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Planting decisions to maximize yield ~ Page A2 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. ~ Galatians 5:25

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Planting decision to maximize yield

by Sally Colby Agronomist John McGillicuddy says farmers are their own best agronomic support system. “You’re there every day, and it’s your money on the line,” he said. “That makes you much more dedicated.” McGillicuddy’s Iowa-based agronomy consulting business is built on the premise that interacting with clients and helping them understand what’s going on in their fields bring them back.

The dilemma for corn growers, according to McGillicuddy, is this: “You have a certain amount of time, and a certain amount of money. You also have a resource that you might not be thinking about, and that’s brain time. Your most valuable asset is your brain, and it has to make a lot of decisions.”

McGillicuddy referenced an actuary who compiled a spreadsheet to help sort the factors involved in crop planting decisions. The printed version of that spreadsheet is 30 feet long, in small print, with nearly 3,000 critical input factors that have an impact on the outcome. “His position is that crop production is the most complex industry in the world,” said McGillicuddy.

“Decisions have to be made well, and those decisions have an impact on success or failure.”

McGillicuddy says many planting decisions are made instinctively, but most stem from areas where time and money are invested. “You have to be selective about critical resources like your time and what your brain is doing,” he said. “Good agronomy is about identifying where time and money should go.”

According to McGillicuddy, one steadfast rule of crop production is that ‘almost anything will work somewhere, but absolutely nothing works everywhere’. “If you’re going to spend time and money on anything, two things have to be true or it won’t improve yields,” he said. “The problem you’re solving has to actually exist in your field. Products or treatments are purchased to solve a problem, so if the problem isn’t in that field, or if the problem isn’t the critical thing that puts a ceiling on yield, it probably won’t change the outcome.”

How should the farmer look for problems? “When you look at a field and have 2,500 decisions to make, it’s the same as running with 2,500 dragons,” said McGillicuddy. “Which dragon do you kill first? You kill the one that’s the most immediate threat. In a cornfield, what is the most likely thing that’s robbing yield?”

When he started as an agronomist in the late 1970s, McGillicuddy says that an International Cyclo 400 Air Planter was considered state-of-the art. Yield limiting factors and concerns at that time included ear count, stand quality, hybrids, root mass and compaction.

Today’s concerns are more about N, P, K and micronutrients. However, those factors must be carefully analyzed before amendments are made. “If you

throw a jug full of a mixture of manganese, copper and boron on a field and assume your problem is solved,” said McGillicuddy, “you probably wasted material and didn’t solve your problem.”

McGillicuddy says since we can’t control water and sunlight, good agronomy is about solving the things that can be solved. “If you want to achieve yields you’ve never had, you’re going to have to manage details you’ve never managed,” he said. “We didn’t always manage sulfur, boron and zinc, and now we manage them actively. That doesn’t mean we’re always putting those on — it means we’re always verifying whether we’re getting enough.”

According to McGillicuddy, corn has a unique characteristic that doesn’t apply to other agronomic crops. “It starts with extremely high yield potential, and over the season, gives it up,” he said. “Once those bushels are lost, they cannot be regained. Good agronomy is about stopping the decline in the early season.”

Under ideal conditions, most commercial corn varieties would surpass 350 to 400 bu/acre. “The day it germinates, that’s the number you’re starting with,” he said. “If I harvest 200 bushels of corn, it’s a safe assumption that some time earlier in that growing season we were at 220 bushels. What I’m looking for is the event that dropped the yield — how did that field give up its last 20 bushels? The last 20 are the easiest to get back, so we want to identify how and when did the corn plant give up. If we can identify that, we can focus on figuring out the three most likely causes, and manage those.”

Since growers are paid for weight, and the smallest unit of corn is a single kernel, the focus should be on maximizing both the number of kernels and kernel weight. “The number of kernels produced per acre times what each of those kernels weighs is what you’re going to be paid for,” said McGillicuddy. “We’ve been challenging this concept for 33 years and it hasn’t let us down yet.”

Today farmers are thinking more about N, P, K and micronutrients, however those factors should be analyzed before making amendments.

Photo by Sally Colby

Lock it or lose it Rash of rural thefts raises concerns for goods around the farm

by Steven E Smith Desperate people do desperate things is the old saying. And knowing that the most dangerous people are those who have nothing to lose, farmers are finding out what people can do.

While working in Madison County recently, I was informed that a number of farmers had found they were victims of rural crimes during the recent few months. By bringing this to light, I hope to prevent others from experiencing the same loss.

As farms have grown in size and scale, it has become more challenging for farm businesses to keep the sizable arsenal of equipment, tools and other supplies used for farming activities in

one location let alone stored under lock and key. The practice of leaving an implement in the field during crop activities is becoming more risky. I learned that a farmer returned to a field where his tractor was parked to find that someone has taken the suitcase weights while he was gone. In another instance, a farmer pulled his self propelled discbine from the winter storage shed and realized that someone had broken into the shed and removed the toolbox that was inside attached to the step of the unit. Other thefts including the removal of batteries, fuel and other elements used for farming activities have been targeted.

In conclusion, keep your guard up.

Whenever possible, bring all your equipment back the farmstead or take other measures. Consider parking equipment near a neighbor’s residence and letting them know that you did so that they are aware. Also it is advised that farm owners frequently take inventory of their tools and equipment so that they can inform law enforcement if their farm was victimized. Lastly, take the time to report any suspicious activities or if something is determined to have been stolen. By helping to promptly identify thefts, the likelihood of those individuals being caught as well as the prevention of future crimes is greatly impacted.

Vilsack: Ag research and education key to prosperity, security Investment in agricultural research doesn’t benefit just the 2 percent of the population involved in farming. It’s a matter of national security, job creation, energy independence and human health.

That’s according to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who visited Penn State May 16 to tour College of Agricultural Sciences research facilities and commemorate this year’s 150th anniversaries of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Morrill Act of 1862, which created the land-grant university system.

Vilsack spoke to a capacity crowd of more than 200 in the Life Sciences Building’s Berg Auditorium, where he acknowledged current economic challenges while citing a need for continued research funding.

“We will be a government that spends less money, but one that must increase investment in education and

research,” he said. “Why? Because that is the vehicle through which this country gets back into the business that it’s always been great at: innovating and creating.”

Vilsack cited statistics showing that every $1 invested in ag research brings a $20 return. “As a result of agricultural research, since 1980 agriculture has been the second most productive aspect of our economy,” he said. “The research that’s been done over the last 30 years is nothing short of remarkable. It’s happening here, and it’s a result of partnerships between Penn State and government entities like USDA.” Bruce McPheron, dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences, said maintaining that university research enterprise and the extension system that translates the science for use in the field is becoming increasingly difficult due to the erosion in public funding in

recent years. “When state and federal appropriations are cut or remain flat — and costs continue to rise — we lose capacity to address these critical issues and support a vibrant food and fiber sector.”

After visiting a greenhouse where biofuels research is taking place, Vilsack touted plant-genetics work aimed at finding ways to break down cellulose so that plant sugars can be extracted for fuel. He credited biofuels with helping to reduce U.S. oil imports from 62 percent to 45 percent in the last three years.

Vilsack noted that scientists also are developing methods for turning plant and livestock waste into useful and valuable materials — such as chemicals, polymers and fibers — and in turn reducing reliance on petroleumbased products. “The biobased economy is beginning to take hold, which falls right into the vision of a country that creates and innovates,” he said.

“And research is at the center of this.”

Research also is the most important component of maintaining food safety, Vilsack contended, because of pathogens’ ability to evolve quickly and get ahead of the science. He cited new research-based standards in beef and

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack learns about Penn State biofuels research in a College of Agricultural Sciences greenhouse.

Professional dairymen kick off development forums of the beef harvested from these market dairy cows. Anywhere from $300 to $425 per cow may be left on the table when producers sell animals in poor condition.

On June 7, PDMP, with their partners at the PA Beef Council and the Penn State Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, will show dairy producers how to identify management processes that can be improved for a better quality beef product.

Attendees will spend the morning rotating between three stations, including the Penn State Meats Laboratory where they will get an up close look at how injections, and other cow handling practices impact pounds of yield and what dairymen are paid for their cull cows. Health issues like lameness, weight loss, bull calf care, residue issues and rehabilitation prior to sale will be covered.

And as with all PDMP Issues Forums, networking with other progressive producers and subject matter experts will continue throughout the day. Lunch will be a unique experience; picnic style at Medlar Stadium, home of the State College Spikes. Then participants will tour Kish View Farm, east of State College, in Belleville where they will see the Spicher family’s methane digester and new rehabilitation area for reconditioning cull cows.

Veterinarians can earn three continuing education credits by participating in the June 7 Issue Forum.

Registration information and a program brochure are available at www.pdmp.org. To request a copy of the brochure, e-mail info@pdmp.org or call 877-326-5993 with contact information. Registration fees include lunch and are $75 for non-PDMP members and $25 for PDMP members.

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HARRISBURG, PA — The Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) kick off their professional development Dairy Issues Forums this year on June 7, with a look at the inside of a business line that more and more dairy producers are focusing on to increase their bottom line — beef sales.

According to the state Beef Council, 50 percent of the beef supply in Pennsylvania, comes from dairy cows.

When better quality cows leave the farm and reach the market place, the producer, packer, and consumer all benefit. Pennsylvania dairy producers have embraced animal care and quality assurance because it is the right thing to do; but they have also gained through increased profitability.

The condition of dairy market cows at the end of their productive life is a reflection of animal care, handling and marketing decisions, as is the quality

poultry production that could reduce foodborne illnesses due to E. coli, Salmonella and campylobacter by 25,000 cases a year, likely saving hundreds of lives.

“You’re doing research here that will allow us to better understand (pathogens),” he said, referring to his earlier tour of labs and pilot plants in Penn State’s Food Science Building.

“You’re doing research that will ensure that the HACCP [Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points] plans we put together in processing facilities are what they need to be to stay ahead of the pathogens.”

Food scientists also have a role to play in improving nutrition and addressing obesity and related health care issues, such as diabetes. But the challenge, Vilsack explained, is to make healthy choices more palatable for consumers.

“How are you going to reformulate the food so you can reduce the sodium, sugar and fat, and still make it the choice?” he said. “You’re doing research here at Penn State that’s going to allow us to understand all the complexities of food choices, from how our brains work to genetics to the taste of food.”

Vilsack emphasized that the United States is a food-secure nation, but warned the audience not to take that for granted. He said 85 percent of the food consumed in the United States is grown here, and what is imported is merely for convenience. “We like to have avocados 12 months out of the year instead of six months out of the year,” he said.

“We start with a national security advantage because we have the capacity to feed ourselves. That’s directly related to the science that has led to this productivity.”

Many countries are not so fortunate.

And in light of rising world population and increasing demand for food, USDA has launched its Feed the Future initiative. Land-grant universities have an important role to play, according to Vilsack.

“We’ll have to increase agricultural production by 70 percent globally in the next 40 years just to meet the needs of the rising human population,” he said. “That’s going to require research and technology transfer in countries and locations that may not have the sophisticated universities like the one we’re at today.”

In the end, Vilsack told the audience, agricultural research is about maintaining and enhancing a way of life.

“So when you go back to those labs, back to the farm, back to your office, back to school, understand what’s at stake here,” he said. “It’s not just a research project, it’s not just getting money for the university, it’s not just the whiz-bang science and the excitement of discovery.

“It’s about saving lives, creating jobs, improving incomes, feeding hungry people, making a nation secure, making the world a better place, preserving the planet and preserving a value system. That’s why research is important.”

Secretary Vilsack’s entire speech can be viewed online at http://psu. ag/JHII2U.

Nozzle calibration aids weed control

by Sanne Kure-Jensen Calibrate, Calibrate, Calibrate!

Each spring equipment and nozzles should be calibrated using a tank of water. Spray for 30 seconds into a cup to check volume and/or drive the planned speed over paper calibration cards randomly spaces through the rows to check spray and drip patterns.

Dr. Richard Bonanno, Extension and GAP Educator with UMass Extension Agricultural and Landscape Program, in Amherst, Massachusetts recommends careful boom and nozzle calibration.

Most nozzles should be spaced 20” apart on a boom. Nozzle tips should be 19” above the surface that is being sprayed. He uses quarter turn, quick release plastic nozzles with stainless steel tips. They last longer than brass and can easily be taken off for cleaning.

Also make sure that all the nozzles on the boom are the same size. (Do NOT use old brass tips that may have been cleaned out with wire.)

Spray Nozzles and Boom Settings The most common spray nozzles offer either 80° or 110° patterns. Boom spacing either allows a full overlap (110°) where all weeds or soil are hit by spray from two nozzles or a 20 percent overlap (80°) between the nozzles where the spray is weaker at the edges. Nozzle codes are simple: they start with 80 or 110 depending on their spray pattern.

The next number refers to their delivery (at a ground speed of 3 mph and a pressure of 40 psi): “01” means 10 gallons per acre, ”02” means 20 gallons per acre, “03” means 30 gallons per acres and “04” means 40 gallons per acre.

Smaller tips (01 and 02) can be used for liquid-based formulas. Larger tips (03 and 04) are commonly used for powderbased formulas to minimize clogs.

Nozzle codes ending in VS work well at lower pressures. Nozzle codes ending in E spray evenly across their whole delivery width.

Ideally boom heights should be set so that the nozzle tips are 19” above the surface to be sprayed. When spraying emerged weeds, the nozzle tips should be 19” above the top of the weeds. The proper height adjustment is crucial when spraying a post-emergent herbicide. If the boom is too low, more herbicide will be deposited under the nozzles.

If the boom is too high, more herbicide will be deposited between the nozzles.

Another critical setting is the orientation of the nozzles over the crop row when spraying a post-emergent herbicide. It is important that the nozzles are NOT directly over the crop rows. This is especially important over crops like corn where the herbicide can run directly into the whorl. Crops may be stunted and yield reduction can be significant.

To adjust the amount of water you are

Cover photo by Sally Colby Decisions made at planting time will impact harvest yield.

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using per acre, you can change the speed of the tractor. If you normally spray at 3 mph, doubling the tractor speed will result in half as much water being used. Do not drive too fast on rocky or uneven fields, as this will jostle your boom and send spray in random, less effective patterns.

Another way to alter the amount of herbicide delivered is to change the size of the nozzle tip being used. Using a smaller tip will reduce the amount of water sprayed per acre.

A final way to change output is to change the pressure in the spray tank.

However, the relationship between pressure and delivery rate is not linear. To double the output you will need to quadruple the pressure and to cut the volume in half, you need to decrease the pressure by a factor of four. Dr. Bonanno did not recommended this because raising or lowering the pressure too much will change the pattern of the nozzle and result in either an uneven spray pattern or too much potential for drift.

Weed ID and Treatment Selection After identifying the weed to be controlled using a good field guide or the “New England Vegetable Management Guide,” determine what time of year and what treatment offers the best control. The Guide is available online at www.nevegetable.org and includes the crops an herbicide is registered for and any restriction on which crops can be grown afterwards.

Resistance “Herbicides don't make weeds resistant; herbicides select for resistance,” said Dr. Bonanno. Sometimes these resistant weeds take years to gain num-

bers where they present a significant problem.

To reduce this risk, alternate herbicide applications, use varying herbicide choices combined with other options such as cultivation and crop rotation.

Greenhouse Weed Control Dr. Bonanno's favorite weed control in greenhouses and high tunnels is weed cloth or landscape fabric. These cloths often last 10 years so when holes are cut for certain spacing and growers rotate crops he recommended moving the cloth to the new location rather than cutting new holes and fighting weeds in each hole. This effort is faster and cheaper than weeding the weed cloth later.

In general, Dr. Bonanno recommended against using herbicides inside high tunnels or greenhouses. Having multiple crops in close proximity makes selecting a spray program difficult if not impossible. Chemicals can build up or volatilize in unexpected ways effecting plants and people working in closed spaces. The only exception would be mitigating weeds in an empty house before planting. Be sure to ventilate before and after but not during application to avoid movement of herbicides out of the greenhouse through exhaust fans. Wear all recommended protective clothing and respirators during application process as closed houses increase the risks to applicators.

For more information, contact Dr. Richard Bonanno, Extension and GAP Educator with UMass Extension Agricultural and Landscape Program, Amherst, Massachusetts, via email at rbonanno@umext.umass.edu or call 978-361-5650.

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Corn Utilization and Technology Conference announces top bioengineer as keynote speaker Dr. Michael Ladisch, director of the Laboratory of Renewable Resources Engineering and Distinguished Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Purdue University, will deliver the keynote address to participants at the grand opening of the National Corn Growers Association’s Corn Utilization and Technology Conference, June 4, in Indianapolis, IN. “Dr. Ladisch’s work focuses on bringing biotech products to large numbers of people,” said NCGA Research and Business Development Action Team Chair DeVonna Zeug.

“We are excited to have him set the stage for three days of discussion among the corn industry’s leading researchers, processors and business representatives.”

At Purdue University’s Laboratory of Renewable Resources Engineering, Ladisch and his colleagues address topics in bioprocess engineering as they apply to bioenergy, bioproducts, biorecovery and bionanotechnology.

He has authored 150 journal and pro-

ceedings papers, issued and applied for 14 patents and is the recipient of several scientific recognitions including the Paul Dana Biofuels Award of the Indy Racing League. Dr. Ladisch is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, is Chief Technology Officer of Mascoma Corporation and serves on the scientific Advisory Board of Agrivida.

This year, CUTC’s agenda features cutting-edge technologies and new uses positioned to dynamically change the corn industry. The conference will debut presentations complementing the work of the Aflatoxin Mitigation Center of Excellence, which emphasizes the importance of mycotoxin control in all phases of production and processing.

The CUTC poster session and other scheduled activities will provide opportunities for attendees to interact with peers and business contacts.

CUTC will be held at the Westin Indianapolis in downtown Indianapolis, IN, June 4-6. Visit www.corntechconf.org for more information and to register online.

process of waiting for grants takes a lot of time,” he explained, “we have come up with an interim, ‘low-tech method’ that can save costs.”

Rather than building a covered composting pad, he is suggesting the use of outdoor bunkers, built much like seasonal skating rinks. “There is a perimeter and the ground is covered with plastic to prevent leaching,” Nelson explained. Once built, the bunker would be loaded with organic waste and instead of changing out the material every 8 weeks as a farm with a bunker would, the material is allowed to run for three months. At the end of three months the system is broken apart, cleaned out and started all over again.

How much energy is produced by composting organic waste?

The amount of energy produced is relative to the amount of raw material is available. “Based on increments of 10 tons for easy calculation, 10 tons of composting material will create 10,000 BTU’s of energy per hour,” Nelson said, “10,000 BTU’s per hour times 24 hours a day results in 240,000 BTU’s/day.”

Compared with diesel fuel, which generates 138,000 BTU per gallon, composting organic material produces between 850-1,000 BTU’s per ton per hour. “However, composting is like a trickle charge. It generates heat continuously that is going in into an energy bank/battery. The size of the energy bank/battery is based on the end use,” he added.

While Nelson has not yet installed a working system on a greenhouse he is confident it is a viable option for greenhouse owners. He is currently working with several organizations in New England considering the technology to stimulate the economy and lower the surrounding locale’s carbon footprint. “(Several) groups dealing with individuals living in rural, inner-city or lowincome areas are considering building a greenhouse and using the heat capture and transfer process as a way to capture organic waste, compost it and use it to generate electricity while creating local jobs,” he noted.

In 2012, Nelson was selected as a Fellow with the Unreasonable Institute to further pursue the impact a heat capture and transfer from aerobic composting system can have in reducing consumption of fossil fuels.

after processing plants were forced to close because of the LFTB frenzy.

Another 650 will be out of work when the nation’s largest LFTB producer permanently closes three plants on May 25. Unfortunately, more paychecks will disappear; one processing company based in Pennsylvania and operating in five states with 850 employees has filed for bankruptcy.

There are lessons to be learned from this incident. The food industry needs to be proactive with efforts to accurately inform the public about food production and not back away when topics such as “pink slime” surface.

Meanwhile, consumers are encouraged to ask questions and critically evaluate

what they hear and read in the media and on the Internet.

Farmers are naturally concerned that consumers have trust and confidence that the food we produce is healthy and safe. It may make sense that regulations should enable processors to note on package labels if the ground beef has been processed with LFTB. But, it doesn’t make sense for a healthy, safe and affordable food product to be banished from production because of rampant misinformation and inaccurate perceptions. It is imperative that consumers base their decisions on facts rather than fear.

Carl T. Shaffer, President, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau

Composting for greenhouse operations

by Katie Navarra Fluctuating fuel prices pose an ongoing challenge for greenhouse operations of all sizes and crop specialties.

Despite a mild 2011-2012 winter in the Northeast, greenhouse owners are faced with rising energy expenses.

Agricultural operations of all types have sought ways to eliminate utility bills while using waste products available on site. Livestock farms, specifically dairy, are using manure, either in an anaerobic process which creates methane for biogas, or an aerobic process, which captures heat produced by composting manure, to control rising energy expenses.

Greenhouses too, can benefit from the heat generated by composting organic materials. During the composting process, organic materials are aerobically (with oxygen) digested by microorganisms. The end result is heat.

The heat produced can be captured and converted into useable energy.

Josh Nelson, compost guru and partner at Agrilab Technologies has advocated the use of a covered composting pad. Aeration channels placed

in the floor pull the heat from the composting material down through the system at an average temperature of 120 degrees (Fahrenheit) and circulate it as needed.

A 36” piece of ADS pipe is the foundation of the entire system. Inside stainless steel ISO #10 pipes fill the chamber. These ISO bars are designed to capture and transfer the heat so that it is useable energy. During the process they will also create condensation. “Because the system is a sealed environment, theoretically the water from the condensation should be pure enough for drinking water for claves,” Nelson explained of a system installed on a New York State dairy farm in 2010.

Composting on a covered pad eliminates the flipping process normally required during the composting process. The finished product can also be used in place of fertilizer to restore nutrients to the soil and, “compost can become a sellable farm product to landscapers and gardeners,” Nelson added.

Constructing a covered compost pad can be expensive. “It is costly and the

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(mostly 50 percent lean or less, from USDA-inspected food processing plants) heats the trimmings, and sends them through a centrifuge process that separates the fat and the meat. The resulting LFTB product is 94 percent to 97 percent lean beef.

Ground beef containing LFTB has nearly identical nutritional value compared to other ground beef.

The meat is exposed to one puff of ammonium hydroxide (which is already naturally present in beef) to provide extra protection for food safety.

The treatment is an antimicrobial intervention directed primarily at E.coli but also is effective on Salmonella. The process has been thoroughly reviewed by scientists and has long been approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration.

Now, let’s look at the costs and consequences of the rush to hysteria.

Even before the LFTB controversy began, U.S. beef prices were heading higher because of a short supply caused by factors such as the disastrous draught in Texas last year. It has been estimated that it would take an additional 1.5 million head of cattle to produce the beef necessary to replace the use of LFTB. That could be welcome news for the nation’s farmers and ranchers, but certainly not for the many families who struggle to put food on the table, particularly in these tough economic times. Moreover, if school districts ultimately decide not to purchase ground beef with LFTB, it will likely raise their costs at a time when many already have trouble providing adequate school lunch programs, despite federal assistance.

Then there are the jobs. Hundreds have already lost their employment

BQA in a Day scheduled in Wyoming County set June 16 Beef Quality Assurance is a national program that provides training to beef cattle producers in food safety, proper cattle handling techniques, handling of animal health products, injection sites, and record keeping.

The goal of this program is to maximize consumer confidence and acceptance of beef by focusing the producer’s attention to daily production practices that influence the safety, wholesomeness, and quality of beef and beef products. Many beef cattle buyers, feeders, packers, and retail outlets are requiring that the beef they purchase be produced by BQA certified cattle producers. Also, most “added value” sale opportunities for feeder and stocker cattle require BQA certification.

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s North West New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Team is planning a BQA in a Day training on June 16. The workshop registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at New Beginnings Fellowship Church, 4377 Rt. 78, Hermitage, NY.

The classroom portion of the training will begin at 10 a.m., with time available for the test. After lunch the group will relocate to a farm for the chute side portion of the training. The event should wrap up by 2:30 p.m.

Cost for the training is $20 which includes a BQA manual; additional family/farm members will be admitted for $10. Lunch is included in the registration fee. Registration is required.

Space is limited so register early!

By attending, a beef producer will be level 1 certified. By having a signed Veterinarian Client/Patient Relationship (VCPR) form, a producer is certified at level 2. He or she will have the opportunity to purchase a farm sign verifying the BQA certification. To register for the event, send a check payable to CCE and mail to Cathy Wallace, 420 E. Main St., Batavia, NY 14020. For questions, please call Nancy Glazier at 585-3157746. The Beef Quality Assurance Program is supported by The Beef Checkoff.

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Hysteria wins and consumers lose It was like the old horror movie when a black blob descended from the sky causing people to flee in the city streets. There are at least two things in common between the movie of the 1950s and the recent national episode about a food product now known as “pink slime.” Neither is based on truth and both caused pointless panic.

The tale about this misunderstood meat product began in late March when ABC News broadcast a report about the use of lean finely textured beef (LFTB) in retail beef products. The report referred to LFTB as “pink slime,” a description coined by a USDA employee and mentioned by the New York Times.

The Internet universe exploded with chatter about a product that was suddenly viewed as unappetizing, unhealthy and unsafe. When it was noted that our nation’s school lunch program permits schools to use ground beef that includes LFTB, some moms and dads freaked out. On top of all that, more alarm was raised when it became known that ammonium hydroxide is often used as part of the meat preparation process.

Many supermarket chains rushed forward to exclaim that they will never again sell any ground beef product that includes LFTB. Restaurants and other fast food places quickly joined the choir. School districts across the country suddenly vowed to go LFTBfree. On and on the hysteria grew and it’s still reverberating today.

So now, let’s stop, catch our breath and reflect upon some facts and realities.

Let’s first be clear about LFTB. “Lean Finely Textured Beef” was developed to provide more domestic lean beef. The processor purchases beef trimmings

Crop Comments

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

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Uncommon common sense Yesterday (Monday) George called me from his Genesee County dairy/crop farm. He wanted to pick my brain on a couple of thoughts he had. Now, let it be understood: with George and me, brain-picking is a two-way street. My first contact with this dairyman was during early 2008. He was familiar with my writings and knew that I take sustainable farming extremely seriously. The year before, he had seen an article in Country Folks, which cited concerns about the adverse impact glyphosate-based herbicides can have on soils. That particular article referred to the work of agronomy professor emeritus Don Huber of Purdue University.

Huber’s research showed that root-tips on glyphosate-tolerant soy-

beans had lost most of their ability to metabolize the element manganese (Mn). Mn in soybeans (and many other crops) functions as the cornerstone of their resistance mechanism, i.e., the plant’s ability to protect itself from harmful microbes and mycotoxins (mold poisons).

Huber was not bashing glyphosate per se, he just was urging caution in the use of this crop management tool. (Nonethe-less, certain corporate entities took issue with the professor’s findings, and began to attack Huber’s research and professional integrity).

What George was calling me about back then was to tell me that his 2006 corn crop, which followed soybeans, was the only corn crop in his neck of the woods that tested free of mycotoxins. 2006 was a growing season in which flooding

was very prevalent in the Northeast. The year was everything a self-respecting mold could want, including the tiny microbes with the big names, particularly the ones which kick out mycotoxins. He said that all his neighbors planted glyphosate-tolerant (GT) soybeans, as well as GT corn. All those neighbors had mycotoxin problems in their corn grain.

George planted no GT crops, and had, by lab analysis, zero mycotoxin issues in his corn.

2007 was the year that the mold issues which were spawned in 2006 hit home. 2007 was also the year that Professor Huber addressed the glyphosate/Mn issue.

Early spring 2008 was when George wanted to talk to me about his mycotoxin non-issue. Oh, another thing, George was the only dairy/crop farmer in his area who picked his corn. So I went out to examine his situation first hand. His heavy reliance on ear corn (a management concept to which I am mentally addicted) was part of what prompted me to travel the 500-mile

round trip to meet this fellow. After all, he and I both agreed that five acres of picking corn can support as much milk production as six acres of shell corn.

Since then, I have been periodically giving George dairy ration and crop program advice by phone and computer. So what George wanted to know the other day was the wisdom of using milk as a fertilizer, a subject which he knew I had studied at some length.

He also wanted to know about the advisability of spreading molasses… in addition to milk… on his cropland. I told him that I was familiar with applying milk and fish emulsion on crop ground, but not milk and molasses. The field experiences with milk and molasses, with which I was familiar, were conducted under the guidance of University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension. Shorten that long story: as little as three gallons of milk per acre increased hay yields by 5-10 percent; adding three gallons of fish emulsion fertilizer to the milk added another 5-10

percent to the hay yield.

I told George that the three gallons of raw milk (and it had to be raw) served to introduce active bacterial culture to the soil to perk up beneficial microbes already present; the thus-enhanced biological activity improves the soil’s productivity. The fish emulsion achieves its benefit by supplying extremely available nitrogen, phophorus, and potassium, plus a bunch of vitamins (yes, soils can use vitamins). Then I told George that molasses provides energy to fire up soil microbial activity; as little as one or two gallons per acre (diluted and sprayed) improves crop yields noticeably.

He had heard elsewhere that applying milk and molasses would be a paying proposition. I told him that there was no reason that it wouldn’t be.

Then George asked about applying three gallons each of raw milk, molasses, and fish emulsion per acre on regrowing meadow (he’d already taken off most of first cutting). I said to apply the milk/molasses

mix on some of his meadows, and the threeway mix on other meadows, and very importantly, to leave some of the meadows (assuming these fields are otherwise similar) untreated.

This provides what scientists refer to as a control. (And we want to be scientific, at least some of the time.) George said that’s what he would do.

I asked him to take pictures to document what the treatments at least look like, as well as document number of wagonloads harvested.

What has flattered me is the extent to which George had embraced alternative fuels. He is aware of my involvement with biodiesel, as well as what I have written about it over the years.

Thus he asked my guidance early last year about buying twin oilseed presses to squeeze oil out of his soybeans (and ultimately canola), and feed the mash to his cows. He farm-blends his fuel, using 100 gallons of soybean oil, 10 gallons of gasoline, and 100 gal-

Crop Comments A7

HORSE TALES

By Judy Van Put

by Judy Van Put For some, having a pasture area for your horse is a luxury, especially if your horse is kept at a large stable or in a suburban area. But for many, having a good horse pasture for daily forage needs as well as turnout and exercise can determine whether or not one can afford to own and keep a horse.

The horse is naturally a grazing animal; he is designed to eat continuously, taking in a total amount of dry matter that ranges from 1 1/2 percent to 3 percent of his body weight each day.

For a 1,000-pound horse, that can add up to about 30 pounds of hay per day if no pasture is available.

But with well-managed nutritious pastures,

The importance of good pastures for horses turning the average pleasure horse out to graze every day can provide most all of his daily nutritional needs — for ‘free’ — reducing the need for, or completely eliminating, hay or grain supplements. That’s a huge savings! In addition, having pasture on which to turn out your horse each day will result in another savings, in reducing bedding and labor costs.

With the addition of a run-in shed in the pasture for cool nights and inclement weather, bedding can be completely

Fencing a pasture into separate paddocks or eating areas in order to preserve and rest the grass in between uses — generally a 3-week rotation is a good one. You would let your horse graze during the first week, then move to the second area for a week and then on to the third. This way when you return your horse to the first area, it will have had two weeks' rest to enable the grasses to regrow to a healthy height (4 -6 inches). In addition to the separated grazing areas, a fourth location is used for a 'sacrifice area.' Horses can be kept within the sacrifice area and are provided with hay and drinking water. Here also they can get exercise and socialize with no harm done to the grazing areas. Sacrifice areas provide respite for pastures exposed to intense grazing.

Photo by Judy Van Put

eliminated, at least in the warmer months.

Another advantage of having good pasture on which to turn out your horse is that it will improve his health and wellbeing. Enabling your horse to graze at will all during the day reduces stress and boredom that comes from keeping the horse confined and limited in his eating habits. In addition, your horse will receive the exercise necessary for maintaining his good health — moving freely through a pasture, no matter at what speed, will increase the circulation in his system and will aid in his respiration, digestion and overall well-being. A happy horse is a pleasant companion, both to his pasture-mates as well as his human counterpart.

If you are fortunate to already have a pasture set up for your horse, you’ll just need to maintain that pasture and improve it if necessary in order to reap all the benefits of pasture grazing; but if you are planning on creating a new pasture for your horse, you’ll need to take into account a number of items.

Location is very important. A horse pasture should be in a welldrained area, ideally a slightly sloping area with no low or wet areas. Muddy, wet pastures can ac-

For the north and south sides of the pasture we opted for post and board fence — more labor-intensive but much longer lasting, especially since we dipped the posts in a marine water-proofing solution before placing them in the ground.

There are many fencing products on the market, including electric fence, fence tape, slip-boards and the like. Note that barbed wire is never recommended for use in horse pastures. Be sure that you have created enough pasture land for the number of horses you keep (generally, about two acres of pasture per adult horse.)

The condition and make-up of your pasture soil is very important in creating a grazing area for your horse’s good health. Before embarking on a project of creating new pasture, be sure to have your soil tested.

Your local Extension office can provide assistance — either by sending out an agent to do a physical inspection or by providing a source for having a soil sample you’ve collected sent out for testing. A soil pH of between 6.2 and 6.5 is considered ideal for good grass-legume pastures.

Important nutrients for horse pastures include adequate phosphorus and potassium. A yearly addition of lime is also recommended in many areas, especially when the pH is too low and results in acidic soils. Make your grass seeding choices dependent on the type of soil in your pasture area; whether it is welldrained or poorly drained. Remember that ideal horse pastures will have different requirements and make-up than those used for grazing cows or goats. For assistance in choosing the proper types of grasses to seed, consult your local Equine Extension agent.

Crop Comments from A7 lons of petroleum. Burning this mixture in his diesel tractors makes him feel profitable, as well as makes me feel wise.

I have been so impressed by George’s farming practices, that I have been very reluctant to preach row cultivation to him. In my farm visit and many phone visits, that subject never came up. So cautiously, at the end of Monday’s long phone conversation, I said that I knew we didn’t have time then, but sometime soon I would like to discuss row-cultivation with him. George said there was no need to do that, because he already row-cultivates all his corn at least twice.

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tually be harmful to your horse, as they harbor bacteria and fungal organisms which can lead to diseases such as thrush and rainrot, as well as becoming a breeding ground for biting insects and the diseases they carry, such as the deadly West Nile Virus.

Muddy ground leads to slippery footing and can result in injuries as well.

Important also for unlimited turn-out is a good source of fresh drinking water; this can be as simple as having access to a stream or freshwater pond in your pasture, or having a water trough filled with fresh water piped in from a spring or other water source that you provide.

In addition to plenty of open space for grazing and exercise, it’s a good idea to have a source of shade for your horse’s comfort. Our pastures are south-facing, and are tree-lined on either side.

We notice that during the summer and warmer days, the horses spend their mornings grazing on the east side of the pastures under the trees, and then in the evenings move to the west side so as to take advantage of the shade those trees provide. In addition, we’ve left a number of wild apple trees scattered in the middle of the fields for additional shade.

Fencing is an important consideration in setting up your pasture. Due to the fact that the sides of our fields are lined with trees leading into the forest, we opted to take advantage of the treeline and used barbless wire. The initial price of barbless wire is very low; our annual maintenance usually involves replacing or re-stapling fence wire that has been stretched or damaged by the resident deer that travel through the property and go either under, over or through the wire.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces new and expanded access to credit for America’s farmers and ranchers

Page 8 - Section A • COUNTRY FOLKS West • May 28, 2012

New microloan proposal helps small farmers avoid high-interest credit card and personal loans Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has made substantial, yearover-year gains in expanding credit opportunities for farmers and ranchers across the United States. The increase in farm and operating loans has helped improve farmer and rancher productivity, launched new startup operations, and ensured opportunities in agriculture for many more Americans. With expanded access to credit, USDA is helping a new generation of farmers sustain and build upon what is now the most productive period in history for American agriculture.

To that end, Vilsack announced the Department is seeking comments on a new microloan program to help small and family operations progress through their start-up years with needed resources, while building capacity, increasing equity, and eventually graduating to commercial credit.

“Over the past three years, we have expanded farm and operating loans to Americans from all backgrounds to help raise a new crop of producers across the country,” said Vilsack. “As we expand options in agriculture, we’re seeing a new vibrancy across the countryside as younger people — many of whom are now involved in local and regional production — pursue livelihoods in farming, raising food for local consumption. By leveraging USDA’s lending programs for beginning farmers and ranchers and smaller producers, we’re helping to rebuild and revitalize our rural communities.”

In the past 3 years,

USDA has provided 103,000 loans to family farmers totaling $14.6 billion, and under Secretary Vilsack’s leadership, the department is expanding the availability of farm credit with a special focus on beginning farmers and ranchers, as well as socially disadvantaged producers: • Since 2008, the number of loans to beginning farmers and ranchers has climbed from 11,000 to 15,000.

More than 40 percent of USDA’s farm loans now go to beginning farmers; • Over 50 percent of the loans went to beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. USDA has increased lending to socially-disadvantaged producers by nearly 50 percent since 2008.

• The total value of loans in persistentpoverty counties is 60 percent higher today than in 2010.

USDA farm loans can be used to purchase land, livestock, equipment, feed, seed, and supplies, or to construct buildings or make farm improvements. For beginning farmers and ranchers, USDA provides affordable credit, including loans under the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program and Youth Loans. In addition, USDA provides grants under the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. The establishment of a coordinating office for USDA beginning farmer programs has supported education and training for more than 15,000 beginning farmers and ranchers.

As part of ongoing efforts to streamline and modernize its service to American agriculture,

Vilsack announced today that USDA is also seeking comments on a proposal to improve its Operating Loan Program to better meet the needs of small farmers with a new microloan program. Under the microloan proposal, producers who need a loan for less than $35,000 may apply using simplified and streamlined procedures. The program will cut the required paperwork in half and simplify the process to obtain a loan. The goal of the microloan program is to better meet the credit

needs of small farm operations while making more effective use of FSA resources. Small farmers often rely on credit cards or personal loans, which carry high interest rates and have less flexible payment schedules, to finance their operations. The improvements aim to offer a more efficient processing time for smaller loans, adding flexibility to some of the eligibility requirements and reducing the application requirements.

The proposed rule may be viewed at www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/

federalNotices?area=ho me&subject=lare&topic=frd-pi or through the FSA home page at www.fsa.usda.gov. Comments should be submitted no later than July 23, 2012 by either of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking

Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.

Mail: Director, Loan Making Division (LMD), FSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Stop 0522, Washington, D.C. 20250-0522.

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by Ann Swanson Music brings an era alive “I awoke in the grey of the morning, and as I lay waiting for dawn, the long lines of the desired poem began to entwine themselves in my mind, and I said to myself, ‘I must get up and write these verses, lest I fall asleep and forget them!’ So I sprang out of bed and in the dimness found an old stump of a pen, which I remembered using the day before. I scrawled the verses almost without looking at the paper.” ~ Julia Ward Howe Just before the Civil War began Julia Ward Howe met a challenge that she received to write better words for one of the American melodies of the time.

Her effort was rewarded when the new words were accepted by the populous. The song became one of the most famous of that era.

“The Battle Hymn of the Republic” will be sung in churches throughout the land as we celebrate and memorialize the soldiers who fought for this great land of ours.

One of the best programs we ever did was a songfest of patriotic melodies. I was still in elementary school. We learned the songs as well as the history behind them. It was a unit that I will always remember.

There were songs from all of the war eras up to that point. We learned how the songs stirred the patriots to action.

We heard how they comforted those left at home to carry on. We heard how the songs were used in funeral processions for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

This song has always been one of my favorites. There are four verses in all. When we sing it I always hope that all of the verses

will be included. I do not believe there is a song that stirs the emotions more than this one. The music, of course, contributes to the popularity.

Here I digress to mention that my husband and I used to have heated discussions about what popularized songs. He was of the opinion that the words made the song. I took the opposite view. I felt that the melody was what made a song popular. The one with that melody that you just could not get out of your head was the one that stuck.

“The Battle Hymn of the Republic” is not lacking in either of these areas. I am not sure what brought it to the forefront, but it could have been either the strong melody or the words that created pictures of the troops during the battle.

This song was a Civil War era song. It is said that when Abraham Lincoln heard it for the first time he had one request. That request was that the song be sung again.

During that same school program that I recalled I was lucky enough to be given a solo to sing. I got to sing “America, the Beautiful”. While I sang the American flag billowed behind me. I had to be extremely careful not to get in the way of that fan. The audience applauded with gusto, not because I sang so well I am sure, but because it was a dramatic moment in the program.

We have a rich heritage of music. There are hymns as well as patriotic songs that bring us to tears. The sacrifices of the many that fought during the wars that span the years are remembered on this Memorial Day weekend. One of the most impressive parts of the local Memorial Day service is the Roll Call of the Wars. As they call off the wars drums separate them.

Take time to teach the value of the heritage that we have in this country.

As wreaths are placed and flags are flown take time to visit a cemetery somewhere. With our population as mobile as it has become not many of us return to the burial ground of our youth.

That does not mean you cannot celebrate this national holiday. It means you celebrate with the community

that you are a part of.

School bands will play. National Guard units will march and do salutes. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will be part of this historic weekend. The next generation needs to know the significance of the ceremony that we know as Memorial Day. Patriotism is not dead. It may be lulled to sleep at times, but it must be revived if we are to remain a strong nation.

We must feel pride in our country.

Politics should not be a part of patriotism.

This country was founded on the values of God and country. We cannot whitewash our values and come out on top. First and foremost we owe allegiance to God, then, we owe allegiance to our country.

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

NFU: Climate change adaptation key for continued agricultural success National Farmers Union (NFU) submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on May 17 regarding the agency’s Draft National Water 2012 Strategy: Response to Climate Change. The agricultural organization emphasized the need for agriculture to adapt to changing environmental conditions, particularly as it relates to water.

“Climate change adaption is critical for the continued productivity of the agriculture sector, specifically as it relates to water quality and quantity,” said NFU President Roger Johnson.

“Given the proper incentives, family farmers and ranchers will be valuable partners in addressing the challenges that result from a changing climate.

Family farmers and ranchers have historically been our best soil and water conservationists when given the eco-

nomic incentives and flexibility to do so.”

NFU agreed with the assessment of the Draft 2012 Strategy that agriculture, ranching, and natural lands will likely face further pressure from a limited water supply as temperatures rise.

In the comments, NFU encouraged EPA to seek market-based solutions to further enhance climate adaptation strategies. NFU also encouraged EPA to coordinate efforts with federal partners to address issues like risk management, nonpoint source pollution and water management.

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Small Grains Management Field Day scheduled June 7 A Small Grains Management Field Day will be held at the Musgrave Research Farm, 1256 Poplar Ridge Road, Aurora, NY, on Thursday June 7. The program will run from 10 a.m.12 noon, registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

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Ag Subcommittee highlights the importance of a fair and effective safety net WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 17, Rep. K. Michael Conaway, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, continued the third hearing series on agricultural policy in advance of writing the 2012 Farm Bill. Commodity programs and crop insurance were the focus of the two-day hearing.

Title I programs and crop insurance form the backbone of the farm safety net that ensures farmers are able to manage a few seasons of volatile prices or devastating weather patterns. This effort ultimately ensures that consumers have a stable food and fiber supply. The four panels of witnesses included economists and leaders from various commodity and agricultural groups highlighting the diversity of agriculture across the country. Witnesses described how programs are working under current law and how reforms can be made while stressing the need for a fair and effective safety net and a strong crop insurance program.

“The clear message from the hearing is that farmers need price protection.

If prices collapse, we can’t have policy that collapses right along with them creating a crisis in farm country and calls for expensive, unbudgeted bailouts in Washington. Calls that

cannot be answered because the government is broke. I have concerns that the Senate bill fails to provide that kind of protection. The Senate bill also creates a complicated new program that is so lopsided it actually locks in profits for some while denying any safety net at all to others. In a few weeks, the House Agriculture Committee will begin crafting a farm bill that is both fair and fiscally responsible to all producers across all regions of the country. Our efforts will save money for the taxpayer while providing policy

that farmers can depend on when they truly need it,” said Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX).

“Yesterday and today we were reminded that the details are critical when designing programs to provide farmers with assurance and a safety net. I am pleased that over the course of our two day hearing we heard from commodity groups, economists, and insurance agents that we must preserve crop insurance and other farm safety mechanisms that allow producers to feed America

and the world. To no surprise, our farmers and ranchers have stepped up to the plate and are ready and willing to dig through the weeds with us to craft policy that will benefit all producers. We must continue to work together to move forward on a House Farm Bill so that we can go to conference and negotiate a final bill that will assist our farmers and feed our communities before further budget cuts place these important programs in jeopardy,” said Ranking Member Leonard L. Boswell (D-IA).

NCGA urges CFTC to allow public feedback on extended trading hours In a letter to the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the National Corn Growers Association requested a 30-day public comment period before the grain traders are allowed 22-hour per -day electronic trading of grain and oilseed futures contracts.

NCGA believes it is important for CFTC to take input and further analyze the proposals from the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and the CME Group.

“As currently formulated, both ICE’s plans for new contracts with greatly expanded trading hours and the CME Group’s plans to expand

hours raise serious issues that potentially place the Nation’s corn growers at a marketing disadvantage,” wrote NCGA President Garry Niemeyer in his letter to CFTC Chair Gary Gensler.

“Approval of these major market changes without a 30-day comment period is ill-timed since many growers are currently preoccupied with planting. We believe that there is no compelling reason why 22-hour trading needs to begin imminently.”

Niemeyer cited two reasons for special concern: • Allowing the futures markets to trade during the release of key U.S. Department of Agriculture reports

can lead to rampant market distortions. Growers use numerous USDA reports to adjust their risk management strategies and futures positions. Trading through release of these reports could lead to extreme volatility immediately following their release.

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NFU: Farm Bill must include protection against long-term price collapse National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management on May 17, reviewing commodity programs for the 2012 Farm Bill. Johnson urged committee members to include provisions to deal with a longterm collapse in commodity prices.

“The farm bill passed by the Senate Committee on Agriculture contained a number of positive aspects, but one thing that it did not include was a way to deal with a long-term commodity price collapse,” said Johnson.

“The farm bill must include a program such as the Market-Driven Inventory System (MDIS), which helps to ensure commodity prices do not fall to a price where family farmers can no longer make a living. MDIS utilizes a system of farmer-owned commodity inventories, loan rates, and other policy tools to accomplish this goal. Alternatively, increased

and balanced target prices can be designed to cushion the impact of very low commodity prices, although this approach is likely to cost more.”

Johnson also emphasized the need to look at long-term cost savings of farm bill programs rather than just short-term costs.

“When writing the next farm bill, lawmakers must be penny-wise but not pound-foolish,” said Johnson. “MDIS will have a cost, but as the study by the University of Tennessee demonstrates, it will save money in the long term. Permanent disaster programs, too, save money. For example, the United States spent $30 billion between 1996 and 2002 in emergency and ad hoc disaster programs to help farmers and ranchers when prices collapsed and the farm bill had no safety net for them. The cost to extend the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program (SURE) and similar disaster assistance programs for five years, which could have replaced those ad hoc disaster programs, is $8.9 billion.”

Global Cow farm visits planned in June In June, Jill Stahl Tyler, the founder of the Global Cow dairy employee foreign exchange program, will visit the dairies in New York State and Michigan, while en route to and back from the June orientation in Illinois.

New York dairy farmers thinking of joining the Global Cow program should contact Jill by e-mail at jill@globalcow.com. For more information, contact www.globalcow.com.

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New tool for tracking a voracious pest

by Dennis O’Brien Since it first appeared in Texas in 1986, the Russian wheat aphid has cost U.S. wheat growers an estimated $200 million each year.

But U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have developed a new tool to keep track of this nasty worldwide threat to wheat and barley and to provide guidance to researchers and plant breeders on control strategies.

Gary Puterka, who is with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Wheat, Peanut and Other Field Crops Research Unit in Stillwater, OK, and his colleagues have developed a system that uses DNA “barcodes� to identify emerging biotypes of Russian wheat aphids that threaten wheat and other cereal crops. In DNA barcoding, scientists sequence a designated part of an organism’s genome and produce a barcode from it for a systematic comparison with the sequenced DNA of other

closely related species.

ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA goal of promoting agricultural sustainability.

Russian wheat aphids have been controlled by resistant wheat varieties, but the appearance of a new biotype that overcame resistance in 2003 has forced growers to rely on insecticides while breeders develop new, resistant varieties. Monitoring of Russian wheat aphid populations for the emergence of new biotypes is important because researchers and breeders need to know resistant crops being developed will be effective against emerging biotypes.

Aphid species typically produce eggs in the fall and place them in wheat and wild grass leaves. The eggs of various aphid species are often placed together and that makes locating new biotypes difficult.

Puterka and Kevin Shufran, a former ARS scientist who recently retired from the Stillwater unit, have developed a way to tell them apart.

The researchers extracted DNA from the eggs of 10 previously identified species of aphids, including several of the Russian wheat aphid’s closest relatives, and sequenced a variable part of the CO1 mitochondrial gene. In a blind experiment, Shufran compared DNA from eggs of species provided by Puterka, who masked their identities.

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This will greatly improve their effort in locating new biotypes.

Results were published in Annals of the Entomological Society of America.

Read more about this research in the April 2012 issue of Agricultural Research magazine.

ARS scientists have developed a system using DNA "barcodes" to identify emerging biotypes of Russian wheat aphids, an insect pest that does more than $200 million in damage annually to wheat and other cereal crops in the United States.

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Country Folks has partnered with the New York State Corn and Soybean Growers Association to publish the summer edition of the Association's newsletter, The NY Crop Grower. This will be a special insert to the JULY 9th edition of Country Folks East and West, with details about the 2012 Summer Crop Tour.

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Expert review of dairy security act finds little impact on consumers, exporters As efforts move forward this year in both the House and Senate to complete work on the 2012 Farm Bill, the economic analysis performed of the major dairy policy option in play helps demonstrate the effectiveness of that program, according to the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF).

That analysis was developed by Dr. Scott Brown of the University of Missouri, who was asked in April by the House Agriculture Committee to thoroughly review a modified version of the Dairy Security Act. Brown presented his analysis to the House Agriculture’s Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Subcommittee at a hearing on April 26, the same day that the Senate Agriculture Committee approved a farm bill containing essentially the same program in its dairy title.

Now that the Senate is expected to act on that bill in the coming weeks — and with the House Agriculture Committee also expected to begin marking up its own version of the farm bill — lawmakers “should be certain to take a look at the findings of Dr. Brown’s analysis and understand the merits of what the dairy producer community is advocating,” said Jerry Kozak, President and CEO of NMPF. “The bottom line is that the ideas on the table on Capitol Hill are ones that will work on the farm once they’re part of this new farm bill.”

Brown’s report shows that the revised safety net under consideration will help protect farmers economically from the effects of catastrophicallylow margins, reverse those low margin conditions more quickly, and not adversely impact consumer prices or exports of U.S. dairy products. The modified Dairy Security Act contains two key provisions: a margin protection program that farmers can

opt to use to insure against low margins; and market stabilization programs that uses milk payments to more quickly and effectively send market signals to farmers when conditions are poor.

According to Dr. Brown’s analysis of the period 2012 through 2022, the average growth in milk production would be just onetenth of one percent (0.1%) less what would occur if the stabilization program were not part of the dairy title. The analysis says the stabilization program would be in effect only 7.5 percent of the time studied: 10 months, out of the 11 years covered in the analysis.

Because of this, U.S. output of dairy products is two-tenths of one percent (0.2%) less throughout the analysis period, which should not significantly affect exports. The analysis shows that the worst-case scenario is a potential reduction in Nonfat Dry Milk exports of just three tenths of one percent (0.3%).

“This analysis clearly shows that U.S. milk output and dairy sales will hardly undergo the devastating impact that processors are claiming the program would generate,” Kozak said. He also noted that farm-level milk prices would average just four-tenths of a cent per gallon higher during the period analyzed, and that as a result, retail cheese prices are little changed on average.

Kozak said that “the opposition to the market stabilization provision of the Senate farm bill dairy title has been merely based on anecdotes, not on economic reality. The bogeyman of dried-up sales, either domestically or from exports, disappears when exposed to the light of reality.”

The analysis concludes that the dairy title will: • Reduce dairy farmer margin volatility • Have only small effects on the milk supply

• Increase dairy farmer margins when needed the most • Have minimal impact on exports of dairy products • Result in insignificant increases in consumer prices for milk and dairy products • Not result in long periods of operation of the market management program.

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Soybean meal continues to inch upward. This month’s forecast calls for prices to average $360 a ton for the current crop year, up from April’s forecast. For 2012/13, prices are forecast at $335-$360 a ton. The April Agricultural Prices reported the preliminary estimate of alfalfa hay at $207 per ton. Hay could move downward with the 2012/13 crop.

The benchmark 16-percent protein dairy ration was calculated at $11.20 per cwt. for January-March 2012. Given crop price forecasts, the ration value will likely head down later this year and could fall further in 2013, according to USDA. “For dairy producers, the welcome relief from high feed prices will likely be countered by lower milk prices for the balance of 2012,” USDA said, “With some recovery likely in 2013.” On balance, the milk-feed price ratio is not expected to signal expansion until later in 2013, according to the report.

The total number of milk cows for 2012 was raised slightly from April to 9.23 million head. The Milk Production report indicated higher than expected cow numbers and, despite weakening returns, producers were not reducing herds as quickly as expected.

The dairy herd in 2013 is expected to decline to 9.17 million head, reflecting 2012’s high feed prices and lower milk prices. Milk per cow for 2012 was boosted to 21,880 pounds from the April projection. Production per cow is forecast at 22,100 pounds for 2013. The rise in milk per cow this year is due to nearly ideal production conditions in much of the U.S. Next year’s projected increase in production per cow reflects the moderating feed price outlook.

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 $15.95 on April 20, $15.61 on April 27, $15.08 on May 4, $15.44

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Mielke from A17 on May 11, and was trading around $15.68 late morning May 18.

Lower futures prices for feedstuffs could reduce Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) payments, according to the University of Wisconsin’s Dr. Bryan Gould and reported by Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW). USDA has already announced MILC payments of 38.9 cents per cwt. for February and 82.6 cents for March.

Using May 14 settlement futures prices for MILC-related contracts, Gould revised his estimates for the remainder of 2012 and early 2013.

He looks for MILC payments to peak in spring and summer and top $1.00 per cwt. in April and July.

For April, Gould projects an MILC payment of $1.18; May, 75 cents; June, 91 cents; July, $1.03; August, 81 cents; September, 38 cents; and October, 11 cents. Updates are posted at his “Understanding Dairy Markets” website.

Meanwhile, cash dairy prices saw a little strength the week of May 14, especially on butter as the markets awaited Friday afternoon’s April Milk Production report which I will detail next week.

Cash block cheese closed Friday at $1.50 per pound, unchanged on the week but 20 3/4-cents below a year ago. The barrels closed at $1.46, up a penny on the week and 25 cents below a year ago. Only one car of each traded hands all week. The AMS-surveyed block price slipped a penny to $1.5269, while the barrels averaged $1.4938, also down a penny.

USDA’s Dairy Market News reports that cheese production remains high as milk looks to find a home away from Class IV production. Discounts are being offered to prompt cheese plants to take extra milk but are cautious to build inventory.

Domestic sales are moderate as some buyers are waiting to see if prices will go lower before committing to added purchases. Export sales remain above year ago aided in part

by CWT assistance,

which was Friday’s DairyLine topic.

DPW editor Dave Natzke reported that global dairy product sales are a “bright spot,” because USDA’s March dairy trade report indicates exports were valued at a record $484 million, topping $400 million for the 13th consecutive month.

Paced by record-high cheese sales and continued strong sales of high-value whey products, export values were up 11 percent from February and 15 percent more than March 2011.

Monthly butterfat volumes also improved to a nine-month high, Natzke said. In contrast, March 2012 imports, at $258 million were up just 5 percent from February, and down about 7 percent from a year ago.

“When we look at trade balance,” Natzke said, “March exports were equivalent to 13.6 percent of U.S. milk solids production for the month, while imports equaled about 2.8 percent of production.

So far in this fiscal year, exports are estimated at more than $2.6 billion, up 24 percent from the same period a year ago. Imports, at $1.6 billion, are up 9 percent, resulting in a dairy trade surplus of more than $1 billion through the first half of the fiscal year.

Natzke also pointed to

National Milk’s CWT program. So far in 2012, CWT has assisted its members to export about 50 million pounds of cheese and 43 million of butter and anhydrous milk fat (AMF). The milk equivalent of those exports is about 1.4 billion pounds, or the annual production of more than 66,000 cows.

Another 28 requests for export assistance were announced this week to sell 2.617 million pounds of cheese and 1.461 million pounds of butter and

AMF to customers in Asia, Central America, North Africa and the Middle East.

Back to the cash markets butter gained another 3 1/2-cents on the week adding to the penny it gained in the previous week’s reversal of six weeks of losses. It is now trading at $1.3550, but is still 71 1/2-cents below a year ago when it jumped 12 cents and then picked up another 11 cents the following week, to peak at $2.18 for the year.

Seven cars were sold the week of May 14. The

AMS butter price dropped 3.9 cents, averaging $1.3750.

Butter producers and handlers indicate that churning schedules are seasonally strong, according to USDA. Cream offerings to the churn remain plentiful.

Many butter producers report that cream offerings are surpassing their capacity. Current churning is generating butter stocks that are outpacing demand, thus clearances to inventory are occurring.

Butter demand is “fair at best.”

Analyst Jerry Dryer wrote in his May 11 Dairy & Food Market Analyst; “Don’t hold your breath waiting for butter prices to continue to march higher. Domestic inventories are heavy; ditto for inventories in other parts of the world.” But he also warned, “If you prefer lower prices don’t get over confident.” Typical seasonal factors are coming into play, he said. With schools closing, less cream flows from bottlers to churns.

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Mosquitoes becoming more resistant to insecticide controls Laura C. Harrington, a mosquito expert and an associate professor of medical entomology at Cornell University, comments on alarming evidence that malaria-carrying mosquitoes are developing resistance to insecticide controls.

She says: “This issue has been building for some time. It is really no surprise as insects have become resistant to nearly all insecticides giv-

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“There is a tremendous need to identify new ways of controlling malaria vectors that are practical, low cost, and sustainable or even

looking at the existing technology with a new perspective toward using them in ways that prolong their efficacy. Unfortunately, this type of practical research is not viewed as ‘sexy science’ and it is nearly impossible to obtain funding by the large agencies to support it.

“Another critical need is to sincerely train and provide support for in-country, field-based scientists

and technicians to manage resistance development. Many western scientists pay lip service to this notion, but few really devote effort and resources to make it happen. Training and enabling in-country scientists will lead to sustainability and independence for countries with high malaria burdens instead of helplessly relying on the ebb and flow of philanthropic dollars.”

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As Mother Nature turns up the thermostat, there is less cream produced, and ice cream demand is picking up.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk inched a quarter -cent higher this week, hitting $1.1250.

Three cars were sold on the week. Extra Grade remained at $1.0825.

AMS powder averaged $1.1467, down 7 cents, and dry whey averaged 53.4 cents per pound, down 3.7 cents on the week.

Meanwhile; milk production in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions has leveled off

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Manufacturing milk supplies remain heavy.

Class I demand is steady. Various Midwest handlers report their milk intakes are steady to dropping slightly.

Component values are also on a slow, seasonal decline.

Milk availability in the region declined while sales into ice cream and ice cream mix facilities increased.

Milk production in California remains uneven. Areas in northern California are seeing

production move higher, while others are flat to occasionally lower.

Temperatures are warming up, but not impacting cows yet.

Arizona production is trending lower, moving away from the recent seasonal peak. Processing plants continue to work on extended schedules to handle the milk supply. Milk production in the Pacific Northwest is still heavy, although showing some relief from excess production. Utah and Idaho production is following expected levels.

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DPW also reported this week that March 2012 U.S. female dairy cattle exports dipped to 3,007 head, the lowest monthly total since February 2011. For the fifth time in six months, Russia was the leading destination, according to USDA. March exports brought the year -todate (Y-T -D) total to 13,954 head, compared to 17,766 head for the same period in recordsetting 2011.

Last March, more than 9,600 head were exported, including nearly 7,400 head to Turkey alone.

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The trade-weighted price index on GDT fell 6.4 percent from the May 1 auction. Average prices across contract periods from June through November fell 11.9 percent for anhydrous milk fat, 8.9 percent for whole milk powder, 5.4 percent for skim milk powder, 1.3 percent for milk protein concentrate, and 0.2 percent for cheddar cheese.

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production season continues to run stronger than previously projected. New Zealand output continues to run 9 to10 percent higher than last year at this time and is 4 to 5 percent higher in Australia.

Market analyst Mary Ledman, who now coedits the Daily Dairy Report, writes in her May 14 edition that New Zealand is the world’s largest exporter of dairy products but produces less than 5 percent of the global milk supply. The country’s dairy herd increased 259,000 head versus the prior year to 6.17 million as of June 2011, according to Statistics New Zealand.

The milking herd was estimated at 4.82 million head, up 136,000 from the prior year.

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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

WANTED

HEIFERS

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds

Dairy Cattle 50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

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

Dairy Cattle

We Offer Full Line of Equipment & Stainless Steel Welding Servicing All Brands of Equipment 24 Hr Service - Serving all of WNY & More

315-269-6600

jeffking@kingsransomfarm.com

All Cuts Vacuum Packed and Bar-Coded for Tracking and a Complete Printed Inventory of Your Product

315-204-4089 or 315-204-4084

Where We Install the Best and Service the Rest!

Call Us with your information or email

No Lines ~ No Waiting

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WANTED

OPEN HEIFERS NEEDED

Savannah, NY

Dairy Equipment

Dairy Equipment/Farm & Refrigeration Services

Dairy Equipment

w/3 Bale Accumulator

Clinton Zimmerman

Herd Expansions

All Size Heifers

Spr ing Lak e Far ms

Custom Butchering

Dairy Equipment

(ALL SIZES)

BASKIN LIVESTOCK 585-344-4452 508-965-3370

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Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101 Dairy Cattle

ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS Call before you dump high bacteria or antibiotic bulk tanks!

Before you pull the plug... call day or night.

(585) 734-3264 • (585) 734-3265

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

Herds ranging in size from 30-200+ tie or freestall.

Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

Visit Our New Troy, NY Location!

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SURGE DOUBLE 7 Herringbone Parlor E-Z Stall w/VSO take-offs, complete, $5,000.

716-863-2653 UNIVERSAL pipeline system, 2” w/autowash for 40 lbs.

Surge Alamo vacuum pump, excellent condition w/5hp motor, Mueller 500 gal. flat-top tank w/washer, compressor. $3,000 OBO. 716-765-9260

BORDER COLLIE puppies AKC. B&W and merles. Top bloodlines $350. 607-7328662

Farm Equipment 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 McCORMICK BIG 6 horse drawn sickle bar mower, in barn since 1955, all original, extra parts, works great, will demo, delivery available, $400; NH 461 haybine, works great, field ready, $750. 607829-6817

Westfalia/Surge double 6 milk parlor ato, 3”lowline, 2” washline, 2000 gal. Surge milk tank. 860-465-7366

RICHARDTON 1400 dump wagon, no roof, $4,000. 585746-5050

Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

THINK SPRING! IH & WHITE PLOWS & PARTS

JD 4050 MFD PS . . . . . . . . .$25,500 CIH 9170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500 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 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

Alternative Parts Source Inc. Chittenango, NY •

315-687-0074

May 28, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section A - Page 23

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.

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

Dogs

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

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Farm Equipment

PACK YOUR SILAGE TIGHT

Now with Changeable Hookups

MARTIN’S MACHINING & WELDING 717-892-2717 Concrete Weights setup for quick hitch & 3pt CAT. 2, 3, 3N, 4’ & 4N, 3500 lb, 5000 lb, 6000 lb, 7000 lb & 8000 lb.

Farm Machinery For Sale $1,000 OFF Most All Corn Heads & Grass Heads. Huge Selection. Zeisloftequip.com 800-919-3322 12 Row 3pt. Hitch Cultivator IH 5100 Grain Grill w/Seeder JD 8300 Grain Drill Mayrath 62' Auger w/Hyd Raise & Swing-Away End MF 14' Rock Flex Disk IH 4 Row Planter w/Plastic Hoppers IH 6 Row Dry Fertilizer 30" Spacing JD 7000 6 Row Dry Fertilizer Planter 15' Stalk Choppers 2 to Choose From 5' & 15' Woods Cutters ~ Wide Selection ~ Gravity Wagons of All Sizes; 2 Bottom Plows & Small Implements

KEN BENSON FARM EQUIPMENT Avon, NY

Page 24 - Section A • COUNTRY FOLKS West • May 28, 2012

585-330-5555 cell 585-624-1751

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 1968 JD 3020 diesel w/new engine & good tires, $8,500.

JD 4030, 4 post, $12,500. JD 4040, 4 post, $13,500. All tractors ready to work. 607334-5918 (2) 2005 JD 9580 sidehill; (2) 9550 SH, 2-9510 4x4 SH; (2) 9510 4x4 SH; (2) 9500 SH plus many Levelands. 1 year motor & trans. warranty.

Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-9193322 2-18.4x28 INDUSTRIAL tread tires, 90% w/tubes, $900/set.

716-863-2653

Farm Machinery For Sale 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 3100 REESE MOWER, 10’3” cut. Call 315-595-2537 (4) USED BATWING Mowers: JD, Bush Hog, Woods. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-919-3322 5 Ton Fertilizer spreader, $2,500; JD axle mount duals plus hubs, 20.8x38, $1,250.

607-279-6232 days, 607-5334850 nights.

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 B&E MANUFACTURING: Kicker racks, slant bar feeders, headlock feeders, round bale carriers, low profile bale carriers. 315-536-9513 BEST BUY ON ROUND BALE GRABBERS! $1,250 until 5/31/12. Afterwards $1,500. MARTIN’S WELDING 315-531-8672

Best Price! Buy Now! • 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.

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

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

JD 5303 2WD, 265 hours, like new, $15,900; NH 355 grainder/mixer, very good condition, $5,000. 315-436-6071

Farm Machinery For Sale

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

DISCBINE: CAT Challenger PTD12, 12’ hydroswing, roller conditioner, 1000 rpm, new condition, same as Massey Ferguson & Hesston. 585392-7692, 585-424-0795

JD 825 cultivato,r 6x30, Stine, rolling shields, $1,050; White 378 cultivator, 6x30 Stine, shields, $950; JD 8300 drill 23x7, double disc, seeder, packer wheels, $3,800; Case IH 5100 soybean special, 21x7, seeder, double disc, press wheels, $5,100; 2 hardi sprayers, 45’, foamers, $5,400 & 4,000. Mike Franklin 607749-3424

GEHL 800 N Row chopper, 2 heads; 2 UN wagons, good working order. 607-546-4615

JD 946 MoCo, $14,900; H&S M9 hay merger, brand new, $17,500. 315-436-6071

K & J Surplus

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

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. New Tedders, Wrappers, Crimpers. JD Canopy’s.

JD Baler Parts. 585-526-6705

60 Dublin Rd. Lansing, NY 14882 (607) 533-4850 • (607) 279-6232

DEGELMAN 10’ blade with silage riser off Case 8950, asking $5,000. 716-640-1800

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 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 IH DISGUSTED??? With your shifting? Now is the time to fix. Put a good tractor back to work. 800-808-7885, 402-374-2202 IH-TRACTOR PARTS: Newused-reman. 06-86 Series.

We stock A&I and Ag Parts.

Jim’s Fix-It. 315-536-7653

1-800-982-1769

JD 4055 mfwd cab,powershift, $25,000.00; JD 7200 4row corn planter, monitor, dry fert. $4,500.00.860-4657366

BOBCAT 642 Skid Steer $4,800. Call 315-893-7867

JD 4755, MFWD, 180hp, duals, very nice. Also JD 4850 w/duals, JD 4650 w/duals, AC cold, power shift, 3.5% fin.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

US or Canada American made quality parts at big savings

Farm Machinery For Sale

JD blower belt, JDE62661 for 3960, 3970, 3975 chopper, $70; Steel wheels off McCormick 22-26, also fits 15-30, W-40 & WD-40, $450.

315-393-0378

Penn Yan, NY

315-536-8919

Combine Salvage

TRANSPORT HAY ELEVATORS 1 1/2” square tubing, 14 gauge 24’ - 48’ Includes Motor & Wheels Other sizes available Call for prices.

We Custom Build Wagon Gears - 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Ton

FOR SALE IN NEW YORK

MILO MFG. • PENN YAN, NY

$22,800

NH 648 Baler, Net Wrap, Excellent . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500.00 JD 2950 Belting Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500.00 Case 1840 SS Loader, 3400 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,800.00 Kukar 500 gal. Sprayer, Tandems . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,800.00 IH 480 Disk, 14’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,200.00 NH 824 Corn Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,400.00 NI Single Axle Apron Spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,400.00 Miller Pro Spinner Rake, Tandem . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,800.00 2004 Case IH DX101 Disc bine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,800.00 2010 Kuhn Double Spinner Rake, Excellent . . . .$17,500.00 Dari-Kool Plate Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,200.00 6+4 Row S-Tine Cultivators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$600-$900 Agway Breeding Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200.00

JD 100 Big Square Baler, Real Nice Condition, Right In Season!!

(585) 261-8844 - Jimmie

JOHN DEERE 14T baler with #2 kicker, always under cover, nice older baler. 814-3260826 JOHN DEERE 5400 chopper, 3 row corn head, 3 row snapper head & hay head, $15,000. 716-863-2653 JOHN DEERE 7720 COMBINE, 4 Wheel Drive, $12,000. Call 585-733-2603

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR PARTS

315-536-8578

Free Trucking to Penn Yan Closed Sundays 518-529-7470

MARTIN’S

You can’t afford downtime!

Use

Many New Parts in Stock RECENT MODELS IN FOR SALVAGE:

•6215 burnt •3020 •4240 •L4020 • E3020 syncro • E3020 PS • 4030 • 3010 • 2955 4WD • 2840 • 2630 • 2550 4WD • 830 We Rebuild Your Hydraulic Pumps, SCV Valves, Steering Valves, etc.

All Units are Bench Tested Many Used Tractor Parts Already Dismantled CALL FOR YOUR NEEDS

Dual-Cut Rolls For Peak Performance

Y QUALIT NTEED A R A U G

NELSON PARTS Penn Yan, NY

800-730-4020 315-536-3737 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

Questions? Call us. PH#

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Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery Wanted

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

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

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.

WANTED

LOADER TRACTORS: Case IH 5230 MFWD w/loader; Ford 6710 MFWD w/loader reduced to $21,900; JD 7200 w/loader, open. zeisloftequip.com

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

Green Haven Open Pollinated Corn Seed ***Silage, Grain, Wild Life Plots ***Available Certified Organic ***Early Varieties ***Free Catalog ***Green Haven Open Pollinated Seed Group

MACK ENTERPRISES Randolph, NY

(716) 358-3006 • (716) 358-3768

Maine To N Carolina

Ship UPS Daily www.w2r.com/mackenterprises/

NEW EQUIPMENT New Holland Hay Equipment, Round Balers, Discbines, Rakes New Holland Tractors, Skid Steers Kioti Tractors & Loaders Bush Hog Rotary Cutters, Blades H&S Manure Spreaders, Forage Boxes, Rakes Claas Rakes & Tedders

570-673-5143 HESS FARM EQUIPMENT INC. Rt. 414 2 miles East of Canton, PA

www.hessfarmequipment.com

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 NEW STEEL BALE WAGONS, all steel, 2”pressure treated floor, 9x8x18 w/wide track 8T gear, $3,950. 10 bale round bale carrier, 6x12”box beam, $3,299. Feeder wagons all sizes. 570-446-3170

607-566-9253

www.openpollinated.com WANTED TO BUY: Used farm & construction equipment, all makes and models, running or not, 1980’s & newer. Will 315777-2357

Give Us A

Call Today At

800-836-2888 To Place Your

We are taking orders for shredded 2012 CS from those with and those wanting their CS harvested

PleasantCreekHay.com Compare our Claas Rotocut Baler, Triple Mowers, Roll Over Vrn’land Plows, Front PTO Tractors, Speed Options and Prices.

Smiley’s Equipment 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; 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; 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; 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.

22 Acres of Equipment Buying Equipment Dead or Alive

518-634-2310 TRUCKLOAD of JD 750 no-till drills, just arrived, $13,500.

Zeisloft Eq., Bloomsburg, PA 800-919-3322

WANTED

Massey Ferguson 165, 175, 265, 275, 285 Any Condition

814-793-4293

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

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Classified Ad!

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

(315)) 549-82266 Romulus, NY 14541

Fencing

Fencing

SHAMROCK FARMS (585) FENCING DAN FITZPATRICK

669-2179

8408 CARNEY HOLLOW RD., WAYLAND, NY 14572 Sales & Installations Building Since 1981

• Posts • Board • Split Rail • HT Wire • Vinyl • Energizers

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

LIME Kersch’s Ag

585-322-7778 585-734-0003

GYPSUM SCHAFER LIQUID FISH FERTILIZER, 100% Organic OMRI listed. For pricing call WIGFIELD FARMS, Clyde, NY 14433, 315-727-3910

Financial Services

Financial Services

For Rent or Lease

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

R & R FENCING LLC • • • •

Equine Livestock Post Driving Pasture & Paddock Design BRIAN ROSS

585-599-3489

(315) 549-7081

9479 Alleghany Rd Corfu NY 14036 15 Years of Professional Fencing Installations “Quality You Can Trust”

Fencing

Fencing

E FARM FENCE & SUPPLY EMPIR “Miles of Quality Start Here”

• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies

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

4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON

NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927

(315) 364-5240

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

5,000 BUSHEL bin 21’ diameter, 18” fan, easy sweep aeration floor, $5,500; Brock 3,500 bushel, 21’ diameter, 16” fan, easy sweep, $4,500; 18’ Grain Bin, 4,000 bushel w/drying floor, $3,500. Dismantled.

570-966-9893

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

WE SPECIALIZE IN • Sukup Grain Bins • Dryers • Grain Legs • Custom Mill Righting

• Hopper Feed Bins • Transport Augers • Crane Service • Dryer Service

May 28, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section A - Page 25

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.

814-793-4293

WANTED: 8’ or 9’ set of discs for 3pt. hitch tractor. 716-5379363

New & Used Tractor & Logging Equipment Parts

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

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

Fencing

Sell Your Items Through Reader Ads P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Hay - Straw Wanted

HAY & STRAW

For Sale All Types Delivered Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers Giorgi Mushroom Company, located in Berks County now buying the following materials:

HAY CORN STOVER STRAW All bale sizes and types, including ROUND BALES, accepted.

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

Greenhouse Equipment GREENHOUSE BARGAINS: 20’ bows $75.00 each, including enough perlin, ground stakes, perlin clips, wiggle wire & channel, spring clips to fasten plastic. Or we will build complete on your property.

10% discount on first 5 orders.

607-869-5581 between 7:30am-8:30am

Hay - Straw For Sale

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

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

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices

519-529-1141

Bright Clean WHEAT STRAW All Hay Tested

Reasonable Prices - Delivered

Large Square Bales Semi Load or Half Load

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

H AY Farmer to Farmer Wet and Dry Page 26 - Section A • COUNTRY FOLKS West • May 28, 2012

Round & Square Bales

800-747-3811 845-901-1892 adenbrook.com

PROCESSED & ROTARY combined wheat straw. Mark Horst, 519-887-9743, cell 519525-6659 WHEAT STRAW in small square bales. Weaver Shirk 315-536-6698

ALWAYS WANTED

STRAW

TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY

Also Square Bales of

CALL STEVE

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

519-482-5365

Call 4M FARMS 315-684-7570 • 315-559-3378

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

GRASS HAY WANTED. Large square bales or large round bales. Delivery to farm in Newark NY preferred. Call Josh at 315-573-0287.

Heating

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600 COW DAIRY FARM looking for worker for general animal and field work.

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ASSISTANT HERDSMAN on family dairy farm in VT. Seeking experienced person for milking, herd & calf health, AI & IV’s, and parttime feeding (tractor/loader operation). Modern facility. nefarmer2@gmail.com

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ORGANIC DAIRY Farm in Western NY seeks an Assistant Manager. Responsibilities will include milking and breeding cows, fix and operate equipment. Will consider a new graduate. Call after 5pm 216-401-1052

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Involves feeding an 1800 cow dairy with 1700 heifers, managing bunk silos and feed deliveries, and working with the Herd Managers and nutritionist. Oakwood Dairy is a progressive, high production dairy with excellent facilities, equipment and management located near Auburn, NY.

For more information call

315-252-0652 315-730-9046 (Bill) or oakwood@cnyemail.com

HERDSPERSON WANTED: Must have high level of cow knowledge, communicates well, efficient, self motivated, positive attitude, time management skills, cares about animals and coworkers. Must be calm around cattle at all times. Only serious applicants need reply 802-897-7917

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POSSON REALTY LLC 787 Bates-Wilson Road Norwich, NY 13851

Celll 607-316-3758 www.possonrealty.net possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

Speciall Thankss to o Alan n Shoemakerr and d the Shoemakerr Family for allowing us to sell their beautiful Madison County Showplace Farm. The Shoemakers are known for their hard work and superb farm practices.

They have built and maintained one of the best dairy tie stall operations in the state. They are known for their fine registered cattle and high milk production. We wish Alan the best in retirement and we welcome the Brink Family who are going to continue to milk cows on this good farm.

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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.

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CHRISTMAS TREE FARM and split level house. Unique entrepreneurial opportunity, earn a second income, fourth bedroom off family room and office, large closets and pristine floors, open kitchen atmosphere, 2½ baths. $249,900.00 Bloomfield,CT 860-989-2783

We have several good qualified buyers looking to farm here in NY State. Tie Stall, Free Stall operations and bare land. If you are thinking of selling your farm please give us a call.

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New w - 2337 7 - 137 7 acree parcell off baree land. Located mins south of Utica, NY. 30 acres in fields rented to local farmer. 20 acres of pasture balance woods. 2 man-made stocked fish ponds. Lots of deer and turkey. Property would make an

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excellent place to build or have for the weekend. Property is mins from the Brookfield Equine Trail System. Priced right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $195,000 Note* Owner would consider holding a large mortgage with a qualified buyer.

New w - 2336 6 - Otsego o County,, Cooperstown n NY. 88 acre Gentleman's Farm. Bordering a beautiful year round trout stream. 45 acres in fields. Excellent ground. Balance woods. 2 story partially remodeled farm house. New septic and well.

Farm would work well for horses, or beef, make hay or vegetables. Phenomenal fishing and hunting. Great location for kids. REA electric. Cooperstown School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $174,900 4 - Lewiss Countyy Dairyy Farm. 150 acres mostly tillable.

2324 High Lime well drained soils. Grows excellent alfalfa and corn.

Modern 150 stall 3 row free stall barn w/drive thru feed.

30x50 heifer barn for 30 head of large heifers plus some machinery storage. Good 2 story 60 stall barn with dbl 6 flat barn parlor with large holding area. Calf pens, side addition for 36 head of young stock. 30x100 bunker silo. Very nice remodeled 2 story 6 bdrm home. Farm is turn-key. Good dairy area. Machinery and feed dealers close by. Great milk market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $450,000 2223 3 - Maadison n Countyy Freee Stalll Operation n - 500 acres, 330 tillable well drained high lime very productive soils w/additional 200 acres rented with more land available. 2 Modern Barns w/305 free stalls 2 other barns for 100 head of young stock or dry cows. 36x80 machinery building with heated shop. Large pad for corn silage and haylage. Separate heifer facility for 200 head of heifers available for rent close by. Good remodeled 2 story 3 bdrm home. This is a great area of Central NY to farm in. Everything is close by. Long growing season, 5 million good milk markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $1.35

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Herdsman Wanted:Jasper Hill Farm seeks a candidate to help grow our farmstead cheese business. Responsibilities include managing the herd health and breeding programs for our herd of 45 registered Ayrshire cows, milking and raw product quality oversight, management of farm operations including wheyfed pork production, field work and staff supervision.

Dairy experience required.

Competitive pay. Contact: Emily 802-533-2566 x106 or work@cellarsatjasperhill.com

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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

2004 IH 4400 Cab & Chassis UT 530, 10 speed, tandem axle, 29’ of frame behind the cab, 240” C-T, Rubber 95%, 277k miles. Very Clean $26,900

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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2008 Lufkin 38’ Frameless Trailer LIKE NEW! Steel body, spring suspension, 46” sides, electric tarp $23,900

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

Tractors 1985 2950 JD MFD Open Station Serial No. 551299 7000 Hrs. 30 Day Powertrain Warranty $18,500. Wayne County, NY. Phone 315-7296708

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agement. 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 607-6874020 or e-mail meh39@ cornell.edu.

APR 18 - NOV 14 Groundswell’s Sustainable Farming Certificate Program Now Accepting Applications For aspiring and beginning farmers and market gardeers, 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 29 Farming for Life Webinar: Using Body Mechanics & Other Tools to do What You Love Longer Online. Webinars are free and do not require preregistration. To join simply click “webinars” at www.uvm.edu/newfarmer.

To request a disability related accommodation to participate, contact Jessie Schmidt at 802-223-2389, ext. 203 or 866-860-1382 by May 22. Contact Jessie Schmidt, 802-223-2389, ext.

203 or e-mail newfarmer@uvm.edu.

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.

Shale Gas Development Mercer County Extension Office, 463 N. Perry Hwy., Mercer, PA. 6:30-9 pm. $10/person. Register online at http://agsci.psu.edu/ shale-financial or by calling 877-489-1398.

MAY 31 Intro to Food Safety Recommendations @Body:CCE Wyoming County, 401 North Main St., Warsaw, NY. Contact Debra Welch, 585-786-2251 or email djw275@cornell.edu.

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.

JUN 7 Agricultural Plastic Container Recycling Steuben County Landfill, Turnpike Rd., Bath, NY. 8 am - 3:30 pm. Pre-registration is not necessary for this event. To be acceptable for recycling, plastic containers must be empty, clean,

uncapped and dry. To help store containers until pick up time, large bags that hold 50 to 60 - 2.5 gallon containers are available for free.

Contact CCE, 607-664-2300 for bags or for more information.

Small Grains Management Field Day Musgrave Research Farm, 1256 Poplar Ridge Rd., Aurora, NY. 10 am noon.Registration begins at 9:30 am. Contact Mary McKellar at mem40@ cornell.edu or 607-255-2177 or Gary Bergstrom at gcb3@cornell.edu.

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, e-mail slc18@cornell.edu.

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, 607-8448049, 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 585-237-0230 or Wyoming County CCE at 585-786-2251.

JUN 12 PA Forest Web Seminar The title of June’s presentation is Management Strategies for Eastern Forests Threatened by Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Mary Ann Fajvan, Research Forester with the Northern Research Station, USDA Forest Service,will be the presenter.

Seminars are scheduled for noon and again at 7 pm. To register and take part in the live seminars or to view the upcoming seminars schedule, visit http:// extension.psu.edu/ p r i v a t e - f o r e s t s / tools-resources/webinars.

JUN 13 Estate Planning Workshops Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY. 6-8 pm. The Great Debate: Wills versus Trusts. Both workshops are free, but registration is required. Contact CCE, 607-664-2300.

JUN 14-16 Eastern New York State Wool Pool Washington County Fairgrounds, State Route 29, Greenwich, NY. The pool hours will be noon - 4 pm on Thursday, June 14 and 9 am - 4 pm on Friday & Saturday, June 15-16. Contact Mary Jeanne Packer, 518692-2700 or e-mail mj packer@battenkillfibers.com .

JUN 16 BQA in a Day Workshop New Beginnings Fellowship Church, 4377 Route 78, Hermitage, NY. 9:30 am. $20 includes a BQA manual, additional family/farm members $10.

Registration requested. Contact Cathy Wallace, 585-343-3040 ext.

138 or e-mail cfw6@cornell.edu.

Meat Goat Seminars New York State Fairgrounds, Goat Barn, Syracuse, NY. 611 am. These seminars are an excellent opportunity for meat goat producers, 4-H Youth and interested individuals in general to learn more about maintaining meat goats as well as maximizing a goat’s assets in the show ring. Contact Deb Borden, 607-937-3324 or e-mail hillplacefarm@att.net.

JUN 19 Breeding & Genetics: Considerations for Organic Dairy Farms Online. For more information or to register visit www.extension.org/pages/2 5242.

JUN 30 National Lineback Show Centre Hall Fairgrounds, Centre Hall, PA. 10 am. Any boy or girl age 8-21 and a jr. member of ALDCR by June 1 is eligible to show in the junior show. This year an open show has also been added.

For entry info check at www.americanlinebacks.co m. Contact Luke Harrison, 814-490-7517 or roz_18@hotmail.com.

JUL 7 Cayuga County Fair Open Meat Goat Show Weedsport, NY. Contact Kay Kotwica, 315-889-5333 or e-mail kotland@ dreamscape.com.

JUL 20-21 2012 Summer Tree Farm Tour Empire Evergreens, 766 Addison Rd., Painted Post, NY. Registration begins at 8 am each day. On Friday night, there will be a cash bar with 20 plus vendors in the trade show area, and a chicken BBQ. Attendees can save money by registering by June 11.

Registration includes admission to all sessions and the trade show area, workshop materials and morning refreshments.

Lunch is available both days with advance ticket purchase or bring your own. A registration form can be downloaded from the Association website at www. christmastreesny.org or call the CTFANY office at 607535-9790.

Forest Management and Invasive Pest Issues Woods Walk for Private Land Owners set June 6

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Forest Management and Invasive Pest Issues Woods Walk for Private Land Owners will be held on June 6, at 2:30 p.m., at 2320 Centerline Rd. Varys-

burg, NY 14167. A $5 registration fee is required for this session hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie and Wyoming Counties.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County will host this woods walk with Peter Smallidge and Mark Whitmore, both Extension associates in the

department of Natural Resources in the College of Agriculture and Life Science at Cornell University.

This event will be beneficial to land/for-

est owners who may want to learn more about forest dynamics and individuals interested in becoming more hands on with their forest management strategies. Forests can be managed for multiple outcomes such as firewood, recreation, timber, maple production, and wildlife.

Many management techniques can be executed to enhance your property’s versatility, making it a sanctuary for relaxation, wildlife, harvestable natural resources, and income.

Certain stands within a property may have past activities or present characteristics that make it more suitable for a specific management strategy. Understanding ecosystem relationships and species requirements helps set the foundation for your property’s management goals.

Many insects and natural weather events can influence forest health. Land managers and forest owners need to be aware of effective forestry management strategies that are available to address impacts from insects like the Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Long Horned Beetle. What are the threats from these and other primary invaders; How to manage for secondary invaders (insects and disease) attacking trees that may be injured or stressed; How to identify when pest pressure levels become a concern.

Mark Whitmore works with professional land managers, state and federal agencies, government officials, and concerned citizens to understand the issues and strategies for minimizing the impact of forest insect pests, and in particular non-

native invasive insects.

Mark also is influential in initiating extension projects and provides leadership on issues relating to forest health and invasive forest pest issues in New York State.

Peter Smallidge is a Senior Extension Associate whose extension programs focus primarily on private forest landowners, maple producers, and interrelated audiences such as professional foresters and the forest industry. Peter leads the state forestry extension program. His primary focus is on supporting county forestry extension programs and developing new methods of reaching forest owners who don’t currently utilize Cornell Cooperative Extension materials.

For more information or to register for the Wyoming County event contact: Don Gasiewicz, Agriculture and Natural Resource Program Assistant, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County, 401 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY 14569 at 585-7862251 or drg35@cornell.edu Also being offered June 6 in Erie County is Forest Management and Invasive Pest Issues for Public Land Managers at 10 a.m. at Como Park; Lancaster, NY. Meet at the Casino Park (map at: www2.erie.gov/parks/i ndex.php?q=comolake-park-map To register for the Erie County session contact Sharon N. Bachman, Community Educator for Agriculture, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County, 21 South Grove Street, East Aurora, NY 14052 at 716652-5400 x 150 or sin2@cornell.edu

Large Animal Health Institute Bovine Week: June 11-15 SUNY Cobleskill is offering four weeks of a Large Animal Health Institute in June 2012. Each week focuses on one or more species and provides hands-on experience in the handling and health care of large animals.

The second week, June 11-15, concentrates on bovine health by providing a myriad of experiences beginning with a basic review of bovine anatomy and the primary systems relevant to common bovine illnesses in the Northeastern United States.

Professor David Thompson will be coordinating the bovine week’s instruction and activities.

The first day will cover the concepts of normal beef and dairy cattle behavior and the best practices of animal handling will be demonstrated and then practiced by students.

An explanation and demonstration of a general overall bovine health assessment will be highlighted the second day. Students will learn the use of their medical kit tools in determining the relative health of individual animals. Assessment of body condition score of both beef and dairy cattle will be illustrated and discussed relative to the production characteristics of these two types of cattle. Appropriate restraint equipment and

procedures will be utilized in performing herd health assessments.

On days three and four reproductive anatomy and physiology are the primary topics of discussion and will feature both lecture presentations and in-cow palpation experience with a demonstration of standard artificial insemination techniques in the industry. Prepartum, peripartum and postpartum care of the pregnant female will be discussed, along with normal and abnormal birth presentations at parturition and standard postpartum care of both the dam and the calf.

A veterinarian will provide ultrasound demonstrations for pregnancy diagnosis. The importance of maternal colostrum to the newborn immune system and its management in relation to general herd health is emphasized. Adult and calf-hood vaccinations programs are reviewed with special attention to instruction on various administration methods of both vaccines and appropriately selected medicines for treatment of common bovine ailments.

Dairy industry accepted milking procedures will be demonstrated and practiced in the milking parlor on the SUNY Cobleskill farm on day five.

Mastitis identification and treatment

is discussed with special focus on antibiotic usage and dairy beef quality assurance management. Bovine hoof care and trimming procedures are described in the instruction and practiced on cadaver hooves and then on live animals in appropriate restraint systems at the College’s dairy facility. Particular attention is given to accurate identification of common bovine hoof lesions.

The institute is taught by SUNY Cobleskill’s experienced animal faculty and staff, and as well as

professional veterinarians. Depending on student interest, there is an optional field trip on Saturday, June 16, featuring visits to both commercial beef and dairy operations and highlighting various enterprise specializations typical of northeastern cattle-based agriculture.

For more information or to register, contact SUNY Cobleskill’s Office of Professional and Continuing Education

at

518-255-5528

or

pace@cobleskill.edu.

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Section B

AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS AFBF: Multi-legged stool best approach for Farm Bill American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman at a hearing May 16 on Capitol Hill reemphasized his organizations’ support of a single commodity option and a strong crop insurance program in the 2012 farm bill. Speaking before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, Stallman said he was confident AFBF’s approach could easily provide a safety net that meets re-

gional and commodity differences, while also staying within the budget.

“Continuation of a multi-legged stool remains the best approach for providing a fair and effective safety net, which should consist of a strong crop insurance program, continuation of the current marketing loan provisions and a catastrophic revenue loss program,” said Stallman.

The purpose of the hearing was to review commodity programs and crop

CRAIGMOOR FARM DISPERSAL

ERIC & JOEL CRAIG SATURDAY JUNE 9, 2012 • 10:00 AM 1552 CR 22 NORTH BANGOR, NY 12966 • 518-232-2770

DIRECTIONS: TAKE RT. 11 WEST OF MALONE, NY. TURN ONTO CR 22 AT THE FOUR CORNERS IN THE VILLAGE OF NORTH BANGOR. WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS. JOIN THE CRAIGS FRIDAY EVENING PRIOR TO THE SALE FOR AN OPEN HOUSE AND “PIG ROAST” 140 HEAD OF OUTSTANDING TYPE & HIGH COMPONENT DAIRY CATTLE!!!

SHOW CATTLE OF ALL AGES!!!

SCC 153,000 65 REG. GUERNSEYS SELL!!!

34 COWS— 10 BH— 21 YEARLINGS & CALVES— SERVICE BULL A SAMPLING OF THE GUERNSEYS SELLING TUFFY EX-90 OVER 15,000 0F 4.5%BF & 3.4%P. SHE WAS THE 1ST PLACE SR. 3YR OLD @ 2011 NY SPRING SHOW DAM IS VG-88, NEXT DAM EX-90. ALSO SELLING IS HER FRESH DAU. BY FAYETTE BRYCE VG-87 2-08 305 14260 4.9% 704 3.3% 474. RES. GRAND @ NY SPRING SHOW 2011. LOOKS FANTASTIC AND READY TO GO!!!

BOBBIN: PROJECTED AS A 2YR OLD TO OVER 24,000 OF MILK ERVINA: CALVES AT 1-11 PROJECTED OVER 20,000 OF MILK WITH FIRST CALF SIRES OF GUERNSEYS SELLING INCLUDE: ADACKA, AARON, MENTOR, SIVERADO, SHOWTIME, SENSATION, FAYETTE, SMOKEY, POKER, DYNAMIC AND SKIPPER. SERVICE SIRES INCLUDE: TILLER, AARON, PRADA, MENTOR, JUDGEMENT, JUMBO, WELCOME JT AND SENSATION. 61 REG. JERSEYS SELL!!!

34 COWS— 12 BH (BRED TO SEXED SEMEN)— BALANCE YEARLINGS & CALVES TAKE A LOOK AT THIS SAMPLING OF THE OUTSTANDING JERSEY QUALITY SPICE: VG-87% 1ST CALF MILKING @ 60LBS./DAY. SHE IS SOMETHING SPECIAL AND CAN STAND IN ANYBODYS BARN. VIREO: VG-88% MILKING 91 LBS/DAY WITH 5.8%BF VICTORY: EX-93% PROJECTED OVER 19,000 AND DUE IN JUNE. 12 MEMBERS OF THIS FAMILY SELL MARCELA: ACTION DAU. PROJ. OVER 20,000 AS A 3YR OLD. JERSEY SIRES INCLUDE: LEGION, ACTION, COMERICA, MILITIA, JACE, PITINO, AWARD, IATOLA, REGION, LOUIE, JUSTICE, EXCAVATE, JACINTO, MAESTRO, GOLD AND HEADLINE. SERVICE SIRES INCLUDE: HEADLINE, COMERICA, LEGION, SULTAN, TBOLT, MAXIMAN, REGION, IATOLA AND PREMIERE 12 REG. R&W HOLSTEINS SELL!!!

7 COWS— 4 BH— CALF SUPER QUALITY RED & WHITES OPTIMUS: VG–89, PROJECTED OVER 24,000 AND BRED BACK OSARIO:VG-87@2YR., BY WISCONSIN, PROJ. OVER 24,000 ONYX: ADVENT DAU. PROJECTED OVER 20,000 AS A 2YR OLD AND DUE IN AUGUST INT. YEARLING: SIRED BY WISCONSIN. DAM 85 AND OVER 100,000. THIS ONE IS READY TO WIN!!!

SIRES OF R&W: ADVENT, INFERNO, STAR, WISCONSIN AND ATTITUDE SERVICE SIRES: ACCOLADE, RAPID FIRE AND DAGGER

MACHINERY SELLING!!!

KUBOTA M105S 105HP 4WD, CANOPY, WEIGHTS, ONLY 1100HRS. 2008 IN EX CONDITION IH 656 DIESEL - MF 50 GAS - NH LS250 SKIDSTEER GAS KNIGHT 3042 MIXER TOP CONDITION - WIC MDR48 ROUND THE BARN TMR MIXER MILLER PRO REAR UNLOAD FORAGE WAGON TANDEM SUPER CONDITION - HESSTON DOUBLE 5 V-RAKE EX. - 2 HYD REAR DUMP FORAGE WAGONS ON HIGH PROFILE TIRES - JD 327 BALER - GALLIGNAM BALE WRAPPER - STOLL R 353 ROTARY RAKE; NH 25 BLOWER; NH 790 CHOPPER; NH 782 CHOPPER; ROSSI SINGLE ROW TEDDER; 5’ BUSH HOG BRUSH CUTTER; 7’ BACK BLADE; HYD. POST POUNDER; PIPE HAY WAGON 18’BALE SPEAR 3PT.; BLOWER BONNETS (2); JD 10’ HARROWS; STEEL SCAFFFOLDING; SNOWBLOWER 5’ 3PT HITCH; TIRECHAINS 4 SETS (18.4x30 & 18.4x34) MOTORS ELECTRIC; CALF HUTCHES (8); WASH VATS; WATER TUBS; DYNA DP 4500 PORTABLE GENERATOR 16.7 AMPS; WIC 11-90 GRAIN MIZER W/ WIC 301 COMPUTER; AUGER PORTABLE 20’ W/MOTOR; FANS PORTABLE FLOOR LARGE; SNAPPER LT 12 RIDING LAWNMOWER NEW BATTERY & BLADES; MOHAWK 340 POWER WASHER; HAY CART STEEL 5’ FOR SQUARE BALES; ONAN GENERATOR 21 AMP SIDE MOUNT FRAME W/PULLEY & BELT FOR TRACTOR; OLIVER WHEEL HARROWS 10’; DRILL PRESS; 20 TON PRESS; WHEELBARROW DUAL WHEELS; GUTTER GRATES (13); WATER BUCKETS 20; PLATFORM SCALES; TRUCK STORAGE BOX; SILO CABLE 300 FT. NEVER USED; FIFTH WHEEL PLATE HD COMPLETE BOU-MATIC DOUBLE 6 MILKING PARLOR DISASSEMBLED & READY TO GO!!!

MACHINERY HOUSED UNDERCOVER AND IS READY TO WORK!!!

VET CHECKED FOR PREGNANCY- INOCULATED FOR SHIPPING FEVER-TESTED FOR INTERSTATE SHIPMENT TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK DAY OF SALE. NOTHING TO BE REMOVED TILL SETTLED FOR. OUT OF STATE BUYERS MUST HAVE A “BANK LETTER OF GUARANTEE” MADE PAYABLE TO DELARM & TREADWAY. CATALOGS AT RINGSIDE.

BILL DELARM & SON N.BANGOR, NY 518-483-4106

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bill benefits all American agricultural commodity sectors in a balanced, coordinated manner,” said Stallman.

“Conceptually, our proposal can cover all specialty crops that have crop insurance available, but we thought it best to walk before we run.”

AFBF’s proposal covers apples, tomatoes, grapes, potatoes and sweet corn.

“The new farm bill must ensure that producers continue to take production signals from the marketplace rather than enticing them to chase federal program benefits,” continued Stallman. “Approaches that allow producers to pick and choose between various program options would impose severe challenges and drive production decisions.”

Stallman also said that AFBF continues to oppose payment limits and means testing of farm program benefits in general.

PLAN AHEAD !!!

NE Antique Power Assn.

20th Annual Show Fathers' Day Weekend Fri., Sat., Sun., June 15th - 17th, 2012

Featuring John Deere Planning to have one of every tractor model built from 1925 to 1975 Plowing demonstrations, tractor pulls, vendors, combine demolition derby, entertainment and lots more. Fun for all.

Plan on staying all three days and having a great time! All exhibitors welcome!!

Northeast Antique Power Association Show at Sunnycrest Orchards 7869 State Route 10, Sharon Springs, NY More details available at: www.sharonspringstractorshow.com www.sunnycrestorchards.com John Adams (518) 231-4346 adamsjp@logical.net Joe Quill (518) 424-7540 robbienjoe@aol.com Jim MacFadden (518) 231-8080 info@macfaddens.com

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ERIC AND JOEL HAVE DEVELOPED A HERD OF OUTSTANDING TYPE AND PRODUCTION. THE BREEDING IN THIS DAIRY HAS PRODUCED CATTLE THAT MEET TODAYS HIGH STANDARD OF PRODUCTION AND LONGEVITY. THEY HAVE SOLD NUMEROUS CATTLE THAT HAVE DEVELOPED INTO TOP PRODUCERS AND SHOW WINNERS FOR THEIR NEW OWNERS. THIS WAS A VERY DIFFICULT DECISION FOR THE CRAIGS. DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE HIGH QUALITY OF BREEDING AT CRAIGMOOR. THE HERD IS HOUSED IN FREESTALLS AND MILKED IN TIESTALLS!!!

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insurance options for 2012 farm bill.

Stallman’s testimony was based on the premise that the House Agriculture Committee will draft farm legislation that reduces spending by $23 billion over the next 10 years, with proportional cuts of $15 billion in commodity program reductions, $4 billion in conservation program reductions and $4 billion in nutrition program reductions.

In its farm bill proposal, AFBF has prioritized (1) protecting and strengthening federal crop insurance funding and not reducing funding for that program; (2) developing a commodity title that encourages producers to follow market signals rather than making planting decisions in anticipation of government payments; and (3) refraining from basing any program on cost of production.

“As a general farm organization, we place high priority on ensuring the

National Grange lauds Federal Communications Commission’s launch of ‘Connect America Fund’ WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Grange commends the FCC’s decision to launch their “Connect America Fund,” a $300 million reserve that will be used to expand broadband Internet to over 400,000 unserved homes and businesses in rural areas.

National Grange President Edward Luttrell praised the Commission for taking this step. “This is a landmark victory for rural America. Finally, rural residents will enjoy the same advantages and opportunities as their urban counterparts and be able to compete in today’s global economy. Rural America has so much to offer, and now with highspeed Internet we’ll be able to market and deliver those vital resources that keep our nation running.”

The CAF comes as a result of the Commission’s recent decision to restructure the outdated Universal

Service Fund and use its funds for the benefit of broadband expansion, rather than landline telephone service. This is only the first phase of funding from the CAF, and carriers have 90 days to accept the funding and begin work on these extensive buildout requirements.

Private carriers, such as AT&T and Verizon, are anticipated to supplement the CAF funding with their own private capital. The USF’s High Cost Loop Support, or HCLS, will assist smaller rural carriers to expand broadband in their areas.

HCLS provides nearly $800 million a year to small providers in an effort to offset high operating costs associated with broadband buildout.

Thanks to the new reforms, approximately 500 carriers serving 2 million homes and businesses will receive more funding for broadband expansion.

DAIRY CATTLE & HEIFER SALE

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FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2012 • 11:00 A.M. Directions: Sale to be held at Jack Wood's Sale Barn, located on Taylor Valley Rd., Cincinnatus, NY-2 mi. north of Cincinnatus, just off of NYS Rte. 26. Watch for auction arrows.

Robertt & Brendaa Price: Selling (50) Head dairy. (22) 1st calf heifers, with top 2nd calf heifers. Cows are in good condition, up on udders. Averaging 60 lbs. out of the tank.

Good Holsteins, (3) R&W, & (8) Black Crosses. Cows show milk, with (25) recently fresh.

Several due for June & July. Good cows, milking well, and safe in calf for fall. Price Farm has always received milk awards. Last SCC: 75,000. 4.0 F, 3.2 P. Milked in tie stalls, and used to pasture during the day. (1) Holstein Service bull.

(25) Consignments, (10) from one place selling as they bag or freshen. (8) Bred heifers, from short bred to springing. (7) Milk cows from one place, some are Jersey's and Black Crosses.

(28) Good open heifers from 300 lbs. to breeding age. Most are used to Free Stall.

(Nice heifers).

Misc.. Items: NH 717 Chopper w/grass & corn head. (Ready to use). JD 8250 Grain Drill, 18 hole. NH 30 ft. hay elevator, with (2) 10 ft. sections. Gates; 12 ft.-16 ft. JD pull behind brush mower w/hyd. lift. (1) Wooden hay wagon w/running gear. Other misc. items being sold.

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Insect pollinators contribute $29 billion to U.S. farm income

by Krishna Ramanujan Bees and other insects that pollinate plants in the United States have suffered in recent decades from mites, pesticides, pathogens, land development and habitat fragmentation. Nevertheless, production of insect-pollinated crops has mostly increased this century. Now, new research shows that insect pollinators’ value to farmers may be hard to replace.

According to a Cornell study pub-

lished in the May 22 issue of the journal Public Library of Science ONE, crops pollinated by honeybees and other insects contributed $29 billion to farm income in 2010.

The study analyzed the economic value of honeybees and other insect pollinators for 58 crops, including species that are directly dependent on insects for pollination, such as apples, almonds, blueberries, cherries, oranges

and squash, and species that are indirectly dependent on insects, such as alfalfa, sugar beets, asparagus, broccoli, carrots and onions. Directly dependent crops require pollinators to produce a fruit, while indirectly dependent crops require pollinators to create seeds, but not the crop itself.

The findings show that in 2010, the value of directly pollinated crops was $16.35 billion, while the value of indirectly dependent crops was $12.65 billion.

More specifically, honeybees pollinated $12.4 billion worth of directly dependent crops and $6.8 billion worth of indirectly dependent crops in 2010.

Other insects, including alfalfa leaf cutter bees, bumblebees, horn-faced bees and orchard bees, added $4 billion and $5.9 billion in directly and indirectly dependent crops, respectively.

“This lets people for the first time look at a peer-reviewed paper that says here are the revenues derived from these crops, and if we want to keep producing [these crops], we have to recognize the importance of insect pollinators,” said Nicholas Calderone, associate professor of entomology and the paper’s author.

The paper also analyzed trends in various metrics from 1992 to 2009 for crops that depend on pollinators. For directly dependent crops, production, cultivated area and revenues increased steadily over the course of the study period, with some slowing over the past few years. Recently, growth in the U.S. population has outpaced the production of these crops, suggesting a growing de-

pendence on imported food, but also, a possible opportunity for U.S. growers.

Over this same period, the number of managed honeybee colonies in the United States has gradually declined, reaching a low in 2008 with 2.3 million colonies, with increases of roughly 200,000 new colonies each year in 2009 and 2010.

The trends show that any shortfall in managed or wild pollinators could seriously threaten production levels of directly and indirectly pollinated crops, according to the paper.

In the mid-1980s, parasitic mites that had infected eastern honeybees in Southeast Asia began infecting western honeybees in the United States. In 2006-2007, beekeepers experienced heavy losses to their colonies. While mites appear to be the cause of roughly 70 percent of the losses, the remaining losses (referred to as colony collapse disorder) are not fully understood, with possible explanations including pesticide use, beekeeper management practices, climate change and other pathogens, reports the paper.

As a hedge, U.S. growers are working to increase the number of non-honeybee pollinators, including horn-faced bees and orchard bees, Calderone said.

Crop, insect pollinator and economic data were provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, whose website is run through Cornell’s Mann Library.

The study was funded in part by a grant from the National Honey Board.

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.

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.

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

Specializing in Agriculture & Construction Public Auctions Jay Martin Clyde, NY 14433 315-521-3123

Elmer Zeiset Savannah, NY 13146 315-729-8030

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1. Group of 20 600-800 lb. Holstein Heifers, all from one farm, vaccinated, AI sired, excellent condition 2. More top quality registered animals from Bill Brown, one milking 110 lb.

3. 4 reg. purebred heifers due in June from one farm with a 25,000 lb herd average & with very good and excellent dams behind them. Pedigrees at ringside, sires are from Moscow and Monument.

4. 3 crossbred heifers from Keith Brubaker, one will be fresh till sale day.

5. 5 nice Holstein heifers from Jonas Wengerd from Clyde with one fresh and 4 springing.

6. Group of open Holstein heifers from Western NY. 7. 3 springing heifers from John Hershberger.

8. 3 fresh heifers from Stephen Sauder, AI sired.

9. 4-8 fresh and springing heifers from one farm, AI sired and bred, 24,000 lb herd average.

10. Local farm sending few fresh heifers, selling them as they freshen.

11. Purebred service bull, sire is Marvelous-ET, dam was from Ramos, dam was 82 point 2 year old next dam 89 points, born 12-25-10.

12. 4-800 lb Holstein open heifers from Virgil Phelts.

13. 3 Heifers due in Sept and Oct from local dairy.

14. 4 Boumatic Flo-Star Claws, 4 DeLaval Large Flow Claws, 2 Milk Meters for tie stall 15. From Pine Hollow Dairy 14 #1 Heifers, 12 to 14 months old, all AI sired, sires are from ABS bulls, 27,300 lb. herd avg. (nice, big heifers), all open & ready to breed, avg. wt 800-900 lbs.

16. Lots more groups until sale date.

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT May 21, 2012 Calves: 45-60# .45-.65; 6175# 1.35-1.40; 76-90# 1.651.70; 91-105# 1.7750-1.80; 106# & up 1.85-1.91.

Farm Calves: 1.9750-2.30 Started Calves: .70-.75 Veal Calves: 1-1.40 Open Heifers: 1.35-1.4250 Beef Heifers: .80-1 Feeder Steers: 1.20-1.30 Beef Steers: 1.0750-1.16 Stock Bull: .75-1.5750 Beef Bull: .90-.97 Sows: one at .40 Sheep (ea): 95-105 Lambs (ea): 150-195 Goats (ea): 100-280; Kids 23-70.

Canners: up tp 84.50 Cutters: .85-.89 Utility: .9025-.95 Rabbits: 5-40 Chickens: 4-25 Ducks: 6-22 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT May 21, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 88-96.50; Boners 80-85% lean 84-89; Lean 85-90% lean 60-85.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92-125# 95-235; 80-92# 95195; 70-80# 135-155; Vealers 90-100# 70-90; 80-90# 60-88; 70-80# 65-81; 60-70# 50-56.

FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA May 8, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 50-70; Cutters 70-81; Util 78-85; Bulls 90-100; Steers 100114; Hfrs. 80-95.

Calves: Growers 1.40-2.50; Hfrs. 1.50-1.75; Veal .901.10.

Hogs: Sows 35-45; Boars 22-25; Market 50-60 ea.

Sheep: 60-100; Lambs 1.50-2.20.

Goats: 90-150 ea; Billies

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA May 22, 2012, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 4557.50; 61-75# 55-95; 76-95# 40-85; 96-105# 70-71; 106# & up 60-81.

Farm Calves: 100-245/cwt Start Calves: 103-123/cwt Feeders: 50-145/cwt Heifers: 89-100/cwt Bulls: 86/cwt Canners: 63-75/cwt Cutters: 76-82/cwt Utility: 83-90.50/cwt Sows: 33-56/cwt Hogs: 47-94/cwt Boars: 26-27/cwt Shoats: 90-120 ea.

Feeder Pigs: 60-92.50 ea.

Lambs: 170-255/cwt Sheep: 52.50-100/cwt Goats: 29-240 ea.

Rabbits: 1.50-3 ea.

Poultry: .50-20.50 ea.

Hay: 3 lots, 2.40-2.90/bale northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ No report CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY No report CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY May 21, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 100-150; Grower over 92# 190-230; 80-92# 150-185; Bob Veal 76-82.

Cull Cows: Gd 89-93.50; Lean 79-85; Hvy. Beef Bulls 94.

Beef: Feeders 398-725# 145-175; Hols. Hfr. 97.50.

Lamb/Sheep:Feeder 210250; Market 185-230; Slaughter Sheep 65-70.

Goats: Billies 120-145; Nannies 60-70; Kids 60-70.

Swine: Feeder Pig 85. *Buyers always looking for pigs. *No Sale May 28 - June 1.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY No report DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY No report

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY No report Gouverneur

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY No report BATH MARKET Bath, NY No report FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 23, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 78-94; Canners/Cutters 50-82.

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 94-103.50.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): Open 710-990.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 55-67.50; 80-95# 4565; 60-80# 35-62.50; Vealers (grassers) 250# & up 71-108.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: bull over 95# 125-227.50; 8095# 100-242.50; 70-80# 75220; Hfr. Calves 150-190.

Beef Calves Ret. to Feed: bull over 95# 100-217.50.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 114-123.50; Sel 104-109; Hols. Ch grain fed 100-107; Sel 93.50-97.

Hogs: Slgh. Hogs US 1-3 46-50; Sows US 1-3 45; Feeder Pigs US 1-3 9-40.

Feeder Lambs: Ch 50-80# 190-212.50.

Market Lambs: Ch 80-100# 125-145.

Slaughter Sheep: M 44-68 Goats: Nannies L 45-90

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 23, 2012 Flats: Flowers 3.50-14; Vegetable Plants 2.50-15.

Hanging Baskets: 5-17.50 Planters: 10-50 Pots: .10-3.75 Asparagus: 2.10-2.50 Eggs: 1.45-2 Radishes: .40-.70 Rhubarb: .85-1.20 Spring Onions: .75-.90 Strawberries (qt): 6 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 18, 2012 Hay: 1st cut 125-205; 2nd cut 140-350.

Straw: 230 * Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY May 21, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.92; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .721.06.

Calves: Bull Calves 96-120# 1.50-2.70; up to 95# .10-2; Hols. under 100# 2.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA May 16, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Sel 1-3 986# 99.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 90, lo dress 8285; Boners 80-85% lean 8589, lo dress 80.50-81.50, very lo dress 70-75; Lean 8590% lean 79-79.50, hi dress 85.50, lo dress 74-78; Light Lean 85-92% lean 71-74, lo dress 68-70, very lo dress 51-60.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1380# 91.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers Hols.

L 3 348-425# 94-102; 554902# 78-98.

Holstsein Bull Calves: No. 1 96-120# 190-230; 82-92# 195-212; No. 2 94-120# 170200; 80-90# 155-200; No. 3 74-112# 100-175; Util 72100# 30-100.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 85-110# 210-300/hd; No. 2 70-100# 100-195/hd.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 30-55# 29-52; Roasting Pigs 160200# 75-110.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 56-66# 190-197; 7298# 187.50-212; Yearlings 104-158# 95-125; Ewes Gd 2-3 130-168# 70-77; Util 1-2 130-194# 37-55; Rams 252#

67.

Slaughter Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 40-65# 137-190; 90# 170; Sel 2 40-50# 85-140; 70# 125; Nannies Sel 1 10# 105.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA May 22, 2012 Slaughter Heifers: Hfrs. cpl not finished 106-108; one Hols. 1435# 98.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites cpl 98.50-99.50; Breakers 88.50-93.50; Boners 85-93.50; Lean 89-98; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 7886.50; Shelly 75 & dn.

Bulls: 1230-2210# 94.50108.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 880-1105# 97-103; Hrs. M&L 1 935-1170# 100-103; Hols. 860-1105# 91-92.50; Feeder Bulls Hols. 970# 91.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 80-120# 220-230; No. 2 80-120# 210-220; No. 3 80-120# 135-190; Util 87105.

Swine: Hogs 225-265# 6265; Sows US 1-3 325-400# 46.50-52.50; 405-470# 5052.75; 510-570# 49.7553.25; Thin/Weak/Rough 405-415# 46-47; Boars 175245# 53-54; Shoats 175245# 53-54.

Goats (/hd): S Fleshy Kids 72-97; Small/thin/bottle 1582.

Lambs: Gd & Ch 40-60# 155-185; 60-80# 155-177; 80-90# 160-170; 1 100# thin 142.

Sheep (all wts): 68-92 Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. * Special Fed Cattle Sales May 29 & June 5 & 19. * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale June 22.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA May 22, 2012 Rabbit Family: 12.50 Rabbits: 6.50-28 Bunnies: 2-9.75 Hens: 2.75-7 Roosters: 3-8.50 Pullets: 1-1.50 Peeps: .50-2.50 Turkeys: 15 Pheasants: 16 Ducks: 4-14 Ducklings: 3.50 Guinea Pigs: 1.50-2.50 Pigeons: 2-4.75 Guineas: 8.50-10.50 Hamster: 1 Quail: 4.50 Eggs (/dz): Jumbo Brown 1.75; XL Brown 1.10-1.90; L Brown 1.75-1.95; M Brown 1.60; S Brown 1.20; XL White 1; L&M White .85-1.10; Fertile Quail 1; Fertile Old English Game 1; Fertile Guinea 1; Fertile Mixed Brown .501.75; Pigeons 2-4.75; Guineas 8.50-10.50; Hamster 1; Quail 4.50.

All animals sold by the piece.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA May 18, 2012 US 1-2: 6 hd, 34# 160; 25 hd, 52-59# 100-104; 97 hd, 6469# 100; 4 hd, 61# 82; 183 hd, 72-79# 85-100; 55 hd, 81-82# 80-89; 39 hd, 94-98# 86-94; 29 hd, 105-122# 8588; 4 hd, 139# 76.

US 2: 21 hd, 50# 90; 38 hd, 63-69# 87-101; 7 hd, 79# 83; 17 hd, 98-122# 81-87.

As Is: 3 hd, 30-35# 100; 4 hd, 57.5-60# 40-44; 10 hd, 75# 67; 2 hd, 87.5# 35. *Next State Graded Feeder Pig Sale May 18.

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COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA May 23, 2012 Cows: Canners 50-80; Cutters 81-92.50; Util 93-98.50.

Bulls: 108.50-111 Steers: Ch 120; Sel 99-105; Hols. 101.

Heifers: Hols. 92 Calves: 51-147 ea.

Feeders: 89-140 Sheep: 100-123 Lambs: 115-125 Goats: 70-281 ea.; Kids 47118 ea.

Hogs: 47-51.50 Feeder Pigs: 59-84 ea.

Roaster Pigs: 100-124 ea.

Chickens: 2.50-12 Rabbits: 2-22.50 Ducks: 3-19.50 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

150-235 ea; Kids 30-100 ea.

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Receiving 7:30 - 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

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DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC May 21, 2012 Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1192# 107.50; Ch 2-3 1416-1504# 100.50-104.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 87-94; Boners 84.50-90; Lean 71-88.50.

Bulls: G 1 2104# 99 Feeder Steers: L 1 640# 134; L 2 334# 132.

Feeder Heifers: L 1 400500# 133-140; L 2 350-500# 120-127.

Feeder Bulls: L 1 400-500# 149-153; L 2 350-500# 128137.

Calves: 199. Bull Calves No. 1 94-124# 230-252; 78-92# 235-270; No. 2 94-126# 215235; 76-92# 200-235; No. 3 76-116# 150-210; Hfrs. No. 1 86-110# 225-275; No. 2 80102# 135-205; non-tubing 68-78# 75-130; Util 70-100# 57-82; 60-68# 25-45.

Hogs: 228-290# 58-62.

Lambs: 40-50# 180-195; 5060# 177-195; 60-70# 185197; 70-80# 180-195; Ewes Gd 1-2 164-192# 67-70; Util 1-2 132-138# 52-60.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 under 20# 30; 20# 110; 100# 150; Nannies 90-120# 100162.

EarCorn: 2 lds, 215-220/ton.

Hay (/ton): 15 lds, Grass 180-230; Mixed 120-220; Timothy/Grass 125-180.

Straw (/ton): 1 ld, 220 EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA May 21, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Ch 2-3 1120-1240# 111-116; Sel 1-2 1090-1385# 102-109; Hfrs. Ch 2-3 1400# 118.50; Sel 1205-1465# 109.50-113.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 99-106; Breakers 75-80% lean 94.50-98.50; Boners 80-85% lean 86.50-92, hi dress 94.50, lo dress 85; Lean 8590% lean 77-83, hi dress 8486, lo dress 72-76.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12051660# 104-117; YG 2 12801680# 92-99.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 185; 500-600# 146; 800-900# 138; M&L 2 800900# 115.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 150-162.50, one at 177.50; 600-700# 139; 700900# 107-118; M&L 2 400500# 120; 600-700# 115.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 500600# 150; 700-800# 117.50119.

Ret. to Farm Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 85-120# 240265; No. 2 80-120# 180-230; No. 3 80-120# 120-170; Util 70-120# 65-100; Beef type 100-255# 182.50-215.

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 265-290# 56-59; Boars 380# 15.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 40# 175; 60-80# 142.50-170; 80# 163; 100# 161; Ewes Gd 1-2 155-230# 58-68.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50# 107.50; Sel 2 30-40# 2037.50; Billies Sel 1 130# 112.50/cwt; Sel 2 95# 102.50.

GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA May 21, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1362-1582# 123.50127.50; Ch 2-3 1244-1510# 118-123.50; full/YG 4-5 115.50; 1602-1682# 115119; Sel 1-3 1152-1412# 114-117; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 23 1348-1550# 106.50109.50; Ch 2-3 1244-1594# 101.50-106.50; 1782# 101; Sel 1-3 1070-1326# 95100.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1142-1350# 118-123; Ch 2-3 1106-1398# 114117.50; Sel 1-3 1128# 113.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 98; Breakers 75-80% lean 90.7595.50, hi dress 97.50, lo dress 85.50-91.25; Boners 80-85% lean 86.50-91, hi dress 90.25-93.50, lo dress 81.75-86, very lo dress 7377.50; Lean 85-90% lean 81.50-87.50, hi dress 87.5091.50, lo dress 76-81, very lo dress 68.50-75; Light Lean 85-92% lean 78-81.50, lo dress 72-76, very lo dress 62-70.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 10601996# 98-110; hi dress 11250, very hi dress 140,2148-2150# 98-104; YG 2 1086# 90.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 525# 151; 786-860# 110125; M&L 2 640-660# 106112.50; Hols. L 3 255# 102.50; 490# 113; 895# 108; Hfrs. M&L 1 430-480# 140155; 508-605# 137.50-155; M&L 2 407# 140; 735# 100;

Bulls M&L 1 430-460# 157.50-187.50; 540-580# 132-145; Hols. Bulls L 3 354# 117; 856# 99.

Ret. to Farm Hols. Bull Calves: No. 1 Hols. 94-122# 227.50-242.50; 82-92# 230247.50; No. 2 94-122# 190227.50; 76-92# 195-235; No. 3 70-120# 110-195; Util 56108# 40-115; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 98# 230; No. 2 70-88# 100170.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 49-68# 180-210; 70109# 180-230; 112-122# 170-227.50; Yearlings 91# 157.50; Ewes Gd 2-3 134164# 67.50-70, 214-267# 6062.50; Rams 156# 90.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 50-75# 115-155; Sel 2 under 20# 12.50-35; 20-40# 32.5067.50; 45-55# 77-110; Nannies Sel 1 120-160# 137.50165.50; Sel 2 90-130# 115140; Sel 3 90-130# 70-75; Billies Sel 1 130# 200; Wethers Sel 1 160# 215; Sel 2 170# 180.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA May 17, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1320-1462# 120.50122.25; Ch 2-3 1216-1446# 116-120; Sel 1-2 1096# 115; Hols. Ch 2-3 1272-1676# 100-103.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1416# 119.50; Sel 1-2 1364# 113.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 98.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 9094.50; Boners 80-85% lean 84-87.50, hi dress 88.50, lo dress 81-83; Lean 85-90% lean 77-81, lo dress 70-76.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12121984# 98.50-104.50; YG 2 1140# 92.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 600-700# 132.50; M&L 2 400-500# 142.50; 500-600# 120-132.50; Hfrs. M&L 1 500-700# 122.50-127.50; M&L 2 400-500# 112.50; 500-700# 110-122.50; Bulls M&L 1 600-700# 125.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 85-120# 210-240; No. 2 80-120# 185-210; No. 3 80-120# 110-170; Util 70120# 30-70; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 80-86# 175-200.

Slaughter Hogs: Sows US 1-3 400-500# 49; Boars 318# 15.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 70# 125; Sel 2 80# 150.

KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA May 19, 2012 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 150 Mixed Hay: 5 lds, 125-305 Timothy: 3 lds, 160-350 Grass: 8 lds, 120-235 Straw: 2 lds, 155-205 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA May 18, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1240-1595# 116-121; Ch 2-3 1165-1575# 113-119; Sel 2-3 1135-1325# 112.50-114; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1350-1690# 105-110; Ch 2-3 1245-1595# 102.50106.50; Sel 2-3 1240-1550# 93-101; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1140-1460# 114-117; Ch 2-3 990-1405# 110-113.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 90-94, hi dress 98-100, lo dress 8590; Breakers 75-80% lean 88-94.50, hi dress 94.50-98, lo dress 82-87.50; Boners 80-85% lean 84-89, hi dress 89-94.50, lo dress 77-82.50; Lean 85-90% lean 76-83, hi dress 84-88, lo dress 70-76.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9401950# 97-105, hi dress 106113, very hi dress 116-126, lo dress 91-97.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 114-128# 197-204; 106-112# 216-226; 86-104# 230-242; No. 2 106-118# 190-217; 88-104# 220-232; 80-86# 261; No. 3 90-130# 200-205; 80-88# 245; 72-78# 170; Util 60-110# 90-97; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 95-100# 260-275; No. 2 75-120# 130150.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA No report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA May 16, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hols. Ch 2-3 1335-1600# 100.50-103.50; Sel 1-3 12551415# 92-98.50; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1215# 119.50; Ch 23 995-1270# 110-117.50; YG 4-5 106-109.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75# lean 9294.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 89-92; Boners 80-85% lean 87-90, hi dress 91-94; Lean 85-90% lean 82-86.50, hi dress 88.50-90.50, lo dress 76.50-81.50.

Bulls: YG 1 1210 98.

Feeder Cattle: Hfrs. M 2 320# 145; Bulls L 3 Hols.

885# 101.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-125# 230247.50; 80-90# 225-240; No. 2 95-120# 215-235; 75-90# 200-225; No. 3 95-115# 165200; 75-90# 130-180.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 210-270# 53.50-58.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 40-56# 245-265; Ewes Cull 1-2 115-180# 5072.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 50-60# 122.50-126; 70# 161; Sel 2 30-40# 70-103; Nannies Sel 1 200# 190; Sel 2 80-120# 160-168; Sel 3 100# 95122.50.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA May 15, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 12001505# 120-123; Ch 2-3 1110-1570# 117.50121; full/YG 4-5 115-118.50; 1600-1675# 113.50-118; Sel 1-3 1105-1595# 112-116.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 13351520# 107-109; 1625# 105.50; Ch 2-3 1240-1560# 102-107; 1630-1680# 100103; Sel 1-3 1160-1570# 95101.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1265-1415# 119-122; Hols. 1355-1485# 105; Ch 23 1090-1440# 115118.50;1205-1510# 95-101; Sel 1-3 1070-1170# 108.50115.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 89-91.50, hi dress 98.50, lo dress 83.5088.50; Boners 80-85% lean 83-88.50, hi dress 88, lo dress 78.50-82, very lo dress 74; Lean 85-90% lean 77-83, lo dress 71-76, very lo dress 60.50-69.50; Light Lean 8592% lean 74-78, lo dress 6872.50, very lo dress 51-57.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9251695# 91-107; hi dress 112;

YG 2 1130-1600# 86.50-91.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 640-710# 127-138; 795-910# 120-127; M 2 485# 130; L 3 Hols. 315# 110; 715-895# 97-98; Hfrs. M&L 1 625-640# 122-135; 745-895# 107-130; M&L 2 430# 110; 560-720# 92-122; 835# 87; Bulls M&L 1 315-400# 145-159; 550# 143; M 2 635-700# 95-117; Hols. Bulls L 3 770-1060# 8795.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 220-245; 75-90# 240-262; No. 2 95115# 190-235; 70-90# 200237; No. 3 70-100# 105-185; Util 60-95# 47-112; Hols.

Hfrs. No. 1 80-105# 200-240; No. 2 75-95# 110-190.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 220-276# 61-62.75; 280-325# 61-62; 45-50% lean 240-277# 5762; 290-335# 59-60.75; Sows US 1-3 385# 38; 520# 49; Boars 580-590# 23.5024; Jr. Boars 305-330# 3549.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 40-55# 50-67; 60-90# 62-66; Roasting Pigs 145-155# 75cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 35-65# 170-215; 70100# 142-212; Ewes Gd 2-3 132-170# 67-70; Util 1-2 140# 57; Rams 195# 62.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 75-100# 147-190; Sel 2 under 20# 20-35; 20-45# 60115; 50-70# 80-150; Nannies Sel 1 140-170# 142-175; Sel 2 100-120# 95-130; Sel 3 90100# 70-90; Billies Sel 1 150-200# 172-255.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA May 21, 2012 Cattle: 149 Steers: Ch 110-117; Gd 103108.

Heifers: Ch 108-115; Gd 100-106.

Cows: Util & Comm. 85-95; Canner/lo Cutter 82 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 96-98 Bulls: YG 1 85-98 Cattle: Steers 75-135; Bulls 80-120; Hfrs. 95-130.

Calves: 106. Ch 135-160; Gd 120-135; Std 15-100; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 150-245; Hols. Hfrs. 90-130# 150-200.

Hogs: 62. US 1-2 58-60; US 1-3 54-57; Sows US 1-3 4348; Boars 20-35.

Feeder Pigs: 14. US 1-3 2050# 39-65.

Sheep: 42. Lambs Ch 160180; Gd 140-160; Sl. Ewes 45-80.

Goats: 50-196 MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA May 21, 2012 Alfalfa: 190 Alfalfa/Grass: 270 Grass: 95-145 Mixed Hay: 100-175

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Round Bales: 140-180 ea; 30-35/bale.

Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA May 21, 2012 Roosters: 4-9 Hens: 2.75-5.50 Banties: 1.50-4.75 Pigeons: 2-3.50 Guineas: 5 Ducks: 5-8 Geese: 10-13.50 Bunnies: 4.25-7.50 Rabbits: 9-19 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA May 21, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Non-Traditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 178-212; 6080# 164-194; 80-90# 172190; 90-110# 170-185; Hair sheep 60-80# 160-194; 8090# 162-174; 90-110# 158169; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 50-60# 154-176; 60-80# 160-

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary Compared to last week corn sold .05-.10 lower, wheat sold .05-.20 lower, barley sold .30-.40 lower, Oats sold .05 to .10 lower & Soybeans sold .10-.15 lower. EarCorn sold 1-2 lower. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.64-6.95, Avg 6.79, Contracts 5.19-5.25; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.906.53, Avg 6.18, Contracts 5.88-6.34; Barley No. 3 Range 4.50-5.50, Avg 5, Contracts 4.50; Oats No. 2 Range 4.50-4.80, Avg 4.65; Soybeans No 2 Range 14.03-14.43, Avg 14.24, Contracts 12.95-13; EarCorn 200.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.64-6.95, Avg 6.77; Wheat No. 2 6.03; Barley No. 3 Range 5; Oats No. 2 3.50-5, Avg 4.16; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.95-14.22, Avg 13.58; EarCorn Range 195-220, Avg 207.50.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.70-6.75, Avg 6.73; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.15-6.10, Avg 5.62; Barley No. 3 Range 4.15-5.10, Avg 4.62; Oats No. 2 Range 3.75-4, Avg3.87; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.55-14.08, Avg 13.81; EarCorn 190.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 6.55-6.88, Avg

6.72; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.90; Oats No. 2 Range 4.70; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.90-14.34, Avg 14.08; Gr. Sorghum 5.92.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.55-6.95, Avg 6.76, Month Ago 7.10, Year Ago 7.77; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.15-6.90, Avg 6.11, Month Ago 6.38, Year Ago 7.79; Barley No. 3 Range 4.15-5.50, Avg 4.85, Month Ago 5.07, Year Ago 5.54; Oats No. 2 Range 3.50-5, Avg 4.28, Month Ago 4.40, Year Ago 4.11; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.95-14.43, Avg 13.88, Month Ago 13.40, Year Ago 13.44; EarCorn Range 190-220; Avg 200, Month Ago 201.60, Year Ago 181.66.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 5.90-6.50, Avg 6.19; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.75; Oats No. 2 3.80-5.30, Avg 4.33; Soybeans No. 2 14.33.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary May 18, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 118-122.50; Ch 1-3 116-121; Sel 1-2 112-117.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 105109; Ch 2-3 100-105; Sel 1-2 95-101.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 117-121.50; Ch 1-3 110-117.50; Sel 1-2 106.50113.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 87-93; Boners 80-85% lean 84-88; Lean 8590% lean 77-83.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 110.50-119.50; Avg dress 99-105; lo dress 91-94.

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 300500# 155-177; 500-700# 130-159; M&L 2 300-500# 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# 30105.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 80-120# 210-260; No. 2 80-120# 190-240; No. 3 80120# 140-230; No. 1 Hols.

Hfrs. 84-105# 200-350; No. 2 80-105# 130-200.

Hogs: Barrows & Glts 4954% lean 220-270# 5966.50; 45-50% lean 220270# 56-60.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 4549; 500-700# 48-52.50.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 20-25# 210-230; 25-30# 145-180; 30-40# 130-140; 40-50# 120-140; 50-60# 110140; 60-70# 140; US 2 20-

30# 170-200; 30-40# 130165; 50-60# 115-125.

Slaughter Sheep Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 220-240; 6080# 178-230; 80-110# 186218; 110-150# 175-180; Ch 1-3 40-60# 170-194; 60-80# 170-192; 80-110# 140-178; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 7694; 160-200# 74-90; Util 1-2 120-160# 80-95; 160-200# 72-86.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 100-112; 40-60# 118161; 60-80# 160-174; 80100# 181-202; Sel 2 20-40# 79-92; 40-60# 108-144; 6080# 140-164; Sel 3 20-40# 60-77; 40-60# 69-102; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 165-181; 130-180# 180-200; Sel 2 80130# 142-164; Sel 3 50-80# 98-111; 80-130# 118-142; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 230247; 150-250# 245-264; Sel 2 100-150# 231-246; 150250# 264-290.

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 sold steady to 40 lower & straw sold steady. Alfalfa 140-250; Mixed Hay 130-220; Timothy 130-295; Straw 100-190; Mulch 60-120.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 151 lds, 37 Straw; Alfalfa 150-345; Mixed Hay 135400; Timothy 190-330; Grass 147-370; Straw 135-215.

Diffenbach Auct, April 36, 63 lds Hay, 15 lds Straw.

Alfalfa 150-315; Mixed Hay 135-400; Timothy 195-300; Grass 147-370; Straw 135215.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: May 4, 37 lds Hay, 9 Straw.

Alfalfa 180-345; Mixed Hay 185-340; Timothy 217-330; Grass Hay 170-310; Straw 160-200.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: April 26, 22 lds Hay, 6 Straw. Alfalfa 210-270; Mixed Hay 140-285; Timothy 305; Grass 210-310; Straw 160205.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola, PA: May 2, 29 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 315; Mixed Hay 165-335; Timothy 190-295; Grass 195-295; Straw 140185.

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: May 2, 27 lds Hay, 0 lds Straw. Mixed 100-320.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: April 30, 20 lds Hay, 1 Straw.

Mixed Hay 120-360; Straw 205.

Greencastle Livestock: April 30 & May 3, 7 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa 250-270; Mixed Hay 155; Timothy 140; Grass 200-275; Straw 97.50-100.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: May 5, 29 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 210-300; Mixed Hay 205-270; Timothy 205-240; Grass Hay 165360; Straw 165-230.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: May 1, 26 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa 240-275; Mixed Hay 75-290; Timothy 180215; Grass 180-230; Straw 100-220.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: April 28 & May 1, 33 lds Hay, 8 Straw. Alfalfa 115245; Mixed Hay 88-280; Timothy 185-275; Grass 70-160; Straw 147.50-192.50.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: May 4, 3 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Alfalfa 190; Timothy 195; Grass 230.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES

May 15, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 75-80% lean lo dress 85-90; Breakers 75-80% lean 88.50-92.50, hi dress 95-98, lo dress 82.50-87; Boners 80-85% lean 84-88, hi dress 89-91, lo dress 78-81; Lean 88-90% lean 76-82, hi dress 84.50-85.50, lo dress 70-75.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 13401905# 99.50-104.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 103-121# 185-197; 85-101# 240-260; No. 2 112-114# 215-216; 90-102# 222-242; pkg 84# 267; No. 3 94-109# 215-232; pkg 83# 242; pkg 74# 180; Util 80-105# 45-60.

Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 94-100# 340-350; pkg 82# 190; No. 2 pkg. 90# 260; pkg 82# 175; non-tubing 7393# 50-70.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA No report WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA No report

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NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA May 17, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1320-1530# 118-122; 1600-1655# 114-118; Ch 2-3 1275-1500# 115-119; Sel 1-3 1205-1320# 112.50-114; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 13051605# 106-110; Ch 2-3 1245-1510# 103-106.50; Sel 2-3 1240-1430# 95-101.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1160-1405# 116-117; Ch 2-3 990-1405# 110113.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 90-94.50, hi dress 98-100; Breakers 75-80% lean 88-93, hi dress 93.50-94.50, lo dress 83.5087.50; Boners 80-85% lean 84-88.50, hi dress 90.5094.50, lo dress 77-82.50; Lean 88-90% lean 78-83, hi dress 84.50-87, lo dress 7176.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9801950# 97-103.50, hi dress 106-110.50, very hi dress 116-122; lo dress 96-97.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 114-128# 197-204; 106-112# 216-226; 86-104# 230-242; No. 2 106-118# 190-217; 88104# 220-232; 80-86# 261; No. 3 90-130# 200-205; 8088# 245; 72-78# 170; Util 60110# 90-97.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 95-100# 260-275; No. 2 75120# 130-150.

172; 80-90# 155-170; 90110# 149-162; 110-130# 142-155; Hair sheep 40-60# 160-180; 60-80# 156-174; 90-110# 154-164.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 75-90; 160200# 68-82; 200-300# 70-76; Util 1-2 thin flesh 90-110# 7590; 120-160# 72-82.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 104-120; 40-60# 122150; 60-80# 144-169; 80-90# 172-188; 100-120# 195-220; Sel 2 30-40# 85-105; 40-60# 90-131; 60-80# 124-155; 8090# 145-170; Sel 3 20-40# 40-71; 40-60# 74-100; 6080# 100-121; 80-100# 106129; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80130# 166-181; 130-180# 177-189; Sel 2 80-130# 135155; 130-180# 156-172; Sel 3 50-80# 91-104; 80-130# 112-127; Wethers Sel 1 100150# 210-234; 150-250# 236-256; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 210-234; 150-250# 236-256; Sel 2 100-150# 160-180; 150-250# 165-185.

Profitability – why so many measures?

by Joan Sinclair Petzen, Farm Business Management, Wyoming County CCE Profitability measures the returns to a business. In agriculture, owners generally are also managers and laborers in their businesses. Most businesses use capital contributed by the owner and debt to finance their operations.

So when measuring profitability, different measures are used to sort out how much return is attributed to each of the resources used to generate profits; labor, management and capital, both debt and equity. Let’s review the profitability measures typically used in agriculture and what each means.

The simplest measure of profitability is net farm income. Net farm income is simply revenue minus expenses. It measures the absolute return in dollars to the resources used in the business. Net farm income is an accrual measure, meaning it considers both cash and non-cash revenues and expenses. According to the Farm Financial Standards Council, “Net farm income represents your return to your labor, your management and your capital invested in the business. It is the reward for investing your unpaid family labor, management and money in the business instead of elsewhere.”

Some non-cash revenues might be an increase in inventory, appreciation of assets or changes in accounts receivable. Non-cash expenses could be depreciation of assets, reduction in inventory, or changes in accounts payable.

Sometimes, for the purpose of benchmarking, net farm income is looked at on a per-unit of production basis, for example, per acre or per cow.

This allows comparison among businesses of differing size. Per-unit returns are also useful for looking at the profitability trend over time in a growing business.

Since agricultural businesses have traditionally been owned and managed by the same individuals, owners often want to get a sense of how much return they are receiving for the time they put into labor and management for their business. Another question owners want to answer is, ‘How does my return from the farm business compare to the return I might get from an alternative investment?”

To sort this out, it is necessary to assign a return to the other owner contributions to the business to calculate each of these measures. When determining the return to equity or assets a return must be assigned to value of unpaid family labor and management contributed by the owner and their family. On the other hand, when determining the return to owner(s)’ labor and management, a return to unpaid family labor, and equity must be assigned.

The Cornell Dairy Farm Business Summary uses labor and management income to provide a measure farm owner/operators can use to get a sense of how their return compares to what one might earn in an alternative line of work. Labor and management income is calculated by subtracting a charge for the use of owner(s)’ equity capital from net farm income. The charge for owner’s capital is assumed to be five percent of the average equity the owner has contributed to the farm business during the year. For business with multiple operators, the labor and management income is divided by the number of operators to determine the labor and management income per operator.

Net Farm Income - Unpaid family labor - Cost of average equity invested in the business = Labor and Management Income

Absolute Real Estate Auction (4) Multi-Family & Sgl. Fam. Rental Homes & Vacant Lot All Situated In The Village Of Fort Plain Page 10 - Section B • COUNTRY FOLKS West • May 28, 2012

Saturday

June 9, 2012

2:00 PM

Auction To Be Held @ The Vacant Lot Parcel, Sale Parcel #4 @ 6-8 South St., Fort Plain, NY (4) Multi & Sgl Family Homes & Vacant Lot In Village Of Fort Plain - All Selling For 1 Owner Properties Include: Parcel 1 Single Family Home, 2-Story @ 19 Clyde St., Tax Map ID#: 46.45-1-6; Nice 2 Sty. Home, Currently Rented; Parcel 2 - (2) Multi-Family Homes Situated On 1 Lot @ 47-49 Division St.; Both Homes Have (2) 2 BR Apt’s.

In Each, Both Currently Rented, Both Homes Are In Good Rentable Condition; Tax Map ID#: 46.54-1-2.2; Parcel 3 - Multi Family Home On Corner Lot @ 10-12 South St.; Tax Map ID#: 46.54-1-1; Home Has (2) 3 BR Apt’s., Both Currently Rented; Parcel 4 - Vacant Village Lot @ 6-8 South St., Nice Open - Vacant Lot, 61’ FF x 63’ Deep; Note - All Parcels Have Village Utilities, Water & Sewer; All Homes & Apartments Pay Their Own Utilities.

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÷ Number of operators = Labor and Management Income Per Operator Rate of return on farm assets can be thought of as the average interest rate being earned on all capital (owner[s]’ and creditor’s) invested in the business. To determine return on farm assets a value is assigned to the unpaid labor and management contributed to the business. This measure is calculated starting with net farm income. Interest expense (cost of debt capital) is added to net farm income and a charge for unpaid labor and management is subtracted to determine the return to assets. Return to assets is then divided by the average total assets used in the business during the year.

Net Farm Income + Interest expense - Value of unpaid labor and management = Return on farm assets ÷ Average farm assets = Rate of return on farm assets Rate of return on equity capital represents the rate of return to the farm owner(s)’ money invested in the business. Return on equity is calculated by subtracting the value of unpaid family labor and owner(s)’ labor and management from net farm income. Return on equity is divided by average equity invested in the business to determine the rate of return on equity.

Net Farm Income - Value of unpaid labor and management = Return to equity ÷ Average equity capital = Rate of return on equity capital Profitability measures provide farm owners with a way of comparing their return from the farm business to alternative uses of their labor and management talents and equity capital invested in the business. Each owner has different personal and business goals.

For many, those goals include providing a living for their family, growing their business to allow additional family members to earn a living from the business and having adequate savings to live comfortably when they retire or want to slow down a bit in their senior years. Setting goals for these profitability measures and evaluating the ability of the business to achieve these goals can help farm managers to achieve their personal and business goals.

Extension farm business management specialists, Joan Petzen and John Hanchar can assist farm managers with evaluating the financial performance of their businesses. If you would like assistance evaluating the profitability of your farm business please contact either Joan Petzen at 585-786-2251or John Hanchar at 585-658-3250 x 112 (office).

Source: Ag Focus, May 2012

19TH ANNUAL PENNSYLVANIA'S FINEST ANGUS FEMALE SALE

Saturday • June 2, 2012 • Noon Held at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Livestock Evaluation Center (1494 W Pine Grove Road, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA 16865 - Near Ag Progress Days site)

Featuring the COMPLETE AND TOTAL DISPERSAL OF THE ELITE BEN & LINDA MERCER ANGUS HERD! SELLING 60 HAND-SELECTED LOTS! * Productive Cow/Calf Pairs * Powerful Bred Heifers * Elite Show Heifer Prospects Cattle sired by and bred to top A.I. Sires including SAV Final Answer 0035, Sitz Upward 307R, Coleman Regis 904 and many more.

Sale sponsored by the Pennsylvania Angus Association For your free reference sale booklet, contact anyone in the office of the Sale Managers. TOM BURKE, KURT SCHAFF, JEREMY HAAG, AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME, at the WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS, Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089-0660.

Phone: (816) 532-0811. Fax: (816) 532-0851. www.angushall.com E-Mail angushall@earthlink.net.

Grain dust explosions Grain dust explosions of any size can cause damage to equipment, reduced work time, and injury or death. By controlling grain dust emissions, you can provide a cleaner and safer work environment for your employees and community.

Grain dust is highly combustible, so a fire or an explosion can happen at a large grain-handling facility or in a grain-storage area on a local farm or ranch. Four basic elements must be present for a grain dust explosion to occur: fuel, oxygen, confinement, and an ignition source.

• Fuel: dust particles from wheat, oats, barley, or other types of grain that are suspended in the air or layers of grain dust in a confined space • Oxygen: normal oxygen levels and a continuous air supply • Confinement: areas of confined space such as grain bins, basement tunnels, bin deck galleries, silos, downspouts, and enclosed drag conveyors • Ignition source: short circuits, static electricity, lit cigarettes or lighters, overheated bearings, friction, cutting torches or welding devices, grinder sparks, lightning, and so on Explosiveness of grain dust The explosiveness of dust from different types of grain depends on

the dust’s minimum explosive concentration (MEC), a measurement of particle size and energy nature. The accepted MEC for grain dust explosions is approximately 0.05 oz. per cu. ft. The optimum explosive concentration (OEC) equates to about 10 times the MEC, approximately 0.5 to 1.0 oz. per cu. ft. The MEC and OEC measurements vary depending on the type of grain. In an enclosed space with a height of 2 ft., the minimum depth of dust that can lead to explosion is 0.002 to 0.004 in. A typical sheet of paper is approximately 0.004 in. thick, so that critical MEC level can be reached in a very short time. Maintaining grain dust levels at or below the MEC reduces the risk of explosion and increases visibility for workers.

Characteristics of a dust explosion There are two phases in a major dust explosion: a primary explosion and a secondary explosion. The explosions, however, can happen almost simultaneously, so distinguishing between the primary and secondary explosions can be difficult. The dust from the first explosion may actually provide fuel for the secondary explosion by shaking loose settled dust. If fuel, oxygen, and an ignition source are present

confined space, a series of destructive explosions can occur that may cause structural damage.

Most grain dust explosions occur at grain transfer points. At the transfer points, the movement of grain causes dust to be released at high levels, resulting in suspended dust particles. The suspended dust may collect in leg boots and elevator legs. Dust concentrations in bucket elevators can exceed MEC levels and pose the risk of explosion.

Preventing grain dust explosions To reduce the risk of a grain dust explosion or fire, focus on controlling dust and reducing the sources of ignition. Preventative measures include continuous housekeeping, sanitation, and regularly scheduled maintenance. Implement a housekeeping or sanitation program to decrease grain dust in all work areas.

Leg boots should be cleaned routinely to remove excess dust and kernels. Additional preventative steps include: • Developing and implementing a routine lubrication plan for bearings on the basis of the manufacturer’s recommendations • Developing and implementing a standard operating procedure (SOP) for housekeeping practices to minimize grain dust accumulation

• Using a food-grade mineral spray on grain that is being transferred • Installing a bearing-temperature monitor in strategic locations throughout the grain handling system and implementing a program to periodically monitor bearing temperature • Installing belt-rub sensors inside bucket-elevator leg casings • Substituting steel cups with plastic cups in elevator legs • Using antistatic belting material in legs and horizontal belt conveyors • Establishing easy-to-open cleanout doors in the leg-boot side panel for easy removal of grain and dust • Installing dust aspiration systems or a ventilation system at grain transfer points • Training employees in safe work practices so that they can recognize and prevent hazards that could lead to a grain dust explosion • Posting No Smoking signs and actively enforcing the rule • Completing regularly scheduled inspections to locate any defective wiring or sparking and make repairs as needed Source: www.extension.org

New York cheese production increases Total cheese production in New York, excluding cottage cheese,

totaled 731 million pounds in 2011 according to King Whet-

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percent. Total cottage cheese production at 313 million pounds was up 2.6 percent from 2010.

Total U.S. cheese production, excluding cottage cheeses, was 10.6 billion pounds, 1.5 percent above 2010 production. Wisconsin was the leading State

Auction

Kitchen Cabinets Display, Flooring, Amish Outdoor Furniture, Tools

Saturday, June 2, 10:00AM Location:: 2150 0 Libertyy Dr.,, Niagaraa Falls,, NY Y 14304 Kitchen Displays - 15 complete sets in assorted styles and finishes; Granite countertops ready to install; Amish outdoor furniture; Flooring, tile, laminate and hardwood; trim, roofing, interior & exterior doors - all sizes and styles; kitchen and bath fixtures; faucets, sinks, vanity tops. Other building related items. Check our Web site for more details: www.scottperryco.com Auctioneerss Note: Preview 8 AM day of auction. MasterCard, Visa,American Express,Discover & approved checks accepted.

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with 24.9 percent of the production.

Italian varieties, with 4.56 billion pounds were 3.3 percent above 2010 production and accounted for 43.0 percent of total cheese in 2011. Mozzarella accounted for 78.1 percent of the Italian production followed by Provolone with 7.7 percent and Parmesan with 6.1 percent.

California was the leading State in Italian cheese production with

31.0 percent of the production.

American type cheese production was 4.27 billion pounds, 0.5 percent below 2010 and accounted for 40.3 percent of total cheese in 2011. Wisconsin was the leading State in American type cheese production with 18.6 percent of the production. Details on this report and free email subscriptions can be found at www.nass.usda.gov.

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Dairy Cow & Heifer Sale Wed., May 30TH • 10:30 AM All Consignments Welcome: Cows - Heifers - Bulls From Weaned Calves to Mature Cows Please send all info w/Truckers-Tues., May 29th

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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. 5:00-5:30PM. Help us increase our volume - thus making a better market for everyone. **We are Independent Marketers - working 24/7 to increase your bottom line.

Take advantage of our low commission rates. Competitive marketing is the way to go.

Monday, May 21st sale - cull ave. .72, Top cow .92 wt. 1413 $1091.70 cows up to $1299.96 Bulls/Steers top $1.06 wt. 1502 $1592.12, bull calves top $2.70, heifer calves top $2.00.

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 several loads of hanging baskets, bedding plants, vegetable plants, shrubs, trees all you need for your gardening needs - Come Spend the Day! We will start with the misc. & small animals at 12:30 our normal schedule will follow. We will have 2 Auctioneers if needed. in Monday, June 4th - Monthly Feeder & Fat Cow Sale. a Monday, June 11th - Monthly Heifer Sale.

Monday, June 18th - Monthly Sheep, Lamb & Goat Sale. Possible goat herd dispersal. Watch future ads.

Saturday, Oct. 13th - OHM Holstein Club Sale. Brad Ainslie Sale Chairman 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 Web-Site. 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.

stone, Director of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, New York Field office. This is a 1.6 percent decrease from the previous year. Italian cheese, which accounted for 50 percent of New York’s total cheese output, at 366 million pounds, was down 0.2

Haylage 2012: Capture quality, no butyric no clostridia

by Kurt Cotanch, Miner Farm Report, http://whminer.org/farmreport.html Who knows what the 2012 crop year will bring; wet, dry, both….

But we do know that high quality forage is the key to healthy productive cows. One way to maximize forage quality is to avoid or at least minimize butyric acid in hay crop silages.

How best to achieve this?

As a research facility we’re occasionally asked to perform product testing of silage inoculants, some with claims of minimizing butyric acid production resulting from clostridial fermentations. To do this we need to be able to create butyric acid silage under controlled conditions to substantiate whether a product can prevent such fermentations. Eric Young and I were designing such a study and inquired with Limin Kung (University of Delaware) on how best to create butyric silage. In our research experience we had not been able to do so. Sometimes the best way to learn how to prevent something is to understand how to create it.

Limin indicated that creating butyric silage in a research setting is very difficult. Why then is it so easy in the field?

In Limin’s experience, very wet silage does not necessarily result in butyric fermentations, nor does adding soil to forage. The one factor that did result in butyric acid was delayed chopping or rather prolonged wilting. Wet and dirt alone does not necessarily create butyric acid fermentations, but when combined with delayed harvest, it occurs.

Limin shared some data looking at various products where he ensiled 25-27 percent DM ryelage in minisilos, either immediately ensiled or delayed for 12 hours after chopping.

All test product and control samples had similar pH of about 4.6, with varying levels of lactic and acetic acids, 0 percent butyric acid and 0.34 percent NH3 (ammonia) on a DM basis. Under the 12-hour delayed condition, pHs ranged from 5.82 – 6.42, butyric ranged from 0.12-0.22 percent with NH3 0.90 – 1.04 percent across treatments. Limin men-

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Financial considerations and shale gas development workshop May 30 Financial Considerations and Shale Gas Development will be the subject of a workshop to be held on May 30, at the Mercer County Extension Office, 463 N. Perry Hwy., Mercer, PA 16137. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Cost is $10 per person.

Register online at http://agsci.psu.edu/shalefinancial or by calling 877-489-1398.

This workshop is sponsored by the Penn State Marcellus Educational Consortium.

Agenda I. Marcellus Economics by Dan Brockett, Penn State Educator II. Tax Planning Strategies by Joe Ledford, CPA/ABV, Principal at Hill, Barth & King, LLC III. Handling an Economic Windfall by Tom Crowley, PNC Wealth Management IV. Estate Planning Options by James Rosa, CPA/PFS, Principal at Hill, Barth & King, LLC V. Questions and Answers

tioned another study he conducted with alfalfa at less than 20 percent DM, where there was no butyric acid when immediately ensiled. After 12 hours delay in ensiling, butyric acid levels ranged from 2.05–3.13 percent of DM, NH3 ranged from 0.97–1.10 percent of DM and lactic acid was 0 percent across all treatments.

The key factor is that the water soluble carbohydrate (WSC) content of the forage is too low after prolonged or delayed wilting stage.

WSC are the fuel of fer-

mentation for the desirable lactic acid-forming bacteria. If WSC is too low, clostridia take over. They can break down protein, resulting in butyric acid and NH3. In the lab Limin had to allow the forage to sit overnight for about 12-16 hours before ensiling in order to obtain butyric acid.

Plant cells continue to respire after the plant is mowed and chopped.

The cells are burning off their WSC the very fuel that we need to properly ferment the forage. In the lab, im-

mediate packing of chopped forage preserves sufficient WSC for proper fermentation. The delay allows for plant cellular respiration to consume the WSC, leaving no sugars for proper fermentation — only protein. In the field harvest delays often result from rain delaying harvest.

In terms of preventing butyric acid when faced with delayed harvest, Limin states that “Nothing Stops It.” Take-home message to minimize the risk of butyric acid silage fer-

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mentation: Chop at proper DM percent (3235 percent), avoid soil contamination, and above all, avoid harvest delays. If faced with impending wet weather and delayed harvest, it may be better to chop on the wetter side when forage is fresh rather than waiting and losing all water-soluble carbohydrates needed to fuel a proper fermentation.

Lastly, if possible, consider segregating highrisk forage rather than spreading throughout the pile or cut the loss and compost.

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Ask Extension… How do I dispose of my on-farm sharps?

by Nancy Glazier, Small Farms Support,Yates County CCE Sharps disposal, needles and scalpels, can be a large or small farm issue. They should not be disposed of in the trash or dumpster, due to the risk of injuring or causing illness to those workers who handle the trash.

This includes loose or container disposal. After medical waste washed up on East Coast beaches Congress took the initiative to enact legislation. The Medical Waste Tracking Act of 1988 defines medical waste as “any solid waste that is generated in the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals, in research pertaining thereto, or in the production or testing of biologicals.” This includes sharps.

Collection The first step in the disposal process is finding a collection container. Commercial sharps disposal containers are available, though they do not need to be purchased. A question to ask yourself, is how many needles are used on-farm, to size your container. An empty laundry detergent, bleach or fabric softener jug would work, as well as a five-gallon pail with a lid. The container should not be breakable or easily punctured, should be sturdy and stay upright so nothing falls out. To protect others on the farm, the container should be labeled, “CONTAINS SHARPS”. Keep away from children! Don’t use food (juice) containers as an added safety

factor. To save space, syringes may be disposed of separately. Take care not to stick yourself removing the needle from the syringe. A pair of pliers works to do this.

Disposal When the sharps container gets nearly full, it is time to dispose of it.

There are some options; some are free while others are fee based. Free ones first.

Sharps are sharps, whether for human or veterinary use. New York State Department of Health has a directory of locations that offer free sharps disposal. Hospitals, nursing homes, some pharmacies are listed by county. This program was established to curtail the reuse of needles to prevent the spread of AIDS. Take advantage of the free service.

Here’s the link: www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/har m_reduction/needles_syringes/sharps /docs/alternate_sites.pdf. This directory was updated in February 2012.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website lists municipalities that hold Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs.

These may be annual events; a few are available year-round by appointment.

Here’s the web listing: www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8780.html.

These are usually free.

Many veterinary clinics for a fee will collect and dispose of sharps. Check with your vet to see if they offer this service.

Some programs are available where

a container is purchased and for a fee the container is mailed back for disposal. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for this service. One example is: www.sharpsdisposal.com/.

One last option here may be to purchase a needle destruction device.

Search for that phrase and check out those options.

And as always, if you don’t have internet access or if you have questions regarding any of this, give me a call at 585-315-7746.

Source: Ag Focus, May 2012

Grange urges PMMB to extend over-order premium HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Grange has asked the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board (PMMB) to extend the $2.15 over-order premium currently in place for milk produced, processed and sold in Pennsylvania. The state Grange continues to advocate on behalf of agriculture and rural communities and for a milk price that is beneficial to the dairy farmer.

Matt Espenshade, a seventh generation dairy farmer and president of Elizabethtown Grange No. 2076, offered testimony on behalf of the Grange. He and his family milk 70 cows on a Lancaster County farm that has been operated by his family since 1897. Espenshade previously offered testimony before the PMMB on this same issue in May 2011.

Espenshade testified that, since the fall of 2011, the price his farm is paid for milk through their coop has declined $4.27 per hundredweight.

During this same period, they have seen an increase in feed and fuel costs. He shared with the PMMB that for many farms, something as simple as an extra delivery of feed or unex-

pected repair bill can mean the difference between just getting by and being in a serious financial crisis.

In urging the PMMB to extend the current over-order premium, Espenshade reminded them of the extreme weather conditions that also plagued area farmers throughout 2011.

These weather conditions affected the amount and quality of feed crops farmers were able to plant and harvest in the spring and fall of last year. Espenshade noted, “Many farms across the state have faced shortages of feed as well as poor quality.”

This family farm has decided that changes need to be made in order to remain viable in today’s dairy industry — changes that many family farms across Pennsylvania are facing. Espenshade testified to the importance of maintaining the over-order premium to the future of his family’s farm and the businesses that support the dairy industry, “The money you invest in the over-order premium is not just supporting the local farmer, but the businesses they depend on as well,” he said.

New York State summer 2012 Christmas tree farm tour Register by June 11 and save WATKINS GLEN, NY — The 2012 summer tree farm tour of the Christmas Tree Farmers Association of New York (CTFANY) will be held on Friday, July 20, and Saturday, July 21, at Empire Evergreens, 766 Addison Road, Painted Post, NY. Registration begins at 8 a.m. each day.

The two day program offers valuable information for experienced growers as well as those just starting out with Christmas trees. The keynote speaker is Martha Glass, Manager of the Agritourism Office with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. In addition to her Saturday morning plenary session “Christmas Tree Farm Extras — Hmmm!”, Glass will also lead an afternoon workshop titled “After the Season — What Then?”

Empire Evergreens owner and tour host Dave Weil will show

some of the unique equipment that makes his three-person operation highly efficient.

Much of the equipment was developed or modified for the farm, including a one-of-akind, track-mounted sprayer not readily found on the east coast.

Experts from Cornell plan to integrate Empire Evergreens’ fields into their presentations. Sessions in the plantation will allow attendees to see some “challenge areas” where trees are not developing to their full potential or aren’t growing at all.

Experts will discuss some of the possible causes and potential remedies.

Various shearing techniques will also be demonstrated. Different

markets and grades of trees determine the best technique. There will be three one-credit Pesticide Application presentations on the program — one is scheduled for Friday and two on Saturday.

Three sessions on Saturday are designed for new growers and beginning farmers. These workshops will cover everything from site and seed selection to cultural practices. A mentoring session featuring experienced growers from across New York State will provide useful insight as the panelists take a look back to their beginnings and share, “I wish I knew then what I know now.”

There is a robust Wreath, Greens & Mar-

keting track running both days of the program. Experts in the field will cover both beginning and more advanced wreath-making techniques and trends.

Among other presenters, Cathy Jo Brown and Dave and Marcia Hicks will share their talents.

Back by popular demand are presentations from the New York State Police and the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT). The purpose of these talks is to make growers aware of their responsibilities when using pubic highways with their equipment and inviting the public onto their farms.

On Friday night, there will be a cash bar with 20 plus vendors in

the trade show area; and a chicken BBQ. Attendees can save money by registering by June 11. Registration includes admission to all sessions and the trade show area, workshop materials, and morning refreshments. Lunch is available both days with advance ticket purchase or bring your own. A registration form can be downloaded from the Association website at www.christmastreesny.org or call the CTFANY office at 607535-9790.

Empire Evergreens was founded in 2002 by owner Dave Weil. The farm now has over 100 acres in trees. The farm produces wholesale cut trees, balled and burlap

trees, choose and cut trees, wreaths, and greens.

The purpose of CTFANY, which was begun in 1953, is to provide information and opportunities for Association members and education to the public about the real tree industry and the benefits of farm fresh and fragrant Christmas trees and evergreen products. According to the National Ag Statistics Service, New York State is the seventh largest producer of real Christmas trees in the nation. In 2007, the estimated value of New York State’s cut-tree crop was over $8.8 million.

A major sponsor of the Tour is the Farm Family Insurance Company.

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Amanda Rhodes, elected New York State FFA President On May 4, Amanda Rhodes, daughter of Gary and Jolene Rhodes of Henderson was elected to serve as the 2012-2013 New York State FFA President. Her duties begin this summer with advanced leadership training, followed by the New York State Fair and travelling to visit some of the 90 FFA chapters in New York.

Amanda’s family owns and operates one of the largest greenhouse operations in Northern New York, Rhodes Greenhouses. She has worked there ever since she can remember planting, watering, and selling plants. This has developed into her supervised agricultural experience (SAE), or work outside of classroom time. Amanda earned the top award in Diversified Horticulture Production of her

outstanding SAE. Amanda became involved in FFA in 9th grade participating in many chapter events. As a sophomore she was able to attend the Washington Leadership Conference, a weeklong conference in Washington, D.C., where she was able to develop a “living to serve” plan for her community. In her junior and senior year she was selected to be a soloist and member of the National FFA Chorus.

When asked about what she looks forward to the most this year she said influencing younger FFA members and helping to make a difference in their lives. She can’t wait to start her training and is excited to make memories of her team.

Amanda Rhodes, the new 2012-2013 New York State FFA President.

Photo courtesy of Belleville-Henderson FFA

CHS Foundation awards $75,000 in scholarships ST. PAUL, MN — The CHS Foundation has awarded nationwide 75 $1,000 scholarships to college students studying agriculture. This year’s recipients include 50 high school seniors and 25 two-year college students from 27 states. The CHS Foundation is the major giving entity of CHS Inc., (Nasdaq: CHSCP) the nation’s leading cooperative, owned by farmers, ranchers and co-ops across the United States.

“The CHS Foundation values the opportunity to help build the next generation of leaders in the production, science, technology and business of agriculture,” says William J. Nelson, CHS Foundation president. “We are proud to support these promising students who will

play an important role in the future of agriculture.”

An independent, external committee selected recipients based on their career goals, essays, extracurricular involvement, transcripts and reference letters. See below for a list of high school and two-year college scholarship recipients from the Northeastern United States.

North Carolina Caroline Wade Clement of Clinton, attending North Carolina State University Lindsay Carlisle DeMers of Sophia, attending Virginia Tech *Lydia Lauren Register of Zebulon, attending

North Carolina State University *Tyler Keith Douglas of Washington, attending North Carolina State University New York *Mary-Elizabeth Foote of Harford, attending State University of New York at Cobleskill Pennsylvania Garrett James Richardson of Glen Campbell, attending The Pennsylvania State University *Lindsay Rae Upperman of Chambersburg, attending Butler Community College *Denotes two-year scholarship recipients; all others are high school scholarship recipients.

Wyoming County 4-H Tractor and Compact Tractor Contest results The annual 4-H Tractor and Compact Tractor Operators Contest was held on Saturday, May 12, at 4-H Camp Wyomoco in Varysburg, NY. Lamb & Webster, Inc. of North Java provided tractors for the event which tested contestant’s mechanical knowledge, safety skills and tractor driving skills. Contest results are as follows: Compact Tractor Beginner Division 1. Danny Stetzel, Gainesville 2. Seth Kirsch, Strykersville 3. Andrea Kirsch, Varysburg 4. Hunter Anderson, Gainesville Compact Tractor Advanced Division 1. Shawn Kirsch, Strykersville 2. Liam Pankow, Castile

Junior Tractor Division 1. Judson Ptak, Glenwood 2. Kyle Perl, Strykersville 3. Joe Meyer, North Java 4. Trevor Perry, Strykersville 5. Joe Fisher, Warsaw Senior Tractor Division 1. Nicholas George, Strykersville 2. Ian Collins-Klein, Glenwood 3. Aiden Pankow, Castile A participant of the 4-H Tractor Operators Contest backs up a manure spreader with a tractor during the competition made possible by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County and Lamb & Webster, Inc. of North Java.

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4-H Camp Bristol Hills plans open house on June 3 4-H Camp Bristol Hills celebrates 87 years of offering a camp program for kids 4-H Camp Bristol Hills, owned and operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County, is celebrating 87 years of camping excellence in 2012.

4-H Camp Bristol Hills began in 1925 as a 4-H Club Camp for girls at Point Rochester. Over the years the camp has grown significantly. Today 4H Camp Bristol Hills is open to boys and girls ages 5 through 15. It is located in the hills of Bristol, enjoying over 120 acres of natural forests, fields, ponds and streams. Open to all interested youth, 4-H Camp Bristol Hills’ programs are still rooted in the 4-H philosophy of learning by doing through hands-on activities and personal connections with others. 4-H Camp Bristol Hills is committed to providing a fun, exciting and educational summer camp experience.

87 years in the making, 4-H Camp Bristol Hills features outdoor recre-

ation and environmental education activities including archery, fishing, ropes course, aquatics, horseback riding, geocaching, cooking, crafts, woodworking, hiking, and much more. The camp experience is rounded out with cabin times, family style meals, free swim, and all camp activities. The camp offers a variety of program formats, including day- and resident (overnight) camp programs, for all youth. In addition to the traditional camping programs, 4-H Camp Bristol Hills also provides specialty camps including Young Women’s Adventure Camp, Counselor in Training, and the Adventure/Ropes Course program.

New in 2012, Master Classes allow older campers to dive deeper into subject-specific classes including Mountain Biking, Drama, Digital Photography, STEM, and Mixed Media Illustration.

4-H Camp Bristol Hills will be hosting an Open House from 1-4 p.m. on June 3. This Open House will give interested youth and parents an

opportunity to meet staff, tour the facilities, and become familiar with the camp.

4-H Camp Bristol Hills is accredited by the American Camp Association.

For a brochure, or more information, contact the camp office, 480 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY, at 585-3943977 ext 435 or visit www.4HCampBristolHills.org.

Collegiate FFA seeks Ambassadors for Agriculture College students will serve as industry advocates INDIANAPOLIS – Collegiate FFA, a program of the National FFA Organization, is now accepting applications for its National Collegiate Agricultural Ambassador program.

Twenty selected students will serve during the 2012-2013 school year.

During their term, ambassadors will deliver presentations to elementary, junior-high and high school classes, community organizations and other groups interested in learning about the industry of agriculture. The presentations will focus on food safety and security, sound science, sustainable

agriculture as well as other current agricultural topics. Ambassadors will earn scholarship money during their year of service.

College students ranging from sophomores to graduate students who have the desire to promote agriculture may apply to be an ambassador. The application deadline is June 1.

Visit www.FFA.org/collegiate for more information.

The National Collegiate Agricultural Ambassadors program is sponsored by BASF, Syngenta, CSX Transportation and the National Pork Board as a special project of the National FFA Foundation.

Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Good Housekeeping Mixed grill 1/2 cups orange marmalade 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, chopped, crushed 3/4 teaspoon salt 6 fully cooked bratwurst, knockwurst or frankfurters 1 (3 1/2-pound) chicken, cut into quarters Tomato wedges, for garnish 1. In small bowl, mix orange marmalade, lemon juice, rosemary and salt.

2. Cut a few slashes in each bratwurst to prevent them from bursting while cooking.

3. Place chicken quarters on grill over medium heat; cook until golden on both sides, about 10 minutes. Then to avoid charring, stand chicken pieces upright, leaning one against the other. Rearrange pieces from time to time and cook until fork-tender and juices run clear when pierced with knife, about 25 minutes longer. During last 10 minutes of cooking, place bratwurst on same grill. Brush chicken quarters and bratwurst frequently with orange-marmalade mixture.

4. Garnish with tomato wedges to serve. Serves 6.

• Each serving without tomatoes: About 613 calories, 39g total fat (13g saturated), 162mg cholesterol, 875mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate, 41g protein.

German potato-salad packet Grill spuds with bacon pieces, then toss with a cider-vinegar dressing.

2 1/2 pounds (medium) red potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks 2 slices uncooked bacon, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper 2 green onions, chopped 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1. In large bowl, toss potatoes with bacon, salt and pepper until potatoes are evenly coated.

2. Using 18-inch-wide heavy-duty foil, layer two 20-by-18-inch sheets to make a double thickness. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Place potato mixture on center of stacked foil.

Bring long sides of foil up and over potato mixture and fold over several times to seal well. Fold ends to seal in juices, making sure not to fold in too far in order to leave room for heat circulation inside.

3. Place packet on grill over medium heat and cook 30 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender, turning packet over once halfway through grilling.

4. Remove packet from grill and carefully open; add green onions, vinegar and sugar to potato mixture, tossing gently to combine. Makes 8 (3/4 cup) servings.

• Each serving: About 140 calories, 3g total fat (1g saturated), 4mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 4g protein.

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Dairy Princess events

Red White and Blue Dessert 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped 2 quarts strawberries, halved, divided 2 quarts blueberries, divided In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and extract until fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Place a third of the mixture in a 4-qt. bowl. Reserve 20 strawberry halves and 1/2 cup blueberries for garnish.

Layer half of the remaining strawberries and blueberries over cream mixture. Top with another third of the cream mixture and the remaining berries.

Spread the remaining cream mixture on top. Use the reserved strawberries and blueberries to make a "flag" on top.

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Hi! this is Courtney Luskin, The Rensselaer County Dairy Princess.

Looking forward to June we will be stepping off the month with a Rodeo at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds hosted by the Painted Pony Rodeo on Saturday, June 2. The dairy princess will be at the Rodeo to give away coloring books for children and award prizes to the rodeo's youngest participants.

Please be sure to stop by the information table and say "Hi".

On Sunday, June 3 Hender'Son's Bar and Grill in Schaghticoke will be the site for our Annual Grill Cheese Eating Contest. The Contest will kick off at 2:30 with registration and at 3 p.m. the fun will begin when contestants will eat as many grill cheese as possible in a set amount of time. This is a fun time for all, no professional eaters allowed.

We hope everyone will show their patriotic spirit by displaying the red, white and blue this Memorial Day. The Rensselaer County Dairy Princess program is made possible through the support of American Dairy Association and Dairy Council, the local planning and management organization funded by dairy farmer checkoff dollars. Dairy Farmers work hard to provide us with dairy products. One way to incorporate your 3 dairy products per day is this fun recipe, it would be great with a tall glass of milk. Drinking milk and eating other dairy foods makes it easy for kids to get the bone-building calcium and other nutrients their growing bodies need.

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by Angela Shelf Medearis Soft foods for seniors Eating a healthy, well-balanced meal is important at any age, but it’s especially necessary for seniors. Here are some tips for staying healthy in your golden years: • Get plenty of water.

• Eat high-quality proteins such as eggs, lean meats, poultry and fish.

• Incorporate a good balance of carbohydrates and fiber such as bread, cereals, pasta and other grain products into your diet.

• Get calcium from low-fat sources such as milk, yogurt, cheeses and broccoli.

• Stay active physically, mentally and socially.

Sometimes, because of a variety of health challenges, a soft food diet is recommended for senior citizens. This

budget-friendly recipe for Fettuccine With Sun-Dried Tomatoes serves two, but can be easily doubled to serve more. Eggs are used as a high-quality but inexpensive source of protein. It’s easy to make and eat, and freezes well.

Fettuccine with sun-dried tomatoes 4 ounces dried spinach or wholewheat fettuccine 1/2 cup fresh or frozen broccoli florets 1 to 2 ounces sundried tomato halves, quartered 2 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 large eggs 1/4 cup low-fat milk 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup chopped basil or parsley, optional 1. Combine the fettuccine, broccoli and tomatoes in large pot of boiling, salted water. Cook until pasta is tender but firm, about 6 to 8 minutes; drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.

2. Return the pasta, broccoli and tomatoes to the pot. Add the pesto, Italian seasoning, pepper and cayenne pepper; toss until evenly coated.

3. Beat the eggs and milk in a bowl until blended. Pour egg mixture over pasta, stirring gently to coat and combine.

4. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently, until the mixture thickens and no visible liquid from the egg remains.

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water, as needed, if the pasta seems too dry. Sprinkle with cheese and basil or parsley, if desired. Serves 2. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

Chow Line: Lots of fruits, veggies might stem diabetes

by Martha Filipic I’ve been told that I’m “pre-diabetic.”

Should I cut way back on fruit? I know it contains a lot of sugar.

First, for individual health-related advice, it’s always best to talk directly to your doctor or, in cases like this, a registered dietitian, who could work with you personally to examine your normal day-to-day eating patterns and help you make improvements.

But if you’re like most Americans, you likely aren’t eating enough fruit.

And your question indicates that you have the common misconception that eating sweets causes diabetes. It doesn’t. It’s caused by the body’s inability to handle blood sugar, but that comes from many kinds of foods, not just those that taste sweet.

In fact, a recent study published in the journal Diabetes Care indicates that people who eat a lot of fruits and vegetables — and, even more importantly, a lot of different kinds of fruits and vegetables — may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

The study included more than 3,700 adults in the United Kingdom and lasted 11 years. The researchers found: • Eating more fruits and vegetables (about six servings a day) was associated with a 21 percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared with eating just two servings a day.

• People who ate a wide variety of fruits and vegetables — averaging 16 different types over the course of a week — were about 40 percent less likely to develop diabetes than those who averaged just eight different types.

It’s important to note that the study doesn’t necessarily prove cause and effect. But it is one more good reason why you might want to incorporate a wider variety of fruits and vegetables into your diet. Here

are some ideas to do so: • Even if you don’t normally pack your lunch, pack a snack to have midmorning or mid-afternoon. It can be one of the standards: an apple, orange, banana, grapes, baby carrots, celery strips or red pepper strips, or something totally new. Shop the produce section with a fresh eye to see what you might want to try.

• Buy large containers of vanilla or plain yogurt and, as you prepare individual servings, top with one-quarter to one-half cup of fresh or frozen berries.

• Add variety to salads by including spinach with the lettuce and topping with fresh blueberries or strawberries.

For more on the benefits of fruits and vegetables and ideas to include more in your diet, see the Fruits and Veggies Matter website, a partnership of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Produce for Better Health Foundation, at www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov.

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SELLING: Construction Equipment: 2003 Komatsu PC200 2006 Komatsu WB146 Challenger MT 295 compact tractor, 4WD, w/ldr, 82 hrs.

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Vermeer wood chipper Tractors & Farm Equipment: Challenger MT 295 compact tractor, 4WD, w/ldr, 82 hrs.

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1046 Cty. Rd 23, Sherburne, NY Notice: Jim Webb, company owner has decided to consolidate 2 operations into 1 so that he can better utilize labor & space. * Much of this equipment was purchased new and has low hours of running time Saw Mill Equipment: HMC MM10 sawmill 4 block, 60hp electric in feed, out feed, turner, 50" blades IR 25hp compressor- Like new Yates American 820-12 planer (2) break down hoists Golden Eagle 3 band saw Morebark 414 post peeler Roto Chopper Mulch maker horizontal grinder E200 w/300hp electric power 24x80 Radial stacking conveyor 26x40' and 26 by 20' paddle chain conveyors Stump Grinder Edger 8+ live decks of various widths and lengths Several roll cases, 3&4 strand log decks, log turners, conveyors, barn cleaners and more.

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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.

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Selling: Cars and Pickups: 2011 Ford F-250 4WD Ext-Cab, V-8, A/C, PW, PL, Cruise, Snowplow, Approximately 31,000 miles.

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