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Spring Dairy Carousel Youth Showmanship Winners ~ A5

Columnists Lee Mielke

Mielke Market Weekly B12 Paris Reidhead

Crop Comments

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Classifieds Farmer to Farmer Auctions June is Dairy Alt. Fuels Manure Handling

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Let the grazing begin! ~ Page A3 “In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” Psalm 56:4

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Schoharie County celebrates 40th anniversary as NY State’s first agricultural district

by Elizabeth A. Tomlin A celebration commemorating Schoharie County’s 40th anniversary as New York State’s 1st Agricultural District took place against a backdrop of the beautiful, lush, green hills of the Schoharie Valley.

Schoharie County’s Planning Department and the Schoharie County Farm Bureau joined with NYS Ag & Market and county dignitaries for the celebration at New York Farm Bureau Board member Richard Ball’s Schoharie Valley Farms in Schoharie.

Ball informed the attendees that his farmland had been under more than eight feet of water after the flooding from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee only nine months ago. In some areas he estimates that the water was over 15 feet high. However, the soil has been extensively tested this spring through Cornell and other labs, and has been found to be free from contaminants that would hinder the growing of vegetables and other crops. Ball said this is due to the fact that previous rains had already saturated the soil when the flooding occurred, which prevented the soil from becoming penetrated by the contaminants. Ball grows over 50 different crops on his 200-acre farm, and has been harvesting asparagus, rhubarb and spinach, which are popular items at Schoharie Farms’ Carrot Barn.

Schoharie County Economic Development & Marketing Coordinator Sarah Blood, MBA opened the commemorating ceremony.

“Growing up in Schoharie County, the phrase, ‘I believe in the future of Agriculture’ was a uttered often,” said Blood. “Agriculture is not something that people believe in because they see it, it is something that people use and depend on in everyday life. All of our lives were changed on Aug. 28, 2011.

In the current economy, many farmers only have two choices — grow or go.

The recovery from the floods will take a great deal of time. Fields need to be cleaned and rebuilt. Buildings need to be repaired. Today, we know that tests have been done to the soil and water repeatedly, to ensure that the crops being produced here are safe to eat. We encourage all of you to be as excited about Schoharie County’s agriculture as we are.”

Blood said the farmers who were being celebrated at the commemorative ceremony believed in the future of Schoharie County. “They believed in the importance of the agriculture district and the proud history of the valley,” she stated. “The Ag community has a proud history here in Schoharie,” Blood stated. “We were the Bread Basket of the Revolution. We made sure that we were feeding the nation then and we want to continue feeding the nation now.”

Julie Suarez, Public Policy Director

NYFB was among those present at the celebration to recognize the 40th anniversary.

“The farm bureau system celebrated an important milestone this year,” said Suarez, “100 years of advocating for family farmers. One of the many laws we’ve helped put in place through our grassroots, farmer led, advocacy organization is the agricultural districts program. We are also celebrating another significant milestone this year by marking the 40th anniversary of the first agricultural district in Schoharie County, New York.”

Suarez said that without the agricultural districts program, it was doubtful that farmers would still be farming in New York, especially in areas where rapid population growth and suburban sprawl had been experienced. She pointed out that not only does the agricultural districts program help provide farmers with fair agricultural assessment — taxation based on the usage of the land as agricultural, and not at the highest and best use, in which assessors determine the value of future housing lots — but that it also established NY State’s “Right to Farm” program.

“This Right to Farm law is a critical component for farmers,” said Suarez.

“Most people nowadays love farming in the abstract — until they live next door to it or drive by and realize that tractors are slow on the road — and noisy — and that nutrient management does indeed have an odor! The protections given to farming because of the Right to Farm statute make sure that farmers can continue to produce food in a way that isn’t overly regulated by local municipal officials.”

Suarez explained that sometimes local municipal offices focus on things not in the farmers’ best interest, such as stopping dogs from barking while they guard livestock, or enacting environmental laws when the appropriate authority is the DEC and the State Legislature and Governor.

“The beauty of the agricultural districts program as it celebrates its 40 years is that while the central components remain the same, the law has also evolved as agriculture has changed,” Suarez acknowledged. “For instance, the definition of agriculture has expanded to include farm operations with agricultural tourism attractions, equine facilities, maple syrup production and Christmas tree growers.

This ability to keep the agricultural districts program fully reflective of modern agriculture today, and yet still retain its core focus on protecting the farm land and our food production, is what makes this celebration so special.”

NYS Dept. of Ag & Markets, Director, Division of Land & Water Resources Michael J. Latham, also attended the ceremony and commented on the occasion. “I am pleased to recognize New York’s 1st State Certified Agricultural

At the podium, Paul Westheimer, former owner of Schoharie Valley Farms, speaks about how Ag has changed over the years, while current property owner Richard Ball listens.

State and local dignitaries gathered to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Schoharie's first Ag District. Seen here are (from left, front) Schoharie Planning Assistant Zach Thompson, NYS 127th Dist. Assemblyman Peter Lopez, Rose Westheimer, NYFB Public Policy Director Julie Suarez, Schoharie Co. Economic Development Marketing Coordinator Sarah Blood, Schoharie Valley Farms & NY Farm Bureau Board member Richard Ball and Ethel-Rita Blood, (back) CCE Ag Program Educator David Cox, NYS Ag & Markets Michael Latham, Paul Westheimer, Schoharie Co. Board of Supervisors Chair Harold Vroman, Schoharie Co. Planning and Development Director Alicia Terry and Cobleskill Town Supervisor Tom Murray, Jr. Photos by Elizabeth A. Tomlin District in Schoharie County,” Latham the preservation, protection and said. “Today there are 239 Agricultural improvement of agricultural lands.

Districts across New York State cover- Schoharie County should be commending 8.62 million acres. By any measure, ed for taking this first and important the Agricultural Districts Program has step that laid the groundwork for over made a significant contribution toward 23,277 farmers throughout the state.”

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The unusual markings on this Holstein owned by Mark and Kathy Tanis of Ideal Farms in Pitcher, NY, appear to read “Heart” God. The heart symbol has become synonymous with the word “love” ever since New York state launched its “I ‘Heart’ NY” tourism promotion in the mid-1970s. If you have an animal that sports unusual markings, Country Folks would like to print your photo in a future edition. E-mail photos to cfeditor@leepub.com or mail them to Editorial Department, Lee Publications, P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428.

Power up-with wind

by Katie Navarra Increasingly, farm owners are turning to alternative energy sources as a way to control rising expenses.

“Farmers are facing many uncertain variables in their businesses right now. Rising energy costs, severe weather patterns and a volatile economy are among the many concerns farmers are contending with,” Violet Stone with Cornell Small Farms Program, said.

Deciding to use an alternative energy source can be a good fit for farms of all sizes. “Even small farms are able to afford renewable energy by taking advantage of the incentives available

through NYSERDA, USDA or NRCS. The first step, of course, is to make your farm operation as energy efficient as possible,” Stone said.

Today, farm owners have a variety of options when considering renewable energy sources.

Wind power, when used alone, or in conjunction with other types of renewable energy can help farmers substantially reduce or even eliminate utility bills.

Farms using wind power choose between remaining grid-connected or going off the grid completely. There are advantages and benefits to both and the option that makes the most sense varies from farm to farm.

Grid-connected Cross Island Farms, an organic diversified vegetable operation in Wellseley Island, NY, opted for a 10kwh wind mill. The wind mill is mounted on a 120’ tower and is grid-connected and the energy generated is fed back into the utility company. A meter measures the amount of energy produced and credits the farm each month for the amount of energy produced.

Owners Dani Baker and David Belding made the decision to go with wind when they were relatively new to farming. “I had spent time in New Mexico were there were a lot windmills pumping water there,” Baker said,

Let the grazing begin! that at times can be time consuming if done correctly?!

The key to any pasture management program is to prevent OVERGRAZING while meeting the animal’s nutritional needs with the available forages. Every operation is different, and if you want a successful grazing program on your farm, knowing your animals, plants, and soil is of the utmost importance.

The type of plants and soil quality can greatly affect the number of days animals can be left grazing and the length of time between pasture rest periods.

Weather conditions play a huge role in both quality and quantity of available pasture. Grazing months can have both pros and cons. During the spring growth is rapid with higher quality, but can allow for greater waste. Summer months mean decreased yield, lower quality, and more time consuming movement.

Viewpoints differ on when to rotate cattle from one paddock to another.

Some rotate based on forage length, allowing animals to graze until a predetermined stubble height. Grazing can supply a large amount of the animals’ forage needs during optimal growing conditions. In the case of dairy cows, emphasis should be on pasture adaptation time and the effects grazing can have on milk production. Grazing cows have higher maintenance requirements because of the higher level of activity involved, thus lactating cows should not be pastured far distances from the milking facility.

Source: Dairy Pipeline, May 2012

Wind generator at Fox Creek Farm Photo courtesy of Fox Creek when the grid loses the solar begins.” The power. The additional alternating peak and off $13,000 in unplanned, seasons for wind and unsubsidized expenses solar complement one are not eligible for reim- another well.

Remaining off the grid bursement.

“Farming is a very dif- has allowed Fox Creek ficult business to make a Farm to remain fully during living at a small scale. operational Being able to control storms that knock out costs going forward and power for customers that grid-connected. eliminating that (energy) are cost bodes well for us to “During Hurricane Irene eventually have the abil- or even for a winter ity to live off the income storm we’ll go into town from the farm,” she con- and all is dark and we didn’t have a glitch. We cluded. never lost power,” Off the grid Fox Creek Farm, locat- Raymond said.

Compared with tying ed in Schoharie, NY, had the grid, the the unique opportunity into to decide from its incep- Luhrmans have invested tion of using renewable far less by choosing energy energy or tying into the alternative grid. “The farm was sources. “So far we have never on the grid spent between $20,000Raymond because it was an unim- $25,000,” proved piece of land,” said. Because Fox Creek Raymond Luhrman, Farm is not grid conowner explained, “at the nected they are not eligitime it was going to cost ble for grants or subsi$40,000 to have National dies to help offset the of installation.

Grid bring the cable cost Learning they were not out.”

Raymond and his wife eligible for reimburseSarah decided that if ment was disappointing, they had to make a size- but it also worked to able investment in their advantage. “We installing a power source could do the work ouron the farm they would selves without having to rather invest in a renew- hire a certified installer,” able energy source. All of he added.

Renewable energy is the energy produced by rewarding the 2.8kwh and 1kwh Despite the sometimes wind tower generated on the farm is used directly costly investment of conon the farm. Back-up verting to renewable batteries capture any energy sources, “investexcess energy that is ing in renewable energy generated for use when it turns electric bills into a fixed cost over the life of is needed.

“The wind season the installation, which starts at the end of brings peace of mind, September and runs from both a business through the beginning of and an environmental perspecApril,” he said, “when stewardship the wind dies down, then tive,” Stone concluded.

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by Cynthia Martel, Extension Agent, Franklin County Spring has sprung and right around the corner comes the hot summer months, so take advantage of lush, green pasture growth while you can!

This year’s mild winter across the United States has allowed almost yearround grazing for many areas.

With a new season the key is pasture management. The most important thing is to understand proper grazing management and how to maintain a hardy pasture, thus allowing animals to receive the greatest benefit.

Establishing grazing protocols will allow the most efficient utilization of grazing pastures. Before sending cattle out to pasture, ask yourself a few questions.

First, why does your business use pasture grazing? Is the pasture used to help offset costs associated with buying feed? Is the pasture going to be used to help decrease the demand on stored forages? Assist in alleviating shortages until harvest? Are you a seasonal grazing operation, or using it to allow for exercise while still feeding a total mixed ration?

Second, does your operation provide the cows with enough acreage to continuously move from one pasture to another without overgrazing? It is vital to know the number of animal units that will be grazing. Next estimate how many acres will be needed throughout the entire grazing season, and estimate the size and number of individual paddocks needed for optimal grazing.

Third, are YOU ready for a program

“it was a really nice addition to the landscape.”

The wind mill, installed in June 2011, was an emotional and philosophical decision for Baker and Belding.

“We didn’t pay much attention to the details and didn’t realize that being tied into the grid meant that if the power goes out we have no power without a generator,” Baker said.

When Baker and Belding decided to use wind, their hope was that it would supply all of their energy needs with a 10kwh wind mill.

After the wind mill installation was completed and the turbine turned on, their first energy bill was half the cost of what it was the previous year at the same time. The next two months, the farm owed nothing.

Then fall came and the two were surprised to receive a bill. “We were running a heater on the front porch and had two water heaters above ground without a thermostat or insulation,” Baker said, “when we got the bill we unplugged everything.”

With the small changes in energy consumption the next billing cycle dropped to half the cost. “If we are not abusive in our use of power it should be covering the expense,” she added.

Baker and Belding estimate they have invested $72,000$73,000 in the entire project, which now includes the 10kwh wind generator and a 5kwh solar array. “The installation company predicted that based on our prior usage and a 10kwh turbine we would have a seven year payback,” Baker explained.

Because they remained grid-connected and hired a certified installer, they were able to take advantage of grants/ incentives offered by NYSERDA, USDA and the IRS. A combination of the three funding sources should reimburse nearly 75 percent of their investment.

They later chose to also install a 17k backup generator and a 1,000 pound propane tank to ensure their farm had continuous power, even

June is Dairy Month Spring Dairy Carousel Youth Showmanship Winners Photos by Kara Lynn Dunn

Left to right: Judge Alicia Lamb, 2012 New York Spring Dairy Carousel Reserve Master Showman Michael Barton, Master Showman Kylie Thomas, Judge Wayne Conard with the Master Showman winner’s showbox made in memory of Willis Conard.

18 and Older Class and Master Showman: Kylie Thomas.

11 and Younger Class: Brian Hill.

Cover photo Grazing can supply a large amount of the animals’ forage needs during optimal growing conditions.

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Good corn management pays best in the toughest environments

by Sally Colby When corn is in the ground, is it too late to influence yield?

“In looking at yield at the end of the year, I want to know whether I gave up kernel weight or kernel number,” said agronomist John McGillicuddy. “That answer is going to tell me what time of year I’m looking at as far as losses. The plant will give up kernel numbers before it hits dough stage. From dough stage and beyond, it starts giving up kernel weight.”

McGillicuddy says that new moisture testers have very accurate electronic scales that can be used to get good kernel weights. “We can hand-shell some ears and get kernel weights,” he said. “If it’s really wet, you may have to let it sit for a while to dry down because what you want is kernel weight at about 15 percent.”

When it comes to diagnosing corn yield, McGillicuddy says that growers should look at the late season because yield comes from kernel count/acre and kernel weight. “The components of kernel count are ear count, which is based on how many seeds did we drop and how many came up,” he said. “For years, we focused heavily on ear count,

because if yield wasn’t where we wanted it, it was because we didn’t produce enough ears/acre.” McGillicuddy added that that could be due to not having enough plants, or too many plants that didn’t have ears.

McGillicuddy says several evaluations will help producers determine where yield problems are. “First of all, is the population high enough? If I have 33,000 plants and 32,000 of them have ears, that’s very good,” he said. “It’s never 100 percent.”

McGillicuddy added that sometimes the spread is as little as 500/acre, but often as much as 5,000/acre. “Ear count and yield is a tight correlation. If it’s 5,000, what am I going to change to get my last 20 bushels back? Why do I have 5,000 plants that don’t have ears on them?”

The next factor that goes into ear count is which ear do we actually get?

“Most corn varieties set an ear somewhere between 9 and 13 locations,” said McGillicuddy. “Different locations on the ear carry different sizes — typically, the upper one has the biggest potential. If we stress the plant early and it gives up the upper ear and the plant selects the second one that’s

Planting too closely or unevenly means plants must compete for nutrients and sunlight, resulting in lower yields.

Photo by Sally Colby

dominant, you just bled off 10 percent of your yield potential.”

Pre-harvest evaluation includes determining which ear site is filled.

“Corn is a very, very harsh mother,” said McGillicuddy. “The corn plant starts out with between 9 and 13 potential ears, and very early in life, she picks one of them as her favorite son and spends the rest of the summer killing the rest to save that one.”

Another factor is girth — at least one third of the ears should be in the upper range for girth for that variety. The length of the kernel set is also impor-

New York Agri-Women Meet-Up planned for Central NY Tokyo, Japan, as well as the local and international relationships she has fostered through New York AgriWomen.

New York Agri-Women is open to all women who are interested in Agriculture and the food system.

According to member Kim Cherry, the Treasure of the CIDEC, LLC an agricultural business in Auburn, NY, “New York Agri-Women is a place for women to come together to educate themselves, the consumers, elected officials, and members of the agriculture community about the issues that affect New York food and agriculture.”

Membership consists of female farm business owners, educators, agribusinesses, consumers and those interest-

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New York Agri-Women was founded in 2010 and has quickly gained National and International recognition for the opportunities it has provided for women involved in New York AgriWomen. New York Agri-Women is a state affiliate of American Agri-Women.

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Dryden Dairy Day scheduled June 9 The 28th Annual Dryden Dairy Day will be held on Saturday, June 9, at Montgomery Park, Dryden, NY. This year’s event will include the Dryden Dairy Day “Dairy Dash” 5K Run sponsored by Dryden Rotary. Registration will be at Dryden Lake Park beginning at 7 a.m. with the race set to start at 8 a.m. Several age groups and prizes for all! Pre-registration is requested and can be done at www. drydendairyday .org, or by contacting David Bravo Cullen at dsbravoiii @aol.com or you can call him direct at 607-592-6170.

Family fun in the “Cows can MOO — can YOU?” contest. Ages divided, winners determined by the crowd.

Register on the grounds for the 12:15 p.m. contest.

Dryden Dairy Day features: • Recognizing Dryden area’s agricultural roots — a great way to spend the day with family and friends.

• A sure sign summer is here! Fun for all ages, starting with the Parade down Main Street in Dryden at 9:30 a.m.

• Following the parade, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., activities at Montgomery Park with craft booths, food, fun, entertainment, information, animals and tractors!

• And as always, MILK 10 cents per 1/2 pint, ICE CREAM CONES 25 cents perdip, representing approximately

what the farmer is paid for the amount of milk for these products. The consumer continues to pay more, but that rate increase rarely reaches the farmer.

• Any profits from Dairy Day provide money to cover start up expenses for the following year and are used to support agricultural education in several ways — supporting the “Ag in the Classroom” program, the Tompkins County Dairy Princess Program and the Cooperative Extension trip for Dryden School second graders to visit the Sherman Farm prior to Dairy Day. • This is a community celebration sponsored by Dryden Grange and the Dairy Day Committee. Thanks to all.

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New York Agri-Women has planned a meet up for Central New York, Wednesday, June 13, at Tim’s Pumpkin Patch, 2901 Rose Hill Rd, Marietta, NY, at 7 p.m. Members and non-members are invited for an evening of networking, friendship, and good eats. Women are encouraged to bring an edible New York product of their choice to share during this festive event.

Highlights of the evening include speeches by Julie Patterson and Erica Leubner. Patterson, the organization’s Membership Coordinator will discuss the networking, personal development and leadership opportunities available through New York Agri-Women.

Leubner will speak about her trip to

tant. “When we look at the length of a cob,” said McGillicuddy, “we look at how many kernels are established, how many are pollinated, and how many are we going to sell. Watch for spreads between those numbers.

Typically, we like the length that is pollinated to be somewhere between 8 to 10 less than the length we established.” McGillicuddy added that he looks for a certain amount of tip back, but wants those to be kernels that aborted prior to pollination. “I don’t want to see a spread between length pollinated and length harvested,” he said. “Those are those light, chaffy yellow ones at the tip that suck back.

They already pollinated, started to put dry matter into them then they failed.

That’s too late in the game to lose.”

McGillicuddy says that once the kernel is established, pollinated and starts to fill, the toughest part of the battle is over. “If you lose those kernels after pollination, you’re losing way too late in the game,” he said.

McGillicuddy added that’s an area he works with growers to improve because in most years, loss is blamed on water, but nutrition is more often the reason.

The last factor that determines final yield is the size or weight of the kernel, which is the only factor that can be measured after harvest.

McGillicuddy says he doesn’t see any indication that corn is by nighttime temperatures, but does see some influence with accumulating growing degrees in the dark.

McGillicuddy looks at last September when farmers claimed yields were down due to hot weather in July and August. However, he says that yield losses actually happened in June — before it was hot. “Kernel weights were excellent,” he said. “Ears were filled all the way to the tip, but we didn’t have big enough ears. Girth was down, length was down, and that happened in June — not during the heat in July and August.”

“As soon as you blame the weather, you took your most valuable player out of the game. If you assume it’s the weather, you’ve assumed there’s nothing you can do. Good management pays the best returns in the toughest environments.”

Those who did address the weeds tended not to see them as a result of that impressive modern For example,

by Paris Reidhead agriculture.

Michael Owen, an agronoField Crops Consultant mist from Iowa State Uni(Contact: renrock46@hotmail.com) versity, contended that superweeds are neither an Superweed Summit herbicide problem nor a GE crop probDuring the second week of this past lem, per se, but a behavioral problem.

May, the National Academy of Sciences This analysis puts the blame on farm(NAS) hosted a summit to discuss “suers for overusing herbicides. Yet the reperweeds,” or the widespread problem sistance situation first arose when of herbicide-resistant weeds currently biotechnology companies pushed herafflicting millions of farm acres across bicides like glyphosate on farmers as the United States. Using a play on the silver bullet to weed management words, NAS called their seminar: “A without educating them on the ramifigrowing problem: Superweeds — the cations of their rampant, widespread ‘weeds that man can no longer kill!’” use. And the practice of using just one The subject weeds have been in the herbicide year after year would not news for several years. Across the Midhave occurred if it weren’t for the agwest and Southeast farmers have been gressive promotion of GE glyphosatephotographed and filmed standing in tolerant crops. fields surrounded by the giant plants.

Michael Walsh from the University of Despite expensive pesticide applicaWestern Australia presented nontions, perfectly formed rows of crops chemical solutions to the super-weed don’t have a chance, pitted against problem. He spoke about that counfeisty weeds that grow up to three try’s serious problem with a weed that inches a day. has developed resistance to several Superweeds have been especially herbicides. Australian researchers delikely to appear alongside genetically signed a few different weed seed conengineered (GE) crops, which are entrol methods that destroy the seed regineered to withstand large amounts serves, eliminating upwards of 95 perof pesticide and herbicide use. And cent of the seed before it is able to gerthese weeds show no sign of going minate. But U.S. farmers attending the away. That’s why scientists and resummit made it very clear that going searchers from land-grant universiback to traditional methods, like cultities, the USDA, and representatives vation, would be tough. There was litfrom several industry and trade tle mention of organic weed managegroups met at last month’s summit ment techniques such as crop rotation to strategize about the problem. A or the use of cover crops. few speakers boasted about the effiBut exhausting chemical tool after ciency of modern-day farming and chemical tool in an arms race against the fact that today’s agriculture reherbicide resistant weeds is not only quires fewer farmers on more acres. unsustainable, it’s unsuccessful. DeBut conspicuously absent from their spite the fact that chemical solutions analysis was the long list of collaterare the cause of cross-resistance and al damages, which include degradamultiple resistance in weeds, the need tion of the environment, health risks for more chemical solutions was still at from increased chemical use and suthe forefront of the discussion. perweeds themselves.

Strangely enough, at the superweed

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seminar, there was no mention of the next round of GE crops now in the pipeline. These new arrows in the biotech quiver include 2,4-D-tolerant corn and dicamba-tolerant soybeans, which have both been designed to be resistant to more than one herbicide at once. Thirteen of 20 crops awaiting USDA’s approval have “stacked herbicide resistance traits”, i.e., these plants have been genetically modified to tolerate two or more chemical weedkillers.

These crops, once approved, will likely result in the use of many more gallons of herbicides and the advent of even more powerful superweeds, resistant to many different herbicides — thus making them even harder to manage. Formulating new varieties of crops to withstand applications of harsher chemicals may be business as usual for these scientists and the companies they work for, but it’s an approach that ignores the underlying issue: with a chemical annihilation strategy, the friendlier weeds… along with the least aggressive of the noxious weeds… are eliminated. Result: no more nice guys (my term), or in the parlance of the seminar: “weeds that man can no longer kill”.

The final speaker at the summit was Iowa State University President Steven Leath, who said he believed that using a “land-grant approach” involving public-private partnerships will help solve this complex problem. This approach from Leath was no surprise: Iowa State

is known for its relationships with big ag corporations, with its agronomy department receiving about half its funding from private-sector donors.

According to Genna Reed, a researcher who addresses new technology issues for Food and Water Watch, the superweed problem is one that should be attacked with preventative strategies based in weed biology and independent, interdisciplinary creativity. She believes biotechnology companies will only produce biotech solutions; her implied question: “just how well has that worked?” The superweed issue should serve as a wake-up call and a strong argument for pulling agriculture off its non-stop chemical treadmill. But to do that, public research — free of private sector influence — must be funded in order to give farmers better alternatives and to shift the focus away from the current chemical arms race against weeds.

Much closer to home, Tom Kilcer, a retired career Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) agronomy agent, made a very strong comment about weeds develping herbicide tolerance. After leaving CCE, Tom developed a crop consulting firm called Advanced Ag Systems. In discussing serious weed problems with me, Tom pointed out that crop rotations that have perennial sods at least half the time greatly reduce the insect, weed, and disease pest threats targeting corn. He really

Crop Comments A7

What went right on youth farm labor proposal

by Lynne Finnerty You know the saying, “…and the crowd goes wild!” often uttered after someone shoots a basketball straight into the net? When the La-

bor Department announced recently that it was withdrawing its proposal to limit the types of farm work that minors could do and whose farms they could

work on, the response from farm country was instantaneous. Farm families had scored the winning basket. The crowd went wild! The sense of relief was pal-

pable.

“This is great news!” someone commented on the American Farm Bureau Federation’s page on Facebook. “Many farms, including our

FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE American Farm Bureau Federation sectors. Everyone came together behind one rallying cry: the child labor rule had to go!

Second, farmers and ranchers never gave up.

Even after submitting more than 10,000 comments on the proposed rule and after the comment period ended, farmers and ranchers kept expressing their opposition on social media websites, in newspaper and magazine articles and even on Capitol Hill. The din from farm country was relentless, much like the noise one might hear at a basketball game when the fans are letting their team know that they’re behind them all the way.

Finally, farmers told their personal stories about how the proposal would affect their farms and their families.

Some harked back to when they were young and learned important life lessons by doing farm work — lessons that helped them become better farmers and responsible adults, lessons that they want to impart to their own children. Even if someone didn’t grow up on a farm, he could probably relate to that. Farmers talked about shared values and made a connection with the public.

So, what should we set our sights on next, and how can farmers and ranchers apply the lessons learned to win more victories? Game on!

Lynne Finnerty is the editor of FBNews, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s newspaper.

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prefers a rotation consisting of three years of corn and three years of alfalfa/grass sod. Thus he strongly recommends against corn monoculture to his dairy farmers. Tom also advises against over-use of glyphosate herbicides, which has resulted in weeds impervious to those chemicals. In his opinion, the most glaring example of a glyphosate-tolerant weed is Palmer amaranthus. P. amaranthus is a noxious form of pigweed found mostly in the south, and is the weed causing the most concern in the herbicidetolerant arena.

American crop researchers Owen and Leath play down any connection between GMO-based run-away herbicide application and glyphosate-tolerance in targeted weeds. However, Kilcer finds an ally in Australian Michael Walsh, who has no other axe to grind than the truth.

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own, are family run and it should be the decision of the parents of the children working on the farm whether they are old enough to work.

We are thankful for this decision as I’m sure many are!”

“Grassroots efforts work!” said another.

The Labor Department’s proposal would have barred anyone under 16 years old from using power -driven equipment, in addition to other restrictions, and limited the parental exemption to farms that are wholly owned by a parent. After Farm Bureau and others pointed out that the proposed rule could make it illegal for young people to use even a battery-powered screwdriver and did not take into account the way that many farms are organized nowadays, with ownership shared by several family members, the Obama administration withdrew it. DOL said the decision was made in response to thousands of comments expressing concerns about the effect of the proposal on small, family-owned farms.

It’s tempting to just sit back and relish this victory. But it’s important to look at what really worked, just as a winning team will review video of the game.

The first thing that worked was that all of agriculture used the same playbook. The administration didn’t get conflicting messages from different farm groups or agricultural

A View from Hickory Heights

by Ann Swanson That Tangy Summer Treat It is once again time for that tangy summer treat that my family has become so used to. For years we went over to the neighbors’ to pick rhubarb. Thanks to a family that no longer wanted a bed of rhubarb, I now have a couple plants of my own. The rhubarb lasts for a long time if you remember to cut the seed pods away so they continue to grow.

When the children were small we always made a trip across the pasture to gather rhubarb. I took a paring knife and a bag and cut from the giant bed that was in the side yard. While I cut and carefully put the leaves back under the plants, the children bagged it for me. Often they ate a stalk or two fresh from the bed.

When we were done cutting we visited with the old couple who lived on that farm. Henry and Mable were very happy to have us visit. They had a glass candy dish that I was sure the children would break on one of the visits. Henry always told the children to help themselves to some of the pick lozenges that he kept in that dish.

Shortly after my daughter had married they moved back to this area. She and her husband moved into the little old farm house. Now they have the rhubarb bed. I never failed to collect some when I visited. Either I put it into the freezer or we had some rhubarb pies.

I was always on the lookout for new rhubarb recipes. If I found something that sounded promising I tried it. Not every recipe I found was a keeper. This year I found new idea. The recipe called for orange juice. Since I had some of that in the freezer I mixed up the ingredients and had a new recipe for rhubarb sauce or rhubarb pie filling. It is tart, but not too tart. The orange juice takes the bite out of it, but still maintains an excellent flavor.

As I am prone to do once I fixed it I tweaked the

recipe to my own taste. I added a twist of my own and have a recipe that I am sure I will use it for a long time to come. I made pie crust and then cut the pastry into three inch circles. A dollop of filling went into each. The result was a hand held pie that was perfect for a picnic.

I used up my own rhubarb on one batch so I had to go to my daughter’s to get more. My granddaughter and grandson helped me cut and bag up some rhubarb. My grandson asked if I was going to make a pie. I saw a great big smile when I said yes.

My favorite rhubarb pies were always the cream variety. The eggs cut the tartness of the rhubarb.

They really look impressive because the filling puffs up through a lattice crust making a very pretty dessert. Now that I have found this orange recipe I think it will probably replace the old one.

Rhubarb is funny stuff. You have to work with it each season to find out how much moisture is in it.

This year it appears to have moisture, but not as much as some years. I like to cook up a batch of sauce before I try to make a pie.

One thing I have noticed this year however is the amount of what we call stings in the stalks. There is more that needs to be cut or peeled away than there usually is. It does not hurt the quality of the

rhubarb, but it means that it takes a little extra to make a pie.

For those of you who love rhubarb as much as I do I include my tweaked recipe. This makes enough for a pie or for a number of small tarts.

Orange rhubarb sauce/pie filling 3 c. diced rhubarb 3/4 c. sugar 2 T cornstarch Dash nutmeg and cinnamon 1/8 tsp. salt Juice of 1 orange or 1 T. frozen juice Juice of one lemon – I use the bottled kind Mix cornstarch with about 2 T. of water. Put the other ingredients into a three-quart saucepan. Heat over medium heat until rhubarb is cooked. Add the cornstarch and cook until it is thickened. Be sure to keep a close eye on this because once it begins to thicken it will burn. If there is not enough moisture in the rhubarb, add water a little at a time to create the texture for filling.

Use in a pie shell or fill tarts. The tarts take about 20 min. in a 400 degree oven. This is also delicious eaten as sauce.

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

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USDA seeks public comment on major statistical reports, retains current release times The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Chief Economist Joseph W. Glauber announced on May 25 that USDA is reviewing release times for several major statistical reports due to recent changes in market hours by major commodity exchanges. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and the World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB) — the USDA entities responsible for the reports — will seek public comment on the release times and procedures of their key statistical reports. In the coming weeks, USDA expects to publish a notice in the Federal Register advising the public of the comment period. USDA is reviewing release times of

the following statistical reports: World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, Acreage, Cattle, Cattle on Feed, Crop Production, Grain Stocks, Prospective Plantings, Quarterly Hogs and Pigs, and Small Grain Summary. The current USDA release times of 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET will remain in effect until further notice.

“It is important that USDA continue to ensure the integrity of its report release process, particularly as global exchanges move closer to 24-hour trading,” said Glauber. “To this end, USDA is reviewing our procedures and will solicit public input to determine the needs of those who use our data.”

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Someone had mentioned that they knew a person who could find water using the wooden twig, (ancient water-witching) method. As desperate as he was, my FIL succumbed to the suggestion and asked this talented person if he would help.

They started out along a branch of the creek where water seemed to be running constantly. After a short time, the twig turned down a bit and the digging began. But this pond only yielded a mediocre amount, so they ventured further down the creek.

Suddenly, the twig not only turned sharply straight down, but the bark on it twisted right off as he held it firmly in his grip, so the digging resumed at the new spot. Within moments, water began gushing forth and they knew that they had struck liquid gold.

Enter, a quarter acre spring fed pond that ended up being the main source of water for the next few years until county water was installed down our rural country road. They now were in possession of a very adequate water supply for every need on the farm. Never again did they worry about water for the cows, or for spraying the 90 acres of fruit and 75 acres of vegetables.

But to my husband, the best part of this whole adventure was they now had a nice cool pond to swim in at their leisure where they spent many hours when they were not drawing water for the spraying

or the cows were not trying to drink from it.

Some years they even pumped water from this pond up to the pond half a mile away, by the barn, where they pumped water out of and into the barn and house. As desperate as they were at the time, they didn’t care if it was super-pure as long as it was wet.

Fast forward to spring 2012… a neighbor wanted to tile a field to our west, but needed an adequate outlet. He approached us about redigging an old ditch on our place near this super-springfed pond. We agreed, he approached the town about the project, and the digging began in earnest.

As he was working on the new project, we asked the excavator operator, if he would mind cleaning up around this old neglected pond, with all its memories. He was more than willing and the resurrection process began. Everyone was surprised as he uncovered this old pond when the superspring burst forth and water ran down the creek six inches deep.

This morning, approaching Memorial Day, I watch as our neighbor waters his newly planted tomatoes from the hydrant along the road. So many people today don’t realize what those of the past went through, just to survive.

We should always thank our Creator for a good water supply and never take it for granted… that is, if we have one!

He waters the earth to make it fertile. He waters the furrows with abundant rain. Showers soften the earth, melting the clods and causing seeds to sprout across the land. (Psalms 65:9a &10) TLB

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“The Conservation Partnership Program investments in land conservation boost property values, protect public health and support local businesses thus saving tax dollars,” said Senator Mark Grisanti (R-Buffalo), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

The Conservation Partnership Program, which receives funding from the state’s Environmental Protection Fund, announced grants to 53 land trusts across New York, totaling $1.4 million in April.

View from the field Julie Hansen, Senior Research Associate, Plant Breeding, Cornell University, reported potato leafhopper the weekend of May 19 near Ithaca, NY. Keep an eye on this pest on alfalfa. They travel on weather fronts from points south and southwest in search of host plants.

(They feed on about 150 different plants.) With the recent storms, potato leafhopper may be in an alfalfa field near you.

Look for a lime-green adult about 1/8 inches long. The nymphs look much like the adult but are smaller and are bright yellow-green. More on potato leafhopper in future issues of the pest report.

The week of May 17, it was reported that there were a few Cereal Leaf Beetle larvae in the oat field next to the Cornell Research Farm in Valatie, NY. Recently there were many more. They were not close to an economic threshold with less than one per every four plants but you could readily find larvae in the field.

Alfalfa Weevil larvae were plentiful the week of May 24 at the Valatie farm with 100 percent tip feeding across the whole farm. Some of the alfalfa was even turning brown be-

cause of so much larval feeding pressure. The larvae ranged from 2nd to 4th instar.

The 20 alfalfa weevil pupa collected all were parasitized with Bathyplectes spp.

Aaron Gabriel, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Capital Dustrict Region, reports seeing seed corn maggot damage in corn. The interesting thing is he found them in seed treated with Poncho 250 and 1250. These insecticides are meant to control this pest. (He did state that the seed corn maggots inside the 1250 did

not look too lively. The 1250 is the higher rate of clothianidin for corn rootworm larvae.)

Gabriel also reports black cutworm damage in corn. The cutworm larvae were about a .50 inch and not yet fully grown. They will grow to 1.25 inches. This is the first report of cutworm damage in New York State. Keep an eye out for this pest.

Keith Severson, Cornell University, reports turkey damage in corn. The corn was planted rather shallow at only one inch deep. Most birds eat

the seed and not just the above-ground foliage. By planting so shallow it makes it easy for birds to dig (pluck) out the seed, If the seed is planted at two inches they may get a few seeds but it is too much work and they move on to easier pickings! Cornell Cooperative Extension Field Crop Specialist Kevin Ganoe did a demonstration on corn seed planting depth at the SUNY Cobleskill Farm in 2008. All the corn that was planted at an inch or less was picked out of the soil by birds.

From 1.5 inches or deeper no seeds were picked.

Fireflies were observed in the Finger Lakes, in the Geneva area, the week of May 24.

Firefly activity has, in the past, been associated with the timing for corn rootworm egg hatch. This sighting roughly coincides with the timing of first firefly sightings reported in 2009 (June 3, 2009), 2010 (May 21, 2010) and 2011 (June 6, 2011).

Source: NYS IPM Weekly Field Crops Pest Report May 24

Pennsylvania farmers to receive an additional $1.9 million in federal crop insurance assistance HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania farmers who are enrolled in eligible 2012 crop insurance policies will automatically receive an additional federal premium assistance credit of up to $225 per policy.

The funds are part of a $5.5 million federal Risk Management Agency crop insurance assistance package distributed to 16 targeted states.

“Crop insurance is an essential risk management tool that can help producers manage financial risks of rising input costs and volatile crop prices,” said Agriculture Secretary George Greig. “An additional $1.9 million on top of other federal assistance makes crop insur-

ance more affordable, allowing producers to purchase higher levels of coverage resulting in better protection.”

Total federal crop insurance assistance and other cost shares are expected to reach $48 million for the 2012 crop year.

Policies eligible for the subsidy are buy-up crop policies. Non-eligible plans include catastrophic risk protection policies and any policies or endorsements insured under the livestock risk protection and livestock gross margin for dairy plans of insurance.

The premium reduction will be applied automatically to all eligible 2012 policies with acreage reporting dead-

lines before Sept. 30. If the total producer paid premium is less than $225, the amount of premium reduction will be capped at 100 percent of the producer premium due. Producers will receive assistance for each eligible policy, not to exceed $50,000. Administrative policy fees will not be covered. Indemnity payments will not affect the amount of the cost share.

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Limiting crow damage in emerging corn Note: Over the last few years the number of incidences of young corn damaged by birds have seemed to be on the rise, in some cases this damage has been severe. As we get ready for another growing season this is a good reminder of some options to minimize the risk of this happening to your fields. — Joe Lawrence Kevin Fry, Armstrong County (Pennsylvania) Extension Educator, had an excellent article in the Penn State Field Crop News on managing crow damage in emerging corn.

We’ve excerpted and slightly edited parts of the article below.

Limiting crow damage to corn begins at planting. Your best defense is to plant at least 1.5 inches deep (Ev recommends 2 inch minimum) and make sure the seed trench is properly closed. This will make it difficult for the crows to pull up the seedling exposing the desired kernel.

Crows are highly intel-

ligent animals; not all people are smart enough to be crows! It’s important to remember this, because controlling crows will involve multiple techniques. Crows will quickly adapt to control tactics and change their behavior to avoid them.

Unfortunately there is no single silver bullet that can be applied, multiple tactics will be necessary. Following are a few crow management options: • Scarecrows — can be effective but usually need to be used with an additional control tactic.

The scarecrow must be moved regularly, every 5 to 7 days to maintain effectiveness.

• Effigies — A crow effigy is when you hang a dead crow upside down about three feet from the ground to discourage crows from coming into an area. This works best in roosting areas but can also deter feeding in fields. Move the effigy to a new location every 5 to 7 days.

• Pyrotechnics — There are variety of py-

rotechnics, from the handgun type “bird bangers” to state-of-the art CO2 cannons. Gemplers catalog (available on-line) has a wide selection of pyrotechnics.

Remember the intelligence of crows: They will eventually figure out the pattern of the CO2 cannon, and that your bird banger doesn’t hurt. Reinforcement by other methods will be necessary.

• Shooting — This tactic works best in conjunction with pyrotechnics. Once crows learn the habit of either the pyrotechnics or shooting, switch from one to the other to reinforce the message.

• Poisoning — There are no legal poisoning products available to farmers, even those with a Pesticide Applicators’ license. Poisoning crows on your farm is not a recommended practice and can attract a lot of unwanted attention to your farm. Leave the poisoning to the pros at USDA Wildlife Services, they are the only ones licensed to use DRC–1339, a very safe and effective toxicant for birds.

• Trapping — This can be a very effective means of controlling crows on your farm, but it can bring more crows into the area. Building plans for a crow trap can be

found in an informative fact sheet from the University of Nebraska at http://icwdm.org/handb o o k / birds/bird_e33.pdf . The key to successful trapping is getting the first crow in the trap. This can be done by placing an injured crow from shooting into the trap or by baiting.

Once a crow is in the trap it begins calling for help and others enter the trap. It’s important to empty the trap regularly, and most importantly DO NOT leave the same crow in the trap every time. Once left in the trap a time or two, it will change its call for help to a call telling the others to

stay away.

Bird damage to emerging corn can be extreme. I have been to fields that have been completely wiped out, not a single stalk of corn left standing. It’s important to begin harassing crows early and often, just when you think you don’t have enough to do already.

But remember, it is not a season-long battle.

There’s a fairly narrow window when the corn is vulnerable to bird damage. Once the corn is about 6 inches tall, you can move on to managing the next pest!

Source: Miner Institute Farm Report

Northeast Farm Bill agenda highlights importance of working lands conservation The Northeast is home to nearly 64 million people, with a population density five times the national average. According to a just-released Farm Bill Agenda for the Northeast, this

urban influence has made federal conservation programs critically important in the region.

The agenda includes four major priorities for the Conservation Title of the Farm Bill, including adequate conservation technical assistance; continued robust, mandatory funding for

conservation programs focused on working farms and forests; appropriate conservation program flexibility to address state and local resource concerns and priorities; and continued funding for on-farm energy efficiency and renewable energy production.

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Trust collaborated with the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (NESAWG) and other state and regional farm, food and conservation organizations on developing the Agenda’s conservation priorities.

Source: May issue of AFT’s E-newsa

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We Salute Our Dairy Farmers Happy June Dairy Month from the “Mielke Market Weekly”

As I contemplated writing another “June Dairy Month” salute, I took a look at what I said a year ago. I talked about how June Dairy Month has been a great promotional event for the U.S. dairy industry for many years because it “calls our city slicker cousins back to their roots and back to the land where their food

comes from.” It also provides a great promotional venue to retailers to spotlight and specially price milk, cheese, and ice cream and let’s not forget the latest dairy ‘wonder of the world,’ Greek yogurt!

It is the dairy industry’s desire for consumers to enjoy and appreciate dairy products in this special

month of recognition but consumers also need to be aware and reminded of the hard work, dedication, and animal and land stewardship, plus the tough economic times dairy farmers endure to provide that gallon of milk or block of cheese that grocery store shoppers never worry there’ll be a shortage of.

Like so many things in life, it’s easy to take it all for granted but it doesn’t just magically appear. I need some cheese for the pizza tonight or a gallon of ice cream for the birthday party this afternoon so I simply run to the store and get it because it’s always there, right?

But, what if it wasn’t?

I occasionally receive comments from nonfarm readers about the things I write about each week and how interesting and yet complex this industry is.

That’s encouraging because the people who really know what’s behind that gallon of milk or that chunk of cheese will appreciate it a little more and will complain a little less when they may have to pay a little more for it.

Milk is said to be one of nature’s most perfect foods and we are blessed to have it and an industry that is so dedicated to providing it. Drink up Mr. and Ms. Consumer.

It’s June Dairy Month!

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We Salute Our Dairy Farmers Baby it’s getting hot outside!

Don’t forget to monitor calf health and growth this summer As temperatures start to climb and cause you to perspire — don’t forget your calves are also feeling the heat.

When we think of heat stress our thoughts often go to the lactating herd first, as heat and humidity can have a dramatic impact on milk production and therefore have a potential impact on our pocketbooks. But there are also plenty of economic reasons to be concerned about heat stress in calves.

There is very little hard data that indicates exactly when a calf will become heat stressed. Industry consensus estimates heat stress occurs between 78 to 80 degrees F in calves. When temperatures rise above 78 degrees F the calf begins to sweat and respiration rates increase.

Consequences of increased respiration rates and sweating are rapid dehydration, reduced feed intake, a weaker immune system and the internal body temperature of the calf rises — which is never good. In addition, the calf will burn more energy as it tries to drive heat from its body and it is likely that fewer of the nutrients that are consumed will be put towards growth.

Heat stressed calves are also more likely to have a slower rate of gain which means they might not reach breeding size in a timely manner. As a result, age at first calving could be pushed back. If a calf becomes too stressed from heat, it can die.

“Management strategies from greater calf housing ventilation, shading calf hutches, providing

free choice electrolytes, increasing water and feeding frequency to evaluating the technologies in the milk replacer fed can help to alleviate heat stress in calves,” says Dr. Tom Earleywine, technical services director for Land O’Lakes Animal Milk Products.

What can you do?

To help calves not only beat the heat but also thrive in warm weather conditions, consider the following management ideas.

• Evaluate milk replacer formulas. Be sure to provide a high level of nutrition to calves so they can grow to their full potential and meet their energy needs as they struggle to relieve heat stress.

Transitioning to a calf milk replacer formulated for warm weather can result in greater feed efficiency and bottom line potential. New milk replacer formulas provide the optimal protein-to-energy balance as temperatures moderate and are designed to meet the specific needs of the calf.

• Consider adding a third feeding of milk replacer. Research shows that calves fed three times a day have shown optimal growth, better feed efficiency, consume more starter prior to weaning and have greater chance of survival to lactation than calves fed twice daily.

• Provide free choice electrolytes. High quality electrolytes with suspension agent mixed properly can be free choice fed during heat stress.

• Offer free choice water. Empty and refill water pails several times throughout the day to offer fresh water. It should not be a surprise for calves to double their water intake. Switching to five-gallon pails may also be helpful.

• Clean and sanitize water and milk pails frequently. Warm weather promotes algae, mold and bacteria growth. Keeping water and milk pails clean and sanitized will help keep these populations down, as well as help with the fly population.

• Keep calf starter fresh. Calf starters can go bad in hot weather, so it’s important to make sure the feed is kept fresh. Note that molasses, a common calf starter ingredient to aid in palatability, can be a tasty attractant for fly populations. Newer calf starters use alternative natural palatability enhancers with minimal molasses.

• Provide shade. Make sure to provide calves plenty of shade in hot weather.

• Evaluate calf handling. Consider changing the time of day when handling calves is done.

Routines that were fine for cold weather might not be the best for the calf in warm weather.

• Get a handle on flies. Unfortunately calves are a hot spot for flies. Using a milk replacer and a calf starter that includes a feed through larvicide can help to keep the fly population down. A reduced fly population may also reduce stress to the calf and the spread of diseases by flies.

As temperatures rise, don’t forget that when you start to perspire so do your calves. Take steps now to help them beat the heat.

For more information on warm weather calf milk replacers or how to incorporate a seasonal feeding program into your herd, visit www.lolmilkreplacer.com or call 800-618-6455.

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We Salute Our Dairy Farmers Will yogurt sales save dairy farmers?

by Arden Tewksbury, Manager, Pro-Ag Without any reservation, yogurt sales are spreading like wild fire, and much of this can be credited to the Greek yogurt plant in South New Berlin, NY. The increase of sales in yogurt reminds me of the influence that mozzarella cheese had on the dairy industry when mozzarella started

booming over 40 years ago. The increased sale of mozzarella cheese along with pizza sales has played an important role in the dairy industry for many years.

Yogurt has been around a long time and even some housewives have made yogurt at home.

However, it’s very apparent that the new Chobani yogurt plant in

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New Berlin, NY, is a main reason for the increase sales of yogurt. I have been in over 30 grocery stores conducting benefits for our farming organization.

Some things I observe is: 1) Chobani yogurt does not contain the controversial milk protein concentrate (MPC) and 2) Chobani yogurt does not contain the super -controversial high fructose corn syrup.

The majority of other brands of yogurt do contain MPCs and/or high fructose corn syrup. One must ask, where would all of the milk that Chobani uses be consumed otherwise?

One federal official tells me that the

Chobani plant in Central New York State is now considered to be the largest milk manufacturing plant in the East.

Some people claim that the Chobani plant is not helping New York State dairy farmers.

However, not only is the Chobani plant helping New York dairy farmers, the plant in our opinion is helping dairy farmers in surrounding states (including Pennsylvania).

If the Chobani yogurt plant did not exist then the majority of this milk might end up in butterpowder plants, which in some cases are already busting at their seams with milk. Having the yogurt milk classified as Class II milk does help all dairy farmers in Federal Order #1.

Some dairy farmers

Dairy Farmer Ken Dibbell and Pro-Ag Manager Arden Tewksbury visit the Chobani Yogurt Plant in New Berlin, NY. This plant accepts nearly 4 million pounds of fresh milk every day.

Photo courtesy of Arden Tewksbury, Progressive Agriculture Organization

question the milk that comes into the Chobani plant. Evidently the Chobani officials made a business decision to go for a full supply contract with dairy cooperatives. This is understandable. But, dairy farmers living a few miles away from the plant watch their milk

going scores of miles to other facilities! This scenario is not new.

If you notice in your supermarkets you will find many of the competitors of Chobani are running sales, sometimes at ridiculously low prices-like 33 cents

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F UEL NBB chairman testifies at Farm Bill hearing Haer highlights biodiesel’s impact on rural economies WASHINGTON, D.C. — The chairman of the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) told lawmakers at a House Agriculture hearing May 18 that biodiesel

production benefits rural economies across the country and urged them to continue key programs in the 2012 Farm Bill.

Gary Haer, NBB’s

chairman and a vice president at Renewable Energy Group, a leading U.S. biodiesel producer, testified before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Con-

servation, Energy and Forestry on issues relating to the Energy Title of the pending Farm Bill. He highlighted the biodiesel industry’s growth and diversity, pointing out that more than half of the lawmakers on the panel have at least one biodiesel production plant in their districts.

“NBB estimates that those plants and others like them across the country supported more than 39,000 jobs in all sectors of the U.S. economy in 2011,” Haer

said. “Most of the more than 200 biodiesel production facilities in the U.S. are located in rural areas, and a majority of the feedstock used to produce biodiesel is grown or originates in rural areas.”

Haer specifically called for the committee to continue funding for the Biodiesel Fuel Education Program and the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels, programs that are critical to raising awareness of biodiesel and stimulating new production.

The programs are succeeding, he noted, pointing out that they helped the industry produce a record of nearly 1.1 billion gallons of fuel last year.

“Biodiesel is part of the “all-of-the-above” energy strategy outlined by many energy leaders across the country,” Haer added.

“The recent oil price spikes should remind us all why this is important. With domestically produced alternatives to oil, we can re-

duce the influence that global forces such as OPEC have over our economy.”

Made from an increasingly diverse mix of resources such as recycled cooking oil, agricultural oils and animal fats, biodiesel is a renewable, clean-burning diesel replacement that can be used in existing diesel engines without modification. It the first and only commercialscale fuel produced across the U.S. to meet the EPA’s definition as an Advanced Biofuel — meaning the EPA has determined that it reduces greenhouse gas emissions by more than 50 percent when compared with petroleum diesel. It is produced in nearly every state in the country and last year supported more than 39,000 jobs and $3.8 billion in GDP, according to a recent study conducted by Cardno ENTRIX, an international economics consulting firm. NBB is the U.S. biodiesel trade association.

NFU: Energy title a critical investment for rural America supports, have demonstrated that they have the vision, entrepreneurialism, optimism, and tenacity to continue to develop these important and lucrative new industries if provided the tools to do so.”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that the Rural Energy for America Program saved or created 15,000 jobs between 2009 and 2011.

“The energy title is critical not only because it invests in rural America, but also because it is leading to the commercialization of second generation renewable fuels,” said NFU President Roger Johnson. “By producing renewable fuels here in the United States, we can become more energy secure while preserving our natural resources.”

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National Farmers Union (NFU) joined a coalition of organizations in support of testimony presented by Agriculture Energy Coalition Co-Director Ryan Stroschein to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.

In the testimony, the coalition urged Congress to ensure robust funding for the 2012 Farm Bill Energy Title.

“Rural America has been at the epicenter of our nation’s emerging renewable energy and bioproducts industries, and farmers, ranchers, rural small businesses and rural economies have already begun to realize the benefits,” Stroschein said during the testimony. “American agriculture, and the rural communities it

Natural gas as a transportation fuel the topic of conference UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — A one-day conference in Lehigh County, sponsored

by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, will provide a comprehensive overview of using natural gas as a transportation fuel in Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic region.

“Natural Gas Vehicles: The Road Ahead in Pennsylvania” will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 11, at Penn State Lehigh Val-

ley in Center Valley. The program is being organized by Penn State Extension.

“The conference will be a place where clean-air and clean-transportation advocates, industry stakeholders, fleet managers and policymakers can learn the fundamentals of using natural gas as a transportation fuel,” said conference coordinator Dave Messersmith, extension educator and member of Extension’s Marcellus Ed-

ucation Team.

“Professionals attending the sessions will be able to network with other natural gas vehicle stakeholders, and they can discuss opportunities and challenges to greater adoption of natural gas as a transportation fuel.”

The conference will feature sessions titled “A Primer on Natural Gas as a Transportation Fuel,” “What’s Happening with Natural Gas Vehicles in Pennsylvania and the

Mid-Atlantic,” “Understanding Shale Gas in Pennsylvania and Natural Gas Market Outlook,” “The Texas Clean Transportation Triangle: A Model for Success,” “Engine and Conversion Technologies,” and “Fueling Station Concepts and Technologies.”

Presenters include researchers, entrepreneurs and industry experts who will provide a fundamental understanding of natural gas as a transportation fuel.

The registration fee for the conference is $149. For more information, contact Carol Loveland at 570-433-3040 or by e-mail at cal24@psu.edu.

To register for the conference by phone, call toll-free 877-489-1398. To register online, go to the conference website, http://agsci.psu .edu/natural-gas-vehicles, and click on RSVP in the brown bar near the top of the page.

Biodiesel producers visit Washington Industry leaders to call for RFS growth, tax incentive

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More than 120 biodiesel leaders recently visited Washington to call on Congress to extend the expired biodiesel tax incentive and to urge the Obama Administration to quickly finalize the EPA’s proposal to grow biodiesel volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard next year.

“Washington’s failure to act on these two issues has effectively halted the momentum our industry built last

year in producing a record of nearly 1.1 billion gallons,” said Anne Steckel, vice president of federal affairs at the National Biodiesel Board. “It is locking up millions of dollars in investments that could be creating jobs, purchasing equipment and feedstock, and driving economic growth.”

Biodiesel producers will specifically be calling for the Obama Administration to follow through with the EPA’s

proposal to increase the biodiesel volume requirement under the RFS to 1.28 billion gallons in 2013 — up from 1 billion gallons this year. Late last year, the Obama Administration delayed the decision.

“This is a proposal that has strong support from the EPA and USDA, and yet it has been caught up in a bureaucratic delay for nearly a year, without any explanation or justification,” Steckel said.

“It is blocking significant investment and hiring, so we are pleading with the Obama Administration to follow through with its ‘all of the above’ energy rhetoric by finalizing this proposal. It is something the Administration can do tomorrow, without waiting on

Congress.”

The Administration’s delay on the RFS rule has come as Congress allowed the biodiesel tax incentive to expire on Dec. 31. The tax incentive has broad bipartisan support, and biodiesel leaders will be urging lawmakers on Capitol Hill to pass an

extension as soon as possible.

“There is no magic bullet for fighting high gas prices, but we can chip away at the problem by diversifying our supplies through strong domestic energy policies like these,” Steckel said. “We know these policies work.”

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Ready for primetime: Pennycress harvest enhances biodiesel diversity It’s called pennycress because it’s shaped like pennies. As Illinois farmer Brad Glenn finishes harvesting it from his farm, pennies are exactly what he hopes he will earn from turning this old plant into a new cash crop.

Glenn is an early adopter in the movement to bring pennycress into the corn and soybean rotation as a promising biodiesel feedstock. It has been on the fast track to becoming a sustainable biodiesel resource since 2008, and this year, he’s one of a group of entrepreneurs that believes it has hit the right combination. It could mean another viable, sustainable source of oil for our nation’s energy supply while adding income to farm operations.

“What excites me the most is that the effort to grow pennycress for biodiesel is really still in its infancy, and yet it’s essentially ready to go commercial,” Glenn said from his farm in Stanford, IL. A member of the mustard family, pennycress grows wild in the Midwest, and its seed packets contain oilseeds that yield 36 percent oil when crushed. An acre would yield the equivalent of about 80 gallons of oil.

Glenn and his partners are contracting with other farmers to grow and harvest the plants. They plan on crushing the seeds and selling the oil to biodiesel producers. This year the pennycress oil is priced similarly to

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“I saw an opportunity to produce an energy crop here-and-now on underutilized assets with no negative impact to the environment or the farm,” said Peter Johnsen, who has been instrumental in commercialization of the crop. Johnsen is a retired director of the USDA’s National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, IL. “A great benefit is that we can grow pennycress during the winter on existing farms that would otherwise just sit dormant. It has no impact on existing crops, conservation grounds, or critical wildlife habitat,” he said.

As a winter crop, pennycress also provides a valuable service as sustainable ground cover, which helps prevent erosion and nutrient runoff.

“The diversity of fats and oils from which biodiesel can be made has always been one of its greatest strengths, and pennycress is a perfect example of how our industry is innovative and sustainable,” said Alan Weber, who runs the National Biodiesel Board’s feedstock development program.

Biodiesel’s greenhouse gas reductions make it the nation’s first commercially available, domestically produced advanced biofuel. It can be made from any fat or vegetable oil, such as soybean and canola oil or recycled grease.

For growing pennycress, the best

approach the team found is to drop the seeds from an airplane into standing corn in the fall. It germinates under the corn, and is harvested in early spring using a soybean combine, before soybeans are planted. It’s then crushed with conventional crushing equipment, and the meal has potential value as livestock feed.

“This could not be easier, and has the potential to generate extra income while helping farmers make an even greater contribution to energy production,” Glenn said.

Although many consider pennycress a weed, it dies off in the spring and does not compete with corn or soybeans. In other words, it is planted inbetween the corn and soybean crops on land that would otherwise sit empty. It is also easy to get rid of with routine herbicides if necessary.

“For this to succeed, it’s going to take a desire for innovation among farmers, and a shift in their thinking to grow a crop in the winter,” Johnsen said. “But it’s a phenomenally promising win-win.”

AEC applauds White House support for clean energy manufacturing In a speech delivered to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering’s (CNSE) NanoTech Complex in Albany, NY, President Obama detailed the Administration’s “To Do List” for creating jobs and helping to restore middle class job security in the recovering economy.

The Advanced Ethanol Council (AEC) issued the following statement: “The Advanced Ethanol Council applauds President Obama’s ongoing recognition of the importance of clean energy manufacturing to job creation and economic development. The U.S. advanced biofuels industry is ramping up to compete in the $2.5 trillion global clean energy marketplace, and there is no question that with policy certainty,

clean energy will be a critical piece of the U.S. economy for decades to come. The President is right to ask for an extension of existing clean energy tax incentives, including those for cellulosic and advanced ethanol technologies, which level the playing field for clean energy investments in the face of decades-old and permanent tax breaks for the fossil fuel industry. The country will not win the race to develop and deploy clean energy technologies if the U.S. tax code continues to favor incumbents over innovators. We look forward to working with the White House and Congress to ensure that America emerges as the world leader in clean energy and biofuel development.”

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

CERTIFIED CROP ADVISER Chairperson’s corner

by Judy Wright, Chair, Northeast CCA Region After what seems like a non-winter, especially compared to last year’s winter, many of us are taking advantage of the warm and dry conditions to get field work completed and crops planted in a timely manner. This time last year, you may recall, we were all wondering when spring was going to break and the weather was the topic of conversation around each evening’s dinner table. I suspect more than one dinner has been caught on the tailgate or in a tractor cab and all without complaint!

I have seen fields that have not been plowed for a number of years turned over and planted to corn. No doubt these are exciting times, full of hope and thoughts of great opportunity. I am hopeful that everyone is taking all safety precautions for yourselves and equipment. In addition, I would like to believe the fields coming back into production had been soil tested prior. I had a farmer tell me today that a neighbor plowed a field and is ready to plant but

no lime has been applied.

Now is not the time to forget our basics. Proper pH allows for efficient nutrient release and utilization and can influence the effectiveness of herbicides. Also, check the pH in you alfalfa especially on fields that might be sloping as erosion over time can reduce the pH. I was called years ago to a farm because of ‘spotty alfalfa’. The farmer thought it might be snout beetle but the spotty locations were not characteristic of snout beetle. As a first check I used the quick in field pH test and quickly determined that the spotty locations were low in pH and the alfalfa was showing the results.

While we have been experiencing some warm temperatures recently, the freezes and frosts have damaged some of our crops and we are still not clear of frost. I can recall in the late 1980s driving through the valleys in the Southern Tier of New York and seeing corn that was frosted out the middle of June. Unfortunately the corn was planted early and the growing point was above the

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CCA Calendar of Events Many of these events offer pre-approved CCA CEU’s (Continuing Education Units) and/or can be self submitted for CEU’s.

June 2 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Celebrating 30 Years of Grain Production and Milling VT Gleason Grains – 2076 East Street, Bridport, VT Gleason Grains owners Ben and Theresa Gleason will be celebrating their 30th year of producing grains for locallymade bread and pastry flours. The day will include field & mill tours, as well as highlights of the wheat breeding research being conducted by the Northwest Crops and Soils Team.

Contact Heather Darby at 802-5246501 or heather.darby@uvm.edu for more information.

June 7 — 9 a.m. to noon: Small Grains Field Day NY Musgrave Research Farm, Aurora, NY Contact Mary McKellar 607-255-2177.

0.5 PM, 1 CM. June 26 — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Diversified High-Quality Forage Production VT Beidler Family Farm – 8 Silloway Road, Randolph, VT Participants will see annual forages — including oats, BMR sorghum sudangrass, and millet — being grown to produce high quality forages. In addition, organic corn silage/grain and perennial forage variety trials will be visited. Owners Brent and Regina Beidler will explain their farm’s history, as well as describing some of their ongoing research projects and collaborations, including production of small grains for both feed and value-added food products.

Contact Heather Darby at 802-5246501 or heather.darby@uvm.edu for more information.

June 27 — 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.:

Strategies for Soil Health & Nutrient Conservation Research Tour Penn State’s Agronomy Research Farm at the Russell E. LarsonAgricultural Research Center, Rock Springs PA Come hear the latest in crop cover mixtures, integrated weed management, manure management strategies, and beneficial insects from Penn State researchers along with Pennsylvania practitioners. This field day will feature five stations with hands-on activities, demonstrations, and discussions with researchers and practitioners about innovative strategies for soil health.

Register at 877-489-1398 or contact Ron Hoover rjh7@psu.edu June 28 — 6 to 8 p.m.: Heritage, Organic and Specialty Crop Production Twilight Tour, PSU Penn State’s Agronomy Research Farm at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center, Rock Springs PA A tour of semmer, einkorn, and wheat varieties trials, fava bean seed production research, heritage hulless oats, and soybean management plots RSVP: Charlie White at cmw29@psu. edu or 814-863-9922 June 30 — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Farming for Success Field Day Where: PSU Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Landisville PA Hear the latest information on Purdues soybean crushing plant, drill calibration, poultry litter manure injection system, and more.

Contact Jeff Graybill 717-394-6851 for registration details.

July 12 — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: ValueAdded Grains VT Olivia’s Croutons – 1423 North Street, New Haven, VT

soil line and was frozen as well. I have my fingers crossed that we don’t have a repeat in 2012.

So far the planting season seems to be smooth sailing but if you do run into some difficulties your Certified Crop Adviser is there to offer you some timely information and guidance. Be sure to contact your Certified Crop Adviser to

learn more about how they can be a partner in your decision making process today and what programs are available to keep farmers and ag advisers up to date on Best Management Practices, environmental stewardship, and any future regulatory measures.

Together we can keep New York agriculture a strong part of the local economy.

Meet your CCA ~ Jessica Heim Jessica Heim is a Nutrient Management Planner at Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District located in Hamilton, NY. She has been working with farmers on various conservation practices since starting at the District in 2004 and began to focus on nutrient management around 2006 under the direction of David Livermore. In 2008 she became a CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) and then in 2010, a NY Certified AEM (Agricultural Environmental Management) planner for CAFO and non-CAFO farms.

Jessica was born and raised in central Pennsylvania; although she did not grow up on a farm she has always had a passion for the outdoors and for farming. It was this which led her to Morrisville State College where she joined the dairy club and was in the first class of students to graduate with a Renewable Resources BT degree.

When asked why this particular field, Jessica replies, “Nutrient Management seemed like a good fit with my natural resources education and appreciation for farming. Being a CCA and practicing nutrient management is important. It’s not just important to the farmer who can save money and soil while growing better crops, but to everyone who wants to use the clean water downstream. It’s also important to the future generations to be able to farm with the same resources and without strict regulations that are sure to come if we don’t all work together now.”

Jessica feels that in a time of increasing economic and regulatory pressure it just makes sense to analyze soil and explore new options and ideas to help keep farmers profitable and in compliance. “You’d be surprised how many farmers still have an “Old School” type mentality of I’ll just put a few hundred pounds of 15-15-15 down and that should cover it.”

Jessica’s husband Matthew is a partner of Heim Farms, LLC in Morrisville, NY. Jessica and Matthew have a 2 year old daughter Miranda and another on the way.

Grain grower Francie Caccavo will describe how she’s adapted her love of farming to fit with Vermont’s localvore demands by processing farm-grown grains into value-added products at Olivia’s Croutons in New Haven. We will tour the fields and processing facilities.

Contact Heather Darby at 802-5246501 or heather.darby@uvm.edu for more information.

July 17: Cornell Weed Day NY Musgrave Research Farm, Aurora, NY. Contact Mary Mckellar 607-255-2177.

Credits pending.

July 17 — 11 a.m.: NYSABA BBQ Musgrave Research Farm, Aurora, NY. $15 pre-order. In conjunction with Cornell Weed Day. Contact jmarvin@rochester.rr.com July 24 — 3 to 6 p.m.: Integrating Oilseeds into Diversified Agriculture VT Wood’s Market Garden – 93 Wood Lane, Brandon, VT Jon Satz and the crew at Wood’s Market Garden will describe how they have integrated oilseed production into their vegetable operation, and the benefits and challenges they have had in doing so. Satz harvested about 5 acres of sunflowers for oil and meal in 2011, and will talk about some of the production, management, harvesting, and processing issues that are specific to his operation.

Contact Heather Darby at 802-524-

6501 or heather.darby@uvm.edu for more information.

Sept. 19 — Full Day Session: Professional Applicator Training NY CaroVail, Salem, NY. Cost is $220 per person with lunch provided on location.

Register at: www.asmark.org/TrainingCourses, 5.5 PM credits. Limited to 30 participants.

Sept. 21 — Full Day Session: Professional Applicator Training, NY Peacock Hill Farm, Farmington, NY. Cost is $220 per person with lunch provided on location.

Register at: www.asmark.org/TrainingCourses, 5.5 PM credits. Limited to 30 participants.

Nov. 29 – Dec. 1: NRCCA December Training NY Doubletree Hotel, Syracuse, NY. Contact Jeanette Marvin jmarvin@ rochester.rr.com. 16 Credits pending.

Dec. 12: Field Crop Dealer Meeting NY Genesee Grande, Syracuse, NY, plus teleconference option.

Half day of Cornell led sessions. Cost $15.

Contact jmarvin@rochester.rr.com.

Credits Pending.

Dec. 13: NYSABA Annual Meeting NY Genesee Grande, Syracuse, NY. Full day of agribusiness management sessions. Minimum 6 credits. Pending.

Contact jmarvin@rochester.rr.com

CERTIFIED CROP ADVISER Cornell sulfur test for alfalfa

Sulfur Sulfur (S) is an essential plant nutrient for processes such as photosynthesis and nitrogen (N) fixation (see Agronomy Factsheet 34). Following the passing of the Clean Air Act in 1970 and the introduction of sulfur (S)-free phosphorus fertilizer and pesticides, incidental addition of S to fields through atmospheric deposition (from power plant discharges and other sources) and fertilizer application has decreased drastically in New York. As an example, the total S deposition at the Musgrave Research Farm at Aurora, NY was estimated to be 14 pounds/acre in 1979-1981 versus 6 pounds/acre in recent years. A crop of alfalfa hay yielding 4 tons/acre can remove up to 20 pounds S/acre so it is not surprising that some alfalfa fields showed an economic yield response to S addition in recent studies. This raises the question: “What management tools are available for making decisions about S management of alfalfa?”

In this factsheet, we discuss tissue testing for S for alfalfa management, and introduce a new soil test for S assessment for alfalfa.

Sulfur response field research Tissue testing Recent field trials conducted in New York State support a critical value for tissue samples (top 6 inches of the plants taken just prior to 3rd cutting), of 0.27 percent (Figure 1A), similar to the 0.25 percent critical values commonly reported in the literature. These critical values only apply when fields are managed at the proper pH for alfalfa (target pH of 7.2). Based on these data, if the tissue S content exceeded 0.25 percent, the alfalfa has enough S for optimum growth. If the tissue level is less than 0.25 percent a yield response to S addition can be expected.

Soil testing A comparison of six different soil tests

critical tissue S level of 0.25 percent S for samples taken at the 3rd cutting (top 6 inches of the plant). The soil test data suggest a critical level of 8 ppm S (0.01 mol L-1 CaCl2 extractable S, 0-8 inch soil samples) with samples taken at 1st cutting. Fields are not likely to be S responsive in the year manure is applied or the next year but non-manured alfalfa fields should be monitored for S over time given that buildup of S under corn years with annual application of manure or compost can be followed by a rapid decline in soil S when no manure is applied to alfalfa.

Additional Resources • Nutrient Management Spear Program Agronomy Fact Sheet Series: nmsp.cals.cornell.edu/index.html • Nutrient Guidelines for Field Crops in New York: nmsp.cals.cornell.edu/guidelines/nutrientguide.html Disclaimer This fact sheet reflects the current (and past) authors’ best effort to interpret a complex body of scientific research, and to translate this into practical management options. Following the guidance provided in this fact sheet does not assure compliance with any

Figure 1: Tissue S content (A) and 0.01 mol L-1 CaCl2 extractable soil S (B) as predictors for relative yield of alfalfa (the ratio of yield without and yield with the addition of 150 lbs S/acre). The open diamonds indicate two locations with suboptimal pH (6.2 or lower).

applicable law, rule, regulation or standard, or the achievement of particular discharge levels from agricultural land.

Science and Technology Webinar Presented by the USDA NRCS East National Technology Support Center Adaptive Nutrient Management: On-farm Testing Dr. Tom Morris, Associate Professor, University of Connecticut; Dr. Quirine Ketterings, Associate Professor, Cornell University; Dr. James Camberato, Associate Professor, Purdue University June 7, 3-4 p.m. Eastern Adaptive nutrient management is a systematic process for refinement of on-farm nutrient management through evaluation of nutrient management practices, analysis of data, and adjustment of nutrient management strategies based on the results of the evaluations. This process facilitates continued improvement in nutrient utilization efficiency and subsequently minimization of offsite impacts. This webinar will discuss the procedures for conducting on-farm testing including development of the

evaluation strategy for the practice of interest to farmer(s); development of protocols for the evaluation; design and layout of an on-farm evaluation; data collection; analysis, evaluation and presentation of the results of an evaluation; methods to learn from the results; adjustment of nutrient management plan based on guidelines from Land Grant University; and continuance of the process.

If you missed the introductory webinar, please review the materials at Introduction to Adaptive Nutrient Management.

Certified Crop Advisor CEUs - Nutrient Management (1 hr) On the day of the event: Join the Webinar* http://archive. constantcontact.com/fs060/110929 5883063/archive/1109949366648. html

CCA Board member contact information Ryan Akin - Hemdale Farms, rakin1@rochester.rr.com, Canandaigua, NY Greg Albrecht - NYS Dept. of Ag & Markets, greg.albrecht @agriculture.ny.gov, Ithaca, NY Brian Boerman - Farmland Environmental, bib@acsoffice.com, Dryden, NY Rich Bonanno - University of Massachussetts Extension, rbonanno@umext.umass.edu, Methuen, MA Mike Contessa - Champlain Valley Agronomics, Inc.,

fieldteck@aol.com, Peru, NY Heather Darby - University of Vermont Extension, Heather.Darby@uvm.edu, St. Albans, VT Matthew Eckhardt - Capital Area Ag Consulting, mreconsulting@hotmail.com, Stephentown NY Janet Fallon - Dairy One Forage and Soils Lab, janet.fallon@dairyone.com, Tully, NY Dale Gates - NRCS, dale. gates@ny.usda.gov, Marcy, NY Jessica Heim - SWCD- Madison County, jessica-

heim@verizon.net, Hamilton, NY Quirine Ketterings, Co-Chair Cornell University, qmk2@ cornell.edu, Ithaca, NY Doug LaFave, Hewitt Brothers, dlafave@a-znet.com, Locke, NY Joe Lawrence - CCE-Lewis County, jrl65@cornell.edu, Lowville, NY Judy Wright, Co-Chair - Farmland Protection Consultant, jlw4220@yahoo.com, Auburn, NY

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Figure 2: Soil 0.01 M CaCl2 extractable S over a corn and alfalfa rotation. Corn was grown for 5 years (2001-2005) and amended with 20 versus 34 tons/acre compost, or 9,000 versus 20,000 gallons/acre liquid manure (N-based and P removal-based).

The inorganic N treatment received 150 lbs N/acre (S-free) during the corn years.

Alfalfa was seeded in 2006 and no further manure or compost application took place after that.

for S showed one of the six tests to be superior to others in reflecting the plant available S status of soils. This test is a 0.01 M CaCl2 extraction conducted with a 1:5 (weight:volume) ratio of soil and extraction solution and a 30 minute shaking time, followed by filtration of the solution (to separate solution and soil) and determination of S in the extraction solution. This test will be referred to as the Cornell Sulfur Test. Initial research shows that alfalfa will respond to additions of S when the Cornell Sulfur Test level is 8 ppm or less (Figure 1B).

More site-years of S response studies, covering a wider diversity of soils, field histories, and climatic conditions, are needed to fully test the utility of soil and tissue testing for S management of alfalfa.

Sulfur in corn-alfalfa rotations with manure Evaluation of Cornell Sulfur Test levels over a corn and alfalfa rotation, where manure was applied in the spring of the corn years and no manure application took place during the alfalfa years, showed buildup of S levels under the corn years but a rapid decline in soil test S levels under the alfalfa years (Figure 2).

These results suggest the potential of S deficiency and hence alfalfa response to manure (or fertilizer S) addition in the later years of the alfalfa stand. For this reason, 3rd or higher year alfalfa fields should be tested for S content, and manure or fertilizer S application should be considered if soil and/or tissue testing show the potential for a yield response.

Soil and tissue sampling Soil samples for the Cornell Sulfur Test should be taken at 1st cutting with the same sampling and handling methods as used for regular soil samples (08 inches, see Agronomy Fact Sheet #1).

Since field sampling procedures are identical, the same sample can be used for regular fertility assessment as well as for the Cornell Sulfur Test. Soil samples should be submitted to: Quirine Ketterings, Nutrient Management Spear Program Laboratory, Department of Animal Science, 323 Morrison Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853.

See http://nmsp.cals. cornell.edu to download a sample submission form.

Tissue samples should include the top 6 inches of 30-35 individual plants just prior to 3rd cutting (early bloom).

The total S analyses can be conducted by a number of laboratories. Tissue samples should be packaged in paper bags to avoid rotting prior to arrival in the laboratory. Samples can be airdried prior to submission.

Conclusion Both tissue and soil testing for S were effective in predicting an alfalfa yield increase from S fertilization for the sites in this study. The New York data support a

Biological control of alfalfa weevil

by Ken Wise, NYS IPM Several decades ago, alfalfa weevil used to be the most damaging insect pest of alfalfa in the United States. We have three different strains: the western strain introduced into Utah (1904), the Egyptian strain introduced into Arizona (1939) and the eastern strain introduced into Maryland (1951). In New York State, we have the eastern strain of the alfalfa weevil (AW).

A pest introduced to a new location that has no natural controls is considered an exotic or invasive species. USDA

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for a 6 oz. container.

Over all this type of under -cutting of prices will not last forever as the Chobani Greek yogurt sales continue to climb. We must be realistic. It certainly is great to see increased sales of many dairy products.

Where do dairy farmers rate with increased sales of dairy? If dairy farmers can’t come close to covering their costs and certainly in most cases not showing a profit, then it won’t matter how milk and milk product sales are increased, the average dairy farmer is still in serious trouble.

The answer to us is very simple, there has to be a new raw milk pricing system that gives a dairy farmer a chance to cover their cost and give

saw that to help to manage alfalfa weevil in the long term, they would need to find and release natural enemies from their native habitat in the Near East and Central Asia. In 1957, the USDA released several species of parasitoids in the U.S. to control AW. Of the original releases Bathyplectes curculionis was the only one to effectively establish and parasitize AW. The USDA made a second release in 1980 and several more species established. Two are common in NY: Bathyplectes cur-

culionis and Bathyplectes anurus. Both are tiny parasitic wasps that lay eggs in the prepupa of AW. These releases took a very serious pest and reduced its damage.While you can still have damage from AW weevil, it is far less that before the parasitoid releases. You can see the biological control in action by looking at several of the pupa. At about 600 AW degree days, look for the cocoons and alfalfa leaflets.

Open the cocoon, and if the weevil is healthy you will find a nice

green colored soft-bodied alfalfa weevil. If parasitized, you will only find a small (1/8 inch long) mahogany colored pupa cocoon of the wasp that parasitized the weevil. Some Bathyplectes cocoons have a white line around the circumference of the cocoon. You can even distinguish between Bathyplectes curculionis and Bathyplectes anurus species by looking at the pupa case.

Bathepletes anurus has a raised white band around the pupa case while B. curculionis is not raised. Plus B.

the dairymen an opportunity to obtain a profit.

I have analyzed every dairy proposal and dairy bill, and for the life of me I don’t see any proposal that’s going to give our dairy farmers the price they need except S-1640, the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act. Remember S-1640 combines all manufactured milk into one class at the same price (class II). Some

ask, will S-1640 establish too high of a price for manufactured milk?

The answer is no.

During 2011 the existing class II price was over $20 per hundred weight (cwt.) for five different months. Turning back the pages to 2007 will show the class II price was over $21 per cwt. for five months with August coming in at $22.40 per cwt. The latest national average

cost of production for 2011 has been announced at $23.40. So you see, S-1640 is very much in line with what the market will bear.

It’s time all dairy farmers move ahead with a new pricing formula, and not be misguided by false proposals.

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anuruswhen disturbed will cause the pupa case to jump a little and B. curculions will not.

I did a small study nine years ago on the percent the pupa that

were parasitized by Batheplectes species.

Sixty-five percent of the 200 I collected were parasitized. Biological control is at work on AW in New York State.

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State Senate. The bill was passed by a 9849 margin, with Assemblyman Bill Magee voting against it on behalf of the farm community.

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Analysis of Dairy Profit Monitor use on dairy farms released A three year analysis of Cornell’s Dairy Profit Monitor is now complete and new farms are being accepted to enroll in the program.

The Dairy Profit Monitor (DPM) is a web-based business management tool that allows producers and their advisers to track operating performance in five areas: milk production, herd health, milk check analysis, efficiency parameters and financial management. DPM can generate real-time reports for trend analysis and highlight how the dairy changes monthly, quarterly and annually. DPM incorporates herd production and health data with financial and efficiency information,

and provides a baseline report to determine how different parts of the business affect each other.

Over 60 farmers regularly track key financial and key production data through The Dairy Profit Monitor, and farm performance can be compared over time. The same 48 farms were compared for their averages for the months of July and August of 2009, 2010, and 2011. These 48 farms grew in herd size from an average of 725 cows in 2009 to 771 cows in 2010 and to 781 cows in 2011, a growth of 7.6 percent. The minimum and maximum herd size grew, indicating that herds of all farm sizes grew. Milk production

also increased; both on a component and milk produced basis. Component production increased by 2.74 percent from 5.07 pounds per cow per day in July to August of 2009 to 5.21 pounds per cow per day for the same months in 2011. Fat and protein corrected milk production increased from 76.6 pounds per cow per day in 2009 to 78.9 pounds per cow per day in 2011, an increase of 2.98 percent.

With increased output came increased efficiency. Milk sold per worker increased from 188,006 pounds (1,128,036 pounds annualized) to 198,807 pounds (1,192,842 pounds annualized). Driving this increase was increased milk production with the same labor. Feed efficiency also increased. While dry matter intake averaged nearly the same, feed conversion (pounds of energy corrected milk per pound of dry matter) increased from 1.49 in 2009 to 1.54 in 2011. This increase positively affects net milk income over feed costs.

Total lactating cow feed costs increased. 2010 costs were lower than 2009, however from 2010 to 2011, prices increased by $1.27 per cwt.

Overall increase from 2009 to 2011 was $0.95 per cwt. or 13.5 percent.

Lactating feed costs per pound of dry matter increased from 10.5 cents in 2009 to 12.4 cents per pounds of dry matter in 2011, an 18 percent increase. This affected margins.

The DPM measures net milk income (NMI) over purchased and total feed costs for the lactating herd on a per cow per day basis. This reflects the money that is available to cover all additional expenses on the farm and is key to track changes herd performance. Actual net milk income over feed costs uses milk price, premiums and marketing expenses. On a per cow per day basis net milk income

over lactating purchased feed costs increased from $5.57 in 2009 to $13.76 in 2011. The driver for the increase was the significant increase in milk price from $11.61/cwt in 2009 to $22.64/cwt in 2011. NMI over total lactating feed costs using actual milk price also increased from $3.52 to $11.63 per cow per day. This is an increase of $8.11 or 230 percent. However, feed costs also increased over the past few years.

Net milk income over purchased and total feed costs (NMIOFC) using fixed milk price factors removes change in milk price, premiums, or marketing costs. It uses a three year average, for component milk price, premiums and marketing costs. This gives farmers the ability to isolate what affect increases in components, change in feed efficiency, and/or feed costs have on their NMIOFC. NMI over purchased feed costs decreased from $8.84 per cow per day in 2009 to $8.30 per cow per day in 2011.

This decrease is directly correlated to increases in feed costs. Feed conversion ratio and component production both increased, however feed costs increased significantly, which affected margins. NMI over total feed costs decreased from $6.78 per head per day to $6.17 per head per day. This decrease of $0.61 results from the increase in feed costs, however it is not as dramatic as purchased feed costs, as forage growing costs don’t tend to vary.

The change in NMIOFC using fixed milk price factors is congruent with what many farmers have experienced recently — increased milk price with increased price of inputs.

For more information on how to get started with the Dairy Profit Monitor, visit www. dairyprofit.cornell.edu, or contact Betsey Howland at BLH37 @cornell.edu or 607-592-6222.

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2: Milk protein percentage decreases... reduced DMI (dry matter

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3: SCC increases… results in reduced milk yield and possible quality premium. Cow’s ability to fight infection is also compromised.

4: Milk urea nitrogen (MUN) changes… typically should be in 8-12 mg/dl range.

Even changes in this range can be a danger signal.

Changes in composition should be monitored as frequently as data allows. Changes in the bulk tank might not be detected so changes in groups should be monitored closely.

Source: Lewis County Ag Digest, June 2012

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by Ron Kuck, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County June is not too early to start thinking about heat stress. The stress threshold is 75 degrees along with 50 percent humidity. Body temperature starts to exceed the normal 101.5 and respirations go above 60 breaths per minute.

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LEAD New York Year 1: What I thought I knew, but really didn’t

by Greg Comeau, LEAD New York Class 14, Dow AgroSciences Last year at this time we were all eagerly awaiting our acceptance letters into LEAD NY Class 14, and now, after what seems like the blink of an eye we have just completed our first year. I can honestly say that I am shocked at how much information has been packed into the short time I have been involved in LEAD NY. After 15 years of sales experience in New York agriculture, I thought that I had a pretty good grasp on New York State’s production agriculture sector, so my primary reason for joining LEAD was to force myself to get more involved with the politics surrounding New York agriculture.

However, what I thought I knew about production agriculture had not even begun to scratch the surface — agriculture in New York is a “best kept secret”!

For example, December’s session opened my eyes to an operation I had driven by dozens of times, yet never knew existed.

Intergrow Greenhouses, in Albion, is a state-of-the-art hydroponic tomato production facility, under 48 acres of glass. Who knew? Later that same day we drove 10 miles down the road to Oxbo International, a renowned specialty harvesting equipment manufacturer. This is machinery that I have seen at work all over the country — and in fact have even operated — with no idea that it was

manufactured right here in Western New York. During that same weekend we visited a manure digester generating electricity, a 9,000 acre vegetable/crops farm, a fist-class day care facility supporting the migrant work force, and a rail-side fertilizer plant, all within a half hour ride from where we were staying in Batavia.

Given these were all new experiences for me, this session served up a piece of “humble pie” for a guy who thought he had a good grasp on the status of agriculture in New York. And this was just one session! I could say the same for each of the sessions we have had in year one of our program.

In addition to continuously getting re-educated on agriculture, LEAD NY has also given me a good introduction to the political arena, which was the reason I applied in the first place. Just as I learned that there were agricultural operations right under my nose that I did not know existed, I also learned that the “movers and shakers” and political drivers have been right in front of me throughout my career; I just needed to look for them. I am now proud to say that many of those “movers and shakers” are my classmates or LEAD alumni; people that are now part of my network.

Throughout the year we have had the opportunity to meet alumni and other (political) leaders, and to learn from them how to get involved. A consistent suggestion

from each of them was to simply jump in and test the water. I learned that you cannot change policy — and should not complain about results — from the side lines. LEAD is giving me the experience and confidence that will allow me to work on policy that will help better New York agriculture.

The whole LEAD experience continues to overdeliver on its promise to educate and develop leaders.

The ability of diverse individuals to come together for a common purpose has also been eyeopening.

Class 14 has come a long way in one year. If you had asked me how the class dynamics would work back in August when the roster came out, I would have predicted a total failure.

Farmers and bankers?

Equine and dairy? Nozzle heads and organics?

Never going to happen!

Much to my surprise and pleasure, we have all become the best of friends and work as one cohesive unit.

We have a very supportive group who, on many occasions, have gone to bat for one another in and out of the classroom setting.

Class 14 has great potential for making a positive change in New York agriculture and I expect that you will hear many great things coming out of our second year in the program. Personally, I look forward to another year of learning “what I thought I knew, but really didn’t”.

Cultivating Leadership is a publication of Cornell University’s LEAD New York Program, edited by Larry Van De Valk. For more information about LEAD New York, our program, and past publications, please visit www.leadny.org.

Source: Cultivating Leadership, Spring 2012

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One night to shine Submitted by Leann Green, JT FFA Reporter “May we accomplish our purposes. I now declare the 2012 JasperTroupsburg FFA Awards Banquet duly open for the transaction of business or attention to any matters which may properly be presented.”

On Thursday, May 10, over 160 FFA members and guests gathered at the Jasper-Troupsburg High School to partake in the annual JT FFA Awards Banquet. The evening began with a delicious meal prepared by volunteers.

Once the numerous community supporters were recognized, JT FFA members finally got their moment to shine.

It was obvious the FFA had many more active members then in years past as almost every member got some sort of award. Receiving the Discovery Degree (eligible to junior members only) were: Dakota Williams, Shelby Sullivan, Stephanie Sharp, Jesse Miles-Brown, Vanessa Helgeland, Hannah Jackson, Mitchell Kohler, Justin Lapham, Christian Powell, Meg Rogers, Sarah Schenck, Jacob Seeley and Evan Walters. Receiving the Star Discovery Award was Brent Green. Reaching the Greenhand Degree level was: Ammara Anwar, Haley Davis, Brooke Lewis, Khaled Mohamed, Logan Robinson, Tonery Rogers, McKayla Sharp, Jesse Trumbul, and Tylor Trumbul. Earning the Star Greenhand degree was Logan Robinson. Excelling to earn the Chapter Degree was: Jacob Walters, Tyler Schenck, Thomas Drake, and Allycia Leach. There are three star areas for the Chapter Degree, Star Chapter Placement: Thomas Drake.

Star Chapter Farmer: Jacob Walters, Star Chapter Agriscience: Allycia Leach.

Many members also received achievement awards. Members were recognized in the following areas — Dairy Judging: Paige Demun, Chelsea Carl, Katie Carl, Tylor Trumbul, Jesse Trumbul, Logan Robinson, Allycia Leach, Brandon McNally; Livestock Judging: Brandon McNally, Brittany McNally, Logan Robinson, Jesse Trumbul, Tylor Trumbul; Leadership: Brent Green, Vanessa Helgeland, Paige Demun, Kevin Lapham, Jacob Seeley, Sarah Schenck, Justin Lapham, Shante Robinson, Brooke Lewis, Haley Davis, Tonery Rogers, Ammara Anwar, Khaled Mohamed, Jesse Trumbul, Tylor Trumbul, Thomas Drake, McKayla Sharp, Torrie Schenck, Christian Powell, Logan Robinson; Ag Sales: Sadie Button, the Green Team, the Trumbul Trio, the Robinson Team; Skill Development: Logan Robinson, Brent Green, Jacob Seeley, Deven Brutsman, Justin Lapham, Jesse Trumbul, Tylor Trumbul, Kevin Lapham; State Chorus: Logan Robinson, Allycia Leach, Shante Robinson, Torrie Schenck. Also receiving achievement recognition were Logan Robinson, Shante Robinson, Tylor Trumbul, Jesse Trumbul, Brooke Lewis, and Haley Davis for arriving to school an hour early every morning to help out in the ag room.

Members who have further developed their achievements received proficiency awards in the following areas — Ag. Sales: McKayla Sharp; Ag Education: Leann Green; Ag

A group shot of the senior officers and members of the JT FFA. Photo courtesy of Leann Green, NYS FFA District 8 President

Communications: Leann Green; Public Relations: Torrie Schenck; Record Keeping: Sadie Button; Livestock Production: Leann Green, Thomas Drake, Allycia Leach, Brandon McNally, Brittany McNally, Logan Robinson, Shante Robinson; Tractor Operations: Jacob Walters, Tyler Schenck, Thomas Drake; Dairy Production: Paige Demun; Ag. Mechanics: Jacob Walters, Tyler Schenck, Thomas Drake; Leadership: Brittany Trumbul, Sadie Button, Leann Green. Additionally Brittany Trumbul received an Outstanding Achievement Award, Sadie Button

received an Outstanding Service Award, and Leann Green received an Outstanding Leadership Award.

Each year the JT FFA gives special membership to community members who have significantly impacted the FFA program. The 2012 Honorary JT FFA members inducted were Larry Trumbul, Jean Green, and student teacher, Miss Santangelo.

Although it was a lengthy program, those in attendance did not complain, after all, members of JT FFA volunteer large amounts of their time on a daily basis without ever asking for recognition.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County holds Youth Tractor Safety Course 2012

by Dorothy Slegle, Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development Each year, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Cayuga County delivers a Safe Tractor and Machinery

Operation Certification course, specifically to educate youth. Youth from Cayuga and the surrounding counties are invited to participate in this very important safety program. This year,

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4-H youth at STAR event 2012

Youth participants from the 2012 Tractor Safety program through Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County.

Photo courtesy of Cayuga County CCE

Cayuga County 4-H youth attended STAR (State Teen Action Reps Retreat) at the New York State Fairgrounds April 15-17. 4-H Youth came together from all areas in the New York State to develop their leadership skills. Back row, L-RL: Westley Reynolds, Vivian Chappell, Cara Carmichael, Ashley Stanton, Melissa Watkins, Emily Bates. Front Row, L-R: Brittney Lillie, Azure D’Angelo, Tommy Chappell, Juliann Hall, Evelyn Marks, Brandi Jezerski.

Photo courtesy of Cayuga County CCE

11 teenagers from Cayuga, Seneca and Onondaga Counties successfully completed the 6-week (24 hour) safety certification course.

The success of this safety program has been made possible by several local volunteers and farmers. This year, students visited Raymond Donald & Sons in Venice where Robert Donald, Doug LaFave and Keith Severson discussed safe chemical handling, storage and other agricultural hazards. Greg Rejman of SunnySide Dairy and Andrew Miller, Southern Cayuga Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor, taught implement, livestock, silo, hay and manure safety at SunnySide Dairy in Scipio

Center, NY. Students traveled to Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES center, in Auburn, NY, where they discovered the various parts of tractors and associated implements. They also gained hands-on experience operating tractors (provided by O’Hara Machinery Equipment Dealership of Auburn), skid-steers, and ATV’s from a series of volunteer instructors including: Darryl Jirinec, Cale Jirinec, Todd Marcellius, David and Suzanne Burnett. Special thanks to John Komarisky of Main & Pinckney Equipment Dealership for providing tractors, machinery and volunteer services in conducting the Youth Certification Testing Day.

Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Firing up for a grilliant summer Simple steps for grilling brilliantly (Family Features) — Whether cooking on a gas or charcoal grill, at home, at a park or at a tailgate, grilling provides an unmistakable aroma, a sizzling sound and maximum flavor. And research shows that when it comes to grilling, nearly three out of four Americans choose beef as the meat they grill the most often; but nearly 30 percent are still looking for more information on how to harness the power of the grill.

For guaranteed, delicious results when grilling beef, try following these three easy steps: 1. Choose your cut Some of the best cuts for grilling include naturally tender ribeye, top loin (aka strip) and ground beef.

Flank steak is also an excellent choice after a dip in a tenderizing marinade.

Tip: Rubs and marinades are easy ways to add flavor and tenderize.

2. Prepare your beef Prepare grill (gas or charcoal) according to manufacturer’s directions for medium heat. Remove beef from refrigerator and season with herbs and spices, as desired.

Tip: Wait to salt until after cooking so you don’t draw out the natural, flavorful juices from the meat.

3. Grill Place beef on grates and grill, covered, turning occasionally. Test doneness with meat thermometer: Cook burgers to 160°F and steaks to 145°F for medium rare or 160°F for medium.

Tip: Turn steaks with long handled tongs instead

of a fork. Do not press down on steaks or burgers as flavorful juices will be lost.

Tip: For detailed grilling time by cut, visit www.BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com and type in “grilling.”

Grecian top loin steaks and mushroom kabobs Total Recipe Time: 30 minutes Makes 4 servings Lemon Pepper Rub: 3 large cloves garlic, minced 2 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano Steak and Kabobs: 1 pound medium mushrooms 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 lemon wedges 2 boneless beef top loin steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 1/4 pounds) 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) Combine rub ingredients.

Combine mushrooms, onion, oil and 2 teaspoons rub in medium bowl; toss. Alternately thread mushrooms and onion onto six 12-inch metal skewers.

Finish with a lemon wedge.

Press remaining rub onto beef steaks. Place steaks and kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.

Grill steaks, covered, 11 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 11 to 15 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Grill kabobs 6 to 8 minutes or

until mushrooms are tender, turning occasionally.

Remove vegetables from skewers; toss with cheese, if desired. Carve steaks. Season beef and vegetables with salt.

Firecracker burgers with cooling lime sauce

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Total Recipe Time: 35 minutes Makes 6 servings 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 6 sesame seed sandwich rolls, split, toasted 1 cup watercress or mixed spring greens Seasoning: 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning 1 teaspoon salt Sauce: 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons grated lime peel 1/4 teaspoon salt Combine ground beef and seasoning ingredients in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into six 1/2-inch-thick patties.

Place patties on grid over medium, ashcovered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally.

Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in small bowl; set aside.

Spread sauce on cut sides of rolls. Place one burger on bottom half of each roll; top evenly with watercress. Close sandwiches.

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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Fresh Lemon Bars

Good Housekeeping

A classic American sweet that has been winning over kids and adults for years. Our recipe is super-simple, with a crispy cookie bottom and a tangy lemon custard.

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see step 2) 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (see step 4) 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar (see step 2) 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar (see step 5) 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) margarine or butter, cut into small pieces 2 large lemons 3 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 13- by 9-inch metal baking pan with foil; lightly grease foil.

2. In medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar. With pastry blender or two knives used scissor-fashion, cut in margarine or butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly in pan. With floured hands, firmly pat crumbs onto bottom of pan to form a crust. Bake crust 15 to 17 minutes until lightly browned.

4. Meanwhile, grate peel from lemons to equal 1 teaspoon and squeeze juice to equal 1/3 cup. In large bowl, with mixer at high speed, beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low; add lemon juice, lemon peel,

granulated sugar, baking powder, salt and remaining 3 tablespoons flour, and beat until blended, occasionally scraping bowl.

5. Pour lemon filling over warm crust. Bake 15 minutes or until filling is just set and golden around edges.

Remove pan to wire rack. Place remaining 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar in sieve and use to sprinkle over warm filling. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

6. When cool, cut lengthwise into 3 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 12 bars. To store, cover pan and refrigerate.

• Each serving: About 90 calories, 4g total fat (1g saturated), 18mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 12g total carbs, 1g protein.

Peachy Frozen Yogurt

Served as a fruity dessert or snack, our creamy Peachy Frozen Yogurt delivers a double dose of peach flavor and only 1 gram of fat per serving.

1 bag (10- to 12-ounce) frozen sliced peaches 2 containers (6 ounces each) low-fat peach yogurt 1 tablespoon sugar 1. In food processor with knife blade attached, process frozen peaches until finely shaved. Add yogurt and sugar.

Process just until smooth. Serve immediately. Serves 4.

2. If not serving right away, pour into 9- by 9-inch metal baking pan; cover and freeze 1 hour for best texture.

• Each serving: About 130 calories,

1g total fat (1g saturated), 6mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 4g protein.

For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/. (c) 2012 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

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Vanilla-pecan ice cream torte 1 cup pecan halves, toasted and cooled 20 gingersnap cookies 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons margarine, melted, substitute butter 3 pints vanilla ice cream 2 tablespoons pumpkin-pie spice 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Reserve 16 pecan halves for garnish. In food processor with knife blade attached, blend remaining pecan halves with gingersnaps and sugar until mixture is finely ground.

2. In 9-inch springform pan, with fork, stir cookie mixture and melted margarine or butter until moistened.

With hand, press mixture onto bottom of pan.

3. Bake crust 8 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack.

4. Let ice cream soften on counter 20 minutes. In large bowl, mix softened ice cream and pumpkin-pie spice until blended; spread over crust. Place pecan halves around top edge of torte. Cover torte and freeze at least overnight or up to 1 week.

5. To serve, let frozen torte stand at room temperature about 15 minutes for easier slicing. Remove side of spring-

form pan. Serves 16.

• Each serving: About 240 calories, 17g total fat (7g saturated), 34mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate, 3g protein.

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Farm Credit awards $43,700 to Northeast Farm Programs

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ENFIELD, CT — Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program recently awarded $43,700 to 16 organizations to promote northeast agriculture, support young and beginning farmer initiatives and encourage agricultural youth programs.

The program is a joint effort of Farm Credit East; Yankee Farm Credit; Farm Credit of Maine and CoBank. Since its inception in 1996, Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement has awarded more than $1.3 million through 496 grants.

Recent grant recipients The most recent grants highlight Farm Credit’s ongoing partnership with organizations that make a significant difference in the lives of people involved in all aspects of agriculture.

• New York FFA Foundation will use its $11,550 ($1,650 per state) grant to support a 4-day National Leadership Conference for FFA officers from six states (New England states and New York). (This is approved as 7 state requests for $1,650 per state.)

• Questar III BOCES (NY Capital District) will use a $4,000 grant to support the Tech Valley Entrepreneurial Agriculture Youth Initiative’s innovative summer camp to foster the development of young entrepreneurs in agriculture and build interest in agricultural employment

opportunities.

• A $3,000 grant to the Empire State Forestry Foundation will support the Teachers Forestry Tour which brings teachers together with loggers, wood product manufacturers and foresters to enable them to go back to the classrooms with a better knowledge of forestry.

• The New England Apple Association will use a $4,000 grant to develop a consumer focused video on the use and value of integrated pest management for apple production.

• A $4,000 grant to New England Green Pastures will support certain agricultural pro-

grams at the Big E including the “Outstanding Dairy Farm of the Year” program and the Salute to Agriculture initiative.

• Adirondack Sustainable Communities, Inc. will use its $1,500 grant to prepare and publish maps that show the combination of suitable soils, current use, and land ownership in an effort to assist farmers in the Adirondack region that are involved in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and other small scale farming businesses.

• A $500 grant to the Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom will be used to support

the School Garden Mentoring Project to enable Massachusetts educators to educate youth on growing plants.

• A $500 grant to the Merrimack County Conservation District will be used for a Beef to Institution Conference to reduce barriers that discourage the purchase of locally raised beef and other meat products.

• theMOVE’s $500 grant will support the organization of farm-volunteer workdays for diverse urban groups throughout Metro Boston. These workdays will help to develop a better understanding of farming.

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Confined spaces and manure pits ~ working in a confined space Editor’s note: In light of the tragedy that occured in Maryland recently, farmers are encouraged to review safety procedures on their farm.

A confined space is defined as a space that has limited means of entry and exit, has an adequate size and configuration for employee entry, and is not designed for continuous worker occupancy. Most states classify the tanks designed for waste storage, transport, and application as confined spaces.

Confined spaces on farms may include: • Manure pits.

• Silos.

• Tank spreaders.

• Below-ground storage pits.

• Grain bins and dryers.

When working in a confined space the following safety actions should be taken: • Always assign a standby person to remain outside of the confined space.

It is this person’s responsibility to be in constant contact (visually, verbally, or both) with the workers inside the confined space as long as anyone is in the space.

• Wear ear protection as needed.

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• Use only an air-supplying respirator, such as a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or a supplied-

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• Keep people and animals out of any building where manure is being agitated or emptied. If animals cannot be removed before agitating the storage, provide strong mechanical ventilation during agitation and pumping, and for a few hours after pumping has stopped.

• If an animal collapses during pit agitation, do not immediately try to rescue it. Turn off the pump and ventilate the building until the gases have escaped.

• Never fill a manure pit completely; allow 1 to 2 feet of airspace to accommodate gas concentrations. To reduce

the possibility of gas being forced above floor level, lower liquid manure levels in a storage facility before starting agitation.

• Keep the agitator below the liquid surface because greater volumes of gas are released with vigorous surface agitation.

• Do not permit smoking, open flames, or spark-producing operations in the immediate vicinity of a storage area. Keep all guards and safety shields in place on pumps, pump hoppers, tank wagons, and power units, and maintain electrical motors, fixtures, and wiring in good condition.

• Do not leave temporary access ladders leaning against aboveground tanks. Permanent ladders on the outside of aboveground tanks should not

extend within the reach of people, or they should have locked entry guards.

• Do not walk, ride, or allow animals on the crust-like surface of openair storages. Like ice, the crust is not uniformly solid and can suddenly break.

• Warn visitors and guests of the hazards of manure storages. You are legally responsible for their safety while they are on your property.

For more information, order the following free publication: NIOSH Alert: Preventing Deaths of Farm Workers in Manure Pits, NIOSH #90-103 at 1800-35-NIOSH or from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226.

Source: www.extension.org

Farm Credit from A30 farmers needed) by building a stronger base of educated consumers in the region.

• Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership, Inc. (SEMAP) will use its $1,000 grant to support SEMAP’s Community Education program dedicated to preserving and expanding access to local food in southeastern Massachusetts.

• A $500 grant to the Walton Regional Livestock Show will support a regional livestock show to encourage and promote the breeding, raising and marketing of better livestock and farm products.

Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program • Created: 1996 • Total grant dollars since 1996: $1,315,566 • Total projects supported: 496 • Proposal submission dates: April 1, Aug. 1, Dec. 1 • Contact: Robert A. Smith, Farm Credit East, 2668 State Route 7, Suite 21, Cobleskill, NY 12043 • Phone: 518-296-8188 • Send funding proposals to: AgEnhancement@FarmCreditEast.com • For more information: FarmCreditEast.com/Industry-Support.aspx

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Section B

AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS Boosting dairy cattle fertility: new technologies, outreach go hand in hand COLUMBUS, Ohio — Increasing the reproductive efficiency of dairy cattle — getting the highest possible number of cows pregnant in the same period of time — has always been a challenge for this industry. Ohio State U n i v e r s i t y specialists are working to reverse this trend through the development of new reproduction techniques and training that emphasizes proper management.

Currently, the national pregnancy rate for dairy cows is only 16

percent, while the benchmark rate set by industry experts is 10 points higher, said Gustavo Schuenemann, Ohio State University Extension’s state dairy veterinarian. Ohio’s rate is about the national average, he pointed out, so there’s room for improvement.

Lower pregnancy rates are an issue for the dairy industry because they translate into reduced herd growth and potential loss of profits, said Mike Day, an animal scientist with the university’s Ohio Agricultural

Research and Development Center (OARDC).

“Dairy cows work hard every day,” he said. “That makes it more difficult for farmers to increase reproduction rates.”

One way dairy farms can boost their reproduction efforts is the use of artificial insemination (A.I.) and estrus (heat) synchronization techniques. Working with industry partners, Day and his research team have pioneered a new fixed-time A.I. protocol — known as “5-day COSynch + CIDR” — that better synchronizes

a cow’s estrus cycle so that A.I. can be administered when cows are more fertile.

A recommended practice within the beef cattle industry nationwide, this protocol has been successfully tested on beef cows, resulting in 60 to 70 percent of animals getting pregnant within one day — a 17.5percent increase compared to industry standards. Day and colleagues calculated that if 5-day CO-Synch + CIDR were implemented with just 10 percent of Ohio’s roughly 500,000

beef and dairy cows, the total economic benefit would easily surpass $5 million in savings and increased production.

This protocol is now being studied in dairy heifers and cows by researchers at various locations across the country, Day said. The hope is that this approach will increase fertility in dairy cattle compared to current protocols, giving farmers another tool to inch closer to their reproductive goals.

While technology is an important factor in boosting reproductive ef-

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ficiency of dairy cattle, it’s not the solution by itself, according to OSU Extension’s Schuenemann.

“There’s no magic bullet,” said Schuenemann, who develops and coordinates research-based, practical training workshops for dairy producers, personnel and veterinarians throughout Ohio. “There are many tools out there — from synchronization protocols to heat detection to measuring cow activity — but regardless of the tool a farmer may use, proactive management practices at the farm level matter when it comes to reproduction.”

One of the things Schuenemann emphasizes in his training programs is proper management during the transition period, which is three to four weeks prior to calving and approximately one month postcalving. This, he said, is “key to reproductive success.” Some of the issues that dairy farmers need to address during this crucial period include avoiding overstocking of animals and commingling (mixing together) of mature cows with heifers; making sure cows get balanced food rations; and having a reliable and well-trained group of workers who can properly handle calving and identify and assist cows that experience difficult births as well as sick cows after calving.

Proactive nmanagement also involves choosing the right tool or set of tools to maximize reproductive success.

“The choice of reproduction protocol needs to match the particular conditions of each farm, its resources, its objectives and the skill of its workers,” Schuenemann explained. “All dairy

Center offers team approach to improving dairy quality HARRISBURG, PA — The Center for Dairy Excellence has made its “Target Profit Team” Program available to use in addressing milk quality, animal care or drug residue compliance issues on the farm.

The program, offered by the center with support from the Penn State Extension Dairy Team, provides up to $1,000 in funding for individual farms to establish “Target Profit Teams” to address these bottleneck areas on the farm.

“With market expectations becoming increasingly more restrictive, all farms must have best management practices in place to address milk quality, animal care and drug residue compliance issues on the farm,” said John Frey, executive director of the Center for Dairy Excellence. “As a result, we are hearing many producers express interest in improved plan-

ning, execution and documentation of their standard operating procedures.”

A target profit team is a team of trusted advisors that can be assembled to evaluate a problem, identify solutions and track results. The Center for Dairy Excellence will provide up to $1,000 to cover the cost of paid team members and discovery-related costs.

The center will also offer additional support and resources to the team effort.

The center will help the farm identify team members, who will meet at least twice during the duration of the team to provide insight into potential bottlenecks contributing to the issue at hand. A facilitator designated by the farm, with assistance from the center, coordinates the meetings and keeps the team on tasks.

“Bringing together your trusted advisors in a team setting and seeking advice from outside experts can often lead to better decisions and a more defined approach to improving specific areas of emphasis on the farm,” Frey said. “Ultimately, this leads to greater profits for the farm and better products for its customers.”

Farms must complete a 2012 application to be enrolled in the program and receive funding. Copies of the 2012 On-Farm Dairy Resource Team Program Application, with updated guidelines, are available online at or by contacting the center at 717-3460849 or e-mail info@centerfordairyexcellence.org.

More details can be found on the center’s website at www.centerfordairyexcellence.org. Click on “Producer,” then on “Learn About Profit Teams.”

Boosting from B1 farmers are unique, even if they are only a mile apart from each other. So it’s very important to assess human resources on the farm. Some may adopt techniques that are more time-sensitive and cost more in synchronization hormones, but which have the potential for higher pregnancy rates. Others may do better with heat detection and trying to take advantage of normal estrus.

“You don’t want a farmer to fail

because he picked a technique that doesn’t work for his conditions. Every farm is an integrated system; decisions made on one area of the farm will have an impact on other areas of the farm.”

Ohio State resources for dairy farmers are available at http://dairy.osu.edu and http://vet.osu .edu/extension/dairyresources.

OARDC and OSU Extension are the

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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!!!

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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 14,260 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 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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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.

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AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, June 4 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Monthly Feeder & Fat Cow Sale. Special Dairy: Cream Hill Farm Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal - from Richfield Springs. 65 Milking age, 12 bred heifers Cows are averaging 65#/day in tank. Cows are in all stages of lactation many fresh this spring w/12 more dry & springing.

There are 12 Brown Swiss, 5 Jerseys, a few crossbreeds, balance Holsteins. Also consigned: 10 - 15 head of heifers from overstocked dairy. A few shortbred & breeding age Holsteins & Jerseys. Also a few springers from one farm. Misc. & Small Animals.12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-2589752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607844-9104 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt.

8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

Tuesday, June 5 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Consigned from Washing Co. Farmer. Overstocked sends 10 fresh hfrs., Hols. X. All have had 9 way & have been wormed. Real nice group of hfrs. Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Wednesday, June 6 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley,

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

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

Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-2589752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Tim Miller, Man-

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ager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 Thursday, June 7 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed

by Beef. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Friday, June 8 • 6:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Horse Sales every other Friday. Tack at 1 pm, horses at 6 pm. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-3698231

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D.R. CHAMBERS & SONS 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY 13849 607-369-8231 • Fax 607-369-2190 www.drchambersauction.com EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKETING LLC 5001 Brittonfield Parkway P.O. Box 4844, East Syracuse, NY 315-433-9129 • 800-462-8802 Bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-776-2000 Burton Livestock . . . . . . . . . . .315-829-3105 Central Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-868-2006 Chatham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-392-3321 Cherry Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . .716-296-5041 Dryden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-844-9104 Farm Sale Division . . . . . . . . . .315-436-2215 Gouverneur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-287-0220 Half Acre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-258-9752 Pavilion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .585-584-3033 FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK 3 miles east of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Livestock Sale every Wednesday at 1 PM Feeder Cattle Sales monthly Horse Sales as scheduled 585-394-1515 • Fax 585-394-9151 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com FRANKLIN USED EQUIPMENT SALES, INC. AUCTION SERVICE Franklin, NY 607-829-5172 Over 30 Years Experience in Farm

Equipment Auctions Frank Walker, Auctioneer P.O. Box 25, Franklin, NY 13775 fwalker2@stny.rr.com FRALEY AUCTION CO. Auctioneers & Sales Managers, Licensed & Bonded 1515 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy, PA 570-546-6907 Fax 570-546-9344 www.fraleyauction.com GENE WOODS AUCTION SERVICE 5608 Short St., Cincinnatus, NY 13040 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com GOODRICH AUCTION SERVICE INC. 7166 St. Rt. 38, Newark Valley, NY 13811 607-642-3293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com H&L AUCTIONS Malone, NY Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787 or 483-8576 Ed Legacy 518-483-7386 or 483-0800 518-832-0616 cell Auctioneer: Willis Shattuck • 315-347-3003 HARRIS WILCOX, INC. Bergen, NY 585-494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 www.drchambersauction.com Saturday, June 9 • North Bangor, NY. Craigmoor Farms Dispersal. Eric & Joel Craig. 140 head of reg.

Guernseys, reg. Jerseys & reg. R&W Holsteins. Complete line of machinery. Delarm & Treadway, 518-483-4106 • 9:00 AM: Don Rice Jr., 5761 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. 15 MM farm tractors & parts, 150 MM farm toys, MM & gas signs.

Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m • 10:00 AM: 1046 Cty. Rd 23, Sherburne, NY. Lok-N-Logs, Sawmill Consolidation Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Monday, June 11 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Monthly Heifer Sale. Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Friday, June 15 • Gene Woods Auction Service, Cincinnatus, NY. Pedersen Farms 100 head Holstein Cattle & some machinery. Gene Woods Auction Service, 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com

• 4:00 PM: Wayne & Roxanne Force, 7819 High Rd., off CR 75, 4 mi. NE of Prattsburg, NY. Kubota BX2230 4wd w/deck, excellent contractor shop tools, antiques, household. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m Saturday, June 16 • 9:00 AM: Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Watertown, NY. Jefferson County Area Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Selling Heavy Equipment, Trucks & Trailers.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Monday, June 18 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin).

Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. 1 pm dairy followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx.

5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, June 20 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

• 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 3:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Dairy Day Special Feeder Sale. Every Wednesday following Dairy. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com Thursday, June 21 • Sharon Springs, NY. High Hill Farm Complete Dispersal. 120 plus head will sell.

C/O Greg Law, owners. Managed by The Cattle Exchange. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 6:30 PM: 210 Pottsville St., Port Carbon, PA. 4.92 Approx. Industrial Acreage w/Building. Leaman Auctions, 717-4641128, cell 610-662-8149 www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721 Tuesday, June 26 • At the Farm, Newport, VT. Poulin-Royer, Inc. Complete Dispersal of all cattle and most equipment. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 Wednesday, June 27

• 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-4500558 Friday, July 6 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 Saturday, July 7 • Garden Time LLC in Glens Falls, NY. 3rd Annual Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 Friday, July 13 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, July 18 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, July 21 • Middleburgh, NY. Reflections of Maple Downs Sale. Hosted by Maple Downs Farm II. Held in conjunction with the NY Holstein Summer Picnic. The Cattle Ex-

Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers

KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE 817 State Rt. 170 Little Falls, NY 13365 315-823-0089 • 315-868-6561 cell We buy or sell your cattle or equipment on commission or outright! In business since 1948 LEAMAN AUCTIONS LTD 329 Brenneman Rd., Willow St., PA 17584 717-464-1128 • cell 610-662-8149 auctionzip.com 3721 leamanauctions.com

NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC. Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT Jim - 802-525-4774 • Ray - 802-525-6913 neks@together.net NORTHAMPTON COOP. AUCTION Whately, MA • Farmer Owned Since 1949 Livestock Commission Auction Sales at noon every Tues.

Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774

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

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

PA RT I C I PAT I N G A U C T I O N E E R S

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

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

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

MEL MANASSE & SON, AUCTIONEERS Sales Managers, Auctioneers & Real Estate Brokers Whitney Point, NY Toll free 800-MANASSE or 607-692-4540 Fax 607-692-4327 www.manasseauctions.com MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455 Sale Every Monday Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828 Sales Barn 860-349-3204 Res. 860-346-8550 NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs.

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

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

NORTHERN NEW YORK DAIRY SALES North Bangor, NY 518-481-6666 Sales Mgrs.: Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818 Auctioneer John (Barney) McCracken 802-524-2991 www.nnyds.com PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

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

Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com TOWN & COUNTRY AUCTION SERVICE Rt. 32 N., Schuylerville, NY 518-695-6663 Owner: Henry J. Moak WILLIAM KENT, INC. Sales Managers & Auctioneers Farm Real Estate Brokers • Stafford, NY 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com WRIGHT’S AUCTION SERVICE 48 Community Dr., Derby, VT 14541 802-334-6115 www.wrightsauctions.com

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HILLTOP AUCTION CO. 3856 Reed Rd., Savannah, NY 13146 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030

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change, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • Leyden, MA. Selling trucks, trailers, shop tools & farm equip. including pay loader and farm tractor for Zimmerman Livestock Trucking. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 Wednesday, July 25 • West Addison, VT. Bodette Farm Complete Equipment Dispersal. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 Thursday, July 26 • 6:00 PM: County Highway Maintenance Facility, Geneseo, NY. Livingston County Tax Title Auction. Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Friday, July 27 • 10:00 AM: Haverling Central High School, Bath, NY. Steuben County Tax Title Auction. Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Saturday, July 28 • 9:30 AM: Martins Country Market. 3rd Annual Large Summer Equipment Auction.

Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Sunday, July 29 • 10:00 AM: Washington Co. Fairgrounds, Rt. 29 & 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich, NY. Tri-State Antique Tractor Club Inc. antique Wheels and Iron Show. 1st time consignment auction. Selling antique & modern farm, construction, gas engine, signs, toys, literature and related items.

Show: Sat-Sun July 28-29. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m Friday, August 3 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, August 4 • 10:00 AM: 1507 Pre-Emption Rd., Penn Yan, NY (Yates Co.). Real Estate Absolute Auction. 103 acre DeWick farm w/100 acres tillable, farmhouse, shop 2 machine sheds. Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Wednesday, August 8 • 2:00 PM: Gehan Rd., off Rts. 5-20, 5 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY. NY Steam Engine Assoc. 4th Annual Consignment Auction.

1st day of pageant of Steam Show Aug. 811. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-

396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m Thursday, August 9 • 1:00 PM: Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY. Farm & Equipment Auction. Next to Empire Farm Days Show. Farm Equipment, Tractors, Antique Equipment, Construction Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Wednesday, August 15 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Wednesday, August 22 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Friday, August 24 • Barton, VT. Important Holstein Dispersal.

More info soon. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802626-8892 Saturday, August 25 • 9:00 AM: Penn Yan, NY. Finger Lakes Produce Auction Farm Machinery Consignment Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Thursday, September 6 • 1:00 PM: 10400 Gillette Rd., Alexander, NY. WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assoc.

2nd. Annual Consignment. 1st day of show Sept. 6-9. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m Saturday, September 8 • North Country Storage Barns. 2nd Annual Shed and Shrubbery Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • Morrisville, NY. 30th Annual Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. Hosted by Morrisville State College Dairy Club. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Town of Lansing Highway Dept., Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing, NY. Municipal Surplus & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, September 15 • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, 6502 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. Special Fall Consignment Auction. Farm & Construction Equipment. Heavy & Light Trucks.

Consignments welcome. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 19 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, September 22 • 9:00 AM: Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction. Farm Tractors & Machinery. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, September 26 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, September 29 • Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power Sports Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 Saturday, October 6 • 9:00 AM: 145 Paul Rd., Exit 17, Rt. 390, Rochester, NY. Monroe County Municipal Equipment Auction. Heavy Construction Equipment, Cars & Trucks. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 13 • Hosking Sales. OHM Holstein Club Sale.

Brad Ainslie sale chairman 315-822-6087.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 9:00 AM: Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY. Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Wednesday, October 17 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, October 20 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 27 • Ithaca, NY. NY Fall Harvest Sale. Hosted

by Cornell University Dairy Science Club.

The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 9:00 AM: Syracuse, NY (NYS Fairgrounds). Onondaga Co. area Municipal Equipment Auction. Municipal & Contractor Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Pro-

fessional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Saturday, October 27 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Saturday, November 3 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Premier All Breed Sale. Call early to consign to make catalog & advertising deadlines.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, November 10 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, November 21 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Thursday, November 29 • Lampeter, PA. Destiny Road Holstein Dispersal. Jay Stolzfus, owner. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, December 1 • 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, 6502 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. Special Winter Consignment Auction. Farm & Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Liquidations & Consignments. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 8 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi.

E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Wednesday, December 12 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Wednesday, December 19 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT May 28, 2012 Calves: 45-60# .42-.62; 6175# 1.25-1.40; 76-90# 1.701.75; 91-105# 1.80-1.85; 106# & up 1.90-1.95.

Farm Calves: 2-2.15 Started Calves: .65-.70 Veal Calves: .95-1.3750 Open Heifers: 1.19-1.2250 Beef Heifers: .83-.89 Feeder Steers: .80-1.05 Beef Steers: .84-1.13 Stock Bull: 1-1.30 Beef Bull: .94-1.30 Sows: 35-39 Feeder Pigs (ea): 65-75 Sheep (ea): 100-125 Lambs (ea): 110-230 Goats (ea): 40-220; Kids 1045.

Canners: up tp 81.50 Cutters: .82-.85 Utility: .86-.91 Rabbits: 4-17 Chickens: 3-41 Ducks: 4-16 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT No report COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA May 30, 2012 Cows: Canners 25-82.50; Cutters 81.50-86; Util 86.50122.

Bulls: 91-112.50 Steers: Ch 114.50-120; Sel 103-115.

Heifers: Ch 120; Sel 113114.50; Hols. 91.

Calves: 47-151 ea.

Feeders: 90-300 Sheep: 87-150 Lambs: 175 Goats: 76-231 ea.; Kids 45118 ea.

Hogs: 48-48.50 Feeder Pigs: 31-45 ea.

Chickens: 2-10 Rabbits: 1.50-21 Ducks: 4-23 * Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA May 29, 2012, 2012

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ May 29, 2012 Livestock Report: 37 Calves .10-2, Avg 1.15; 24 Cows 75.5-96.5, Avg .88; 3 Easy Cows .33-.49.5, Avg .39; 11 Feeders 300-600# .85-1.40, Avg 1.10; 9 Heifers .5491.05, Avg .90; 7 Bulls .84-1.09, Avg 1; 2 Steers .81.5-1.17, Avg 1.03; 2 Hogs .65-.80, Avg .73; 16 Sheep .40-1.60, Avg 1; 5 Lambs (ea) 23-104, Avg 63.50, (/#) 2-2.48, Avg 2.20; 26 Goats (ea) 60-165, Avg 112.50; 12 Kids (ea) 37-68, Avg 52.50.

Poultry & Egg Report: Hvy. Fowl (ea) 2.75-7, (/#) 1.05; Pullets 3.75; Geese 7.50; Bantams 1.75; Roosters 5.25-9.50; Bunnies 1.753.50; Ducks 4-8; Rabbits 1.05-1.65; Pigeons 1.50-3.

Grade A Eggs: White Jum XL 1.05-1.15; L .75; Brown Jum XL .80-1.25; L .70-1.15; M .70-1.15.

Hay, Straw & Grass: 1 Alfalfa 4.80; 7 Mixed 2.80*-3.40; 2 Timothy 4.30; 9 Grass 1.754.60; 1 Mulch .75; 1 Cedar Posts 80; 1 10x10 Dog Pen 125.

Eggs: Goose .50; Green 1; Bantam .40; Duck 1.50; Guinea Hens 7.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY May 24, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 70-175; Grower bull over 92# 100-250; 8092# 80-220; Bob Veal 10-90.

Cull Cows: Gd 73-95; Lean 45-85; Hvy. Beef 74-104.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 750-1500; Springing cows 800-1450; Springing

Hfrs. 900-1500; Bred Hfrs.

750-1250; Fresh Hfrs. 9501500; Open Hfrs. 450-900; Started Hfrs. 150-400; Service Bulls 600-1000.

Beef: Feeders 60-120; Hols.

Sel 88-105.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 100200; Slaughter Sheep 25-55.

Goats: Billies 80-175; Nannies 70-120; Kids 10-70.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY No report

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY No report *No Sale May 28 - June 1.

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY May 25, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 160-220; Grower Bulls over 92# 170240; 80-92# 150-240; Bob Ve3al 30-80.

Cull Cows: Gd 78-89; Lean 68-84; Hvy. Beef 85-104.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 860-1325; Handling Hfrs. 980-1200; Springing Hfrs. 1080-1210.

Beef: Feeders 95; Ch 112148; Sel 105-122; Hols. Ch 105-109; Sel 110.

Lambs: Feeder 160-190; Slaughter Sheep 65-102.

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY May 21, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 80-140; Grower Bull over 92# 200-255; 8092# 150-230; Bob Veal 1060.

Cull Cows: Gd 83-93; Lean 65-82; Hvy. Beef 91-100.

Beef: Feeders 120-150; Hols. Ch 96-106; Sel 101.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 170200; Slaughter Sheep 50-80.

Goats: Billies 100-150; Nannies 70-120; Kids 35-45.

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY May 17, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 80-147.50; Grower Bulls over 92# 180282.50; 80-92# 150-242.50; Bob Veal 30-80.

Cull Cows: Gd 86-95.50; Lean 70-89; Hvy. Beef Bulls 90-102.

Beef: Feeders 90-125; Hols.

Ch 89-109.

Swine: Sow 42-54.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY May 21, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 220; Grower Bulls over 92# 222-240; 8092# 185-230; Bob Veal 3070.

Cull Cows: Gd 80-94; Lean 75-88.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls 9098.

Beef: Ch 110-113; Hols. Ch 94.50-106.

Goats: Nannies 107.50.

BATH MARKET Bath, NY May 24, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 70-180; Grower Bulls over 92# 200-255; 80-92# 170-230; Bob Veal 10-80.

Cull Cows: Gd 84-96; Lean 70-83; Hvy. Beef Bulls 102106.

Beef: Feeders 110-133; Sel 114; Hols. Sel 96-109.

Lamb/Sheep: Slaughter Sheep 45-60.

Goats: Billies 100; Nannies 90-110; Kids 40-50.

Hog: Hog 50-53; Sow 38-44; Boar 10-25; Feeder Pig/hd 60-70.

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 No report Produce Mon., Wed. & Fri. at 9 am sharp, Hay Auctions Fridays@ 11:15.

FINGER LAKES FEEDER SALE Penn Yan, NY May 30, 2012 Dairy Cow for Slaughter: Bone Util 66-90; Canners/Cutters 46-82.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 50-70; 80-95# 4567.50; 60-80# 40-65.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 150-225; 8095# 125-200; 70-80# 75190; Hfrs. 100-205.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 112-123.50; Sel 102-108; Hols. Sel 87.50-96.

Hogs: Slgh. US 1-3 57-78; Sows US 1-3 39-45; Boars US 1-3 10.

Feeder Lambs: Ch 50-80# 157.50-190.

Slaughter Sheep: M 50-63.

FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY No report * Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11:15 am. Produce Friday @ 9 am sharp!

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY May 28, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.89; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .721.09.

Feeders: Hfrs. 1.08-1.42; Bulls 1.08-1.85.

Calves: Bull Calves 96-120# 1.50-2.60; up to 95# .10-2; Hols. under 100# 2.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA

No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA May 23, 2012 Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 Hols. 1324-1404# 97-99; Sel 1-3 1472# 103.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 93; Breakers 75-80% lean 8991, lo dress 82.50; Boners 80-85% lean 84-88, hi dress 89.50-90.50, lo dress 81.50, very lo dress 75.50; Lean 8590% lean 77.50-83.50, hi dress 84-87, lo dress 72-78;, very lo dress 66-68.50; Light Lean 85-92% lean 74, lo dress 65-68, very lo dress 51-59.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12381908# 97.50-106.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers Hols.

L 3 296-398# 99-117; 812# 94.

Holstsein Bull Calves: No. 1 94-116# 175-217; 84-88# 195-230; No. 2 94-118# 155180; 80-90# 150-175; No. 3 74-112# 110-155; Util 62-98# 42-95.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 85-110# 220-290/hd; No. 2 75-100# 135-165/hd.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 240-250# 105-110; Sows US 1-3 340350# 145-165/hd.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 30-45# 28-60; Roasting Pigs 130200# 32-90 Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 44-66# 155-195; 7288# 177.50-205; Ewes Gd 23 154-178# 80-100; 236# 50.

Slaughter Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 50-65# 85-110; 90# 170; Sel 2 under 20# 25; 3040# 30-55; 45-70# 57-105; Nannies Sel 1 100-130# 130140; Sel 2 90-150# 70-120; Billies Sel 1 150# 160.

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FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA May 29, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 60-80; Cutters 75-85; Util 78-90; Bulls 90-105; Steers 90-115; Hfrs. 80-95.

Calves: Growers No. 1 1.502.10; No. 2 1.50-2.20; Hfrs.

1.50-2.10; Veal .80-1.10; Other 75-100.

Hogs: Sows 35-40; Roasters 100-130.

Sheep: .50-1.10; Lambs 1.70-2.20.

Goats: 80-140 ea; Billies 150-250 ea; Kids 20-75 ea.

Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 25-52; 61-75# 30-90; 76-95# 58-81; 96-105# 66-85; 106# & up 75.

Farm Calves: 100-215/cwt Start Calves: 87-104/cwt Feeders: 73-115/cwt Heifers: 70/cwt Bulls: 109-110/cwt Canners: 25-75/cwt Cutters: 76-84/cwt Utility: 84.50-95.50/cwt Sows: 40.50-46.50/cwt Hogs: 32.50/cwt Boars: 19.50-20/cwt Feeder Pigs: 59-70 ea.

Lambs: 125-205/cwt Sheep: 50-105/cwt Goats: 23-280 ea.

Rabbits: 1-17 ea.

Poultry: 2-20 ea.

Hay: 10 lots, 1-2.70/bale northamptonlivestockauction.homestead.com

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Carlisle, PA May 29, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Ch 1275-1400# 115-117.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 1390-1490# 109.50-112.50; Sel & Ch 1435-1705# 101.50107.50;1 Hfr 1325# 113; 1 Hols. 1660# 104.50.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 88-92.50; Boners 85-92; Lean 88-92.50; Big Middle/lo dress/lights 78-86.50; Shelly 76-87; Shelly 75 & dn.

Bulls: 1358-1815# 96.50107.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers dairy types/Hols. 335-670# 84.50108; Feeder Hfrs. 430# 94.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 80-105# 200-232; No. 2 80-120# 190-220; No. 3 80-150# 115-195; Util 60130# 45-95; Hols. Hfr. 1 90# 230.

Swine: Hogs 255-295# 5963.25; Gilts 325-350# 55-60; 355-395# 45-56; 400-485# 43-49; 490-530# 51-5.50; Barrows 300-345# 53-61; 350-395# 40-52; 400-585# 39.50-43; Boars 1630# 25.50..

Goats (/hd): M&L Nannies/Billies 110-225; Small/Thin/Bottle 15-90.

Lambs: Gd & Ch 30-40# 175-177; 55-65# 165-174; 70-100# 167-187.

Sheep (all wts): 85-95 Sale every Tuesday * 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs * 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves. * Special Fed Cattle Sales June 5 & 19. * State Graded Feeder Pig Sale June 22. *No Sasle Tues., July 3.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA May 29, 2012 Rabbit Family: 17-25 Rabbits: 16.50 Bunnies: 3-13 Hens: 2-5 Roosters: 3-10.50 Pullets: 1.50-3.75 Peeps: .50-3 Turkeys: 8-10 Turkey Keets: 3.75-4.25 Turkey Pullets: 3.25-5.50 Ducklings: 1-2 Ducks: 6-6.50 Roller Pigeons: 4-6 Guinea Pigs: 2-3.50 Hamster: .50 Mice: .50-1 Quail: 6 Eggs (/dz): XL Brown 1.451.50; XL White 1; L White .85; Sm. Banty .10; Fertile Mixed Color & Sizes .951.30; Fertile Guinea 2; Fertile L Green 1.50. So,ld Single: Fertile Pheasant .80.

All animals sold by the piece.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

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Eighty-Four MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report Receiving 7:30 - 10 am. Sale time 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC May 28, 2012 Holstein Steers: 11801308# up to 102.

Slaughter Cows: Boners 81-88; Lean 75-81; Light Lean 60-74.

Bulls: 974-1838# 94-102 Feeder Steers: 380-610# Linebacks 120-140; 494556# 124-137; 604-685# 108-117.

Feeder Heifers: 444-546# 108-127.

Calves: 148. Bull Calves No. 1 95-115# 220-250; 80-90# 235-255; No. 2 95-115# 180210; 80-90# 175-215; Hfrs.

No. 1 88-104# 185-245; No. 2 85-100# 145-185.

Hogs: 150-238# 53-62.

Boars: 222# 41.

Lambs: 82-100# 155-170.

Goats (/hd): Kids 40-70; Nannies 100-165.

EarCorn: 1 ld, 270/ton.

Hay (/ton): 4 lds, Grass 170; Mixed 150; Timothy/Grass 170-290.

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 2 800-

900# 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.

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 24, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1292-1452# 121.50123.50; Ch 2-3 1275-1480# 118.50-120; Hols. Sel 1-2 1666-1672# 195.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1366# 122.50; Sel 1-2 1314-1512# 110-117.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 91-97, lo dress 90.50; Boners 80-85% lean 86-89.50, hi dress 90.50-91,

lo dress 80.50-81; Lean 8590% lean 78-83, lo dress 74.50-76.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1660# 99.50; YG 2 984# 86.

Feeder Cattle: Bulls M&L 1 400-500# 135-140; M&L 2 400-500# 122.50; M&L 3 500-700# 87.50-90.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 85-120# 220-250; No. 2 80-120# 195-220; No. 3 80-120# 120-170; Util 70120# 50-85; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 80-86# 175-200.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 236-284# 64.50-67; 40-45% lean 224300# 60-64.50.

Lambs: Ch 2-3 45-50# 140145.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 60# 115130; Sel 2 50-60# 75-95; Nannies Sel 2 90# 115.

KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA May 26, 2012 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 150-225 Mixed Hay: 7 lds, 85-16 Timothy: 2 lds, 200 Grass: 12 lds, 150-220 Straw: 8 lds, 165-200 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA May 25, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1240-1590# 120-124; Ch 2-3 1150-1495# 111.50-116; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1330-1670# 105-108.50; Ch 2-3 1175-1660# 102-106; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 11551440# 1147-121.50; Ch 2-3 1130-1475# 113-118; Sel 2-3 1030-1155# 110-115.

Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 91-97, hi dress 97.50-99, lo dress 86.50-91; Breakers 75-80% lean 88.50-94.50, hi dress 94.50-95.50, lo dress 83.5088; Boners 80-85% lean 8488, hi dress 89-93.50, lo dress 77-83; Lean 85-90% lean 76.50-83, hi dress 83889, lo dress 69-76.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9402395# 99-107, hi dress 108119.50, lo dress 92-99.

Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.

No. 1 114-128# 180-185; 94112# 199-214; 86-92# 228245; No. 2 112-118# 162170; 102-110# 192-207; 9410# 210-212; 80-92# 217226; No. 3 80-130# 190-210; 72-78# 170; Util 60-110# 1545; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 88-130# 170-230; No. 2 70-125# 1101560.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA No report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA May 25, 2012

Slaughter Cattle: Steers Ch 2-3 1210-1250# 115-118.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 14751585# 104-106; Ch 2-3 1420-1535# 98-103.50; Sel 1-3 1055-1475# 96-98; Hfrs.

Ch 2-3 1085-1265# 113-118.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 88-94; Boners 80-85% lean 86-91, hi dress 91.50-95; Lean 85-90% lean 81.50-84.50, hi dress 86.5091, lo dress 73-76.50.

Bulls: YG 1 1045-1585# 101-108.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 300-500# 102.50; pkg 800# 97.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 220-245; 80-90# 220-245; No. 2 85125# 205-227.50; No. 3 80120# 120-205; Util 70-110# 25-85; Hols. Hfrs. No. 2 8095# 85-165.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 20-40# 210-235; Ch 2-3 20-40# 190-210; 4060# 197-205; 60-80# 182197; Ewes 160-225# 65-80.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 72.50-80; 40-60# 97-102; Sel 2 20-40# 52.50-65; Sel 3 2040# 8-25; Nannies Sel 1 80130# 140-175; Sel 3 80-130# 110-140; Billies Sel 2 50100# 111-139.

MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA May 22, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1320-1525# 123124.50; Ch 2-3 1190-1470# 118-122; full/YG 4-5 115118.50; Sel 1-3 1035-1475# 113-116.50; full 107.50-112; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 12901555# 105.50-109.50; Ch 23 1220-1600# 100-105.50; Sel 1-3 1150-1465# 95-98.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1220-1465# 120123.50; Ch 2-3 1080-1365# 116-120.50.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 93.5096; Breakers 75-80% lean 84.50-89.50, hi dress 8993.50, lo dress 82-84; Boners 80-85% lean 80-85, hi dress 85.50-88.50, lo dress 74-79; Lean 85-90% lean 7681, hi dress 83-86, lo dress 70.50-74, very lo dress 60.50-69.50; Light Lean 8592% lean 74-78, lo dress 68.50-71, very lo dress 5557.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12901625# 102-107.50; hi dress 110-117; lo dress 19952120# 92.50-98.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 300-400# 170-185; M&L 2 300-500# 130-147; 500-600# 142; L 3 Hols. 200-300# 95107; 300-500# 112-115; 600-800# 84-91; Hfrs. M&L 1 300-500# 145-149; M&L 2 300-400# 125-139; 500-600# 120-125; 600-800# 107-113; Bulls M&L 1 300-500# 157-

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 160, few to 175; 600-800# 120-125; M&L 2 200-300# 132-140; Hols. Bulls L 3 200300# 102-110; 400-600# 8292.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-120# 225-237; 75-90# 220-240; No. 2 95115# 190-225; 70-90# 195215; No. 3 70-100# 130-200; Util 60-95# 20-90; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 80-120# 200-205; No. 2 75-95# 100-17.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 230-280# 64-66; 45-50% lean 230280# 63-65; 40-45% lean 235-300# 55-61; Sows US 13 300-450# 36-42; Boars 415-550# 2-23; Jr. Boars 275-350# 45-53.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 10-20# 42-47; 20-30# 50-57; 30-40# 65-67; Roasting Pigs 110205# 761-70/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 30-60# 190-225; Ch 2-3 20-40# 150-160; 4060# 150-165, few to 182; 6080# 155-162; 80-100# 147150; Ewes Gd 2-3 125-265# 65-75; Util 1-2 70-250# 4050.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 75-85; 60-80# 150155; Sel 2 10-20# 35-50; 2040# 45; Sel 3 10-20# 10-20; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 160200; 130-200# 170-172; Sel 2 50-80# 50-85; 80-130# 150-160; Sel 3 50-80# 75-80; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 182242; Sel 2 50-80# 102-132; 100-150# 137-150.

MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA May 28, 2012 Alfalfa: 205-280 Timothy: 90-105 Mixed Hay: 180-195 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

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NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA May 24, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1300-1590# 119-124; 1600-1725# 116-118; Ch 23 1150-1495# 116-119.50; Sel 1-3 1160-1480# 113116; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1385-1655# 105-108; Ch 23 1235-1660# 104-106; Sel 2-3 1265-1580# 99.50-102.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1190-1425# 117-120; Ch 2-3 1130-1230# 113-116.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 88-94.50, hi dress 95-98; Breakers 7580% lean 85.50-91, hi dress 92-95, lo dress 79-81.50; Boners 80-85% lean 8287.50, hi dress 88-93, lo dress 77-81.50; Lean 8890% lean 77-82.50, hi dress 83.50-89, lo dress 70-76.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 10602395# 99-107, hi dress 110119.50, lo dress 95-98.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 114-128# 180-185; 94-112# 199-214; 86-92# 228-245; No. 2 112-128# 162-170; 102-110# 192-207; 94-100# 210-212; 80-92# 217-226; No. 3 80-130# 190-210; 7878# 170; Util 60-110# 15-45.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 85-130# 170-230; No. 2 70125# 110-160.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No report NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA May 28, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Non-Traditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 202-222; 6080# 192-214; 80-90# 197208; 90-110# 191-215; 110130# 172-190; 150-200# 135-152; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 40-60# 177-210; 60-80# 170-188; 80-90# 172-186; 90-110# 168-188; 150-200# 128.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 100-150# 84-100; 150200# 70-82; 200-300# 52-68; Util 1-2 thin flesh 100-150# 58-70; 150-200# 60-68.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 30-40# 102-112; 40-60# 1281560; 60-80# 152-196; 90100# 170-182; 100-120#

184-202; Sel 2 20-40# 78102; 40-60# 122-147; 60-80# 144-178; 90-110# 160-172; Sel 3 30-40# 58-70; 40-60# 98-110; 60-80# 108-150; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80-130# 160-178; 130-180# 185-197; Sel 2 80-130# 138-157; 130180# 156-168; Sel 3 50-80# 80-112; 80-130# 112-136; Wethers Sel 2 90-110# 185202; 100-130# 222-246; Sel 3 100-110# 195-202; Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150# 245-257; 150-250# 268-300; Sel 2 100-150# 175-207; 150-250# 200-247; Sel 3 100-150# 166-185.

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 25, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 120-124; Ch 1-3 1151212; Sel 1-2 111-116.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 105109.50; Ch 2-3 100-104; Sel 1-2 95-100.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 117-123; Ch 1-3 113116; Sel 1-2 109.50-113.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 86-94; Boners 80-85% lean 82-88; Lean 8590% lean 76-83.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 110.50-119.50; Avg dress 99-107; lo dress 90-99.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 162-185; 500-700# 145-160; M&L 2 300-500# 140-162; 500-700# 132-137.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 130-155; 500-700# 131-155; M&L 2 300-500# 120-140; 500-700# 120-132.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 157-187.50; 500-700# 145-177; M&L 2 300-500# 127-140; 500-700# 130-135.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 30-95.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 95-120# 220-260; 8090# 230-260; No. 2 95-120# 190-230; 80-90# 200-235; No. 3 80-120# 140-210; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 84-105# 195-245; No. 2 80-105# 100-205.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 4954% lean 220-270# 61-65; 45-50% lean 220-270# 5658.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 4448; 500-700# 49-52.

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 2030# 170-200; 30-40# 130165; 50-60# 115-125.

Slaughter Sheep Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 178-212; 6080# 160-194; 80-110# 170190; Ch 1-3 40-60# 154-180; 60-80# 160-172; 80-110# 149-170; Ewes Gd 2-3 120160# 75-90; 160-200# 68-82; Util 1-2 120-160# 72-82.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 104-120; 40-60# 122150; 60-80# 144-169; 80100# 172-210; Sel 2 20-40# 85-105; 40-60# 90-131; 60-

80# 124-155; 80-100# 145170; Sel 3 20-40# 40-71; 4060# 74-100; 60-80# 100-118; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 166181; 130-180# 177-189; Sel 2 50-80# 125-140; 80-130# 135-155; 130-180# 156-172; Sel 3 50-80# 91-104; 80130# 112-127; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 210-234; 150-250# 236-256; Sel 2 100-150# 200-226; 150-250# 230-255.

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 22, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 92.5097, hi dress 97.50-99, lo dress 86.50-91.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 88.50-93, hi dress 93-95.50, lo dress 8487.50; Boners 80-85% lean 84-88, hi dress 89-93.50, lo dress 79.50-83; Lean 8890% lean 76.50-82.50, hi dress 83-85, lo dress 69-75.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 10302190# 96-101.50, hi dress 106-111, lo dress 94-95.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 112-122# 180-192; 103# 200-219; 90-95# 233-242; No. 2 113# 200-207; 90-103# 212-230; pkg 84# 247; pkg 73# 180; No. 3 94-109# 212222; pkg 83# 237; pkg 74# 117; Util 83-115# 40-50.

Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 pkg 115# 220; 95-102# 240-245; pkg 83# 200; No. 2 93-108# 212-220; pkg 83# 175; pkg 75# 110; non-tubing 73-93# 50-80.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA May 24, 2012 Alfalfa: 2 lds 175-200 Timothy Hay: 2 lds, 165290 Orchard Grass: 2 lds, 140250 Mixed Hay: 16 lds, 100-300 Grass: 3 lds, 125-160 Straw: 7 lds, 125-195 EarCorn: 1 ld, 220 WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Leola, PA No report

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MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA May 28, 2012 Steers: Ch 110-118; Gd 100109.

Heifers: Ch 108-118; Gd 100-107.

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

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 95-102 Bulls: YG 1 82-95 Cattle: Steers 85-141; Bulls 75-125; Hfrs. 90-128.

Calves: Ch 125-152; Gd 80100; Std 15-90; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 150-240; Hols. Hfrs.

90-130# 100-180.

Hogs: US 1-2 60-62; US 1-3 55-59; Sows US 1-3 30-48; Boars 22-40.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 20-50# 35-75.

Sheep: 42. Lambs Ch 150179; Gd 140-150; Sl. Ewes 45-75.

Goats: 25-185

LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA May 28, 2012 Roosters: 3.25-5 Hens: 2-8 Banties: 1.25-2.75 Pigeons: 2 Ducks: 8 Bunnies: 3-5 Rabbits: 6-10 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

Soybean crop increases, but supply to dip to historic low There are going to be more soybeans grown across the United States this year, but that increase will be dwarfed by the amount of soybeans that will be used and exported. The scenario will mean U.S. soybean supplies will fall to a mere 16 days of inventory, according to American Farm Bureau Federation analysts.

According to the Agriculture Department’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report for May 2012, this year’s soybean crop is projected at 3.205 billion bushels, an increase of 149 million bushels from 2011. That boost, however, is not projected to keep up with strong demand from exports, which are expected to increase by 190 million bushels and the crush use of soybeans, which will increase by 10 million bushels.

“When all is said and done, our ending stocks of soybeans will drop to just 145 million bushels,” said AFBF Senior Economist Todd Davis. “That equates to a 4.4 percent stocks-to-use ratio, which is just over a two week supply of soybeans at the end of the year. That will tend to be a bullish factor and should keep soybeans positioned as the market driver.”

Prices will reflect soybean stocks being projected at historically low levels. The 2012-2013 U.S. marketing year average prices is pegged at $13 per bushel, which would eclipse the 2012 record of $12.35 per bushel, Davis explained.

Davis said there are several factors

leading to this perfect storm for soybeans. South American soybean production continues to decline, with Argentina’s production reduced by 91.8 million bushels and Brazil’s production reduced 36.7 million bushels from April. According to Davis, as the harvest wraps up in South America, the market is now grasping a better understanding of how their drought cut into production. On the world level, ending stocks for soybeans will be the tightest they have been since the 2007-2008 marketing year, 53.24 million metric tons, or a stocks-to-use ratio of 15.5 percent.

This report also carried significant news on the corn side, Davis said. The 2012 U.S. corn crop is now projected at 14.8 billion bushels, which would be a record if realized. That is 2.4 billion bushels more than what was harvested in 2011.

USDA projected a record 2012 yield of 166 bushels per acre based on the rapid pace of planting and crop emergence, according to Davis. Demand for corn is also projected to increase due to increased feed use (up 900 million bushels) and exports that should increase by 200 million bushels.

“Corn production will outpace stronger demand and that will likely result in lower prices, but those prices will help fuel the robust demand we see both domestically and abroad,” Davis explained.

Davis said 2012-2013 ending stocks for the domestic corn supply will be at

COMPLETE CATTLE DISPERSAL (100) HI GRADE HOLSTEIN CATTLE (100) PEDERSEN FARMS, BROOKFIELD, NY

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FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2012 • 10:30 A.M. (100) Head of Hi Grade cattle. The farm has been in the family for over 80 yrs.

Years of AI breeding. Top cows, heifers in excellent condition. (56) Mature cows, with (20) recently fresh and many cattle due for fall. (24) Bred heifers, and (20) from NB to Yearlings. A top set of heifers. SCC-170,000. 3.8 F. 3.1 P. The farm has been sold.

Machinery: JD 3950 chopper, w/ 2 row corn head & hay head. JD 2600 plows.

H&S Forage wagon. Gehl 640 Forage wagon. NH 489 Haybine. Gehl 1500 Round baler. Kuhn 4 star tedder. NH 56 rake. (3) Wooden hay wagons on running gears.

Many more items & misc. items found around the farm.

Salee Managedd by:

1.88 billion bushels. That is an increase of more than 1 billion bushels.

The stocks-to-use ratio is projected to increase to 13.7 percent, which is the largest since 2009-2010. Davis said that because of the large increase in corn stocks, the U.S. marketing-year average price is projected to decline sharply to $4.60 per bushel, compared to the 2011-2012 price of $6.10 per bushel.

But there was a little surprise in the latest report, according to Davis.

“There was a curveball regarding old-crop corn,” Davis said. “The May report actually increased ending stocks of last year’s crop by 50 million bushels. This came as a fairly significant surprise, as pre-report estimates projected a decline in stocks due to stronger demand. According to the report, that demand never materialized because the amount of corn used for feed was reduced by 50 million bushels to reflect a greater use of wheat in feed rations.”

Coalition to save farms seeks to maintain Pennsylvania Farmland Protection funds Conservation groups — including American Farmland Trust — concerned about Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett’s proposed budget cuts to farmland preservation have pulled together to form the Coalition to Save Farms.

The state’s award winning farmland preservation program is funded through a dedicated tax on the sale of cigarettes. Governor Corbett wants to permanently redirect this funding to the general fund. With no source of funds to replace the cigarette tax, the program will not survive, as former Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding recently described.

“Now is the time for Pennsylvanians to let their elected officials know that they support continued dedicated state funding for farmland preservation, and that the issue is important to their economic well-being and cultural heritage,” explains Jim Baird, Mid-Atlantic Director at American Farmland Trust. Find out more about ways you can help the Coalition defend farmland protection funding http://conservationadvocate.org/2012/04/11/farmland-preservation-fundingto-be-eliminated-your-action-needed/.

Source: May issue of AFT’s E-news

DON RICE JR. MINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE COLLECTION AUCTION

Sat., June 9, 2012 • 9AM

5761 Barber Hill Rd., 1/2 mile N. of Maple Beach Rd, 1 mi. S. of Lee Rd, 1 mi. W. of Rt. 256, 6 mi. SE of Geneseo, NY. MM Farm Tractors: ’65 G-1000, sn30600014, wts., ex. tires; ’64 302, gas, standard axle, ex. 15.5x38, engine recent rebuild; ’66 Jet Star 3 Super sn28302171; ‘64 Jet Star 3 sn28300663; ’65 Jet Star 3 sn2831505; ’60 4 Star sn16600814; ’57 335 sn10401460; ’53 UB, new manifold, ex. tires sn05802275; ZA MM Parts Tractors: ’61 4 Star Super sn16600941, wfe, runs; ’66 Jet Star 3 Industrial w/ loader, sn3080027; 2 Jet Star 3 Super’s; 2-M5’s; 335, U; Jet Star.

12MM Engines: Jet Star 3, Jet Star, 335, R. Parts: Sheet metal; 302 rear end; wheel weights; row crop & standard front axles for Jet Star’s; tires; rims; loader off M5, no bucket; quantity of parts for 302; Jet Star 2; 3 & Super, M5, 445, 335, U, R, ZA. Large quantity NOS parts, various parts sold individually, choice or bulk lot.

Lawn Tractors: MM 108, white band, not running; Jacobsen 1200.

Misc Equip: IH 2001 loader.

MM Farm Toys: Excellent collection of 150 plus toys including Slik, Mohr, Cottonwood, Riecke, Ertl.

Signs: MM Power & Machinery Mark J. Davin sign from E Avon, NY dealership; MM Modern Machinery W.J. Bowen & Sons, Lockport, NY; Atlantic, Gulf, Champion signs.

Info: Don Rice Jr. 585-243-2617, 585-519-9614. Preview: by appointment & on Friday, June 8, 9am-4pm. Sale Order: 9am farm toys, 10am signs & farm toys, approx. 11:30am parts, 12:00 noon farm tractors, parts. Terms: ID for bidder number, cash, check. Payment with Visa, MC, Dis. 3% fee.

Gene Wood’s Auction Service, Inc. Cincinnatus, NY 13040

Tel: (607) 863-3821

Visit us on the Web @ genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com

HUGE E MACHINERY Y SALE JUNEE 30,, 2012: BLANCHARD D FARMS,, SMYRNA,, NY. A TOP line of machinery.

JD D 7730 MFWD, 775 hrs. JD D 7730 MFWD, 838 hrs. JD D 7810 MFWD, 2463 hrs, JD D 7410, JD D 6420 H 7110, 2870 hrs.

MFWD, 2953 hrs. CIH w/JD 741 loader.

D 5730 0 Forage Harvester, w/3 row corn head. JD D 9400 Combine, MFWD. JD D 444 4 corn head, & JD 915 Flex Head. JD D 450G Dozer. (2) 4WD, 2417 hrs. JD H 1431 Discbine. NH H 1411 Discbine. (3) NH H 258 NH H 5755 Balers. (Like New!) NH n GF8501T 8 star Tedder. (7) Steel Hay Wagons.

Rakes on dolly wheels. Kuhn Kverneland 115-9-Hd 6 btm plow. JD D 2810 6 btm. plow. JD D 7200 6 row Corn planter. (7) JD Forage Wagons. Only a small, partial listing. (4) Corn Cribs full of corn. Irland Sawmill. Edgers, Planers, all kinds of tools.

D ANN A UCTIONEERS , D ELOS D ANN , 3339 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY 14424, Auction site phone 585-233-9570, 585-396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm UPCOMING AUCTIONS Fri., June 15, 4pm: Wayne & Roxanne Force, 7819 High Rd, off CR 75, 4 mi. NE of Prattsburg, NY, Kubota BX2230 4WD w/deck, excellent contractor shop tools, antiques, household.

Fri., June 22, 5pm: Dayle Kirkwood Construction Equipment, Farm Tractors Retirement Auction. 3120 CR 32 near corner of Rt. 64, Bristol Center, 5 mi. S of Rts. 5 & 20, 7 mi. SW of Canandaigua, NY. Ford 555B & C TLB’s, dump trucks, farm tractors, shop tools.

Sun., July 29, 10am: Tri-State Antique Tractor Club, Inc. Antique Wheels and Iron Show, 1st time consignment auction. Washington County Fairgrounds, Rt. 29 & 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich, NY. Selling antique and modern farm, construction, gas engine, signs, toys, literature, and related items. Sat-Sun, July 28-29.

Wed., Aug. 8, 2pm: NY Steam Engine Assn 4th Annual Consignment Auction, 1st day of Pageant of Steam Show Aug 8-11, Gehan Rd, off Rts 5-20, 5 mi E of Canandaigua, NY. Thurs., Sept. 6, 1pm: WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assn 2nd Annual Consignment, 1st day of show Sept 6-9, 10400 Gillette Rd., Alexander, NY

Master Watershed Steward Training offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension ITHACA, NY — Cornell University Cooperative Extension announces the creation of the New York State Master Watershed Steward program, which will be piloted in the Hudson Valley in 2012. The 7-month long training will begin on Saturday, June 16, with a weekend workshop for participants at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY. The New York State Master Watershed Steward Program is an educational initiative developed by Cornell University and Cornell Cooperative Extension that empowers citizens of New York to be part of the solution to the watershed problems throughout the State.

The New York State Master Watershed Steward Program is designed for anyone with an interest and passion for conserving our water resources. All are welcome and previous

environmental experience is not required.

The mission of the New York State Master Watershed Steward Program is to strengthen local capacity for successful management and protection of watersheds by empowering volunteers. The training is a mix of face-to-face sessions, distance learning modules and an independent, handson project. The curriculum is comprised of a number of lessons, some elective, some mandatory. The elective modules allow for the tailoring of the educational program to the needs of the individual.

New York State Master Watershed Steward volunteers will participate in basic and advanced training sessions on topics including watershed planning, assessing and inventorying a watershed, hydrology, stormwater and floodplain management, green infrastruc-

ture, leadership, communication skills, working with political structures and stakeholder involvement techniques. Volunteers will have the opportunity to join a network of peers and professionals working on watershed issues and gain strategies, skills, and resources for successful watershed management.

Successful Master Watershed Steward candidates will design and carry out a 40-hour volunteer project that benefits watersheds in their region.Master Watershed Steward volunteers will be expected to maintain involvement with the New York Master Watershed Steward Program, acting as mentors to new trainees, becoming watershed outreach volunteers and contributors to the New York Watershed Stewards website.

Graduates of the New York Master Watershed

COUNTRY Y AUCTION

Steward earn a Professional Certificate in Watershed Management.

The New York State Master Watershed Steward Program is being piloted in the Hudson Valley during 2012, and is offered to interested residents of Columbia, Dutchess, Greene and Ulster Counties. The initial workshop will be held at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck on June 16 and 17. Additional mandatory on-site workshops will be held on Oct. 20, 2012 and Jan. 26, 2013. Participants will also take part in elective, hands-on workshops and online modules during the training period. The

Master Watershed Steward Program will be offered in other locations in New York State in subsequent years.

The cost for the entire, 7-month training is $55 per participant.

Participants must have reliable Internet access, the ability to travel to workshop sites and the ability to devote the time to completing all required components of the training, including the 40-hour volunteer project.

For more information and registration, visit the New York State Master Watershed Steward website at w w w . N Y Wa t e r s h e d Steward.org. To speak directly with a repre-

ALB encourages industry response to sustainability survey Lamb producers and feeders will soon be receiving an invitation to participate in a production practices surveythe American Lamb Board’s (ALB) second

phase of its sustainability assessment project. This survey was developed in conjunction with an industry working group that represented members of

SAT., JUNE 9TH 10:30AM MYRTLE E. WEISHAN 6706 PLATO RD., EAST OTTO, NY 14729

Mrs. Weishan will be moving to smaller residence and will offer the following at public auction. Located off Rt. 219 onto Plato Rd. Watch for R. G. MASON AUC AUCTION arrows

TERMS CASH OR GOOD CHECK W/PROPER ID 13% BUYER PREMIUM UPCOMING AUCTIONS June 16th Mason Facility Fillmore; June 23rd Equip/consign Fillmore, July 7th Farm & machinery Nunda, NY

Rich & James Mason - RG Mason Auctions, FILLMORE, NY (585) 721-8844 or (585) 567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com rgmasonauctions@aol.com

FARM & FLEET TIRE SERVICE 3165 RT 246 PERRY, NY 585-237-2124 www.sedamtire.com CELEBRATING OUR 85TH YEAR

ALB, American Sheep Industry Association, independent feeders and producers and academic advisors. It was also tested with 20 onsite visits to lamb and feeder operations in each region of the country.

ALB is conducting the survey to review standard operation practices so that the industry can respond with credible data to issues as reported in the media. The board is also hoping to highlight best practices and use the data to protect and enhance the industry’s reputation.

The greater the response, the more credible the information and the better the ALB can help the industry in its quest for continued economic viability. All responses to the industry survey will remain confidential and will not be attributed to any one individual. The survey will be available online, or you can request a paper copy delivered by mail.

Questions can be directed to sustainability@americanlambboard.org.

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ANTIQUES Early Midland cigar lighter; Metal airplane (off kids swing ride rare); Oak square table w/7 leafs; Oak mirror; Early Sm. Singer sewing machine; Oak stand; Commode w/towel rack ; Bracket lamp; Mantel clock; Depression glassware; Leaded glass lamp; Copper items; Wooden barrel; Victorian stand; Spool Cherry stand; Cross frame; Set of Oak chairs; Early '30s milkers rare; Caster set; Sad irons; Copper milk can; Crocks & jugs (some w/ads); Nail keg; Barn lantern; Records; Linens; Doll beds; Birdseye hi boy; Dollies; Barbie items; Tin child's appliances; Child's wringer washer; Quilts; Oak chairs; Vintage clothing; Stands; Rayo kerosene lamp; Cheese crock (Hasselbeck, Buffalo, NY); Early chair; Glassware; View master; Toys; Beer signs; Pepsi chalk board signs; Marx wind up motorcycle; Marbles; Fox chase framed tapestry; Stamp book; Early crib; Wooden sleds; 140 yr old Silverware set; Early skates; Enamel top table; Grind stone; Magazines; Christmas items; Trunks; Display cabinet; Boston rocker; Oneida Community silverware set w/box; Match books; Cadet clarinet; COLLECTIONS Costume jewelry; Swans; Owls; Hens on nest; Quilting & crafts books; Craft items; Sewing patterns & items; Wooden tables & clocks made by Mr. Weishan; much more to be discovered. TRACTORS Fordson diesel Power Major w/loader (good cond.; Fordson Dexta nice; EQUIP. 3 pt (Snow blower; HD PTO; wood splitter; Back blade; Box blade; Ford 917 flail mower; Sickle bar mower); Drags; WOODWORKING 12' Belsaw planer; Drill press; Wood lathe; Table saw; Band saw; Belt sander; 6" Jointer; 10" Radial arm saw; Scroll saw; 2 Shapers; Clamps; Power tools; and more. ATV JD amt 600 GARDEN TRACTOR JD 430 TOOLS Chain saws; Garden & hand tools; Work bench; Nuts & bolts; Log tongs; Airless paint sprayer; 12" Compd miter saws; Welder; Scales; 275 gal.; Turb power rear tine rototiller; Gas tank w/pump; and more. MODERN Dinning rm table & chairs; Drop front desk; Couch & chair; TV; Office desk; Stands; Bernina sewing machines nice; Surger; Owl lamp; corner table; Stuffed chairs; Afghans; Knee hole desk; Books; Chst freezer; MISC Horse drawn bobs & buck board; Alum. Boats; Traps; fishing poles; Buzz saw; Ice fishing sled; Early Mott mower MAPLE SYRUP Wood fire evaporator; Tanks; Lines; and more LUMBER AUTO 09 Ford Fusion SE 4dr 12K (Myrtle's personal car ) sharp Very well known lady and family. Former owners of Timberland Camp site. Come spend an exciting day with many surprises. Call for info 585-567-8844 website www.rgmasonuctions.com

sentative, Dutchess County residents should contact Extension Educator Carolyn Klocker at 845-6778223, ext. 135 or cak97@cornell.edu. Ulster County residents should contact Gretchen Rae at 845688-3047, ext. 0# or gr283@cornell.edu.

Residents of Greene and Columbia Counties should contact Extension Educator Liz LoGiudice at 518-6229820, ext.

33 or eml37@cornell.edu. All others should direct questions to Shorna Allred, Cornell University Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, at 607-255-2149 or srb237@cornell.edu.1

Milk Production Growth Appears To Be Slowing Issued May 25, 2012 April milk production in the top 23 states hit 15.98 billion pounds, up 3.3 percent from April 2011, according to preliminary data in the Agriculture Department’s latest Milk Production report. Revisions lowered the initial March estimate to 16.4 billion, still 4.3 above a year ago. The April 50-state April total was 17.19 billion pounds, up 3.2 percent.

April cow numbers in the 23 states, at 8.53 million head, were up 4,000 from March and 94,000 head more than a year ago. Output per cow averaged 1,875 pounds, up 40 from a year ago.

California was up 3.1 percent from a year ago on 23,000 more cows and a 35 pound per cow

gain. Wisconsin was up 3.5 percent on a 55 pound gain per cow, thanks to the weather and 4,000 more cows.

New York was up 3.6 percent on a 65 pound gain per cow. Cow numbers were unchanged from a year ago. Idaho was up 2.9 percent on a 50-pound gain per cow and 1,000 more cows.

Pennsylvania was the only state showing a decline, down 1 percent on 5,000 fewer cows. Output per cow was unchanged. Minnesota was up 1.3 percent thanks to a 35 pound gain per cow but cow numbers were down 4,000 head.

Checking a few other players; Michigan was up 6.2 percent on 14,000 more cows and a 5 pound gain per cow. New Mexico was up 3.6 percent on 11,000 more cows and a 5 pound gain

per cow. Texas was up 3.3 percent on a 14,000 cow increase. Output per cow was unchanged, and Washington State was up 4.1 percent on 7,000 more cows and a 25 pound per cow increase.

Mary Ledman, editor of the new Daily Dairy Report, believes the data will be read with some relief by the cash markets and will give them some underlining strength because some expected the gain to be closer to 4 percent. Add to that, the fact that the previous month’s gain was over 4 percent.

More importantly, according to Ledman, is that “the tide has turned in the West.” Key states like California, Washington, and Idaho, regionally, saw milk output inch 0.6 percent lower than March, “so supply management programs there are taking hold,” and the peak of the milk production season has been reached as it has in the Southwest, Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico, down 0.1 percent.

Looking forward, Led-

man said milk production in the Northeast and the Midwest likely has another month of incremental gain before heading lower seasonally.

However, on a bearish note, she warned that the U.S. dairy herd continues to expand.

The good news is that the gain in April was only half that of the previous month and she says we could see increased slaughter in May and into June and predicts the U.S. dairy herd will be trending lower by midyear. For a weekly recap of the dairy markets and a sneak into the following week’s listen to the new Audio File of the Daily Dairy Report at www.dailydairyreport. com.

The latest Livestock Slaughter report issued Friday morning shows an estimated 239,800 culled dairy cows were slaughtered under federal inspection in April, down 38,200 from the 278,000 culled in March but 2,000 more than April 2011. Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW) points out

that, based on April’s Milk Production report, the April culling rate represented about 2.6 percent of the nation’s herd.

Through the first four months of 2012, cull cow slaughter totaled 1.043 million, up 24,200 from the same period in 2011.

Cash block cheese closed the week of May 21 at $1.57 per pound, up 7 cents on the week (most of it coming on Friday) but still 24 cents below a year ago when the blocks jumped 10 1/4-cents to $1.81. Barrel closed at $1.47, up a penny on the week and 34 3/4-cents below a year ago. Four cars of block traded hands on the week and none of barrel. The AMS-surveyed block price averaged $1.5271, down slightly, while the barrels averaged $1.4887, down a half-cent.

Milk supplies across the U.S. remain above year ago levels and much of that milk is finding its way to cheese plants, according to USDA’s Dairy Market News. Discounts are being offered to

plants to encourage higher production but cheese stocks are up, as evidenced in April Cold Storage data. Plants are keeping a close eye on inventories as demand is “moderate,” according to USDA. Increased features in retail advertising are helping to move additional supplies and exports are being aided by the Cooperatives Working Together (CWT).

CWT accepted 24 requests for export assistance this week to sell a total of 3.578 million pounds of cheese and 1.642 million pounds of butter to customers in Asia, Africa, Central America, and the Middle East. CWT’s 2012 cheese exports now stand at 53.8 million pounds plus 44.4 million of butter and anhydrous milk fat.

April 30 American cheese stocks totaled 628.4 million pounds, up 1 percent from March and 1 percent above April 2011, according to the latest Cold Storage data. The total cheese in-

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Selling for the Estate of Kay Gannon also taking Consignments for the Annual Consignment Sale IH 706D Tractor; Ford 9N, Sherman Trans. Good Rubber; 1984 White Road Tractor Cat Diesel; Squealer Bushhog 3pt, 6ft. mower; McConnell 16ft. Transport Drag; IH 710 4BT Plow; MF 4BT Plow; 2 Running Gears; 2 Dump Rakes; 28ft. Van Trailer for storage; 2 Horse Trailers; 2 Boats w/Motors & Trailers; 4’x10’ Alum Trailer; Early Jaeger Cement Mixer w/5HP Hit & Miss Engine; IH Power Unit; Army Reio 2 1/2 Ton Truck; 1970 Ford Pickup Truck; Military Dodge Power Wagon w/Wrecker; 1978 Ford Pickup; These Four Trucks for parts or scrap; Double Ring Tractor Chains; Skidder Chains; 300 Gal Diesel Tank w/Hand Pump; Pickup Fuel Tank; Snowplows; Horse Items; Nice Meadow Brook Cart; 4 Saddles & Tack; Feeders; Good 1930’s Frick Thrashing Machine, stored inside; Fence Posts; IH Horse Mower for parts; Work Horse Harness; Large Blacksmith Vise; Sunbeam Sheep Shears; Carpenters Toolbox; Torch & Cart; Assorted Tools; Tow Chains; Binders; Truck Parts & Accessories; Truck Manuals; Radios; Oak Barrel; Coke Machine; Table Saw; Rabbit Cages; Chicken Waterers; 17HP Riding Mower; Nice Central Tractor Portable Air Compressor; Metal Ice Box; Drying Rack; Washstands; Yarn Winder; Fireman’s Helmets. Much more not listed.

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Mielke from B12 ventory, at 1.02 billion pounds, was up 2 percent from March but down 1 percent from a year ago. Butter stocks amounted to 253.9 million, up 22 percent from March and a whopping 79 percent above those a year ago.

Bill Van Dam, of the Alliance of Western Milk Producers, points out in his May 18 newsletter that, when considering prices in the U.S. compared to the rest of the world, “we need to keep in mind the percentage of each product made in this country that is sold into the export trade.”

Only 5.8 percent of the cheese made here is exported, he said. The opposite side is that 94.2 percent is sold domestically.

He points out that

Cheddar cheese traded last week on the Global Dairy Trade (gDT) sold for as low as $1.27 per pound. “There are many reasons that our cheese prices may not react quickly (or at all) to the dip in cheese prices at the gDT,” Van Dam wrote, “for example our largest export customer is Mexico.”

Meanwhile; FC Stone’s May 22 eDairy Insider Opening Bell reported that “New Zealand’s Fonterra believes world dairy prices have likely reached bottom and are expected to begin recovering when Oceania’s new production season starts in August. The coop plans to pay its suppliers $4.21 (U.S.) per kilogram of milk solids in the year ending May 31,

2013, a 9 percent drop from the current year.”

The May 24 edition also warned that “Mounting concern over a possible exit by Greece from the euro zone has been lifting the U.S. dollar. If Greece does leave the currency zone, the U.S. dollar could strengthen further, which could hurt exports of dairy products and dampen economic growth in the United States.”

Cash butter at the CME closed May 25 at $1.3875, up another 3 1/4-cents on the week and the third consecutive week of gain, but is still 79 1/4-cents below a year ago when butter peaked for 2011 at $2.18. Only two cars were sold on the week, and the AMS butter price averaged $1.3352, down

3 1/2-cents.

USDA reports that many butter producers and handlers are surprised that the strength in the butter price is occurring at a time when butter production is seasonally strong and inventories are building.

Cream volumes available to the churn remain seasonally heavy although some producers are reporting lighter surplus cream offerings than in recent weeks.

Lighter surplus offerings are attributed to increased Class II demand, especially for ice cream and mix needs. Although lighter surplus cream offerings are occurring, many butter producers expect heavier volumes as the Memorial Day weekend approaches which

usually generates additional cream for the churn. Overall butter demand is fair with some reports of good movement.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk jumped 3 cents, hitting $1.1550, on an unusual 15 sales. Extra Grade inched three-quarters higher, to $1.09.

AMS powder averaged $1.1449, down 0.2 cent.

Dry whey averaged 54.36 cents, up 1.6 cents.

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Milk production in most of the U.S. has peaked but holding at high levels. Reports of declines in the southern regions are common. As schools and colleges recess for summer, surplus milk may become more available, thus manufacturers and handlers indicate they’re “not out of the water yet.”

The June Federal order Class I base milk price is $15.24 per cwt., down 61 cents from May, $5.08 below June 2011, and equates to about $1.31 per gallon. The 2012 average now stands at $16.48, down from $18.14 at this time a year ago, and compares to $14.42 in 2010 and $11.22 in 2009.

The University of Wisconsin’s Dr. Brian Gould predicts the June Milk Income Loss Contract Payment (MILC) will be about 88 cents per cwt.

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CWT assists with 2.5 million pounds of cheese and butter export sales Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 14 requests for export assistance from Darigold, Foremost Farms, Land O’Lakes, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell a total of 397 metric tons (875.235 pounds) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and 755 metric tons (1.664 million pounds) of butter to customers in Asia, North

Africa, Central America and the Middle East. The product will be delivered May through November 2012.

In 2012, CWT has assisted member cooperatives in making export sales of Cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gouda cheese totaling 54.7 million pounds, and butter and anhydrous milk fat totaling 44.7 million pounds, to 27 countries on four continents. Totals of both were ad-

justed due to cancellations. On a butterfat basis, the milk equivalent of these exports is 1.480 billion pounds, or the same as the annual milk production of 70,460 cows.

Assisting CWT members through the Export Assistance program positively impacts producer milk prices in the short-term by reducing inventories that overhang the market and depress cheese and butter prices. In

the long-term, CWT’s Export Assistance program helps member cooperatives gain and maintain market share, thus expanding the demand for U.S. dairy products and the farm milk that produces them.

CWT will pay export bonuses to the bidders only when delivery of the product is verified by the submission of the required documentation.

Mielke from B13 an MILC of about 68 cents. He expects a turnaround in August, projecting $16.08 for the base price and an MILC of 25 cents. That will be the last MILC payment for the foreseeable future, according to Gould.

The AMS butter price averaged $1.3506 per pound, down 11.2 cents from May. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.1460, down 11.8 cents.

Cheese averaged $1.5243, down 1.9 cents, and dry whey averaged 53.55 cents, down 6.7 cents from May. Dairy Profit Weekly reports that, in preparation for a May 31-

June 1 hearing on petitions to revise the whey factor in California’s Class 4b milk pricing formula, the California Department of Food & Agriculture hosted a public workshop, May 15, to review economic analysis of the proposals. According to that analysis, a proposal from Western United Dairymen (WUD) and a coalition of other dairy producer groups would have raised the Class 4b price paid to California dairy farmers by about 79 cents per cwt. over the five-year period, 2007-2012. The annual average range of the impact would have

been a low of -2 cents in 2009, to a high of $1.58/cwt. this year.

In contrast, a proposal from Farmdale, a California cheese maker, would lower the 5year average Class 4b price about 18 cents per cwt., including a 35 cent drop in 2011-2012.

If implemented, the WUD/dairy coalition proposal would close the gap between annual average California Class 4b prices and federal order Class III milk prices, according to DPW. Estimates show the gap using current formulas would leave the Class 4b price $1.05 per cwt. less than

the Class III price over the five-year average, with the largest gap of $2.18 occurring in 2011-2012. Implementing the WUD/dairy coalition change would reduce the five-year gap to an average of -26 cents per cwt., with the gap of -61 cents cwt. in 2011-2012.

The Farmdale proposal would widen the Class 4b/Class III gap beyond current levels, with a difference of -$2.53 per cwt. in 2011-2012 and a fiveyear average of -$1.23 per cwt. The analysis and hearing information is posted on the CDFA’s

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PASA strives to ensure all those interested in becoming a member of the organization or attending an event can do so at a reasonable rate. For the first time, PASA is offering a new member special combo deal. Membership in the organization, combined with a Field Day registration — an $80 value — is being offered for $45.

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R.. & C.. Konfederath

Quality Services You Can Count On Custom Farming “Since 1995” 50 Mile Radius

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Dairy Cattle

Dairy Equipment

100 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due July & August. Had all shots.

315-269-6600

6000 Mueller 900 Mueller 4500 Mueller 850 Sunset 4000 Mueller 800 Universal 3500 Mueller 800 Sunset 3000 Girton 800 Mueller 3000 Mueller 800 Surge 2-3000 S.S. 735 Sunset Sugar Tanks 700 Mueller 2500 Mueller 625 Sunset 2-2000 Mueller 600 Mueller 1500 Mueller 545 Sunset 1500 Surge 500 Mueller 1350 Mueller 400 Mueller 1000 Zero 310 Sunset 3-1000 Mueller 300 Mueller 1000 Surge 250 Mueller New Sunset Tanks New & Used Compressors 200-4000 Gal. StorageTanks Used Freheaters

16 HEIFERS springing, cross bred, Holstein & Jersey, vaccinated & wormed, $1,100$1,400. 585-394-7576 30 NICE BRED Jersey cows from our herd, most due soon.

607-435-8684 50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

Herd Expansions

585-732-1953

WANTED All Size Heifers

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

315-269-6600 HOLSTEIN HEIFERS, some close up, some open. 315595-2537

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

716-863-2653

518-791-2876

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

Dairy Cattle

Farm Equipment

OPEN HEIFERS NEEDED Call Us with your information or email

jeffking@kingsransomfarm.com

WANTED Page 18 - Section B • COUNTRY FOLKS West • June 4, 2012

HEIFERS

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds (ALL SIZES)

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

- WANTED -

Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101

Where We Install the Best and Service the Rest!

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

www.dairymaster.com

TRAPPER CREEK ENTERPRISES LLC Attica, NY 14011 Office 585-591-4620 Brent Snyder 585-944-5826 Brian Beitz 716-239-1540 trappercreekllc@gmail.com

Authorized Dealers for: Dairymaster - Urban - Heritage & Sturdy Built

ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS

We Need Good Used Tanks • 100-8,000 ga. - Call Us • 1000 Gal. Mueller OH • 500 Gal. Mueller M • 6000 Gal. Storage VA (99) • 500 Gal. Majonnier • 4000SOLD Gal. Surge • 1000 Gal. DeLaval • 415 Gal. Sunset • 4000 Gal. Surge • 1000 Gal. Mueller M NY • 400 Gal. Jamesway • 3000SOLD Gal. Storage • 900 Gal. Mueller OH • 400 Gal. Majonnier • 3000 Gal. Storage • 800 Gal. Majonnier • 300 Gal. DeLaval • 2000 Gal. Mueller OH • 800 Gal. Mueller OH NH SOLD NY • 300 Gal. Majonnier • 2000SOLD Gal. Mueller OE • 735 Gal. Sunset • 2000 Gal. Mueller OE • 735 Gal. Sunset • 300 Gal Mueller M • 2000 Gal. Surge • 300 Gal. Sunset • 700 Gal. Mueller OH SOLD MD V • 1600 Gal. Surge • 700 Gal. Mueller • 200 Gal. DeLaval • 1500 Gal. Mueller OHF • 700 Gal. Mueller V • 200 Gal. Mueller RS • 1500 Gal. Mueller OH • 700 Gal. Mueller M • 200 Gal. Sunset • 1250 Gal. Surge • 600 Gal. Mueller OH • 180 Gal. Milkeeper • 1250 Gal. Mueller OH • 600 Gal. Mueller M • 150 Gal. Majonnier • 600 Gal. DeLaval Rnd • 150 Gal. Mueller RH • 1250 Gal. Majonnier • 545 Gal. Sunset • 100, 180, 250 Gal. • 1250 Gal. DeLaval Milkeeper Self-Cont.

• 1000 Gal. Sunset F.T. • 500 Gal. Mueller MW

HEAT EXCHANGERS S • TUBE E COOLER 300-6000 0 Gall Storage e Tanks

We e Do o Tank k Repair

SHENK’S

505 E. Woods Drive,

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 •

Dairy Equipment

Dairy Equipment/Farm & Refrigeration Services

Sales 717-626-1151

www.cattlesourcellc.com

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

Dairy Equipment

315-687-0074

Lititz, PA 17543

Farm Equipment 76 INTERNATIONAL 466, cab floor boards rusted, dump body 16 foot, good tires, ran 2 years ago, $2,500. or best offer. 585-457-3835 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 RICHARDTON 1400 dump wagon, no roof, $4,000. 585746-5050 TIRE SCRAPER: Skid Steer Mount, turns hydraulically, 6’6” wide, heavy duty, $1,750.

New. 862-266-5843

Farm Machinery For Sale $1,000 OFF Most All Corn Heads & Grass Heads. Huge Selection. Zeisloftequip.com 800-919-3322 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

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

3100 REESE MOWER, 10’3” cut. Call 315-595-2537

- JD 2700, 5x plow w/ coulters, hyd. side hill hitch. $2,750 - Amco 14' transport disc. $2,500

607-760-82311 - Roy Farm Machinery For Sale

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.

585-492-3042, 585-492-0978

4 ROW CULTIVATOR, $750; 180 gallon field sprayer, $1,000; 5 bottom Wilrich plow, $2,300. 585-322-2297 (4) USED BATWING Mowers: JD, Bush Hog, Woods. Zeisloft Farm Eq. 800-919-3322 400 & 500 GALLON rebuilt trailer sprayers w/45’ booms; Ford 4000 tractor/loader/ backhoe, needs repair, $1,500. 585-658-3788 751 BOBCAT skid steer, good cond., $7,200; JD 3600 5B plow w/IH btms., $3,500; IH 642 4B 16” rollover plow, $2,500. Penn Yan,NY 315536-0094 ALAMO 15’ batwing mower, good condition, tight gearbox and no oil leaks, 540 PTO, $3,795; Case IH or White planter PTO pump, not used much, $850. 315-651-7447

(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

Best Price! Buy Now! • Pallet Forks - $595.00 Universal Attach Also Buckets for Skid Steers Price Subject to Change

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

Burkholder Repair LLC 315-536-8446

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Charles McCarthy Farm Machinery TRACTORS • FARM MACHINERY • UTILITY TRAILERS

BUY ~ SELL ~ TRADE 570-833-5214

PH:570-869-1551 Cell:607-759-4646 4698 ST. RT. 3004

MESHOPPEN, PA 18630

JD 7210 cab, 4WD, power quad trans. . . .$24,800 JD 7405 ROPS, 4WD, power quad trans .$19,500 JD 5510 ROPS 4WD, pwr reverser w/541 ldr. $17,500 JD 2855N 4WD, hi-lo, on steel or rubber . .$9,800 JD 5210 ROPS, 2WD, 4300 hrs, on steel or rubber Call Snap-on Duals 18.4x38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 Penn Yan, NY

315-536-8919

FOR SALE IN NEW YORK

JD 100 Big Square Baler, Real Nice Condition, Right In Season!! $22,800 • (585) 261-8844 - Jimmie

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Big Tractor Parts Steiger Tractor Specialist

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

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

1. 10-25% savings on new drive train parts 2. 50% savings on used parts 3. We buy used or damaged Steigers 4. We rebuild axles, drop boxes, transmissions with one year warranty.

1-800-982-1769

US or Canada American made quality parts at big savings

BOBCAT 642 Skid Steer $4,800. Call 315-893-7867 BODCO 4560 truck mount manure spreader with legs, spread or tender, $7,500. 315243-7283 COMPUTERIZED Farm Tronix feeder with tags, for 4 stalls, missing cord. Make an offer.

585-457-3835 DISCBINE: CAT Challenger PTD12, 12’ hydroswing, roller conditioner, 1000 rpm, new condition, same as Massey Ferguson & Hesston. 585392-7692, 585-424-0795 FOR SALE: NH-782 Chopper 30” 824 Cornhead 6’ pick-up, 1,000RPM, electric controls, excellent condition. 585-5479573 GEHL 12’ dump wagon with roof $2,650. JD 224 wire baler $1,200. 607-279-6232, 607533-4850

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

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 JD 825 cultivator, 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; Hardi sprayer, 45’, foamer, $5,000.

Mike Franklin 607-749-3424 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 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

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

LOADER TRACTORS: Case IH 5230 MFWD w/loader; Ford 6710 MFWD w/loader reduced to $21,900; JD 7200 w/loader, open. zeisloftequip.com MADISON LAYDID silo unloader, all working parts.

Make an offer. 585-457-3835 NEW AND USED CHOPPER PARTS for New Holland 770 to FP240. John Deere 3940 to 3975. NEW Horning crop processors. NEW & USED New Holland baler parts & service. Closed Sundays.

607-243-5555 NEW HOLLAND 892 Chopper, w/hay head, field ready, $4,500; 3 New Holland 716 Chopper boxes, field ready w/12 ton running gears $4,800 each. 585-567-4219 leave message.

NEW SKID LOADER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, Manure Forks, Pallet Forks, Bale Spears, Round Bale Grabbers, Feed Pushers, Adapter Plates, Skid Steer Hitch, 3pt. Bale Spears. Tire Replacements for tire scrapers. Truck Freight Available.

MARTIN’S WELDING, 315531-8672 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 NH 258 HAY RAKE, field ready, nice, $1,950. 315-3742788

Buy New Tractors?

GIVE ME A BREAK Mowing is the easiest task it’ll ever perform!

PleasantCreekHay.com 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.

TROJAN Loader 1500Z Deutz, runs/operates great, 21/4 yard, $11,500. 585-2303038 TRUCKLOAD of JD 750 no-till drills, just arrived, $13,500.

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

NH 718 chopper w/electronic controls, 770 hay head, $2,000; 824 2 row corn head, $1,900; Gehl 1540 blower, like new, $2,800. All kept inside, 585-322-2297

WANTED

Green Haven Open Pollinated Corn Seed. ***Silage, Grain, Wild life plots ***Available Certified Organic ***Early Varieties ***Free Catalog ***Green Haven Open Pollinated Seed Group 607-566-9253 www.openpollinated.com

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

Farm Machinery Wanted

518-634-2310

Save an average of 3 to 4 lbs of grain per cow per day Going from non processing to a processor. $6.00 corn. . . .

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

814-793-4293

22 Acres of Equipment Buying Equipment Dead or Alive

Lower your feed cost!

GET A

MAINE TO NORTH CAROLINA

Farm Machinery For Sale

USED COMBINE PA R T S K & J SURPLUS LANSING, NY 607-279-6232 Days 607-533-4850 Nights

WANTED

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293

WANTED TO BUY: Used farm & construction equipment, all makes and models, running or not, 1980’s & newer. Will 315777-2357 WANTED: 8’ or 9’ set of discs for 3pt. hitch tractor. 716-5379363 WANTED: Grain drill planter w/grass seeder in good working condition. Steve 315-5318133 or 315-651-0248

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

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

(315) 549-7081

(315)) 549-82266

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Romulus, NY 14541

Pat O’Brien & Sons For all your feed needs!

• Steam Flaked Corn • Protein Mixes

• Corn Meal • Minerals

• Energy Mixes • Nutritional Services

Pick-up or Delivery from our Geneva Feed Mill

We Buy All Grains! Call Pat @ 716-992-1111

June 4, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section B - Page 19

585-356-2634

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

KUHN 4 STAR tedder, like new $2,600. Wood kicker wagon, 22’ on JD 1275 tandem gear, like new $2,650.

607-533-4850, 607-279-6232

Farm Machinery For Sale

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Fencing

Fencing

SHAMROCK FARMS (585) FENCING

LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS

DAN FITZPATRICK

669-2179

8408 CARNEY HOLLOW RD., WAYLAND, NY 14572

CORP.

Sales & Installations Building Since 1981

8545 MAIN ST. P.O. BOX 660 CLARENCE, NY 14031 PHONE# (716) 633-1940 FAX# (716) 633-1490

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

o h lder k r u B Fencing

“NOW SELLING”

Custom Fence Building for: Horses, Cows, Goat, Sheep and Deer We Build: Hi-tensile, woven wire, hot coat, split rail and board fences Also, we sell pressure treated or cedar post, fencing supplies and gates

CORN, RYE, OATS, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, CORN MEAL, DDGS HOMINY, BEDDING, SOYBEAN MEAL, WHOLE COTTONSEED, BEET & CITRUS PULP PELLETS, CORN GLUTEN FEED & MEAL, HOMINY, BAKERY MEAL AND CANOLA MEAL

Free Estimates Anthony Burkholder 607-869-5780 Closed Sundays

E & A FENCE

771 State Highway 163, Fort Plain, NY

“NOW BUYING” CORN, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, RYE, OATS & MANY OTHER MISC. PRODUCTS.

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585-599-3489

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

Fencing

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 Round & Square Bales

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay Also Square Bales of

STRAW

~ Sales & Installation of All Types of Fence ~

519-482-5365

518-993-5177

Quality First - Always

CALL STEVE

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

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

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC

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

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

Call for Competitive Prices

R & R FENCING LLC

BRIAN ROSS

Hay - Straw For Sale

Bringing Security For Them Peace of Mind For You

Fencing

Equine Livestock Post Driving Pasture & Paddock Design

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

Visit Our Retail Location by Appointment

CALL (716) 633-1940 FOR PRICES & ASK FOR: DON POWELL BILL SCHMAHL SCOTT SCHULTZ

• • • •

Greenhouse Equipment

Generators

NOBODY beats our prices on Voltmaster PTO Alternators, Sizes 12kw-75kw. Engines Sets and Portables Available.

MOELLER SALES 1-800-346-2348 Fencing

Empire Farm Fence & Supply

“Miles of Quality Start Here”

• High Tensile • Split Rail • Misc. Types of Fence • Energizers • Fencing Supplies 4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON (315) 364-5240

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Low Potassium for Dry Cows

ROCKY MEADOW FARM 810 South 14th Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042

1-866-887-2727 • 1-717-228-2727 www.supertarp.com • rockymeadowfarm@evenlink.com

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw Wanted

TOO MUCH HAY?

WANTED

Try Selling It In The

CLASSIFIEDS Call Peg At

800-836-2888 or email

classified@leepub.com WHEAT STRAW in small square bales. Weaver Shirk 315-536-6698

Hay - Straw Wanted

ALWAYS WANTED TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

PROCESSED & ROTARY combined wheat straw. Mark Horst, 519-887-9743, cell 519525-6659

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

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

HAY & STRAW

Clyde, NY

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

PROTECT YOUR FEED FROM THE WEATHER Save money in prevented feed losses & up to 5 seasons of use Large Inventory • Next Day Shipping

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

519-529-1141

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

Hay - Straw For Sale

The Best Method For Covering Hay Stacks

NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Hay - Straw For Sale

HAY & STRAW

Trailer Load Lots Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771

WANTED

Pre Cut Rye Straw 50 to 75 Lb. Bales

302-737-5117 302-545-1000 Heating

Help Wanted

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

2012 Contracts Now Available Contacts: Allen Hollenbach 610-929-5753 ahollenbach@giorgimush.com

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

Tractor & cow experience a plus. Located in Skaneateles,NY area. Please call Eric at 607-745-7568 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

CDL-A-Drivers

For Feed Deliveries

Kevin Eickhoff 610-926-8811 ext. 5216 keickhoff@giorgimush.com

Full Time Position Available

Michele Fisher 610-926-8811 ext. 5189 mfisher@giorgimush.com

Based in Western NY. Experience Needed.

Must have Ag background.

WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

315-567-9308

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Help Wanted

SEED COMPANY DEALERSHIPS DOEBLER’S is searching for professional seed sales men and women in all of its Eastern regions from New York State into Ohio and as far south as North Carolina. Ideal candidates must demonstrate an ability to quickly learn new seed product information, a desire to not only grow Doebler’s business but also the businesses of his or her customers, and a thorough understanding of and ability to communicate Doebler’s reputation in agribusiness as “Your Regional Advantage”.

If you would like to be considered for a dealership position with a company nearly eight decades in the industry, please call 1-800-853-2676. Thank you.

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Horses

FEEDING MANAGER

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

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

OLDER PERCHERON Crossbred 16 hand light grey gelding. Super family horse. Drives and rides by anyone. Erin C. Lundy 315-493-1051

Position is available at OAKWOOD DAIRY

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.

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

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www.possonrealty.net possonrealty@frontiernet.net David C. Posson, Broker

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

New w - 2338 8 - Madison n Countyy Amish h Farm 28 acres of beautiful property located on a knoll with beautiful views. New 2 story barn with drive in mow. Room for 10 horses, 15 cows, plus young stock. Lots of hay storage. New 2500 sq ft 5 bdrm home. Partially done. With full concrete basement. Quiet road.

Pretty setting. Short drive to Syracuse, Oneida, and Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $150,000 2291 1 - Beautifull Settingg - Otsego o County 93 acre Gentleman's Farm - New Home and Buildings. Spectacular views. Mins to Cooperstown, NY. Quiet road w/30 tillable acres all in hay. 15 acres of pasture, balance woods. Lots of deer & turkey. Nice modern 2 story 4 bdrm home. 52x60 pole barn w/partial concrete floor would work well for horses, livestock, machinery storage. 20x40 horse barn. Home & buildings sit well off of quiet road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d from m $440,000 0 to o $375,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reduced Owners are looking for a fair offer. This is a great buy on new home and buildings.

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2177 7 - Oneidaa Countyy - 480+/-- acree farm. 100 acres in fields, balance woods and pasture. 2 streams, pond. 2 story 4 bdrm home. REA Electric. This would make a great farm to raise beef or make hay. Great hunting or fishing. Asking $550,000, that is $1,145 an acre with a good home.

324 4 - Lewiss Countyy Dairyy Farm 150 acres mostly tillable.

23 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 5 - Neatt and d Clean n Showplacee Farm - Exceptionally 2325 nice house. Jefferson County - 180 acres, 100 tillable, good soils. Good 2 story dairy barn with 43 stalls and dbl 2 milking parlor. New 48x75 Morton Building, large 2 car garage, Beautiful 2 story 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Very well maintained home. High ceilings, big rooms, original woodwork. All on a quiet road, great farming area, close to shopping, schools, and hospitals. Farm could be certified organic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $379,,000 9 - Oneidaa Countyy Land - 87 acres mostly wooded. Easy 2289 to get to from I90. Great recreational property. Close to trail system. Excellent deer & turkey hunting. Nice place for camp, weekend getaway, or year round residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0 firm! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $95,700

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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

2002 Kenworth T800 Daycab Cat C12 445hp, 10 speed, 179” wheelbase, 13,200# front axle, 46k rears, air ride, 456k miles $34,500

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

1998 Deere 744H Wheel Loader, very good condition, GP bucket, EROPS with AC, good rubber, 18K hours $58,500

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2005 Hyundai Robex 160LC-7 Cab with heat and A/C, 8’ 6” stick, 38” GP bucket, aux. hydraulics, 4680 hours $52,500

WEST NOTE: Calendar entries must arrive at the Country Folks office by the Tuesday prior to our publication date for them to be included in the calendar of events. Email: jkarkwren@leepub.com

1992 Kenworth T-800 350 Cat, Jake, 8LL Trans, 20,000 Front, 12,000 Steerable Lift, 46,000 Rears, Hendrickson Walking Beam, 17 1/2’ Body Priced To Sell Or Trade

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 gardeners, providing 124 hours of classroom training, hands on workshops, farm visits and supervised work experience on sustainable farms.

Tuition is on a sliding scale and ranges from $125 to $800, with substantial support offered to people of color, new immigrant & limited resource trainees. Applications are now online. Visit www.groundswellcenter.org to learn more and apply today.

JUN 6 Forest Management Como Park, Lancaster, NY. 10 am. To register contact Sharon N. Bachman, Community Educator for Agriculture, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County, 21 South Grove St., East Aurora, NY 14052,t 716-6525400 ext. 150 or sin2@ cornell.edu.

Woods Walk 2320 Centerline Rd. Varysburg, NY. 2:30 pm. A $5 registration fee is required for this session hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie and Wyoming Counties.

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 St., Warsaw, NY 14569, 585786-2251 or drg35@cornell.edu.

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 rivate-forests/toolsresources/webinars.

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JUN 13 Estate Planning Workshops Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY. 68 pm. The Great Debate: Wills versus Trusts. Both workshops are free, but registration is required. Contact CCE, 607-664-2300.

New York Agri-Women Meeting Tim’s Pumpkin Patch, 2901 Rose Hill Rd, Marietta, NY. 7 pm. Members and non-members are invited for an evening of networking, friendship, and good eats. Women are encouraged to bring an edible New York product of their choice to share during this festive event. There is no fee to attend this event. To register please contact either Erica Leubner at Erica@ timspumpkinpatch.com or 315-673-9209 and or Julie Patterson at julie. patterson@wwpfi.com or 315729-3163.

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, 518-6922700 or e-mail mjpacker@battenkillfibers.co m.

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.

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2005 Freightliner Columbia Daycab Cat C15 435hp, 15 speed, 180” wheelbase, Air ride, very clean $39,250

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1994 Vantage 40’x102” Aluminum Dump Trailer, 2 Way Gate, Grain Chute, Roll-Over Tarp, 10’ 2” Spread, 72” Sides, Air Ride, Air Lift Front Axle, Cheap!

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FEB 7 - SEP 17 Raising Livestock in Tioga County 56 Main St., Owego, NY. 6-8 pm. You will learn how to assess your land and choose livestock, review infrastructure requirements and get tips on pasture/hay management. Tioga County livestock farmers will host the second part of the series.

Learn how they raise hogs (April 18), beef (May 15), sheep and goats (June 19), poultry (July 17) and horses (Aug. 21). At the final class,

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1992 Peterbilt 357 350 Cat, Jake, 8LL Transmission, 20,000 Front, 20,000 Lift, 46,000 Rears, Hendrickson Walking Beam, 18 1/2 Body, Excellent Condition, Work Ready. Priced To Sell Or Trade

2005 Sterling LT7500 300 Cat, 9 Speed Transmission, 16,000 Front, 40,000 Rears, Double Frame, 24’ Frame, Air Conditioning, Low Miles Priced To Sell Or Trade

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Lok-N-Logs Sawmill Consolidation Auction Saturday, June 9, 2012 @ 10:00 AM 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.

PLEASE NOTE! Jim will demonstrate sawmill equipment Friday, June 8th or by appointment.

Approximately 35 bundles of sheating pine; 1x6, T&G, and

rough cut lumber.

All to be sold by the linear foot.

Pallet racking (27) sections of 27'; (18) sections of 11.5'; (22) sections of 7.5'; (33) sections of heavy 11.5'; (14) sections of cantilever racking; Bag house and dust collections system; 32' layout table with nailing bridge; Giant Vac; Welders; Plasma cutter; Planers; Jointer; Band saws; Scroll saw; Sand blaster; Air compressors; German peeler; Automatic drilling machine; Tandem dolly; 3 strand 7'6" x 12'; 20' linear power roll conveyor; 12' 3 strand deck with stop; Specialty saw system; Specialty saw system; 6x9 5 strand deck; 13' 2 strand deck with gear box; Breakdown hoist with hyd power; 11' 3 strand deck, no chain; 2 saw trimmer, cuts up to 18'; 4 arm break down hoist with gear box; 8x40' steel bridge; 5 strand deck on wood with step and load 11'L x

14W; Dead deck 8 x 12; Double hopper; 3 strand live deck with power 10W x 12L; Brewer Golden Eagle 3 saw band scrag, infeed device and hyd power unit; Baker horizontal band saw Model BPO-0, 20hp, Like new, SN 99063; Yates American A2012 planer with electric panel SN B29053; Pineapple feed roll system; 4 strand live deck; break down hoist - 4 arm for 8' packs; 30' 3 strand heavy steel deck; 24" belt conveyor with electric power; HMC package mill with starter box, 50" blade, 4 block automatic with chain turner and oil cooler, 60hp electric SN MM19-169-77; (3) 50" blade; electric hyd power unit with 60 HP motor; 4 strand infeed deck; Outfeed roll case 34'; 4 strand steel deck 20' live electric power; Patz 40' barn cleaner; Patz 50 barn cleaner; 30' heavy roll case; 20' roll case; Brewer high speed 2 saw trimmer; Kent 3 saw band resaw with return;

Marathon 20" edger, Like new; 20' in deck and 30' out deck 3 strand with breakdown hoist; 4 strand 50' deck with spiral dump; Saw dust blower and pipe system; Mohawk 25,000lb truck shop lift with alignment accessories (located in upper shop); Cantilever racking system (located in upper warehouse; Cardinal low profile portable truck scales. 80T capacity 70' long with digital readout; Morbark model 414 post peeler SN 84567; 3 strand 12 x 22 flat feed deck with electric power; Roto Chopper Model EC156, 3000 HP electric with colorizer hour meter reads 721. Extra screens, 8 barrels of colorant and pump system; Magnetic roll for Roto Chopper; 28 x 20 hyd drive double chain conveyor; 28 x 44 hyd drive double chain conveyor; 24 x 80 radial stacking conveyor with electric drive motor; Electric

hyd power unit; 2001 FORD 12 passenger van; 1976 FORD L8000 TA, 15,000 lb crane truck; 2004 MACK Log truck with loader and trailer; IH TA log truck with Prentice loader; 2005 GMC C7500 diesel rollback, Danco 24' body, odometer reads 40k; Mitsubishi 35 8,000lb diesel 3 stage forklift. 15' lift; Grove AMZ 66XT, 60' all fuel boom lift SN 41532; Cat 924 wheel loader, GP bkt, quick coupler, hour meter reads 9505, SN 9SW01213; Forks for Skid loader; Cat 267 track skid loader, GP bkt, hour meter reads 2902;

1988 DORSEY walking floor trailer; Trailer mounted stump grinder with GM diesel. 36 x 40 throat. Manufactured by Pulley.

Machine works but engine needs repair Online bidding at www.teitsworth.com Owner: Lok-N-Logs 607-674-4447 TERMS: Full payment auction day, cash, check, MC/Visa.

2% buyer's fee waived for payment with cash or check.

10% buyer's fee for items under $1,000.

Jefferson County Area Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction

Saturday, June 16, 2012 @ 9:00 AM Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Watertown, NY

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Consignments welcome.

This is an early list...much more to be added!

Selling: Cars and Pickups: 2011 Ford F-250 4WD Ext-Cab, V-8, A/C, PW, PL, Cruise, Snowplow, Approximately 31, 000 miles; 2002 Ford F-350 4WD Utility/Plow Truck, Gas, Automatic; 2002 Ford F350XL Reg Cab, Flatbed, 7.4L, 6spd, 94K; 2001 Ford F-350 4WD Dump/Plow Truck, Gas, Automatic; (3) 2001 Ford Taurus's, 95K, 99K and 139K; 2001 Crown Vic (Police pkg), 75K miles; 2001 Ford E350 Van Truck, V-8 Gas, Auto, 12' Van Body, 66k; 2001 Chevy Astro cargo

van, 4.3L, gas, 157K; 2000 Ford E450 Bus, 7.3L Diesel, Automatic, Seats 10A, Wheel Chair Lift, 200K; 1997 Ford E-350 14' Van Truck, Gas, Automatic, 97K; 1997 Chevy 2500 4WD Pickup w/plow, 173K miles Large Trucks: 1994 White/GMC T/A Dump Truck, Cummins N-14, 8LL trans., Tarp, 18K miles; 1983 Ford 8000 T/A Dump Truck, Cummins 300, 10 spd, 272K Equipment: 1980 Barber Greene SB-131 Ext-a-mat paver, JD Diesel, Walking beam, 1850 hrs; 1992 Gradall 660E T/A Hydraulic Excavator, 2 bks & Grapple, 36K miles; (2) Military 30KW Gen-Sets, Diesel (trailer mounted); Bobcat 8811 Backhoe Attachment w/30" bucket (Like new); (2) John Deere X300 Lawn tractors w/ 38" Mowers; JD 770 BH Motor grader; 2003 Caterpillar 938G Series II wheel loader; JLG 80' diesel boom lift, 4x4; Genie S60 diesel boom lift, 4x4; 2003 JLG E300 boom lift, electric, articulated; Skyjack rough terrain scissors lift, 4x4; Bobcat T300 track

skid steer loader, w/cab; 2011 Bobcat S185 skid steer w/cab 1500 hrs; Cat 252B Skid Steer w/cab, 1216 hrs; Cat 287B Track skid steer, 793 hrs; Skid Steer loader pavement grinder; Skid Steer loader forks; Walk behind trencher; 2006 JD 110 tractor-ldrbackhoe, 1499 hrs; Ford 2310 tractor, 621 hrs; Ford-Tiger 6610 boom mower tractor w/cab; Moffitt M5000 forklift, 874 hrs; JD 6x4 diesel gator w/cab, 360 hrs; Kubota RTV 900; (2)

King Kutter 6', 3pt Rototiller; (2) FC5710-75 Rotary Lift Jacks w/additional pump and one jack pump; (2) 3pt finish mowers Trailers: 2003 Big Tex 20' landscape trailer, tandem axle, electric breaks, 9990 GVW; 2012 20' 7 ton skid steer trailer; 2011 30' 10 ton gooseneck trailer Sales Manager - Richard Gray at 585721-9554

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