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Give her a rest ~ cows need lots of time for lying down ~ Page A2 They are like trees planted by streams of water, bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither; everything they do shall prosper. Psalm 1:3

Opening markets to Finger Lakes farmers

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by Jennifer Wagester GENEVA, NY — On May 8, the last of 66 rail cars were loaded with locally grown soybeans bound for Fayetteville, NC. The loading took place at the Lansing Trade Group grain handling facility that is located just north of Geneva, NY, on Route 14. Exporting grain to out-of-state markets on a large scale is a first for New York farmers.

However, Lansing Trade Group staff predicts it will become the new norm as out-of-state and international markets open to farmers in the Finger Lakes region.

The elevator was purchased by Lansing from Austic Grain in 2011.

Bruce Austic, a local, long-time farmer had used the elevator to dry and store grain produced on his 8,000-acre farm. The 130,000 bushel facility was about 25 miles from his fields. By selling the elevator, Austic Grain could expand grain handling at a closer location in Ovid, NY, while improving neighboring farmers’ marketing options. It was a win-win situation that has positively impacted Finger Lakes agriculture and the community.

Upon acquisition, Lansing undertook facility expansion. A.N. Martin Grain Systems was hired to build two 250,000 bushel bins to bring total storage capacity to 630,000 bushels.

Construction started in June and the bins were ready to receive grain in October. Allen Martin and his son Jason headed up the project.

The continuous bulk weigher weighs soybeans as they are loaded into the rail car.

While the addition greatly expanded the elevator’s storage capacity, at harvest time one of the new bins was filled in five days and the other filled a couple weeks later. Selling soybeans locally was a popular option for farmers.

They were able to truck soybeans from the field to Lansing’s storage bins, eliminating holding costs and reducing transportation expenses.

In previous years, markets for soybeans were limited. Farmers had to truck their grain to elevators in Pennsylvania or to the New Jersey shore for export. They now can sell soybeans in their hometown. Lansing Trade Group then arranges the logistics for marketing the grain to buyers looking for large scale units. The Fayetteville bound soybeans are being purchased by Cargill to make soybean meal for animal feeds. Soybeans that travel to China through the North Bergen, New Jersey, port often are made into tofu.

Rick Woodard, the elevator manager, says the support of the farmers and the community is the main reason for the Geneva elevator’s success. New construction can be challenging.

When things didn’t work right, neighboring farmers and businesses pitched in to help, even on Sunday if needed. Recently, L yon Farm in Lyons, NY, and Dendis Sand and Gravel of Phelps, NY, loaned trucks to the elevator at a critical time. Rick and the elevator staff are especially grateful for their contributions.

Rick has been working at the elevator for the past seven years. He grew up on a farm and worked for Bruce Austic for 26 years. When the elevator changed ownership, he decided to stay. He oversaw loading of the rail cars, putting in long hours and addressing challenges that arose.

When the facility is operating at 100 percent efficiency, it will take about 18 minutes to load a 3,750 bushel rail car from the elevator’s continuous bulk weigher. The cars are loaded in eightcar units. Once full, they travel to the Finger Lakes Railway freight yard in Geneva, NY, to await the remaining cars. The 66 cars of soybeans will eventually be combined to travel to Fayetteville as one train that is about three quarters of a mile long.

Bill Krueger, President and CEO of Lansing Trade Group, traveled from Lansing’s main office in Overland Park, KS, to the Geneva elevator for the final day of rail car loading.

Farmers, agricultural association representatives, local government officials, Finger Lakes Railway representatives, and Lansing staff met with him during his visit. Bill outlined the progress that has been made in expanding the elevator and talked about future opportunities for local farmers and the community. Lansing anticipates continuing to grow the Geneva elevator in both storage capacity and related services. The nearby Auburn, NY, office will maintain important connections to north and south eastern markets.

From left to right: Steve Van Voorhis, President of the NY Corn and Soybean Growers Association, Donald “Skip” Jensen, Senior Field Advisor for Farm Bureau NY, and Dick Demaske, Grain Merchant at Lansing Trade Group's Auburn office, review rail car loading.

Photos by Jennifer Wagester

Lansing Trade Group started out as Lansing Grain Company in 1931 with Lyle Marshall and Ray Myers at the helm. The company was based in Lansing, Michigan, and steadily grew as Lyle Marshall’s children joined the business and expanded its operations.

In 1995, an office was established in Overland Park, Kansas, and Bill Krueger was added to the leadership team. Since that time, Lansing has expanded its services and facilities to become a trading force in the global market.

Lansing Trade Group’s revenues have grown 881 percent in the last eight years. In 2011, the company’s revenue was $6 billion. Lansing trades more than 50 different agricultural commodities and commodity by-products, including energy products such as ethanol, natural gas, and propane.

Nationwide, Lansing has 29 million bushels of grain storage space and operates ten offices along with two offices in Canada and an office in Geneva, Switzerland. The company is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.

Bill Krueger (far right), President and CEO of Lansing Trade Group, talks with farmers, agricultural association representatives, local government officials, Finger Lakes Railway representatives, and Lansing staff about future opportunities for the Geneva elevator and Finger Lakes community.

Give her a rest

by Sally Colby “Cows are busy girls…they have lots of things to do.”

That’s what Dr. Nigel Cook, who manages the Cow Comfort and WellBeing program at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, says about cows. Cook is interested in how cows spend their time because that time budget is directly related to lameness, which impacts production.

Cook compares the pastured cow to the cow that’s in a freestall or tie stall barn. “The grazing cow’s time budget involves mostly resting — about 10 hours or less per day,” he said. “The rest is eating — a grazing cow will typically spend eight hours a day chomping away at foliage. That’s a lot of time.”

In a freestall barn, when the cow isn’t lying down, she’s standing in a stall. However, the cow is exposed to concrete in alleys and transfer lanes.

“Standing on concrete is hard on cows,” said Cook. “Their feet weren’t designed for that. As a consequence, we see lameness.” The freestall cow’s time budget involves a big chunk of lying time, but eating is greatly reduced; from eight hours to about four hours. Cook says that the cow should be able to ‘use’ that extra time for rest, but that isn’t always the case.

“When the cow isn’t lying down, she’s often standing on concrete,” he said. “I think we need to reduce that.”

Cook referenced a study conducted on dairies in British Columbia, California, New York and Pennsylvania that examined the relationship between housing and lameness.

“Lameness problems (cows walking with a noticeable limp) are in the range

of 28 to 55 percent of cows,” he said, “with lying times between 10.5 and 11 hours/day in freestall or drylot facilities. This leads to hock abrasions and other problems.”

A more ideal situation is for cows to have 12 hours of resting (lying) time.

“They need additional resting time to compensate for the increased exposure to concrete in alleyways and other barn areas,” said Cook. “In a grazing situation, 10 hours of rest a day for a grazing cow is acceptable. Do they choose to rest less because they don’t need to, or is it because they’re so busy eating that they don’t have time?”

Cook says that he doesn’t know the answer to that question, but says that it doesn’t look good if cows in freestall systems average only 10 hours of rest per day.

Research done in Minnesota showed that the amount of time out of the pen for milking was associated with increased lameness. “Herds managing cows with smaller parlors and larger groups and haven’t invested in parlor through-put efficiency see more lameness,” said Cook. “For the non-lame cow, we have to get it done in three hours — one hour per milking. When there’s more than three hours out of the pen, we lose lying time. The cow has to eat, socialize and drink — that’s where we lose time.”

Stocking density also plays a role in resting time. “Cows can’t get 12 hours of rest in a situation where there aren’t enough stalls,” said Cook. “With more cows than stalls, cows are battling for stalls — trying to enter a stall that’s occupied, then leaving for a while, taking a drink, then returning to try again. In crowded situations, subordinate cows can only get into stalls when

Cows in freestall housing have improved hock scores, less lameness and higher production when stalls are comfortable.

Photo by Sally Colby dominant cows give up the stall.” they have a longer resting ‘bout’ before The bottom line is that stall comfort they have to change position.

— from the cow’s perspective — must “If we want about 12 hours of rest be improved. “If we’re going to improve per day, we’re shooting for about a stall comfort to persuade cows to go in dozen of these bouts a day. What we and rest for 12 hours a day,” said see in sand herds is fewer bouts Cook, “the most important thing we because each bout is longer. In matneed to do is fix stall comfort and sur- tress herds, the bouts are shorter and face.” Cook referred to a study done at cows have more of them. There’s a difthe university that measured resting ference in the way animals are getting behavior. “Resting behavior is different those hours of rest. Does it matter? If on sand and mattresses,” he said. “On you’re a young, fit heifer, getting up a softer surface, cows lie down for and down is pretty easy. I think it matlonger. It’s the wooden chair/La-Z-Boy ters if you’re older and stiffer.” Cook effect. You’re going to fidget less in a added that when cows must get up La-Z-Boy than on the kitchen chair.” additional times in a day, the conseCook says that cows are the same — quence is loss of total resting time.

Poverty Hill Farms

ing,” he said, “in theory we can bring them back into the herd 25-30 days earlier (than when they were fed grain).”

A family's passion for dairy When Jody's grandfather, Franklin Neal, founded the farm, there were three or four dairies within two miles.

Today, Poverty Hill Farms is the only dairy on the road. “Depending on the crowd we are standing in, we can say we are the biggest or the smallest dairy in the area,” Jody said.

In 1956 Franklin started modestly, relying on 16 cows and 90 acres of land. “He had polio as a kid and didn't have much use of his left hand. It made it tougher to do the things he needed to do, but you never heard him complain,” Jody explained.

Eight years later, Franklin's son, Ed (Jody's father), was faced with the decision to attend college or stay home and help turn the farm around. “The farm was in a tough situation. He decided to stay home and went into partnership with his father,” Jody said.

When Ed entered the partnership the herd doubled to 32 cows.

Shortly after joining the partnership, Ed officially named the farm Poverty Hill. “After my parents got married

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Managing Poverty Hill Farms takes the effort of an entire team. Shown, left to right, are Jody Neal, Ed Neal and James Neal.

Photo courtesy of Poverty Hill Farms

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by Katie Navarra Every calf born at Poverty Hill Farms in Albion, NY, has access to a “straw” to the milk tank. “We are providing milk free choice to all the calves,” Jody Neal, third generation partner at the farm, said. The newly built calf barn includes a main line pipe that circulates milk to each of the smaller pens within the barn.

Bottle nipples attached to the main milk line are mounted inside the pens allowing the calves to consume as much milk as they desire. On average the calves guzzle nearly two gallons of milk per day. “Some people can't get over feeding that much milk to a calf,” Jody said, “but that is the way Mother Nature originally created the system.”

While the direct cost of feeding milk compared with grain is more costly, Neal has experienced increased efficiency in caring for the calves. “Now we are using skilled labor to look at the calves and care for them rather than dragging bottles and pellets to each hut,” he said, “it is working well and has caught a lot of attention.”

Milk fed calves can be weaned 25 days earlier than grain fed calves and they tend to be stockier. “It will be interesting to see their production when they get back into the herd milk-

by Jay Girvin, Esq., Girvin & Ferlazzo. P.C. Albany, New York Q. In the course of clearing his property, my neighbor crossed our common boundary line and also cut down a number of trees on my land. What damages are available?

A. Under New York common law, damages for injury to property are generally limited to the amount of “actual” damages sustained, consisting of either the amount by which the market value of the property has decreased or the cost of restoration, whichever is less. New York’s Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (RPAPL), however, provides a special rule of damages in cases of trees cut from another person’s property without permission. Under

RPAPL § 861, a person who “cuts, removes, injures or destroys” trees on the land of another, without the owner’s consent, may be held liable for up to “treble the stumpage value of the tree or timber or twohundred fifty dollars per tree, or both and for any permanent and substantial damage caused to the land or the improvements thereon as a result of such violation.”

RPAPL § 861 therefore modifies the common law in three significant respects.

First, in certain circumstances, the statute permits an owner to recover as damages an amount greater than his or her actual damages — that is, treble or triple the stumpage value of the trees removed.

“Stumpage value” is defined in the statute as

meaning “the current fair market value of a tree as it stands prior to the time of the sale, cutting, or removal.” RPAPL § 861(3) provides that the stumpage value is to be determined by reference to one or more specified methods, including “the sale price of a tree in an arm’slength sale, a review of solicited bids, the stumpage price report prepared by NYSDEC, comparison with like sales on state or private lands, or other appropriate means to assure that a fair market value is established within an acceptable range based on the appropriate geographic area.” The burden of proving the stumpage value is on the owner, and it may be necessary to offer the testimony of an expert to establish the value. As an alternative to proving the stumpage value, an owner may instead rely on the $250 per tree statutory amount, although that amount is not subject to a treble award.

If the stumpage value

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is established, the owner of the trees cut will be entitled to three times the amount of that value unless the defendant proves, by clear and convincing evidence, that at the time the trees were cut he or she (1) had good cause to believe that the land was his or her own, (2) had an easement or right of way across such land that permitted the actions, or (3) otherwise had a legal right to harvest such land. It is not enough for a defendant to simply establish a mistaken belief that he or she owned the land — there must also be “good cause” for that belief.

Even where the defense is established, however, the defendant is nevertheless liable for proven stumpage value (although not trebled) and/or the statutory value of $250 per tree.

Second, the statute permits an owner to recover separate damages for the cost of restoring the property. In addition to up to triple

the value of the trees cut, RPAPL § 861 also allows an owner to seek “reparations” of “such kind, nature, and extent as will reasonably restore the lands affected by the violation to their condition immediately before the violation and may be made by physical restoration of such lands and/or by assessment of monetary payment to make such restoration.” Such reparations would therefore include the cost of new saplings to replace the trees cut, as well as the reasonable value of the labor to plant them. As with stumpage value, the costs of restoration may require testimony from an expert.

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Trees are a valuable natural resource, from an economic as well as an environmental perspective. RPAPL § 861 seeks to promote and protect that economic value by providing a strong deterrent to those who might cut and remove trees located on the lands of another, whether intentionally or through carelessness.

Poverty Hill from A3 they wanted to build a house,” Jody said, “the real estate agent asked if they were going to build it on one of those poverty pinnacles. My dad got joking about it and decided that the name for the farm should be Poverty Hill.”

Throughout the 1970s the farm expanded steadily. By the late 1980s Franklin was ready to retire and James, Jody's older brother, graduated from the BOCES Diesel Mechanics program and took Franklin's place in the partnership. Ed and James continued adding to the herd in anticipation of Jody joining the farm partnership upon graduation from the Animal Science program at Cornell University in 1996.

Currently, there are 550 cows in the herd and milking takes place three times a day. The herd average is 27,000 pounds per cow and the milk produced is sold to the Upstate Farms Co-Op. A team effort Managing any farm requires the skills and efforts of an entire team.

“We all seem to complement one another as far as skills go,” Jody said.

James works specifically with the equipment and cropping and the youngest brother, Jeremy, specializes in construction projects.

Responsibility for the herd falls to Jody. “To be entrusted with handling this many animals is an honor and a blessing,” Jody explained, “a lot of people say they can't understand how we manage it all. But it is a gift of the Lord to work with the animals.”

The farm employs 11 workers including full-time, part-time and seasonal help. The family strives to create a family atmosphere so that workers can enjoy coming to work. “Everybody that comes to work here enjoys it. If they are not enjoying it anymore we encourage them to look for work before it comes to be miserable,” he said.

Though their children are still young, Jody's four children and James' two children can often be found at the farm helping out. “It is a blessing to work on a farm. I can grab my daughter and son and bring them to work with me. It has been really fun taking the kids up to the calf barn and letting them run around,” Jody concluded.

Photo credit correction noted The article on “Got Property” in Country Folks the week of May 14, on page A-3, included a photo showing

the wind power poster which should have been credited to Sonja Hedlund, not article writer Judy Van Put.

Cover photo by Sally Colby The freestall cow’s time budget involves a big chunk of lying time, but eating is greatly reduced; from eight hours to about four hours.

Holstein judges earn recognition as the “cream” of the crop

by Pat Malin SYRACUSE, NY — While the New York State Dairy Carousel was carrying on with its usual hustle and bustle in the public show ring last month (April) a select group of adults gathered in a brick building in an obscure back corner of the State Fairgrounds, in a manner that seemingly required a lot of secrecy.

This was an important meeting of the Holstein Association USA — the first time the national judges conference was held in Syracuse, under the direction of Jodi Hoynoski and Jim Burdette. The obscure location was somewhat necessary as they determined who would get approval as judges for the national Holstein shows in 2012.

About 37 participants took the sixhour test and were evaluated on their ability to judge cows. “The people on this list have to attend these classes every three years,” said Hoynoski, the judging manager and executive director of the Holstein Association, based in Brattleboro, VT. “We started at 9 o’clock this morning and had classes for (judging) 5-yearold cows, 4-year-olds and 3-year-olds.

The participants judge an entire class of cows and then have to give their rea-

Jodi Hoynoski is one of about a dozen women judges on the approved national list.

Photos by Jerry Waskiewicz

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Dairy farmers cost of production soars while Congress waffles The Economic Research Service, a division of the USDA, has just released their final figures of the national cost of producing milk in the United States for 2011. With proper adjustments made the final figure is $23.40 per hundred weight (cwt).

While these cost of production figures are staring at dairy farmers all across the United States, the Senate Agriculture Committee reported their version of the Farm Bill to the full Senate. As expected, the Senate version of the Farm Bill contains an insurance program which will be funded by the government while at the same time allowing dairy farmers to purchase additional insurance to cover some of their losses. The Senate Agriculture Committee went in this direction even though continued surveys indicate that the majority of dairy farmers oppose the insurance programs. The Senate Agriculture Committee once more refused to consider any cost of production bills that were submitted to the committee.

However, there was one large bright spot shining in the Committee.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) had the courage to vote against the Farm Bill. The Senator probably has several problems with the Farm Bill, but certainly the cuts in the feeding programs for the needy along with the Committee not resolving the dilemma facing dairy farmers were her two main reasons in opposing the Bill. It takes a lot of courage to vote against your parties’ leadership.

There will be various amendments offered from different Senators when

the Bill is debated by the full Senate.

We urge dairy farmers to contact your U.S. Senators and urge them to amend the dairy section of their proposed Farm Bill to include a milk pricing formula to cover the dairy farmers cost of production from the market place, instead of an insurance plan which in my opinion will mainly reward a few insurance agencies across the United States. It’s now or never.

The House of Representatives has been having various hearings on different committees, but certainly their committee has not given any proper attention to a milk pricing formula that will cover the dairy farmers total cost of production.

Remember my editorial regarding the bar codes used in the majority of stores? Remember dairy farmer Donna Hall asking where is a bar code for dairy farmers? Again the bar code for dairy farmers is in S-1640 (The Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act).

We need all dairy farmers to help in passing this bill or a similar bill. There is still time for concrete action to be taken in the U.S. Senate and certainly the House Agriculture Committee should be considering adopting a realistic national pricing formula for all dairy farmers.

It’s alarming to hear about bankruptcies on many dairy farms.

So, urge all of your U.S. House of Representative Members and U.S. Senators to stop waffling on the issue of Dairy Reform, and pass a sensible dairy bill that won’t cost the government any funds.

Pro-Ag can be reached at 570833-5776.

Arden Tewksbury, Manager, Pro-Ag

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Jim Burdette, of Mercersburg, PA, is one of the 37 names cited on the 2012 Holstein Association USA National Judges List.

sons for placing a cow.”

Burdette of Mercersburg, PA, who has been a familiar face in the ring for many years and chair of the show committee, said the participants are “extremely qualified judges” to begin with. Hoynoski added, “They aspire to be the cream of the crop.”

The day prior to the test, the judges go the show barn and ask owners for permission to borrow their cows for a few hours on the day of the test. The applicants judge each class of cows separately and are graded on a 100point scale.

“Then we take the results back to our office and a team of judges tabulates them,” said Hoynoski. Within a month, the names of those who passed the test are posted on the Holstein Association website. “These judges are so experienced that every participant might make the list,” she noted.

Burdette and his son, Justin, also of Mercersburg, were among the 37 names cited on the 2012 Holstein Association USA National Judges List.

A separate list of 67 people made the list as nationally-qualified judges for junior Holstein shows. As a matter of fact, Justin was selected to judge the Western Spring National Holstein Show, May 17-18 in Richmond, UT. The names on the list includes everyone who is certified to judge in 2012, not necessarily those who just passed this year’s test.

All national and junior Holstein shows are required to select their judges from the first list. Associate judges for national shows must be selected from either the National or Qualified Judges List. Holstein Association USA encourages state and regional Holstein show management to utilize the two lists, as well, when selecting judges for their shows.

“The national list includes more experienced judges that are judging more high-level shows,” Hoynoski explained, (whereas) the qualified list includes a lot of people that are aspiring to be on the national list someday.”

Because Holsteins make up 90 percent of the dairy herd in the U.S., it follows that the Holstein Association (founded in 1885) comprise the largest breeding organization in the world as well. The number of judges on the list has to be sufficient to work 11 national shows each year, including the most prestigious show in the nation, the World Dairy Expo.

Hoynoski is qualified to judge Holsteins, Brown Swiss and Jerseys, though she admits she rarely judges.

“I am involved with the list only from an administrative standpoint,” she said. “I have a system we use to evaluate judges based on their application. The show committee and board of directors are really the ones reviewing the applications and deciding if they make the lists.”

Hoynoski was raised on a dairy farm in Madison, WI, which her parents have owned for 40 years. Her brother also has a farm in Berlin, WI. After majoring in dairy science and communications at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Hoynoski began working in feed sales in Vermont. She has been manager of the Holstein Association for 10 years.

She is one of about a dozen women judges on the approved lists. “I don’t know why there aren’t more women (judges),” she said. It’s not necessarily a case of too much travel because judges can pick and choose which shows to judge, including local, county, state, regional and national or international, and can work their way up to the highest levels if they desire.

The national list includes one husband and wife pair, Cathy and Robert Yeoman of Dover, OK. Hoynoski pointed out that the Yeomans completed their judges conference last fall in Harrisburg, PA, but decided to bring some friends from Mexico to the conference in Syracuse.

Currently, most of the women’s names on the two Holstein Association lists are qualified to judge juniors. It includes Patsy Gifford, Executive Manager of the New York Holstein Association.

Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant (Contact: renrock46@hotmail.com)

French farmer finds fabulous fungus A new, organic fertilizer created in France’s Averyon region utilizes a specially developed strain of fungus to speed up organic decomposition without any of the harmful sideeffects of chemical fertilizer. Already in use by 5,000 of France’s 350,000 farmers and becoming a hot item on the international market, it just may step up to challenge the global dominance of chemical fertilizers.

One day, a little over 10 years ago, while on a walk in his farm, French horse breeder Marcel Mezy discovered a natural fertilizer material which could replace much of the chemical fertilizer in use today. In the soil surrounding mushrooms growing under a

certain kind of tree, he discovered a special kind of fungus which could speed up the natural decomposition of dead vegetation, as well as livestock manure. By isolating the mold spores of these mushrooms, little by little, through selective breeding, he developed a fungus strain which would reorganize the treated organic matter of decaying materials.

The resulting organic acids make the end product compost a much more nourishing plant food.

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In much less time than normal, these materials had become soil amendments ready to nourish cropland, including pasture. After 10 years of using composts “created” by these special fungi, animals consuming the resulting forages have proven to be healthier than livestock not so privileged. Farmers using the special fungus in making their compost typically experience almost no vet bills.

One of Mr. Mezy’s customers, an Aubrac cattle breeder named Matthieu Causse, commented, “We have lived through wasteful, sometimes poorly managed production, as we need to feed a growing population, whatever the costs. It’s only later when we face the consequences that we realize our mistakes. I always say that is necessary to question oneself.

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product) has revolutionized our operation”.

Divulging the formula of this wonder fertilizer is out of the question.

Thus the factory’s doors must remain closed to the public. Clearly the actual specs of the carefully bred fungi can be legitimately considered intellectual property of this French horse breeder. Nearly 5,000 French farmers are using Marcel’s microbial preparation. So he is optimistic that his product could prove extremely beneficial to Africa’s sub-Saharan farmers, where sustainable solutions to agricultural problems have been conspicuous by their absence. More often than not, most third world nations, not just sub-Saharan, have seldom benefited from the so-called Green Revolution, which was brought about by petroleum and its by-product fertilizers and ag

chemicals.

What I find interesting about Mr. Mezy’s innovation is that he located the parent stock from mushrooms growing next to trees. When I researched a column, written this past winter, that dealt with truffle mushrooms in Europe (as well as the U.S.), I learned that the root systems of certain trees create an environment which makes spores of extremely valuable truffles feel very much at home. (He may be keeping secret what kind of trees these were, that harbored these unique mushroom spores.) I believe that Averyon is pretty close to some of the prime truffle-producing real estate in France. I also believe that Mr. Mezy’s discovery/invention will benefit a lot more people than the comparatively few folks who enjoy outlandishly priced truffles, and even bargain-base-

ment truffles priced at $100 per pound.

Readers wishing to check out Mezy’s story directly can visit the on-line video at www.care2.com/greenliving/new-fertilizer revolutionizes-frenchagriculture.html#ixzz1v 2KD0KZY. The high spots of Marcel’s story I had to transcribe from this website, which is actually a video, fortunately in English. Transcribing is not something at which I excel. I remember during Zoology 102 at Cornell, I missed a lecture and borrowed the notes of a friend who did attend the class. The lecture lasted only an hour, but it took me about an hour-and-a-half to copy my friend’s notes… and he wrote quite a bit neater than I did. I don’t recall missing any other Zo 102 lectures, but I still only passed the course by the skin of my teeth.

Subcommittee hearing takeaway: access to credit critical for farmers On May 10, Representative Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Credit held a public hearing to learn more about how credit programs are working for farmers and how they should continue in the 2012 Farm Bill.

Two of the witnesses, a beginning farmer from Nebraska and an urban farmer from Ohio, explained how important it is for agricultural producers to have access to credit to both start and support their operations because of the risks inherently involved with farming. While other witnesses representing the Farm Credit System and commercial lenders described the important role they play for economic growth in rural communities.

A number of institutions provide credit to our nation’s farmers, ranchers, and rural constituents. Congress established the Farm Credit System (FCS) in the Federal Farm Loan Act of 1916 to provide a reliable source of credit to agricultural producers, certain agriculture-related businesses, and rural homeowners. The Federal Agriculture Mortgage Corporation (“Farmer Mac”) provides credit for agricultural real estate, rural housing, and rural utility loans on the secondary loan market. Both FCS and Farmer Mac are regulated by the Farm Credit Administration (FCA), which is an independent federal agency.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) provides direct and guaranteed loans to producers who cannot obtain credit from commercial lenders. Much of the

loan dollars from FSA are reserved for beginning farmers and ranchers who do not have the required resources to obtain financing from FCS or commercial lenders. Additionally, local banks provide an important source of credit for rural constituents.

“Today we heard that ensuring a stable food supply is directly connected to farmers and ranchers having access to steady sources of credit. It is especially important for our nation’s beginning farmers and ranchers, who are just starting their operations. As we prepare to write the next Farm Bill, it is critical that we continue to provide a credit system that meets the needs of our agricultural producers and rural communities,” said Chairman Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE).

“I was particularly pleased to have an urban farmer and entrepreneur, Mr. Michael Walton from Cleveland, provide my colleages a different perspective. Urban farmers are legitimate agricultural producers who happen to live and farm outside of the traditional rural environment. They are filling an increasingly important role in the economic well being of urban areas, and provide healthy nutrition for many who would otherwise not have access to it. They are doing this without the same resources afforded to traditional farmers such as credit. As we update the Farm Bill, I am urging my colleagues to give serious consideration to the needs of urban farmers. Access to credit can make or break rural farm operations, and urban farm operations are no different,” said Ranking Member Marcia L. Fudge (D-OH).

The Peoples’ Department: 150 years of USDA On May 15, we will recognize the 150th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. On that date in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law an act of Congress establishing USDA.

Two and a half years after he established the Department, in what would be his final annual message to Congress, Lincoln called USDA “The People’s Department.”

President Lincoln knew the importance of

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has changed and evolved over the years, at USDA we have not lost sight of Lincoln’s vision.

Through our work on food, agriculture, economic development, science, natural resource conservation and a host of other issues, USDA

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has impacted the lives of generations of Americans.

And over the past three years, we have furthered that commitment to this nation.

USDA has supported producers — making a record number of farm loans, maintaining a strong safety net, and expanding markets to drive record exports.

We’ve stood by rural communities — supporting more than 6,000 community facilities projects, providing more than 50,000 loans to help rural businesses create jobs, and investing in thousands of infrastructure projects that have delivered modern broadband, water and electric services to millions.

We’ve enrolled a record number of acres in conservation programs, and laid out a sensible new planning rule for 193 million acres of National Forests to promote job growth while conserving the environment.

USDA has continued its history of groundbreaking research. For example, we’ve invested about $320 million to accelerate research on the next generation of renewable energy — so we can create jobs and ensure America’s energy security for years to come.

And we’re helping families lead healthy lives.

USDA provides nutrition assistance for one in four Americans, enabling them to put healthy meals on the table, even when times are tough, and we’re serving healthier school breakfast and lunch to 32 million kids a day.

Today, USDA truly remains a “Peoples’ Department” that touches the life of every Ameri-

can. Folks depend on us.

That’s why I’m committed to leveraging the efforts of our Department and more than 100,000 hardworking USDA employees to continue creating jobs, supporting rural communities and helping our country prosper.

As we commemorate 150 years of accomplishments, USDA is looking forward to addressing the changing needs of agriculture and rural America.

For our small towns and communities looking to compete in a globalizing world, we’ll be there with access to broadband, critical infrastructure and support for new businesses.

USDA will continue its support for the next generation of renewable fuels and help promote advanced, bio-based products.

And we’ll keep working closely with America’s agricultural producers to maintain a dependable safety net for their work — which ultimately is connected to 1 in 12 American jobs — and ensure the food supply we need to feed a growing world population.

I hope Americans will join us in our commemoration of 150 years of USDA. This is a great time to learn about this Department’s contributions to the strength of our nation, and to see how we can continue to partner with Americans working to provide a better life for their families.

I invite everyone to visit www.usda.gov/usda 150 to learn more about USDA’s history and our plans for the future — as the “Peoples’ Department” continues serving all Americans, every day and every way.

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agriculture to our prosperity — particularly at a time when about half of all Americans lived on the farm. And while that number today stands at about 2 percent, our values are still rooted in rural America.

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Advocacy must engage the congregation

by Bob Stallman Farm Bureau’s brand of advocacy has been a key part of my entire adult life. I first got involved with the organization when I was relatively young and was having problems with the state of Texas over water rights on my farm. I traveled to a committee hearing in Austin — the first time I’d been to a hearing and the first time I’d been to the state capitol — and met Farm Bureau representatives testifying on behalf of landowners’ water rights. I realized then and there that they were advocating for me and my rights.

When I got home, I took a deliberate step to become involved in my home county Farm Bureau in Colorado County, Texas. I saw firsthand that farmers and ranchers have to be the ones to stand up for agriculture to influence decisions that affect us, otherwise plenty of other people would be more than happy to make those decisions for us. Now, I can’t imagine my life if that hearing in Austin had never happened.

Since those early days at the Colorado County Farm Bureau, I’ve been blessed to travel our great nation, and the world on behalf of Farm Bureau members. From the formality of congressional hearings on Capitol Hill, to the international flavor of world trade negotiations, I still feel most comfortable and at home when I’m headed down a country highway to a friendly, local school cafeteria for a county Farm Bureau meeting. The grassroots level is where all true agricultural advocacy begins.

As I hear the voices and soak in the energy from these grassroots Farm Bureau meetings, it gives me a personal connection to the issues I deal with. Most of the time what they have to say is good, some of the time it’s not. That’s the beauty of Farm Bureau, there’s always room for

healthy debate. But in all of my travels, I have never met a farmer without something to say, or more importantly, not willing to get involved to help further our grassroots process.

It’s this commitment of our grassroots members who play an active role in U.S. agriculture policymaking that makes Farm Bureau one of the most successful advocacy organizations in this nation.

As Farm Bureau members, it is ingrained in us to be actively involved and to fight for what we believe in and for what we think will better our profession

not ones to rest on our laurels while others do the work. We are also not the types to make a lot of noise about an issue and stop there.

Farm Bureau members roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty when it comes to matters that are close to our hearts.

They talk to their neighbors and other members of their community. And they share their personal stories through many platforms, traditional and new.

This, to me, is what advocacy is all about.

But, it doesn’t stop there. The future of upholding agriculture lies

being able to communicate in an even deeper and more meaningful way with consumers. We are being asked to fully take in the consumer point of view. We are being asked to answer questions in a meaningful and responsive way.

Times are changing.

Consumers have not only grown more interested — but have greater influence — in the type of food they consume and how it is produced.

Unfortunately, without the cultivation of deeper connections with consumers, many are apt to view farmers as the unfortunate puppets of Big Ag, because

FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE American Farm Bureau Federation that is pretty much the scope of the emotionally charged messages they read and hear from those planting seeds of doubt about today’s agriculture. It truly is time for a consumer intervention, but one that makes significant and meaningful connections through the qualities of shared values, mutual respect and common ground. The two-way conversation needs to become a connection built on a foundation of understanding and ideals.

I’ve learned many things in my agriculture career. For instance, it never rains when you need it to and

there will always be more taxes. More importantly, I’ve learned that farmers and ranchers are the best advocates for their land, their animals and the food they produce.

But to be our best advocates, we have to stop preaching to the choir and engage the congregation. It may not be easy and it may not always be comfortable, but it is the best way to ensure the future of those who follow in our chosen profession of agriculture.

Bob Stallman, a rice and cattle producer from Columbus, Texas, is president of the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Ninth Amish Relief Auction Scheduled May 26 Experience a special day of Amish life in the country at the Ninth Amish Relief Auction on Saturday, May 26, 9:30 a.m.-all day, rain or shine (tent), at Empire Livestock, Cherry Creek Market, 798 Pickup Hill Road, Cherry Creek, NY, The auction items will include: Amish made

furniture, tables, chairs, rockers, clocks, quilts, rugs, wallhangings, many handmade items, food, animals, outdoor items, farm equipment and gift certificates.

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International 56 4-row corn planter, both good condition $500. 585-703-2001.(NY)

WANTED: Jersey Heifers, Springing and Short bred for grazing dairy farm. 585-5904948.(NY)

ANTIQUE CORN SHELLER, best offer, good condition. 315-696-5565.(NY)

IH 510 DOUBLE DISC drill grain only $1,000. Case IH 8312 discbine $15,000. 4 Row cultivator w/side dresser $1,500. 716941-5123.(NY)

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NH SUPER 717 + 770 choppers, Gehl Hithrow blower, Dion unloading wagons. Also Craftmatic adjustable bed. 607-5663312.(NY)

LINEBACK BULL calves from good milk breed stock good grazers, longetivity, Central NY $300. 607-847-8438 EBY G.N. stock trailer in good shape. 518568-2901.(NY) WANTED: Dairy cattle beef, bull steers feeders, veal sheep and goats. 413-4413085.(MA) JD 918 FLEX HEAD for sale for $7,500.

Niagara County. Hydro D50 spray pump 13.7 GPM $150. 716-297-4350.(NY)

SALE DION self unload wagon 16ft. 3BTR. roof $1,000. Little Giant 40ft. elevator $1,200. pair 18.4/30 tires worn sound $100. 585-535-7006.(NY)

FARM TRACTOR TIRES 12.4x28, 11.2x16 with tubes, 11.2x20 570-756-2764. Also contents of floor and wall tile business, $5. case obo. 570-442-1310.(PA)

1949 FARMALL “M” runs good, good tires, nice sheet metal $3,600. John Deere “H” 1940, not running, not stuck $1,800. 401662-9131.(RI)

2-5FT.ROTARY MOWERS, Ford 2 bottom plow, Ford 8ft. disc- Ford cycle mower 7ft., all 3 points. 315-923-5011.(NY)

LILLISTON ROLLING Cultivator with fertilizer attachment $2,000. 1040 Massey quick hitch loader fits 471 and 481, like new $2,500. 508-410-7996.(MA)

WANTED: 540 Hydraulic pump for IH 800 planter, also 3 point disc mower. 216-4011052.(NY)

PLASTIC MULCH layer lays 4ft. wide plastic mulch 3pt. hitch excellent condition $800. 716-945-5221.(NY)

CATTLE BELTED Galloways 22mo., old service bull, cows, calves, steers, all grass fed. Call anytime. 607-387-9383.(NY)

WHITE PINE SHAVINGS, kiln dried. 3.25 cubic foot paper bags excellent to absorb moisture. 529 Klock Rd. Fort Plain, NY. 518-568-3203

WANTED: Barrel spreader or smaller PTO spreader also 20.8 38 tire chains 1175 Case door. 315-855-4353.(NY)

SADDLE BRED MARE seven years old, come and drive her $1,000. 585-5543818.(NY)

1968 D-6 CATERPILLAR bulldozer, full cab, 75% undercarriage, battery start, 2 way blade $12,000. OBO. 607-8634928.(NY)

4x4 TRACTOR 90H same cab, loader, A/C, heat, PTO 540-1,000 low hrs., 2wd Massey 253 clean lance truck camper loaded. 607865-5678.(NY) JOHN DEERE 457 4X5 round baler net wrap or string, like new condition, always kept inside. 518-744-1703.(NY) FOR LEASE 15 acres, pasture, barn waterer, ele. 4 wire high tensile fence, 15 min. from Owego, NY. 607-687-4679.

CASE IH TWIN hitch for 5100 grain drills $600. or best offer. John Deere 2840, good condition $7,000. or best offer. 315-7298018.(NY) 2 ROW 3PT JD Max Emerge corn planter with insecticide $2,500. 315-5313324.(NY) FOR SALE: Combine International 403 12ft. cut, field ready, excellent condition, always stored inside $3,500. obo. 716-7314021.(NY)

FOR SALE: Tires two 13.6-28 FWD 10 ply.

25% tread $150. each. John 315-6623861.(NY)

INT MODEL “1100” sickle bar mower. Ferguson “T035”. Farmall “M” with loader.

Misc. Int. tractor parts. JD four bottom trailer plow. 607-794-8380.(NY)

DRY 4X4 500LB. round bales, grass mix, stored inside $25. each. Wayne County, NY. 315-923-2410

RICHERTON 16 foot blower dump table.

Gehl 1540 blower. 518-895-2590.(NY)

CASE 430 loader backhoe, old but in good condition $4,500. 4 Horse tractor needs work $700. Windham, NY area. 518-7343198

CAB FOR JOHN DEERE 7410 Power Quad, all glass and parts $7,000. OBO. 607-434-5691.(NY) JOHN DEERE 4440, good tires, front tires new, runs well, looks good, has served us well $19,500. Call Dave Henry. 401-8220131.(RI)

12FT. CEDAR HILL Transport Harrow $800. 275 Gal. fuel tank $100. Joel King 392 Elwood Rd. Fort Plain, NY 13339. 518993-2118

820 LAWN MOWER transmission $40.

Lawn mower trailer $25. 6 Bean cups for John Deere 7,000 planter $50. each. 315536-8919.(NY)

GENERATOR, 75K Katolight, like new $3,500. Inverter 166 NH with extension $1,200. 518-643-8052.(NY)

FOR SALE: Yearling Holstein and Ayrshire bulls, 98 4x4 Dodge truck. WANTED:Pull type AC 60, 66 or 72 Combine. 607-5465588.(NY)

HIGH QUALITY forage soybean baleage 25 4x4 triple wrapped at $20. obo. Conrad Cook. St. Law. County, NY. 315-265-6788 STOCK TANK 50 gallons $45., tarp 16x18 $15., dog houses medium $20., Goats Alpine Young $55., ATV winch, levels 7.00.

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WANTED: 4-6ft. Woven or American wire, steel T-posts. 585-554-6219.(NY)

WANTED: Round bale chopper not shedder trailer type preferred, also 2RN pull type corn sheller, good condition Troy, NY. 518-279-3241

WANTED: Skipper Key male dog for breeding. Andrew D. Hershberger 392 County Route 30 Williamstown, NY 13493.

DUMP TRUCK, 1971 IH, roadable, single axle, pintle hitch $1,500. 607-8293183.(NY)

IH 1050 GRINDER mixer JD 7ft. Sickle mower Mel-Cam rock picker pair of 16.9-30 rear trac tires 75% tread. 518-8720651.(NY)

WANTED: Two 13.00/ 24 good condition loader tires. 401-374-0077.(RI)

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New York Farm Viability Institute to award grants for projects in 2012; workshops set The New York Farm Viability Institute is accepting proposals for grant funding for projects that assist New York farmers in improving profitability.

The New York Farm Viability Institute is announcing its 2012 competitive grants program, with funding awarded to projects that help farmers improve profitability, offer models for other farms to follow, and meet farmer-prioritized needs and opportunities within New York State.

The Institute awards grant funds to projects that reflect the diversity of New York agriculture, including the various production sectors, farm sizes, production practices, geographic location, and more.

Farmer groups, researchers, educators, nonprofit groups and privately-owned businesses may apply for funds.

“We are seeking proposals for projects that offer practical solutions for working farms in New York State. We promote innovation by investing in research and outreach efforts that lead to a strong, viable agriculture sector in the state,” said Jim Bittner, chair of the New York Farm Viability board of directors, and operator of Singer Farms in Niagara County, NY. The New York Farm Viability Insti-

tute is a farmer-led nonprofit organization that works with farmers throughout the state to identify and prioritize immediate opportunities and needs, then implement research and outreach projects to meet those needs.

The requests for proposals for all three NYFVI grant programs are online at www.nyfvi.org. The Institute will offer grants in the following categories: Agriculture Innovation Center, which includes business planning, marketing and value-added product development; Energy Management & Bioenergy, including onfarm energy conservation and bioenergy systems, and Outreach & Applied Research, including on-farm research trials and outreach education.

The Institute is also announcing a series of grant writing workshops.

The workshops are designed to describe the funding opportunities and application requirements, and help project leaders develop successful applications: • June 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Farm Credit East Office, 4363 Federal Drive, Batavia, NY. • June 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County, Cortland County Office

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Application budget requests may not exceed $150,000.

Farm organizations voice concern over “navigable” waters definition change

by Bob Gray The Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency are in the midst of finalizing a “Guidance Document” dealing with “Waters of the U.S.” under the Clean Water Act. There is strong concern with these efforts in the agricultural community.

The Corps and EPA plan to remove the word “navigable” from the Clean Water Act which would significantly expand the regulatory authority of these two

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agencies to all waters, including ponds, ditches and other small impoundments.

There is legislation pending in Congress to stop the two agencies from issuing the Guidance Document.

Farm, livestock, dairy, poultry and swine organizations are letting Congress know that they want this effort invalidated. We will keep you posted on the progress of the legislation.

Source: NDFC E-letter for May 11

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Farm Credit East’s annual Winery Benchmarks program kicks off ENFIELD, CT — Farm Credit East’s Winery Benchmarks program will hold its annual meeting in the Finger Lakes Region on Aug. 8. The focus at this year’s meeting will be a better understanding of the interaction between the retail and wholesale sides of the business.

Farm Credit East is excited to announce the 2012 Winery Bench-

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Agricultural Plastic Container Recycling scheduled June 7 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County and the Steuben County Landfill will again host a site for US Ag Recycling to pick up ag plastic from our area farmers. Containers can be dropped off to the Steuben County Landfill, Turnpike Road, Bath, NY, on Thursday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration is not necessary for this event.

US Ag Recycling Inc. will be picking up agricultural plastic containers throughout New York State in the month of June 2012. The service is free to farmers and provides an environmentally friendly alternative to burning or throwing away agricultural containers. Farmers are becoming “green” by demonstrating product stewardship. Last October, over 1,100 pounds of ag plastic was recycled at the county’s first recycling event.

Agricultural producers and custom applicators all around western New York State are recycling their triplerinsed plastic containers from agricultural crop protection products such as specialty pest control, crop oils, surfactants, micro-nutrient/fertilizer, and/or adjuvant products. US Ag Recycling Inc. offers an environmentally “green” convenient option for disposing of their empty containers.

US Ag Recycling is a contractor for the industry funded Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC) who in 2008 celebrated 100 million pounds of agricultural plastic containers recycled from across the United States.

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Containers accepted are HDPE #2 plastic containers only, ranging from less than 1 gallon to 55 gallon barrels. Only the large 250 gallon shuttle totes must be cut into 2 foot wide pieces and be free of any hardware.

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ly with Riesling as the Winemaker and General Manager of Pacific Rim Winery in Washington.

“The Farm Credit East Winery Benchmarks program is a unique way to measure one’s business against industry peers” said Gregg McConnell, director of the benchmark program. “Participants receive in-depth financial and operational analyses of their business, interact with other successful winery owners, take part in dialogue to better understand the industry and gain constructive feedback from an experienced Farm Credit East consultant.”

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ASA welcomes launch of U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement become duty-free, with virtually all of the remaining tariffs to be eliminated over the next 15 years. The agreement also provides duty free tariff rate quotas (TRQ) on soybean oil, as well as livestock and dairy exports that utilize soybean inputs. To commemorate the event, ASA staff joined Colombian Ambassador Gabriel Silva for a reception at the Colombian Embassy in Washington.

Soybeans and soybean products are the largest U.S. agricultural export commodity, totaling nearly 1.5 billion bushels in 2011, with a value of more than $22 billion. Last year, the U.S. exported more than $182 million in soybeans and soybean products to Colombia, as part of $832 million in agricultural products. The International Trade Commission (ITC) estimates that the agreement will expand overall exports to Colombia by more than $1.1 billion and support thousands of additional American jobs.

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With a proclamation from President Barack Obama on May 14, the United States entered into the U.S.Colombia Free Trade Agreement.

ASA congratulates the governments of both countries for their collaboration and cooperation in the interest of trade expansion.

“The free trade agreement with Colombia holds a great deal of potential for America’s soybean farmers,” said ASA President Steve Wellman, a soybean farmer from Syracuse, NE. “The pact expands a valuable and growing export market for American soybeans, meal, oil and products that require soy inputs like dairy, meat and poultry. The agreement also helps us regain lost market share in Central and South America’s third largest economy.”

The agreement ensures that more than half of all U.S. farm exports to Colombia — including soybeans and soybean meal and flour — will

A View from Hickory Heights

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by Ann Swanson Birds of the air “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your Heavenly Father feeds them.”

I wanted this quotation from the Bible to begin this piece, but had no idea where to find it. Thankfully I have a resource that helps me locate things like that. When I looked for “birds of the air” I was surprised to find nearly 30 references. At least each verse given had a short quotation after it so that I could locate the verse I was looking for. It was under the section about worry.

This weekend I noticed the activity of the hummingbirds. I am not sure how long they have been around, but this was the first I saw them out tapping the flowers.

The rhododendron and azaleas that are in the bed by my kitchen window are beginning to blossom. The hummingbirds were drilling into those blossoms that were open. Of course, they had to compete with the bumble bees.

When I was weeding the other day I heard the humming of the bees long before I saw them. When you hear that you just try to stay out of their way.

I love the birds, but with the bear in this area I am reluctant to feed them anymore. I have had many birdfeeders destroyed.

When nature is doing the feeding it is a different story. The birds come and I am free to watch them.

There is also a robin.

I have not noticed her eating anything but I have seen her fly by with grass and straw in her mouth so that lets me know she is building her nest in one of the rhododendron bushes. Once I know that she has eggs I will

keep my cat in because I am sure he would notice her and I do not want any disasters.

The nest on the old birdfeeder sits empty.

That is where she set up housekeeping last season. That spot is relatively safe because the cat cannot reach it. The bushes bend before he gets up high enough.

The barn swallows are also out and about.

A family has set up residence in the barn. I love to watch them fly around. They dive and swoop catching bugs.

They are so graceful.

They soar between the dips and dives. When we used to take in hay the barn swallows would follow the tractor. As the hay went down the bugs were displaced so this made a perfect feeding ground for the birds.

They continued to work the field until all the hay was in.

Years ago I brought my class to the farm for a field trip. Everything about farming was new to most of them. My soon-to-be husband showed them around and explained how things worked on the farm. I overheard one of the little boys telling another one, “Those are the birds that swallow barns.” Part of what I had taught them prior to the trip had stuck, but he was not exactly recalling it correctly. I took time for a teachable moment. We all looked at the swallows

and I corrected the misinformation.

The yellow finches are as colorful as they get by now. You cannot miss those bright yellow bodies and black feathers. During the winter season if you see the finches they are rather dull in color. Nature protects them during the off season.

As I drive down the road I watch for the redwinged blackbirds. They sit on the fence posts and on the wires. They, too, help with insect control around here. When nature is balanced it

does a good job. When it gets out of balance the problems begin.

I think there is another week of bird banding at the local Audubon society. If you have never seen that done you owe it to yourself and the children or grandchildren to go see it.

When I took the youngsters to see it they each were able to hold a bird and release it. They will never forget their experience.

The hills are alive these days. Take time to observe nature. Sit on the front porch.

Take a walk in the woods. Go to your favorite spot to see what you can see. Nature is a powerful teacher. It also presents a time for the generations to connect.

Another part of the quotation that I opened with says, “See how the lilies of the field grow.

They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.”

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NFU: Even one on-farm injury is one too many National Farmers Union (NFU) issued the following statement after the April 26 announcement by the Department of Labor (DOL) regarding its withdrawal of a proposed rule dealing with children who work in agricultural vocations: “NFU is glad to see the DOL and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) continued commitment to the safety of children, particularly on farms, which can be dangerous work

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Assemblyman Magee works to expand local produce program New York State Assemblyman Bill Magee (D-Nelson) announced that two bills he recently sponsored to expand the Pride of New York program moved out of the Assembly Agriculture Committee (A.9877 and A.9868).

“In rural communities like ours, I know how important it is to promote locally made goods,” Assemblyman Magee said. “It’s good for our farmers, our business owners and our local economy.”

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“More and more, we hear people wanting to eat, buy and support local

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This legislation would be an extension from this year’s budget, which saw the first increase in support for farm friendly programs in over four years. Funding from the budget will go to a variety of different programs for — among other things — development, research and outreach in the farming community.

All qualifying businesses would be given advertising and promotion materials free of charge and would be further promoted by having their business name on the Pride of New York website, Assemblyman Magee noted.

WASDE report shows more corn Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report for May. The report presents USDA’s initial assessment of the U.S. and world supply and demand prospects and prices for the 2012-2013 crop season. The season average farm price for corn is projected at $4.20-$5 per bushel, down sharply from the 20112012 record at $5.95-$6.25 per bushel. The first guess of corn production for 2012 is expected at 14.8 billion bushels due to a projected 5.1 million-acre increase in harvested acres and an expectation for higher yields. World corn production is also projected to increase. This could limit the increase in corn exports for the U.S. Source: Friday Facts: May 11

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ASA urges speedy Senate consideration of Farm Bill In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NE) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the American Soybean Association (ASA) and stakeholder groups from across agriculture urged the Senate to bring the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012, more commonly known as the Farm Bill, to the floor for consideration as quickly as possible.

“The stakeholders we represent need to know details of the programs which will be in effect in 2013 as soon as possible,” the letter stated. “Timely action will also enhance prospects for completing new legislation this year rather than needing to extend current program authorities.”

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by Phoebe Hall

May 2012 is unforgetable I don’t think that May 2012 will be one that we will soon forget.

Around the first of May, we awaken to the sound

of a fruit farmer’s wind machine that turns on any time the temperature drops below freezing. Two days later we heard thunder for the first time this year, in-

dicating that six months later our first fall frost could be in early November.

So we figured it might be a safe time to plant corn, since spring is half over... but as we were finishing our first field the rains came down and the floods came up. The next morning we sent out a dove to see if the waters had receded and when it didn’t return; we ventured out too. Just last week we were wondering if we might be moisture deficient this year; now we’re wondering if

we’ll have to do some replanting.

The other day we were wondering what happened to the squirrels, and the kids told us not to worry; they are only nesting and will return all too soon.

Yesterday, as my husband was out plowing, he noticed a turkey’s nest, and circumvented it, but the hen decided it wasn’t worth all the distractions and gave up her nest.

Our lilacs are still holding their own, almost ready to burst forth. The barn swal-

lows have taken over the barn as usual and the killdeers have returned just in time to be disturbed by the fieldwork. All the red tail hawks are enjoying their early spring treats as we are uncovering them. A number of turkey vultures are perched in a poplar tree out back, waiting for their favorite delicacies.

We’ve also noticed that our soil is turning over a little different than normal this year.

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On another note; our youngest daughter came over with her kids and planted part of their sweet corn just before the flood. I suspect most of it will need to be replanted since it was under water for 24 hours.

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Get new employees started right The first few days on the job are important for long-term employee success From cattle handling to overall management, staffing is a key factor for any feedlot and has a direct impact on the bottom line.

“All too often, we are seeing that people jump into a new position at a feedlot without the knowledge or confidence to do their best,” said Nicolas Buttars, labor management specialist, Pfizer Animal Health. “This type of hiring and lack of training is not good for the new employee, the cattle and certainly not for the feedlot owners.”

Rather than jump directly into the day-to-day workload, a more structured “onboarding” or training plan for new employees can help build confidence, prepare them to do the job correctly and set new hires up for longterm success.

By definition, onboarding is the complete integration or immersion of new employees to your operation. Properly onboarding new employees requires an added time commitment from managers, but it can translate to dollars in the long run. Research has shown that offering complete training increases bottom-line returns by improving productivity and minimizing employee turnover, which can cost an operation 1.5 to 2 times the person’s annual salary, according the American Management Association.

“The onboarding process begins before the employee is interviewed and will typically last throughout the first 60 to 90 days of employment at the

feedlot,” Buttars says. “The process is inclusive of not only the initial interview, but orientation, training and performance reviews as well.”

When evaluating how to improve the current onboarding process at your feedlot, consider the following: • Interview process: Develop and train managers to extensively interview potential employees. Personality traits and previous experience can help you determine what role they might best fit. One key is to understand what your best employees value about working for your organization and find other employees with similar goals.

• New employee orientation: Familiarize new employees with practices and procedures on the feedlot. Take the time to discuss important factors for success and the specific role they will play.

• Job training: Encourage managers and supervisors to work alongside new employees during a typical day at the feedlot while thoroughly explaining each task. This also is a great time to extensively cover the basics and expectations for the position.

• Training review: After initial training, managers and supervisors should check in regularly to rate employee performance and to keep them engaged. Regular reviews give employees an opportunity to correct any mistakes and/or provide positive reinforcement to keep up the good work. Unfortunately, when asked about performance

related feedback, many employees say they receive no feedback on how they are doing.

• Setting milestones: Whether in conjunction with reviews or on separate occasions, setting milestones for new employees — and the feedlot as a whole — will give them motivation to continue the good work. Try incorporating incentives such as a raise or other benefits into milestones.

“Not only is it important to have a solid onboarding program in place when hiring a new employee, but it is also important to designate these responsibilities to someone on the

feedlot,” Buttars said. “Having an existing employee responsible for training new employees is the key to having a consistent and successful onboarding process.”

After hearing about and seeing challenges from customers who work for large operations, Pfizer Animal Health developed the PeopleFirst™ program.

Certified PeopleFirst consultants can assist operations of all sizes to implement and improve existing hiring and training protocols. Visit www.GrowPeopleFirst.com to learn more about what PeopleFirst can offer.

AFBF: New bill would preserve Clean Water Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Farm Bureau Federation recently asked members of Congress to support H.R. 4965, a bill that would preserve existing U.S. water rights and responsibilities to the Clean Water Act. The bipartisan bill was introduced by Representives John Mica (R-FL), Nick Rahall (D-WV), Frank Lucas (R-OK), Collin Peterson (D-MN) and Bob Gibbs (ROhio).

According to AFBF, H.R. 4965 does not alter the Clean Water Act, but it merely reaffirms longstanding provisions in the law. It would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers from pursuing the agencies’ proposed Final Guidance on Identifying Waters Protected by the Clean Water Act and from using it as a basis for regulation.

“In Farm Bureau’s view, the agencies’ pro-

posal improperly changes the law of the land,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman in a letter to House members. “The Guidance effectively eliminates the term ‘navigable’ from the Clean Water Act. It dramatically expands the scope of federal jurisdiction under the act and virtually eliminates a central precept of the act, which reserves certain waters to the exclusive jurisdiction of the states.”

Allowing the agencies to pursue the Final Guidance raises three critical considerations: (1) whether the law permits such a major policy shift to be pursued through guidance; (2) whether the agencies are exceeding the authority granted them by Congress; and (3) the profound impact this policy change would have on the economic health of the agricultural sector, which is vital to assuring a thriving

national economy that produces jobs and raises living standards for all Americans.

“The Guidance expands jurisdiction well beyond the words and intent of Congress and the limits affirmed by the Supreme Court,” continued Stallman.

“While Farm Bureau would be concerned if the proposed policy were advanced through a rule-making, for EPA and the Corps to implement such a significant change to the Clean Water Act through guidance is indefensible. The issues raised by the guidance should be decided by elected officeholders on Capitol Hill. In the absence of congressional approval, the agencies should not move forward and assert federal regulatory power — especially through an informal guidance document — where Congress has not approved such a step.”

Nationwide program provides funding for service-learning projects to fight hunger The National FFA Organization awarded $330,000 in grant money for the FFA: Food For All program.

The program provides funding to support year -long service-learning projects focused on developing and implementing sustainable hunger programs. Service-learning is a method of teaching and learning that challenges students to identify, research, develop, and implement solutions to identified needs in their school or community as part of their curriculum.

The FFA: Food For All program provided up to $2,500 to 140 chapters in

41 states to assist local chapters with their programs. All of the projects will rely on FFA members for implementation. In addition to providing food for local residents in need, FFA members will provide helpful information regarding the care, preparation and preservation of food.

FFA: Food For All grants are sponsored by Farmers Feeding the World and the Howard G. Buffett Foundation as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. To find a participating FFA chapter in your area, visit www.communitywalk.com/FFA_Living2Serve.

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Skaneateles High School wins 2012 Central New York Regional Envirothon 2012 Central New York Regional Envirothon Skaneateles High School team “Bedrock Stars” won 1st Place at this year’s Central New York Regional Envirothon. The Bedrock Stars competed with nine other Onondaga County schools, along with schools in Cayuga, Chenango and Madison counties.

Second place win is another Skaneateles team, “Biltmore Tough”, and third place win is first-time participant “The Nature Ninjas” from Onondaga-CortlandMadison Counties BOCES New Vision Animal & Environmental Science. The proud team will go on to represent Onondaga County in the New York State competition held on the campus of Hobart & William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY, on May 23 and 24.

Soil and Water Conservation Districts across the state help organize annual County and Regional Envirothon competitions for high school students.

Essential support is provided by school science teachers, school districts and local businesses that donate supporting funds.

Kathleen Carroll, Business Manager at Covanta Onondaga LP presented the awards to the “Bedrock Stars”.

Kathleen commended the students for their enthusiasm and gave a brief account of Covanta’s operation and the role that it plays in our regional event. She added “Covanta is proud to be a part of the Envirothon, through our facility located in Jamesville, NY, we process all of the nonrecyclable waste in

Onondaga County and convert it into clean renewable energy.”

Covanta is a major sponsor and supporter of the Central New York Regional Envirothon, now 15 years. We couldn’t do it without their generous support.

Sponsored by the New York State Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Envirothon is designed to test each student’s knowledge and understanding of natural resources and environmental issues within New York State. It’s a fun way to get young people to learn about key environmental issue and to work with community groups and government to solve environmental problems in potential real life scenarios that they, and their communities, may face in the future.

Students also are challenged to give a presentation about a development project or pollution problem as though they were presenting it to community representatives or before a planning board.

This year’s problem was “Nonpoint Source Pollution and Low Impact Development”.

Thank you to everyone for making the Central New York Regional Envirothon a big success, especially Covanta Onondaga, LP; Byrne Dairy, Terrells Potato Chips and so many more local companies for their generous donations. A special thank you goes to the Onondaga County schools for their continued enthusiasm and participation.

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Bedrock Stars team members pictured with sponsoring representatives of the competition (L-R): Kristin Shive, Covanta; Olivia Hamlin, LJ Mills; Kathleen Carroll, Covanta; Matthew Wolford, Rachel DeWitt, and David Dubois.

Photo courtesy of Onondaga County Soil and Water Conservation District

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Penn Yan FFA shines at 87th Annual FFA Convention Submitted by Scott Fingar, FFA Reporter PENN YAN, NY — Fourteen members representing the Penn Yan Chapter of FFA attended the New York State FFA Convention held on May 3-5 at the VernonVerona-Sherrill School in Vernon, NY. More than 1,200 students, teachers, and guests from across New York descended upon the Oneida County destination, as teenagers participated in leadership and agricultural competitions, receiving awards, and running for the state level leadership positions.

The event theme, “The Signature of Success,” outlined six qualities that serve as markers of quality in individuals who are successful.

Throughout the three day event, students were recognized and challenged to build up the characteristics of Generosity, Hunger, Vision, Growth, Dignity and Tradition. Students competed in Career Development Events, earned scholarships, received cash prizes and were recognized onstage.

“Whether it’s serving communities, winning Career Development Events or making lasting contributions to the food, fiber and natural resources systems, FFA could not claim to be successful without the

accomplishments earned by its individual members,” State FFA President and senior at Belleville Henderson Central School, J.W. Allen explained. “The world we live in needs us to be successful now, more than ever before.

We hope to recognize students and help them to see the things they’re doing have real impact.”

Allen’s intentions were fulfilled. Throughout the convention, over 500 awards, degrees and other forms of recognition were distributed to FFA members. Students and teachers were recognized for the influence they have in their schools, communities and the agricultural industry.

Penn Yan FFA member highlights included: • Brittany Griffin received her Empire Degree. This is the highest degree an FFA member can receive in New York State, as is evaluated on student’s development of work experience in agriculture, leadership skill development and persona growth.

Brittany was also named the District 8 Star in Agricultural Production.

She also received 1st place in Sheep Production Proficiency, and her application will now be submitted for National level evaluation.

• Emily Fingar placed 1st place in People in

Agriculture Contest. This contest focusses on the students ability to conduct career research, and then be able to create a poster and interview in front of three judges.

Emily also placed 6th in New York State in the Creed recitation contest.

Emily Fingar placed 1st in the People in Agriculture Competition.

• Chris Conley received a Gold Ranking, and placed 1st in New York State in the area of Fruit Production. This award is based on his work experiences in the area of fruit production, and his application will also be submitted to the National level for evaluation and ranking.

• Maren Anderson received a Gold Ranking, and placed 2nd in proficiency area of Fruit Production. Maren also represented District 8 by

Members of the Penn Yan FFA Chapter attended the NYS FFA Convention. (L-R Front Row) Clayton Kriese, Maren Anderson, Emily Fingar, Scott Fingar, Danielle Fulkrod, Katie Kriese. (L-R Back Row) John Kriese, Chris Conley, John Morgan, Brittany Griffin, Perry Lewis, Cassidy World, Chirs Gilbert, Brooke Parsons, Allison Hamm.

Photo courtesy of Penn Yan FFA serving on the nominating committee for the New York State FFA officer candidates.

• Scott Fingar placed 5th in the Junior High Prepared Public Speaking Contest. His inspiring and informational speech was on the importance of Farm Safety.

• The team of Chris Conley, Chris Gilbert, and Perry Lewis placed 6th in Agricultural Mechanics and Systems Competition. There were 31 teams competing in this event, with over 100 individuals. Christopher Gilbert earned a team high score by placing 8th individually.

• The team of Danielle Fulkrod, Brittany Gilbert, Brooke Parsons, Brittany Griffin is being congratulated by advisor Kriese and Cassidy World com- after receiving her Empire Degree. peted in Veterinary answered a variety of Penn Yan Chapter of FFA Science Competition. agriculture questions in would like to thank the This was the very first head to head competition. Penn Yan Central School and the Students also had the Board year that Penn Yan has participated in this opportunity to partici- Administration for allowcareer development pate in a variety of lead- ing us to attend this activity, and placed 6th e r s h i p - d e v e l o p m e n t annual event. We would witness also like to thank John in the State. There were workshops, 25 teams in this contest. inspirational speakers, Kriese, FFA Advisor, as • The team of Allison and also toured several well as Mrs. Karen related Fingar and Ms. Lisa Hamm, Katie Kriese, and agriculturally John Morgan competed businesses in the sur- Wood for chaperoning us, and for helping us to in Senior Quiz Bowl rounding area.

The students of the prepare for this event.

Competition. Students

Students compete for top spot in Regional Envirothon Competition current environmental issue. The teams will compete for a chance to represent their County in the New York State competition.

“The Envirothon is a fun way to get students out of the classroom to learn about environmental issues,” said Wyoming County Soil and Water Conservation Water Quality Technician, Bethany Bzduch. This year’s event brought a total of 120 students or 24 teams from both Wyoming and Allegany Counties out for the event.

Representative schools from Wyoming

County were Perry High School, Warsaw High School, and Attica High School. Cuba Rushford High School, Fillmore High School, and Canaseraga High School attended representing Allegany County.

After a long day, and a tough competition, two winners emerged. The Wyoming County Envirothon Champion was Perry High School Team #1 with a score of 379.5 out of a possible 500.

The Allegany County winning title went to Fillmore High School Team #5 with a score of 417.5. These teams will be attending

the New York State Envirothon to be held on the campus of Hobart & William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY, on May 23 and 24.

The Wyoming County SWCD Board of Directors and Staff would like to sincerely thank the Letchworth State Park staff, sponsors, and volunteers that made the 2012 Trailside Envirothon a success.

Soil and Water Conservation Districts across the state help organize annual County and Regional Envirothon competitions. Essential support is provided by school science teachers,

Wyoming County Winning Team: Perry High School Team #1 (from left to right) — Paul Stoddard, Michaela Olin, Ben Zerbe, Jon Borek, Kevin Biondolillo. Advisor (not pictured) - Bill Augrom, Perry High School Science Department.

Photo courtesy of Wyoming County Soil and Water Conservation District

school districts and local businesses that donate supporting funds. To learn more about the Envirothon please visit

its website at: www.nysenvirothon.net.

Source: The Wyoming County SWCD Spring Newsletter

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Since January, teams of high school students across Wyoming and Allegany Counties were busy studying environmental topics for the Annual “Trailside Envirothon Competition” which was held on April 25, at Letchworth State Park in Castile, NY. This annual outdoor, handson, environmental education competition is run by Wyoming and Allegany County Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Teams of five students in grades 9-12 are tested on topics including: wildlife, aquatics, forestry, soils/land use, and a

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Preliminary planting intentions of New York farmers as of March 1, indicate decreases for oats, all dry hay, dry beans, barley, and winter wheat, according to King Whetstone, Director of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, New York Field Office. Soybeans and corn are expected to increase.

Empire State farmers intend to plant 1,170,000 acres of corn for all purposes (grain and silage) for the 2012 crop year, up 6 percent from last year. Soybean plantings are expected to increase by 4 percent to a record high 290,000 acres. Dry bean intentions, at 11,000 acres, are expected to decrease by 8 percent from last year’s 12,000 acres. New York farmers intend to harvest 1.30 million acres of dry hay in 2012, 3 percent below last year.

Wheat planted acreage totaled 100,000 acres, down 17 percent from 2011. Oat plantings are expected to total 50,000 acres, down 9 percent from last year. Barley plantings are expected

to total 5,000 acres, 50 percent below last year.

Nationally, corn growers intend to plant 95.9 million acres of corn for all purposes in 2012, up 4 percent from last year and 9 percent higher than in 2010. If realized, this will represent the highest planted acreage in the United States since 1937 when an estimated 97.2 million acres were planted. Planted acreage is expected to be up in most States compared to last year due to expectations of better net returns in 2012 compared to other commodities.

Record corn acreage is expected in Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, while acreage is expected to decrease in the central and southern Great Plains which experienced severe drought and above normal temperatures in 2011.

Soybean planted area for 2012 is estimated at 73.9 million acres in 2012, down 1 percent from last year and down 5 percent from 2010. Compared with

last year, planted acreage indications are down in many areas as some acreage is expected to shift to corn. Additionally, soybean acreage indications in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas are down from 2011 due to drought conditions that have continued from last year into early March.

All winter wheat planted area is estimated at 41.7 million acres, up 3 percent from 2011 but down 1 percent from the Winter Wheat Seedings report.

Of the 2012 acreage, about 29.9 million acres are Hard Red Winter, 8.4 million acres are Soft red Winter, and 3.5 million acres are White Winter.

Nationally, more acres were seeded this year due to higher prices and acreage rebounds in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, where dry conditions had limited 2011 planted acres. If realized, planted acres will be record highs in North Carolina and North Dakota but record lows in Nebraska and Ohio.

U.S. soy: naturally sustainable Soy Checkoff works with partners to meet customer sustainability demands The United Soybean Board (USB) and soy checkoff have begun leading an effort to demonstrate the high sustainability performance of U.S. soy to customers who increasingly demand products grown using sustainable practices. USB continues to collaborate with the American Soybean Association, U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and several state soybean checkoff boards to compile specific examples that show how U.S. soy production is sustainable.

The organizations intend to use the information to ensure U.S. soybean farmers’ freedom to operate and open market access for U.S. soy across the globe. It will encompass all U.S. soy and all U.S. soybean farmers.

“We’re taking an overall view of what’s already being done by U.S. soybean farmers to become more sustainable and informing our customers around the world about it,” says USB International Marketing program chair Sharon Covert, a soybean farmer from Tiskilwa, IL. “U.S. soybean farmers have always been sustainable; it’s at

the heart of what we do. We have a tremendous amount of research to show how sustainable we’ve become.”

As more customers demand sustainably sourced products and ingredients, checkoff-funded research provides facts that show U.S. soy meets those demands. USB’s life-cycle analysis of soy production and processing and measurements against key sustainability metrics show U.S. soybean farmers continuously improving their sustainability performance.

“This is a time-sensitive issue, giving us an opportunity to avoid trade interruptions with any of our U.S. soy customers who demand sustainable soy,” says USSEC Chairman Roy Bardole, a soybean farmer from Rippey, Iowa. “In fact, this provides an opportunity to open markets in the European Union, where sales of U.S. soy could be seriously inhibited in the future because of sustainability issues. It will be a huge boost to our efforts there.”

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

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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You National Egg Month more incredible than ever Beat the heat with salads with eggs May is National Egg Month, it’s an important time for your family to eat high-quality protein at meals. The all-natural protein in eggs can help your kids perform their best on big days, when it matters most. And, with recent USDA data showing that one large egg is now 14 percent lower in cholesterol (down from 215 mg to 185 mg) and 64 percent higher in vitamin D, there’s no excuse not to get cracking.

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Zesty summer steak salad 1 beef top sirloin steak, cut 3/4” thick (about 1 lb.)

1 tbsp. Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend 1 medium sweet onion, cut into 1/2” thick slices 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1 medium tomato, sliced 6 Hard-boiled eggs peeled and quartered New York Style Sea Salt Bagel Crisps Dressing: 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 2 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 tsp. dried basil leaves 1 tsp. Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blend

Combine dressing ingredients in small bowl.

Reserve 1/3 cup for salad. Brush remaining dressing on onion slices.

Press 1 tablespoon seasoning blend evenly onto beef steak. Place in center of grid over medium ash covered coals. Grill steak, covered, 7 to 11 minutes (on gas grill, 8-13 min over medium heat) for medium rare (145°). Grill onion 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.

Carve beef into slices. Arrange lettuce on serving platter. Top with beef and tomato slices, onions and eggs. Drizzle with reserved dressing. Serve with Bagel Crisps as desired. Makes 4 main dish servings

Pink potato salad 3 lbs. baby red potatoes, washed, skins on 1 small onion, diced 7 hardboiled eggs, sliced, 1 reserved 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 6 sliced radishes 1 cucumber, peeled and diced 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 3 Tbsp. fresh, chopped parsley Dressing: 1/2 cup chili sauce 2 cups mayonnaise 1/2 cup French dressing 2 tsp. salt 3 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. garlic powder Paprika for garnish Prepare dressing. Boil potatoes until tender but firm. Cool slightly, cut in half and add dressing while still warm. Let sit while preparing other ingredients; then fold them in. Refrigerate. Garnish with sliced egg and paprika. Makes 8-10 servings

Mushroom and egg salad* 3 slices brown bread and olive oil

3-4 eggs, hard boiled and peeled, set aside 1 head frisée lettuce 1 bunch watercress 9 oz. chanterelle (or your choice) mushrooms 1 tablespoon butter 2 cloves garlic chopped For dressing: 1 Tablespoon capers 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 1/2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil Tear bread into 1” chunks. Drizzle with light olive oil and a touch of salt. Bake in 350° oven for 20 minutes, moving chunks around halfway through. They should be golden.

Wash and tear up lettuce and watercress and spin-dry.

Trim soiled ends of mushrooms and wipe clean.

Melt butter in skillet, add garlic; swirl in bubbling butter until they begin to turn brown; add mushrooms. Season with S&P, cover; toss again and fry on high heat, uncovered, until soft.

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To Serve: Coat salad greens with dressing; arrange on plates with croutons scattered. Toss on mushrooms and arrange sliced eggs on top. Add a grind of cracked pepper and a touch of Kosher salt on yolks. Makes three main dish or six appetizer salads *Recipe adapted from Coloring the Seasons, by Allegra McEvedy

Corn chip salad 1 large head iceberg lettuce, washed, spun and torn 6 hard boiled eggs, chopped large 1/2 lb. bacon, fried, drained and crumbled 3/4 lb. grated Cheddar (or your favorite) cheese 4-6 cups corn chips, crushed Dressing: 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. vinegar 1/4 cup milk Mix lettuce, eggs, bacon, cheese and corn chips together in a large bowl.

Mix Dressing ingredients together and pour over salad just before serving. Makes 6 entrée servings

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Lettuce salad roll ups Whole lettuce leaves (Romaine or Iceberg), washed and dried Tuna, Chicken or Egg Salad Put a scoop of salad in each leaf. Roll up and enjoy or wrap each in plastic wrap for a carb-free sandwich to go. Alternately, you may place the rolls in wraps or pitas.

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by Angela Shelf Medearis Solving the great vegetable debate There is some debate about whether cooked or raw vegetables are better for you. The short answer is — don’t choose, have both!

The case for cooking vegetables: Lycopene content in tomatoes is actually increased when tomatoes are cooked. Lycopene is a phytochemical that is responsible for the red color of the tomato. Studies have linked high lycopene intake with lower risk of cancer and heart attacks. It is a powerful antioxidant.

Antioxidants help prevent or repair damage to body cells, which is important for decreasing the risk of cancer.

They also are thought to improve immune function.

Cooking carrots increases the beta carotene content. Beta carotene is an

antioxidant that the body converts to vitamin A, another antioxidant. It also helps promote normal vision, protect from infection and regulate the immune system.

There also might be additional antioxidant activity in cooked spinach, mushrooms, asparagus, cabbage and peppers. The cooking method found to be the best for preserving antioxidants was boiling or steaming. Frying is not recommended because the antioxidants get used up in the frying process.

The case for eating raw vegtables: Sometimes raw vegetables are better. For example, polyphenols, which also are antioxidants, are lost when carrots are cooked. In broccoli, heat damages the enzyme myrosinase.

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called sulforaphane, which may kill precancerous cells. Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant found in many of the vegetables mentioned, can be destroyed by heat.

To get the best of both worlds and to put an end to the debate, it’s recommended that we alternate consumption of raw and cooked vegetables to get a variety of nutrients. This recipe for Rainbow Salad With Spicy Tomato Dressing contains both raw and cooked vegetables. There’s no debate — this dish is great!

Rainbow salad

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This salad keeps well in the refrigerator and makes a delicious vegetarian lunch or a side dish for dinner. Use leftover cooked and re-heated vegetables, if desired, or select the vegetables of your choice for the raw ingredients.

Cooked vegetables: 1/2 tablespoon salt for boiling water, plus 1/2 tablespoon for cold ice bath 1/2 pound green or white asparagus 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half 1 cup fresh or frozen corn 1/2 medium purple onion, thinly sliced 1 cup sweet peas, fresh or frozen 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Add salt to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Wash, remove tough stalks on the asparagus and cut in half. Add all of the vegetables to the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. To keep vegetables crunchy and colors bright, place vegetables in bowl filled with cold water and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of the salt for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove vegetables from the water and drain. Place in large salad bowl, toss with with pepper and vinegar, and set aside.

Raw vegetables: 1 crown broccoli, leaves removed, cut into florets 1 cup baby carrots 6 radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced 1 cup, whole red or yellow cherry

tomatoes, cut in half 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Toss raw vegetables, vinegar and pepper. Combine with cooked vegetables. Sprinkle with fresh mint, parsley, basil and chervil, if desired. Serve with a drizzle of Spicy Tomato Dressing (recipe follows), if desired.

Spicy Tomato Dressing: 3 large, ripe tomatoes Juice of half a freshly squeezed lemon or lime 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 to 3 teaspoons hot sauce 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil 1. Peel, seed and cut tomatoes into quarters. Using a food processer or blender, mix together tomatoes, juice, salt, pepper and hot sauce. With blender or processor on low, slowly add olive oil down the feeding tube until mixture thickens slightly and is well-combined.

2. Drizzle over salad. Serves 6 to 8.

(Additional information provided by Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Barton County, University of Missouri Extension.) (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

4-H certifies new tractor operators Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Course complete JAMESTOWN, NY — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Program conducted their annual Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Certification Course for area youth age 14 and older. Sessions included both classroom — style lessons and hands-on opportunities for all participants. Experiences learned in this course will help prevent injury and save lives.

The HOOA (Hazardous Occupations Order in Agriculture) law states, in summation, that all 14-16 year old youth who are seeking employment in the agricultural industry must receive the training as required by the U.S. Department of Labor. The only exemption is for youth working on their own farm. The HOOA was originally promulgated in January

1968. When youth become 16 years of age, this law no longer applies to their employment; however certification provides valuable knowledge and safety tips for all ages. You can learn more about state regulations by visiting the U.S. Department of Labor’s Youth and Labor: Agricultural employment webpage: www.dol.gov/dol/topic/youthlabor/agriculturalemployment Agriculture is a very dangerous industry and at many agricultural worksites there are hazards associated with: • Equipment operation • Crop and livestock production • Agricultural Buildings • Chemical use and storage • Highway transportation Tractor Safety Certification Training prepares a student for dealing with the hazards and risks in agriculture.

Certification also provides youth greater opportunity in obtaining employment. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Course instructs participants in a safe and welcoming environment that fosters growth, insight and learning. This course not only allows youth to drive a tractor and trailer, but requires that they also learn the correct and safe way to hook-up to farm equipment, back up trailers, and drive farm machinery. Each student completed their certification requirements, which included classroom time, homework and 10 hours of driving experience.

4-H would like to congratulate Kevin Rogers of Forestville Roy Burkholder of Sherman, Henry Kestner of Dewittville, Mark Kuhns, of Sherman, Trenton Meeder of Sherman, Derrick Becker of South Dayton, Jeremy Thuman of

South Dayton, Joseph Thuman of South Dayton, and Edward Nickerson of Sinclairville for their completion and New York State Certification.

Driving experiences for this year’s course were made possible by Z & M Ag and Turf in Clymer and Lamb & Webster in Sheridan. Instructors for this course were Dennis Wright, Workforce Development Facilitator at Hewes BOCES in Ashville, with driving portions taught by Dave Wade of Z & M Ag and Turf in Clymer, and Mike Wilson, of Lamb & Webster in Sheridan. A special thank you to volunteer instructors and coordinators who continually help make 4-H Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Course opportunity possible.

For more information about educational opportunities available through Cornell Cooperative Extension please call the Chautauqua County Office at 716-664-9502.

Report finds U.S. crop insurance, credit programs harm fruit and vegetable growers; encourage commodities for unhealthy food

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Congress should open up programs in next farm bill, says UCS The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is urging Americans to eat substantially more fruits and vegetables, but its crop insurance and credit programs handicap produce growers and instead promote commodity crops that are disproportionately used in heavily processed junk food, according to a report released on April 24 during a conference call held by the Union of Concerned Scientists.

The report, “Ensuring the Harvest: Crop Insurance and Credit for a Healthy Farm and Food Future,” recommends a number of common-sense policies that would help American farmers grow more healthy food for our communities.

“If Americans need to eat more fruits and vegetables, why do U.S. farm policies make it harder for farmers who grow them to earn a living?” asked report author Jeffrey O’Hara, an agricultural economist with UCS’s Food and Environment Program.

“Even though those farmers pose a lower insurance risk, the USDA won’t give them the same protection it gives to large commodity farming operations.”

Weather makes farming a risky business, so the USDA offers crop

insurance, making it easier for farmers to obtain bank loans or credit early in the year to cover the cost of seeds, fertilizer and equipment for spring planting. In the event of extreme weather — from spring frosts to summer flooding — that insurance gives farmers a safety net if their crops are destroyed or their price declines. For many farmers, insurance and credit is the difference between profiting and bankruptcy.

The USDA offers this crop insurance and credit to large farms growing corn, soy and other commodity crops, and to some large fruit and vegetable farms, such as tomatoes in California, but the agency shuts out “healthy-food” farms — small- to medium-size farms growing fruits and vegetables or raising livestock sustainably.

Many healthy-food farms, which sell their products locally at farmers markets, restaurants and schools, have become a market force in recent years. Currently, their local-food sales total $5 billion annually. But if fruit and vegetable consumption increased to meet the USDA’s MyPlate dietary guidelines, driving demand for healthy, sustainable

produce, local food sales could increase to as much as $14.5 billion a year and generate as many as 189,000 new jobs, according to the UCS report.

Jack Hedin, owner of the 160-acre organic Featherstone Farm in Rushford, MN, is one of those healthy-food farmers who cannot get crop insurance.

In 2007, chronic rains brought crop disease and disrupted planting cycles. Combined with acute flash flooding, 60 percent of his farm was wiped out. Fortunately his farm rebounded and today it is thriving, but he still lives in fear of what might happen due to an extreme weather event.

“Without crop insurance, I worry every day about the safety of the farm, my family and our 30 employees,” said Hedin, who participated in today’s UCS telephone press conference. “The lack of access to crop insurance is one of the greatest impediments that I, and other small local farmers, face in keeping healthy-food farms safe and prosperous.”

In the House, Representative Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, is the lead sponsor of the Local Farms, Food, and

Jobs Act, which would expand farmers markets and provide support for regional farm and food systems.

“Instead of putting up roadblocks to farmers growing a diverse range of crops and livestock,

we need to encourage these farmers and make it easier for them to provide the kind of healthy foods that are good for consumers and good for local economies,” said Pingree, who also was fea-

tured on UCS’s call today. “The Senate Agriculture Committee is marking up its version of the Farm Bill tomorrow, providing a timely opportunity to level the playing field for these farmers.”

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Northern New York research protocol effective vs. invasive crop pest: How-To Manual now online Cornell entomologist Dr. Elson Shields and the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program have battled an invasive farm crop pest since 1989. In April 2012 they posted the definitive guide to raising and applying native nematodes (microscopic worms) to control destructive alfalfa snout beetle (ASB) online at www.nnyagdev.org .

More than 13 percent (500,000 acres/9 counties) of New York farmland has been infested by ASB. ASB can destroy entire fields of the valuable dairy and livestock crop in one growing season. ASB-related crop damage can be as much as $1,100-$1,500 per acre for the complete loss of 2nd- or 3rd-year crops

left untreated.

The Cornell Cooperative Extension associations of Northern New York are educating alfalfa growers across the region about the use of two species of native insect-attacking nematodes as biological control agents and how to rear these native nematodes for release in their own fields.

FFA students and farm youth were engaged in the early on-farm testing of the nematode rearing and application protocol. Farmers have easily adapted existing equipment to apply the biocontrol nematodes.

A joint project with the Cornell Alfalfa Breeding Team under the guidance of Dr. Donald R. Viands and Dr. Julie L. Hansen with the Shields’ Lab

is selectively breeding ASB-resistant alfalfa varieties to work in tandem with the biocontrol nematodes to battle the beetle. At least one Cornell-bred ASB-resistant alfalfa variety is in the early stages of commercial seed production.

The Shields’ Lab and Cornell entomologist Dr. Gregory M. Loeb are now evaluating the use of nematodes to control soil pests in New York’s grape vineyards. The Shields’ Lab and Cornell apple entomologists Dr. Arthur M. Agnello and Dr. W. Harvey Reissig are investigating the use of these biocontrol nematodes to control plum curculio in organic apple production systems.

Research on the persistence of the

nematodes over a several year crop rotation is continuing with support from the New York Farm Viability Institute and the Cornell University Ag Experiment Station.

ASB is flightless and all individuals are females. ASB has walked or “hitchhiked” on equipment and transport vehicles to reach new locations from Oswego to Cayuga, Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence and Wayne counties in New York state. ASB is also transported by flowing water when it balls up into groups of 30-40 individuals that float with the current. ASB is also known to exist in Ontario, Canada.

Students gain business knowledge at Harbaugh Entrepreneurship Forum UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — While Penn State originally was founded to educate farmers, the mission of its College of Agricultural Sciences has expanded to encourage the development of “agripreneurs.”

That was apparent during the college’s recent Harbaugh Entrepreneurship Forum. The annual event brings prominent entrepreneurs to campus to interact with students and share their business acumen.

The keynote address was delivered

by Keith Masser, CEO of Sterman Masser Inc., an eighth-generation potato-growing and processing company in Sacramento, PA. Masser graduated from Penn State with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering and currently serves as vice chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees.

Masser described to students the characteristics that make a successful entrepreneur and spoke about Sterman Masser and his other entrepreneurial endeavors, Keystone Potato

Products and Fresh Solutions Farms.

Keystone Potatoes is home to the newest dehydrated potato processing facility in North America. The operation focuses on sustainability, using methane gas from a nearby landfill as a fuel source to generate steam. Fresh Solutions Farms is a state-of-the-art packing facility providing regional potato and onion marketing solutions with national reach.

Following Masser’s presentation, two finalists were selected to present a business pitch as part of the Ag60 Competition, which was open to all Penn State students. Each finalist had 60 seconds to present a pitch that addressed a need in agricultural sciences.

The winner, science major Dustin Betz, presented an idea for portable hydroponic structures that could be used to provide people with fresh produce. He received a prize of $200.

The Harbaugh Forum is a natural stepping-stone to the college’s fall en-

trepreneurship event, the Ag Springboard Competition, noted College of Agricultural Sciences entrepreneurship coordinator Mark Gagnon. These events are supported by the college’s Earl and Kay Harbaugh Entrepreneurship Endowment.

Gagnon explained that students competing in the Springboard Competition form groups and develop a business plan that addresses a need in the agricultural sector. A panel of judges selects the most compelling business plan, and the first place team can win $5,000. Participating students also have opportunities for mentoring and support to help commercialize their businesses.

The Harbaugh Forum is one of many activities sponsored by the entrepreneurship initiative in the College of Agricultural Sciences. The initiative seeks to facilitate entrepreneurship in the college and forge intra-university ties.

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ASA shows support of transportation bill priorities for ag producers As the House-Senate Conference Committee begins their work to develop a Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill, commonly referred to as the “highway bill,” ASA has signed on to three letters to conferees in support of priorities for agricultural producers.

Maintaining and clarifying the hours-of-service exemption for agriculture is a top ASA priority for the highway bill. ASA and 18 other agri-

cultural groups signed on to a letter supporting the hoursof-service exemption provisions, stating that without the hours-of-service exemption for agriculture, there could be severe disruptions to the delivery of critical farm supplies to farm operations during peak times of the year.

ASA also supports the Realize America’s Maritime Promise (RAMP) Act, which would ensure that monies collected in the Harbor Mainte-

nance Trust Fund are utilized in full for their intended purpose of operations and maintenance, including dredging activities. ASA and 11 other agricultural groups signed on to a letter to conferees expressing support for inclusion of the RAMP Act provisions in the final highway bill. The provisions were included in the House-passed bill.

In addition, ASA was one of 12 agricultural groups on a letter to conferees in support

of the freight rail provisions in the Senate-passed highway bill. These freight rail provisions are modest steps intended to provide a better balance between shipper and carrier interests in rail policy deliberations at the Surface Transportation Board (STB), and make the agency more accountable, transparent and effective. Specifically, these provisions require STB to post a report on pending complaints every three

months; increase maximum relief in rate cases; establish time lines for rate cases; require a study on how STB will apply its revenue adequacy pricing constraint; and require quarterly reports to Congress on the status of regulatory proceedings. Taken together these provisions are intended to bring a better balance between carrier and shipper interests at the STB. Source: ASA Weekly Leader Letter for Thursday, May 10

AEC applauds reauthorization of critical USDA energy title programs On April 26, the Senate Agriculture Committee marked up the 2012 Farm Bill, including an amendment to reauthorize mandatory funding for a number of critical energy title programs designed to spur the development of homegrown, renewable energy in rural America. The Advanced Ethanol Council issued the following statement: “The Advanced Ethanol Council

(AEC) applauds the leadership of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and specifically Chairwoman Stabenow and Senators Conrad and Lugar, in assuring continued mandatory funding for critical USDA energy title programs. There is no more urgent need in this country today than creating new jobs and reducing our dependence on foreign oil. The programs

reauthorized and streamlined today are doing just that, and will continue to help the United States create jobs and replace foreign oil with homegrown, renewable energy production when signed into law. While it is very important to also address the tax piece for advanced biofuels by the end of the year, this is a critical first step toward providing continuity for Amer-

ican farmers and advanced biofuel producers while exceeding the committee’s goals for deficit reduction.”

The executive members of the Advanced Ethanol Council (AEC) include: Abengoa BioEnergy, Beta Renewables, BlueFire Renewables, Coskata, Enerkem, Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inbicon, Iogen, Mascoma, Osage BioEnergy, Qteros and ZeaChem.

Farm Bureau urges approval of new herbicide-tolerant corn WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Agriculture Department’s Plant and Animal Health Inspection Service should grant non-regulated status to a new variety of herbicide-tolerant corn, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Approval of DAS-40278-9, the regulatory name of the genetically engineered corn variety, will provide farmers an important alternative to manage hard-to-control

weeds and respond to potential herbicide resistance.

A plant risk assessment conducted by APHIS “clearly justifies a determination of nonregulated status” for DAS-40278-9, AFBF told Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in a letter. “APHIS has done a commendable job completing thorough plant and environmental assessments, which clearly indicate DAS40278-9 is unlikely to

pose a plant pest risk,” the letter stated.

The new corn variety is tolerant of the herbicide 2,4-D, which has been used by U.S. farmers for 60 years to control broadleaf weeds in fruit, vegetable and field crops, as well as turf and residential lawns. During that time, the Environmental Protection Agency has conducted detailed, science-based regulatory reviews to evaluate the human health and

environmental safety risks of 2,4-D. In 2005, EPA reassessed 2,4-D and reregistered it for use on crops including corn. Earlier in April, EPA issued a decision not to re-open the safety assessment for 2,4-D based on review of the best available science.

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World Forage Analysis Superbowl announces 2012 sponsors Plans are underway for the 29th World Forage Analysis Superbowl, held in conjunction with World Dairy Expo. This year’s contest will award over $22,000 in cash prizes to winning entries across seven forage categories. A special thanks goes to Mycogen Seeds, the contest’s Platinum Sponsor. The Grand Champion Forage will receive a check for $2,500 from Nutrisave Forage Management System and the Grand Champion First Time Entrant will receive a cash award of $1,500 from Kuhn North America.

Each of the winning entries in each of the seven categories will receive a $1,500 cash award. Categories and sponsors include, Champion Dairy Hay sponsored by W-L Research, Champion Grass Hay sponsored by Barenbrug USA, Champion Commercial Hay sponsored by Bridon Cordage, Champion Haylage sponsored by Ag-Bag, Champion Baleage sponsored by Agri-King, Champion Standard Corn Silage sponsored by Kent Nutrition Group and Champion Brown Midrib Corn Silage sponsored by Mycogen Seeds.

In addition to the above categories, two other awards will also be given; Quality Counts Hay/Haylage and Quality Counts Corn Silage sponsored by Croplan Genetics. All winners will be recognized at the Mycogen Seeds Awards Luncheon, held this year on Oct. 3, during World Dairy Expo, Additional contest support is provided by the National Hay Association.

Contest entry forms are available by calling 715758-2178 or visiting www.foragesuperbowl.org. The $25 entry fee provides entry into the contest for cash prizes, along with a detailed laboratory analysis of the sample. Participants may submit multiple entries. Corn silage entries must be received by Aug. 16 and all other entries must be received by Sept. 6.

The World Forage Analysis Superbowl is organized in partnership with AgSource Cooperative Services, AgSource Laboratories, DairyBusiness Communications, Hay & Forage Grower, U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, University of WisconsinMadison and World Dairy Expo. To learn more, visit www.foragesuperbowl.org.

demands and environmental challenges of the twenty-first century, U.S. agriculture must stay on the cutting edge of technology,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman.

“Farm Bureau members have a strong interest in maintaining and improving access to new input technologies, such as herbicide-tolerant seed, while preserving and enhancing the coexistence of diverse crops and cropping

systems.”

The letter to Vilsack also noted that concerns related to the use of herbicides in cropping systems should continue to be addressed by EPA, and that the manufacturer of DAS-40278-9 is addressing concerns related to the use of the corn variety near sensitive crops through innovative technology and stewardship methods.

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ASA unveils comprehensive production, use and export data in 2012 Soy Stats The U.S. soybean industry planted crops on 75 million acres in 2011, producing nearly 3.1 billion bushels and totaling $35.7 billion in value according to the

latest issue of the American Soybean Association’s (ASA) Soy Stats®.

The annual publication, now in its 19th year, is a comprehen-

sive resource for statistical information about the U.S. soybean industry and its relationship to world oilseed production. Soy Stats is available at

www.SoyStats.com.

According to the publication, which comprises data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, ASA, and the United Soybean

Board, soybeans represented 56 percent of world oilseed production in 2011, 33 percent of which was produced in the United States. Additionally, the

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U.S. exported almost 1.3 billion bushels, accounting for 37 percent of the world’s soybean trade.

In terms of exports, U.S. soybean and soy product exports exceeded $21.5 billion in 2011, nearly half of which — $10.4 billion — went to China. Canada was the largest customer for U.S. soybean meal at $375 million, while Morocco was the largest customer for U.S. soybean oil with purchases of $336 million.

Domestically, soybeans provided 66 percent of the edible consumption of fats and oils. Domestic crushers accounted for 1.6 billion bushels, with U.S. ending stocks of soybeans at 275 million bushels.

Major funding for the 2012 edition of Soy Stats was provided by the United Soybean Board, with additional financial support from the Illinois Soybean Association, Iowa Soybean Association, Indiana Soybean Alliance, South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotion Council, North Dakota Soybean Council, Maryland Soybean Board, U.S. Soybean Export Council, Kentucky Soybean Board, Ohio Soybean Council, Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, Tennessee Soybean Promotion Council, North Carolina Soybean Producers Association, Kansas Soybean Commission, and Oklahoma Soybean Board.

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NMPF urges Senate to act on Farm Bill as soon as possible NMPF working with ag committee leaders to expedite vote in Senate The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is working with a bipartisan group of

senators, as well as with other farm and agriculture organizations, to urge the Sen-

ate’s leaders to bring the pending 2012 Farm Bill legislation to a vote this spring.

In a letter sent May 15 to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and Minority Leader Mitch

McConnell, 44 Senators urged that the farm bill be brought to a vote as soon as possible. If Senate action is delayed, it greatly diminishes the chance that the House of Representatives will make time to act on the Farm Bill yet in 2012 — meaning that important changes in dairy policy will not come to fruition this year.

In the letter circulated by Agriculture Committee members Max Baucus (D-MT) and Mike Johanns (R-NE), along with Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), the Senate leadership is told: “We need to act soon to complete a farm bill in 2012 and provide certainty for farmers, ranchers, rural communities, other stakeholders, and all Americans.

We very much appreciate your recognition of the need for timely action on the farm bill.”

The Senate leadership

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received a similar letter from farm groups last week, when NMPF joined more than 125 other agricultural organizations in pointing out how important it is to act on the farm bill quickly.

That letter pointed out to Reid and McConnell that the farm bill “is one piece of legislation upon which all Americans depend, urban as well as rural.

With limited time remaining before expiration of current program authorities, time is of the essence. While each of our respective organizations will continue to work to accomplish our key priorities, the farm bill must move forward.”

NMPF President and CEO Jerry Kozak said that “the clock is ticking on our opportunity to get a farm bill done in 2012. We appreciate the display of bipartisan effort by senators from across the country to move this legislation forward.”

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CNCPS evolves; v6.1 maintains or improves production and profitability with lower crude protein The Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System (CNCPS) continues to evolve with improved understanding of ration formulation and the publication of new research. Version 6.1 allows nutritional professionals to reduce dietary crude protein levels while maintaining or improving production and profitability, according to Michael E. Van Amburgh, Associate Professor, Department of Animal Science, Cornell University.

“Between analytical improvements, error corrections, and new research being implemented within the CNCPS framework, model accuracy has been improved,” Dr. Van Amburgh said. “The resulting changes allow nutritionists to reduce dietary crude protein (CP) levels while maintaining or improving production and profitability.”

CNCPS v6.1 includes improved passage rates, feed chemistry and error corrections. As a result, it predicts a greater metabolizable protein supple from feed protein.

CNCPS v6.1 also is more accurate and precise in estimating metabolizable energy (ME) and metabolizable protein (MP) allowable for milk with a lower prediction bias.

“Together, these changes allow nutritionists to formulate diets lower in CP while still meeting the MP requirements of the cow and maintaining milk yield and components, provided the cattle, forages and feeds are properly categorized,” Dr. Van Amburgh said.

Guidelines for evaluating diets with CNCPS v6.1 include: 1. Inputted dry matter intake should be within the range of CNCPS and the National Research Council (NRC) predictions. If it is not, bodyweight, environment, and feed amounts should be reviewed.

2. Rumen ammonia should be between 100 percent and 150 percent.

Diets high in hay silage might have rumen ammonia as high as 200 percent given ingredient

availability limitations.

Although from an efficiency perspective this is unacceptable, it is realistic depending on total forage availability.

3. Peptide balance can be ignored.

4. Consideration for urea cost can be minimized. A urea cost of less than 0.25 Mcal/d should be targeted.

5. Non-fibrous carbohydrates for lactating dairy cow diets can vary 30 percent and 42 percent depending upon the sources. The use of sugar, starch or soluble fiber should be by user preference. Given that cattle require fermentable carbohydrate, sources of fermentable carbohydrate should vary with local availability and pricing.

6. ME and MP allowable milk should be within 1 kg of each other and should match the observed milk before any ration changes are

made. For growing cattle, MP allowable gain should be 0 to 250 grams greater then ME allowable gain. For replacement heifers, lactic acid should be kept to less than 3 percent of

dry matter. Data from the 1980s suggests a direct link between lactic acid intake and empty body fat composition in growing cattle.

7. Physically effective neutral detergent fiber

(peNDF) should be greater than 22 percent dry matter for lactating dairy cows and 8 percent-10 percent for feedlot cattle.

8. L ysine should be greater than 6.5 per-

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Below is a graph featuring a case study herd where a team approach was used to improve SCC. It shows the bulk tank SCC for each tank for a one-year period.

The oldest data is on the left, and most recent data is on the right. The broken line is at the 400K level, and timing for each meeting is indicated.

How the 400K Beat It! program works: Step #1: Complete a “Management Survey” or short risk assessment of your farm situation. The team will review and discuss the information, and come up with a plan to work on the identified priorities. In many cases, it is most efficient and cost effective to conduct this team meeting by conference call.

Step #2: Set up the testing program for your farm.

The testing program will include a 6-month bulk milk monitoring program and 6 months of individual cow production and cellcount tests.

Step #3: Collect and interpret all the data.

Before the team can suggest improvements, it is key to measure precisely what is happening in the herd: if you don't measure it, you can't manage it. QMPS veterinarians will analyze each month’s collected data with bulk tank cultures. They will look at the major bacteria causing SCC problems, and they will review cow-level SCC to identify dynamics of infections in the herd. Reports and recommendations for strategies to lower bulk tank SCC will be sent back to the dairy and distributed to the team.

Step #4: The final step consists of another team meeting. The team will review all the data and decide on the necessary steps to ensure continued production of high-quality milk. The combination of monthly test-day information combined with regular team reporting on the results may be a process that continues in your day-to-day management. Sharing information during the 6-month duration of the program can provide the foundation for a process used by the dairy going forward.

This bulk tank SCC case study indicates the following: 1. The cost of the 400 Beat It! program is an investment in udder health and milk quality.

2. The 400 Beat It! program is a process, not an event, and functions better as time goes on.

3. Using teams is a powerful management strategy. Significant improvements are evident when teams meet and work for a common cause.

4. We are seeing success in achieving our goal of improved bulk tank SCC.

For more information about the program, contact Randy Perkins, Marketing and Sales Director by phone at 607-227-6528 or by e-mail at randy.perkins@dairyone.com.

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Figure 1: 400K Beat It! case study

Teams are an integral part of the program because reducing SCC takes teamwork. The path to progress is not always easy to find, particularly while steeped in day-to-day management of the farm. With the 400K Beat It! program, we help you by developing a short-term, very focused program. Through the program, you receive the guidance and support of your professional milk quality team, as well as the data and monitoring solutions necessary to maximize milk quality. The return on investment will be evident in a very short time because it is two-fold: increased milk quality premiums and increased milk production. For producers who are consistently below 400K, we can explore a similar approach through our 200K Get It! program.

New York Dairy Viability Project inspires new Field Crop Profit Teams

The success of New York’s Dairy Profit Teams built statewide with New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI) support is now inspiring similar advisory groups for field crop producers. The NYFVI project has launched 91 dairy-based teams that have set a model for newlydeveloping Field Crop Profit Teams.

Since 2007, Dairy Profit Teams of nutritionists, veterinarians, bankers, loan officers, supplier representatives, crop consultants, and other agricultural industry professionals have hit the mark to positively impact bottom-line farm revenue and costs.

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New EU Agreement Drives Milk Quality Focus Access to international markets is an important area of growth for U.S. dairy producers. Participating in this global market means meeting the recently adopted European Union-USDA marketing agreement (EC 853/2004 regulation) milk quality standards. Having a new regulatory requirement has naturally led the industry toward focusing on achieving and maintaining somatic cell counts below the 400k limit.

In April, producers began seeing calculated values of their rolling 3 month SCC mean, which indicates whether or not they are below the required limit.

A simple way to think about the complicated system that the EU has put in place is to look at cows in a herd that are infected. They are either infected or not, based on their SCC. Cows with higher SCC than others that are over the infection threshold (200,000) simply contribute to the bulk tank at different rates, based on their production and SCC. They are not "more infected". That said, once a producer reaches a geometric mean over 400,000, they are out of compliance, and it doesn't matter by how much. To make the calculation a bit easier, simply take the product of the three months averages; if below 64 million, you are fine. For instance, a herd with 3 consecutive months at 400K average SCC would have a product of 64 million, since 400K x 400K x 400K= 64,000,000.

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Producers below the limit will benefit from evaluating their SCC maintenance and monitoring options, while those above need options to help reduce overall cell counts while maintaining compatibility with the management of their farm business.

Association Director Julia Robbins says, “The Dairy Profit Teams started by the New York Farm Viability Institute have proven their value many times over and create an opportunity for field crop growers to benefit from teams of their own.”

NYFVI funding provided approximately 80 percent ($2,400) of the cost for dairy farms to utilize a profit team for one year, paying stipends to participants and facilitators.

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) educators, and dairy consultants, often serve as facilitators, establishing ground rules and agendas. Final decisions for implementing suggestions are made by the farm owner.

Team facilitator Bob Haight, a dairy consultant based in Cortland County, says the teams are “a trusted, non-biased source of information and a strong team can really make a difference.”

Haight has tracked data from approximately 15 teams. His biggest success is a farm that followed team recommendations resulting in increased revenue and reduced expense of $249,691 in 2010.

Haight explains, “Significant improvements in production and attention to reducing expenses brought additional milk revenue and labor savings. Improved forage production led to grain savings and increased milk production, while a lender change lowered interest

costs by nearly $30,000.”

NYFVI funding has helped start 20 Dairy Profit Teams in southwestern New York. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County Farm Business Management and Community Educator Virginia Carlberg says as a result of team strategizing several farms have taken steps to reduce debt and two farms created new milking protocols which reduced somatic cell counts and increased milk check quality premium income.

“Dairy Profit Teams also improve the local economy by involving local businesses and expanding the purchases of services and products locally,” Carlberg notes.

New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI) Managing Director David Grusenmeyer says, “We have seen excellent results and expect Dairy Profit and Field Crops Profit teams to benefit New York’s agricultural industry and communities for years to come.”

The New York Farm Viability Institute is a farmer-led independent nonprofit organization that directs on-farm research to help farmers increase profits and supports New York’s agricultural system across diverse farm sizes, sectors, commodities, production practices and geographic regions. Learn more at www.nyfvi.org.

10. Total unsaturated fatty acid intake should be monitored. Values greater than 500 g/d can be a risk factor coupled with quantity and quality of forage NDF. Lower quality forages and/or lower quantities of forage NDF fed increase

the risk of milk fat depression.

11. CNCPSv6.1 has implemented the Dairy NRC recommendations for minerals and vitamins, as a dietary supply including bioavailability. NRC recommendations should be followed.

CNCPS from B2

Summer events: Cornell Small Dairy Support • June 20, 1-3 p.m., Staying Small Through a Century of Dairy Farming. Snofarm Dairy, 644 Buffalo Rd, Brooktondale, NY 14817

NO BULL TOO BIG OR NASTY Semen Freezing Since 1983 Semen Fertility Evaluations A Value Adding Company

ZIMMERMAN’S CUSTOM FREEZING www.semenfreezing.com

131 Red Well Road New Holland PA

Cell 717-940-1430 717-355-2048

Aaron and Calib Snow will present Staying Small Through a Century of Dairy Farming. The farm has been in the Snow family for three generations. A year and a half ago Calvin (father) and Aaron (son) started producing cheese from a small percentage of milk to sell locally. Snofarm is milking 35 cows, primarily Holsteins, a few Dutch Belts and a few Brown Swiss. The afternoon will consist of field, barn, and cheese making facility tours and discussion. To register, contact Monika Roth, 607-272-2292, mr55@cornell.edu.

• July 11: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., On-farm Energy Production. At Scheffler Dairy, 643 Cobb St, Groton, NY 13073 This event will cover the basics of making grass

DELAVAL DIRECT 1486 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY 13642 315-287-2581

CORTLAND VALLEY DAIRY SERVICE, INC 1791 E. Homer Rd. Rte. 13, Cortland, NY 607-753-6744

FINGER LAKES DAIRY SERVICES, INC. 175 Ovid St., Seneca Falls, NY 13148 315-568-0955

DECHANTS REFRIGERATION SERVICE 20453 Rte. 322, Corsica, PA 15829 814-764-5283

DELAVAL DIRECT 5249 Rt. 39, Castile, NY 14427 585-493-2235

GARDINIER DAIRY SUPPLY 6111 St. Rte. 5, Little Falls, NY 13365 315-823-0150

DELAVAL DIRECT 112 Creek Rd., Middlebury, VT 802-388-0043

DELAVAL DIRECT 8631 East Main St., Clymer, NY 14724 716-355-4326

LAISDELL DAIRY SYSTEMS 11 North Main St., Adams, NY 13605 315-232-2217

TERRITORY REPRESENTATIVES

DELAVAL DIRECT 850 Main Rd., Corfu, NY 14036 585-599-4696

SMITH BROTHERS ELECTRIC Rte. 2 Box 290, Lisbon, NY 13658 315-393-2988

ROBIN SHIRLEY New York & New England 417-872-7094 VIC LEININGER New York & Pennsylvania 417-872-5715

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WORMUTH DAIRY & REFRIGERATION LLC Box 332, Morrisville, NY 13408 315-684-9152

CIDEC LLC 1466 Clark St. Rd., Auburn, NY 13021 315-252-9270

pellets and pressing oil from farm grown oilseeds.

These two markets are just beginning here in the Northeast but some enterprising farmers are already exploring how they can be a part of them.

There will be demonstrations of some of the equipment used for on farm energy production and presentations from: - Ed & Eileen Scheffler bought an oilseed press this spring through an Organic Valley program.

They participated with Organic Valley two years ago to press Canola and Sunflower seeds.They have participated with Tompkins County Planning Department to bring in a business intern to help them put together a plan for their new enterprise.

- John and Jenifer Stoker from Cazenovia, NY, formed Stolor Organics, LLC a family owned and operated organic food and skin care company specializing in cold pressed, unrefined, Non-GMO, certified organic oil.

- Matt Dedrick, from Lansing, NY, built a tractor driven grass pelleting machine. He has been experimenting with different ingredients to pellet and burn.

RSVP requested to help plan lunch. Contact Sharon VanDeuson at 607-753-5078 or shv7@cornell.edu. Sponsored by Cornell Small Farms Program.

• July 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Managing the Biology of a Grazing System, Marvin Moyer’s Farm, Lainhart Rd, Owego, NY. Jerry Brunetti will give attendees a view of what is going on beneath the sod of a grazing farm and how to maximize the biology potential for cycling nutrients which feed the plants. This event is being organized by the “Tioga Grazers” a grazing discussion group which have been meeting for the past 10 years. There will also be information on how a grazing farm can use Risk Management” Pasture Rangeland and Forage Policy” to protect their feed supply from drought.

RSVP requested to help plan lunch. Contact Sharon VanDeuson at 607-753-5078 or shv7@cornell.edu.

The event is sponsored by New York Ag and Markets Risk Management Education, and the New York Grassland Conservation Initiativ (GLCI).

Aug. 14: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Managing a Grazing Dairy, Dan and Ann Carey’s Farm, 305 Lick Street, Groton NY The Carey’s have been operating a grazing dairy since 1998. They currently milk 200 cows and attribute some of their farm’s success to grazing.

The Carey’s will talk about how they manage their dairy to maximize the time and labor advantages which grazing can offer.

We will tour the fencing and water system the Carey’s have developed over the years and discuss Cornell’s Dairy Farm Business Summary and how it can help measure some of the benchmarks of a grazing dairy.

There will be information on how to use Risk Management” Pasture Rangeland and Forage Policy” to protect their feed supply from drought.

RSVP requested to help plan lunch. Contact Sharon VanDeuson at 607-753-5078 or shv7@cornell.edu.

Sponsoring this event is New York Ag and Markets Risk Management Education.

It is always recommended to RSVP for these events so we can contact you in case of any changes.

For more information Contact Fay Benson SCNY Dairy and Field Crop Team at 607-753-5213 or afb3@cornell.edu.

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ALLEGANY

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H H H H H H H H H H

357.1 561.1 993.1 267.4 599.0 99.7 153.9 50.5 58.2 52.8

29826 1120 3.8 934 3.1 3X 30578 1127 3.7 926 3.0 28347 956 3.4 843 3.0 3X 24622 997 4.0 766 3.1 24438 911 3.7 731 3.0 21955 877 4.0 678 3.1 21916 830 3.8 663 3.0 20726 684 3.3 628 3.0 18725 667 3.6 561 3.0 18319 725 4.0 544 3.0

H 550.6 H 249.5 H 1121.0 H 465.5 B 58.7 H 19.3 H 167.7 H 51.1 J 567.7 H 74.9 H 107.1 H 148.3 H 131.1 H 85.0 H 171.3 H 196.2 H 27.6 J 70.5

28592 1001 3.5 870 3.0 3X 26824 955 3.6 817 3.0 25731 885 3.4 803 3.1 3X 25949 923 3.6 797 3.1 21350 955 4.5 784 3.7 25199 912 3.6 760 3.0 23673 886 3.7 703 3.0 23102 873 3.8 699 3.0 19841 958 4.8 684 3.4 3X 22099 766 3.5 674 3.0 21190 816 3.9 671 3.2 3X 21779 828 3.8 666 3.1 21502 814 3.8 639 3.0 20261 707 3.5 613 3.0 17472 649 3.7 588 3.4 18109 681 3.8 584 3.2 17803 690 3.9 558 3.1 15358 693 4.5 534 3.5 3X

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CLINTON

MINER INSTITUTE REMILLARD FARMS CHALIZ FARM LLC. DIMOCK FARMS, LLC. HIDDEN VIEW FARM G & M FARM ALLEN, JAMES W. MCNEIL, DON & SHERRY DAMOUR, DICK SMITH, HAROLD

COLUMBIA

LONAN FARM DHI-APCS KELLER R & SONS HD1 DHIR LYN F. MAIN, JR DHI-APCS OOMS ADRIAN & SONS DHI-AP ELITE DAIRY DHI-AP DAVENPORT, JIM HERD 3 DHI KIERNAN, WILLIAM DHI-AP THE DAVENPORT FAMILY HD 2 DHIR DUTCH HOLLOW FARM DHIRAPCS RONNYBROOK FARMS DHI-AP OOMS,ANTONIE & MICHAEL HD 1 DHI-AP TRIPPLE CREEK FARM DHI-AP MILLERHURST FARM DHI-AP BARRINGER, FRED DHIR-AP B.B.T.T. FARM DHI-AP G+H DAIRY DHI-AP BURCH & SONS DAIRY DHI-AP OOMS,ANTONIE & MICHAEL HD 2 DHIR-AP

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B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

TURNER, BENJAMIN & CAROLYN DHIR BECK FARMS DHI-APCS SPRUCE EDEN DAIRY LLC DHIR-AP DRAKE, RICHARD D. DHI-AP CURRIE VALLEY DAIRY LLC DHI-AP CURRIE VALLEY DAIRY LLC DHI-AP RIVERSIDE DAIRY LLC DHI-AP SPRUCE EDEN DAIRY LLC DHIR-AP DOVETALES FARM DHI-AP FORBES FARM DHI-AP AUGUR, DAVID DHI HALL, BRYAN DHI-AP BROOKS, CLINTON S DHI ROBINSON, ROLAND DHI-AP A & J GRINNELL DHI-AP SCHONCREST FARMS DHI-AP WESTAN FARMS DHI SUNSETYOUNG FARM DHI TWIN OAKS DAIRY LLC DHI-AP ROCKY BOTTOM FARM DHI-AP MATT & KEVIN SHARPE DHI-AP KNAPP, PETER DHI-AP CLOSSON, RANDY DHI-AP MCEVOY,CHARLES & KENNETH DHIR MUGGLIN JEAN L HD I DHIR-AP GLADTIME TOO DHIR-AP BLAINE & CHRIS KELLER DHI-AP

H 113.2 H 1160.6 H 425.9 H 188.4 H 818.0 H 53.5 H 656.3 J 23.1 H 177.9 X 587.8 H 80.1 H 71.3 H 75.0 H 75.0 H 96.8 H 84.9 H 158.0 H 147.2 H 132.9 H 60.6 H 101.6 H 59.8 H 81.5 H 32.5 J 41.2 X 68.9 X 72.5

30889 1205 3.91005 3.3 28136 953 3.4 870 3.1 3X 26699 971 3.6 825 3.1 3X 26837 987 3.7 813 3.0 3X 26073 971 3.7 793 3.0 3X 25195 956 3.8 783 3.1 3X 25206 938 3.7 759 3.0 3X 20357 924 4.5 726 3.6 3X 24009 853 3.6 726 3.0 21502 851 4.0 683 3.2 22638 808 3.6 683 3.0 22888 811 3.5 680 3.0 3X 22521 850 3.8 678 3.0 22715 839 3.7 672 3.0 19312 785 4.1 604 3.1 19065 717 3.8 596 3.1 19817 798 4.0 580 2.9 19465 716 3.7 576 3.0 18559 718 3.9 560 3.0 18490 671 3.6 557 3.0 18176 683 3.8 555 3.1 18055 705 3.9 550 3.0 17267 732 4.2 540 3.1 16928 684 4.0 523 3.1 14531 681 4.7 516 3.6 15576 643 4.1 510 3.3 16032 675 4.2 508 3.2

JOLEANNA HOLSTEINS HUMDINGER HOLSTEINS ALBANO FARM INC. HAGER FARMS MATTSON, H.L. & SONS PALMER,RONALD & JORDAN SCHAEFER, ADOLF & LARRY DELROSE FARM ACKLAND DAIRY FARM BEEBE HILL FARM TAGGART, JEFF & LORI & BRAD LAMPORT, FRANK JR CHAR MARIE FARM LLC DARVIEW FARM DEYSENROTH, PAUL & GWEN HOLLEY, DAVE & ELAINE MARTIN, EDWIN & DUANE SCOTT' HILLSIDE FARM MARICK FARM,LLC SKYMAC FARM DAIRY SMITH HOLSTEINS MAXWELL, RUSSELL DAVID GOULD JASON, SANTOBUONO RITZ FARMS ETERNAL FLAME HOLSTEINS MUDDY RIVER FARM RICHNAN FARM MOUNTAIN CREST FARM 2 HOSKING FARM BEDFORD FARMS GRANT, DAVID SITTS CO. HOLSTEINS MUSHKODAY FARM SHAW,JAMES PINEYVALE FARM JOHNSON, CHRISTL & TIM SKOVSENDE, NEILS TERRY, MATTHEW HYMERS, SCOTT & GAIL

DHIR-AP DHIR DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H J H

137.5 46.7 153.0 467.3 192.6 45.7 68.0 68.9 50.2 72.6 83.1 118.7 116.7 25.1 46.4 73.4 50.2 126.8 303.3 50.0 119.9 45.4 60.1 38.3 68.4 113.2 89.0 46.3 80.9 62.3 96.4 101.5 85.2 136.3 56.9 62.1 41.4 84.2 52.2 53.1

27923 1002 3.6 887 3.2 3X 26296 999 3.8 821 3.1 26635 1185 4.4 810 3.0 25816 972 3.8 794 3.1 3X 25341 913 3.6 776 3.1 25023 928 3.7 776 3.1 24943 871 3.5 759 3.0 24111 936 3.9 742 3.1 24186 911 3.8 741 3.1 24574 923 3.8 732 3.0 23905 899 3.8 731 3.1 3X 23531 890 3.8 727 3.1 23803 893 3.8 725 3.0 22468 840 3.7 713 3.2 22877 867 3.8 712 3.1 22770 876 3.8 703 3.1 22228 857 3.9 699 3.1 22983 850 3.7 693 3.0 22361 898 4.0 691 3.1 3X 22673 841 3.7 681 3.0 20932 820 3.9 675 3.2 23056 865 3.8 674 2.9 22179 819 3.7 673 3.0 21761 822 3.8 668 3.1 20302 786 3.9 651 3.2 21049 709 3.4 648 3.1 19880 783 3.9 642 3.2 21225 718 3.4 641 3.0 21212 785 3.7 638 3.0 20935 778 3.7 637 3.0 20769 782 3.8 635 3.1 20752 834 4.0 632 3.0 19982 785 3.9 631 3.2 20474 815 4.0 628 3.1 20758 712 3.4 627 3.0 20901 791 3.8 624 3.0 20759 774 3.7 622 3.0 19701 765 3.9 611 3.1 16127 813 5.0 610 3.8 19407 764 3.9 606 3.1

UPLANDS FARM COON BROTHERS HD 2 JACKSON BROS. HENRY BENEKE STORM FIELD SWISS BRIAN DONOVAN PULVER, JOHN & JEFFREY BROOKCREST REBECCA OSBORNE COON BROTHERS HD 1

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP

H H H H X H H H X G

92.4 233.5 44.4 140.9 42.3 153.5 169.3 58.7 79.6 108.9

22858 23855 21468 20305 18769 17947 18188 18785 16294 16435

DELAWARE

DUTCHESS

ERIE

953 911 755 800 716 680 670 704 650 762

4.2 3.8 3.5 3.9 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.7 4.0 4.6

725 715 663 648 595 582 575 565 524 517

3.2 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.1

AMBERWOOD FARM DHI-AP H 54.6 RICHMOND, CHARLES & JOHN DHIR-AP H 220.8 ROLLING MEADOWS FARM LLC DHI-AP H 590.0 EARLY VIEW FARM DHI-AP H 110.0 PHILLIPS FAMILY FARM INC. DHI-AP H 889.7 R&D JANIGA ENTERPRISES DHI-AP H 301.5 MUNN, RICHARD DHI-AP H 76.8 HAIER, GEORGE DHI-AP H 59.3 WITTMEYER, CLAYTON JR. DHI-AP H 190.2 NORBEL DAIRY DHI-AP H 112.4 SCHMITZ, KEITH & ANN DHI-AP H 69.4 TRIPLE OAK FARMS DHI-AP H 153.7 HAIER FREDRICK DHI H 53.6 JEFFERY SIMONS DHI-AP H 63.9

25043 1000 4.0 812 3.2 26226 932 3.6 787 3.0 3X 26072 968 3.7 785 3.0 3X 24731 944 3.8 772 3.1 24330 935 3.8 746 3.1 3X 23043 857 3.7 725 3.1 23482 876 3.7 721 3.1 24122 865 3.6 719 3.0 23108 838 3.6 705 3.1 22523 838 3.7 675 3.0 3X 22340 818 3.7 665 3.0 22032 816 3.7 663 3.0 20353 837 4.1 642 3.2 20480 763 3.7 616 3.0

OOMSVIEW HOLSTEINS STARGO DAIRY FARM, LLC POIRIER, EUGENE METCALF FARMS BEAVER FLATS HOLSTEINS DANIEL & HELENE MEIER VINCENT FARM LLC.

33223 1018 3.1 969 2.9 3X 28494 1001 3.5 892 3.1 3X 25396 1009 4.0 788 3.1 24988 920 3.7 782 3.1 3X 25062 787 3.1 762 3.0 24115 882 3.7 759 3.1 24629 877 3.6 751 3.0

FRANKLIN

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H

92.0 177.9 68.2 509.9 61.8 355.1 141.7

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ARMSTRONG,THOMAS FRIEND,ALLAN AND MARY ARTIC ROSE DONALD ELLSWORTH WOOD, WILLIAM K. ARTIC ROSE OTIS,RALPH & CINDY VINCENT FARM LLC. HAMILTON, SCOTT & JUDY GEORGE MILLER GLENGARRY FARM LLC THANKFUL HEARTS JERSEY'S CRAIGMOOR FARM CRAIGMOOR FARM ALAMANA FARM'S WILLIAM JONES & SONS LABARE, ROBERT TUTTLE FARM

DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP

BLUMER DAIRY MOWACRES FARM KINGSLEY, HOWARD & SONS TORREY FARMS DAIRY BERKEMEIER, H. C. & SONS ROBERT WOOD ZUBER FARMS 2 JOHN KUSZLYK

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHIR-AP

GENESEE

GREENE

B R COW E E YEARS D

H H H H H H H J H J A J J G H H H X

71.6 83.8 10.8 282.0 68.6 32.0 57.4 31.9 83.2 105.0 139.8 63.4 42.9 43.0 47.5 100.9 65.8 78.8

H 409.8 H 1558.1 H 106.5 H 897.1 H 74.0 H 84.8 H 2118.8 X 70.7

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

23743 22707 22865 22272 21014 22973 20714 17589 20517 16596 19368 16523 15930 16968 18558 18050 16981 16145

889 845 838 761 757 787 778 815 728 705 712 722 747 773 651 657 673 662

3.7 3.7 3.7 3.4 3.6 3.4 3.8 4.6 3.5 4.2 3.7 4.4 4.7 4.6 3.5 3.6 4.0 4.1

750 706 696 681 676 676 651 626 615 587 586 583 575 558 549 545 513 511

3.2 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.2 2.9 3.1 3.6 3.0 3.5 3.0 3X 3.5 3.6 3.3 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.2

25803 976 3.8 809 3.1 3X 26094 1011 3.9 787 3.0 3X 24906 915 3.7 760 3.1 24244 853 3.5 717 3.0 3X 20533 802 3.9 661 3.2 21243 677 3.2 642 3.0 20399 809 4.0 609 3.0 3X 17521 632 3.6 536 3.1

DHIR-AP J 60.0 DHI-AP H 45.5

17001 19386

CASLER, JIM & PHIL MAYPAR FARM FOSTER'S ACRES HOLSTEINS TIMMERMAN FARMS WOLFE, HOWARD VALLEY HIGH FARM KELVISTA HOLSTEINS WINDEX FARMS BOEPPLE, RAYMOND & LISA DONALD & ERIN SHUTTS JR FREDERICK P HERRINGSHAW BLACK IRON DAIRY LLC SCHWASNICK FARMS SPRING LAWN FARM BRUCE TREADWELL ATRASS FARM MEADOW BROOK FARM WINTERGREEN FARM FOSTER'S ACRES JERSEYS COLLINS PRIDE HOLSTEINS JORDAN VALLEY HAUGHTON FARM DALE COVERT SALMSTEAD FARMS LYON, JOSEPH & ANGELA DITHMARSIA HOLSTEINS MARSHY ACRES FARM ELM TREE FARM HACKLEY, BRIAN GEHRING, DONALD DONEINFARM

DHI-AP DHIR DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H H H X H H H H H H X H J H H H H H H H X H H H H

288.2 135.2 136.3 205.6 90.8 76.0 90.1 100.8 61.7 64.7 202.0 179.2 111.7 79.1 77.9 69.5 71.8 65.3 14.0 114.8 64.5 96.3 42.7 99.9 73.6 108.4 60.1 71.4 51.6 41.6 30.1

27935 1181 4.2 855 3.1 25448 992 3.9 793 3.1 24679 839 3.4 768 3.1 25263 827 3.3 761 3.0 3X 23771 908 3.8 747 3.1 23591 923 3.9 717 3.0 23422 871 3.7 706 3.0 21929 827 3.8 683 3.1 22523 848 3.8 682 3.0 20837 764 3.7 653 3.1 20382 794 3.9 649 3.2 21508 787 3.7 643 3.0 21267 815 3.8 639 3.0 20429 756 3.7 637 3.1 21353 774 3.6 627 2.9 20183 772 3.8 610 3.0 19115 710 3.7 606 3.2 19597 713 3.6 578 2.9 15497 730 4.7 571 3.7 18923 673 3.6 568 3.0 18573 662 3.6 563 3.0 17744 710 4.0 559 3.2 18551 666 3.6 558 3.0 19253 663 3.4 554 2.9 18238 654 3.6 550 3.0 18203 694 3.8 549 3.0 18542 650 3.5 544 2.9 18374 688 3.7 537 2.9 17513 663 3.8 536 3.1 17520 658 3.8 525 3.0 17544 657 3.7 513 2.9

HYLIGHT FARMS,LLC DHIR-AP NORTH HARBOR FARM DHI-AP HYLIGHT FARMS, LLC DHIR-AP NORTHROP, MICHAEL & SONS DHI-AP BIG DOG DAIRY DHI-AP SHELAND FARMS DHI-APCS EISEL, STEVE DHI-AP BROWN, DOUGLAS E. DHI-AP WOOD FARMS, LLC. DHI-APCS HYLIGHT FARMS, LLC DHIR-AP SOUTH SANDY DAIRY DHI-AP MASON'S DAIRY FARM DHI-AP SMITHVILLE DAIRY DHI-AP HORNING, STANLEY & SHARON DHI-AP LILAC LAWNS FARM INC. DHI-AP GALEN R. GOCKLEY DHI-AP BOULTON BEACH FARMS, LLC DHI-AP ZEHR, JASON DHI-AP PARISH, LOUANN DHI-AP LYNDALE FARM DHI-AP EASTMAN DAIRY FARM LLC. DHI-AP REED HAVEN FARMS DHI-AP PEACH SPRING FARM DHI-AP REFF FAMILY FARM DHI-AP PEACHEY WILMER & VERA DHIR-AP LEE,STEPHEN & SALLY DHI FORRESTER,DENNIS & CAROL DHI-AP TMT FARMS DHI-AP KURTZ, JOSEPH E. JR. DHI-AP ZUMBACH, BRIAN & AMY DHI-AP TOAD HOLLOW DAIRY DHI-AP MURROCK FARM DHI-AP WATSON, STEPHEN DHI-AP JENKINS DAIRY FARM DHI-AP MEEKS FARM+SONS DHI-AP NORTHROP, JON & JEN DHI-AP HALDEMAN DAVID DHI-AP JEFF ZIMMER DHI-AP YODER, TIM & ARLENE DHIR-AP BONNYLAND FARM DHI

H H H H H H H H H X H H H H H H H X H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H

253.2 788.7 78.7 84.5 112.6 721.2 135.5 269.1 587.0 31.6 86.0 114.6 105.1 54.7 140.7 68.7 135.9 62.8 50.2 73.9 398.7 167.5 58.2 91.9 76.6 61.7 123.5 51.8 59.7 90.8 68.4 240.0 86.8 107.9 134.7 84.9 55.9 83.6 72.6 61.9

30020 29812 29044 28124 27070 26848 24459 25237 25011 21186 24494 23703 24039 22557 23656 22759 22786 22390 23811 22533 23956 22919 23115 21232 23232 22232 22413 21262 20731 21089 20743 20789 18585 18004 17993 16468 17672 17701 17161 17692

HERKIMER

JEFFERSON

837 4.9 596 3.5 739 3.8 587 3.0

1152 1041 1120 966 993 934 756 967 997 1043 918 928 938 910 771 844 813 830 830 839 832 817 849 863 848 799 789 845 808 685 743 773 674 685 666 669 644 649 691 656

3.8 3.5 3.9 3.4 3.7 3.5 3.1 3.8 4.0 4.9 3.7 3.9 3.9 4.0 3.3 3.7 3.6 3.7 3.5 3.7 3.5 3.6 3.7 4.1 3.7 3.6 3.5 4.0 3.9 3.2 3.6 3.7 3.6 3.8 3.7 4.1 3.6 3.7 4.0 3.7

911 896 896 844 814 809 791 767 761 739 738 737 735 723 720 720 708 702 696 695 689 689 686 685 680 677 658 654 653 643 622 613 571 569 553 551 534 530 526 524

3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.5 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.1 2.9 3.1 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.2 2.9 3.0 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0

3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X

LEWIS

L&M FARMS WALNUTHOF FARM ANDY SCHANTZ YORK, SCOTT E RIDLESIDE HERD #1 RIVEREDGE DAIRY ROGGIE,KEITH SCHRAG,WILFRED & LOIS SOUTH KEENER DAIRY HOUSER, DWIGHT WILLIAMS FARM JASDALE FARM LIMESTONE RIDGE FARM TARA LYNDAKER SULLIVAN,MIKE C. LEYDEN VIEW FARM ZEHR GLENN RODNEY CLINTSMAN JEFF SIMPSON SHERMAN ERIC & LORELLE YORK, MICHEAL & DYNALL HEBERT, RONALD MISTYKNOLL FARM THUNDER LANE DAIRY ERNEST & AMY BEYER MAST, TITUS WIDRICK,KYLE VALMONT DAIRY FARM BUCKINGHAM, DALE GUS TABOLT YANCEY, HASKELL A., JR NORTZ, CHRISTINA PALUCK, WILLAIM BAUER, JAMES HOPPEL,CARL & DORIS GINGERICH, LOWELL & JOYCE MOSER, LYNDON ZEHR, MYRON D.

LIVINGSTON

R. SCHRAMM ENT. MULLIGAN FARM, INC MULLIGAN FARM, INC MROCZEK,JOSEPH & ANDY KEVETTA FARMS COYNE FARMS, INC. DAIRYKNOLL FARMS KEVETTA FARMS MAXWELL FARMS CADYVILLE FARM DONNAN FARMS, INC.

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H

49.0 109.3 74.5 56.4 169.5 63.4 84.2 83.6 111.4 79.4 156.4 132.1 200.3 51.5 124.0 87.3 89.4 81.1 62.6 71.4 64.8 98.7 131.3 81.3 122.4 75.2 79.1 113.6 62.2 135.9 59.1 37.8 92.2 24.7 104.1 127.5 93.6 73.0

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

28088 26354 24233 24551 23215 22721 24046 22700 22560 22512 22326 22326 22102 21436 20314 21663 21227 21133 20816 20298 20459 20379 19461 20167 19824 18486 19492 18835 18561 18504 18519 19096 18282 18326 18533 16918 16254 17496

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3.4 3.8 3.4 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.6 4.2 3.7 3.9 4.0 4.3 3.8 3.5 3.7 4.0 3.6 3.6 3.9 4.4 3.8 3.7 3.8 4.3 4.1 3.8 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.9 3.5 4.1 4.2 3.5 3.9 4.0 3.9 3.7

834 799 742 736 723 720 699 696 696 694 685 677 670 667 664 653 648 642 633 620 616 603 603 601 598 583 572 567 566 566 562 557 549 542 541 539 508 504

3.0 3.0 3X 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.2 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.3 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.2 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 2.9 3.0 3.0 2.9 3.2 3.1 2.9

28019 1082 3.9 875 3.1 3X 28053 1043 3.7 857 3.1 3X 25901 966 3.7 795 3.1 3X 25411 897 3.5 793 3.1 25795 871 3.4 785 3.0 26225 1031 3.9 780 3.0 3X 25875 910 3.5 777 3.0 3X 20828 913 4.4 755 3.6 24313 885 3.6 720 3.0 21405 866 4.0 661 3.1 20925 743 3.6 621 3.0 3X

CHRIS AND STEPH ANDERSON DHIR-AP H 52.4 MORRISVILLE COLLEGE FOUND DHI-APCS H 260.6 CEDARKNOB FARMS, LLC DHI-AP H 325.9 SPRINGWATER FARMS LLC DHI-AP H 390.4 DURFEE, STEVEN DHI-AP H 509.3 SWAMP BOTTOM FARM DHI-AP H 45.3 EVANS, DOUG DHIR A 39.9 WHITE EAGLE FARMS DHI-AP H 990.9 FERN HILL FARM, LLC DHIR H 247.3 ROBERTS, CHARLES & SONS DHI-AP H 125.9 GATEHOUSE FARM DHI-AP H 249.1 MONANFRAN FARMS, INC. DHIR-AP H 190.6 BIKOWSKY, PATTY & JOHN JR. DHI-AP H 77.0 GRANNY ANNE DHIR-AP H 83.1 TFARM DHIR H 87.5 WOOD, CALVIN & MATT DHI-AP H 238.1 WESTFALL, FRED & STEVE DHI-AP H 97.1 MANLEY, GWEN & JEFF DHI-AP H 43.9 RENDCACH FARMS DHI-AP H 159.6 JONES, DAVID & SCOTT DHI-AP H 79.7 WINTERCREST FARMS DHI-AP H 120.8 PUSHLAR, PAUL & FAMILY DHI-AP H 79.6 WRATTEN FARM DHI-AP H 36.6 PARSONS, DOUGLAS DHI-AP H 118.5 HENRY, JOSEPH O. & PETE DHI-AP H 70.7 FANNING, TERRY DHI-AP H 68.4 LYREKCREST HOLSTEINS DHIR-AP H 82.7 WEDGE FARM DHI-AP H 71.5 BARNES, BRUCE DHI-AP H 69.9 MORGAN, FRED & JUDY DHI-AP H 148.8 WOODCOCK, LOUIS L. DHI H 94.0 BRIDGEDALE FARM DHI-AP H 113.5 SCHELL, JOHN E. DHI-AP J 16.9 SCHELL, JOHN E. DHI-AP H 60.4 PERRY, DONALD L. & DONALD H DHI-AP H 82.3 MEEKER, ROY E. DHI-AP H 42.9 WRATTEN FARM DHI-AP X 31.9 WESTFALL, FRED & STEVE DHI-AP A 25.7

30215 854 2.8 926 3.1 3X 29105 1063 3.7 908 3.1 3X 27805 911 3.3 843 3.0 3X 27376 928 3.4 819 3.0 3X 26146 981 3.8 809 3.1 3X 24164 810 3.4 768 3.2 23269 903 3.9 749 3.2 25435 912 3.6 746 2.9 3X 22833 896 3.9 735 3.2 23675 912 3.9 731 3.1 24306 892 3.7 720 3.0 3X 23682 849 3.6 704 3.0 23605 834 3.5 703 3.0 22232 840 3.8 692 3.1 22063 848 3.8 688 3.1 20993 802 3.8 660 3.1 21212 772 3.6 655 3.1 21380 809 3.8 653 3.1 21338 804 3.8 651 3.1 20729 797 3.8 641 3.1 21699 788 3.6 641 3.0 20626 751 3.6 639 3.1 20454 779 3.8 631 3.1 19771 735 3.7 619 3.1 20123 683 3.4 612 3.0 19791 670 3.4 611 3.1 19619 709 3.6 606 3.1 19998 782 3.9 603 3.0 19814 699 3.5 598 3.0 18797 796 4.2 598 3.2 18812 717 3.8 595 3.2 19379 728 3.8 586 3.0 18084 696 3.8 558 3.1 18736 663 3.5 556 3.0 18505 717 3.9 546 3.0 18941 714 3.8 539 2.8 16303 608 3.7 510 3.1 16281 616 3.8 506 3.1

COLBY HOMESTEAD FARMS ELLSWORTH,ROCKY & PAT

DHI-APCS H 207.0 DHIR-AP X 54.0

22300 15935

KORONA, JEREMY CANARY DAIRY LLC KORONA, JEREMY NARE FARMS DEVENDORF FARM KORONA, JEREMY MEAD, GARY HAYES THOMAS BRUMAR FARM

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-APCS

25820 25656 25196 24791 23845 19934 23757 24552 23575

MADISON

MONTGOMERY

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIRAPCS DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS

B R COW E E YEARS D

H 194.8 H 1130.6 H 108.7 H 88.9 H 25.1 H 905.3 H 909.7 J 14.9 H 83.5 H 154.4 H 3541.2

MONROE

3X

TYPE TEST

X H H H H J H H H

32.7 55.9 61.9 197.8 45.3 12.3 195.2 65.1 210.0

878 3.9 675 3.0 633 4.0 531 3.3 1258 970 1169 991 950 1170 895 999 1002

4.9 3.8 4.6 4.0 4.0 5.9 3.8 4.1 4.3

840 829 813 775 765 758 741 738 733

3.3 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.8 3.1 3.0 3.1

HERD OWNER SHUSTER, PAUL & MAXINE STANLEY WICHOWSKY ROBBIE DYGERT CLAY HILL FARM KORONA, STANLEY MAC VEAN, ROBERT HEISER, JASON JAMES HUDSON FREDERICKS VELVET ACRES SAMMONS FARM 1 FEAGLES FARM INGHAMS HILL FARM WILA HALA FARM KORONA, STANLEY HANDY HILLS FARM HILL, RONALD RANDY & DEBBIE FRASIER MCCLUMPHA FARM KORONA, STANLEY ADAM HAYES DAMIN FARM RACANIELLO, WAYNE TRAHAVEN SNYDER, CLYDE FRASIER, LYN AND WILLIAM JUDY&HENRY CAUWENBERGHS DAMIN, GLEN

NIAGARA

MCCOLLUM FARMS LAKESHORE DAIRY LLC GASPORT VIEW DAIRY, INC. J J FARMS 1 WILLS DAIRY FARM RED CREEK FARM RANNEY FARMS J J FARMS 1 MILLEVILLE FARMS,INC.

ONEIDA

TYPE TEST

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

55.3 64.2 58.1 143.9 40.2 109.1 91.3 36.2 141.0 224.4 72.4 80.9 80.4 32.3 107.0 79.1 46.8 31.4 35.8 58.3 75.3 32.2 49.9 74.8 61.2 61.7 62.2

24403 23038 23939 22720 22405 22294 23263 22721 22097 21945 22454 22670 21204 17669 19806 21244 20649 21273 18568 19699 19764 19196 19477 18755 18773 15789 17911

908 904 954 833 793 876 896 957 742 835 865 818 838 840 786 938 851 727 770 755 787 766 789 746 698 743 670

3.7 3.9 4.0 3.7 3.5 3.9 3.9 4.2 3.4 3.8 3.9 3.6 4.0 4.8 4.0 4.4 4.1 3.4 4.1 3.8 4.0 4.0 4.1 4.0 3.7 4.7 3.7

724 708 706 699 696 694 692 680 675 674 672 653 652 644 640 633 633 631 609 604 598 583 575 555 551 546 518

3.0 3.1 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3X 3.0 2.9 3.1 3.6 3.2 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.3 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.9 3.5 2.9

H 2318.4 H 1695.6 H 695.6 H 336.3 H 298.3 H 149.8 H 114.6 H 146.7 H 74.4

24958 25372 23689 24159 21409 21135 20340 17274 16850

948 957 837 857 707 788 843 666 668

3.8 3.8 3.5 3.5 3.3 3.7 4.1 3.9 4.0

777 759 724 719 650 642 629 544 540

3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.2

27843 27104 24113 24015 22788 22141 21815 22480 22525 21596 21622 21082 20928 20828 19555 20027 19096 19891 17691 18416 18346 18096 17524 18332 19044 17466 18026 15260 16746 18670 18245 16890 16814 16864 16919 17578 16086 17048

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3.5 3.3 3.6 3.6 3.9 3.8 3.9 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.9 3.7 3.8 3.7 3.4 4.1 3.6 3.8 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.4 3.3 3.4 4.8 4.0 3.7 3.8 4.1 3.6 3.8 3.8 3.5 3.7 3.7

847 797 771 748 707 700 696 695 683 649 634 633 628 615 604 601 598 577 576 574 574 569 568 560 545 544 542 539 538 533 532 524 522 517 515 513 511 505

3.0 2.9 3X 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.0 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 2.9 3.3 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 2.9 3.1 3.0 3.5 3.2 2.9 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 3.2 3.0

H H H H H H H H H H H H H J H H H H A H H H H H H J H

COLLINS,EDWARD & SONS CHAMPION FARMS LLC BIELBY, JAMES WILLSON, RODNEY ANGELL, KEVIN C. GAFNER, GEORGE GALLAGHER,CINDY & PAUL PRITCHARD, HUBERT AND JIM WILLIAMS, JAMES SMITH, WILLIAM & JOAN GREEN, PETER M. GYPSY DELL FARM LLC MELODYWOOD FARM SMITH, RONALD & HOWARD HAROLD GLOUSE VAN HATTEN, B & C STOLARCZYK, BRIAN ROBERTS, JOHN & LISA SHERWOOD FARM GROESLON FARM INC. FITZGERALD, JASON HD2 GAR LINN FARM LWG DUTCH HAVEN FARM BALDWIN, RICHARD & SHARON LARRY,DOUGLAS JONES TERRANCE R. SCHNEIBLE,BOB POOLE,BRIAN & TRACEY RED LINE FARMS LLC SPRING GROVE FARM LLC POOLE,BRIAN & TRACEY SMOTHERS, ANNETTE & AR TOLBERT FRANK NOBIS, TONY & PETE PLEASANT VALLEY FARM LEE DAIRY FARM ROCKYLEE FARM JAMES ELIOTT

DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H X H H H H H H H X H H H X H H H X H H H H J H H A H H H H H H H

COVALE HOLSTEINS SNAVLIN FARMS TWIN BIRCH DAIRY, LLC VENTURE FARMS LLC ANDREW STACK FABIUS GREENWOOD FARM MOUNTFIELD FARM AIRY RIDGE FARM COWLES, THURLOW, Y. MAPLEHURST FARMS LLC LOOMIS, JAMES W. OLIVER, FARM AMESLEA FARM 1 DALE VANERDEN TREGFARMS LLC MARKHAM HOLLOW FARM DOODY, LARRY & SONS RICHARDS, ELMER & SONS BURGETT FARMS HAYNES SCOTT CARLSON, CHERYL DENNIS, CARL & CRAIG HAYNES SCOTT TUCKER JOHN COOK, PAUL TWIN FARMS KARASEK, RUDY & SON SILVER SPRINGS FARM

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR

H 458.1 H 140.4 H 1175.0 H 844.1 H 96.9 H 905.1 H 163.9 H 400.5 H 271.2 H 414.0 H 201.0 H 79.2 H 119.0 H 653.9 H 168.1 H 307.6 H 365.2 H 1409.1 H 110.8 X 11.0 J 57.8 H 46.2 A 47.2 J 127.8 H 49.9 B 32.0 H 119.1 J 132.5

ONONDAGA

664.2 703.0 87.2 99.0 49.2 55.4 74.2 113.6 54.3 62.2 129.5 164.3 54.9 59.8 89.8 40.4 82.6 21.1 63.7 71.6 66.4 58.2 67.3 61.0 46.5 95.6 47.5 43.2 57.9 54.4 14.2 43.9 63.1 47.1 73.9 77.5 50.5 45.3

3X 3X 3X

3X

29308 1058 3.6 908 3.1 3X 29360 1108 3.8 904 3.1 3X 28265 947 3.4 867 3.1 3X 28551 1067 3.7 859 3.0 3X 27079 965 3.6 834 3.1 26230 921 3.5 792 3.0 3X 23549 910 3.9 750 3.2 25186 831 3.3 742 2.9 3X 23556 911 3.9 731 3.1 24624 982 4.0 729 3.0 3X 23085 893 3.9 720 3.1 3X 23981 898 3.7 719 3.0 22923 829 3.6 697 3.0 22705 790 3.5 696 3.1 3X 22678 835 3.7 695 3.1 22352 876 3.9 694 3.1 22768 823 3.6 691 3.0 22310 836 3.7 690 3.1 21439 856 4.0 678 3.2 19092 757 4.0 637 3.3 16386 803 4.9 636 3.9 20773 758 3.6 620 3.0 18234 689 3.8 563 3.1 15922 746 4.7 558 3.5 3X 18582 741 4.0 546 2.9 17074 674 3.9 541 3.2 17632 605 3.4 522 3.0 14781 720 4.9 515 3.5

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HERD OWNER

Top 40 Herds For April

For Records Processed Through DRMS Raleigh 800.496.3344 • www.dairyone.com B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

RAES,RONALD DHI-AP MINNS JAMES DHI-AP LIGHTLAND FARMS DHI-AP BLACK BROOK FARM DHI-AP ELVI FARMS, INC. DHI-APCS HILTON RICHARD N DHI-AP HEMDALE FARMS, INC. DHI-APCS FABA FARM DHI-AP REEDLAND FARMS DHI-AP ROGERS DAIRY FARM DHI-AP DEBOOVER FAMILY FARMS LLC DHI-AP LINHOLM DAIRY LLC DHI-AP GREEN VIEW FARMS DHI-AP WILLOCREST DHI-APCS HAYTON FAMILY FARM DHI-AP PHALEN,KEVIN & ROBERT DHI-AP DAY BROTHERS DHI-AP LAMELLA FARMS DHI-AP COSH, ANDREW S. DHI-AP CROUCH, GLENN AND JOHN DHI-AP WALKER, CHARLES & SHELLEY DHI-AP

H 150.6 H 670.2 H 397.5 H 171.9 H 1041.4 H 397.9 H 727.5 H 489.3 H 369.6 H 160.2 H1018.9 H 175.2 H 118.7 H 1067.0 H 64.6 H 453.3 H 150.1 H 124.7 H 72.3 H 62.8 H 39.8

32372 28773 27662 27604 26718 26659 26411 25437 25913 24309 24742 23642 22996 23231 22446 22477 21447 20397 20134 17304 16838

1126 1003 992 1022 940 1008 882 924 942 933 943 908 876 825 858 841 818 754 758 696 728

SMILEY, RUSSELL W. GIBBS, GARY & SARA BELLVALE FARMS SPRUCEGATE HOLSTEINS STAP ROBERT & STACEY THORNDALE FARM ECHO FARM HOYT, MARK & KATIE JOHNSON, C. F. & SON FREEDOM HILL FARM WISNER FARMS, INC. BALBACH, C.H. EWANCIW, ED JOHSON, PHILIP

H H H H H H H H H J H H H H

25931 1020 3.9 798 3.1 21750 836 3.8 681 3.1 21644 848 3.9 666 3.1 20518 753 3.7 657 3.2 21156 750 3.5 657 3.1 20991 828 3.9 645 3.1 21297 726 3.4 643 3.0 21170 742 3.5 633 3.0 17902 728 4.1 553 3.1 15864 718 4.5 538 3.4 17326 629 3.6 522 3.0 17209 637 3.7 522 3.0 18278 671 3.7 518 2.8 16654 699 4.2 512 3.1

HERD OWNER

TYPE TEST

ONTARIO

ORANGE

ORLEANS

40.0 68.1 54.2 52.1 106.3 110.8 109.7 69.6 225.9 30.5 86.2 50.8 28.7 264.7

3.5 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.5 3.8 3.3 3.6 3.6 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.6 3.8 3.7 3.8 3.7 3.8 4.0 4.3

965 873 823 823 814 812 803 786 774 754 743 737 707 700 698 681 680 636 618 535 520

3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1

3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X

SCHOHARIE

3.8 773 2.9 3X 3.8 694 3.1 4.0 614 3.2

CORJESS HOLSTEINS MAPLE HELP STOCK FARMS WILKINSON, LARRY NICHOLSON, DEAN WILL COMLEY SUMMER VILLA HOLSTEINS

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR

H H H H X H

87.2 52.7 78.4 94.4 61.3 58.4

23840 21823 23476 20570 17672 17663

878 820 783 751 662 644

3.7 3.8 3.3 3.7 3.7 3.6

755 689 683 640 562 527

3.2 3.2 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.0

WEBSTER, TERRY & COREY DHI-AP WOODLAWN DAIRY FARM LLC DHI-AP VAN ALSTINE, TOM & SANDY DHIR-AP ROHRING FALLS FARM DHI-AP GALLEY, DAVID DHI ALDRICH KEITH DHI-AP COOPERSTOWN HOLSTEIN CORP DHI-AP WATERPOINT FARMS DHIR-AP JORDAN BROTHERS DHI-AP TRACY, ROBERT DHI-AP POWERS, JAMES & PAMELA DHI-AP DAYDREAM FARMS DHI-AP FLY CREEK VALLEY FARMS DHI-AP GANTNER, RICH DHI-AP WESTBROOK, WILLIAM & WENDY DHI-AP ROCKSPRING FARM DHI-AP BOUCHARD, RICKY DHI-AP MATT AND DEAN UTTER DHI-AP LICATA DAIRY DHI-AP OSBORNE, CLAYTON, JOHN, BRUC DHIR TYLER, LESTER DHIR DAN & MAE'S DAIRY DHI-AP DULKIS, MARK DHI-AP BOB & KAREN MELLOTT DHI-AP JAMES FERGUSON DHI-AP TAUZEL, J & J DHI-AP WEINERT,WILLY&BECKY DHI-AP BUTTS, DAN & JOHN DHI-AP GOD'S GRACE FARM DHI-AP MUMFORD, JAMES & MARCIA DHI-AP RIDGEVIEW FARM DHI-AP JAKE REED DHI-AP BUTTS, DAN & JOHN DHI-AP TRILL ACRES DHIR

H H H H H H H H H H H X H H H H X H H H B H H H H H H H H H H H X H

147.0 167.9 74.5 78.0 77.9 36.7 276.1 366.3 91.4 80.2 51.1 48.0 44.6 38.7 81.5 88.4 33.7 123.5 35.2 53.1 135.1 78.3 65.8 57.2 79.0 62.4 41.8 35.1 50.5 108.8 66.5 59.9 48.7 35.5

26579 26216 25895 23670 23072 23040 22330 22802 21042 20660 20727 19671 20420 20670 20617 20457 19802 18945 21133 20774 18510 19737 20363 19643 19109 19152 19600 19450 18738 17586 17953 17128 15225 16925

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3.7 3.6 3.5 3.6 3.8 3.8 3.8 4.1 3.8 3.6 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.6 3.7 3.9 4.0 3.7 3.7 3.8 4.0 3.7 3.6 3.8 4.1 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.7 3.9 4.4 3.8

814 805 773 710 703 692 675 674 654 652 642 639 632 628 624 622 622 615 608 606 601 594 593 592 575 571 570 567 556 538 534 523 508 504

3.1 3.1 3.0 3X 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3X 3.0 3X 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.2 2.9 2.9 3.2 3.0 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.3 3.0

GREEN, DAVID CANNON MATT & PEGGY DAN REQUATE MCMAHON, JOHN & DAN MOODY, MARK & ALICE LEWCLIF FARMS TARBOX FARMS 1 LUKELAND FARMS CRAIG A CHITTENDEN

DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR

H H H H H H H H J

335.7 99.7 178.7 127.7 33.4 120.1 91.8 103.7 75.9

28533 1151 4.0 875 3.1 3X 24168 946 3.9 816 3.4 24156 914 3.8 732 3.0 3X 23049 849 3.7 706 3.1 21625 822 3.8 643 3.0 19719 790 4.0 633 3.2 20151 746 3.7 617 3.1 18603 689 3.7 571 3.1 14185 665 4.7 529 3.7

GILBERT,ANDY & TONY STAUFFER FARMS RIVERBREEZE FARMS WOODCREST DAIRY, LLC C&M DAIRY LLC. ROPUT FARMS CROSBY, FRANK, J. TWIN MILL FARMS, LLC NOWZ THE TIME FARM

DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H 1219.3 H 1466.6 H 1105.2 H 2735.7 H 563.8 H 121.8 H 33.5 H 146.7 H 58.9

OTSEGO

RENSSELAER

ST. LAWRENCE

26855 26574 25586 25469 23729 20677 21898 21476 21071

841 850 852 893 884 825 789 855 796

3.1 3.2 3.3 3.5 3.7 4.0 3.6 4.0 3.8

822 802 765 761 721 666 662 659 652

3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.1 3.1

FAUCHER, MICHAEL LES & IRENE HARGRAVE HD2 REED, MARION & FRED JR. PUTNEY,LESLIE G.HD 2 PUTNEY,LESLIE G. HD1 MAPLE NOOK HOLSTEINS LAVACK,FRED & FAMILY HD 1 SCOTT&TRACI LAING BRESETT, HAROLD JR FREGOE PATRICK,H. MCDONALD, DONALD & ROBERT COW BELL ACRES MATT REYNOLDS NELSON,MARK WOOD, DAVID R. PECK, WILLIAM PECK, JOSEPH KEVIN PECK FLYHIGHER HOLSTEINS LLC KINGSRANSOM FARM SMITH BROS. HANEHAN FAMILY DAIRY SPEIDEL, RICHARD CURTISS, C.E. & SON

26251 1001 22623 853 19243 769

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

768 767 794 742 721 733 680 702 646 644 651 714 688 572

3.6 4.2 4.0 3.5 3.5 3.8 3.6 3.7 3.5 3.4 3.7 4.9 4.0 3.5

DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP

H B H H H H H H H H H X H H

104.3 23.2 65.9 193.6 123.8 72.5 78.3 61.3 133.8 128.0 160.9 32.1 46.3 30.8

21448 18133 20070 20948 20443 19523 19060 18873 18287 18718 17720 14437 17139 16467

DHIRAPCS DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHIR-AP

H H H H H H H H H H

966.8 605.4 107.9 591.0 157.1 814.3 170.2 670.2 85.9 22.7

28639 1151 4.0 910 3.2 3X 27901 1059 3.8 863 3.1 3X 25274 925 3.7 766 3.0 24916 895 3.6 748 3.0 3X 24723 926 3.7 747 3.0 3X 24277 900 3.7 733 3.0 3X 23376 911 3.9 731 3.1 23685 892 3.8 724 3.1 21802 894 4.1 660 3.0 17378 707 4.1 554 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.9 3.6 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.6 3.0 2.9 3.1 3.0 3.0

3X 3X 3X

SENECA VALLEY FARMS GAIGE FARMS BERGEN FARMS GLENVIEW DAIRY LLC BURR, CHARLES AND KEN HOSTETLER, MARK & MARYELE BURR, CHARLES AND KEN ALLEN, THOMAS R. LONE OAK FARM

H 819.6 H 393.7 H 2342.6 H 721.9 H 119.0 H 77.6 A 31.2 H 51.7 X 70.8

28775 1094 3.8 882 3.1 25889 999 3.9 818 3.2 26934 1028 3.8 812 3.0 26402 1029 3.9 794 3.0 24243 954 3.9 763 3.1 24202 880 3.6 734 3.0 21243 856 4.0 689 3.2 17354 656 3.8 536 3.1 17533 639 3.6 536 3.1

3X 3X 3X 3X

26139 26367 25389 25431 24930 24658 23590 21576 20765 19027 18971

SENECA

3X 3X

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H 106.7 H 571.5 H 599.6 H 1138.5 H 1134.1 H 411.7 H 168.8 H 345.1 H 537.4 H 54.1 H 64.2 H 87.0 X 67.4 H 152.3 A 88.0 H 67.3 H 110.8 H 54.8 H 85.3 H 42.0 X 100.0 H 179.5 H 38.1 H 48.5

26305 1066 4.1 853 3.2 28204 1036 3.7 846 3.0 3X 26922 993 3.7 795 3.0 3X 27533 922 3.3 794 2.9 3X 25252 898 3.6 757 3.0 3X 25876 893 3.5 756 2.9 3X 24012 950 4.0 746 3.1 24330 857 3.5 718 3.0 3X 23088 866 3.8 716 3.1 3X 22474 833 3.7 711 3.2 22378 827 3.7 703 3.1 22297 872 3.9 702 3.1 20984 863 4.1 690 3.3 3X 21401 749 3.5 636 3.0 20185 746 3.7 631 3.1 20549 729 3.5 627 3.1 19832 686 3.5 607 3.1 19033 713 3.7 605 3.2 18197 679 3.7 572 3.1 18685 631 3.4 569 3.0 18577 716 3.9 562 3.0 18773 689 3.7 557 3.0 17077 652 3.8 511 3.0 16964 658 3.9 501 3.0

BRANDON PETERS DAIRY J&E WEISSMANN FARMS HUGHSON, WILFRED THONY'S DAIRY WEISSMANN MSHORTHORNS

DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP

H H H H M

20997 19967 18153 16546 16689

LYON, FRANK CAMPBELL, CHARLES B. KING, DAVE

DHI-AP H 90.0 DHIR-AP H 59.9 DHI-AP H 72.1

TIOGA

3.3 3.6 3.8 4.0 3.8

634 583 554 510 509

3.1 3.0 3X 3.1 3X 3.0 3.1 2.9 2.9 3X 3.0 3.1 3.3 3.0

3.0 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.0

27955 1050 3.8 845 3.0 26658 969 3.6 818 3.1 26915 960 3.6 786 2.9

HERD OWNER ZORN, TOM & JANET STRONGHAVEN FARM R. HIDDEN VALLEY FARM HOWLAND, ROBERT C. FRISBIE BROTHERS KWIATKOWSKI BROTHERS LAWTON, MERLE MCNEIL,MARK HUIZINGA, HENRY & LOIS FRANCISCO, YVETTE HUIZINGA DAIRY TODD AND JOSIE SPENCER WALKER, DOUGLAS JR. DEMING, CODY ROBINSON FARM

TOMPKINS

TYPE TEST

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

B R COW E E YEARS D

H H H H H H J H H H H H H H H

40.9 257.6 237.0 92.8 126.2 200.8 78.6 55.4 163.3 39.7 160.8 87.5 45.8 67.7 259.7

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

26377 1018 3.9 779 3.0 25491 969 3.8 767 3.0 3X 24699 974 3.9 757 3.1 25058 901 3.6 748 3.0 23957 881 3.7 715 3.0 22900 845 3.7 705 3.1 19864 937 4.7 697 3.5 22243 858 3.9 691 3.1 22179 837 3.8 677 3.1 21776 830 3.8 663 3.0 21038 772 3.7 647 3.1 20829 788 3.8 633 3.0 18866 675 3.6 599 3.2 18699 699 3.7 592 3.2 16756 596 3.6 507 3.0

HARDIE FARMS INC. DHI-APCS H 1126.9 COOK FARMS DHIR-AP H 266.1 MILLBROOK FARM DHIR-AP H 684.8 STUTTLE, LEWIS DHIR-AP H 241.1 TEACHING & REASEARCH CTR DHI-APCS H 554.8 VISION QUEST DAIRY DHI-AP H 395.3 MILLBROOK FARM DHIR-AP H 18.2 CARPENTER, EVAN & BREN DHI-AP H 80.9 VANDEBOGART, ALAN & RAY DHIR-AP H 79.5 MILLBROOK FARM DHIR-AP X 74.0 FOUTS FARM DHI-AP H 323.7 SMITH, NIAL S. & SONS DHI-AP X 148.1 CUMMINGS, WILLIAM DHI-AP H 47.0 STUTTLE, LEWIS DHIR-AP X 14.4 PINE RIDGE FARM INC. DHI-AP H 350.4 STUTTLE, LEWIS DHIR-AP J 53.6 RANKIN FARM DHIR-AP H 57.0 HOUSTON, MARLIN J. DHI-AP H 123.8

29331 27369 27779 27228 26959 27106 26991 25289 25117 23551 22857 21332 21767 20395 20299 17051 18933 18608

996 961 946 937 881 965 873 855 979 878 890 856 778 710 735 788 757 705

DOMINO FARM F&C BROOKS AND SONS

21372 17702

998 4.7 789 3.7 646 3.6 531 3.0

ULSTER

WASHINGTON 3X

SMITH, GERARD M. SMITH STOCK FARM ROGER DUNN DAMIN FARMS, LLC SCHUMACRES & ASSOCIATES BURNS FAMILY FARM LLC JA WA FARMS DWI BET FARMS KARR DAIRY FARMS, LLC ARCHER, BRUCE NICHOLS DAIRY CLARK, EDWARD JR. DAMIN FARMS, LLC BARBR FARMS ATHERTON FAMILY KIMBLEDALE CHARLES P. WATERS WADE, LYLE & JEAN FIDE FARMS PRICE, TOM STEWART, DAVID & KATHY ELLISON FARMS KRAMER, DAVID & KIMBERLY EDWARD SOPOROWSKI

703 718 691 654 628

802 788 779 773 764 712 694 655 652 621 566

3X

H H H H H H H H H B H

86.8 28.9 141.2 49.1 21.6

3.5 3.3 3.6 3.8 3.6 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.9 3.9 3.6

3X

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

SULLIVAN

919 875 925 959 898 864 849 766 802 748 689

846 844 843 807 741 734 722 717 714 699 686 677 672 667 663 654 569 561 539

MURANDA HOLSTEINS DARYL G. MARTIN GEORGE FARMS JOHN MEHLING CANOGASPRING FARMS HORNING, CURTIS ROY MARTIN ZIMMERMAN, GLENN VANILLEN DAIRY VANILLEN DAIRY EAGLETON FARM

STEUBEN

82.3 67.4 378.7 95.2 348.2 70.7 218.7 210.9 34.8 28.8 49.7

4.1 4.1 4.0 4.2 4.1 3.4 3.5 5.4 4.1 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.6 4.4 3.7 3.6 4.0 4.1 3.6

3.0 3.5 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 3.1 3.7 3.0 3.1

27360 27228 28407 25307 23711 24802 24744 20069 23060 23307 22871 22402 21356 18654 22097 22181 18490 18656 18076

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

1115 1110 1148 1069 975 833 877 1079 942 851 839 804 760 819 820 796 741 774 658

639 639 637 636 615 592 582 580 549 545 543 529 516 503

SUNY AG & TECH COLLEGE DHIR H 167.5 SUNY AG & TECH COLLEGE DHIR H 165.9 PROKOP, RICHARD, SANDY & JON DHI-AP H 334.1 ARGUS ACRES, LLC DHI-AP H 385.4 SCHULTZ BROS. FARM INC. DHI-AP H 142.8 HIGH HILL FARM LLC DHI-AP H 126.4 RUTHER, STEVEN & MARION DHI-AP H 75.2 PROKOP, RICHARD,SANDY & JON DHI-AP J 22.1 LLOYD, DAVID, DENISE, JASON DHIR-AP H 155.7 STANTON, JOHNDEBERIC DHI-AP H 141.5 CACCIOLA GERRY & SHARON DHI-AP H 329.6 BOULDER BROOK FARM DHI-AP H 138.1 RKEYVALE DHI-AP H 71.7 EVERETT, TIM & PATTI DHI J 30.3 STANTON, JOHNDEBERIC DHI-AP A 42.1 LVA FARMS NO B.S.T. DHI-AP H 106.9 BUCK, DANIEL & TAMMY DHI-AP H 68.7 C.D.S. TILLAPAUGH DHI H 309.9 GAIGE, DAVID & DONNA DHIR-AP H 52.4

SCHUYLER

3X 3X 3X 3X 3X

TYPE TEST

HERD OWNER

SARATOGA

NEAL, EDWARD & JAMES AND JODY DHI-AP H 559.7 ZIMMERMAN CHRIS DHIR-AP H 38.9 SMITH, EDWIN & RICHARD DHIR-AP X 57.8

OSWEGO

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DHI-AP DHIR DHIR DHIR DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

Top 40 Herds For April

DHIRAPCS J 155.2 DHI-AP H 58.3

LINCOLN HILL FARM KENYON HILL FARM RUIGVIEW FARM HIBROW FARM MAIN DRAG FARM MARNS, ALBERT & DONNA WALKER FARMS HOYT, JAY & LORI REAFIELD FARM TOOLITE FARM LLC CREEK FARM DEER FLATS FARM STEWART FARM ADAM AUSTIN CHRISTOPHER MITCHELL THE KUSTER FARM TUDOR, JOHN TWIN BROOKS FARM LLC FAIRVIEW FARMS ANDREW, HOWARD & JAY SEACORD, RICHARD & BRIAN CAMPBELL, REA D. ABBOTT III, ROBERT TRINKLE FARM PARKER'S DAIRY #2 ROUSE, EDWARD J. WEEPING BIRCH FARM NEW GENERATION FARM LIDDLE, ADAM PARKER'S DAIRY #1 SWEZEY VIEW FARM REID, KYLE & SHANNA PARKER'S DAIRY #3 FOOTHILL FARM, LLC WEEPING BIRCH FARM TOOLITE FARM LLC SWEZEY VIEW FARM TRINKLE FARM

DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

HORIZON DAIRY SCHULTZ, WAYNE H. SCHOEACRES WELCUMIN FARMS BOISE, STEPHEN & JEANNE KOEBERLE,E.W. & SONS DRUMLIN VIEW FARM LONELY LANE FARM SHIRRON FARMS HOAD, BRANDON

DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP

WAYNE

WYOMING

3.4 3.5 3.4 3.4 3.3 3.6 3.2 3.4 3.9 3.7 3.9 4.0 3.6 3.5 3.6 4.6 4.0 3.8

912 847 837 821 812 808 799 772 767 763 702 661 659 619 614 606 591 562

3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.6 3.1 3.0

3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X

3X 3X

H 182.0 H 372.0 H 82.4 H 227.7 H 102.9 H 143.1 H 1021.2 X 62.2 H 217.7 H 117.5 H 260.4 H 230.9 H 134.2 H 27.2 H 44.9 H 108.3 H 108.2 H 207.1 H 54.2 H 113.2 J 83.0 H 84.2 H 62.3 H 364.4 H 104.4 H 67.6 H 98.0 H 48.2 H 70.5 H 87.1 H 78.3 H 97.5 H 64.9 H 88.0 X 31.7 G 34.0 A 49.0 A 29.1

27731 946 3.4 837 3.0 3X 26245 1008 3.8 804 3.1 3X 26086 1032 4.0 798 3.1 24818 926 3.7 764 3.1 24913 910 3.7 758 3.0 24067 861 3.6 758 3.1 25508 897 3.5 748 2.9 3X 22083 963 4.4 729 3.3 23083 910 3.9 728 3.2 23811 897 3.8 726 3.0 22458 905 4.0 725 3.2 23395 864 3.7 722 3.1 23187 908 3.9 719 3.1 23649 783 3.3 716 3.0 3X 23489 804 3.4 704 3.0 22293 874 3.9 696 3.1 20675 745 3.6 669 3.2 21740 780 3.6 668 3.1 20960 820 3.9 646 3.1 20497 764 3.7 642 3.1 16764 831 5.0 636 3.8 19595 740 3.8 617 3.1 19864 707 3.6 615 3.1 19822 764 3.9 615 3.1 20600 719 3.5 603 2.9 20443 724 3.5 600 2.9 18973 778 4.1 598 3.2 19469 695 3.6 586 3.0 19803 739 3.7 581 2.9 19664 683 3.5 579 2.9 18448 671 3.6 572 3.1 18417 697 3.8 559 3.0 18884 629 3.3 558 3.0 17409 650 3.7 543 3.1 16365 723 4.4 541 3.3 16215 723 4.5 537 3.3 15809 635 4.0 518 3.3 15380 618 4.0 511 3.3

H H H H H H H H H H

29374 1039 3.5 867 3.0 3X 23131 860 3.7 704 3.0 22945 835 3.6 700 3.1 3X 22566 891 3.9 697 3.1 21880 879 4.0 665 3.0 21088 758 3.6 637 3.0 19849 727 3.7 629 3.2 21190 753 3.6 609 2.9 18532 678 3.7 558 3.0 17142 656 3.8 522 3.0

112.8 106.4 170.2 128.9 44.3 499.2 93.3 61.6 68.8 34.9

COVISTA HOLSTEINS DHIR-AP H 291.9 BAKER BROOK FARMS DHI-AP H 1429.0 SOUTHVIEW FARMS 1 DHI-AP H 1471.1 EMERLINGALFRED STATE DHIRAPCS H 92.9 DUEPPENGIESSER, A. DHIR-AP H 1153.6 SCHREIBERDALE HOLSTEINS DHIR-AP H 726.3 VANSLYKES DAIRY FARM LLC DHI-AP H 1264.6 ARMSON FARMS DHIR-AP H 432.3 DOUGLAS GOOD DHI-AP H 142.2 WISCOY FARMS DHI-AP H 174.4 FARYNA, WALTER DHIRAPCS H 398.6

30035 29370 28214 27210 27426 27420 28516 26615 25815 26116 25699

1094 1156 1046 929 1047 998 999 963 952 937 957

3.6 3.9 3.7 3.4 3.8 3.6 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.6 3.7

904 888 850 821 817 817 813 811 811 806 785

3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1

3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X

For Records Processed Through DRMS Raleigh 800.496.3344 • www.dairyone.com HERD OWNER HIBSCH SIMMONS,WM & MARCIA EMERLING FARMS DAVIS, JAMES F. SICKLES, RICHARD & SANDRA STONEY CREEK ALAN WEST STONEY CREEK PINGREY, DONALD VICTORY ACRES LLC SILVER HAVEN FARMS ALLEN MASON FRIENDLY ACRES FARM WOODVALE FARMS SILVER MEADOW FARM DANIEL PINGREY HYMAN, JOHN CHAMBERLAIN, DAVE & GREG BRANT'S HILLTOP DAIRY VICTORY ACRES LLC EAGLEVIEW DAIRY LLC. METZ,DAVID & CYNTHIA HD 1 WING, KERRY & ALAN

TYPE TEST

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIRAPCS DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIRAPCS DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIRAPCS DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP

B R COW E E YEARS D

H 145.2 H 587.0 H 1102.7 H 259.7 H 121.2 H 85.3 H 151.7 H 35.3 H 266.9 H 66.9 H 180.5 H 75.9 H 550.0 H 586.0 H 181.8 H 247.0 H 65.6 J 677.4 H 151.3 B 109.0 H 346.9 H 70.0 H 79.3

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

25194 1053 4.2 784 3.1 25613 840 3.3 756 3.0 3X 24387 869 3.6 745 3.1 3X 24740 873 3.5 729 2.9 3X 22962 872 3.8 725 3.2 23859 833 3.5 725 3.0 24460 796 3.3 721 2.9 3X 23015 806 3.5 717 3.1 22614 819 3.6 711 3.1 23139 875 3.8 704 3.0 21691 878 4.0 694 3.2 22676 852 3.8 690 3.0 23276 833 3.6 686 2.9 23214 854 3.7 683 2.9 3X 21299 880 4.1 670 3.1 21231 775 3.7 668 3.1 21429 820 3.8 668 3.1 18280 904 4.9 659 3.6 21417 722 3.4 639 3.0 19027 774 4.1 634 3.3 20282 747 3.7 628 3.1 18691 758 4.1 579 3.1 19646 721 3.7 574 2.9

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HERD OWNER

RHA MILK

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% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

ALL BRIGHT FARM NICKERSON BROTHERS

DHIR-AP J 41.6 DHI-APCS H 175.6

14943 18902

TIMBERMAN ROBERT ROLLEN N'S DAIRY OSWALD, SAM JENSEN, RODNEY HERD #1 VINE VALLEY FARM CHRISTI FARM JENSEN, RODNEY HERD #2 CHRISTI FARM

DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

27409 1001 3.7 852 3.1 24723 929 3.8 736 3.0 23412 882 3.8 698 3.0 3X 23260 911 3.9 688 3.0 18923 728 3.8 624 3.3 20256 774 3.8 605 3.0 19172 771 4.0 595 3.1 18729 728 3.9 544 2.9

YATES

H W H H B H A X

64.1 100.1 312.5 20.2 234.7 93.4 26.7 42.0

769 5.1 567 3.8 723 3.8 559 3.0

NEW JERSEY CENTRAL JERSEY AREA/HUNTERDON COUNTY FULPER FARMS LLC CEDAR LANE FARM,LLC MOUNTAINVIEW CORR FACILIT JONES FARM 1,2,3 DEPT.COR HOWARD SUTTON AND SON WENGRYN, JANET CEDAR LANE FARM, LLC CEDAR LANE FARM, LLC

DHI DHIR DHI DHI DHI-AP DHI DHIR DHIR

H H H H H H B J

119.4 36.0 75.0 96.8 46.1 25.1 12.9 18.0

23301 22770 20496 20256 20399 19713 18161 15671

950 987 742 811 668 735 796 860

4.1 4.3 3.6 4.0 3.3 3.7 4.4 5.5

708 682 645 627 607 600 596 567

3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.3 3.6

HERD OWNER MIDDLEBUSH FARMS, INC. JONES FARM 1,2,3 DEPT. COR HUNVAL FARM

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B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

DHIR H 46.7 DHI J 12.6 DHI-AP H 38.6

18502 15197 16436

680 3.7 563 3.0 808 5.3 556 3.7 625 3.8 503 3.1

MYERWOOD FARMS DHI-APCS H 387.9 WILLIAM M. DOLBOW DHI-AP H 95.5 SEBOWISHA FARMS DHI-AP H 73.3 STRING ALVIN W & MARIE DHI-AP H 123.8 BAYSIDE STATE PRISON FARM DHI H 131.6

24760 21679 20403 19598 18102

832 763 735 724 702

3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.9

724 668 623 604 574

2.9 3X 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2

LOCKBURNER, MARK F FREEBORN LARRY VANDERGROEFF ALLAVALLEY FARM WINDY FLATS DAIRY HOUGH FARM SCHOELIER CASEY ERVEY KEVIN BYACRE HOLSTEINS LLC SPRING HOUSE DAIRY

25518 25799 23863 22422 22004 20845 20031 19409 18985 13490

899 949 880 870 743 819 714 771 760 705

3.5 3.7 3.7 3.9 3.4 3.9 3.6 4.0 4.0 5.2

781 781 741 719 671 610 608 596 562 512

3.1 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.0 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.8

SOUTH JERSEY AREA

SUSSEX

WARREN

MAKARVICH FARMS GREEN VALLEY FARM DRAKES ACRES

DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H X H H H H H J

82.0 100.9 108.5 18.5 92.1 51.0 57.6 88.3 144.1 45.5

DHI-AP H 87.4 DHI H 151.5 DHI-AP H 65.9

28411 1050 3.7 876 3.1 22913 890 3.9 724 3.2 20102 739 3.7 620 3.1

Fifteen ways to reduce Somatic Cell Counts

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1. Keep cows clean and dry at all times. This assures clean teat surfaces and prevents bacteria from entering the teat end.

2. Seek assistance from a qualified dairy professional (veterinarian, milk plant field rep, milk equipment dealer, Extension educator).

3. Do individual cow SCC tests monthly to help identify herd trends and pinpoint the infected cows.

4. Run a monthly bulk tank culture through a reliable laboratory to find out what kinds of bacteria are causing intramammary infections.

5. If bulk tank culture results show a high level of contagious mastitis pathogens (Staph aureus, Strep ag, or mycoplasma), identify infected cows by individual cow culturing. Reduce cow-to-cow spread and remove the high SCC quarters from the milk supply.

6. If bulk tank culture results show high levels of environmental pathogens (nonag streps, coliforms, or Staph species), improve bedding management and premilking cow prep. Replace all organic bedding in every stall weekly with clean bedding. Every day, replace the bedding in the back half of the stall with fresh, clean bedding. If you use sand bedding, add fresh, clean sand at least once per week. Keep stalls leveled and remove soiled sand daily.

7. Improve consistency in milking procedures. Include a pre- and postmilking teat dip, 10 to 20 seconds of cleaning, at least 30 seconds of contact time for the teat dip, and a thorough teat end wiping before attaching the milking unit. Plan routine to achieve 60-120 second prep-lag time.

8. Include forestrip during cow prep to identify high SCC quarters and keep milk from those quarters out of the bulk tank.

9. Cull chronically high SCC cows that do not respond to therapy.

10. Treat all quarters of all cows at dry off with an approved dry cow intramammary tube.

11. Consider using a dry cow teat sealer.

12. Provide dry cows with adequate space, ventilation and clean bedding. (Minnesota DHIA records indicate that an average of 35 percent of cows and heifers calve with high SCCs.) 13. Keep cows as cool and comfortable as possible during hot weather.

14. Control flies.

15. Maintain milking equipment in good working order. Develop a routine performance check and maintenance program. Replace rubber parts at recommended intervals. Be sure system cleaning is done consistently and properly.

Source: University of Minnesota Extension Factsheet F-MP-1 (December 2011), as reprinted from Udder Topics Vol. 35, No. 1 & 2 (in April 2012)

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FDA moves forward on antibiotic restrictions

by Jerry Bertoldo, Dairy Management, Genesee County CCE The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the order of prohibition of cephalosporins originally published on Jan. 6, 2012 is now effective.

The order prohibits certain uses of the cephalosporin class of antimicrobial drugs in cattle, swine, chickens and turkeys. This includes the trade name products Naxcel, Excenel and Excede. According to the FDA it is taking this action to preserve the effectiveness of cephalosporin drugs for treating disease in humans. Prohibiting these uses is intended to reduce the risk of cephalosporin resistance in certain bacterial pathogens.

This order excludes cephapirin, the first g e n e r a t i o n cephalosporin used in the intramammary preparations CefaLak®/Today® and CefiDri® /Tomorrow®).

First generation cephalosporins are no longer manufactured for human use in the U.S. so resistance to these does not present a human health risk.

In its order, FDA is prohibiting what are called “extralabel” or unapproved uses of cephalosporins in cattle, swine, chickens and turkeys, the so-called major species of foodproducing animals.

This order is similar in some regards to the restrictions placed on the antibiotic Baytril®.

Specifically, the prohibited uses include: • using cephalosporin drugs at unapproved dose levels, frequencies, durations, or routes of administration; • using cephalosporin drugs in cattle, swine, chickens or turkeys that are not approved for use in that species (e.g., cephalosporin drugs intended for humans or companion animals) • using cephalosporin drugs for disease prevention.

In addition, the U.S.

Food and Drug Administration announced on April 11, 2012 that it is “taking three steps to protect public health and promote the judicious use of medically important antibiotics in food-producing animals. Based on a consideration of relevant reports and scientific data, FDA is proposing a voluntary initiative to phase in certain changes to how medically important antimicrobial drugs are labeled and used in foodproducing animals.”

FDA claims that it is taking this action to help preserve the effectiveness of medically important antimicro-

bials for treating disease in humans.

The FDA has publishing three documents in the Federal Register.

• A final guidance for industry, The Judicious Use of Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs in Food-Producing Animals, that recommends phasing out the agricultural production use of medically important drugs and phasing in veterinary oversight of therapeutic uses of these drugs. (This refers to feed additive antibiotics such as tetracycline, but excludes products such as ionophores that have no human use.)

• A draft guidance, open for public com-

ment, which will assist drug companies in voluntarily removing production uses of antibiotics from their FDAapproved product labels; adding, where appropriate, scientificallysupported disease prevention, control, and treatment uses; and changing the marketing status to include veterinary oversight.

• A draft proposed Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) regulation, open for public comment, that outlines ways that veterinarians can authorize the use of certain animal drugs in feed, which is important to make the needed veterinary oversight

feasible and efficient.

(Presently, veterinarians do not have any authority to prescribe feed additive products in an extralabel manner.)

“USDA worked with the FDA to ensure that the voices of livestock producers across the country were taken into account,” said Dr. John Clifford, USDA Chief Veterinary Medical Officer, “and we will continue to collaborate with the FDA, the American Veterinary Medical Association and livestock groups to ensure that the appropriate services are available to help make this transition.”

A ban on the use of antibiotics for growth

promotion and disease prevention has long been discussed. A VFD has been desired by veterinarians for a long time, but in this scenario will certainly put more responsibilities on the profession if this proposal indeed becomes an order from the FDA. The dairy industry will not see the impact of feed additive antibiotics as the poultry, swine and beef folks will however, this will change the landscape for medicated milk replacers and top dressed “crumbles” used in young stock programs.

Source: Ag Focus, May 2012

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Holstein Friesians are best suited to colder climates and temperatures greater than 72 degrees F can result in heat stress leading to lower milk production, rumen acidosis, poor reprod u c t i o n , lameness/laminitis, decreased immune function, mastitis, and tran-

sition cow disease.

Most notably during the summer months, milk production may decrease by as much as 50 percent and reproductive proficiency of lactating dairy cows is greatly diminished.

Currently, the primary methodologies for heat abatement on dairy operations are the combination of shade, fans, and sprinklers.

Sprinklers provide the most effective method for cow cooling as they facilitate evaporative cooling, however many have raised concerns over excessive water

usage on agricultural operations. One way to address these concerns while still providing adequate heat abatement

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In addition, dairy operations inherently have a large roof surface area in order to provide adequate housing to their cows. Moreover, the northeast has relatively consistent rainfall throughout the summer months with western New York averaging 3.34 inches of rain in June, 3.47 inches of rain in July, and 3.38 inches of rain in August. According to the Texas Manual on

Rainwater Harvesting, approximately 0.62 gallons per square foot per inch of rainfall can be collected through rainwater collection systems. Conservatively, a dairy operation with 25,000 square feet of roof surface area with 3.3 inches of rainfall would capture 51,150 gallons of rainwater per month. For feed line sprinkler applications, assuming 500 feet of bunk space with sprinkler heads placed every 8 feet using a 0.5 gallon of water per minute, running 12 hours each day and cycling ON for 1 minute at 15 minutes intervals, the cow cooling system would require 1,512 gallons of water per day, or 45,360 gallons per month. Similarly, the holding area would be of interest as this area is the most hostile environment on the farm in relation to heat stress.

For holding area sprinkler applications, assuming the holding area that is 20 feet by 100 feet with a sprinkler system delivering 1 gallon per 150 square feet per minute, running 12 hours each day and cycling ON for 1 minute at 6 minute intervals would require 1,442 gallons of water per day, or 43,260 gallons per month. Both applications are below the anticipated amount of collected rainwater, suggesting that utiliz-

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ing rainwater as the primary water source for cow cooling systems is feasible in the Northeast during the summer months.

Finally, because the water being harvested is used for cow cooling, water quality is not a primary concern.

Therefore for this application a rainwater collection system can be installed relatively cheaply. To harvest rainwater for cow cooling would require reliable gutters that mini-

mize overflow and water loss. A first flush diverter would minimize contamination from the roof surface such as dust, leaves, blooms, twigs, insect bodies, animal feces, pesticides and other air -borne residues. A roof washer connecting the gutters to the storage tank would filter leaves and other small debris and minimize mosquito breeding. A polypropylene storage tank will also be needed, and that must be green or

black to prevent algae growth, and finally, a water pump. These systems would be most beneficial to producers on municipal water supply or who struggle with hard water or low water supply during the summer months.

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Source: Ag Focus, May 2012

Is the ‘Darkest Hour’ Just Before Dawn?

Issued May 11, 2012 The Agriculture Department raised its 2012 milk production forecast for the fourth

month in a row in its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE).

The report also stated that “High feed prices and weakening milk

prices during 2012 are expected to pressure producer returns, leading to declines in 2013 cow numbers. However, improvements in returns during 2013 will moderate the rate of decline,” USDA said, but cautioned; “Milk per cow is expected to continue to grow supporting increased milk production.”

The 2012 production estimate, at 201.9 billion pounds, was up 800 million pounds from last month’s estimate and “reflects a slower decline in cow numbers and slightly faster growth in milk per cow,” says USDA. The 2012 estimate is 202.6 billion.

2011 output totaled 196.2 billion, up from 192.8 billion in 2010.

Commercial exports were forecast to increase as the global economy improves and milk production increases. Imports will be slightly lower as domestic supplies increase.

With improving demand and only modest increases in production, 2013 cheese, butter, and nonfat dry milk

(NDM) prices were forecast higher but whey is expected to average near 2012 levels. Class III and Class IV prices for 2013 were thus forecast higher.

In the meantime; cheese, butter, and NDM prices were reduced from last month on weakerthan-expected demand but whey demand is stronger than expected so the price forecast was raised while 2012 milk price forecasts were reduced. The benchmark Class III milk price was projected to average $15.80-$16.30 per hundredweight (cwt.), according to USDA, down from the $16.10-$16.60 projected a month ago, and compares to $18.37 in 2011 and $14.41 in 2010. The 2013 range was put at $16.20$17.20.

The 2013 Class IV price was projected at $14.50-$15.10, down from $15.35-$15.95 expected last month, and compares to $19.04 in 2011 and $15.09 in 2010. The 2013 average was projected at $15.40-

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$16.50 per cwt.

FC Stone’s May 10 eDairy Insider Opening Bell adds that the WASDE showed 2011-12 corn ending stocks were raised by an unexpected 50 million bushels to 851 million, well above the average estimate of 758 million. Corn ending stocks for the 2012-13 crop year also came in higher than expected at 1.881 billion bushels, compared with an average estimate of 1.704 billion bushels.

Soybean stocks were lower than anticipated with old-crop ending stocks at 210 million bushels, compared with an average estimate of 221 million.

New-crop bean stocks of 145 million bushels were lower than the expected 170 million.

The Mamas and the Papas in 1967 sang “the darkest hour is just before dawn in Dedicated to the One I Love. FC Stone dairy economist Dave Kurzawski reported

in Tuesday’s DairyLine that we might have seen the low for cheese this year.” Buying interest is out there, he said, and he believes the low might have been hit “as long as we can maintain the $1.45-$1.55 price through May,” but he admitted it’s a “big request this early on as the butter and powder markets remain weak.”

“There is still room to go to the downside for cheese and Class III,” he warned. “I’m not saying that is not going to happen,” but warned that dairy producers may have to “make some drastic farm level decisions sooner rather than later as the profit margin on the farm is akin to the second quarter of 2009.”

“There are good times to put hedges on and not so good times, right now we are in that no so good time to be putting a hedge on,” he said. Even with $14-$15 prices out there, “The market has just taken a severe de-

cline over the past three to four weeks and markets don’t typically go straight down.”

He advised listeners; “If you are looking to put some hedges in place, monitor the grain and feed costs, which also could show some weakness moving forward.”

“The market is making it real easy for you,” he said. “As a producer it’s real difficult to put any hedges of any worth on at this point and time.”

He advised producers to “sit back and be concerned with other aspects of the business rather than hedging.

Hopefully, a Class III rally in May will change the tune and producers can start to look at places to mitigate some risk.” For more details, call Kurzawski at 1-800-231-3089.

Looking “back to the futures;” after factoring in the announced Class III milk prices and the remaining futures, the average Class III milk price for the first six

months of 2012 stood at $15.65 on March 2 and $15.70 on May 10.

The last half of 2012 was averaging $16.52 on April 5, $16.26 on April 13, $15.95 on April 20, $15.61 on April 27, $15.08 on May 4, and was trading around $15.37 late morning May 11.

Speaking of milk prices, California’s June Class I price for the north is $16.81 per cwt.

The southern price is $17.08. Both are down for the sixth month in a row, down 13 cents from May and $4.60 below June 2011. The northern price average now stands at $17.83, down from $19.42 at this time a year ago and $16.09 in 2010. The southern average is $18.10, down from $19.69 a year ago and $16.36 in 2010. The

June Federal order Class I base is announced by USDA on May 23.

Meanwhile; cash cheese prices saw some slippage the week of May 9 but inched a little higher in Friday’s trading. The blocks closed at $1.50 per pound, still down 3 1/2-cents on the week and 12 1/4-cents below a year ago. The barrels closed at $1.45, down 2 cents on the week and 19 1/4-cents below a year ago. Three cars of block found new homes on the week and 14 of barrel. The lagging AMS-surveyed block average gained 1.4 cents, hitting $1.5169, while the barrels averaged $1.4835, down 0.7 cent.

Cheese plants are being offered surplus milk as butter/powder plants are operating at near capacity, according to

USDA’s Dairy Market News. Cheese manufacturers are cautious about building excess inventories as overall production is up. Cheese demand is less than hoped for as retailers are not featuring cheese as heavily as a few weeks ago. Export demand is being assisted through the CWT program.

Cash butter ended the week higher, closing Friday at $1.32, up a penny on the week but 63 cents below a year ago when the price crashed 14 1/2-cents, to $1.95.

It then rebounded 23 cents the following two weeks and stayed above $2 until early September. The latest AMS butter averaged $1.4133, down 1.4 cents.

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both down 2 1/2-cents.

AMS-surveyed nonfat averaged $1.2169, down 0.1 cent, and dry whey averaged 56.97 cents, up 0.1 cent.

Fluid milk supplies across the U.S. remain heavy. The Southernmost milk producing states are moving past peak yearly production.

Heat and humidity is increasing and slowing production. The Northern states are still approaching peak production with pastures greening and planting on the minds of many dairy farmers. Western states are dealing with excess supplies in many

cases and milk is being moved to find production facilities.

Class I demand is mostly flat as the end of the school year approaches. Interest from ice cream manufacturers is increasing and helping to clear some cream volumes from butter churns.

USDA data shows commercial disappearance of dairy products for December 2011 to February 2012 totaled 48 billion pounds, down 6.1 percent from a year earlier.

Butter was down 22.2 percent; American cheese, down 3.5 percent; other

cheese, down 5.3 percent; Nonfat dry milk was up 17.7 percent, and fluid milk products were off 3.1 percent.

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted 10 requests for export assistance this week to sell a total of 749,572 pounds of cheese and 518,086 pounds of butter to customers in North Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The product will be delivered through July 2012 and raised CWT’s 2012 cheese exports to 47.6 million pounds and 41.3 million of butter to 26 countries.

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) reports that global dairy prices are off 20-30 percent from their spring 2011 peaks as “swelling milk production worldwide has turned supply deficits into surpluses.”

As a result, rising inventories are expected to keep downward pressure on international dairy markets in the second half of 2012 according to presenters at USDEC’s spring Board of Directors and Membership Meeting May 2 in Chicago.

Current soft condi-

tions are “a painful re-affirmation that market cycles will continue even as demand, over time, outstrips supply,” said USDEC president Tom Suber. “In fact, it’s this period of temporary retrenchment that many of our work programs are intended to address.”

USDEC marketing, technical and research activities are supported by U.S. dairy producers through their checkoff.

Suber urged U.S. suppliers to protect volume and market share gains accrued in 2010-11. “We can’t take the hit and balance the world market through our own inventories every time supply and demand run into an imbalance,” he said.

Speakers emphasized that although challenges to U.S. global dairy growth remain “USDEC trade policy and market access efforts continue to bear fruit.”

In another important front; Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW) reports that corn and soybean planting is running well ahead of last year and the 5-year average, according to USDA’s weekly Crop

Progress report.

About 71 percent of U.S. intended corn acreage in 18 major states was planted as of May 6, compared to 32 percent on the same date last year and 47 percent for the five-year average.

More than 90 percent of the corn acreage in Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, and Tennessee is already planted.

About 32 percent of the planted corn had emerged by May 6, compared to 6 percent a year ago and the five-year average of 13 percent. The 18 surveyed states represent about 92 percent of U.S. corn acreage.

About 24 percent of U.S. intended soybean acreage in 18 major states (representing 95 percent of the U.S. total) was planted as of May 6, compared to 6 percent on the same date last year and 11percent for the five-year average.

More than 50 percent of the soybean acreage in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi is already planted this year, according to DPW.

Mielke from B14 across the country remain very active as cream supplies are readily available. As has been the case for past weeks, churning continues to outpace demand, thus inventories are building. Overall butter demand is fair. Buyers are hesitant and cautious with their orders, USDA says, as the cash price declines. Retail butter feature activity has slowed following the recent holiday but butter continues to be advertised in print ads.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Friday at $1.1225 and Extra Grade closed at $1.0825,

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4.2 4.8 3.6 3.6 3.5 4.1 3.6 3.8 3.5 4.0 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.8 3.5 4.1 3.9 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.6 3.8 3.8 3.5 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.6 3.9 3.7 4.0 3.5 3.6 4.1 4.1 4.0 3.8 5.1 3.8

859 852 805 782 781 774 774 772 771 768 753 743 732 721 708 702 688 686 685 667 665 660 659 653 651 645 635 625 615 595 587 583 581 581 580 544 543 541 534

3.1 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.9 3X 3.1 3.0 3.0 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.3 3.0 3.1 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.7 3.1

DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H

55.1 127.7 103.9 70.1 85.4 60.8

32918 1199 3.6 979 3.0 24704 911 3.7 773 3.1 24298 901 3.7 742 3.1 22511 823 3.7 702 3.1 21966 811 3.7 689 3.1 20941 767 3.7 656 3.1

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H

89.6 79.2 93.5 76.7 44.3

DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-APCS DHIR-AP DHI-AP

26759 26039 24715 25394 23370

932 971 909 927 898

HERD OWNER

3.5 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.8

841 809 777 777 728

3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1

SCHRACK FARMS SHAWN & WANDA MOORE

TYPE TEST

Top 40 Herds For April B R COW E E YEARS D

DHI-APCS H 902.3 DHI-AP H 94.5

COLUMBIA

JAN JURBALA DHIR-AP H 60.5 LYONS DEN DAIRY DHI-AP H 85.3 HEMSARTH BRUCE & BRENDA DHI-APCS H 202.7

CRAWFORD

TRCP FARM LLC. TRCP FARM LLC. FOSTERS FAMILY FARM LOST ACRES FARM DOLLYRUN FARM

843 3.5 733 3.0 3X 882 3.9 695 3.1

28895 1112 3.8 909 3.1 24970 909 3.6 781 3.1 25305 984 3.9 764 3.0 3X 23549 25511 25232 22852 18611

935 914 882 846 611

DHI-AP H 74.9 DHI-AP H 55.7 DHI-AP H 68.9

25670 24363 19407

960 3.7 789 3.1 941 3.9 757 3.1 737 3.8 605 3.1

MARK VOGEL DHI-AP H 49.5 CURTIS HAVEN FARMS DHI-AP H 68.5 LIND FARM DHI-AP H 66.6 KIDSTREAT DHI-AP H 81.0 WILLIAM+ BRYAN LOPER DHI-AP H 61.0 CRAIG SHINKO DHI-AP H 81.3 WOODS DAIRY DHI-AP H 116.0 MARK VOGEL DHI-AP J 13.2 DEAN +SUZANNE CURTIS DHI-AP H 144.8 PALNEL FARM DHI-AP H 120.7 RAUSCH FARMS DHI-AP H 57.2 HIGH POINT FARM DHI-AP H 102.7 BRAD ROBINSON DHI-AP H 258.2 KRUSE FARM DHI-AP H 86.3 MARSHY MEADOW FARM DHIR-AP H 57.5 CONCORD VALLEY FARMS INC DHI-APCS H 153.3 MARSHY MEADOW FARM DHIR-AP B 17.2 MIDNIGHT FIRE DAIRY DHI-AP X 35.4

25897 22983 23079 22468 22981 21446 22368 18300 19190 20828 20928 21121 19747 18596 19044 19710 15707 16249

860 864 872 836 804 838 746 874 769 799 816 819 786 698 707 760 649 653

PAUL SWANSON V BELL FARMS PIERRE PONTZER

B H H H X

24308 22554

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

39.5 54.3 116.5 95.6 54.6

ELK

DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

RHA MILK

ERIE

FRANKLIN

ROCK GAP DAIRY DHI-APCS LOCUST HILL FARM DHI-AP JAMES&NINA BURDETTE DHIR-AP PAUL H. ZIMMERMAN JR. DHI-AP JEMI CATTLE COMPANY DHIR-AP DENNIS W BRICKER DHI-AP EVAN J BURKHOLDER DHI-AP STEVEN E RUBY DHIR-AP JIM KAHLER DHIR-AP OAKLEIGH FARM DHIR-AP CURTIS KNEPPER DHI-AP DUFFIELD DAIRY DHI-AP ANTHONY R LEHMAN DHI-AP ROMARCOHOLSTEINS DHI-AP ERIC NISWANDER DHI-APCS MILTON ROTZ DHI-AP MEYERS BROS DAIRY DHIR-AP BEIDEL BROTHERS DHI-APCS PECKMAN HOMESTEAD DHIR-AP ANTRIM WAY FARM DHI-AP DENNIS & JOEL SOLLENBERGER DHI-AP LAMELLO FARM DHIR-AP JEREMY D. MARTIN DHI-AP MIDDOUR FARMS LLC DHI-AP HONEYSUCKLE ACRES DHIR-AP PAUL H.ZIMMERMAN JR. DHI-AP JIM KAHLER DHIR-AP GUILSIDE FARM DHI-AP WITTERDALE FARM DHI-AP LAMELLO FARM DHIR-AP EDGAR S REICHARD DHIR-AP JEMI JERSEYS DHIR-AP LAMELLO FARM DHIR-AP NELSON R MEYERS DHI-AP VERNON W. ZIMMERMAN DHI-AP DONALD PIPER # DHI-AP JUSTIN GEISINGER DHI-AP THOMAS E SHATZER DHI-AP RYAN D MEYERS DHI-AP POVERTY LANE FARMS LP DHI-AP

JEFFERSON

HIGHLAND H FARMS MOWREYS SPRUCELAWN MITCHELLS DAIRY FARM DAN KELLER LONDONDALE FARM HIGHLAND H FARMS SMITH OAK FARM WINGARD DAIRY FARM DAN RAYBUCK PINE VALLEY FARM D & L FARM KNAPP BROTHERS FARM

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-APCS DHI-AP

4.0 3.6 3.5 3.7 3.3

3.3 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.5 3.9 3.3 4.8 4.0 3.8 3.9 3.9 4.0 3.8 3.7 3.9 4.1 4.0

807 790 768 743 626

784 726 709 709 700 679 677 661 655 644 640 637 617 603 585 581 535 523

3.4 3.1 3.0 3.3 3.4

3.0 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.6 3.4 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.1 2.9 3.4 3.2

H H H H H H H H H H H H H X H H H H X H H H H H H J J H H B H J X H H H H H H H

149.4 117.2 116.1 47.2 18.0 63.6 190.9 199.8 108.2 121.5 68.2 240.0 102.4 39.8 43.7 369.8 196.0 175.3 120.9 107.6 97.0 65.5 93.0 154.4 118.1 19.2 20.6 195.2 184.6 122.9 53.6 31.2 19.7 56.9 75.5 129.8 75.7 67.6 38.1 148.2

27060 1006 3.7 828 3.1 26594 987 3.7 802 3.0 25271 976 3.9 799 3.2 25564 952 3.7 794 3.1 25874 1083 4.2 794 3.1 26187 897 3.4 788 3.0 23744 963 4.1 749 3.2 24320 909 3.7 746 3.1 22453 915 4.1 746 3.3 24069 823 3.4 735 3.1 23145 907 3.9 733 3.2 23390 847 3.6 719 3.1 3X 23747 851 3.6 718 3.0 21505 918 4.3 696 3.2 22296 812 3.6 694 3.1 21187 781 3.7 679 3.2 20839 772 3.7 675 3.2 21029 840 4.0 671 3.2 20970 863 4.1 671 3.2 21059 848 4.0 664 3.2 22957 817 3.6 664 2.9 21409 699 3.3 662 3.1 21373 794 3.7 661 3.1 20641 821 4.0 660 3.2 21383 754 3.5 659 3.1 17917 845 4.7 653 3.6 17772 881 5.0 647 3.6 21808 783 3.6 644 3.0 19934 737 3.7 638 3.2 18443 692 3.8 624 3.4 19277 767 4.0 622 3.2 15979 869 5.4 601 3.8 18193 720 4.0 593 3.3 19029 716 3.8 585 3.1 18404 721 3.9 567 3.1 18124 668 3.7 553 3.1 17769 624 3.5 553 3.1 17606 678 3.9 550 3.1 16350 655 4.0 540 3.3 16828 651 3.9 527 3.1

H H H H H J H H H H H H

50.4 120.2 85.2 21.0 64.0 17.4 127.4 36.8 13.5 43.7 39.1 118.8

30640 1059 3.5 947 3.1 25779 970 3.8 811 3.1 25065 933 3.7 794 3.2 25984 976 3.8 788 3.0 25399 956 3.8 779 3.1 19257 924 4.8 704 3.7 21320 777 3.6 684 3.2 20537 690 3.4 671 3.3 20685 789 3.8 664 3.2 20480 763 3.7 650 3.2 20601 744 3.6 650 3.2 19620 778 4.0 625 3.2

HERD OWNER HARVESTORE HILL FARM PARADISE ACRES LAUREL VALLEY DAIRY

LACKAWANNA GEORGE YEDINAK PAUL MANNING

LAWRENCE

LEFTMAC FARM ROBIN & JOHN THOMPSON CAMPRUN HOLSTEIN HILLMAR FARM TROTACRE FARM HENRY FARMS MARTINHOLM FARMS TROTACRE FARM

LUZERNE

SCOTT RINEHIMER C K TROXELL FARMS

LYCOMING

BENJAMIN MCCARTY ED+CHRISKITZMILLER BOSCH FARMS BRYNN BOWER FANTASYFOUND HOLSTEINS ED+CHRISKITZMILLER MICHAEL & LARRY FRY

TYPE TEST

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

DHI-AP J 72.0 DHIR-AP G 44.2 DHI-AP H 26.6

16151 17516 18136

775 4.8 578 3.6 741 4.2 560 3.2 684 3.8 559 3.1

DHIR H 53.9 DHI-AP H 77.3

21458 17670

865 4.0 656 3.1 669 3.8 517 2.9

61.1 50.9 121.5 64.0 120.6 41.7 225.2 40.3

23906 22959 22930 22167 20955 18887 19367 16257

858 869 811 787 704 708 697 720

DHI-AP H 76.2 DHI-AP H 178.3

21811 22684

798 3.7 679 3.1 821 3.6 675 3.0

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP

H H H H H X H G

3.6 3.8 3.5 3.6 3.4 3.7 3.6 4.4

739 732 712 678 648 577 568 535

3.1 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3X 3.1 2.9 3.3 3X

DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H

38.5 20.0 105.5 41.9 123.5 65.0 79.4

23539 22000 20226 19915 19799 19393 18217

805 814 861 791 767 753 766

3.4 3.7 4.3 4.0 3.9 3.9 4.2

716 685 651 622 614 607 571

3.0 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.1 3X 3.1 3.1

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H W H H H X

45.2 55.7 77.0 53.0 37.4 46.1

22416 23478 21106 19335 18498 15765

871 824 736 754 684 672

3.9 3.5 3.5 3.9 3.7 4.3

723 711 631 615 581 542

3.2 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.4

GANDER&GIRLS FAMILY FARM DHI-AP H 49.9 CANON DAIRY DHI-AP H 121.5 CLAN CAMPBELL DHI-AP H 63.4 PAUL J CRITCHLOW DHI-AP H 122.3 DALE L KEPNER DHI-AP H 121.9 DEWAYNE & BILL COULTER DHIR-AP H 142.0 HILLVIEW ACRES DHI-AP H 103.1 J. D. PHILSON DHI-AP H 32.2 J. D. PHILSON DHI-AP J 30.6 IRISHTOWN ACRES DHIRAPCS J 490.9 DANE YEAGER DHI-AP X 21.8 LENGEL BROTHERS DHI H 88.1

26853 26422 24131 24840 23710 20832 20533 21068 16562 15555 17247 15324

939 962 887 843 883 816 711 763 769 795 699 576

3.5 3.6 3.7 3.4 3.7 3.9 3.5 3.6 4.6 5.1 4.1 3.8

814 798 751 730 713 679 643 643 598 596 535 510

3.0 3.0 3.1 2.9 3X 3.0 3.3 3.1 3X 3.1 3.6 3.8 3.1 3.3

22350

802 3.6 680 3.0

MCKEAN

DETRICKS FARM SYN TANN JAMES & JUDITH LARSON THREE MILES DAIRY NEAL D GORDON JAMES & JUDITH LARSON

MERCER

MONTOUR

SAMUEL + ADA BYLER

NORTHAMPTON VALKIES REG HOLSTEINS KLEIN FARMS EXCELSIOR FARMFLECK BREWER FARMS REDMAPL SPRING FARM RALPH HAHN BREWERS JERSEYS JOAN A WILLIAMS JOHN BOCKO MACK FARMS KLEINTOP FARMS KOEHLER FARM

DHI-AP H 52.7 DHIR-AP DHIR DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H J H H H H H

99.3 60.8 90.7 97.1 100.3 82.9 18.6 119.0 56.3 21.9 118.2 36.1

29319 1139 3.9 872 3.0 24917 949 3.8 774 3.1 23840 861 3.6 735 3.1 24734 910 3.7 733 3.0 22327 874 3.9 699 3.1 21990 826 3.8 689 3.1 17830 893 5.0 661 3.7 18669 755 4.0 572 3.1 18210 707 3.9 553 3.0 17275 582 3.4 545 3.2 17342 683 3.9 529 3.1 17699 650 3.7 519 2.9

JOHNCAROL FOWLER # DHI-AP RON+CANDY COONEY DHIRAPCS ROGER+RHODA LENT DHI-APCS CADY FARMS DHI-AP THOMPSON, DONALD & CATHY DHIR-AP RISSER, DAVID & NELSA DHI-AP GARY & TINA HAMILTON DHI-AP ROWN FARMS DHI-AP KURT KOSA DHIR-AP LEON AND CATHY TICE DHI-AP

H H H H H H H H J H

63.9 60.0 58.3 88.6 61.2 107.2 84.2 68.4 85.1 58.9

22886 21996 22748 22070 20093 19789 18021 16667 15390 17130

H H H H H H H H H H H H J H H

61.7 87.8 106.8 106.6 118.7 65.8 68.5 86.7 57.1 39.6 35.0 49.7 14.8 35.4 61.0

27398 1046 3.8 869 3.2 24281 957 3.9 778 3.2 23919 909 3.8 762 3.2 24380 803 3.3 755 3.1 24337 754 3.1 754 3.1 24320 910 3.7 743 3.1 24697 920 3.7 733 3.0 23471 872 3.7 729 3.1 22175 791 3.6 685 3.1 23170 827 3.6 672 2.9 21412 793 3.7 671 3.1 21548 831 3.9 671 3.1 17946 834 4.6 630 3.5 18760 694 3.7 607 3.2 19113 736 3.9 588 3.1

POTTER

SUSQUEHANNA LLOYD & DENISE PEASE KEITH BRANT RANSOMED RANSOMDAIRY HARVATINE FARMS JOHN CASTROGIOVANNI COTTRELL BROTHERS WALKER FARMS EMPET FARMS R M SHIPSKY & SONS JOE VALENTINE REUBEN EVERITT KENNETH S. GESFORD EMPET FARMS JON ANN FARMS ROBERT JOHNSON

DHIR-AP DHI DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

851 811 818 814 779 751 684 684 704 630

3.7 3.7 3.6 3.7 3.9 3.8 3.8 4.1 4.6 3.7

720 692 687 668 623 616 559 538 535 512

3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.5 3.0

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TIOGA

BISHCROFT FARM MARK HALTEMAN SHERMAN HENRY & KELLY KEN MARTIN

UNION

FLOYD MARTIN COW COMFORT INN DAIRY BUFF RUN ARRON HOOVER GARY B. HOFFMASTER AMOS M STOLTZFUS BREEZYVUE FARM LOCUSTRIDGE FARM

TYPE TEST

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H X M

53.8 48.1 48.2 61.7 15.3

19107 17977 17189 15995 16035

684 651 649 677 620

3.6 3.6 3.8 4.2 3.9

570 570 544 522 517

3.0 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.2

DHI-APCS DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H

844.3 53.7 110.3 70.2

24511 24200 21810 22814

866 830 801 819

3.5 3.4 3.7 3.6

728 707 673 668

3.0 3X 2.9 3.1 2.9

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H H H H H H H H

63.4 58.1 54.0 66.5 94.8 72.7 32.5 65.2

28711 1071 3.7 878 3.1 3X 28342 1044 3.7 864 3.0 3X 26371 1009 3.8 822 3.1 25946 932 3.6 786 3.0 24611 899 3.7 780 3.2 24459 867 3.5 717 2.9 22314 844 3.8 688 3.1 22067 865 3.9 672 3.0

VENANGO

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WARREN

SUNSET DAIRY KURTIS MESSENGER JARED LINDELL PINE TON FARMS MARTHA BEARDSLEY LINDELL FARMS LLC

B R COW E E YEARS D

RHA MILK

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

124.2 90.1 53.2 39.5 56.5 204.8 106.2 60.2

21808 19558 21024 20712 21146 18786 19942 20053

790 874 749 764 822 864 761 777

3.6 4.5 3.6 3.7 3.9 4.6 3.8 3.9

DHI-AP H 158.2 DHI-AP H 59.1

24720 20739

796 3.2 775 3.1 802 3.9 647 3.1

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

25572 23268 23801 22887 22159 23340

911 933 858 837 827 817

TYPE TEST

HERD OWNER GEORGE & JOHN HAUCK COW COMFORT INN DAIRY IVAN NOLT VERNON MARTIN SPRUCE RUN FARM COW COMFORT INN DAIRY DALE L. METZLER HILL CRAFT FARM

Top 40 Herds For April

DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP

H J H H H X H H

H X H H H H

451.7 22.5 147.0 289.9 45.9 338.6

3.6 4.0 3.6 3.7 3.7 3.5

666 665 651 645 644 641 636 610

761 748 734 716 701 695

3.1 3.4 3X 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.4 3X 3.2 3.0

3.0 3X 3.2 3.1 3X 3.1 3.2 3.0 3X

TYPE TEST

HERD OWNER KEVIN LONG FOGGY MEADOWS FARM CONNEATTEE WEST

WAYNE

ROWE BROS JACK AND ELLA CHYLE HIGHLAND FARMS KEV & GERARDA BURLEIGH N GARY KRAVETSKY DAVID & SHEILA BANICKY CHYLE LAND DAIRY ROCK RIDGE FARM TRI NON FARMS ELWIN SMITH DON STILES D ELLIS DIX CARL A ROBINSON#

B R COW E E YEARS D

DHI-AP H 54.8 DHI-AP H 94.2 DHI-AP H 88.9 DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP DHIR-AP DHI-AP

WYOMING

HIRKEY BROTHERS

H H H H H H J H H H H H H

77.7 25.3 94.5 47.8 54.2 55.5 99.5 81.5 75.9 37.2 45.6 50.5 57.0

DHI-AP H 43.3

RHA MILK

19246 16783 15388

FAT

% 3 % FAT PRO PRO X

728 3.8 597 3.1 613 3.7 520 3.1 570 3.7 508 3.3

27413 988 3.6 809 3.0 25148 930 3.7 767 3.0 24170 1023 4.2 757 3.1 22849 886 3.9 701 3.1 21806 770 3.5 663 3.0 21027 827 3.9 634 3.0 17545 808 4.6 618 3.5 19595 722 3.7 611 3.1 20368 739 3.6 603 3.0 17860 751 4.2 575 3.2 17465 679 3.9 556 3.2 16995 622 3.7 512 3.0 15912 633 4.0 506 3.2 17522

667 3.8 565 3.2

Your veterinarian — a critical partner An ongoing relationship with a practicing herd veterinarian is critical to ensuring the safety and well-being of your dairy animals. The Dairy Animal Care Quality Assurance (DACQA) guidelines and Gold Standards III stress the importance of a valid veterinary client/patient relationship (VCPR), which includes your veterinarian making regular herd visits, providing employee training and developing herd management protocols.

But, what is a VCPR? Here are some criteria to consider from the DACQA guidelines: • Your veterinarian assumes respon-

sibility for making clinical judgments regarding the health of the animal(s) and the need for medical treatment, and you have agreed to follow your veterinarian’s instructions.

• Your veterinarian has sufficient knowledge of your animal(s) to initiate at least a general or preliminary diagnosis of the medical condition of the animal(s). This means that your veterinarian has recently seen and is personally acquainted with your care and keeping of the animal(s) by virtue of an examination of the animal(s), or by medically appropriate and timely visits to the premises where the ani-

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• Your veterinarian is readily available, or has arranged for emergency coverage, for follow-up evaluation in the event of adverse reactions or failure of the treatment regimen.

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be very important for there to be an ongoing relationship with a practicing herd veterinarian. This is critical to ensuring the safety and well-being of all dairy animals.

A. The veterinarian should physically visit the operation and observe animals at least monthly.

B. The veterinarian should provide counsel, develop protocols and assist in employee training for all areas of management related to animal welfare.

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ing planted and harvested already. These are the crops that we intend to feed to the cattle as their primary source of nutrition for the time of year when green plants are no longer growing. But during the mid-spring through early-autumn we should be thinking of pasture as the main feed. Why? For one, it is a cheap feed. But probably more importantly it provides a diverse diet which the cows appreciate — wouldn’t you?

Pasture is cheap feed because it is harvested by the cows themselves.

They also fertilize the land. Matching what is standing there to what you desire your cows to take in from it will often result in spare acreage for you to mechanically harvest feed for later use — less purchased feed! I went over this last month, here it is a nut shell: dry matter desired for the cows divided by what is standing there = square footage needed. Even if sizing paddocks for 100 percent dry matter intake from pasture (like for growing heifers) I find most groups of an-

imals are in way too much area. That wasted area could become hay or baleage!

Pasture is the healthiest feed because of the bovine digestive enzymes present in the gut and it makes the cows exercise and move around to harvest it.

Probably the best aspect to pasturing cows is that they can pick and choose from among a variety of live, growing plants — rather than only consume a constant supply of stored, fermented feeds. The variety of plants that they will consume no doubt includes what people commonly call “weeds”.

Yet I am no longer sure what the definition of a weed really is. The conventional definition is a plant growing where we don’t want it to. But if animals eat it, then couldn’t such a plant be considered a feed source? And what if the plant that is readily eaten also contains nutrients that rival or exceed those found in al-

falfa, ryegrass or clover? Then the “weed” might even be considered beneficial to their overall diet, providing both essential nutrients in addition to possible medicinal components.

While not many projects are funded to study the nutritional content of “weeds” for herbivores like cows, sheep, goats and horses, there are some available.

In a 2006 study, pasture “weeds” analyzed on New Zealand’s Massey University organic and conventional dairy farms showed most “weeds” being the same or better feed quality (in terms of ADF) and higher macroand micro-nutrients than their perennial ryegrass and white clover stands. In terms of macro and micro nutrients: chicory had significantly higher levels of P, S, Mg, Na, Cu, Zn, B; narrow leaf plantain had higher levels of P, S, Ca, Na, Cu, Zn, Co; and dandelion had significantly higher

amounts of P, Mg, Na, Cu, Zn, B. In a study done by Jerry Brunetti (see www.agri-dynamics .com), common “weeds” were compared to alfalfa. In terms of macroand micro-nutrients: nettle leaf showed better results than alfalfa in 13 measurements: protein, N:S, ADF, TDN, NEL, Ca, P, K, S, Fe, Zn, Mn, and B; dandelion was better in 12 measurements, comfrey in 10, with chicory and plantain better in 8 measurements compared to alfalfa.

In an old study from 1933 done in Oklahoma, all the “weeds” were higher in N, P and Ca than the native grasses and they found that young plants are higher in mineral nutrients and nitrogen than older plants. Their overall conclusion is that “the presence of these weeds in the hay would increase the total mineral content of the forage and under many conditions this effect would

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Secondary plant metabolites in fresh plants (pasture) can provide medicinal qualities and animals instinctively search out plants that are high in condensed tannins which help repel internal worms. Plants high in condensed tannins include the chicory mentioned above. Then there are the non-bloating legumes with high tannins such as birdsfoot trefoil, lespedeza, and sanfoin. All have shown in live animal studies (not test tubes) to decrease internal worm burdens that are so common in weaned

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groups of heifers placed on the same pasture year after year — areas where parasites are just waiting for them time and time again.

I have observed that cows, heifers and steers will readily eat true forages and weeds — if they are in a young stage of life. Once a plant starts going to seed, most animals won’t eat them unless forced to (by starvation or simply nothing else to eat). From the old Oklahoma study that concluded young plants have more nutrients and the New Zealand and Jerry Brunetti’s study that showed which and how much of each nutrient is present, it is reasonable to state that having a true variety of plants in the pasture is quite benefi-

cial for cattle.

Do keep in mind, however, that there do exist truly toxic plants.

These include bracken fern, wild cherry leaves that are wilted, ergot growing in small grains during cool damp weather, horsetail, horse chestnut, false hellebore, jimpson weed (thorn apple), mountain laurel, common milkweed, horse nettle, deadly nightshade, wilted red maple leaves, pokeweed, oak acorns, white snake root, water hemlock, and the garden yew bush. Unless starving, herbivores normally avoid such plants. If seen these plants really should be removed.

In pastures that are un-even in growth with normal plants (forages and common “weeds”)

that might have plants older than others, consider pre-clippping a field and letting the plants wilt. This will make everything more palatable to the animals and also reduce the bloat potential of legumes. Pre-clip about 4 hours before grazing.

Do not pre-clip pastures with the previously mentioned toxic plants!

While you’re out moving up fence, see what the cows have eaten in the last paddock. It’ll most likely surprise you. It’s fun to watch herbivores eating out on pasture and along the margins of laneways — and by their sleek hair coat, good muscle definition and health stripes, you’ll know that you are treating them well.

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Judges named for the Diamond Jubilee All American Jersey Shows The judges have been selected for The 60th All American Jersey Shows, sponsored by the American Jersey Cattle Association of

Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

The largest exhibition of Registered Jersey™ cattle in the world, the three shows of The All American will be held

Nov. 3, 4 and 5 in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY. Kevin Lutz, Lincol-

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COUNTY HERD NAME CATTARAUGUS MARIVALE FARM CHAUTAUGUA C & W FARM ERIE ROBERT MEYER GENESEE MIKELHOLM HOLSTEINS POST DAIRY FARMS LLC PAGEN FARMS I DEN KEL HOLSTEINS DEN KEL JERSEYS WYOMING LOGWELL ACRES MARTIN FARMS BECKER DAIRY FARM BIGFOOTE HOLSTEINS

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nton, NC, will officiate in The All American Jersey Show on Monday, Nov. 5. This will be his third time in the open show ring, having previously served as judge in 2003 and consultant judge in 2008.

Lutz also officiated at the National Jersey Jug Futurity in 1999 and The All American Junior Jersey Show in 1998. He judged the 2011 Royal Melbourne (Australia) Show, and over the years numerous state fairs across the United States. His consultant will be Kevin Williams of McConnelsville, Ohio, who was the judge of the 2004 National Jersey Jug Futurity.

Dean Dohle, Half Way,

MO, will judge the 59th National Jersey Jug Futurity on Nov. 4. He has twice been an associate judge at the national level, for the Brown Swiss show at World Dairy Expo in 2005 and at the 2011 All American Junior Jersey Show. Dohle has judged at the state fairs of Ohio, North and South Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.

His consultant will be Tom “Moss” McCauley, Lowell, MI. The National Jersey Jug Futurity is the oldest and richest class for dairy cattle. The 2011 futurity paid $11,565 in premiums, with the winner receiving over $2,100.

Judge for The All American Junior Jersey

Show on Nov. 3 will be Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio. In 2011, Lahmers judged the National Jersey Jug Futurity, the International Brown Swiss Show at World Dairy Expo, and New York Red & White Spring Show. Previously he judged the 2007 MidAtlantic Ayrshire Show and 2008 Eastern National Brown Swiss Show, both in Harrisburg, PA, Sean Johnson, Glenville, PA, will be the consultant.

The first and second place winners in each class of these shows will become the All American and Reserve All American honorees for 2012 of the American Jersey Cattle Association.

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Cornell Small Dairy Team Produces New Resources CORTLAND, NY – The Cornell Small Farms Program Small Dairy Team has released a series of six new resources to help small dairy farms. The team, which includes farmers and Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) educators, received a grant from the Cornell Small Farms Program in 2011 to provide new educational resources and tools to small dairy producers.

“Small dairies have borne the brunt of the exodus of dairy farms from New York State. The goal of the project was to provide resources for dairies looking to adapt to ever-changing market factors,” says Fay Benson, team leader.

The new resources for small farms include: • Financial Bench Marks for Small Dairies: Helps dairies identify the strengths and weaknesses of their farms compared to other farms of similar size in New York State • Off-Farm Processing Start-Up Fact Sheet: Suggests first steps for dairy farmers considering adding

direct sales of value-added dairy products to their business mix • Web based Geo-Map: Shows all the small dairy processing plants in New York state • “Small Dairy Case Studies: Highlights unique solutions to keep four small dairy operations profitable • Production Record-Keeping Book for Grazing Dairies: Formatted and distributed to CCE offices statewide by Cornell Small Farms Program Small Dairy Team; printed funded by New York Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative; books are available to grazing dairies at no cost through local CCE office.

• Organic Dairy Forage and Grain Survey: Due to fluctuating precipitation in 2011, many farms were short of forage and grain. This is particularly stressful to organic dairies since they have limited options for buying replacement feed.

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says, “As a small dairy farmer, it can be challenging to find time to explore new ideas and concepts.

This project compiled information to provide small farms with easier access to important resources.

The information helps us take advantage of alternatives that can make our farms more cost-effective and helps us fill niche markets that larger farms may find difficult to reach.”

For example, the new Off-Farm Processing StartUp Fact Sheet lists business planning, dairy production, direct marketing, licensing, and food safety resources. It also includes links to a directory of cheesemakers and small-scale food processors.

Benson, author of the Off-Farm Processing StartUp Fact Sheet fact sheet , says, “Direct-to-consumer retail sales of cheese, yogurt and other value-added products by dairy operators seems like an easy way to increase profits, but research shows very few onfarm processors enjoy those increase profits.

Through off-farm processing, there is less start-up cost in both capital and time.”

Benson suggests that farmers interested in direct marketing use the new web-based geo map showing the on-farm processing locations in New York State to help find processors close to their farms.

In 2012, the Cornell Small Farms Program is collaborating with educators and farmers to host a series of small dairy field days through late spring and summer. Topics range from incorporating new valueadded products to improving nutrition and producing on-farm biodiesel. To view the schedule or register, visit http://smallfarms.cornell.edu.

For further assistance, contact your local CCE office, visit www.smallfarms.cornell.edu, or contact Fay Benson, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County, 607-753-5213, afb3@cornell.edu.

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Donnan Family of Donnan Farms Designated 2012 Agricultural Honoree

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The Donnan Family of Donnan Farms in York has been designated the Livingston County Agricultural Honoree for 2012. They were honored at the Annual Farmer-Neighbor dinner in Mount Morris this spring.

Donnans have been a York farm family for seven generations, with three participating generations currently involved in this family farm business, incorporated to enable orderly transition and ownership among family members. The first farm was located at “the forks” (opposite the corner of Route 36 and Retsof Road). From a log house dwelling built about 1815 to a brick federal style house built in 1827 (which still stands), the family acquired a farm of 340 acres in Greigsville and in 1855 built a frame house that is also still standing.

This farm was located on Route 63 opposite the present York School bus barns. In 1882, the new salt mine industry purchased this farm. John Donnan then purchased the present farm on York Road West at Federal Road. The present homestead was built around 1900 to replace a large house built in the 1890s that burned about 1898.

The original 275 acre farm has grown to 2,800 acres with additional leased land. The farm has been a commercial dairy since 1915 starting with 40 registered Holsteins. In 1952, a

new barn replaced the original lost in a fire and had 53 stanchions until 1958 when capacity increased to 85 cows. In 1964, a free stall barn and double-four milking parlor were built for 100 cows. Expansion and changes have continued periodically to begin 3X milking in 1979. New parlors, more barns, and capacity now around 3,500 cows.

Cash crops have given way to feed for the dairy as cow numbers increased. Dairy is the sole production enterprise.

Milk hauling was added as an adjunct to the dairy business in the 1930s with the formation of the Genesee Valley Cooperative of Rochester, the precurser to Upstate, all to smooth out the chaotic marketing and inconsistent hauling arrangements of the times. Both continue with changes never imagined.

The Ag Honoree award gives recognition to farmers who demonstrate leadership in farm production practices and stewardship, and contribute to farm industry, civic, and community activities.

Through its long history, Donnan family members have been involved in creating and serving in leadership roles of various cooperatives related to the business of agriculture — including Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Oatka Milk Products Cooperative, Dairy Herd Improvement

(DHI), Agway, and Alleghany Insurance. They have served the local Farm Bureau, Holstein Association, and Cornell Cooperative Extension.

They have hosted onfarm tours and training sessions for local municipal decision makers, preschool and school age children, non-farm and farm, and business people from all over the world. Within the past four generations, members of the family have served the community on school boards, as town historian, the local fire department, Ag in the Classroom, Red Cross Blood drives, the Livingston County Environmental Management Council, the Genesee Valley Land Conservancy, and local churches.

Community activities, often with organizational

leadership, include 4-H clubs related to horses and hounds, hunting a farm pack of hounds, the Genesee Valley Hunt, Genesee Valley Pony Club, Western New York Polo Club, sports car clubs, and ski racing.

Family are also quick to give credit to their employees, friends and neighbors, suppliers and

service providers for the support they and their business have been given over the years.

The Farmer Neighbor Dinner and Program is an event to bring farmers and non-farmers together to help increase awareness to the nonfarm public and leaders about agriculture and its significance and val-

ue to the community.

Commercial and agency exhibitors help illustrate the interconnections of the community to agriculture.

The event is a function of the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce and the Livingston County Farm Bureau.

Source: Livingston County News

Aaron, Seery, Ingrid, Gibson; Devon, Gregg; Bruce and Rob. Ernie was in Florida so we put him in the truck, to acknowledge all the years of driving, when he got back.

Photo by DJ Smith, Livingston County News

COCHECTON MILLS, INC. Cochecton, NY 12726 914-932-8282

MUD LAKES STALLS LLC 3517 County Route 10 Depeyster, NY 13633 315-344-2251

SKYVIEW FENCING & POLE BUILDINGS Chatham, NY 12037 518-392-7364

EAGLE DAIRY DIRECT Syracuse, NY 13221 866-591-2925

P&D EQUIPMENT SALES Alexander, NY 585-343-2394

FARMER BOY AG SUPPLY, INC. 1133 Rt. 318 Waterloo, NY 13165 866-453-4001

SENECA IRON WORKS Seneca Falls, NY 13148 315-712-0118

DAIRYLAND SALES & SERVICE Troy, PA 16947 570-297-4128

LAYDEN FENCING & LIVESTOCK Lockwood, NY 14859 607-589-7033

SHARON SPRINGS GARAGE INC. Sharon Springs, NY 13459 518-284-2811

WILLIAMS FENCE OF CNY 2033 Brothertown Rd. Deansboro, NY 13328 315-841-4910 DON’S DAIRY SUPPLY 349 Roses Brook Road South Kartright, NY 13842 607-538-9464

New enhancements to Best In Class Dairies Website will further benefit dairy operations The Best In Class Dairies website, which is part of Merial’s ongoing efforts to provide dairies with the information and tools they need to maximize efficiency and profit, has recently been updated with new re-

sources and features that will make it more valuable to a broader range of dairy operations. Enhancements to the website include new English and Spanish environmental mastitis training modules, as well

as new site content in Spanish and an electronic rebate calculator.

“Our goal is to increase the productivity of the dairy operation at every level,” said Steve Vandeberg, director of Merial’s endectocide marketing.

“Continuous updates to the Best In Class Dairies website allow us to provide dairy owners, managers and workers with training and business tools specifically designed to help dairies improve their bottom line. In addi-

tion, we’ve translated all of our materials and website content into Spanish to ensure all workers have access to the information they need to work more efficiently.”

Registered dairies can earn savings on their

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purchase of certain products when they use the rebate program featured on BestInClassDairies. com. The new electronic rebate calculator determines the rebate a dairy can earn, and the option to electronically redeem rebates makes saving even easier.

BestInClassDairies.co m also features a series of audiovisual training modules, which provide dairy workers with valuable information about many of the issues that impact dairies.

The newest module, “A Tale of Two Ladies,” offers helpful tips and object lessons about how dairy operators can minimize the serious losses that can occur as a result of environmental mastitis by focusing on how to identify risk factors and prevent infection.

In one study, mastitisassociated economic losses ranged from $161 to $344 per lactating cow. 1 Some cases of infection may even lead to permanent damage to the cow’s milk-producing system or death. 2 Given that the methods used to control contagious mastitis are not effective at preventing environmental mastitis, 3 dairies must take specific steps to protect their cows from this profit-robbing infection.

Each training module is followed by a quiz aimed at keeping the employee engaged and ensuring an accurate understanding of the information. The online training program also enables managers to track individual testing results, which helps them make informed decisions about training needs based on workers’ performance and progress.

In addition to the many useful training tools, BestInClassDairies.com provides dairy operations with access to external resources, including industry news and up-to-date market information for milk, cheese and butter.

Producers can enroll in and get more information about the Best in Class Dairies program by contacting their Merial sales representative or visiting www.BestInClassDairies.com.

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Cornell Big Red Cheddar to go on sale in fall

by Stacey Shackford This fall, there will be a new big cheese on campus. Cornell Big Red Cheddar is slated to hit campus eateries and the shelves of the Cornell Store in November.

Cornell Big Red is actually white: a sixmonth aged mild white cheddar, to be packaged in bright red one- and two-pound wheels and sold online and in campus retail outlets such as Cornell Orchards and The Cornell Store.

It was unveiled at a special tasting event on April 24 at Morrison Hall, where 30 people sampled three potential formulations and voted on their favorite.

The cheeses were developed by dairy extension specialist Rob Ralyea, with the help of Brian Bailey, master cheese maker at Yancey’s Fancy cheese company, and Howard Van Buren of Chr. Hansen, an international company that develops natural ingredients for the food, pharmaceutical, nutritional and agricultural industries.

Their formulations combined tried and proven bacterial cultures with a new one, according to Van Buren.

“We took one that is a little bit wild, that pushed the limit,” he said. “I think we are in for a really great treat today.”

A clear winner emerged from the taste test and will soon go into production, Ralyea said.

The cheese will be marketed mainly to Cornell’s 300,000 alumni, students, faculty and staff, but Cornell Dining and Cornell Catering are also expected to be large wholesale customers.

They currently use about 2,400 pounds of mild cheddar per year.

May Chinavanichkit, a Master of Professional Studies student who helped develop a business plan for the product, said she anticipates about 4,200 pounds of cheese to be

sold the first year alone.

Her work will be shared with other aspiring cheese producers as an extension tool and business model.

“Cornell Big Red Cheddar represents not only a great new product to come out of Cor-

nell Dairy, but also our expanded efforts to support the New York dairy industry and its emerging entrepreneurs in cheese, yogurt and other fermented products,” said Kathryn Boor, the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of the College of Agricul-

ture and Life Sciences, who was among those who tested the cheeses.

“It seems like there has been a rebirth in the state for dairy, and it’s a great time to be in this industry. We have really good milk, we have good students, we

have good support, we have good products,” added Bailey. “I’m really excited about what’s going on at Cornell, and I’m glad to be a small part of it.”

Jason Huck of Cornell Dairy gave the group an update on renovations

at Stocking Hall. He said the dairy plant is on track for a December opening, with ice cream and milk production resuming in January.

Stacey Shackford is a staff writer at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

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AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS March milk production increased

New York dairy herds produced 1,138 million pounds of milk during March. Milk cows were unchanged but production per cow was up from the previous year resulting in a 0.3 percent increase in milk production compared to March 2011. The number of milk cows averaged 610,000 head, unchanged from March of the

previous year. Milk per cow averaged 1,865 pounds, up 55 pounds from the March 2011 rate.

Dairy farmers in the Empire State received an average of $18.10 per hundredweight of milk sold during March, down $0.90 from February and $3.20 less than March a year ago.

Milk production in the 23 major

States during March totaled 16.5 billion pounds, up 4.3 percent from March 2011. February revised production at 15.1 billion pounds, was up 8.2 percent from February 2011.

The February revision represented a decrease of 13 million pounds or 0.1 percent from last month’s preliminary production estimate.

Adjusting February production for the additional day due to leap year

causes February revised production to be up 4.5 percent on a per day basis.

Production per cow in the 23 major States averaged 1,931 pounds for March, 59 pounds above March 2011. The number of milk cows on farms in the 23 major States was 8.52 million head, 94,000 head more than March 2011, and 9,000 head more than February 2012.3

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Phil McMahon joins the Center for Beef Excellence board

HARRISBURG, PA — New Center for Beef Excellence board member Phil McMahon is living his agricultural dream as the livestock manager of the famous Erdenheim Farm located in historic Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Erdenheim translates to earthly home in German.

McMahon’s interest in beef cattle began in childhood as a 4-H member who raised club calves and market lambs. After high school, he attended Delaware Valley College to further his education in the animal sciences and from there left to work at a biological research company.

Ultimately, he was presented with the opportunity to become the herdsman at Erdenheim Farm, a 400-

Phil McMahon, who recently became a Center for Beef Excellence board member, has a long history of working with beef cattle that dates back to his time as a 4H’er.

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acre estate with roots tracing to the William Penn era.

Since his initial hire 24 years ago, McMahon has taken the helm of all livestock operations, which include 100 head of Angus cows, 150 Cheviot sheep, 150 laying hens, and most recently, 11 Morgan horses.

McMahon markets the Erdenheim cattle in a number of ways. He direct markets hamburger patties and other cuts at a farm stand which is open two evenings a week. The market also features the farm’s eggs and produce. From those connections, he takes custom orders for freezer beef and has raised specialty beef, such as grass-fed for special orders. Seed stock is also sold directly to producers looking to use Erdenheim genetics although he has consigned the cattle at breed sales.

McMahon looks forward to the opportunity to serve the industry on the Center for Beef Excellence and offers some advice. As the Center focuses on an age and source identification program, new export markets will be open to Pennsylvania beef producers. When asked if he has suggestions for best management practices to share with readers, he suggested selecting for birth weights. He states that after making low birth weight a primary selection criterion, he has not had to pull

one calf this season. You can follow McMahon at the Erdenheim blog at www.blog.erdenheimfarm.com.

History will repeat itself this fall as McMahon’s son, who already owns a small herd of cattle, will begin his freshman year at Delaware Valley College. He has his father’s passion for raising cattle and will major in animal science. You can find the McMahons exhibiting at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. To find out more about the Center for Beef Excellence visit www.beefexcellence.com.

The Center for Beef Excellence was established in 2007 to promote the beef industry through education, production efficiency, government and community relations and economic development. Representing 28,000 beef producers in Pennsylvania with 1.61 million head of cattle, the industry generates over $2 billion in economic impact yearly in the commonwealth.

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• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. . Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule.

Tim Miller, 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, 315-3223500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

Tuesday, May 22 • Town of Watertown. Vehicles & Equipment Online Auction Closing at 6:10 pm. 4 lots including Ingersoll roller. Auctions International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115. www.auctionsinternational.com • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Consigned from Washing Co. Farmer. Overstocked sends 10 fresh hfrs., Hols. X. All have had 9 way & have been wormed. Real nice group of hfrs.

Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Wednesday, May 23 • Marine Surplus/ Loader & Mowers Online Auction Closing at 7 pm. 5 lots including 01 JD 344H loader. Auctions International, 800536-1401 ext. 115. www.auctionsinternational.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Man-

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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

ager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 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. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-8293105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 3:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Dairy Day Special Feeder Sale. Every Wednesday following Dairy. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231

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Friday, May 25 • Clark Bros. Farm, DeRuyter, NY. 158 Hi Grade cattle. Farming since 2967. Top dairy averaging 60# out of the tank. AI breeding.

Closed herd. Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com • D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Spring Round up. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com

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D.R. CHAMBERS & SONS 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY 13849 607-369-8231 • Fax 607-369-2190 www.drchambersauction.com 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

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 • 6:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Horse Sales every other Friday. Tack at 1 pm, horses at 6 pm. . D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com Saturday, May 26 • 10:00 AM: Middlefield, MA. Estate Auction.

Case 580 backhoe, Ford & AC tractors, hay equip & tools, horse equip, furniture & antiques. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com Monday, May 28 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Memorial Monday we will be open for business for the farmers convenience. Special Plant Auction. Starting at 10 am. Selling hanging baskets, bedding plants, vegetable plants, shrubs, trees all you need for your gardening needs. We will then follow with misc. small animals, etc. followed by our normal schedule. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, May 30 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, June 1 • Gene Woods Auction Service, Cincinnatus, NY. Price Farm. 50 Head Dairy. 25 recently

fresh. Over 1/2 the dairy are 1st & 2nd’s.

Nice young herd with a lot of milk. SCC75,000. 4.0F 3.2P. Also consigned 28 open heifers from 300# to breeding age. Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, June 2 • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, 6502 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 9:30 AM: South Royalton, VT. Selling tractors, farm equip. & implements, lawn & garden. Inventory reduction for L.F. Trottier’s.

Monday, June 4 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Feeder & Fat Cow Sale. Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Saturday, June 9 • North Bangor, NY. Craigmoor Farms Dis-

persal. Eric & Joel Craig. 140 head of reg.

Guernseys, reg. Jerseys & reg. R&W Holsteins. Complete line of machinery. Delarm & Treadway, 518-483-4106 • 9:00 AM: Don Rice Jr., 5761 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. 15 MM farm tractors & parts, 150 MM farm toys, MM & gas signs.

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm • 10:00 AM: 1046 Cty. Rd 23, Sherburne, NY. Lok-N-Logs, Sawmill Consolidation Auction.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Monday, June 11 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Heifer Sale. Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. . Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Friday, June 15 • Gene Woods Auction Service, Cincinnatus, NY. Pedersen Farms 100 head Holstein Cattle & some machinery. Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com • 4:00 PM: Wayne & Roxanne Force, 7819 High Rd., off CR 75, 4 mi. NE of Prattsburg, NY. Kubota BX2230 4wd w/deck, excellent contractor shop tools, antiques, household.

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

Saturday, June 16 • 9:00 AM: Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Watertown, NY. Jefferson County Area Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction.

Selling Heavy Equipment, Trucks & Trailers.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Wednesday, June 20 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, June 21 • Sharon Springs, NY. High Hill Farm Complete Dispersal. 120 plus head will sell. C/O Greg Law, owners. Managed by The Cattle Exchange. The Cattle Exchange, 607-7462226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 6:30 PM: 210 Pottsville St., Port Carbon, PA. 4.92 Approx. Industrial Acreage w/Building. Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128, cell 610-662-8149 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721

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KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE 817 State Rt. 170 Little Falls, NY 13365 315-823-0089 • 315-868-6561 cell We buy or sell your cattle or equipment on commission or outright! In business since 1948 LEAMAN AUCTIONS LTD 329 Brenneman Rd., Willow St., PA 17584 717-464-1128 • cell 610-662-8149 auctionzip.com 3721 leamanauctions.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

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

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

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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HILLTOP AUCTION CO. 3856 Reed Rd., Savannah, NY 13146 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030

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(cont. from prev. page) Tuesday, June 26 • At the Farm, Newport, VT. Poulin-Royer, Inc. Complete Dispersal of all cattle and most equipment. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-6268892 Wednesday, June 27 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Friday, July 6 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 Saturday, July 7 • Garden Time LLC in Glens Falls, NY. 3rd Annual Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 Friday, July 13 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, July 18 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 :Saturday, July 21 • Middleburgh, NY. Reflections of Maple Downs Sale. Hosted by Maple Downs Farm II. Held in conjunction with the NY Holstein Summer Picnic. The Cattle Exchange, 607746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Leyden, MA. Selling trucks, trailers, shop tools & farm equip. including pay loader and farm tractor for Zimmerman Livestock Trucking. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 Wednesday, July 25 • West Addison, VT. Bodette Farm Complete Equipment Dispersal. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 Thursday, July 26 • 6:00 PM: County Highway Maintenance Facility, Geneseo, NY. Livingston County Tax Title Auction. Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Friday, July 27 • 10:00 AM: Haverling Central High School, Bath, NY. Steuben County Tax Title Auction.

Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Saturday, July 28 • 9:30 AM: Martins Country Market. 3rd Annual Large Summer Equipment Auction. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Sunday, July 29

• 10:00 AM: Washington Co. Fairgrounds, Rt. 29 & 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich, NY. Tri-State Antique Tractor Club Inc. antique Wheels and Iron Showw. 1st time consignment auction. Selling antique & modern farm, construction, gas engine, signs, toys, literature and related items. Show: Sat-Sun July 28-29. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Friday, August 3 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, August 4 • 10:00 AM: 1507 Pre-Emption Rd., Penn Yan, NY (Yates Co.). Real Estate Absolute Auction. 103 acre DeWick farm w/100 acres tillable, farmhouse, shop 2 machine sheds.

Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Wednesday, August 8 • 2:00 PM: Gehan Rd., off Rts. 5-20, 5 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. NY Steam Engine Assoc. 4th Annual Consignment Auction. 1st day of pageant of Steam Show Aug. 8-11.

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Thursday, August 9 • 1:00 PM: Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY. Farm & Equipment Auction. Next to Empire Farm Days Show. Farm Equipment, Tractors, Antique Equipment, Construction Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Wednesday, August 15 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Wednesday, August 22 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, August 25 • 9:00 AM: Penn Yan, NY. Finger Lakes Produce Auction Farm Machinery Consignment Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.com Thursday, September 6 • 1:00 PM: 10400 Gillette Rd., Alexander, NY. WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assoc. 2nd.

Annual Consignment. 1st day of show Sept.

6-9. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Saturday, September 8 • North Country Storage Barns. 2nd Annual Shed and Shrubbery Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • Morrisville, NY. 30th Annual Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. Hosted by Morrisville State College Dairy Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Town of Lansing Highway Dept., Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing, NY. Municipal Surplus & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder

Sale. . Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, September 15 • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, 6502 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. Special Fall Consignment Auction. Farm & Construction Equipment. Heavy & Light Trucks. Consignments welcome. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 19 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, September 22 • 9:00 AM: Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction.

Farm Tractors & Machinery. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. . Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 26 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, September 29 • Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power Sports Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 Saturday, October 6 • 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., Professional Auctioneers, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 13 • Hosking Sales . OHM Holstein Club Sale.

Brad Ainslie sale chairman 315-822-6087.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 9:00 AM: Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY . Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Wednesday, October 17 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, October 20 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 27

• Ithaca, NY. NY Fall Harvest Sale. Hosted by Cornell University Dairy Science Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Syracuse, NY (NYS Fairgrounds).

Onondaga Co. area Municipal Equipment Auction. Municipal & Contractor Equipment.Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 @Saturday, November 3 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Premier All Breed Sale. Call early to consign to make catalog & advertising deadlines. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, November 10 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 21 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, November 29 • Lampeter, PA. Destiny Road Holstein Dispersal. Jay Stolzfus, owner. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, December 1 • 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, 6502 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. Special Winter Consignment Auction. Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Liquidations & Consignments. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 8 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 12 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Wednesday, December 19 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT May 14, 2012 Calves: 45-60# .50-.65; 6175# .82-1.38; 76-90# 1.401.70; 91-105# 1.75-1.80; 106# & up 1.82-1.85.

Farm Calves: 1.95-2 Started Calves: .65-.72 Veal Calves: .85-1.25 Open Heifers: 1-1.25 Beef Heifers: .70-.90 Feeder Steers: 1.12501.2750.

Beef Steers: .96-1.09 Stock Bull: .97-1.05 Beef Bull: .87-1.04 Replacement Cows: 1 at 1100.

Boars: 1 at 50 Butcher Hogs: 1 at 105 Feeder Pigs: 45-75 Sheep (ea): 80-140 Lambs (ea): 105-275 Goats (ea): 55-155; Kids 25-95.

Canners: up tp .7750 Cutters: .78-.81 Utility: .83-.88 Rabbits: 5-20 Chickens: 3-20 Ducks: 12-24 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT No report

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA May 15, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 5078; Cutters 75-87; Util 8288; Bulls 95-115; Steers Hols. 100-115; Hfrs. 85-100.

Calves: Growers 1.25-2.35; Hfrs. 1.50-2; Veal .90-1.20.

Hogs: Feeders 60-100 ea; Sows 40-45; Roasters 70110 ea; Boars 22; Market 50-55 ea.

Sheep: 75-90; Lambs 1.502.

Goats: 90-150 ea; Billies 150-220 ea; Kids 15-35 ea.

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ May 15, 2012 Livestock Report: 43 Calves .24-2.16, Avg 1.27; 32 Cows .385-1, Avg .79; 2 Easy Cows .34-.50, Avg .42; 1 Feeder 300-600# 1.40; 9 Heifers .65-1.03, Avg .82; 10 Bulls .65-1.02, Avg .82; 8 Steers .55-1.02, Avg .85; 2 Hogs .20-.285, Avg .24; 8 Roasting Pigs .95-1.30, Avg 1.20; 11 Sheep .74-2.12, Avg 1.37; 7 Lambs (ea) 6675, Avg 68.14, 12 (/#) 1.902.28, Avg 2.16; 35 Goats (ea) 27-160, Avg 66.14; 4 Kids (ea) 42. Total 184.

Poultry & Egg Report: Heavy Fowl 1.25-4; Pullets 2; Bantams 2; Roosters 2.25-9.50; Rabbits 2-6.25; Pigeons 3-7.75.

Grade A Eggs: Brown Eggs Jum XL .89-1.25; L .70-1.15.

Hay, Straw & Grain Report: 6 Mxed 3.20-4.60.

Total 6.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY May 12, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 70-200; Grower Bulls over 92# 100-250; 80-92# 70-230; Bob Veal 1075.

Cull Cows: Gd 72-92; Lean 45-75; Hvy Beef Bulls 72104.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 800-1800; Springing Cows 850-1700;

Springing Hfrs. 850-1650; Bred Hfrs. 750-1300; Fresh Hfrs. 750-1550; Open Hfrs.

400-900; Started Hfrs. 150400.

Beef: Feeders 50-110; Hols. Sel 82-98.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 100230; Slaughter Sheep 2060.

Goats: Billies 75-200; Nannies 65-130; Kids 10-60.

Swine: Sow 30-60.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY May 14, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 150-160; Grower over 92# 185-230; 80-92# 150-200; Bob Veal 78-83.

Cull Cows: Gd 87-91.50; Lean 83-85.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls 90-92.

Beef: Veal 107-122; Steers 109-111.

Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 240255; Market 145-170; Slaughter Sheep 60-70.

Goats: Billies 160-285; Nannies 140-165.

Swine: Boar 12-14 *Buyers always looking for pigs.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY No report DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY May 9, 2012 Calves: Grower Bull over 92# 200-270; 80-92# 180240; Bob Veal 10-70.

Cull Cows: Gd 84-92; Lean 78-89; Hvy. Beef 85-93.

Beef: Hols. Ch 100-108; Sel 96-101.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY May 10, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 80-175; Grower Bull over 92# 175-230; 80-92# 160-240; Bob Veal 30-81.

Cull Cows: Gd 83-95; Lean 77-88; Hvy. Beef 89-99.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 2200; Springing Cows 1750; Springing Hfrs.

1200-1700; Bred Hfrs. 9001200; Open Hfrs. 600-900; Started Hfrs. 300-600; Service Bulls 800-1200.

Beef: Feedes 80-167.50.

Swine: Sow 42-54.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY May 10, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 220; Grower bulls over 92# 190-257.50; 80-92# 150-240; Bob Veal 50-80.

Cull Cows: Gd 84-90; Lean

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge

Bath

Chatham

75-82; Hvy. Beef 94.50-99.

Beef: Ch 112.50-121; Hols.

Ch 98-102.

Lamb/Sheep: Slaughter Sheep 50-82.50 BATH MARKET Bath, NY No report FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 216, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 78-92; Canners/Cutters 48-84; HY Util 91.50-104.50.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Bred Heifers 1070-1130.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95-110# 50-67.50; 80-95# 45-65; 60-80# 40-60.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 95-237.50; 8095# 85-240; 70-80# 75-225; Hfrs. 100-195.

Beef Calves Ret. to Feed: bull over 95# 140-200.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 112-125.50; Sel 101-107; Hols. Ch grain fed 96112.50; Sel 86-92.

Hogs: Sows US 1-3 42-45; Feeders US 1-3 27.5092.50.

Feeder Lambs: Ch 50-80# 180-240.

Nannies: L 80-122.50 FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 16, 2012 Flats: Flowers 3.50-11.50; Vegetable Plants 3-12.50.

Hanging Baskets: 2.50-15 Planters: 8-24 Pots: .10-5.25 Asparagus: 2.20-2.35 Eggs: 1.60-1.70 Rhubarb: .25-1.20 Strawberries (qt): 5.60 Produce Mon., Wed. & Fri. at 9 am sharp, Hay Auctions Fridays@ 11:15.

FINGER LAKES FEEDER SALE Penn Yan, NY No report FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 11, 2012 Hay: 1st cut 85-240; 2nd cut 135-360; 3rd cut 235-240. * Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY May 14, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.90; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .721.07.

Calves: Bull Calves 96120# 1-2.65; up to 95# .102; Hols. under 100# 2.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA May 9, 2012 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 1366# 98.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 87-89, lo dress 85.50-87.50; Boners 8085% lean 84-88, hi dress 89.50-90, lo dress 76.5080.50, very lo dress 70.50; Lean 85-90% lean 7984.50, hi dress 87, lo dress 75-78, very lo dress 7474.50; Light Lean 85-92% lean 75.50, very lo dress 5561.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1478# 95.50.

Holstsein Bull Calves: No. 1 94-126# 216-257; 88-92#

207-242; No. 2 94-112# 170-220; 86-90# 185-207; No. 3 74-110# 124-162; Util 62-90# 38-96.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 90-110# 205-225/hd; No. 2 70-85# 90-100/hd.

Slaughter Hogs (/hd): Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 260-275# 130-145; Sows US 1-3 450# 150; Boars Jr. Boars 240# 85.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 2050# 27-54; 90# 60; Roasting Pigs 150-170# 74-98.

Slaughter Sheep: Ch 2-3 36-62# 182.50-200; 72-74# 197.50-215; Ewes Gd 2-3 122-186# 70-102.50.

Slaughter Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 2 20-45# 25-65; Nannies Sel 1 110-180# 130-175; Sel 2 130# 140; Billies Sel 1 150# 190.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA May 15, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Ch 1355-1535# 115-120; Sel 1250-1495# 111-114; full/YG 4-5 1770-1850# 97.50-105; Thin/Ret. to Feed 1065-1355# 100-109; Hols.

Ch 1465-1560# 101-106; full/YG 4-5 1375-1785# 9697.50; Sel 98-100; cpl Cowish 89-94; Hfrs. Sel & Ch 1155-1450# 110-115; Beef Fed Cows 100-110.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 88-94; Boners 84.50-91; Lean 82-94; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 73-84; Shelly 72 & dn.

Bulls: 1050-2110# 94.50105.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 930-1005# 99-105; Hfrs. dairy types 390-405# 101112; Hereford 710# 105; M&L 825-1075# 96-100.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 80-120# 222237; No. 2 65-115# 200-220;

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COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA May 16, 2012 Cows: Canners 71-85.50; Cutters 86-92; Util 92.5098.

Bulls: 110-115.50 Steers: Ch 113.-117; Sel 109-115.50.

Heifers: Ch 109-111; Sel 101.50; Hols. 84-91.

Calves: 67-156 ea.

Feeders: 97-129 Goats: 141-270 ea.; Kids 55-58 ea.

Sows: 40-43.50 Boars: 19 Hogs: 50.50-57 Feeder Pigs: 74-105 ea.

Chickens: 4-14 Rabbits: 5.50-26 Ducks: 5.50-21 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA May 15, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 31-32; 61-75# 50-95; 76-95# 4685; 96-105# 50-75.

Farm Calves: 100-230/cwt Start Calves: 71-72/cwt Feeders: 72-110/cwt Veal: 93-106/cwt Heifers: 74-85/cwt Steers: 110-115/cwt Bulls: 85/cwt Canners: 30-75/cwt Cutters: 75.50-85/cwt Utility: 86-95/cwt Sows: 42-57/cwt Hogs: 52-77/cwt Shoats: 95-114 ea.

Feeder Pigs: 51-93 ea.

Lambs: 105-255/cwt Sheep: 47.50-140/cwt Goats: 60-285 ea.

Rabbits: 2-20 ea.

Poultry: 2-17.50 ea. northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT No. 3 55-120# 110-185.

Swine: Hogs 240-285# lean 56-59; Sows 490-740# 4045.25; 310-475# 38.50-52; Thin/Weak/Rough 20-36.50; Boars 450-585# 26.50-27.

Goats (/hd): L Nannies 132182; Small/Thin 75-107; Fancy Kids 132-175; Fleshy Kids 115-130; Small/thin 4792.

Lambs: Gd & Ch 35-45# 180-214; 50-70# 165-207; 1 110# 165; Sheep (all wts) 70.

Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. * Special Fed & Feeder Cattle Sale May 29. * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale May 18@ 1 pm.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

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CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA May 15, 2012 Rabbits: 11.50-16.50 Bunnies: 2-11 Hens: 2.50-10.50 Roosters: 2-10.50 Pullets: 1-2.50 Turkin: 6 Turkeys: 14-24 Pheasants: 11-13 Ducks: 2.50-7 Ducklings: 2-3.50 Guinea Pigs: 1-3.50 Peeps: .50-6.50 Eggs (/dz): XL Brown 1.451.55; L Brown 1.10-1.30; Nest run Brown .50-.70; Sm. Banty .60; Duck Eggs 1.20; Fertile Bobwhite 1.20; Fertile Old English Game 1.50; Fertile Guinea 2.25; Fertile Duck Mixed 1.20; Fertile Mxed color & Sizes .50; Eggs Sold Single: Fertile Pheasant .55-1; Fertile Turkey 1.05.

All animals sold by the piece. Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report Receiving 7:30 - 10 am.

Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC May 14, 2012 Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1470-1596# 104.75106.75; Ch 2-3 1306-1514# 101-104; Sel 1-3 13301350# 95-97.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 89-91.50; Breakers 85-87.50; Boners 82-84.50; Lean 71-81.

Bulls: Grade 1 1284-1800# 97.50-102; Grade 2 11861640# 93-94.

Feeder Heifers: L 2 300-

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four 400# 115-136.

Feeder Bulls: L 2 300400# 123-138; 500-600# 96-110.

Calves: 153. Bull Calves No. 1 94-124# 240-265; 7892# 240-270; No. 2 94-126# 220-250; 76-92# 205-245; No. 3 76-116# 140-210; Hfrs. No. 1 90-126# 220267; No. 2 84-90# 125-200; 70-78# 100-140; Util 70100# 55-90; 60-68# 25.

Hogs: 230-282# 53.50-56.

Lambs: 40-50# 180-192; 50-70# 170-187; 70-80# 175-190.

Ewes: Gd 1-2 112-192# 7292; Util 1-2 122-190# 57-70.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 2030# 55-67; Sel 3 30-40# 5570; Nannies 90-100# 115130.

EarCorn: 2 lds, 215285/ton.

Hay (/ton): 8 lds, Mixed 125-240; Timothy/Grass 220-305.

EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA May 14, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Hols.

Steers Sel 1-2 1325-1460# 96-99; Hfrs. Sel 1355-1375# 110-117.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 92-97, hi dress 97.50, lo dress 90; Boners 80-85% lean 84.5090.50, hi dress 96, lo dress 83-84; Lean 85-90% lean 77-83, hi dress 84-85, lo dress 73-76.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1370-2485# 101.50-106, few hi dress 114;YG 2 11751410# 95-101.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300400# 187.50.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 400-500# 157.50-165; 500600# 145-150; 600-700# 128-130; M&L 2 300-500# 120-145; 500-700# 120130.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300400# 180; 400-500# 152.50155; 500-600# 155; M&L 2

300-500# 137.50-162.50; 500-700# 125-137.50.

Ret. to Farm Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 85-120# 250280; No. 2 80-120# 190-240; No. 3 80-120# 140-160; Util 70-120# 55-70; Beef type 100-250# 167-225.

Slaughter Hogs: Sows US 1-3 400# 50.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 50# 155; 70-80# 167-172.50; 120# 141; Ewes Gd 1-2 285# 60.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 63# 130; Nannies Sel 2 90# 125-130; 135# 112.50/cwt.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA May 14, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1478-1508# 121.50122; Ch 2-3 1165-1462# 117-121.50; full/YG 4-5 115119; Sel 1-3 1065-1352# 114-117.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1404-1494# 107.50108; 1634-1674# 105-107; Ch 2-3 1188-1500# 102107; 1634# 98; Sel 1-3 1076-1548# 96-101.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1308-1368# 117.50121.50; Ch 2-3 1160-1520# 110-115; full/YG 4-5 105.50; Hols. 1448-1570# 95-99.50; Sel 1-3 1034-1368# 106.50110.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 96.50101.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 89.75-95, hi dress 96.50-97.50, lo dress 8590.75; Boners 80-85% lean 85.25-90.50, hi dress 9196.50, lo dress 80-85; Lean 85-90% lean 81-86.50, hi dress 86-89.50, lo dress 75.50-80.50, very lo dress 69-75; Light Lean 85-92% lean 76-81, lo dress 72.5074, very lo dress 61-69.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1116-1958# 98-109.50; hi dress 113.50-116.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 340-470# 127.50-172.50;

570-735# 114-135; Hols. L 3 580-960# 92.50-113; Hfrs. L 1 804# 116; M&L 2 300480# 132.50-173; 505-525# 117.50-154; Bulls L 1 380# 172.50; 700-772# 1227.50127.50; M&L 2 350-485# 140-158; 540-670# 117120; Hols. L 3 700-1065# 95-97.

Ret. to Farm Hols. Bull Calves: No. 1 Hols. 96-124# 215-240; 80-92# 235242.50; No. 2 94-122# 185225; 76-92# 190-237.50; No. 3 68-120# 105-180; Util 60-96# 27.50-90; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 80-96# 205-255; No. 2 70-88# 105-180.

Slaughter Hogs: Sows US 1-3 744# 46; Boars 654# 22.50.

Feeder Pigs: Roaster pigs 132-202# 62-75/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 32-68# 155-215; 7088# 185-200; 126# 127.50; Ewes Gd 2-3 148-188# 62.50-90; 210-254# 55-60; Util 1-2 156-176# 47.5057.50; Rams 172# 75.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 65# 137.50; 100# 155; Sel 2 under 20# 15-35; 20-40# 3.50-105; 45-75# 77.50130; Nannies Sel 1 170# 170; Sel 2 100-140# 110142.50; Billies Sel 3 100# 65.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA May 12, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 170-250 Mixed Hay: 10 lds, 120-335 Timothy: 4 lds, 180-280 Grass: 8 lds, 85-260 Straw: 7 lds, 85-230 Oats: 1 ld, 3.60 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA May 11, 2011

Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1280-1635# 117-123; Ch 2-3 12601570# 114-119; Sel 2-3 1155-1325# 112-115; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1455-1665# 106-110; Ch 2-3 13251660# 102-106; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1205-1315# 117120; Ch 2-3 1125-1430# 113-117; Sel 2-3 10751315# 110.50-113.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 86-90, hi dress 90-96.50, lo dress 83-84; Boners 80-85% lean 83-88, hi dress 88-93, lo dress 8081; Lean 85-90% lean 7682, hi dress 82-86.50, lo dress 70-75.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 8451960# 95.50-102, hi dress 105-110, very hi dress 114120, lo dress 90-95.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 120-128# 197; 94118# 230-250; 86-92# 210235; No. 2 120-128# 190; 94-118# 212-227; 80-92# 240-242; No. 3 90-130# 212227; 80-88# 237-242; 7278# 160; Util 60-110# 25-45.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA No report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA No report MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA May 8, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1305-1495# 122.50123.50, fancy 127.50; Ch 23 1175-1575# 117-121.50; full/YG 4-5 115; 1605-1710# 112-117.50; Sel 1-3 11301575# 112-117.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1255-1575# 107-110; 1700# 104.50; Ch 2-3 1340-1585# 101104.50; Sel 1-3 1180-1520# 95.50-101.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1230-1500# 119120.50; Ch 2-3 1110-1550# 1174.50-119.50; full/YG 4-5 109.50; Hols. 1140-1485# 91-95; Sel 1-3 1020-1190# 108.50-112.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 92.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 85.50-89.50, lo dress 80-84; Boners 80-85% lean 80.5085.50, hi dress 87-90.50, lo dress 75-80, very lo dress 72-72.50; Lean 85-90% lean 75-79.50, hi dress 81-84, lo dress 70-72.50, very lo dress 61-67; Light Lean 8592% lean 67-73, lo dress 63.50-65, very lo dress 40.50-57.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1220-1770# 98-106, hi

dress 112-114; 2260# 100; YG 2 965-1535# 83.50-96.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M 1 700-775# 135-140; L 2 540635# 118-137; L 3 Hols.

335# 112; 507-1075# 80-92; Hfrs. L 1 525# 133; M&L 2 285-500# 110-137; 530640# 106-128; Bulls M&L 1 585-590# 109-130; M&L 2 380-430# 107-117; 525705# 97-100; 725-820# 8086; Hols. Bulls L 3 250-300# 107-110; 460-480# 80-92; 520-1010# 72-90.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-125# 230252; 80-90# 230-242; No. 2 95-120# 210-232; 75-90# 190-232; No. 3 70-120# 125185; Util 50-110# 15-102; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 85# 195215; No. 2 70-105# 100-160.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 230-275# 59.75-62.50, fancy 65; 280325# 58.50-61.50; 45-50% lean 244-275# 55.50-60.50; Sows US 1-3 325-465# 3542; 510-625# 41-49; Boars 370-590# 21-35; Jr. Boars 215-355# 42-51.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 1050# 34-70; 60-70# 67-80; Roasting Pigs 126-190# 661-72/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 30-67# 150-215; 7090# 140-192; 120-125# 120-137; Yearlings 130145# 85-115; Ewes Gd 2-3 110-155# 75-85; Util 1-2 165# 57; Rams 240# 60.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 70-80# 127-167; Sel 2 under 20# 15-40; 20-40# 52-115; 45-60# 100-132; 6575# 100-137; Nannies Sel 1 120-180# 172-185; Sel 2 80-110# 80-130; Sel 3 7090# 45-50; Billies Sel 1 180# 250.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA May 14, 2012 Cattle: 112 Steers: Ch 109-118; Gd 102-109.

Heifers: Ch 108-115; Gd 100-107.

Cows: Util & Comm. 85-95; Canner/lo Cutter 84 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 95-105 Bulls: YG 1 88-99 Cattle: Steers 100130; Bulls 100-125; Hfrs. 90-125.

Calves: 91. Ch 130-150; Gd 90-110; Std 15-90; Hols.

Bulls 90-130# 150-250; Hols. Hfrs. 90-130# 120160.

Hogs: 38. US 1-2 62-63; US 1-3 55-58; Sows US 1-3 4250; Boars 22-40.

Feeder Pigs: 17. US 1-3 20-50# 35-60.

Sheep: 17. Lambs Ch 180200; Gd 160-175; SL Ewes 50-80.

Goats: 30-185

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA May 14, 2012 Timothy: 190 Mixed Hay: 150-180 Round Bales: 50-180 ea.

Straw: 180 New Hay: 165-195 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA May 14, 2012 Roosters: 4.50-7 Hens: 2.75-4.75 Banties: 2-3.50 Pigeons: 1.50-1.75 Ducks: 6-10 Geese: 6-13 Bunnies: 1.50-3.25 Rabbits: 7-13 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA May 10, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1280-1600# 117-120; Ch 2-3 1200-1550# 114118; Sel 1-3 1120-1400# 112-115.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 86-90; Boners 80-85% lean 84-88; Lean 88-90% lean 78-82.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 120-128# 197; 94-118# 230250; 86-92# 210-235; No. 2 120-128# 190; 94-118# 212227; 80-92# 240-242; No. 3 90-130# 212-227; 80-88# 237-242; 72-78# 160; Util 60-110# 25-45.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary Compared to last week corn sold .20-.25 lower, wheat sold steady to .05 lower, barley sold steady to .05 higher, Oats sold steady & Soybeans sold .30-.40 lower. EarCorn sold 3-5 lower. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.25-6.83, Avg 6.49, Contracts 5.07-5.10; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.506.25, Avg 5.97, Contracts 5.65-5.93; Barley No. 3 Range 4.50-5.90, Avg 4.96, Contracts 4.25; Oats No. 2 Range 4.50-4.80, Avg 4.60; Soybeans No 2 Range 13.31-13.96, Avg 13.61, Contracts 12.40-12.44; EarCorn 185-190, Avg. 187.50.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.40-6.95, Avg 6.60; Wheat No. 2 5.88; Barley No. 3 Range 5; Oats No. 2 3.50-5, Avg 4.16; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.80-14, Avg 13.37; EarCorn Range 195220, Avg. 207.50.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.30-6.65, Avg 6.39; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.90-6.20, Avg 6.03; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-5.30, Avg 4.86; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-4.90, Avg 4.03; Soybeans No. 2 Range 1314.41, Avg 13.27; EarCorn 180-195, Avg 187.50.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 6.25-6.51, Avg 6.40; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.47-6.70, Avg. 6.58; Oats No. 2 Range 4.75; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.1013.40, Avg 13.26; Gr. Sorghum 5.92.

Eastern & Central PA:

Corn No. 2 Range 6.256.95, Avg 6.50, Month Ago 6.86, Year Ago 7.53; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.50-6.70, Avg 6.09, Month Ago 6.54, Year Ago 6.71; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25-5.90, Avg 4.91, Month Ago 4.98, Year Ago 5.14; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-5, Avg 4.26, Month Ago 4.26, Year Ago 3.96; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.80-14.41, Avg 13.39, Month Ago 13.52, Year Ago 13.25; EarCorn Range 195220; Avg 194.16, Month Ago 201.25, Year Ago 184.50 Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 5.53-6.50, Avg 6.11; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.62; Oats No. 2 3.80-5.30, Avg 4.27; Soybeans No. 2 13.61.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary May 11, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 117-123; Ch 1-3 114118; Sel 1-2 112-115; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 106-110; Ch 2-3 102-106; Sel 1-2 95101.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 117-120; Ch 1-3 113119.50; Sel 1-2 108-112.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 86-90; Boners 80-85% lean 83-88; Lean 85-90% lean 75-83.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 105-114; Avg dress 97-106; lo dress 86-95.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 175-200; 500-700# 144-170; M&L 2 300-500# 130-167.50; 500-700# 127151.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 155-177; 500700# 130-159; M&L 2 300500# 130-155; 500-700# 122-147.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 151-193; 500-700# 147-167; M&L 2 300-500# 122.50-152.50; 500-700# 113-135.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 25105.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 80-120# 230-270, few to 290; No. 2 80-120# 190240, few to 270; No. 3 80120# 125-205; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 84-105# 200-330; No. 2 80-105# 125-180.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 58.5063; 45-50% lean 220-270# 56-60.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 4043; 500-700# 48-51.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 1220-30# 200-230; 30-40# 170-200; 40-50# 170; 5060# 180-200; 65-75# 130140; 75-85# 120-130; US 2 20-35# 150-190.

Slaughter Sheep Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 178230; 60-80# 166-228; 80110# 170-190; 110-150# 124-143; Ch 1-3 40-60# 165-188; 60-80# 167-188; 80-110# 158-176; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 60-78; 160200# 66-82; Util 1-2 120160# 54-71; 160-200# 6982.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 122-132; 40-60# 140-167; 60-80# 158-185; 80-100# 180-199; Sel 2 2040# 64-69; 40-60# 98-131; 60-80# 122-156; Sel 3 2040# 45-68; 40-60# 60-102; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 162180; 130-180# 167-185; Sel 2 80-130# 142-159; Sel 3 50-80# 96-110; 80-130# 119-133; Billies Sel 1 100150# 205-236; 150-250# 235-260; Sel 2 100-150# 165-180; 150-250# 200212.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and/ton. All hay and straw reported sold/ton. Compared to last week hay & straw sold steady. Alfalfa 140-325; Mixed Hay 100325; Timothy 100-220; Straw 100-160; Mulch 6080.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 151 lds, 37 Straw; Alfalfa 150-345; Mixed Hay 135-400; Timothy 190-330; Grass 147-370; Straw 1350-215.

Diffenbach Auct, May 7, 59 lds Hay, 6 lds Straw. Alfalfa 200-39; Mixed Hay 170-420; Timothy 170-260; Grass 220-430; Straw 155-270.

Green Dragon, Ephrata:

May 11, 32 lds Hay, 4 Straw.

Alfalfa 170-340; Mixed Hay 145-330; Timothy 190-305; Grass Hay 145-345; Straw 187-225.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: May 10, 28 lds Hay, 9 Straw. Alfalfa 235250; Mixed Hay 160-280; Timothy 240-360; Grass 160-205; Straw 105-205.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: May 9, 31 lds Hay, 13 Straw. Alfalfa 255-320; Mixed Hay 160-295; Timothy 270; Grass 190-280; Straw 145-205.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 142 Loads Hay, 18 Straw.

Alfalfa 180-300; Mixed Hay 75-360; Timothy 140-275; Grass 70-360; Straw 97.50230.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: No report.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: May 7, 15 lds Hay, 2 Straw.

Alfalfa 180; Mixed Hay 125325; Timothy 165-260; Grass 160-225; Straw 75125.

Greencastle Livestock: May 7 & 10, 6 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Alfalfa 137.50-230; Timothy 177.50; Grass 300.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: May 12, 25 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 170-250; Mixed Hay 120-335; Timothy 180-280; Grass Hay 85-260; Straw 85-230.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: May 8, 11 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Mixed Hay 200-240; Timothy 205-280; Grass 75260; Straw 120-200.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: May 5 & 8, 23 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 175-185; Mixed Hay 120-290; Timothy 200; Grass 125-210; Straw 140-195.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington:

May 11, 25 lds Hay, 2 Straw.

Alfalfa 190; Timothy 140; Grass 200; Straw 200.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES May 8, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 83-86, lo dress 76-79; Boners 80-85% lean 82-85, hi dress 88.50-90, lo dress 76-78.50; Lean 8890% lean 75-79, hi dress 80-83, lo dress 68.50-73.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1335-1950# 95.50-101.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 pkg 121# 230; 90-112# 250275; 80-85# 280-290; pkg 70# 230; No. 2 75-112# 237247; pkg 84# 272; No. 3 94109# 220-232; 83-84# 247; pkg 74# 190; Util 80-105# 32-50.

Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 93-103# 322-330; No. 2 94-103# 280-290; pkg 83# 135; non-tubing 73-80# 5070.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA May 10, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 235-250 Timothy Hay: 4 lds, 240360 Mixed Hay: 19 lds, 160-280 Grass: 2 lds, 140-205 Straw: 9 lds, 105-205 EarCorn: 1 ld, 220 *There will be no auction on May 17, 2012 because of Ascention Day. WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA May 16, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 245-335 Mixed: 30 lds, 180-310 Timothy: 4 lds, 249-335 Grass: 12 lds, 184-230 Straw: 12 lds, 173-185 Fodder: 1 ld, 135 Baleage: 1 ld, 65

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NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA May 14, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: NonTraditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 50-60# 220240; 60-80# 195-230; 8090# 204-218; 90-110# 196212; 150-200# 168-186; Hair sheep 60-80# 178-205; 80-90# 186-200; 90-110# 190-196; 110-130# 175180;Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 40-60# 170-194; 60-80# 170-192; 80-90# 160-178; 90-110# 124-140; Hair sheep 70-90# 160-185; 90110# 170-184.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 76-94; 160200# 74-90; 200-300# 6984; Util 1-2 thin flesh 120160# 80-95; 160-200# 7286.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel

1 30-40# 100-112; 40-60# 118-161; 60-80# 160-174; 80-100# 181-202; Sel 2 3040# 79-92; 40-60# 108-144; 60-80# 140-164; 80-90# 154-169; Sel 3 20-40# 6077; 40-60# 69-102; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80-130# 165-181; 130-180# 180200; Sel 2 80-130# 142-162; Sel 3 50-80# 98-111; 80130# 118-142; Wethers Sel 1 100-150# 230-247; 150250# 245-264; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 231-246; 150-250# 264-290; Sel 2 100-150# 165-190; 150250# 194-207.

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Deworming before turnout makes good $ense ~ “Raining on the Parasite Parade”

by Jerry Bertoldo, Dairy Specialist Infestation with internal “worm-like” parasites (nematodes) can be a significant drain on growth rates for young stock and milk production particularly in first lactation heifers. Totally confined livestock are rarely bothered with nematodes.

Newborns left on bedding packs infrequently bedded and previously occupied by shedding adults, however can be at risk of infection at an early age.

Internal parasites are economically the most important. Nematodes and coccidia have by far the most important economic impact of all parasitic diseases in the Northeast. Coccidia, tiny single-cell organisms, unfortunately are not controlled by any wormers. Coccidial control products such as Corid®, Bovatec®, Deccox® and Rumensin® must be used. Coccidiosis is a serious parasitic problem in young animals, but usually not after six months of age when resistance normally develops.

The most damaging part of the life cycle of nematodes occurs in the abomasum and intestines.

As a result, diarrhea and poor feed efficiency can be seen. Deficiencies in energy, protein and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) can occur depending on the severity. Mild cases may only affect the level of milk production a pound or so or the growth of young stock by a tenth or two of a pound of weight gain per day. Heavy infestation leads to poor body condition, faded rough hair coats, sickness, infertility and possible death in younger animals. Some nematode species create problems in the respiratory tract leading to coughing and sometimes pneumonia.

Subclinical infection not easy to see. Subclinical infection, with subtle health problems and progressive loss of productivity, is the biggest issue.

By far, internal parasitism is the most difficult to judge as far as the risk and need for action. Ironically, it is generally the most costly form occurring on the dairy.

What factors need to be considered in evaluating the threat of infection and potential economic loss from “worm-like” parasites?

1. Age. The younger the animal the less resistance it has.

2. Stage of milk production. Fresh heifers (<100 DIM) are the most heavily impacted (reduced milk and body condition loss) of early lactation cows carrying significant worm loads.

3. Pasture contamination. 99 percent of all pastures supporting cattle for grazing or exercise are contaminated. Period. Intensity of contamination is the only question. Any lot with edible vegetation can be a source of infection. Frequent (<3 days use per lot) pasture rotation with a return after 10 days or more allows for the maximum destruction of infective larvae by a combination of sun, dung beetles and drying. Winter freeze-kill cannot be taken as 100 percent effective.

4. Stocking rate. Worm eggs and larvae have lower survival rates when manure is distributed over a larger area. Heavy manure build up assures greater infective larvae numbers and exposure to cattle.

5. Weather. Warm and dry increases kill rates over damp and cool.

6. Nutrition. Parasites prefer animals that are undernourished.

7. Immune status. All animals have a limited ability to build resistance against internal parasites. This never approaches the degree acquired against viruses and bacteria, however. Poor nutrition, stressful times, the calving period and coincidental diseases lower the immune status.

8. Grazing environment. Grazing during lactation and rotational grazing of all ages present the highest risk of infection. Grazing during the dry period and access to an exercise lot with some

grass offers moderate risk. Cows on dirt dry lots without grass are at low risk. Total confinement and concrete dry lots have very little contamination potential. Dew covered grass holds the most infective larvae (in the water droplets) of any vegetation in the pasture.

Deworming strategies should vary by age.

There are two deworming strategies for adult cattle: the individual cow and the seasonal herd approach. Both require monitoring by fecal exam to determine contamination levels in the environment. Low contamination levels may require minimal or no treatment. Unfortunately, this cannot be judged by just looking over the animals.

The individual approach. (This strategy includes first calf heifers.)

• Cows in high and moderate contamination situations are treated at freshening and again 6 weeks into lactation.

• Low contamination level cows are treated only at freshening.

Environments with little or no potential risk require no treatment only monitoring.

The seasonal treatment approach.

• All springers and cows in high and moderate contamination situations are treated in late November to early December and again 6 weeks after turnout onto grass.

• Low contamination level cows are treated in the late fall only.

PARADE C11

FARM AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT AUCTION FRIDAY, MAY 25TH @ *NOTE NEW TIME* 10:00 AM At Visscher Farm 1400 S. Main St. (Rte. 282) - 1 1/2 mile south of the Village of Nichols, Tioga County, NY - use Exit 62 off Southern Tier Expressway (Rte.17/future I-86) or 20 miles north of Towanda/Wysox via PA Rte. 187 (road now open) At 10:00 AM: starting with items from Kelmar Construction Sales, Inc. a supply company from Ithaca, NY - fasteners, drywall screws for wood & steel framing "tons of them"; other fasteners, self tapping, nuts. Etc.; new grid for drop ceiling various lengths; new 2x4 and 2x2 Celotex & Certain teed ceiling blocks; caulking & caulking guns; drill bits; saw blades; chargers for Bosch tools; shot for Hilti guns; sheet rock and corner bead; Commercial metal studs over 2000 pieces - 2x3, 2x4, 2x6, various lengths, starter strips, etc. Concrete Products: various concrete blocks; auto clave finish lime; Structo lite; sand; stucco lime; Tamo seal; Tamo's patch liquid; draft & acoustical sound sealant; accelguard for concrete stripper; Office Equipment: lateral files; chairs; shelving for display Trucks: 1998 GMC 5500 diesel w/20 ft Morgan body; 1993 Ford L8000 diesel w/25ft stake body Construction: JD 490D Excavator w/thumb; Cat D4C - 6 way blade dozer; 1998 Cat 312B excavator w/long track; Cat 931 crawler ldr.; Hitachi EX100 excavator; Tampo RS28 vibrator roller 84" smooth drum; 1992 Int tri-axle dump truck 16 1/2 like new body 500 Detroit 8 spd. LL; 2007 3 car tri-axle trailer; 1993 Ford F7F bucket truck diesel 42ft reach Skid Steers: JD 240; Bobcat 553; NH LX865 plus more Farm Tractors & Compacts: John Deere 4240-cab; JD 3020; Same Mini Taurus w/ldr.; White 2-85-4WD-cab; Ford 8160 w/cab; MF 1085; Ford 3910; NH 1630 w/ldr; Mahindra 1815-4x4-w/ldr; Massey 1455-4WD- w/ldr; 2 Farmall Cubs Disc & Mower Conditioners: JD 936 Mc Co w/impellers; JD 1360 w/impellers; Kuhn FC 303 disc w/impellers Balers: Claas 46 w/net; Gehl 2580 silage special; NH 849; JD 348; NH 570 w/thrower; NH 275 wire; NH 66 w/motor; NH 315 Forage Harvestors: 2009 NH 790-used 1 season; NH 790 w/2 row 824 corn & 790W hay heads; Hesston 7140-7155 Tedders & Rakes: Kuhn GA 6000; Vicon 423T; JD 4 star; 4 star tedder vertical fold Blowers: Gehl 1540 excellent; NH 40; Badger Corn Grinder blower "nice" Tillage: Sunflower 16 shank PT chisel plow; Taylorway 740 PT 10 shank chisel; IH 720 toggle trip plow; Case 3 pth 12 shank chisel; 3 pt flopover 4 btm plow; many 2-3-4X plows; assorted discs; field cultivators & drags Planters: IH 510 grain drill; MF drill; JD VB drill; 2&4 row corn pltrs.; Cole veg. planter Attachments: Kubota backhoe; skid steer grapples; (new) Skid Steer buckets; snow blower; S.S. pallet forks; S.S. root rake Other: Shelter Logic carport 12x24x8'H; Pequea steel hay wagon w/dump; (3) metal kicker wgn. (1) w/tandem gear; Gehl 309 scavenger spreader; NH 306 tandem axle scavenger spr.; Kverneland bale processor; Taarup KD 806 bale shredder; JD batwing mower; Alamo 8' rotary mower; 8' offset rotary; New Howse 3 pt rotary mowers; 24 ft feed wagon; PTO generator; Roto Mix IV TMR w/scales; Knight 3250 TMR; 3 pth 5' King Cutter finish mower; pull behind finish mower; Miller 130 Mig Welder; plus more Lawn & Garden: JD 925A zero turn; Troy Bilt GTX20-4x4 w/ldr & mower; Craftsman 14hp; Cub Cadet 1864 hydro; JD 265; JD 214; Kawasaki Mule; Bush Hog TH 4400 ATV Trucks & Trailers: '93 Louisville w/winch-hook body-bad motor; Freightliner tractor; drop deck trailer; 1997 International diesel cab & chassis; 2011 Load Trail 40' x 102 gooseneck tandem spread axle, winch, chains, 14 ply tires, 29600 GVW; flat 6x18' 7000# trailer; Nursery Stock: shrubs; flowers; hanging baskets; vegetable plants ADDITIONAL CONSIGNMENT FROM ONE FARMER: JD 336 baler w/kicker exc. Condition; NH #8 SU wagon; kicker wagonwood rack-running gear; King Wyse hay/grain elevator; Case 12 ft transport disc; Cub Cadet 154 tractor w/60" mower; also: AC 8010 4x4 w/cab; Int 666 gas w/cab; NH 316 baler w/thrower; NH 4 star tedder; NH hay rake; NH 308 scavenger spdr.

NOTE: after items from hardware & supply company are sold we will sell nursery stock, trees, shrubs, hanging baskets, vegetable plants at 3:00 PM or before we will be on Farm Machinery/Construction, etc. and be done before dark.

No small items for this auction - Next Consignment Auction July 7, 2012 TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK SALE DAY- NO BUYERS PREMIUM - LUNCH

HOWARD W. VISSCHER & SON SALES MANAGERS AND AUCTIONEER NICHOLS, NY

607-699-7250

July Dairy PROS Series to Focus on a Milkshed Makeover

HARRISBURG, PA — The Center for Dairy Excellence and the Penn State Extension Dairy Team will host the next series of Dairy PROS meetings in July, offering dairy industry professionals the opportunity to gather new ideas and shared insight to benefit their dairy farm customers. The July Dairy PROS Series will address a “Milkshed Makeover.”

“New products like Greek-style yogurt and dairy-based beverages are adding processing capacity to the Northeast dairy region. Higher milk quality requirements are also changing dairy customers’ expectations in the Northeast,” said John Frey, executive director of the Center for Dairy Excellence. “July’s Dairy PROS series will review this change and highlight how it will affect individual dairy farm operations in the next five to 10 years.”

Representatives from milk coopera-

tives and milk buyers will participate in the meetings to share their perspective on the evolution of the Northeast milkshed. The roundtable format at the meetings will also give other participants the opportunity to share what they are seeing in their respective regions and to gather information from each other that they can take back to benefit their dairy farm customers and clients.

The “Take It to the Farm” section, a 30-minute segment of Dairy PROS when the Penn State Extension Dairy Team highlights strategies the dairy professionals can offer to their dairy clients, will address “Topping Off the Tank by Improving Cow Comfort.”

Dan McFarland, ag engineer, and Greg Strait, extension educator, will discuss the correlation between cow comfort and improved milk production from a dairy facility standpoint.

Meeting dates and locations are list-

ed below. All meetings will be from 89:30 a.m., with breakfast at 7:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, July 10, at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, Lancaster County; • Thursday, July 12, at the AgChoice Farm Credit office, 109 Farm Credit Drive, Chambersburg, Franklin County; • Tuesday, July 17, at Celebration Hall, 2280 Commercial Blvd., State College, Centre County; and • Thursday, July 19, at King’s Restaurant, 1920 Leesburg Road, Grove City, Mercer County.

The cost of Dairy PROS meetings is partially offset by a grant from the Department of Labor & Industry’s Workforce Investment Board. A new approach to registering for Dairy PROS offers an incentive to companies that support the center’s Allies for Advancement Program.

If an organization is a supporter of the Allies for Advancement Program at any level above $250, any member of the organization can attend the Dairy PROS meetings at no charge. If the organization is not an Ally for Advancement, each member from that organization who attends the Dairy PROS meetings will be charged a $20 registration fee.

For more information or to register for the July series of Dairy PROS meetings, visit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org and click on the “Dairy PROS” icon in the middle of the page.

Questions about the Dairy PROS meeting series can be referred to Penn State Extension Dairy Team at 888-373-7232 or askdairyalliance@psu.edu, or to the Center for Dairy Excellence at 717346-0849 or info@centerfordairyexcellence.org.

PARADE from C10 Environments with little or no potential risk require no treatment only monitoring.

Approach to young stock.

• Less than 300-400 pounds: treat 3-4 weeks after turnout and again 3-4 weeks

later • Between 400 and 800 pounds: treat at turnout, again 3-4 weeks later and a third time 3-4 weeks later • Greater than 800 pounds: treat at turnout and 4-5 weeks later

NOTE: Any heifer treated in the late fall does not need deworming at turnout Young stock under 300-400 pounds in the spring are not considered to have been exposed to parasites. The cycle of nematodes

Fred R. Bell & Son Auction Service 125 Corbin Road, Bainbridge, NY 13733 • (607) 343-0183

A NNUAL S PRING AUCTION Sat., May 26TH • 10:00 AM Sharp!

(Rain or Shine)

Located in our yard

varies with the age of the animal. In younger heifers the cycle is 3-4 weeks as opposed to 67 weeks in the adult.

This explains the timing differences between treatments by age.

Egg shed does not begin until about 40 days after normal spring turnout and usually slows dramatically by

July 1 in our climate.

This explains the treatment recommendation weeks after turnout.

This deworming is designed partly to keep pastures from further parasite build up.

Whether you have your own adult cattle or young stock on pasture or just raise heifers utilizing some grazing,

there is a good deal of trial work to show the benefits of a strategic deworming program. It is important to note that pastures will never clean up from worm contamination while in use if these programs are not used.

Source: Farm Flash May 2012, Oneida County CCE

CLARK BROS. FARM

(158) TOP HI-GRADE HOLSTEINS

1.) Guilford farmer sends in haying equipment: NH 273 Baler, NH 472 Haybine, NH 256 rakewith dolly wheels, (2) steel wagons with gears, (1) steel box- needs floor.

1655 Crumb Hill Road, DeRuyter, New York 13052

2.) Local farmer sends: IH 856D, IH 826D, AC185D, JD 336 Baler, Kuhn 4 star tedder, (2) running gears.

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 11:00 A.M.

3.) Bainbridge farmer sends: JD 2550 4wd, AC 545 articulated loader w/forks and bucket.

Tractors: JD 4030D, Ford 8210D 4wd/loader, Ford 7700D 4wd, Case 885D, JD 950D 4wd/loader/tiller, AC 6060D, IH 300, MF 175D, MF35- loader, MF 30B- loader, Ford 3000D, IH 454D- loader, JD 240 skid steer, JD 450 D 6way dozer, JD 450- straight blade.

Antiques and Collectors: One owner- IH 200 2pt hitch mint condition!!, 2 pt disc, 2 pt 2x plow, 2 pt sickle bar mower, 2 pt corn planter, snow plow, tire chains, owners manual (rare find here), Farmall H- loader, JD B/plows, Case 530 (very sharp!).

Trucks/Cars: 1989 Chevy Capris- station wagon (Mint!), 1994 Dodge Diesel dump truck/ cummings motor.

Store close out: Insulation board, molding, ridge caps etc…

Misc: To finish the living estate of Charlie Bishop: Pull type lawn mower, snow plow for Ford truck, microwave, king size bed, some house hold etc… some tools, locust post, rototiller.

Guns: Selling at 11am from an estate: Winchester Model 94 32-40 John Wayne commemorative rifle (never been shot!), Remington 12 GA 1100 semi, 2 barrels, Winchester 22 lever action, Remington 12 GA pump, Winchester GA semi, Daisy BB gun, Remington 270-scope, (3) Black powder guns, Lots of surprises here still digging out!!

NOTE: Early listing - lots more coming!

Terms of sale: Cash or good check, Standard 10% buyers premium $2500 and under.

Comfort facilities on site • Food by Hitchin Post • Auctionzip #21675

Taking consignments until sale time - Call Fred @ (607) 343-0183 or Danny @ (607) 316-8811

Salee Managedd by:

Gene Wood’s Auction Service, Inc. Cincinnatus, NY 13040

Tel: (607) 863-3821

Visit us on the Web @ genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com JUNEE 1,, 2012: Att Jackk Wood'ss Sale e Barn: Robertt & Brendaa Price:: (50) Head dairy, (25) Recently fresh. Over 1/2 the dairy are 1st & 2nd's. Nice young herd with a lot of milk. SCC-75,000. 4.0 F 3.2 P. Also consigned; (28) Open heifers from 300 lbs. to breeding age.

JUNEE 15,, 2012: Pedersen n Farms.. (100) Head of Hi-Grade Holstein cattle.

The farm has been in the family for 80 years. Years of AI breeding. Also selling some machinery.

May 21, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section C - Page 11

Equipment: JD 335 RB, PEQUEA HR 10 Rake, IH 254 Rake/tedder, CIH 3450 RB, Post hole digger, IH 4 row planter, NH 273 Baler, NI one row picker, NH 28 blower, (3) Gehl tandum gears, NH 707 3 pt chopper, IH 3 pt 2 row planter, (2) elevators, NH 268 baler, wood splitter, double rake hitch, oliver 12 ft disc, 1x plow, 6ft. 3pt disc, JD disc, steel wagon, AGCO Challenger RB 34, Rock picker, NH spredder, Ford wts, pull type brush hog, (2) scissor lifts, 2x 3pt MF plow, 3pt seeder, Millcreek 75 BU PTO spredder (nice!!), 10 wheel rake.

Directions: Off Interstate 81 in Cortland, NY, take Exit 11. Take Route 13 north 19 mi. to DeRuyter, NY. In DeRuyter, straight on Albany St. (Cty Rte. 58), 3/10 mile to farm. Watch for auction signs.

The Clark's, farming since 1967, have decided to have a complete cattle dispersal.

(158) Top Hi-Grade Cattle. (81) Mature cows. (21) Bred heifers. (16) Breeding age, and (40) from NB to yearlings. A young dairy, with many 1st calf heifers. (18) Recently fresh, (9) Due for May & June. (5) Linebacks, (3) Cows, (1) Heifer, and (1)Young, 12 mo. old service bull. This is a year round herd, cattle in all lactations, with many due for the fall. Cows milked in tie stall, used to fencing, and go out day & night. Averaging 61 lbs. out of the tank. Gary & Jeff have kept a closed herd, with years of AI breeding. (Sebastian, Ziggy, Apple Boy, Jetliner, Shampoo, Sharky, and others.) Cows and heifers show dairy, with great udders. SCC-270,000, 3.9 F, 3.14 P. Clark's have received many milk awards over the years. Heifers are all home raised.

Manager's Note: This is a Top set of cows, with cattle milking up to 100 lbs. You will see years of breeding in these cows and heifers. The Clark's have always kept a clean farm with good dairy cattle. Many 1st & 2nd's, milking heavy. Top set of heifers.

Pleasee Note: No inspections until the day before the sale, in order for the Clark's to keep on their regular schedule. Cattle will be out in the pasture up until sale day. Heifers will be in the barn.

Feeding wet calves for optimal growth This Tip of the Week comes from DCHA member Hugh Chester-Jones, PhD. Professor in Dairy and Beef Production Systems at the University of Minnesota, Dr. ChesterJones, offered some useful tips on feeding wet calves for optimal growth.

Holstein calf growth standards According to the DCHA Gold Standards, newborn calves should double their birth weight by 60 days of age and a frame growth goal of 4 inches. A goal of 1 pound per day daily gain within the first 2 weeks is also recom-

mended. Calf and heifer growers are urged to keep track of the calf’s growth using devices such as scales, tape measure and stick measuring.

There are many variables to consider when rearing calves, and there are several that the grower needs to emphasize. According to Dr. Chester -Jones, there are five C’s of successful calf rearing: • Colostrum • Cleanliness • Consistency • Calories • Comfort

Dr. Chester-Jones further discussed the liquid feeding source option, which consists of whole milk and milk replacers.

For growers who prefer the whole milk option, it is essential to make sure there is no contamination after the pasteurization process. When using milk replacer, which is considered conventional, intensive or moderately intensive, there are a few factors for the grower to consider. The nutrient content for milk replacers should range between 20-28 percent of crude protein and 1522 percent of fat. If milk

replacers are being used for feeding, it is important to limit the use of medicated milk replacers to a 1:1 neoterramycin for 14 days if medication is being used. Last but not least, it is vital to make alternative nutrient additives available.

Feeding recommendations The volume of liquid feed source should range between 8 to 14 percent of birth weight with 12.5 to 17 percent solids. The feeding frequency for individual calves should be 2x daily; multiple meals with group feeding. It is also

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- Section C • COUNTRY FOLKS West • May 21, 2012

All-American Dairy Show announces 2012 judges The 2012 All-American Dairy Show will welcome 11 judges to place classes in 14 youth and open shows Sept. 15-20, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. The judges are: Tom Agnew of Hartland, WI, will judge the Premier National Junior Ayrshire and Milking Shorthorn shows on Monday, Sept. 17.

Jeff Brown of Jackson Center, Ohio, will place the Premier Junior Jersey Show on Monday, Sept. 17.

Stanley Chupp of Inola, OK, will judge the All-American National Guernsey Show on Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Kelli Cull of Lomira, WI, will make her AllAmerican Dairy Show judging debut by placing the Premier National Junior Holstein Show on Monday, Sept. 17.

Ted DeMent of Kenney, IL, will return to the All-American Dairy Show to judge the AllAmerican Jersey Show at Harrisburg on Wednesday, Sept. 19, and Thursday, Sept. 20.

Chris Lahmers of Marysville, Ohio, will pull double duty by placing the Premier National Junior Guernsey Show on Monday, Sept.

17, and the All-American Milking Shorthorn Show on Tuesday, Sept.

18, and Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Norm Magnussen of Lake Mills, WI, will judge the All-American Brown Swiss Show on

Tuesday, Sept. 18, and Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Mark Rueth of Oxford, WI, returns to Harrisburg and will judge the All-American Holstein Show on Wednesday, Sept. 19 and Thursday, Sept. 20.

Chad Ryan of Fond du Lac, WI, will make his first judging appearance at the All-American with the Red & White Show on Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Jeffrey Zeigler of Plain City, Ohio, will place the Premier National Junior Brown Swiss Show on Monday, Sept. 17, and the AllAmerican Ayrshire Show on Tuesday, Sept.

18, and Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Kelly Zepp of New Windsor, MD, will judge at the All-American for the first time at the Premier National Junior Red & White Show on Monday, Sept. 17.

The All-American Dairy Show features 23

shows in six days in addition to the nation’s only all-dairy antiques show. Last year’s show featured more than 2,400 animals and 935 exhibitors from 26 states and Canada. For more information, visit www.allamerican.com, or call 717-787-2905.

KENNLAND TRUCKING Scott Kennedy 518-857-7423 cell • 518-993-3902 home

• Dairy Cows & Heifers • Complete Moves

• Feeders/Feedlots • Sales

• Shows • Load Chute

Also Equipment/Corn

LAKEVIEW HOLSTEINS Friday, June 1st, 2012 at 11:00 AM Great Market for High Quality Cattle at this Auction Specializing in registered and grade dairy cattle, Jerseys, complete dairy herds, heifers, and service bulls. Set up for interstate transportation. Reasonable commission rates. Great dairy location. Licensed and bonded.

Auction held every first Friday of the month. Excellent ventilation, all cattle vaccinated upon arrival and vet checked by Keseca Vet. 1. Group of 20 600-800 lb. Heifers, all from one farm, vaccinated, AI Sired, excellent condition 2. Group of Number 1 Fresh & Spring AI Sired Heifers from one farm 3. Local farm sending nice quality group of heifers 4. Lots more groups. Call to be in this promotional sale!

June is Dairy Month - Customer Appreciation - Free Ice Cream to All Customers AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: We have a nice quality group for this month. We take extra measures in having a clean, healthy environment for our cattle. Come be part of this successful auction. Last month we marked 165 head with the top coming to $1,950.

Call by Noon Wed., May 23rd to get in next weeks advertising.

Terms: Cash or honorable check. Nothing to be removed until settled for.

FOR TRUCKING AND CONSIGNMENT CALL: Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Raymond Zimmerman 315-531-8521

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advised to make any necessary adjustments for cold or hot environmental conditions. Dr. Chester -Jones recommended increasing milk solids and volume during cold weather. However, in hot weather conditions, emphasis should be placed on water intake.

Starter Feed complete, texturized or pellet Example of nutrient content - 18-22 percent

crude protein, 7-9 percent ADF, 14-17 precent NDF, 3-4 percent fat, 0.8-1 percent Ca, 0.50.6 percent P, other vitamins and minerals.

Availability — offer on day 3 with 1/4-1/2 pound in a bucket; increase as needed (not much intake for first 2 weeks).

T ips for promoting consumption — it is important to keep feed fresh and encourage intake.

"OFFERING ONLY THE BEST" McCall Mountain Farms Complete Heifer/ Beef Cattle Dispersal & Farm Machinery

ABSOLUTE AUCTION!

120+/- * AI REGISTERED & HI-GRADE HOLSTEINS/JERSEY/BEEF CATTLE * 120 +/-

Friday, May 25 @ 11 AM

Cortland Auction Sale Pavilion: 4722 NYS RT 41, Cortland, NY 13045 (Cortland County) Directions: I-81 Exit 10: (NYS RT 41) S. (.5) miles to auction!

Sale Order: Farm Mach., bred heifers, open heifers then beef.

HEIFERS: (60) +/- Heifers bred 5-8 months; (30) bred 1-4 months; (15+) open heifers 500 # & (14)+/- Beef Cattle. Expect surprises. Top bloodlines: Intervale, Lew-Lin, Maple Lane, Pooledale; Pencroft; Bur-le-acres; Catalpa, Westan & More! Years of AI breeding. Most Reg. & Hi-Grade Holsteins w/2 Jersey dry cows; 3 Jersey open heifers 400 #; (2) 800# Holstein steers; (1) 950# Holstein steer; (1) 900# Angus heifer; (1) 1000# Angus heifer; (1) 1000 # Angus bull; (1) Santa Gertrudis cow/calf pair; (1) 500# Angus/SG heifer; (4) 400# Holstein steers; (1) 550# Holstein bull & (1) 900# Angus/Holstein X heifer. 30+ close ups. Use to fences & rot. grazing. Bred heifers bred to Angus & Holstein bull TBA ringside. Reg. YEARLING BULL: Maple Lane Dodo x VG 88 Morty w/43,000# & E Mammary! 16 REGISTERED CATTLE (BRED HEIFERS) 16: Intervale Alexander X 2E 90 Lindy w/28 k# & 125k # LT 1st Dam x 2E 92 Lincoln 2nd Dam w/27k #; Pencroft Harry X VG 88 Henny w/26k # X 2E 93 RM Hanzel w/5k # (res. all Atlantic Jr yearling & 2nd E. Fall Nat'l Jr 2 yr old!) X EX 91 Cousinvale 3rd dam w/36k #& 200k # LT (Res. All Atlantic 5 yr old 01'); Pooldale Rodney X E 90 Lance 2nd dam w/26k #-4.3 F-3.3 P; Pooldale Rodney X VG 85 Harry 1st dam X E 90 Canteen w/22k # & 135k # LT; Bur-le-acres Affirmed X VG 88 Eos w/26k # & 104k # LT X Westan VG 86 Fred 2nd dam X Westan Dale VG 85 3rd Dam w/29k # & 204k # LT. Pooldale Dundee Andy X VG 85 Lance 2nd dam w/20k #; Pooldale Rodney X VG 86 Progress 2nd Dam w/18k #-4.0 F; Pooldale eye of Storm X VG 85 Laurier 2nd dam w/25k # & 102k # LT; Pooldale Elmo X VG 85 Leader 2nd dam w/114k # LT; Pronto X GP 83 Boulet Charles; Andy X VG 86 Storm 2nd dam; Longevity and lifetime production. These cattle show the lasting qualities to please the best in the business! FARM MACH. & MISC.: JD 250 Skid steer w/3400 hrs; (2) Miller Pro 1150 Rotary rakes w/Miller Pro 2250 dbl hitch w/tandems, all hyd.

Drive/lift w/no universals; NH 3106 spreader w/tandems & side del.; (5) Farmco 16' hay wagons (3 steel & 2 steel sided w/wood flrs & remove sides); 30' steel bale wagon; JD 710 -12' grain drill; Shaver HD-10 post pounder; 2 extra running gears; 3 pt 9 shank chisel plow; JD tractor to skid steer adapter plate; rubber tire scrapper skid steer attachment; Katolight 25 KW 540 pto generator; (12) 300 gallon plastic totes w/2" valves; (8) tunnel vent. barn fans; (8) 12' coral gates; cattle chute; used steel siding/roofing; (3) Canarm100 head & (1) 50 head cattle waterers w/floats brand new; upright air comp.; 96 Perry 26’ 5th wheel pull behind camper (loaded) & MORE! PHONE BIDS ACCEPTED! VISIT: www.Zoggbros.com for photos!

Terms: Cash, check & CC. 3% fee to pay by CC. All sold "As Is, Where Is", absolutely, regardless of price! Driver's lic. req. Catalog @ Ringside. Inspection welcome. All vaccinated, de-horned, dewormed, preg. & nasalgen. Interstate tests available if needed.

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Penn State College of Agriculture Sciences is restructuring Penn State’s Department of Dairy and Animal Science (DAS) will become the Department of Animal Science on July 1 as part of a plan to restructure the College of Agricultural Sciences’ academic departments. The reorganization decreases the num-

Terry Etherton

ber of departments from 12 to nine, and moves the present Department of Poultry Science into the new Department of Animal Science.

College Dean Dr. Bruce McPheron announced that Dr. Terry Etherton will be the head of the Department of Animal Science.

Etherton has been head of DAS since 1998, and has been a member of the DAS faculty since 1979. Etherton was named distinguished professor of animal nutrition in 1996, after serving as professor of animal nutrition.

In making the announcement, McPheron said, “I am very pleased that Terry is willing to embrace this critical

Ackley Public Auction Sun. May 27 th ~ Noon 265 Knox Road, Westfield, PA 16950 Signs off Rte. 249 at Cooper Rd. 80+/- lots of Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Unertl & Leupold Scopes, 3 Gun Safes. Full list of guns on our website or call to have one mailed or faxed.

Kioti DK-45 4x4 Tractor, Equipment, ‘98 BMW Z3, Household Goods, Polaris ATV’s, Tools & More!

Check our website www.jelliffauctions.com for full listing & photos.

Terms: Cash or Approved Check ~ Photo I.D. Required.

United Country Jelliff Auction Group, LLC Tioga, PA AY002118 570-835-4214

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portunities for all.” He noted that the department will now encompass all major food production animals as well as companion animals.

With food animal production being a major driver of the Pennsylvania and regional economies, the new Department of Animal Science will provide leadership in providing the science base to address issues from production to processing for food animal systems.

The new department will continue to offer exceptional undergraduate and graduate academic programs, along with the important wide-ranging educational opportunities and programs available outside the classroom.

The quality of these programs has been responsible for steady growth in numbers in recent years.

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Flowers @ 9:00am Nursery Stock @ 10:00am Two auction rings will be selling!!

For people who can’t make our regular sales due to work but want quality plantings at their own price, this sale is for you! Great quality and small lots for the homeowner. Planning to sell your house, freshen up your landscape!! Small investment, great returns!!

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The restructuring will align all county-based Penn State extension educators with responsibilities in the dairy, equine, livestock and poultry industries with the new department.

Etherton said this change will create closer and more effective collaboration, maximizing the connections between educators in the field and faculty in the department. “Our stakeholders throughout the state will benefit from this closer alliance, while continuing to receive the benefits of the high level of excellent programing offered by our talented extension educators,” he noted.

The merger is the result of a two-year strategic planning process, the Ag Futures Initiative, designed to change the college’s business model to adjust to new economic and social realities and needs.

Throughout the process, faculty, staff, stakeholders and the university’s faculty senate studied proposals and weighed the best opportunities to strengthen programs and maintain excellence.

Etherton has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in animal nutrition, energy metabolism, metabolic regulation, animal growth and development, and integrated animal biology. He received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural science from University of Illinois, his master’s degree in animal science from the Universi-

ty of Illinois, and his doctorate in animal science from the University of Minnesota.

He has provided leadership in a variety of regional and national organizations, including service as president of the American Society of Animal Science as well as the Federation of Animal Science Societies.

He is a leading authority on the role of agricultural biotechnology in food production systems, and has published more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles and presented more than 190 invited seminars nationally and internationally.

He received the Booster Award from the Penn State Stockmen’s Club, the Service Award from the Penn State Dairymen’s Club and was the dedicatee of the 87th Little International, selected by the Block and Bridle Club.

He is a recipient of the Alex and Jessie C. Black Award for Excellence in Research in the College of Agricultural Sciences; the University Faculty Scholar Medal In Life and Health Sciences from Penn State, the University’s highest honor for excellence in research; and the Hoffmann-LaRoche Animal Growth and Development Award from the American Society of Animal Science in recognition of his research accomplishments.

Beginning July 1, the Department of Animal Science website will be http://animalscience.p su.edu .

FEEDER CATTLE SALE Friday, June 1 • 6 PM For info call: 585-394-1515 FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK EX. 3 Miles East Of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20 Visit Our Web Site www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Next Feeder Cattle Sale Fri., July 13, 2012 @ 6 PM

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Weekly Sales Every Monday 12:30 Produce, Misc. & small animals; 1:00 Dairy; ** We will now sell lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves and cull beef approx. 5:00-5:30 PM. Help us increase our volume - thus making a better market for everyone. ** We are Independent Marketers - working 24/7 to increase your bottom line.

Take advantage of our low commission rates. Competitive marketing is the way to go.

Monday, May 14th sale - cull ave. .78, Top cow .90 wt. 1213 $1091.70 cows up to $1575.00 Bulls/Steers top $1.07 wt. 1378 $1474.46, bull calves top $2.65, heifer calves top $2.00.

Monday, May 21st - Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale.

Monday, May 28th - Memorial Monday we will be open for business for the farmer's convenience. Special Plant Auction we will be starting at 10AM selling hanging baskets, bedding plants, vegetable plants, shrubs, trees all you need for your gardening needs. We will then follow with misc., small animals etc. followed by our normal schedule.

Monday, June 4th - Monthly Feeder & Fat Cow Sale.

Monday, June 11th - Monthly Heifer Sale.

Saturday, Oct. 13th - OHM Holstein Club Sale. Brad Ainslie Sale Chairmen 315-822-6087.

Saturday, Nov. 3rd - Fall Premier All Breed Sale - Call early to consign to make catalog and advertising deadlines.

Café is now open for breakfast and lunch - great food!

LOOKING TO HAVE A FARM SALE OR JUST SELL A FEW - GIVE US A CALL. ** Trucking Assistance - Call the Sale Barn or check out our trucker list on our Website. Call to advertise in any of these sales it makes a difference.

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.

leadership position. He will be an extremely effective leader.”

Etherton said, “As the transition to the Department of Animal Science moves forward, we will focus on continuing to maintain the high standard of excellence that makes the Department of Animal Science one of the elite in the country. We have partnered closely with the Department of Poultry Science throughout the years in our undergraduate and graduate teaching programs and that longtime collaboration will help ensure a seamless transition.”

Etherton said he will work closely with faculty, staff and students as well as the poultry industry to ensure that programs and activities will continue to provide great value and opportunity. “We believe the merger will enhance op-

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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

Ag Bags

Ag Bags

Barn Equipment

Barn Equipment

Building Materials/Supplies

CUSTOM FORAGE BAGGING Serving Western NY & Surrounding Areas 9’ & 10’ Ag Bag Machines w/Truck Table Reasonable Rates ~ Responsible Service Brett (cell) 585-689-1857 William (cell) 585-689-1816 (Home) 585-495-6571

INSULATION 1/2” to 4” - 4x8 sheets foam insulation. 1x6, 2x6 tongue & groove, white pine siding. Large quantities available!! Beachy’s Lumber & Insulation. 585-765-2215

Leray Sealed Storage

315-783-1856

• • • • • • • • •

Up North Silage Bags (6'x200'-14'x5090') Bunker Covers (25'x100-60'x1000') in stock Silo Shield (oxygen barrier film, 50'x200',50'x100') Special Order Bunker Covers (80'x100'-100'x1000') Sunfilm Bale Wrap (white, black, green) Net Wrap (48"x9840', 51"x9840') Poly Twine (9600', 4000'/440, 20,000) Bale Tubes, Elastic Tubes (4'x150' b/w) Kelly Ryan Baggers (new, used, parts, rental)

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GOT GAS: 315-729-3710 35¢ above spot. No contracts, membership or tank fees. www.propane4farms.com NYSEA 2012 Spring Flea Market, Tractor & Truck Pull, May 26th & 27th. Gehan Rd., Canandaigua, NY. Free Admission. 585-554-3724

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

Bedding ANIMAL BEDDING: Kiln dried sawdust/woodchips. Bulk, up to 120yd. loads. Willow Creek Farms, 716-741-2599

KILN DRIED BULK BEDDING

Beef Cattle 30 Head Beef Cattle. 14 w/calves, rest due within 8 weeks. 716-542-9333 leave message.

1-800-836-2888

WANTED: American Bison.

Washington County, NY. 518854-7700

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Building Materials/Supplies

Building Materials/Supplies

REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS Top Bloodline Several To Choose From

MOORE FARM

607-478-5043

Delivered all of NY & New England or you pick up at mill.

Seward Valley 518-234-4052 PAPER BEDDING, 800-900 lb. bales, delivery available.

Fine or course. 585-457-3429 or 716-864-3267.

WOOD SHAVINGS: Compressed bags, kiln dried, sold by tractor trailer loads. SAVE! www.pinebec.ca 1-800-6881187

Midlakes Metal Sales • Metal Roofing and Siding in Many Colors 24 ga, 26 ga, 28 ga, 29 ga, Plus Aluminum

Beef Cattle YARD SIGNS: 16x24 full color with stakes, double sided.

Stakes included. Only $15.00 each. Call your sales representive or Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101. Please allow 7 to 10 business days when ordering.

• Gluelam Poles, Lumber, Trusses (Direct Shipments - Wholesale, Retail)

25 CROSS BRED cow calf pairs and bred cows, some of the cows with calves are already bred back, $1,900$2,300 depending on cow, group pricing also available.

Call Bob 802-673-6629

• Polebarn Packages - Any Size up to 80x600 ~ Quick Turn-Around, We Ship Anywhere ~ Located in the Heart of the Fingerlakes

607-869-9483

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Buildings For Sale Designed, Constructed and Warranted by Morton Buildings, Inc.

Buildings For Sale

ROCK CONSTRUCTION CUSTOM BUILT

Freestall Heifer Commodity Machinery Storage Bldgs

Complete Renovations Call for the Sales Office Nearest You:

Warsaw, NY (585) 786-8191

ALL TYPES OF CONCRETE WORK

R.. & C.. Konfederath Corfu, NY

585-599-3640 716-474-3348 ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS

Custom Services

REG. TEXAS LONGHORNS: Cow/calf pairs, heifers, bulls, exhibition steers. See www.triplemlonghorns.com Tom/Julie (w)607-363-7814, 607-287-2430

MOBILE WELDER/MECHANIC Specializes in fabrication & repair of agricultural equipment. $50/hr. Joe 315-5323186

BARN FLOOR GROOVERS®

Quality Services You Can Count On Custom Farming “Since 1995” 50 Mile Radius

CONCRETE SAFETY GROOVING IN

1/2”, 3/4” or 1 1/2” Wide Grooves Protect Your Cows From Injuries and Slippery Concrete • Free Stalls • Holding Areas SAFE A T LA ST • Feed Lots • Pens • Stalls • Walkways

585-739-0263

Custom Services

B.K. Transfer 5324 County Rd 14 Odessa, NY 14869

“A Farmer Friendly Direct Marketing Service” Owner/Operator Licensed & Bonded

Toll Free 1.877.208.0123

• Accepting All Types of Livestock

Local 607.703.0052

• Competitive Pricing • Trucking Available

Cell 607.227.5282 Working With You, The Farmer

Monday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 3pm

BIG SQUARE BALING w/3 Bale Accumulator

Clinton Zimmerman Savannah, NY

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-228-5471

Weitz Construction

Custom Services

Barb Kelley

Spr ing Lak e Far ms

Concrete Products

Dick Meyer Co. Inc.

Can Erect & Finish

Buildings For Sale

Cattle

315-729-1066

www.barnfloorgroovers.com

Buildings For Sale Construction Equipment For Sale

Professional Pole Barns

by S&L Builders 35 years of experience

JD 650H LT DOZER, 1,570 hrs, 75% undercarriage, 115” blade, left the factory December 2002, G.C., $54,500. Will consider trade down. 315727-0041

Cow Mats

Cow Mats

Lifetime Warranty We build what we sell

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

10 HEIFERS: 2 fresh, 8 freshen 2-4 weeks, vaccinated & wormed, $1,100-$1,400. 585394-7576

50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

No Sub Crews Any Size Or Description of Building Most Structures Erected Within 30 Days Beat Our Price? I Don’t Think So!

ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS

570-398-5948 (o) 570-772-2352 (c)

Call before you dump high bacteria or antibiotic bulk tanks!

Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

Do You Grow Grapes?

Do You Make Wine?

CHECK OUT www.wineandgrapegrower.com Or Call For a Sample Copy

800-218-5586

Custom Butchering

New York Custom Processing, LLC

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.

Rt. 8, Bridgewater, NY

(585) 734-3264 • (585) 734-3265

Now Open & Booking Animals

No Lines ~ No Waiting

Before you pull the plug... call day or night.

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.

All Cuts Vacuum Packed and Bar-Coded for Tracking and a Complete Printed Inventory of Your Product

Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

Call For Appointment

DISTELBURGER R LIVESTOCK K SALES,, INC.

315-204-4089 or 315-204-4084

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THES SAVE ERS FOR B NUM PARLOR THE

Visit Our New Troy, NY Location!

Middletown, NY (845)) 344-71700 buycows@warwick.net

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Custom Butchering

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Dairy Cattle 95 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due June & July. Had all shots.

315-269-6600 COMPLETE JERSEY HERD, 55 milkers, 10 bred heifers, 15 ready to breed, 40 yearlings to calves. 315-323-2462 FOR SALE: NOFA Certified Organic Holstein, Milking Shorthorn Cows, Bred Heifers. You choose 15 out of 100 head. 315-653-7819

Herd Expansions

WANTED All Size Heifers

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

315-269-6600 SCC Over 100,000? Call Us. Only 13 cents/cow. 39 years easy use. Effective, no withholding, results. PH: 800-876-2500, 920-650-1631 www.alphageneticsinc.com

SEMEN COLLECTED ON YOUR BULL At Your Farm or At Our Stud in Verona, NY

All Semen Processed at Our Lab Under Strict Regulations Electronic Seal of Straws (no powder plug)

Dairy Cattle WANTED

HEIFERS

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds (ALL SIZES)

BASKIN LIVESTOCK 585-344-4452 508-965-3370

- WANTED -

Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101

OPEN HEIFERS NEEDED Call Us with you information or email

jeffking@kingsransomfarm.com

518-791-2876

www.cattlesourcellc.com

Dairy Equipment 1981 2,000 GALLON Mueller Bulk Tank, compressors, control. $17,000 OBO. 716-4717601 SURGE DOUBLE 7 Herringbone Parlor E-Z Stall w/VSO take-offs, complete, $5,000.

716-863-2653 Westfalia/Surge double 6 milk parlor ato, 3”lowline, 2” washline, 2000 gal. Surge milk tank. 860-465-7366

315-829-2250

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Farm Equipment

Dairy Equipment

ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS

Farm Equipment JD 5730 chopper, 4wd processor hay & 4 row chain heads. 585-746-5050 RICHARDTON 1400 dump wagon, no roof, $4,000. 585746-5050

Farm Equipment

THINK SPRING! IH & WHITE PLOWS & PARTS

JD 4050 MFD PS . . . . . . . . .$25,500 CIH 9170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500 CIH 7120 MFD . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,500 CIH 5140 MFD NICE . . . . . . .$26,500 CIH 4366 NICE . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 IH 3588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,250 IH 1086 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,250 IH 1066 CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,750 IH 1066 MFD . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 IH 1066 W/LDR . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500 IH 1066 FENDER & NEW TA .$10,900 IH 966 FENDER . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 856 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 IH 656 WEAK HYDRO . . . . . .$3,500 IH 424 W/LDR . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 FD 4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 BOBCAT CT225 W/LDR NEW $14,900 JD 9510 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,900

JD 9510 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$53,000 JD FLEX HEADS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL JD CORN HEADS . . . . . . . . . .CALL DEMCO 1000 GAL SPRAYER .$3,000 KILLBROS 350 GRAVITY BOX NICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,750 CORN PLANTERS . . . . . . . . . .CALL ELWOOD 4WD UNIT . . . . . . . .$5,500 IH & WHITE PLOWS 4X-10X . .CALL FRONT END LOADERS NEW & USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL CASE 8430 ROUND BALER . .$5,000 1ST CHOICE GS520-4 TEDDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,250 ROCK PICKER . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL CHISEL PLOWS 9-17 SHANK .CALL 33FT AL DUMP TRAILER . . . .CALL LOTS OF DUALS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL IH, JD, FD TRACTOR WEIGHTS .CALL

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JD 337 Square Baler with kicker. Excellent condition.

Kept under cover. Used s p a r i n g l y. $10,000.

E:dresserhillfarm@aol.com T:508-765-3444

Chittenango, NY •

40 Years Experience

Dairy Equipment

Farm Equipment

315-687-0074

• 1000 Gal. Mueller M • 900 Gal. Mueller OH • 800 Gal. Majonnier • 800 Gal. Mueller OH SOLD NY • 735 Gal. Sunset • 735 Gal. Sunset • 700 Gal. Mueller OH SOLD MD V • 700 Gal. Mueller • 700 Gal. Mueller V • 700 Gal. Mueller M • 600 Gal. Mueller OH • 600 Gal. Mueller M • 600 Gal. DeLaval Rnd • 545 Gal. Sunset • 500 Gal. Mueller MW • 500 Gal. Mueller M • 500 Gal. Majonnier

• 415 Gal. Sunset • 400 Gal. Jamesway • 400 Gal. Majonnier • 300 Gal. DeLaval • 300 Gal. Majonnier • 300 Gal Mueller M • 300 Gal. Sunset • 200 Gal. DeLaval • 200 Gal. Mueller RS • 200 Gal. Sunset • 180 Gal. Milkeeper • 150 Gal. Majonnier • 150 Gal. Mueller RH • 100, 180, 250 Gal. Milkeeper Self-Cont.

MABIE BROS., INC.

New MF/Hesston 1734

39"x 52 inch round baler with electric threader, bale ramp and gathering wheels 10% down, 0% For 60 Mo.

HEAT EXCHANGERS S • TUBE E COOLER

$249/mo

We e Do o Tank k Repair

8571 1 Kinderhook k Rd.. Kirkville,, NY Y 13082

300-6000 0 Gall Storage e Tanks

SHENK’S

505 E. Woods Drive,

Sales 717-626-1151

315-687-7891 1 • 315-510-2400 Lititz, PA 17543

Farm Machinery For Sale

$1,000 OFF most all corn heads & grain heads in stock.

Largest selection of quality later model heads on East Coast. Zeisloft Eq., Bloomsburg, PA 800-919-3322

1968 JOHN DEERE 3020 diesel with new engine and good tires $8,500. John Deere 148 loader available. John Deere 4030, 4 post $12,500.

John Deere 4040, 4 post $13,500. All tractors ready to work. 607-334-5918

POWER UNIT:Iron Duke 2.5 liter, balanced-blueprinted, hand clutch, used very little, $1,200/OBO. 607-244-4927, 607-647-5702 13’ NO-TILL DRILL, UFT, field ready, new tires, planting beans now, $8,500 OBO. 315737-0820 (13) CASE IH 1640, 1660, 1620 combines, starting at $13,500. zeisloftequip.com 800-919-3322 18.4x38 FIRESTONE DUALS like new, with hardware $2,400. ACG Tiller, $800. 607295-7103 1948 FARMALL H Tractor, serial #269311, good paint, good tires, good tin, wide front, 12 volt, $2,600 OBO. 585-243-2769, 585-704-4764 1950 JOHN DEERE B restored also 1965 Massey Ferguson 35 3pt. hitch, live PTO, very good condition also 18.4x34 tire chains, one set brand new in the box. 10” Blower pipe with distributors and brackets, 40’ silage conveyor with 45 degree vertical bend, several remote cylinders with hoses. Patz gutter pump, barn fans. 585-4923042, 585-492-0978

Farm Machinery For Sale

1978 JOHN DEERE 8430, 4WD, 3Pt., quick hitch, PTO, 3 hydraulic outlets, factory axle duals, good condition. Ithaca,NY 607-273-8070 1987 NEW HOLLAND 1900SP forage harvester, 4WD, 2400 cutter head hours, 340W pickup head, 4 row corn head, auto sharpener, 3306 Cat, many new spare parts, machine works excellent! $32,500 OBO. 207-717-7000 2-18.4x28 INDUSTRIAL tread tires, 90% w/tubes, $900/set.

716-863-2653 20% OFF all new Rhino mowers, all at invoice! Cash & carry. Zeisloft Eq., Bloomsburg,PA 800-919-3322 2003 HESSTON 1345 Discbine, w/hydro swing 12’ cut w/steel on steel conditioners, hyd. tilt w/2pt. swivel hitch, field ready, $15,000 OBO. 585-303-4241 2005 JOHN DEERE HX14 rotary cutter, excellent condition. Ithaca, NY 607-273-8070

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

We Need Good Used Tanks • 100-8,000 ga. - Call Us

• 6000 Gal. Storage VA (99) • 4000SOLD Gal. Surge • 4000 Gal. Surge NY • 3000SOLD Gal. Storage • 3000 Gal. Storage • 2000 Gal. Mueller OH NH • 2000SOLD Gal. Mueller OE • 1600 Gal. Surge • 1500 Gal. Mueller OHF • 1500 Gal. Mueller OH • 1250 Gal. Surge • 1250 Gal. Mueller OH • 1250 Gal. Majonnier • 1250 Gal. DeLaval • 1000 Gal. Sunset F.T. • 1000 Gal. Mueller OH • 1000 Gal. DeLaval

Farm Machinery For Sale

MabieBros.Com m

Canandaigua, NY Oliver 1755 diesel, very original tractor. . . . . . . . . $7,000 Oliver 1850 diesel with fender tanks . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 New Holland 1100 off set disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,800 New Holland 479 9’ haybine, Just In. . . . . . . . . . . $2,900 Glencoe 5’ spring deep till ripper 3pt. . . . . . . . . . . $3,900 Gehl 970 14’ 3 beater with roof unloading wagon . $3,900 Kasten 250 Bus. manure spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000 Woods 3180 15’ Batwing mower, Very Nice . . . . . $8,500 Krause 7 shank disc chisel, Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,750 We have a very good selection of Mensch scrapers . Call Massy Ferguson 3pt chisel plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,650 New Holland 488 9’ haybine, Very Nice . . . . . . . . $4,500 J&M gravity box on gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,750 11-2-38 Firestone rims & tires, nice set. . . . . . . . . . $900 We have a White 435 disc chisel for parts . . Call for Info IH 183 12 row cultivator flat fold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,250 New King Kutter 5’ & 6’ Roto tillers . . . . . . . . . . In Stock Pequea header cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,900 18-4-38 9 bolt cut tires for tractor pulling . . . . . . . . . $900 IH 1460 combine, very sharp western machine . . $9,500 ATT Tractor pullers have Massey front weights . $65 each M&W gravity box & gear with top extension . . . . . $1,800 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

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 5 Ton Fertilizer spreader, $2,500; JD axle mount duals plus hubs, 20.8x38, $1,250.

607-279-6232 days, 607-5334850 nights.

5230 MAXXUM INTERNATIONAL tractor, 4WD with cab, air & heat, $25,000 firm; brand new rotary rake, never used. 315-684-9112 evenings ALAMO 15’ batwing mower, good condition, tight gearbox and no oil leaks, 540 PTO, $3,995; Case IH or White planter PTO pump, not used much, $850. 315-651-7447

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Best Price! Buy Now!

GEHL 800 N Row chopper, 2 heads; 2 UN wagons, good working order. 607-546-4615

JD BALERS with Ejectors: 347, $5,800; 338, $7,900; 338, $9250; 348, $14,900; 40’ bale elevator, $3,400; 9x24 wagon, tandem gear, $3,800; Hesston 10 wheel rake, $3,150; JD 1219 haybine, $2,400. New Tedders, Wrappers, Crimpers. JD Canopy’s.

JD Baler Parts. 585-526-6705

• Pallet Forks - $595.00 Universal Attach Also Buckets for Skid Steers Price Subject to Change

Burkholder Repair LLC 315-536-8446

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

BARGAINS: NH TR85 combine, 6R corn head & grain head, $13,500; Gleaner M2 hydro, $5,900; IH 1460, $6,900; beautiful IH 1420, $9,900; JD 6620 combine, $8,500; JD 7720, $11,900; IH 886, cab, ugly, $3,900; IH 1086, ugly, $6,500; Case IH 895, $6,900. All trade-ins.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322, Bloomsburg, PA

CASE IH round bale grinder, model 8610, $3,500; New Idea discbine, model 5209, $5,900; New Holland hay head, model 890A, $1,250. All very good condition. 716-9374708

BEST BUY ON ROUND BALE GRABBERS! $1,250 until 5/31/12. Afterwards $1,500. MARTIN’S WELDING 315-531-8672

FOR SALE: JD 14T baler with #2 kicker, always undercover, nice older baler. 814-3260826

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

DEGELMAN 10’ blade with silage riser off Case 8950, asking $5,000. 716-640-1800

Charles McCarthy Farm Machinery TRACTORS • FARM MACHINERY • UTILITY TRAILERS

BUY ~ SELL ~ TRADE 570-833-5214

PH:570-869-1551 Cell:607-759-4646 4698 ST. RT. 3004

MESHOPPEN, PA 18630

JD 7210 cab, 4WD, power quad trans. . . .$24,800 JD 7405 ROPS, 4WD, power quad trans .$19,500 JD 5510 ROPS 4WD, pwr reverser w/541 ldr. $17,500 JD 2855N 4WD, hi-lo, on steel or rubber . .$9,800 JD 5210 ROPS, 2WD, 4300 hrs, on steel or rubber Call Snap-on Duals 18.4x38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000

315-536-8919

CIH H 7220 0 Magnum m Cab, 4x4, 18 Speed Powershift, 3 Remotes, 540-1000 PTO Shafts, 18.4x42 Rear Tires and Duals, 160HP, Rubber 70%, Front Weight Bracket will be installed, Very Nice, 5130 Engine Hours

$53,800

585-393-1485 John Deere 385 Round Baler Good Condition

$7,200

607-243-8139

Getting Out Of Farming Case IH DCX 101 discbine, like new condition, around 600 acres through machine . . . . . . . $14,500 John Deere 960 field cultivator, 24’ wide w/7” JD perma lock sweep . . . . . . . . . $9,000 20’ Round Bale Wagon w/IH running gear $3,500

585-356-2634 Glencoe F511A 9-shank chisel plow, with coulters & 4 wheels. $9,000. 585-948-5843 GOOD USED COMBINES will be hard to find this Fall! We buy from JD & Case IH Dealers in Midwest and getting harder to find. Huge inventory in our stock! 800-919-3322 www.zeisloftequip.com H&S 1000 GAL. Pull-type sprayer, 80’ boom, hyd. fold, foam markers, Raven 450 controller, new hypro pump, $10,000 OBO. 585-734-8457 HESSTON round bale carrier & bale spear, $200.00 for both. 315-585-6376 IH 1466 fender tractor, fully restored, must see, call for details; 12’ Dunham cultimulcher, $1,200. 716-771-9199.

IH 800 8 thru 12 bottom plows. White 449 8 bottom trailer. White 588, 598, 549, 4,5 & 6 bottoms & many more.

Gravity bins 200 to 400 bushel, 10 to choose from.

New Holland LS180 skid loader. International Glencoe & Bush Hog disc chisel plows, 9 tooth, good condition. 315536-3807 JD 4055 mfwd cab,powershift, $25,000.00; JD 7200 4row corn planter, monitor, dry fert. $4,500.00.860-4657366 JD 5303 2WD, 265 hours, like new, $15,900; NH 355 grainder/mixer, very good condition, $5,000. 315-436-6071 JD 946 MoCo, $14,900; H&S M9 hay merger, brand new, $17,500. 315-436-6071

JOHN DEERE 5400 chopper, 3 row corn head, 3 row snapper head & hay head, $15,000. 716-863-2653 KELLY RYAN BAGGERS: 1999 9’ w/200’ cables, hyd. rewind, bag lift; 1998 8’ w/150’ cables, new tine caps; 1998 7’ custom w/150’ cables. Leray Sealed Storage, 315-7831856 KICKER BALE WAGONS $2,400; 8 & 10 Ton Running Gears, $1,450-$1,550; 20’ Bale Carriers, $2,850. Horst’s Welding, 585-526-5954 NEW AND USED CHOPPER PARTS for New Holland 770 to FP240. John Deere 3940 to 3975. NEW Horning crop processors. NEW & USED New Holland baler parts & service. Closed Sundays.

607-243-5555 NEW AUGUST 2011, Ford NH 7560 15’ hydro swing discbine; Krone Big M New 30’ mowers, 4WD, low hours; AgChem 544 rogator sprayer, 500Gal., Raven radar controller, 80’ booms, 4WD; Case IH MX110, 2WD; Case IH MXM155, 4WD, cab, 125hp; Case IH MX220, 4WD; Case 2670 crab steer, duals, 200hp, 12’ silage blade; Case IH 5220, 4WD, cab, PS, loader, 85hp; White 2-140, 4WD; 2110 & 2-105 for parts. 315536-8718 NEW HOLLAND 892 Chopper, field ready, $5,000; 3 New Holland 716 Chopper boxes, field ready w/12 ton running gears $5,000 each; Case 600 blower $1,000. Call 585-5674219 Leave message.

NEW SKID LOADER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, Manure Forks, Pallet Forks, Bale Spears, Round Bale Grabbers, Feed Pushers, Adapter Plates, Skid Steer Hitch, 3pt. Bale Spears. Tire Replacements for tire scrapers. Truck Freight Available.

MARTIN’S WELDING, 315531-8672 NH 316 Baler, w/pan thrower, $2,500; JD 224 wire baler, $1,200; NH 56 rake, $950.

607-279-6232 days, 607-5334850 nights.

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

Farm Machinery For Sale

JD 3710 Trailer Plow, 6-B Variable . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500.00 Oliver 546 On-land Plow 5-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,850.00 NI Single Axle Spreader Endgate . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,400.00 3PH Bale Wrapper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,800.00 6 Row S-Tine Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$950.00 CIH Magnum Weights & Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . .$95.00 ea.

8x22 Digital Platform Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,800.00 Mueller 61 Plate Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,600.00

Free Trucking to Penn Yan WANTED: JD 6400-6410 2 WD, Cab, Air Inline Bale Wrapper NH 790 Chopper for Parts 4-Row JD Combine Head MARTIN’S Closed Sundays 518-529-7470 JD Tractors: 7930 C/A 4x4 IVT; 7530 P. C/A, 4x4, IVT; JD 6430 P. C/A 4x4 IVT, all low hours w/warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call For Great Price 2010 Case IH 245 Magnum C/A 4x4, 1050 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128,500 Case IH MX120 C/A, 4x4, w/Loader, 3160 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,500 NH TS115 A C/A 4x4 w/Loader, 3500 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42,500 White 6085 C/A 4x4 w/Loader, consigned. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,750 firm!

NH 230 Forage Harvester, K.P., 3 row hay, tandem, 200 acres use . $45,000 NH BR740 Round Baler, silage, net, 2500 bales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500 JD 1590 No Till Drill, 15 ft., dolly, no grass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,500 SEE THIS

AND MORE AT

www.andrewsfarm.com

ANDREWS FARM EQ., INC. Conneautville, PA 16406 814-587-2450

Lower your feed cost!

Save an average of 3 to 4 lbs of grain per cow per day Going from non processing to a processor. $6.00 corn. . . .

GET A

K & J SURPLUS

LANSING, NY 607-533-4850 Nights 607-279-6232 Days

USED COMBINE & CHOPPER PARTS

TRACTORS Minot dsl., 3pt. . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 JD 5210 dsl. . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,000 ENGINES JD 404T, 466T, 329, AC 3500, AC F2 MISC. JD 8’ Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 (2) JD 48 Loaders. . . . . $2,500 ea.

Winpower Generator 12-20kw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,250 Brillion Cultipacker, 12' . . . . . $750 TILLAGE JD 2700 5x18 . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200 JD 2600 5x18 . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200 Chisel Plow 3pt., 7 Shank. . $1,200 Chisel Plow 3pt., 7 Shank. . $1,300 DRILLS IH 5100 Seeder. . . . . . . . . . $1,850 JD 8350 DD . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 JD 8350 DD w/Seeder . . . . $1,850 IH 5100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500

SPRAYERS Century 500 Gallon . . . . . . $1,250 BALERS NH 56 Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950 JD 336 w/Kicker . . . . . . . . . $2,450 NH 273 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 NH 316 Pan Thrower. . . . . . $2,500 COMBINES 915, 920 Flex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call 20’ Header Cart. . . . . . . . . . $1,850 Case IH 1010 X15 . . . . . . . $2,600 Header Cart . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 JD 643. . . . . . . . . $5,700 & $4,750 JD 343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200 213-216 Grain Heads . . . . . . . Call IH 810 16.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 IH 863 4x30 . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,600 JD Chopper Mount Plate . . . . $950 JD 215 & 216 flex . . . . . . . . . . Call CLAMP-ON DUALS 20.8x38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 18.4x34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $550 18.4x38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 14.9x24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $550 20.8x34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750

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Penn Yan, NY

GEHL tedder 242, 15’, 4 basket, $1,800; Hesston square baler, 4550 w/thrower, $6,800; New Holland 851 round baler, $2,400; New Holland 499 haybine, $2,600; New Holland 56 hay rake, $900; 8x20 steel kicker rack wagon, $2,000; round bale wrapper, $1,000; Allis Chalmers 4 bottom 16” plow w/coulters & sidehill hitch, $600. 585-506-2931

Farm Machinery For Sale

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

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Smiley’s Equipment JD discbine, $7,000; Kuhn discbine, $3,500; NH hay rake, $1,500; tedder, $850; NH tedder, $1,250; JD hay rake, $1,200; like new JD round baler, all the bells & whistles, $17,500; Hesston round baler, $2,500; NH round baler, $2,000; JD square baler, $1,500; NH square baler, $1,250; York rake, $400; new rototillers, $1,650; post diggers & pounders, $350 up; JD dozer, 6 way blade, $9,000; 4x4 tractor with cab, $9,000; JD 4x4 ldr., $7,500; Ford 4x4 compact, $4,500; Hitachi excavator, $10,500; MM excavator, $12,500; 2-3-4 bottom land plows, $200 up; harrows, $150 up; 3pt. and tow behind disc’s, $450 up; brush hogs, $300 up; finishing mowers, 3pt., $350 up; corn planters, $500 up; Brillion seeder, $1,500; Case backhoe, $5,000; MF backhoe, $3,000; Case 1150C dozer, 6 way, $18,500; scraper blades, $200 up; hay wagons, $850 up; Int. dump, $5,500; skid steer, $7,000; landscape trailers, $850; new 5 ton trailer, $5,000.

22 Acres of Equipment Buying Equipment Dead or Alive

518-634-2310 SPECIAL SPRING SALE: Case IH 5100 soybean drill, was $5,600, now $5,100; Bush Hog 11-1/2’ offset disk, was $4,500, now $4,200; Hardi sprayer, 45’ booms, was $5,900, now $5,400; White 5100 liquid planter, 6x30, was $6,200, now $5,500; much more. Mike Franklin, 607-7493424

Farm Machinery For Sale

USED COMBINE PA R T S K & J SURPLUS LANSING, NY 607-279-6232 Days 607-533-4850 Nights VICON KMR3200 discbine, rubber rows, ’01 model, VG condition, $6,500/OBO; JD 210 14’ disc, $2,800/OBO. 315-536-5073

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products

WEILER’S WANTED GRAIN ROASTING

Massey Ferguson

165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

(315)) 549-82266 Romulus, NY 14541

(315) 549-7081

WHITE 256, 14’ disc $2,000., Bobcat 642 Skidsteer $4,800.

315-893-7867

WANTED

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293

Green Haven Open Pollinated Corn Seed. ***Silage, Grain, Wild life plots ***Available Certified Organic ***Early Varieties ***Free Catalog ***Green Haven Open Pollinated Seed Group 607-566-9253 www.openpollinated.com

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS

CORP.

8545 MAIN ST. P.O. BOX 660 CLARENCE, NY 14031 PHONE# (716) 633-1940 FAX# (716) 633-1490

“NOW SELLING” CORN, RYE, OATS, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, CORN MEAL, DDGS HOMINY, BEDDING, SOYBEAN MEAL, WHOLE COTTONSEED, BEET & CITRUS PULP PELLETS, CORN GLUTEN FEED & MEAL, HOMINY, BAKERY MEAL AND CANOLA MEAL

814-793-4293

Farm Machinery Wanted

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Fencing

R & R FENCING LLC • • • •

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”

STABLE FENCES & VINEYARDS LLC

POST POUNDING

3 Board • Split Rail HT Wire • Ag Fence Chain Link • Vinyl Residential • Commercial www.stablefences.com

585-349-4119

“NOW BUYING” CORN, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, RYE, OATS & MANY OTHER MISC. PRODUCTS.

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

CALL (716) 633-1940 FOR PRICES & ASK FOR: DON POWELL BILL SCHMAHL SCOTT SCHULTZ

Pat O’Brien & Sons For all your feed needs!

• Steam Flaked Corn • Protein Mixes

• Corn Meal • Minerals

• Energy Mixes • Nutritional Services

Pick-up or Delivery from our Geneva Feed Mill

We Buy All Grains! Call Pat @ 716-992-1111

Fencing WANTED TO BUY: Used farm & construction equipment, all makes and models, running or not, 1980’s & newer. Will 315777-2357 WANTED: E-Z Trail or Forage King bale basket. 607-2937383 evenings after 6pm WANTED: Grain drill planter w/grass seeder in good working condition. Steve 315-5318133 or 315-651-0248

Fencing

SHAMROCK FARMS (585) FENCING DAN FITZPATRICK

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)

669-2179

8408 CARNEY HOLLOW RD., WAYLAND, NY 14572 Sales & Installations Building Since 1981

• Posts • Board • Split Rail • HT Wire • Vinyl • Energizers

Empire Farm Fence & Supply

“Miles of Quality Start Here”

WANTED: Irrigation pump 6” 8” or 10” engine or PTO drive, 420/80 R46 or 18.4 R42 tires and rims for 8,000. Series Deere 585-245-4739

GRAIN AND INGREDIENT MERCHANDISERS

• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies

WANTED: Niemeyer power Harrow 450 or 400, or for parts. 315-784-5466, 315246-9612 leave message.

ORIGINATING CORN & MARKETING DISTILLERS FOR SUNOCO ETHANOL PLANT , F ULTON , NY

4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON (315) 364-5240

All New Contraction Options - Call For Details

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Fencing

Fencing

E & A FENCE

771 State Highway 163, Fort Plain, NY

Bringing Security For Them Peace of Mind For You ~ Sales & Installation of All Types of Fence ~ Visit Our Retail Location by Appointment

518-993-5177

Quality First - Always Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

WE SPECIALIZE IN • Sukup Grain Bins • Dryers • Grain Legs • Custom Mill Righting Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927

Financial Services

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS

5000 BUSHEL bin 21’ diameter, 18” fan, easy sweep aeration floor, $5,500; Brock 3500 bushel, 21’ diameter, 16” fan, easy sweep, $4,500. Dismantled. 570-966-9893

SCHAFER LIQUID FISH FERTILIZER, 100% Organic OMRI listed. For pricing call WIGFIELD FARMS, Clyde, NY 14433, 315-727-3910

Financial Services

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Hay - Straw For Sale

• Hopper Feed Bins • Transport Augers • Crane Service • Dryer Service Hay - Straw For Sale

TOO MUCH HAY? Try Selling It In The

CLASSIFIEDS Call Peg At

800-836-2888 or email

classified@leepub.com HAY SAVER Plus Hay Preservative, 68% Propionic Acid.

87¢ per pound. Product available in Waterloo, NY. Delivery Available. Conoy Ag, Elizabethtown, PA 717-367-5078

Wet and Dry

NOBODY beats our prices on Voltmaster PTO Alternators, Sizes 12kw-75kw. Engines Sets and Portables Available.

MOELLER SALES 1-800-346-2348

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

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

2012 Contracts Now Available Contacts: Allen Hollenbach 610-929-5753 ahollenbach@giorgimush.com Kevin Eickhoff 610-926-8811 ext. 5216 keickhoff@giorgimush.com

ASSISTANT HERDSMAN

Michele Fisher 610-926-8811 ext. 5189 mfisher@giorgimush.com

For 450 Cow Ontario County Dairy

WANTED

HAY & STRAW

50 to 75 Lb. Bales

Also Square Bales of

STRAW

WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

CALL STEVE

519-482-5365

Hay - Straw Wanted

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

ALWAYS WANTED

Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC

TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY Call 4M FARMS 315-684-7570 • 315-559-3378

Help Wanted

Responsibilities would include dry-off, vet check & cow regrouping.

585-750-8883 CDL-A-Drivers

For Feed Deliveries Full Time Position Available Based in Western NY. Experience Needed.

Must have Ag background.

315-567-9308 Dairy Cattle Feeder position on a 700 cow dairy farm located in Southern Cayuga County. The eligible candidate will have experience in TMR feeding with a payloader and mixer truck.

Knowledge of FEEDWATCH is preferred, but not necessary. Excellent compensation package provided.

Please submit resume to: feedcowz@yahoo.com

Help Wanted

SALESPERSON WANTED

For Sale All Types Delivered Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

Larry Romance and Son, Inc.

NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141

HAY & STRAW

Hogs

The Best Method For Covering Hay Stacks

Heating PROTECT YOUR FEED FROM THE WEATHER Save money in prevented feed losses & up to 5 seasons of use Large Inventory • Next Day Shipping

ROCKY MEADOW FARM 810 South 14th Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042

1-866-887-2727 • 1-717-228-2727 www.supertarp.com • rockymeadowfarm@evenlink.com

Berkshires from our American Berkshire Registered & Certified Herd. All vegetarian diet, no antibiotics, chemicals nor hormones. Straw bedded & pasture access. Feeder Pigs<10-$110 each; 10 or more $100 each; Butcher Hogs$1.10/lb 4 or more-$1.00/lb liveweight. Breeding Stockboars & gilts. 717-488-8090.

Lancaster County, PA 17555

May 21, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section C - Page 19

PROCESSED & ROTARY combined wheat straw. Mark Horst, 519-887-9743, cell 519525-6659

Well established WNY farm equipment dealership looking for a self-motivated individual with sales experience to join our successful team.

Agricultural background a plus, base salary plus commission, 401K and health insurance.

Email resume to: romancejustin@yahoo.com

Call for Competitive Prices

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

HAY CORN STOVER STRAW

302-737-5117 302-545-1000

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay

Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

600 COW DAIRY FARM looking for worker for general animal and field work.

Tractor & cow experience a plus. Located in Skaneateles,NY area. Please call Eric at 607-745-7568

Pre Cut Rye Straw

Round & Square Bales

LARGE 500 COW freestall barn with 16 unit milking parlor 4,000 gallon refrigerator tank. Barn is also suitable for heifer rearing or beef production. (13339) 516-429-6409

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

WANTED

Farmer to Farmer

Generators

Help Wanted

Trailer Load Lots Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771

H AY For Rent or Lease

Hay - Straw Wanted

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Hoof Trimming

Hoof Trimming

Affordable Hydraulic Hoof Trimming Tables • Heavy Duty Professional Quality • Increased Production With Less Effort

Parts & Repair

Dave Gabel Agricultural Belt Services

“BELT T BUSTERS” $ave on Flat Belts for Your Farm Machinery

21 Years of Customer Satisfaction

• Models Available In Stationary & Portable • Limited Warranty

Agricultural Belt Service Route 75, Eden, NY 14057 Call 716-337-BELT

SHEP’S WELDING, INC.

1-800-370-8454 Mobile Homes

3 SETS LEATHER Draft Horse harnesses w/lines, $800/set, E.C. Collars/halters & bridles available. 607-2444927/607-647-5702

FOR SALE: Repossessed single-wide and double-wide homes, discount prices, covering New York State and surrounding states, delivery and setup available. 315-771-6217

Horses

Parts

15YR. OLD Pinto Paint mare, 14.2H, trail rides, very loving, $800.00. 607-745-1166

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

- Section C • COUNTRY FOLKS West • May 21, 2012

(7 Meat Varieties)

Extremely hearty & perfect for free range Layer Chicks, Turkeys Ducklings, Guineas, Much More

(814) 539-7026

www.myerspoultry.com

607-642-3293

Maintenance & Repair

Real Estate For Sale

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

Building Owners

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Cornish Cross Broilers & Colored Broilers

Don’t tear down Your failing structures.

We can repair them.

After

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

Woodford Bros., Inc. Box 108, Apulia Station, NY 13020 1-800-OLD-BARN WWW.1-800-OLD-BARN.COM

NORTHERN NY FARMS Moira, NY Barn will tie over 100 head; present has 50 on pipeline.

Has 4 BR house, carriage barn, 28 acres. $98,000 Bare or $125,000 w/30 Milk Cows, 5 Heifers & 5 Beef Cows

Constable, NY

Poultry & Rabbits

Priced at $239,000

Poultry

DUCKLINGS: Pekin, Muscovy, Cayuga. Incredible egg washer, almost new, compressor included.No Sunday calls.

607-243-7119

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

Attention

Before

Poultry & Rabbits

Real Estate For Sale

60 Cow Farm on 120 Acres, has pipeline, milking equipment, gutter cleaner, 4 BR house.

Now accepting MasterCard, Visa & Discover

Horse Equipment

Maintenance & Repair

CENTRAL VERMONT DAIRY for sale, 394 acres, double 8 parlor, 200+ cow capacity, slurry store, Harvestore, bunk silos. $750,000 firm. Cows, machinery, and feed available.

Call 860-836-1524

QUALITY BELTS AT FARMER PRICES

PO Box 296, Chiefland, FL 32644 • www.shepswelding.net

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller. NEW! FastStart engine.

Ships FREE. One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT. Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book! 877439-6803

Real Estate For Sale

Now Available: Extensive Line of Trailers & Trailer Parts ~ Call for Information & Prices

The Ultimate in Tilt Tables

Lawn & Garden

Parts & Repair

Wm E. McClain Realty 218 W. Main St. Malone, NY

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

518-483-2663

TOWN OF MINDEN, near Fort Plain,NY, 60 acres of open fields, 2800’ frontage on paved road, great views, $142,000.

Also smaller parcels available. Owner financing. 518-861-6541 www.helderbergrealty.com

Clearview Hatchery PO Box 399 Gratz, PA 17030

(717) 365-3234

WE HAVE OVER 20 FARMS FOR SALE THROUGHOUT PA. JOHN MATTILIO, BROKER

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

www.farmandlandrealtyinc.com

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

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POSSON REALTY LLC

horses, or make hay. For anyone that likes to hunt or fish. Use year round or on the weekends . . .Greatt Buyy att $174,900

787 Bates-Wilson Road Norwich, NY 13851

4 - Oneidaa County. Beautiful log home on 45 acres of 2334 flat to gently rolling land. Half in field, half in woods. 30x60 three sided buildings with doors for equipment storage and vehicles. Very nice 2 story log home on a full finished basement. 2 bedrooms could be more, large eat in kitchen, nice living room with cathedral ceilings. Very open spacious home.

This would make a nice gentleman's farm. Very nice location, central part of the county. Utica, Syracuse, Oneida and Rome all close by. Land is conducive to growing vegetables. Small pond for irrigation or watering cattle. Owners are retiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $179,900

(607)) 334-97277 Celll 607-316-3758 www.possonrealty.net possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

2332 2 - Oneidaa Countyy Gentleman'ss Farm 65 acres, flat to gently rolling land, 15 acres tillable, sandy loam soils, excellent for growing vegetables, year round pond for irrigation, balance of farm and woods. Great hunting. Lots of firewood.

Good set of buildings. 2 story 30x70 barn for hay storage and livestock, box stalls for a few horses. Nice pole barn with shop 32x80 with power. Awesome building for machinery storage.

Nice for working on machinery or vehicles. Good 2 story 4 bdrm home. Full block-layed basement. Updated power and windows. Nice eat in kitchen with sun room. Stone layed fire place. This will make a great farm to have a road side vegetable stand or business. Close to shopping, hospitals, schools. Mins to Oneida Lake or Sylvan Beach . . . . . . . .Askingg $179,900 6 - Otsego o Countyy Farm - 86 acres. Year round trout 2336 stream. Excellent Hunting. 45 tillable acres, very productive well drained soils. Balance is woods and stream. Older 2 story 3 bedroom home with a lot of remodeling. New windows, insulation, sheetrock, electric. New septic, new well. Property is within minutes of Cooperstown and is in the Cooperstown School District. This would make a nice place to raise beef,

2256 6 - Madison n Countyy Freee stalll Operation. 210 acres 150 acres of very productive tillable land. 2 barns with 280 free stalls. 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. Good farming area, agricultural and machinery businesses all close by . . . .

Askingg $550,000. Owners would like to sell this spring yet, they are entertaining all reasonable offers.

2302 2 - Otsego o Countyy Freee stalll Operation. Buildings for 300 head. Double 8 milking parlor, large concrete pad for feed storage. Good 2 story 4 bdrm home. All situated on 70 acres of land w/40+/- acres tillable, gravel loem soils w/lots of additional land to rent reasonable. Great location. Mins from Cooperstown or Oneonta. Farm would work well for dairy although buildings are conducive for horses and beef. Farm has 2 trout streams. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Nice area to live and farm. Priced to sell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d from m $245,000 0 to o $225,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reduced

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Services Offered

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

Sheep SHEEP SHEERING: Quality sheering for flocks of any size.

Will travel. Tate Reifsteck, 585-350-5740 EWE LAMBS FOR SALE, North Country Cheviot cross Dorset, well balanced w/plenty of muscle, will be ready for breeding in the fall. Approx. 70 available. 607-776-7639

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment

MARTIN’S SILO REPAIR Specializing in Teardown & Rebuilding New & Used Staves Silos

Repair Retaining Walls Strength Existing Masonry Walls Stanley, NY

585-526-6575

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

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Trucks

1994 Vantage 40’x102” Aluminum Dump Trailer, 2 Way Gate, Grain Chute, Roll-Over Tarp, 10’ 2” Spread, Air Ride, Air Lift Front Axle, Cheap!

Priced To Sell Or Trade

2004 Trail Max Tag Max Trailer 10,000 GVW, Electric Brakes, Very Clean, Cheap!

Priced To Sell Or Trade

Arcade, N.Y.

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11’ center wall

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2009 Mack Granite GU713 TA Dump Truck, Mack MP8 455hp, Jake, 18spd, 18/58 Axles, 22’x99” Alum Dump, 84” Sides, Camelback, Double Frame, 141k mi. $94,900

1999 Int S2674 TA C&C Cum N14 425hp, Jake, 8LL, AC, Double Frame, 18/46 Axles, Quad Lock, Hend HMX, AC, 64,000GVW, WB 252”, CT175”, CEF267” $32,500

888-497-0310

2002 JCB 426ZX Articulating Loader, Only 2600 Hrs, Heat & AC, Very Tight, No Leaks, Work Ready Priced To Sell Or Trade

1999 Freightliner FLD 120 460 Series 60 with Jake, 10 Speed Transmission, 12/40 Air Ride, Cheap!

Priced To Sell Or Trade

ADVANTAGE TRUCKS (716) 685-6757 www.advantagetrucks.com

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Tractor Parts

2905 Simpson Rd., Caledonia, NY

585-538-4395 • 1-800-311-2880 Since 1982

Just 1 mile south of Route 20 on 36 south

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

1995 A35C Volvo Articulating Haul Truck 6 x 6 $37,000. (716) 433-3373

Tractors 1985 2950 JD MFD Open Station Serial No. 551299 7000 Hrs. 30 Day Powertrain Warranty $18,500. Wayne County, NY. Phone 315-7296708

FORD L8000 S.A.16ft steel dump, R.barn doors, Auto trans., 6ft sides, NICE. $8,500. 585-230-3038

Tractors, Parts & Repair

Tractors, Parts & Repair

2000 Kenworth T800 Tri-Axle Dump Truck, Cummins N-14 435hp, 13 speed, Chalmers suspension. 16.5’ aluminum body with electric tarp and coal chute, 537k miles, 74,120 GVW $27,900

1994 Volvo Custom Toy Hauler, Registered as an RV, 400hp Cat, 10 speed, 28’ box with ramp, 11’ living quarters, too many options to list.

540k miles $42,500

2006 Sterling LT9522 Tri-Axle Dump Truck, Detroit 14L 515hp, 8LL trans, 273k miles, 16’ aluminum dump body, 20k front axle, 46k full locking rears, 20k lift axle $58,900

2006 Case 750K Dozer, 1960 hours, very clean, 6 way blade, ready to go $41,500

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION! 2001 Mack MR688S Cab and Chassis, 350hp, 19’ of frame (double) behind the cab, 20k front axle, 46k rears, 160k miles $36,500

2007 IH 9900i Eagle Cat C-15 475hp, 18 speed, mid roof-single bunk, 417k miles, 46k full locking rears, air ride, 24.5 rubber at 90%, aluminum wheels $52,900

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Trucks

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2005 Freightliner Columbia Daycab Cat C15 435hp, 15 speed, 180” wheelbase, Air ride, very clean $39,250

2000 IH 9200 Daycab, Cat C12, 13 speed, 14,600# front axle, 46k full locking rears, 322,722 miles $31,900

2002 Peterbilt 357 Mixer Truck, Cummins ISM 305hp, 8LL, 128k 1998 Deere 744H Wheel Loader, very good condition, GP bucket, EROPS with AC, miles, 20k front axle, 46k full locking rears, McNeilus 10.5CY mixer, rubber 75%, we will separate the mixer from the chassis. good rubber, 18K hours 17’ of frame behind the cab, 145” C-T. Super Clean. $37,500 $58,500

1997 Peterbilt Curtain Side Van Truck, Cummins 350hp, Allison Automatic, 16k front axle, 40k full lockng rears, 28’x102” body, 308” wheelbase, 230” C-T. We will separate the body from the chassis. $25,900

2008 Cat D5G LGP 2690 hours, PAT 6 way blade, OROPS, U/C very good, work ready $69,900

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• Shotcrete Relining • Distributors • Fill Pipe • Replacement Doors • Roofs • Chutes • General Repair

Trucks

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

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• Sales & Installation • On The Farm Service • A Large Parts Inventory • Willing to Travel for Service Work • 7 Days a Week, Parts & Service • Financing Available 3626 Brown St., Collins, NY 14034 Shop - (716) 532-2040 Eves & Weekends (716) 532-2919

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Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

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

FEB 7 - SEP 17 Raising Livestock in Tioga County 56 Main St., Owego, NY. 68 pm. You will learn how to assess your land and choose livestock, review infrastructure requirements and get tips on pasture/hay management. Tioga County livestock farmers will host the second part of the series. Learn how they raise hogs (April 18), beef (May 15), sheep and goats (June 19), poultry (July 17) and horses (Aug. 21). At the final class, Sept. 17, you will learn how to navigate New York State regulations and sell your local meat products. Cost per class is $10/farm ($75 for the whole series) and includes light snacks and handouts.

Call 607-687-4020 or email meh39@ cornell.edu.

APR 18 - NOV 14 Groundswell’s Sustainable Farming Certificate Program Now Accepting Applications For aspiring and beginning farmers and market gardeners, providing 124 hours of classroom training, hands on workshops, farm visits and supervised work experience on sustainable farms.

Tuition is on a sliding scale and ranges from $125 to $800, with substantial support offered to people of color, new immigrant & limited resource trainees. Applications are now online. Visit www.groundswellcenter.org to learn more and apply today.

MAY 15 Raising Pastured Beef 304 Lainhart Road, just off Gaskill Road, Owego, NY. 5:30-7:30 pm. Whether you want to raise beef for your own family or to sell pasture raised meat to customers, this CCE farm tour will help you learn the skills you’ll need. Come dressed for the weather and the barnyard.

Cost per class is $10/farm.

Call 607-687-4020, or e-mail meh39@cornell.edu.

MAY 18 & 19 Food Workshops • May 18 - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm - Proudfit Hall, Route 22, Salem, Washington Co., NY

• May 19 - 8:30 am - 4 pm Battenkill Kitchen, Inc., 58 East Broadway, Salem, Washington Co., NY Registration for each class is $50 and includes materials.

Participants should bring their own lunch. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Workshops are limited in size and the deadline to register is May 11. Contact Trish Kozal at 518-854-3032 or Steve Hadcock at 518380-1497. On Internet at www.battenkillkitchen.org.

MAY 19 Junior Beef Quality Assurance Brookfield Farm. Contact Jennifer Coleman, 518-7964833.

Plant Exchange Nannen Arboretum, CCE, 28 Parkside Dr., Ellicottville, NY. 9 am. Sponsored by Master Gardeners of Cornell University Cooperative Extension Cattaraugus/Allegany Counties. Bring your plants at 9 am, the swap begins at 9:30 am. Take home a plant for each one that you bring. Call 716699-2377.

MAY 21 Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board Meeting Human Services Complex, Montour Falls, NY. 7 pm. Contact Rocky Kambo, 607-535-7161 or e-mail rrk45@cornell.edu.

MAY 22 Kidding & Lambing Management Field Day Highwood Farm, 87 West Hill Rd., Spencer, NY. 6-8:30 pm. This Field Day is being hosted by Mark Baustian & Luce Guanzini of Highwood Farm. Dress warmly as we will be in barns and pastures much of the time. Be prepared to wear booties (provided on site) or to walk through a foot bath. Thank you for leaving your dogs at home. Contact Molly Shaw, 607-687-4020 or email@cornell.edu.

MAY 24 Landowner Property Issues Workshop Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. 6:30 pm. There will be a $10 charge for the workshop, which will include light refreshments, materials and handouts. Call 607- 7728953 or e-mail clf62 @cornell.edu to register.

MAY 26 Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale Cutler Botanic Gardens Binghamton, New York. 9 am. Call 607-772-8953 or email clf62@cornell.edu.

MAY 26-27 Empire State Boer Goat Show NYS fairgrounds in Syra-

cuse. Contact Kay Kotwica, 315 889-5333 or e-mail kotland@dreamscape.com.

MAY 30 Cornell Cooperative Extension Seeks Volunteers Civil Defense Training Center, Bath, NY. 5-6:30 pm.

Reservations required. Anyone interested must call 607-664-2300 to register.

JUN 2 Got Woods - Keep Woods CCE of Wayne County, 1581 Route 88 North, Newark, NY. 9:30 am - 1 pm. Registration is $10. Limit of 25 participants. Contact Laurie VanNostrand, 315-331-8415.

JUNE 7, JULY 5, SEPT. 6, OCT. 4, NOV. 1 & DEC. 6 Maple Training Webinars 7-8 pm. Webinar connection details are available at http://maple.dnr.cornell.ed u/webinar.html A high speed internet connection is necessary to participate.

Access is free of charge. No preregistration is required.

Contact Stephen Childs, email slc18@cornell.edu.

JUN 7 Agricultural Plastic Container Recycling 8 am - 3:30 pm. Steuben Co. Landfill, Turnpike Rd., Bath, NY. Pre-registration is not necessary. To be acceptable for recycling, plastic contain-

ers must be empty, clean, uncapped and dry. To help store containers until pickup time, large bags that hold 5060 2.5 gallon containers are available for free. Contact CCE at 607-664-2300 for bags or more info.

JUN 9 Dryden Dairy Day Montgomery Park, Dryden, NY. The “mooing” contest will be held during Dryden Dairy Day. Sign ups will take place at the Gazebo, starting at 10 am. If you would like to get involved in Dairy Day with a sales or information booth, would like to share your talent at the Gazebo, prepare an entry for the parade, or decorate a cow for Time Square, please contact Brenda Carpenter, 607-844-8049, btc6@cornell.edu or visit our newly revised website, drydendairyday.org.

Pasture Walk Green Heron Growers Farm, Sherman, NY. 10 am - 3 pm.

Contact Steve Rockcastle, 585-615-7438 or 3360.

JUN 10 Agri-Palooza Friendly Acres, Sondericker Family, 1408 Exchange Street Rd., Attica, NY. Noon - 4 pm.

Free admission and parking.

Contact Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce at 585237-0230 or Wyoming County CCE at 585-786-2251.

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EMPIRE TRACTOR

GOODRICH IMPLEMENT

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745 Harry L. Drive • 607-729-6161

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SHARON SPRINGS FARM & HOME CENTER

MESSICK’S FARM EQUIPMENT, INC.

1175 Hoosick St. 518-279-9709

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Greenville, NY 10586

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3266 Buffalo Street • 585-591-2955

5040 State Route 81 West 518-966-4346

CLAVERACK, NY 12513

COLUMBIA TRACTOR, INC. 841 Rt. 9H • 518-828-1781 www.columbiatractor.com

MENDON, NY 14506

SAXBY IMPLEMENT CORP.

SHARON SPRINGS, NY 13459

1437 Route 318 • 315-539-7000

1375 Rt. 20 518-284-2346 • 800-887-1872

WATERTOWN, NY 13601

180 State Rt. 251 • 585-624-2938

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NORTH JAVA, NY 14113

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3665 US Route 11 • 607-753-9656

4120 Route 98 585-535-7671 • 800-724-0139

FULTONVILLE, NY 12072

RANDALL IMP. CO. INC. 2991 St. Hwy. 5S • 518-853-4500 www.randallimpls.com

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SPRINGVILLE, NY PALMYRA, NY 14522

JOHN S. BLAZEY, INC. 111 Holmes Street 315-597-5121

WATERLOO, NY 13165

SHARON SPRINGS FARM & HOME CENTER

LAMB & WEBSTER, INC. Crs Rt. 219 & 39 716-392-4923 • 800-888-3403

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WALLDROFF FARM EQUIPMENT, INC. 22537 Murrock Circle 315-788-1115

WHITE’S FARM SUPPLY, INC. CANASTOTA, NY • 315-697-2214 WATERVILLE • 315-841-4181 LOWVILLE • 315-376-0300 www.whitesfarmsupply.com

ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022

MESSICK’S FARM EQUIPMENT, INC. Rt. 283, Rheems Exit 717-367-1319 800-222-3373 www.messicks.com

HONESDALE, PA 18431

MARSHALL MACHINERY INC. Rt. 652, 348 Bethel School Rd. 570-729-7117 www.marshall-machinery.com

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Johnson City, NY 13790

ROY TEITSWORTH INC. SUCCESSFUL AUCTIONS FOR 42 YEARS

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Special June Auction Teitsworth Auction Yard, Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks Landscape Tools, Building Materials, Nursery Stock

Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 8:00 A.M. Groveland, NY (Geneseo Area) Consignments being accepted

SELLING - (20) Heavy Construction Equipment; (20) Trucks, Pickups, Cars & Trailers; (50) Farm Tractors & Equipment; (100's) Lawn Tractors, Mowers & Toys; Trees, Shrubs & Many More Misc Items!

Terms, pics and updates available at www.teitsworth.com

Jefferson County Area Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction

Saturday, June 16, 2012 • 9:00 A.M. JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS WATERTOWN, NY Notice - At the request of the Jefferson County Highway Superintendents Association, we will conduct an auction of municipal surplus & contractor equipment.

NOW TAKING CONSIGNMENTS for this Auction Please get these to us as soon as possible to get the best possible advertising!

Call our office for a contract 585-243-1563 Fax: 585-243-3311 Email: Sherry@teitsworth.com

We already have a great auction taking shape Early Items include: Aerial lifts, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Motor Graders, Mowers, Generators, Cars, Vans, Pickups, Trailers, and much more....

If you are new to the auction process or would like to know what your items might be worth please call for personal consultation or appraisal: Richard @ 585-721-9554 Milo @ 585-739-6435 Visit our Web site www.teitsworth.com for terms, updates & pics.

Harmon Farms Machinery Auction June 19th, 5:00 PM 3660 Oatka Trail, Leroy, NY 14482

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For health reasons we will be sell ALL farm equipment Including: JD 95 Combine, Deutz 140, Case 2290, Grain dryer, Bin, HH stock wagon and more...

Check www.teitsworth.com for the entire catalog to be posted.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc. ~ Successful Auctions for 42 Years Plain old-fashioned hard work, experience and market knowledge make this the team to choose for successful auctions. Now is the time to call for a no obligation consultation or appraisal. There are many options available to market your business assets. We would be pleased to discuss the auction methods with you. Give us a call today. If you are looking for clean, well-maintained municipal equipment and trucks, at absolute public auction, here are some tentative dates to keep in mind. Please also visit www.teitsworth.com Saturday, June 2, 2012 8:00 A.M. Special June Auction Teitsworth Auction Yard Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks Geneseo, NY Saturday, June 16, 2012 9:00 A.M. Jefferson County Area Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction Selling Heavy Equipment, Trucks & Trailers Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Watertown, NY Tuesday, June 19th 5:00 P.M. Harmon Farms Machinery Auction selling all farm equipment 3660 Oatka Trail, Leroy, NY Thursday, August 9, 2012 Farm & Equipment Auction 1:00 P.M. Next to Empire Farm Days Show Farm Equipment, Tractors, Antique Equipment, Construction Equipment Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY

Saturday, September 8, 2012 9:00 A.M. Municipal Surplus & Contractor Equipment Auction Town of Lansing Highway Dept.

Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing, NY

Saturday, October 6, 2012 9:00 A.M. Monroe County Municipal Equipment Auction Heavy Construction Equipment, Cars &Trucks 145 Paul Rd. Exit 17, Rt. 390, Rochester, NY

Saturday, September 15, 2012 8:00 A.M. SPECIAL FALL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland Farm & Construction Equipment Heavy & Light Trucks Consignments Welcome Geneseo, NY

Saturday, October 13, 2012 9:00 A.M. Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY

Saturday, September 22, 2012 9:00 A.M. LAMB & WEBSTER USED EQUIPMENT AUCTION FARM TRACTORS & MACHINERY Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY

Saturday, October 27, 2012 9:00 A.M. Onondaga County Area Municipal Equipment Auction Municipal & Contractor Equipment Syracuse, NY (NYS Fairgrounds) Tuesday November 6, 2012 Ending November 13, 6pm Monthly Online Auction Check it out at www.teitsworth.com

Saturday, December 1, 2012 9:00 A.M. Special Winter Consignment Auction Teitsworth Auction Yard, Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks Liquidations & Consignments Geneseo, NY June 5-12, 2012 July 10-17, 2012 August 14-21, 2012 September 11-18, 2012 October 9-16, 2012 November 6-13, 2012 December 4-11, 2012

RTI Online Auctions Keep in mind we also have a web based auction monthly! This is an efficient and convenient way to sell equipment of all kinds. Please contact Milo @ 585-739-6435, Richard @ 585-721-9554 or Cindy @ 585-738-3759 to consign to any of these auctions.

“WE SPECIALIZE IN LARGE AUCTIONS FOR DEALERS, FARMERS, MUNICIPALITIES AND CONTRACTORS”