Country Folks West 8.6.12

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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ~ Jeremiah 29:11

Weeds become alternative forages

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by Troy Bishopp WILLSBORO, NY — As pastures continue to dry up, alternative forages (previously called weeds) are filling in to supply cattle with nutritious feed; as long as cattle get the knowledge to eat them that is. Enter Kathy Voth, Colorado’s nationally acclaimed author and teacher/trainer of how to turn cows into weed managers. “Thistles are as beautiful as roses,” she proclaims.

To make believers out of graziers and their animals, the “make peace with weeds” gal teamed up with the UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture on a week-long training in support of their USDA-NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant. Her final training, near the shores of Lake Champlain was working with the Essex & Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation Districts and their sponsors at Shaun and Linda Gillilland’s, Ben Wever Farm in Willsboro, NY. Kathy opened the day by pointing out to the capacity crowd that we have been fighting the war on weeds for centuries believing we could win. She debunked the notions that weeds are bad and animals only eat certain forages (cows only eat grass and legumes for instance). “We have put ourselves in a box on our thinking but we must punch our way out of it,” she emphasized. Her take home message to graziers was two-fold: Animals are really flexible on what they eat and weeds are really good forage.

She guided the audience through her seven-day cow training regime while highlighting animal behavior nuances and practical tips to harvest these

The new class of North Country weed managers

alternative forages. “We are creating a language,” she said. “Cows can be as good as goats at browsing plus they stay in the fences.” According to her cited resources, weeds like knapweed, thistles, nettles, milkweed, burdock, bedstraw and even multi-flora rose leaves are highly nutritious and add quality and quantity to pasture swards. “We just have to train cows that these new foods are good and let them choose right along with other pasture plants. Forcing them to eat weeds as the last resort in a pasture is a recipe for disaster on animal performance.”

Chef Linda treated the group to a spectacular local lunch featuring their own hamburgers and potato salad,

pasta salad and tomato-zucchini tarts all made with vegetables from their neighbors at Juniper Hill Farm CSA. After lunch Shaun talked about the history of the farm, their goals as a diversified operation and led the group through the grazing system for their 70 head beef cow herd. He then told of his experience in following Kathy’s recipe with guidance from Essex Co. SWCD mentor, Tiffany Pinheiro to teach some of his cows to eat thistles, milkweed and multi-flora rose. At first glance, there didn’t appear to be much impact, but upon further scrutiny many plants were bitten and leaves shredded off.

Kathy commented, “It takes time for animals and people to learn the system but I can see progress. The neat thing

Organizers — Essex Co. SWCD District Manager David Reckahn, Kathy Voth, Essex Co. SWCD Conservation Specialist, Tiffany Pinheiro, Franklin Co. SWCD Conservation Technician, Patricia LaValley

Photos by Troy Bishopp is seeing them teach their herd mates and offspring because learning from mom is the biggest influence.”

John Bingham of Wild Orchard Farm in nearby Whallonsburg, NY, came to learn so he could teach his custom grazed dairy heifers to manage the forbs on his property. “I’m really interested in teaching more farmers about rotational grazing in the north country and using these diverse plant communities to build soil health and create more local food.”

Josh and Sarah Vaillancourt from Woven Meadows Farm in Saranac, NY, shared their desire to use this venue to maximize pasture usage and take back some fallow land infested with bedstraw with animals instead of tillage.

“We were fascinated by the animal behavior culture Kathy talked about and how she reminded us what we used to feed our animals like carrots, beets, steamed vegetables and other alternative forages not necessarily from the grain family.” Organizer Tiffany Pinheiro commented on how this new aspect of training can be good for the animals, land, water and its stewards given the financial and environmental rewards. “We are committed to providing practical educational programs that bring farmers and consumers together to explore different options of doing business that enhance our natural resources. I know I’ll never look at weeds (forages) the same way again,” she said.

This event was sponsored by the Essex County and Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation Districts, America’s Great Outdoors, Central NY RC&D Council, Northeast SARE, & the Adirondack North Country Association along with hosts, Shaun and Linda Gillilland.

To obtain the how to book or video on teaching cows to become weed managers, visit Kathy Voth’s website at www.livestockforlandscapes.com.

Raising sheep for wool can be profitable

by Sanne Kure-Jensen “Nearly all wool is saleable somewhere,” said Tom Colyer, sheep farmer at Greenwood Hill Farm in Hubbardston, MA, and President of the Massachusetts Federation of Sheep Association.

Wool is ranked or priced based on the thickness in microns (thin is softer and more valuable) fiber length and the crimp. Short strands create garments that pill which customers do not want. The price paid will be based on the worst wool in that bundle.

Prices range from 10 cents a pound to $1.50.

Remove as much vegetable matter as possible.

Colyer urged separating the various categories of

Sam Anderson of the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project demonstrates sheep tipping.

wool (bellies, skirt, legs, crowns or heads and main body). You will earn much more money with separate bundles or packages than if you put all your wool together. Keep the tail sections for your water baths, as mulch or just compost them.

In the western United States, there is almost no market for colored wools. Western buyers want only white wool for dying and use in blankets, rugs, yarns, etc. East coast markets welcome all natural wool colors.

Colyer urged farmers to keep sheep clean and dry for best wool quality. He shears his Merino sheep in late fall. By feeding whole grain at this time, they soon grow enough wool; 1/2 inch will keep them warm enough. Tom’s sheep come into his barns for protection from extreme winter weather. Tom suggested NOT changing barn bedding just before shearing. Set up your feeder so the sheep will not drag hay across each others’ backs while eating.

Sheep produce the most wool when fed high protein foods but not necessarily better quality. Poor nutrition results in finer wool.

Colyer’s sheep get 16 percent protein pellets yearround. Veterinarian, Rosario Delgado-Lecaroz of Country Veterinary Services in Upton, MA, recommended high protein, pasture or second cut hay.

“Buy the best hay you can get.”

Colyer’s most vital tip: do NOT let your shearer make multiple passes over your sheep so they look smooth and pretty. This puts short strands into the main fleece and lowers the value of the whole package.

Merino sheep are wrinkly and lumpy. A tight shearing will be more likely to cut the sheep and bleed into the fleece. Any wool left behind this year can be part of next year’s fibers.

Color from marking crayons used at breeding time may not wash out fully.

Predation protection With tongue firmly planted in cheek, Tufts Herdsman, Scott Brundage recommends Doctors Smith, Wesson and Winchester as one option for predator control. When regulations do not allow these defenses, llamas, donkeys and Great Pyrenees dogs can work effectively in various situations. Colyer said using one llama is simplest as it has the same eating, vaccination needs as sheep. Two llamas may not be as effective, as they may pay more attention to each other than the sheep. Do not buy a llama from a petting zoo; also avoid a castrated bottle-fed, or ‘beserk’ male llama as they can be aggressive. There is very little or no market for llama meat.

A donkey can also protect sheep but will require

At Sheep School, Tom Colyer, sheep farmer at Greenwood Hill Farm in Hubbardston, MA, and President of the Massachusetts Federation of Sheep Association, warned sheep farmers to avoid burning down barns with the wrong heat lamps.

Photos by Sanne Kure-Jensen

more careful management, as their vaccination, hoof care, and feed requirements are different. Donkeys also defend against dogs so are not good partners with herding dogs like border collies.

Be sure NOT to make pets of the dogs. They must remain with the sheep to bond with them.

Sales outlets The American Wool Council (www.sheepusa.org) has been making wool and blended wool yarns and threads for socks. The U.S. Navy is going back to wool/wool blend uniforms since synthetic fabrics were shown to melt and cause terrible burns to solders in Middle Eastern conflicts. Government contracts must be fulfilled by domestic suppliers whenever possible, so U.S. Merino wool producers have a great opportunity.

To find sales venues and speak to knitters and weavers, go to local sheep festivals and “Stitches” regional trade shows, www.knittinguniverse. com/stitches. View Colyer’s blog on industry happenings at www.tomcolyerscorner.blogspot.com. You can find information on shearers, animal and supply sales at the Worcester County Sheep Producers Association website, http://worcestersheep.com or the Pioneer Valley Sheep Breeders Association, www.pvsba.com.

Program Work Teams ~ Managing Wastes: Composting and Land Application tent areas.”

Participants in this year’s annual meeting represented diverse groups from educational institutions to municipalities, farms, manufacturers and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Discussion during the annual meeting covered a variety of topics, but focused heavily on composting, both on-site and on a municipal-wide level.

Brainstorming session Participants offered Pastor Donovan Larkins and Angela Campbell from Shekinah Ranch in Ohio advice on refining the composting process on their property. Shekinah Ranch composts manure from 50 horses on a 20 x 30 foot pad. The goal is to capture the heat from the composting materials and use the heat to maintain appropriate water temperatures for raising Tilapia.

Seeking advice, Pastor Donovan explained that the compost material was not reaching 1000 Fahrenheit and not producing the heat needed. It was determined that the composting material was too dense. Suggestions included: • refining the shape of the pile • including a bed of woodchips underneath the pile • more uniformly mix in woodchips which would allow for increased airflow.

• Use an accelerant, such as trichoderma, could also be helpful. Additional resources are available at http://compostpower.org, a not for profit educational organization with interest in capturing heat from composting, or www.biochar-international.org/.

Municipal composting Newly elected Troy (NY) City Council is considering a municipal composting initiative to eliminate organic waste from landfills. “Composting is a part of

sustainable living,” Rodney Wiltshire, City Councilman and owner of Empire Solar Store, said.

Wiltshire proposed a resolution, that was passed by City Council, to form a Citizen’s Working Group to conduct research, and suggest a course of action for the city. “There is a lot of diversity among the communities,” Wiltshire noted, “We will have to look at the neighborhoods individually and determine what makes sense.”

Centralized facilities like Cayuga (NY) and Delaware County DPW (NY) that maintain centralized composting facilities can serve as resources for other municipalities working to reduce municipal organic waste.

What’s left after composting is complete?

After organic materials are composted what is left? Can antibiotics,

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by Katie Navarra Program Work Teams (PWT’s), created by Cornell University in 2001, bring together representatives from across an industry to connect, to identify concerns and to create workable solutions for specific topic areas. There are approximately 32 PWT’s, explained Lauri Wellin from Cornell Waste Management Institute, Department of Crop & Soil Sciences.

Each PWT is devoted to a specific topic.

The “Managing Wastes: Composting and Land Application” PWT held its annual meeting at Farm Credit East in Greenwich, NY. “PWTs provide a mechanism through which faculty and extension educators connect with stakeholders in identifying issues, studying needs, creating education materials, and designing learning experiences that address these issues and needs within specific con-

Delong brothers enjoy working together at Hope Valley Farms

by Jon M. Casey The farm’s name certainly reflects the attitudes of lifelong dairy farmers Ken, Jim and Gerry.

Many changes have taken place since the three brothers moved their milking herd into the new freestall barn and double-twelve milking parlor on April Fool’s Day, 1999.

“We had been milking 100 cows in a stanchion

barn when we made the decision to go ahead with this new facility,” said Jim. “We were also in the hog business at the time, with a farrow-to-finish operation with 100 sows.

We had a hundred cows and a hundred sows. We decided when the hog prices had gotten extremely low and we weren't making a profit in the hog business any longer, that if we were

Milking the cows three times per day keeps milk production at maximum levels.

going to stay in farming, it was time to expand the dairy operation,” said Jim. “So we looked around at some of the larger facilities in the area, and we made what we believed to be a giant leap of faith and built the freestall barn and dairy parlor. When the project was completed and it was time to move the cattle in, we asked ourselves, ‘What have we done? Are we the April Fools?’” In the end, their leap of faith paid off. “We quickly found that after learning a new way to manage the cows, we could be as efficient milking the 450 cows we milk today as we did the 100 we were milking before we moved into the new barn.”

Since then, there have been several additional changes to help make the operation run more smoothly and more profitably. Approximately 18 months ago, they added a second barn for the dry cows and heifers and a second 120-ft by 12-ft manure lagoon to store

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the additional manure from the new facility.

“The new barn and manure storage gives us much better management for the dry cows and heifers and the new manure storage gives us the flexibility to spread the manure when we need it, not because we have to do it because the lagoon is full,” said Gerry.

“About that same time, we installed the solar panel system that you see on top of the freestall barn,” he added. “It will have been in service two years this coming March.”

One benefit of the new freestall barn is the improved comfort level for the cows. “With all the fans running during the summer months, we have very little in the way of fly problems,” explained Jim. “We also use sprinklers when it gets hot and the cows really like that.”

Gerry said the recent addition of new UltiMats™ for the 432 stalls that house the milking herd has been a valuable addition to the cow comfort and overall management of the herd. The mats were replaced in April this year.

“We find that the cows enjoy lying down or standing on the mats rather than milling around in the alleyways,” added Ken. “When I come in during the morning to push up the feed and get them headed to the parlor, I often have to get them up off the mats because they are still quite comfortable just resting there. It wasn’t that way before.”

The brothers had decided that after 13 years, the original mats that had been in the barn

Gerry, Jim and Ken DeLong work together to keep their Quarryville, PA, farm operating smoothly and efficiently. had served their purpose and were virtually worn out. They had done some shopping around and had contacted a few dairy producers in Pennsylvania and New York to see what brand of mats others had chosen when it was time for them to replace theirs. In January this year, Jim visited the Keystone Farm Show in York, PA, with the purpose of stopping in at all of the vendors who were exhibiting cattle mats for use in freestalls like theirs.

“When I stepped up on the mats at the Zartman Farm exhibit, I could instantly tell a difference,” he said. “After looking at all of the mats that were being shown at the Keystone Farm Show, I knew that these were the mats that we wanted for our barn. We have been very happy with them since they were installed - and so have the cows!”

“We bed with sawdust, shavings and limestone, and these are very smooth and easy to clean,” Jim noted. “We like the way that the cows have become more content. When they are chewing their cud and lying in their stalls, they are making more milk.

That is what we like to see.”

Ken, who oversees the fieldwork and calf feeding as his primary responsibilities, said that they would be freshening 100 cows during the months of July and August. That will help to fill the barn and boost herd production, which is now at a 25,400 lb average.

“Its been as high as 26, 117 lbs last year,” added Jim, who oversees the dairy operation and crops.

Gerry, who manages the bookkeeping, finances and mechanical portion of the business, agreed that the next few months would be busy ones. “We couldn’t do all that we do without our families and the others who have worked with us here for many years,” he said. “Mike Appel, who does our feeding, has been with us for 26 years.

Mike Hess, our assistant herdsman has been with us 10 years.”

Jim said his daughter Jody Alvarez and his granddaughter Kayla White and other parttime employees milk the cows while his sons, Sam and Tom, are involved with the farming operation in full-time capacities as well. “Our mother

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Hydra-Mix Reel Type Tumble Mixer, as well. Together, Zartman Farm’s lineup of products can fill the needs of dairymen who are looking to improve their cow and calf comfort or to make feeding the herd a little bit easier as well.

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Cover photo by Troy Bishopp Justin, Kevin, Bobbie and Julia Coyne peruse farm equipment at Mosher Farms.

Chautauqua County’s 4-H members show talent at the County Fair at the Hog Show helped 4-H members earn a sale position in the Meat Animal Sale held on July 27. Grand and Reserve market animals earn the first and second slots in the Hog portion of the Meat Animal Sale. Other 4-H members who have multiple animals in the 4-H Market Hog Project are required to sell only their top placing animal. 4-H Hog Project members work many hours preparing their animals for show and sale. For more information about 4-H, please call Emily Kidd at 716-450-3124.

4-H Hog Show provides squeals and fun!

JAMESTOWN, NY — Monday (July 23) evening’s 4-H activities provided entertainment in the Warren K. Brown Show arena, and at the Budweiser Grandstands. In the livestock arena, 4-H Hog project participants were ‘squealing’ with delight as they participated in Swine Market, Breeding and Showmanship Classes.

Warren Beeler, of Kentucky, who is recognized as a livestock judge nationally, judged the market and breeding classes on breed standards, finish and quality and the showmanship classes on handling and presentation.

The Show starts off with The Pen of Three Class — this year Makayla Keefe took first place and Kayla Schauman came in second.

The Showmanship classes consisted of four divisions and 73 youth. Senior Showman, being the most experienced showman, ended with Tony Paterniti in first and Patrick Kibbe in second.

Among the Junior showmanship class, Madison Styers took first and Michael Kibbe took second. For the First Year Senior Showman Kayla Anderson placed first and Maxwell Peterson was second. Lastly was the First Year Junior Showman class, in first was Rachel Harper and in second was Corinne Covert. Earning the Division Champion and Reserve Titles also earned these participants entrance in the Champion Showman class. Patrick Kibbe earned the Grand Champion Showman title for 2012. Reserve Grand Champion went to Tony Paterniti.

Following the showmanship class

was the market hog show. The market classes are divided into weight classes.

The first weight class was the 220-229 pound class which was won by Michael Kibbe and followed by Makayla Keefe in second. Next was the 230-239 pound class in first was Kayla Schauman and in second was Gabrielle Tremblay. After that was the 240-249 pound class which was Kayla Schauman in first and Makayla Keefe in second. The 250-259 pound class followed with Corrine Covert in first

Anti-farm laws not the answer I received a request from an animal rights group seeking my farm’s support of a bill in the New Jersey State Senate. The authors of the bill claim that it will outlaw farmers’ abuse of animals by “using pens so small that nursing pigs cannot stand up or lie down.” It seems that they also feel that this law will “level” the playing field between those big greedy corporate conglomerates and us nice little friendly family farms (kind of a clever way to get our support, don’t you think?).

I know of not a single New Jersey farm where pigs are in pens so small that they cannot stand up or lie down.

Perhaps this group does. If so, I wish they would tell me the name and address of those farms.

Although I no longer raise livestock (I grow choose and cut Christmas trees), I have had many years of experience raising pigs in the past. It is important

to provide appropriate pens for nursing sows so that baby piglets are not crushed by the mother. What may appear to the inexperienced observer as a “cruel” process of restricting a sow’s movement is actually a method of keeping the babies alive. When I raised pigs, the farrowing pens were about 10 feet by 10 feet and had, what we referred to as, baby bumpers on all sides. The mother would lean against a wall and basically “flop down” to a prone position. Without the bumpers, babies would get squished without the mother pig even realizing what she had done.

There may be a very small minority of farmers who actually abuse animals. That, I find despicable.

Nevertheless, there are already laws on the books and more than adequate agencies to enforce those laws.

I don’t buy into the concept that family farms (like mine) are in conflict

with “industrial operations,” as this group implies. There is more than enough room for all of us in this country and I do not consider farms larger than my own to be the “enemy.”

I have always been very reluctant to support new restrictions on agricultural endeavors. It’s hard enough being a farmer these days without “Big Brother” placing restriction after restriction on our activities. I believe that farmers (both small and large operations) have the best interest of animals as a top priority. I am sure that members of this group have only the best intentions in promoting new laws regarding farming. However, I have found that so many of the animal “rights” organizations simply don’t understand (or don’t wish to understand) the nature of farming. Farmers are good people. Left alone, we will do the right thing... for our farms and for our animals.

It is for those reasons that Shale Hills Farm cannot endorse this legislation.

Michael Garrett, Shale Hills Farm, Sussex, NJ

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prices are always a challenge and have been, ever since our father M. Clair started farming those long years ago,” said Jim. “We three brothers grew up on the farm, so it was easy for us to make this a career. But it is more challenging for the next generation. We need to take the time to teach them what they need to know so that they can continue on in the coming years.”

The Delong family is happy to know

that there is a future at Hope Valley Farms for all of them in the dairy business. “We are happy to be a part of it,”

said Jim. “One thing I would say for certain: We three agree that we would do it all again!”

Miriam, who is 86 years old, still takes care of some of the bookkeeping, as does my wife Martha,” said Jim. “She works with QuickBooks on a regular basis. In all, it takes a lot of dedicated family members and employees to keep the dairy, 600 acres of owned land and 100 acres of rented ground (525 acres of cropland), running smoothly. Milk

and she also took second. The last class was the heaviest hogs with a weight range of 260-270 pounds.

Michael Kibbe took first place and in second was Branden Decker.

Champion and Reserve Market Hogs from each weight class compete for the Grand Champion Market Hog title.

Michael Kibbe won this honor and Branden Decker received the Reserve Grand Champion award. 4-H Market Hog winners earned more than ribbons and trophies today. The day’s placings

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Program Work Teams from A3 the Highfield Center. New York State’s Solid Waste Management has adopted a “Beyond Waste” approach to focus on waste reduction and reuse first.

The implications of an emphasis on the composting of organic materials are far reaching. On average, only 5 percent of food scraps are not put into landfills. If the rate increased to 80 percent and those materials were composted, it is estimated that nearly 200,000 chickens could be fed or 120,000 acres could be fertilized.

Diverting organic materials is important for waste management and for agricultural uses. Visit www.highfieldscomposting.org/index.htm.

Detailed notes about all of the topics covered during the meeting are available online at http://cwmi.css.cornell.edu/pwt.htm.

Arriving at Hope Valley Farms, visitors are met with a scene that reflects the ongoing changes that have taken place at this second-generation dairy farm.

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hormones or herbicides used during the production of the organic material remain in the composted product?

Further research is needed to understand what may be left in in composted material after the process is complete.

“We test for what we are concerned about; heavy metals, select pathogens generally,” one individual said, “specific testing for drug and hormones only happens when we are specifically looking for it because of problem or concern.” Depending on the intended use for the final product, screening for specific items may be necessary prior to composting.

What lies ahead?

States in the Northeast have supported initiatives that ban organics.

Vermont recently passed an organics landfill ban that was supported by

Crop Comments

by Paris Reidhead Field Crops Consultant on the end of a stringed instrument, such as a violin (hence its name).

The most common edible fiddlehead is the Ostrich fern, Matteuccia struthiopteris, found in northern regions worldwide, and the central/eastern part of North America.

Though available regionally in some supermarkets and restaurants, fiddleheads are not cultivated and are available only seasonally. In rural areas, fiddleheads are harvested by individuals in early spring. When picking fiddleheads, three tops per plant is the recommended limit. Each plant produces seven tops that turn into fronds; over-picking will kill the plant. Maintaining sustainable harvesting methods is important in the propagation of any non-farmed food species.

I’ve eaten fiddleheads that I harvested. Stirfried with mushrooms and shrimp… and properly seasoned over rice… they’re really good. I even ate some raw fiddleheads, while taking spring soil samples last year. These plants have been part of traditional diets in much of Northern France since the beginning of the Middle Ages, as well as being part of Native American cuisine

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Wild Vegetables Marsh marigolds (Caltha pallustris) are showy yellow flowers which bloom rather early in the northern spring, from late March through May. They display golden colonies with flowers up to 1 1/2 inches across. They are found from as far north as Alaska and Labrador, and south to New England down through Tennessee.

Marsh marigolds prefer the wet soils of marshes, woodlands, seeps and stream banks. C. pallustris was used by early physicians used to treat dropsy, anemia, coughs and convulsions. Warts were treated with a drop a day of the plant’s juice until the wart disappeared. Native Americans used it to treat the diseases of women, colds and open sores.

Leaves gathered from the plant before it bloomed in the spring were cooked thoroughly to destroy a toxic alkaloid they contain.

This plant was used as greens by many tribes of the northern United States. Early settlers often pickled the flower buds; in fact that particular dish has been quite a delicacy in restaurants on the east coast. I have eaten marsh marigolds.

Boiled and drizzled with vinegar, they taste like spinach that has been boiled and drizzled with vinegar.

Fiddleheads or Fiddlehead greens are the furled fronds of a young fern, harvested for use as a vegetable. Left on the plant, each fiddlehead would unroll into a new frond (also what you call a palm branch).

As fiddleheads are harvested early in the season before the frond has opened and reached its full height, they are cut fairly close to the ground.

Fiddleheads have antioxidant activity, are a source of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids, and are high in iron and fiber. The fiddlehead resembles the curled ornamentation

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for centuries.

Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is one of those plants that is steeped in mystery. Historically, Hopi Indians smoked the dried resin that they obtained when the flower was cut off of this plant. This resin would then be air-dried and later smoked in ritual.

Similar effects could be obtained from smoking dried wild lettuce leaves, but never as potent as the resin extracted daily from the flowers. Furthermore, the Hopi believe that induced dream states contain more information about reality than the conscious waking state. Wild lettuce was not only used in ritual to help achieve visionary states, it was used to enhance the vividness of dreams when smoked prior to sleep.

I’d heard that L. virosa tastes bitter, plus has aphrodisiac and hallucinogen properties. I thought I would try a small taste… a move which was vetoed by my better half.

I wrote about wild parsnips Pastinaca sativa about a year ago.

So I won’t write about them any more, other than to say that, in 2012, they are still very prevalent along northeast roadsides and semi-abandoned meadows. (P. sativa has the greenish light yellow umbrella-shaped flower cluster; sometime after killing fall frost, this plant’s tuber can be dug up, cooked, and safely eaten.)

The last vegetable

genus written about today is Allium, the one home to garlic, onions, chives, scallions, leeks, and no doubt other savory greens. Wild garlic (A. vineale) and wild onion (A. canadense) are two of the earliest signs of spring. Typically in boggy, semi-wooded areas… even in backyards… clumps of wild garlic can be found.

They start growing before the grass does.

Which is not surprising, since cultivated garlic is normally fall-planted.

While growing, wild garlic and wild onion are quite similar. According to the Michigan State University Extension Service, wild garlic leaves are round and hollow, and attach to the lower half of the stem. Wild onion leaves are flat, not hollow, and attach to the bulb. Garlic use as a food (and medicine) goes back to prehistory, harvested by hunter -gathers thou-

sands of years ago. In the Old Testament, “garlick”, grown in Egypt, was sorely missed by the Children of Israel as they wandered through the Sinai Desert.

And now for a more recent story about a special Allium, this one an onion, and, forgive me, a domesticated onion. A couple weeks ago my son Will, who works for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF, based in Geneva, Switzerland), mentioned an assignment he had in Bhutan six or seven years ago.

Bhutan is a tiny landlocked country between India and China. After Will finished presentations to the local Bhutanese WWF chapter, he and seven other westerners took advantage of free time to go on a trek in the Himalayan mountains… pack ponies and all.

His group challenged

the Bhutanese guides to a cricket match (or vice versa). This would be highest altitude (according to my son) at which this game was ever played: at least 18,000 feet. No one had a ball or bat. One of the guides had found a tree branch (must have been picked up below the tree line); that served as a bat. For some reason a whole onion had been packed with the provisions.

Thoroughly wrapped with tape, the onion became the ball… which was in rather poor shape at game’s end.

Will said the five Bhutanese guides, figuratively speaking, destroyed the eight westerners. I told Will that their loss was most likely due to the high altitude-rarified air, to which the guides were acclimated. Will replied, “that, plus the fact that the guides knew how to play cricket”.

When you have to enter the herd

by Marilyn Munzert Catching a horse from a herd of feisty equines can be a scary, risky chore, yet it’s one that some horse keepers must handle on a daily basis.

In every herd of every size, there is a topranking boss horse and a poor pitiful bottomdweller. Each remaining herd member ranks someplace in between in the hierarchy or “pecking order.” Higher ups continually assert their authority over low-ranking individuals — and when a human enters the equation, watch out! A human afoot can be (and often is) run down and injured when assertive herd members discipline their subordinates. Add an incentive

like a bucket of grain or a pocket full of treats, and things can turn nastier still.

If your horse has been recently added to an established group of horses, take time to study that herd. The best opportunities to watch are at feeding time or when someone else is removing a horse from the crush.

Which horses are bosses? Which horses are outcasts? Try to avoid both, since the top horses are likely to discipline other horses while the lowest in the pecking order are targeted for dominance. Either way, it’s easy to get caught in the crossfire.

And where does your horse fit in? If he’s a boss, catching him shouldn’t be much of a

chore — the others will leave him alone. If he’s a doormat, you’ll have more bodies to dodge.

For your safety, wear boots or stout leather work shoes; no bare feet, sandals or sneakers.

Jeans and a sturdy shirt will also offer protection.

If you’ll be leading your horse away from the herd, particularly if he’s an underling, wear gloves; if he’s accosted and you have to hang on, burn glove leather instead of your hands.

Carry a short whip, especially if your horse is low on the totem pole. Be certain your headgear doesn’t obstruct your vision; tiedup parka hoods and some caps can do just that. And if you know the situation you’re entering is an especially

volatile one, consider protecting your skull with a riding helmet.

Out-of-the-ordinary togs sometimes upset the status quo, so if you’re wearing something unusual, watch out.

If another knowledgeable horse person offers to help you catch your horse, so much the better. It never hurts to have an extra hand to shoo away other horses or to restrain a herd aggressor while you walk your own horse by.

But never take vulnerable people along when you’re entering a herd of horses: no infants, toddlers or anyone of limited experience or mobility. If a person can’t assess imminent danger and move quickly out of

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if you must release him, he won’t be encumbered by a trailing lead.

If a small herd is headed by a domineering boss, it’s sometimes wiser to catch her instead of your own horse. The other horses will generally follow wherever you lead her and you can release her, shush her away, and snag your own horse in safety nearer the gate.

Be especially careful near gateways and in enclosed spaces like barn lots and loafing sheds, where you and your horse could be easily cornered.

The less time you spend amongst the herd catching your horse, the safer you’ll be. If he avoids capture on an ongoing basis, remove him from the herd until he’s been fully retrained. To do so, put him in a small pasture, a paddock or a large round pen.

Enter the enclosure with his halter held discreetly against your body.

Don’t charge straight for your horse’s head. Avert your eyes and approach his left shoulder. If he moves off, halt. Approach the horse again, when he stops moving. Speak to him. Take it slow and easy, being patient but persistent.

To keep him catchable, don’t drag your horse away from his pasture and pals and roll immediately into something he dislikes.

A little grain, if only a handful or two consistently fed away from the other horses, perhaps outside the gate right after you’ve captured him, gives him a reason to want to be caught.

For safety’s sake, turnout halters should be breakaway style, which will break or release if caught on something.

No matter how you slice it, coping with herd-kept horses is risky business. So if your horse lives as part of a herd, awareness, quick-thinking, and a confident attitude will go a long way toward keeping you safe.

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harm’s way, park them outside of the fence.

The same can be said of dogs.

Nothing transforms a normally sedate group of horses into a shoving, head-slinging, earpinning, heel flinging, a milling mob of fiends quicker than a bucket of grain — and if you’re holding it, you’ll be smack dab in the middle of their discord. Try not to feed a single horse in a group situation. If you have to bribe your horse with grain to capture him, he needs additional training. See that he gets it before someone gets hurt. The same can be said for treats.

Be certain all the horses know you’re there; speak them, sing or whistle. Constantly observe the body language of every horse in your vicinity. Stay alert for aggression toward you or toward any horses you interact with.

Know where boss horses and individuals known to dislike humans are at all times.

Herd stallions and mares with tiny foals sometimes behave erratically; if in doubt, give them a wide berth.

Watch for brawls, even distant ones, which can escalate into chain reactions encompassing you and your horse.

When necessary, use you whip and voice to establish personal space. Don’t flail the whip wildly, which only spooks horses, possibly including your own. Extend it straight out as if it were an extension of your arm.

Few horses will trample a human if they can avoid it, so if harried horses stampede your way and you’re not sure they see you, whoop and wave your arms.

Don’t lead your horse past boss horses or bullies. If you can’t avoid them and one attacks your horse, be prepared to defend him — or to release him and get out of the way. It’s a good idea to teach your horse to lead using a rope or hay string looped around his neck. Then

Wyoming County Fair set Aug. 11-18 The Wyoming County Fair will be held on Aug. 11-18, on Route 19, in Pike, NY. This event is a week long family oriented fair, which will be jam packed full of exciting events.

Saturday, Aug. 11 — The fair opens with a Open Horse Show, Car Show and Performance Stock Tractor Pull.

Sunday, Aug. 12, continues with The Western & Games Open Horse Shows. 4-H Dog Show & Agility Classes. That evening the contestants will be competing for the beautiful 2012 Wyoming County Fair Queen talent part of the competition.

Monday morning Aug. 13 starts off with 4-H horse show, Lamb and Beef Show that will continue throughout the day. The evening features a Grand Parade & the Crowning of the Fair Queen.

Tuesday, Aug. 14 leads off with a 4-H Horse & Goat Show and 4-H & FFA Dairy Showmanship contest. Then at 7 p.m. starts the Firemen’s Parade, 4-H Costume Animal Show & Band Competition.

Wednesday, Aug. 15 is Senior Citizen Day, come & enjoy watching the horse & sheep show, many demonstrations throughout the building. 5 p.m. the 44th Annual 4-H Meat Animal Auction (hogs, lamb & beef) will take place; 7:30 p.m.

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Friday, Aug. 17 – 4-H Swine show & Open Beef Cattle Show, 4 p.m. Fish Fry is served. Part 1 ESP Sanctioned Class AA Tractor Pull, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays closing days activities start with Open Sheep & Dairy Cattle Show, Mini Horse & Pony Pull, noon Horse Pull & 7:30 p.m. Part II ESP Tractor Pull.

Each day ride all rides special is offered at noon and 6 p.m. also many demonstrations going on through out the fair grounds. The fair restaurant each day offers delicious lunch and dinner meals.

Please don’t miss attending “One Great County – One Great Fair”, Aug. 11-18, Pike NY, where there is never a admission charge only a parking fee of $5. For more information visit www. Wyomingcountyfair.org or call the fair office at 585-493-5626.

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Proposed effort would provide no real relief for dairy farmers The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) issued the following statement expressing strong opposition to attempts by the House to extend a version of the current farm bill by one year and reiterating support for the inclusion of Dairy Security Act (DSA) in any final farm bill package: “The current safety net for dairy farmers is not sufficient in dealing with scenarios like we are currently facing from high feed costs associated with the ongoing drought,” said Jerry Kozak, President and CEO of NMPF. “If we are going to be serious about providing better protection for the nation’s dairy farmers while at the same time providing taxpayer savings from current programs, then we should pass a new farm bill which includes the DSA, which was included in both the Senatepassed farm bill and the farm bill recently passed out of the House Agriculture Committee.

“Under the proposed extension, the Milk Income Loss Contract Program (MILC) would not pay out for the remainder of 2012 or for 2013 while the nation’s dairy farmers are experiencing razor -thin margins. The proposed 2008 farm bill extension does nothing to ensure dairy farmers and their bankers that they will have any safety net

to deal with the present and future periods of tight margins and extreme volatility.

“Our current dairy policy is outdated and

costs more to taxpayers while the new provisions actually save taxpayer dollars. Dairy farmers have spent more than three years

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New building, familiar topics at Ag Progress Days crops and soils area Native grass plots will be on display at the Crops and Soils Area this year at Ag Progress Days.

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Ag Progress Days visitors looking for the Crops and Soils Tent this year will not be able to find it — instead, they will find a Crops, Soils and Conservation Building.

The new J.D. Harrington Building, named for the late Joseph D. Harrington, professor emeritus of agronomy and former Ag Progress Days manager, will serve as home to several exhibits and activities highlighting conservation and crops management. The structure will be dedicated at 2 p.m. on Aug. 14.

Molly McDonough, public affairs specialist for the Pennsylvania office of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and one of the building coordinators, said that the Crops, Soils, and Conservation Building includes a wide variety of topics — from crops and animals to forest management — for visitors of any age.

“Conservation is important in enhancing the environment for all of us, for now and for future generations,” she said. “Conservation has many benefits, from improving water and air quality to helping farmers produce more food.”

The building will house exhibits staffed by organizations related to soil and crop management, as well as aspects of conservation such as forestry, water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and wildlife.

Sjoerd Duiker, associate professor of soil management and applied soil physics, said there will be several attractions in the area, including the “no-till corral” showcasing equipment used in no-till agriculture, a butterfly garden, live animals, plots of warm-season grasses, and demonstrations of cover crops and forages.

“We’re starting to consider cover crops more for their potential use in forage production,” he said.

An interseeder developed by Penn State will demonstrate one method used to plant cover crops. Duiker explained that an interseeder can plant cover crops in fields where established crops already are growing. A planter with a roller-crimper built into it, manufactured by innovator Charles Martin, also will be featured.

“This is an innovation in agricultural machinery,” Duiker said. “Both pieces of equipment help integrate cover cropping into our cropping systems. It is good for soil quality and soil conservation.”

Information on composting, biofuels, watering systems, plants that at-

tract pollinators and deer-management strategies also will be available.

The corn maze also will return to the Crops, Soils, and Conservation area.

Hay producers can bring hay samples to be evaluated during the Hay Show. These samples must have been grown in Pennsylvania in 2012 by the exhibitor. Entries officially close at 10 a.m. on Aug. 14, but exhibitors are encouraged to bring their samples in on Aug. 13 before the show begins.

More information can be found online at http://agsci.psu.edu/apd /pdfs/hay-show-brochure/view.

McDonough said that crop and conservation topics also will be featured in other areas of the Ag Progress Days site. Tours focused on managing deer and other wildlife as part of a Quality Deer Management system will leave daily at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., with an additional tour at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

A tour on water quality and Riparian buffers will leave daily at 11:30 a.m. All tours will leave from the corn crib at the top of Main Street.

Duiker said more hay topics can be found at the Pasto Agricultural Museum, where a hay press operated by oxen will be demonstrated. Duiker also is showing how to mow grass

Pasto Museum features hay press demonstrations at Ag Progress Days

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — The Pasto Agricultural Museum will feature the history of hay making during Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, Aug. 1416, highlighted by demonstrations of a rare, antique hay press.

The Panama O.K. horse-powered, stationary hay press was manufactured in 1905 in Kansas City and was one of the early success stories of a machine for compressing hay, according to Rita Graef, museum curator. In 1998, Robert Cowen, of

Julian, and his family donated the O.K. baler to the Pasto Museum, where it was completely restored and returned to operating condition.

“At full capacity, it required two horses, two mules or two oxen for power and at least four men to operate,” she said. “It was said that 20 tons of hay could be baled in a day with wiretied bales weighing 80 to 120 pounds each.”

The O.K. hay press has been demonstrated at several previous Ag Progress Days and has

proven to be a popular attraction, Graef noted.

This year, weather permitting, five demonstrations will be conducted during the show: at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, and at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.

“This year, for the first time, a team of young oxen owned by past museum curator Darwin Braund will supply the power for the O.K. hay press,” she said.

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“We take this technology to Kenya for street children who are now using it to make hay bales,” Duiker said.

“This gives them the opportunity to make a local income.”

He added that while the machinery may not be used in the United States, the demonstration still makes a link to the present.

“Some of that technology can be relevant in other parts of the world,” he continued. “That’s why it’s still very valuable to the show. It’s an everyday demonstration.”

The Crops, Soils, and Conservation Building is located at Harrington Lane and the end of East 5th Street.

Sponsored by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Ag Progress Days is held at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, nine miles southwest of State College on Route 45. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 14; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 15; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 16. Admission and parking are free.

For more information, visit the Ag Progress Days website at http://apd.psu.edu. Twitter users can find and share information about the event by using the hashtag #agprogress.

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ATV safety to be demonstrated at Ag Progress Days UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Visitors to the Farm Safety Demonstration Area at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, Aug. 14-16, can learn about the safe operation of all-terrain vehicles and can see farm accident rescue simulations.

Aimed at both youth and adult ATV users, the 20-minute safety demonstration will take place at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday on a course at the end of West 8th Street.

The presentation, which will be moderated by a state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources instructor, will show the perils of risky ATV operation and stress how the machines can be used safely by modeling a DCNR-approved ATV safety course.

ATVs increasingly have become important on farms, according to Dennis Murphy, Distinguished Professor of Agricultural Safety and Health and coordinator of the farm safety area at Ag Progress Days.

“More and more ATVs are being used for work, and that is being fueled by the many attachments that are made for them to help with farm tasks,” he said. “And farm families use the machines for fun,

too, riding for recreation and to hunting and fishing spots.”

The ATV safety demonstration is being offered at Ag Progress Days because Murphy and others in the College of Agricultural Sciences have become concerned by the growing number of ATV accidents.

“Ridden improperly, they can be dangerous,” he said. “We see statistics showing too many people — particularly youths — being involved in ATV accidents resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. We are hoping to get their attention at Ag Progress Days and influence them to be more careful operating ATVs.” Addressing the health and safety of farmers, Ag Progress Days also will feature farm accident rescue simulations at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesday, involving agricultural confined spaces. Those will include demonstrations of emergency scene stabilization and patient-extrication techniques, as well as safety suggestions for farmers who need to enter confined spaces on the farm.

In addition, attendees can get information about several types of farm-safety programs and agricultural emergency response resources from on-site specialists.

The farm safety and health quiz bowl will be held Wednesday in The Learning Center, located off of Main Street just below the Pasto Museum.

FFA youth compete at 9 a.m., and 4-H youth compete at 1 p.m.

“Youth will answer farm safety and health questions in this semi-final quiz bowl event,” said Murphy. “The winning teams will advance to the state finals in January at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.”

Visitors to the Rural Health and Safety Tent, at the end of West 6th Street adjacent to the farm safety area, will be able to take advantage of a variety of health screenings and information. Free vision screenings and blood pressure readings will be offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. On Wednesday only, free tetanus shots will be given while supplies last.

One core pesticide credit can be earned by attending a 30-minute presentation about personal protective equipment, which will be conducted by a rural health farm worker protection safety specialist at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily.

Pasto from A10 Agricultural Museum will provide visitors with a glimpse into farming’s past. With exhibits highlighting the history of agriculture and rural life, the 8,400-squarefoot facility showcases an intriguing collection of artifacts.

Located on East 10th Street near the top of

Main Street on the Ag Progress Days site, the Pasto Museum provides a comprehensive view of the era when energy for work was supplied by the power of humans and domesticated animals.

The approximately 1,300 items in the collection are concentrated in

the time period between 1775 and 1940, although the assemblage of objects spans 6,000 years, or from 4,000 B.C. to the 1940s.

“Our emphasis is to provide visibility for technological developments in agriculture between 1775 and 1940,” Graef said. “The mission

of the Pasto Agricultural Museum is to provide the public with an understanding and appreciation for early agriculture and rural life, especially in Pennsylvania and the northeastern United States.”

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In fact, they’ve just scratched the surface.

The exposition’s home is the nearly 2,000-acre Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center, and a variety of free bus tours — most of which include a walking component — will enable attendees to see a sampling of the scientific research conducted by the College of Agricultural Sciences.

Tours during all three days of the event, Aug. 14-16, will showcase research aimed at improving agricultural yields and efficiency, minimizing agriculture’s environmental impact, developing new sources of biobased energy, enhancing growers’ ability to predict and respond to insect and disease outbreaks, and other issues.

All tours leave from the corn crib near the top of Main Street at the Ag Progress Days site: • American Chestnut Foundation Plantings (75 minutes) See American chestnut breeding orchards. Learn about the history and demise of the American chestnut tree, how to plant and maintain chestnut trees, and how the American Chestnut Foundation’s breeding

program and volunteers are working to restore the species. Daily at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., with an additional tour at 5 p.m. on Wednesday. NOTE: walking/standing involved.

• The Arboretum at Penn State (2 hours) Located on the University Park campus, the arboretum contains more than 17,000 individual plants representing some 700 species. Highlights of this tour in the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens will include the ridge and valley watershed map, flowering annual and perennial displays, a sundial sculpture and lotus pool.

There also will be information on unique plantings that could be included in home landscapes. Daily at 10 a.m., with additional tours Tuesday and Wednesday at 3 p.m. NOTE: walking/standing involved.

• General Research (40 minutes) Get an overview of research conducted at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and by the USDA Pasture Systems and Watershed Management Research Lab. Daily at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., with additional tours at 4 p.m. on Tuesday and 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

• Habitat Management for Deer and Other Wildlife (1 hour) This tour will focus on food plots and natural habitat management

practices used on public or private property as part of a Quality Deer Management System to improve habitat for many wildlife species while producing healthier and larger deer.

The tour will look at recently installed habitat demonstration plots in the woodlot and neighboring fields and will cover how to integrate habitat improvements to meet your individual objectives. Daily at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., with an additional tour at 3 p.m. on Wednesday. NOTE: walking/standing involved.

• Harvesting Your Woods: The Tough Decisions (1 hour) This tour focuses on a timber sale to salvage hemlock dying from an infestation of wooly adelgid, an exotic invasive insect that attacks hemlock.

Experts will explain why some trees were left and others selected for harvest. Trees’ value as seed sources, wildlife habitat and aesthetics will be highlighted. A discussion of harvesting options will demonstrate how to achieve appropriate future forest conditions, the highest long-term economic return and improved wildlife habitat. Daily at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m., with a late tour on Wednesday at 4 p.m. NOTE: walking/standing involved.

• High Tunnels (75 minutes) The High Tunnel Research and Education Facility at Rock Springs demonstrates the most current production systems and horticultural crops that can be produced in high tunnels. Daily at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. NOTE: walking/standing involved.

• Management Tactics for Sustained High-Yielding Soybeans and Corn (1 hour) This tour will review some of the tactics necessary to create and sus-

tain high corn and soybean yields on Pennsylvania soils. Experts will highlight sustainable practices for U.S. soybean production that will help growers meet growing local and worldwide demand. The tour will cover current no-till, cover-crop, and pest- and soil-management issues for corn and soybean. Daily at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

NOTE: walking/standing involved.

• Short Rotation Woody Crops for Biomass (1 hour) What are short rotation woody crops? How do they contribute to biomass feedstocks? Why are they being promoted for marginal planting sites?

What type of species should you grow and who will buy it? This tour will answer those questions with a visit to a demonstration plot with fast-growing willow and poplar trees. Learn how to grow, harvest and produce this crop as an alternative income opportunity that helps provide sustainable energy supplies. Daily at 12:30 p.m. NOTE: walking/standing involved.

• Stream (Riparian) Buffers and Native Prairie Grasses (1 hour) This tour will demonstrate how a riparian buffer can enhance your property and improve water quality in your community. Learn about the benefits of forested and grassed stream buffers, as well as how to install and maintain them. Also, see a prairie grass demonstration and learn how to establish and maintain native grasses with wildflowers for wildlife habitat, biofuels and more.

Daily at 11:30 a.m.

NOTE: walking/standing involved.

• Sustainable and Organic Cropping Systems (90 minutes) This tour will focus on incorporating no-till techniques into organic

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Youth activities immerse young Ag Progress Days visitors in science UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Robots, rabbits and Rosie the Tarantula are all part of the variety of activities for youth at this year’s Ag Progress Days.

Mya Rushton, 4-H teen-project staff member and 4-H Youth Building coordinator, said planned activities will engage youth in science by focusing on subjects such as engineering, entomology and animal science.

This year’s focal point is the 4-H robotics program. The building will showcase several robots, including one that shoots basketballs.

“4-H members across Pennsylvania built the robots,” she said. “Most counties have a robotics program, and many of the members have competed in national competitions.”

An entomology exhibit with live dis-

plays and a tarantula named Rosie also will be part of the 4-H Youth Building. Ryan Bridge, a 4-H leader who is known as the “The Bug Man,” will give an hour-long presentation complete with live insects at 2 p.m. on Aug. 15.

Several other exhibits in the 4-H Youth Building also will include live animals. The Pennsylvania Rabbit Association will feature Angora rabbits and teach youth how to utilize wool from the animals by weaving and using a loom.

The Penn State poultry science program will showcase baby chicks and the incubation process, while dairy princesses — young ambassadors for the dairy industry — engage youth in activities related to dairy nutrition.

Tours from A13 corn and soybean production and on how to manage manure in no-till crop production to improve nutrient use/efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Daily at 1 p.m. NOTE: walking/standing involved.

• Animal Composting (90 minutes) This presentation will provide an instructional discussion for producers interested in on-farm composting of any animal species. Experts will cover the technical aspects of carcass composting and regulatory considerations to help producers get started or improve upon their existing com-

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posting skills. A working carcass compost pile will be available on site for participants to see the process and construction first-hand. Meets in the College of Agricultural Sciences Exhibits Building theater at 2 p.m. (presentation followed by bus tour to compost site). NOTE: walking/standing involved.

For more information, visit the Ag Progress Days website at http://apd.psu.edu. Twitter users can find and share information about the event by using the hashtag #agprogress.

Youth also can look at fungi, such as mushrooms, through microscopes.

Just outside of the 4-H Youth Building, young visitors can participate in a pedal go-kart derby from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m on Aug. 15.

Rushton said the best aspect of the 4-H Youth Building is the chance to educate youth on the world around them.

“They think a Madagascar hissing cockroach is dangerous or creepy, then they find out their purpose, and that we need them in our ecosystem,” she said. “They are so close to something we are taught to stay away from.

There’s an initial shock, then they get to laughing.

“It’s total excitement for children,” she added.

The 4-H Youth Building is located just off of Main Street at the Ag Progress Days site, behind the Family Room.

Several other exhibits aimed at children and their families can be found throughout the grounds: • Kids’ Climb, where children can

don safety equipment and harnesses and climb a tree like a professional arborist, Main Street, near the Equine Exhibits Building.

• Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center exhibits showcasing turtles, snakes, birds of prey and amphibians, Main Street between West 8th and West 9th streets.

• Hay making demonstrations and interactive exhibits, Pasto Agricultural Museum, Main Street, across from the red barn.

• Play Mini-Golf… Man v. Rodents, Family Room, Main Street.

• Corn Maze, outside the Crops, Soils, and Conservation Building, at the end of East 5th Street • Miniature horses, a stick horse show (Aug. 14) and other demonstrations at the Equine Experience, at the top of Main Street.

For more information, visit the Ag Progress Days website at http://apd.psu.edu. Twitter users can find and share information about the event by using the hashtag #agprogress.

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GRO-MOR PLANT FOOD CO INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

GROWERS MINERAL SOLUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th GROWMARK FS LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 6th GTS - WELCO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st GVM INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th H & S MFG CO. INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th HALE TRAILER BRAKE & WHEEL, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st HAMILTON EQUIPMENT, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st-2nd HANDS ON THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equine Building - EEB HARDI NORTH AMERICA INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th HAWK MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY ASSOCIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 HEATMOR OUTDOOR FURNACES-KISH VALLEY ELECTRIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 11th HERSHEY EQUIPMENT CO, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th HOARD’S DAIRYMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 HOLTRY’S LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st / 2nd HOOBER, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd - 3rd HOOVER TRACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th HORIZON PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice HUBNER SEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 6th HUD-SON FOREST EQUIP. INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th HUNTER KEYSTONE PETERBILT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st HYDRO-SPRAY WASH SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 3rd-Harrington I.A.A.D. / MUSCLE PRODUCTS CORP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

IBA, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th IDIEHL, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E. 3rd - Harrington Ln INNOVATIVE DAIRY SOLUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 10th INTELLIAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COLLECTION INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main St. IVA MANUFACTURING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 10th JAMESWAY FARM EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 3rd JAYLOR FABRICATING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th JOHN DEERE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th JOHN DEERE COMMERCIAL WORKSITE PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th KAREN ZELINSKY KITE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equine Building - EEB KAUFFMAN’S ANIMAL HEALTH, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 / Equine KDCTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equine Building - EEB KELLER ENGINEERS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Energy Conservation Tent KEN MORCHESKY SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 3rd KENCOVE FARM FENCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 10th KENT NUTRITION GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 13th KEYSTONE APPALOOSA CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equine Building - EEB KEYSTONE BEEF MARKETING NETWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 KEYSTONE CONCRETE PRODUCTS INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th-10th

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64 METALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD-Outdoor ADAMS BUILDING CONTRACTORS OF PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 6th ADAMS SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th ADM CROP RISK SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice ADS BULK SEED BUGGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 11th AERWAY / HAYBUSTER - DAVE HEATH ASSOC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 2nd AG EXPRESS ELECTRONICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

AGCHOICE FARM CREDIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice AGCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st AGPOINT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

AGRI-DYNAMICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 AGRI-KING NUTRITION, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th AGRI-PLASTICS MFG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th AGRI-SC / D & D FARM SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice AGRI-SERVICE LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th AGRI-TRAC INC./ AGRI-TRAC US . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 AGRICULTURAL INSTRUMENTS CORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 AGRIDRY LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

AGRILIGHT, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 AGROMATIC INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th AKE SAFETY EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice ALL AROUND FENCE CO. INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th ALLENSVILLE PLANNING MILL, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st ALPACAS OF THE ALLEGHENIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 13th ALTERNATE HEATING SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 AMERICAN EGG BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice AMERSEAL TIRE SEALANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 ANDERSON GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 3rd ANTIQUE TRACTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th / Main St. ART’S WAY MANUFACTURING INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th ASSOC. OF CONSULTING FORESTERS OF AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice AUTOMATIC FARM SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 3rd B & R FARM EQUIP INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th BAD DOG TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

BASTIAN TIRE & AUTO CENTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st - 2nd BECO EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st BEILER-CAMPBELL REALTORS & AUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice BELLES SPRINGS STRUCTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th BELMONT MACHINE CO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th BERG USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th BERGMAN MANUFACTURING INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

BEST CHOICE TRAILERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 10th-11th BEST LINE EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd BINKLEY & HURST LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd, West 3rd, West 5th BOBCAT - BEST LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd BRANSON TRACTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st BRIDON CORDAGE/ UNIVERSAL COOPERATIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

BUSH HOG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 11th BUSINESS LEASE CONSULTANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

C K MANUFACTURING LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th CALLICRATE BANDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 CANNS-BILCO DISTRIBUTORS INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th CARL NEUTZEL SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th CASE IH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 2nd CB STRUCTURES, INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th CEDAR CREST EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th CENTER FOR DAIRY EXCELLENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 CENTER FOR DIRT & GRAVEL ROADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JDHB - J.D. Harrington Bldg.

CENTRAL BOILER INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th-Demo Alley CENTRAL PETROLEUM CO.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th CENTRE CTY ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 13th CENTRE HOME CARE INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RHST - Rural Health & Safety Tent CENTURY FARM PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th CHARVIN FARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 CHEMGRO SEEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 6th CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JDHB - J.D. Harrington Bldg.

CHRISTIAN FARMERS OUTREACH, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

CLAAS OF AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th CLEAN CUTTER FLAIL & TILLER BLADE CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

CLEVELAND BROTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st COMPONENTS PLUS, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

CONESTOGA MFG LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th CONGDON ASSOCIATES DISTRIBUTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd CONKLIN CO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice COUNTRY FOLKS / LEE PUBLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

COUNTRYWAY INSURANCE COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice COWCO, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th CROP CARE/ ZIMMERMAN CATTLE CONTROL BY PBZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th - 10th CROP MGMT EXT. - PLANT SCIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JDHB - J.D. Harrington Bldg.

CROWN ROYAL STOVES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 3rd CUMMINGS AND BRICKER INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th CUSTER PRODUCTS LTD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 11th CUSTOM MARKETING CO., LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice D & S SHAVINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd D. K. HOSTETLER TRUCK BODIES & TRAILERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 3rd / Main DAIRY MARKETING SER. DAIRYLEA COOP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 DAIRY ONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 DAIRYMASTER USA INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 11th DAUM’S CUSTOM FABRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 10th DE LAVAL INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 11th

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EXHIBITOR LIST AND SHOW MAPS KEYSTONE GROUP AG SEEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 6th KING’S AGRISEEDS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 KIOTI TRACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th KRONE NA INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th-10th KUBOTA TRACTOR CORP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 3rd KUHN NORTH AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th KUHNS MFG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd L CUBED CORP DBA TAM SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th LANCASTER DAIRY FARM AUTOMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 11th LANCASTER DHIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 LANCASTER FARMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice LANCO MANUFACTURING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th LANCO-PENNLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 LAND O’LAKES, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 LAND PRIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 3rd LANSING TRADE GROUP LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

LAWN EQUIPMENT PARTS COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd LEADER’S FARM EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th LEIDEN LAND AND CATTLE COMPANY INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th LNR FEED & GRAIN SYS / SUKUP MFG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th M. H. EBY, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th MAHINDRA USA INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th MAHONING OUTDOOR FURNACE INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 10th MANADA CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice MANITOU AMERICAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 3rd MARCELLUS EDUCATION TEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC - Marcellus Center MARCELLUS SHALE COALITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC - Marcellus Center MARTIN’S WELDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th MCFARLANE MANUFACTURING CO INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th MCLANAHAN CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st MD & VA MILK PRODUCERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 MENSCH MFG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th MESSICK’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th METALFAB MANUFACTURING, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th METZLER AUTO TRUCK & TRAILER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th METZLER FOREST PRODUCTS, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice MEYER MANUFACTURING CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 3rd MID-ATLANTIC AGRI-SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th MID-ATLANTIC DAIRY ASSOC. / PA DAIRY PROMOTION PROGRAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 MID-ATLANTIC WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS OF CPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 MILLVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equine Building - EEB MORTON BUILDINGS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 6th MOUNTAIN AIR GARAGE DOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd MOUNTAIN SUPPLY & REPAIR, INC. / UP NORTH PLASTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th MYERS FARM - DON C. MYERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ROYALTY OWNERS PA CHAPTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC - Marcellus Center NATIONAL FARMERS ORG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice NEW HOLLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 2nd - 3rd NEXT LEVEL HORSEMANSHIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equine Building - EEB NEXTIRE INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 10th NORTH CENTRAL SIGHT SERVICES, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RHST - Rural Health & Safety Tent NORTHEAST FLAGPOLE COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th NORTHEAST STIHL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th NORTHPOINT AUTO & EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY EXT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Bldg.

NORTHWEST SAVINGS BANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 NORTHWEST SAVINGS BANK, OIL, GAS & MINERAL DIVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MC - Marcellus Center NTH USA - TROOP EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th NUHN INDUSTRIES LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st / Harrington Ln ORGANIC VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 OWNENERGY, INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Energy Conservation Tebt OXBO INTERNATIONAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th PARADISE ENERGY SOLUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th PATZ CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th PAUL MUELLER COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th PENN JERSEY PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th PERDUE AGRIBUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CEA- Conservation Exhibit Area PERMA-COLUMN EAST, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 6th PETERSHEIMS COW MATTRESS LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 10th PIK RITE INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 11th PIONEER HI-BRED INT., INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th PNEU-TEK TIRE TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

POETTINGER US, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st PORH - WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RHST - Rural Health & Safety Tent PORTAGE & MAIN OUTDOOR BOILERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th POWER SYSTEMS ELECTRIC, INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th POWERTON GENERATORS, INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 3rd PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Energy Conservation Tent PRECISION WORK, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th PRIEFERT RANCH EQUIP/CLAYCOMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th PRINTING & MARKETING BUYING GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 PROGRESSIVE PUBLISHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 PROVITA ANIMAL HEALTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 QUALITY CRAFT TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th RAIN & HAIL, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

RCM INTERNATIONAL LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice REAMSTOWN MUTUAL INS. CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

RED DALE AG SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 2nd REED EQUIPMENT SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 3rd

REINECKERAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 RER ENERGY GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Energy Conservation Tent/LCenter RESCUE TAPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 RHINO / EARTH MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th RIM GUARD INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

ROBERT’S OXYGEN CO, INC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 11th RODALE INSTITUTE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JDHB - J.D. Harrington Bldg.

ROSTECH ELECTRONICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 ROTO-MIX LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st RSI CALF SYSTEMS INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 3rd RURAL COMMUNITY INSURANCE SERVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

RYAN “BUG” MAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Bldg.

RYDER SUPPLY COMPANY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th S I DISTRIBUTING INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd SALFORD FARM MACHINERY LTD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st SALSCO, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st SCHAEFFER MFG. CO / HADE’S EXCAVATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice SCHAFER FISHERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th SCHNUPP’S GRAIN ROASTING, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 3rd SCHULTE INDUSTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st SEEDWAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 6th SELECT SIRE POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 SHADY LANE CURTAINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th SHAVER’S CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 8th SHIVVERS MFG., INC./ COUNTRY CLIPPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd SHOUP MFG. CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice SHOWEASE INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th SHUR-CO, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice SMOKELESS HEAT LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th SMYRNA GROVE MFG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 2nd SNYDER EQUIPMENT, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th SOLLENBERGER SILOS, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th SONES GRAIN SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th SOUTHERN STATES / TRIPLE CROWN NUTRITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equine Building - EEB STEIN-WAY EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd STEINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 5th STEVEN WILLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 5th STOLTZFUS ENGINE REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st STOLTZFUS SPREADERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th STOLTZFUS STORAGE SHEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 1st STOR-LOC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 STULL EQUIPMENT COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd SUNNY HILL FARM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equine Building - EEB SUNOVA WORX INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice SUPERIOR IMPLEMENT & SUPPLY CO. (SISCO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th SWAMPY HOLLOW MFG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st SYNAGRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Energy Conservation Tent SYNGENTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 6th T & B MEDICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th T A SEEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 6th TAURUS SERVICE INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 TEAMAG, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice TECH MIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 TENAX CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 1st THE BRETHREN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice THE ST. GEORGE CO. LTD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 TIGERCO DISTRIBUTING CO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th TM REFRIGERATION, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 3rd TOOLIN AROUND / MPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 2nd TRACTORHOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

TRIOLIET MULLOS B.V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd TROUBLE FREE LIGHTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

TRUAX COMPANY INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CEA- Conservation Exhibit Area TRUE ORGANIC PRODUCTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

TWIN VALLEY FARM SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th U S ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JDHB - J.D. Harrington Bldg.

UDDER COMFORT INTERNATIONAL, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 2 UNITED FARM FAMILY INSURANCE CO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

UNVERFERTH MFG. CO. INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th USDA - NRCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JDHB - J.D. Harrington Bldg.

USDA NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PDA Bldg.

USDA-ARS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CEA- Conservation Exhibit Area USDA-PA FARM SERVICE AGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice VALMETAL INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 3rd VERMEER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th - 5th WEAVER DISTRIBUTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

WELDON EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th WESTFIELD INSURANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECMB - ECM Bldg.

WHITE WAVE FOODS COMPANY / HORIZON ORGANIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLT 1 WILKENS TRAILERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 9th WINGFIELD DISTRIBUTING, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 6th WOOD-MIZER PRODUCTS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 2nd WYOTECH / CORINTHIAN COLLEGES, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACB - Ag Choice YANMAR AMERICA CORPORATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West 4th YODERWAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East 2nd YORK 4-H ENTOMOLOGY CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Bldg.

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Maintaining a tradition The Warren County Fair is a tradition with our family. We were there for the early years. Our first involvement was through the Ackley Grange.

We helped with the fair exhibit sponsored by the local grange. The night we put the exhibit up was fine but by the time we had to take it down it was another story. That night was stormy. There was water standing everywhere with mud up to the top of your shoes. We retrieved everything, but it was not a pretty sight.

Next came the nieces and nephews as they became old enough to participate in 4-H. We attended their shows to cheer them on. My sisterin-law camped at the fair. Her camper was in the area known as Hickory Grove. Her camper was home base. We took food so that we would all be able to picnic at the fair.

Finally our children were old enough for 4-H. They joined the dairy 4-H with their cousins. That meant many meetings prior to the fair plus many nights of training the animal that was the fair exhibit. Of course, Todd was first since he was the old-

est. We have movies of him washing his calf and loading it on the truck to go to the fair. The following year Jill took her calf. She was lucky enough to win a blanket for her animal that first year.

The fair still had a lot of mud at that point. If it rained at the beginning of the week you wore boots the rest of the week. The fair has made many improvements. Blacktopped walkways have made a huge difference. Now the fair can weather some pretty big storms without it interrupting things. People just pop up an umbrella and go.

As a former city girl I was not accustomed to working with the animals — that all came through the children’s involvement in the fair.

Since my husband was at home milking the cows I was in charge of the children and the animals at the fair. I chaperoned the barn the night before the show. We slept up in the lofts in the barn. There was no indoor plumbing in those days. A trip to the bathroom at night meant a trip to the outhouse on the hill.

If you have never watched the dairy show, do stop in to see what goes on.

The people involved and those seated around you will be happy to share with you what is going on. First the children are judged on their skills, then, the animals are judged.

Dairy is only one aspect of the animal shows. Each animal has at least one show. They are all interesting to watch and it is a nice break from the midway for families. In the 4-H complex where the meat animals are housed you find children preparing to sell their animals at the Friday

Livestock Sale. That is a sad event for those youngsters even though they do pretty well economically.

Finally we come to the year that our daughter was the Warren County Dairy Princess. Besides the shows she had many other responsibilities.

The princess maintains a booth and builds a giant ice cream sundae.

The next year our daughter was selected as the first fair queen. She was working at the time, but her bosses agreed to let her leave early some days and not work at all during the big shows. She was busy that year, but she had a lot of fun.

That was the year that I joined the fair board. I was appointed to work on the publicity committee. We were responsible for all of the press releases. I had access to the farm papers so that was an additional market for the fair to be promoted in.

When my cohort decided that she was through being on the board, all of the advertising and publicity came to me. I streamlined the job as much as possible. By the time the fair arrived my job was done except for seeing that the on-the-grounds stations had people to talk to. In all, I served on the board for 19 years.

My husband was recruited as a photographer. He climbed up to the cat walk in the pavilion to take some very unique pictures. He worked with the other fair photographer to be sure every event was covered. We needed pictures for the scrapbook.

When Dick died everything changed.

It was hard to keep going. The only

bonus was that by that time another generation was involved.

We are on to the third generation at this point. We all camp down there.

Of course, the ones with animals left at home go back and forth. The children have entries in several categories. For a few years before my granddaughter got involved with the animals she and I baked for the fair.

We entered cookies, breads, and muffins. She even decorated cookies for the youth division.

Since she is really into art she also has art exhibits. She is well known for her horse pictures. She even has a line of cards that she sells at craft shows.

The boys sometimes enter something and sometimes they do not. They enjoy the camp ground. You do not have to look far to find the boys. They are behind some tree playing or at the picnic table playing a game or eating.

We take turns cooking. That cuts down on the amount of stuff we have to take. We eat well at the fair. One night is left for fair food. That night we scatter to get whatever we like, then, gather by the picnic table to eat. Crock pots are pressed into use because that way food is ready whenever someone wants or needs to eat.

During the fair I will work in some of the food booths to help. The fair is always looking for volunteers. I am anxious to see the new food booth this year. That has been a major undertaking for the board. See you at the fair!

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How does it work? Food banks are on the road every day, picking up donations from stores, food processors, warehouses and other institutions.

Their trucks can stop by your farm to pick up product. In fact a food bank truck may already be driving by your farm! In some cases, food banks can supply field crates. Otherwise, field crates can be returned to your farm once product is delivered to the food bank. If you have produce to donate, you can call your closest food bank to make arrangements. Like farmers, food banks want to move produce quickly and pickup can often be arranged for the same day. When a donation is too small, food banks work with local pantries to coordinate the pickup or delivery of food.

And what are the incentives for farmers to participate in GleanNY? In addition to contributing to a good cause, the benefits of cause marketing from gleaning are evident from a business perspective.

Food banks sometimes have funds available to reimburse the farmers for the cost of gleaning activities. In addition, food banks generally provide receipts and donations may be tax deductible. Therefore, if you are a farmer, check with your accountant to find out if the donation meets the conditions for a tax deduction! And do not forget to inquire about funding when you contact the food bank. Get started this season!

For information about donating, call the Food Bank Association of New York State at 518-4334505.

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disadvantaged communities in the state. The United States has long been known as a land of plenty - and paradoxically, a nation where hunger continues to plague the population. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that 14.7 percent of the population, or 17.4 million households, were food insecure in 2009 (i.e., households that were, at times, uncertain of having, or unable to acquire, enough food for all of the household members because they had insufficient money and other resources for food). Many New York State residents also experience food insecurity, although at a somewhat lesser rate than the national average.

The USDA estimated in 2009 that 12.9 percent of New York State households were food insecure.

While food insecure individuals are many, large amounts of food are wasted at different segments along the supply chain. The USDA Economic Research Service estimates that nearly a third of the total edible food available for human consumption in the United State is lost each year. Food waste is higher among perishable products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, grain products, and sweeteners, which ironically could contribute to improve the nutritional status of food insecure people.

A small percentage of unharvested crops, representing thousands and sometimes millions of tons of food, may be fit for human consumption but is left in fields due to such issues as the lack of market for the crop, cosmetic blemishes, mechanical harvesting that leaves behind some crop, and other factors. Past USDA’s Economic Research Service estimates indicated that each year in the United States about 6 to 7 percent of planted acreage for human consumption is not harvested. The loss of these nutritious products could be eliminated or greatly reduced by incorporating cause marketing, through gleaning, as part of your business’ overall marketing strategy.

GleanNY: An opportunity to put cause marketing in practice Gleaning is an ancient practice, dating from biblical times and conducted beyond through the medieval feudal system, whereby farmers and large landowners were encouraged or required by law to allow the poor to gather crops in the field after the harvest. In contemporary times, gleaning generally refers to collecting food from what is left in the fields after harvest, and donating the goods to food banks or pantries that service the poor and needy.

Gleaning in modern times may also refer to farmfood donations out of farmers’ packing lines and storage houses. Indeed, according to American Farm Bureau, farmers in New York State donated about 3.6 million pounds to food banks in 2009.

New York State leads the nation in farm donations to food banks.

So, if you are a New York farmer, do you occasionally find your farm has edible fruit and vegetables

Agriculture’s fate does not lie with Mother Nature alone

by Blake Hurst, Missouri Farm Bureau History has a way of finding us, even if we would like to decline the honor. And this summer will go down in history. We’ve passed the drought of 1956 and are closing in on 1936. My grandfather, who has passed on, would never accept a summer worse than 1936, the formative event of his long life.

He’d never again be able to start a sentence with “Back in ’36,” because we’d answer that 2012 was just as bad.

In fact, I’m planning on using this summer as the main evidence for the proposition that the younger generation hasn’t got what it takes.

I’ll say things like:

“Well, yes, its been a tough year, but you’re too young to remember the summer of 2012.”

We can do everything right, make the best of plans, have a perfect stand with high fertility and excellent weed control, but Mother Nature has plans of her own.

Here in Missouri, I’ve visited with hog farmers who are facing losses as far as the eye can see and cattle farmers who will have a short calf crop next spring because it’s too hot for cows to breed. I’ve heard from ranchers forced to liquidate a cow herd that is the sum total of their life’s work.

Farmers in the Missouri Bootheel are reaching the end of their financial and physical en-

durance, as they work around the clock to irrigate their crops.

Crop farmers across Missouri are faced with no crop at all. Many of them are worried about meeting forward contracts when they have no crop to deliver. Feed prices are skyrocketing, and we all are suffering from the stress, both physical and mental, that the summer of 2012 has brought.

This summer’s disaster will influence food prices not just over the next few months but for years. We take reasonably priced and plentiful food supplies for granted, and although this summer’s drought absolutely will not threaten that blessing, it is a reminder that agricul-

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This is why we should worry about the future.

We can’t control the weather, but policy mistakes are self-inflicted.

As consumers deal with high prices caused by this year’s drought, voters and consumers need to ensure we don’t legislate, litigate or regulate ourselves in a permanent short crop.

Think I’m overstating the case?

A court case recently filed would, if the plaintiffs are successful, limit fertilizer application in the Mississippi Basin. It might mean some land in the Midwest would lie idle each year.

If the Humane Society of the United States meets its goals, modern livestock production

practices will no longer be used. That would mean, among other things, that it would take more grain to produce the same amount of meat.

The recent clean water guidance written by the Environmental Protection Agency would triple the amount of farmland regulated by the agency. Farmers would need permits to follow normal farming practices. It isn’t difficult to envision a future when permits would be denied and land would leave production.

Anti-genetically modified organism (GMO) groups are fighting the use of modern seed technology. Some counties in Oregon are moving to outlaw the tech-

nology, and California has a ballot initiative that would demand labeling for any food item produced using genetically modified crops.

The goal of these groups is to turn back the clock on science. If they are successful, crop yields will shrink.

Any of these measures will allow man to accomplish every year what nature only does once every 50 years.

While Mother Nature has her plans, we can avoid bad ideas that will increase hunger and food prices. We’ll survive this drought, as my grandparents did the summer of 1936. I’m not sure we can survive those who would create a man-made drought every summer.

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Farming, food, and climate activists call on Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to discuss links between drought and climate change In light of the crushing drought currently sweeping the nation, over 10,000 Americans are calling on Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to directly address the massive implications of manmade climate change for our entire farming sector. Scientists are clear that climate change is already leading to more extreme weather, such as longer and more severe droughts.

But in multiple press appearances, Secretary Vilsack dodged questions about what drought-stricken farmers need to know about climate change, saying that he’s “not a scientist,” and the department is focused on the “near term.”

Organized by Forecast the Facts and FoodDemocracyNow!, activists and farmers responded to Vilsack’s evasiveness by signing a petition which reads: Please tell farmers and the American public about the connections between climate change and the current

drought, as well as the massive implications that climate change has for the future of American farming.

“The science tying climate change to longer and more severe droughts is clear,” said Daniel Souweine, Campaign Director for Forecast the Facts, an organization devoted to ensuring that Americans receive accurate information about climate change. “In fact, Secretary Vilsack’s own department contributed to a 2009 report warning that manmade climate change would create worsening water shortages, longer heat waves, and deeper droughts in the Great Plains. It’s simply not credible for Vilsack to now claim he is unaware of the science, and it contradicts the USDA’s mission of providing farmers with the scientific information they need to do their jobs.”

“Helping farmers cope with the current drought is an important priority,” said Dave Murphy, executive director for FoodDemocracyNow! “But the

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USDA also has a responsibility to explain to farmers and the American public that climate change makes droughts like the current one far more likely and severe. This won’t be the last climate-related disaster of Secretary Vilsack’s tenure, and he should show leadership by talking about the major implications that climate change has for our entire farming sector.”

Farmers who signed the petition emphasized the need to hear from Secre-

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by Angela Shelf Medearis Go nuts for coconut oil Virgin coconut oil is often called “low-fat fat.”

Although coconut oil is a saturated fat, it’s lower in calories. It also breaks down to become energy and doesn’t get stored in the body like other fats. It has a pleasant, slightly sweet taste and blends well with a variety of foods. Three to five tablespoons of coconut oil a day are recommended for best results.

Coconut oil has a long shelf life and doesn’t have to be kept refrigerated (unless you prefer to use it in a solid state for combining with other ingredients), so buying coconut oil in bulk from online stores like Vitacost.com will save you a lot of money. Because you can use coconut oil in so many ways, buying in bulk also is the easiest way to keep this wonderful product on hand. I not only use it on my hair and skin, it’s also become a kitchen staple.

Here are some suggestions on ways you can easily incorporate coconut oil into your daily diet: • Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to smoothies, protein powders or yogurt; • Add a tablespoon to hot or cold cereal; • Use coconut oil as a sugar or creamer replacement for either tea or coffee that’s cool enough to drink. Stir often to combine the oil with the liquid.

• Coconut oil is a healthy cooking oil, especially for low- to medium-heat cooking and sauteing as it doesn’t break down easily. Add 1 to 3 tablespoons to your pan and cook eggs, vegetables, rice and grain dishes, potatoes, curries, soups, stews and meats.

• Spread some coconut oil on slices of bread, rolls, bagels or crackers.

• Make compound “butters” and flavored spreads

with solid coconut oil. Blend 2 to 3 tablespoons of coconut oil with nut butters, cream cheese or fruit spreads. Also try adding some cinnamon and honey to coconut oil to make a spread.

• Combine liquid coconut oil with herbs and spices to create a healthy dressing for salads.

Baba ghanoush

My version of baba ghanoush has added flavor and health benefits with the addition of coconut oil.

This savory eggplant puree is flavored with tahini, lemon juice and fresh herbs. Eat it with wedges of whole-wheat pita bread for dipping, or spoon it over roasted meats and vegetables.

1 large eggplant (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, divided 3 tablespoons sesame tahini 1 to 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons coconut oil, plus 1 tablespoon more for garnish 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle eggplant with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place eggplant cut-side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Prick all over with a fork and bake until soft and collapsed, about 20 minutes.

2. When cool enough to handle, scoop eggplant pulp into a bowl and discard skin. Add remaining teaspoon of salt, the tahini, garlic, yogurt, parsley, lemon juice and the coconut oil. Mash for a chunky texture or puree in a blender (before adding parsley) for a smooth texture.

3. Garnish with parsley and drizzle with coconut oil. Serve with warm pita bread or crackers. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

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by Healthy Exchanges

Three Cheese Zucchini Dish

Zucchini alert! You just never know where zucchini might pop up ... even in your slow cooker!

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-fat baking mix 1/4 cup grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup fat-free Italian dressing 3 eggs, beaten, or equivalent in egg substitute 3 cups finely chopped unpeeled zucchini 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese 1. Spray a slow cooker container with butter-flavored cooking spray. In prepared container, combine baking mix, Parmesan cheese, Italian dressing and eggs. Add zucchini and onion. Mix well to combine. Stir in Cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

2. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. Mix well before serving. Makes 6 (3/4 cup) servings.

• Each serving equals: 186 calories, 6g fat, 10g protein, 23g carb., 558mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Meat, 1 Vegetable. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Home,, Family,, Friendss & You Donna’s day: creative family fun

by Donna Erickson Creative outdoor summer fun Summer is in full bloom, with plenty of time left to get out and play between now and Labor Day. Enjoy your favorite family activities, or try something new on your sand-bucket list.

The key is to jump on an idea when the inspiration strikes!

As you experience the magic of together time, watch the special memories grow with your children. Here are “creativity on the go” ideas:

Hike and hunt On your next hike to a familiar destination, such as a waterfall, fishing hole or scenic lookout, see the trek with new eyes and ears by challenging the kids to a surprise nature scavenger hunt. Before you leave, make a list of sights, sounds and smells you recall from previous outings on the

trail. Copy the list for each hiker, hand it out at the trail base and let the explorers check off the finds as they discover them.

Enjoy picnics at public parks When you add an “s” to “park,” a whole new world of adventure opens for your family and friends. Check out venues in your area online, set dates on your calendar and meet up weekly with your friends and their kids until school starts. Bring a dish to share, or plan a group barbecue around picnic tables and a charcoal grill.

Go to free outdoor art and music fairs and listen to live entertainment as you wander booths and exhibits. At some art shows, observe how artists create new works “live ... in the open air,” known in French as “en plein air.”

Your own pint-size poster-paint artists

will be thrilled watching the swish of a brush at an easel.

Lasting summer memories At the end of summer, produce an impromptu “Video Special.” Use smartphones, video recorders or tape recorders to interview family members like guests on a morning talk show.

Save the recording, including the bloopers! (c) 2012 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.

Good Housekeeping Peach-Raspberry Crisp Peaches and raspberries harmonize perfectly in this summer crisp from chef Bobby Flay.

1 lemon 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 tablespoons Demerara or brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 6 ripe peaches, peeled and halved 1 pint raspberries 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt Whipped cream or ice cream 1. From lemon, grate 1 tablespoon peel; squeeze 3 tablespoons juice. In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, Demerara sugar, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar and lemon peel; blend in butter until small and large clumps form. Refrigerate 15 minutes.

2. Preheat oven to 375 F. 3. Cut peaches into 1/4-inch-thick slices. In bowl, toss peaches, berries, cornstarch, salt, lemon juice and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Let stand 15 minutes.

4. In 2-quart ceramic baking dish,

spread fruit. Top with crumbs. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until filling is bubbling. Cool 30 minutes. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream. Serves 8.

• Each serving: About 365 calories, 15g total fat (9g saturated), 38mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 56g total carbs, 4g dietary fiber, 4g protein.

Tropical Mango Smoothie Paradise in a glass. Make it with a firm, ripe banana for best flavor.

1/2 cup pineapple juice, chilled 1 cup diced mango 1 banana, sliced 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon grated, peeled fresh ginger 3 ice cubes In blender, combine pineapple juice, mango, banana, lime juice, ginger and ice and blend until mixture is smooth.

Pour into a tall glass.

• Each serving: About 289 calories, 1g total fat (0g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate, 3g protein.

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

by Healthy Exchanges Heavenly Hash Cream Pie 2 (4-serving) packages sugar-free instant white chocolate pudding mix 1 1/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder 2 cups water 3/4 cup reduced-calorie whipped topping 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract 6 (2 1/2-inch) chocolate graham crackers 1 (6-ounce) purchased chocolate piecrust 2 tablespoons flaked coconut 1. In a large bowl, combine dry pudding mixes, dry milk powder and water. Mix well using a wire whisk.

Blend in whipped topping and coconut extract. Coarsely crush 5 graham crackers. Fold in cracker crumbs.

2. Spread mixture evenly into piecrust. Crush remaining 2 graham

crackers into fine crumbs. Evenly sprinkle coconut and fine cracker crumbs over top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serves 8. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Going once, going twice…sold!

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Program sold 135 animals in the 4-H Market Animal Sale JAMESTOWN, NY — The hustle and bustle of animals and people filled the Warren K. Brown Show Arena Friday as volunteer auctioneers, ring assistants, and other volunteers helped make the 2012 Chautauqua County 4-H Market Animal Sale a huge success. 65 Hogs, 6 Goats, 25 Steers, 30 Sheep and a new species in the auction this year — chickens paraded through the sale ring.

4-H youth have been working diligently to provide high quality animals by raising and caring for their livestock.

4-H Market Animals receive only the highest quality feed, care and conditioning. Friday’s sale attendance was at an all time high with an estimated 450 bidders present.

Volunteer auctioneers Vic Richardson, Ron Reed, Ben Gauger, Mark Peterson, Mike Peterson, Dick Shaver, Don Yahn, Dale Eckman and Stan Dybka kept the crowd engaged and entertained as over $148,000 in prime livestock was auctioned.

At the beginning of

this event, a statement was presented emphasizing the serious need for 4-H fund raising needs for the next 4-H year. Due to this past years’ efforts, 4-H members and families continued to build good character, teach invaluable life skills and be a source for strength and development for hundreds of youth involved in Chautauqua County 4H. Then a letter from family members of the Canadaway 4-H club that was formed in 1937

by Henrietta Lesch. In honor of her and all the past, present, and future Canadaway members and leaders, the David and Irene Lesch Family made a $5,000 donation as a mustard seed of faith that funding will be provided and they hope we will all be here together on the last Friday of July again next year, and for many years to come.

Hogs started the auction with Grand Champion Michael Kibbe, who sold his hog for $12 per pound to Miller Printing, Quad M Farms and Showtime Sires. The average hog for the day sold for $2.97 a pound. Nine animals were donated back to 4H to be used for the 2013

4-H budget.

Robert Clutter’s Grand Champion goat was purchased by Busti Lime Service for $7.50 a pound.

Robert’s Champion Goat was the top selling goat of the day. Friday’s goats sold for an average of $5.07 a pound. One goat was donated back to the 4-H Goat Project.

A new feature this year was the addition of the Poultry Meat Birds being included in this market sale. Members of the 4-H Poultry Project have been developing this project for several years, and were able to fully participate in this year’s auction. Sold in lots of two Cornish Rocks, and to everyone’s amazement, the Champion Meat Birds raised by Rachel Harper sold for $775 to Doug and Sue Harper. The average for each lot was $275.

The Grand Champion Steer raised by Patrick Kibbe, was purchased by House of Television for $3.50 a pound. Patrick’s Steer was the top selling steer of the day. The average steer sold for $1.84 a pound.

Lambs concluded the auction with Kayla Schauman’s Grand Champion Lamb selling first to Chautauqua

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Cow Pie Bingo raises $7,330 for Jersey Youth Academy The permanent fund for Jersey Youth Academy added $7,330 from the fourth annual Cow Pie Bingo, held June 30 at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds in Fryeburg, Maine, during the annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. The heifer for this year’s fundraiser was donated by Rector Jersey Farm, Hilmar, CA, in memory of influential Jersey breeders and leaders of the American Jersey Cattle Association who have passed away in recent years.

Rectors Merchant Paris 22258 carried a genomic Jersey Performance Index™ of 151. She is sired by Sunset Canyon Merchant-ET, GJPI 176. Her dam by Ahlem Lemvig Abe-ET (GJPI 147) is Very Good-85 percent with 19,214-967-729 m.e. calving at 1 year, 9 months of age. The fourth dam is Excellent with four records over 21,000 pounds milk, 1,000 pounds fat and 800 pounds protein.

More than 80 individuals and farms made donations of $10, $25 or $50 to select one or more of the 192 squares available. “Paris” chose her new owner

by making her “deposit” on a square selected by Elsa Sherman and Janice Rector. They donated the calf to the 55th National Heifer Sale, where she sold for $2,100 to Alex Steer, Dalhart, Texas. All proceeds went to Jersey Youth Academy.

Cow Pie Bingo has now raised $27,900 for the endowment of Jersey Youth Academy.

Jersey Youth Academy is a 501(c)(3) educational foundation managed by the American Jersey Cattle Association to attract, educate and retain talented young people for careers in the Jersey dairy business. Contributors represent a broad spectrum of Jersey breeder and dairy industry support.

Applications for the third Jersey Youth Academy, scheduled for July 2126, 2013, will be posted Sept. 1 and are due Nov. 30. For more information, visit the Academy web site (http://academy.usjersey.com), contact program coordinator Dr. Cherie L. Bayer at 614-322-4456, or write Jersey Youth Academy, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362.

Patrons at a rate of $18 a pound, and was the highest selling lamb of the day. Lambs averaged $3.90 per pound.

Chautauqua Patrons also donated this lamb back to re-sell for the benefit of 4-H programs, in addition to 7 other lambs.

A special thank you to all our supporters who purchased an animal at this year’s 4-H Market Animal Sale. Thank you to everyone who place bids and a special thank you to whose who donated back or purchased multiple animals.

Honorable Mention to Rammelt Farms, Forbes Family, Cross Comfort, Cows Come First, Southern Tier Trailer, Lamb and Webster, Farm Family Insurance, Walt and Nancy Klyczek, Community Bank, Pioneer Seed, Busti Lime Service, Chautauqua Patrons Insurance, Decker Oil, Kevin Lesch,

Jamestown Harley Davidson buys a hog from Kayla Nefedov.

Photo courtesy of Chautauqua County CCE

Glenn and Eleanor Styers, Stow Self Storage and Beck Insurance.

Thanks to all buyers

and contributors to the Chautauqua County 4-H program — Past, present and future!

4-H Feathered Friends Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Youth Exhibited Poultry at the Chautauqua County Fair.

JAMESTOWN, NY — Although the birds are in cages, the 4-H Poultry Project members are ‘flying high,’ with over 165 birds on display in the County Fair Poultry Barn. 4-H members had ducks and turkeys and chickens in the July 26 4-H Poultry Show, judged by Rick Hare and Joel Henning.

Mr. Henning not only judged the Showmanship Classes, but educated the youth and the crowd on the specific breed standards and many interesting facts about poultry and advice about caring for poultry. While judging

Bryan Tenpas the Senior Showman Champion.

Photo courtesy of Chautauqua County CCE

the Poultry Show, Mr. Hare gave the youth the opportunity to hear educational comments about their birds while judging the quality of each bird.

Best in Class American – Jeremy Thuman Asiatic - Derrick Becker English – Bryan Tenpas Mediterranean – Billy Eskeli Continental – Joseph Thuman Other – Robbie Clutter Best Egg Production – Jared Dorman Best Meat Production/Market Poultry – Grand – Rachel Harper, Reserve Grand – Eric Witherow Best Bantam – Grand -Billy Eskeli, Reserve Grand – Billy Eskeli Best Turkey – Derrick Becker Best Waterfowl – Robby Clutter Grand Champion Large Fowl – Derrick Becker with his Black Langshan Reserve Champion Large Fowl – Jeremy Thuman with his Rhode Island Red Showmanship Class: Senior Showman Champion: Bryan Tenpas Junior Showman Champion: Billy Eskeli Novice Showman Champion: Maggan Gierlinger Best of Show – Derrick Becker – Black Lanshan Reserve Best of Show – Billy Eskeli – Light Brahma Cloverbuds participating in this year’s show were: Kendall Steward, Gracie Pfleuger, Jeremiah Phillips, Kamryn Harper, and Sadie Steward.

Congratulations to all 4-H members.

Owens votes again to reduce federal regulation July 26 vote latest in extensive Owens record of fighting burdensome federal rules WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Bill Owens voted on July 26 in support of H.R. 4078, the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act. The legislation bans the promulgation of “midnight rules,” includes numerous provisions intended to reduce or streamline the federal regulatory process, requires cost-benefit analyses of new regulatory proposals, and expands the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act. H.R. 4078 passed the House of Representatives on July 26 by a vote of 245-172.

“Reducing unnecessary and burdensome regulation is just one of the many things we can do to support small businesses,” Owens said. “I’ve been proud to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to address many specific regulatory issues over the

last two years, and I hope Congress can come together to find additional ways to support businesses in our communities, including leveling the playing field with China and ending tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas.”

H.R. 4078 includes legislation previously cosponsored by Owens which enhances the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of new regulations to make certain they will not adversely affect economic growth.

The vote was the latest in a series of efforts by Congressman Owens to improve the regulatory environment for small businesses. To date, Owens has worked with both Republicans and Democrats to reduce regulation by: • Repealing an outdated requirement that auto dealers provide a hardcopy information booklet on

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vehicle insurance costs. Working with Mississippi Republican Gregg Harper, Owens introduced H.R. 5648, which passed the House recently.

• Voting for the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act to prevent the EPA from regulating dust in the air on New York farms. The legislation passed last December.

• Cosponsoring legislation and pressing the EPA to prevent them from classifying spilled milk on New York farms as oil. As reported in the Glen Falls Post Star: No more crying: Spilled milk rule is changed.

• Pressing the Department of Labor to abandon a proposed rule preventing youth from working on the family farm. Owens announced that DOL officially abandoned the rule on April 26. Earlier during the week of July 26, the House passed legislation with Owens’ support that specifically bars DOL from attempting to enact this regulation in the future.

• Introducing legislation to repeal an inspection fee on American apple exports to Canada. The Owens bill is included in the House version of the 2012 Farm Bill.

• Urging DOL to abandon additional OSHA “noise reduction” efforts in local workplaces. OSHA eventually reversed course on these plans.

• Pushing the Department of Justice to clarify and delay implementation of a vague rule that would force the lodging industry in Upstate New York to install expensive handicapped pool lifts at their hotels.

DOJ has since postponed the regulation.

• Maintaining a successful “Regulation Reporting” program on his website that allows constituents to identify and report federal regulations they believe to be standing between small businesses and success.

Farm bill extension is political game WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House of Representatives proposing legislation to extend the 2008 farm bill for one year: “National Farmers Union stands opposed to the one-year extension of the 2008 Farm Bill. We would support an extension only if the next step is to conference a comprehensive five-year farm bill before the Sept. 30 expiration date.

“An extension that ignores the goal of a five-year bill merely kicks the can down the road, as we are faced with uncertainty about next year’s budget. A one-year extension would also necessitate starting the farm bill drafting process over in the new Congress in January. House leadership needs to stop playing political games and show it values rural America, and pass a farm bill now.

“The conservation title is one of the few titles that, since last December, most stakeholders have agreed on. It provides the needed programs for good conservation practices. However, the House one-year extension cuts the one title that had the most agreement among all parties. It also cuts mandatory funding from vital beginning farmer and rancher, renewable energy and direct-to-consumer marketing programs.

“As the drought wreaks havoc across the nation, our farmers and livestock producers are looking for relief and certainty. It is critical that permanent disaster programs be approved retroactively to cover losses incurred in 2012. Our farmers and ranchers are facing a rough harvest and barren pastures; further delays will have a huge impact on the U.S. agriculture industry.

“We commend the Senate Ag Committee, and the entire Senate, for taking swift action on the farm bill and now look to the House to follow suit. The clock is ticking, and this extension is just wasting time that could be spent on passing a bipartisan, forwardlooking bill before the Sept. 30 deadline.”

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New drought assistance designates an additional 218 counties as primary natural disaster areas WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Aug. 1, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced two new pieces of disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers impacted by the nation’s worsening drought. First, Vilsack is expanding emergency haying and grazing on approximately 3.8 million acres of conservation land to bring greater relief to livestock producers dealing with shortages of hay and pastureland. Second, the Secretary announced that crop insurance companies have agreed to provide a short grace period for farmers on insurance premiums in 2012. As a result, farming families now have an extra 30 days to make payments without incurring interest penalties on unpaid premiums.

Earlier in the day, Vilsack signed disaster designations for an additional 218 counties in 12 states as primary natural disaster areas due to damage and losses caused by drought and excessive heat. More than half (50.3 percent) of all counties in the United States have been designated disaster areas by USDA in 2012, mainly due to drought.

“President Obama and I will continue to take swift action to get help to America’s farmers and ranchers through this difficult time,” said Vilsack. “The assistance announced today will help U.S. livestock producers dealing with climbing feed prices, critical shortages of hay and deteriorating pasturelands. Responding to my re-

quest, crop insurance companies indicated that producers can forgo interest penalties to help our nation’s farm families struggling with cash flow challenges. The Obama Administration intends to continue helping those who farm or ranch and live and work in rural America through this period of hardship.”

Emergency haying and grazing In response to the expanding drought, Secretary Vilsack announced that livestock producers and other participants in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) will now be able to hay and graze acres that have been ineligible in the past. Many of these additional acres have wetland-related characteristics and are likely to contain better quality hay and forage than on other CRP acres. There are approximately 3.8 million acres that will now be eligible for emergency haying and grazing, subject to certain conditions.

Haying and grazing may only occur under strict compliance rules to help minimize impacts on these sensitive specialty practices. In addition, USDA will conduct follow-up monitoring and evaluation of these opened CRP areas to study the effects of the drought and USDA’s emergency haying and grazing actions. Producers should contact their local Farm Service Agency offices for additional information.

Federal crop insurance Secretary Vilsack announced that crop insurance companies have agreed

to provide a short grace period for farmers on insurance premiums in 2012. To help producers who may have cash flow problems due to natural disasters, Secretary Vilsack sent a letter to crop insurance companies asking them to voluntarily defer the accrual of any interest on unpaid spring crop premiums by producers until Nov. 1. In turn, to assist the crop insurance companies, USDA will not require crop insurance companies to pay uncollected producer premiums until one month later.

During the 2012 crop year, USDA has designated 1,584 unduplicated counties across 32 states as disaster areas — 1,452 due to drought — making all qualified farm operators in the areas eligible for low-interest emergency loans. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that 66 percent of the nation’s hay acreage is in an area experiencing drought, while approximately 73 percent of the nation’s cattle acreage is in an area experiencing drought. During the week ending July 29, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reported that U.S. soybeans rated 37 percent very poor to poor, matching the lowest conditions observed during the drought of 1988.

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• Allowing producers to modify current Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) contracts to allow for grazing, livestock watering, and other conservation activities to address drought conditions.

• Authorizing haying and grazing of Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) easement areas in drought-affected areas where haying and grazing is consistent with conservation of wildlife habitat and wetlands. USDA has expedited its authorization process for this haying and grazing.

• Encouraging crop insurance companies to provide a short grace period for farmers on unpaid insurance premiums, as some farming families can be expected to struggle to make ends meet at the close of the crop year.

• Reducing the emergency loan interest rate from 3.75 percent to 2.25 percent.

• Lowering the reduction in the annual rental payment to producers on CRP acres used for emergency haying or grazing from 25 percent to 10 percent in 2012.

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Testifying before an EPA hearing at its Philadelphia region headquarters, Donald Ranck, vice president of the Lancaster County Farm Bureau, told a panel that farm dust is an unavoidable fact for farm operations.

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House tackles death tax, Senate strays Leaders looking for permanent estate tax relief National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Associate Director of Legislative Affairs Kent Bacus offered attendees of the 2012 Cattle Industry Summer Conference an update on recent movements in Washington, D.C., regarding the estate tax. This issue, according to Bacus, is the number one priority for NCBA, which is the oldest and largest national organization representing cattlemen and women.

The issue rises to the top policy issue for familyowned small businesses, such as farms and ranches, because of the burden it places on families hoping to pass their business on to the next generation.

“The estate tax is a prime example of bad tax policy and Congress should repeal. Unfortunately, we hear from some elected leaders who claim to be defenders of the little guy. Meanwhile, they avoid opportunities to kill the death tax,” said Bacus.

“In order to sustain these family businesses, the future must contain a level of certainty. The next generation cannot possible afford to take over the family business if they are taxed to death.”

Bacus gave some good news to cattlemen seeking permanent relief from the estate tax. Bacus reported that Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) has 218 cosponsors on his Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act. This legislation would essentially pro-

vide full and permanent relief from the tax. Senator John Thune of South Dakota also introduced a companion bill — the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2012 — in his chamber and that bill has 37 co-sponsors. They also released an updated study proving how harmful and ineffective the death tax is from the Joint Economic Committee.

Bacus said the study’s key points are the estate tax continues to hurt the economy, fails as a revenue generator, creates a barrier to economic equality and could increase revenue if it were abolished.

The bad news conveyed at the conference was the recent action taken by the Senate. The Senate voted on two tax packages that will be used for messaging purposes this election season. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) led efforts to secure passage of a tax package that extends tax rates for family income up to $250,000 for a year, raises the top rate on capital gains and dividends, as well as continue several targeted tax provisions. The Reid package, according to Bacus, does not address the estate tax and would leave small business owners and ranchers vulnerable to a reversion of the pre2001 levels of a 55 percent tax on estates worth $1 million or more. Bacus said this is unacceptable.

“Most farmers and ranchers would trip the $1

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These methods are no longer feasible and all present sustainability challenges. The goal of the RAPP is recycling through baling and marketing of these materials.

The Ag Plastics Recycling baler will be located at the Wyoming County Highway Buildings on Rt. 19 in Rock Glen on the last Friday of the next two months: Aug. 31 and Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Please bring your clean and dry agricultural plastics for recycling.

Other dates and locations at farms around the county for each month will be announced. For more information or questions please contact: Debra Welch, CCE Wyoming, at 585-786-2251 or email djw275@cornell.edu or Allen Fagan, Wyoming County Soil & Water at 585-786-5070 or e-mail afagan@frontier.com.

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million threshold on land values alone. Land values are through the roof and all of the assets it takes to operate a farm or ranch, including livestock, farm machinery and more, would hit the majority of farm and ranch families throughout the country,” said Bacus. “This is not a tax on the wealthy. We must find permanent relief or risk taking land out of production agriculture, threatening our ability to provide food for U.S. consumers and abroad.”

Bacus said NCBA supports Representative Brady and Senator Thune in their quest to abolish the tax. Given the current political environment, however; NCBA would also support making the current tax levels of 35 percent on farms and ranchers valued at $10 million per couple. Bacus said this tax level, which is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2012, misses the majority of farmers and ranchers.

CERTIFIED CROP ADVISER Chairperson’s Corner

by Judy Wright, Chair, Northeast CCA Region What a busy and active spring and summer growing season so far. Fortunately everyone I know of took advantage of the early start to spring and was able to get crops planted either on time or early. This was fortunate as the lack of rain has allowed the roots to follow the moisture down and for the most part avoid severe drought stress. It was disappointing to see some corn especially under stress around the 4th of July. This seemed to be the case at least in central New York where we have not had any showers and the most stressed crops appeared to be in areas that were either wet or on knolls.

Thinking about areas in fields that

are showing drought stress or even fields that are under moderate stress causes me to wonder what could be done to help future crops. Irrigation for field crops is not cost effective according to some studies I looked at years ago.

After attending a seminar on soil health this past February, I have been reading a book written by David R. Montgomery titles “Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations.” I have always been fascinated with soil and the systems it supports under our feet. Montgomery makes a good case for striving even harder to conserve the soil we have left to farm.

There are farms using the soil health test and taking steps to improve their soil health — not just the nutrient component and forward to hearing about

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Meet your CCA ~ Rod Douglass Roderick Douglass is a District Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Rod services Lewis County from the USDA Service Center in Lowville, NY. As District Conservationist, Rod uses a team approach to get conservation on the ground. Rod works hand in hand with producers, private planners, engineers, and conservation partners, to implement CNMPs, Nutrient Management plans, Crop Rotation Plans, Forestry Management Plans, and Wildlife Management Plans. Much of his work involves designing, coordinating, and conducting on-site inspection of planned conservation practices during the implementation phase. Using various Federal Conservation Program funding, everything from silage leachate treatment systems, barnyard water management systems, manure storage systems, cover crops, wetland restoration projects, reviewing nutrient balances, and evaluating crop rotations are on Rod’s plate on any given day.

Rod’s pride in his job and attention to detail has resulted in a tapestry of conservation over Lewis County, servicing the customer as the conservation decision maker while balancing the soil, water, air, plant, and animal resource needs of Lewis County.

Rod became a CCA in July 1996 at the CCA programs inception. When asked about being a CCA, Rod says, “NRCS has supported me keeping my private CCA Certification by allowing me the time to earn continuing education credits needed for recertification. The CCA Program helps me keep up my skills as a Certified Conservation Planner with NRCS. This is important in maintaining my credibility when I review plans prior to approval of payments under USDA Contracts that are written by private planners. The program also provides me with insights into new ideas in conservation and an opportunity to network with other planners.”

Rod has served as the District Con-

Rod Douglass, CCA

servationist in Lowville since May 1990.

Rod started his career with NRCS in February 1980 as a Soil Scientist in Battle Mountain, NE, where he worked for 3 years followed by 3 years in Bennington County, VT. Assignments as a Soil Conservationist in Nassau County and Genesee County, NY, prior to becoming the District Conservationist in Lewis County round out his extensive conservation experience. Rod grew up in Rensselaer, NY, and received a BS Degree from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry with an MS from Purdue University.

Rod says “My career has been very interesting because I love the outdoor work and meeting so many different people. I especially enjoy working and meeting with the farmers and landowners. Meeting other people within NRCS and working in partnership with private planners and other public conservation agencies is very satisfying when the conservation objectives of the farmer and landowner are met. One of the most satisfying parts of my job has been my involvement with wetland restorations.

Restoring areas of floodplain and wetlands that no longer are viable for agricultural production are once again productive but in a different light. They are once again providing important wetland wildlife habitat, flood mitigation, and water quality benefits. It has been a win-win for the landowner, wildlife, and downstream residents.”

the results.

If the moisture deficit continues corn that is starting to tassel may run into trouble, especially if a drought continues as the silks will not emerge if the corn is stressed. I have seen corn years ago in the south that was stressed and did not produce ears. What happened was the tassels emerged but the silks were delayed, once the silks emerged the tassels had shed all their pollen and the silks were left barren. In this case the corn was harvested for silage.

Drought damaged corn will have 85 to 95 percent of the feeding value of normal corn silage. Be aware that drought stressed corn can produce higher levels of nitrate. While I do not anticipate this happening this growing season, it might be worthwhile keeping an eye on tassel and silk emergence and if necessary thinking about alternative uses if grain production is not sufficient.

There was a lot of press regarding the True Armyworm outbreak earlier this growing season. The first generation has laid their eggs and the next generation will appear in early July. Generally crop loss is negligible when defoliation occurs very early in the growth of the plant. The corn crop can recover easily since its growing point remains below ground and there is still potential to produce more leaves. However as the plants mature the level of recovery will be greatly reduced.

Be sure to scout for them.

In central New York we had an early first and good second cutting of hay before the dry weather hit. Wheat harvest is well underway and given the lack of rain hopefully sprouting will not be a consideration this year. We are due for a good wheat crop with clean bright straw.

Fresh market vegetable growers also

had an early crop as did the fruit crops.

Unfortunately one of my favorites, strawberries, saw a shortened season because of the weather. But there is always next year plus the warm temperatures that shortened the strawberry season has pushed the sweet corn season along. I know there will be fresh sweet corn at the stands earlier and I can hardly wait!

I am concerned for the apple growers as the extremely unseasonably cold temperatures this spring dramatically reduced the crop statewide. As a friend of mine said about their orchard in eastern New York after realizing that they lost their apple crop this year ”It will be hard to find New York apples to sell at our stand this fall and I am not sure how to advertise out-of-state apples.”

While I do not have a good answer to that dilemma. I am hopeful that people will have fresh apples to enjoy this fall, regardless of which state they come from and come to understand how much better New York apples taste in the future.

With most of the growing season behind us, now is the time to think about harvest safety and cover crops to hold those nutrients not used by the current crop for next year. Your Certified Crop Advisor is available to help with these important decisions and offer you some timely information.

Be sure to contact your Certified Crop Advisor to learn more about how they can be a partner in your decision making process today and what programs are available to keep farmers and agricultural advisors up to date. Together we can keep New York agriculture a strong part of the local economy and continue to help revitalize our state’s economy.

Corn that is beginning to show signs of drought stress begins with firing — an overall loss of color and yellowing on lower leaves.

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CERTIFIED CROP ADVISER Ask your CCA ~ What does CCA really mean?

by Ryan Akin, CCA, Hemdale Farms, Canandaigua, NY So the Farmer says to the CCA, what does CCA mean? And the CCA says, simple, Certified Crop Adviser. Stop me if you have heard this one before….

Whoa, whoa, wait a just a second!

Sure that is what the acronym CCA stands for, but those three words carry a much larger meaning.

Certified: All CCAs are certified by the American Society of Agronomy.

Crop: A CCAs area of expertise lies in the field and forage crop arena. Some

CCAs also specialize in vegetable crops.

Adviser: The function of a CCA is to provide timely, sound, agronomic advice to producers of these field and forage crops.

Okay, that’s a start, but there is so much more to a CCA than this simple definition. Probably the most important word in the title is certified. All CCAs must fulfill a rigorous set of requirements in order to gain certification.

These requirements are set by the American Society of Agronomy (ASA) and serve as International standards

CCA Board Member contact information Ryan Akin Hemdale Farms rakin1@rochester.rr.com Canandaigua, NY Greg Albrecht NYS Dept. of Agriculture & Markets greg.albrecht@agriculture.ny.gov Ithaca, NY Brian Boerman Farmland Environmental bib@acsoffice.com Dryden, NY Rich Bonanno University of Massachussetts Extension rbonanno@umext.umass.edu Methuen, MA Mike Contessa Champlain Valley Agronomics, Inc. fieldteck@aol.com Peru, NY Heather Darby University of Vermont Extension Heather.Darby@uvm.edu St. Albans, VT Matthew Eckhardt Capital Area Ag Consulting mreconsulting@hotmail.com Stephentown, NY

Janet Fallon Dairy One Foiage and Soils Lab janet.fallon@dairyone.com Tully, NY Dale Gates NRCS dale.gates@ny.usda.gov Marcy, NY Jessica Heim SWCD- Madison County jessica-heim@verizon.net Hamilton, NY Quirine Ketterings, Co-Chair Cornell University qmk2@cornell.edu Ithaca, NY Doug LaFave Hewitt Brothers dlafave@a-znet.com Locke, NY Joe Lawrence CCE- Lewis County jrl65@cornell.edu Lowville, NY Judy Wright, Co-Chair Farmland Protection Consultant jlw4220@yahoo.com Auburn, NY

Ag. App Review leverage all of their spatial information on the fly while they are in the field. To the agriculturist, this means you can view your farms field borders, yield maps, water features, soil maps and much more from your mobile device. In addition to seeing the features, the user can call up specific attribute information stored within the shapes database like acres, crop planted, planting date, etc. This can be especially useful when scouting fields or extracting soil samples.

The functionality doesn’t end there.

By using the devices GPS the app can perform linear and area measurements based on your current location or by interacting with the map. Anyone that uses GIS/GPS in their daily work should defiantly take this App for a test drive!

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candidate is approved by their local board, the last step for certification is to sign and agree to the CCA Code of Ethics. This last step holds all CCAs accountable to conduct business both with clients, and with other CCAs in a professional and ethical manner. Alright, our candidate is now a newly certified CCA, they can go out there and light the world on fire with their passion for crop advising, and they will always be a CCA, right? Wrong!! To remain certified, every CCA must attend ASA approved training sessions, to acquire at least 40 hours of Continuing Education Credits every two years. Those 40 hours must consist of a minimum number of hours in each of the four competency areas.

So there you have it, a CCA is a Certified Crop Adviser. And now you know, that it is so much more than a title, or an acronym after a name on a business card. CCAs are out there for the farmer.

They are well trained and educated on all the latest and greatest methods for crop production, and their passion is seeing their clients succeed year after year. Pardon the pun, but “CCAs are Out Standing in Your Fields”!!!

CCA Calendar of Events CEU’s are pre-approved for most of these events. CEU’s can be self reported if pre-approved CEU’s are not offered.

Aug. 10 - Perennial Biofeedstock Energy Tour, Big Flats Plant Materials Center, 3266 NY 352 Big Flats 14814 $10 to cover cost of lunch. Contact Paul Salon paul.salon@ny.usda.gov 607-562-8404 for more information or to register. 3.5 CEU’s pending.

Aug. 23 - 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 2012 PA Soybean Grower Research Field Day, Penn States SEARC Research Center (Landisville Farm) 1446 Auction Road, Manheim, PA 17545-9140. Contact Jeff Graybill, jsg18@psu.edu, 717394-6851 Sept. 13 - Pollinator Conservation Workshop, Corning, NY. 1 PM and 3.5 Crop Management. Please contact Paul Salon paul.salon@ny.usda.gov 607-562-8404.

Sept. 19 - Professional Applicator Training, CaroVail, Salem, NY. Full day session. Classes can hold up to 30 people. Cost is $220 per person with lunch provided on location. To Register: www.asmark.org/TrainingCourses/. 5.5 PM credits.

Sept. 18 - 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Critical Area Seeding and Planting Workshop, Big Flats Plant Materials Center (BFPMC), 3266 NY Route 352 Big Flats, NY 14814.

For additional information contact paul.salon@ny.usda.gov or by calling 607-562-8404. This is a field tour let

us know if you have special needs.

Please bring $12 to cover the cost of lunch, exact change would be appreciated.

Sept. 21 - Professional Applicator Training, Peacock Hill Farm, Farmington, NY. Full day session. Classes can hold up to 30 people. Cost is $220 per person with lunch provided on location. To Register: www.asmark.org/ TrainingCourses/. 5.5 PM credits.

Nov. 27-29 - 2012 NRCCA Annual Training, Doubletree Hotel, Syracuse, NY. Contact Jeanette Marvin jmarvin@rochester.rr.com. 16 Credits pending.

Dec. 12 - Field Crop Dealer Meeting - Genesee Grande, Syracuse, NY. Half day of Cornell led sessions. Cost $15.

Contact jmarvin@rochester.rr.com.

Credits Pending.

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

Contact jmarvin@rochester.rr.com.

Dec. 18 - The Cornell University Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference. Statler Hotel Ballroom on the Cornell campus. Please contact Carol Thomson at cmt8@cornell.edu or 607255-5464 or visit the website at http://dyson.cornell.edu/outreach/ag_outlook_conference.php for upcoming registration and program information.

January 2013 - New England CCA Conference - Details to follow

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by Mike Contessa, CCA, Champlain Valley Agronomics, Peru NY ESRI ArcMap Mobile As farm managers, crop advisors, and custom applicators compile gigabytes of digital information related to production agricultural fields, they are continuously looking for cutting edge ways to make use of the data. ESRI’s ArcGIS Mobile App is one such resource for doing just that.

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for certification.

So how does a CCA become certified, you ask? Well, first, the future CCA must pass a series of two exams which are prepared both by the ASA, and professors from the Land Grant colleges and universities within the CCA’s region. In preparation for this exam there is a course taught by these professors that covers four core competency areas, Nutrient Management, Soil and Water Management, Pest Management, and Crop Management. Once our CCA hopeful takes the course, studies real hard, and passes both exams, they can now apply to be a CCA. In order to be eligible our candidate must have and be able to document a minimum of two years of crop advising work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture or a minimum of four years with no degree in agriculture. This requirement also includes client references confirming the applicant’s competency as a crop adviser. Okay, our candidate has passed all the tests, gotten the necessary work experience and references, are they now certified? Not yet. Next, their application is reviewed by the regional CCA Board of Directors, and either approved or denied. Assuming our

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Vilsack tours methane digester operation on Pennsylvania dairy farm BERLIN, PA — On July 17 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited a Pennsylvania dairy farm that is using an anaerobic digester to convert manure into electricity and high quality bedding, cutting energy costs and providing a resting area for more contented cows.

The digester, which went on-line a year ago, was funded in part with the support of USDA Rural Development.

“Using enhanced manure management techniques not only provides a new source of income for farmers, it also improves air and water quality while providing renewable electricity for hundreds of homes in the community,” said Vilsack. “It’s a win-win-win.”

Pennwood Farms, which is family-owned, uses an anaerobic digester to produce all of its electricity and sells enough power back to the local grid to meet the needs of an estimated 600 people. The digester also produces clean bedding as a byproduct, which saves the owners from having to buy bedding for the dairy herd. In all, manure from the 570 cow dairy farm creates about 920,000 kWh of electricity a year.

USDA supported deployment of the biodigester by providing grants and loans in 2010 totaling over $528,000 through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Last month, Vilsack announced funding under REAP for an additional 450 projects nationwide. REAP, authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill, offers funds for farmers, ranchers and rural small businesses to purchase and install renewable energy systems and make energy-efficiency improvements.

These federal funds leverage other funding sources for businesses.

Anaerobic digesters like the one the secretary toured at Pennwood Farms, are in concert with an agreement with U.S. dairy producers signed by Vilsack in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2009 to accelerate adoption of innovative manure to energy projects on American dairy farms.

The agreement represents a dynamic public/private

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er to manage very specifically and document that the intent of the NMP has been followed. Record keeping also allows you to document small changes in implementation of the NMP that could be the result of unseasonable weather and other unexpected influences.

When all is said and done, an operation with well organized and complete records that document compliance with the permit and NMP, and where there is no physical evidence of an un-permitted discharge should pass an inspection with flying colors.

Required records Record keeping requirements can vary by state; however, it will be very likely that permitted operations will at a minimum be required to maintain: a basic NMP, with supporting materials and records on how the plan was followed. A CAFO, covered by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit (even if administered by a state) has very prescriptive record keeping requirements. The EPA CAFO brochure titled, “What Are the Federal Record-Keeping and Reporting Requirements”, www.epa.gov/ npdes/pubs/cafo_brochure_record.pd f, outlines these requirements, however the final word on what is required will be described in the permit.

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land application and determination of rates. They include: Manure and wastewater analysis; soil tests; crop yield expectations; rate calculation method (nutrient budgets); actual application locations, date and amounts; weather conditions; and equipment inspections and calibrations.

Annual Report The records described in the previous paragraph may be reviewed during an inspection. However, many of them will also be summarized and reported to EPA or the state permitting authority on an annual basis (CAFO Reports). The same EPA brochure explains these requirements. Briefly, they include: animal inventory; annual manure production; annual manure export; acres of land applied to and acres of land included in the NMP; documentation of any discharges; and is there a valid NMP for the operation.

Other record keeping benefits Records have many other benefits beyond simply complying with the permit and validating the NMP. Records can assist in making important business decisions that impact the bottom line.

New levels of efficiency can be attained by examining records such as yields, soil tests and manure and fertilizer usage. Finally, they offer a reduction in liability for producers. In the event of an accusation of environmental mismanagement, records help defend practices and document responsibility.

Inspections Historically inspections have primarily been complaint driven. However, all NPDES permitted farms will be inspected by a regulatory agency at a routine interval (typically once a year); depending on the state, smaller AFOs may be included in a routine inspection schedule as well. Inspectors are looking for compliance with the permit and associated nutrient management plan, and that required management practices are documented. They will also look for any signs that indicate a discharge has occurred.

During an inspection, operators should have all relevant paperwork in order and available, including: permit, NMP, records and other supporting

documents. The operator, planner or consultant should all be able to explain any components of the NMP. The EPA and their cooperating state counterparts are largely concerned with the nine minimum practices for a NMP. These include: 1. Ensure Adequate (waste) Storage 2. Ensure Proper Management of Mortalities 3. Divert Clean Water From Production Area 4. Prevent Direct Contact of Livestock (with waters of the state/U.S.) 5. Proper Chemical Handling 6. Conservation Practices to Reduce Nutrient Loss 7. Protocols for Manure and Soil Testing 8. Protocols for Land Application of Manure and Wastewater 9. Record Keeping Inspection preparation It is very helpful for a producer to conduct or initiate an educational or non-regulatory mock-inspection. This can be done with the confidential help of a third party. In some states, Extension may be able to assist. Additionally, many states may make their inspection protocol available. EPA has published a fact sheet titled: What to Expect when EPA Inspects Your Livestock Operation, www.epa.gov/oecaagct/factsheets/epa305-f-03-009.pdf.

Other tools are available, such as the nationally adapted Farm*A*Syst self assessment modules. These may not specifically address a permitted operation, but they help address environmental risk and liability based on practices.

Conducting modules with farm/ranch staff or your county agent may give insight into areas that need improvement prior to a visit from regulators.

Participating in a USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service program may also offer an opportunity for a general assessment. Once again, this may be helpful in identifying critical areas, though likely will not directly address regulations. If a consultant is employed by the operation, that person may also assist in assessing the operation prior to a regulatory inspection.

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Canandaigua, NY New Holland TR75 Combine, 1960 hrs, 6 Row Head, 20’ Flex, 13’ Head, All Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500 Oliver 1755 Diesel, Set Back Axel, Real Original . . . . . . . $6,900 John Deere 4010 Gas, Fender Tractor, Very Original . . . $4,800 Farmall 300 Gas, Very Straight Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 Oliver 1550 Gas, Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200 John Deere Corn Head 643, Low tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 Gehl 5635 Skid Steer, Gehl Control, New Skins. . . . . . . $9,500 John Deere 4420 Diesel, 4 Row Corn Head, 213 Grain Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 New Idea 3732 Tandem Axel Spreader with End Gate . . $8,500 4-210 White with 12’ Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 Schueler 125 Feeder Wagon, Very Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 Glencoe 5 Shank Deep Hill Ripper, 3pt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,900 New Holland 488 9’ Haybine, Sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 Ford 555c 4x4 loader Backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 New Idea 3618 Spreader with End Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,900 IH 100 Lb. Front Weights, $85.00 each, 70 Lb. Fronts $75.00 J&M 400 Bush Box & Gear, Top Ext., Big Tires . . . . . . . $5,500 Brillion 15’ Packer, 4” Axel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,400 Gehl 970 14’ 3 Beater Box & Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000 New Idea 483 4x4 Round Baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000 12-4-20 Brand New Tires & Rims, 6 Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950 Gehl 1580 Blower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 New Holland 1100 Offset Disc, Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 3 1 8 6 Fr e s h o u r R d . , C a n a n d a i g u a , N Y 1 4 4 2 4

(585) 394-4691 or (585) 394-4057

Serving the American Farmer Since 1937

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JD 4050 MFD PS, NEW TIRES $26,900 CIH 5140 MFD NICE . . . . . . .$26,500 IH 1486 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 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 FENDER . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 IH 856 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 IH 656 WEAK HYDRO . . . . . .$3,500 FD 4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 PTO UNIT FOR JD 9000 SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000 JD 9510 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$65,900 JD 9510 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$53,000 JD 9500 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$33,000 JD 9500 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$44,000

1-800-982-1769

Farm Machinery For Sale

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Farm Machinery For Sale

JD 7405 ROPS 4WD, PQ Trans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,000 JD 6300 ROPS 4WD, Syncro Trans. 7000 hrs. . . . . . .$13,800 JD 5510 ROPS 4WD, pwr reverser w/541 ldr. . . . . . .$16,800 JD 5420 ROPS 4WD, creeper gear, dual hyd., 7455 hrs .$15,200 JD 2855N 4WD, hi-lo, 540/1000, dual hyd. . . . . . . . . . .$9,800 JD 5210 ROPS, 2WD, 4300 hrs, dual hyd. . . . . . . . . . .$9,200 JD 540 Loader w/mounting brackets & 74” bucket . . . . .$2,500 JD 7405 ROPS, 4WD, PQ Trans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coming

Penn Yan, NY

315-536-8919

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

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

MILO MFG. • PENN YAN, NY

315-536-8578

You can’t afford downtime!

Use Dual-Cut Rolls For Peak Performance

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Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

Farm Machinery For Sale

JOHN DEERE 6950 Forage Harvester, Cummins Engine, KP Auto Lube. Good Condition, Optional Hay & Corn Heads.

JOHN DEERE 4960 4x4, Cab, Axle Duals, Powershift . . $35,000

CIH 600 BLOWER w/pipe, $1,500; Badger 16’ ring drive silo unloader, $1,500. Free 16x50 Ribstone silo. 315-3787865

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

SMILEY’S FARM EQUIPMENT

802-782-9058 JD 8870, 8420, 8200, 7920, 7700, 7405, 7210, 4055, 4020, 2555. Degelman 14’ silage blade; Leon blade for front wheel assist tractor. 585732-1953 JD 9400 4x4, local trade in, 3400 sep. hrs., priced right, $43,900; JD 6620 sidehill, 4x4, $16,900. 3.7% fin. zeisloftequip.com 800-9193322 JD 9550 sidehill 4x4 loaded, sharp; JD 9650 STS 4x4, very very nice; (2) JD 9510 sidehill, 4x4, both nice. 1 year motor & trans. Warranty. Zeisloft Eq., Bloomsburg,PA 800-919-3322 CASE PUMA 195 CVT transmission, 210 hours, Michelin tires, loaded, owner downsizing, $120,000/OBO. 518-872-1386 (6) GRAIN CARTS in stock, later model. Brent, Kilbros, J&M & Parker. More arriving soon. Zeisloft Eq. 800-9193322

Questions? Call us. PH#

K & J SURPLUS

LANSING, NY 607-533-4850 Nights 607-279-6232 Days

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USED COMBINE & CHOPPER PARTS

TRACTORS Minot dsl., 3pt. . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 JD 5210 dsl. . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,000 ENGINES CAT 3208, JD 404T, 466T, 329, AC 3500, AC F2 MISC. Fertilizer Auger, truck mount, Unverferth, ex.shape . . . $1,350 Filken Gravity Wagon . . . . . $2,750 Kilbros Gravity Wagon . . . . $1,250 JD 8’ Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 (2) JD 48 Loaders. . . . . $2,500 ea.

Winpower Generator 12-20kw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,250 Brillion Cultipacker, 12' . . . . . $750 TILLAGE JD 2700 5x18 . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200 JD 2600 5x18 . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200 Chisel Plow 3pt., 7 Shank. . $1,200 Chisel Plow 3pt., 7 Shank. . $1,300 DRILLS IH 5100 Seeder. . . . . . . . . . $1,850 JD 8350 DD . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850

DRILLS JD 8350 DD w/Seeder . . . . $1,850 IH 5100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 SPRAYERS Century 500 Gallon . . . . . . $1,250 BALERS JD 224 wire w/pan . . . . . . . $1,250 JD 336 w/Kicker . . . . . . . . . $2,450 NH 273 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 Vicon 4Star Tedder, ex. Shape. $2,650 COMBINES 915, 920 Flex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call 20’ Header Cart. . . . . . . . . . $1,850 Case IH 1010 X15 . . . . . . . $2,600 Header Cart . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 JD 643. . . . . . . . . $5,700 & $4,750 JD 343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200 213-216 Grain Heads . . . . . . . Call IH 810 16.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 IH 863 4x30 . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,600 JD Chopper Mount Plate . . . . $950 JD 215 & 216 flex . . . . . . . . . . Call CLAMP-ON DUALS 20.8x38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 18.4x34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $550 18.4x38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 14.9x24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $550 20.8x34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750

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

GEHL 860 forage harvester, 2-3038 corn heads, 1-1210 hay pickup, $3,000 OBO. Will sell head separately. 607-2435912 GLEANER F COMBINE, diesel engine, 13’ grain head, kept inside, no rust or rot, $7,500. 585-384-5636 leave message.

336 JD baler, $3,500; 720 & 535 International 3 & 4 bottom plows; 7700 Ford tractor, 3800 hrs. 585-526-5954

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR PARTS

Many New Parts in Stock RECENT MODELS IN FOR SALVAGE:

•6215 burnt •3020 •4240 •L4020 • E3020 syncro • E3020 PS • 4030 • 3010D • 2955 4WD •2840 •2550 4WD •1020D •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 John Deere 900 Series Grain Heads, 15’, 20’, 22’, 25’ & 30’ IN STOCK TODAY. $1,000 OFF. Zeisloft Eq. 800-9193322 (7) GRAIN CARTS in stock, mostly later models. Brent, Killbros, J&M, $6,900 & up.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

(3) JD No Till 15’ Grain Drills, 750, 1560, 1590, no problem.

Zeisloft Eq. 800-919-3322

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

Farm Machinery For Sale

Maine to North Carolina Partners Wanted! Partner or not, join

PleasantCreekHay.Com at E. F. D. ’s!

We’ll be stealing ideas for a decade of profit!

Welsarth@Msn.com

Combine Salvage

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

KRAUSE disk, model 4900, 26-28, $10,500; Killbros grain buggy, Model 650, $4,900; hay wagons, wood basket, $600-$1,600; baler, New Holland 269 w/thrower, $3,100; BMI crumbler, 28’, $7,500; Belarus 250AS, $3,300; auger 8x61 Hutchinson, $1,700. All best offer. 585-721-0515 NO ONE HAS BIGGER SELECTION, no one has higher quality. No one has better warranty than our 100% parts warranty for 1 year on motor and transmission. Low trucking rates. Zeisloft Farm Eq., Bloomsburg, PA 800919-3322 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

MACK ENTERPRISES Randolph, NY

(716) 358-3006 • (716) 358-3768 Ship UPS Daily www.w2r.com/mackenterprises/

New & Used Tractor & Logging Equipment Parts

PARTING OUT: Case 930, 970, 1070, 1370, 2290, 1394, 1494; Ford 8000, 6610, 6000, 4000; Int. 5088, 1586, 986, 886; Case IH 1460; JD 4630, 4840, 6410, 1050. 585-7321953 JUST ARRIVED: Case IH 2388, rock trap, spec. rotor, very nice combine. Priced right, $69,000. 3.7% fin. www.zeisloftequip.com 800919-3322 NH 1033 BALE WAGON, 105 capacity, field ready condition w/manuals, $4,500. NH 282 wire baler with 1/4 turn chute w/manuals, $1,400. 607-7931912 FICKLIN 185 gravity wagon, $2,750; 18’ steel side kicker wagon, $2,550. 607-5334850, 607-279-6232 SPECIAL FOR THE FARM SHOW: JD 22 flex head, $2,000; JD 4400 combine, $4,850; JD 6600 combine, $6,250; Westfield 8x36’ transport auger w/5hp motor, $1,550. Mike Franklin 607749-3424 IH 3088, rebuilt engine, new clutch, TA, 90hp, 3800hrs., 80% tires, $13,500 OBO. 315536-7653

HARVESTING’S HERE Corn Choppers, $850 up; Corn Pickers, $1,200 up; Flail Choppers $1,250 Up; Square Balers, $800 Up; Hay Rakes, $450 Up; Haybines, $1,200 Up; Discbines, $3,500 Up; Round Balers, $1,800 Up; Hay Wagons; Plows, Disks; Harrows; Cultivators; Cultipackers; Seeders; Fertilizer Spreaders; Scraper Blades; York Rakes; Post Pounders; Brush Hogs; Finish Mowers, Rollers; Pavers; Seal Outfits; Corn Binders; Silage Blowers; Ag Baggers; Running Gears; Manure Spreaders; Grinder Mixers; 3pt. Snowblower; Hay Elevators; Bulldozers; Backhoes, Compact Tractors; 4x4, 20hp to 155hp Tractors; 2 & 4 Wheel Drive with & without Cabs & Loaders; Dump Trucks; Trailers; Cars & Pickups - all 4-Sale.

Much More. 30 ACRES

Buying Equipment Dead Or Alive

518-634-2310 USED 15’ Batwing Mowers.

Bushog, Woods, Rhino, JD. Also 20% Off All new Rhino mowers. zeisloftequip.com 800-919-3322 IH-TRACTOR PARTS: Newused-reman. 06-86 Series.

We stock A&I and Ag Parts.

Jim’s Fix-It. 315-536-7653 JD 213 grain head, $800; JD 443 corn head, good shape, $3,500; V4 Wisconsin, $600.

315-947-5038, 315-420-6527 JD 640 loader, 7’ bucket, $2,900; NH bale kicker, complete with pump, $1,100. 315536-8854 JOHN DEERE 2440 5,100hrs.

- belting or tires. NH 278 baler with belt thrower $1,200. 585554-6116 JOHN DEERE 3010 diesel tractor w/front-end loader, new tires, runs well, $5,500 OBO. 315-697-3241 JOHN DEERE 7720 COMBINE, 4 Wheel Drive, $10,000. Corn head available.

Call 585-733-2603 GEHL 2345 Discbine 9’ 2”cut, ready to mow, good condition, $4,500. 315-536-3176 WHITE 2-105 4WD, 5491 hrs., new cab interior, seat, radiator, converted AC, $9,000 or reasonable offer.

Dave, Syracuse,NY 315-2630872 USED MENSCH SP M3600 Mobile Sand/Sawdust side shooters, JD engine, 4WD, hydro trans, 2,000 & 4,000 hrs. 585-737-6385

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

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Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

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

60 ACRES + of excellent standing corn, Madison County,NY, $1,000/acre or best offer. 315-271-4582 leave message

Farm Supplies

Farm Supplies

Fencing

Fencing

SHAMROCK FARMS (585) FENCING 669-2179

DAN FITZPATRICK

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

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

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

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

BENEFITS

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

• Better Fuel Economy • Easier Diesel Starting • Better Engine Protection • Fewer Breakdowns • Longer Oil Drain Intervals

(315) 364-5240

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Used Oil Analysis Available

RIDER OIL

Independent Dealer

585-657-6496 or 585-261-0593 www.rideroil.com

roger@rideroil.com

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Custom Fence Building for: Horses, Cows, Goat, Sheep and Deer We Build: Hi-tensile, woven wire, hot coat, split rail and board fences Also, we sell pressure treated or cedar post, fencing supplies and gates Free Estimates Anthony Burkholder 607-869-5780 Closed Sundays

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

Fencing

• Livestock Feeds • Ration Balancing • SeedWay Seeds • Crystalyx Products

R & R FENCING LLC • • • •

Buying Corn, Feed Wheat & Oats

(315)) 549-82266

Equine Livestock Post Driving Pasture & Paddock Design BRIAN ROSS

Romulus, NY 14541

585-599-3489

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

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Fertilizer & Fertilizer Spreading

LIME Kersch’s Ag

For Sale

TINGLEY

• Hi-Top Work Rubbers #1300 - $17.00/pr • 10” Closure Boots #1400 - $22.00/pr • 17” Knee Boots #1500 - $26.00/pr

Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X, & 3X

Napless Distributors

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers 21’ GRAIN BIN w/floor, 180 ton, 6500 bu., $6,500; 24’ grain bin w/floor, 250 ton, 8800 bu., $7,000; 350 Killbros wagon, $3,500; 375 Killbros wagon, $2,000. 315-427-5145 NEW AND USED Grain Dryers: GT, MC, GSI. Call anytime toll free 1-877-422-0927

(888)) 223-8608

www.NaplesDistributors.com

POWER AWNING 20 foot wide 10 foot out, black and white striped, used for 3 summers, in excellent condition, cost $7,000. will sell for $2,000. with all brackets. 585243-2777

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers BROCK 21’ 5 ring 3500 bu. w/fan, drying floor, nice, dismantled, $4,500; MFS 30’ 12,000 bu., fan, drying floor, dismantled, $9,500; 18’ 6 ring bin, 3500 bu., dismantled, $4,500. 570-966-9893

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS 315-923-9118

Clyde, NY

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

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

585-322-7778 585-734-0003

GYPSUM

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

(315) 549-7081

Serving All of NY

See Us at Empire Farm Days Southwest Main Tent

Financial Services

Financial Services

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

HAY * HAY * HAY 100% Alfalfa or Grass Mix 100-240 RFV Western * Organic * Conventional * Haylage Wraps BEST QUALITY / PRICES / SERVICE We’re #1 - Financing Available WE DELIVER! Certified Organic Growers Association $50 CASH for REFERRALS CALL RICK (815) 979-7070

August 6, 2012 • COUNTRY FOLKS West • Section B - Page 25

Custom Roasting Your Soybeans, Corn, etc.At Your Farm

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

“The Breathable Hay Cover”

Hay-Guard©

Hay - Straw For Sale

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ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

SALES AGRONOMIST

Quality Alfalfa Grass Mix

NOFA CERTIFIED ORGANIC HAY: Big Squares, 3x3x8.

Three Loads Heifer dry Cow hay. Can help with trucking.

518-234-2188

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Heating

Blowers Agra Service, Inc.

Lg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

Low Potassium for Dry Cows

NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

• • • •

Reusable Light Weight No Condensation 10+ years life

Cowco, Inc. LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT North Vernon, IN

(800) 240-3868 www.cowcoinc.com

Stop In & See Us at Ag Progress Booth # West 6th

H AY Farmer to Farmer Wet and Dry Round & Square Bales

1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut Hay Also Square Bales of

STRAW CALL STEVE

519-482-5365 Premium Western Alfalfa Bright Clean WHEAT STRAW All Hay Tested

Reasonable Prices - Delivered

Large Square Bales Semi Load or Half Load

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TOO MUCH HAY? Try Selling It In The

CLASSIFIEDS Call Peg At

800-836-2888 or email

classified@leepub.com HAY SAVER Plus Hay Preservative, 68% Propionic Acid.

87¢ per pound. Product available in Waterloo, NY. Delivery Available. Conoy Ag, Elizabethtown, PA 717-367-5078 FOR SALE: Wheat Straw, big square bales; also Soybean Straw. Carl Nolt 315-374-5549

PROCESSED & ROTARY combined wheat straw. Mark Horst, 519-887-9743, cell 519525-6659 GRASS HAY: Big Squares, $150-$170 per ton. Clyde, NY area. Call 585-314-7500

Hay - Straw Wanted 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 Kevin Eickhoff 610-926-8811 ext. 5216 keickhoff@giorgimush.com Michele Fisher 610-926-8811 ext. 5189 mfisher@giorgimush.com

WANTED

HAY & STRAW

Trailer Load Lots Janowski Bros.

315-829-3794 315-829-3771 ALWAYS WANTED TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cuttings Also Small Square Mulch

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

HAY & STRAW

For Sale All Types Delivered Cell 717-222-2304 Growers, Buyers & Sellers WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

Excellent Wages & Benefits

Call or Send Resume To:

585-526-6907 fax 585-526-5733

519-529-1141

200 4x4 ROUND BALES, Broome & Timothy, no rain, baled before 7/5/2012. 315778-1828

Help Wanted

4694 Country Road 5 Hall, NY 14463

Call for Competitive Prices

STOP THE WASTE!!

Help Wanted

bagras@frontiernet.net Help Wanted

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 HIGH PROFILE NE DAIRY FARM seeks self-motivated individual to work with award-winning cows and heifers. Experience in milking, feeding, treating and record-keeping required. AI training and/or CDL would be a plus. Must understand cleanliness, organization, communication and team work. Housing & benefits provided. Salary based on experience. Email resume with references to terri@arethusafarm.com or fax 860-567-2426.

RELIABLE & RESPONSIBLE PERSON WITH COMMON SENSE TO WORK ON MODERN BEEF FARM. *MUST know how to feed cattle & operate machinery. *Very nice house, top salary, bonus, vacation. MUST be experienced & currently working on a farm. References preferred.

315-633-2944 or fax resume to 315-633-8010.

HERDSMAN For a Progressive New Hampshire Dairy Farm

For More Info Go To www.morrillfarmdairy.com MORRILL FARM DAIRY Penacook, NH

Andy Morrill 603-731-9864 Rob Morrill 603-496-4820

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR Counter/Phone Sales, Scheduling/Dispatching Deliveries, Agronomy Degree and/or Experience in related field, Organizational Skills, Basic Computer Knowledge Excellent Wages & Benefits

Call or Send Resume To:

Blowers Agra Service, Inc. 4694 Country Road 5, Hall, NY 14463 585-526-6907 fax 585-526-5733 bagras@frontiernet.net

WRITERS WANTED Country Folks is looking for self-motivated free-lance writers to contribute to their weekly agricultural paper.

1-800-836-2888 To place a

Knowledge of the industry a must.

Articles could include educational topics as well as feature articles.

Please send resume to Joan Kark-Wren jkarkwren@leepub.com or call 518-673-0141

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Parts

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Wanted IS THERE AN UNUSED Snowmobile in the shed or barn or back 40? Restorer/ (Hoarder) is interested in almost any parts, complete sleds, engines, helmets, clothing, etc. Mostly pre-1985.

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FEB 7 - SEP 17 Raising Livestock in Tioga County 56 Main St., Owego, NY. 6-8 pm. You will learn how to assess your land and choose livestock, review infrastructure requirements and get tips on pasture/hay management. Tioga County livestock farmers will host the second part of the series.

Learn how they raise hogs (April 18), beef (May 15), sheep and goats (June 19), poultry (July 17) and horses (Aug. 21). At the final class, Sept. 17, you will learn how to navigate New York State regulations and sell your local meat products. Cost per class is $10/farm ($75 for the whole series) and includes light snacks and handouts. Call 607-687-

admission, parking $10. Call 877-697-7837. On Internet at www.empirefarmdays.com AUG 9 Fencing Types Cobblestone Valley Enterprises, 2023 Preble Rd., Preble, NY. Free for NOFA-NY Members / $15 all others.

AUG 10 Biomass Energy Workshop USDA-NRCS Big Flats Plant Materials Center. Tour the warm and cool season grass energy research and demonstration plots and the hybrid willow evaluation. There will be speakers from Cornell, Penn State University and University of Illinois. There will be demonstrations of small pellet mill, powdered biomass burner and willow harvester. For full agenda and registration go to http://events.constant contact.com/register/event? llr=7ex5qzeab&oeidk=a07e6 0yu6551cd208cc.

Tile Drainage Field Day Lilyea Farms, 1320 PreEmption Road, Penn Yan, NY. . 9 am to 2 pm. Registration begins at 8:30 am.

Lunch will be provided, please register by Aug. 6.

Bring your own chair. Contact Cornell Cooperative Extension , 315-536-5123.

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 Corn & Soybean Growers Association 6th Annual Summer Crop Tour Dumond Farm, Union Springs, NY. Contact NYCSGA, 315-778-1443.

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.

AUG 14-16 Ag Progress Days 9 miles SW of State College, PA. Admission and parking are free. Call 814-865-2081.

AUG 16 Managing Diseases & Insects on Organic Farms Homer C. Thompson Vegetable Research Farm (CUAES), 133 Fall Creek Rd. Freeville, NY. 4-7 pm. Contact Betsy Leonard, 6074230 8366 or e-mail bai1@cornell.edu.

AUG 16 & 22 August Pasture Walks • Aug 16 - 6:30-9 pm Woodwatch Farm, owned by the Trush Family, 2011 Firetower Rd., Georgetown, NY • Aug 22 - 6:30-9 pm - Stratton’s Organic Dairy Farm, 5625 Reservoir Rd,, Earlville, NY. Contact Troy Bishopp, 315-824-9849 ext. 110 or em a i l troy-bishopp@verizon.net.

AUG 20 Ag & Farmland Protection Board Meeting Human Services Complex, 323 Owego St., Unit No. 5 Montour Falls, NY. 7 pm.

Contact Jenna Hicks , 607535-7161 or e-mail jlh254@cornell.edu.

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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. On I n t e r n e t a t www.groundswellcenter.org AUG 6 Pasture Management for Sheep 3536 VanVleet Road, Tyrone, NY. 6-8 pm. Twilight pasture walk. Reservations are not required but appreciated by Aug. 2. Contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County, 607-6642300 ksb29@cornell.edu.

AUG 7-9 Empire Farm Days Rodman Lott & Son Farms, Seneca Falls, NY. The Northeast’s largest outdoor agricultural trade show has DairyProfit Seminars, ADADC updates; new Wind Energy Center and presentations; Junior Dairy Leaders graduation; Equine Center Round Pen Seminars with event rider, Working Cow Horses, and equine chiropractor; PTO safety, ag plastics recycling, goat care and cattle handling demonstrations; beef cattle breeds on exhibit; “Old Iron” parade; 600 plus exhibitors; 25th year at Rodman Lott & Son Farms, Seneca Falls, NY. Tues/Wed hours 9 am - 5 pm, Thursday 9-4; free

Dairy Promotion Program awards first scholarship PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program has awarded Deidre Mihalik the 2012 Food Marketing Scholarship.

The new $1,500 scholarship is funded by Pennsylvania’s dairy farmers through their dairy checkoff and was offered to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in the food marketing program at Saint Joseph’s University.

Criteria included academic achievement, experience in the dairy industry and/or preference to marketing dairy foods as part of the student’s undergraduate work.

Mihalik is a junior enrolled in the Department of Food Marketing at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. Selected from an array of qualified peers, Mihalik stood out for her outstanding academic performance and her agriculture related work experience.

In addition to her academics, Mihalik worked at Kreider Farms as a sales and marketing intern and at

the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture as a Bureau of Markets intern. She is currently employed at the Center for Food Marketing at Saint Joseph’s University, promoting educational study tours and researching local companies in all aspects of the food industry. After graduation, Mihalik wants to work with low income neighborhoods to research the impact of fresh food availability, such as dairy.

“Thank you for the honor of receiving the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program scholarship,” said Deidre Mihalik, 2012 Food Marketing Scholarship winner. “I greatly appreciate the opportunity to continue my education with this award.”

“We are pleased to award this scholarship to such a well-deserving student,” said Tom Croner, chairman of the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program board of directors. “We hope Deidre will continue to pursue her knowledge of the dairy industry and use it in her career work.”

Vilsack from B14 by methane captured from the animal manure. Solid byproducts of the system are dried and used on the farm as livestock bedding material, and liquid byproducts are used as high-quality organic fertilizer in place of chemical fertilizers.

In addition to REAP, USDA also offers additional funding to help farmers install an anaerobic digester as part of their manure management system. Funding is

provided by the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP).

USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, has an active portfolio of more than $170 billion in loans and loan guarantees. These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson sent a letter to Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner, underscoring the urgency for the House to bring the farm bill to the floor in advance of the 2008 Farm Bill’s looming Sept. 30 expiration date.

“Further delay of longterm legislation will only present more challenges to passing a bill,” said Johnson. “Extension of the current legislation is merely a temporary fix, while a five-year farm bill would be a more responsible and viable solution for today and the coming years.”

With nearly two-thirds of the continental United States reported to be in some stage of drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report, Johnson noted that swift action be taken, with particular emphasis on disaster protection programs.

“Standing disaster programs that protect against low yields, price volatility and high input costs are needed so that farmers, especially livestock producers, can withstand these difficult times. These disaster programs need to be included as part of the long-term farm bill. In fact, most of these necessary provisions are already included in the Senate bill and in the House agriculture committee bill,” he continued.

Johnson also noted the willingness of the agriculture committees to move forward with the bill.

“Leaders of both agriculture committees have indicated their willingness to conference the farm bill during the August recess so that a final bill can be passed before the end of the fiscal year,” Johnson said.

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USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for August 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announced interest rates for August 2012. The CCC borrowing ratebased charge for August 2012 is 0.250 percent, unchanged from

0.250 in July 2012. For 1996 and subsequent crop year commodity and marketing assistance loans, the interest rate for loans disbursed during August 2012 is 1.250 percent, unchanged from 1.250 in July 2012.

In accordance with the 2008 Farm Bill, interest rates for Farm Storage Facility Loans approved for August 2012 are as follows, 1.000 percent with seven-year loan terms, down from 1.125 in July 2012; 1.625 percent with 10-year loan terms, unchanged from 1.625 in July 2012 and; 1.875 percent with 12-year loan terms, unchanged from 1.875 percent in July 2012. The interest rate for Sugar Storage Facility Loans for August 2012 is 2.000 percent, down from 2.125 in July 2012.

The maximum discount rate applicable for August 2012 for the Tobacco Transition Payment Program is 5 percent, unchanged from July 2012.

This is based on the 3.250 percent prime rate plus 2 percent, rounded to the nearest whole number.

Past monthly releases announcing interest rates charged by CCC on commodity and marketing assistance loans disbursed for that par-

ticular month reflect the interest rate the U.S. Treasury charged CCC for that month. This was the interest rate specified by CCC since Jan. 1, 1982, but the process of establishing the interest rate was changed by a provision of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (the Act), enacted on April 4, 1996.

Section 163 of the Act requires that monthly interest rates applicable to commodity and marketing assistance loans are to be 100 basis points — or 1 percent — greater than the rate determined under the applicable interest rate formula in effect on Oct. 1, 1995. This formula resulted in a rate equivalent to the amount the U.S. Treasury charged CCC for borrowing, for the month.

Further program information is available from USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Financial Management Division at 202-772-6041.

American Soybean Association statement on proposed House Farm Bill extension With a proposed extension of the 2008 Farm Bill on the House floor, American Soybean Association (ASA) First Vice President Danny Murphy, a soybean farmer from Canton, MS, issues the fol-

certainty that agriculture needs now. We need a new five-year farm bill with longterm risk management and disaster assistance programs.

“ASA understands that a one-year extension of the 2008 Farm Bill may be all that can pass the House before it adjourns this week. We support moving the farm bill process forward, so that a Conference can be convened in September, when Congress returns. ASA supports a one-year extension provided there are assurances that a new five-year bill can be negotiated at that time.”

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lowing statement on this legislation: “The American Soybean Association believes that U.S. farmers and livestock producers need certainty in programs which help them manage risk in order to make decisions which will affect their operations over the long-term. This is particularly true today, with devastating drought conditions covering over half of the country. A oneyear extension of the 2008 Farm Bill, combined with short-term disaster assistance to livestock producers, will not provide the

Agricultural Environmental Management program available through local SWCD We are here to assist you!

1. Do you have a project that you need to complete to comply with CAFO regulations?

2. Do you want to implement a best management practice that will protect and preserve water quality?

3. Are you interested in practicing conversation stewardship, but not sure where to start?

If you can answer yes to any of these questions, then we at the Wyoming County Soil and Water Conservation District invite you to call or come in to discuss your options and ideas. We are here to help you, the landowner, to take a proactive approach to conservation and become a better steward of the land.

We offer comprehensive farmstead planning through our Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) program.

This program is a voluntary state-wide program that is utilized by farms to address Water Quality Concerns from Agricultural Activities through a Tiered Approach that includes: • Assessments and identification of environmental concerns (Tier 1) • Documentation of current stewardship and prioritization of environmental concerns (Tier 2) • Development of environmental farm plans (Tier 3) • Implementation of Best Management Practices to address identified

concerns (Tier 4) • And finally, evaluation of their success (Tier 5) If you are already involved in the AEM process and are ready to implement projects or need to complete projects as a requirement for your CAFO regulations, we can document your project needs and apply for grant funds as they become available.

Qualifying projects are those that are designed to protect water quality and reduce non-point source pollution.

Some examples are: Silage Leachate Collection Systems, Ag Waste Storages, Ag Waste Transfer Systems, Barnyard Runoff Protection, Petroleum Containment Systems, Animal Composting, Animal Walkways, Pasture Management, etc. The grant funding programs generally provide funding for approximately 75 percent of the total project cost. The remaining 25 percent must be contributed by the landowner in the form of cash or in kind services.

While there is no guarantee that funds will be awarded, it is important to take this proactive step in the planning process. Realizing and documenting your needs early will lead to greater project success in the future Remember… “Conservation doesn’t cost, it pays!”

Source: Wyoming County Soil and Water Conservation District Newsletter. July 2012

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Winter Green-up Conference leads to summer pasture walks

by Morgan Hartman On a beautiful summer day ending the month of July, nearly 30 farmers and agency personnel attended a pasture walk at Gaige Farms in Knox, Albany County. Troy Bishopp, The Grass Whisperer, led the pasture walk sponsored by the Hudson Mohawk RCD Council, CCE Albany County, and the NY GLCI. This pasture walk, and two more upcoming events put together by the HMRCD and CCE Albany County are partly the result of the post-conference surveys conducted at the Winter Green-up Grazing Conference. These post-conference surveys have proved instrumental in our ability to cater to the wants and needs of our farmer attendees. We take suggestions seriously and attempt to bring in the appropriate speakers to discuss the topics brought up in those important surveys. Additionally, many producers ask for more specific technical advice or instruction than what is possible for a large-scale conference, but which lends itself well to growing season pasture walks or workshops. More about the pasture walks later.

The dates and speakers are set for the 2013 Winter Green-up Grazing Conference (our Fifth Anniversary) and there is no time to lose in getting registered for what is bound to be another fantastic event. Once again CCE Albany County and Black Queen Angus Farm are hosting the Winter Green-up at The Century House in Latham, NY, on the last weekend of January 2013. The dates are Jan. 25 and 26, 2013.

Alluding back to those surveys and the requests for speakers, we have a terrific lineup of informed and informative, experienced practitioner/speakers: Well known among grazing circles for his workshops and writings published in The Stockman Grassfarmer is Steve Kenyon, a Holistic Management Educator/practitioner from Saskatchewan, Canada. Steve will discuss, in two separate sessions, the business and the practice of custom grazing cattle for profit. Additionally, Steve will touch upon Winter Management techniques that will have direct application to those of us in the cold Northeast. For instance, Steve’s model of a low-cost frost-free watering system will be discussed. After all, Winter is a major concern for livestock and dairy producers across our Northern Tier of states, and perhaps even more so in the far Northern latitudes at which Steve ranches.

Jerry Brunetti, one of the original organizers of the PASA conference and founder of Agri-Dynamics, a dairy nutritionist and an expert in human nutrition too, is going to discuss these two intimately related topics of animal and human health. If we are what we eat, then we are what our animals eat. The more diverse the plants available to our dairy, beef, and small ruminant animals, the healthier they are and by extension the more healthy we can be by only consuming those grazed/grass-fed animals or their dairy products. Jerry will explain in amazing but accessible detail how these plant/animal/human interactions

have direct and measurable impact on our health.

Jeremy Engh owns and runs Lakota Ranch in Virginia as well as running the Lakota Bull Test, an allforage/grazing test for beef breed bulls. While Jeremy is a Red Devon breeder and grass-finisher, the Lakota Bull Test accepts bulls from all beef breeds and measures their performance in contemporary groups, while also conducting Breeding Soundness Exams and other pertinent pre-breeding season data collection. All this data is then provided to the bull owner/consignors and to the prospective customers of the Lakota Bull Test Sale.

Paul and Phyllis Van Amburgh, who own and operate Dharma Lea Farm in Sharon Springs, NY, will discuss their approach to animal production on their Certified Organic, 100 percent grass-fed farm where they produce grass-fed beef along side their year round grass-fed dairy. The mixed breed dairy currently centers around a single Milk-Devon bull, but has standout cows of other breeds as well. According to Paul and Phyllis the breeding program adopted and the management for optimum animal development before going into the milking string are the primary objectives that lead to the healthiest, happiest cows which in turn have the longest, best productive lives.

Dr. tatiana Stanton, New York State’s Small Ruminant Specialist, will talk about her initial research into applied pasture lambing and how the results

compare to jug lambing. Her previous work with the Goats in the Woods Project has helped pave the way for the growing exploration and research into Silvopasturing here in the Northeast. Stanton will talk about these and other matters relating specifically to the pasture rearing and finishing of goats and sheep.

Once again The Winter Green-up Grazing Conference organizers are proud to announce the affordability of this conference relative to comparable conferences in other parts of the country. In order to keep the conference affordable to our farmer attendees, we receive grant money from the New York GLCI, the Hudson Mohawk RCD Council, NE SARE, and we bring in vendors ranging from fencing installers to solar panel installers to lending institutions to supplement purveyors.

Also, each year for the past four, and now going into our Fifth Anniversary, we hold a silent auction of beef bull semen from the leading sources of grassfinishing beef genetics in the country, we welcome donations of sale lots to be auctioned. And we hold a raffle of items that attendees donate from their own farms in an effort to bring awareness of their farm and also to help all of us spread the cost of running this fantastic conference. In past years donors have brought Maple Syrup, handmade soaps, tanned fleeces, instructional or historical books, DVD instructional videos, and even some woodwork and

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USDA supports Meatless Monday campaign NCBA question’s USDA’s commitment to U.S. Cattlemen WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President J.D. Alexander said the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recent announcement that the agency embraces the “Meatless Monday” concept calls into question USDA’s commitment to U.S. farmers and ranchers. USDA stated “one simple way to reduce our environmental while dining at our cafeteria is to participate in the ‘Meatless Monday’ initiative,” which Alexander said is an animal rights extremist

campaign to ultimately end meat consumption.

“This is truly an awakening statement by USDA, which strongly indicates that USDA does not understand the efforts being made in rural America to produce food and fiber for a growing global population in a very sustainable way,” said Alexander. “USDA was created to provide a platform to promote and sustain rural America in order to feed the world. This move by USDA should be condemned by anyone who believes agriculture is

fundamental to sustaining life on this planet.”

USDA goes one step further in its quest to reduce meat consumption, according to Alexander, by specifically calling out beef and dairy production as harmful to the environment. Additionally, the USDA cites health concerns related to the consumption of meat.

These concerns are not at all based in fact, according to Alexander, but simply spout statistics and rhetoric generated by anti-animal agriculture organizations. The fact is the

consumption of beef is not only healthy, but the carbon footprint of the production of beef has dramatically decreased as a result of innovative environmental stewardship implemented by America’s farm and ranch families throughout the country.

“Today’s cattlemen are significantly more environmentally sustainable than they were 30 years ago. A study by Washington State University found that today’s farmers and ranchers raise 13 percent more beef from 13 percent

fewer cattle. When compared with beef production in 1977, each pound of beef produced today produces 18 percent less carbon emissions; takes 30 percent less land; and requires 14 percent less water,” said Alexander. “When it comes to health, beef has an amazing story to tell. Beef is a naturally nutrient-rich food, helping you get more nutrition from the calories you take in.”

Alexander said NCBA will not remain silent as USDA turns its back on cattlemen and consumers.

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And back to the pasture walks referenced at the beginning of this ar-

ticle; we have one taking place at Black Queen Angus Farm in Berlin,

NY, Rensselaer Conty, dealing with Silvopasture and featuring CCE

Schuyler County Natural Resource Educator Brett Chedzoy, Cornell University’s Dr. Peter Smallidge, and Paul Smith College’s Professor Joe Orefice on Aug. 24. The second is at Ovinshire Farm in Herkimer on Sept. 7, just over the Montgomery County line featuring Dr. Jim Hayes and Dr. tatiana Stanton discussing pasture lambing and grass finishing of lambs.

For more information or to register, please contact Susan Lewis at the Albany County SWCD at susan.lewis@ny.nacdnet.net, or 518-765-

7923. The cost of attending these workshops is $10 per person. Checks should be made payable to the Hudson Mohawk RC&D Council c/o Albany County, SWCD, P.O. Box 497, 24 Martin Rd., Voorheesville, NY 12186.

For more information about the Fifth Anniversary Winter Green-up Grazing Conference, please contact Gale Kohler at CCE Albany County by phone at 518765-3500 or gek4@cornell.edu. You can also reach Morgan Hartman at blackqueenangus@yahoo.com.

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Pennsylvania Farm Bureau invites public to visit newly designed exhibit area at Ag Progress Days Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) has planned numerous activities, including fun and learning opportunities for young visitors, along with information on a wide variety of agricultural issues as part of Ag Progress Days, which takes place Aug. 14-16.

PFB will also unveil a new layout and fresh design inside its exhibit building, which is located at Penn State’s Russell E. Larson Ag Research Center at East Fifth and Main Street on the Ag Progress Days grounds in Rock Springs, PA. “Ag Progress Days offers an excellent opportunity for farmers to learn more about new advances in agriculture and technology, obtain updated information on key issues impacting Pennsylvania farmers and agriculture-related businesses and reconnect with other farmers and friends from across the state,” said PFB President Carl T. Shaffer.

Listed below is a breakdown of the activities at PFB’s exhibit building at Ag Progress Days: Governmental Affairs and Communications — Pennsylvania Farm Bureau staff will be on hand to provide information, handouts and answer questions on current issues impacting state agriculture, including information about the newly achieved exemption from the state inheritance tax for working farms.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to talk about PFB’s legislative agenda, regulatory questions and opportunities that help farmers improve their bottom line.

Friends of Agriculture Foundation — The Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation will present “Chicken Chat.” The activity will encourage children to learn more about chicken production in Pennsylvania.

All children who participate in “Chicken Chat” will be given a free chicken hat and an informational activity page to take home.

Women’s Leadership Committee

— An educational display, “Unbelievable Bee Facts,” will be featured at the Women’s Leadership Committee booth, where child will have their “Bee-Q” knowledge tested. Participating youth will receive a free honey stick for taking part in the exercise.

Information about the Women’s Leadership Committee safety poster and essay contest will also be available.

Young Farmer & Rancher Committee — Members of the State Young Farmer & Rancher Committee will be on hand to discuss leadership development. Visitors will also have a chance to vote on photos as part of the YF&R Committee’s new photo contest, which has the theme “Children on the Farm.” In addition, the young farmers will also be spinning the “Wheel of Ag” to test the agriculture knowledge of youngsters, who will receive a red rubber YF&R wristband as a prize.

Promotion and Education Committee — Members of the Promotion and Education Committee will also be on hand to provide career information and update members about promotional and education activities throughout the year. Farm Bureau license plates and membership signs will be on sale at the P&E exhibit booth.

MSC Business Services — Farm Management Service account supervisors will be available to discuss the many business services available through PFB including recordkeeping, tax planning and preparation; farm accounting software and computer leasing; and a no-hassle payroll service that takes the headaches out of payroll preparation.

Health Insurance — A PFB Health Services representative will be on hand with information on group health care insurance available to members and associate members.

Safemark — Safemark representatives will be displaying farm and vehi-

cle supplies available through Safemark dealers around the state, including tires, batteries and baler twine.

Nationwide Insurance — Find out about the member discounts available to PFB members on farm insurance from Nationwide. Agents will be present to also discuss savings for members on auto, ATV, motorcycle, snowmobile and boat insurance, plus discounts on long-term care insurance.

Member Benefits — Amerigas and Energy Plus will have representatives on hand to talk about discounts available to members. Representatives from Grainger will be at the show to talk about products and savings available. In addition, General Motors will have a Chevy Silverado on display, along with information for members to learn about the $500 discount available to them when buying a new GM vehicle.

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JD 343 CORN head 3-row. Includes adapter plate to use on 3000 or 5000 series harvester for snaplage $3,000. 315420-3396.(NY)

1970 JOHN DEERE 350 dozer diesel, six way blade, good undercarriage, ROPS $9,500. Rome Coleman 5,000 watt generator $375. 315-336-3744.(NY)

1952 JD-B 3PT, cultivator plow, crowfoot roller, disk, 6 inch hammermill JD 318 deck, rototiller, snow blower cab, 5hp. bagger weights. 315-536-4863.(NY)

JD 6 WHEEL Gator, hyd. dump, runs good, $3,500. obo. Farmall H, new engine, new paint, good tires $2,500. obo. 315-2467162.(NY)

TWO DION CHOPPERS 1224 w/2-3 row corn heads 1-2 row, two grass heads.

Knight mixer 3050 wagon, Weaver stainless feed 430 carts. 802-375-5795.(VT)

AB 144 IRRIGATION Traveler 1-1/2in. hose 395” JD 3pt. 2-row corn planter, like new.

JD 3pt. 7ft. rear mower, used. Call, leave number. 978-433-8974.(MA)

WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT, 6” jointer, 12” belsaw planer, jigsaw, sanders vacuum system, table saw with extension tables.

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2 BELGIAN GELDINGS, ages 10+11yrs. used for farming, logging, sleigh rides, hay rides, parades, very good in traffic. 413834-2526.(MA)

AC HD7 DOZER Bull blade and winch $3,000. Two and three row corn heads for CIH 8750 Chopper, make offer. 315-4805958.(NY)

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WANTED: One row corn picker Gravity wagon tractor with loader, want to trade beef Cows, Steer, Heifers. 315-2452254.(NY) 20x60 SILO PLUS unloader $2,500. obo.

Graco commercial paint sprayer $350. 121/2ft. boat $100. Holland Patent, NY area.

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HESSTON 4550 BALER, excellent condition, never spent a night outside. Superb small square baler. Makes tight bales, possible delivery $7,900. 315-348-6149.(NY)

153 4X4 ROUND BALES, bedding hay $15. each. Call Ron Knox. 518-8720077.(NY)

PARTING OUT GLEANER model K combine, 3-row cornhead. WANTED: New Idea 3726 spreader, good condition. 315-3603755.(NY)

D4-CAT DOZER, electric start, 8’-blade winch available. 500Bu. tandem axle grain cart, lights & tarp. REM 30.06 rifle sling scope. 315-536-6406.(NY)

TOWER WOOD EDGER belt driven Massey Ferguson 3pt. hitch rake cockshutt ground driven rake. 716-353-4629.(NY)

ANTIQUE ONE ROW corn chopper PTO powered in working condition, reasonable.

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4600 HESSTON INLINE baler works well $2,950. Call Mike. 802-345-2284.(VT)

JD 620 RUNS good $4,000. Beagle pups ready to go $200. 315-363-0262.(NY)

WHEAT STRAW BINDER in barn 70-80 years $1,500. Blizzard Ensilage cutter in barn 70 years work or museum $758. 603464-6067.(NH)

3070 Commercial Knight Feed Mixer; F15B Amco disk, $6,500; Bodco tri-axle spreader, 7200 gallon, $20,000; high pressure sodium lights, $100/each. 315-4045812(NY)

10 FOOT HORSE drawn harrow, heavy duty $275. 334 Mill Ln. Fort Plain, NY. Montgomery County. 518-993-5426 ext. 2 WANTED: Loader detachable Bush Hog model 2845, 2846, 2847 in good condition, will pick up. 802-236-4917.(VT) 24 FOOT HAY elevator with motor, good shape $1,400. No calls before 7am, or after 7pm. 518-284-2374.(NY) 14 BUNNIES FOR sale, very cute and healthy $10. each, or take all for $120.

Ready to go. 518-993-4589.(NY) FUEL TANKS 275 gallon $50. 1,000 Gallon $350. 500 Gallon water tank $50. Land for rent, can be certified. 315-823-0812.(NY) WANTED: 40-60 Cow dairy herd for late summer, early fall, for tie stall barn. 585526-6639.(NY) GUINEA’S FOR SALE. Good tick eaters, $15. each. Fort Plain, NY. Leave message.

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NI 279 CUT condition. NH 28 Blower, NI 323 picker, MW gravity wagon, Brillion 16’ spring tooth. 315-219-9090.(NY) AYRSHIRE AND Jersey Cows for sale.

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ALLIS CHALMERS B with pulley, cultivator original owners manuel, stored indoors, not running, not seized $900. Leave message. 518-295-7096.(NY) RABBITS MANY to choose from, reasonable prices, most colors and sizes. Leave message. 518-993-3077.(NY) 7 YEAR OLD Pony rides and drives, lot of energy $350. Saddle $65. 585-5543574.(NY)

CASE IH 6500 chisel plow with spike tooth leveler $6,000. H&S 7+4 forage wagon tandem 3-beater roof excellent $6,000. OBO. 607-760-9459.(NY)

HESSTON 550 round baler with extra belt $3,500. Leave message. 518-5687873.(NY)

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JD 1010 TRACTOR, 2WD, 3PT, nice old tractor, needs engine work. 315-8458341.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND 315 baler, wire tie, Super Sweep, field ready, new paint $2,800. OBO Amon Zimmerman 1077 Hall Rd. Lyndonville,NY 14098.

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BROWN EGG LAYING Pullets ready to lay $6.50. Brown egg layers, laying 1 year $3.25. 315-536-8967.(NY)

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See new ag plastics recycling options at Aug. 7-9 Empire Farm Days SENECA FALLS, NY — A visit to the 2012 Empire Farm Days offers the opportunity to see new agricultural plastics recycling equipment, baled plastic, finished recycled products, and training resources.

Cornell University NYS RAPP (Recycling Agricultural Plastics Project) will have a “Big Foot” plastics baler and a new horizontal baler working and on exhibit at the Northeast’s largest outdoor agricultural trade show at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls, NY. Both balers are mobile units specifically designed for compacting

agricultural plastics.

The demonstrations will take place daily at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. RAPP representatives will be showing how to sort, bundle and make bales from used farm plastics.

RAPP will hold a “Name That Baler” contest during Empire Farm Days, giving show visitors the chance to name the new horizontal-style balers. A winner will be announced and prizes awarded on Thursday, Aug. 9.

Baling used plastics can save farm and business owners landfill and dumpster fees of $70 or more per ton.

RAPP leader Lois Levitan and RAPP Senior Field Coordinator Nate Leonard will display samples of new products made from recycled agricultural plastics, including TERREWALKS Granite sidewalk pavers made from recycled black and white silage bags. The darker grey pavers are an addition to the product line of TERRCON (formerly Rubbersidewalks, Inc.), which also makes a lighter grey paver from all-white bale wrap recycled from New York State Farms.

“The evolution of products that can be made with recycled agricultural plastics continues to create incentives for farmers to recycle more and more

of their farm plastics,” Levitan says.

RAPP also works with farm, nursery and greenhouse business operators to recycle rigid plastics such as agricultural medicine bottles, soap and liquids drums, pesticide containers, and nursery pots and trays.

RAPP’s new recycling ag plastics how-to training video will be playing in the Cornell Center building throughout the 300-acre show that attracts more than 600 exhibitors and 70,000 farmers from all over the U.S. and Canada.

For more details, contact Empire Farm Days Manager Melanie Wickham: 877-697-7837, mwickham@empirefarmdays.com.

NCGA presents Senator Stabenow with President’s Award

This young volunteer helps give notice that the Cornell University NYS RAPP (Recycling Agricultural Plastics Project) will have a new style of agricultural plastics baler on display and demonstrating at the Aug. 7-9, 2012 Empire Farm Days. Show visitors will be invited to “Name That Baler”.

Photo courtesy of Cornell RAPP / Lois Levitan

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As drought, heat show importance of risk management programs, ASA calls on House to pass farm bill As worsening drought conditions continue to envelop more than half of the United States, the American Soybean Association (ASA) is pointing to the Farm Bill currently stalled and awaiting debate by the full House of Representatives as an es-

sential means of ensuring the continued coverage of American farmland through crop insurance and risk management, as well as disaster assistance programs.

“As conditions deteriorate throughout much of rural America and the

outlook for farmers becomes bleaker and bleaker, we are reminded that farming is subject to so many elements and risks outside of the farmer’s control. This further emphasizes the need for programs to help farmers manage risks in order to

stay viable and plant next year,” said ASA President Steve Wellman, a soybean farmer from Syracuse, NE. Currently, 85 percent of soybean acres in the United States are covered by crop insurance, however Wellman says that it

should not be misconstrued as a profit center for farmers. “Just as when homeowners insurance replaces valuables following a flood or a fire, crop insurance only covers farmers in the event of a significant loss,” he said.

“These policies often have

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deductibles or loss levels at 25 percent or more.

They aren’t there to turn a profit; they exist to help farmers survive and keep farming.”

Wellman added that the current conditions point directly to the benefits provided by revenue-based risk management programs. “Revenue-based risk management tools that complement crop insurance ensure that farmers who suffer a crop loss—and accompanying revenue loss—receive the assistance they need to remain viable,” he said. “In contrast, a target pricebased program would provide no assistance to farmers affected by the drought since it would activate only if prices are low and then only on actual production.”

“For these reasons and countless others,” Wellman said, “ASA calls on Speaker Boehner and House leadership to schedule floor time to consider and pass a farm bill so that it can be conferenced with the Senate and a new farm bill can be enacted this year.”

Additionally, Wellman, who is also a cow-calf producer, noted the importance of the bill’s disaster assistance provisions to American livestock producers, who are tied closely to soybean farmers. “Our colleagues in the livestock industry, who depend on soybeans as a steady source of protein-rich feed, are facing an extremely difficult challenge,” he said.

“The disaster assistance provisions in the farm bill will provide these key soy allies with the disaster assistance they need this year.”

“The policies that the House and Senate Agriculture Committees worked to include in the farm bill will help farmers deal with the drought, the heat and the galaxy of other real-world risks that agriculture faces,” added Wellman. “It is imperative that the House acts immediately on the farm bill so that these programs can continue to benefit American agriculture.”

ASA represents U.S. soybean farmers on domestic and international issues of importance to the soybean industry.

ASA’s advocacy efforts are made possible through voluntary membership by more than 21,000 farmers in 31 states where soybeans are grown.

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From Sheep to Cabbage: Experience New York Farm Bureau’s new Ag Education Exhibits at 2012 Empire Farm Days SENECA FALLS, NY — One of several new exhibits at the Farm Bureau Family Center at the Aug. 7-9, Empire Farm Days at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls, NY, shines a light on New York sheep and cabbage production. The “Wheel of Agriculture” knowledge game has been updated with new questions with a special focus on sheep and cabbage, and special prizes. Another new exhibit features the diversity of careers to be found in the agricultural industry.

New York Farm Bureau’s insurance partner, Nationwide, is providing a special safety education center exhibit that will complement the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) showcase that is part of the Farm Bureau Family Center complex. Staff from NYCAMH will be in the Farm Bureau Family Center with interactive farm hazards displays and ergonomic tools, including prototypes being tested on farms in New York. NYCAMH staff will have daily prize drawings and farm safety coloring books for the children.

The complex also includes the Dryden Sertoma Club offering free hearing screenings.

Anyone who operates a tractor will want to pick up information on rollover protection and the ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) Rebate program that offers up to $865 toward the cost of retrofitting a tractor with the safety feature.

A new “Name the Grain” game features information about New York’s grain production.

The grain box play area is popular with visitors with children who can play while the adults take the “Tour of New York Agriculture” around the perimeter of the tent with agricultural heritage and novel product exhibits by the state’s even-numbered Farm Bureau Districts.

Migrant Education Program representatives will be on hand to answer questions at the program information

board with literature about the program and eligibility guidelines.

The Farm Bureau Family Center’s Success Showcase features the New York State National Farm City Award winners: the Cattaraugus

County Farm Bureau and its Our County Fair Ag Discovery Tent and the Chenango County Farm Bureau “Savor the Flavor” project; and the New York Farm Bureau Promotion & Education Award winner: Genesee

County Farm Bureau and “The Cruisin’ Classroom.”

Visitors can enjoy popcorn and juice while learning about the multitude of New York Farm Bureau services and member programs.

Children enjoy playing in the grain box at the New York Farm Bureau exhibit at Empire Farm Days.

Photo courtesy of New York Farm Bureau

PTO driveline demos part of farm safety & health activities at 2012 Empire Farm Days

At the 2012 Empire Farm Days, New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health representatives will provide details on the New York State ROPS Rebate Program that offers up to $865 towards the cost of retrofitting tractors with a Rollover Protective Structure.

Photo courtesy of Nick Wickham

SENECA FALLS, NY — Demonstrations showing the power of a PTO driveline and information on the best ways to prevent injuries or fatalities from one of the most dangerous risks on a farm are part of the activities at the 2012 Empire Farms Days’ Safety and Health Center coordinated by the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH).

The event takes place Aug. 7-9, at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in

• Daily prize drawings

by NYCAMH staff.

NYCAMH staff will also be present in the NY Farm Bureau Family Center on East Potato Digger Avenue, with farm hazard displays, ergonomic tool displays, free hearing screenings, ROPS Rebate information and daily prize drawings.

The farm hazard displays depict unsafe situations, which can be identified by youth and their families. NYCAMH staff will be handing out Farm Safety coloring books. A hazard warning quiz will test visitors knowledge of warning signs found on farms.

The ergonomic tool display, includes new tool prototypes being tested on farms in New York, and will illustrate what to look for in tool designs to prevent injuries.

NYCAMH staff will perform hearing screenings in the Dryden Sertoma Club van next to the New York Farm Bureau Family Center.

NYCAMH, a program of Bassett Healthcare Network, enhances agricultural and rural health by preventing and treating occupational injury and illness. Safety and health services include onfarm surveys and safety trainings, on-farm emergency response training, CPR, and first aid. Our services are free, confidential, and available in English and Spanish. For more information about NYCAMH, call 800-3437527 or go online to www.nycamh.com.

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Seneca Falls, NY. The Safety and Health Center is located at the corner of East Pencil Pusher Avenue and Sunrise Boulevard at the 300-acre event site.

Other activities there will include: • Free skin cancer screenings by NYCAMH staff, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday only • Free blood pressure screenings by Finger Lakes Community Health staff • Instruction on proper sizing of ATVs for youth; learn the critical points for selecting the right ATV for different ages and sizes of riders • NY State ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) Rebate Program by NYCAMH staff; discuss a ROPS for your tractor and sign up for a rebate up to $865 towards the cost of retrofitting • NY State Slow Moving Vehicle, ATV, and Lighting laws information provided by the New York State Troopers Troop E Traffic Headquarters • Information related to drivers’ licenses, hazardous materials, load securement, and roadside inspections provided by New York State Department of Transportation staff • Railroad safety demonstrations by Operation Life Saver staff • Use and sale of personal protective equipment (PPE) by NYCAMH staff, including hearing, respiratory, and eye products.

• Migrant Worker health resources provided by Finger Lakes Community Health

Empire Farm Days Equine Center presents Working Cow Horses SENECA FALLS, NY — Working cattle on horseback will be featured in the Tuesday, Aug. 7 Equine Center Round

Pen Seminars at Empire Farm Days at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls, NY. The 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Working

Cow Horse Seminars with horses and cows will cover different aspects of working cattle on horseback. Mike Bednarek and

Mike Bednarek (seen here) and Harry Hurd will be demonstrating Working Cow Horses in two Empire Farm Days Equine Center Round Pen seminars with live cattle on Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Photo by Nick Wickham

Harry Hurd, who founded the New York Reined Cow Horse Association in 2009, are the instructors.

“Working cow horses are amazing athletes with a natural instinct for moving cattle and the ability to respond to reining cues, and to turn and spin in circles. Our seminars at Empire Farm Days will cover the basics of how the horses respond to reining patterns and the three key elements they master to work cows,” says Mike Bednarek.

Bednarek is assistant manager of the new Equine Rehabilitation Center at Morrisville State College. He breeds and trains champion Quarter Horses at his Jamesville, NY, ranch.

Hurd has operated his own training stable and breeding farm for more than 40 years. He specializes in Quarter Horses

and Thoroughbreds and has competed, raced and judged horses in the U.S. and Canada. He is head coach of the Alfred University Western equestrian team.

“These Empire Farm Days Equine Center demonstrations are a opportunity for those who love horses to learn about this unique type of working horse,” says Empire Farm Days Show Manager Melanie Wickham.

Empire Farm Days and Layden Fence & Livestock Systems co-sponsor the Equine Center Round Pen demonstrations. Visitors can register to win a saddle at the Center.

More than 600 ex-

hibitors and 70,000 farmers from all over the U.S. and Canada are expected for the 300-plus acre agricultural extravaganza that includes DairyProfit Seminars; live cattle, goats and other animals; farm safety and family life displays and activities; 600-plus representatives of agricultural institutions and organizations; GPS-equipped and compact tractor, ATV and Heavy Duty RAM Truck test drives; and chicken, beef & pork BBQ. For more details, contact Empire Farm Days Manager Melanie Wickham: 877-697-7837, mwickham@empirefarmdays.com.

WITHOUT STRAY VOLTAGE EVERYONE FEELS BETTER

Extend the Farm Bill To Members of the U.S. House Ag Committee and Other Members of Congress From: Arden Tewksbury, Manager, Pro-Ag We support the extension of the 2008 Farm Bill as presented

by Chairman Lucas. However, we are concerned about some of the proposed cuts.

We are very concerned there doesn’t appear to be any language that addresses the exorbi-

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tant cost that dairy farmers are experiencing for various grains like corn, soybeans, etc.

Again, we urge the committee to use the language in the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act (currently S-1640) as the method to price raw milk to ALL dairy farmers across the United States. S-1640 also contains a milk supply management program that would be implemented only when necessary. This sup-

ply management program would not cost the government any funds. More importantly, S-1640 would not raise prices to consumers above the 2008 level.

In addition, we don’t support the consolidation of the disaster programs with the extension of the 2008 Farm Bill.

Thank you for your consideration, Arden Tewksbury, Progressive Agriculture Organization, Meshoppen, PA.

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G. Jackson, Westmoreland, NY. Fence System: "Cattle are much calmer in the parlor. I recently had a light fixture short out and the Stray Voltage Detector alarmed to tell me there was Stray Voltage present."

J. Weaver, Canandaigua, NY. Fence System and Off Farm: "Cut SCC in half, stronger heat signs, increase in feed consumption, and a gradual continuing increase in milk production."

D. Fisher, Strasburg, PA. Fence System: "We saw a gradual decrease in SCC and the milk production is increasing."

L. Horst, Constable, NY. Fence Systems and Barn Lights: "Increase in milk production and an improvement in breeding."

J. Rudgers (Synergy Dairy, LLC) Wyoming, NY. New Barn Lights: "Milk production increase of 8 pounds per cow, on 600 cows in just over one week."

M. Nolt, Myerstown, PA. Fence System and Off Farm: Stronger heats, dramatic decrease in SCC, and a continuing increase in milk production."

N. Zimmerman, Himrod, NY. Fence System: Less kicking during milking, Butter Fat increased, and the SCC decreased.

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Goat care demonstrations returning to Empire Farm Days SENECA FALLS, NY — Due to their popular debut last year, the goat care demonstrations by Craig Todd of Todd Farms of Locke, NY, will be offered daily at the Aug. 7-9, Empire Farm Days. Todd will use some of the 100 Boer goats he raises and a chute and pen system to show how to handle, weigh, vaccinate, and trim hooves.

Mud Lake Stalls, AgriPlastics and Prima Tech are sponsoring the demonstrations at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. near the Empire State Meat Goat Producers exhibit. Throughout each day, Todd’s son Christopher will be demonstrating goat clipping and fitting.

Boer goats are named

Goat clipping and fitting at Empire Farm Days.

Photo courtesy of Nick Wickham

for their origin in Dutch South Africa — the word boer means farm in Dutch. The first fullblooded Boer goats arrived in the U.S. in 1993 and have been steadily growing in popularity. Mature animals can weigh between 190 and 340 pounds.

The Todd family raises meat and dairy goats and Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dogs.

Among the other live animal exhibits and demonstrations at the Northeast’s largest outdoor agricultural trade show are Equine Center Round Pen demonstrations with live horses; a live cattle beef breeds exhibit at the New York Beef Industry Center, and a daily 11:30 a.m.

Cattle Handling Demonstration by Cornell University Beef Extension Specialist Dr. Mike Baker.

A new animal presentation in the New York State Grange Family Center tent will feature Certified Therapy Dog International Dalmatian “Sparks” with Tibbie Dell. From 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Dell and Peter Lawatsch will talk about training dogs and about “Sparks” special talents for helping children, seniors and hospital patients.

For more information about the 300-acre agricultural showcase, contact Empire Farm Days Manager Melanie Wickham, 877-6977837, mwickham@empirefarmdays.com.

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National agriculture disaster To: House Ag Committee Members, plus several Congressmen from California, New York, Pennsylvania, and others From: Arden Tewksbury, Manager, Progressive Agriculture Organization As all of you know nearly 40 percent of the counties across the United States have been declared a disaster area. In addition to these counties, there are thousands of dairy farmers and other livestock producers that are experiencing substantial increase in feed costs such as corn, soybean, hay and other commodities. The dairy farmers have no way to recoup these costs as there is no relationship between the dairy farmers’ cost and the price they receive for their milk.

Any Disaster Programs must also give strong consideration to the livestock producer that does not reside in the counties that have been

declared a disaster.

I’m sending you a copy of a payment program that is authored by Loren Lopes, a dairy farmer from California and a member of Progressive Agriculture Organization. Loren can be reached at 209-632-7225 or 209-678-2632.

His e-mail is Ldairy@aol.com.

I’m also sending you a proposal that has been developed by dairy farmers from Missouri.

Thank you for your consideration.

7-18-12 Emergency Disaster Livestock Market Loss and Feed Cost Payment

by Loren Lopes (California) Because of the extreme losses due to high feed costs in comparison to market prices Dairy Producers are experiencing extreme losses. This coupled with regional drought are causing feed costs to skyrocket to

the point of increased diminishing returns to a non-recovery position.

They are asking for financial relief from the government through an Emergency Disaster Market Loss and Feed Cost Payment.

Suggested Payment Formula This shall be based on a $4 per 56 pound bushel minimum value of feed for 50 percent of the average normal dry matter intake using 50 pounds DM of for an average mature milk cow. This shall be adjusted according to actual feed costs according to USDA/ERS established for the 60 day period.

The payment would be on a per milk cow basis.

Example (This is shown in $1 increments only as examples) these would be multiplied by actual feed costs and cow numbers using $4 per bushel as the base price.

$4 per bushel = $.07 per pound x 25 pounds $1.75 per cow per day times 60 days = $105 per cow x 9,000,000.cows = $945,000,000.

(Base payment.) The minimum payment per 100 cows would be $10,500. $5 per bushel = $.0892 per pound x 25 = $2.23 per cow per day times 60 days = $133.80 x 9,000,000 = $1,204,200,000. $6 per bushel = $.1071 per pound x 25 pounds DM = $2.68 per cow per day times 60 days = $160.65 x 9,000,000 cows = $1,445,850,000. $7 per bushel = $.125 per pound x 25 pounds DM = $3.13 per cow per day times 60 days = $187.80 x 9,000,000 cows = $1,690,200,000. $8 per bushel = $.1428 per pound x 25 pounds DM = $3.57 per cow per day times 60 days = $214.20 x 9,000,000 cows = $1,927, 800,000.

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Some farmers have been aware of the efforts underway to help get Avipel bird repellent seed treatment registered in New York State. It has been registered for use in recent years in many states, including Pennsylvania and Vermont. Many farmers have reported that it seems to be effective, and most farmers and extension agents are seeing increasing damage to seedling corn from crows and other blackbirds.

Mike Helms at the Pesticide Management Education Program at Cornell University has

been spearheading Cornell’s role in this process with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and he indicates it would be very helpful for the process of getting this product registered in New York State, to have grower and ag professional letters of testimony

sent to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to help document the magnitude of the problem in the state, and hence justify the need for control options.

Letters should point out what the issue is, how severe it has been this year and in past

years (referencing the number of acres damaged out of the total planted may be helpful), and maybe include some brief financial data to support the issue if they can provide it. Letters may, but do not need to, specifically men-

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Schumer announces $1 million in federal infrastructure commitment for yogurt-product plant in Genessee County On July 24, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced a critical funding commitment for the Genesee Gateway Local Development Corporation (GGLDC) through the Economic Development Administration (EDA), to complete essential infrastructure improvements at the Genesee Valley AgriBusiness Park (GVAB) in Batavia, NY. In March of 2012, Schumer urged the EDA to support the Ag Park’s water system after the GGLDC applied for a $1 million investment from the EDA Public Works Program, which will go towards infrastructure improvements needed to support Muller Quaker partners Theo Muller Gmbh and PepsiCo’s new $206 million yogurt manufacturing facility in the Ag Park. On July 24, the EDA notified the GGLDC that the agency was granting it a $1 million preliminary award pending receipt of final supporting documents.

“This federal investment will mean more jobs and economic activity in upstate New York, and more demand for our dairy farmers’ product. It is great news for the Genesee County’s Agri-Business Park that further solidifies Upstate New York’s place at the

top of the rapidly-expanding Greek yogurt production industry,” said Schumer. “I urged the Economic Development Administration to support this project so that Genesee can pave the way for a major new water system at the AgriBusiness Park in Batavia, helping to sprout hundreds of new jobs and Pepsi’s new Greek yogurt plant. The Agri-Business Park is going to be a huge driver of jobs and economic growth, and it’s clear that EDA agrees we need to make this investment to create jobs and new markets for our farms and dairies. The EDA made a smart choice and will get real bang for their buck with this investment.”

In March of 2012, Schumer wrote and personally called EDA Acting Assistant Secretary Matthew Erskine to issue his support and noted that this investment would allow the Ag-Park to construct an aquiferdirect water system, which is required for food processing and yogurt-product manufacturing.

The federal award will also help the project leverage millions in private sector investments and will create approximately 186 jobs at the plant, all while pro-

viding a critical boost as Genesee County and Upstate New York work to keep pace with the lucrative and fast-growing yogurt production industry.

The GGLDC will use the $1 million, plus a local match, to construct an aquifer-direct water system required by food processors as municipal water is not optimal for the manufacturing process of yogurt products. In addition to Pepsico’s Muller-Quaker plant, the aquifer system will be utilized by other tenants at the park, such as yogurt product producer Alpina Foods.

Alpina is in the process of constructing a 40,000 square foot yogurt processing facility in the AgPark and anticipates beginning production late this summer with the hiring of 50 new employees. Schumer highlighted the fact that multiple economic development projects would be set to utilize this aquifer system once constructed, and noted that the project fits squarely in line with the administration’s focus on developing regional clusters of growth in specialized high-tech manufacturing.

This funding will help Genesee County close an over $1 million funding gap needed to upgrade

the Park’s road and sewer infrastructure to accommodate forthcoming new tenants like Muller Quaker, Alpina, and Genesee Valley Mushroom. In May, Schumer led the effort to secure $105,000 from the USDA to upgrade an essential pump station necessary to increase the park’s wastewater system’s capacity to support the park’s new tenants.

To overcome the last of this funding gap, Schumer is also spearheading an effort to secure a $200,000 grant from USDA to construct the required secondary access road into the park. The USDA expects to announce winners of that grant during August.

Earlier this year,

Schumer urged Muller Quaker partner, Pepsico, to source as much of the milk for their product as they can from New York’s dairy farmers. The new plant, to be built in Batavia, will create 186 jobs primarily around the manufacturing of various Greek yogurt products. Schumer noted that the plant will be the largest manufacturing operation to locate in Genesee County in the past 50 years. Dairy processing has significantly increased, thanks to the opening of several new yogurt plants in the state, and the new Muller Quaker plant represents the latest opportunity to increase demand for New York dairy products, a welcome boost for New York’s

long-suffering dairy farmers.

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developed a tillage tool that leaves vegetative residue on the soil while creating irrigation furrows in every other 30inch row. He saved water by using half the typical number of irrigation furrows and saved money through fewer tractor trips across his fields.

Illinois farmer Ralph “Junior” Upton broke up a 6- to 8-inch layer of compacted clay by planting cover crops after soybean and corn harvests, thereby enhancing his soil’s ability to store water for upcoming crops.

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ment, featuring crop rotation, water-conserving plants and rangeland drought mitigation; and water management strategies such as lowvolume irrigation and water recycling.

The bulletin also features farmers like Kupers, Hines and Upton who are managing soil to improve infiltration, selecting drought-tolerant crops and native forages, and designing innovative systems for tillage, irrigation and runoff collection.

At the end of the bulletin is a list of resources where readers can get more in-depth information.

Because there is a wide range of soil management practices that can have a significant impact on water use and availability, these other SARE titles offer important guidance to farmers and ranchers concerned with water issues: • Building Soils for Better Crops, 3rd Edition • Managing Cover Crops Profitably, 3rd Edition • Crop Rotation on Organic Farms Other resources available through SARE include: • The Ogallala Aquifer of the Texas High Plains: A Race Against Time – This SARE-produced video highlights the work being done by Texas researchers, farmers and ranchers to conserve water by replacing monocultures with diversified crop/livestock systems.

• Irrigation Energy Webinar Series — These three videos, produced with a SARE grant by University of Wisconsin Extension Specialist Scott Sanford, describe how to ensure your irrigation system is operating at maximum efficiency.

• Rainwater Catchment from a High Tunnel for Irrigation Use — This Iowa State University Extension video, produced with SARE funding, describes how to build a system to catch, store and reuse the rainwater for irrigation in a high tunnel.

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AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS, Thurs., Aug. 16, Wyoming, NY. HISTORIC HILLSIDE INN 890 E. BETHANY RD, WYOMING NY • Selling at 3 p.m.

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Stately mansion on 29+ acres w/7 guest rooms plus cottage, 3rd floor living quarters, gourmet kitchen, banquet facility for 200, built 1858, 1 hour from Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara Falls.

WYOMING INN 1 S. ACADEMY ST, WYOMING NY • Selling at 5 p.m.

OPEN HOUSE: Mon. Aug. 6, 2-6 p.m.

Victorian B & B in quaint Gaslight Village of Wyoming, w/7 guest rooms full kitchen, 2 dining rooms, tea room, built 1838, 1 hour from Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara Falls.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY 3 S. ACADEMY ST, WYOMING NY • Selling at 6 p.m.

OPEN HOUSE: Mon. Aug. 6, 2-6 p.m.

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Looking for a few good forest owner volunteers

by Gary Goff (Department of Natural Resources, Cornell Univiversity) and Rich Taber (Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County) It’s all about private land stewardship. The vast majority of New York State’s forest land is owned by private citizens; 650,000 landowners manage over 14 million acres.

This huge resource is immensely valuable to the owners and all New York State citizens. We all enjoy and benefits of scenery, fresh water, wildlife, forest products, tranquility, biodiversity, and recreation that forests provide.

However, good stewardship doesn’t “just happen” without awareness, knowledge, ability, incentive, and action on the part of forest owners.

The goal of the New York Master Forest Owner/COVERTS Volunteer Program is to provide private forest owners the information and encouragement necessary to manage their forest holdings wisely. As of 2012, there are nearly 120 forest owning volunteers across the state, ready to help their friends and neighbors find the assistance needed to meet their forest stewardship objectives.

BUT, we could always use more. The focus of the program is having Master Forest Owner (MFO) volunteers arrange for on-site visits to interested forest owners. The typical visit consists of a half day walk around the woodlot, during which time the forest owner shows the volunteer various aspects of the forest and asks advice as to how to achieve various objectives. Information and help is available to assist landowners in managing their properties for a variety of objectives and the MFOs are “front-line ambassadors” in spreading the word on assistance available.

The MFO volunteers are not professionals and they do not provide any service beyond helping the owner sort through some options. In addition to the initial 5day training, the volun-

teers back up their years of experience with periodic refresher training provided by Cornell Cooperative Extension.

We are looking to fill this year’s training workshop with a total of 20 new volunteers. The class will be held at Cornell’s 4,000 acre Arnot Forest located near Van Etten, NY, from Wednesday evening through Sunday, Sept. 12-16.

The total cost of training, meals, and lodging is only $100 per individual or $175 per couple.

The workshops consist of a blend of indoor presentations and outdoor exercises delivered by a variety of forestry and natural resource professionals. Topics include tree identification, compass use, forest ecology, sawtimber and wildlife management, agroforestry, forest economics, sources of assistance, and visits to managed forests and a local sawmill. The June issue of the New York State Conservationist magazine contains a good overview of the program.

Find this overview article at: www.dec.ny.gov /pubs/82517.html.

To get a better idea of the program objectives and to see a previous agenda, visit www.cornellmfo.info. There is

also a listing of current MFO volunteers and you may wish to give one or more a call to get their impression of the program. All new volunteer candidates must arrange for a visit from a local volunteer to your woodlot and meet with your County

Cooperative Extension Educator, prior to applying.

Application forms are also on the website. Please apply

by Aug. 19.

An application packet can also be obtained by contacting: MFO Application, Rm. B-20 Bruckner Hall, Cornell Univer-

sity, Ithaca, NY 14853.

Ph. 607-255-2115. For more information regarding details of the program, call or write Gary Goff, Program Director at 607-255-2824, grg3@cornell.edu.

The NY MFO Volunteer Program is a joint effort of several cooperating

agencies and organizations: The Robert H. Wentorf Jr. Foundation, The NY Forest Owners Association, Cornell Cooperative Extension, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and USDA Renewable Resources Extension Program.

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AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, August 6 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pm Calves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule.

Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 www.hoskingsales.com • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S of utica & 6 miles N of New Berlin. Monthly Feeder Sale. Followed by sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves & cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hoskings, 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-392-3321.

• 4:00 PM: Corfu, NY. Strzelec Family Farm Car, Tool, Lumber & Antique Auction. Selling 2007 Toyota Corolla, JD GT235 lawn

mower, approx, 10,000 board feet of cherry lumber, plus tools, antiques and more!.

William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Tuesday, August 7 • 9:30 AM: Temple, NH. Selling Tractors, Backhoe, Farm Equip., Tools, Trucks & parts to help settle the estate of Richard Whitcomb. C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., 802-7852161 • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Consigned from Washing Co. Farmer. Overstocked sends 10 fresh hfrs., Hols. X. All have had 9 way & have been wormed. Real nice group of hfrs.

Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves.

Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-3213211.

Wednesday, August 8 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calves followed by beef. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-8293105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-

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

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

5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 2:00 PM: Gehan Rd., off Rts. 5-20, 5 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. NY Steam Engine Assoc. 4th Annual Consignment Auction.

1st day of pageant of Steam Show Aug. 811. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m

Thursday, August 9 • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 1:00 PM: Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY. Farm & Equipment Auction. Next to Empire Farm Days Show. Farm Equipment, Tractors, Antique Equipment, Construction Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220 • 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-

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Friday, August 10 • 10:00 AM: North Java, NY. Vickers Dairy Farm Machinery Auction - Selling a full line of farm machinery including Case IH 7140, IH 1566, IH 886, NH 1900 forage harvester, Kenworth W900B 10 wheeler, Claas 180 RotoCut baler, plus truck parts, tillage, planting, harvesting and more! See our website for more information. William Kent, Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Saturday, August 11 • 10:30 AM: 6692 Rt 305, Belfast, NY. Auction for Mike and Nancy Borden. Excavators, Dozers, Tractors, Trucks, Trailer and more. R.G. Mason Auctions, 585-567-8844 www.rgmasonauctions.com • 11:00 AM: At the farm of Walter & Gail Dyn, 1117 Co. Hwy 23, Richfield Springs, NY. Complete Machinery Auction. Tom & Brenda Hoskings, 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Monday, August 13 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S of utica & 6 miles N of New Berlin. Monthly Heifer Sale. 2 R&W cows one due in Feb. to Picalo Red, one dry due Sept. to Mazda Red, R&W Bred heifer due Nov. to RunnerP Red, R&W calf born 3/19/12 sired by Picolo Red. Tom & Brenda Hoskings 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Wednesday, August 15 • Lee, New Hampshire. Ath-Mor Holsteins Complete Equipment Dispersal. Sale Man-

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

Livestock Sale every Wednesday at 1 PM Feeder Cattle Sales monthly Horse Sales as scheduled 585-394-1515 • Fax 585-394-9151 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

FRANKLIN USED EQUIPMENT SALES, INC. AUCTION SERVICE Franklin, NY 607-829-5172 Over 30 Years Experience in Farm Equipment Auctions Frank Walker, Auctioneer P.O. Box 25, Franklin, NY 13775 fwalker2@stny.rr.com FRALEY AUCTION CO. Auctioneers & Sales Managers, Licensed & Bonded 1515 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy, PA 570-546-6907 Fax 570-546-9344 www.fraleyauction.com GENE WOODS AUCTION SERVICE 5608 Short St., Cincinnatus, NY 13040 607-863-3821 www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com GOODRICH AUCTION SERVICE INC. 7166 St. Rt. 38, Newark Valley, NY 13811 607-642-3293 www.goodrichauctionservice.com H&L AUCTIONS Malone, NY Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787 or 483-8576 Ed Legacy 518-483-7386 or 483-0800 518-832-0616 cell Auctioneer: Willis Shattuck • 315-347-3003

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 agers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-5254774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 • 12601 State Rd. 545 North WINTER GARDEN FL 34787. Late Model Rrental Fleet Construction Equipment, Aerials, Trucks & Trailers. A. Lyon & son 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • Pike, NY. Wyoming County 4H Meat Animal Sale - Come support the local 4H youth by bidding on their animals! See our website for more information. William Kent, Inc. 585343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 3:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Dairy Day Special Feeder Sale. Every Wednesday following Dairy. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-3698231 www.drchambersauction.com

Thursday, August 16 • 1:00 PM: Cohoes & Camden NY. Former Bank of America Branch Auction. Selling at absolute auction two former Bank of America branch buildings. William Kent, Inc., 585-

343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Friday, August 17 • 6:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Horse Sales every other Friday. Tack at 1 pm, horses at 6 pm. .

D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com

Saturday, August 18 • 1755 S. E. Frontage Road STURTEVANT WI 53177. Complete Liquidation of Late Model Earthmoving Equipment, Truck Tractors, Equipment Trailers & Support. A. Lyon & Son 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com• 8:25 AM: New Oxford, PA (Adams Cty.). 4 +1 Acre Farmette, Antiques, Collectables. Leaman Auctions, 717-9464-1128, 610-662-8149 cell leamanauctions.com or auctionzip#3721

Monday, August 20 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. . Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com

Wednesday, August 22 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Friday, August 24 • 5:30 PM: 5279 Ridge Rd., New Hope, PA. Collection of 200+ & high quality toys and 1,000 pcs. of collectable farm literature. Leaman Auctions, 717-9464-1128, 610-6628149 cell leamanauctions.com or auctionzip#3721

Saturday, August 25 • 9:00 AM: 5279 Ridge Rd., New Hope, PA. 35+ Minneopolis-Moline & Oliver tractors.

Leaman Auctions, 717-9464-1128, 610662-8149 cell leamanauctions.com or auctionzip#3721 • 9:00 AM: Penn Yan, NY. Finger Lakes Produce Auction Farm Machinery Consignment Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-7282520 www.pirrunginc.com • 10:00 AM: 66 N. Brookfield Rd., Spencer, MA. Real Estate & Personal Property Auction. By owner. Jacquier Auctioneers, 413569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com

Wednesday, August 29 • The Pines Farm, Barton, VA. 153rd Top-ofVermont Invitation Dairy Sale. 150 head expected. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

• 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Wednesday, September 5 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Thursday, September 6 • 1:00 PM: 10400 Gillette Rd., Alexander, NY. WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assoc. 2nd.

Annual Consignment. 1st day of show Sept.

6-9. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585396-1676 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.ht m

Friday, September 7 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030

Saturday, September 8 • North Country Storage Barns. 2nd Annual Shed and Shrubbery Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257 • 9:00 AM: Town of Lansing Highway Dept., Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing, NY. Municipal Surplus & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy

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HARRIS WILCOX, INC. Bergen, NY 585-494-1880 www.harriswilcox.com Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers

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

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

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

LEAMAN AUCTIONS LTD 329 Brenneman Rd., Willow St., PA 17584 717-464-1128 • cell 610-662-8149 auctionzip.com 3721 leamanauctions.com MEL MANASSE & SON, AUCTIONEERS Sales Managers, Auctioneers & Real Estate Brokers Whitney Point, NY Toll free 800-MANASSE or 607-692-4540 Fax 607-692-4327 www.manasseauctions.com MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION 488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455 Sale Every Monday Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828 Sales Barn 860-349-3204 Res. 860-346-8550

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs.

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

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

R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC. Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT Jim - 802-525-4774 • Ray - 802-525-6913 neks@together.net

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

Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com

NORTHAMPTON COOP. AUCTION Whately, MA • Farmer Owned Since 1949 Livestock Commission Auction Sales at noon every Tues.

Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774 NORTHERN NEW YORK DAIRY SALES North Bangor, NY 518-481-6666 Sales Mgrs.: Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818 Auctioneer John (Barney) McCracken 802-524-2991 www.nnyds.com PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung

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

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

KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE 817 State Rt. 170 Little Falls, NY 13365 315-823-0089 • 315-868-6561 cell We buy or sell your cattle or equipment on commission or outright! In business since 1948

Auction Calendar, Continued (cont. from prev. page) Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Morrisville, NY. 30th Annual Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. 90 head.

The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Wednesday, September 12 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Saturday, September 15 • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, 6502 Barber Hill Rd., Geneseo, NY. Special Fall Consignment Auction. Farm & Construction Equipment. Heavy & Light Trucks. Consignments welcome. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday Horse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am.

Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, September 19 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

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Saturday, September 22 • Scranton, PA. Complete Liquidation: Aggregate, Construction, Support Equipment, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks & Trailers. A. Lyon & Son 315-633-2944 www.lyonauction.com • 9:00 AM: Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction.

Farm Tractors & Machinery. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, September 26 • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, September 29

• Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power Sports Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257

Wednesday, October 3 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Friday, October 5 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030

Saturday, October 6 • 9:00 AM: 145 Paul Rd., Exit 17, Rt. 390, Rochester, NY. Monroe County Municipal Equipment Auction. Heavy Construction Equipment, Cars & Trucks. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, October 10 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Saturday, October 13 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S of utica & 6 miles N of New Berlin. OHM Holstein Club Sale. Brad Ainslie sale chairman 315-822-6087. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-9721770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 9:00 AM: Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY. Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 11:00 AM: Ben K. Stoltzfus Farm, Intercourse, PA. Vison-Gen & Friends Sale. Comanaged with Stonehurst Farm. 100 outstanding Holsteins, many with contract Genomic pedigrees. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Wednesday, October 17 • 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, October 20 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S of utica & 6 miles N of New Berlin. Eastern Breeders Brown Swiss Sale. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell

607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Hobart, NY. Hosking Farm Complete Dispersal. 120 Holsteins. Don & Joanne Hosking. Tremendous cow families, quality, low SCC & lots of type & production.

The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Wednesday, October 24 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Friday, October 26 • Pigeon Acres Farm, Manheim PA. Selling complete dairy of 175 mature cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-5213123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030

Saturday, October 27 • 9:00 AM: Syracuse, NY (NYS Fairgrounds). Onondaga Co. area Municipal Equipment Auction. Municipal & Contractor Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 • 11:00 AM: Cornell Livestock Pavilion, Ithaca, NY. The NY Holstein Harvest Sale.

100 of the finest Holsteins to sell all year!.

The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Wednesday, October 31 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent,

Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Thursday, November 1 • 11:00 AM: Reserved for major Holstein Herd Dispersal in NY. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Friday, November 2 • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030

Saturday, November 3 • Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Premier All Breed Sale. Call early to consign to make catalog & advertising deadlines. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-8478800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, November 7 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-2965041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Friday, November 9 • Pleasant Lane Beef Farm, Hannibal, NY. Selling complete line of late model equipment. (Save the date, late model equip. you don’t find at absolute public auction.) Ray was very successful and equip. is in great shape with most only few years old. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-5213123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030

Saturday, November 10 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Wednesday, November 14 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE

UPCOMING SALES DATES Regular Livestock Sales Every Wednesday @ 1PM

August Sale Dates - Aug. 8, Aug. 15, Aug. 22, Aug. 29 Monthly Feeder Cattle Sales Next Sale Date - Saturday Sept. 8, 10AM Horse Sales & Small Animal Sales as needed

Next Small Animal Sale - Saturday, Aug. 11 @ 9AM All sales located 3 mi. East of Canandaigua on Rts. 5 & 20

585-394-1515 5 • Faxx 585-394-9151 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT July 30, 2012 Calves: 45-60# 25-35; 6175# 52-60; 76-90# 65-75; 91105# 80-85; 106# & up 9095.

Farm Calves: 1-1.05 Started Calves: 35-55 Veal Calves: 85-1.05 Open Heifers: 1.05-1.15 Feeder Steers: 85-1.125 Beef Steers: 86-89.50 Stock Bull: 1.08-1.10 Beef Bull: 82-97 Boars: 50 Feeder Pigs (ea): 35-70 Sheep (ea): 85-110 Lambs (ea): 110-220 Goats (ea): 70-185 Kids Goats (ea): 30-175.

Canners: up to 68.50 Cutters: 69-71 Rabbits: 5-22 Chickens: 4-16 Ducks: 5-10 ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT No report COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA July 25, 2012 Cows: Canners 25-63; Cutters 63.50-66.50; Util 67-74 Bulls: 20-84 Steers: Hols. 82-86 Heifers: Ch. 105-105.50 Calves: 5-200ea.

Feeders: 50-125 Sheep: 51-84 Lambs: 100-145 Goats: 68-154ea.; Kids 21123ea.

Boars: No Report Hogs: No Report Feeder Pigs: 50-68 ea.

Roaster Pigs: 100-125 ea.

Chickens: 2-11.50 Rabbits: 1-11 Ducks: 2.50-16 Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm. No sale July 4. Sale will be July1 @ 4 pm.

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ No report CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET No report BURTON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY July 26, 2012 Calves: Heif. .60-1.50; Grower Bull over 92# .801.90; 80#-92# .70-1.35; Bob Veal .10-.65.

Cull Cows: Good .62-.78; Lean .40-.72; Heavy Beef Bulls .72-.94.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 800-1400; Springing Cows 750-1300; Springing Heifers 850-1300; Bred Heifers 800-1200; Fresh Heifers 700-1350; Open Heifers 450-800; Started Heifers 100-400; Service Bulls 400-1000.

Beef: Feeders .60-1.10.

Lamb & Sheep: Market11.80; Slaughter Sheep .20.60.

Goats: Billies .80-1.75; Nannies .75-1.25; Kid .10-.70.

CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVESTOCK Central Bridge, NY July 17, 2012 No Report CHATHAM MARKET Chatham, NY July 30, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. 90-125; Grower over 85# 90-130; 80-92# 65-90; Bob Veal 62-67.

Cull Cows: Gd 73-77; Lean 64-71; Hvy. Beef Bulls 83-85.

Beef: Feeders 398-725# 103-117; Veal 70-88; Steers 111.

Lamb/Sheep: Feeder 130145; Market 135-150; Slgh.

Sheep 68-75.

Goats: Billies 135-150; Nannies 75; Kid 75.

Governeur, NY July 26, 2012 Calves: Hfrs. .80-1.525; Grower Bulls over 92# .801.70; 80-92# .70-1.15; Bob Veal .20-.58.

Cull Cows: Gd .75-.805; Lean .665-.78; Hvy. Beef Bulls .745-.92 PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY No report BATH MARKET Bath, NY July 6, 2012 Calves: Hfr. Calves .70-1.50; Grower Bulls over 92# 1.101.60; 80-92# .90-1.30; Bob Veal .10-.50.

Cull Cows: Gd .70-.79; Lean .58-.69; Hvy Beef Bulls .75.88.

Dairy Replacement: Bred Heifers 930-960 Beef: Feeders .70-1.04; Hols. Sel .75-.88; Hols.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 1.401.60; Slaughter sheep .40.60.

Goats: Billies .90-1.10; Kid Goats .25-.30 FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK AUCTION Canandaigua, NY July 25, 2012 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 60-77; Canners & Cutters 38-72.

Dairy Bulls for Slaughter: HY Util 77-83.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 50-62.50; 80-95# 4060; 60-80# 30-57.50.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: bull over 95# 80-122; 80-95# 75-117.50; 70-80# 70107.50; Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 108-115; Sel 98-103; Hogs: Slgh. Hogs US 1-3 75-85; Feeders US 1-3 42.50-60.

Lambs: Feeder Ch 50-80# 110-180.

Market Lambs: Ch 80-100# 87.50-120.

Slaughter Sheep: M 37.5062.50; Rams Ch over 130# 66-70.

Goats: Billies L 110# & up 137.50; Nannies L 85102.50.

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY July 18, 2012 No Report

CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY July 18, 2012 No Report

FINGER LAKES FEEDER SALE Penn Yan, NY No report

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA No report

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY July 16, 2012 No Report

FINGER LAKES HAY AUCTION Penn Yan, NY No Report

WESTMINSTER HAY AUCTION, Westminster, MA

GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY

Gouverneur

Canandaigua Pavilion Penn Yan Dryden Cherry Creek

Bath

Vernon New Berlin

Cambridge

Central Bridge Chatham

July 30, 2012 Bull: 1100-1199# .80; 12001299# .77.

Calf: 60-69# .08; 70-79# .35; 80-89# .42; 90-99# .56; 100109# .73; 110-119# .46; 120129# .70.

Cull Dairy: 800-899# .59; 900-999# .42; 1000-1099# .41; 1100-1199# .51; 12001299# .62; 1300-1399# .58; 1400-1499# .69; 1500-1599# .67; 1600# and up .73.

Goat: 65 Heifer Calf: 50-59# .10; 7079# .90; 80-89# .78.

Hogs: .41 Lamb: 1.32-1.35 Sheep: .25 BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA No report CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA July 31, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Breakers & Boners 71-77.50; Big Middle/lo dress/light 63-71; Shelly 60 & down Bulls:1275-1525# 85-90.

Feeder Cattle: Feeder Bulls: Shorthorn 660# 97.

Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.

Bulls No. 1 9-115 124-134; No 2 80-100# 100-120; No 3 80-100# 82-97; Util 75 & dn.

Hols. Heifers No 2-3 80-100# 110-165.

Swine: Sows 570# 37.50; Feeder Pigs 55-70# 50-55.

Goats (/hd): L Nannies & Billies 147-182; Fleshy Kids 80122; S, Th, Bottle 24-74.

Lambs: Gd & Ch 40# 117124; 50-80# 120-144; 85115# 114-138.

Sheep (all wts): 66-78.

Sale every Tuesday

5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry & Eggs 6 pm for Livestock starting with calves.

Special Fed Cattle Sales Aug 7 & 21.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA June 31, 2012 Rabbits: .50-13 Bunnies: .50-13 Chickens: 1-6 Peeps: .50-2 Turkeys: 3.50-18 Ducks: 3-8.50 Ducklings: 3.25 Pigeons: 3.75-6.25 Rat: 5.50 Hens: 1.50-4.50 Ringneck Pheasant: 14 Guinea Pigs: 1.50 Doves: 6.50 Quail: 4-4.50 German Owls: 3.75-4.25 Eggs (/dz): Jumbo Brown 1.80-1.90; XL&L Brown 1.851.90; L Green 1.55-1.60; L White 1.60-1.65; M Brown 1.45-1.65; S Brown 1.20; Nest Run Brown 1.50; S Banty .45.

Fertile Eggs (/dz): Gr/bn Chicken 1; Guinea 3.25; Duck 1.50.

Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle, PA No report DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC July 23, 2012 No report EIGHTY FOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Holland, PA No report GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION

Greencastle, PA July 26, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Prem Whites 65-75% lean; Breakers 75-80% lean 68-73.75, hi dress 74-77; Boners 8085% lean 66-72, lo dress 72.50-76.75, 64.50-68; Lean 85-90% lean 58-64 hi dress 64.50-68, Lo dress 52-58.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 11461986# 85.50-92.

Ret. to Farm Calves: Compared to last week’s sale, Holstein bull calves sold 1520 higher. All prices per cwt.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 96-126# 130-150; 80-94# 85105; No 2 80-122# 100-125; No 3 80-118# 60-105; Utility 60-124# 10-55.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No 2 80-82# 60-90.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA June 21, 2012 No report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA July 30, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 200-300 Mixed Hay: 6 lds, 125-350.

Timothy: 2 lds, 200-260 Grass: 5 lds, 150-330 Straw: 5 lds. 100-130 Rye Seed: 1ld. 1350.

LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA July 20, 2011 No Report LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fredericksburg, PA July 24, 2012 Slaughter Cows: Pr White 65-75% lean, 72-78; Breakers 75-80% lean 66-75; Boners 80-85% lean 56-68; Lean 85-90% lean 40-66.

Return to Farm Calves:

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FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA July 31, 2012 Beef Cattle: Canners 40-65; Bulls 65-90; Cutters 55-70; Steers 90-105; Util 70-75; Heifers 70-78.

Calves: Growers 70-100; Veal 80-110; Heifers 75-100.

Hogs (/ea): Feeders 40-55; Sows 30-35; Roasters 75150; Boars 10; Market 52-65.

Sheep: 60-75 Lambs: 120-140 Goats: 60-120/ea; Billies 75175/ea; Kids 25-80/ea.

Alfalfa: 5-6.30/bl Alfalfa Mix: 5.40-6 Timothy: 2.90-6.70 Timothy Mix: 2.25-3.50 Grass Mix: 2-3.70 Grass Mix Round Bales: 25-27.50/ea Straw: 2.10-3.10

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Compared to last week’s sale sold 15-20 higher.

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LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA No report MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA July 24, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1185-1585# 113-116; Ch 2-3 1135-1570# 107-113; Sel 1-3 1135-1450# 98.50105.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1200-1555# 98-103; Ch 2-3 1215-1655# 92-96; Sel 1-3 1170-1655# 80-86.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1180-1445# 110113.50; Ch 2-3 1000-1165# 104-109.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 64-78; Boners 80-85% lean 60-79; Lean 8590% lean 50-70.50; Light Lean 85-92 % lean 40-46.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 13902240# 92-97.50; lo dress 1565-1640# 86-89.

Steers: M&L 1 300-500# 147; 500-700# 110-122; M&L 2 300-500# 125; 500-700# 111-112.

Holstein Steers: L 3 300500# 90-92; 500-700# 80-83.

Heifers: M&L 1 200-300# 150-155; 500-700# 110-137.

Bulls: M&L 2 300-300# 150155; 500-700# 110-122; 700900# 92-97; M&L 2 300-500# 109; 500-700# 92-115.

Holstein Bulls Calves: No. 1 95-120# 115-125; 80-90# 90100; No. 2 70-90# 85-105; 100-110# 100-110; No. 3 70120# 60-90; Util 65-115# 3050.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 80-110# 127-140; No. 2 7095# 75-100.

Holstein/Beef Cross Calves: 80-20# 200-215.

Barrows & Gilts: 49-54% lean 230-275# 66.50-68; 4550% lean 235-315# 63.5066.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 3135; 500-700# 41-42.

Boars: 520-695# 15-18, few 265-325# 41-42.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 20-30# 34-42, few to 54; 50-60# 7784.

Lambs: Ch 2-3 40-60# 112125; 60-80# 100-127; 80120# 77-115.

Ewes: Good1-3 120-160# 40-65.

Kids: Sel 1 40-60# 85-95; Sel 2 10-20# 30-42; 20-40# 47-62; 60-80# 70-85; Sel 3 10-20# 12-25; 20-40# 42-57.

Nannies: Sel 1 100-130# 165-175; Sel 2 80-130# 7290.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA July 30, 2012

Steers: Ch 100-109; Gd. 95100.

Heifers: Ch 100-108; Gd 90100.

Cows: Util & Comm. 70-85; Canner/lo Cutter 75 & dn.

Bullocks: Gd & Ch 85-95.

Bulls: YG 1 70-80 Cattle: Steers 90-105; Bulls 75-95; Hfrs. 60-90.

Calves: Ch 110-130; Gd 80100; Std 15-80; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 80-125.

Hogs: US 1-2 68-70; US 1-3 63-65; Sows US 1-3 20-40; Boars 6-40.

Sheep: Lambs Ch 130-140; Gd 100-125; SI Ewes 50-60 Goats: 25-175.

MORRISON’S COVE HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA July 30, 2012 Alfalfa: 175-305 Mixed Hay: 80-150 LG Bales: 120-175 Straw: 120-165 Hay Auction held every Monday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVE LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA July 30, 2012 Roosters: 3.20-7.75 Hens: 1.75-3.75 Bantys: .50-2.00 Pigeons: 2.40 Guineas: 4.50 Turkeys: 12.50 Bunnies: 2.50-4 Rabbits: 8-24 Auction held every Monday at 7 pm.

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA July 26, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1190-1585# 113-116; 108-112.50 YG 4-5; 16051655# 109.50-114.50; Ch 23 1130-1580# 109-112; Sel 3 1113-1240# 103-107.

Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1415-1865# 97.50104, 88-91.50 YG 5. Ch 2-3 1185-1690# 91.50-96.50; Sel 1-3 1105-1385# 81-87.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1290-1405# 109.50114.50.

Slaughter Cows: White 6570% lean 78-83, hi dress 8084.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 73-76, hi dress 78-80, lo dress 68-71; Boners 80-85% lean 71.50-74, lo dress 7577; Lean 88-90% lean 67.5072.50, hi dress 72.50-75, lo dress 68-66.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 10802115# 93.50-97.50, lo dress 83-86.50.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 120-128# 87; 94-118# 92106; 80-92# 70-80; No. 2 88128# 80-95; 80-86# 75; No. 3 80-130# 60-72; 72-78# 30; Util 60-110# 20-40.

Holstein Heifers: No. 1 few 90-135# 125-170; No. 2 80-

Pennsylvania Markets Mercer

Jersey Shore

New Wilmington

Dewart Leesport Belleville Homer City

New Holland Carlisle Lancaster Paradise

Eighty-Four 130# 50-90.

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA July 30, 2012 Sows: US 1-3 , 300-500# 30-33; 500-700# 33-38 Boars: 300-700# 17.50-20 NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA July 30, 2012 Slaughter Lambs: Non-Traditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 160-187; 6080# 146-180; 80-90# 136158; 90-110# 122-140; 110130# 116-118; Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 40-60# 140180; 60-80# 98-120; 80-90# 116-144; 90-110# 86-118; 110-130# 80-112; 130-150# 85-98.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 120-160# 60-68; 160200# 49-50; 200-300# 44-54; Util 1-2 Thin Flesh 120-160# 40-52.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 86-114; 60-80# 88112; 80-100# 108-118; 100120# 102-116; Sel 2 40-60# 70-78; 60-80# 98-118; 80100# 90-112; 100-120# 105118. Sel 3 40-60# 50-62; 6080# 60-82; 80-100# 80-96.

Slaughter Kids: Sel 1 4060# 86-114; 60-80# 88-112; 80-11# 108-118; 100-120# 102-116. Sel 2 40-60# 70-78; 60-80# 98-118; 80-100# 90112; 100-120# 105-118. Sel 3 40-60# 50-62; 60-80# 6082; 80-100# 80-96.

Nannies/Does: Sel 1 130180# 106-120; Sel 2 80-130# 84-106; 103-108# 86-92. Sel 3 50-80# 5-68; 80-130# 9276.

Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 100150# 132-142; 150-250# 196-200; Sel 2 150-250# 147-152; Sel 3 100# 112120.

Slaughter Whethers: 1 100150# 230-250.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA No report

NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC. New Wilmington, PA No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary July 20, 2012 No report PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Hay Market Summary Hay & Straw Market For Eastern PA: All hay prices paid by dealers at the farm and/ton. Compared to last week hay sold mostly steady to firm and straw sold steady to weak. All hay and straw reported sold /ton. Alfalfa 140-325; Mixed Hay 90-325; Timothy 90-220; Straw 90130; Mulch 50-65.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 68 lds of hay, 16 of Straw; Alfalfa 240-390; Mixed Hay 135-450; Timothy 185-210;

Grass 170-360; Straw 135200.

Diffenbach Auct, July 23, 49 lds Hay, 14 lds Straw. Alfalfa 225-390; Mixed Hay 155450; Grass 170-360 Straw 100-205.

Weaverland Auct, New Holland: July 26, 19 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Alfalfa 330-400; Mixed Hay 175-235; Timothy 185210; Grass 170-295; Straw 135-140.

Summary of Central PA Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 35 Loads Hay, 16 Straw.

Mixed Hay 77-205; Timothy 140-220; Grass 70-290; Straw 100-195.

Dewart Auction, Dewart: July 23, 7 lds Hay, 7 Straw.

Mixed Hay 115-200; Straw 125-200.

Greencastle Livestock: July 19 & 23, 4 lds Hay, 0 Straw.

Mixed 77.50; Timothy 140122; Grass 105; Straw 45.

Kutztown Auction, Kutztown: July 21, Straw 125160.

Middleburg Auct, Middleburg: July 24, 10 lds Hay, 2 Straw. Mixed 110-200; Timothy 175-220; Grass 70-290; Straw 100-150.

Shippensburg Auction:

July 21 & 24, 14 lds hay, 7 lds straw, Alfalfa 165, Mixed Hay 60-205, Timothy 160230, Grass 85-155, Straw 100-155.

New Wilmington Livestock, New Wilmington: July 27, 10 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Timothy 190, Grass 165, Straw 170 VINTAGE SALES STABLES July 31, 2012 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1430-1545# 96.60-98; full; Ch 2-3 1460-1585# 92.50-95; Sel 2-3 11951480# 85.50-89.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 69.50-80; Boners 80-85% lean 65-76; Lean 85-90% lean 58-67.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 13851745# 92.50-93; YG 3 13001435# 81-86.50.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 122# 97; 90-113# 100-129; 85# 85. No. 2 95-112# 117127; 84-90# 50-93. No. 3 83108# 52-75; 74# 30; Util 72113# 20-40.

Holstein Heifers: No 1 92113# 150-157; 85# 80. No 2 74-92# 50-150. Non-tubing 74-98# 22; 65# 12. * Next Feeder Cattle Sale Aug. 10.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA July 26, 2012 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 330-400 Mixed Hay: 7 lds, 175-235 Grass: 7 lds, 170-295 Straw: 2 lds, 135-140 Ear Corn: 1 ld, 260 Mixed Wrapped: 1 ld, 50/bale.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION Aug. 1, 2012 Alfalfa: 6 lds, 223-300 Mixed Hay: 25 lds, 187-350 Timothy: 1 ld, 175 Grass: 5 lds, 194-230 Oat Hay: 1 ld, 125 Straw: 8 lds, 164-205 Fodder: 1 ld, 135

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Farm machinery and equipment safety part II: Preventing machinery accidents during operation

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by Marjorie R. Margentino, Former Program Associate in Animal Science; Karyn Malinowski, Ph.D., Director of the Equine Science Center It is important to be safety conscious when doing any job that requires the use of machinery. Statistics show that the majority of machinery-related accidents occur as the result of human negligence. Errors include: taking shortcuts to save time; failing to read the operator’s manual; ignoring a warning; improper or insufficient instruction; failing to follow safety rules; and improper or inadequate maintenance.

Operation of farm machinery The operation of farm machinery is serious business, and should be treated as such. To avoid any type of machinery-related injury, strict safety practices must be employed.

• Never operate machinery under the influence of drugs or alcohol, including prescription or over-the-counter medicines that cause drowsiness. The operator not only puts himself or herself in danger, but also anyone who may be working with him or in the general area.

There is never an exception to this rule.

• Before allowing anyone to use a power tool or piece of equipment — whether it be a family member, friend or an employee — be sure the person has had complete training in the item to be used, and is made aware of hazards that may occur with its misuse. Training should be done by a person knowledgeable of that particular piece of equipment. Besides actual training programs, manuals should be read from cover to cover.

• Protective clothing should be worn during the operation of farm machinery.

Never wear baggy or loose-fitting shirts or pants. Loose clothing is easily caught in rotating machine parts. Once caught in a moving part, it is almost impossible to escape without injury.

• Most machinery is designed for one rider, not two or three. This rule should be strictly enforced. Research conducted in Ohio found that 13 percent of tractor fatalities in that state involved extra riders; 73 percent of these victims were under 10 years of age. In 42 percent of the cases the driver was the father or a brother, and 24 percent of the drivers

were between the ages of 11 and 15.

• Do not allow anyone to ride on machinery except the driver; passengers can easily be thrown or knocked off the vehicle.

• Persons should not be allowed to ride in the bucket of loaders, on tongues between truck/tractor and the implement, or on any implement being towed.

When it is necessary for a rider to be on an implement, such as a hay wagon, extra precautions should be taken to avoid any injury to this person.

• Keep all people away from work areas and working machinery unless they are actively involved in the work. Many people are needlessly injured when watching, simply because they get in the way of flying debris or the machine itself. Most are also wearing inadequate protection.

• Motors should be shut down on any piece of equipment that is being refueled. Employees should be instructed on how to properly refuel equipment; to do periodic maintenance checks on the tank, pump, hose, nozzle; and to abide by safety rules such as not smoking when around the fueling area.

• Whenever parking or leaving a piece of machinery for any length of time — even to check a malfunction — the motor should always be shut off, brakes engaged, the transmission in park-lock or in gear, keys removed and any attachments (in the case of a baler or mower) disengaged. Numerous people are seriously injured or killed by being run-over by improperly parked tractors, with or without the engine running.

• Safety guards should always be in place when operating any piece of machinery.

• All tractors should be equipped with Roll Over Protective Structures (ROPS).

Nearly all tractor flips or roll-overs without ROPS result in fatalities. Most newer tractors come equipped with a factory-installed ROPS. It is important to remember that not all tractor cabs are ROPS. Some are designed strictly to shield the operator from the weather.

Check with the tractor manufacturer to determine if the cab is an ROPS cab. If a tractor without a ROPS is being used, it is suggested that a ROPS be installed.

However, a ROPS is not something

thrown together in the machine shed.

ROPS need to be properly designed, manufactured and installed in order to be fully effective. Contact your local farm equipment dealer for purchase and installation information.

• Seat belts should be worn when operating machinery equipped with ROPS. Seat belts will keep you within the “safety zone” of the ROPS in the case of a flip or roll-over. Even when operating machinery equipped with an enclosed cab, it is important to use seat belts to prevent the likelihood of being thrown out the door, through a window or into the cab frame.

• Falling Object Protective Structures (FOPS) should be installed on equipment where the user runs the risk of being struck by falling debris. Front end loaders are an example of equipment that requires this type of structure. Installation details follow the procedures outlined for ROPS above.

• All farm equipment traveling on any roadway should be equipped with an approved Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem. Emblems should be placed on all tractors and any implements that

will be towed. Emblems should be clean and in good shape. Broken, worn or discolored emblems should be replaced.

• Farm equipment used on public roadways requires lights conforming to state motor vehicle codes.

• When traveling on public roadways, obey traffic laws. Many tractor-related accidents occur when traveling on roadways. Within the last 10 years there has been a sharp increase in the number of tractor/roadway accidents. This is due in part to the increase in auto traffic on rural roads and the increased need for farmers to have equipment on the road to get from field to field.

• Often because of the high level of noise associated with machinery it is advisable to develop a system of hand signals to use during operation. A standardized system of signals has been developed by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. A copy of these signals is available through ASAE. • All implements and attachments should be used in the proper manner for which they were designed, and lowered completely to the ground when exiting or shutting-down the tractor. Never over-load wagons.

• If a piece of equipment becomes clogged or jammed, never attempt to

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JAMES MUNRO MULTI - PARCEL ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE AUCTION 474 ACRES - 23 PARCELS OIL & GAS RIGHTS CONVEY WITH THE PROPERTIES Marathon / Freetown Area, NY (Cortland County)

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August 18, 2012

11:00 AM

Auction To Be Held @ Parcel 6 - The Farmstead: From Marathon: Take Exit 9 (I-81), From Center Of Town Take Route 221 East 2.5 Miles To Left On Texas Valley Road, Go 1 Mile To Left At 'Y' To Carter Slocum Road, 3 1/2 Miles To Property.

FANCY Beef / Horse Farm - Lots Of Buildings In Wonderful Condition 474 Acres - 23 Parcels NO CURRENT GAS LEASE - OIL & GAS RIGHTS CONVEY WITH THE PROPERTIES 474 Acres Total - Surveyed, Marked & Staked - Approved With The Town Of Freetown Regulations & Filed With Cortland County; Parcels Range From 7 To 75 Acres w/ Tillable Ground, Hunting & Recreation Ground & LOTS Of Road Frontage; Parcel 3: 19 Acres With Large 2-Story Former Dairy Barn & Also Garage Building; Parcel 6 - Farmstead Parcel: Beautiful 4-5 Bedroom 2 Bath Home (Could Be 2-Family), (2) Large Barns, 60' x 100' Morton Riding Arena Building - Super Nice - 4-5 Years Old, (3) Other Steel Machinery Sheds, Etc., (3) Harvestore White Top Silos; All Buildings In Wonderful Condition!; Parcels Have Nice Frontage On Three Roads - Carter Slocum, Deneve & Ferber; ALL PARCELS WILL BE OFFERED SINGULARLY, IN COMBINATION, SEMI-ENTIRETY & ENTIREITY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER; AN UNBELIEVABLE OPPORTUNITY, NOT MANY OF THESE BIG PIECES OF LAND LEFT - ALMOST 500 ACRES - NO CURRENT GAS LEASE, OIL & GAS RIGHTS CONVEY WITH THE PROPERTIES; Properties Sell Absolutely To The Highest Bidder(s), Regardless Of Price. Properties Sell As-Is, Where-Is, How-Is. Any Tests Wanted Or Needed Must Be Done Prior To Auction. Announcements Made Day Of Auction Take Precedence Over Printed Material. Brochures Available @ Property Or On Our Websites @ www.ucpalmerrealestate.com Or www.manasseauctions.com.

Open Houses On Properties With Buildings: Saturday, August 11, 2012 And Sunday, August 12, 2012 From 2PM To 4PM; Monday Evening, August 13, 2012 From 5:30PM To 7PM; Day Of Auction From 9AM To Auction Start Time, Or You May Walk The Land @ Your Convenience At Any Time.

Terms: A 10% Buyers Premium Will Be Added To The Final Bid Price On Each Parcel, The Total Becomes The Purchase Price. 10% Down of Purchase Price Required, Day Of Auction, For Each Sale Parcel, In Cash Or Good Check w/ Positive ID. Balance Due On Closing In 30 Days. Parcels Sell "As Is - Where Is - How Is" - Sells Subject To No Contingencies. Properties Sold w/ Good & Marketable Title, Free & Clear Of Any Liens.

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Auction Co-Managed By Mel Manasse & Son United Country Palmer Real Estate, Inc. Lic. RE Brokers & Auctioneers Lic. RE Brokers 607-692-4540 / 1-800-MANASSE 607-849-4529 www.manasseauctions.com www.ucpalmerrealestate.com

Safety from C10 clean out the blockage until the machine is shut off and all moving parts come to a complete stop.

• Never tow an implement improperly hitched to a tractor or truck.

Equipment being towed should be hitched directly to the draw bar with a hitch pin secured in place by a cotter pin. Do not tow implements with chains, cables or ropes.

The breakage of chains,

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cables and ropes while towing can cause severe, even fatal, injuries to the driver and bystanders.

The draw-bar on a tractor or the hitch on a truck should be kept as low as possible. Do not exceed the maximum height recommended by the tractor manufacturer. Never attach equipment to the tractor frame or axle. The improper balance can cause a back flip-over.

• Terrain should always be taken into consideration when driving farm vehicles. When a tractor’s center of gravity moves behind the point where the rear tractor wheels are touching the ground, a flip-over is likely. To prevent tractor roll-over, avoid driving on steep slopes, through ditches, on extremely rough ground, or over stumps and large rocks. Do not

drive along the edge of streams or pits. The chance of the bank collapsing from the weight of the tractor is high. When traveling downhill, always keep the tractor or truck in gear. Do not “free wheel”. Seek an alternate route around potential danger areas. If an alternate route is not possible, proceed cautiously at slow speeds.

• Do not try to tow

loads that are too heavy for the tractor. Too much towing weight can cause a tractor to go out of control due to the “whipping” action of the load.

• Many tractor accidents involve excessive speed. Drive at a speed appropriate for: 1) the job you are doing; 2) the terrain over which you are traveling; and 3) the piece(s) of equipment you are using. Remember to

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slow down whenever making turns.

In the past 20 years, the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) has become a common piece of machinery on numerous farms. Regardless of its popularity, the ATV is one of the most dangerous and deadly pieces of equipment. Since 1982, there have been over 6,494 ATV-related deaths and over 1.7 million emergency-room-treated injuries nationwide. Many of these deaths and injuries could have been prevented if the safety rules outlined above had been observed.

Maintenance of farm machinery • During the repair of any machinery, appropriate protective clothing should be worn. This includes helmets, goggles, gloves, hearing protection and safety shoes. Do not wear baggy clothing.

Loose-fitting clothing can easily catch in rotating machinery parts.

• All machinery should be maintained regularly.

Any worn or broken parts should be replaced immediately, not fixed in a temporary manner. When repairs are made, the machine should be fixed according to manufacturers’ specifications.

• When repairs are made, any guard removed during repair must be replaced before the equipment is used.

• Check tire inflation periodically to prevent flats and blowouts.

• Whenever preparing to work on a piece of equipment, block wheels to prevent movement.

Any jacks used should be stable and in good condition.

• Inspect brakes, hitches, safety chains, springs and shackles regularly for wear, broken or missing parts and cracks in the welds.

Inspect hydraulic and air lines regularly for wear and cracks. Replace lines that show any sign of damage.

Caution should be taken when working on hydraulic systems. Make sure all pressure in the system is relieved and that the fluid is cool before loosening any fittings or removing lines. Wear leather or rubber gloves.

Source: www.esc.rutgers.edu, Fact Sheet #620

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2012-2013 New York High School Rodeo Queen Hello, my name is Alyssa Volkmer, and I am a 12th grade student at Herkimer high school.

I’m 17 years old and my parents are John and Christine Volkmer. I have been competing in New York high school rodeo for two years. I compete in barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, and break away roping.

I have just been crowned the New York High School Rodeo Queen for 2012-2013.

The competition for rodeo queen consisted of a horsemanship pattern, a personal interview, a 2-minute memorized speech, a modeling pattern, an impromptu speech along with being judged on my personality and appearance while competing in rodeos.

I started taking riding lessons at age nine. I got my first horse Rusty, a 3 year old Appaloosa gelding. After several years of training my horse, I began learning how to barrel race and pole bend. With the help of Skeet and Dick Barrett I became good enough to start competing. After a few years of this I wanted to do more. This is when I joined the New York High School Rodeo Association. I won the rookie of the year title my first year. Soon I realized I wanted to compete in more than just barrel racing and pole bending, so again I went back to Skeet and Dick Barrett for help. They taught me how throw a rope, and improve my dismount for goat tying.

Without them rodeo would never have been possible. I owe most of

Alyssa Volkmer was crowned New York High School Rodeo Queen for the 2012-2013 season.

Photos courtesy of John Volkmer

my successes to them, and really appreciate all they have done for me.

For the 2012 rodeo season I was blessed with another horse. In November I brought home an 11 year old paint gelding we call AJ. AJ is new to rodeo, and

we are getting use to each other. Both Rusty and AJ are awesome horses and will do pretty much anything I ask of them.

As a high school rodeo contestant I have traveled with my horses all over the Northeast. We

have had rodeos in Vermont, Pennsylvania, and all over New York State.

My job as the New York High School Rodeo Queen will be to promote the sport of rodeo, and generally be a positive role model for the sport I love.

For 2 years, Alyssa has competed in barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, and break away roping.

Madison County SWCD announces August Twilight Pasture Walks On Thursday evening, Aug. 16, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Woodwatch Farm, owned by the Trush Family located at 2011 Firetower Road, Georgetown, NY, will host a Sil-

vo-pasture walk led by Schuyler County CCE Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, forest practitioner, and grass farmer Brett Chedzoy. The 300 acre begin-

ning Highland beef cattle operation is a mix of open grasslands, transitional wooded areas and forest that could be enhanced by exploring the techniques of silvo-pas-

turing. Topics to be discussed include: Basic planning criteria and practical application including a realistic budget, tree species, site selection and thinning op-

tions, animal needs and grazing impact, shelterbreaks and out-wintering considerations and managing the whole system with long term goals in mind. Please prepare

for the weather.

Join us on Wednesday evening, Aug. 22, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Dave Stratton’s Organic Dairy Farm located on 5625 Reservoir Road, Earlville, NY, for a comprehensive look into the many grazing strategies put in place on this 50 cow seasonal operation. Dave will describe his experiences in using a grazing planning chart, grazing high quality swards for energy and diversity, dealing with drought, maintaining animal health, feeding supplemental molasses and minerals, applying milk, gypsum, poultry litter, compost and other amendments to the soil and developing a gravity flow water system throughout the farm.

These great local events to get practical ideas, network with other farmers and enjoy some ice-cream are supported by The Madison County SWCD, The Upper Susquehanna Coalition, The NYS AEM Program, The Finger LakesLake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance, Northeast SARE and Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative.

To register for either event or to get more information, contact Troy Bishopp, “The Grass Whisperer” at the Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District at 315-824-9849 ext.

110 or troybishopp@verizon.net.

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A Pasture Walk on Aug. 22 at Dave Stratton’s Organic Dairy Farm in Earlville, N.Y. will include a comprehensive look into the many grazing strategies put in place on this 50 cow seasonal operation.

Photo courtesy of Madison County SWCD

Tonawanda Creek Watershed Project complete The Wyoming County Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to announce the completion of the Tonawanda Creek Watershed Agricultural BMP Implementation Project. This project was funded through the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Abatement & Control Program.

The purpose of this project was to utilize the Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) process along with New York State Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Abatement & Control Program funding to begin the implementation of agricultural Best Management Pratices (BMP’s) on priority farms in the Tonawanda Creek Watershed. These farms are located in Genesee and Wyoming Counties. This is actually the second phase of a multiphase project to address water quality needs of farms in this important watershed as the Tonawanda Creek is known as a public water supply for the City of Batavia and other communities in Genesee County as well as an important recreational resource.

The BMP’s that were installed through this contract were identified through the AEM Process. Since most of the participating farms are of CAFO size, a cooperative effort and positive working relationship was developed with the Certified Nutrient Management Planners for each of these farms.

Though this project, 12 participating farms have completed the following Ag BMP’s: • 4 - Agricultural waste storage facilities, • 4 - Agricultural waste transfer systems, • 6 - Silage Leachate Management & Collection Systems,

• 3 - Barnyard Runoff Management Systems, • 1 - Milk Center Waste Collection & Storage System.

The following companion projects were also completed through USDA NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funds: • 169.0 acres of Deep Tillage Practices, • 10.5 acres of Buffer Strips on Cropland, • 25.0 acres of Pasture & Hayland Planting, • 75.0 acres of Prescribed Grazing Systems, • 1,083.0 acres of Residue Management on Cropland, • 2,789.7 acres of Cover Cropping, • 10,064.0 acres of Pest Management, • 15,600 feet of Fencing.

We feel that it was a very successful project with 12 farms completing 31 Agricultural BMP’s, a total cost of over $2.1 million dollars which benefits water quality in the watershed and certainly benefits our local economy. We would like to thank the NYSSWCC and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for this opportunitiy to assist these farms.

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MARION NY — The Cornell Vegetable Team will be holding a Fresh Market Potato Varieties and Insect & Disease Management Meeting on Aug. 23. The meeting takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will be at Williams Farm, 5077 Russell Rd, Marion, NY 14505. Topics to be covered include Growers’ 2012 insect control

challenges, what’s new from the industry, 2012 late blight status, and more!

DEC/CCA credits if you attend the entire meeting; bring your card. Preregistration for the dinner is required — contact Carol MacNeil at 585-3138796 or crm6@cornell.edu. Free for current CVP enrollees; $10 for non-enrollees.

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DFA teams up with Matthew: 25 Ministries for volunteer opportunity KANSAS CITY, MO — A group of volunteers representing Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) convened at Matthew: 25 Ministries the week of July 20 for an afternoon of service reflecting the Coopera-

tive’s core value of community.

Nearly 50 volunteers sorted, packaged and prepared donated goods to be shipped to various parts of the world. The group was in town for the Cooperative’s annual

Board strategy retreat, which includes a dedicated program for DFA’s farmer leader and management wives that engages them in the dairy industry and provides deeper insight into DFA’s business.

New — On-Farm Poultry Slaughter Guide The Cornell Small Farms Program is pleased to announce a new OnFarm Poultry Slaughter Guide. Designed to complement a hands-on training in how to properly kill and prepare a poultry carcass for sale, this guide focuses on the critical points for producing a product that is safe to eat.

This 28-page guide contains sections on the 1,000-bird limit exemption, where you can legally sell your birds under this exemption, labeling requirements, sanitary operating procedures and more. It includes several appendices, such as a sample flock record log and a questionnaire that your insurance company may use to assess your knowledge of safe poultry processing practices.

The Guide is available either by PDF

or viewing online at the Northeast Beginning Farmers Project Website at http://nebeginningfarmers.org.

Special thanks to L ynn Bliven, Ag & Natural Resources Team Coordinator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties, for her leadership on this project. Thanks also to Clarence Davis, New York State Department of Ag and Markets, for his assistance on interpreting and clarifying the regulations and policies, and to tatiana Stanton, Senior Extension Associate at Cornell University, for her persistence in gaining that clarity.

For more small farm news and information, visit www.smallfarms. cornell.edu. For beginning farmer support, visit www.nebeginnin gfarmers.org.

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“This group has expressed a desire to contribute more to DFA’s community outreach activities,” said Joyce Bupp, Board director and chair of DFA Cares Foundation. “Our volunteer activity is a strong reflection of how our focus on community extends throughout the Cooperative.”

Matthew 25: Ministries, headquartered in Blue Ash, Ohio, is an international and humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization that rescues and reuses approximately 13 million pounds of corporate discontinued, returned and past season products each year. They then re-

distribute the products to people in desperate need throughout the United States and worldwide.

“We are able to accomplish our mission to help people in need because of the help of thousands of dedicated volunteers and the commitment of service- and communityfocused organizations like Dairy Farmers of America,” said Joodi Archer, development and media director for Matthew 25: Ministries.

“We were pleased they chose to serve with us during their visit here.”

Outreach projects such as this are conducted through DFA Cares Foundation,

Fresh-Food Face Off: Local chefs compete for the Best Taste of Broome Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County will host its 3rd annual fundraiser titled “Fresh Food Face-Off: Local Chefs Compete for the Best Taste of Broome.” The event will take place on Aug. 15 from 6-8 p.m. in the Cutler Botanic Garden at 840 Upper Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13905.

The Garden is owned and operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. Tickets are $30 per person or

$50 per couple.

Guests are invited to roam the Cutler Botanic Garden and sample dishes prepared by chefs from: Binghamton University/Sodexo, Down to Earth Whole Foods, Remlik’s Bar and Grill, and The Beef. Using fresh, local ingredients, area chefs will create delicious dishes and compete to win the coveted “Best Taste of Broome Award.” Food will be paired with beverages provided by: Black Bear

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Entertainment will be provided by Jared Campbell. Guests will have an opportunity to take a chance on themed baskets, including: Sports Lovers, Taste of Binghamton, Skaneateles Trip, Orlando Trip, Taste of Endicott, Gardeners Basket and many more!

This event is sponsored by Roossien Financial Advisors, Inc., Tom Ellis Refrigeration A/C & Heating, Inc., Sodexo Campus Services, R.V.S.A. Advertising, Inc., Levene Gouldin and Thompson, Endwell Rug, Visions Federal Credit Union, Robert Hanafin, Inc., JRC Contracting, The Bell Group, Family Life Church, Lesko Financial Services, Inc., Maines Produce Express, Bert Adams Disposal, ICS Solutions Group, and NBT Bank.

Tickets may be purchased at CCE-BC, on our website at www.ccebroomecounty.com or at the event. Please contact Beth Roberts at 607772-8953 or bar75@cornell.edu.

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Will Focus On: Fall Riding & Fun With Horses Pet Section Look for Mane Stream at: “Country Folks Day at the Fair ” The Fonda Fair, Fonda, NY & The Central NY Farm Progress Show, Mohawk, NY

which was founded to assist DFA’s dairy farmer members and others in agriculture communities affected by natural disasters. Today, the Foundation has expanded to include the DFA Cares Hotline, DFA’s Member Assistance Program and DFA Scholarship Program.

Funding for DFA Cares comes from private, public and corporate donations. To donate to DFA Cares Foundation, send a check made payable to DFA Cares Foundation to: DFA Cares Foundation, c/o Ron Hilmes, 10220 N. Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153.

Tools for farmers in uncertain times Anxious farmers wait for signs of relief as the drought and extreme heat affect crops and cattle.

Rain showers pass through, hitting parts of Madison County, missing others.

Second cutting hay yields are at an all time low, and corn is beginning to tassel — a critical phase in its development and final yield. Cattle, livestock and horses on pasture have virtually nothing to eat, other than the hay or green chop — if there is any, brought to the field.

Complicating things even more is the extreme drought in the Midwest, America’s breadbasket, sending corn, soybean and cattle futures into an upward spiral. Local commodity and grain prices begin there.

In situations like this, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County is a ready source of personal advice, one-on-one information and guidance, including factsheets and other tools to evaluate current farm circumstances.

For example, CCE-Madison mailed “Planning to Manage in a Drought” to current and unsub-

scribed patrons. For current e-mail subscribers, we sent a corn crop update from Dr. Bill Cox from the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at Cornell University, describing how he still remains hopeful for this year’s corn crop.

Why? Most corn in New York was planted after May 20 and is just beginning to tassel. Therefore, recent rain showers have helped considerably with pollination. Also, many new hybrids are more drought resistant than they were 10 years ago.

But he also described various scenarios for corn grain growers — paying attention to kernel set and crop insurance options.

The Agricultural staff at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County is committed to providing farmers with timely information that help them manage their businesses every day. In light of today’s circumstances — higher commodity prices, drought-stressed crops, and overall uncertainty, our commitment to Madison County agriculture remains the same. If you’d like receive Madison Manager and periodical program an-

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Everyone can participate in the 2012 Wayne County Fair The 157th annual Wayne County Fair, Aug. 1318 is fast approaching and no matter how old you are, you can participate in the Fair located in Palmyra, NY. If you make it, bake it or grow it, you can show it in one of the many Fair’s Open Class departments and compete for prizes.

The Open Class Department has various competitions in gardening, baking, sewing, quilting, needlework, artisan arts, photography, painting, collections, woodworking and many other categories.

If you live in Wayne, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Cayuga, Yates, Steuben or Wyoming counties, you

can enter your item(s) in the fair regardless of your age. All non-perishable entries are accepted on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Judging will be on Sunday, Aug. 12 at 1 p.m. Perishable entries must be in place before 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 13, with judging taking place at 10:30 a.m. For more information including entry forms, to the Fair’s website at www.waynecountyfair.org or contact Linda Valley at 315-502-4072, Charyl Whitcomb, 585-734-1773 or Eleanor Giles at 315-597-5061.

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Weekly Sales Every Monday 12:30 Produce, Misc. & small animals; 1:00 Dairy; ** We will now sell lambs, goats, pigs, feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves and cull beef approx. 5:005:30PM. 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, July 30th sale - cull ave. 57, Top cow .77 wt. 1304 $1004.08, Bulls/Steers top $.8650, bull calves top $1.20, heifer calves top $1.50.

Monday, Aug. 6th - Monthly Feeder Sale. Special Small herd of Registered Angus Beef Cattle. 9 cows, 6 yrlgs, 5 calves.

Saturday, August 11th - Complete Machinery Auction for Walter & Gail Dyn, Richfield Springs, NY sale held at the farm @ 11:00 AM. Monday, August 13th - Monthly Heifer Sale. 2 R&W cows one due in Feb. to Picalo Red, one Dry due Sept. to Mazda Red, R&W Bred heifer due Nov. to Runner-P Red, R&W calf born 3/19/12 sired by Picolo Red. Saturday, Oct. 13th - OHM Holstein Club Sale. Brad Ainslie Sale Chairman 315-822-6087.

Saturday, Oct. 20th - Eastern Breeders Brown Swiss Sale held at Hosking Sales, New Berlin. Sale Managed by Modern Associates, Hosking Sales Assisting. Call with your consignments.

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

SAT., AUGUST 11 @ 10:30 AM MIKE & NANCY BORDEN 6692 RT. 305 BELFAST, NY 14711

Having placed their home and property up for sale, the Borden's will offer the following at public auction. Location: off Rt. 19 onto Rt. 305. Watch for R. G. MASON AUCTION arrows EXCAVATORS Komatsu PC 75UU used up to date; HI HO 480E; DOZERS IH 500C; IH 500E both diesels w/6 way blades; TRACTORS MF 255 diesel w/loader; Belarus 250AS diesel; TRUCKS 05 Dodge Dakota Ext cab; 99 Chevy 1 ton dump; Ford 2 ton diesel dump; GMC 1 ton dump; TRAILER 21,000 lb. Equip.; EQUIP Gas power air compressor; Lincoln 225 welder; 3 pt Back blade; Drill press; Chains; Hand & barn tools; Pressure washer; Craftsman lawn mower; 3 pt Cement mixer; Chain saw sharpener; Onan generator; Lg. fuel tank; Car dolly; Nuts & bolts; Ford LTL 145 rider w/blade; Van truck body; Mobile home w/400 engine as is; Rolls of fence; HOUSEHOLD Stainless Maytag double door refrig/freezer w/ ice maker & water; Dining room table w/6 chairs & hutch; Love seat/daybed; Roll top desk; Wing back chair; Glider rocker w/stool; Outdoor glider; Dry sink; Sm. rocking chair; Side tables; Gas fireplace insert; Paper shredder; Dressers Dishes; File Cabinet; Patio table & umbrella; Book shelf; Pictures; Sewing machine Stool; Lamp; Gas grill; Office chair; Rubbermaid shed; Desk & chair; Exercise bikes; Household and more.

Very well known local couple. Call for info 585-567-8844 Website www.rgmasonauctions.com TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK W/PROPER ID, 13% BUYER PREMIUM UPCOMING AUCTION FILLMORE, NY • 585-567-8844 Wyoming Co Fair 11th-18th; www.rgmasonauctions.com Consignment Aug. 20th Dale, NY rgmasonauctions@aol.com

nouncements, we ask that you consider adding your name to our list. Please call 315- 684-3001 or e-mail us at madison-mailbox@cornell.edu.

Angus Hill Farm ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE RANDOLPH, NY

Sat., August 18, 2012 @ Noon Cow/Calf Pairs, Heifers, Donors, Bulls -- High Carcass Traits!

View preview at: www.ANGUSHILLFARM.com Dr. John Inkley, Owner 716-358-6817 Chuck DiMaria, Manager 716-307-1851 randolphvetclinic@gmail.com Request your sale books now!

LLAND SALES STABLES, IN W HO E N Located 12 Miles East of Lancaster, PA Just Off Rt. 23, New Holland C. 600 + HEAD

600 HEAD +

Special Dairy Heifer & Cow Sale

Wed., Aug. 8TH • 10:30 AM Special Mention (1) 20 Weaned heifers & 1/2 doz. breeding age heifers from 27,000 lb. herd. Birth dates, sire & dam info at ringside.

(2) 20 Open 500-600 lbs. Holstein open heifers.

(3) 25 Bred heifers from 1 herd, bred 2-5 mos.

(4) 20 Good udder springers out of one herd (5) 18 Short bred Holsteins ready for export

All Consignments Welcome Please send all info w/truckers Monday, Aug. 6th,Tues., Aug. 7th or first thing Wed. AM, Aug. 8th Thank You

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

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

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AUGUST 15, 2012 • 8:00 A.M. TRACTORS '03 JD 9520T #902265, 34" BELTS 26 FRT WTS DELCAB 4HYD AUTO TRACK READY 4560HR AG TRACTOR "VERY NICE" JD 8760 #2539, 24 SPD TRANS 6122 HRS 1-OWNER 18.4-42 W/DUALS JD 8330 #13766 JD 8220 #14655, 3703HR MFD FRT FENDERS 18.4R46 W/DUALS 4HYD TL QH '09 JD 7930 #23857, 1000HR MFD FRT FENDERS 12 FRT WTS 18.4R42 W/DUALS 4HYD TL QH JD 7830 #29551, 800HR JD 7610 #2175, 4691 HRS MFD FRT FENDERS 20.8-38 DEL CAB LEFT HAND REV 2HYD TL JD 7330 #1954, 2808 HRS MFD FRT FENDERS 18.4R38 DEL CAB LEFT HAND REV 2HYD TL '91 JD 4955 #8622, FWA 3384 HRS 18.4R42 W/DUALS MFD 6 FRT WTS TL QH 3HYD PS ENG O/H '10 JD 4840 W/DUALS '73 JD 4430, CAB AIR Q-RANGE HOLE IN ENG "AS IS" '71 JD 4320 #018091, 18.4-38 2HYD WF 3PT 9330HRS W/NEW BUHLER 795 LDR 86" BKT '65 JD 4020 #99908R, 418HRS ON ENG O/H JD 4020 #49447R, 7283 HRS JD 148 LDR 7' BKT 15.5-38 JD 2840 #255875 CIH 9380 #72948, 4WD 520/85R42 27 FRT WTS 4HYD 7581HR CUMMINS N-14 400HP ENG PS "VERY CLEAN" CIH 986 #13153, 5753HR 18.4-34 2HYD 2PTO TL CIH 595, CIH 2250 LDR & ROLLBAR '10 CIH 535HD #117394, 3615HR 4WD WT PKG 18 FRT SC WTS 710-70R22 4HYD IH 234 COMPACT #08134, 801 HRS IH 1586 #14704 WHITE 6410 #44277, MFD W/BLADE 580 HRS MFD 13.9R34 TL 3HYD '86 VERSATILE 936 #270118, 12 SPD MAN TRANS B.B. 4HYD 20.8-42 W/DUALS VERY CLEAN VERSATILE 875 #052899, 20.8-38 W/DUALS HRS N/A 4HYD PTO AS IS FIRE DAMAGE MF 40 UTILITY, 3CYL PERKINS GAS HYDRASTAT TRANS FRT HYD LDR 12V SYSTEM 3PT FORD 8730 #928068, 4793 HRS MFD 18.4-38 3HYD FORD 4000, DIESEL 2HYD PS FORD 340 UTILITY #N/A, 3CYL HYD LDR 3PT HITCH PTO 6' BKT DAVID BROWN 4600 #900556

'99 JD 9410 #680178, LL 2011/1442 HRS CHAFF SPREADER BIN EXT 24.5-32 "EXTRA NICE" JD 543 CORNHEAD, NEW JD POLY JD 915 FLEXHEAD #645601, FA "VERY NICE" '85 JD 6620 TITAN II #615250, 2766 HRS 1-OWNER 30.5-32 2WD CHOP 1 CHAFF '86 JD 220 FLEX #621571, 3" CUT '93 JD 444 #650389, LTOB **ALL 3 ITEMS 1-OWNER ALWAYS SHEDDED "VERY NICE"** **CONTACT GENE @ (260) 609-6026 FOR MORE INFO** TILLAGE '10 JD 637 DISC, 45' RF "SAME AS NEW" JD 550 MULCH MASTER '01 JD 512 DISC RIPPER #1162, 9X JD 512 #10430, 7X JD 510 7X RIPPER CIH 4800 #57171, 5 BAR SPIKE 24' IH 490 DISC IH 470 DISC CASE 17' DISC, HYD WILRICH V957 #454668, DDR 5X RIPPER W/3BAR HARROW SUNFLOWER 6430 #6491-064 SUNFLOWER 6332 #6394-123, 32' 4 BAR COIL TINE HARROW MCFARLAND 4025 REEL DISC #12108 "LIKE NEW" KRAUSE 33' DISC, RF NEW BLADES HINIKER 1224 F. CULT. 24' HARROGATOR PLANTERS/DRILLS 2 - JD 7000, 8R DRY FERT JD 1860 #690383, 42' AIR DRILL 7.5" SPACE JD 787 SEED HOPPER

'08 JD 1790 #725146; 12R24 NO TILLS "VERY NICE" '04 JD 1790 #705418, 16R32 NO TILLS LIQ FERT "VERY NICE" JD 455 #3276, 30' 7.5" SPACING DRY FERT "VERY NICE" CIH 1200 PLANTER, 16-31 NT NT COMBOS ON 16 CIH SDX 30 AIR SEEDER #28165, W/CIH 2400 COMMODITY CART 7.5" SPACE W/MARKERS REBUILT "V-NICE" TYE DRILL, 20' NT '09 KINZIE 3600 #823033, 16/31 NT COMBOS "EXC" '09 KINZIE 3600 #622315, 16-31 VAC NT "LIKE NEW" KINZIE 3500 #902607, 8R30 NT COMBOS "VERY NICE" KINZIE 3500 #301398, 8/15 NT "VERY NICE" GP 2420 DRILL, 24' 3PT FREISEN 220 SEED TENDER CRUSTBUSTER 4025 NT DRILL 20' BUFFALO 6R PLANTER W/MON CORNHEADS JD 18R20", HOMEMADE '98 JD 1290 #675670, 12R20" SEVERAL JD 893, 843, 693, 643 HEADS '10 JD 612C #736020, 12R '09 JD 612C #730505, 12R '09 JD 612 #725265, CHOPPING '10 CIH 3406 #18111, HYD DECK KNIFE ROLLS PTO "LIKE NEW" CIH 3206 #19098 CIH 2208 #38002, HYD DECK KNIFE "LIKE NEW" CIH 2208 #35183, HYD DECK KNIFE "LIKE NEW" CIH 2208 #1159 CIH 2206 #3958 SEVERAL CIH 1083 HEADS CIH 1063 #702 MF 883 #32125, KNIFE ROLLS PTO GRAINHEADS SEVERAL JD 930, 925, 922, 920, 915 HEADS SEVERAL JD 635 & 630 HEADS JD 216 #611217, "VERY NICE" CIH 2020 #21600, 35' FA SS 3" CUT SEVERAL CIH 1020 HEADS - 15', 17.5, 20', 25' & 30' MF 8200 #8278, 25' FA FF AUGER MF 8200 #8114, 30' FA SS GLEANER 30' PLATFORM #84191F CRARY C36 FLEX AIR HEAD 36', FS FA AIR REEL FF AUGER AGCO 320 #83025293, R SERIES AGCO #84439, 30' FA SS 3" CUT FORAGE JD 557 RD BALER JD 530 RD BALER #786008, EXC COND LOW BALES JD 348 SQ BALER JD 220 STALK CHOPPER HI SPEED H&S 8 WHL PULL TYPE HAY RAKE GEHL 125 MIXMILL #13226, "LIKE NEW" GEHL 72 GREEN CHOPPER WAGONS/GRAINCARTS JD 716A SILAGE WAGON UNVERFERTH 9200 GRAINCART UNVERFERTH 544 WAGON PARKER 6500 GRAINCART PARKER 4800 GRAVITY WAGON #96932 PARKER SEED WAGON W/JD GEAR KINZIE 640 GRAINCART, SCALES KILBROS 1150 #D46520139 KILBROS 690 AUGER CART, PTO 24.5-32 2 - KILBROS 375 WAGON W/JD GEAR J&M 620 GRAIN CART, 24.5-32 FRONTIER 1106 AUGER WAGON EZ TRAIL 710 AUGER WAGON, 24.5-32 ROLL TARP DMI CENTER DUMP WAGON BRENT 600 WAGON BRENT 420 #420778 A&L 508 GRAINCART MOWERS/CUTTERS JD 350 SICKLE MOWER, 9' BAR WOODS BELLY MOWER #0001261, 60" DITCH BANK FLAIL MOWER AGF-180 #12881, 3PT BUSH HOG MOWER 7'

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HOWSE CUTTERS - ALL UNUSED W/WARRANTY 2 - HOWSE HD10DAC #20315, 10' HEAVY DUTY DRAG W/CHAINS RED 2 - HOWSE HD10AC #20306, 3PT 10' HEAVY DUTY CUTTER W/CHAINS RED 1 - HOWSE CRB842C #20330, 7' ROUND BACK HEAVY DUTY RED 2 - HOWSE CFX15.5 #20201, 540 RPM 15' SUPER HEAVY DRAG GREEN 2 - HOWSE PHD45 #20193, #20192, W/9' HEAVY AUGER 2 - HOWSE DLHT16822B, 3PT 5' DISC INDUSTRIAL JD 650H LGP DOZER #893106 CASE 1845 SKID STEER, DIESEL CASE 1085B EXCAVATOR #293792, 3245 HRS WHEEL HI-HO 4WD 17.5-25 TIRES 4' BKT CASE 580D #9051907 CASE W14B WH LDR, BKT FORKS MF 2500 FORKLIFT FORKLIFT 4WD FNH 655D #A432714, 4X4 TLB C/W A/C CAB BOBCAT 743B SKID LDR #509323498, DIESEL 60" BKT GEHL 1322 TANDEM SPREADER NI 3222 TANDEM SPREADER PARKER 300 BU WAGON W/BRAKES M&W 300 BU WAGON KILBROS 200 BU WAGON W/HYD AUGER PARKER 200 BU WAGON W/HYD AUGER EZ TRAIL 30' HEAD CART **FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT CLINT HAWKINS @ (217) 304-2181** MISCELLANEOUS JD 4920 #2318, SS TANK 120' BOOM 2000HR JD 4700 #002024, 380/85R34 TIRES 750G SS TANK 3 SECTION BOOM 60' FOAM MARKERS HYD ADJUST '04 JD HPX GATOR #10337 IH 2R 30" CORN PICKER WILMAR 8500 #74400, 80' BOOM 1000G SS TANK OUTBACK GUIDANCE SYS 4182HR WESTFIELD 10X51 AUGER TOP AIR SPRAYER #7747, 60' BOOM MON ROCKOMATIC 57 ROCK PICKER #78954 POTATO SLICER #89537 2 - NI 324 PULL PICKER W/12R HUSKIN BED NECO GRAINCLEANER LONG 3PT BACKHOE LEON BLADE HUTCHISON AUGER GEN UNIT W/PTO FLEXI COIL 1740 AIR FERT FAST 2000G BOOM SPRAYER, 120' FAST 16R30" 1600 GAL SIDE DRESS COULTER INJECTOR APPLICATOR EZ TRAIL 26' HEAD CART DAVID BRADLEY LIME SPREADER CONVEYOR BELT #713-3318 NEW 425 HEAD CARRIER TITLED EQUIPMENT '80 IH 2200 TANDEM AXLE TRUCK, 18' ALUM BOX & HOIST DIESEL 7SPD TRANS SEVERAL PJ TRAILERS '06 MERRITT 42', AG HOPPERS NEW BRAKES & DRUMS ELEC TARP "WHITE" AIR RIDE LOW MILES '03 MAC CX613 #W014203 '77 FORD F600 DUMP TRUCK #F60EVZ00767 '90 CHEVY, SINGLE AXLE CAT DIESEL AUTO TRANS PTO STEEL BED 10' HYD SNOW PLOW PINTLE HITCH 63,414 MILES

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

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COMBINES '07 JD 9860 #720771, STS 2002/1453 CM 650/85R38 W/DUALS 4X4 BIN EXT 20' HI CAP UNLD CHOP POWER TAIL BOARD '09 JD 9770 #731777, 990/640 HR BIN EXT CHOP CM HI CAP UNLD AUTO STEER EXT WARE 20.8-42 W/DUALS 2WD 28L26 11 JD 9670 #741794, STS 20.8-42 DUALS 2WD 28L26 CM CHOP 22" HI CAP UNLD LRG EXT GS Y&M DELCAB 390/300 HRS "LIKE NEW" '11 JD 9670 #740443, 224/298 HRS CM HD LIST CYL EXT WEAR CONCAVE HI CAP UNLD 20.8-38 DUALS PLUG N PLAY W/DISPLAY '10 JD 9670 #735374, STS '07 JD 9660 #720685, STS BULLET ROTOR 20.8-42 W/DUALS 2WD 28L26 CHOP 22' HI CAP UNLD LG MAUER BIN EXT CM AUTO STEER GS Y&M NO DISPLAY 1870/1340HR "VERY NICE" JD 9660 #712607, CM FACTORY EXT 2140/1483 LOGGERS 2WD CHOP HI CAP '00 JD 9750 STS #686783, 20.8-38 2WD CHOP BIN EXT 3200/2300 HRS "VERY CLEAN" '03 JD 9650 STS #700646, 20.8-42 DUALS 2WD CHOP MAUER BIN EXT GS W/DISPLAY DELCAB LL 1980/1470HR FALL '11 INSURANCE PD TO HAVE INSIDE ALL REBUILT "COMBINE IS EXC" '01 JD 9650 #691854, STS CM 42" DUALS 2WD CHOP MAUER BIN EXT 3060/2150 '01 JD 9650 #690758, STS CM 42" DUALS 2WD BISH EXT CHOP 3170/2300 HRS '01 JD 9650 #690420, CTS 2203/1553 HRS 35-5.32R2 4WD CHOP '01 JD 9650W #W685970, FA 4X4 GS 30.5-32 3674/2540 HRS MAUER BIN EXT 20' UNLD 2-CHAFF CHOP '00 JD 9650W #686201, 18.4-42 W/DUALS 4X4 2-JD CHAFF CHOP 20' UNLD LG MAUER BIN EXT DELCAB 3625/2903 HRS '98 JD 9610 #675953, 30.5-32 CHOP 3815/2620HR 2WD 2 JD CHAFFS MAUER BIN EXT 20' UNLD DELCAB

'95 JD 9600 #661589 '95 JD 9600 #660759, 18.4-38 DUALS 2WD MAUER BIN EXT 2-CHAFF SPREADER CHOP 20' UNLD 4255/2500 HR DELCAB '94 JD 9600 #657715, LL 30.5-32 3200/2100 HRS '94 JD 9600 #656622, 18.4-38 DUALS 2WD CHOPPER 1-CHAFF 20' UNLOAD BISH BIN EXT AG LEADER 2000 W/DISPLAY 3292/1981 '04 JD 9560 STS #710257, 2056/1442 HRS LL MBE 2WD DEL CAB CHOP '03 JD 9550 #700739, SH 30.5-32 2WD CHOPPER 2-CHAFF 20' UNLD MAUER BIN EXT GS W/Y&M DISPLAY 2880/2023 "VERY NICE" '97 JD 9500 #673416, 30.5-32 3156/2149 HRS MAUER BIN EXT 2-CHAFF 4X4 "VERY NICE" '91 JD 9500 #641104 '91 JD 9500 #640672 '88 JD 8820 #625707, 18.4-38 4X4 1 CHAFF TITAN II CHOP 3300 HRS '87 JD 8820 #620515, 30.5-32 2WD 22' UNLOAD NO CHOPPER 4028 HRS JD 7720 #625473, TITAN II 18.4-26 CHOP BIN EXT 5769 HRS '87 JD 7720 TITAN II #621134, 2771 HRS JD 7720 #601573, 30.5-32 2WD CHOPPER '82 JD 7720 #512189, 3800 HRS '80 JD 7720 #441909, 4000 HRS '82 JD 6620 #505872, SH 2WD CHOPPER "NICE" '93 JD CTS #650494, 20.8-38R2 W/DUALS 4X4 TIRES SPREADER 20' UNLD SPIKE CYL '92 JD CTS #645667, 4X4 20.8-38 R2 SPREADER SPIKE 3978/2964 '11 CIH 5088 #2688, RT FT 300/245 HRS 20.8-42 4X4 AFX CHOP 20' ULD LG BIN EXT AG LDR Y&M MON MAP/DISP "LIKE NEW" '10 CIH 5088 #4041, 900R32 2WD FT RT AFX CHOPPER 20' UNLD BIN EXT AFS Y&M W/LRG DISPLAY DELCAB RED LEATHER INT 315/209 "SAME AS NEW" CIH 2388, 42" DUALS MAUER BIN EXT CHOP 2600 HRS CIH 1680 #47312, 20' UNLD CHAFF AG LDR Y&M 30.5-32 2WD CIH 1666 #106099, 24-5.32 2WD 3000 HRS '92 CIH 1660 #104375, 2765 HRS '90 CIH 1640 #35595, 28L26 2WD CHOP 4435 HRS "VERY NICE" GLEANER R62 #62251, 30.5-32 BIN EXT CHAFF CHOP REAR WHL WTS '89 GLEANER L3 #325H89, 23.1-34 2WD HYDRO SPREADER 2650/1915HR CAT LENNOX 470 #9TW00412, 35.5.32 R2 4X4 CHOP 2 CHAFF 3374/2576 HRS

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces availability of loans and grants to improve housing for farmworkers Rental assistance available to eligible households WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that USDA Rural Development is accepting pre-applications for loans and grants to build or rehabilitate rural rental housing for domestic farmworkers.

“The Obama Administration believes that strong rural communities are a key to a stronger America.

Through this program, USDA is offering financial assistance to expand the availability of safe, affordable rental housing for farmwork-

ers,” Vilsack said. “The Department’s support for rural rental housing not only helps creates jobs and related employment when new units are constructed, it also does so through the rehabilitation of existing ones.”

Through the Rural Housing Service, USDA plans to award loans and grants to increase the supply of available rental housing for domestic farm laborers.

The housing is intended for any domestic farm laborer who receives a substantial portion of his/her income from

the primary production of processed or unprocessed agricultural or aquacultural commodities. It must be operated on a non-profit basis. Groups eligible for the loans and grants include housing authorities, state and local governments, Indian tribes, non-profit organizations, and communityand faithbased groups.

Entities that construct new, off-farm housing for farm workers may be eligible for operating or rental assistance in addition to construction/rehabili-

tation loans and grants.

Under the rental assistance program, USDA Rural Development pays the owner of a housing complex the difference between the tenant’s contribution (30 percent of his or her adjusted income) and the monthly rental rate.

Priority will be given to applicants seeking funds for housing projects that are energy efficient and generate energy — such as through geo-exchange systems, wind turbines and photovoltaic systems. In addition, points and consideration will be

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July 1 cattle inventory down 2 percent All cattle and calves in the United States as of July 1, 2012, totaled 97.8 million head, 2 percent below the 100.0 million on July 1, 2011.

This is the lowest all cattle and calves inventory for July 1 since the series began in 1973.

All cows and heifers that have calved, at 39.7 million, were down 2 percent from July 1, 2011.

• Beef cows, at 30.5 million, were down 3 percent from July 1, 2011.

• Milk cows, at 9.2 million, are unchanged from July 1, 2011.

Other class estimates on July 1, 2012 and the changes from July 1, 2011, are as follows: • All heifers 500 pounds and over, 15.7

million, down 2 percent.

• Beef replacement heifers, 4.2 million, unchanged.

• Milk replacement heifers, 4.1 million, down 2 percent.

• Other heifers, 7.4 million, down 3 percent.

• Steers weighing 500 pounds and over, 14.0 million, down 1 percent.

• Bulls weighing 500 pounds and over, 1.9 million, down 5 percent.

• Calves under 500 pounds, 26.5 million, down 3 percent.

• All cattle and calves on feed for slaughter, 12.3 million, up 1 percent.

The 2012 calf crop is expected to be 34.5 million, down 2 percent from 2011. Calves born during the first half of the year are estimated at 25.1 million, down 2 percent from 2011.

Completee Farm m Machineryy Auction Saturday, September 1 @ 10:00 AM Of the late Bruce R Wenger 266 Elliot Road, Gillett, PA 16925

Call Bob Shaylor 570-297-3278 SHAYLOR AUCTIONEERS 496 Elmira St., Troy, PA 16947 www.shaylorauctioneers.com

"All New" Building & Remodeling Materials HUGE 1-Day Auction 14 Terrace Drive, Conklin, NY 13748

Cow Power Sale Saturday, 9/15/12 held at, Rally Farms Millbrook, NY

Offering her daughter, EXAR

given for property management green certifications from a variety of credentialing entities.

The application process will be in two phases: the initial preapplication (or proposal) and the submission of a final application. Only those pre-applications or proposals that are selected for further pro-

cessing will be invited to submit final applications.

For additional information, see page 42258 of the July 18, Federal R e g i s t e r , www.gpo.gov/fdsys/ pkg/FR-2012-071 8 / p d f / 2 0 1 2 17462.pdf. The deadline for submitting pre-applications is Sept. 17.

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WAY FOREVER LADY 63, by SAV Iron 6565, a maternal sister to EXAR 263C. She Mountain. She sells bred to the Walton’s Way sells with her January heifer calf at side by SVF senior herd sire McCracken Vu Lookout 275.

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FARM MACHINERY AND ACCESSORIES FLPA LATE SUMMER CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

SATURDAY AUGUST 25 @ 9:00AM 3691 STATE ROUTE 14A (Penn Yan-Dundee Road) PENN YAN (YATES CO.), NEW YORK

Saturday August 11, 2012 9:30AM

To advertise your merchandise we need to know right away! (by Sat. August 11 @ Noon) Otherwise just bring in what you have to sell on Tues. Aug. 21st from 9am to 5pm; Wed. Aug. 22nd from 2pm to 6pm; Thurs. Aug. 23rd from 9am to 5pm.

ABSOLUTELY NO CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY!!

A SUPER LARGE AUCTION OF ALL TYPES OF NEW HOME IMPROVEMENT ITEMS & LOTS OF NEW ITEMS Including: (30) Complete New Kitchen Sets; Granite

To advertise or for questions contact: Edwin Zimmerman 315-536-6252 Harvey Leid 315-536-2698; Reuben Zimmerman 315-536-6013

Countertops; HUGE Qty. Hardwood, Laminate Flooring; Porcelain, Ceramic, Museum Porcelain & Slate Tile; Travertine & Marble Flooring; Int. & Ext. Doors; Vanities; Dimensional Lumber; Moulding; Cross Country Trailer; SPECIAL: Composite Decking; New Asphalt Architectural Roofing; High Quality Vinyl Siding; Amish Made Furniture; Qty. Name Brand Tools; Etc.; 2 Auctions Selling @ Once, Removal Within 2 Hrs. Of End Of Auction. Terms: 13% Buyers Premium, 3% Waived For Payment In Cash Or Good Check. Payment In Full Day Of Auction.

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WATCH For Labor Day Weekend Auction Sat. Sept. 1 Quilts & Crafts; Mon. Sept. 3 Produce Auction @ 9:00 a.m PLUS Separate Auction Starting @ 10:00 a.m. of Nursery Stock Items! Also Fri. Sept. 28 Squash and Pumpkin special Auction; And Sat. Nov. 3 Building Materials Auction.

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

PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. 585-728-2520 NOTE: Fri. Aug. 24 @ 9:00 a.m. Sharp, 5 shares of FLPA Stock will be sold.

Contact Jim Lightfoot at FLPA Office to see if you qualify to bid! 315-531-8446

National Pork Board responds to Mercy for Animals video The National Pork Board disagrees with the portrayal of pork production shown in a video produced

by Mercy for Animals and released on July 18.

The National Pork Board and the pig farmers of America have a deep commitment and responsibility to the welfare of the animals we raise. “Pig farmers have a strong track record of animal husbandry practices that have been developed with the help of research on what is best for the animal. And as an industry, we are always seeking to improve those practices,” said Conley Nelson, a farmer and pig-production executive from Algona, Iowa, who also is president of the National Pork Board. “Christensen Farms has always exemplified that commitment and we support their efforts to further investigate this video to ensure the farm’s employees and practices remain at the standards we all expect.”

An independent panel of scientists and ethicists who reviewed the video concluded there were no signs of animal abuse or neglect.

“Raising animals for food is not an easy job, but it’s one we are passionate about. It is also compli-

cated,” Conley said. “Rather than basing judgments on a grainy, heavily edited video, we urge consumers to seek out more information. For example, many of the practices shown in this latest hidden camera video are described in great detail in two videos on our website, A Good End for Pigs and Castration and Tail Docking of Piglets.”

“Animal care can be a personal and emotional issue for many consumers — particularly when presented through a video that is designed to stimulate a negative reaction. The way that we raise pigs today, however, has evolved as we’ve worked to improve food safety, environmental protection, and animal care. These principles should continue to guide any decision made about the best way to care for our animals.”

“While top veterinary experts confirm that the methods we use today are scientifically sound and humane, we know that we must continue working to improve the way that we raise and care for our animals. We have invested millions of farmer checkoff dollars into improving animal welfare-including evaluating new sow housing

First Annual Conservation Day on the Farm arrives Aug. 18 Rohe will serve up free local ice cream • Members of the Tully Chapter — FFA will participate as servers and event staff • Conservation Farm of the Year award presentation and speeches

• Al Sweetland Memorial scholarship presentation For more information, contact the Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation District at their new office located at the

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The first annual Conservation Day on the Farm sponsored by the Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, at Rohe Farm on 4207 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY. The public is invited to attend.

Host farm owners, Steve and Trish Rohe are third generation family farmers. Rohe Farm operated as a Holstein dairy farm for many years until recently transitioning from dairy to beef with cash crops. Water quality improvement projects funded by federal and state agencies with landowner contributions will be showcased on the farm. These best management projects (BMPs) are part of New York State’s efforts to implement its Agricultural Environmental Management program (AEM) to enhance and protect New York State today and for the future.

In keeping with the ‘green’ theme, “local foods” will be available for purchase at a modest price.

Other highlights for the day include: • Onondaga County Dairy Princess, Meghan

options and more humane methods of euthanasia. We urge those companies and organizations that care about improving animal welfare to join us in this important initiative.”

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“Americans have always done big things — not in spite of hard times, but as a means of overcoming them,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “That’s why the Obama Administration is launching the largest infrastructure loan program in our history — these investments will help cities and states create jobs right away building the big transportation projects we need to make sure our economy continues to grow and prosper.”

The recently enacted surface transportation bill, known as MAP-21, provided $1.7 billion in capital over two years for the TIFIA credit assistance program, up from $120 million in FY2012, making it the largest transportation infrastructure finance fund in the Department’s history. Each dollar of federal funds can provide approximately $10 in TIFIA credit assistance, meaning $17 billion in loans through TIFIA, which in turn can leverage $20-$30 billion in transportation infrastructure investment. Altogether, the expanded federal loan program could result in up to $50 billion in Federal, state, local and private sector investment for critical transportation projects across the country.

A wide range of critical transportation projects are eligible for the funding, including everything from

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highway and passenger rail projects to public transit and international bridges and tunnels. Because of the flexibility provided by the TIFIA programs, many qualified, large-scale projects that might otherwise be delayed or shelved can move forward quickly, providing an immediate boost to jobs while laying a foundation for continued economic growth.

In addition to announcing the availability of the expanded TIFIA funding, Secretary LaHood also announced the establishment of the Project Finance Center (PFC) to help state and local government project sponsors analyze financial options for highway, transit, rail, intermodal and other surface transportation projects facing funding challenges.

Through the PFC, the Department of Transportation will have a unique opportunity to provide technical assistance to state and local sponsors of surface transportation projects seeking financial support, making it easier for communities to build the transportation projects they need.

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Governor Cuomo’s signing of Farm Brewery Bill will provide growing markets for NY farmers New York Farm Bureau is raising a beer mug to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s signing of the important farm brewery bill that NYFB strongly advocated for with his Administration and lawmakers in the legislature. It will be a big boost for the growing craft beer industry in the state and the farmers who grow the quality crops like hops

and barley used to make the popular beverages.

The legislation does a number of things. First of all, farm breweries can now have on-site beer tastings and sell their products at offsite retail outlets allowing them to reach new customers. The farm breweries, wineries and distilleries can also sell each other’s products

beer in New York will now be eligible for a refundable tax credit applied against New York State personal income and business taxes.

The bill also exempts small breweries from paying a state liquor authority fee.

In the 1800’s, New York was the national leader in growing hops.

Now, it can regain that title through diversify-

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ing to fill a growing need. Already, hop production has risen 400 percent in the past two years to about 60 acres statewide. That trend will only continue to climb as a provision in the legislation calls for 90 percent of the hops and 90 percent of the ingredients in the local beer to be New York grown by the year 2024.

“This legislation is important for our members, as it makes simple financial sense,” said Dean Norton, President of New York Farm Bureau. “Farm breweries are a growing seg-

ment of agriculture in New York and new markets are needed to sell their products and continue their progress.

Since farm breweries can use crops from New York farms to craft their products, the agricultural industry overall receives an economic benefit as well.”

“We appreciate the support of Governor Cuomo on this legislation, and we look forward to working with him on other initiatives to expand business opportunities in New York for hard working farmers,” Norton added.

Red meat production in Pennsylvania down 4 percent in June HARRISBURG, PA — Commercial red meat production, dressed weight basis, in Pennsylvania during June 2012 totaled 100.9 million pounds, down 4 percent from June 2011, according to the Pennsylvania Field Office of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Beef production, at 93.2 million pounds live weight, was down 2 percent from June 2011. Total head slaughtered was 79,200, down 2,800 head. Live weight averaged 1,181 pounds, up 4 pounds from last year. Veal production was 3.6 million pounds live weight, down 16 percent from last year. Calf slaughter of 8,500 head was down 1600 head from last year. Average live weight increased 2 pounds to 429 pounds per head.

Pork production was 58.3 million pounds live weight, down 2 percent from last year. Total head slaughtered was 225,800, down 8,800 head from June 2011. Average live weight increased 4 pounds per head from last year to 258 pounds.

Lamb and mutton production during June 2012 was 457,000 pounds live weight, up 43 percent from last year. The number slaughtered was 4,400 head, up 1,100 head from last year. Average live weight increased 7 pounds per head to 103 pounds.

Nationally, commercial red meat production totaled 4.02 billion pounds in June, down 5 percent from the 4.22 billion pounds produced in June 2011. Compared with a year earlier beef production, dressed weight basis, at 2.25 billion pounds, was 5 percent below the previous year. Veal production totaled 8.9 million pounds, 20 percent below June a year ago.

Pork production totaled 1.75 billion pounds, down 4 percent from the previous year. Lamb and mutton production, at 12.4 million pounds, was down 1 percent from June 2011.

January-June 2012 red meat production was 24.3 billion pounds, up slightly from 2011. Accumulated beef production was down 2 percent from last year, veal was down 9 percent, pork was up 3 percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was up 2 percent.

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TRACTORS Case IH 9110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 450H Dozer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 750 B Crawler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 2555 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 3150 w/740 loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4430 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 4555 Cab/2WD/Duals . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5325 2WD/cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 5525 Cab/MFWD / Loader. . . . . . . . . . . . $42,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 6430 Rental Return 2.5% Financing . . . . $65,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JD 7130 Rental Return 2.5% Financing . . . . $71,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 7400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville (2) JD 7930 IVT . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting at $123,000 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville NH 4630 cab, 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville COMPACT TRACTORS JD 850 w/cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 855 w/Loader, Mower Deck & Blower . . . $10,900. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 950 w/Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,350 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 1600 wam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 2210 w/Loader/Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 2520 w/Loader & Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3720 w/blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,900 . . . . . . . . Clifton Park JD 3720 TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 4320 cab/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,800. . . . . . . Schaghticoke Kubota L39 TLB, canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH TC45D cab/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen NH TZ25DA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . . . . . Goshen MF 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,900 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 728 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham SKID STEER / CONSTRUCTION 78” skid steer blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 96’ pwr rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham JD 318 Cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . 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 925 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,550 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 926 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 1217 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,900 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 1219 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . . Chatham NH 1411 MoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . . Chatham HAY AND FORAGE JD 74 rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 552 3pt tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . Fultonville Krone 552 Tedder 3PT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,250 . . . . . . . . . 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 676 corn head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,500. . . . . . . Schaghticoke JD 751 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville JD 3960 forage harv., base unit . . . . . . . . . . . $3,800 . . . . . . . . . Fultonville

to strengthen the industry. The flourishing agri-tourism that will follow will have a positive spill-over effect on surrounding communities as farm breweries join regional trails much like what happened with the burgeoning wine industry in the 1970’s.

Also, any brewery that produces 60 million or fewer gallons of

National Mastitis Council registration deadline fast approaching Register today for the two-day forum Aug. 15-16 in Sioux Falls, SD The registration deadline for the National Mastitis Council (NMC) Regional Meeting, Aug. 15-16, is fast approaching. This two-day forum will be held at the Holiday Inn City Centre in Sioux Falls, SD. The pre-registration deadline is Aug. 7. Registration will also be accepted on the day of the event provided space is available in the courses.

Along with networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities, the two-day conference will consist of specialized, interactive short courses. Ten different short courses are planned so that individuals can select specific topics of interest. Participants may enroll in up to four different courses, depending on scheduling.

Workshop topics to choose from include: • Prototheca and klebsiella mastitis: Major environmental mastitis threats; • Identifying milking system issues with dynamic testing; • Tapping the milk quality records analysis potential of PCDART management software; • Successfully planning for success: Developing a growth strategy; • Troubleshooting bacteria issues; • Keeping the parlor crew on target for 22 hours a day by using performance information; • Conducting a dairy farm milk quality walkthrough; • System analysis following the NMC procedures

for evaluating vacuum levels and air flow in milking systems; and • Understanding and coupling bacterial cultures with other milk quality tests to solve on-farm problems.

In addition to these classroom and on-farm courses, NMC is also offering a Spanish-taught course titled: “The Reasons Behind Udder Preparation” to further promote the importance of milk quality to Spanish-speaking employees.

Anne Saeman, executive director of NMC, says that the breadth of topics presented at the regional meeting will benefit attendees of all levels who are interested in udder health, mastitis control, milking management, milk quality and milk safety.

“The information presented has the power to strengthen milk quality programs and increase dairy profitability,” Saeman says. “The conference also provides an excellent opportunity to network with other dairy producers and industry professionals who share a common interest of quality milk production. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early.”

To learn more about the NMC regional meeting and to register, visit: http://nmconline.org/regionalmeet/2012/, contact the NMC office by email at nmc@nmconline.org or phone 608-8484615. Registration for the courses is based on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Taking precautions during mosquito season

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Mosquito season is here and with the season comes concern about infected mammal-biting mosquitoes. As local mosquito control programs and state officials actively monitor mosquito pools in the Commonwealth, residents are urged to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Protect yourself and your loved ones by covering up, using repellent and avoiding the peak mosquito hours of dusk to dawn.

Massachusetts residents are reminded to not only take measures to protect themselves but also domestic animals they may own. Fortunately for animal owners, there are precautionary

measures that can be taken to protect against mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE), including vaccinations.

There are effective vaccines for both WNV and EEE available for horses.

The best time to vaccinate animals is in May, before the height of mosquito season. However, since exposures can occur well into October, any unaffected equine can still benefit from the protection of vaccination. It takes several weeks for an animal to be fully protected by a vaccine. Foals may be vaccinated as early as 23 months of age when

there is an increased disease risk. Animals infected by EEE and WNV develop neurologic symptoms that can lead to death. There is no treatment for either infection, although supportive care can be provided. In addition to horses, WNV and EEE pose a serious risk to other species, including ratites (e.g. ostrich, emu), pheasants, llamas and alpacas. Owners of those species should consult with their veterinarian about vaccinations.

Animal owners should also reduce potential mosquito breeding sites on their property by eliminating standing water from containers such as buckets, tires, and wad-

ing pools — especially after heavy rains. Water troughs provide excellent mosquito breeding habitats and should be flushed out at least once a week during the summer months to reduce mosquitoes near paddock areas. Horse owners should keep horses in indoor stalls at night to reduce their risk of exposure to mosquitoes.

If an animal is diagnosed with WNV or EEE, owners are required to report to MDAR, Division of Animal Health by calling 617-626-1795 and to the Department of Public Health (DPH) by calling 617-983-6800.

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KENNLAND TRUCKING Scott Kennedy 518-857-7423 cell • 518-993-3902 home

• Dairy Cows & Heifers • Complete Moves

• Feeders/Feedlots • Sales

• Shows • Load Chute

Also Equipment/Corn

SATURDAY,, AUGUSTT 11,, 20122 11AM RICHFIELD SPRINGS, NY

COMPLETE MACHINERY AUCTION Tractors: 1420 Int. combine w/ 3 heads, 784 Int. w/loader (needs clutch), 1164 Ford Country 4x4, 1066 IH (needs overhaul), IH 866 tractor. Tillage: Int. 4 bottom plow, Int. 5 bottom plow, 2- 12' disc harrows, McCormick 21' drag, 333 Allis Chalmers 4 row corn planter, Gehl 315 manure spreader. Hay Equip.: NI 5209 9' discbine, Hesston 91 haybine, NH 56 rake, 3 wooden kicker wagons 9x18, Lamco self unloading wagon, Ag Wrap 5x5 - 3pt. hitch bale wrapper, Sunflower 9310 pull type end wheel grain drill - never used, Gehl 1310 round baler, Hesston 5530 round baler, Gehl 750 Chopper w/corn & hay head, Gehl 3250 square baler w/kicker, 110 gal. crop sprayer, JD FBB grain drill, Tomahawk 5050 round bale shredder 3pt. hitch, Ford 1124 Country Parts tractor, JD 450 bulldozer (disassembled).

Due to health reasons Dyns have decided to liquidate all their machinery.

Cash or good check w/positive ID day of sale. Selling by number system.

Directions: Sale held at the farm - From Route 20 in West Winfield take Route 51 South 5.6 miles turn left on County Route 23 go 4.8 miles to sale site on right. GPS address: 1117 County Highway 23, Richfield Springs, NY. Check web site for photos. www.hoskingsales.com

Hosking Sales: 6810 W. River Road Nichols, NY 13812 607-699-3637 or 607-972-1770

Owner: Walter & Gail Dyn 1117 County Hwy. 23 Richfield Springs, NY

COMPLETE CATTLE DISPERSAL

(150) REGISTERED HOLSTEIN CATTLE (150) WHITNEY & JANE PALMITER, SHERBURNE, NY

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2012, 11:00 A.M.

Whitneyy & Janee havee farmed d itt alll theirr lives,, and d havee decided d to o retiree from m milking..

(150) Registered Holstein Cattle. Closed herd. All Heifers home raised. (80) Mature cows, averaging 58 lbs. Cattle have not been pushed. (14) Bred Heifers. (26) Yearling Heifers. (29) NB to 6 months. (Nice). Years of AI breeding. (1) Holstein Service Bull (Man O Man), running with heifers. Sires used in this dairy include: Blitz, Sailor, Lon, & Mihaly. All cattle are in good condition. Show dairy, with good udders. This is a good, honest herd. SCC-220,000. 3.5F. 2.99P. Cattle have handled and easy to work with. Cows milked in tie stall. Heifers used to free stall.

Inspection welcome closer to sale day, so the Palmiter's can stay on their regular schedule.

Salee Managedd by:

David Unger &

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

Tel: (607) 863-3821

Visit us on the Web @ genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com

2012 New York apple crop will harvest early, sell out quickly FISHERS, NY — New York Apple Association (NYAA) reports that harvest of the 2012 New York crop will get under way an unprecedented three weeks early this year, and New York apple fans — consumer

and retailer alike — are being encouraged to get their favorite state varieties early while supplies last. Harvest of early-season varieties will start the first week of August, and apples will begin arriving in

stores and markets soon after.

The state’s apple harvest is early as a result of unseasonably warm weather in early March.

While April frost took a toll on the budding crop, the warm spring

and summer that followed have been welcomed by growers.

“The warm weather and sunny days we got in late spring and summer seem to be Mother Nature’s way of apologizing for the early

cold,” said NYAA President Jim Allen. “Homegrown New York state apples will be here sooner than expected, and that’s good news for New York apple lovers.”

Allen noted that while

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supplies will be less than typical, fruit flavor and size will be excellent. The ideal summer weather will result in higher levels of fruit sugars, ensuring that the first varieties off the trees such as Jersey Mac, Ginger Gold, Paula Red, Jonamac and Gala will be naturally sweet and tasty.

The nation’s top producer of McIntosh, New York is expecting a good crop of that longtime favorite variety as well as the rising star HoneyCrisp. Allen also reported that the crop of New York Galas, quickly becoming a consumer favorite, is shaping up nicely.

“The New York apple industry is open for business,” said Allen.

“While we won’t have a record crop, we will have your favorite New York varieties in stores and markets earlier.

Support your New York state apple growers, and enjoy our apples while they last.”

In the coming weeks, New York state apples will be featured in radio advertisements in all major markets across the state, as well as online, on Facebook and in local markets. To learn more about New York apple varieties, including variety information, pick-your-own locations and recipes, visit www.nyapplecountry.com.

About New York Apple Association A nonprofit agricultural trade association based in Fishers, NY, NYAA represents the state’s commercial apple growers. The association supports profitable growing and marketing of New York apples through increasing demand for apples and apple products, representing the industry at state and federal levels, and serving as the primary information source on New York apple-related matters. For more information, visit www.nyapplecountry. com.

PH (585) 243-1563 FAX (585) 243-3311 6502 Barber Hill Road, Geneseo, New York 14454 WWW.TEITSWORTH.COM

ROY TEITSWORTH INC. SUCCESSFUL AUCTIONS FOR 42 YEARS

Empire Farm Days Truck & Equipment Auction THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2012 AT 1:00 P.M. Rt. 414, Seneca Falls, NY

The e Area's s Largestt Auction

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Selling Approximately (110) Farm Tractors: Case IH 7110, 4x4 Case IH 5150, 4x4 Case IH 5140, 4x4 Case 3230, 2500 hrs Case 1896, cab, AC, 4wd, dual wheels, front end ldr, remote hydraulics IH 674, diesel new clutch, new tires IH 424 w/ldr 1998 Case CX100, 4x4 Case/IH JX95, 4x4, w/cab Case/IH 585 2006 Challenger CAT MT525B, 4x4 JD 8430 w/ Leon 12' dozer blade, 3pt, PTO, duals JD 8430, 3pt, PTO (2) JD 7700, 4x4 JD 4960 4x4 JD 4840 JD 4055, 4x4 JD 5520, w/ldr, cab, AC, 2x4, 2200 hrs JD 6320, 4x4, w/ldr/cab, 2100 hrs JD 6715, 4x4 JD6300, 4x4 JD 4960, 4x4 JD 4255, 4x4 (2) JD 4240S, 4x4 JD 4050, 4x4 (2) JD 3140, 4x4 JD 3020 JD 3010 JD 2955, canopy JD 2555, 4x4 Ford 9600 Ford 8630, 4x4, power shift Ford 7840, 4x4 Ford model 601 w/ldr Ford TW 25, 4x4 Kubota 6040, 4x4 Kubota L4700, 4x4, w/ldr Kubota M5400 4wd, w/canopy NH 8360, 4x4 NH TD80D, 4x4 NH 3930 w/cab, low hrs, & side mower MF GC2300, 4x4, TLB MF 65 Kubota L35, 4x4, TLB Kubota B21, 4x4, TLB Hesston 45-66, 4x4 1998 New Holland 8260, 2wd White 2-85 Kioti L3054 Long 350 2x4 (30) Compact Tractors: 2008 Kubota L5740, EROPS, AC, 867hrs, 4wd Kubota M4700 w/ldr Kubota L3240, 4x4, ldr Kubota L3710, 4x4, w/cab Kubota B20, w/ldr Kubota BX2200, 4x4, w/ldr/mower JD 855 compact w/ldr, 4x4 2012 MF 1533L 3hrs.

Troybilt GTX20 4x4, w/ldr/mower JD 2210, 4x4, w/ldr (140) Trucks: 2004 Sterling truck, tractor, 287,000 miles Sterling 22ft dump truck 2004 Ford F650 Ext cab, 22' steel rollback, 143K 2000 Ford F650 SA box truck, 245K 1998 Ford F800 SA Dump, 61K 2000 KW T300 24' alum. Dry box, 3126 Cat 215hp,air brakes, 6spd, 214K 1999 Mack CH613 TA day cab tractor, 10spd, wet line, 432K, camelback 1998 Mack single axle CH tractor 1988 Mack R69OT SA roll off truck, E6250hp, 5spd 2003 Mack CH613 TA day cab, 15spd, 645K 1990 Pete 378 TA day cab, 3406B Cat, 9spd

1998 Pete 373 TA, w/L, 9speed day cab, 803K 1987 International 1754 rollback, approx.

60,000 miles 1997 IH 4700, 444E engine, 6spd manual transmission, 318,500 miles Ford 1000 gal water truck 1998 GMC dump truck 2003 Jonson body, 18' w/rear curb side doors, 3 phase electric unit, body only 2003 Freightliner M2 SA Box Truck, 119k Trailer: Gooseneck trailers Dump trailer Landscape trailer Tilt top trailers 2009 Contrail-Towmaster C-12LS deck over HD equipment trailer 2005 PJ 30' gooseneck dual tandem axle trailer Tilman 6x12 dump trailer 2000 Dynaweld 51' hyd. dovetail trailer 1999 Trail boss trailer, 16' 1995 Dorsey 48'x102' van trailer, sliding axles 1996 TrailCO 30ft aluminum dump trailer 36' Ti-Brook frameless dump trailer, 56" sides 1974 Gilmore 28' alum frame dump trailer, steel frame, roll tarp 2001 48' Kaufman car trailer, gooseneck, 30' Trailer Holiday Rambler Camper 1979 Anthony 24' dump trailer, 96" wide (12) Utility Company & Bucket trucks (1000) Farm Machinery: Meyer portable continues flow grain dryer, 750 bushel per hour w/heat recovery H&S 310 manure spreader Husky Model E 3600 Gal, 2axle tank spreader Husky 40' lagoon pump- 6" International 450 4B plow JD 936 MOCO JD 1470 MOCO JD 2700 5B plow Steiger 2209 12' chisel plow- 9 shank White 271 18' rockflex disc Case IH 3800 12' disc New Idea 5209 discbine NH H7550 discbine New Idea 5209 discbine NH 489 Discbine Kinze 11R bean planter w/JD 7000 row units 2 row corn planter Krause 1590 disc harrow Lely pull type fertilizer spreader, PTO driven Case IH 8312 12' mower conditioner JD 956 mower conditioner, 15' Kuhn FC302G mower conditioner w/bad cutter bar Grimm 4 star tedder Pequea tedder 910 Class 6 star tedder Claas Volto 52T 4 star tedder NH 4 star tedder Niemeyer 4 star hydro fold tedder Deutz-Fahr KM 2.52 tedder Vicon Fanex 523T 4 star hyd. fold tedder Bosh Hog 4 star tedder Bush Hog 1023 10wheel rake Kuhn GA6000 rotary rake Miller pro rotary rake NH 499 haybine NH 144 windrow inverter JD 336W baler w/ejector JD 346 baler JD 327 sq. baler IH 47 square baler NH 326 sq. baler Challenger 34 round baler NH 847 round baler

2005 Claas 240 round baler Claas 46 round baler Case IH 8430 round baler McHale 991BE bale wrapper-self-loading H&S hay merger Valmetal 5500 Agri round bale chopper Kverneland/Kidd 807 round bale chopper3pt mount Kidd round bale chopper NH 782 chopper Gehl 1275 chopper Corn head for Gehl 1275 chopper Bale King Vortex 880 pull type bale processor Agco Challenger RB34 round baler Case IH 600 blower Anderson rock picker Knight 3042 mixer Gehl 8335 mixer Triolet silomix 1000 mixer Gehl 125 grinder/mixer Bush Hog batwing rotary mower Bush Hog batwing finish mower LandPride batwing finish mower Gehl 1060 2 row harvester 1140 rotary rake Patz round shredder Reel Auggie mixer Supreme 900 cubic foot vertical mixer wagon Sq. bale grabber (4) 475 bushel gravity wagons Demco HTH 700 gal sprayer, 60' boom 9' AgBagger w/ Ford power unit JD 666R six row corn head AC black 6-30 corn head Forklift attachment to fit IH 2250 loader Badger forage blower (200) Building Supplies: (20) pallets of tumbled landscape rocks 6"x8' red pine post, treated 31/2" x 8' red pine post, treated 5"x8' red pine post, treated (200) Construction Equipment: Cat 313B CR excavator w/thumb Cat 312BL excavator Cat 307CSB excavator, enclosed cab, AC, auxiliary hydraulics, thumb 2004 Bobcat 430 excavator, cab Komatsu PC220 excavator Komatsu PC220-3 excavator Komatsu PC120 excavator Komatsu PC220 long reach excavator Hitachi EX 120 excavator 36" bucket, 12300hrs Hitachi EX120 excavator 36" bucket, 6443hrs 1998 JD excavator model 160LC JD 490D excavator JD 290 excavator, 32" bucket, 1503hrs JD 35D mini excavator w/thumb, rubber tracks, 920 hrs.

Kubota KH35 mini excavator Bobcat Mini excavator NH EH30B mini excavator NH 30 mini excavator 2005 Bobcat 442 mini excavator Hydraulic Hammer for excavator BTI model 2080X hammer to fit Cat 350 excavator Cat IT28G wheel loader Komatsu WA100 wheel loader 2001 Cat 938G wheel loader 1998 Cat 950G wheel loader JD 324H wheel loader Cat IT24F wheel loader, EROPS Cat IT28B wheel loader, EROPS Cat IT 28 wheel loader, EROPS, AC, new rebuilt motor Cat IT28F wheel loader 2008 JCB 406 wheel loader, cab, GP bkt, 592 hrs Cat D3C bulldozer Cat D5C LGP 6 way bulldozer

JD 450E bulldozer Komatsu D39 bulldozer w/cab Komatsu D39 EX bulldozer 1998 Cat D5C bulldozer JD 450 J 6way bulldozer JD 450 E bulldozer JD 770 BH grader JD 310C tractor, backhoe JD 310E ldr backhoe JD 110 ldr backhoe 1998 JD 310E backhoe, EROPS, AC, 4wd, 24" digging bucket Case 580K backhoe, 4x4, cab, e-hoe, 4700 hrs 1996 JCB 214 backhoe, 4x4, cab, E-hoe 36" caterpillar backhoe bucket, fits 416C438C, new Case 695 tractor, cab, boom mower Skyjack scissor lift Genie s60 diesel boom lift Cat TH63 telehandler 2007 Gehl CT7-23 telehandler, 4x4, cab, GP bkt, 4900 hrs Vermeer SC252 stump grinder IR SD77DX dirt roller 1996 Cat CP563C pad foot roller 1999 Vibromax W263 roller, 790hrs.

Cat CS 433B roller Cat CT563C pad foot roller Bomag BW 210 A roller Bomag BW 130 roller Grove HR26 manlift (2) Mastercraft rough terrain forklift JCB 930 rough terrain forklift, 4x4, diesel Clark forklift AC forklift, 6000Ib, 21ft 1998 Princeton Teledyne 3wd forklift, Kubota diesel, 2421 hrs.

Lull model 544-22 forklift, 4x4, diesel, 3 section mast-30' Advance 4600 sweeper w/curb brush Municipal Equipment: 2010 Ford F150 XL pickup, 4x4, auto, 81K 2010 Ford E150 Cargo Van, 24K 2009 Ford Escape XLS, 4x4 2009 Ford F150 XLT, 4x4, 62K 2008 Ford F350 SD pickup 2008 Ford F350XL pickup, engine knock, 100K 2006 Ford E250 cargo van, 54K 2002 Ford F150 pickup, 78K Trojan 4500Z loader (50) Golf Cart, RTV, Gators: (2) JD 6x4 gator JD 6x4 gator, dump, diesel JD 4x2 gator, dump Kubota 1140 RTV, like new Kubota RTV 1100 Kubota RTV 900 w/cab Polaris, UTV 1500, 4x2 2003 Club Car electric golf card (50) Antique Equipment: JD 70, diesel tractor (50) Cars & Pickups: 2011 Ford F250 4x4-municipal 2010 Ford Escape XLT, red, loaded 2007 Ford F250XLT, 4x4 2006 Ford 500, 4dr, red, 76K 2004 Ford F350, diesel, 6spd, 78k, Reading enclosed service body 2003 Ford Explorer, 4x4, loaded 2002 Ford F350XL, flatbed, 94K 2001 Ford F450 dump, 4wd, rugby body 9' 2001 Ford 450, 4x4, dump, plow 1988 Ford F600 airport truck 2009 Chevy Silverado K-1500 x-cab, red, 4x4, 20K 2009 Chevy Malibu LT, 50K 2005 Chevy 3500, 4x4, loaded 2005 Chevy C-1500, 4.3 L, 2wd, white 2005 Chevy Silverado, 2wd

2004 Chevy W4500 box truck 1999 Chevy Tahoe 1999 Chevy Silverado, 2wd, 72K 1997 Chevy K-1500, 4x4, 120K, green, Municipal 1998 GMC Sierra C-1500, NC truck 2002 Isuzu Rodeo, loaded, sunroof, 110K, GA vehicle 2004 Dodge 1500, 4x4 2001 Dodge 3500, dump, plow, low miles 2001 Dodge Ram 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 6cly, loaded 1999 Dodge Ram 1500, 2wd, N.J. Truck 1996 Buick Road master wagon, 79K, white 1996 Buick Road master wagon, 100K, green 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood brougham, 58K, black (50) Lawn Mowers: Toro 327 mower w/snow blower JD 3225 B diesel Fairway mower, 5 reels, 1300 hrs.

JD 657A stand on mower Frontier GM1060R finish mower King Kutter roto-tiller, finish mower Bush Hog EC 2661 zero turn mower Cub Cadet 1525 New Holland CM274 front mounted mower Kwic Kut super slope master, 38 hp diesel motor McLane 20" reel mower, 10 blade McLane 20" reel mower, 7 blade McLane 25" reel mower, 10 blade Shindaiwa trimmer T230 (150) Skid Steer Loaders & Attachments: (2) Case 430 SSL Volvo MC110 SSL 2011 Bobcat S185 SSL w/cab, AC, & Bobtach, 108 hrs.

2002 Bobcat T190 SSL, 1920 hrs.

2006 Bobcat T300 SSL Bobcat 975 SSL, Perkins diesel engine Bobcat 873 SSL w/tooth bucket Bobcat 853 SSL, 4344hrs 2001 Bobcat 873 w/cab Bobcat 873 SSL, w/cab Bobcat 775 SSL, solid tires, grapple bucket 2011 Bobcat S185, SSL, 375 hrs.

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Heath Family of Family Traditions with Haley Heath are Outdoor Industry Spokespersons of Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® Program All-American family to promote Safety Day program amongst out-

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gram is an inside look at a growing demographic of families that hunt together. In a crazy world where spending time with family takes a back seat to providing for one, Family Traditions with Haley Heath shows us how accomplishing both at the same time is possible.

What began in 2006 with Haley’s participation in a “Survivor-like” competition on the ESPN television show, “ESPN’s Ultimate Outdoorsmen Search,” evolved into the popular television show, Family Traditions with Haley Heath. Since the show began, Haley has earned much-deserved

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NCERA 197: Agricultural equipment on public roads Summarized by Linda M. Fetzer, Pennsylvania State University

In areas where rural and urban settings come together, motorists are more likely to encounter agricultural equipment and vehicles on public roads. In 2007, the North Central Education/Extension Research Activity (NCERA) 197 committee identified the operation of agricultural equipment on public roads as an agricultural safety and health priority area in need of further research and awareness.

The committee reviewed research and engineering standards and identified extension and outreach and policy priorities related to the operation of agricultural equipment on public roads. The lists below outline the committee’s major recommendations in these areas.

Research and development • To improve understanding of the characteristics of crashes between motor vehicles and agricultural machines or equipment, reporting and investigative agencies should develop and use standardized reporting terminology.

• Researchers should prioritize the determination of best practices for lighting and marking agricultural equipment and vehicles (such as the use of slow moving vehicle [SMV] emblems on animal-drawn buggies).

• As use of high-speed tractors, self-propelled machines, and towed equipment increases, engineers must improve and adapt braking and steering systems, tires, and rollover protective structures (ROPS) for high-speed machinery and equipment.

• Researchers, officials, and agricultural safety and health leaders and experts should examine driver education curricula, which are not standardized nationally, to evaluate the level of instruction students receive about sharing roadways with agricultural equipment.

• Researchers should examine the effectiveness of graduated licensing for youth operating agricultural equipment on public roadways.

Engineering standards • Organizations and entities that formulate engineering design standards should base standards more directly on research findings. Engineers should collaborate with researchers and end users when developing and designing agricultural equipment.

• When designing machinery and equipment, engineers should apply standards that require automatic and passive protection for drivers and riders operating agricultural equipment on public roads.

• Designers and manufacturers should continually consider ways in which new technologies can be incorporated in the design standards and applications of agricultural equipment.

Safety programs • Safety programs must balance the educational effort by educating both agricultural workers and the general public about: - best practices for operating farm equipment on roadways, - the purpose and usage of SMV and speed

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indicator symbol (SIS) emblems, and - the ways exclusions and exemptions of agricultural equipment from traffic regulations impact the interaction of vehicles and agricultural equipment on roadways.

• Safety programs should work with local and state law-enforcement agencies to increase officers’ awareness of laws related to farm equipment.

• Safety program personnel should work with manufacturers of Amish buggies to encourage the use of marking and lighting systems that meet current standards developed by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Policy • State policies should promote the comprehensive explanation of SMV and SIS emblems in driver’s manuals and as part of driver education programs.

• A more comprehensive Uniform Vehicle Code (UVC) should be developed and adopted both nation-

ally and at state levels. The new code should address modern types of agricultural equipment and the use of such equipment on roadways. Details of the code should include: - required registration of farm equipment for roadway use, - necessary qualifications and training for operators of agricultural equipment, and - regulations regarding the use of animal-drawn buggies, wagons, and equipment.

• Policies should ensure consistent funding for research into the hazards of operating agricultural equipment on roadways and the best safety practices for the operation of farm equipment on public roads.

• State and local governments should establish land-use policies to manage the interactions between farming and nonfarming vehicles on public roads.

• Policies should encourage stricter enforcement by local and state police of proper SMV emblem usage.

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences is part of a consortium of 74 land-grant universities offering answers to hundreds of agriculture-related safety and health questions for the new farm-safety section of a national website.

The website, http://extension.org/farm_safety_ and_health, offers easy-to-navigate advice on farm safety and health issues for everyone from beginning farmers to veteran producers.

The issues covered range from grain-bin entrapments to safe beef-cattle handling, said Dennis Murphy, Penn State Distinguished Professor of Agricultural Safety and Health.

“This online resource will serve many groups, including educators, injury outreach specialists and farm workers, with valuable information that can be

accessed anytime,” he said. “And in an agricultural community where business is done all day, every day, there is never a down time for safety and health information.” eXtension (which is pronounced E-extension) is a national, online educational network and partnership of 74 universities that provides access to objective, research-based information and education, Murphy explained.

“Agriculture is a dangerous industry,” Murphy said. “This online resource is now available to serve hard-working men, women and families with up-todate safety and health materials to protect the most valuable assets: the farm workers.

“Besides providing answers to frequently asked farm-safety questions, this site contains articles on a

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recognition. In 2008, she was the first woman to receive the “Viewer Favorite Personality” Sportsman Award. In 2009, she was appointed as the Ambassador for The Sportsman Channel’s organization, Hunt. Fish. Feed., that works to feed needy families.

In 2009, Haley was highlighted in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and ABC Nightly World News.

Haley and G.O. Heath and their children Gunner and Dakota are all featured on Family Traditions with Haley Heath. G.O. always envisioned himself working in the outdoors and graduated from the University of Georgia Agriculture School with a BSA in Crop and Soil Sciences. In addition to their show on The Sportsman Channel, the family lives and works on a farm in Bolingbroke, GA. “Our family is very excited about partnering with the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day program,” said G.O. and Haley Heath. “Our days start and end on the farm and something we instilled in our children at an early age is farm safety. We are looking forward to getting out in the field with the PAF Safety Day program and to help keep kids safe in and around farms and ranches.”

“Our partnership with the Heath family is a natural one,” said Randy Bernhardt, chief administrative officer of the Progressive Agriculture Foundation® (PAF).

“Most outdoor enthusiasts come from rural America and the farm Safety Day program provides rural youth and their families with crucial education on ATV safety, firearm safety and knife safety, to name a few. We are pleased to work with Haley, G.O. and their family to promote farm safety and the farm Safety Day program amongst outdoor enthusiasts.“ During the next 18 months, the Heath Family will attend a PAF farm Safety Day program, promote the Safety Day program at the 2013 Shot Show (http://shotshow.org/) and attend the 2013 Progressive Agriculture Foundation annual reception and dinner in Louisville, KY, in October 2013. The Heaths and PAF are also exploring additional ways that they can work together to promote farm safety.

Un ‘BEEF’lievably excellent animals Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H members show market beef and heifer breeding animals JAMESTOWN, NY — The Warren K. Brown Show arena was busy again July 24 as Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Beef Project participants gave it their all at the 4-H Market Steer and Beef Breeding Show, judged by Warren Beeler.

The 4-H Beef Program offers a market steer tract and a beef breeding tract. 4-H members can be part of one or both of these programs. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H youth in the Beef Project have been gaining knowledge and raising animals since November in preparation for this year’s County Fair. Animals can be unpredictable, and steers in particular are over 10 times the weight of their handlers.

The 4-H Beef barn is filled with beautifully finished livestock that all did very well in the day’s competition.

Patrick Kibbe received the high honors of Grand Champion Steer Showman. Andy Ellis did just as well following right behind with Reserve Champion Steer Showman. Sarah Osborne won Supreme Champion

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Chautauqua County’s 4-H members participate in Goat Harness and Pack Show.

JAMESTOWN, NY — The Goat barn was full of activity as 4-H Goat Project members participated in the Harness and Pack Goat Show. Goats are an exceptionally hardy animal that can carry well above their own body weight.

The 2012 Grand Champion Harness Goat was shown by Gracie Morrison. The Reserve Grand Champion Harness Goat was shown by Anna Talbot.

The Grand Champion Pack Goat’s owner was Anna Talbot. The Reserve Grand Champion Pack Goat award went to Emily Masiker.

The Cloverbud Participant in the Goat Show was Madeline Lancaster.

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Female. Rachel Ecklund followed with Reserve Champion Female.

Other winners were found among the prize winning livestock. Grand Champion Heifer Showman went to Sarah Orborne followed by Holly Crandall as Reserve Champion Heifer Showman.

Among the market classes, awards were given not just to Grand Champion Patrick Kibbe and Reserve Champion Andy Ellis but also to Highly Commended Market Steer going to Mikayla Peterson. That was followed by Kim Walker with a Commended Market Steer.

Congratulations to the day’s 4-H Beef show participants.

4-H market steer winners earned more than ribbons and trophies. Titles help 4-H members earn a sale position in the Meat Animal Sale later during the week. Grand and Reserve Market Animals earn the first and second slots in the Beef portion of the Meat Animal Sale.

Patrick Kibbe as he received the award for Grand Champion Steer Showman.

Photo courtesy of Chautauqua County CCE Other 4-H members who have multiple animals in the Market Steer project are required to sell only their top placing animal. 4-H Beef Project members work many hours preparing their livestock for show and sale.

some storage facilities report lower inventories than previous years.

Cash butter closed the week 8 cents higher, at $1.67, 43 cents below a year ago. Twenty one cars found new homes, 16 on Friday. AMS butter averaged $1.5487, up 1.1 cent.

Butter markets remain firm. In most regions cream volumes are declining as milk production decreases and butterfat levels fall. Cows are eating less and drinking more, thus not maintaining a positive dry mater to liquid balance, USDA says.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk finished the week at $1.3750, up 1 1/2-cents. Extra Grade

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It’s Likely Too Late Issued July 27, 2012 Hot weather remains the center of attention across most of the nation with little to no relief in sight and likely too late anyway. Ramifications will be with us for months and maybe years. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack thus called on House lawmakers to pass the Farm Bill before it adjourns.

Dairy wise, milk supplies and milk composition is falling due to the heat. Dairy Profit Weekly reported that Secretary Vilsack designated 76 additional counties in six states as primary natural disaster areas. Some 1,369 counties across 31 states have been declared disaster areas, 1,234 due to drought, making qualified farm operators in the areas eligible for low-interest emergency loans.

Meanwhile; the Cheddar blocks closed the last Friday of July at $1.7050 per pound, down 1 1/4-cents on the week, up 6 1/2-cents on the month, and 45 cents below a year ago. The barrels closed at $1.6850, down a penny on the week and 44 1/2cents below a year ago.

Eight cars of block traded hands on the week and four of barrel. The AMS-surveyed U.S. average block price inched 0.4 cent higher to $1.6488, and the barrels averaged $1.6895, down 0.4 cent.

USDA’s July 20 Dairy Market News reported that the cheese market is “unsettled” as manufacturers and buyers try to anticipate its direction. Cheese makers are increasingly using nonfat dry milk or condensed skim to fortify milk for the vats, thus powder prices have strengthened. Cheese stocks are adequate but

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was up a nickel to $1.30. AMS powder averaged $1.1759, up 1.7 cents, and dry whey averaged 51.02 cents, up 1 1/2-cents.

Drought across the grain states are causing producers to reevaluate their feed on hand, crop yields, projected feed input costs, financial resources and herd size that will allow them to stay in business through winter, warns USDA. Lots of cows are going to slaughter because farmers can’t afford to feed them.

Daily Dairy Report (DDR) market analyst Sarina Sharp said in the DDR’s “Daily Dairy Discussion” (a free download at www.dailydairyreport.com) that the June Milk Production report indicated that dairy cow numbers have been declining since April and quite significantly. The July 20 Cattle Inventory report confirmed that, she said, as heifer and milk cow numbers were unchanged from a year ago.

“We have fewer cows than we did earlier this year and production per cow is slowing,” Sharp said. She blamed the heat and the rising cost of production as “Spot corn is over $8 per bushel. New crop is flirting with $8, and nearby soybean meal is well over $500. A lot of dairy producers who grow their feed are concerned they won’t have the production they were counting on and will therefore have to purchase this very expensive feed.”

She warned that grains, protein, and forage will be very hard to come by at a reasonable price and reported that

farmers in the Great Lakes region are mowing their corn under as; “There are no ears or grains on the stalks so they’re simply chopping these stalks into silage and will feed it but this low quality forage can really hurt milk production in the long run and in the short term we’re dealing with the heat so per cow production can really take a hit thanks to this draught.” And, nitrate levels can also be problematic in drought-stressed corn.

Checking supplies; June butter holdings, at 350.8 million pounds, were down 18.9 million pounds or 7 percent from May but were 52.4 million or 28 percent above June 2011, according to the latest Cold Storage report.

American cheese, at 629.9 million pounds, was up 9.9 million or 2 percent from May and 10.8 million or 2 percent above a year ago and the highest June inventory in 10 years, according to the DDR. Total cheese stocks at a little over 1 billion pounds are also up 2 percent from May but unchanged from a year ago.

The Cold Storage data was “bearish to cheese,” according to the DDR’s Sarina Sharp who said the growing cheese stocks are priced out of the global market but added the caveat that most U.S. cheese is produced in the draught plagued Midwest where heat is taking its toll on

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Butter is a different story, according to Sharp. Butter stocks usually peak in June, she said, but it appears they peaked in May this year. June showed the first month over month decline in stocks since November, according to Sharp, however inventories are still almost 30 percent higher than a year ago.

In dairy politics; the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) charged this week that “the Dairy Market Stabilization Program” (DMSP) proposal in the new Farm Bill would have been limiting U.S. milk production since May, if it had been in effect, even as agriculture economists and USDA are warning that the drought throughout the country will reduce milk supply and raise consumer prices.”

“Dairy farmers enrolled in the program would have had their revenue reduced from 2 to 6 percent in May and possibly by 3 to 7 percent in June,” according to an IDFA press release. “As a result of the lost revenue, farmers would be expected to reduce their milk production, most likely by reducing herd size.”

“Not only will consumers be facing higher prices in the near future, because cows produce less milk during high heat conditions, and the cost of feed will be higher, but this new program would have already dug the hole deeper,” said Connie Tipton, IDFA president and CEO. National Milk shot back stating; “IDFA has mis-

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prices, and also gives us a tool to better align supply and demand. Relying on the weather to perform this process is foolish.”

Out west, a California Department of Food and Agriculture hearing panel found that, based on the testimony provided at the recent hearing, there should be no change in the California 4b milk price formula. However Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross, concerned about the increasing costs of feed, made the decision to increase prices by modifying the formula in such a way that as of August 1, the Class 4b milk price will be improved by a maximum of 10 cents per hundredweight when the price of dry whey exceeds 60 cents a pound. The price floor of 25 cents was not changed but each bracket in the sliding scale will increase an extra 1.25 cents. At the current dry whey value of 49.5 cents per pound the improvement will be 6.25 cents per hundredweight.

The Alliance of Western Milk Producers Bill Van Dam wrote in his newsletter; “The results of this hearing, while disappointing to those with high expectations, should not have been a surprise to anyone. A CDFA hearing is not a political contest, it is not a court of law, nor is it a popular vote of the people. It is an economic exercise in which decisions are based on cold hard economic facts.”

California’s Milk Producers Council’s Rob Vandenheuvel wrote in his newsletter; “Disappointing is a huge understatement” in describing the announcement. Complete details are at the MPC website.

Getting back to high corn prices; the Alliance’s Bill VanDam points out that “There was huge financial suffering as dairy producers adjusted to the first doubling ($2-$4 per bushel) of corn prices. Now the second doubling has occurred ($4-$8) and it looks as if a way has to be found to adjust to $8.00 corn prices.” One source told me double digit corn prices are possible.

“The combined livestock industries were not able to get an adjustment in the ethanol mandates when they attempted to reduce them a few years ago. It made sense then and makes even better sense now that the ethanol mandates be cut from 10 to 5 percent of our US gasoline the amount that is needed to oxygenate the gasoline,” VanDam wrote. “The balance of the U.S. ethanol program cannot be justified.”

“The drought is real and is persistent. On the Market to Market show this morning the analyst opined that if not later this year then next year corn is likely to hit $9.00 a bushel and perhaps $10.00. At some point demand destruction comes into play as users get priced out of the market.

Doesn’t it make better sense to reduce the artificial demand dictated by government decree? Cut it in half,” VanDam concluded.

Corn and soybeans aren’t the only feed prices going up. Dairy Profit Weekly reports that the whole cottonseed dry spell is expected to intensify in 2013, as competing crops threaten to cannibalize even more cotton acres in 2013.

Cotton farmers planted 14 percent fewer cotton acres in 2012, explained Tom Wedegaertner, director of agricultural research, Cotton Incorporated. “While a more ‘normal’ summer could produce more harvestable acres of cotton, and more cottonseed, we anticipate the amount of whole cottonseed available for dairies will remain flat compared to 2011.” If USDA’s June 29 forecast of 17 million bales holds true, the crop could produce 5.7 million tons of cottonseed, of which 3 million tons would be available for feeding.

By the way, Cotton Incorporated now offers a Cottonseed Marketplace publication for farmers to receive periodic updates. Sign up for the “Whole Cottonseed E-newsletter at www. wholecottonseed.com.

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characterized the real issue facing dairy farmers this summer. Summer heat always leads to a slowdown in milk output, this year will be no different, but the USDA reported last week that milk production in the second quarter of 2012 was up 2 percent compared to 2011, while the first quarter was up a whopping 5.3 percent. The U.S. is well on track to produce a record volume of milk this year, a hot summer notwithstanding.”

“As a result, farmers’ prices this June were down 18 percent from June 2011, 30 cents a gallon less.

Consumers really should be asking if the price they pay at retail for dairy products have dropped by the same amount. The answer is, retail prices haven’t changed, even as the farm price this year has reflected the fact that supply has raced ahead of demand.

Meanwhile, grain prices reflect the opposite: that supplies are short in relation to demand.”

“The dairy policy provisions in the Senate and House farm bills are tied to the critical difference between the farmer’s milk price, and the cost of feed.

When that margin contracts to dangerously low levels, those who volunteer to use the proposed program will be insured against these low margins and they are also expected to trim their milk output until margins reach healthy levels,” NMPF said.

“These summer temperatures, and the possibility of a poor crop harvest, are exactly why we need a dairy farm safety net that takes into account higher feed

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NCGA statement on the call for a renewable fuel standard waiver National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the drought and the call by some for the EPA to waive provisions of the Renewable Fuel Standard.

“NCGA stands firm in its support of the Renewable Fuel Standard and will strongly oppose legislation to alter or repeal the RFS. Likewise, we believe it is premature for a waiver of the RFS provisions at this point. With the crop still in the field, it is too early to determine this year’s final corn supply.

In addition, the ethanol industry now has a significant surplus of ethanol and RFS credits that can greatly offset ethanol’s impact on the corn supply.

“However, we recognize the severe impact of the drought on our farmers and our customers, here and abroad, with livestock, poultry, ethanol and other processing facilities, and we believe the flexibility of the RFS does work, and will work. NCGA also supports the waiver process that is embodied in the current RFS, and respects the right of those that may file a waiver petition to do so.

“In the meantime, NCGA continues to encourage those seeking RFS legislation to, instead, work through the government’s existing RFS waiver petition process in the event they believe it has caused severe economic harm.

“Many of our farmer members are suffering immensely from the drought. Many are also in the same predicament as our customers because they have livestock or own ethanol plant shares. Now is the time for all of American agriculture to pull together and work together for solutions that benefit us all.”

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by Sarah Thompson The commercialization of shrub willow as a bioenergy crop could be years closer, thanks to a $1.37 mil-

lion grant that will allow Cornell researchers to take advantage of the newly mapped shrub willow genome to study hybrid vigor and yield.

Larry Smart, associate professor of horticulture, has partnered with Christopher D. Town, professor at the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) in Rockville, MD, to study the genetics of superior growth in hybrids of shrub willow, a fast-growing, perennial cool-climate woody plant.

“Determining the precise genetic

mechanisms that produce hybrid vigor has been a scientific challenge for a century,” said Smart.

Unlocking those mechanisms and then developing simple techniques for finding the genetic fingerprint for hybrid vigor in parent species could cut the time it takes to identify promising progeny, Smart said.

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And time is money; for farmers to adopt a new crop like shrub willow — and for companies to accept the end product — they need assurance of long-term profitability before taking on the associated higher risk.

“We think the results of this research will take years off the cycle time needed to find the best growing shrub willow hybrids and with consistent increases in yield each cycle, we will rapidly advance commercialization of this emerging bioenergy crop,” Smart said.

Specifically, the researchers will examine gene expression patterns in shrub willow species hybrids.

The grant is part of a $41 million investment by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture in

research to improve efficiency and innovation in biofuel production and feedstocks. It is the first project to take advantage of the recently mapped shrub willow genome, the product of a three-year DOE-funded endeavor

by Smart’s lab, JCVI and several DOE national labs.

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets estimates there are more than 1 million acres of poorly drained and otherwise underutilized land in New York alone. Using this land to grow shrub willow could create a new regional cash crop. And unlike corn or sugarcane, shrub willow does not need the more fertile soil used for the production of fruit, vegetables or livestock feed.

It also needs less fertilizer and other in-

puts to thrive.

“Willow represents an important bioenergy crop for the northeastern part of the U.S., and the hybrids that are being developed by Cornell have the potential to provide higher yields of more suitable biomass and with more efficient use of resources such as water,” Town said.

Improving shrub willow yields on marginal land is the main goal for Smart’s willow breeding program, which began in 1998.

Smart also participates in projects to demonstrate its use and value to farmers, biofuels companies, small businesses and municipalities. This includes the installation of a new boiler to heat two buildings at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station with willow biofuel produced on the Geneva

campus.

“We’re at a key juncture in New York, where we’re deciding whether or not to extract more fossil fuels locally. At the same time, we need to explore renewable energy options that will stimulate the local economy and not contribute to global climate change,” Smart said.

Smart hopes the grant will attract other researchers to study willow and ensure the long-term success of willow breeding.

“In addition to its practical value, the project can shed light on the mechanisms underlying the phenomenon of hybrid vigor, which is of broad agronomic interest,” said Town.

Sarah Thompson is a freelance writer based in T rumansburg, NY.

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Industry improves biodiesel specifications to meet needs of today's fuels Biodiesel, petroleum industry set new ASTM specifications for voluntary No. 1-B grade biodiesel JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Fuel quality and a strong set of standards remain one of the highest priorities for the biodiesel industry. That is why the industry continues to refine the ASTM biodiesel specifications to meet the needs of customers with Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) and new diesel engine and after-treatment technology. A new voluntary No. 1-B grade for biodiesel (B100) passed the ASTM D2 Committee on Petroleum Products and Lubricants this past spring and the results were sanctioned by the ASTM Committee on Standards in a meeting held late last week.

“The biodiesel industry took a proactive stance to improve the standards governing America's Advanced Biofuel,” said Joe Jobe, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board. “For the large majority of biodiesel users, the current standard along with conventional industry management practices allow for biodiesel blend use year-round, even in extreme climates.” ASTM D6751, the ASTM standard for pure biodiesel

(B100) prior to blending, was modified to create a new voluntary No. 1-B grade. The new grade provides more stringent controls for minor components in raw materials used to make biodiesel, such as vegetable oils and animal fats. The specification values of the current standard will become the No. 2-B grade in D6751 without change. Producers or blenders can continue to utilize the current specification under the No. 2-B grade at any time of the year exactly as done today, or they may opt to use the more stringent No 1-B grade. The finished blended fuel standards—D975 for on/off road diesel up to 5 percent biodiesel (B5), D7467 for B6-B20 on/off road applications, and D396 for heating oil up to 5 percent biodiesel—do not change. B100 used for D975, D7467, and D396 must continue to meet D6751 (either the No. 1-B or the No. 2B grade) prior to blending.

The choice of the No. 1-B and No. 2-B designations were selected to make the standard as similar as possible as the current mode of operation with No. 1 and No. 2 diesel fuel.

Most users utilize No. 2 diesel fuel, but if they experience un-expected

filter clogging they can switch to No. 1 diesel fuel, use additives or other means to prevent un-expected filter clogging. The same philosophy is to be maintained with the No. 1-B and No. 2-B biodiesel specification, i.e. most users will continue to utilize the No. 2-B biodiesel but if un-expected filter clogging is experienced, No. 1-B can be used for blending.

The interest in creating No.1-B specification was triggered by a handful of cases with the new Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel experiencing un-expected filter clogging above the cloud point of the finished blend, which mostly occurred with low aromatic No. 1 type diesel blends. The voluntary No. 1-B grade maintains the same parameters as the current standard, and provides more stringent controls for minor components which have been implicated in rare filter clogging in the field with ULSD. Monoglycerides were chosen as a surrogate for all minor components and are limited in the new No. 1-B grade to 0.40 percent mass maximum, and the Cold Soak Filtration Time is limited to 200 seconds year around.

“We are committed as an industry

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The No. 1-B specification passed the ASTM D2 Main Committee on Petroleum Products and Lubricants via electronic ballot adjudication of negatives from the December 2011 ASTM D2 meeting. The handling of the negatives was reviewed and approved by the ASTM Committee on Standards at a meeting late last week. The modified version of ASTM D6751 containing the new No. 1-B grade will be released for public use later this summer after editorial review and typesetting.

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Growth Energy working to bring higher ethanol blends to consumers Retrofit kits for flex pumps will provide consumers with greater choice and savings at the pump WASHINGTON, D.C. — With increasing consumer demand for higher blends of ethanol, following the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval of E15 for commercial sale, several fuel dispensing equipment manufacturers have introduced new products for retailers to modify existing fuel dispensers to accommodate higher ethanol blends. Increased availability of higher ethanol blends will provide Americans with a greater choice and cost savings at the pump.

“The announcement of these new products is a tremendous step forward in bringing higher ethanol blends to consumers who want to both pay less and support the American economy — and family farmer — when fueling up,” stated Tom Buis CEO of Growth Energy.

Recently, Gilbarco Veeder-Root released a pioneering and cost-effective retrofit kit for flex pumps certified by the Underwriters Laboratory (UL). This kit will allow for ethanol blends of up to 25 percent ethanol in several of the pumps used by retailers and fuel dispensers.

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Commitment to increasing ethanol blends, such as the introduction of these kits, reflects the overwhelming acceptance of higher blends of ethanol as a high octane, high performance alternative to foreign oil. Americans are increasingly eager to use renewable biofuels like ethanol to displace our dependence on oil, which burns dirtier, reducing the quality of our air and lines the pockets of OPEC. With the recent approval by the EPA, 72 percent of the vehicles on the road today can use E15, and there are over nine million Flex Fuel vehicles that can use blends up to E85. The development of these products exemplifies the growing demand of retailers to offer higher blends of ethanol to their customers.

“These products will modify existing pumps at a fraction of the cost of replacing them, bridging the infrastructure challenges of preventing higher blends of ethanol in the marketplace,” Buis continued.

“Not only are these products helping displace foreign oil and supporting rural America, they are also promoting a cleaner burning American fuel and an industry that fosters economic growth and energy independence,” Buis concluded.

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Industry improves biodiesel specifications to meet needs of today’s fuels Biodiesel, petroleum industry set new ASTM specifications for voluntary No. 1-B grade biodiesel Fuel quality and a strong set of standards remain one of the highest priorities for the biodiesel industry.

That is why the industry continues to refine the ASTM biodiesel specifications to meet the needs of customers with Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) and new diesel engine and after-treatment technology. A new voluntary No. 1-B grade for biodiesel (B100) passed the ASTM D2 Committee on Petroleum Products and Lubricants this past spring and the results were sanctioned by the ASTM Committee on Standards in a meeting held recently.

“The biodiesel industry took a proactive stance to improve the standards governing America’s Advanced Biofuel,” said Joe Jobe, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board. “For the large majority of biodiesel users, the current standard along with conventional industry management practices allow for biodiesel blend use year -round, even in extreme climates.” ASTM D6751, the ASTM

standard for pure biodiesel (B100) prior to blending, was modified to create a new voluntary No. 1-B grade. The new grade provides more stringent controls for minor components in raw materials used to make biodiesel, such as vegetable oils and animal fats. The specification values of the current standard will become the No. 2-B grade in D6751 without change. Producers or blenders can continue to utilize the current specification under the No. 2-B grade at any time of the year exactly as done today, or they may opt to use the more stringent No 1-B grade. The finished blended fuel standards — D975 for on/off road diesel up to 5 percent biodiesel (B5), D7467 for B6B20 on/off road applications, and D396 for heating oil up to 5 percent biodiesel — do not change. B100 used for D975, D7467, and D396 must continue to meet D6751 (either the No. 1-B or the No. 2-B grade) prior to blending.

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“We are committed as an industry to being proactive so that the end user gets the best product possible,” said Kyle Anderson, Technical Projects Manager for the National Biodiesel Board. “As part of our ongoing commitment to improving the standards and fuel quality, we will continue to investigate these rare phenomena and may propose further changes over time as more data and improved test methods become available. Biodiesel is one of the most tested fuels in the world, and that’s why customers can have confidence in biodiesel blends with ULSD and new diesel engines and after treatment technology moving forward.”

The No. 1-B specification passed the ASTM D2 Main Committee on Petroleum Products and Lubricants via electronic ballot adjudication of negatives from the December 2011 ASTM D2 meeting. The handling of the negatives was reviewed and approved by the ASTM Committee on Standards at a meeting in July. The modified version of ASTM D6751 containing the new No. 1-B grade will be released for public use later this summer after editorial review and typesetting.

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2-B designations were selected to make the standard as similar as possible as the current mode of operation with No. 1 and No. 2 diesel fuel.

Most users utilize No. 2 diesel fuel, but if they experience un-expected filter clogging they can switch to No. 1 diesel fuel, use additives or other means to prevent un-expected filter clogging. The same philosophy is to be maintained with the No. 1-B and No. 2-B biodiesel specification, i.e. most users will continue to utilize the No. 2-B biodiesel but if un-expected filter clogging is experienced, No. 1-B can be used for blending.

The interest in creating No.1-B specification was triggered by a handful of cases with the new Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel experiencing un-expected filter clogging above the cloud point of the finished blend, which mostly occurred with low aromatic No. 1 type diesel blends. The voluntary No. 1-B grade maintains the same parameters as the current standard, and provides more stringent controls for minor components which have been implicated in rare filter clogging in the field with ULSD. Monoglycerides were chosen as a surrogate for all minor components and are limited in the new No. 1-B grade to 0.40 percent mass maximum, and the Cold Soak Filtration

Waiving RFS isn't solution to dramatically lower corn prices WASHINGTON, D.C. – New analysis from the Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD) at Iowa State University suggests that calls for the immediate reduction, revision, or repeal of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) would not achieve the stated goals of those industries calling for such action.

“The desire by livestock groups to see additional flexibility in ethanol mandates may not result in as large a drop in feed costs as hoped,” wrote Iowa State Professor Bruce Babcock, author of the study.

Babcock analyzed 500 different scenarios assuming varying levels of corn yield this year. In his research, Babcock determined that a

total waiver of the RFS would reduce corn prices less than 5 percent and cause less than a 5 percent reduction in ethanol production.

Babcock states the modest results are due to flexibilities in complying with the RFS in 2012 and 2013. Specifically, an estimated 2.4 billion excess Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) can be used in place of physical gallons to demonstrate RFS compliance. “[T]he flexibility built into the Renewable Fuels Standard allowing obligated parties to carry over blending credits (RINs) from previous years significantly lowers the economic impacts of a short crop, because it introduces flexibility into the mandate,” wrote Babcock.

Removing the mandate altogether decreases corn prices by only 28 cents per bushel, relative to the case where excess RINs are used for compliance. This is equivalent to roughly 3.5 percent of recent corn prices and 4.6 percent of the CARD study’s projected season-average.

In a blog post, Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) Vice President of Research and Analysis Geoff Cooper outlined the flexibility that exists in the RFS and how it can be used to ensure the RFS works as designed.

“All available market data suggests that the Renewable Fuel Standard is working,” said RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen. “Strong supplies of ethanol in storage and an abundance of RINs

combine to make the RFS a workable and achievable program in 2012 and 2013. Let’s be clear — the weather impacting much of the country is a very real cause for concern. The ethanol industry, like any other end user of corn, understands this point and the industry has significantly reduced its corn consumption in recent weeks.

However, some appear to be trying to incite panic rather than objectively reviewing the facts. The final crop is not yet in the bin. There will be corn available this fall and the market will ration its use. The questions will be how much and how will farmers respond during next year’s planting season.”

Currently, weekly ethanol production has fallen below

800,000 barrels per day — a level not seen since June 2010. This reduction in production clearly shows that the market is responding by rationing demand.

“Now is not the time to implement knee-jerk reactions that arbitrarily reduce RFS requirements based on historically variable corn supply estimates or waive portions of the RFS,” said Dinneen.

“Such actions would likely do more to disrupt the fuel market than alleviate concerns over high corn prices. If given a chance to work, the RFS will demonstrate itself to be a thoughtful energy initiative with the kind of flexibility to absorb situations like the one we are in and still achieve its goals.”

Reducing hay storage losses

by Gary Bates, University of Tennessee Plant Sciences Department One of the best ways to make hay inventory last longer is by wasting less of the hay. Most people would agree that a 5 x 5 bale that sits outside during the winter will have approximately six inches of rotted forage around the outside, but most people do not realize that this six inches of loss is 30 percent of the bale. This is the same thing as taking every third bale out of the field and throwing it into the ditch, because no value is coming from it.

Storing bales unprotected from the elements results in a loss of onethird of the hay produced. If a round bale is worth $15, then for every bale stored outside, uncovered, $5 is lost.

If bales are stored inside or off the ground and covered, the hay supplies go farther because less hay will be

lost due to rotting. If possible, store hay inside a barn. This will do the best job at protecting the hay from the elements. If barn space is not available, get the hay off the ground by putting it on crushed stone, tires, poles, etc. As much hay is lost because of water taken up from the bottom of the bale as from rain damage.

The next step is to cover the bales with some sort of plastic. Several types of hay tarps are available and have been shown to be relatively durable and effective. Be sure to tie the tarps down securely. One of the best ways to do this is by laying ropes down and placing the bales on top of the ropes. These ropes can then be used to anchor the tarps. Be sure to not completely cover the ends of the hay stacks. If there is not any air movement up and down the stack under the tarp, there could be a sig-

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RFA thanks Obama Administration for responsible defense of the RFS WASHINGTON, D.C. — Obama Administration statements rebuffing “alarmist calls” for the need to waive the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) are absolutely correct, wrote Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) President and CEO Bob Dinneen in a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson.

“Both of your agencies have responsibly answered the panicked appeals to modify or dismantle the RFS, stating plainly that consideration of waiving the program is simply not warranted. Your comments have provided the kind of certainty and security that is necessary to ensure the renewable fuels industry continues

to evolve. Further, your agencies’ recent remarks regarding the RFS serve as important signals to the investment community that the nation’s commitment to diversifying our fuel supply and creating a future market for new advanced biofuel technologies remains intact,” Dinneen wrote.

Specifically, Dinneen addressed concerns caused by the hot and dry weather by underscoring how the “tremendous flexibility built into the RFS program” was designed to accommodate marketplace anomalies like this summer’s drought.

“The ability of obligated parties under the RFS to ‘bank’ excess Renewable Identification Number (RIN) credits and

use them for compliance in the following year provides a significant measure of flexibility that takes pressure off of the corn market in the event of a short crop,” wrote Dinneen.

Dinneen pointed to the estimated 2.4 - 2.6 billion RINs available and recent analysis

by Professor Bruce Babcock at Iowa State University that found a waiver might result in only a 4.6 percent reduction in corn prices.

Professor Babcock concluded that, “The desire by livestock groups to see additional flexibility in ethanol mandates may not result in as large a drop in feed costs as hoped.” He further found, “…the flexibility built into the Renewable Fuels Stan-

dard allowing obligated parties to carry over blending credits (RINs) from previous years significantly lowers the economic impacts of a short crop, because it introduces flexibility into the mandate.”

Dinneen also confronted erroneous contentions that ethanol demand for corn was inelastic as a result of the RFS requirements. Dinneen noted that, “Since the first week of June, which is when corn prices began to surge in response to worsening drought conditions, ethanol consumption of corn has fallen nearly 14 percent and is at a two-year low. In this same period, corn export inspections actually increased 15 percent.”

“When all the facts are on the table, it becomes abundantly clear that waiving or altering the RFS in any way at this time would not be prudent, nor would it have any meaningful impact on corn prices or availability for feed use. Clearly, market signals and the flexibility of the RFS are already working to ration demand in anticipation of a shorter -than-expected grain crop. Still, even if ethanol production is significantly reduced as a result of tighter supplies of corn in 2012/13, obligated parties should have very little difficulty in meeting their obligations under the RFS for 2012 and 2013,” Dinneen concluded.

National Milk Producers Federation statement on IDFA news release on milk supplies From Jerry Kozak, President and CEO of NMPF: “The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has mischaracterized the real issue facing dairy farmers this summer.

“Summer heat always leads to a slowdown in milk output — this year will be no different — but the USDA reported last week that milk production in the second quarter of 2012 was up 2.0 percent compared to 2012, while SPRING 2011

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the first quarter was up a whopping 5.3 percent. The U.S. is well on track to produce a record volume of milk this year, a hot summer notwithstanding.

“As a result, farmers’ prices this June were down 18 percent from June 2011, 30 cents a gallon less. Consumers really should be asking if the price they pay at retail for dairy products have dropped by the same amount. The answer is, retail prices haven’t changed, even as the farm

price this year has reflected the fact that supply has raced ahead of demand. Meanwhile, grain prices reflect the opposite: that supplies are short in relation to demand.

“The dairy policy provisions in the Senate and House farm bills are tied to the critical difference between the farmer’s milk price, and the cost of feed. When that margin contracts to dangerously low levels, those who volunteer to use the proposed program

will be insured against these low margins — and they are also expected to trim their milk output until margins reach healthy levels.

“These summer temperatures, and the possibility of a poor crop harvest, are exactly why we need a dairy farm safety net that takes into account higher feed prices, and also gives us a tool to better align supply and demand. Relying on the weather to perform this process is foolish.”

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Report proposes new priorities for childhood agricultural safety and health “Blueprint for Protecting Children in Agriculture: The 2012 National Action Plan” (www.marshfieldclinic.org/blueprint) takes an updated look at preventing childhood agricultural injury and death.

Released in April, the Blueprint endeavor builds upon the 1996 plan that launched a national initiative leading to a remarkable reduction in nonfatal injuries among children who live on, visit and work on farms. The 2012 Blueprint re-sets priorities to reflect changes in agricultural production and worker profiles.

The Blueprint is a product of input from the general public as well as leading researchers in childhood agricultural safety and health. Draft versions of goals and strategies were critiqued by nearly 100 stakeholders, and then posted online to solicit further public input.

The 38-page report emphasizes the need for: • Affordable, accessible and highquality child care options for farm families and hired farm workers.

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• Improved injury and fatality data collection, with inclusion of underrepresented populations such seasonal workers and the Amish and Mennonite communities.

• Increased attention to reaching young farm parents and teen workers via social media outlets.

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consistent with the goals and recommended strategies proposed in this 2012 plan,” said Barbara Lee, director of the National Children’s Center for Rural

and Agricultural Health and Safety.

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• Original Family Pennysaver - Every week, the Original Family Pennysaver reaches readers in the Herkimer, Oneida and Madison counties. Consistent results have helped us build a great group of regular advertisers. www.vpennysaver.com

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The Family Pennysaver Sept. 5 Fri. Aug. 31

Dollar Saver October Thurs. Sept. 20

• Country Folks Grower is a monthly trade newspaper that serves the horticultural industry. Published in 3 regional editions that cover the northern 2/3 of the US, CF Grower covers monthly topics for commercial greenhouses, nurseries, fruit & vegetable growers, producers of specialty foods, gardening centers, landscapers and the Christmas industry. www.cfgrower.com

DOLLARSAVER • Dollar$aver - Every month, the Dollar$aver reaches readers in the Greater Capitol District.

Four local editions let you target specific geographic areas. Look to us to reach buyers in Albany, Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady and Schoharie counties. Consistent results have helped us build a great group of regular advertisers. www.vpennysaver.com

Mane Stream is Published by Lee Publications, Inc • P.O. Box 121, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428

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