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“What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” Mark 8:36

What do they think?

by Sally Colby Farmers and commodity groups have done a decent job educating consumers about food and food sources, but it seems that the more people know, the more they want to know. Do we have answers?

“A lot of factors have brought this to the forefront in the last year or two,” said Dr. Ernest Hovingh, Penn State University extension veterinarian, referring to the recent interest from consumers about animal welfare issues. “The animal welfare and animals rights groups are out there, and have been for quite a long time.

Consumers are also driving it to some extent. Then between the producer and consumer are the retailers and processors who want to make sure that they aren’t losing market shares.”

Another major factor is that that consumers are increasingly remote from agriculture, and not involved with food production systems. With each generation, this problem becomes compounded. “Pets are peoples’ connection to the animal world,” said Hovingh. “That’s what they think of when they think of animals. They think that that’s the way animals should be treated (as pets) and that that’s the role all animals should have.

They have a difficult time thinking of animals in a non-pet role.”

Add this to the globalization of food production and the amount of transportation involved in moving food from the source to the consumer. “People don’t know where their food comes from, then they hear scares about food being contaminated,” said Hovingh, adding that mistrust grows when consumers don’t have easy access to farmers. “There’s also an increasing access

to the vegetarian lifestyle and it’s easier for people to access those food options.”

Philosophical arguments about whether there’s much difference between humans and animals also becomes a public perception issue.

“The ultimate goal of groups such as HSUS, PETA and MFA is no animal ag at all,” said Hovingh, noting that it’s impossible to change the viewpoints of such groups. “We have to realize that they’re able to influence consumers, so even if we aren’t going to change such groups, we have to realize that they’re pretty effective in addressing consumers.” Hovingh added that unfortunately, it isn’t too hard for animal rights groups to find ‘bad apples’ — farmers who are clearly not doing the best they can for animal welfare.

Although such groups started by attacking practices at slaughter facilities, they’ve now moved to farms and manage to put out information that influences consumers about how cows are treated.

What’s the best way to respond to these groups? Hovingh says some farmers take the fatalistic approach — they just keep on doing what they’re doing because animal rights groups are going to tell them what to do anyway; especially in the case of everchanging practices in the hog and poultry industry. Hovingh belives that it’s possible for the dairy industry to ‘stay off the radar screen’ by doing things right.

Hovingh says the government has expressed that they have no desire to regulate animal welfare, and that the better solution is for producers to police themselves. “The problem is that there hasn’t been a united approach

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Cock-a-doodle Cow

Featherduster, now deceased, was owned by Carolee Ann Start and Ann Aksztulewicz from Hickory Grove Homestead in Canajoharie, NY. Her unusual marking resembled a rooster. 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.

Consumers are interested in animal well-being issues such as lame cows and sore hocks, but are less concerned that cows have access to adequately sized stalls.

Photo by Sally Colby

by producers,” he said. “In Canada, the dairy industry seems to be a little bit more united in addressing these issues, and in general, the dairy industry as a whole agrees that such topics should be addressed.”

Some U.S. livestock organizations have made an effort to measure animal welfare, including milk cooperatives that have developed their own programs. “The New York State Cattle Health Assurance Program works with Cornell and the NY Department of Ag and Markets,” said Hovingh, adding that Validus, a private company, has animal well-being programs for all species.

Programs vary as to how they assess animal health and records. “A procedure-based assessment says ‘do I have a program in place that tells me how to handle a case of mastitis, a lame cow or a sick cow?” said Hovingh.

“Everyone doesn’t have to have the same protocols in place.” Hovingh says that outcome measures are more valuable because there are values assigned to measure certain aspects of the whole farm system. “For outcome measures, you have to have a reliable system for recording information over the whole year, or have procedures in place as well. It’s a balance of both.”

Consumers care about outcomes such as how many dirty cows are present or how many cows have sore hocks, and care much less about details such as stall length or size.

“These outcomes programs can be pretty intense or they can be more soft evaluations,” said Hovingh. “Some require an assessor on the farm evaluating cows, and the producer might not even know that an evaluator has been on the farm.”

Hovingh says animal care programs are here to stay, and that farmers can take several approaches. “‘HITS’ or Head In The Sand, is the farmer saying ‘I’ve heard of this, but I hope it goes away.’” Another approach is the LMA or ‘Leave Me Alone ‘ which is those who say, ‘I’ve been milking cows for 50 years, they’re my cows, they’re my source of income — don’t tell me what to do.’ Hovingh says this approach doesn’t go over well with consumers who want to know more about how milk is produced and handled. “I think we can agree that there are some minimum standards for animal care and well-being,” he said, “although we may differ on what that standard is. I think consumers are pretty reasonable when we show them what’s being done.”

Another approach is ‘PLOP’ — Putting Lipstick on a Pig, which is telling consumers ‘cows are producing more than ever, so everything has to be good’ or ‘we’re doing a good job — trust us.’ Hovingh says the California dairy ads that show cows on pasture are somewhat misleading because although the cows appear to be on grass, the consumer may eventually discover that isn’t the case. “It doesn’t take too long for a consumer to go out there and see that it isn’t reality — then they think, what else aren’t they telling me that’s happening behind the scenes?”

Hovingh says that the best solution is the ‘WWW’ — Win, Win, Win. “How can I make things better for the consumer, better for my cows and me (more profitability, less stress)?” he said. “Inform yourself about available programs, show off what you’re doing and don’t hide it. Be proud of what you do and how you do it.”

Thirty-three individuals complete two-day facilitation course

Center awards certification on dairy succession facilitation HARRISBURG, PA — Thirty-three individuals were awarded a “Certification in Dairy Succession Planning” from the Center for Dairy Excellence and the S. Dale High Center for Family Business for completing the two-day “Building a Bridge to Dairy Transition” workshop. The workshop was held on May 30 and June 5 and was open to any dairy professionals interested in learning how to facilitate dairy farm succession planning.

“We were excited to see the level of interest from the industry in helping farms navigate the complicated process of succession and transition planning,” said John Frey, executive director of the Center for Dairy Excellence. “With a large percentage of Pennsylvania dairy farms nearing the transition stage, having individuals equipped to walk families through the steps involved in succession planning will be key to the future of our industry.”

Day one of the workshop addressed “Breaking the Communications Barrier,” with Mike McGrann, executive director of the Center for Family Business, covering the dynamics surrounding intra-family communications and the steps necessary in structuring successful family business transitions.

Day two offered presentations and group discussions on key areas of expertise including legal considerations, business and financial planning, tax management, and income protection strategies. Representatives from Persun & Heim, AgChoice Farm Credit, Acuity Advisors and New York State Life provided leadership to these key areas.

During both days, participants worked together in round tables to think through case studies involving farm transitions. As a pre-requisite, participants brought a case study of

their own on a business involved in the transition planning process to use in group discussions.

The cost to participate in the two-day training was offset partially by industry contributions and through a grant provided by the Southeast Pennsylvania Agricultural Partnership.

Other sponsors included Acuity Advisors and CPAs, LLP; AgChoice Farm Credit, ACA; Lowell Frantz Associates; and Persun & Heim, P.C. The “Building the Bridge” workshop was part of the Center for Dairy Excellence’s effort to provide more comprehensive support to farm families developing farm succession plans.

The center currently offers a $2,000 grant for farms to work with a team of individuals to build a succession plan.

To learn more about this and

Three tips to beat the summer heat

The summer is upon us and it’s time to make sure your calves are ready to fight the heat. Melissa Holtz, a calf and heifer specialist with Land O’Lakes Purina Feed says there are three areas you can focus on to make your calves comfortable during the heat: housing, feed management and hydration.

Housing To make your calf housing a cooler and more comfortable environment for your calves, make sure the vents on the individual calf hutches are all the way open. Give your calves extra room out in front of the hutch if you can.

Consider propping up the back of the hutch to allow extra air movement throughout the inside area.

Installing a shade over the calf hutches can help to keep your calf hutches cool. If you choose to install a shade, make sure the shade is high enough above the hutches, so as not to restrict air flow. If your calves are in buildings air movement and open curtains are very important.

Letters to the Editor

how dairy farmers contribute significantly to the state’s economy and how they support thousands of jobs and rural communities — all of this information is true. It’s equally important to note that regardless of the economic picture on the farm, the top priority of dairy farmers is to produce high-quality, safe milk for consumers. We take the trust you put in us very seriously.

As Vice President of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) and Chairman of PFB’s State Dairy Committee, I am involved in many meetings and discussions about the future of dairy farming, including proposals to reduce volatility and create a better future for dairy producers. I firmly believe that the U.S. needs to be a global dairy supplier, not a balancing

Feed management Proper feed management is important to keep calves thriving during the heat. When you are feeding milk, whether in a bottle or bucket, keep the feeding area clean of excess milk or milk replacer to reduce attracting flies.

If the calf does not eat all of its liquid feed, dispose of the excess outside of your calf housing area.

Keep your calf starter fresh at all times and free of any moisture. Start your calves with a handful of feed and change it every day until they are eating their full allotment. Know that molasses, a common calf starter ingredient to aid in palatability, can be a tasty attractant for fly populations.

Calf starters that utilize alternative natural palatability enhancers along with feed-through fly control technology (ClariFly® Larvicide), such as AMPLI-Calf® Starter, are available to optimize intake while still promoting calf comfort.

Feed-through fly control technology (ClariFly® Larvicide) is available in

select brands of milk replacers and calf starters. This larvicide is a supplement mixed within the feed that has no nutritional value or risk to the calf, but does have a negative impact on the lifecycle of flies. This larvicide prevents adult flies from fully developing and emerging from the manure of the calves fed these calf starters and milk replacers. This is beneficial to keep your calf as comfortable as possible during fly season.

Hydration Make sure that your calves have free-choice water at all times. It may take extra time to empty and refill water pails several times throughout the day to offer fresh water but feeding water has many benefits to the calf including driving starter intake. Keep an eye out for dehydration. High quality electrolytes with a suspension agent mixed properly can be free choice fed during heat stress.

For more information, contact your local Land O’Lakes Purina Feed representative or go to: www.amplicalf.com.

nation.We can’t afford to keep making products for our own government to purchase and then store products that no one wants. We also need to make sure that dairymen have equal access to reliable and workable safety net programs, like a margin protection program or a risk management insurance product.

As lawmakers consider the next Farm Bill, I encourage milk producers to work together to identify positive changes to dairy policy. A perfect solution may be difficult to attain, but if we work together we can achieve a legislative outcome that will improve the long-term outlook for milk producers.

Pennsylvania ranks fifth in the nation in milk production thanks to more than 7,000 farm families. We appreciate the support we receive from Pennsylvanians who purchase our products and look forward to continuing to providing consumers with a wide variety of high quality and good tasting items in the future.

Sincerely, Richard Ebert, Vice President, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Richard Ebert is a full-time dairy farmer from Blairsville, Westmoreland County.

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) Vice President Rick Ebert

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Opinions of the letters printed are not necessarily those of the staff or management at Country Folks. Submit letters of opinion to Editor, Country Folks, PO Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428. Fax 518-673-2699; E-mail cfeditor@leepub.com.

Dear Editor: As a dairy farmer in Pennsylvania over the past 30 years, I’ve lived through the ups and downs of this extremely volatile industry. Over the past decade, dairy farmers have experienced the highs of 2008 and 2010 and the extreme lows of 2003, 2006 and 2009, which was the worst year in the lifetime of most dairy farmers, because the price we received for milk plummeted, while production costs reached all-time high levels. The low times have been especially challenging, since it typically takes three good years to recover from one down year.

Each year, June is recognized as National Dairy Month and is celebrated here in Pennsylvania. Throughout the month, you will likely hear about

Thirty-three individuals were certified in dairy succession facilitation during a twoday workshop hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence and Center for Family Business.

Photo courtesy of The Center for Dairy Excellence resources in the area of succession Excellence at 717-346-0849 or planning, contact the Center for Dairy info@centerfordairyexcellence.org.

PDMP Dairy Issues Forum focuses on beef quality for additional income to farmers

by Jon M. Casey When it comes to a an easy, though often-forgotten way to increase income to the typical dairy operation, the body conditioning and health of the dairy cows that are sent to the packing house is not often considered by most dairy producers. If a dairy cow that is no longer part of the milking herd is sent to market with a higher degree of conditioning, not only does the packer and the consumer benefit from this higher grade and yield of beef, but the producer does as well. PDMP’s June 7 Dairy Issues Forum, on the campus of Penn State in State College, was focused on doing just that.

Hosted as a joint collaboration between the Professional Dairy managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) and the PA Beef Council, dairy producers were able to observe how closer adherence to the Dairy Animal Care and Quality Assurance guidelines, will yield a more profitable return over time.

Comparison: “On the rail” Based on a side-by-side comparison of two similar dairy cow carcasses that had been slaughtered and butchered in like fashion, Dr. Edward Mills explained how the difference in these two animals revealed a net gain in profit to the dairyman of more than $180. With the better quality animal

weighing 1304 pounds and yielding 222.8 pounds of lean meat versus the 1075-pound cow yielding 167.0 pounds of lean, PDMP members were quickly able to see the benefits of doing a better job feeding and preparing cull cows before taking them to slaughter.

The difference between the live sale price of the better animal at $89 per CWT, versus the $82 per CWT that the lighter animal received, meant that all other things being equal, the need for conditioning could yield a significant return.

Proper injection and handling creates less waste In an outdoor demonstration outside the Penn State Meats Laboratory, Dr. David Wolfgang offered attendees the opportunity to see the importance of where and how injections to dairy cattle can affect the carcass quality of the animal. He also highlighted the penalties producers have to pay in the form of less income for damaged or condemned meat. With cuts of meat tissue from a slaughtered heifer that had been taken to market because of her poor health, he showed how the injection sites revealed the impact of medications (even injections that are needed for the health and safety of the animal) affect the quality of the meat in the area surrounding the injection point.

He also showed the group how bruises

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Dr. Ernest Hovingh offered ideas on how to handle dairy cattle with a minimum of pain to the animal. Additionally, he discussed the reasoning behind the recent increase in milk testing by FDA. Photo by Jon M. Casey and other earlier tissue damage could of residues is varied,” he said. In surpenalize the producer as well. vey work gathered in 2008, the three “This is why the packing plants auto- top reasons for drug residue violations matically assess each animal with a were; failure to maintain animal ID $50 penalty,” he said. “They routinely and medication records; inadequate are required to remove an average of animal segregation; and animals treatabout 50 pounds of meat per animal ed with higher than prescribed doses because of this kind of meat damage. of the medication. Most drug residues Just imagine, at one of Pennsylvania’s were found in intramuscular locations, packing plants alone, one that will which detracted from the overall carprocess approximately 300,000 head cass quality and yield. per year, that amount of beef is $15 Hovingh reported additional drug million worth of meat byproducts that residue in the animal’s liver was cause are not used in any way. These cuts for alarm among regulators as well. usually go to a landfill. In today’s envi- The finding of flunixin (an active ingreronment, this does not even get used dient in Banamine®, has caused the as meat and bone meal.”

FDA to take a closer look as well. With Drug residues and animal handling a finding that 0.8 percent of dairy cow techniques affect profits livers from healthy animals showed a Dr. Ernest Hovingh discussed the level of flunixin in violation of preaffects pain has on dairy cattle and scribed levels. Since 2.5 million dairy how, over the long term, weight loss, cows are slaughtered each year, a 0.8 drop in milk production, bruising and percent level of affected animals would lameness all tie together to reduce the calculate out to be more than 20,000 profitability of animals that do not violations per year. This is far lower receive high quality care. Along those than the current number regulators same lines, he outlined recent changes are actually finding. Thus, they are in FDA testing standards for drug increasing milk testing for these and residues in milk. Because of the dis- other drug residues. proportionate amount of carcass Following the morning of informaresidues in dairy beef versus those tional sessions, PDMP members were found in beef cattle breeds, regulators treated to a picnic lunch at the Major League, “Spikes” Class-A baseball are taking a closer look.

He noted while dairy cattle only make team’s ballpark, located next to Penn up 7.7 percent of the total beef produc- State’s football stadium on the Penn tion in the U.S., they account for 67 State campus.

Once the picnic concluded, members percent of the violations of antibiotic residues detected by FSIS in slaughter had the opportunity to travel to cattle. This lopsided history of sam- Belleville, PA, for a farm tour of Kish pling has prompted FDA to modify their View Farms, a dairy operation owned testing regimen as a way to protect the and operated by Keith and Kent consumer. Accordingly, dairy produc- Spicher. For more information on ers are becoming more aware of the future PDMP events including their increased oversight as they prepare tour of Cargill Meats in Wyalusing, PA, later this summer, contact them at their cull cows for market.

“The primary reason for the increase 877-326-5993 or at info@pdmp.org.

Cover photo by Sally Colby Dr. Ernest Hovingh, Penn State Extension veterinarian, shows dairy producers how to move cows without stressing them.

PDMP Dairy Issues Forum focuses on beef quality for additional income to farmers

by Jon M. Casey When it comes to a an easy, though often-forgotten way to increase income to the typical dairy operation, the body conditioning and health of the dairy cows that are sent to the packing house is not often considered by most dairy producers. If a dairy cow that is no longer part of the milking herd is sent to market with a higher degree of conditioning, not only does the packer and the consumer benefit from this higher grade and yield of beef, but the producer does as well. PDMP’s June 7 Dairy Issues Forum, on the campus of Penn State in State College, was focused on doing just that.

Hosted as a joint collaboration between the Professional Dairy managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) and the PA Beef Council, dairy producers were able to observe how closer adherence to the Dairy Animal Care and Quality Assurance guidelines, will yield a more profitable return over time.

Comparison: “On the rail” Based on a side-by-side comparison of two similar dairy cow carcasses that had been slaughtered and butchered in like fashion, Dr. Edward Mills explained how the difference in these two animals revealed a net gain in profit to the dairyman of more than $180. With the better quality animal

weighing 1304 pounds and yielding 222.8 pounds of lean meat versus the 1075-pound cow yielding 167.0 pounds of lean, PDMP members were quickly able to see the benefits of doing a better job feeding and preparing cull cows before taking them to slaughter.

The difference between the live sale price of the better animal at $89 per CWT, versus the $82 per CWT that the lighter animal received, meant that all other things being equal, the need for conditioning could yield a significant return.

Proper injection and handling creates less waste In an outdoor demonstration outside the Penn State Meats Laboratory, Dr. David Wolfgang offered attendees the opportunity to see the importance of where and how injections to dairy cattle can affect the carcass quality of the animal. He also highlighted the penalties producers have to pay in the form of less income for damaged or condemned meat. With cuts of meat tissue from a slaughtered heifer that had been taken to market because of her poor health, he showed how the injection sites revealed the impact of medications (even injections that are needed for the health and safety of the animal) affect the quality of the meat in the area surrounding the injection point.

He also showed the group how bruises

Country Folks Western Edition U.S.P.S. 482-190

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Periodical postage paid at Palatine Bridge Post Office, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428.

Subscription Price: $47 per year, $78 for 2 years.

Send all correspondence to: PO Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 • Fax (518) 673-2381 Editorial email: jkarkwren@leepub.com Advertising email: jmackay@leepub.com Ad Sales Bruce Button, Corporate Sales Mgr ........Palatine Bridge, NY.........................................518-673-0104 Territory Managers Patrick Burk ...................................................Batavia, NY ................................................585-343-9721 Tim Cushen ...............................................Schenectady, NY ...........................................518-346-3028 Ian Hitchener ................................................Bradford, VT ..............................................518-210-2066 Mark Whitbread..........................................Skaneateles, NY................................... ..........315-317-0905 Ad Sales Representatives Jan Andrews ..........................................Palatine Bridge, NY ..........................................518-673-0110 Laura Clary ............................................Palatine Bridge, NY ......................................... 518-673-0118 Dave Dornburgh ....................................Palatine Bridge, NY ..........................................518-673-0109 Steve Heiser ..........................................Palatine Bridge, NY ..........................................518-673-0107 Tina Krieger ...........................................Palatine Bridge, NY ..........................................518-673-0108 Kathy LaScala...................................katelascala@gmail.com...........................................913-486-7184 Sue Thomas .........................................suethomas1@cox.net ..........................................949-305-7447 We cannot GUARANTEE the return of photographs. Publisher not responsible for typographical errors. Size, style of type and locations of advertisements are left to the discretion of the publisher. The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publisher. We will not knowingly accept or publish advertising which is fraudulent or misleading in nature. The publisher reserves the sole right to edit, revise or reject any and all advertising with or without cause being assigned which in his judgement is unwholesome or contrary to the interest of this publication. We assume no financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisement, but if at fault, will reprint that portion of the ad in which the error appears.

Cover photo by Sally Colby Dr. Ernest Hovingh, Penn State Extension veterinarian, shows dairy producers how to move cows without stressing them.

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POSTMASTER: Send address change to Country Folks West, P.O. Box 121, 6113 St. Hwy. 5, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428. 518-673-2448.

Country Folks is the official publication of the Northeast DHIA, N.Y. State FFA, N.Y. Corn Growers Association and the N.Y. Beef Producers.

Publisher, President ....................Frederick W. Lee, 518-673-0134 V.P., Production................................Mark W. Lee, 518-673-0132............................ mlee@leepub.com V.P., General Manager....................Bruce Button, 518-673-0104........................ bbutton@leepub.com Managing Editor............................Joan Kark-Wren, 518-673-0141................. jkarkwren@leepub.com Assistant Editor.................................Gary Elliott, 518-673-0143......................... cfeditor@leepub.com Page Composition...........................Alison Swartz, 518-673-0139...................... aswartz@leepub.com Comptroller......................................Robert Moyer, 518-673-0148....................... bmoyer@leepub.com Production Coordinator.................Jessica Mackay, 518-673-0137.................... jmackay@leepub.com Classified Ad Manager.....................Peggy Patrei, 518-673-0111.................... classified@leepub.com Shop Foreman ................................................................................................................. Harry Delong Palatine Bridge, Front desk ....................518-673-0160 Web site: www.leepub.com Accounting/Billing Office .......................518-673-0149 amoyer@leepub.com Subscriptions ..........................................888-596-5329 subscriptions@leepub.com

Dr. Ernest Hovingh offered ideas on how to handle dairy cattle with a minimum of pain to the animal. Additionally, he discussed the reasoning behind the recent increase in milk testing by FDA. Photo by Jon M. Casey and other earlier tissue damage could of residues is varied,” he said. In surpenalize the producer as well. vey work gathered in 2008, the three “This is why the packing plants auto- top reasons for drug residue violations matically assess each animal with a were; failure to maintain animal ID $50 penalty,” he said. “They routinely and medication records; inadequate are required to remove an average of animal segregation; and animals treatabout 50 pounds of meat per animal ed with higher than prescribed doses because of this kind of meat damage. of the medication. Most drug residues Just imagine, at one of Pennsylvania’s were found in intramuscular locations, packing plants alone, one that will which detracted from the overall carprocess approximately 300,000 head cass quality and yield. per year, that amount of beef is $15 Hovingh reported additional drug million worth of meat byproducts that residue in the animal’s liver was cause are not used in any way. These cuts for alarm among regulators as well. usually go to a landfill. In today’s envi- The finding of flunixin (an active ingreronment, this does not even get used dient in Banamine®, has caused the as meat and bone meal.”

FDA to take a closer look as well. With Drug residues and animal handling a finding that 0.8 percent of dairy cow techniques affect profits livers from healthy animals showed a Dr. Ernest Hovingh discussed the level of flunixin in violation of preaffects pain has on dairy cattle and scribed levels. Since 2.5 million dairy how, over the long term, weight loss, cows are slaughtered each year, a 0.8 drop in milk production, bruising and percent level of affected animals would lameness all tie together to reduce the calculate out to be more than 20,000 profitability of animals that do not violations per year. This is far lower receive high quality care. Along those than the current number regulators same lines, he outlined recent changes are actually finding. Thus, they are in FDA testing standards for drug increasing milk testing for these and residues in milk. Because of the dis- other drug residues. proportionate amount of carcass Following the morning of informaresidues in dairy beef versus those tional sessions, PDMP members were found in beef cattle breeds, regulators treated to a picnic lunch at the Major League, “Spikes” Class-A baseball are taking a closer look.

He noted while dairy cattle only make team’s ballpark, located next to Penn up 7.7 percent of the total beef produc- State’s football stadium on the Penn tion in the U.S., they account for 67 State campus.

Once the picnic concluded, members percent of the violations of antibiotic residues detected by FSIS in slaughter had the opportunity to travel to cattle. This lopsided history of sam- Belleville, PA, for a farm tour of Kish pling has prompted FDA to modify their View Farms, a dairy operation owned testing regimen as a way to protect the and operated by Keith and Kent consumer. Accordingly, dairy produc- Spicher. For more information on ers are becoming more aware of the future PDMP events including their increased oversight as they prepare tour of Cargill Meats in Wyalusing, PA, later this summer, contact them at their cull cows for market.

“The primary reason for the increase 877-326-5993 or at info@pdmp.org.

Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant

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Ground Warfare — Insect Style Let’s talk about armyworms (Pseudaleta unipuncta). Local offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension are trying to pin-point where these insects came from. “I’m thinking south of Illinois, Georgia, maybe towards Texas. We don’t have a good idea. It’s just the southern states in general that they tend to overwinter in,” said Sharon Bachman who represents Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County. We know that these pests did come here as moths, and laid millions of eggs all over western New York. Experts say our mild winter and early spring played a significant role.

“The weather conditions were right for them to move maybe earlier or further north than they typically would,” said Bachman. She said that armyworms are also picky eaters who much prefer grasses to broadleaves (including broadleaf weeds). “Alfalfa or clover, they don’t eat that. They’re specific to their grass host plants,” said Bachman. It’s a farmer’s worst nightmare, and the problem continues to spread, and they’re eating crops that are nearly ready to be harvested.

Unfortunately for one farmer in Erie County, armyworms have destroyed a good portion of his spring-planted wheat crop in just two days.

For most small-grain growers in New York, fall-planted grains appear less vulnerable to this caterpillar pest than spring-planted crops.

One armyworm expert said that these pests are flourishing because as they migrated north they left behind their natural enemy, a type of wasp.

On the Internet I found an extension bulletin from Penn State titled “Armyworm as a Pest of Field Corn” (ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/armyworm). I’ll hit the high spots of the bulletin, written by Marvin E.

Rice. True armyworm (P. unipuncta) is a native species widely distributed throughout the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. It is well-known as an occasional serious pest of small grains and corn.

With the increase of reduced-tillage culture and planting corn into sod and small grain cover crops (particularly rye), armyworm damage to corn has sharply increased during the past decade. Rice agrees with Bachman that armyworms primarily feed on plants in the grass family, but under hunger stress armyworms will also attack some legumes and other broadleaves.

Conventionally tilled corn is seldom damaged. Problems most frequently occur in reduced-tillage corn, planted in old sod, grassy fields, or smallgrain cover crops. First generation larvae active from mid-May to midJune, can cause extensive defoliation to small corn plants. Stand losses are usually low to moderate but in some cases may be severe enough to warrant replanting.

Armyworm moths are uniformly pale brown, with a prominent white dot near the center of the front wings, and a wingspread of about 1.5 inches. The moths hide in the grass and trash during the day, but are active at night. The eggs are laid in clusters or rows on lower leaves of grass and corn plants.

Newly hatched larvae are mostly pale green. During the day, they hide in the folded leaves in the whorl of the corn plant.

Upon becoming halfgrown (3/4 to 1 inch) their body color turns basically brown with color variation among individual worms. Fullgrown worms are about 1.5 inches in length with a narrow broken white stripe down the center of the back, as well as stripes along each side of the body. The larvae feed on the leaves at night.

The caterpillar stage

lasts about three weeks, but the caterpillars are usually 10 to 14 days old before damage is noticed. By this time, many of the larvae will have small, white eggs stuck to their bodies, behind the head. These are wasp eggs which hatch into parasite maggots which enter the armyworm’s body, thus killing the armyworm. Those larvae that reach maturity dig into the soil to pupate. Next generation moths emerge about 15 to 18 days later. Armyworms tend to over -winter south of the MasonDixon Line, as partially grown larvae under plant trash and in clumps of grass, and as pupae in the soil. Moths emerge from early May to early June and migrate northward. Flights of armyworm moths can be detected with pheromone traps.

Adult moths lay eggs on weeds and/or grasses along field margins, on leaves of corn, or on small grains. When eggs are not laid on corn, caterpillars move to corn when weeds or grain cover crops are killed with herbicides. Fully grown larvae pupate in the soil and this stage lasts about 15 days with new moths emerging in July.

Second generation larvae generally cause little damage.

Armyworm damage is observed most frequently in no-till fields that were sod last year or had small-grain cover crops that were not burned down with herbicides early enough in spring. First symptoms are ragged feeding on the top leaves with wet, brown pellets (feces) in the area. The culprit usually can be found hiding well down in the whorl or at ground level under clumps of grass.

Conventionally planted corn occasionally may be damaged by caterpillars that originate in a nearby smallgrain field, but poorly managed small-grain cover crops appear to be a frequent source of caterpillars; when the cover crop is killed, armyworms will move to the corn. When armyworms are numerous, small corn plants may be completely eaten down to the midribs. On very rare occasions, lar-

vae of the second generation may attack corn in late July and August.

Chemical (or even biological) control efforts are usually not economical unless 10 percent or more of the plants are infested, and control can be challenging if caterpillars are greater than one-inch long.

On or about June 18, one respected Finger Lakes organic crop

grower observed dead armyworm caterpillars, of different maturity stages, in his wheat and corn fields. He believes that parasite wasps and/or armyworm-targeting viruses finally caught up with the hated caterpillars... similar to how the alfalfa weevil wasp does its thing. That same organic crop grower talked to a field crops extension

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agent, who prefaced the following comment with “you didn’t hear it from me”: “natural Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) used to kill armyworms very effectively, but now with widespread use of crops genetically-modified to produce their own Bt insecticide, most armyworms have developed Bt immunity”. Or in my words: no more nice guys.

Owasco Lake Day 2012 to feature Frederick L. Kirschenmann June 27 Owasco Watershed Lake Association (OWLA) president Charlie Greene confirmed recently that nationally

Frederick L. Kirschenmann

renowned Fred Kirschenmann is coming to Auburn and will present the keynote address at this year’s Owasco Lake Day on Wednesday, June 27. Greene said, “OWLA is honored that Dr. Kirschenmann accepted our invitation to join us for this year’s celebration of Owasco Lake. I am glad that we can invite the community to come, listen, and talk with Fred. As a national and international leader in sustainable agriculture, and as a friend and colleague of Wendell Barry and Wes Jackson, I think Fred’s is a very important voice.

Jackson is a Ph.D. plant

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Report on dairy farm expansion released COBLESKILL, NY — Farm Credit East in conjunction with Cornell ProDairy has released a summary report comparing the financial implications of dairy farm expansion in relation to costs associated with New York environmental regulatory compliance.

The report evaluates the financial impact on a hypothetical family dairy farm expanding from 190 to 290 cows. One factor affecting growth of the New York herd is the state’s concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) permit threshold, which requires significant capital and managerial investment when a farm reaches 200 cows. The report developed a typical scenario and examined the financial impact of expansion from 190 to 290 cows both with and without the added expense of New York CAFO compliance.

“At 200 cows, NY CAFO regulations kick in at a critical pinch point in the

life cycle of a family dairy farm. The additional costs and management demands associated with New York’s medium CAFO compliance program is a big decision point for farms considering an expansion,” said Mike Haycook, branch manager of the Farm Credit East Potsdam office.

Karl Czymmek, senior extension associate with Cornell’s PRO-DAIRY Program adds, “Over time, I have talked to farmers that want to grow to CAFO size, but have concerns about the expense (and paperwork). Also, managers operating CAFO size farms tell me that they have had to add cows to pay for CAFO costs. This analysis provides some initial insight into both of these issues and we hope it will contribute constructively to CAFO discussions as New York prepares for the next CAFO permit expected in 2014.”

CAFO compliance can add significantly to the cost of a typical dairy

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Treating mastitis in dairy cattle with vitamin D

by Sandra Avant A natural remedy that delays and reduces the severity of mastitis infection in dairy cattle is being investigated by scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Mastitis, a common and costly disease, affects the mammary gland or udder of dairy cattle, resulting in a decrease in milk production and quality.

In some cases, infected cows have to be removed from the herd. Economic losses are estimated at $2 billion a year.

Scientists at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, Iowa, have discovered that vitamin D may offer an alternative treatment for mastitis instead of antibiotics.

ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA priority of promoting international food security.

Molecular biologist John Lippolis, in the Ruminant Diseases and Immunology Research Unit at NADC, looked at the role of a natural form of vitamin D — prehormone 25-hydroxyvitamin D — in altering the response of the cow’s immune system to a mastitis pathogen, Streptococcus uberis.

Research indicates that precise lev-

els of vitamin D need to be in the bloodstream to prevent conditions such as rickets, or softening of the bones. Higher levels are required for proper immune function. Prehormone 25-hydroxyvitamin D is found in the blood, but very little is found in milk.

In the study, cows were given vitamin D by infusion directly into the infected quarter of the mammary gland.

Scientists then evaluated data on feed intake, bacteria counts in milk, milk production, serum levels, and body temperature for all animals.

They found a significant reduction in bacterial counts and fewer clinical signs of severe infection in cows treated with vitamin D, compared to cows that received no treatment. In the early stage of the infection, as vitamin D reduced the bacterial counts, milk production was also greater in the treated animals.

These results suggest that vitamin D might help reduce antibiotic use in treating mastitis, according to Lippolis.

In addition, vitamin D has the potential to decrease other bacterial and viral diseases, such as respiratory tract infections.

Read more about this research in the May/June 2012 issue of Agricultural Research magazine.

ARS molecular biologist John Lippolis has discovered that vitamin D may offer a natural alternative treatment for mastitis in dairy cows in place of antibiotics.

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expansion. The report constructed a reasonable expansion and CAFO compliance scenario where CAFO added $142,000 in capital costs, as well as $15,000 for an initial Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan, and $5,000 per year for annual updates. In addition, ongoing compliance (records, etc.) adds significant management responsibilities to a farmer who already has a full plate of responsibility and limited financial flexibility to hire additional management resources.

The study found that without costsharing, borrowing to cover modest

capital and operational costs of CAFO regulations make expansion difficult for a 190-cow New York dairy farm in average financial condition. Top line revenue grew substantially in both the CAFO and nonCAFO examples, but expenses grew as well. With the existing debt load that an average dairy farm is carrying, the future cash flow from an expansion is simply insufficient to cover the additional costs of the CAFOcompliant expansion.

The full study, Financial Implications of a Dairy Farm Expansion, is available on FarmCreditEast.com.

A View from Hickory Heights

by Ann Swanson Small vs. large When I first arrived at the farm they were making all small bales of hay. The mower cut swaths that were dried by the sun before they were removed from the field. The mower that I speak of here was just a long blade filled with knives that cut down the hay. Grandpa kept the knives sharp.

Grandpa also mowed the hay in those days with his C tractor.

The next step in the process was the raking.

You could hear the click of the tines as the hay was scooped from the

ground and rolled into a swath ready for the baler. Small bales were tied by the automatic tier then moved up a shoot for removal by one of the men. The bale was then stacked very carefully onto the wagon. One of the hay fields was on top of the hill. It was always a concern to get the thing back down when it was loaded.

Haying evolved through the years. A haybine was purchased and the old mower was retired. The haybine cut the hay closer to the ground yielding a bigger crop.

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worked off of the power take-off.

The men also bought a baler that kicked the bales into the wagon.

Sides needed to be built on the wagons to catch the hay. If a bale was ready to come out as you turned a corner it was apt to end up in the field. At times the baler kicked the bales so hard they went over the top of the wagon.

Balers were touchy things. The needles had to move just right to tie each bale in two places.

If a needle got bent or moved in some manner the apparatus would not tie and you had loose hay. That meant that you had to whistle for the driver to stop while you tended to the knotter. If you went through a woodchuck hole it could make

everything topsy-turvy.

My husband was an expert at fixing things. He could pinpoint the problem in just a little while and get it going again as long as nothing broke. If the needle broke it meant a trip back to the barn to get a replacement.

Our dog, Duchess, a white German Shepard, went to the field on nearly every trip. When she was not following the wagon, she was hunting woodchucks.

Farm dogs have a wonderful life. There is so much activity, so many things for them to be part of. She took her role of rounding up the cows seriously. She did not hurt them, but she made sure they kept moving whenever they were supposed to.

Our children worked

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though, and more difficult to spread out. A new piece of equipment solved that problem.

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New York Farm Bureau applauds Senator Schumer’s efforts to expand opportunities for its members ALBANY, NY — New York Farm Bureau is grateful for Senator Charles Schumer’s efforts to ask the USDA to revise the federal School Lunch and Breakfast Programs to make Greek yogurt a more affordable option for schools.

Current USDA regulations for public schools consider Greek yogurt to be the same as regular yogurt despite it having a higher nutritional content.

With this change, it would allow schools to buy smaller, cheaper servings of Greek yogurt, but still provide the same nutritional value to children.

Not only would this change give schools more of a choice, but it also means children will have access to a wide variety of dairy products made from high quality New York milk. It will open up the already booming Greek yogurt industry

to new, young consumers who can create healthy habits into adulthood. Also, for our 5,700 dairy farms in the state, this will provide greater stability in what is a volatile pricing market.

“With a stroke of a pen Secretary Vilsack could provide healthier foods for New York’s school children and an economic boost for yogurt makers and dairy farmers, two of the state’s most important industries,” said Senator Schumer.

“Senator Schumer’s request would be a help to the New York dairy industry,” said NYFB President Dean Norton. “It takes creative, business friendly solutions like this to keep families on the farm in what is a tough economy. New York’s dairy farmers need strong, stable prices, and anything that that will boost sales is welcome news.”

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Usually they were on the unloading crew or the mowing away crew. It was dusty hot work, but they did not seem to mind it. Since they helped prepare the feed for winter, they were allowed to pick out calves to raise. It was the cows they raised that paid for part of their college education. As they sold their livestock they had money for books and tuition.

The farm is now run by my son and his family. They now have someone custom bale their hay. A few new pieces of equipment had to be purchased to handle the newer larger round bales. There are pluses and minuses.

The big baler does not take as much manpower to operate. The bales are harder to move

HORSE TALES

By Judy Van Put The importance of good pasture management ~ part 2 As mentioned in a previous article on the importance of good pastures for horses, having a good horse pasture for daily forage needs as well as turnout and exercise can determine whether or not one can afford to own and keep a horse, as wellmanaged horse pastures have the advantage of greatly reducing the cost of keeping a horse. And if you are fortunate enough to already have a horse pasture in place, it is important to practice good pasture management to ensure your horse is receiving all the benefits a good pasture can provide.

Of course you’ll need to check your fencing on a regular basis. Not only do ‘good fences make good neighbors’ but your horse’s safety depends on your keeping them safely contained, especially if your pasture is situated anywhere near a road or highway.

It’s also important to do a soil check to ensure the pasture is providing forage with adequate nutritional value. You can take soil samples yourself and bring them to your local Extension agency, or even call the office and have an agent come to do a pasture survey. You’ll want your soil pH to be in the range of about 6.2 to 6.5; and monitor the soil for phosphorus and potassium as well. Liming and fertilizing the pasture each year will greatly increase its productivity and nutrition.

One of the most common problems horse owners have with their pastures is overgrazing. This can come as a result of pasturing too many horses in too small a space; a general rule of thumb is to plan on about two acres per adult horse. If your pasture is predominantly weedy or sparse, you’ll need to increase the size according to the number of horses. Too much traffic can result in grass that is grazed so short as to damage its root struc-

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Gillibrand bipartisan amendment to study stable milk pricing reforms passes full senate WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Kirsten Gillibrand on June 19 announced her bipartisan amendment, authored with Senator Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) to jumpstart the process to bring certainty for the nation’s dairy farmers by stabilizing milk pricing, has passed the full Senate as part of the 2012 Farm Bill.

“For years, New York’s dairy farms have endured volatility in the market — as feed and fuel costs rise, the price of milk plummeted,” said Senator Gillibrand, New York’s first member of the Senate Agriculture Committee in nearly 40 years. “When our

family farms suffer, our whole state and whole economy suffer. Passing our bipartisan amendment is a strong step to give farmers a better, more just pricing system that they deserve.”

Specifically, the amendment (S. 2190) would allow dairy industry groups to present milk pricing reforms to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for consideration in a public hearing setting, and order the Secretary of Agriculture to release the Department’s final proposal to Congress.

The legislation now awaits final Senate passage as part of the full 2012 Farm Bill.

ture and regrowth; compacting the soil; grassy areas that are trampled and end up with bare spots and muddy areas; and overload of manure, which can result in parasite problems and lack of grazing area.

If your pasture is thin, sparse and weedy you may need to re-seed. Check to be sure the pasture mixture you select is prepared especially for horses. Do not use lawn mixtures or those suited for cows and goats, as these will have very different requirements. Most seed is sold according to soil types and whether your pasture tends to be wet or dry. A sample of a good horse pasture mix for New York soils, both well-drained and poorly-drained follows: For Well-Drained Soils: Orchard Grass - 4 pounds Timothy - 4 pounds Improved Tall Fescue - 2 pounds Kent Bluegrass - 4 pounds Smooth Bromegrass - 2 pounds Tall White Clover - 1 pounds Red Clover - 2 pounds Total per acre: 19 pounds For Poorly-Drained Soils: Orchard Grass - 2 pounds Timothy - 8 pounds Improved Tall Fescue - 4 pounds Kent Bluegrass - 4 pounds Red Clover - 2 pounds Total per acre: 20 pounds Keep in mind that some common forages, such as Alsike Clover, are not suitable for horses. Other common but toxic plants include milkweed, buttercups, deadly nightshade, horse nettle, water hemlock, deadly hemlock and curly dock.

Regular removal of manure piles is also important for the health of the pasture as well as for your horses — manure piles will smother the grass below, and will prevent horses from grazing those areas. In addition, they will harbor parasites and become a haven for flies and funguses, all of which can pass diseases along to your horses. Remove manure piles or at the very least, break them up by dragging — you can use chains or even fencing.

Even in a pasture that is of adequate size for

your horse or horses, it is important to have separate areas fenced off for grazing in order to ‘rest’ the pasture and enable grazed area to regrow.

Horses tend to be selective in their choice of forage and will move from place to place to graze on their favorite grasses while leaving the weeds behind; even a very large pasture can become weedy and overgrazed of the best grasses if not monitored or rested on a regular basis. The rule of thumb for grazing is to allow the pasture to be grazed no shorter than two to three inches, and then to let it rest until it regrows. Ideally, a pasture will be fenced into three distinct smaller grazing areas, and each area will be grazed for one week, then rested while the horses are moved into the second and then third area. The two-week rest each grazing area receives will enable the grass to regrow to a healthy height of about six to eight inches before being grazed again.

Another pasture maintenance duty we perform all during the year involves removing rocks from the pasture. We live in the aptly-named “Town of Rockland” — for the amount of rock that is in the ground. It seems that each spring, and even during the grazing season after heavy rains, our fields will ‘grow’ more rocks which need to be removed — not only for safety’s sake, but to encourage that many more square inches of grass. Most importantly, when removing those rocks, be sure to fill in the holes promptly. Our old mare suffered a hugely swollen knee last summer from stepping in a hole during the night that had been neglected after removing a large rock with the tractor.

Finally, check the pasture regularly for drainage problems. Especially around watering areas, you may have to ditch or trench the ground and add in crushed gravel or culverts in order to prevent wet and soggy areas. Muddy spots in the pasture are breeding grounds for insects and mosquitoes, which can carry disease, as well as being slippery and causing injury from falling.

By caring for your pastures on a regular basis, you will rest assured that your horse is receiving all the benefits of having good pasture for nutrition and exercise, as well as enjoying a greatly reduced cost in keeping your horse.

Mastitis: A symptom of management or milking machine function?

by William Gehm, Partner LR Gehm LLC Dairy farmers were introduced to European SCC regulations in January of this year while mastitis remains the most costly problem on dairy farms as it has been for decades. The time has long since passed for dairy farmers to demand a solution to mastitis other than the standard fare of cleanliness and procedures routinely offered by the industry “experts” as a solution. More creative excuses have been put forth in recent years with many blaming mastitis and poor milking performance on genetics, as if those uneven udders after a few months of milking are your poor choice in breeding.

The fundamental message at the Mastitis Conference in Utrecht Netherlands in November 2011 was the same as that of the NMC and the endless mastitis meetings which is “blame-the-farmer”. One university speaker stated that “mastitis is a symptom of management” focusing on the belief that it is the management practices of the farmer that result in mastitis. The short summary from the conference is that mastitis is a result of the failure of dairy farmers to follow simple directions when it comes to cleanliness and milking procedures.

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must first identify the root cause of the problem. Too many individuals focus on the fact that mastitis is caused by a bacterial infection and determine the cause is a lack of cleanliness with a solution wrapped around keeping teats clean. This is driving dairy farmers to pursue a hopeless cycle of cleaning, testing, treating, dumping and culling. The simple fact is that it is neither economical nor successful to prevent mastitis by cleaning teats, routinely testing for mastitis/high SCC and then reacting with treating and dumping milk when the end result is more culled cows. None of this addresses incomplete milkouts, uneven udders, teats leaking milk, kicking cows and other issues.

It should be obvious to anyone who has ever milked a cow with a machine that the milking machine plays a primary role in milking performance, udder health and milk quality, it is after all what milks the cow. There exist numerous documented studies proving that the root cause of mastitis and poor milking performance is fundamentally caused by the milking machine.

Consider the following facts. Researchers at the Ireland based Teasgasc documented the fact that cows milked with conventional milking machines routinely experience both

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collecting milk extracted from the teat canal as it exited the teat. The second method was to extract milk directly from the teat sinus using a sterile syringe. Milk extracted directly from the teat sinus was shown to be free of bacteria while milk extracted through the teat canal was infected with bacteria. Non-motile bacteria can remain in the teat canal for many weeks without ever causing an infection if the teat end is not pinched by the liner of a conventional milking machine.

Documented research in the Journal of Dairy Science by Cornell University further supports and proves Dr. Forbes to be correct. Cornell completed a side-by-side study comparing the CoPulsation™ Milking System to a conventional system and proved that cows milked with a conventional system are 16 times more likely to have a new Staph aureus infection.

The Cornell result is more significant considering the fact that the 30 cows selected for the study were selected from their herd to be “most likely to remain in the herd for the next year” and that all five cows with confirmed Staph aures cases were initially assigned to be milked with CoPulsation and none assigned to the conventional system which caused those infections. At the completion of the study there were approximately 16 new Staph aureus infections in cows milked with the conventional system and only one in the cows milked with CoPulsation™.

This result was again repeated in another longer term study on a small commercial herd with data provided by Cornell University. That data also demonstrated similar improvements in reductions of mastitis cases for environmental bacteria.

Mastitis will not be solved by routinely testing cows to identify infections. Treating cows with antibiotics, cleaning teats with dips and bathing udders with chemical laden sprays not only fail to solve the mastitis problem but they also fail to address the obvious issues of swollen teats, damaged canals, uneven udders and kicking cows. The end result of those approaches is contaminated milk and ultimately culled cows that should have many more useful lactations. USDA data shows that the replacement rate has risen dramatically in the U.S. in the past 50 years.

The true solution to solving the mastitis problem is one that addresses the root cause of the problem which is the damage caused by the milking machine. The teat is a complex structure of tissue that is sensitive to vacuum and liner pinch.

It must be provided a proper rest action every time the liner closes. This rest must be in the form of a gentle compressive massage that allows for circulation to be re-established and must be of sufficient duration. This is accomplished with a very short C phase pulsation action and a pulsation rate of 45 pulses per minute.

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swollen teats and physical damage to teat canals, termed teat sinus injury by the researchers. You can readily observe both of those facts by noting the reddened swollen teats upon machine removal and can physically feel the teat sinus injury (scar tissue) by lightly pinching and rolling the teat end of a teat associated with a slow milking quarter.

Dr. Andy Johnson stated at the 2000 NMC annual meeting that the “milking machine is one of the best washing machines ever built, the teats are bathed with milk during the milking process.” This fact is readily observed following the machine removal from cows milked with a conventional milking machine. It is therefore obvious that milking machines are driving bacteria back up to the teat throughout the milking process. There is no teat dip or any other form of protection available during that time period to prevent infections that will cause mastitis. You should ask how can you possibly prevent mastitis infections when your milking machine is bathing the teats in milk for the entire time the machine is attached.

Following the milking process the teat canals typically fail to close in a timely manner to prevent bacterial invasions while the cow is in the freestall. Research by Dr. Randy Dingwell determined that teat canals often fail to close after milking and that “a research study indicates that 23.4 percent of teats are not sealed at 6 weeks after drying off, and some never form a keratin plug during the dry period.” Basically the door is left open for bacteria to gain entry to cause infections. You can note this yourself as you observe cows leaking milk in the freestall shortly after leaving the parlor. Do you expect your post teat dip to prevent mastitis for many hours given that the teat canal remains open?

Research completed by Dr. Derek Forbes provides the most direct proof that conventional milking machines cause mastitis. Dr. Forbes determined that non-motile bacteria, such as Staph Aureus, is forced up the teat canal during the milking process by the pinching action of the liner. He determined that Staph aureus can remain in the canal for weeks without causing an infection if not forced up the canal. If the contaminated teat canal is pinched by a liner the result is effectively a reverse milking action that forces the bacteria up the canal to cause an infection. You can validate this yourself by placing your fingers into a working liner and feeling the pinching action of the liner. Note that the liner is applying pressure at the tip of your finger pushing up in a manner that is the opposite of hand milking.

The details of the research completed by Dr. Forbes is available at www.CoPulsation.com/mastitis_conf erence. Dr. Forbes obtained milk samples through two means. One was by hand milking the teat and

We Salute Our Dairy Farmers June is Dairy Month!

by Jenny McKenna, Niagara-Orleans Dairy Princess The weather is warming up, and it’s the time of year when everyone wants to be outside. June is dairy month! What better way to celebrate the end of the school year and the nice warm weather than by eating dairy products! Go out and support your local dairy farmers who have worked every day to supply food for you. They work every day caring for their animals and the environment.

A cow’s health is very important for the farmer because healthy animals help with the production of high quality milk.

Farmers make sure that that the cows have proper living conditions. The cows need to be comfortable so that they are not stressed, and then they will not become sick.

Farmers go above and beyond to make sure that

their cows stay healthy.

From the nutritious food the cows eat to the annual veterinarian checkups cows are well taken care of. The farmers make sure to take care of the environment to the best of their ability. They can care for the earth by replenishing the soil with great fertilizer from the cows so that the crops will grow well with a lot of nutrients for us to eat. Dairy cows enjoy grazing on the green pastures to eat during the day. When cows graze they can get fresh

air and sunshine that will help them stay healthy.

Also by grazing the farmers do not need to worry about trimming the grass or wasting gas and polluting the environment. The beautiful view of seeing cows graze on the country side has many benefits.

The cows are able to give delicious nutritious milk thanks to the farmers’ hard-work and dedication to their animals.

For anyone’s diet it is very important to eat three servings of dairy every day! Did you know that milk provides you with nine essential nutrients?

The USDA defines an ‘es-

sential nutrient’ as a dietary substance required for healthy body functioning. Essential nutrients must come from the diet because the human body can’t manufacture them in sufficient quantities to meet daily needs. And it’s more than calcium and vitamin D. From helping repair muscle tissue to maintaining healthy red blood cells, the nine nutrients in milk work together to help keep the body in optimal health.

Farmers work every day a very hard strenuous job so that they can provide for the world. So next time you see a farmer thank

them for all that they do.

Remember to support your local dairy farmer and eat three servings of dairy every day in order to

stay healthy. Make it your goal to eat three servings of dairy every day to remain healthy. Eat Drink and celebrate Dairy.

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Are We Seeing A Silver Lining in the Dark Cloud?

Issued June 15, 2012 The Agriculture Department, in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE), again raised its 2012 milk production estimate, citing a slower decline in cow numbers. The 2013 production forecast was unchanged.

Department “udder counters” now project 2012 output to hit 202.2 billion pounds, up 300 million pounds from last month’s estimate, and compares to 196.2

billion in 2011 and 192.8 billion in 2010. The 2013 estimate remained at 202.6 billion.

Export forecasts were raised for 2012 and 2013 on expected strength in cheese and nonfat dry milk (NDM) sales. Imports on a skim solids basis were reduced slightly on lower expected imports of several dairy products.

The Class III price forecast was lowered as an anticipated weaker whey price more than offset the slightly higher forecast cheese price. Look for the 2012 Class III to

average $15.75-$16.15 per hundredweight (cwt.), down from $15.80-$16.30 projected a month ago, and compares to the 2011 average of $18.37 and $14.41 in 2010. The expected 2013 average remained at $16.20-$17.20. The Class IV projection was lowered, based on a weaker NDM price.

Dairy Profit Weekly (DPW) added that U.S. feed grain production, use and supplies, were largely unchanged in the WASDE report. Corn used for ethanol production was raised 50 mil-

lion bushels, but that was offset by a 50-million-bushel decline in expected exports. Projected corn ending stocks for 2011/12 were unchanged, as was the 2011/12 season average farm price of $5.95$6.25 per bushel. The 2012/13 price outlook was also unchanged, at $4.20-$5.00.

U.S. soybean supply and use projections for 2012/13 included lower beginning and ending stocks and reduced use, but export projections were raised. After averaging $12.30 per bushel in 2011/12, soybean prices are projected in a wide range for 2012/13, at $12.00-$14.00 per bushel. Soybean meal prices averaged $360 per ton in 2011/12, and are projected at $335-$365 in 2012/13.

Checking the cheese; the cash block market was on a roller coaster the week of June 11. It hit $1.70 per pound, highest level since December 2011, and then headed back down and closed that Friday at $1.6150, unchanged on the week and 50 1/2cents below a year ago.

The barrels closed at $1.5725, up a nickel, 49 1/2-cents below a year ago, and closer to a nor-

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Mielke from A15 mal spread. Five cars of each traded hands on the week. The U.S. average AMS-surveyed block price hit $1.5518, up 3.6 cents. The barrels averaged $1.5308, up 3.1 cents.

The cheese market price gyrations were creating more uncertainty, according to USDA’s Dairy Market News.

The trade is digesting the latest news on production trends of various cheese varieties, domestic pricing changes, and international news.

Cheese production is steady to lower and along expected, seasonal levels.

Cheddar cheese inventory levels are adequate to higher and available for trade needs. Mozzarella holdings are often above the slowing, seasonal demand. Discounted milk offerings in the Midwest are very limited. DMN reports current Oceania cheddar pricing as steady.

First Quarter 2012 commercial Disappearance of American cheese totaled 1.1 billion pounds, up slightly from 2011. Disappearance of other cheese totaled 1.67 billion pounds, up 2.5 percent from 2011. In total, disappearance was 2.77 billion pounds, up 2.6 percent or up 71.2 million pounds from the same period in 2011.

Stewart Peterson’s Matt Mattke confirmed that cheese demand is strong in Tuesday’s DairyLine. He also pointed to good cheese exports in April and said the weekly cheese storage level hit a new low for 2012 the week of June 11, falling below 130 million pounds for the first time this year.

He called it a “bit of an abnormal trend,” as the last three years stocks were rising at this time.

Cash butter saw the sixth week of gain, skyrocketing 8 1/2 cents Friday to $1.54 per pound, up 12 1/4-cents on the week, but still 60 cents below a year ago.

Seven cars were sold on the week. AMS butter averaged $1.3679, up a half-cent.

USDA reports that churning across the country remains season-

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Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Friday at $1.2225 per pound and Extra Grade at $1.1650, up 1 1/4 and 4 1/2-

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cents respectively. Six cars of Grade A traded hands. AMS powder averaged $1.1022, up 0.7 cent, and dry whey averaged 50.32 cents, down 1.3 cents.

USDA reports that milk output is declining in the East, leading to a tightening of supplies.

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The Oceania milk production season is finished. New Zealand producers and handlers expect a strong 9 percent increase over the previous year while Australian handlers project a 4 percent gain.

U.S. dairy exports remain in good shape, according to the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC).

April exports were equivalent to 13.6 percent of U.S. milk solids production, the 25th straight month in which exports ran 12-15 percent of output. Exports were equivalent to 13.3 percent of U.S. milk solids production in 2011 and 12.8 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, imports as a per-

cent of milk solids production were just 2.7 percent in April 2012, according to USDEC. In other export news; Cooperatives Working Together accepted 13 requests for export assistance in its latest round, to sell a total of 3.331 million pounds of cheese plus 1.512 million pounds of butter to customers in Asia, Central America and the Middle East. The product will be delivered through December 2012.

California’s July Class I milk price is $17.60 per cwt. for the North and $17.87 for the south.

Both are up 79 cents from June but $4.78 below July 2011. The northern Class I 2012 average now stands at $17.79, down from

$19.85 a year ago. The southern average, at $18.06, is down from $20.12 a year ago. The July Federal order Class I base price will be announced by the USDA June 20.

Looking “back to the futures;” after factoring in the announced Federal order Class III milk prices and the remaining futures, the average Class III milk price for the first six months of 2012 stood at $15.70 on May 11 and $15.89 on June 8. The last half of 2012 was averaging $15.44 on May 11, $15.69 on May 18, $16.13 on May 25, $15.96 on June 1, $16.53 on June 8, and was trading around $16.50 late morning June 15.

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In dairy politics; National Milk and the International Dairy Foods Association announced their opposition to a Senate proposal that would allow the interstate sales of raw milk. They charged in a letter to lawmakers that doing so would “greatly enhance the chances that people will become sick because of increased consumption of unpasteurized milk.”

NMPF’s Jerry Kozak said.

“Pasteurization is one of the greatest public health tools.

Meanwhile; National Milk and the USDEC applauded introduction this week of legislation to extend Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) to Russia. The legislation enables U.S. companies to expand exports to Russia when it joins the World Trade Organization (WTO) this year.

Russia is expected to complete the necessary administrative and regulatory changes and thereafter to actively join the WTO this August.

Those commitments include provisions relating to agricultural trade, which NMPF and USDEC believe will yield significant improvements in tariff levels as well as in how Russia deals with various regulatory re-

published on May 1 after Daily Dairy Report (DDR) analyst, Sarina Sharp, questioned the data’s validity.

USDA says the error occurred when ERS switched to state level indices of feed costs in 2011, which varied from regional feed cost indices used in prior years. The amended report reduced 2011 feed costs relative to the May 1 report for all states by an average of $1.86 per cwt., and lowered feed costs for every state surveyed except Missouri, the DDR reported.

The revised data shows California feed costs at $13.11 per cwt., compared to $17.73, reported previously, a $4.62 per cwt. or 26 percent decline.

Oregon feed costs were revised even further, from $20.88 per cwt. to $14.82 per cwt., a drop of 29 percent from unjustifiable levels.

Since feed costs were the only costs revised, the correction went directly to the bottom line and resulted in better profitability in 2011 than in 2010 for most states. However, even the revised report indicates that California dairy producers lost 21 cents per cwt. and 37 cents per cwt. in 2010 and 2011, respectively after allocating overhead. While the revisions put California margin estimates on better footing, they still lag private industry data which show California producers were profitable in both 2010 and 2011 and that profits were better in 2011 than 2010.

The dairy industry has not closely followed ERS cost of product data, the DDR reported, “However, it is in the industry’s best interest to do so, as Dr. McBride stated that these numbers are used as guidelines in shaping dairy policy.”

You can hear DDR analyst, Sarina Sharp talk about it at www.dailydairyreport.com.

Click on the “Daily Dairy Discussion” in the upper right corner.

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quirements for imported dairy products.

In order to ensure that U.S. companies will be able to take full advantage of those improved policies, Congress must pass PNTR and graduate Russia from the Trade Act of 1974’s JacksonVanik amendment.

“U.S. dairy exports have been blocked from the Russian market for almost two years due to ongoing dairy certificate negotiations,” said Tom Suber, president of USDEC. “Congressional passage of PNTR with Russia and repeal of the Jackson-Vanik amendment with respect to Russia is necessary to ensure that we are able to fully avail ourselves of the strong WTO accession package negotiated by the United States with respect to agricultural trade with Russia.”

And in the “Farm Bill war,” a report by Informa Economics Incorporated commissioned by IDFA, shows that increased dairy exports have been driving over two-thirds of the growth in the U.S. dairy industry and that the available studies of the proposed supply management program in the Farm Bill predict it will cause a reduction in exports, even with the program’s suspension clause.

The report finds that the U.S. dairy industry has moved from a “mostly inward-looking, closed system to a market driven largely by exports and international prices.” It warned that the “frequency and severity of price spikes resulting from supply control programs could reduce long-term competitiveness” and require lower U.S. prices to continue to increase U.S. milk production.

The report reviews the results of five economic analyses of the proposed dairy supply management program and the studies have found that the government program would limit milk supply 7.5 to 46.2 percent of the time.

USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) has released revised cost of production data. USDA reevaluated the data

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by Kent Bacus, NCBA Associate Director of Legislative Affairs In November 2011, I wrote a somewhat optimistic article about the Highway Bill and the positive momentum it was gaining in both the US House and Senate. For the first time in several years it seemed as if meaningful transportation reform was within reach — an opportunity to lift unnecessary and burdensome transportation rules from farm and ranch operations. Unfortunately, six months have passed and all we have witnessed are extensions of current transportation law and continued discussions between House and Senate negotiators. The question remains if Congress will be able to overcome what seem to be insurmountable differences and manage to secure enough votes to pass the bill in both houses and still manage to secure President Obama’s signature at the end of the day. The Capitol Hill spin, both positive and negative, causes even the most seasoned D.C.-insiders to hedge their bets on how House and Senate leaders will manage their ever-growing to-do list.

Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), who is leading Senate negotiators, suggests that negotiations will conclude with a successful Highway Bill before the end of June, and that the main reason for the holdup is stubborn House Republicans. On the other side of the Hill, House Republicans suggest that Senate negotiators are to blame for not working with them on important provisions like the Keystone Pipeline. Regardless of who you believe, only one truth remains, the current Highway Bill will expire at the end of June. If Congress fails to pass a Highway Bill, what should we expect?

Without question, neither party can afford the political ramifications of being labeled a job killer by letting transportation law expire. That being said, it is highly probable that we will see another extension of the current Highway Bill. Before I speculate on the length of the Highway Bill extension, let us consider all of the other priorities on Congress’s to-do list that must be accomplished in the next few months.

• Congress must find a way to fund the federal government. The fiscal year begins on Oct. 1. Prior to Oct. 1, Congress is supposed to set a budget for the federal government and appropriate funding to each section of the federal government within the budgetary guidelines. The Senate has not yet passed a budget, and both Houses still have numerous appropriations bills to pass prior to the Oct. 1 deadline. If Congress fails to pass the appropriations bills, they may very well pass a short term extension through December to prevent the government from shutting down right before Election Day.

• Following the heated budget debate of last year, Congress will probably continue to focus efforts on budget sequestration which means major cuts to defense spending and domestic spending. Not a comfortable topic during election year, but a top priority nonetheless.

• Congress must also pass a new Farm Bill prior to Oct. 1 or pass an extension of current Farm Bill law to avoid 1940’s farm laws from kicking in-a fate the agriculture industry desperately wants to avoid.

• In order to avoid a credit downgrade, Congress may also have to consider increasing the debt ceiling beyond the current ceiling at $16.394 trillion. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner has said he estimates that U.S. borrowing could hit the debt ceiling by the end of 2012.

• As most of you recall, some of the major provisions of the tax code will expire at the end of 2012. Most notably, the 2001 and 2003 income tax cuts, the current estate tax relief, capital gains rates, and many other key provisions will expire unless Congress acts.

This is a lot to accomplish in a non-election year, much less in an election year when the entire U.S. House of Representatives, a third of the U.S. Senate, and the White House are up for a vote. Now take into perspective how long Congress will actually be in session. The House and Senate will be in session for a handful of weeks in June and July and will be adjourned for the entire month of August. Both houses will come back for a couple of weeks in September and then will probably be gone until after Election Day to take care of their political responsibilities. That leaves only a few weeks in November and December to take care of a long list of important items.

Speaker of the House John Boehner stated recently that if House and Senate negotiators fail to meet the June 30 deadline he will call for a six month extension of the Highway Bill.

That means that Congress would have to either squeeze in the Highway Bill after Election Day or vote on another extension in December, pushing the Highway Bill into the next Congress.

For months I have been looking forward to writing a positive follow up on the Highway Bill, highlighting the benefits for the beef industry and sharing in that breathe of relief that our ranching families have sought for so long. As frustrating as it may be, that day is still to come. I encourage you to put this all into perspective as you hear the prognosticators predictions on what will and won’t happen in Congress.

Will Rogers once said, “An economist’s guess is liable to be as good as anybody else’s.” I guess you can say the same about D.C. pundits and this lobbyist.

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NRCS helps over 150 homes and properties damaged by storms in PA HARRISBURG, PA — Over 150 Pennsylvania homes and properties damaged by Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Irene are receiving assistance from USDA’s Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program. Through EWP, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working in conjunction with state and local entities to stabilize stream banks, remove debris, and reduce hazards that threaten life and property caused by erosion and flooding.

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verely affected by both storms. In August and September 2011, severe flooding destroyed the stream bank on her property and damaged the foundation of her home, her porch, and septic system.

Working in conjunction with the Bradford County Conservation District (the local project sponsor), NRCS began work to stabilize the stream bank stabilization on Feb. 25, 2012.

The nearly $60,000 project was completed just twoand-a-half weeks later on March 9. NRCS covered 75 percent of the cost using EWP funds and the Pennsylvania

Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) contributed the remaining 25 percent. Ms. Carl’s project not only protects her home but other homes downstream against future storms.

Under EWP, all property owners are required to have a project sponsor represent them. County Conservation Districts, Townships, and Counties are all eligible sponsors for the EWP projects.

NRCS takes pride in helping people help the land. To learn more about our services, contact your local USDA Service Center, or visit www.pa.nrcs.usda.gov.

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EPA regulation of greenhouse gases will burden farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. — Many of America’s farmers and ranchers will face economic challenges due to the Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to regulate greenhouse gases, the American Farm Bureau Federation told a House subcommittee on June 19.

Carl Shaffer, president of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, testified on

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Watch for armyworm in corn, wheat and grass UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Pennsylvania farmers and homeowners should remain aware of possible armyworm infestations that could continue to appear within the during June in hay pastures, grain fields and lawns near agricultural fields.

John Tooker, assistant professor of entomology in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, said that it has been a long time since an armyworm outbreak has occurred.

“Every 20 or 30 years, we’ll have a booming outbreak of some insect species,” he said. “This one doesn’t have a regular schedule. We get armyworms in Pennsylvania every year, but this year the population for some reason is huge.”

The outbreak may be related to the unusual spring weather, according to Tooker, but it is hard to say with certainty. He has heard widespread reports of armyworm infestations in Ohio, New York and Ontario.

Tooker explained that armyworms eat more as they grow older, so 80 percent of the damage they cause occurs when they are in their final two stages of growth before becoming moths.

“It can seem that the damage comes out of nowhere,” he said. “But what happens is that the caterpillars have been feeding away inconspicuously, and then damage becomes noticeable in the last two stages when they really start feeding voraciously.”

The insect feeds at night on corn, wheat or other grasses, damaging

different portions of the plants. In corn, they take large chunks out of the leaves, damaging large portions of the field. In wheat, leaves are eaten, but the most noticeable damage is clipping of wheat heads. In grass or hay fields, armyworms consume the leaves and seed heads, so all that is left are the round stems of the plants.

Lawns can be overrun by armyworms once they move out of grain fields into adjacent residential areas.

These caterpillars are called armyworms for their tendency to march en mass to the next source of food — crossing roads and anything else that is in their path.

Tooker said that the main tactic to treat a field or lawn for armyworms is to use the appropriate insecticide.

A list of recommended insecticides for grain crops can be found in the Penn State Agronomy Guide, found online at http://extension.psu.edu/agronomy-guide. The Pest Management section contains further information on managing armyworm and other pests.

Before using any pesticide product, always read the label and carefully follow all directions and safety precautions.

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creting milk. Applying this to the lactation curve, during early lactation mammary epithelial cell number is greatest. As milk production ramps up this large pool of cells become increasingly active leading up to peak milk production. Following peak milk yield, the mammary gland enters the declining phase of lactation where mammary epithelial cells slowly become quiescent (stop actively producing milk) and undergo apoptosis (programmed cell death), resulting in a gradual decrease in milk production.

So why is this important? Anecdotally, I’ve heard many producers reference “For each pound more milk achieved in peak milk, total lactation yield increases 200 pounds,” or a higher peak milk yield results in greater lactation persistency.

Consider this: during milk letdown hormones such as oxytocin, prolactin, and IGF-1 are released into the blood stream. As we learn more about lactation physiology it is likely that these hormones target mammary epithelial cells and are important in signaling milk demands of the offspring. Therefore, increasing milking frequency during early lactation increases the frequency by which these hormones are released, signaling a higher demand for milk. Moreover, some authors have hypothesized that these hormones actually stimulate mammary epithelial cell activity preventing these cells from becoming quiescent and undergoing apoptosis, resulting in greater lactation persistency. Taking this a step further, because mammary epithelial cell number is

greatest during early lactation, frequent milking during the first three weeks of lactation influences a greater number of target cells.

Essentially, it is telling the dam there is high demand for milk and it is important to sustain this large pool of actively secreting mammary epithelial cells to meet future demand. As a result, increasing milking frequency through only day 21 of lactation can permanently increase the milk production capacity of the gland even after cows are returned to 2X milking.

Maybe more importantly, increasing milking frequency during early lactation is simple to put into practice.

Milking intervals do not need to be evenly spaced throughout the day; therefore fresh cows can be milked at the beginning and end of each milking (4X).

This adds only a modest amount of time to each milking shift and does not require additional wash cycles, improving milk production per cow and parlor efficiency.

Despite these exciting opportunities some early adopters of frequent milking during early lactation were discouraged by the results.

This is likely because milk production drops as cow’s transition from 4X milking to 2X milking. However, it’s important to recognize that even though production drops following cessation of 4X milking, increasing milking frequency during early lactation permanently increases the milk production capacity of the udder into late lactation. The immediate increase in milk production, minimal labor requirement, and increase in lactation persistency make increasing milking frequency during early lactation a profitable management strategy.

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To overcome these setbacks, it’s important to consider the underlying biology of the mammary gland. Ultimately, milk production is a function of mammary epithelial cell number and activity. In other words, to produce large quantities of milk requires a large amount of mammary epithelial cells and these cells need to be actively se-

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2012 Onondaga County dairy princess court The Inn of the Seasons was host to the 2012 Onondaga County Dairy Princess banquet and coronation on Sunday, June 3. The Master of Ceremonies for the event was Caitlin Rohe, the 2005 Onondaga County and 2006 New York State Dairy Princess. Alex Ormond, the 2012 New York State Alternate Princess, was there to inform everyone about the ongoing ADADC dairy promotions within New York State. She also gave a warm welcome to the new Onondaga County Princess and her Court.

Meghan Rohe is the new 2012-2013 Onondaga County Dairy Princess. She is the daughter of Steve and Patricia Rohe of Onondaga Hill. Meghan is a junior at Marcellus Senior High School. Her speech conjured up memories of growing up and working on her family’s dairy farm, including “squirting” siblings while milking. Meghan recounted, with a deeper appreciation as she grew older, how farmers care for the environment and their animals; while providing nature’s nearly perfect beverage — milk. She promised to “not waste another drop of this precious commodity” while educating others of the benefits. Meghan is involved in 4-H, Junior Holstein Club and is currently in Cornell’s Junior Dairy Leader Program.

Meghan will be assisted by Alternate Dairy Princess Hannah Guptill, daughter of Bill and Kris Guptill of Onondaga, as well as Dairy Ambassadors are Karyn Kovalewski, daughter of Mark and Heidi Kovalewski of Pompey and Sarah Rohe, daughter of Steve and Patricia Rohe. Outgoing Onondaga County Dairy Princess, Mary Burgett crowned both Meghan and Hannah.

At the close of her county reign, Mary Burgett and Onondaga County were named “Statewide Promoter of the Year for 2011-2012” for completing more dairy promotions than any other county in New

York. She also set a record for completing the most school programs under the new incentive program established in 2011 by the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council (ADADC).

In her farewell speech, Mary thanked everyone

who supported her throughout her reign.

Being Dairy Princess awarded her many wonderful opportunities to promote the dairy industry and she credits these experiences with directing her future. Mary will be heading to Cornell

University to study International Agriculture and Rural Development.

Princess Meghan is eager to begin her reign promoting dairy at various events throughout the county. Her first event was to celebrate the first Onondaga

County “June is Dairy Month” baby (a boy at Crouse Hospital and a girl at St. Joseph’s). The Princess court greeted a crowd at the Pompey parade. They will be visiting St. Francis Adult Center and will participate in a Fuel Up To Play 60 event in Syracuse.

If anyone would like the Onondaga County Dairy Princess to attend your event or school, please contact the Onondaga County Dairy

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The Dairy Princess program is made possible through ADADC, the local planning and management organization funded by dairy farmers’ check off dollars.

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Farm, rural and environmental groups call for crop insurance subsidy limits Recently, the Center for Rural Affairs joined four other farm, rural and environmental organizations in signing and sending a letter to every U.S. Senator urging them to place limits on the federal crop insurance premium subsidies granted to individual farmers, establish income limits for subsidy recipients and require that recipients be actively engaged in farming. “We are a diverse group of organizations united by the belief that responsible farm policy should direct subsidies for crop insurance premiums to farmers who need it,� said Chuck Hassebrook of the Center for Rural Affairs. “And Congress should cap those premium subsidies at levels that do not make it easier for the nation’s largest farms to drive out small, mid-sized and beginning farmers.�

To view or download a full copy of the letter go to: http://files.cfra.org/pdf/crop-insurance-letter.pdf According to Hassebrook, federal farm spending is dramatically shifting from farm payments to subsidies for crop insurance, with the federal government now paying an average of 60 percent of premiums. Crop insurance expenditures are more than double traditional farm programs under the proposed new farm bill, with no subsidy limit and no eligibility requirements. “The result will be an increase in the already excessive subsidies to the nation’s largest farms,� Hassebrook explained. “In a time when federal dollars are

scarce we are sending precious government resources to large and highly profitable agribusinesses while cutting food assistance to needy children and environmental protections for soil, water, and wildlife,� said Craig Cox, senior vice president of agriculture and natural resources at Environmental Working Group. “It is simply irresponsible to send unlimited subsidies to farm businesses that can easily afford to pay more of the cost for their crop insurance — 26 mega farms received over a million dollars apiece per year in crop insurance subsidies in 2011.�

The joint letter also explains that capping individual premium subsidies and setting income limits will not deny farmers access to needed risk protection. And it is important to note that such a policy would not deny or cap insurance payments (indemnities) to farms facing losses. Rather, it would limit subsidies on the front end for payment of premiums. These subsidies are highest in the best of times because it costs more to insure a crop at market value when its price is high. “Federal crop insurance is a valuable tool for producers — one which we support. Farmers need to be able to manage risks of failed crops and low prices to maintain their farms from year to year,� said Chuck Hassebrook of the Center for Rural Affairs. “But the emergence of crop insurance as the primary element of farm policy requires that it be subject to payment limitations and eligibility requirements, just like traditional farm programs.�

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

It will also be mailed to all of the members of the association and to prospective members. Additional copies will be available at Empire Farm Days in the New York Corn and Soybean Association booth.

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Commissioner reminds farmers to only sell to licensed dealers Agricultural Producers Security Law protects farmers from nonpayment New York State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine on June 15 reminded farmers to only sell to licensed farm product dealers this growing season. Article 20 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, more commonly known as the Agricultural Producers Security Law, requires dealers to be licensed and contribute to a security fund in order to offer protection to farmers in the event of a defaulted payment.

“The Agricultural Producers Security Law has been effective for many years in ensuring that our farmers receive the payment they are owed for the products they produce,” the Commissioner said. “In order for farmers to be protected under this important and effective law, they must make sure they are selling to a licensed dealer, and they must notify the Department immediately in the event of nonpayment. It is critical that farmers become familiar with the details of the Agricultural Producers Security Law so they can be protected financially in a swift and effective manner.”

Farm product dealers are required to be licensed with the Department of Agriculture and Markets. Dealers’ licenses expire on April 30 of each year and must be renewed for the license year beginning May 1.

The Department maintains a current list of licensed dealers on the Department’s website and will provide a hard copy upon request.

Article 20 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law provides financial protection for farmers against nonpayment for their products sold to licensed dealers. This financial protection consists of security in the form of a bond or letter of credit furnished by the dealer, and supplemental financial coverage from the Agricultural Producers Security Fund, which is funded by licensed dealers. In order to preserve a producer’s eligibility

for the financial protections available under the Agricultural Producers Security Law, producers must: 1. Sell only to licensed dealers. Only sales to licensed dealers are covered under Article 20.

The dealer must be licensed at the time of the transaction.

2. Ensure that the sale of farm products between the producer and dealer, for which a claim is made, has occurred within 120 days from the earliest unpaid transaction date at the time the claim is filed. Unpaid transactions that occur after the 120 day period will not be eligible.

3. Claims of nonpayment must be filed with the Department no later than 365 days after the sale and delivery of the farm products. In the event the Department has issued a notice to file claims, claims must be submitted by the date specified in the published notice.

A producer can also take advantage of Article 20’s trust provision, a legal mechanism that holds a dealer responsible for the full amount owed to a producer. The

“Article 20 Trust” is established upon delivery of the producer’s farm products to a dealer and ends once the amount due is fully paid. The trust assets are the farm products and the proceeds from the sale of those farm products.

To take advantage of the Article 20 Trust, a pro-

ducer must provide a written notice to the dealer within 60 days from the date when payment is due informing the dealer that the producer is electing the trust benefit. The written notice must provide details of the transaction, including the dealer’s name, transaction

date, product sold, quantity, price per unit, amount owed and the date payment is due. As a practical matter, a producer may wish to provide written notice to a dealer on the invoice itself. The Department recommends that producers consult with their attorney concern-

ing matters involving preservation of their trust benefit, or to enforce the trust.

For up-to-date information about the law, a copy of the brochure or a list of licensed dealers, please visit the Department’s website or call the Department at 800554-4501.

Cattle handling demos offered daily at 2012 Empire Farm Days SENECA FALLS, NY — Each day at 11:30 a.m. at the Aug. 7-9, 2012 Empire Farm Days at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls, NY, Cornell University Beef Extension Specialist Dr. Michael J. Baker will be demonstrating the proper equipment and methods for handling cattle.

Baker will show how to safely handle cattle using a system with a pen, chutes and head gates near the New York Beef Industry Council display and New York Beef Producers barbecue.

Dr. Baker and the demonstration’s sponsoring equipment manufacturer representatives will be available to answer questions.

“Proper handling facilities are a requirement for handling beef cattle for the safety of the animals and the farmer,” Baker says. A good system facilitates routine health management practices such as vaccination and internal parasite control application.”

New York Beef Industry Council Executive Director Carol Gillis agrees: “A well-designed system that enables the safe and efficient handling of

cattle is one of the most important investments for beginning beef producers, and goes hand-inhand with the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Program that educates producers on animal handling and management practices to ensure safe, wholesome beef for consumers.”

The Cattle Handling Demonstrations are part of the New York Beef Industry Center at Empire Farm Days. Show visitors will find beef production, management and marketing resources, and information on cattle health, the BQA program, and Beef Checkoff Program at the Center located across from the New York Beef Producers Association Barbecue tent.

Center exhibits and activities also include a live animal beef breeds display.

The Empire Farms Days includes 300 acres of exhibits, 600-plus representatives of agricultural institutions and organizations, DairyProfit and Equine Center Seminars, farm family life displays and activities, tractor, ATV and truck test drives and more.

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Cayuga County 4-H members take part in clinic and show Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County 4-H members participated in a 4-H horse clinic and show, that was held at Snook Training Stables in Weedsport. Fourteen 4-H members gathered on May 12 to learn and demonstrate skills for success in riding and showing their horses in a variety of classes including: Huntseat, Western, Trail, Showmanship and Driving. Those members who participated were: Leah Stahl, Sarah Belz, Emily Weichert, Kelly Giannone, Rachel Podolak, Emily Bates, Emily Clark, Allyson Bunnell, MaKenna Rozelle, Brooke Hammersley, Michelle Robinson, Megan Bunnell, Morgan Steger and Reagan Emerson.

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Special thanks to our clinicians and judges: Heather Whitten, Wendi Casper, Diana Hartling, Cyndi Clark and Hillary Clark-Kulis.

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Clinician, Wendi Casper gives Cayuga County 4-H youth feedback on proper western riding techniques at 4-H Horse Premier Event in May, held at Snook’s Training Stables.

Senior 4-H member, Kelly Giannone, is judged by Heather Whitten, on her trail pattern.

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Livingston County 4-H Creative Fiber Arts Revue held The Livingston County 4-H Creative Fiber Arts Revue participants delighted the residents at the Geneseo Morgan Estates Assisted Living Facility with their recent fashion show. The residents loved watching the youth show off their creations which they had made this past year. Among the many creations were bags of all descriptions, a business dress suit, a hunting outfit and the little Cloverbuds showed fabric pinwheels planted in fabric covered clay pots. The youth were so proud of what they had made and the residents and families were very proud of them.

Participants were awarded blue ribbons and rainbow participation ribbons.

The participants were: Scottsburg Highlanders Club — Makenna Mulvaney, Luke Mensinger, Matthew Mulvaney, Lauren Hanglow, Mackenzie, Austin, and Madyson Pickard, Abby Bean, Sarah Hammond, Kaitlyn Monroe, Emily Watkins, Kyra

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Livingston County CCE Sierra Ellis, Emily Watkins.

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Look for ripe plums with your family at a roadside stand or at your local grocery store. While choosing the fruit, show your kids how to gently squeeze each one to find ripe choices. The fruit should give slightly when lightly pressed between your fingers. Young kids will have fun counting up at least five for this recipe, or let them weigh 1 1/2 pounds’ worth. If there are several varieties to choose from, ask if you can taste samples.

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4. Stir half the flour mixture into the butter mixture.

Add milk, and gently stir in remaining flour mixture just until the dry ingredients are moistened and the batter is smooth. Spoon into a buttered and floured 8inch-square baking pan. Let kids arrange plum slices, slightly overlapping them in rows or concentric circles over the batter. Sprinkle topping over slices.

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Red, white and blueberry whoopie pies (NAPSA) — When it’s time to celebrate, what’s more fun than whoopie pies: Blueberry whoopie pies! Fresh delicious blueberries nestled in fluffy marshmallow crème, layered between mini-size cake rounds, make a supertasty snack or dessert. This controlled-portion treat has a fat-free filling and the great benefits of nature’s little blue dynamos.

What’s more, making these little gems yourself is easier than you might think when you start with a red velvet cake mix. Let the children help spread the crème on the cakes and top it off with plenty of fresh blueberries before sandwiching them all together.

Red, White And Blueberry Whoopie Pies - Mini Size 1 red velvet cake mix (18.25 ounces) 1/4 cup flour 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups marshmallow crème from a jar 1 cup fresh blueberries Heat oven to 350° F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, flour, water, oil and eggs. With an electric mixer, beat at medium speed until smooth, 23 minutes. Scoop the batter by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart, to make 24 small cakes. Bake until puffed, 8-10 minutes. Let cool 2 minutes on the baking sheets. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. With a small spatula or knife, spread 1 1/2 teaspoons marshmallow crème onto the flat side of each cookie. Divide blueberries onto 12 of the cookies. Top with remaining cookies to make sandwiches. Serve immediately or store chilled in an airtight container, layered between sheets of waxed paper.

Yield: 12 whoopie pies Per portion: 302 calories, 47 g carbohydrate, 12 g total fat, 3 g saturated fat For further facts about blueberries and loads of great recipes, go to www.littlebluedynamos.com.

This week’s Sudoku Solution

2012 New York Fairs By Date Date: Location, What’s the event TBA: New York City, NYC Science and Engineering Fair June 29-July 2: Goshen, Goshen Historic Track June 30-July 4: Sandy Creek, Oswego County Fair July 6-10: Cortland, Cortland County Youth Fair July 12-15: Brookfield, Madison County Fair July 6-8: Weedsport, Cayuga County Fair July 10-14: Penn Yan, Yates County Fair July 10-15: Watertown, Jefferson County Fair July 11-15: Henrietta, Monroe County Fair July 16-21: Angelica, Allegany County Fair July 16-21: Waterloo, Seneca County Fair July 17-21: Batavia , Genesee County Fair July 17-21: Hemlock, Hemlock Fair July 17-21: Lowville, Lewis County Fair July 17-22: Morrisonville, Clinton County Fair July 17-22: Ballston Spa, Saratoga County Fair July 21-24: Cairo, Greene County Youth Fair July 10-14: Owego, Tioga County Fair July 18-21: Afton, Afton Fair July 13-29: Middletown, Orange County Fair July 23-29: Dunkirk, Chautauqua County Fair July 23-29: Boonville, Boonville Fair (Oneida Co.)

July 24-28: Canandaigua, Ontario County Fair July 30-Aug. 4: Caledonia, Livingston County Fair July 24-29: Whitney Point, Broome County Fair July 27-Aug. 4: Cobleskill, Cobleskill “Sunshine” Fair July 30-Aug. 5: Little Valley, Cattaraugus County Fair July 31-Aug 5: Gouverneur, St. Lawrence County Fair July 31-Aug. 5: Horseheads, Chemung County Fair July 31-Aug. 5: New Paltz, Ulster County Fair July 31-Aug. 5: Morris, Otsego County Fair Aug 4-12: Malone, Franklin County Fair Aug 13-18: Palmyra, Wayne County Fair Aug 7-12: Norwich, Chenango County (Norwich) Fair Aug 8-12: Westport, Essex County Fair Aug 8-19: Hamburg, Erie County Fair Aug 11-18: Pike, Wyoming County Fair Aug 15-20: Walton, Delaware County Fair Aug 14-19: Altamont, Altamont Fair (Albany/Schenectady/Greene) Aug 14-19: Frankfort, Herkimer County Fair

Aug 14-19: Bath, Steuben County Fair Aug 20-26: Greenwich, Washington County Fair Aug 21-Sept. 6: Trumansburg, Trumansburg Fair (Tompkins Co.) Aug 21-26: Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Fair Aug 23-Sep 3: Syracuse, New York State Fair Aug 28-Sept 3: Fonda, Fonda Fair (Montgomery Co) Aug 29-Sept 3: Chatham, Columbia County Fair Aug 29-Sept 3: Schaghticoke, Schaghticoke Fair (Rensselaer Co.) Sept 27-30: Old Bethpage, Long Island Fair 2012 Youth Fairs July 10-14: Homer, Cortland County Junior Fair July 23-28: Albion, Orleans County 4-H Fair July 27-29: Carmel, Putnam County 4-H July 19-23: Cairo Town Park, Greene County Youth Fair TBA: Albion, Orleans County 4-H Fair TBA: Syracuse, Onondaga County Youth Fair Aug 1-5: Lockport, Niagara County Youth Fair Aug 11: Warrensburg, Warren County Youth Fair Aug 17-19: Grahamsville, Sullivan County Youth Fair Source: www.nyfairs.org

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Pennsylvania fairs listed by date Mercer County Grange Fair: June 24-30 Butler Fair: June 28-July 7 Wolf’s Corners Fair: July 1-7 Derry Township Agricultural Fair: July 7-14 Mason Dixon Fair: July 9-14 Lycoming County Fair: July 13-21 Jefferson County Fair: July 15-21 Sewickley Township Community Fair: July 16-21 Jacktown Fair: July 17-21 Clarion County Fair: July 22-28 Bedford County Fair: July 22-28 Kimberton Community Fair: July 23-28 Shippensburg Community Fair: July 23-28 Troy Fair: July 23-28 Plainfield Farmers Fair: July 24-28 Jefferson Township Fair : July 24-28 Fayette County Fair: July 26-Aug. 4 Lebanon Area Fair: July 28-Aug. 4 Potter County Fair: July 29-Aug. 4 Schuylkill County Fair: July 30-Aug. 4 Goshen Country Fair: July 30-Aug. 4 Morrisons Cove Dairy Show: July 30-Aug. 4 Clearfield County Fair: July 30-Aug. 4 Wayne County Fair: Aug. 3-11 Clinton County Fair: Aug. 4-11 Huntingdon County Fair: Aug. 5-11 Greene County Fair: Aug. 5-11 Mifflin County Youth Fair: Aug. 5-11 Cameron County Fair: Aug. 5-11 Reading Fair: Aug. 5-11 Union County West End Fair: Aug. 5-11 Sykesville Ag & Youth Fair: Aug. 6-11 Butler Farm Show: Aug. 6-11 Venango County Fair: Aug. 6-11 Mountain Area Fair: Aug. 6-11 Tioga County Fair: Aug. 6-11 Cochranton Community Fair: Aug. 6-11 Dawson Grange #419 Comm. Fair: Aug. 6-11 Elk County Fair: Aug. 7-11 Warren County Fair: Aug. 7-11

Carbon County Fair: Aug. 7-11 McKean County Fair: Aug. 11-18 Washington County Ag Fair: Aug. 11-18 Fulton County Fair: Aug. 12-18 Bullskin Township Community Fair: Aug. 12-18 Lawrence County Fair: Aug. 13-18 Kutztown Fair: Aug. 13-18 Dayton Fair: Aug. 13-18 Montour-Delong Comm. Fair: Aug. 13-18 Middletown Grange Fair: Aug. 15-19 Westmoreland Fair: Aug. 17-25 Crawford County Fair: Aug. 18-25 Somerset County Fair: Aug. 18-25 Franklin County Fair: Aug. 19-25 Williamsburg Farm Show: Aug. 19-25 Elizabethtown Fair: Aug. 20-25 Harford Fair: Aug. 20-25 Perry County Comm. Fair: Aug. 21-25 South Mountain Fair: Aug. 21-25 Blue Valley Farm Show: Aug. 21-25 Transfer Harvest Home Fair: Aug. 21-25 Hookstown Fair: Aug. 21-25 Centre Co. Grange Encampment & Fair: Aug. 2330 Indiana County Fair: Aug. 26-Sept. 1 West End Fair: Aug. 26-Sept. 1 Erie County Fair: Aug. 27-Sept. 1 Big Knob Grange Fair: Aug. 28-Sept. 1 Greene-Dreher-Sterling Fair: Aug. 28-Sept. 3 Allentown Fair: Aug. 28-Sept. 3 Sullivan County Fair: Aug. 29-Sept. 3 Kiwanis Wyoming County Fair: Aug. 29-Sept. 3 Northumberland County Fair: Aug. 30-Sept. 1 Stoneboro Fair: Aug. 30-Sept. 3 Juniata County Fair: Sept. 1-8 Spartansburg Comm. Fair: Sept. 2-8 Cambria County Fair: Sept. 2-8 Waterford Community Fair: Sept. 3-8 Ox Hill Community Fair: Sept. 3-8 West Alexander Fair: Sept. 3-8

Wyoming County Fair set Aug. 11-18 The Wyoming County Fair will be held Aug. 11-18.

The “Great County — Great Fair” will be held on Route 19 in Pike, NY. Seven days of action packed entertainment and shows for the whole family. Hope you will enjoy our many daily working demonstrations such as cooking in the Pioneer House, Saw Mill, Black Smith and quilting to name a few. The 4H kids are always busy with showing their prize animals and exhibits. Our grand stand has tractors

pulls, horse shows, parades, car show and so much more. Take a stroll though the buildings and see the many business exhibits and educational displays set up by many area schools, clubs and non-profit groups. So much to see in just seven days.

Never an admission charge into the fair, only a small $5 parking charge. If you would like more information please visit www.wyomingcountyfair.org or call fair office at 585-493-5626.

Claysburg Farm Show: Sept. 4-8 Jamestown Community Fair: Sept. 4-8 Luzerne County Fair: Sept. 5-9 Cumberland Ag Expo: Sept. 5-8 York Fair: Sept. 7-16 Berlin Brothersvalley Comm.Fair: Sept. 9 & 12-15 McClure Bean Soup Festival & Fair: Sept. 9-15 Green Township Comm. Fair: Sept. 10-15 Denver Fair: Sept. 11-15 Sinking Valley Fair: Sept. 11-15 Albion Area Fair: Sept. 11-15 Beaver Comm. Fair: Sept. 16-22 Gratz Fair: Sept. 16-22 Harmony Grange Fair: Sept. 18-22 Southern Lancaster Co. Fair: Sept. 19-21 North East Community Fair: Sept. 20-22 Oley Valley Community Fair: Sept. 20-22 Bloomsburg Fair: Sept. 22-29 Ephrata Fair: Sept. 25-29 Morrisons Cove Comm. Fair: Sept. 25-28 West Lampeter Comm. Fair: Sept. 26-28 Hollidaysburg Comm. Fair: Oct. 2-4 New Holland Farmers Fair: Oct. 3-6 Unionville Comm. Fair: Oct. 5-7 Manheim Comm. Farm Show: Oct. 8-12 Dillsburg Comm. Fair: Oct. 16-20 Source: www.pafairs.org

168th Allegany County Fair

July 16-21, 2012 Angelica, NY

www.alleganycountyfair.org

Craig Campbell Fri. July 20th 7:15 PM Call for tickets (585) 593-7453

ANTIQUE MUSEUM & EQUIPMENT, STEAM DISPLAY, MAPLE SUGAR SHACK, RAILROAD EXHIBIT

Elizabethtown Fair The 39th annual Elizabethtown Fair opens Aug. 20 and continues through Aug. 25. Each August the Elizabethtown Fair opens the fair season in Lancaster County. The first of seven agricultural fairs in the county, the Elizabethtown Fair provides an opportunity for the showcasing of agriculture for a tri-county area. The fair has animal, agricultural, competitive and commercial exhibits, a free petting zoo, free nightly entertainment, contests for all ages, rides and lots of great food!

Competitive exhibits will be accepted from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 20 at the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church adjacent to the fairgrounds. No pre-registration is required. Hay, Grain and Apiary entries will be accepted on the fairgrounds. Judging will take place Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church will be open Saturday, Aug. 18, from 9 a.m. until noon for exhibitors to receive their exhibitor number. Exhibitor numbers may be obtained then or the day of entry.

Competitive exhibits include Eggs, Hay and Grain, Vegetables, Fruits and Nuts, Home & Dairy, Canned or Dried Products, Floral Exhibits, Needlecraft, Art, Photography, Crafts, and Apiary. Each department accepts both youth and adult entries.

A $100 prize and special dated crock will be awarded for winners of the Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest, Best of Show Decorated Cake Contest and Angel Food Cake Contest. All baked goods will be auctioned at the Annual Baked Goods Auction, Tuesday, Aug. 21, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The buyers of these three winning entries will also receive a special dated crock. PA Preferred Chocolate Baking Contests, Mars Chocolate Baking Contest, Drug Poster, Poetry and Essay Contest entries will also be accepted from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the BIC Church Fellowship Hall.

Although the fair opens Monday, the annual Horse Show will be held on the grounds Sunday, Aug. 19, beginning at 1 p.m. The Fair opens Monday night with a flag raising ceremony. The American flag will be presented to Fair President, Kenneth Myer, who will hand it to members of the local American Legion and VFW for an official flag raising.

The Fair Queen Scholarship Competition begins at 6 p.m. on the Main Stage. The winning contestant will represent the Elizabethtown Fair throughout the year and at the State Fair Queen Competition in January 2013.

The opening ceremony will be held at approximately 6:45 p.m. during the

Fair Queen judging.

Family entertainment has been scheduled throughout the week.

All entertainment is free. Main Stage entertainment includes The Large Flowerheads (60’s pop), Annual Talent Show, Chrs Higbee (country), Flaming Dick & the Hot Rods (oldies), Nomad (country), and The Mudflaps (oldies).

Stage 2 entertainment includes Chris Ivey - Juggler, the annual Baked Good Auction, The Headstrong Band (country), Junk Rock - Drumming, the annual Arts & Crafts Auction, Ryan & Friends and Mike Bishop, Comedy Hypnotist.

Livestock shows will be held throughout the week. Market Livestock will be on the grounds Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and Breeding Livestock will be on the grounds Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Livestock shows include swine, sheep, goats, rabbits, beef, and dairy. All animal shows are held in the Animal Complex. A free petting zoo is also in the Animal Complex.

Children (and adults) may pet rabbits, calves, goats, and sheep and watch chicks hatching. Alpacas will also be on display. The Livestock Sale will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22.

The Farmer for a Day exhibit is adjacent to the Petting Zoo. Farmer for a Day is an Activity Station designed to

educate families in important farming tasks such as gathering eggs, picking apples and digging for potatoes. The station consists of activities designed for them to see, touch and experience where their food comes from. Children will delight in finding eggs nestled in the straw under the chickens, plucking a shiny apple off the tree and digging deep in the sand for the perfect potato. Families will learn that there is something (a farm) before the grocery store. This exhibit is operated by the Elizabethtown FFA. In addition to livestock and competitive competitions and exhibits, and entertainment, the Elizabethtown Fair has commercial exhibits, contests for all ages, rides and lots of great food!

The Elizabethtown Fair is located at 900 East High Street, Elizabethtown. Elizabethtown is midway between Lancaster and Harrisburg. The Elizabethtown Fair is open Monday from 5 to 11 p.m., and Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. There is no charge for admission, but a $4 donation per car for parking is collected. There are Ride Specials daily. A complete schedule is available at www.pafairs.org/etownfair.

The Elizabethtown Fair has something for everyone! See you there!

Vermeer introduces updated Cornstalk Special Baler with Inline Ramp Vermeer’s 605 Super M Cornstalk Special Baler makes baling cornstalks as easy as baling hay — and now enhanced with the optional Inline™ Ramp, picking up cornstalk bales is even easier. The Inline Ramp positions bales so you can pick them up along the rows without

the need to drive over ridges and cornstalks, helping you save time in the field and making the bale loading process smoother. In addition, the updated Cornstalk Special includes a new, durable O-ring chain in high-wear locations to withstand the harsh conditions of cornstalk

baling.

“The Cornstalk Special baler is built to make cornstalk baling easy from start to finish. Not only is the baler designed to efficiently bale cornstalks and withstand the conditions of doing so, but now the optional Inline Ramp makes the loading

process more efficient as well,” says Phil Chrisman, Vermeer Baler Product Manager. “Driving through the field over ridges and rows to pick up bales can be a slow, difficult process.

But by turning the bales with the Inline Ramp so they sit with the rows, an operator can easily drive

M Cornstalk Special includes the features farmers have come to depend on for efficient cornstalk baling. The patented powered windguard improves feeding of the cornstalk material and provides easy clearing of pickup blockages by reversing the windguard rotation. The Cornstalk Special also comes standard with the Bale Expert™ monitor including three-position bale shape sensors and scale for real-time bale weight reporting, and is built with a dual stage belt tightener for increased starting speeds. For more information about the 605 Super M Cornstalk Special, visit www.vermeer.com.

Vermeer’s 605 Super M Cornstalk Special Baler with the optional Inline™ Ramp is built to make cornstalk baling easy from start to finish.

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along the rows to pick up bales more quickly, and at the same time reduce the need to move the bales for loading.”

To complement the durable features of the Cornstalk Special, the new O-ring chain can better withstand the dust and dirt contamination that comes with cornstalk baling. “Durability is the key to the Cornstalk Special. Utilizing this O-ring chain in the places where dust and dirt contamination issues commonly occur will help eliminate some maintenance time and further enhance the durability of the baler,” continues Chrisman.

In addition to these updates, the 605 Super

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Country y Folks

Section B

AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS

MACFADDEN'S SUMMER AUCTION SAT., JUNE 30TH - 8:00 AM EARLY LISTING - MORE COMING IN DAILY! TRACTORS-FARM-CONSTRUCTION-TURF-ANTIQUES & MORE

TRACTORS: Sharp JD Side Console 4020; Sharp early JD 4020; Ford 7610 Series 2 2wd-1300 orig hrs!!; JD 2355 2wd 2000hrs-sharp!; IH 1566; Case IH 585; White 2-75 4wd w/ ldr; Agco 8765 w/ cab-1800hrs; MF 4243-1600hrs; MF 283 w/ ldr-2200hrs; MF 290; AC 7040; AC 185; AC 160; MF 165 TLB; Leyland 272 4wd; MF 184-4 4wd; Case 970 w/ Rops; JD 830 utility; NEW McCormick X10-25 4wd w/ ldr; Ford 3000; 4000; IH 2444; Ford 1900 4wd w/ ldr; NH TZ22 4wd w/ mwr & blwr; Cub Cadet SC2400 4wd w/ mwr & blwr-122hrs; IH 284 4wd w/ ldr; Kubota RTV500-50hrs; JD Gator C2; Ford Super Major; & more!

FARM EQUIPMENT: 2008 Agco Hesston big square baler only 8000 bales-like new condition!; NH 1069 SP bale wagon w/ Perkins dsl; Gehl 2580 Silage Special round baler; New Idea 844 4x4 round baler w/ net wrap; Hesston 856A round baler w/ net wrap; JD 5460 SP Forage Harvester w/ 619 engine & 2 heads; Claas 62 round baler; Krone KR180D round baler; Sharp NH 320 baler; NH 315 & 316 balers; JD 336 baler; JD 338 baler; NH 1431 discbine; NI 5209 discbine; JD 945 & 936 discbines; NH 489 & 474 haybines; (4) Gehl 970 forage wagons; 60ft transport hay elevator-like new; (2) Kuhn rotary rakes; Hay wagons; NH 100ft mow conveyor; Kverneland Round Bale processor; (2) nice steel kicker wagons; feeder wagons; White 271 21ft rockflex disc; many smaller plows and discs; JD 8350 grain drill; Calumet 2000 gal tank spreader; NI & NH manure spreaders; New 10 ton Kory gear; Dion & Gehl forage wagons; 3pt hitch forklift; NH 256 & 56 rakes; Keenan FP140 mixer-very good; (25) new farm gates; Ag-Bagger; loaders; rotary cutters; parts; Lots more equipment of all kinds coming in!

INDUSTRIAL & TURF EQUIPMENT: (3) Toro Reelmaster 5200D diesel mowers; Ransomes 6150 10ft rotary; JD 3215A reel mower; JD TD sand spreader; Cushman TD2000 spreader; National 8400; Gandy overseeders; (2) Gandy Slit seeders; LandPride 11ft batwing finish mower; Ferris H2220; Cub Cadet 1554; Kubota F3060; Kubota T6-1860; New Snapper Zero Turn; aerators; Ditch witch, KwikTrench trencher; Mighty Bandit chipper; Essick Vibratory Edge Roll; Stump grinder; JD 440 dozer w/ 6 way blade; '04 Dodge 3500 dsl dump trk; more by auction time!

ANTIQUES: JD 630 w/ WF & 3pt-original; JD AN; JD 420C w/ winch; Oliver 660; MH 30 puller; JD 40; JD LA; MM M5; Rare Farmall 350 LP gas; Rare IH 600 dslrestored; '39 Farmall M; Oliver 80 w/ WF; Case 400; IH F14-restored; MH pony w/ mower; Oliver 99; IH 1020- restored; AC B; several hit and miss engines, parts; Nice load of small antique items from VA + more coming in!

Call early to consign your items. You are welcome as buyer or seller!

TERMS; Cash or good check. All items sold as is. All purchases must be paid on day of auction. Pickup within 2 weeks please. List is subject to change.

Farm Equipment Auction Estate of Ed & MaryAnn Ahrens

Friday, July 6 2012 • 6pm TH

Location: 134 Turn Hill Rd. Fort Plain, NY Directions: From Canajoharie take Rt10 North approx. 7 Miles to left on New Turnpike (just past blue water tower) 1/2 mile to right on Turn Hill Rd

Terms: Cash or good check. All items sold as is.

Antique Tractor Estate Auction

Saturday, August 4th 2012 • 10AM 100+ Antique Tractors and Much More!!!!

Bruce Schoonmaker Estate 458 Co. Hwy 9 Davenport, NY 13750 (Oneonta Area) Highlights include: 1919 MM Universal Tractor - Restored, Chassis #12131; (3) Massey Harris 4wds; IH 10-20 Titan; Hart-Parr 18-36; NH #12 rock crusher; IH 10-20 on solid rubber; Fordson on solid rubber w/ winch; Cletrac M1 military crawler; Cletrac 35;(2) Cletrac F; (3)Silver Kings; Lots of IH including F12, F14s, F20s, 10-20s, W4, WD6, WD9, H, M, A, Regular; & others; Case RCs, SCs, DCs, L, VACs & others; JD A, B, MC, M, AO, GP, 40; MH 30, 44, Pony; MM R, U ; Ford 9N; AC CA, B; LeRoi; Centaur; Neat Ford Model T conversion; Cletrac General; Fordson roller; IH 3hp Famous on unique home built tractor chassis; 10 power units; steel wheels; starters; generators; cast iron seats; horse drawn sleigh; lawn mowers; blacksmith forge; signs; license plates; bikes; milk cans; oil cans; magnetos; lots of misc parts; Thiokol SnoCat;'77 Mack rolloff; '79 Cadillac; full shop of tools and supplies; 100+ farm toys, Hess trucks, Tonka,etc; 100 Brass torches-all in beautiful condition-see the photos!; 100+ brass oilers; Manzel lubricators; 50+ antique crocks and jugs- many very desirable!; 100 gas lanterns all kinds!;100+ manuals and antique tractor books; 1000 antique bottles; a few household items; plus much more - selling with 2 auctioneers most of the day!

Terms: Cash or good check. All items sold as is. List subject to change. Inspection Wed-Thur-Fri week of auction only!

Check our website for more details and 200 pictures!

MACFADDEN N & SONS,, INC. 1457 Hwy. Rt. 20, Sharon Springs, NY 13459 (518) 284-2090 or www.macfaddens.com

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A well kept line of farm equipment ready to go to work: Ford 9600, 4000, & 3400 tractors; JD 410 loader backhoe; Nice NH 310 baler w/ hyd drive thrower; Deutz-Fahr baler w/ thrower; NH 489 haybine; JD 640 & 660 rakes; NH 4 star tedder; (8) nice wooden kicker wagons; Oliver 4x plows; White 10ft disc; 6ft Bush Hog; 3pt snowblower; JD transport drags; NI manure spreader; 3pt blade; 10ft drags; 2x plow; nice '98 GMC pickup; '04 GMC Envoy; 800 bales 2nd cut hay; quantity of lumber; 2 wagon loads small tools & a few household items. See you there for a great evening auction!

PLAN AHEAD!!

NFU: House Appropriations Bill must fully fund GIPSA, CFTC

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National Farmers Union (NFU) sent a letter on June 18 to leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations urging the removal of provisions that would prevent the implementation of portions of the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) rule.

“NFU has long been an advocate for greater competition and fairness in livestock and poultry markets and supported the finalization of a strong set of rules put forward by the GIPSA in 2010 and 2011,” said NFU

President Roger Johnson. “Unfortunately, funding for the vast majority of these provisions was removed last year, leaving only five rules, which primarily deal with poultry growers, to be implemented by GIPSA. The Fiscal Year 2013 agriculture bill would defund three of those five rules.”

Cuts to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) budget are also concerning to NFU. “The FY 2013 appropriations bill in its current form would provide $180.4 million for the

TRACTORS Case IH 9110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Cat 416 TLB, nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Chatham Farmall Cub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 750 B Crawler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 2950 cab/MFWD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 3150 w/740 loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4430. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5045D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5325 2WD/cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5520 cab, 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 5525 cab, loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 6430 Rental Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JD 7130 Rental Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville (3) JD 7930 IVT. . . . . . . . . . . Starting at $123,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville AC CA 2btm/cult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville COMPACT TRACTORS JD 850 w/cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 855 w/cab, & loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,800 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 1600 wam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 2210 w/Loader/Mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2520 Loader/Mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 3320 w/300/448. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3720 w/blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,900 . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 3720 TLB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 4410 w/420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Kioti DK455 TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen Kubota L39 TLB, canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke NH TC45D cab/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen NH TZ25DA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen SKID STEER / CONSTRUCTION 78” skid steer blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 96’ pwr rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH LS 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Cat 236 cab, heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH L175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke NH LS180 cab/heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen MOWERS CONDITIONERS JD 530 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 1217 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl DC 2412 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH 1411 MoCo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH 1411 MoCo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Chatham Kuhn FC 302 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville HAY AND FORAGE Claas 870 SPF H w/heads . . . . . . . . . . $169,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 74 rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 552 3pt tedder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller Pro rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Miller 1416 merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke (2) JD 2 Row Corn HD . . . . . . . . $2,850 / $3,250 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3rn corn head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 328 w/1/4 turn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 676 corn head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke

CFTC, which is $25 million below the previous year’s level and $128 million less than the president’s request,” said Johnson.

“The CFTC, the agency that has been tasked with increased authority over agricultural and financial markets as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, needs significantly greater resources in order to help prevent the next financial crisis. NFU strongly urges the committee to increase the funding level for the CFTC in the FY 2013 agriculture appropriations bill.”

JD 751 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3960 forage harv., base unit . . . . . . . . . $3,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3970. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 2 row corn head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $650 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Gehl 860 w/2R 6’ po . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville HS HSM9 hydra-swing merger . . . . . . . . . . $8,950. . . . . . Schaghticoke NH 166 inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,450 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Pequea fluffer 8 1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Fahr KH500 tedder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 550 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 . . . . . . . . Fultonville PLANTING / TILLAGE Amco 27’ disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,250 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Frontier RT 1280 Roto Tiller . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 750 15’ No-till drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville IH 710 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 1450 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2000 6 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2500 5 bottom (nice) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2800 6 btm trip plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 8300 23 x7 drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 8300 23 x7 drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville BALERS Claas 46 RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 1500 w/knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900. . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 335. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 335 RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 348 w/ 1/4 Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 348 w/40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 446 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen JD 446 w/mega tooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 458 silage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 567 RB w/Mesh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 316 baler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen NH 740 round baler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chathm Hesston rounder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,250 . . . . . . . . Fultonville MISCELLANEOUS New 10 bolt duals 480/80R 46 . . . . . . . . . . $3,750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Dynaweld trailer w/hyd tail . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville 300 HUSKER w/243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 390 flail mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 920 Flex HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 6600 combine w/215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 . . . . . . . . Fultonville (3) JD 7000 Series 3 pt./PTO, front hitch . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Kelly Ryan Blower Deck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Hardi Ranger 2200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville HS 125 spreader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000. . . . . . Schaghticoke 7’ loader blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $875 . . . . . . . . Fultonville 8N/9N loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Sweepster 6’ 3pt broom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Sweepster S32C 6’ front broom. . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Used 20.8-38 snap on duals. . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Woods 3100 loader (fits IH 66/86 series). . . $4,900 . . . . . . . . Fultonville Woods RB72 rear blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425 . . . . . . . . . Chatham

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CHATHAM 518-392-2505

SCHAGHTICOKE 518-692-2676

CLIFTON PARK 518-877-5059

WEEKLY SALES EVERY MONDAY HOSKING SALES - FORMER WELCH LIVESTOCK Weekly Sales Every Monday 12:30 Produce, Misc. & small animals; 1:00 Dairy; ** We will now sell lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves and cull beef approx. 5:00-5:30PM. Help us increase our volume - thus making a better market for everyone. ** We are Independent Marketers - working 24/7 to increase your bottom line. Take advantage of our low commission rates.

Competitive marketing is the way to go.

Monday, June 18th sale - cull ave. .70, Top cow .85 wt. 1692 $1438.20 cows up to $1613.52 Bulls/Steers top $1.04 wt. 1551 $1613.04, bull calves top $2.45, heifer calves top $2.00, Goats up to $110, Lambs $1.20 - $1.85, Cull sheep .20 - .70.

Monday, June 25th - Normal Monday sale.

Monday, July 2nd - Special: ROB-MICH Farm Registered & Grade Holstein Herd Dispersal. 40 Head (20 Registered) 36 cows, 4 Bred Heifers. Monthly Fat Cow and Feeder Sale.

Monday, July 9th - Monthly Heifer Sale.

Monday, July 16th - Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale.

Saturday, Oct. 13th - OHM Holstein Club Sale. Brad Ainslie Sale Chairmen 315-822-6087.

Saturday, Nov. 3rd - Fall Premier All Breed Sale - Call early to consign to make catalog and advertising deadlines.

Café is now open for breakfast and lunch - great food!

LOOKING TO HAVE A FARM SALE OR JUST SELL A FEW GIVE US A CALL. **Trucking Assistance - Call the Sale Barn or check out our trucker list on our Web site. Call to advertise in any of these sales it makes a difference.

Directions: Former Welch Livestock 6096 NYS Rt. 8, 30 miles South of Utica & 6 miles North of New Berlin, NY. www.hoskingsales.com Call today with your consignments.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 6096 NYS Rt. 8 New Berlin, NY 13411

607-699-3637 or 607-847-8800 cell: 607-972-1770 or 1771

AUCTION A UCTION

APPLE COUNTRY ALPACAS

SATURDAY, JUNE 30TH, 2012 ~ 10:30 AM 7396 Bear Swamp Rd. Williamson, NY Partial List: We will sell approx. 27 alpacas many with registered papers. Several colors such as silver, black, brown, burgundy, dark fawn, light fawn white, bay black, medium fawn, black & brown blend, light & dark fawn blend. Approx. 22 females, 5 males. Call our auction office at 315-483-1900 or the farm owners at 315-589-6911. A great group of alpacas - well taken care of!

Supplies & Smalls: Shears, like new w/extra blades, oil, spray, cases, etc., Blue tube corral panels, troughs, 3’ long hangers, feed dishes, 20 gal. water tubs, alpaca blend from round house mills, large platform alpaca scales (digital), Infrared ceiling mounted heaters (for new borns), kerosene model RMC-95C2 heater, halters, Skelton hay elevator, roving bags 1-3 lbs., prime fiber bags 2-4 lbs., seconds fiber bags 1-3 lbs., batting bags 2-3 lbs., yarn, large skeins, forks, misc items Terms: Cash Or Good Check DAYY OFF SALE. No goods removed until settled for. MC,Visa, Discover cards accepted. 10% BP, Lunch available. For early inspection please call 315-589-6911. Inspection 8 AM Auction day.

Villagee Auction n Companyy Alton,, NY Y

315.483.19000

Jamess C.. Hoytt - Auctioneer

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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT *MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT June 18, 2012 Calves: 45-60# 48-58; 61-75# 85-100; 76-90# 115-120; 91105# 125-135; 106# & up 140150.

Farm Calves: 160-180 Started Calves: 50-70 Veal Calves: 60-360 Open Heifers: 80-120 Beef Heifers: 70-85 Feeder Steers: 85-95 Beef Steers: 101-124 Stock Bull: 108-115 Beef Bull: 100-110 Butcher Hogs: 55 Feeder Pigs (ea): 135 Sheep (ea): 75-95 Lambs (ea): 75-210 Goats (ea): 70-155; kids 3075; Canners: up to 81 Cutters: 82-85 Utility: 86.50-96 Rabbits: 5-23 Chickens: 5-17 Ducks: 6-24 On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt *ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT June 18, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem. White 65-75% lean not well tested; Breakers 75-80% lean 8595.50; Boners 80-85% lean 8489.50; Lean 85-90% lean 6086.50.

Feeder Calves: Hols. Bulls 92125# 85-220; 80-92# 85-165; Vealers 100-120# 65-90; 90100# 71-90; 80-90# 60-87.50; 70-80# 57-82.50; 60-70# 5063; Hols. Heifers 69-108# 75150.

*FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA June 12, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 40-65, bulls 95-110; cutters 62-78; steers 105-115; utility 76-82; heifers 85-100; Calves: Growers 15-220; Veal 95-120; Heifers 125-200.

Hogs: Sows 30-40; Feeders 40-50; Roasters 75-150; Market 60-60.

Sheep: 70-80; Goats: 80-135 ea; Billies 120200ea; Kids 40-75 ea.

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ No report CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY June 14, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .90-1.80; Grower bull over 92# 1.50-2.50; 80-92# .80-2.20; Bob Veal .15-.90.

Cull Cows: Gd 68-89; Lean 45-78; Hvy. Beef 72-103.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 900-1500; Springing cows 1000-1300; Springing Hfrs. 1000-1450; Bred Hfrs.

850-1200; Fresh Hfrs. 9001450; Open Hfrs. 500-900; Started Hfrs. 150-400; Service Bulls 700-1000.

Beef: Feeders 60-120.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 1-2; Slaughter Sheep .25-.65.

Goats: Billies 1-1.75; Nannies .75-1.20; Kids 10-60. *CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY June 7, 2012 Calves: Heifer 70-180; Grower bulls over 92#100-230;8092# 80-220; bob veal calves 10-75 Cull cows: Gd. 68-89; Lean 45-75; Heavy beef bulls 73102 Dairy Replacements: Fresh 900-1500; springing cows 1000-1300; springing heifers 1000-1450; bred heifers 8501200; fresh heifers 900-1450; open heifers 500-900; started heifers 150-400; service bulls 700-1000 Beef: feeders 60-120 Lamb & Sheep: market 100200; slaughter sheep 25-65 Goats: billies 80-180; Nannies 75-130; Kid 10-70 *CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY June 18, 2012 Calves: Hef. 1.20; Grower over

92# 185-210; 80-92# 100-235; Bob Veal 77-82.

Cull Cows: Gd 84-87.50; Lean 75-81.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls 95.9650.

Beef: Feeders 96-1.44; Veal 100-120; beef/hfrs. 93-100; Hols. steers 98-1.04.

Lamb/Sheep: feeder 160-185; Market 145-160; Slaughter Sheep 70-76.

Goats: Billies small 110-110; Swine: feeder pig 75 *CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY June 13, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 1.40-2.10; Grower Bulls over 92# 1.70-2.00; 80-92# 1.50-2.25; Bob Veal .30-.85.

Cull Cows: Gd 72-85; Lean 65-81; Hvy. Beef 92-99.

Beef: feeder 1.08-1.16; Ch 1.01-1.05; sel 1.03-1.02; hol. ch. .97-.98; Lambs: No Report.

Goats:No Report.

Swine: Sow .54; Boar .05-.08; Feeder pig: 25-60; *DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY June 14, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 1.050-2.00; Grower Bull over 92# 1.902.30; 80-92# 1.40-2.10; Bob Veal .10-.60.

Cull Cows: Gd 79-89; Lean 67-78.

Beef: No Report.

Lamb/Sheep:No Report.

Goats: Billies 1.00-1.25;Nannies 70-110; Kid Goats .30 Swine: Feeder pig 54 *GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY June 14, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 90-2.15; Grower Bulls over 92# 1.60-2.35; 8092# 1.80-2.20; Bob Veal 56-93.

Cull Cows: Gd 88-945; Lean 75-89; Hvy. Beef Bulls 88-104. *PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY June 4, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 2225-2275; Grower Bulls over 92# 170200; 80-92# 150-220; Bob Veal 30-60.

Cull Cows: Gd 835-91; Lean 785-885; Hvy. Beef Bulls 96101.

Beef: Feeders 94-1225; ch.

104-123; Hols. Ch 97-105 Lamb/Sheep:Slaughter Sheep 55-875.

Goats: Kids 170-202.50; Billies 200; Nannies 110-185.

Swine: Sow 505-58; Hog 43-48 *BATH MARKET Bath, NY June 14, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 2; Grower Bulls over 92# 1.90-2.35; 80-92# 170-225; Bob Veal 10-50.

Cull Cows: Gd 78-88; Lean 67-78 heavy beef bulls 95-104 Beef: feeders 85-1.09; holstein sel 90-97; Lamb & Sheep: market 1.301.50 Goats: Billies 120-150; Nannies 80-110; kids 25-35; Swine: Hog .54; sow 38-44; boar .15-.20.

FINGER LAKES

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

LIVESTOCK AUCTION Penn Yan, NY June 13, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 65-85; Canners/Cutters 45-78.

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 98-104.

Dairy Replacements (/hd): No Report Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 50-70; 80-95# 45-67.50; 60-80# 40-65; Vealers (grassers) 250# & up 50-85.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: bull over 95# 100-200; 80-95# 95-225; 70-80# 80-200; Hfr. Calves 75-185.

Beef Calves Ret. to Feed: bull over 95# 85-150.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 112124.50; Sel 94-108; Hols. Ch grain fed 95-110.

Hogs: Slgh. Hogs US 1-3 5873; Feeder Lambs: Ch 50-80# 125-280.

Market Lambs: Ch 80-100# 120-132.

Slaughter Sheep: M 30-50; Ch over 130# 60-70.

Goats: Billies L 110 up, 90130; Nannies L 85-110.

166; 501-700# 98-159; 701# & up 88-148.

Beef Heifers: 301-500# 118161; 501-700# 96-157; 701# & up 89-158.

Beef Bulls: 301-500# 102.50159; 501-700# 86-129; 701# & up 90-126.

Hols: 301-500# 88-105; 501700# 84-96; 701# & up 82-86.

Bred Replacements: 8101460.

Families: 1270-1280.

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY June 20, 2012 Flowers: No Report Produce: Asparagus (bunch) 2.40-3; Beans(1/2 bu) 8.5030.; Beets(Bunch) .15-.70; Broccoli (head) 1.-1.65; Cabbage (head) .12-.45; Cucumbers (1/2bu) 12-21; Eggs (dozen) .70-1.80; Lettuce (head) .15-.70; Peas ( 1/2 bu) 11-27; Raspberries (pt) 3.103.70; Salt Potatos (1/2bu) 2224.50; Spring Onions (bunch) .40-.55; Strawberries (qt) 1.653.50; Summer Squash (1/2bu) 7-16; Tomatoes (25lb) 37-66; Zucchini (1/2bu) 4-18.

Produce Mon. @ 10 am Wed. & Fri. at 9 am sharp, Hay Auctions Fridays@ 11:15.

*BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA Slaughter Steers: Sel 1-2 1170-1502# 113.50-117.50 Slaughter Cows: Prem whites lean 65-75, hi dress 97.50; breakers lean 75-80, avg dress 86-89, lo dress 85,; Boners lean 80-85, avg dress 81.50-85; lean lean 85-90, avg dress 75-79, lo dress 71-72.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 2100# 96; YG 2 908-996# 83-92.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 500-600# 143; M&L 3 400500# 139; M&L 3 300-500# 80-90; 500-700# 83.

Heifers: M&L 1 400-500# 140.

Bulls: M&L 1 300-500# 138151; 500-600# 138-150; M&L 2 300-500# 129-134.

Return to Farm Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 85-120# 162.50-182.50; No. 2 80-120# 122.50-150; No. 3 80-120# 77.50-118 Slaughter Hogs: Barrows &

FINGER LAKES FEEDER SALE Penn Yan, NY June 1, 2012 Beef Steers: 301-500# 117-

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 June 11, 2012 Cattle: Dairy Cows for Slaughter Bone Util .70-.90; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls: Bulls & Steers .85-1.01.

Calves: Bull Calves 96-120# 1.50-2.35; up to 95# .10-2; Hols. under 100# 2.10.

Gilts 45-50 per lean 247-274# 68.50-71; 40-45 per lean 207268# 62-65; Sows US 1-3 400-600# 53.50-56.50; Feeder Pigs US 1-3 40-60# 7587.50/hd Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch. 2-3 40# 297.50-305; 75# 300. Ewes Util. 1-2 158-206# 54-57.

Slaughter Goats: Sel 1 60-70# 132.50-152.50; Sel 3 10-20# 35-45; Nannies sel 100-110# 115-140; Billies sel 2 100# 130.

BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA June 6, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75%; Breakers 7580% lean, hi dress 88.50 lo dress 75-80; Boners 80-85% lean 80-84, hi dress 87.50-88, lo dress 72-79; Lean 85-90% lean 73.50-81.50, hi dress 81.50-86, lo dress 66-72.50;, very lo dress 50-64; Light Lean 85-92% lean 62-67, lo dress 53.50, very lo dress 45-50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 8501862# 96-104; YG 2 11981234# 89.50-91.50 Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 374# 128; 672# 118; Hols. L 3 758# 85; Heifers L 3 530# 70; Holstsein Bull Calves: No. 1 94-114# 175-202; 82-92# 182205; No. 2 94-118# 157-180; 86-92# 157-182; No. 3 82104# 100-150; util. 66-104# 50.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 2 75-100# 115-185per/head.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 30-60# 55-67; Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 32-66# 135-165; 72-104# 152.50-167.50; 110-154# 155172.50. Ewes Gd 2-3 134166# 65-85; 212-224# 50-70; Rams 224# 95.

Slaughter Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 60# 120; Sel 2 under 20# 32.50; 20-40# 27.50-35; 4560# 67.50-85; 70# 85; Nannies Sel 1 120-130# 122.50-125; Sel 3 90# 67; Fresh Cows: Supreme 17501825; App 1425-1750; Crossbred 1525-1625; Jersey 1000; M 1125-1250; Jersey 875; Common 685;

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COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA June 13, 2012 Cows: Canners 40-77; Cutters 78-84.50; Util 85-91.

Bulls: 110-115.

Steers: Ch 115-121.50; Sel 105-114.50; Hols. 90-98.50.

Heifers: Ch 116-121; Sel 113117.50; Hols. 89-96.

Calves: 20-128 ea.

Feeders: 68-131 Sheep: 75-91 Goats: 57-128 ea.; Kids 15111 ea.

Sows: 38 Boars: 17.50-18 Feeder Pigs: 68 ea.

Roaster Pigs: 111 Chickens: 1-7 Rabbits: 1.50-18 Ducks: 1-15 Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm. No sale July 4. Sale will be July1 @ 4 pm.

*NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA June 19, 2012 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 20-56; 61-75# 20-90; 76-95# 20-95; 96-105# 40-91; 106# & up 7882.

Farm Calves:1100-225/cwt Start Calves: 87-117/cwt Feeders: 71-73/cwt Heifers: 82/cwt Steers: No Report Canners:45-71.50/cwt Cutters: 73-79/cwt Utility: 80-87.50/cwt Sows: 45-49/cwt.

Feeder Pigs: 30-86 ea.

Lambs: 115-160/cwt Sheep:50-77.50/cwt Goats: 37.50-165ea.

Rabbits: 1-20ea.

Poultry: 1-15.50 ea.

Hay: 18 lots 1-3.70/bale northamptonlivestockauction.h omestead.com

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Short Bred Cows: 1-3 months, M ,925; Springing Cows: 7-9 Months M 1025; Common 950; Short Bred Heifers: 1-3 months app 1010-1175; reg 1000-1210; crossbred 925; M 710-910; Common 600; Bred Heifers: 4-6 months app 1100-1310; crossbred 8851000; Jerseys 1110-1225; M 825-1085.

Springing Heifers: 7-9 months app 1275-1475; Jersey 975; M 900-985 Open Heifers: app 300-600# 635-660; Jersey 435-600; 600900# 810-985; 900-1200# 810-1050; Reg. 1085; Crossbred 775. M 300-600# 485575; crossbred 485; jersey 310-375; 600-900# 660-785; crossbred 450-485; Jersey 425; 900-1200# 685-735; Common 300-600# 235-500; 600-900# 385-610; 900-1200# 600; Dairy Bulls: 300-600# 335; Jersey 310; 600-900# 550600; Jersey 600; 900-1200# 735-775; 1200-1500# 875985. *CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA June 19, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Ch. 13801535# 120-122; 1500-1660# 114.50-117; sel ch. 11801325# 109-116; Hols. hi ch 7 pr 1370-1580# 106.50-109; ch 1330-1645# 100-105; 16751820# 95-103.50; thin 11301640# 89.50-98; cowish 85.50-88.50; Cows: Breakers 86.50-89; Boners 81-87; lean 80.50-89; big middle low dress lights 7080; Shelly 69 & down Bulls: 1145-1880# 97.50-115; Feeder Cattle: Steers Hols. dairy type 205-690# 88-117; Heifers M&L 350-455# 144149; Bulls: 660-1095# 88.5099; Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 80-125# 185200;No. 2 80-120# 160-190; No 3 95-125# 120-160; Couple Utilities 60-90# 55-70; Hols.

Heifers 85-95# 200-215; Swine: Hogs 270-295# 6868.25; Sows 415-615# 45.5052; Boars 580# 24.25; Goats (/hd): L Nannies & Billies 152-195; Fleshy Kids 112138; S/Thin/Bottle 25-85; Lambs: Gd & Ch 30-50# 150180;Couple Thin 125-145; Gd & Ch. 50-75# 150-168; Gd & Ch. 80-110# 142-165; Sheep (all wts): 54-87 Sale every Tuesday 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves.

Special Fed Cattle Sales June 19.

State Graded Feeder Pig Sale June 22.

No Sale Tues., July 3.

Receiving 7:30 until 10 am. *CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA June 19, 2012 Rabbits: 5-33 Bunnies: 1-8.50 Chicken Family: No Report

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four

Hens: 150-10 Roosters: 2-11 Pullets: 50-450 Peeps: 50-200 Quail Peeps: no report Turkey Poults: 200 Ducks: 300-1350 Ducklings:2-3 Pheasants: 12 Pheasant Peeps: 75-2.50 Pheasant Pullets: 10 Pot Belly Piglets: 15-25 Guinea: 9-11 Guinea Keets: 3-3.50 Pigeons: 2.50-3.50 Guinea Pigs: 50-100 Eggs (/dz): X-Large White 1.50-1.55; X-Large Brown 1.75; Large Brown 1.35-1.40; Small Banty Brown .25; Fertile Old English Game .35; Fertile Rowen/Pekin Swedish Duck Mixed Sizes 1.25 All animals sold by the piece.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA US 1-2, 6 head 34# 160-160; 25 head 50-59# 100-104; 97 head 60-69# 100-100; 183 head 70-79# 85-100; 55 head 80-85# 80-89; 39 head 90-99# 86-94; 12 head 105-122# 8588; US 2 21 head 50# 90-90; 38 head 60-69# 87-101; 17 head 98-122# 81-87; * DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC June 18, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Ch 4-5 1284-1530# 111-114; Slaughter Holstein Steers: Ch 2-3 1230-1532# 96-100 Slaughter Cows: prem white 65-75% lean; Breakers 7580% lean 77.50-79.50; Boners 80-85% lean , avg 72-76; Lean 85-90% lean, avg dress 68-72, lo dress 62-67. Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1422-1820# 9597.50; lo dress 85-88; Feeder Bulls: No Report.

Feeder Heifers: No Report Holstein Bull Calves: No 1 94-118# 192-212; 80-92# 197220; No 2 94-116# 180-200; 80-92# 185-202; No 3 76-118# 120-170; utility 70-108# 37-87; Hols. Heifer No 1 74-104# 215237; No 2 78-100# 150-205; non tubing 68-80# 50-87; Barows/Gilts: No Report

Sows: No Report Boars: No Report Lambs: Ewes Gd 1-2 116172# 47-50; 240-270# 40-42 Goats (/hd): Kids sel 1 30-40# 55-77; 50# 80; EarCorn: No Report Oats: No Report Hay (/ton): No Report Straw: No Report *EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA June 18, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: No Report.

Slaughter Cows: prem whites 65-75% lean ; Breakers 75-80% lean, 88.50-92 avg dress, 94 hi dress, 83-85 lo dress; Boners 80-85% lean, 82-87 avg dress, 79-80 lo dress; lean 85-90% lean, 75.50-80 avg dress,85 hi dress, 72.50-74.50 lo dress.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1855# 109; YG 2 1356-1380# 97-98; Steers: M&L 1 500-700# 142.50-146; 800-900# 119; Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 145-151; 600-700# 122.50-124; 700-800# 112; M&L 3 500-700# 70-90; 700900# 76-84; Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 400500# 155; 500-600# 134; 900# 162.50; Ret. to Farm Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 85-120# 190225; No2 80-120# 160-185; No 3 80-120# 95-145; Utility 70120# 30-75; beef type 115295# 122.50-164; Hols. Heifers No. 2 70-130# 120-185; Slaughter Hogs: Sows US 13 500-700# 43-46; Feeder Pigs US 1-3 105-160# 60-91/cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 40-60# 122.50-137.50; 60100# 137.50-155; 100-115# 130-132.50; Ewes Utility 1-2 97-290# 57.50-66; Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 2 40# 50; Nannies sel 1 100115# 116-132.50/cwt.; se; 2 100-125# 87.50-100/cwt.; sel 3 100# 30-77.50; Billies sel 1 110# 122.50/cwt.; sel 2 80# 79; Wethers sel 2 165# 109/cwt.

GREENCASTLE* LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA June 18, 2012 Slaughter Steers: hi ch & pr 2-3 1292-1564# 123.50125.50; ch 2-3 1142-1602#

118-123; full/YG 4-5 116.50118; 1608-1688# 116-119.50; sel 1-3 1190-1452# 113117.50 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr. 2-3 1664-1790# 100104; Ch. 2-3 1340-1472# 100102.50; 1670-1808# 95-100; sel 1-3 1302-1436# 93-96.50; Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1208-1408# 120-121; Hols. Heifers 1516-1592# 103104.50; Ch 2-3 1142-1470# 114.50-120; full/YG 4-5 108112; sel 1-3 1046-1250# 107113; Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75%; Breakers 7580% lean, avg dress 84.50-86, hi dress 90.50-91.50, lo dress 79.25-82.75; boners 80-85% avg dress 80.50-84.50, hi dress 85.75-89.50, lo dress 75.50-79.75, very lo dress 7375; lean 85-90% lean 77-82 avg dress, hi dress 85.50-86, lo dress 70-77, very lo dress 61-69.50; li ght lean 85-92% lean, avg dress 73.50-80, lo dress 66-71.50, very lo dress 55-61.50 Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 12782000# 95.50-104.50, hi dress 109.50-111.50; YG 2 10121048# 85-95.

Feeder Cattle: No Mkt Test Steers: M 1 962# 126; M&L 2 628# 125; 780# 128; Hols.

Steers L 3 860-1060# 94102.50; Heifers M 1 414# 142.50; Herefords 864# 111; Bulls: M&L 1 360# 180; 630648# 145-149; Herefords 992# 92; M 2 468# 147.50; 536# 115; Hols. bulls L 3 250# 130; 952# 89; Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols. Bull No. 1 94-120# 180197.50;84-92# 190-202.50; No 2 94-128# 150-187.50; 78-92# 160-190; No. 3 74-108# 90155; utility 56-122# 25-95.

Hols. Heifer Calves No. 1 80100# 165-190; Sows: US 1-3 No Mkt Test Boars: No Mkt Test Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 34-52# 120-155; 70-100# 150-200; 128-134# 170-195; Yearlings 120# 125 Slaughter Goats: kids sel 1 40-45# 100-105; sel 2 20-40# 39-67.50; 45-60# 74-115; Nannies sel 1 110-130# 117.50125; sel 2 80-120# 79-120; Billies sel 1 160# 225. *INDIANA FARMERS

LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA June 14, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1300-1508# 121.50123.50; Ch 2-3 1306-1408# 118-120.50; Sel 1-2 1280# 115; Slaughter Hols. Steers: No Report.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1310-1428# 118-121.50 Slaughter Cows: prem whites 65-75% lean, avg dress 96, hi dress 107; Breakers 75-80% lean, avg dress 89-91.50; Boners 80-85% lean, avg dress 82.50-88.50, lo dress 79; lean 85-90% lean, avg dress 74.5081.50, lo dress 73-74 Slaughter Bulls: YG 2 11401410# 91-91.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2 500-700# 103-120; M&L 2 500-700# 104-108; Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 85-120# 190-210; No. 2 80-120# 150-180; No. 3 80-120# 70-120; Utility 70120# 25-50 Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 45-50% lean 266-308# 65-67.50; Sows US 1-3 356# 61.50; Feeder Pigs US 1-3 40# 30-45, 70# 62.50 Lambs: Ch 2-3 56# 140; Ewes: Util 1-2 120# 55; Kids Sel 1 60-70# 120-130; Nannies sel 2 100# 115; Billies sel 2 100# 75 KUTZTOWN HAY &* GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA June 16, 2012 Alfalfa: 2 lds, 210-245 Mixed Hay: 4 lds, 95-220 Timothy: 2 lds, 165 Grass: 6 lds, 100-285 Straw: 5 lds, 120-160 *LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA June 1, 2011 Slaughter Cattle: Steers High Ch & Pr 3-4, 1235-1560# 120124; ch 2-3 1140-1585# 115.50-120; sel 2-3 10801390# 113-116.50; Hols.

Steers hi ch & pr 2-3 few 14351465# 107-111.50; ch 2-3 1410-1570# 102-106.50; sel 23 1385-1515# 96.50-100.; Heifers ch 2-3 1100-1225# 114.50-116.50; sel 2-3 10801230# 110.50-114; Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 84-87.50, lo dress 80-83.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 83-87, hi dress 87-89, lo dress 78-81; Boners 80-85% lean 80-84.50, hi dress 85-88, lo dress 7779.50; Lean 85-90% lean 8590, Avg Dress 76.50-81.50; hi dress 81.50-83.50 lo dress 69.50-76.50 Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 8301760# 101-106, hi dress 109114, very hi dress 120-125, lo dress 94-99; Holstein Bull Calves: Monday No. 1 95-120# 190-122; 80-90# 210-230; no 2 95-125# 180-195; 85-90# 195-210; no 3 95-115# 140-170; 80-90# 150170; utility 70-115# 50-100; 6070# 20-35; Hols Heifers no 1 80-120# 170-210; no 2 80-90# 120-140; Graded Hols. Bull calves no 1 pkg 121# 165;85-

112# 185-215; no 2 95-114# 177-197; 83-90# 212-214; no 3 83-113# 172-193; pkg 73# 122; utility 74-105# 20-50; Holstein Heifers: No Report.

Holstein Bull Calves: No Report Graded Holstein Heifers: graded no 1 93-113# 225-265; pkg 80# 150; no 2 82-91# 130180; pkg 75# 80; non tubing 63-84# 60-75; Graded Bull Calves: No 1 106-128# 160-176; 86-104# 180-190; No. 2 102-128# 160175; 88-100# 180-188;80-86# 200; No. 3 100-130# 162-167; 80-98# 180-196; 72-78# 120; utility 60-110# 20-40; Holstein Heifer Calves: No 1 90-110# 220-280; No 2 70120# 100-150; Fresh Cows: supreme 17501900, app. 1500-1700, M 1250-1400, Jersey/cross bred 1100-1250, common 9501175, Jersey Cross bred 675875.

Short Bred Cows: No Report Springing Cows: No Report Short Bred Heifers: 1-3 months app. 1300-1350, M 1200-1325, Jersey cross bred 950-1050, common 850-1125; Bred Heifers: 4-6 months supreme 1425-1475, jersey cross bred 1350-1550, app 1325-1425, jersey cross bred 1225-1325, M 1200-1325,jersey cross 1025-1225,common 800-1125, jersey cross 875975; Springing Heifers: 7-9 months supreme 1350-1550, app 1275-1400M 1200-1300, Jersey cross 950-1075, common 975-1150, jersey cross 900-975 Open Heifers: 300-600# app 650-710, Jersey cross 500625, M 500-625, 300-475 Jersey cross , jersey cross 225300; 600-900# app 650-710, 500-625;M 500-625, 300-475; 225-300; 900-1200, app 10251035, M 850-950.

Bulls: Jerseys: 600-900# 650775; Hols. 300-600# 350-450, 900-1200# 1075-1300, 12001500# 1275-1450. *LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White Lean 65-75; Breakers lean 75-80; avg dress 82.50; boners lean 80-85; avg dress 75-80; lean lean 88-90 avg dress 70-75; low dress 62-68 Slaughter Bulls: No Market.

Holstein Bull Calves: no 1 85-120# 180-215; no 2 80120# 150-180; no 3 80-120# 100-130; *LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA June 6, 2012 Slaughter Cattle: Hols. Steers Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1355-1395# 102.50-106; 1660-1705# 97.50-101; ch 2-3 1320-1560# 94-100.50; sel 1-3 1400-1450# 86-89; Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean 81.50-84; Breakers 75-80% lean 78.5081; Boners 80-85% lean 77-80, hi dress 81.50 low dress 73-

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 76; Lean 85-90% lean 74-78, hi dress 80-83.50, lo dress 6772.

Bulls: YG 1 1295-1925# 95.50-100.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-125# 185-200; 80-90# 200-217.50; no 2 95120# 165-185; 80-90# 170195; no 3 95-110# 110-145; 75-90# 100-125; util. 70-110# 45-85.

Barrows/Gilts: 45-50% lean 193-260# 57.50-59.50 Sows: US 1-3 440# 42.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 55-60# 197.50; ch 2-3 50-70# 180-190; 95# 185; Ewes good 1-2 135# 75; util. 12 210# 56; cull 1-2 125# 34;.

Goats: Kids Sel 1 40# 100; sel 2 30# 72.50; 50# 122.50; sel 3 20-40# 45-55; 50-55# 100; 60# 150; Nannies Sel 2 100-120# 120-155; sel 3 80-100# 92.50122.50;

*MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA June 18, 2012 Steers:Ch 108-114, Gd 100107.

Heifers: Ch 107-112, Gd 100106.

Cows: Util & Comm. 75-85; Canner/lo Cutter 75 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 95-98 Bulls: YG 1 90-95 Cattle: Steers 115-140; Bulls 110-125; Hfrs. 105-125.

Calves: Ch 150-175; Gd 90110; Std 15-85; Hols. Bulls 90130# 120-220. Hols, Heifers 90-130# 100-190.

Hogs: US 1-2 70-72; US 1-3 65-68; Sows US 1-3 40-46; Boars 20-40.

Feeder Pigs: No Market.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 140-155; Gd 125-140; Sl. Ewes 45-65.

Goats: 19-201. *MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA June 18, 2012 Grass: No Report Mixed Hay: 125-170 Round Bales: 70-80 Straw: 145-150 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm. *MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA June 18, 2012 Roosters: 3-6 Hens: 1-4.50 Banties: .50-3.25 Pigeons: No Report Ducks: 6.50-7.50 Geese: 8-12 Guineas: No Report Turkeys: No Report Bunnies: 2-6.50 Rabbits: 6.50-14.50 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm. *NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES

New Holland, PA June 18, 2012 Slaughter Steers: No Report.

Slaughter Holsteins: No Report.

Slaughter Heifers: No Report.

Slaughter Cows: Prem. White 65-75% lean, avg dress 8485.50, lo dress 78-82; breakers 75-80% lean 82-84 avg dress, 86-87 hi dress, 77-80 lo dress; boners 80-85% lean 79.50-83 avg dress, 84-88 hi dress, 74.50-77 lo dress; lean 8590% lean, 75-78.50 avg dress, 79-82.50 hi dress, 68-73 lo dress; Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 8101680# 104-109 hi dress 109.50-112, very hi dress 122125, lo dress 90-100; Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-115# 190-200; 80-90# 200240; No 2 120-130# 150-165; 75-115# 170-190; No 3 95120# 130-160; 75-90# 110140; utility 70-115# 45-75; 6070# 30-40; Holstein Heifer: No 1 80-110# 190-240; No. 2 75-95# 130170; non tubing 65-85# 60-90; NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 75 head, 30-40# 140-16; 24 head 4050# 90-110; 21 head 50-60# 95-105; 19 head 60-100# 7090; US 2 198 head 15-30# 155-200; 71 head 30-40# 120140; 29 head 40-60# 100-105; *NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA June 18, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Non-Traditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 50-60# 186-200; 60-80# 180-200; 80-90# 180-192; 90110# 172-190; 110-130# 196202; wooled & shorn Ch. 2-3 60-80# 163-176; 90-110# 156172; hair sheep 60-80# 145172; 90-110# 152.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 66-86; 150200# 68-86; Utility 1-2 thin flesh 120-160# 54-72 Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 110-152; 60-80# 145175; 100-110# 168-177; sel 2 30-40# 64-70; 40-60# 84-112; 60-80# 120-144; sel 3 20-40# 35-56; 40-60# 55-85; 60-80# 72-110; Nannies/does sel 1 80-130# 125-144; 130-180# 141-160; sel 2 80-130# 108127; 130-180# 126-132; sel 3 50-80# 56-72; 80-130# 85103; wethers sel 1 100-150# 225-240; 150-200# 245-266; sel 2 100-150# 165-181; bucks/billies sel 1 100-150# 177-194; 150-250# 192-210; sel 2 100-150# 158-172; 150200# 171-190; NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF* AGRICULTURE Grain Market Summary Compared to last week corn

sold .05-.10 lower, wheat sold mostly steady, barley sold steady to .05 lhigher, Oats sold .05 to .10 lhigher & Soybeans sold .30-.35 lower.

EarCorn sold steady to 3 lower. All prices /bu. except ear corn is /ton.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6.25-6.90, Avg 6.48, Contracts 5.15-5.27; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.80-6.76, Avg 6.25, Contracts 6.20-6.40; Barley No. 3 Range 3.70-3.95, Avg 3.83, Contracts 3.80; Oats No. 2 Range 4.50-4.80, Avg 4.65; Soybeans No 2 Range 13.01-13.51, Avg 13.34, Contracts 12.60-12.88; EarCorn 180.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 6-6.95, Avg 6.56; Wheat No. 2 6.09; Barley No. 3 Range 4.25; Oats No. 2 4-5, Avg 4.50; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.85-13.20, Avg 13; EarCorn Range 195-220, Avg 207.50.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 5.90-6.60, Avg 6.39; Wheat No. 2 Range 6-6.48, Avg 6.24; Barley No. 3 Range 3.90-4.80, Avg 4.10; Oats No. 2 Range 3.25-4.50, Avg 3.93; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.5513.50, Avg 13.07; EarCorn 180-190, Avg 185.

Lehigh Valley Area: Corn No. 2 Range 6.45-6.81, Avg 6.60; Wheat No. 2 Range 6.60-6.76, Avg 6.68; Barley No. 3 3.70; Oats No. 2 Range 4.50; Soybeans No. 2 Range 13.3513.82, Avg 13.52; Gr. Sorghum 5.90.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 Range 5.90-6.95, Avg 6.50, Month Ago 6.80, Year Ago 8.05; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.80-6.76, Avg 6.34, Month Ago 6.54, Year Ago 7; Barley No. 3 Range 3.70-4.80, Avg 4, Month Ago 5.03, Year Ago 4.69; Oats No. 2 Range 3.255, Avg 4.21, Month Ago 4.31, Year Ago 4.04; Soybeans No. 2 Range 12.55-13.82, Avg 13.19, Month Ago 13.34, Year Ago 13.48; EarCorn Range 180-220; Avg 193, Month Ago 194, Year Ago 202.50.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 Range 5.70-6.70, Avg 6.08; Wheat No. 2 Range 5.75; Oats No. 2 3.20-5.35, Avg 4.20; Soybeans No. 2 13.31. *PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary June 15, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 120-125.50; Ch 1-3 117120; Sel 1-2 112-116.50; Hols.

Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 103.50-108; Ch 2-3 100-105.50; Sel 1-2 89100.

Slaughter Hols. Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 105-109; Ch 2-3 100105.50; Sel 1-2 94-100.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 118.50-122.50; Ch 1-3 114-118; Sel 1-2 108-111.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 79.75-85; Boners 80-85% lean 75-82.50; Lean 85-90% lean 70-76.50.

Slaughter Bulls: hi dress 109118; Avg dress 99-106; lo dress 86-94.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-

500# 171-194; 500-700# 155167; M&L 2 300-500# 140167; 500-700# 117-133.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 151-175; 500-700# 137159; M&L 2 300-500# 137143; 500-700# 120-143.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 155-196; 500-700# 150162; M&L 2 300-500# 127140; 500-700# 130-135.

Vealers: Util 60-120# 20-85.

Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols. bulls 80-120# 180-215; No. 2 80120# 160-200; No. 3 80-120# 100-160; No. 1 Hols. Hfrs. 84105# 180-280; No. 2 80-105# 100-140.

Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 220-270# 65-70; 45-50% lean 220-270# 60-62.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 4852; 500-700# 49.50-52.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 30-40# 140-165; 40-50# 90110; 50-60# 95-105; 60-100# 70-90; US 2 15-30# 155-200; 30-40# 120-140; 40-60# 100105.

Slaughter Sheep Lambs Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 166-180; 60-80# 146-168; 80-110# 138-158; Ch 1-3 40-60# 148-155; 60-80# 135-157; 80-110# 126-142; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 62-81; 160-200# 62-80; Util 1-2 120160# 48-65.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 20-40# 77-90; 40-60# 100142; 60-80# 140-167; 80-100# 156-190; Sel 2 20-40# 55-71; 40-60# 75-120; 60-80# 120147; Sel 3 20-40# 34-62; 4060# 56-88; 60-80# 85-112; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 139160; 130-180# 154-169; Sel 2 80-130# 110-130; Sel 3 50-80# 66-88; 80-130# 88-105; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 195-215; 150250# 230-259; Sel 2 100-150# 150-175; 150-250# 180-194 Sel 3 100-150# 115-140; Wethers Sel 1 100-150# 230257; 150-250# 250-272; Sel 2 100-150# 169-184; 150-250# 197-218.

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 weak & straw sold mostly 10 lower. Alfalfa 140-325; Mixed Hay 120-325; Timothy 120220; Straw 90-150; Mulch 6570.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 81 lds, 16 Straw; Alfalfa 160-255; Mixed Hay 120-465; Timothy 190-280; Grass 155-215; Straw 110-210.

Diffenbach Auct, June 11, 28 lds Hay, 3 lds Straw. Alfalfa 145-250; Mixed Hay 155-465; Timothy 190-235; Grass 195215; Straw 110-190.

Green Dragon, Ephrata: June 15, 15 lds Hay, 4 Straw. Alfalfa 200-225; Mixed Hay 150-197; Timothy 215-232; Grass Hay 115-215; Straw 132-210.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: June 14, 9 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 200; Mixed Hay 120-320; Straw 145-175.

Wolgemuth Auction: Leola,

PA: June 13, 29 lds Hay, 4 Straw. Alfalfa 200-255; Mixed Hay 120-265; Timothy 100280; Grass 165-210; Straw 115-200.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 51 Loads Hay, 9 Straw. Mixed Hay 95-255; Grass 100-285; Straw 100-195.

Belleville Auct, Belleville: May 30, 12 lds Hay, 2 lds Straw. Mixed 122.50-222.50; Straw 110-150.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: June 11, 10 lds Hay, 3 Straw.

Mixed Hay 110-255; Grass 115; Straw 100-195.

Greencastle Livestock: May 28 & 31, 4 lds Hay, 0 Straw.

Mixed Hay 50-87.50; Timothy 135.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: June 16, 14 lds Hay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 210-245; Mixed Hay 95-220; Timothy 165; Grass Hay 100-285; Straw 115-160.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: June 12, 16 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Mixed Hay 125-210; Grass 100-140.

Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippensburg: June 9 & 12, 11 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Mixed Hay 70-205; Straw 130.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: June 15, 8 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Alfalfa 210; Timothy 200; Grass 240. *VINTAGE SALES STABLES June 8, 2012 Feeder Steers: M&L 1 few 300-500# 180-195; few 500600# 170-171, Fancy 199; 600-700# 160-177; Fleshy 700-800# 133-140; Feeder Holsteins: L 3 200300# 132-145, Full 120-125; 500-700# 107-122; Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300400# 152-165; 400-500# 142155; 500-600# 145-162; 600700# 130-140, Fleshy 125126; 700-825# 125-135; M&L 2 600-700# 112-120; Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 500600# 170-185; 700-850# 125135; *WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA June 14, 2012 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 200 Mixed Hay: 8 lds, 120-320 Straw: 5 lds, 145-175 *WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Alfalfa: 1ld 7.05# 200; 2lds 2.68# 205; 3lds 3.22# 160; 4lds 2062# 160 Mixed: 1ld 5.08# 250; 2lds 1.9# 235; 3lds 2# 220; 4lds 4.7# 205; 5lds 4.6# 200; 6lds 4.35# 200; 7lds 1.18# 195; 8lds 3.81# 190; 9lds 8.49# 175; 10lds 8.65# 155; 11lds 4.91# 145; Timothy: 1ld 1.53# 220; Grass: 1ld 1.985# 245; 2lds 2# 230; 3lds 3.22# 200; 4lds 1.695# 180; 5lds 4.68# 165; 6lds 7.82# 155; 7lds 7.47# 155; 8lds 6.06# 140; Straw: 1ld 1.165# 230; 2lds 4.22# 190; 3lds 3.95# 155;

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*MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA June 19, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1325-1485# 122.50123.50, full/YG 4-5 120-122#; /Ch. 2-3 1160-1560# 117.50122.50, full/YG 4-5 116-117; 1600-1640# 115.50-117; sel 13 1080-1425# 112-117.50; Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1390-1505# 108-110.50; 1660# 104; ch. 23 1275-1575# 102-107; 16601770# 96-102; sel 1-3 11851520# 97-101; Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1410# 120; 115.50-119.50; full/YG 4-5 113-115; Hols.

Heifers 1550# 90; Sel 1-3 1015-1145# 109-113.50; Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% Breakers 7580% lean, avg dress 83-85, lo dress 79; Boners 80-85 lean, 75-81 avg dress, hi dress 81.50-84.50, 72-76 lo dress very lo dress 65-70; Lean 8590% lean 69-75.50 avg dress, hi dress 76-78, lo dress 6570.50, very lo dress 58-65; light lean 85-92% lean, avg dress 67-70.50, lo dress 5866, very lo dress 47-54.50; Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 10901530# 96-104, hi dress 111, lo dress 2340# 80; YG 2 1100# 92; Feeder Cattle: No Report Steers: M&L 1 480# 152; 570625# 160-162; Herefords 125; 795-895# 140-145; M2 480# 137; 555# 145; Holstein Steers: L 3 385-500# 95-110; 510-980# 91-115; 1025-1138# 87-93; Heifers: M&L 1 455-475# 135152; 530-710# 132-142; Herefords 110; 805# 122; M2 300480# 112-135; Holstein Bulls: M&L 1 332435# 145-190; 505-535# 140142; Herefords 905-975# 116122; M&L 2 200-240# 132175; 585# 142; Hols Bulls L 3 292-435# 87-115; 520-925# 87-108; Ret. to Farm Calves: No Report Holstein Bulls Calves: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 95-125# 185-202; 80-90# 200-220; No 2 95-120# 160-190; 75-90# 175-205; No 3 70-115# 92-165; utility 55-

95# 25-95; Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 80-95# 205-230; No. 2 70110# 95-150; Holstein Beef Cross: Calves: Slaughter Hogs: No Report Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 235-275# 75.50-77.75; 282310# 74.50-77.50; 370# 76; 45-50% lean 245-260# 74.5075.50; Sows: U.S. 1-3 332# 43 Boars: 370-610# 23.50-25; Junior Boars 310# 57.50 Feeder Pigs: U.S. 1-3 25-50# 32-54; 80-100# 44-72; Roasting Pigs 180-190# 87-92 per cwt.

Slaughter Sheep: No Report Lambs: Ch 2-3 40-60# 152157; 70-105# 120-165; 116# 120; Yearlings: 180# 90 Ewes: Good 2-3 125-190# 4057; 250# 40; Rams 210# 72 Slaughter Goats: No Report Kids: Sel 1 70# 125; sel 2 under 20# 30-50; 20-40# 3560; 50# 72-77; Nannies: Sel 2 90-120# 7087; sel 3 70-90# 47-70; Billies: Sel 2 130# 120 Slaughter Wethers: Sel 2 120-130# 142-175.

Senate Farm Bill passes key procedural vote Dairy reform proposal part of larger measure to be debated this month ARLINGTON, VA — The Senate version of the 2012 Farm Bill passed a crucial test when 90 Senators voted in favor of bringing the bill to the floor for further consideration, according to the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF).

The 2012 Farm Bill, formally designated S. 3240, passed the cloture vote June 7 by an overwhelming margin of 90-8. The measure now proceeds to the full Senate floor for debate and amendments, a process that could take several weeks before a final vote is taken.

This action “greatly increases the chances that we can get our dairy reform proposal through the Senate, as well as the House, and passed into law this year,” said Jerry Kozak, President and CEO of NMPF. “We commend Senators Stabenow and Roberts, the leaders of the Senate Agriculture Committee, for their dogged determination to get this bill to the Senate floor.”

The Senate legislation includes a

new, voluntary margin protection program, endorsed by NMPF, to better safeguard farmers against disastrously low margins, such as those generated by the low milk prices and high feed costs that cost dairy farmers $20 billion in net worth between 2007 and 2009.

Kozak said the dairy title contains a better safety net for farmers in the form of the Dairy Production Margin Protection Program, which offers them a basic level of coverage against low margins, as well as a supplemental insurance plan offering higher levels of protection jointly funded by government and farmers. Those who opt to enroll in the margin program will also be subject to the Market Stabilization program that asks them to reduce milk output when margins are poor.

NMPF representatives appeared at a news conference in the U.S. Capitol with Stabenow and Roberts, urging that the farm bill debate begin as soon as possible.

SMALL FARM AUCTION

NEW KUBOTA COMPACT, MACHINERY, NICE HORSE DRAWN ITEMS

THURS. EVENING, JULY 5 @ 6:00PM 3559 NOBLE ROAD COHOCTON, NEW YORK 14826

From Cohocton take Rte 415 south toward Wallace and make right turn onto Wentworth Road, cross over expressway and make first right (behind Paul Fairbrother’s big red barn), follow to near end and make left up hill. NOTE: Dead End Road, steep up hill, park on right side ONLY!!

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Like new Kubota BX25 4WD compact tractor with 3 pt. hitch and p.t.o., only 92 engine hours, and selling complete with (model RCK60B23BX) 60 inch belly mower, (model BX25) front end loader with materials bucket and (model BT601) frame mount backhoe!

Oliver 1650 diesel tractor, Hydrapower Hi-Lo, 3 pt., 2 remotes, 18.4R34 tires on new rims!; Nice JD 328 baler with #40 kicker; NH 489 haybine; IH rolabar rake; Flat rack wagon; Tandem axle farm trailer with 12 ft. deck; App. 275 gal. pickup fit poly water tank; Two (2) 10 ft. and (1) 16 ft. nearly new steel gates; custom built chicken house on skids with 6 outside accessible nests, nice unit for backyard flock; Fancy “Cyphers” wooden incubator; Complete double team nylon work harness!; Various work horse accessories; MH model 15 manure spreader; Sharp Ontario 11 hoe horse drawn grain drill with grass seeder; IH #7 horse drawn sickle bar mower, cast seat; Two (2) Western adult saddles; Papec pulley driven hammer mill; Wooden fanning mill; Slate top (3 section) billiards table by Imperial International; “Catalina Spas” 5 person hot tub (on outside porch, easy to remove); Terms: CASH or honorable check night of auction! Acceptable ID required for bidder card. Nothing to be removed until settled for in full night of auction.

Owned By Jim McCart (for specific info on items selling) call Jim’s cell anytime between 10:00 a.m. and Midnight! 585-721-9850.

Auction Conducted By James P. Pirrung and Associates PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. Phone 585-728-2520 Or Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com

Ryan Willits of Lowville to receive scholarship at Empire Farm Days on Aug. 8 SENECA FALLS, NY — Ryan Willits of Lowville, NY, has been named the 2012 Empire State Potato Growers Association (ESPGA) Scholarship winner. He will receive the award at the 2012 Empire Farm Days Ag Leadership Luncheon on Aug. 8 at the Empire Farm Days Ag Leadership Luncheon at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls, NY.

MONDAY, JULY 2, 2012 1 PM

AT HOSKING SALES - NEW BERLIN, NY ROB-MICH HOLSTEINS REGISTERED & GRADE HERD DISPERSAL.

40 Head (20 Registered) 36 cows, 4 bred heifers. Cows are in all stages of lactation with a few exceptionally fancy young cows here!!

Watch for these two maternal sisters: Toyful is a Super uddered Talent already scored VG she sells fresh in April. JJ is her 2yr. old Sept. Storm sister every bit as fancy & sells due in Sept. to Seeker-Red. Super is another Talent that is a sure bet to score VG she sells with her just fresh Mac 2yr. Dtr. Special VG 87 R&W due sale day to Sept. Storm.

Other job interests prompts this extremely short notice sale, seize the opportunity to buy outstanding cows while your neighbors are making hay!!

SALE WILL BE HELD AT OUR FACILITY DURING OUR REGULAR MONDAY SALE - HOSKING SALES 6096 STATE HIGHWAY 8, NEW BERLIN, NY. 30 miles south of Utica, 6 miles north of New Berlin, NY. Dairy will start at 1:00PM, quality consignments welcomed.

Owners: ROB-MICH HOLSTEINS Bob & Michele Franklin & Family Newport, NY 13416 315-845-8009

Hosking Sales Tom & Brenda Hosking 6096 State Highway 8 New Berlin, NY 13411 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770 or 1771

“The Empire State Potato Growers’ annual scholarship honors an outstanding student who is ready to make a positive impact on the agricultural industry. Ryan has shown strong academic and leadership skills and has been active in agricultural activities since the age of 10 when he began showing dairy cattle. We are pleased to support his agricultural career plans,” said ESPGA Scholarship Chairman Andrew Pryputniewicz.

Ryan, a member of FFA since 2008, is currently serving as New York State FFA Treasurer. He graduates from Lowville Academy and Central School this June and will attend Morrisville State College in the fall to earn an agricultural science degree.

Ryan plans to transfer to Cornell University to earn his Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science with a minor in agricultural education.

Ryan has also received scholarships from Farm Credit East, the local New York Farm Bureau District and the North Country Goes Green Council.

The Empire State Potato Growers Association annually selects an undergraduate student residing in and attending college in New York to receive a $500 scholarship/academic year for up to four consecutive years of agricultural education.

Past ESPGA scholarship winners are: • Tracee Schiebel, Oneida County (2011) • Jennifer M. Call, Genesee County (2010)

• Corey Reed, Jefferson County (2009) • Emmaline Long, Genesee County (2008) • Allyson Jones-Brimmer, Jefferson County (2007) • Callin Ayers, Wyoming County (2006) • Jonathan Mahany, Livingston County, and Betsey Howland, Tioga County (2005) • Ryan Goupil, Clinton County (2004) • Christopher P. Crandall, Orleans County (2003) • Brandon Kaness, Genesee County (2002) • Kristen Keryk, Niagara County (2001).

The 2012 Ag Leadership Luncheon, sponsored

by American Agriculturist magazine, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, and Empire State Potato Growers, Inc., will include presentation of New York’s Agricultural Environmental Management Award, and New York Farm Viability Institute project highlights.

A BSOLUTE E E AUCTION REALL ESTATE OAKLAND D FARM M & RANCH

SAT.,, JULY Y 7TH H 10:00 0 AM

ND 2 ND ANNUAL WYOMING COUNTY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

PROPERTY Y MAY Y BE E VIEW W BY Y APPOINTMENTT ONLY CALLL 585-507-5405,, 585-507-5407 7 orr 585-468-5441

LOCATION: 4209 Telegraph Road, Bliss, NY. 3 miles west of Pike or 4 miles east of Route 39.

HOUSE E 3663 3 sq.. ft.. builtt in n 1900;; completelyy renovated 2004,, 4 BR; 4 1/2 bath; In law apt w/private kitchen, bath, deck & separate entrance. Finished basement; Lg. eat in kitchen w/gas fireplace; two car attached garage. BARN 28X100 barn w/full basement; built in 2003. (7) 12x12 stalls w/rubber mats, Nelson waters & feeders. 12x22 heated tack room, full heated bathroom. In floor horse scale. Mud free padlocks w/run in shed; automatic hay feeders & fly fans; Nelson waterer; ceiling fans & stall fans; Auto hay drop system; Elec. Overhead door; In line hot water heater.

BUILDINGS 20x30 insulated heated workshop w/attached garage; 24x30 Trailer barn w/two public restrooms.; 72x170 Coverall indoor arena finished 20x40 meters; 27x90 Horse barn w/20stalls w/electric; 23x80 Equip. building; 12x16 Run in shed. LAND 86.10 acres half wooded, half rolling pastures.

Spectacular views. 30 acres (+/-) in organic horse hay. 2 Large fenced pastures; 3 Smaller, Fenced pastures; 4 paddocks. 3 Rail black vinyl fence throughout. 1 1/3 acre stocked pond w/picnic pavilion w/electric; dock w/diving board; swimming beach; storage shed w/electric. 6 miles of wooded and open trails, most groomed for carriages. 40x100 meter outdoor arena w/electric. Obstacle course w/ water hazards; landscaped garden w/water feature. Young apple orchard.

A most see beautiful property. A once in a lifetime investment. Keshequa school district.

TERMS 15% DEPOSIT DAY OF AUCTION, 30 DAY CLOSING; BALANCE DUE AT CLOSING 10% BUYER PREMIUM

Friday, August 31, 2012 • 9:00AM

SALEMAN/AUCTIONEER Richard G. Mason 585-721-8844 BROKER Pepper & Crandall Reality Olean, NY 716-372-7200

EARLY CONSIGNED FARM MACHINERY: NI manure spreader, JD 290 corn planter, Papec ensilage cutter, rebuilt McD corn binder, NI hay loader in good condition, Mc side delivery rake, NH 256 in good cond., Little Giant hay elevator, headlock gate.

SAWMILL: Husky sawmill w/25HP Robin motor in working condition.

CONSIGNMENTS WANTED Consignments wanted such as horse drawn equipment & all farm related machinery.

Horses - Ponies - harness & tack.

Sawmill - logging equipment - dozers - loaders & skidders.

Mini Barns - lumber - building material & fence posts.

Quilts - Quilt tops - rugs & etc.

Furniture Wooden crafts & households.

All quality consignments welcome, but no guns.

For more info or send quilt items to....

Aaron Miller 4209 Telegraph Road, Bliss, NY 14024 8:00-8:30AM • 585-322-7042 NOTE: Advertising deadline is August 4 AUCTIONEERS ANDY RABER 5345 T.R. 118, Baltic, OH 43804 (330) 893-2604 Vern Yoder • David Miller

Ryan Willits, 2012 Empire State Potato Growers Association Scholarship winner.

D SALES STABLES , IN HOLLAN W NELocated 12 Miles East of Lancaster, PA Just Off Rt. 23, New Holland C.

Wed., July 27TH • 10:30 AM

Dairy Cow & Heifer Sale Featuring Complete Dispersal for Sam Lapp, Horseshoe Rd., Lanc.

50 Cows & 7 Bred heifers Sell Due July & August Herd AI Sired & AI Bred for 27 years RHA over 20,000 BF 4% Avging 75 lbs. in Tank SCC only 130,000

All Consignments Welcome

Cows - Heifers - Bulls Thank You

SALE MANAGED BY: New Holland Sales Stables, Inc. David Kolb 61-L

717-354-4341 (Barn) 717-355-0706 (FAX)

Reminder: Special Heifer Sale Wed. July 11th

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JOHN N & MARY Y MAHLENDORF 8983 3 OAKLAND D ROAD NUNDA,, NY

5th National Conference on Grazing Lands Dec. 9-12 ~ Orlando, FL Grazing lands get no respect. Often designated as “undeveloped” land, it is a term suggesting wastelands waiting for a worthy purpose.

“The Nation’s grazing lands, also known as rangelands, are not just in a waiting room to become houses, malls or vineyards,” says Bob Drake, Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) chairman. “Grazing lands have many jobs: homes for livestock, sponges for rainfall, wildlife habitat, carbon reservoirs, hiking and birdwatching meccas, hunting and fishing grounds, and much, much more.

Sustainably managing all these roles across 600 million acres of grazing lands in this Nation is a huge balancing act and it’s also the topic of our conference,” he summarizes.

GLCI will host its 5th national conference in Orlando, FL, from Dec.

9-12, at the Caribe Royale Hotel and Convention Center. GLCI conference organizers expect more than 1,200 ranchers, professors, land managers, researchers, public officials, ecologists and students to participate in the exchange of information on successful “cutting edge” grazing management technologies.

This year, Temple Grandin, noted animal behavior expert, author, speaker and professor, will be one of a number of featured presenters.

Some of Grandin’s books will be available for purchase and for a book signing that will follow her keynote address on Monday.

In conjunction with hosting the conference in Orlando, the Florida Grazing Lands Coalition (FGLC), a division of GLCI, will provide a workshop with Fred Provenza, Utah State University professor and award win-

SEEDWAY introduces new eCommerce website HALL, NY — SEEDWAY has launched the new eCommerce area of its website. The recently live area features enhancements for the online purchase of commercial, untreated and organic vegetable seed. Userfriendly improvements include enhanced product listings, sorting options, page views, shopping cart and checkout process. The upgrades focus on making the online shopping experience simpler and faster.

The enriched eCommerce format and new functions finalize an overall redesign, upgrading the website and streamlining the online vegetable seed shopping experience. SEEDWAY has offered vegetable seed for purchase on its website since 1998, servicing customers throughout the U.S. and Canada with online sales and service.

For more information, visit SEEDWAY at www.seedway.com.

KEN HOOVER PAVING CONTRACTOR AUCTION

644 Enfield Falls Road (NYS Rte. 327) Ithaca, NY 14850

SATURDAY, JUNE 30TH @ 10:00 AM

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644 Enfield Falls Rd. (Rte. 327) Ithaca, NY - from Route 13, just southwest of Ithaca, Tompkins County, NY take St. Rt. 327, 3 miles to the sale site.

EQUIPMENT: Case 450B Dozer 6 way blade, winch, 3800 hrs, excellent btm; JCB 1400B loader backhoe 4x4 extenda hoe 3917 hrs.; Bobcat 863 Turbo skid steer; LeeBoy 8500 Elite paver on tracks, 381 hrs., 4 cyl diesel; LeeBoy 700B paver on rubber, Hatz diesel powered; Bitelli DTV 315 Peperine Vibratory double drum roller, Hatz diesel; attachments for skid steer; Bobcat 24" fast cut milling unit; Bobcat Broom; pallet forks; grapple forks; grapple tines fork; car hauling trailer; Chip spreading box for truck; TRUCKS: 1997 Freightliner tandem w/lift axle, dump, 20 ft aluminum box, 525 Cummins engine, has divisible load overweight permit; 1988 Ford L9000 dump w/16" steel box, 610 Cummins has overweight permit; 1999 Freightliner FL60 Cummins diesel 10ft steel dump box; 1995 international 4900 rollback w/26ft w/wheel wells - DT466 motor; 2000 Ford F350 V-10 crew cab w/Rugby contractors dump 68,250 miles MISC & SHOP: Emglo air compressor w/11 hp Honda; 3 plate tamps; Fox SFP 4000, Dynapac, etc; Makita chop saw w/motor for cutting black top; Giant Blower; 250 gallon fuel tank w/12V electric pimp; tar tank; transit; Laser transit Spectra w/tripod; Power Hoist; Solar 2175 wire feed welder; oxy acet torch set; battery chargers; jack stands; pair Good Year G286 tires 425/65Rx22.5; plus other tires; 5th wheel hitch; large Master heater; Gates hydraulic hose fitting machine; road barricades; safety cones; 3/4" socket set; hydraulic jacks; tool boxes Snap On and Contents; new Honda engine; rakes; lutes; etc. for blacktop business; plus more as we prepare for auction. www.visscherauctions.com for pictures AUCTIONEER NOTE: Due to health reason Ken is discontinuing the paving business and thus prompts auction of all his equipment.

TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK LUNCH AVAILABLE MR. KEN HOOVER: OWNER 607-272-9110

HOWARD W. VISSCHER AND SON SALES MANAGER AND AUCTIONEER NICHOLS, NY

607-699-7250

ning research scientist and rancher, on Dec. 12.

The conference will continue its past format of providing information along four “tracks” that will include Eastern, Midwestern, Western and dairy grazing issues. Some of the issues to be highlighted include the value of rotational grazing and of riparian habitat, carbon sequestration and the flexibility within grazing systems.

One thing that sets GLCI apart from other conferences is its focus on ranchers as presenters. “We know experts come from academia, government and the nonprofit world, and we welcome them all, but we also look for the “cowboy expert”

who has gained his — or her — expertise through long hours with livestock and first-hand exposure to all sorts of elements — natural, economic and political,” says Drake.

Early bird registration of $295 is available through Oct. 15, followed by regular online registration until Dec. 1. On-site registration is also available with the regular and onsite price of $365. While most papers and posters for the conference have been selected, some additional submissions may be accommodated.

Information on registration, papers, posters and/or exhibitor opportunities can be found at the GLCI’s website (www.glci.org/5NCGL.html).

VINTAGE CAR - TRUCK & PARTS AUCTION SATURDAY, JUNE 30 • 9:30 AM 35 LATHROPE RD. - LOWMAN, NY

DIRECTIONS: From I-86, take Elmira Exit 56 to Jerusalem Hill Rd. - go approx. 6 miles - turn Right on Hogback Rd. - go approx 2 1/2 miles - turn left on Lathrope Rd. From the South, take I-81 or Rt. 15 North to I-86. From the North, take Rt. 13 or I-86 - head toward Elmira. Watch for Auction Signs.

This is a nearly 50 year collection of cars, trucks, parts, literature for most makes U.S. and foreign from the 50's to the 80's.

This auction will have over 20 '55, '56 & '57 Chevy Cars. Several 50's, 60's & early 70's Chevy Trucks incl.: '52 2 Ton Dump, '54 6500, '55 1 Ton Dump, '57 2 Ton Dump, '66 3/4 Ton 4WD w/Hydraulic Snowplow, '62 GMC 1 Ton ex-Fire Department Hydraulic Ladder Truck, '72 Chevy Short Wheel Base 1/2 Ton Pick-Up. Several other Vehicles incl.: Vegas, Monzas, '62 - '64 Novas, AMC Eagles, '64 Triumph Sports Convertible, '66 Chevy Bus with a Big Block - used for 30 years by the owner. Vehicles range from complete and running to just bodies over 70 Vehicles will be auctioned. Parts include thousands of Taillights, Windshields, Exhaust Pipes, Grilles, Fenders, Doors, Bumpers, Hoods, Chrome, Stainless Trim Seats - bucket & bench, Jacks, Hubcaps, Old License Plates, Radios, Wheels, Tires, 4WD Lockout Hubs, N.O.S., Filters, Gaskets, Hoses & other N.O.S. Items. Also Record Players, Albums & 45's from the 50's, 60's & 70's. Chevy Engines of nearly every displacement as well as others incl.: AMC, Ford, Willys, GMC & Buick. Many boxes of Literature dating back to the 40's - Tools & Shop Equipment - Also 4 Wheelers - Mini Bikes - Snowmobiles - Lawn & Garden Items and more.

AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: This is a once in a lifetime auction. Winning bidders of vehicles can strip what they want & leave the rest. You will have as much time as needed to remove your purchases if you make arrangements with the seller. There will be hoists & lifts available on site for loading heavy items. Bring a friend, as there will be 2 Auctioneers selling at the same time. This is a partial listing - there will be many surprises. Please plan to spend a full day with us. PREVIEW: Thursday & Friday 9 am til 5 pm. SNACK BAR TERMS: Cash or Approved Check Only. There will be a 10% Buyer's Premium.

OWNER: RUSSELL PURVIS (607) 732-2157 OR (607) 425-3129 AUCTIONEERS: ROBERT & DONNIE INGHAM • BOB (607) 857-7114 OR DONNIE (607) 426-5188 Visit our website: www.DonnieInghamAuctions.com

Armyworms found in Central New York field crops Regional field crop specialist Kevin Ganoe of Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Central New York Dairy and Field Crops Team reports that armyworms have been found in the area and field crop growers should be scouting their fields.

Ganoe encourages that “Growers need to check their fields as armyworms can be locally heavy. If you wait to hear of them being near you before you look you will be too late.” He continues, ”we hear of severe armyworm damage in Western New York this week but we have yet to see that type of severe

damage here in Central New York. We have had damage here but it has been more limited.”

Fields that are typical places for armyworms are: • grass or mostly grass hayfields especially those that are now second cutting fields and you may be looking at harvesting that second cutting soon • corn fields that were late planted into grass fields, notill or tilled ground or fields planted into small grain cover crop.

• corn fields with grassy weeds, quackgrass and other perenni-

als or even annual grasses like crabgrass.

• small grain fields Look for armyworms to be on the ground and undercover during the day, they feed at night.

They won’t be in the ground but under any material they can find to crawl under.

Armyworms may also be found in the whorl of corn plants feeding.

Armyworm larvae are a light grey on their underside with black and grey/blue striped sides and top.

Consider treatment if grass hay fields have a consistent population of 3-5 armyworms per

HUGE ABSOLUTE MACHINERY SALE BLANCHARD FARMS

SMYRNA, NEW YORK 13464

SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2012 • 10:30 A.M. Directions:: From Route 12 in Sherburne, Take Route 80 West 3 mi., next to Stowaway Storage, 2325 NYS Hwy. 80, Smyrna, NY. Watch for auction arrows.

Tractors: JD 7730 MFWD, full cab, 775 hrs. JD 7730 MFWD, full cab, 838 hrs. JD 7810 MFWD, full cab, w/JD741 loader, bale hugger, 2463 hrs. JD 7410, 2 wheel, 2870 hrs. JD 6420, MFWD, full cab, 2953 hrs.

CIH 7710, MFWD, full cab. JD 675 B Skid loader. JD 450 G Dozer, 6 way blade, 2187 hrs. Sets of double ring chains.

Harvesting: JD 5730 Forage Harvester, w/ 3 row corn head. JD 9400 Combine, 4WD, 2500 engine hrs.

1777 separator hrs. JD 444 corn head, & JD 915 Flex head. NI 324 2 row picker/husker. JD 216 2 beater forage wagon. (7) JD 716A Forage wagons, (5) w/tandem running gears. CIH 600 Blower. H&S 860 Blower. NH 30 Blower. Gilmore Tatge 370 Batch Dryer. NY-D 40 ft. 8" Transport Auger-PTO. Little Giant 50 ft. 8" Transport Auger-PTO. Miller Pro 305 52 ft. Grain/Hay Elevator w/motor. Hay/grain 36 ft. elevator w/elec. motor. Gehl 170 Grinder/Mixer.

Hayingg Equipment: (2) NH 575 balers, (LIKE NEW)! NH 1431 Discbine. NH 1411 Discbine. (3) NH 258 rake's on dolly wheels. NH 252 Double rake hitch. Kuhn GF8501T 8 star tedder. (6) Steel Hay wagons, some w/tandem axle running gears. (5) Wooden hay wagons. JD 1418 Rotary mower. (2) JD Belly mount side mowers.

Tillage:: Kverneland 115-9 HD 6 btm. plows. (Like New!). JD 2810 6 bttm plows w/leveler. White 435 10 ft. White 273 Disc Harrow. JD 980 20 ft. C-Shank field Cultivator. Haybuster 3106 Rock Picker. (ex. cond.).

(2) NI 2 row Rock Pickers. JD 452 Grain Drill, 13 ft., double disc. JD 7200 6 row Corn Planter, fert. auger, w/201 transport trailer. Killbros Fert. Box w/Auger. (5) Gravity Boxes w/running gears.

Sellingg forr neighbor: Gehl 1075 Chopper, hay & grass head, processor & elec.Controls.

Barnn Equipment: Pequea 520 Feeder Wagon. Meyers 20 ft. Feeder Wagon. SI 20 ft. Feeder Wagon. NI 3739 Box Spreader. (2) Uebler 810 feed carts. (3) Bedding Choppers. Pincor generator on wheels.

Portable milk pump.

Produce: (4) Corn Cribs, full, with corn on the cob. (Selling at 12:00.).

Trucks: 1978 GMC 6500 V-8. 1971 GMC 6500, both w/wooden dump boxes. 1985 GMC 3500 Cattle Truck, wooden rack.

Tools: Mig welder, welders, Elec. Hacksaw, American 3 pt. hitch Wood splitter. Hyd. cylinders. Impacts, skilsaws, chain saws, elec. motors, drill press, bits, hyd. press, hyd. jacks, handy man jacks, elec. grease guns, wheel barrells, hand sigh's, battery charger, power saws, pipe clamps, water tanks, torch set w/dolly, cement mixer, tire changer, 30T press, heavy duty industrial hoist, log chains, and many more items!

Saw w Mill:: Ireland Saw Mill, PTO. (Could be converted). Extra saw blades. (Not at sale site, by appointment). Tompkins 4 sided Planer, belt driven. Tower 32" Edger, belt driven, extra belts. 12" planer. Selling sawmill at 12:00.

Manager'ss Note: A TOP line of machinery. Well maintained, regular maintenance, greased daily, oil changes, always cleaned, washed, and kept under cover. All machinery owned by one owner: Blanchard Farms was established in 1932.

Salee Managedd by:

Mr. David Unger &

Gene Wood’s Auction Service, Inc. Cincinnatus, NY 13040

Tel: (607) 863-3821

Visit us on the Web @ genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com

square foot range. Don’t just look in one spot, you may find five and then look other places and find none. Recommendations in corn are for at

least three per plant in the whorl and they are less than 3/4 of an inch then consider treatment.

There is no reason to treat in preventative

fashion for armyworms if they are not present.

Treatment will be more effective on armyworms that are less than 3/4 of an inch long.

‘See for Yourself Participants’ will see checkoff in action HARRISBURG, PA — What happens to U.S. soybeans after farmers unload their trucks at local grain elevators or processors? A group of U.S. soybean farmers, including Andrew Fabin of Indiana, PA, are about to find out.

Fabin is one of 10 farmers selected to participate by the United Soybean Board (USB) in the 2012 “See for Yourself” program, which will give attendees a firsthand look at how and where their soybeans are being used both domestically and internationally.

The program, which also offers farmer participants an opportunity to evaluate specific, checkoff-funded research and promotional activities, will be held Aug. 5-11 in St. Louis and Guanajuato, Mexico.

The soy checkoff selected 10 farmers who applied to take part in the fifth annual “See for Yourself” program. These farmer-participants will see their checkoff dollars in action by

visiting a number of sites related to the national soy checkoff objectives to improve the value of U.S. soybean meal and oil, ensure the industry and soy customers have the freedom and infrastructure to operate, and meet the needs of U.S. soy customers. The locations will also demonstrate USB’s work to protect and support animal agriculture and increase public and private investment in transportation infrastructure.

For example, participants will learn about the use of soy biodiesel at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, tour a barge-loading facility and visit a laboratory to see soy research taking place, all before heading to the number one market for U.S. soybean meal — Mexico. While south of the U.S. border, participants will get a firsthand look at a large user of U.S. soy in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato.

CORJESS FARM MACHINERY DISPERSAL FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2012 11:00 AM

CORY & JESSICA DREIBELBIS 108 UPTON ROAD PULASKI, NY 315-430-3394

DIRECTIONS: FROM INTERSTATE 81, TAKE THE SANDY CREEK EXIT. GO INTO THE VILLAGE OF SANDY CREEK, GO SOUTH ON RT. 11, 2.5 MILES TO UPTON RD., TURN RIGHT ON UPTON RD., FIRST FARM. WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS. OUTSTANDING LINE OF WELL MAINTAINED MACHINERY!!!!

CIH 7140 4WD/ CAB 20.8x42, 3 REMOTES (6868 HRS.) CIH 5240 2WD OPEN STATION (3450 HRS.) JD 2940 4WD W/ JD 260 LOADER OPEN STATION (4761 HRS.) IH 986 CAB - JD 3010 DIESEL-JD855 DIESEL W/72 INCH MID MOUNT MOWER 3 GEHL 980 FORAGE WAGONS (TANDEM)- SUNFLOWER 1232 18’ DISC(EX) JD 920 MOCO (IMPELLERS)- CIH 781 FORAGE HARVESTER HAY & 2 ROW CORNHEAD HAUL A FAME FLATBED TRAILER (GOOSENECK) 7 TON- 3 FAST HITCHES JD 724 FINISHERS (EX)- CLAAS 350S RAKE 3PT. HITCH, PTO (EX) MEYER 3954 MANURE SPREADER-KATOLIGHT 60/45 GENERATOR W/WELDER ON TRAILER UEBLER 810 FEED CART (6 MONTHS OLD)- UEBLER 812 FEED CART NH 27 BLOWER; DUALS BOLT ON 20.8x38; DUALS SNAP ON 20.8x42; IH FORAGE WAGON; BADGER FORAGE WAGON; NH 28 BLOWER; JD 2800 5 BTM PLOWS; WHITE CHISEL PLOW 10 SHANK; NUGENT BALE KNIFE (3PT. HITCH); PEQUEA ROUND BALE WAGON; GRAVITY BOX; FERTILIZER SPREADER 3PT. HITCH; TIRE CHAINS 20.8x38; TIRE CHAINS 18.4x38; 12 JD TRACTOR WEIGHTS (SUITCASE); RYOBI PRESSURE WASHER 3000 PSI; FUEL TANK 250 GAL. ON SKIDS; FUEL TANK 200 GAL. PATZ GUTTER CLEANER CHAIN (APPROX. 300 FT.); KEENAN MIXER PARTS; SEMEN TANK; GATES -SOME NEW; SOME SMALLS AND MISCELLANEOUS HAVING SOLD THE FARM, THE DREIBELBIS FAMILY HAS DECIDED TO SELL THEIR MACHINERY. THIS IS TOP OF THE LINE EQUIPMENT, WELL CARED FOR AND READY TO WORK.WITH THE HIGH COST OF NEW MACHINERY, DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO BY QUALITY USED MACHINERY. TERMS ARE CASH OR GOOD CHECK DAY OF SALE. OUT OF STATE BUYERS NEED A BANK LETTER OF CREDIT MADE PAYABLE TO DELARM & TREADWAY.

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

SALE MANAGER DELARM & TREADWAY WWW.DELARM-TREADWAY.COM

E.J. TREADWAY ANTWERP, NY 315-659-2407

Assemblyman Magee’s legislation to expand Pride of New York program passed the Assembly In an effort to encourage more consumers to “buy local”, Assemblyman Bill Magee (D-Nelson) announced the Assembly passed two pieces of legislation that he prime sponsored to expand the Pride of New York program (A.9877 and A.9868).

“Having grown up in a rural farming community myself, I recognize the value of promoting local goods,” Assemblyman Magee said. “Pride of New York is a winwin, as it benefits area

farmers and business owners, while providing a boost to our local economy.”

The first of the two bills would establish the Dine: Pride of New York program by creating a logo for restaurants that have 15 percent or more of their products made in New York (A.9877). Qualifying restaurants would be able to display the logos on their doors, store fronts or websites, allowing restaurant patrons to easily identify and support local prod-

ucts, while simultaneously encouraging more businesses to buy local.

“More than ever, people are realizing the importance of supporting local farms and businesses by purchasing goods made right here, in our backyard,” Assemblyman Magee said.

“Local restaurants and farmers can increase revenue by displaying the Pride of New York logo, and customers can have the satisfac-

tion of knowing they’ve helped their neighborhood farmers and business owners.”

The second bill would establish the Shop: Pride of New York program and allow food wholesalers to display the Pride of New York logo if 20 percent or more of their products are New York products (A.9868). This would help get more local goods on the shelves, promote wholesalers

and retailers offering local products and give families further access to local goods.

“The Pride of New York program helps to promote the state’s agriculture industry and local businesses, something we need to do with the economy struggling,” Assemblyman Magee said.

Assemblyman Bill Magee has long fought for measures to help promote agriculture, in-

cluding helping pass an on-time, fee-free, farmfriendly budget, which included funding for all of the vital agriculture assistance programs.

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

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S&L Builders LLC is proud to announce we are offering all types of masonry and concrete services... foundations, retaining walls, brick, stone, pavers, etc.

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We build all types of Pole Barn construction... freestall barns, indoor riding arenas, machinery storage, garages, etc.

We have a 90 foot Clear Span truss available and we are offering the Agriculture Bird Free Truss.

We would like to thank our customers for their business!

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Jess Monk - Lisle, NY 24x40x11.6 Scott Bennett - Waverly, NY 36x60x12

Kerry Metiver - Fort Edward, NY 36x84x10

Rick Powell - Owego, NY 30x36x10

Adirondack Tree Surgeons - Gavenport, NY 80x100x16

Beagle Club - Towanda, PA 24x24x11.6

Joe Lawrance - Perryopolis, PA 40x60x16

Charles Petrie - Little Falls, NY 50x96x15

Jay Andreas - West Franklin, PA 66x80x14, 24x32x14

Whittaker Farms - Whitney Point, NY 45x152x14

Tom Andzulis - Clifford, PA 30x32x13.6

Cooperstown Holsteins - Cooperstown, NY 85x40x14, 40x40x14

Mike Galcik - Schuylerville, NY 32x48x11.6

Lavra Fay - Castleton, PA 80x48x16

Christene Huston - Chester Springs, PA 36x48x12 Hope Enterprise - Williamsport, PA 20x24x8

Brian Lebarron - Whitehall, NY 50x100x16

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USDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chesapeake Bay accomplishments making a difference in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Landowners using financial, technical assistance to improve water quality WASHINGTON, D.C. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; USDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Natural Resources Conservation Service has achieved historic levels of conservation implementation in the Chesapeake Bay watershed during the past two fiscal years, leading to water quality improvements, wildlife habitat enhancement and support of rural economies, Chief Dave White announced on June 14. In fiscal years 2010 and 2011, NRCS helped Chesapeake Bay farmers, forest landowners and other partners voluntarily install conservation practices or actions on a total of 650,000 acres of working lands.

Since 2004, NRCS has provided more than $500 million to help farmers install or apply conservation practices. In addition, the 2008 Farm Bill provided assistance to farmers and forest landowners through the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative (CBWI), which focuses funding and other resources on priority areas identified by NRCS and its partners. Through the use of CBWI and other Farm Bill programs, NRCS staff helped landowners to voluntarily implement over 60,000 new conservation practices in the watershed in fiscal year 2011. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe that a thriving and sus-

tainable agricultural sector is critical to restoring the Chesapeake Bay,â&#x20AC;?

White said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are working with better scientific tools that are helping us to target the right conservation practices in the right locations to achieve maximum water quality improvements.â&#x20AC;?

NRCS staff has helped landowners voluntarily apply or construct the following conservation practices in priority watersheds and across the Chesapeake Bay region: â&#x20AC;˘ 262 new waste storage facilities to help farmers manage manure â&#x20AC;˘ 151,689 acres of nutrient management to improve the rate, timing and method of nutrient application â&#x20AC;˘ 7,114 acres of access control to exclude livestock from streams â&#x20AC;˘ 121,573 acres of reduced tillage to reduce soil erosion and improve soil quality â&#x20AC;˘ 136,501 acres of cover crop to reduce nutrient losses â&#x20AC;˘ 65,317 feet of terraces to control soil erosion NRCS has named a new coordinator and science advisor who will work together to help the agency build on its recent accomplishments. Newly named Chesapeake Bay Coordinator Nona Darrell McCoy of Washington, D.C. and Science Advisor Curtis Dell of Pennsylvania will further NRCSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to help agricultural and forest landowners im-

prove water quality in the six-state Chesapeake Bay Watershed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These two positions are essential to ensuring that NRCS continues to pursue effective and innovative solutions in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed,â&#x20AC;? White said.

As coordinator, McCoy will work with partners and other stakeholders to ensure NRCSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; conservation programs continue to help agricultural and forest landowners improve water quality in the six-state Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Chesapeake Bay Watershed covers all or parts of Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

Prior to assuming her new position, McCoy worked on conservation issues in the U.S. House of Representatives, including serving as staff director for the Conservation, Credit, Energy and Research Subcommittee of the House Committee on Agriculture. In that position, she was instrumental in developing policy for several titles of the 2008 Farm Bill, including the conservation title. Prior to that, she worked for Minority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Congressman Collin Peterson, D-MN) and Congressman Tim Holden (DPA). McCoy, a Kentucky native, received her undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky and a graduate degree from Georgetown

University.

Dell is a Ph.D research soil scientist with USDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agricultural Research Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (ARS) Pasture Systems and Watershed Management Research Unit and an adjunct professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Science at Penn State University. Dell is on assignment with NRCS for one year with an option to extend for additional year.

Dell has worked as a research soil scientist with ARS at Penn State University for the past 11 years. His research focuses on carbon and nitrogen cycling in manure-amended and pasture soils and the impact of nutrient management on water and air quality. Dell, an Indiana native, has a B.S. in agronomy and an M.S. in soil microbiology, both from Purdue University in Indiana. He received his Ph.D in soil microbiology from Kansas State University. As science advisor, Dell will evaluate and assess the science being used by NRCS and its partners in the Chesapeake Bay. He will also explore emerging approaches and technologies that may be brought to bear on the Chesapeake Bay. To learn more about NRCSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in the Chesapeake Bay, please visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrc s/detailfull/national/home/?&cid=s telprdb1047323.

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

It will also be mailed to all of the members of the association and to prospective members. Additional copies will be available at Empire Farm Days in the New York Corn and Soybean Association booth.

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Patz Introduces 3600 Series II Triple Screw Vertical Mixer POUND, WI — Patz Corporation recently announced the addition of the 3600 Series II Triple Screw Vertical Mixer to their Vertical Mixer Series. With a mixing capacity of 1,400-1,580 cu. ft. (39.6-44.7 m3), this huge mixer is the largest in the series.

Regardless of batch size, the 3600 Series II handles a wider variety of ingredients, including alternative feeds. Three patent pending Vortex™ Screws and patented baffles promote fast mixing without compromising batch quality. The thorough, consistent TMR produced minimizes sorting and reduces refusals.

Featuring six super single truck tires, the mixer’s self-steering axles

improve turning radius and minimize tire wear, stresses on axles, hubs, spindles, and suspension. Also contributing to this mixer’s low maintenance design, its primary PTO driveline features an automatic cutout clutch, eliminating the need to replace shear bolts.

Engineered for optimal performance, the 3600 Series II includes a 2speed drive package with an oil cooling system. Another standard feature, a Bull-Pull™ articulating implement hitch prevents backlash for precise control.

A large variety of customization options are available, including steel/stainless steel tub liners, planetary cooling system, and patent

pending tub mounted magnet(s). An optional camera package enables viewing of the rear of the mixer from the tractor cab while backing up or discharging feed from an optional rear commodity door. The package

includes a 7” (718 mm) LCD monitor and weatherproof, shock-resistant infrared camera for night vision.

For more information on the Patz 3600 Series II Triple Screw Vertical Mixer, visit www.patzcorp.com.

Annual Summer Equipment Auction Saturday, July 28 at 9:30 AM At Martin’s Country Market, Waterloo, NY 13165 We will be selling Complete Farm Lines, Estates, Repo Eq., Light and Heavy Trucks, Excavating Eq., Dealer Eq., & Lawn and Garden.

We will be offering great opportunity to buy and sell here. Reasonable commission rates, great location. Call Jay Martin 315-521-3123 or Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 to get in early advertising.

LAKEVIEW HOLSTEINS Friday, July 6th, 2012 at 11:00 AM 1. Reg. Ayrshire heifer that is due 7-14-12 2. Group of 10 top springing and short bred heifers AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: Call to be in next weeks advertising. Last month we sold 175 head with the top coming to $2,100. Lots of demand for top quality animals.

Terms: Cash or honorable check. Nothing to be removed until settled for.

FOR TRUCKING AND CONSIGNMENT CALL: Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Raymond Zimmerman 315-531-8521

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

Elmer Zeiset Savannah, NY 13146 315-729-8030

1,400 cu. ft. 3600 Series II Triple Screw Vertical Mixer.

TOP P QUALITY Y M AUCTION FARM

SAT., JULY 7TH 10:00 AM

OAKHILL FARM & RANCH, 8983 OAKLAND RD, NUNDA, NY

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John and Mary are moving out of state and will place their beautiful farm and contents up for public auction. Location - turn off Rt. 436, onto Oakland Rd. Watch for R. G. MASON AUCTIONS arrows.

TRACTOR Kubota L3430 w/loader 1688 hrs.; Kubota L3400 808 hrs.

DOZER Komatsu bull dozer D20A-6 Nice FARM EQUIP. NH 565 Sq. baler; NH 472 Haybine; NH 72 Hay thrower; 8x10 U-dump trailer; DHE hay rake; EN-Rossi tedder; Ferguson yard maker Dethatch & seeder 3pt; Gen Power PTO generator 20/50kw; Glenmac Harley rake; Kubota 3 pt. back hoe; Hay wagons; Woods finishing mower; Wright fence line mower; Hay right bale elevator on wheels; Rock shaker; Rotary 7' PTO 3 pt. broom; Custom built 5x8 utility trailer; Rambler road packer; Brush Brute tree & brush puller w/claw; ATV Kubota M RTV900 Utility 4x4 vehicle; Suzuki Ozark 4 wheeler GOLF CART Club Car Prestige elec., 4 seats TOOLS & EQUIP. Poulan & Sears chainsaws; Vector power inverter; Air compressor; Nut & bolt bins; Angle iron; Berger Surveyor level; Elec hoists; Power tools; Mechanic tools; Thickness planer; Angle drill; Snow blower; Troy built tiller edger; Fencing materials & tools; Ready heaters; Stick welder; CARRIAGE CARTS Roberts carriage Wagonette 4 wheel; American Standhope carriage (Summit View); Amish buggy HORSE ITEMS Western Saddles; Harness; Antique sleigh w/bobs; 4 wheel work wagon; Bender UP horse trailer (Baron 1); 5hp Bully goat vacuum; Stall sifter; English saddles; Pop up tent; Water reel; 8 Jump package w/ 12' rails; Pyramid Sun dance Drainage arena; Tower letters; 3 pt. 8' Arena conditioner; Horse trailer camera; Digital scale; Driving cones; Lamps; Shock collar; Bits & bridles; Cross country jumps; Farrier supplies; Helmets; Horse overhead car wash; Horse see saw 14'; Judges stand hay wagon; 3pt port a poppy; Saddle bags & pads; Two wheel training cart; 325 gal water tank; Whips; Tack rolling rack; SPECIAL INTEREST Mega Voice Pro PA system w/remote like new.

HOUSEHOLD Comm. Freezer; Refrigerators; Gas dryer; Microwaves; Washing machine; Gas grill; Computers; Printers; TV's; Bernina sewing machine; Queen bed; Shelving; Club chair w/ottoman; End stands; Easy chairs; Outdoor furniture; Dinning rm table w/10 chairs; Walnut side board; Brown suede section couch w/4 reclining seat; Kimball piano; Walnut settee; File cabinet; Wing back chairs; Adirondack chairs; Patio furniture; and more.

ANTIQUES German cuckoo clock; Dolls; Treadle sewing machine; Oak dresser; Cain bottom chairs; Bookcase; Rocking chairs; Wooden horse items; Folk Art; Chinese Bamboo water color; Old Books; and more.

Fantastic quality auction, everything is top notch and well cared for. A must attend auction. DO NOT MISS THIS AUCTION. TERMS CASH OR GOOD CHECK W/PROPER ID (BANK LETTER FOR OUT OF STATE BUYERS) 13% BUYER PREMIUM

Rich & James Mason - RG Mason Auctions, FILLMORE, NY (585) 721-8844 or (585) 567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com rgmasonauctions@aol.com

LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION FRI., JUNE 29TH @ 9:30 AM To be held in our yard at the corner of RT 38 & 38B in Newark Valley, NY. (19 miles west of Binghamton, 8 miles north of Owego exit 64 off I-86) Nice farm line from Tokos Farm in Binghamton NY: Ford 600 tractor 2950 hrs, Land Pride 6' Finish mower, 6' Rotary mower, Dearborn 2x plow, 5' stone rake, set of drag harrows, small cement mixer.

TRACTORS: '08 JD 3320 CAH, Ehydro, mower & snow blower Nice!; JD 3005 4wd w/ ldr 75 hours like new!; JD 4430 Cab ps, 2840 w/ canopy nice!; White 2180 MFWD, 2-85 w/ cab: IH 886; MF 2805 w/ duals 3700 hrs; Case 870 Black demo, 830 nfe; Deutz D6006 4wd w/ Leon ldr; Ford 8700, 5600 w/ldr, 4610SU, 841, (2) 8n, 2n; AC 615 w/ ldr, JD 2840, 3020; Case 730 w/ ldr; Oliver 770 Gas, IH 1256; Farmall '53 Super M, Super C, Cub w/ blade; Long 1100; Lawn & Garden: Cub Cadet 3184, 1529, 1515, White LT15, GT2550, Club car golf cart, JD 4x2 Gator & more!

FARM MACHINERY: Discbines: NH 1410 Like New! & (2) NI 5209 (Red); Haybines: NH 492, 489; Balers: NH 570 w/ kicker, (2) 315 w/ kickers, 269 w/ kicker, JD 336 w/ kicker, JD 430, NH 849 & 847; Rakes: NH 258, 56, 55, IH 97 w/ dolly wheel, NI; Deutz Fahr KH500 4 star tedder; NH 1038 Bale Wagon; Mowers: Rhino batwing flail, Woods 15' batwing, Woods BB840P, NH 451 sickle bar nice!, NH 36, Ford & Gehl flail choppers; 6' KK pull, many others!; Tillage & planting: IH 9x onland plow, several 1x- 5x plows, Glencoe & IHC 6000 9 shank disc chisels, IHC 15' & JD 8' Cultimulchers, 5'-10' 3pt discs, JD pto potato digger. JD 7200 4R, 7000 4R & 6R, JD 6R small seed, Ford 309 & JD 2R; Other: H&S 260 Spreader Nice!, Gehl 860 chopper w/ 2R & hay heads, Kidd 800 & Kidd 3pt Bale Choppers, New 4', 5', 6' Rotary mowers. (2) Ezee flow lime spreaders. Lamco forage wagon; steel hay wagon; Leinbach 6'disc, 500 spin spreader, (4') mowers, 2x plow, 4' tiller; NH 308 spreader; INDUSTRIAL: Cat D4H Dozer EROPS excellent!, D3B, Case 550G 6 way dozer; Case 1845C, 1845 special, 40XT, Bobcat 863, Komatsu SK815 Skid Steers; JD 410E, Case 580C & 580B 2wd Backhoes; Komatsu PC30MRX Excavator, Kubota RTV 900 w/ cab & blade; New Pressure washers & attachments; Shop air comp.

AS-IS Row: MF 2745, JD 4630, IH 350D, White 4-150, Kubota L345, NH L555, NH 849 /JD 430 balers, NH 1010 bale wagon, Bobcat 843 & many more!

Terms: Cash or good check day of sale, nothing removed until paid in full. All items sold as-is, where is, and subject to change due to daily business. Call for a particular item.

This is a very early listing made weeks in advance, website updated daily w/pics!!

No Buyer's Premium! - Loading dock & loaders available - Lunch onsite

Goodrich Auction Service, Inc.

Newark Valley, NY • 607-642-3293 Ed & Evan Goodrich Auctioneers • www.Goodrichauctionservice.com

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Beef Cattle REG. RUBY RED Devon Bull, polled, birth date 7/19/08, embryo bull, sire Rotokawa 982, dam Rotokawa Pride Ruby. Exclusive grass fed genetic from New Zealand.

Calves very well muscled. $3,000. Cortland,NY 917-7639925

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Cattle

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585-293-2142

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Beef Cattle 14 MONTH OLD Reg. Santa Gertrudis heifer, ready to breed, $800.00. 585-7860433, 585-738-9615 FOR SALE: Cow Calf pairs, Hereford Angus cross cows, bred back for Spring. 315653-7897

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SANDBLASTING PAINTING Trucks, Tractors, Restorations, Farm Equipment. Mobile, can come to you. Free estimates.

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315-729-1066 Dairy Cattle 10 CERTIFIED Organic bred heifers for sale. $1,700/ea.

Jersey, Ayrshire and crosses.

607-263-5774.

100 WELL-GROWN freestall trained Holstein heifers due July & August. Had all shots.

315-269-6600

Toll Free 1.877.208.0123

• Accepting All Types of Livestock

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Cell 607.227.5282 Working With You, The Farmer

Monday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 3pm

50 WELL GROWN Freestall Heifers due within 60 days.

Joe Distelburger 845-3447170.

9 SPRINGERS: 3 due 2 weeks; 6 due 4 weeks.

Healthy and vaccinated, $1,400. 585-394-7576

Dairy Cattle

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Clinton Zimmerman

FOR SALE: Double 8 Boumatic milking parlor w/Germania Arm Take-offs, $10,000; Surge 1500 gals bulk tank w/washer, $10,000; 10hp Alfa Laval vacuum pump w/oil reclaimer, $3,500. Call Bill at 315-2503518

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

OPEN HEIFERS NEEDED

w/3 Bale Accumulator

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315-269-6600

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Dairy Cattle

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Get em while they’re hot!

Sired by Goldwyn, Braxton, Marvelous, and Dusk. Some from Elegance family. Some with brothers in A.I. Must sell ASAP! Contact Barb Young @ 585-455-2763 or cowsrus25@hotmail.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

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Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101

6000 Mueller 900 Mueller 4500 Mueller 850 Sunset 4000 Mueller 800 Universal 3500 Mueller 800 Sunset 3000 Girton 800 Mueller 3000 Mueller 800 Surge 2-3000 S.S. 735 Sunset Sugar Tanks 700 Mueller 2500 Mueller 625 Sunset 2-2000 Mueller 600 Mueller 1500 Mueller 545 Sunset 1500 Surge 500 Mueller 1350 Mueller 400 Mueller 1000 Zero 310 Sunset 3-1000 Mueller 300 Mueller 1000 Surge 250 Mueller New Sunset Tanks New & Used Compressors 200-4000 Gal. StorageTanks Used Freheaters

585-732-1953

STAINLESS STEEL barn cleaner chute for Patz, clockwise, 18” gutters, 29’ long, $1,200.00. 607-869-9225 SURGE-WESTFALIA variable speed 10hp vacuum pump; 2 20 ton hopper bins; Universal Coldmine plate cooler. 585732-1953 Variable Speed Pump Controller. No stray voltage, stable vacuum 607-849-3880 www.CoPulsation.com

FOR SALE: 60 cow waterbeds, $100.00 each. With brisket boards. Will sell one or all. 585-749-6557 Brian, 585749-6559 Bradley

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ATTENTION DAIRY FARMERS

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

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

TRAPPER CREEK ENTERPRISES LLC

Call before you dump high bacteria or antibiotic bulk tanks!

Authorized Dealers for: Dairymaster - Urban - Heritage & Sturdy Built Buying all hot loads of milk, minimum of 9000 pounds. Price is $2/hundred.

Prompt and timely pickup at the farm or Grade A tanker wash facility on premises for loads being delivered.

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

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

Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

Visit Our New Troy, NY Location!

DISTELBURGER R LIVESTOCK K SALES,, INC. Middletown, NY (845)) 344-71700 buycows@warwick.net

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

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JD 4050 MFD PS . . . . . . . . .$25,500 CIH 9170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500 CIH 5140 MFD NICE . . . . . . .$26,500 IH 3588 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,250 IH 1086 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,250 IH 1066 CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,750 IH 1066 MFD . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 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

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JD 7410 cab heat air, 4WD, PQ trans. . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,500 JD 5510 ROPS 4WD, pwr reverser w/541 ldr. . . . . . .$17,500 JD 5420 ROPS 4WD, creeper gear, dual hyd., 7455 hrs. $15,500 JD 2855N 4WD, hi-lo, 540/1000, dual hyd. . . . . . . . . .$9,800 JD 5210 ROPS, 2WD, 4300 hrs, dual hyd. . . . . . . . . .$9,200 Snap-on Duals 18.4x38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 315-536-8919 Penn Yan, NY

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MABIE BROS., INC.

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

$1,000 OFF corn heads & grain heads. Huge selection 15’-30’, 4,6,8 row corn heads.

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FOR SALE: Cardinal 6x16 model 2J grain elevator on running gear $200; New Idea model 252, 7 foot sickle bar mower $500; John Deere/Van Brunt model FB, fertilizer grain drill, 13x7 $400. Cash only please. 585-764-5036

1950 ALLIS CHALMERS WD, 45hp w/front & rear mounting cultivators, runs good, stored inside. 716-542-9750 1990 JOHN DEERE tractor.

2555, 1887 hours, 4WD, front end loader, rear ballast box, rear remote, rockshaft 3pt hitch, sound-guard body, AC, 65hp, $26,000 OBO. 585-5544236.

1992 CASE IH 1680, 4WD combine, 3,500 engine hours, $55,000/obo; 1020 20’ flex head, always housed, $13,000/obo. Both Excellent Condition and Field Ready.

315-420-8328, 315-382-6334 2006 JOHN DEERE 5425, 4WD, w/loader, power reverser transmission, excellent condition, $32,000. 585-3300014 (25) 36” DIRECT DRIVE Schaeffer fans, excellent condition, $200.00 each. Sell together or separate. 585749-6557 or 585-749-6559 33’ CONVEYOR Hay or Grain; Double ring tire chains, 20.8x38; Model 38 NH flail chopper. 585-547-2248 40’ HAYRITE skeleton hay elevator w/flipshoot transport gear and electric motor, used very little, stored inside. 716542-9750 8Wx18L WOODEN KICKER Wagon w/8 ton running gear & hi-floatation tires, store inside.

716-542-9750 B&E MANUFACTURING: Kicker racks, slant bar feeders, headlock feeders, round bale carriers, low profile bale carriers. 315-536-9513

Best Price! Buy Now! • Pallet Forks - $595.00 Universal Attach Also Buckets for Skid Steers Price Subject to Change

Burkholder Repair LLC 315-536-8446

Big Tractor Parts Steiger Tractor Specialist New MF/Hesston 1734

39"x 52 inch round baler with electric threader, bale ramp and gathering wheels 10% down, 0% For 60 Mo. •

$249/mo

New Krone SW42T Hay Rake New Krone 552T 4 star tedder New Krone KWT782 6 star tedder Used Class Liner 350 rake Excellent . . . . . .$5,500 Used Miller Pro 1100 rake . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,400

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US or Canada American made quality parts at big savings

FARMALL 340 pulling tractor, new tires, weight brackets, $5,800/obo; Farmall 560 pulling tractor, $6,400/obo; 1966 Mac R-600 single axle truck. 518-945-1715, 518567-1532

FOR SALE: Case International 8340 Haybine, stub nose guards, excellent condition, $5,500. 716-5922594 FOR SALE: North Norwich, NY. Round Bales of dry hay, 1 or 100, $35 a bale; Barrett Trailer, 30ft, lots of new parts, just passed inspection, $10,000. Call 607-336-5151

Getting Out Of Farming CASE IH DCX 101 discbine, like new cond., around 600 acres through machine. . . . . $14,500 JOHN DEERE 960 field cultivator, 24’ wide w/7” JD perma lock sweep . . . Reduced $8,200 20’ Round Bale Wagon w/IH running gear . . . . . . . . . $3,500

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

91 JOHN DEERE 4455 MFD Power Shift, 2100 Original Hours 20x38 Tires, Front & Rear Weights, 3 Remotes, Lift Assist on 3 Point Hitch w/a JD Cast Quick Hitch

Tractor is Showroom Condition $80,000

315-525-4154

Combine Salvage

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

TRANSPORT HAY ELEVATORS 1 1/2” square tubing, 14 gauge 24’ - 48’

585-356-2634 HUSKY 4000 gallon tank spreader mounted on 1986 GMC General, 400 cummins, 13 speed air ride. 585-3562705 IH-TRACTOR PARTS: Newused-reman. 06-86 Series.

We stock A&I and Ag Parts.

Jim’s Fix-It. 315-536-7653 JD 4400 COMBINES, one gas, one diesel, 13’ flex head, pickup head. 607-592-1878 JD 4755 MFWD; JD 4255 MFWD; JD 4450 MFWD & 2WD; JD 4850, 4650. Used most of ‘em on our farms.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322 JD 6600 COMBINE, excellent rubber, very nice machine, ready to go to the field, $6,500; several sets of 4 or 6 row cultivators, $800 to $1,050; 2 sets of 18.4x26 tires & rims, real good, $350 to $550; Killbros 375 gravity box & 12 ton JD gear, $3,250.

Mike Franklin 607-749-3424 JD 8420, 4560, 4650, 7700, 7405, 7210, 2555. CIH 8920, 7140; Ford 5000, 6610 4WD. 585-732-1953 JD B; 30’ hay & grain elevator w/motor; 110 gallon tank w/front brackets for IH 706; 1977 Ford F700 dump truck.

315-719-2149 JD BALER PARTS: Used, New Aftermarket and rebuilt. JD canopy new aftermarket, $750. Call for pictures. Nelson Horning 585-526-6705 JOHN DEERE 930 flex head, Crary air reel, Contour Master, 9000-9010 Series hookups ½” thick, MayWes poly, less than one season use, comes with Killbros header carts, E.C., field ready, $11,900. 585-202-4021

Includes Motor & Wheels Other sizes available Call for prices.

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

MILO MFG. • PENN YAN, NY

315-536-8578

N. Holland 575 Sq. Baler w/#72 Thrower, Good One! . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 N. Holland 570 Sq. Baler, No Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,200 “New” McHale Rd. Baler Wrappers, Model 991 BC, Self Load, Bale Tip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,750 “New” H.D. Kicker Wagons, 9x20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 New Holland FP 230 Harvester, K.P., 3 row & Hay Head, 200 Acres $42,500 JD 7930 C/A MFD, IVT 400 hrs.

JD 7530 P. C/A MFD, IVT w/Loader, 750 hrs.

JD 6430 P. C/A MFD, IVT, w/Loader, 125 hrs.

CASE IH 245 C/A MFD, 1100 hrs.

CASE IH 305 C/A MFD, 800 hrs.

CASE IH 340 C/A MFD, 294 hrs.

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1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Farm Machinery For Sale JOHN DEERE TRACTOR PARTS Many New Parts in Stock RECENT MODELS IN FOR SALVAGE:

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

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

NELSON PARTS Penn Yan, NY

800-730-4020 315-536-3737 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

Farm Machinery For Sale KUHN-KNIGHT 8110 Slinger Spreader, 540 PTO, single axle, (1) yr. old, like new, $10,500. 315-245-4361 lve. msg, all calls returned.

LARGEST SELECTION of combines on East coast. Most all sell with 1 year motor & trans. warranty. 3.7% fin.

Delivery. zeisloftequip.com Bloomsburg, PA 800-9193322

MACK ENTERPRISES Randolph, NY

(716) 358-3006 • (716) 358-3768 Ship UPS Daily www.w2r.com/mackenterprises/

New & Used Tractor & Logging Equipment Parts

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

MF 750 Combine, 1980 hydro, 4WD, second owner machine, first owner lives up the road, 1859, 15’ flex head. 6 row cultivator, $750. 585-269-0698

NEW EQUIPMENT

NEAR NEW NH BW348, 180 bale wagon, 236 hrs., 1,100 miles, $89,000. NH 1047, Ford Motor, $6,900. 1038, pull type, 104 bales, unloads both ways, $7,900. 1033, 104 bale, $4,600. 1030, 89 bales, $2,100. Roeder Impl. Seneca, KS 785-336-6103 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

KILLBROS 300 grain box, N.I. Gear, extendable tongue, 16” side extensions, stored inside, $1,550 OBO. 607-844-8876 after 8:00pm

MADISON LAYDID silo unloader w/70x25 silo, all working parts. Make an offer.

585-457-3835

NEW COMBINE PROGRAM! Direct ship combines. Save money and trucking. 1 year warranty on motor & transmission. Largest inventory of quality used combines on East Coast! 28 years in business. Zeisloft Farm Eq. LLC, Bloomsburg, PA, 800-9193322 www.zeisloftequip.com

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

MADE BY HUD-SON Forest Equipment: Farm Boss Band Saw, on trailer, $3,000. 315789-6961

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

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

www.hessfarmequipment.com NEW HOLLAND 790 chopper w/2 heads; John Deere 7000 corn planter; John Deere #9 sickle bar mower, like new.

607-546-2005 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

D NDE E T X E U THR !

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Offer valid thru 6/30/2012

Farm Machinery For Sale

Zeisloft’s want to be your Combine Man

1 Year Motor & Trans. Warranty on Combines In Stock/Ready to Go 2005 JD 9560 Sidehill, 2000 Eng,1370 Sep hrs, New Rubber, Greenstar . $169,000 2000 9650 STS 1300 Eng, 1700 Sep hrs, Like New Rubber, 30.5, Greenstar, Sharp! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $97,500 2002 JD 9550 LL only 1,840 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89,500 2000 JD 9550 Sidehill, only 2,092 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105,500 2001 JD 9550 Sidehill, only 1.900 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call 1999 JD 9510 Super Sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call 1998 JD 9510 4x4, New Rubber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call 1995 JD 9500 Sidehill, 4x4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,000 1996 JD 9500 Sidehill, 2WD, Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $57,500 1997 JD 9500 LL, only 2,700 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58,000 1995 JD 9500 LL, only 2,200 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53,500 1993 JD 9500 LL, very nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,500 (12) JD 6620 Mostly Sidehills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Varies (2) JD 7720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheap!

1998 Case/IH 2366 Hillco 4x4 only 1620 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109,000 1998 Case/IH 2366 Hillco 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,000 1998 Case/IH 2366 2WD, Sharp, 2,300 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $74,000 1998 Case/IH 2366 2WD, 2,510 hrs, Exc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,900 1998 Case/IH 2366 4x4 1,966 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $84,900 1996 Case/IH 2166 2WD, AFS, 2,966 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,900 1995 Case/IH 2166 2WD, 3,357 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,900 1995 Case/IH 2144 2WD, nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,700 1994 Case/IH 1666 2WD, Very Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,500 14 1660-1640-1620 combines

Direct Ship Program Ships Direct from our Warehouse from Midwest Direct to you.

Prices are Trucking Included.

‘11 JD 9870 #740656, 486/316HR, 20.8-42 Duals 28L26, 4WD, Chop, 24’ Unload, Contour Delcab Mauer Bin ext, “very Nice” 30.5 Avail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$299,000 ‘08 JD 9770 #727600, STS, 1480/983, 20.8-42 Duals, CM, Chop Bin ext, Custom Cutter Package, “Very Nice” . . . . . . . . .$189,000 ‘04 JD 9660 #707325, STS, 2WD, 30.5, Sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$119,000 ‘07 JD 9660 #721103, STS, 2WD, 30.5, Fancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$145,000 ‘05 JD 9560 #710704, STS, CM, 30.5L-32 2WD, 14.9-24 Chopper Mauer Bin ext, GS, Y&M, JD Universal Steering Kit, Auto Steer, 2038/1391, “Very Nice” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$139,000 ‘00 JD 9650W #685321, 3690/2601HR, 30.5-32F 18.4-30R, 4WD, Chaff Chopper Bin ext, GS ,w/Display CM w/Single Point Conversion Delcab w/Airseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$98,000 ‘00 JD 9650W #686932, STS, CM, 3875/2642, AHC DAS, FA, GS . .$75,000 CIH 7088 #Y8G000272, 1469/1030, Tracker RT Chop 2spd Feeder House 4WD, Pro 600 Monitor, 900-32 Drive Tires, 540/30 Rear Elec Bin ext, Leather Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call ‘09 CIH 2366 #184744, Hillco Bin ext, RT 800/65R32 14.9-24R, Big Top Leveling System, CIH, AFS System w/Display 2WD, Spec Rotor, 3735/2733, 2SP, Hydro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99,000 ‘01 CIH 2388 #269238, 18.4-42 Duals, 2WD, FT RT, Spec Rotor Chop Mauer Bin ext, AFS, Y&M, Monitor w/Display, 2700/2020 . .$94,500 ‘99 CIH 2388 #266467, 18.4-38 Duals, 2WD Mauer ext, FT, Spec, Rotor Chopper, 3574/4507, AG Leader 2000, Y&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$74,500 ‘98 CIH 2388 #198537, FT RT, 30.5-32 2WD, Spec Rotor Chopper, Rear Weights, Mauer Bin ext, 20’ Unload, AG leader, PF, Y&M, Monitor, 3640/2795 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$76,000 Delivered Prices

Financing As Low As 3.5%

Bloomsburg, PA • Route 44 (Jerseytown)

NH TR85 COMBINE est. hrs.

4100, 2WD, new front tires, 4 row corn head, 13’ direct cut head w/cart, many-many extra parts, $10,500 OBO. 585-2432769, 585-704-4764

328 Danville Rd. (Near I-80)

TOLL FREE 800-919-3322 www.zeisloftequip.com

June 25, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section B - Page 21

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

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 Farm Machinery For Sale

Maine To N Carolina

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

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

Smiley’s Equipment HAYING EQUIPMENT 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; hay wagons, $850 up; JD discbine, $7,000; Kuhn discbine, $3,500. 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.

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; Int. dump, $5,500; skid steer, $7,000; landscape trailers, $850; new 5 ton trailer, $5,000.

30 Acres of Equipment

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Buying Equipment Dead or Alive

518-634-2310 TWO JOHN DEERE 348 wire balers with acid, $10,000. and $12,000. Always housed. 315246-1648 USED BATWING MOWERS. Woods, Bushog, JD. Also 20% Discount on new Rhino mowers. Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

WANTED

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

Farm Machinery Wanted

WANTED

John Deere 5460, 5820, or 5830 Choppers

814-793-4293

Fencing

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

R & R FENCING LLC

30’ 7 RING grain bin, no rust, w/drying floor, sweep auger, & centrifugal fan, $9,500; Brock 21’ ,16” fan, easy sweep drying floor, $4,500. Both dismantled. 570-966-9893

• • • •

Equine Livestock Post Driving Pasture & Paddock Design BRIAN ROSS

585-599-3489

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

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

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

LIME

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

For Sale: 2 Steel 30-ton Grain Bins, cone bottom, $4,000/each. Contact Dave 845-701-2737 Sullivan Co.,NY

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

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

• Hopper Feed Bins • Transport Augers • Crane Service • Dryer Service Hay - Straw For Sale

H AY

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

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Farmer to Farmer

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Wet and Dry Round & Square Bales

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay Also Square Bales of

Kersch’s Ag

STRAW CALL STEVE

519-482-5365

585-322-7778 585-734-0003

GYPSUM

(315) 549-7081

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

Financial Services

ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

Financial Services

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

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC Low Potassium for Dry Cows

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

Call for Competitive Prices

• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products

NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

519-529-1141 Hay - Straw For Sale

Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

Hay - Straw For Sale

The Best Method For Covering Hay Stacks

(315)) 549-82266 Romulus, NY 14541

Fencing

Fencing

SHAMROCK FARMS (585) FENCING DAN FITZPATRICK

669-2179

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

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

Hay - Straw For Sale 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

810 South 14th Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042

HA Y * HA Y * HA Y 100% Alfalfa 140-190 RFV

“Miles of Quality Start Here”

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

(315) 364-5240

ROCKY MEADOW FARM www.supertarp.com • rockymeadowfarm@evenlink.com

E FARM FENCE & SUPPLY EMPIR

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

PROTECT YOUR FEED FROM THE WEATHER Save money in prevented feed losses & up to 5 seasons of use Large Inventory • Next Day Shipping 1-866-887-2727 • 1-717-228-2727

814-793-4293 WHO CALLED about my Killbros grain wagon? Please call again. Cannot understand your phone number. 607-8448876

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

HAY: First cutting large square & round roll bales available.

585-738-5160 or 315-9064142

Western * Organic * Conventional BEST QUALITY / PRICES / SERVICE We’re #1 - Financing Available WE DELIVER! Certified Organic Growers Association $50 CASH for REFERRALS CALL RICK (815) 979-7070

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Hay - Straw For Sale

Premium Western Alfalfa Bright Clean WHEAT STRAW All Hay Tested

Reasonable Prices - Delivered

Large Square Bales Semi Load or Half Load

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

PROCESSED & ROTARY combined wheat straw. Mark Horst, 519-887-9743, cell 519525-6659

Hay - Straw Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers

315-729-3220

AGRICULTURAL SALES/ SERVICE OPPORTUNITY Genex Cooperative, Inc. seeks team members with dairy or business experience for Breeding Program Specialist positions in New York's Finger Lakes region.

Working knowledge of dairy genetic & reproductive programs required. Fast-paced, physically demanding on-farm work environment. Flexible work schedule, full benefits.

Apply online at: crinet.com or call Dan Cerretani at 607-423-5341, email dcerretani@crinet.com

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.

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

WRITERS WANTED Country Folks is looking for self-motivated free-lance writers to contribute to their weekly agricultural paper.

Michele Fisher 610-926-8811 ext. 5189 mfisher@giorgimush.com

Knowledge of the industry a must.

WANTED

Articles could include educational topics as well as feature articles.

HAY & STRAW

Trailer Load Lots Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771

Help Wanted 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

Dairy Feeding Position Available at HARDIE FARMS, INC. Near Ithaca, NY Competitive wages and benefits with opportunity for growth within our company.

Contact John 607-280-4948 or john@hardiefarms.com

CALL BILL AT

585-727-4330 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

Parts

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONED PARTS FOR CONSTRUCTION & AGRICULTURE Case-JD-IHC Crawlers Case-JD-Ford-IHC TLB’s Case-JD-Wheel Loaders Skid Loader Parts SPECIAL: MultiKey Construction Sets $45

HEAD FEEDER POSITION

Available on an Expanding 1,000 Cow Dairy in CNY A successful candidate will be a motivated individual who will be responsible for mixing and delivering a total mixed ration to the dairy herd as well as overseeing bunk management and feed equipment preventative maintenance.

Experience operating machinery, a valid driver’s license, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude are a must. Experience as a feeder is helpful, but we are willing to train the right person.

Contact Chris At 315-729-3186 after 7PM A job description is available upon request

Herd Health

PART TIME Weekend Help Needed, 4 to 6 hrs. per day, $10.00 per hr. 315-531-8133, 315-651-0248

Livestock Equipment

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS

Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

607-642-3293

Livestock Equipment

Penta Feed Mixers Sales • Parts • Service

New Units 300, 410, 900 Cu. Ft. In Stock Financing Available Call For Pricing 315-545-2027 Daryl Hoover, Newark, NY

Herd Health

Herd Health

Every Cow Every Freshening DR. REGISTER Jump Start & Nia Plus Drenchs

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

Remember that 1 cow that didn't eat after freshening?

Remember that 1 cow that didn't take off well or had a DA? Remember that 1 cow that retained? ... and she cost you time, money and lost milk?

Save yourself the time, money and get healthier cows Every fresh cow, every time.

Avoid "that 1 cow".

Dr. Register Drench...

June Dairy Month Special On Now • 1-866-737-6273 WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

June 25, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section B - Page 23

Kevin Eickhoff 610-926-8811 ext. 5216 keickhoff@giorgimush.com

15 YR. OLD PINTO Paint Mare, trail rides, 14.2 Hands, intermediate-experience rider, $750.00. 607-745-1166

Must be organized & able to pull & treat animals.

Excellent pay & benefits.

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”.

For Sale All Types Delivered

HERDSMAN

With Mechanical Skills Needed on CNY Dairy Farm

SEED COMPANY DEALERSHIPS

HAY & STRAW

Horses

Dairy Replacement Heifer & Beef Cattle Facility Located in Batavia, NY

TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY Call 4M FARMS 315-684-7570 • 315-559-3378

Help Wanted

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/ TRUCK DRIVER

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

Heating

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

1-800-836-2888 classified@leepub.com Parts & Repair

IH TRACTOR SALVAGE PARTS BATES CORPORATION 12351 Elm Rd BOURBON, IN 46504

New, Used & Rebuilt We Ship Anywhere CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY WEB SPECIALS! Call the IH Parts Specialists:

Our Web Address: www.batescorp.com

1-800-248-2955

Poultry & Rabbits

Real Estate For Sale

Roofing

Roofing

Roofing

Roofing

Roofing

Poultry Goslings, ducklings, chicks, turkeys, guineas, bantams, pheasants, chukars, books, medications.

Clearview Hatchery PO Box 399 Gratz, PA 17030

(717) 365-3234

Day Old Chicks: Broilers, Layers Turkeys, Ducks

NEPPA Hatchery Jill & Ken Gies 660 Fordsbush Road Ft. Plain, NY 13339 email: giespasture@frontiernet.net Write or call for prices & availability

STARTERS, ALTERNATORS, and GENERATORS for all domestic and import engines.

Also HIGH TORQUE DIESEL STARTERS. Prompt Service 315-826-7892 Gary Sneath

FA I R H AV E N V E R M O N T DAIRY FOR SALE. 200+ cow capacity, approx. 400 acres, Double 8 parlor, two houses & one trailer, $750,000 bare.

Equipment & cattle available.

Call 860-836-1524

ORGANIC DAIRY FARM/ CREAMERY, 318 acres. 8 miles from Cooperstown,NY. Two 3 bedroom homes, 100 cow freestall, Double 6 milking parlor. Many outbuilding for young stock, hay & equipment. New cheese room, aging facility & solar electric system. 200 acres fenced for grazing. $998,500. 607-2869362

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale

518-568-5322 Real Estate For Sale

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

(607)) 334-97277 Celll 607-316-3758 www.possonrealty.net possonrealty@frontiernet.net

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David C. Posson, Broker

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

2302 2 - Otsego o Countyy Freee stalll Operation. Buildings for 300 head. Double 8 milking parlor, pad for feed storage.

Good 2 story 4 bdrm home. All situated on 70 acres of land w/40+/- acres tillable, gravel loam soils w/lots of additional land to rent reasonable. Great location. Mins from Cooperstown or Oneonta. Farm would work well for dairy although buildings are conducive for horses and beef. Farm has 2 trout streams. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Nice d to o $199,900 area to live and farm. Priced to sell .Reduced 1 - Madison n Countyy Gentleman'ss Farm. 100 acres.

2331 Beautiful setting overlooking Oneida Lake. 2 story barn 30x80 with drive in mow. Box stalls for livestock. Hay storage for 4000 bales. Older 2 story 4 bedroom home partially remodeled. Farm has a very nice location, 1/2 hour to Syracuse, 15 mins to Oneida. 25 mins to beautiful Sylvan Beach/Oneida Lake. This farm offers beautiful scenery with spectacular views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $199,900 2325 5 - Neatt and d Clean n Showplacee Farm - Exceptionally 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 main-

ROOFING & SIDING e Metall Roofing g & Siding..

BUY DIRECT – Wee manufacture

ABM M & ABX X Panell - Standingg Seam m - PBR R Panel LOW PRICES - FAST DELIVERY – FREE LITERATURE

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tained 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 2317 7 - Nearr Corttland. Intensive grazing dairy operation on 62 acres all in high tensile fencing with 30 additional acres rented. Good 2 story dairy barn with 65 ties, ready to milk.

Good 40x60 Morton Machinery building for young stock and machinery. 2 story 4 bdrm farm house. Buildings and land all on the same side of the road. Milk cows or raise beef and horses. Great location close to I81 and Cortland. Machinery and AG dealers all close by. Just 20 mins north of Binghamton.

Beautiful setting overlooking the Cortland Valley . . . . . . . . . . d to o $225,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reduced 2318 8 - Riverr Bottom m Ground d - Otsego o County. 135 acre farm, 30 acres is planted in trees for nursery stock. 50 acres in fields, balance woods and pasture. Good 2 story barn for hay storage stalls for about 50 head of cattle. 40x60 machinery shed. Good 2 story, 5 bdrm home. Interior has been completely remolded. This is a beautiful farm. 1/4 mile of frontage on a beautiful river, fishing and canoeing, lots of water fowl. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Priced to sell Asking $299,900. An additional 130 acres of woods also available.

2319 9 - 135 5 m/ll acres. 20 acres open balance woods. Over half a mile of road frontage on a quiet road with beautiful views overlooking a gorgeous valley. Would make a nice piece of land to build a home or cabin on for year round or weekend living. Some timber, awesome deer and turkey hunting. Trails to ride 4-wheelers and snowmobiles. Nice location. Just west of Cooperstown, NY. Close to the City of Utica. Shopping, hospitals within minutes. If you are looking for a piece of property for investment, recreation, or a nice place to build this has a great location and setting. Priced to sell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $195,000

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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

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livestock, review infrastructure requirements and get tips on pasture/hay management. Tioga County livestock farmers will host the second part of the series.

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2008 Mac 34’ Aluminum Dump Trailer Good condition, 66” sides x 96 wide, air ride, aluminum wheels $31,900

1999 Cat D5M XL 7900 Hours, Engine Rebuilt at 7825, 70% U/C, OROPS, Work Ready $42,900

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(Qty. 5) Osh Kosh 6x6 Cab and Chassis, Average 65K Miles, Cummins ISM 330HP, 10 Spd, 18’ 8” of Frame, 132” C-T, 20K Front Axle, 46K Full Locking Rears $39,000 Each

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 27 Caring for Your Woods Program Susquehanna County Office Building, Montrose, PA. 68:30 pm. Learn about sustainable forestry through our Caring For Your Woods I: Essential Principles course.

This is a two part course. To complete the entire course attendance at two evening sessions is necessary. To register go online at http:// agsci.psu.edu/woodlandessential-principles or call toll free 877-489-1398. The

registration fee is $20/person and includes refreshments and educational materials. The deadline for registration is June 15. Participants must be pre-r egistered.. Contact Penn State Cooperative Extension Office, 814-355-4897 or email CentreExt@psu.edu.

JUN 27 Lone Oak Dairy Farm Pasture Walk Lone Oak Dairy Farm, 4894 Hallock Rd., Dundee, NY. 11 am - 1 pm. A light lunch will be served. Please dress for moderate walking in pasture conditions, rain or shine. Please pre-register by June 25 by contacting Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County at 607-6642300, or Kerri by e-mail at ksb29@cornell.edu.

The event is free and all graziers are encouraged to attend.

JUN 27 Owasco Lake Day 2012 Pavilion and areas of Emerson Park, Auburn, NY. 3-7 p.m. Nationally renowned Fred Kirschenmann is the keynote speaker. Call 315252-8669. On Internet at www.Owascolake.org/ or www.owla.org/

JUN 27 Pasture Walk and Barn Tour 4898 Hallock Rd. Dundee, 14837, approximately mile south of State Route 230. 11 am-1 pm. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County will be hosting a pasture walk and barn tour.

Dress for moderate walking in pasture conditions, rain or shine. Pre-register by June 25. The event is free and all graziers are encouraged to attend. Contact Kerri, 607-664-2300 ksb29@cornell.edu.

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

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JUL 3 Cornell Seed Growers Field Day NYSIP Foundation Seed Barn, 791 Dryden Rd., Rt. 366, Ithaca, NY. 8:30 am -

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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.

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JUL 7 Cayuga County Fair Open Meat Goat Show Weedsport, NY. Contact Kay Kotwica, 315-889-5333 or email kotland@dreamscape.com JUL 11 On Farm Energy Production Scheffler Dairy, 643 Cobb St, Groton NY. 10 am - 2 pm.

This event will cover the basics of making grass pellets and pressing oil from farm grown oilseeds. RSVP requested to help plan lunch. Contact Sharon Van-

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JUL 13-14 Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Shale Knoll Arena, 47 Crooked Rd., Annville, PA. Friday preview 2-7 pm. Saturday adoption 8 am - 5 pm.

Adoption is first come, first serve.. Call 866-468-7826.

JUL 17 Field Crop Weed Control program Robert B. Musgrave Research Farm in Aurora, NY. 12-1:30 pm. NYSABA Pork BBQ lunch at Musgrave Research Farm. 1:30 pm.

Registration. 2-5 pm. Field Crop Weed Control (Hahn).

CCA and DEC Credits have been requested for field crop and vegetable crop field days.. Call 315-787-2432.

JUL 17 New York Weed Science Field Day • 8 am - 5 pm - H.C. Thompson Research Farm, Freeville, NY •12-5 pm - Musgrave Research Farm, Aurora, NY. Contact Maxine Welcome at 607-255-5439, mw45@ cornell.edu (Vegetables) or Mary McKellar at 607-2552177, mem40 @cornell.edu.

JUL 17 Vegetable Crop Weed Control Program H. C. Thompson Research

Farm at its Freeville, NY location (10 miles Northeast of Ithaca, NY on Fall Creek Road, Rt. 366 extension, Freeville, NY). 8 am. registration.

Coffee (beverage), doughnuts, and informational trial packet will cost participants $8. Program is 8:30-11:30 am. Subject is Vegetable Crop Weed Control (Bellinder).

JUL 18 Aurora Farm Field Day Musgrave Research Farm, Aurora, NY. 9 am - 3 pm.

Contact Mary McKellar, email mem40@cornell.edu.

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

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

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

JUL 21 Tree Farm Field Day Eagleville Gap, Blanchard, PA. 10 am - 3 pm. Questions? Program Details Contact: John Hoover, Tree Farmer 203-736-4385 or johnwhoover@msn.com.

Registration information contact: Dave Jackson, Forest Resources Educator, Penn State Extension of Centre County at 814-3554897 or drj11@psu.edu. The registration page can be downloaded at http:// patreefarm.org/wpcontent/uploads/2012/01/ Hoover-Tree-Farm-FieldDay-Brochure-7-12.pdf.

JUL 22-24 The 2012 New York State Maple Tour Holiday Inn in Auburn NY. Cost is set a $170/person to include the tour, meals and the annual banquet. Registration and tour stop information will be available soon at www.cornellmaple.com and www.nysmaple.com.

The tour host site is the Auburn Holiday Inn. Phone 315-253-4531. Mention New York Maple Producers or, block code MAP for the special room rate of $89.95.

JUL 25-31 Managing the Biology of a Grazing System Marvin Moyer’s Farm, Lainhart Rd., Owego NY. 10 am - 3 pm. A view of what is going on

beneath the sod of a grazing farm and how to maximize the biology potential for cycling nutrients which feed the plants. RSVP requested to help plan lunch. Contact Sharon VanDeuson, 607-7535078 or shv7@cornell.edu JUL 26-28 Cornell ForestConnect’s “Camp Woodlot” Arnot Teaching and Research Forest; Van Etten, NY. Designed for wood lot owners who are interested in learning fundamental principles and practical skills to work in their woods. The majority of learning will occur in the woods, where participants will gain hands on experience. Details and registration information will be available soon at www.forestconnect.info.

JUL 28-29 NYS Boer Goat Show NYS fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY. Contact Kay Kotwica, 315-889-5333 or e-mail kotland@dreamscape.com.

JUL 31 Land Use Boards Human Services Complex, Montour Falls. 7-9 pm. Contact Rocky Kambo, e-mail rrk45@cornell.edu.

JUL 31 Managing the Biology of a Grazing System Marvin Moyer’s farm, Lainhart Rd, Owego, NY. 10 am -

3 pm. RSVP requested to help plan lunch. Attendees will have a view of what is going on beneath the sod of a grazing farm and how to maximize the biology potential for cycling nutrients which feed the plants. Contact Sharon VanDeuson, 607-753-5078 or shv7@ cornell.edu.

AUG 11 & 18 Cornell Master Beekeeper Workshops Dyce Lab, Ithaca, NY. The course focuses on starting with bees, beekeeping equipment and construction, spring and summer management, identification and management of bee pests and basic bee biology. Participants receive a manual to complement the lectures.

Registration and more information can be found at the Master Beekeeper Program, www.masterbeekeeper Classes run from 9 am - 5:30 pm each day.

AUG 14 Managing a Grazing Dairy Dan and Ann Carey’s Farm, 305 Lick Street, Groton NY. 11 am - 2 pm. There will be information on how to use Risk Management” Pasture Rangeland and Forage Policy” to protect their feed supply from drought. RSVP requested to help plan lunch.. Contact Sharon VanDeuson, 607-753-5078 or shv7@cornell.edu.

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