Clean & Safe Boats; BBQ; 600 plus exhibitors. $10 parking fee, free admission. Call 877-697-7837.

Hazards of Flowing Grain Demonstrations Rodman Lott & Son Farms, Seneca Falls, NY. Learn how to properly approach rescuing someone “drowning” in

grain; Penn State demonstration trailer includes model grain bin and gravity flow wagon, sponsored by A.N. Martin Grain Systems & Sukup Manufacturing, New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health at Empire Farm Days. $10 parking fee, free admission.

Call 877-697-7837.

AUG 10 Western NY’s Horse Whisperer Demonstrations Empire Farm Days Equine Round Pen, Rodman Lott & Son Farms, Seneca Falls, NY. 11 am - 2 pm. Two different live horse demos on training through trust and confidence. $10 parking fee, free admission. Call 877697-7837.

AUG 10-12 31st Annual National Pike Steam, Gas & Horse Association Show National Pike Steam, Gas, & Horse Association Grounds, 222 Spring Rd, (4 miles west of Brownsville off US 40), Brownsville, PA. Antique farm, construction, mining equipment, trucks and more. Contact Louis McMaster, 724-356-2307.

AUG 11 Equine Seminar with Trainer Liz Hodge Empire Farm Days Equine Round Pen, Rodman Lott & Son Farms, Seneca Falls, NY. 11 am. Live horse demonstration on Building Confidence and Comfort with Your Horse; at 2 pm she teaches “Horse Talk” - How to Communicate with Your Equine. $10 parking fee, free admission. Call 877-697-7837.

FFA Tractor Driving Safety Contest Rodman Lott & Son Farms, Seneca Falls, NY. FFA students register at 9 am for 9:15 am competition. Students must be FFA members in good standing and be wearing FFA shirt. Winner earns right to compete at Eastern Exposition in Springfield, MA, in September. Contact Jon Clayson, 315-767-6387.

FFA Welding Contest Rodman Lott & Son Farms, Seneca Falls, NY. 10 am.

FFA students compete for $2,250 in Morrisville State College scholarships. $10 parking fee, free admission.

Info on equipment to bring: Jim Taylor, taylorjd@morrisville.edu, 315-527-8262; Johanna Fox-Bossard, jbossard@hamiltoncentral.or g, 315-440-1044. Call 877697-7837.

AUG 13 Farm City Day Jerry Dell Farm, Freeville, NY. 11 am - 4 pm. Contact CCE Office, 607-257-2292.

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

AUG 22 Genesee County CCE Board of Director’s Meeting Extension Center, 420 East Main St., Batavia, NY. Call 585-343-3040, ext. 123.

AUG 24 Tri-County Graziers Twilight Pasture Walk Brett and Maria Chedzoys Angus Glen Farms, LLC. Discuss “Silvopasture” development on their farm and show the results of winter “bale grazing” and soil building efforts on converted hay fields. Bring a grazier friend! An RSVP is appreciated. Contact Brett Chedzoy607-742-3657, bjc226 @cornell.edu or Kerri Bartlett 607-664-3211, ksb29@cornell.edu.

AUG 25 2011 Grower Research Field Day Landisville Research Center.

9:30 am - 3 pm. Advance registration required. Contact Delbert Voight, 717270-4391. On Internet at extension.psu.edu/lebanon AUG 25 - 28 Cornell Maple Camp Cornell University Arnot Forest near Ithaca, NY. Open to all maple producers and those wishing to become maple producers. Registration information is available by going to www.CornellMaple.info and selecting Cornell Maple Camp.

AUG 27 Jefferson County Field Day Bob Schmidt property in Brookville, PA. 9 am - 3 pm.Includes lunch and refreshments and will cover enhancing and creating wildlife habitat, invasive plants, problems and control; herbicide control of plants. Deadline to register is Aug. 18. Contact Gary Gilmore, 814-849-7463 or ggilmore@state.pa.us.

AUG 31 Fresh Market Potato Varieties workshop Williams Farm, Marion, NY. 5:30-8:30 pm. Cost is $5 for current CVP enrollees; $10 for non-enrollees. DEC/CCA credits if you attend the entire meeting - bring your card. Pre-register for dinner.

Contact Carol MacNeil, 585313-8796 or crm6@ cornell.edu.

SEP 7 Master Gardener Training Cornell Cooperative Extension Center, 480 North Main St., Canandaigua, NY. 9 am 3:30 pm. Held on Wednesdays. The fee is $150. Register by Aug. 10. Call 585-3943977 ext. 427 or e-mail nea8 @cornell.edu.

SEP 16 & 21 14th Annual All Dairy Antiques & Collectibles Show Dairy Activity Center, PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, Harrisburg, PA. Fri. noon - 5 pm. Sat. thru Wed. 8 am - 5 pm. Free parking, free exhibitor space & free admission. Featuring Holstein breed items, but all dairy related collectors and invited and encouraged to attend. Antique Consignment Auction Tues., Sept.

20. Contact Gary Gojsovich 717-635-5067 or Lolly Lesher 717-787-2905.

SEP 17 Elk County Field Day Rolf Beagle Club, Johnsonburg, PA. 9 am - 3 pm.

Includes lunch & refreshments and will cover native warm season grass planting and establishment; early successional habitat establishment and management, riparian area restoration, wetlands/shallow water areas for wildlife, conifer and native tree/shrub planting.

NRCS incentive programs.

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Contact Ben Renner, 814-274-8166 ext. 101 or ben.renner@pa.usda.gov.

SEP 18-20 2011 New York State Maple Tour The tour will feature visits to a variety of maple operations. Tour stop information will be available soon at www.cornellmaple.com and www.nysmaple.com.

SEP 22-24 3rd International Symposium on Mastitis and Milk Quality St. Louis, MO. Submission of abstracts for presentation at this fall symposium (either as a poster or orally) will be due by March 1. Watch the NMC Web site at nmconline .org for more details.

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Key deadline for refillable pesticide container and repackaging requirements approaching WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the final Aug. 16 implementation date of EPA’s Pesticide Container and Containment (PCC) rule nears, the member companies of

CropLife America (CLA), Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC), Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA), and National Agricultural Aviation Association

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duction and recapture of packaging. The primary objectives of EPA’s rule are to facilitate the disposal and recycling of pesticide containers and protect

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will be required to incorporate new container management language on the labels of products released for shipment.

Pesticide users will be required to follow the new container management instructions as soon as they appear on the labels; stationary tanks and portable refillable containers will also be required to be compliant with the PCC rule.

The labels of non-refillable containers must have recycling or reconditioning instructions, and refillable container labels are required to list instructions for cleaning the container before it is recycled or disposed.

The registrants of crop protection products that are shipped in refillable containers are also affected by the PCC rule. Registrants must provide contracted refillers with a prescribed procedure to clean refillable containers, and develop and provide all refill locations with a description of acceptable containers that meet the requirements for stationary tanks and portable refillable containers.

They are responsible for ensuring that portable refillable containers are marked with a serial number or other identifying code, have a oneway valve, tamper-evident device, or both on all openings, and must make certain that containers meet Department of Transportation’s design, construction and marking requirements.

Information regarding the rule can also be found through: • ARA (www.aradc.org) • American Agronomic Stewardship Alliance (www.aginspect.org) • Ag Container Recycling Council (www.acrecycle.org) Detailed information about the rule requirements can be found on the EPA Web site at www.epa.gov/region8/t oxics/pests/ccr.html.

For additional information please contact: Stephanie Lutz (CLA, 202-872-3867) or Carmen Haworth (ARA, 202-595-1706).

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the environment from potential pesticide releases due to spills and leaks in storage, refilling containers, or dispensing of crop protection products. Industry organizations have played an active supporting role in the implementation of the new rule, and have led training, the development of retail center certification for compliance with storage requirements, and worked to ensure the smooth implementation of the rule so that the objectives are met and regulatory burden is minimized.

The CLA Stewardship Committee, consisting of CLA member companies, has developed guidance for safely cleaning refillable pesticide containers for reuse or rededication, and a description of acceptable containers that may be provided to refillers in order to meet requirements of the rule. This guidance should only be used if it is authorized by the registrant of the product in the container.

Electronic versions of these and additional supporting documents are available on the CLA Web site at www.croplifeamerica.or g/PCC-Rule.

Pesticides are most commonly sold in small (from 2.5 gallons up to 55 gallons) non-refillable containers and larger refillable containers. The distribution of pesticides in large, refillable containers reduces the volume of contaminated packaging that must be captured and managed. In 2010, approximately 25 percent of the volume of pesticides from CLA members was sold in refillable packages.

This eliminated the equivalent of more than 10 million 2.5 gallon jugs. In addition, more than 8 million pounds of plastic were recovered from smaller nonrefillable packaging.

The requirements of EPA’s PCC rule have been phased in since it was finalized in 2006.

The final phase of implementation goes into effect on Aug. 16. After this date, registrants

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Kate Livingston, Dover, left and Morgan Livingston, Spring Grove, represented Pennsylvania.

Emily Gerlach, left, and Bryce Gerlach, both of Far Hills, represented New Jersey.

Daniel Boykin, Raleigh, represented North Carolina.

Bobby Strecker, Rockbridge Baths, left, and Adam Murray, Leesburg, represented Virginia.

These exhibitors received honorable mention. Pictured from left are Katie Bartholomew, Bend, OR; Gabrielle Glenister, Pulaski, NY; Ethan Whiteside, Queenstown, MD; Adam Murray, Leesburg, VA; Hannah Wright, Spring City, TN; Amanda Tresslar, Franklin, IN; and Calli Pritchard, Aurora, SD.

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Planning to cope

by Miranda Reiman Flood water forces the exodus of cattle to higher ground. Drought does the same on a wider scale, only to greener ground. And in the case of wild fires, tornados and other natural disasters there might not even be time for that.

As if the job of beef producer isn’t hard enough, this year Mother Nature seems to have dealt an extra dose of hardship to many locations on the

map. If you’re not among them, count your blessings. If you are among them, count your blessings — there are still others who have it worse.

When you’re done counting, start planning.

There are the immediate plans, like where you’re going to find grass for your pairs or how you’re going to keep the cattle corralled with the washed out fence line. There are intermediate plans, like figuring

out how to pay back that revolving bank loan when production is down or how to move weaning up to reduce grazing pressure.

But the long-term goals are the ones that are easy to lose sight of in a crisis, and understandably so. “Fight or flight” mode leaves little time to consider the future five or 10 years down the road. It’s about what’s happening now, the immediate cause and effect.

If you’re reading this, you’re likely not in that group, unless your emergency plan includes catching up on industry news. So that means maybe you do have a moment or two to step back

and think. After you’re done reading, maybe you could do a little multitasking and wear your long-range planning cap while raking hay.

If a natural disaster strikes your farm or ranch, what will you do?

If you were forced to move or sell cows, which ones would go? You’ve been building your herd with consistent genetics that are more valuable than just the market price per pound. How can you make sure your investment of time and money in data and breeding programs isn’t just lost, leaving you to start all over again?

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Mother Nature!

If you’re reducing numbers, do you have a plan for picking the best of the best to keep? It starts with identification and continues with records.

That’s something you can start on, or continue with, in the good times.

If you counted your blessings as not affected by disaster this year, ask a blessing for those thousands of cattlemen and women who do have to deal with these heartbreaking choices.

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Registration for the Ohio event ends Sept. 12.

Cattle producers will gather for a Cattlemen’s Boot Camp, Oct. 7-8 at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

The Cattlemen’s Boot Camp, which is hosted by the American Angus Association® in partnership with The Ohio State University, provides purebred and commercial producers timely information presented by academic and industry professionals.

Open to all cattle producers, the event is funded by the Angus Foundation and features 1 1/2 days of educational materials and speakers.

“We will focus on nutrition and its impact on reproduction as well as discuss our usual Boot Camp topics like marketing, communications, selection tools and the end product,” says Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association director of activities and events. “We are looking forward to bringing this Boot Camp to Ohio State, where attendees will have the opportunity to learn from top-rated animal and meat scientists.”

Producers will also have a chance for handson training labs to learn more about body condition scoring, permanent identification and animal handling.

Visit www.angus.org for for information. Registration, which costs $75 per person, includes meals and educational materials. Registration forms are due Sept. 12 and can be sent to Misty Taylor at the American Angus Association, 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO, 64506; or registrations are accepted online. Late and walkin registrations are not accepted.

A tentative schedule follows: Friday, Oct. 7 8 a.m.

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Welcome Cow Nutrition in the Four Stages of Production, Dr. Francis Fluharty, Ohio State Break Late Gestation Nutrition’s Impact on Fetal Programming and Colostrum Production, Dr. Francis Fluharty, Ohio State Communicating a Positive Image in the Beef Industry, Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association & Elizabeth

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Beef shortage means hold on to the cows

by Phyllis Picklesimer The quantity of beef available to consumers in the United States has declined a startling amount in recent years, and that trend is going to continue.

Unfortunately, even higher retail beef prices can be expected for consumers, said Chris Hurt, a Purdue University Extension economist.

“The declining supplies are related to continuing liquidation of the cow herd in the past few years due to high feed prices, a weak U.S. dollar that is spurring beef exports, and, of course, drought in the Southwest and Southeast.

Declining supplies will support prices across the cattle complex at new record highs in 2011 and again in 2012,” he said.

The USDA estimate of the inventory of beef cows on July 1 showed a further decline of 1 percent in the

past year. Since 2007, when feed prices were still moderate, beef cow numbers have dropped 5 percent. More alarming is the decline in beef available to U.S. consumers as cow numbers were dropping and foreign consumers have been buying much more of the U.S. production, he said.

In 2006 and 2007, before feed prices surged, U.S. consumers had over 65 pounds of beef available per person. This year, USDA analysts expect that to be down to 57.9 pounds and to drop again to only 55.6 pounds per person in 2012, he said.

“This represents a 15 percent reduction in available supplies during the high-feed price era. The drought in the Southern Plains and Southeast this year is continuing the herd reduction due to extreme shortages and high

prices of forages. In addition, recent heat stress is thought to be causing higher death losses that will also contribute to smaller supplies,” he said.

Beef exports Beef trade is back as a contributor to beef prices as well. In 2003, beef exports reached a record, representing 9.6 percent of domestic production.

The discovery of a BSE cow late that year caused most buyers to shun U.S. beef with exports dropping to just 2.3 percent of production in 2004, Hurt said.

“It has taken a long time, but 2011 is expected to see a record 10 percent of U.S. production heading to foreign consumers,” he said.

There have been several drivers of higher exports.

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“Japanese purchases are up over 50 percent, which is probably also related to the earthquake/tsunami disaster there,” Hurt said.

There is a more fundamental driver of favorable beef trade patterns for U.S. producers, however, and that is the weakness of the U.S. dollar. A weak U.S. dollar implies that some foreign currencies are strengthening and providing incentives for both more beef exports and less beef imports, he noted.

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Photo by Joan Kark-Wren and Canada are down 6, 25, and 26 percent this year, whereas imports from Australia are off 89 percent. These are the four largest sources of U.S. beef imports,” he said.

Beef exports so far this year are up 27 percent, with large increases to three of our four largest customers: Canada, Japan and South Korea, he said.

“In fact, the U.S. became a net exporter of beef beginning in September 2010. This is the first time in modern history that the beef industry has exported more beef than they imported. So far this year the United States has a net trade surplus of over 2 percent of production.

This compares with a nearly 2 percent trade deficit in the same period last year, meaning about 4 percent less supplies available to American consumers due to changes in trade,” Hurt said.

Beef prices Placements into feedlots in June were surprisingly high, at 4 percent higher than placements a year earlier. The larger placements were due to a rapid movement of calves weighing less than 700 pounds into feedlots. This was probably related to some backgrounders running

out of feed and to lower feed prices in June that gave feedlot managers more confidence in potential positive margins, Hurt said.

“Finished cattle prices are expected to reach summer lows in late August in the $106 to $110 range, similar to current prices. As the weather cools into September, prices are expected to rise seasonally and to average $112 to $116 in the final quarter. For the entire year, this will mean averages of $109 to $112,” he said.

First and second quarter prices in 2012 are expected to set records once again with quarterly averages climbing to $115 to $120.

Peak seasonal prices in the early spring of 2012 could reach $125, he added.

“Calf prices this fall will be further strengthened if corn and soybean yields can approach normal levels and corn prices drop 70 to 90 cents per bushel from summer levels. The clear message for beef producers is to hold on to cows as the beef industry has a positive outlook for a number of years to come,” he said.

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Un ‘BEEF’lievably excellent animals Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Members show market beef and heifer breeding animals JAMESTOWN, NY — The Warren K. Brown Show arena was busy again on July 26 as Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Beef Project participants gave it their all at the 4-H Market Steer and Beef Breed-

ing Show, judged by Nate Keppler. The 4-H Beef Program offers a market steer tract and a beef breeding tract.

4-H members can be part of one or both of these programs.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H youth in the Beef Project have been gaining knowledge and raising animals since November in preparation for this year’s County Fair. Ani-

mals can be unpredictable, and steers in particular are over 10 times the weight of their handlers. The 4-H Beef barn is filled with beautifully finished livestock that all did very well in the day’s competition.

Patrick Kibbe received the high honors of Grand Champion Steer Showman. Sarah Osborne did just as well following right behind with Reserve Champion Steer Showman. Jacob Short

won Supreme Champion Female. Sarah Osborne followed with Reserve Champion Female.

Other winners were found among the prize winning livestock. Grand Champion Heifer Showman went to Sarah Orborne followed by Jacob Short as Reserve Champion Heifer Showman.

Among the market classes, awards were given not just to Grand Champion Patrick Kibbe and Reserve Champion Kayla

Schauman but also to Highly Commended Market Steer going to Patrick Kibbe. That was followed

by Jeff Hatch with a Commended Market Steer.

Congratulations to the July 26 4-H Beef show participants.

Like the 4-H market hog participants, 4-H market steer winners earned more then ribbons and trophies on July 26. The day’s titles helped 4-H members

earn a sale position in the Meat Animal Sale held on July 29. Grand and Reserve Market Animals earn the first and second slots in the Beef portion of the Meat Animal Sale. Other 4-H members who have multiple animals in the Market Steer project are required to sell only their top placing animal. 4-H Beef Project members work many hours preparing their livestock for show and sale.

NYBPA at Empire Farm Days 2011 Empire Farms Days in Seneca Falls, NY, on Aug. 9-11 The New York Beef Producers Association will again be serving up their delicious Beef BBQ dinners and sandwiches.

Make plans to stop by and visit our cattle displays, in the Beef Industry Tent. Beef producers from around the state, will have information on the different breeds of cattle offered in New York, and find out how producers are producing safe, wholesome and nutritious beef.

There will be a Cattle Handling demonstration daily on the site next to the Beef Tent. Come and see the latest proper handling procedures.

Hope to see you all there.

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The NYBPA is looking for 4-H, FFA, soccer and or any youth groups interested in helping at our Beef Tent at the Empire Farm Days.

We are looking for groups of 4 to 6 youth to help clean tables etc. during the hours of 11- 2 daily, Aug. 9-11. They will receive a hat, an apron and lunch. If the groups can put together groups of 4-6 people the NYBPA will pay their organization for the four hours of time donated to the NYBPA. If interested please contact Dawn Keppler at 585-7984088 or Brenda Bippert at 716-870-2777 or em a i l nybeefproducers@aol.co m so we can put together a schedule.

Thank you for your help and support of the NYBPA.

Your National Beef Checkoff Program: 25 years and counting

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Turning your $1-per-head assessments into opportunities It was 1986: A gallon of gas cost 89 cents; a pound of ground beef cost about $1.29 at retail; a movie ticket was $3.71; the average price of the average monthly rent was $385; the average price of a home was $89,430; and the national Beef Checkoff Program went into effect at $1-per-head.

Fast forward to 2011: Today, a gallon of gas will set you back an average of $3.26; the average price for a pound of ground beef is $3.87; a movie ticket costs about $8.50; the average monthly rent is $812; the average price of a home is $303,713; and the $1-per -head national beef checkoff is wrapping up its first 25 years of serving as a catalyst to spur strong beef sales worldwide.

Today, beef is the No. 1 selling protein in restaurants, in particular, and in the United States, in general, with consumer spending on beef totaling $73.4 million in 2010. And more than 85 percent of consumers know the industry’s “Beef.

It’s What’s for Dinner” slogan, currently serving as the base of the Beef Checkoff Program.

For certain, walking through the 25-year history of the beef industry will take you down some rocky roads, as well as highlight some clear paths to growth, all en route to a beef industry that you’ll be proud to pass on to the next generation.

Beef demand Let’s start by talking about beef demand.

While building demand for beef clearly is one of the goals of the checkoff, that goal often is misunderstood. That’s because beef demand is commonly confused with beef consumption, though the two are very different indeed. In fact, beef consumption

actually can drop in concert with beef demand increasing, if consumers are willing to pay more for their favorite protein.

In reality, per capita consumption is best seen as a “disappearance” number. As agricultural economist Dr. Wayne Purcell explains: “Add beginning inventories and production to imports, then subtract ending inventories, exports and disappearance, and divide by population.” As a disappearance number, we “consumed” an estimated 59.7 pounds of beef per capita in the U.S. in 2010, for example, because that is how much beef we had in the U.S. But that number has a lot to do with supply and availability — and little, if anything, to do with demand.

Instead, beef demand is the set of quantities of beef that consumers will purchase at different prices. If, for example, we have a quantity of 59.7 pounds of beef per capita to sell, it is price that will adjust to clear the market — and the price that consumers are willing to pay will depend on how much consumers like the product offerings, as well as the price of other meats, and consumer income levels.

A correlation might help: Some years, a vehicle manufacturer builds too many pickups and, as the model year nears its end, they offer huge discounts to get them off the lots. All of the current year pickups will be sold, or consumed, but we certainly would not say the demand for that manufacturer’s pickups is robust when the prices have to be cut in half to get them sold. Similarly, if you are a purebred breeder and seller of bulls, is there not a problem with demand if

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the only way you can sell as many bulls as last year is at a 20-percent decline in price?

If we use consumption as a measure of demand, we ignore the desirability of what we offer — and we go, as we did for nearly 20 years, Purcell said, with an unacceptable product offering where up to 25 percent of the steaks and roasts from Choice beef were too tough to chew.

Demand will only be

forthcoming, Purcell says, as we understand demand and offer consumers what they want in the form of a continuing series of new quality-controlled products.

There simply has to be a consumer-level willingness to pay that supports and finances all this progressive change over time.

That’s where your Beef Checkoff Program comes in.

“So What has My Beef

Checkoff Done For Me Lately?”

With that understanding of beef demand under your belt, you’ll quickly realize that your checkoff cannot single-handedly change a bad market, but instead is meant to act as a catalyst for other industry players to help sell beef.

That said, producers and importers often ask what they get for their checkoff dollar, and that

is one of the reasons that the checkoff reports results of individual programs on a regular basis to keep all checkoff investors informed. But with 25 years of success stories to tell, we’d like to go through some highlights in each program area – promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, and foreign marketing — more in-depth.

NJAS teaches youth carcass value Juniors participate in 2011 NJAS Carcass Steer Contest.

A total of 16 Angus juniors entered 21 steers in the 2011 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Carcass Contest, July 12 in Harrisburg, PA. Contest sponsor, Dr. Curtis Long of Briarwood Angus Farms, Butler, MO, says the carcass contest teaches juniors what they are raising — quality Angus beef.

The contest was established in 1985 in an effort to increase awareness among Angus juniors of the important role that Angus cattle play in the beef industry. To emphasize the contest’s significance, cash prizes for the top 10 entries are supported by Long and his wife, Ann, through their permanent endowment fund administered by the Angus Foundation.

“Participants need to know the results of their cattle, so they can learn, go home and make a better product for the consumer,” Long said.

The steers were harvested at JBS, Souderton, PA, and carcass data was collected by USDA graders. The data was then sent to CAB headquarters, Wooster, Ohio, and tabulated. After evaluation, nine steers qualified for Certified Angus Beef®.

Cattle meeting Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) carcass specifications received an additional 25 percent in premiums. Entries meeting the contest’s Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®) requirements also received a 25 percent premium.

“The contest ranks the steers using a very real-world fed cattle pricing grid,” said Mark McCully, CAB assistant vice president of supply development. “This grid represents the premiums and discounts that cattle feeders market their fed cattle on every day. In the end, the highest-ranking carcasses in the contest would be the same car-

casses that bring back the most dollars for a cattleman.”

2011 NJAS Carcass Contest champion honors go to CFF Objective 363 entered by Michael Cropp, Damascus, MD. The steer had a live weight of 1,240 pounds and a ribeye area of 14.1 square inches. The April 2010 son of S S Objective T510 0T26 graded Prime, with a Yield Grade of 2.47.

Cropp says he has fun in the showring, but the carcass contest exposes him to the true value of his cattle.

“We are the business breed, so it makes sense to me to participate and go for the gold in the carcass contest,” Cropp said.

Reserve champion goes to H E W Mr Prime 058 entered by Hannah Wright, Spring City, TN. The steer had a live

weight of 1,360 pounds and a ribeye area of 14.4 square inches. The January 2010 son of Boyd Prime Plus 4122 also graded Prime, with a Yield grade of 2.27.

“This contest gives juniors an education on what determines economic success in the cattle feeding business — pounds, quality and cutability,” McCully said. “Satisfying the consumer must be a

point of focus for all beef producers.”

Visit www.angus.org for more information, including videos, show results and photos.

Coverage is also available on the National Junior Angus Association Facebook fan page.

Backdrop and candid photos are available for purchase at www.angus.digitaleventsonline.com.

Auxiliary heifer auction raises funds

Auction in Louisville raises $6,000 for youth scholarships.

The 2011 Auxiliary heifer auction at the All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity, June 19 in Louisville, KY, raised $6,000 for the American Auxiliary scholarship fund.

The heifer, O’Neill’s Eraline 259 (reg. no.

16717542) donated by Jim and Ardyce O’Neill of O’Neill Angus Farm, Logan, Iowa, sold for $6,000 to high bidder Greg Buie, Copan, OK. “The heifer was a

good fit for my program and I knew the money would go to a good cause,” Buie said.

Buie has just transitioned to the Angus breed and said the heifer will help expand his herd with quality genetics.

He also toured the O’Neill facility before and after the sale, traveling more than 700 miles.

“I know buying the heifer was the right thing to do because O’Neill Angus Farm is more than quality Angus cattle — Jim and Ardyce are generous and honest people

wanting to make a difference,” Buie said.

American Angus Auxiliary President Barbara Ettredge said, “The Auxiliary is grateful to Mr. Buie and all other individuals who realize the importance of our scholarship program.”

“The success of the fundraiser is attributed to the dedication and hard work of everyone who had a hand in organizing, promoting and bringing the project to fruition.”

The Auxiliary hopes to continue the project for many years and is beginning work for next

year’s heifer auction.

“After a 15-year absence, the fundraiser was a success, and the Auxiliary is excited about the funds raised,” Ettredge said.

The proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward the Auxiliary’s scholarship fund managed by the Angus Foundation.

Each spring, the Auxiliary reviews the scholarship fund activity and determines scholarship amounts.

Visit www.angusauxiliary.com to learn more about the American Angus Auxiliary.

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NCBA launches new Web site The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) launched its new Website during the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Kissimmee, FL. The organization’s Web site, www.beefusa.org, was given a facelift, according to NCBA CEO Forrest Roberts. He said the new site is intended to be a resource for cattlemen, media and anyone interested in NCBA, agricultural policy and other information related to the U.S. cattle industry.

“As the oldest and largest national organization representing cattle producers, it is important for our presence online to be impactful by providing useful and timely information that can be located effortlessly,” said Roberts. “Our previous site was outdated and in need of an overhaul in order to serve cattlemen and women more effectively, while also providing news and information to agribusiness, policymakers,

consumers and media.”

The Web site is planned as a support mechanism for the association and hosts a range of interactive and informative features for a very broad and diverse audience — ranging from cattlemen to media. The Web site has been designed to make all of the services offered at NCBA easy to find and understand. The section on “Issues” lists the array of policy issues by category impacting cattlemen and women from environ-

ment to cattle marketing. The “Political Action” section allows cattlemen to easily identify sponsored legislation that could help or harm their operations and also provides a quick and easy means of contacting policymakers. Cattlemen can also find out how their elected leaders voted on a particular issue.

The “Industry Information” section provides cattle industry statistics, NCBA’s Cattle Learning Center and production management resources.

NCBA Director of Communications Mike Deering said the new site incorporates traditional and new media resources for Web site visitors to quickly find news and information pertaining to the U.S. cattle industry. The “Media Center” contains news releases; opinion editorials; audio clips; social media feeds; video; and more to explain various topics about the industry.

“Our intention was to develop a site that

would serve as a valuable resource to a very diverse audience. First and foremost, we wanted a site that would equip cattlemen with the tools needed to be as informed and vocal as possible,” said Deering.

“Secondly, we wanted a place where the uniformed could quickly become informed. The new site is a one stop shop for anyone wanting the latest information about NCBA and the cattle industry.”

NCBA accepting public policy intern applications WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Legislative Affairs Kristina Butts said NCBA is seeking applications for its public policy and communications internship.

“NCBA’s public policy and communications internship provides students with valuable real world experience as well as a first hand glimpse of the work NCBA does in Washington, D.C., to ensure ranchers are able to continue raising cattle

and producing highquality, healthy beef,” Butts said. “We are looking for college students with an interest in the beef industry and in public policy to help NCBA’s government affairs team. The internship is designed to work closely with the lobbying team on Capitol Hill; to assist with NCBA’s regulatory efforts; and help the communications team make NCBA’s voice heard through both new and traditional media channels.”

The full-time intern-

ship will begin Sept. 12, and end Dec. 16. To apply, interested college juniors and seniors should submit the application, an official college transcript, two letters of recommendation and a resume to internships@beef.org by Aug. 12. More information about the NCBA public policy internship is available on NCBA’s Web site.

“From food safety and trade to environmental issues and taxes, this internship will give college students the opportunity

to work alongside NCBA staff on many critical issues affecting U.S. cat-

tlemen and women.”

Butts said. “If you or someone you know is in-

terested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.”

Signals for beef cow herd rebuilding The U.S. beef cow inventory totaled 30.9 million head on Jan. 1, 2011, marking a decline for 13 of the past 15 years. The combination of record high cull cow prices and intensifying drought across the Southern Plains states continues to support an elevated rate of beef cow slaugh-

ter this year. Reduced cull cow slaughter rates and increased heifer retention rates by cow-calf producers provide the initial indications that size of the beef cow herd has stabilized and/or started to expand.

Stabilization, and subsequent expansion, of the beef cow herd

will require a sustained reduction in beef cow slaughter levels and further reductions in heifer placements into feedyards, back into the 30 to 33 percent range for a prolonged period of time. Look for these trends to develop over the next year or two.

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Northeast Buckwheat Field Day Aug. 24, 1-3:30 p.m., at the USDA-NRCS Plant Materials Center, 3266-A State Route 352, Big Flats, NY Buckwheat can be a valuable rotation crop on organic farms, and is also well suited to new farms and to parttime farming. The production costs are relatively low, and the management attention it requires comes in a few short, but intense, bursts. The price paid to growers has tripled in the last few years, which has brought it much more attention.

Thomas Björkman of Cornell will review buckwheat grain production methods, both for new and advanced

buckwheat producers.

Field demonstrations will show how planting methods and plant populations affect the structure of the plant and how well it suppresses weeds. The discussion will also review how the growing season will affect harvest timing, and how to assess it on your farm.

Elizabeth Dyck of OGRIN will speak about producing buckwheat covercrop seed and marketing it to local organic vegetable farmers. This crop and income diversification can help build local organic economies, and make organic practices easier on vegetable farms. Meeting the re-

quirements for good cover crops seed takes special attention and equipment, but Dr. Dyck has found cost-effective tools for small scale processing to make high-quality seed.

In 2011, the Buckwheat Field Day will be in the Southern Tier, home to some prime buckwheat-producing land. The site is easily accessible from the southern Finger Lakes, the Genesee Valley, Cortland County, and northern Pennsylvania, where there are also many current growers.

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The USDA-NRCS Plant Materials Center develops and tests new crops for conservation use. Their mission is to make it easier to protect the environment by planting suitable vegetation. They have been the source of many new cover crops, including Aroostook rye. They also develop trees for erodible land and streambanks, wildflower varieties for conservation and recreation land, stress tolerant native plants for reclamation sites, as well as bioenergy crops that are well matched to their location. Martin Vander Grinten and

Paul Salon are the lead scientists on the projects at the center.

No pre-registration is required for this event.

The field day is sponsored by the Northeast Buckwheat Growers Association and is funded by USDA SmithLever. Dr. Dyck’s work is sponsored by the

USDA Organic Research and Extension Initiative.

For the Cornell Web site for information for Buckwheat Growers go to http://calshortlamp.cit.cornell.edu/bjo rkman/buck/main.php Source: Livingston County AgNews, August 2011

New York State Maple Tour registration deadline nears attracting a following of customers. Both larger and smaller sugarhouses are included.

We will be visiting one of the Cornell Sugarbush Thinning Plots.

This plot allows maple producers to see the results of managed thinning in the sugarbush where the forest was thinned 40 percent and 20 percent to compare to where no thinning occurred. These plots were cut in 2006 so see what five growing seasons have done in this previously over stocked sugarbush.

We will visit the North American Maple Museum; see the improvements that have been added in the last couple of years along with the unique historical equipment and displays. A lunch time visit to the FFA camp Oswegatchie is also part of the fun.

Sites include innovative wood handling practices, interesting marketing, energy saving technologies, restored antique tractors and unique sugarhouse designs.

Tour stop information and registration materials are available at www.cornellmaple.com and www.nysmaple.com or call the Lewis County Cornell Cooperative Extension Office at 315376-5270.

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Registration deadline for the 2011 New York State Maple Tour is under a month away.

This is a reminder that the deadline to register for the New York State Maple Tour is now less than a month away. Producers need to register by Sept. 2 to assure a place on the buses and seat at the table.

The 2011 New York State Maple Tour is scheduled for Sept. 18, 19 and 20 and will be hosted by the Lewis County Maple Producers Association. It will be held in Jefferson and Lewis Counties, a very productive maple region in New York State.

The tour opens with a reception, registration and tradeshow on Sunday afternoon on Sept.

18 at the Ridgeview Motor Lodge in Lowville.

Monday evening will feature the annual Maple Tour Banquet at the Lowville Elks. On Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 19 and 20, the tour will feature visits to a variety of maple operations.

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Farmers and food leaders named to Cuomo regional economic development councils ALBANY, NY — Farmers and food industry leaders have been appointed to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 10 new Regional Economic Development Councils, designed to help begin a new era in state economic development.

“New York Farm Bureau is grateful to Gov. Cuomo and Lt. Gov. Duffy for including farmers and food industry leaders in the regional councils,” said Dean Norton, president of New York Farm Bureau. “This demonstrates the administration’s commitment to agriculture — a critical economic development and employment sector.

“We have been saying all along that in order to revitalize New York’s economy, a good place to focus is on agriculture, which has been the backbone of our rural economy and Long Island for generations.”

The regional councils, which will be chaired by Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy, represent an overhaul to New York’s approach to economic develop-

ment. New York Farm Bureau supported the development of regional councils, believing that a regional model would assist local leaders and economic development professionals in focusing more attention to agriculture and food processing.

New York Farm Bureau members, farmers and food industry leaders named to the committees include: • Duncan Ross, president, Arrowhead Spring Vineyards (Western New York) • Tom Macinski, president, Standing Stone Winery (Finger Lakes) • John Noble, Synergy LLC (Finger Lakes) • Robert S. Sands, CEO, Constellation Brands, Inc. (Finger Lakes) • Danny Wegman, CEO, Wegmans Food Markets (Finger Lakes) • Dr. Kathryn Boor, dean, Cornell University College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (Southern Tier) • Michael Johnson, Johnson Brothers Lumber Company (Central

New York) • Nancy Weber, president, Oswego County Farm Bureau; owner of Mexican Pride Farm (Central New York) • Ron Davis, plant manager, AgriMark/McCadam Cheese Company (North Country) • Jon Greenwood, dairy farmer/former vice president, New York Farm Bureau (North Country) • Richard Ball, owner, Schoharie Valley Farms/Carrot Barn (Mohawk Valley) • Nicholas Matt, Matt Brewing Company (Mohawk Valley) • Gary Dake, president, Stewart’s Shops (Capital District) • Todd Erling, executive director, Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corporation (Capital District) • Ken Kleinpeter, director of farm and facilities, Glynwood Farm (Mid-Hudson) • Tom Endres, Continental Organics (MidHudson) • Paulette Satur, president, Satur Farms

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The councils will also bring together stakeholders in every region of the state to serve as a coordinated point of contact for economic development, matching the local knowledge of the community with the economic development goals of the region.

Each regional council will develop a plan for the development of their region.

The state will work with the regional councils to align state resources and policies, eliminate unnecessary barriers to growth and prosperity, and streamline the delivery of government services and programs.

“It’s unquestioned that the best way to make New York a more

farm — and food — friendly state is to improve its business climate, and great progress was made this year by Gov. Cuomo and the State Legislature,” Dean Norton said. “But the formation of these regional councils — and the Governor’s focus on appointing farmer and food industry leaders — will reap significant benefits in the longterm by boosting the state’s anemic agricultural economic development.

“New York Farm Bureau looks forward to working, both regionally and on a statewide basis, with the governor and the Empire State Development Corporation to help grow New York’s farm and food economy.”

Gov. Cuomo has also launched the Chairman’s Committee for the Regional Economic Development Councils, which will play a role in facilitating and coordinating the work of the regional councils.

Julie Suarez, director of public policy for New York Farm Bureau, has been appointed by the governor to serve on the Chairman’s Committee, along with other business and industry leaders.

“I’m honored to serve on the Chairman’s Committee, and I truly look forward to working with the other members of the council,” said Suarez. “Representing the interests of our family farmers and food processors — who play such an integral role in New York’s overall economy — will be a key focus of mine. The emphasis the governor has placed on agriculture in the state’s economic development plans is refreshing, and I look forward to working on this committee.”

“Farmers look forward to contributing ideas to the Regional Economic Development Councils, which will help strengthen New York’s role as a leader in food production and food processing,” Dean Norton said.

Beef industry long range plan influences summer conference deliberations The Beef Industry Long Range Plan is playing a key role in the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference.

Joint Committees and Subcommittees developing plans for the checkoff are being reminded of the strategic intent of the plan, and coming together to create synergy in achieving several of the core strategies outlined in it.

Finalized in early 2011, the Plan identifies six core strategies and goals in reaching its mission, which is To provide the safest, highest-quality, most consumer-friendly beef and beef products in an environmentally and economically sustainable manner. These strategies are: improving domestic consumer preference for beef; capitalizing on global growth opportunities; strengthening the image of beef and the beef industry; protecting and enhancing our freedom to operate; improving industry trust, openness and relationships; and positioning the U.S. cow

herd for growth. Each of the core strategies either has a measurable goal or is in the process of establishing a benchmark so that a measurable goal can be set.

Proposed Beef Checkoff-funded plans are built around three of these strategies: Strengthening industry image, improving consumer preference for beef and capitalizing on global growth opportunities.

Keeping their eye on the ball, Beef Industry Long Range Plan Task Force members have already adjusted their strategic intent for the plan. Initially the plan had set out to achieve a Wholesale Beef Demand Index of 105 by yearend 2013, but due to a variety of market and economic factors the Index has already reached 110. As a result, Task Force members met by conference call July 21 and adjusted the strategic intent goal, which now is to maintain the Beef Demand Index at 110 throughout the dura-

tion of the plan.

“The Long Range Plan is a dynamic document that has firm goals,” according to Charles Miller of C&J Cattle Co., one of the Task Force co-chairs. “While we need to know where we’re going, we have to acknowledge there are factors that can impact us along the road.”

Task Force co-chair Robert Rebholtz of AgriBeef agrees. “It’s great to have firm, measurable objectives, and we do,” he said. “But flexibility is key to our ability to make meaningful and quantifiable progress.”

The Long Range Plan is being used at the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference, where Joint Committee and Subcommittees are meeting in an “Achieving the Long Range Plan” session prior to their regular sessions on Wednesday, Aug. 3.

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“We all need to be on the same page when it comes to developing plans that will impact demand for our product,” said Wesley Grau, a beef producer from Grady, NM, and acting chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board.

“Having a single meeting at which we can better understand where we are in the process helps us do that.”

According to David Dick, a beef producer from Sedalia, MO, and chairman of the NCBA Federation Division, the focus on the Long Range Plan’s demand-

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by Joint Committees will bring greater unity to the checkoff planning process. “When we can integrate and concentrate our focus on this single vision, it helps us to better deliver to the producers we represent,” he said. “During these difficult times this concept is critical. By coming together we hear the same message at the same time, and are able to process it immediately in our deliberations in the Joint Committees.”

During the 2011 Summer Conference, Joint Committees will approve plans of work for fiscal year 2012, which begins Oct. 1.

Those proposed plans will be shared with the Beef Promotion Operating Committee in September, which will decide which efforts to fund with Beef Checkoff

dollars and finalize a budget. This budget and plan must be reviewed and approved by the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, which will submit it to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Ag Marketing Service for final authorization.

In addition, NCBA Policy Committees will engage at summer conference to discuss how they can best impact Long Range Plan core strategies, including the one focused on protecting and enhancing the industry’s freedom to operate. The entire industry will need to focus on the remaining core strategies that involve improving industry trust and positioning the U.S. cow herd for growth.

The Beef Industry Long Range Plan can be viewed at www.beefusa.org or www.mybeefcheckoff.com.

BQA online training The checkoff’s online Beef Quality Assurance online training program was developed to educate Englishand Spanish-speaking beef and dairy producers, animal transporters, livestock auction market employees and

bovine veterinarians.

Web-based audiovisual training modules in English and Spanish feature topics such as animal husbandry, animal welfare, environmental stewardship and food safety practices.

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Angus reps participate in National Cattlemen’s elite conference WASHINGTON, D.C. — Landi McFarland, a fourth-generation Angus breeder from Ellston, Iowa, was one of more than 50 young cattlemen and women selected to participate in the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) 32nd Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC).

The YCC program is a comprehensive, nationwide tour of beef industry sectors, created to enhance leadership skills in young beef industry professionals.

Dave Mullins, former regional manager for the American Angus Association, also participated in YCC after being selected by his fellow producers to participate in the 2011 class.

“YCC is a prestigious and competitive program designed to foster the future leadership of our industry,” said Forrest Roberts, NCBA chief executive officer. “The participants selected to attend YCC were chosen because of their exceptional contributions to the beef industry and their potential to be a strong voice in our future development. I look forward to seeing them take an increased leadership role within NCBA and the beef industry.”

McFarland is an Iowa State University graduate who has been involved with the daily activities of her family’s operation,

Hoover Angus Farm, her entire life. Hoover Angus Farm is one of Iowa’s largest purebred herds with 400 cows. McFarland manages the farm’s annual production sale and coordinates several other aspects of the operation such as breeding, genetic evaluations, herd sire selection and customer relations.

She also has a passion for being a positive advocate and spokesperson for agriculture. Her favorite industry organizations are the American Angus Association, Certified Angus Beef LLC, Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and Farm Bureau.

McFarland said YCC was an opportunity to learn more about the issues facing the beef industry in order to become a better advocate back home.

Mullins grew up in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley on a small cow-calf and sheep operation. After completing two years at junior college where he served on a nationally competitive livestock judging team, he transferred to Virginia Tech and completed a degree in agricultural economics in 2001. He is currently working toward a graduate degree in agricultural extension and education through Virginia Tech.

He served as regional manager for the Association from 2003-2011, covering Virginia, West

Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and the New England states.

“This was a tremendous opportunity to learn every aspect of the beef production chain,” he said. “I feel more prepared to address the challenges facing our industry after having gone through this program.”

The eight-day tour began at NCBA headquarters in Denver, CO, where participants were given an organizational overview of NCBA and the Beef Checkoff Program. While in Denver, the group also heard from representatives of CattleFax and the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

They toured a new Safeway retail store and learned about Rancher’s Reserve brand beef marketing efforts. The group spent a day in Greeley, CO, visiting JBS Five Rivers feed yards and processing facilities.

“It is really important for the participants to see the range of beef production — from a cow/calf ranch to a feedlot and a processing plant,” Mullins said. “It drives home the point that our industry, though composed of many sectors, is ultimately interconnected in our efforts to produce wholesome and nutritious beef.”

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change at the Chicago Board of Trade. They had the chance to watch the activity on the trading floor and witness futures trading firsthand. Participants also visited Otto & Sons Industries, a familyowned company providing quality products and custom solutions for the food industry since 1909.

This tour offered a view of how boxed beef is turned into custom order portions for both major restaurant chains and some of the nation’s top steakhouses.

The group then traveled to Washington, D.C., where participants were greeted at a reception hosted by John Deere.

The following morning, the group received an issues briefing from NCBA’s government affairs staff about policy issues currently facing the cattle industry.

Later in the day, these future leaders were given the opportunity to visit one-on-one with members of their state’s congressional delegation, expressing their viewpoints regarding the beef industry and their cattle operations. During their congressional visits, participants focused on issues includ-

ing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed rule on livestock and poultry marketing, trade and overreaching regulations proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency.

The group then traveled to Aldie, VA, for a tour and barbecue at

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NCBA statement on Beef Products, Inc., announcement to expand safety testing WASHINGTON, D.C. — J.O. “Bo” Reagan, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Vice President of Research, Education & Innovation, issued the following statement regarding the recent announcement from Beef Products, Inc.,(BPI) that the company will begin testing for an additional six strains of pathogenic E. coli, commonly referred to as non-O157 Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).

Reagan also serves as chairman of the Beef Industry Food Safety Council (BIFSCo) as well as leader of the industry’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on beef safety.

“As the oldest and

largest national association representing the nation’s beef cattle industry, NCBA is committed to producing, delivering and serving safe, wholesome and nutritious beef for consumers in the United States and abroad.

Through the Blue Ribbon Task Force and BIFSCo, NCBA is committed to doing our part to ensure the safety of beef and beef products. We support research to determine critical virulence factors of non-O157 STECs associated with human illness and all collaborative food safety research to ensure we have the latest science and knowledge to guide our industry forward.

“NCBA is not alone in its efforts because everyone plays a role in the safety of beef. BPI recently announced it is taking it upon itself as a processor of lean beef to take additional steps to determine whether current interventions and safety process control measures are working against these non-O157 STECs. You can’t test your way to a safe product but you can test to ensure the process controls in place are working. BPI’s decision to move forward in testing for these pathogens speaks well for BPI’s commitment to the safety of its products.”

Feed Your Soul's 4th Annual Foodie-to-Farm Tour On Sunday, Sept. 18, Feed Your Soul, based in Buffalo, NY, will present its fourth annual Foodieto-Farm tour. Tour guests will visit three top-notch area farms, enjoy farmerled field walks, sample amazing local foods, and much, much more. This year’s tour will visit farms located in southern Erie

County and Cattaraugus County, including Native Offerings CSA and the much-lauded White Cow Dairy, whose one-of-akind dairy products were recently featured in Saveur magazine and the New York Times.

In addition to three remarkable farm visits, guests will enjoy a local-

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NFU: Farm equipment should be exempt from CDL requirements WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Farmers Union (NFU) on July 29

submitted comments to Thomas Yager of the Federal Motor Carrier

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ploring the possibility of categorizing “implements of husbandry and other farm equipment” as commercial motor vehicles, thus requiring a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to operate.

“Most farmers have little, if any, control or knowledge of the final destination of the commodities they produce,” said NFU President Roger Johnson. “As such, it is inappropria ate to consider farmer’s commodity delivery to a grain handling facility, for one example, within the state as interstate commerce. Deeming this sort of commodity delivery as interstate commerce and subjecting the farmer to additional levels of regulation is an overly burdensome interpretation of statute. NFU asks that a more reasonable approach be found.”

NFU also asked that individual states be given more leeway in determining the rules for what types of vehicles and transportation do and do not require CDLs. “This is a determination that may be best left to the states, of which many already have certain exemptions for agricultural transportation,” said Johnson. “Our members strongly encourage FMCSA to consider its guidance language regarding agricultural transportation to ensure that it allows farmers to continue to safely operate their farms without additional layers of regulatory oversight.

Additional explanation and application of these rules should recognize the unique aspects of agricultural transportation and be reasonable and sensible for agricultural practices across the country.”

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

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

This year, the Spring Mount Percheron sixhorse hitch, owned by David and Linda Hershey, will be on hand all three days. “These outstanding animals will be hitched and driven once each day, plus once for a special performance during the Wednesday Evening Extravaganza,” said Dr. Ann Macrina, research/teaching associate in the Department of Dairy and Animal Science.

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

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

Other events include drillteam performances, the Extreme Cowboy Trail demonstration, miniature horses and demonstrations by 4-H members.

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

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

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

The Pennsylvania Equine Council’s Learning Station will allow visitors to groom a horse, visit with council members and learn what issues are at the forefront of Pennsylvania’s equine industry. The 4-H Equine

Skillathon, an opportunity for 4-H members to test their equine knowledge, will take place

Thursday morning.

Penn State Equine Science faculty and staff will be available all three days

at the Equine Arena and Equine Exhibit Building to answer questions and provide information.

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

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Landowners’ Update: What’s happening with natural gas development in New York?

A Landowners’ Update: What’s happening with Natural Gas Development in New York? workshop will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m., at Willing Town Hall, 1431 State Route 19S, Wellsville, NY.

The outlook for widespread natural gas development in New York is still unclear as policy makers and other stakeholders continue to debate the risks and benefits. But much of upstate New York contains

significant natural gas reserves that will continue to attract the gas industry.

Therefore, rural landowners will still be faced with complicated decision regarding drilling and related ac-

tivities such as pipelines, compressor stations, water storage and access roads. Cornell Cooperative Extension is offering an informational presentation to update landowners on the current status of gas

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Z&M AG and TURF 3517 Railroad Avenue Alexander, NY 14005 716-591-1670 7615 Lewiston Road Oakfield, NY 14125 716-948-5261 O’HARA MACHINERY, INC. 1289 Chamberlain Road Auburn, NY 13021 315-253-3203 LEBERGE & CURTIS, INC. 5984 CR 27 Canton, NY 13617 315-386-8568 Z&M AG and TURF 1756 Lindquist Drive Falconer, NY 14733 716-665-3110 10838 Main Street North Collins, NY 14111 716-337-2563 THE HUDSON RIVER TRACTOR CO., LLC Route 40 Schaghticoke, NY 12154 518-692-2676 THE HUDSON RIVER TRACTOR CO., LLC Route 5S Fultonville, NY 12072 518-853-3405 THE HUDSON RIVER TRACTOR CO., LLC 2173 Route 203 Chatham, NY 12037 518-392-2505 THE HUDSON RIVER TRACTOR CO., LLC #27, 6 1/2 Station Road Goshen, NY 10924 845-294-2500 LAKELAND EQUIPMENT 5614 Tec Drive • Avon, NY 585-226-9680 4751 County Road 5 • Hall, NY 585-526-6325 13330 Route 31 • Savannah, NY 315-365-2888 Z&M AG and TURF 8926 West Main Street Clymer, NY 14724 716-355-4236 13521 Cambridge Springs Road Edinboro, PA 16412 814-734-1552 HARVEST EQUIPMENT 29 Industrial Drive Newport, VT 802-334-7300 www.harvequip.com HENDY BROTHERS, INC. Middlebury, VT 05753 802-388-4482

SIRUM EQUIPMENT CO. INC. Montague, MA 01351 413-367-2481 PADULA BROS, INC. 133 Leominster Shirley Road Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-537-3356 HAMMOND TRACTOR Fairfield & Union Maine 877-483-2473 HALL IMPLEMENT CO. JCT. 202 & 302 Windham, ME 04062 207-892-6894

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Irrigation energy efficiency checklist and tips

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Agricultural irrigation is an energy intensive operation. Pressurized irrigation systems, especially center pivot sprinkler installations, use a high flow rate pump and require a large electric motor or engine. The major causes of increased energy use are associated with pipeline leaks, engine and pump efficiency and well maintenance.

Poor uniformity of water application can also affect energy use by increasing pumping time.

On center pivot systems, the major causes of poor water application uniformity are sprinkler nozzles that are worn or sized wrong, missing sprinkler heads, and leaking boots.

Using a consistent method of irrigation scheduling during the growing season can optimize water application.

Questions to ask • Do you have a good procedure to determine when to irrigate and how much water to apply? Do you use evapotranspiration – (ET) based irrigation scheduling? Do you know how to estimate soil moisture by feel and appearance?

• Do the sprinkler nozzles on your center pivot provide a uniform applica-

tion pattern along the full length? Have the sprinkler heads and nozzles been on the pivot more than seven years? Have you checked nozzle sizes on the center pivot to make sure they match the nozzle sizes listed in the sprinkler package printout from your dealer?

• Do you annually check for pipeline leaks, missing nozzles, and nozzles that are not rotating properly?

• If you have an engine powering the pump, do you change the oil and filter according to manufacturer recommendations?

Do the pump and motor or engine receive regular annual maintenance?

• Do you record the static and pumping water levels in the well every year?

• If you have iron in the irrigation water, do you chlorinate the well each year?

• If you have an electric motor, can you subscribe to controlled electric rates (off-peak) from your electric supplier?

Facts and actions: irrigation • Use of a consistent method of irrigation scheduling can often reduce energy use by 7 to 30 percent. Using an ET-

based irrigation scheduling system can ensure you are not under or overwatering the crop.

• The average life expectancy of a sprinkler head is about seven to 10 years. The diameter of the sprinkler head nozzle is very important for uniform water application; and the nozzle diameter can grow with use, especially if there is sand or grit in the water. Poor application uniformity increases water pumping time and therefore energy use. Replace broken sprinkler heads as soon as possible. Do a “can test” to check the uniformity of the application pattern. Repair all leaks on the center pivot as soon as you notice them.

• Buried pipelines rarely leak, unless they were not pumped out before winter. However, above ground pipelines frequently have worn gaskets and up to 30 percent of the water can be lost before it gets to the discharge point. Replace leaking gaskets and plug any holes in the pipeline.

• The drawdown in a well increases if the screen becomes plugged.

Increased drawdown greatly increases pumping costs. Screens be-

come plugged due to mineral incrustation or from iron bacteria. Mineral incrustation occurs over time. By measuring the static and pumping water levels each year, the increase in drawdown can be measured and corrective action taken. Iron in the water usually means iron bacteria are present in the well. Annual chlorination will control the iron bacteria.

• Maintain pumps regularly, including proper greasing and filling oil reservoirs every year. Ad-

just packing glands and adjusting impellers on deep well turbines regularly for efficient pump operation. Replace diesel engines with electric motors – that can have significant cost savings, depending on the price difference.

• Most electric suppliers offer controlled (offpeak) electric rates for irrigation pumping systems. Using off-peak power rates can reduce pumping costs significantly when compared to regular power rates. How-

ever, off-peak rates should not be used with high-value crops like potatoes and onions. Talk with your electric supplier to determine if off-peak power rates would work for your operation. Typically, off-peak use will require a well capacity of 1400 gpm on a 130-acre center pivot or the capacity to irrigate in 100 hours per week. It works best for deep-rooted crops like corn or soybeans.

Source: www.extension.org

John Deere “New Legislated Engines” mini-seminars added to Empire Farm Days SENECA FALLS, NY — Daily mini-seminars have been added to the great lineup of activities at Empire Farm Days, the Northeast’s largest outdoor agricultural trade show. Each day at 1 p.m. New York State’s John Deere dealers will offer a 45-minute seminar on the changing engine technologies and how they impact farmers. The seminars will be offered at the John Deere exhibit at Booth #823 on the 300-acre

showgrounds at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls.

The presentations will include an example of a new John Deere 6090 Interim Tier 4 engine to demonstrate the changes with a discussion of best how-to practices for maintaining the engine for the best life of the equipment.

Dealer representative Jerry Stewart says, “Even if you are not a John Deere owner, you are welcome to come

and learn about these changes that affect all manufacturers and all farmers operating any engine 75 horsepower or larger.”

Empire Farm Days includes opportunities to test drive tractors, ATVs and the Heavy Duty RAM Truck; DairyProfit Seminars, live animal demonstrations with cattle, horses and goats, and exhibits and programs by more than 600 exhibitors. Parking is $10; show entry is free.

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International Electronic Machines of Troy receives $250,000

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded $250,000 to International Electronic Machines (IEM) Corp. of Troy for the firm to continue developing equipment that inspects truck wheels and tires using infrared technology.

The technology, which has the potential to save fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while limiting inspection wait time, would be used to inspect truck tires, brakes and bearings at highway speeds. If successful, the technology could be used to signal trucks with mechanical issues to pull over at inspection sites, while trucks with no problems would be allowed to keep driving.

The Smart Infrared Inspection System (SIRIS) looks for abnormal temperature variations, which indicate wear and possible damage. Early discovery of these problems prevents more significant damage — and possibly safety risks — down the road.

SIRIS was initially

developed under a $1.4 million grant from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

NYSERDA contributed $250,000 in an earlier incentive, leveraging an additional $610,000 in private funding. The second round of funding, announced on July 28, came about after IEM’s tests demonstrated the feasibility of the high speed solution.

The technology’s early

application was to look at trucks driving slowly through inspection sites, but this new generation will be used on trucks driving at highway speeds.

“Heavy-duty vehicles account for only four percent of the vehicles on the road, but consume 20 percent of the fuel,” said Francis J. Murray Jr., President and CEO of NYSERDA. “NYSERDA is partnering

on dozens of projects that will help make the freight industry more energy efficient. This is yet another piece of the solution.”

Zack Mian, President and CEO of International Electronic Machines, said, “NYSERDA has provided strategic funding to IEM for many years, enabling us to develop technologies that benefit energy savings, the environment, and

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New York State conducts more than 100,000 truck and other commercial motor vehicle safety inspections each year. Many more than that number of commercial vehicles is pulled over to wait in an inspection queue, only to be waved through later.

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atmosphere.

According to IEM, use of SIRIS could prevent the release of nearly 1,800 tons of carbon dioxide, 86,000 pounds of nitrogen oxides and similar amounts of the other contaminants each year in New York State alone. If adopted for use on a nationwide basis, High Speed SIRIS would reduce emissions of CO2 by more than 50,000 tons.

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The Allegany and Cattaraugus County Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program is now accepting applications for our fall 2011 online training.

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structed via online lessons for 10 out of the 13 weeks. The other three weeks, the group will meet one Tuesday each month at the CCE offices: Sept. 20, Oct. 18 and Nov 15, 8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m., at the Belmont or Ellicottville CCE Offices. Trainees can select whichever location is more convenient for them. The com-

plete schedule will be supplied after enrollment.

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Acquiring the title of Master Gardener through Cornell University Cooperative Exten-

sion means you have met the following requirements: 1) Successful completion of the Master Gardener Training, includes 9 weeks of online instruction and 3 weeks (the Tuesday of each week) in-person classroom training on a variety of horticulture topics and; 2) after online/classroom training, Master Gardeners are committed to contribute a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer time within their county the first year, 50 hours the sec-

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Farm production expenses edge up in 2010 United States total farm production expenditures were $289 billion in 2010, up from the $287.4 billion in 2009 according to the Farm Production Expenditures 2010 summary released Aug. 2 by the U.S. Department of Agricultureís National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). This is in contrast to a fall of 6.4 percent for 2009 Total Expenditures when compared to 2008 Total Expenditures. Total expenditures for 2009 remain unchanged from a year ago.

Expense items showing increases from the previous year were: Tractors & Self Propelled Machinery, up 17.2 percent, Rent, up 14.6 percent, Other Farm Machinery, up 6.4 percent, Seeds & Plants, up 5.2 percent, Fertilizer, Lime, and Soil Conditioners, up 4.5 percent, Fuels, up 4.0 percent, Taxes, up 3.8 percent, Farm Supplies & Repairs, up 2.6

percent, and Feed, up 0.9 percent.

Total Fuels Expense was $12.9 billion. Diesel, the largest sub-component, was $8.2 billion accounting for 63.2 percent. Diesel expenditures were up 13.2 percent in 2010. Gasoline was $2.6 billion, up 4.9 percent. LP Gas was $1.5 billion, down 24.9 percent. Other fuels were $700 million, down 10.0 percent.

The four largest expenditures at the United States level totaled $134.4 billion and accounted for 46.5 percent of Total Expenditures in 2010. They were Feed, 15.7 percent; Farm Services, 12.4 percent; Labor, 9.5 percent; and Rent, 9.0 percent.

In 2010, the United States Total Farm Expenditure average per farm was $131,793 compared with $131,137 in 2009, an increase of 0.5 percent. On average, United States farm operations spent: $20,705 on

Feed, $16,281 on Farm Services, $12,496 on Labor, $11,812 on Rent, and $11,128 on Livestock and Poultry Purchases. For 2009, United States farms spent an average of: $20,533 on

Feed, $16,609 on Farm Services, $13,141 on Labor, $11,818 on Livestock and Poultry Purchases, and $10,312 on Rent.

The Farm Production Expenditures summary

provides the official estimates for production input costs on U.S. farms and ranches. These estimates are based on the results of the nationwide Agricultural Resource Management Survey,

conducted annually by NASS. The Farm Production Expenditures 2010 summary and all NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov.

Debt ceiling agreement passes Congress, agriculture industry keeping watchful eye on cuts WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson released the following statement in response to the passage of legislation by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives that raises the debt ceiling and cuts spending: “I am pleased that the members of Congress and the White House were finally able to come to an agreement on this issue.

However, despite the anxiety and negotiating this past week, many

difficult decisions remain in the weeks ahead.

“In a recent letter to the White House and Congressional leaders, NFU and 33 other agriculture and rural organizations asked that any cuts to agriculture be proportional and that credit be given to agriculture for the $6 billion reduction it absorbed last year. NFU hopes that any decision to reduce agriculture spending will provide the Senate and House Agriculture

Committees with certainty and enough resources to write an effective farm bill.

“The struggle for agriculture funding is not over. As discussions continue for the 2012 Farm Bill, it is imperative that U.S. farmers, ranchers and fishermen have a strong safety net they can rely on in times of need in order to continue to provide the country and the world with a safe and abundant food supply.”

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Fridge checklist With the continuing heat wave stretching across most of the country, is your refrigerator keeping its cool?

Storing animal health products at the correct temperature is one key aspect of beef quality assurance (BQA) programs, because improper storage can cause products to lose their effectiveness. Refrigeration at 35-45°F is recommended for many products, with some excep-

tions based on the unique nature of each product. Most farms do a good job of keeping products refrigerated, but how often are those refrigerators checked to be sure the temperature is in the right range? A study done by University of Arkansas scientists revealed that most farms’ refrigerators did not meet the needed recommendations.

Temperatures were recorded at 10-minute

intervals in 191 refrigerators, representing all styles and ages from less than five to over 15 years and located in a variety of environments from kitchens to the area near cattle-handling facilities.

Only 27 percent of refrigerators maintained a temperature between 35° and 45°F during more than 95 percent of the 48-hour test period (the BQA goal). Even worse, 24 percent of refrigerators maintained that

temperature for less than 5 percent of the test period. Refrigerator type and age did not affect ability to keep a constant temperature, but location was important. Refrigerators in temperature-controlled environments maintained the optimum coolness range better.

Have you checked the temperature in your refrigerator lately? The thermostat may need to be adjusted, or perhaps you need to do some general maintenance.

Here are a few pointers

for improving refrigerator performance: • Vacuum vents and coils. Dusty coils have to work harder to cool the refrigerator.

• Clean the drip pan beneath the refrigerator.

• Clean the drain of auto-defrost models. To clear the drain tube, remove the stopper and insert a pipe cleaner into the opening; flush with soapy water, then empty and clean the pan.

• Wash gaskets that seal the doors with soapy water. Occasionally, test gasket condition by at-

tempting to slide a sheet of paper between the seal and the refrigerator wall. If the paper slips in, the seal is not tight enough, and the gasket needs to be replaced.

• Do not position a refrigerator or freezer in direct contact with hot appliances, as this will make the compressor work harder.

• Regularly defrost manual-defrost freezers to keep frost build-up under 0.25 inch.

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Angus Foundation Silent Auction raises $9,488 for education, youth and research Silent Auction proceeds will benefit the Vision of Value: Campaign for Angus, which aims to raise $11 million by the end of this year.

Angus supporters of all ages came together at the National Junior Angus Show in Harrisburg, PA, to support the 2011 Angus Foundation Silent Auction July 13-16, which grossed $9,488 in proceeds benefiting the Foundation’s education, youth and research activities. Individual donors and state Angus associations contributed 68 items to the 16th annual auction.

“The Angus Foundation’s Silent Auction is always a fun and enjoy-

able activity, and it’s our pleasure to offer this fundraiser at the NJAS,” says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. “This activity, however, is made possibly only by the generous gifts of wonderful and creative auction items, followed of course by the bids placed on the items by our always supportive Angus youth, their parents and our many friends and guests at the NJAS. This collective effort by all involved is what makes the fundraiser success-

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L yle Haring, a past regional manager for the American Angus Association. The item was donated by Just Enuff Angus, Bethlehem, PA. The second high-selling item was five straws of semen from the Angus bull Exar Lutton 1831, which was donated by Hannah and Ester McCabe of Elk City, Kan. Michael and Julie Whiteside of WF Angus, Queenstown, MD, were the winning bidders on this item for $900.

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MARKETPLACE Agricultural plastics can now be recycled in many parts of New York To learn how and where to recycle plastics in New York State, check out the following schedule of events where the Recycling Agricultural Plastics Project (RAPP) will be providing information and demonstrating how a BigFoot plastics baler can compact piles of discarded plastic into neat, stackable bales ready for shipment to recycling markets.

Most of these demonstrations of how the BigFoot works and what it can do will be followed by an in-depth training in baler operations and safety. Farmers and others interested in using the BigFoot on their farms or in their communities are invited to stay an additional half hour or so for a training. Trainings of this type, and signing of a Trainee Release form, are required before the BigFoot or other plastics baler can be used in conjunction with any of New York State’s RAPP programs.

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• Aug. 12: Franklin County Fair at Fairgrounds in Malone. The fair runs Aug. 614. The BigFoot will be on display Aug. 12, with a demonstration at 5:30 p.m., followed by a training. Contact Chastity Miller, Franklin County SWCD Manager to reserve your spot at 518-483-4061 or cmiller@fcswcd.org and to learn more about the Franklin County agricultural plastics recycling program.

• Aug. 13: Tompkins County Farm City Day, 39 Fall Creek Rd, Freeville.

BigFoot baler on display at the SWCD booth, 11 a.m.-4 pm. Demonstrations at 12 p.m. (noon) and 3 p.m., followed by a training. Contact Tompkins County CCE for info about Farm City Day at 607-272-2292 x151 and Tompkins County SWCD to learn more about the county’s agricultural plastics recycling program 607-257-2340.

• Aug. 22-28: Washington County Fair at Fairgrounds, Old Schuylerville Road, Greenwich. BigFoot baler will be on display at the SWCD booth, which will be staffed during weekday afternoons. For information about the Washington County agricultural plastics recycling program contact the Washington County SWCD at 518-692-9940 x3.

Where’s the Beef? At August 9-11, 2011 Empire Farm Days SENECA FALLS, NY – For livestock farmers, the New York Beef Industry Center at the Aug. 9-11, 2011 Empire Farm Days is a great place to learn about the latest beef production practices and pick up tips and materials for direct marketing beef products.

For consumers, the Center offers the opportunity to learn how to identify different cuts of beef and collect recipes.

Live cattle displays are a highlight of the Beef Center found at Lot 202 across from the New York Beef Producers Association Barbecue tent at the 300-acre event at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in

For livestock farmers, the New York Beef Industry Center at Empire Farm Days is a great place to learn about the latest beef production practices and pick up tips and materials for direct marketing beef products.

Photo courtesy of Empire Farm Days Seneca Falls.

Visitors can chat with producers and gather information and resources on the major beef breeds including Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, Charolais, Limousin, Simmental, and White Park.

“Beef is New Yorkers’ favorite protein,” says New York Beef Industry Council Executive Director Carol Gillis. “Empire Farm Days is a great place for aspiring and current beef producers to learn what kinds of beef products consumers are looking for and how to market to them.”

The Beef Check-Off program display shows how the financial investment New York beef producers make in the program is helping to increase demand for their New York beef products through activities with consumers, retailers, and health professionals.

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gram that teaches cattle handling and transporting techniques and other production management practices to improve the quality, safety, and wholesomeness of beef.

Gillis says. “Every producer should be involved in the Beef Quality Assurance Program. It is a combination of technology, common sense, a concern for animal wellbeing and a consumer-oriented production system.”

New York Beef Producers Association and Cornell University information on programs to help new and seasoned producers increase the profitability of their beef operations will be available at the New York Beef Industry Center.

Cornell University Beef Extension Specialist Michael J. Baker will offer proper cattle handling demonstrations daily at 11:30 a.m. at Lot 301.

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L. Horst, Constable, NY. Fence Systems and Barn Lights: "Increase in milk production and an improvement in breeding."

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M. Nolt, Myerstown, NY. Fence System and Off Farm: Stronger heats, dramatic decrease in SCC, and a continuing increase in milk production."

N. Zimmerman, Himrod, NY. Fence System: Less kicking during milking, Butter Fat increased, and the SCC decreased.

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E-Z CATTLE OILER

Indispensable on every farm!

Cows love to use it!

• Complete 2-yr. Warranty • Patented “stem” dispenser allows use of any liquid insecticide • Long-lasting bristles on brushes • Galvanized • Uses mineral oil too

• Nylon padding prevents bruising • Allows you to assist the cow quicker, more frequently, and in any location.

• Adjusts easily to fit any size cow • Affordable

VINK CALF PULLER • Cannot slip out of position.

• Single handed calving aid • Stainless steel for long trouble free service

Easy to Handle

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CASE / IH

2009 JD 9670 Sidehill (Hillco), 295 Hours, Like New, STS, Auto Steer, Coming Soon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $229,000 2005 JD 9760 Hillco, 1300 Sep. Hours, Fancy Combine, Call First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $149,000 2001 JD 9550 Sidehill, 1825 S. Hours, Greenstar, Sharp, Just Purchased . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115,000 2000 JD 9550 Sidehill, 1840 S. hours, Sharp, Just Purchased . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $112,000 2005 JD 9560 Sidehill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $149,000 1998 JD 9910 Sidehill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $78,500 1998 JD 9510 Sidehill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $77,500 2001 JD 9550 Sidehill, 4x4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call 1995 JD 9500 Sidehill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharp 1995 JD 9500 Sidehill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,500 1993 JD 9400 Combine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Just Arrived 2002 JD 9550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Was $94,000 Now $89,500 1999 JD 9510 Contour Master . . . . . . . . . . Reduced to $74,900 1992 JD 9500, Very Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,900 1991 JD 9500 Nice One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,900 1989 JD 6620 Titan II, Fancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fancy 1984 JD 6620 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900

2001 Case IH 2366 Hillco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $93,500 2002 Case IH 2366 Hillco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $107,000 2366 4x4, Sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $86,500 2366 2WD, Really Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $74,000 2366 2WD, Fresh from Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $74,500 2166 4x4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58,500 2166 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,900 1995 Case IH 2166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,500 1991 Case IH 1640 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reduced Price Fancy 1991 Case IH 1660 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fancy 1991 Case IH 1660 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Just Arrived 1987 Case IH 1660 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,900 1986 Case IH 1640 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 1986 Case IH 1620 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reduced to $13,800

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1-800-482-6495 Fax: 519-245-3800 www.aaezbrush.com 2002 John Deere 9550 LL, Excellent, Good Rubber, only 1840 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Price Reduced to $89,500

2009 John Deere 9670 STS, Sidehill, Absolutely Like New, Greenstar, Autosteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$229,000

2001 John Deere 9550, Sidehill, What a Beauty, As Nice As They Get, Low Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 More 9550 SH In Stock

Case IH 2366, 4x4, Supersharp, Only 1960 Hrs, Yield & Moisture Monitor, Specialty Rotor - 2 More Available . . . . . . . .$86,500

Case IH 2166, 4x4, Very Nice . . . . .Priced Right at $58,500

Case IH 1660, 3 Late Models 1990/1991, Very Nice, 6 In Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Starting At $18,900

1995 Case IH 7220, 6900 Hours, MFWD, 155 HP, New Rubber All Around . . . . . . . . . . . $46,500

John Deere 4960, MFWD, 5900 Hours, Complete Engine Overhaul, Powershift, Very Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$58,900

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