Country Folks West 6.3.13

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Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy. ~ Psalm 96:11-12

Why farmers farm

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by Julia Hudyncia Dairy farmers work hard every day to bring you fresh, great tasting, wholesome dairy products. Ninertyseven percent of all dairy farms are family-owned and are active members of their communities. Farm families take pride in feeding our world and maintaining natural resources; that means preserving land where they live and work, protecting the air and water they share with neighbors, and providing the best care for their cows-the lifeblood of their business.

Why do people love to be farmers?

Let me say farming is a way of life; farming is not an 8-5 job. Farmers work before sun up to long after sundown. Farmers have a special place in their hearts for animals; they cherish their time with them.

Both my parents realize the importance of the dairy industry in our families. My parents’ passion for the dairy industry, and the Holstein cow in particular, was the ignition spark behind the involvement of all their children with our dairy projects.

From the earliest times I can remember, I have been helping out in the everyday operation of the farm. I am very involved in our home farm and enjoy all aspects of the daily operation.

Since a very young age, the Registered Holsteins I have grown to own, raise, and love have influenced my involvement in the Holstein Association, community, and other dairy groups and organizations.

On my farm we pride ourselves in taking care of our animals and land.

When your land can work as one with your animals, a farmer sets itself up for success. We use pasture as much as possible because we feel that the outdoors and pasture helps the overall health of the cow. Pasture enables the cows to strengthen their legs and have access to exercise. When the weather outside becomes too warm, the cows will come into the barn and relax under our fans. When it’s too cold, the cows also have the shelter of the barn to keep them warmer.

Farmers utilize all land resources

Hu-Hill Family – Mike, Shirley, Rob, Julia and Ryan Hudyncia – Three generations strong on Hu-Hill Farm where they raise Registered Holsteins. Hu-Hill Farm also has a farm store for the public with our pasture raised beef, milk, cheeses and seasonal produce.

Photos courtesy of Julia Hudyncia Why do we farm? It’s a way of life Our commitment to quality means takthey have to make their farms sustainable for years to come. We live on and our livelihood. We depend on our ing good care of our animals and the our farm and understand the impor- animals to provide high-quality milk land. Farmers are natural stewards of tance of protecting natural resources. therefore we need to start by taking the land by sustaining life and health Quality water is essential to a dairy good care of our cows. Farming is an of the soils.

“Farmers feed this entire planet and farm we provide our cow’s clean water excellent way of life, teaching responsiwhich contributes to high-quality bility, work ethic and compassion. it’s time the world paid attention.”

Please visit www.farmon.com and milk. Dairy farmers also care about America’s dairy farmers are dedicated air quality. Our family lives and works to providing consumers with safe, www.dairyfarmingtoday.org for more on the farm and breathes the air, too. high-quality milk and dairy products. information.

We understand the importance of clean air for future generations. One way we work to control odor is through containing, controlling and recycling manure produced on the farm. The latest research shows that the U.S. dairy industry accounts for only about 2 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Dairy farmers are working on ways to reduce that figure even more.

Live life like a goat...

Always be willing to ride in the back seat!

Ryan Hudyncia checking the pastures with Hu-Hill Dahlia EX 90.

Photo by Melody Reynolds

Uniting the ag community

by Sally Colby Trent Loos talks about ag with just about everyone he encounters, and wants every farmer and rancher to do the same. “What we’re talking about is getting everyone in the food business, from food producer to food consumer, in the right frame of mind,” he said.

“Not to be defensive and reactionary, but to seek opportunities and to be good listeners.”

Loos is a sixth-generation United States farmer with a strong passion for ag. After realizing that celebrities and vegan zealots had more voice and influence than real farmers and ranchers, Loos began to speak on behalf of those who dedicate their lives to producing food.

Loos says producers spend too much time talking about what we need to do, then go back to the day-to-day grind without following through. He encourages people to reach beyond their familiar and comfortable circle of friends who are in ag and talk with those who aren’t. “We are amazing at sitting in a room and generating ideas that we should be working on,” he said. “But how many have had a confrontational conversation in the past two weeks?”

With social media, anything posted online becomes immediately accessible throughout most of the world.

Everything farmers and ranchers do as part of raising livestock is fair game for the public. “The world we live in today is transparent,” said Loos, “and that’s what we have to get a handle on and figure out how to seize that as an opportunity rather than argue about it.

If there’s something going on behind

that door that we don’t want people to see, we’re nailed, because they’re going to find out. If there’s something we’re doing behind closed doors that we don’t think people should see, then we should not do it.”

Loos referenced a vegetarian conference in which the message was ‘it’s time to move to a planet-healthy diet — relieve the planet of its burden and eat a plant-based diet.’ “We’ve done a great job telling the story of animal welfare, but where we’re struggling is explaining the benefit to the planet,” he said.

“Animals improve the planet and improve human health. 85 percent of the land mass in the United States is not suitable for growing crops, but it grows cellulose material and a ruminant animal can take cellulose material and convert it to food, fiber, pharmaceuticals and fuel.” Loos noted that numerous studies have proven that cows’ grazing improves greenhouse gasses, and that producers need to use these studies to prove points. “We need to let everybody know that cows’ grazing improves the utilization of greenhouse gasses.”

In regard to how animal rights activists compare the way in which the European Union is changing the way livestock are raised and want the the United States to impose similar regulations, Loos’s response is, “yes, the E.U. is doing it — that’s why they’re importing 60 percent of the food they consume, and they’re on a path of starvation because they have exported all food production. Why do we want to be like them when it comes to antibiotics, animal housing and GM crops? We have to grab hold of these things and get on top of them now.”

Conservation Stewardship Program applications due by June 14 resources, producers enrolled an additional 12.1 million acres in CSP last year, bringing the total number of acres to more than 50 million.

Many of the CSP enhancements improve soil quality, which helps land become more resilient to extreme weather.

Several other improvements are available for producers, including intensive rotational grazing, intercropping and wildlife friendly fencing.

Because of the extreme weather in 2012, more interest and participation in the cover crop enhancements is expected this year, according to NRCS experts.

A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help producers determine if the program is suitable for their operation. The checklist highlights basic information about CSP eligibility requirements, stewardship threshold requirements and payment types.

For the checklist and additional information, visit the CSP website at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/fin ancial/csp/ or visit your local USDA NRCS office.

Consumers often bring up the issue of fat in animal protein, and blame farmers for producing unhealthy food.

Loos says the reason people like wellmarbled beef is because marbling is fat, and milk tastes good because of fat. He encourages producers to use facts about animal products in a positive manner. “We have a great story to tell with well-marbled beef,” he said.

“We tend to use the term ‘lean’ because we think that’s what the consumer wants. Marbling is the same exact heart-healthy fat that comes from olive oil.”

Loos believes that trying to placate every consumer demand will put farmers out of business. “What they (consumers) want is putting us out of business. They’ve done that in the E.U., and now the E.U. relies on other countries to produce their food.

We need to explain that we put a chicken in a cage because it’s the best way to protect that chicken from other chickens, from mountain lions and coyotes. It’s the best way to protect the chicken from Mother Nature.” He also says we should think of animal welfare in terms of whether or not we’re minimizing stress, and examine whether we’re reducing or contributing the stress.

Loos referenced the Pennsylvania

Farm Show’s groundbreaking exhibit ‘Opening the Doors.’ The exhibit included chickens in cages, veal calves in modern veal calf pens, sows in crates, nursery pigs, finishing pigs and a dairy cow. He noted that the most common concern voiced in the four days he was there was what was hanging on the beef pen: a samples of feedstuffs commonly used to finish cattle.

“Ground alfalfa, soybean meal, Hershey byproducts and Frito-Lay byproducts. The only concern I heard was, ‘you’re feeding cattle candy bars and chips?” Loos says that’s an ‘ah-ha moment,’ because we’ve been taught by today’s medical community and dieticians to demonize food and not understand nutrition. “Cattle are recyclers — all animals are recyclers — we have to have the right balance of carbohydrates in a ration to match the protein in the soybean meal.”

Loos believes that every farmer should have a conversation with a non-ag person at least every week.

“You don’t need to go find them,” he said. “You just need to be a good listener. If you hear people misspeak, you can say, ‘no, ma’am, actually that’s not right. Here’s what I do.’ What we have been doing is saying ‘those stupid people don’t get it,’ and walk off. And we just can’t do that any more.”

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WASHINGTON, DC — The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Conservation Stewardship Program will provide about $175 million in funding for up to 12.6 million additional acres enrollment this year.

Although applications are accepted all year, farmers, ranchers and forestland owners interested in CSP should submit applications by June 14 to their local NRCS office to ensure they are considered for this year’s funding. The deadline was extended from May 31.

The voluntary program allows producers to go the extra mile in conserving natural resources while also maintaining or increasing the productivity of their operations.

“CSP is different than our other financial assistance programs,” said NRCS Acting Chief Jason Weller. “It offers payments to producers who maintain a high level of conservation on their land and agree to adopt higher levels of stewardship. It’s about conservation activities on the entire operation, focusing on multiple resource concerns.”

Playing a significant part in conserving and improving our nation’s

Trent Loos is a sixth-generation United States farmer. After realizing that celebrities and vegan zealots had more voice and influence than real farmers and ranchers, Loos began to speak on behalf of those who dedicate their lives to producing food.

Photo by Sally Colby

NECC Announces the Future Cooperative Leaders Conference, July 17-19 The 35th Future Cooperative Leaders Conference will be held on July 17-19, 2013 at the Clarion Hotel, Batavia, NY. The Northeast Cooperative Council has developed a series of topics relevant to tomorrow’s future cooperative leaders.

Highlights of the event include: Charles Sullivan, Attorney, Bond, Schoeneck, and King, LLP will provide insight into the Capper Volstead Act and the challenges that cooperatives may need to address in the future. Michael Oleksak, Assistant VP, Relations Manager, CoBank, will build understanding of cooperative financial statements.

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representatives from Farm Credit East, ACA, Welch’s, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. and Dairy Farmers of America will discuss the importance of the cooperative brand. Roy Orton, former President of National Grape Cooperative, past Chairman of Welch’s and CoBank and Bobby Hall, CEO, O-AT -KA Milk Producers will provide board and management views on leading a cooperative.

Laurie Griffen, Farm Credit East, ACA, Director and Dan Wolf, President of Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. will discuss pathways to cooperative leadership.

Stephen Tudhope, Farm

Credit East Loan Officer will moderate a panel of Western New York farm owners and Tim Moag, CPA on strategies that have used to design and implement farm business succession and estate plans.

The conference will include a tour of O-ATKA Milk Products, Inc., one of the most complex milk processing facilities in the United States.

There will be time for networking throughout the conference and following the tour at Poverty Hill Farm owned by Ed Neal and sons, Jody and Jamie. Poverty Hill is the home of 500 head of dairy cattle. The Neal’s have a state of the art calf raising facility.

Cover photo by Julia Hudyncia It is important that farmers and ranchers, not just celebrities and activists, speak on behalf of those who produce food.

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Calves are grouped in pens and fed acidified milk and milk replacer.

Nathan and Barb Blesy, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. Young Cooperative Chairpersons strongly urge cooperative members to attend. “As young members, we have a lot at stake in the directions our cooperatives take now, since we will be the ones reaping the rewards or repercussions in the future. As co-op businesses make investments in equipment and in employees to make the business more successful, investment must be made in younger members so they are prepared to lead co-ops in the future.

Sponsoring young leaders to this conference will help inform them about cooperatives, enabling them to make good decisions now and into the future.”

The conference is sponsored by the Northeast Cooperative Council and the Cornell University Cooperative Enterprise Program.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. and Farm Credit East are hosting this year’s con-

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Pennsylvania Farm Bureau asks PMMB to maintain dairy price Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) asked the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board (PMMB) to keep the Class I overorder premium price for milk at $1.85 per hundredweight for the six-month period beginning July 1, and to continue the current fuel adjuster premium.

During testimony before the PMMB, PFB stated that overall conditions for dairy farmers over the past six months have not improved due to considerable stress on tight profit margins, even with a modest increase in milk prices and a small reduction in feed costs.

“Our cost of production is significantly higher than it was a few years ago. In fact, the majority of input costs have continued to go up, with some costs nearly double the cost level of 2009,” said PFB Vice President Richard Ebert, who is chairman of PFB’s State Dairy Committee. “Dairy farmers need every penny they can get to help ease tight profit margins.”

The Westmoreland County dairy farmer, who owns Will-Mar-Re Farms in partnership with his brother, says income over feed costs (IOFC) offer a good snapshot of the strength of eco-

nomic conditions on his farm. The IOFC is down 26 percent when you compare prices from March 2011 to March 2013.

Meanwhile, crop expenses continue to eat away at profits, as seed, fertilizer, and crop insurance have increased 97 percent from 2009 to 2012. Over the same time, machinery maintenance and repairs have climbed 81 percent, while fuel costs have jumped 91 percent.

Ebert says the figures are troubling as he attempts to add a member of the next generation onto the family farm. “We are trying to picture a future where my son Josh can quickly come on board as a partner on the farm, but we’ll have to work even harder to sustain cash flow, particularly if current conditions remain the same. Although we are proactively milking every penny out of each facet of our operation, there is the very real worry that we are just one low price swing away from disaster,” concluded Ebert.

PFB noted that although expenses vary from farm to farm, the challenges facing Ebert’s farm are consistent with the challenges and economic concerns of many other dairy farms across Pennsylvania.

Computer and system technologies doing farm work

by Steven E. Smith Specialized computer systems, advanced controllers, cameras and wireless networks are modern technologies that connect the agricultural manager of today to their 24 hour- 7 day per week workplace. While there are many great innovations to incorporate on a farm, the task of designing, installing and maintaining these systems can seem daunting to many who specialize in animal husbandry or crop production. As the saying goes, necessity breeds innovation. In agriculture, it is in those times that concepts for improvements to daily tasks, data collection, and other activities undergo change.

Previous generations of farmers would envy the possibilities of cameras that overlook the calving pen, wireless internet networks that connect elements of the farmstead to new levels of automation and customized information technology systems specifically designed for remote access to the onfarm computer records. Through do it yourself endeavors or by using skilled specialists with these technologies, farms throughout the northeast are realizing these methods of improved management. In an interview with Marcel Poirier, owner of Farm Work Services, Poirier explained that farms can install specialized computer systems that marry the worlds of computers and agriculture. “There are opportunities to incorporate farm computer services to monitor and control alley scrapes, parlors systems and just about anything else that takes place on a dairy farm,” stated Poirier.

Computers and other technology applications when integrated into agricultural setting require customization in order to adapt the standard equipment into the farmstead environment.

“For most on farm computer needs, it is unlikely that a standard computer can be pulled off the shelf and

installed. Since the inception of Afi Milk and other daily milk yield collections systems, those of us in the technology support field have had to make on farm modifications to enable all the programs to properly interact.”

What should farms be considering today?

Another aspect to consider as farm businesses become more and more computer dependent is the maintenance of data as well as equipment.

“Good data backup plan systems will always have a place.” Since the farm is not exactly the most ideal environment for these more delicate devices, the use of on-farm servers and maintenance of units within a farm network is in keeping with the old adage that advises never to be cheap about maintenance unless one doesn’t mind paying the expenses that result from repair.

Poirier is among a group of pioneers in the technology fields of the dairy industry. “Computer technologies and system integration will likely become an increasingly important command center for every dairy farmer or operation manager. For Poirier, the development and implementation of new systems based on his and his customer’s brainstorming for ways to improve an area of the dairy farm. “Right now, I am working with a system engaging the feed truck’s power take off and high idle from the feed loader. I use technologies such as Programmable Logic Controller, ladder Logic Programming and Wireless RF remotes to control feed augers from the cab of feed trucks among other things. In another instance, I set the customer’s wireless network up over a three mile distant so that the farm is able to project data from one computer system to another. We just had to get creative and use a few silos and buildings to accomplish the task.”

Poirier commented on the importance of being ready to assist cus-

tomers when systems malfunction. “As dairies have grown to today’s larger operations that rely on efficiencies through the use of systems, I have made it a point to make myself available to get my customer’s back online as soon as possible.” Late one afternoon, Poirier had received a cell phone text informing him that a customer had a business computer failure on the eve they were scheduled to process payroll. Poirier made certain that he made the necessary repairs that evening that made payroll processing possible. Poirier brings a farm boy mindset to the job. “If you are going to work with the dairy industry, you better be available seven days week.”

“For me, every day is a little something different and I love it.” Like most successful men in a demanding job, Marcel pointed out how important the support and understanding of his fantastic wife Laurie has been to allow him to continue to serve the dairy industry as an innovator of computer and systems technologies.

They are already linking the business managers with full records access from wherever. Poirier recently assisted a customer to link all their systems including the time clock and computer farm records systems so that the customer could advise the farm and process payroll all while he was out of the country. These opportunities to harness technologies to use computer systems, actuators, cameras and wireless networks will better enable Poirier’s customers to meet the everincreasing demands on the agricultural industry.

What will the future bring?

For those people who don’t consider themselves very tech savvy, today’s technological advancements might seem the best possible solution but Poirier reflects on his career and can envision more opportunities and new

Marcel Poirier who, with his wife Laurie, started Farm Works Services to meet the growing demand for designing, installing and maintaining on farm computer systems and other technologies available to agriculture today.

Photo by Steven E. Smith

systems. “As a milk tester, I got my start with computers as a DHI milk tester. Soon computer systems became commonplace at dairies, so I then got experience with Dairy Comp 305, Feedwatch and Parlor Watch. For me, embracing technology led to becoming a NY DHI’s Afi Milk installer. For tomorrow, it is exciting to think where we might be after looking back on the advancements of the last three decades alone.” With the help of technology specialists such as Marcel Poirier of Farm Work Services, the creativity and ingenuity common to the American farmer will be realized. Farm Work Services can be contacted at 607-591-3284 or by e-mail at barnlad@gmail.com.

Bipartisan bill cuts government red tape are to grow our economy and get more Americans back to work, Washington must get out of the way. The Regulatory Accountability Act solves the problem of overreaching and unnecessary regulation by providing greater transparency, cost-benefit analysis of new rules, and a more thorough process for high-impact rules.”

Subcommittee Chairman Bachus: “We keep seeing an ever-rising tide of new regulations out of Washington that is holding back job creation and making it hard for our small businesses to stay in business. The Regulatory Accountability Act will help restore some common sense to the byzantine federal regulatory process. Too often major rules are rushed out without proper study or thorough consideration of the costs along with the promised benefits.”

Representative Peterson: “While it is difficult to enact a new law, it’s even harder to get a regulation written correctly. In many cases, interest groups try to use regulation to interpret the law in their best interest, instead of following the intent of the law. By bringing transparency and accountability to

the regulatory process, the American people will be allowed to have a voice in these policy decisions.”

Representative Smith: “Under President Obama, the regulatory system has become a barrier to economic growth and job creation. Federal regulations cost our economy $1.75 trillion each year. Employers are concerned about the costs these regulations will impose on their businesses. So they stop hiring, stop spending and start saving for a bill from Big Brother. But rather than burdening businesses with more regulations, we need to free up employers so they can create jobs for American workers. The Regulatory Accountability Act places permanent restrictions on regulatory agencies and restores transparency to the regulatory process.”

Representative Owens: “This legislation will help drive more transparent, accountable, and cost-effective regulatory activity that is based on sound science and robust public input.

Eliminating unnecessary and overly burdensome regulations is one of my top priorities, and this bill is another step to ensuring we help make govern-

ment work better for everyone.”

Representative Coble: “This bill will help ensure that future regulations are based on the best available scientific information and that they are efficient.

Many of the regulations being issued are founded on a questionable basis and they disregard less costly alternatives. This legislation does not affect the what-is, it addresses the what-willbe and should be embraced by everyone.”

Representative Schrader: “I look forward to working with my colleagues to improve the regulatory environment by using serious cost benefit analysis on major regulations and those with high impacts.”

The Regulatory Accountability Act requires federal agencies to choose the lowest cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives, improves agency fact-gathering, factfinding and identification of regulatory alternatives, requires advance notice of proposed major rulemakings to increase public input before costly agency positions are proposed, and fortifies judicial review of new agency regulations.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law Subcommittee Chairman Spencer Bachus (R-AL) and Representative Colin Peterson (D-MN) were joined by and Representatives Lamar Smith (RTexas), William Owens (D-NY), Howard Coble (R-NC), and Kurt Schrader (DOR) in reintroducing bipartisan legislation to reform the federal regulatory process. The Regulatory Accountability Act (H.R. 2122), which passed the House of Representatives in the 112th Congress, reforms the current federal rulemaking process to lower the costs and improve the quality of new regulations.

Chairman Goodlatte: “America’s job creators are being buried under an avalanche of federal regulations. When small business owners and entrepreneurs have to divert precious resources to manage costly new mandates that are coming down from Washington, they have fewer resources available to grow their business or create jobs and this has a devastating impact on our national economy. If we

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Context is important; RFA responds to House Energy & Commerce Committee with 10 questions WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 23, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) responded to seven questions proposed by the House Energy and Commerce Committee with 10 questions of its own.

The RFA’s questions stress the need to examine the impact of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in a broader context including the negative impact of Big Oil and the damaging effects of gasoline production on the environment. The House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee is examining the Renewable Fuel Standard in a series of whitepapers. In its third whitepaper, the Committee posed questions entitled, “Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Other Environmental Impacts.”

RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen stated, “When assessing the environmental impacts of renewable fuels, it is absolutely imperative to make appropriate comparisons to the impacts associated with the use of petroleum fuels. In other words, it is inappropriate to examine the environmental effects of the RFS without simultaneously examining the effects of not having the RFS. It is also important to compare new renewable fuels entering the market to the actual sources of marginal petroleum they are delaying and displacing.”

He continues, “In that regard, the questions posed by the Committee appear woefully incomplete. By focusing exclusively on the environmental impacts of ethanol and other biofuels used for the RFS, the Committee is missing the significant environmental

and public health consequences of increased petroleum production and use in the absence of ethanol and the RFS.” The proposed questions from the RFA: 1. What are the environmental effects of oil exploration, including seismic surveys, drilling and well logging, deployment of marine platforms, and infrastructure development?

2. What are the environmental effects of oil extraction, including fracturing, pumping, and additional infrastructure establishment?

3. What are the environmental effects of crude oil distribution, including transportation (ocean tanker, rail and/or truck) and pipeline?

4. What are the environmental effects of gasoline production at the refinery?

5. What are the environmental effects re-

sulting from gasoline distribution, including transportation, pipeline shipment and storage?

6. What are the environmental and public health effects of gasoline use, including fuel blending, fuel dispensing and driving?

7. What are the GHG emissions impacts of increased unconventional oil production from Canadian oil sands, tight oil from fracking, thermally enhanced oil recovery, and gasoline production, distribution and use?

8. How has the composition of gasoline and resulting emissions changed since 2005?

9. What are the GHG and other environmental impacts of our dependence on imported oil and the national security implications of that dependence?

10. Do current lifecycle analysis tools and models fully capture the environmental and carbon effects of oil ex-

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Energy ploration, extraction, processing, transportation and combustion?

Dinneen concludes, “Context is important.

As Congress assesses the merits of ethanol and the RFS, a clear understanding of the fossil fuels being displaced by ethanol and other renewable fuels is imperative. Changes to the RFS would undoubtedly lead to increased use of marginal petroleum, fuels that have their own distinct environmental, public health and carbon effects.”

In response to the Committee’s questions, Dinneen stated, “the RFS has succeeded in reducing GHG emissions, decreasing other harmful tailpipe pollutants, and displacing

crude oil imports with more sustainable renewable transportation fuels.”

The Committee asked about the impact of the RFS on reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to current petroleum fuel levels.

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Crop Comments

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

“Black” sheep of the Brassicaceae family Come spring, the first broadleaf weeds to compete with meadows, pastures, and lawns are dandelions. The second weed which provides much more yellow than what crop people care to see in their meadows is yellow rocket. This weed is a rosette-forming winter annual that is usually associated with bare, disturbed soil, or new establishments, preferring nutrient-rich, medium-textured soils.

According to Charles Walters’ Weed Control Without Poisons, a rosette is a cluster of spreading basal leaves, as in the over-wintering stage of certain panicums. Yellow rocket foliage has a distinct pattern that develops on mature leaves: the mar-

gins of the leaves vary between straight-edged and wavy. Yellow rocket can be a winter annual, biennial, or even a perennial in rare cases.

The leaves are dark green and glossy. Unlike many annual weeds, yellow rocket can tolerate routine mowing. Flowers are most often formed in the spring on yellow, broccoli-like stalks. The heart-shaped terminal lobe distinguishes yellow rocket from shepherds purse and other members of the group.

A publication by the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Michigan State University, explains more about this weed, scientific name Barberea vulgaris. Yellow rocket is in the family Brassi-

caceae, like mustards, radishes, and cabbages. Mustards (even the wild kind) and cabbages are in the genus Brassica, along with turnips, broccoli, kale, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, collards, and… my favorite… rutabaga.

Yellow rocket can usually be controlled with routine maintenance practices that encourage the development of sod. This should be sufficient to limit the presence of B. vulgaris to the first year. As with other annuals, the plant will not persist after flowering.

In my own experience, yellow rocket is much more persistent in second year alfalfa stands or mixed hay stands.

The year of seeding, wild mustard is the species much more likely to yellow the landscape, once soils warm up.

Wild mustard, scientific name Brassica kaber, is usually associated with a field planted to small grain. Most

grain crops follow crops that left a lot of stubble during the preceding year, usually corn or soybean.

Frequently such fields are not worked in the fall; usually the stubble is mulched during the spring when fields are cold. An accumulation of trash that winters on top of the soil encourages slime mold production, which makes the soil sour and waterlogged. And this situation can invite certain Fusarium molds. If these undesirable molds take over, they in turn set into motion processes which encourage the germination of mustard, wild radish, and similar weeds.

This whole process can be largely avoided by incorporating the stover as soon as possible after harvest in the fall. Slime mold is not likely to take hold, if the decay system is functioning properly.

Back to yellow rocket, from Walters’ text we also learn that this

weed produces a taproot, as well as numerous stems from a crown which can grow tall, branched near the top, smooth, angular, or ridged. The leaves are long, pinnately divided, with bottom leaves consisting of a large terminal lobe. These lobes form a dense rosette, with the stem becoming progressively shorter.

To me these leaves do appear rocket-shaped (at least the way rockets looked in the early days or our space program).

The four petaled, bright lemonyellow, racemes form at the end of each branch.

Walters said that yellow rocket is a North-American native and can be found in new meadows, along roadsides, and in fields. He stressed that high levels of potassium, magnesium, manganese, iron, sulfate, copper, zinc, boron, chloride, and selenium guarantee an environment which make yellow rocket feel at home.

Yellow rocket can be killed chemically like

most broadleaves. But if the soil conditions favoring this weed remain the same, before too long, seeds will germinate and bring to life another generation of B. vulgaris. Practically speaking, the best way to bid yellow rocket farewell is to give the stand in question a good dose of the items which this weed really detests. Note: in the above list of elements, calcium and phosphorus are conspicuously absent. Giving a rocketinfested field ag limestone and your favorite form of phosphorus will take the wind out of Barberea’s sails.

Once, upon examining a canola field, I checked out some yellow flowers which weren’t quite like the desired crop. I thought they might be mustard, which is related to canola; these last two items belong to Brassica genus. Barberia is smooth, but both canola and mustard

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June is National Dairy Month National Dairy Month started out as National Milk Month in 1937 as a way to promote drinking milk. It was initially created to stabilize the dairy demand when production was at a surplus, but has now developed into an annual tradition that celebrates the contribu-

tions the dairy industry has made to the world.

After the National Dairy Council stepped in to promote the cause, the name soon changed to “Dairy Month.”

National Dairy Month is a great way to start the summer with “3-ADay” of nutrient-rich dairy foods. From calci-

um to potassium, dairy products like milk contain nine essential nutrients which may help to better manage your weight, reduce your risk for high blood pressure, osteoporosis and certain cancers. Whether it’s protein to help build and repair the muscle tissue of active bodies or

vitamin A to help maintain healthy skin, dairy products are a natural nutrient powerhouse.

Those are just a few of the reasons that you should celebrate dairy not just in June, but all year long.

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Impact of agriculture, commercial fishing, forestry and related businesses in Northeast Farm Credit East Releases Information Analyzing the Economic Impact of Agriculture on the Northeast’s Economy ENFIELD, CT — Farm Credit East, the largest lender to Northeast agriculture, recently released information indicating the economic importance of the agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products industries in the six Northeast states of Connecticut, Massachu-

setts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. This one-page report illustrates how agriculture’s economic impact cascades throughout state economies.

Combined, the agricultural industries within these six states generate $8.9 billion in farm gate value and create jobs for 130,000 people. Add in valueadded activity, such as taxes and payroll on farms and activity from

suppliers (i.e. veterinarians, seed dealers, equipment repair, etc.) and this impact grows to $17 billion and 175,000 jobs. When products leave the farm, docks or forests, such as milk, processing fruit and vegetables, timber and fish, for processing, that impact grows to $71.3 billion in economic activity and 379,000 jobs.

“Agriculture in the Northeast is a strong and vibrant part of our

economy, generating jobs, local food production and economic activity in hundreds of communities,” said Bill Lipinski, Farm Credit East CEO. “Agriculture has a bright future here in the Northeast and with appropriate state policies

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This one-page report was compiled by Farm Credit East based on information generated from an independent

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Crop Comments from A7 can be either smooth or hairy. Brassica genus foliage tastes radishy… not bad. I plucked a leaf off the plant I was examining, and chewed it vary briefly. It was quite bitter, definitely not radishy… thus ruling out mustard and canola… and its place on my tongue.

It’s quite rare that mustard and rocket are seen next to each other,

just because they seem to be invited by totally different soil conditions.

But occasionally the topsoil chemistry ends up between what the two different weeds would like. As a result of this sort of hybrid soil, Brassica kaber and Barberia vulgaris can end up becoming neighbors.

Another trait of B. vulgaris is its tolerance of cooler soil conditions

than what would please most Brassicas. This year’s long, drawn-out, cool, relatively damp spring has enabled yellow rocket a little more time in which to show off its flowers before going to seed. Even in spring-planted small grains, wild mustard (as I write) is still deciding whether to wake up and start its own growing season.

study completed by Dr. Rigoberto Lopez from the University of Connecticut. This report looks at each of the six state’s individual economic impact. For a printable copy, visit FarmCreditEast.com.

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WSSA spotlights the contributions made

by Cooperative Extension Program LAWRENCE, KS — The U.S. Cooperative Extension Program is approaching its 100year anniversary — an important milestone for an organization that has helped to transform American agriculture since its founding in May 1914. Through the years, extension agents have taught farmers how to manage crops more efficiently, win the battle against weeds and other pests, and produce significantly more food per acre.

Today the program continues to make a significant impact through nearly 3,000 local extension offices nationwide. Each is staffed by faculty and local educators affiliated with the nation’s land-grant university system who take the latest research findings and translate them into practical, actionable information.

“The portfolio of services delivered by Cooperative Extension is very broad,” says Chris Boerboom, director of the North Dakota State University Extension Service and a member of the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA).

“The program undoubtedly has made a major economic contribution by helping to ensure we have an abundant food supply. But extension agents are also involved in a wide variety of activities that benefit farmers, home owners and youth in communities of all sizes.”

A few examples of the program’s impact: More than 90,000 master gardeners trained by Cooperative Extension contribute free services to local communities that are valued at more than $100 million annually.

Cooperative Extension personnel educate more than five million low-income people each year in how to improve their nutrition. They foster science and leadership initiatives for six million young people annually through 4-H, the nation’s largest youth development program. And they field countless projects tailored to the needs of local communities, as

illustrated by the case studies below: • GEORGIA: Extension specialists at the University of Georgia used research findings on herbicide rotation to advise cotton farmers on better techniques for battling glyphosate resistant Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) — a weed that significantly reduces crop yields and clogs harvesting equipment.

• MICHIGAN: Students in a Saginaw County High School 4-H program sponsored by extension specialists at Michigan State University were taught how to convert used cafeteria cooking oil into biodiesel fuel to power school buses. Teens in the program shared what they learned with local farmers, who now are producing biodiesel fuel to power farm equipment.

• TEXAS: Extension agents with Texas A&M University are conducting workshops in Hildago County to help small farms become more successful. Topics range from soil preparation and irrigation strategies to best management practices for weed control. They have also launched a farmers market where small farms and backyard gardeners can sell their produce.

• CALIFORNIA: University of California extension advisors in Sierra County are conducting research to help ranchers, landowners and land managers prevent the spread of houndstongue (Cynoglossum officinale), a noxious weed that is poisonous to cattle and horses.

• SOUTH CAROLINA: Extension agents at Clemson University are helping to educate local communities on best practices they can use for battling aquatic weeds in ponds and other bodies of water.

• NEW YORK: Extension nutrition educators at Cornell University are working with a coalition of community partners across a tri-county area on a program to prevent childhood obesity. They are focusing on improved access to fresh produce

and greater opportunities for physical activity.

In addition to community-based initiatives, extension agents pool their resources to partner on programs nationwide. For example, they formed an Extension Disaster Education Network to respond rapidly to urgent needs involving hurricanes, floods, fire, drought, crop disease, pest outbreaks and more. They also have teamed to launch eXtension, an interactive website that consolidates a wealth of information — from energy

conservation techniques and lawn care tips to profiles on invasive species. Extension scientists and educators answer the more than 4,500 questions submitted to the site each month through the “Ask-an-Expert” feature.

“Cooperative Extension programs are funded by federal, state and local governments nationwide, and it is an investment producing immeasurable returns,” says Lee Van Wychen, Ph.D., science policy director for the Weed Science Society of America.

“Extension personnel make a major economic contribution by helping farmers nurture and protect crops from disease and damaging weeds, but they also are helping to bring research-based best practices to urban and suburban homeowners and

local communities nationwide. All of us are touched by their work in some way.”

For more background on our nation’s Cooperative Extension Program or to locate your local extension office, visit: www.nifa.usda.gov/qlin ks/extension.html.

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Student winners announced in statewide I Love New York Agriculture Contest ITHACA, NY — Cows, chickens, pigs, apples, grapes, milk, maple syrup, and other products of New York State’s agricultural industry are the subjects of the 40 prize winning paintings, posters, poems, and stories submitted by elementary students across New York in the 2013 annual New York Agriculture in the Classroom “I Love New York Agriculture” Art and Writing Contest.

Over 500 entries were submitted from countylevel contests, schools, after school programs, and home school families. The categories for the different grade levels pre-kindergarten through sixth grade include artwork, slogans, poems, stories, essays, and posters that help students learn about the importance of agriculture to New York.

Winners in each category receive prizes ranging from t-shirts to savings

bonds, and the winning entries will be displayed at Empire Farm Days and at the New York State Fair. Teachers utilize the contest as a way to integrate agricultural education into their core curriculum through art, literacy, social studies, math, and science.

Members of Sigma Alpha, Cornell University’s professional agriculture sorority, judged the entries.

New York Agriculture in the Classroom and the New York Farm Bureau Foundation for Agricultural Education have sponsored the I Love New York Agriculture Contest since 1996. New York Agriculture in the Classroom is a partnership of Cornell University, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, New York State Education Department, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and New York Farm Bureau. The

Ella Williams, Maryvale Primary School (Erie) Honorable Mention: Logan Largel, Hamilton Central School (Madison) Kindergarten 1st place: Landon Kent, Byron-Bergen Elementary School (Genesee) 2nd place: Elena Gehrke, Cayuga Heights Elementary School (Tompkins) 3rd place: Selina Gu, Cayuga Heights Elementary School (Tompkins) Honorable Mention: Miriam Sayward, Stonebeck AcademyHomeschool (Clinton) Honorable Mention: Haily Rzucek, Ellicotville Central School (Cattaraugus)

Third Grade — New York Agriculture — A painting or color drawing on 8 1/2” by 11” paper with a onesentence slogan about New York agriculture. The slogan can be general or specific to a particular agricultural process or commodity. 1st Place — Amelie Metzger, Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School, “Eat Your Vegetables”.

First Grade 1st place: Hunter Osgood, Franklinville Elementary School (Cattaraugus) 2nd place: Braelyn Burch, Arkport Central School (Steuben) 3rd place: Sophia Styles, Schoharie Elementary School (Schoharie) Honorable Mention: Sophia Ludwig, Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School (Cattaraugus) Honorable Mention: Summer Marcus, Arkport Central School (Steuben) Second Grade 1st place: Olivia Seiflein, Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School (Cattaraugus) 2nd place: Nathaniel Mycek, Fonda-Fultonville Elementary School (Montgomery) 3rd place: Gideon Sayward, Stonebeck Academy-Homeschool (Clinton) Honorable Mention: Kent Janara, Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School (Cattaraugus) Honorable Mention: Amanda Hopko, A.B. Parker Elementary School (Cortland) Third Grade 1st place: Amelie Metzger, Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School (Cattaraugus) 2nd place: Aurora Orbaker, Marcus Whitman Central School (Ontario) 3rd place: Gracie Hasselberg, New Life Christian School (Cattaraugus) Honorable Mention: Cassidy McCann, Marcus Whitman Central School (Ontario) Honorable Mention: Samantha Chesebro, Franklinville Elementary School (Cattaraugus)

Fourth Grade 1st place: Morganne Chapman, Ellicotville Central School (Cattaraugus) 2nd place: Sarah Elsigan, New Life Christian School (Cattaraugus) 3rd place: Molly Teska, Palmer Elementary School (Onondaga) Honorable Mention: Zachariah Durphy, New Life Christian School (Cattaraugus) Honorable Mention: Nadia Hammel, Randal Elementary School (Cortland) Fifth Grade 1st place: Grace Sayward, Stonebeck Academy-Homeschool (Clinton) 2nd place: Nicholas Yates, New Life Christian School (Cattaraugus) 3rd place: Kaitlyn E. Boice, Marathon Christian Academy (Cortland) Honorable Mention: Kaiya Johnson, New Life Christian School (Cattaraugus) Honorable Mention: Chloe Jaspersen, New Life Christian School (Cattaraugus) Sixth Grade 1st place: Sara Delano, Horseheads Central School (Chemung) 2nd place: Jason Rockwell, Southern Cayuga Central School (Cayuga) 3rd place: Sara Wright, Franklinville Central School (Cattaraugus) Honorable Mention: Nathan McManis, Franklinville Central School (Cattaraugus) Honorable Mention: Taylor Burch, Pioneer Middle School, (Cattaraugus)

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Sixth Grade — People of New York Agriculture Poster. On 11" by 17" paper. A poster that celebrates a New York farm or farmer(s), using media of your choice. 1st Place, Sara Delano, Horseheads Central School.

Photos courtesy of New York Agriculture in the Classroom

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Pre-Kindergarten 1st place: Evelyn Britt, Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School (Cattaraugus) 2nd place: Polly Hansen, Hamilton Central School (Madison) 3rd place: Liam Fitzsimmons, Little Path in the Big Woods (Livingston) Honorable Mention:

A View from Hickory Heights

by Ann Swanson

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A wonderful read A catalog arrived in the mail that I have truly enjoyed. Last year I purchased some cast iron cookware for my son and his wife for Christmas. This purchase made me eligible to receive a copy of the store catalog. This is not just any catalog. The store is a non-electric hardware store in the heart of Ohio Amish country.

My husband and I first found the hardware on one of our excursions to visit our son who went to college in Columbus, OH. At the time it was just a small store, but we found some very useful things. I found pieces for my oil lamps. They are a must if you live in the country. I do not know what I would do without my oil lamps.

They are my go to when the electric is out.

One night my hus-

band’s aunt and his mother were visiting at our house. A storm came up and the electric went out. Since it was summer we did not worry about the heating situation. We did need to see to get around so I lit my oil lamps. I have several so I can put them around the downstairs so that we can get around. I remember his aunt saying, “It is so peaceful without all the noise of the motors. I can actually hear the clock ticking!”

When my children married and moved to the country I made sure they all had oil lamps.

The electric is much better these days than it used to be, but we still have outages.

One evening we visited an Amish household. I had done some work for the dad and was delivering it. It started to rain just as we arrived. The

oldest son invited us in out of the rain. Once the father arrived on the scene we sat down for a visit. We were all seated around the large kitchen table. As it began to get dark the mother went from lamp to lamp in her home lighting the oil lamps. I did not believe how easily she did it. It always takes me at least two tries to get the glass on and not have it filled with soot.

Back to my catalog — the catalog from the non-electric store has many fascinating items.

A wonderful description accompanies each entry.

I sat back and read that catalog from cover to cover. My grandchildren were here at the time so I shared some of the information with them.

How is the younger generation to know what things are unless we tell them?

I found so many unique items. I could go online to view them, but I chose the old way. Having that book in my hand was much more relaxing.

Whenever we go to Amish country I like to stop at the hardware

store. I have found many gifts for my family there.

The store has been greatly expanded since we first visited. There is even a new entrance and much more room to park. The bus that I sometimes travel on even has a place to park these days.

Some of the things in the catalog are clearly marked “made in USA” while others come from China. The cast iron cookware that I purchased was American made. I imagine we will make use of it at the pond sometime this summer.

I found milk bottles, a butter church, and ice cream makers.

Of course there were various grinders for making sausage and for preparing fruits and vegetables. The home canning section was extensive.

It was just fun to read and see what is available. I might add that I make use of many of these items on a regular basis. Many times the old way is the best!

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

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Farm bill on Senate floor; export promotion programs under fire The long delayed Farm Bill is again grinding forward in Congress. Both the House and Senate Agriculture Committees have reported their versions of the Farm Bill.

The current one year extension of the Farm Bill provides temporary operating authority for many key programs through Sept. 30, 2013, but it is important that a new Farm Bill be passed this summer to provide stability and predictability to stakeholders in all sectors of

agriculture and rural America.

Among the key Farm Bill programs at stake are the Market Access Program (MAP) and the Foreign Market Development program (FMD).

MAP and FMD are the foundation of a longstanding public-private partnership that has made the United States the world’s leading agricultural exporter. Cooperator organizations such as the U.S. Grains Council leverage MAP and FMD with private sector funding to sup-

port export development programs around the world. Unless MAP and FMD are reauthorized by Sept. 30, however, cooperators will soon be forced to curtail these market building initiatives, close international offices and lay off irreplaceable, long-time international staff.

Fortunately, MAP and FMD enjoy broad bipartisan support. But it is a rare program in

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They supported over one million jobs in the United States and last year earned the United States a trade surplus of more than $32 billion.

Independent analysis has confirmed that USDA’s market development programs generate approximately $35 in foreign sales for every dollar invested.

As the Senate debates the Farm Bill, it is vital that Senators be aware of the constructive role played by the proven, tested, and effective MAP and FMD programs.

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International holistic planned grazing rancher, Ian Mitchell-Innes coming to Vermont and New York The Central New York RC&D Council and the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education PDP Holistic Planned grazing project in cooperation with the Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District, UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture and the Endless Mountains RC&D Council are pleased to offer two oneday workshops with high density grazier, Ian Mitchell-Innes, who is internationally known for his ideas and practical application on how planned grazing systems make more profit and heal the land.

Ian is an HMI Certified Educator, giving talks and training in many environmentally different areas. The ranch is 6,000 hectares (15,000 acres) and the home portion has been in the family since 1863. Since leaving school, Ian has been ranching, having tried many different crops and management styles on the ranch until learning about Holistic Management.

High Density, Ultra-High Density Grazing and Planned Grazing are practiced on the Ranch so as to obtain improvement in soil life, which enables livestock to have good performance with minimal inputs.

He will inspire you to change your focus to create what you want by implementing rotational grazing systems that increase the health of animals, land and soil, and improve water and land conservation efforts — ultimately leading to improved profitability in your operation. This workshop is ideal for both dairy and livestock operations, and for experienced practitioners as well as those who are new to mob grazing.

We will survey the ecology of the pastures and read the land. You’ll be introduced to proper

herd management strategies to improve ecosystem processes and animal performance and learn the importance of grazing planning and farm goal setting.

Unique to these workshops are the two host farms who have been using some of Ian’s strategies and you can see first-hand the successes and challenges.

On Monday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., dairy and beef farmers Rich and Cynthia Larson from Larson Farm, Wells, VT will host Ian and 30 farmers.

Cost: $50 per person includes lunch provided by the NOFA pizza oven, featuring local products from the Larson Farm and others.

This program has been

made possible through the generous support of a SARE PDP-funded project focused on holistic planned grazing.

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The event will be limited to 30 farmers at a cost of $80 per person.

Please RSVP to Brian Reaser at 607-687-3553 or reaserb@co.tioga. ny.us. All money will be collected at the door and must be in cash or check.

These workshops are sized for maximum participation so call to reserve your spot ASAP.

NCBA Statement on OIE vote to upgrade U.S. to “Negligible” Risk for BSE WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President-Elect Bob McCan, a cattleman from Victoria, Texas, made the following statement about the vote by the Scientific Commission for the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) to upgrade the United States’ risk classification for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) to negligible risk

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Run for the Wall Riding for those who can’t, in rememberance of those who never came home This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Run For The Wall. The POWs and MIAs are remembered and honored each year as thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts and veterans make the run to the Vietman Memorial in Washington D.C. over the

Memorial Day weekend.

Riders came from all over the United States by either a northern or southern route to Washington D.C. The Southern route comes to Wytheville, VA and this year over 700 bikes made the trip. Each year, the local elemen-

tary school children present a patriotic program to honor those who have sacrificed for our freedom and liberty.

Please take the time to reflect and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and liberties.

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Wytheville Mayor Trent Carver holds a book written by fifth graders at Spiller Elementary. They wrote their ideas of what Memorial Day means to them. This book was presented to the mayor as well as Laurie “Airborne” Clay, organizer of the run. An additional copy made it to the Vietnam Memorial in D.C.

Run for the Wall riders, L-R: Mike Beckdolt of Sacramento, CA; Jerry Wilson of Duncan, OK; and Greg Hammock of Kilgore, TX. Photos by Kegley Baumgardner

When in a cast last year, Wythe County youth Trenton Mitchell wanted all the riders to sign his cast. This year the riders did one better and presented him with his own personal vest and a Harley Davidson flag signed by all the riders.

Riders take a moment by Wytheville’s war memorial.

April Milk Production Up A Little More Than Expected Issued May 24, 2013 stocks totaled 310.7 million pounds, up 55.7 million pounds or a whopping 22 percent from March and 56.5 million pounds or 22 percent above April 2012. The Daily Dairy Report said American cheese and butter stocks are both “at historically high levels.”

FC Stone’s read is that the butter buildup was larger than expected. But, FC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks adds that “a weather event coupled with strong world demand could draw stocks down fairly quickly.”

American type cheese, at 698.8 million pounds, was up 2 percent from March and 5 percent above a year ago. Total cheese stocks amounted to 1.12 billion pounds, up 1 percent from March and 4 percent ahead of a year ago.

DairyBusiness Weekly (DBU) reports that USDA’s weekly Crop Progress update showed a surge in corn planting progress, nearly catching up to the five-year average, but still lagging last year. As of May 19, just 71percent of intended corn acreage had been planted, compared to 95 percent for the same date last year, and the 79 percent average for the comparable date over the past five years. About 19 percent of the corn crop has emerged, compared to 73 percent last year and the five-year average of 46 percent.

About 24 percent of intended soybean acreage was planted as of May 19, compared to 71 percent on the comparable date a year ago, and the five-year average of 42 percent. About 3 percent of the soybean crop has emerged, compared to 32 percent last year and the five-year average of 14

$18.22, up from $16.48 at this time a year ago, and compares to $18.14 in 2011 and $14.42 in 2010.

The AMS-surveyed butter price used in the

calculation averaged $1.6579 per pound, up fractionally from May. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.6367, up 13.5 cents, cheese averaged $1.8388, up 15.9 cents,

and dry whey averaged 57.41 cents, down about a half-cent.

Looking “back to the futures;” first half Federal order 2013 Class III

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April milk production in the top 23 producing states totaled 16.1 billion pounds, up 0.3 percent from April 2012, according to preliminary data in USDA’s latest “sequestered” Milk Production report. The 50state output amounted to 17.3 billion pounds, up 0.2 percent. The total was more than expected but not overwhelmingly so. The March data was not revised, remaining at 16.4 billion pounds, down 0.1 percent from a year ago.

California milk output was down just 0.2 percent from a year ago.

Wisconsin was up 1.3 percent, New York was up 1.7 percent, Idaho was up a half-percent, Pennsylvania was unchanged, and Minnesota was up 1.8 percent.

Other states of interest saw Michigan up 1.3 percent, New Mexico was down 2.5 percent, Texas was down 3.2 percent, and Washington was up 1.7 percent.

Cow numbers and output per cow data was suspended because of the government sequester, however USDA’s latest Livestock Slaughter report shows an estimated 259,400 culled dairy cows were slaughtered under federal inspection in April, down 5,800 from March, but 28,600 more than April 2012.

While 2013 weekly slaughter totals have slowed somewhat, cull dairy cow slaughter has surpassed the comparable week a year ago in 13 of the first 19 weeks of the year. The JanuaryApril 2013 total was estimated at 1.099 million head, 56,100 more than the same period in 2012.

Checking the cooler; USDA’s latest Cold Storage report shows plenty of dairy products in storage. April butter

percent. The data is summarized from weekly surveys conducted in early April through the end of November, with input from approximately 4,000 respondents, according to DBU. Feed price volatility is not going away according to Scott Stewart of Stewart Peterson in a May 22 DairyLine interview. Corn will lead the way, he said, and quickly admitted that forecasting the year’s highs and low is nearly impossible, citing weather as the primary reason.

He said it’s important dairy producers carefully consider what they can do to position themselves. He warned that it’s possible to see $8$10 corn prices this year if there’s a serious weather scare or they could fall below $4 if we have really good crops.

Supplies are tight, he said, and “weather is going to be key.”

Price wise; the Agriculture Department announced the June Federal order Class I base milk price this week at $18.93 per hundredweight (cwt.), up $1.17 from May, $3.69 above June 2012, and equates to about $1.63 per gallon. That brought the 2013 Class I average to

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Mielke from A17 contracts portended a $17.82 per cwt. average on March 29, $17.92 on April 5, $18.02 on April 12, $18.09 on April 19, $17.98 on April 26, $17.92 on May 3, $17.79 on May 10, $17.80 on May 17, and was trading around $17.75 late morning May 24, including the announced January, February, March, and April Class III prices.

Checking the cash dairy markets at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange; block cheese closed the Friday before Memorial Day at $1.7525 per pound, down a penny and three quarters on the week but 18 1/4-cents above a year ago. The barrels finished at $1.7225 down 3 3/4-cents on the week but 25 1/4 above a year ago. The spread between the two this week last year was 10 cents. Eleven carloads of block found new homes this week and seven of barrel. The AMS-surveyed U.S. average block price slipped 0.4 cent, to $1.8847. Barrel averaged $1.7627, up 2.1 cents.

Export demand for block cheese had helped push prices higher while barrels faced lower demand, according to USDA’s Dairy Market News (DMN). A combination of lower export demand and anticipated increasing production for the near term brought block prices back in line with the more typical difference between blocks and barrels. Cheese plants are running busy schedules as milk supplies are available for Class III manufacturing.

Typical for this time of year is the pressure of increasing butterfat demand as ice cream production cranks up, albeit a bit slowly this year and schools begin to close for summer diverting milk away from the bottle to manufacturing.

Cheese inventories are above year ago levels, but were not considered

burdensome prior to this week’s Cold Storage report. Export interest continues to clear some volumes, but has slowed against higher prices.

Retail demand is moderate, according to DMN, as consumers look for specials to make extra purchases.

Process cheese demand is reported to be lighter as consumers wait for the grilling season to arrive.

Speaking of exports; Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) accepted nine requests for export assistance this week to sell 3 million pounds of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.

The product will be delivered through September and raised CWT’s 2013 cheese exports to 56.83 million pounds, 51.73 million pounds of butter, 44,092 pounds of anhydrous milk fat, and 218,258 pounds of whole milk powder to 31 countries on six continents. The sales are the equivalent of 1.65 billion pounds of milk on a

milkfat basis, more than USDA’s projected increase in milk marketings for all of 2013, according to CWT. Cash butter closed the fourth Friday of May at $1.55, down 6 1/2-cents on the week but 16 1/4cents above a year ago.

Eighteen cars traded hands on the week. AMS butter averaged $1.6387, down 4 cents.

Retail demand for butter is slow to restart in some areas, according to DMN. Some grocery and convenience stores are running ads to help push print butter into consumers’ hands. Sale prices on 1 pound packages ranged from $1.79 to $3.91 throughout the country.

Orders from food service firms catering to education institution accounts are transitioning toward lighter summer ordering patterns. Butter production is seasonally active, but competition for cream is emerging strongly from frozen dessert and ice cream manufacturers.

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$1.68 and Extra Grade remained at $1.70. AMS powder averaged $1.6338, down 0.6 cent, and dry whey averaged 57.2 cents per pound, down a half-cent.

Milk production levels around the country are trending both higher and lower, says USDA’s weekly update. Southern regions are mostly past their peak, while many Northern areas are trending towards their Spring flush. Increases in Class I demand in Florida have reduced shipments of milk out of the region.

North Central areas of the country are experiencing a later than typical flush and are still building supplies. The Southwest and California report mostly steady production. Weather across the country has been favorable to increased cow comfort levels. Processing plants around the country are busy manufacturing various dairy products and Class I demand is slowing as more

schools close.

Cream multiples are mostly steady with some discounting for out of region sales. Class II demand is increasing, albeit slower than expected, as warmer weather has been slow to arrive in parts of the country.

The California Department of Food & Agriculture hosted a hearing, May 20, to consider temporary adjustments to the state's minimum milk pricing formulas.

DairyBusiness Update reports that Western United Dairymen CEO Michael Marsh requested a temporary 13.8 cent per pound increase in the Class 4b milk solids-not-fat price used in the state's Class 4b formula.

“The impact of our proposed change would result in an approximate 50 cents per cwt increase in the overbase price,” Marsh said.

“While this is not enough to recoup the immense losses incurred in the recent

past, it will not only help bridge the gap between cost of production and milk revenues, it will provide a muchneeded closer relationship between Class III and Class 4b prices.”

“The temporary increase proposed for Class 4b is to get to what the producer side of the industry has been advocating for almost three years: a fair pool value from cheese making revenues.” WUD is the largest dairy producer trade association in California, representing approximately 900 of the state's dairy families, according to DBU. Lastly, a salute, in lieu of the upcoming Father’s Day and my dad’s 90th birthday May 29.

Ken Mielke was a simple man who worked hard all his life, loved, and faithfully provided for his wife, Marge of 64 years, (losing her in December 2011) and for me and my brother, David. THANK YOU Dad and many more!

Dairy cows and algae New York’s Lake Ontario coastal waters and tributaries are a valuable resource for drinking water, recreational boating, fishing and swimming, tourism, and waste water processing, and a

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We have all seen algae in the waters of this region. It can vary in intensity from a nuisance to a health hazard. Algae is a major

rus is a limiting nutrient in the growth of algae in aquatic environments. The phosphorus enters the shoreline from streams that discharge into it. The phosphorus in those

streams comes from a variety of sources including: septic systems, wastewater treatment plants, cropland fertilization, industrial effluents and farm animal waste.

Studies conducted by SUNY Brockport suggest that phosphorus discharged into streams as far west as Oak Orchard Creek contribute to beach closings at Ontario Beach and Durand Beach in Rochester, NY. Recent studies have

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shown that a portion of the phosphorus loading in the Oak Orchard and Black Creek watersheds comes from dairy farming activities.

Dairy farmers have been doing their share: Many best management practices (BMPs) have been implemented by farmers over the years to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. These BMPs vary in effectiveness but none can assimilate the entire phosphorus load applied to these watersheds. There is simply too much phosphorus which drives the need to eliminate some of the phosphorus from entering the watershed in the first place.

Prevent phosphorus from entering the watershed: The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County has developed a process that seeks to reduce phosphorus and nitrogen excretions, accumulations, and losses from dairy farms by reducing feed nutrient imports and manure excretions, and increasing crop and milk nutrient exports. Proper implementation of this process — called precision feed management (PFM) — can reduce feed phosphorus intake by 25 percent, manure phosphorus excretions by 33 percent, and mass phosphorus balance by 50 percent.

PFM provides adequate, but not excess, nutrients to the animal and derives a majority of nutrients from home-grown feed through the integration of feeding and forage management.

What does it take to implement?: PFM is a process of farm management that revolves around a cycle of moni-

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cause of beach closings along the Lake Ontario coast.

High levels of phosphorus in that near shore water are the source of these algal blooms. The phospho-

near. Next, the Killdeer flew in, then the cherry blossoms followed closely by the apple blossoms. Our neighbors’ wind machines for frost protection only ran for one night this spring, much to their delight. I hope all the fruit growers have a better year.

April 2013 was much

cooler, with a very chilly Mother’s Day and plenty of flowers in bloom. We put in some short season sweet cor n in midApril and it took over two weeks to emerge, so I guess that tells you how cool it’s been.

When the lilacs finally bloomed, their heavenly fragrance was worth waiting for. The leaves on the trees are almost totally out, shading us from the beautiful spring sunshine that is loaded with vitamins our bodies are craving, after the long,

cold winter. What a beautiful earth He created for us to enjoy!

The bar n swallows have returned and are tirelessly building their nests just out of reach of the cats in the wing of the old cow barn. We have seen a lot of woodchucks around; one even came up onto our side porch. Two geese are war ning us to stay away from their nest out by the pond. We’ve been enjoying our rhubarb and asparagus this year, thanks to my husband keep-

ing his herbicide away from it… for a change.

We had a weed problem breakthrough in one of our corn fields, so we had to make a quick trip to the farm supply store to acquire another herbicide to correct the situation. I rode along because my husband said it wouldn’t take too long, but when he didn’t come back out of the store I knew what had happened. He had run into one of his most reliable resources and advisors who also just happens to be the eighty-plus

year old patriarch of the business.

When W.H. decides to retire, my husband and many other farmers are going to go through withdrawal.

W.H.’s sixty-plus years of practical, down to earth experience will not be available to help their bottom lines.

Let’s hope he sticks around for a long time!

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cally and environmentally sustainable through management of homegrown feed production and dairy cattle rations. They have implemented this BMP at over 42 farms and 3,800 cows. They have reduced farm phosphorus accumulations by over 60 percent while increasing milk pro-

duction by 1,400 pounds per cow per year and reducing operating expenses by $1.33 per hundredweight.

The Yates County Cornell Cooperative Extension is working with nine farms to implement PFM with a goal to solicit 11 more farms to participate. They are

currently working with milk co-ops to get the data they need. They plan four one-day workshops on PFM in 2013/2014.

Who should I contact for more information?: • Jerry Bertoldo, Genesee County CCE at 585-343-3040 (x133).

• Paul Cerosaletti, Delaware County CCE at 607-865-6531.

• Elizabeth Newbold, Yates County CCE at 315-536-5123 • David Balbain, CNY Dairy and Field Crops Team of CCE at 518-

312-3592 • George Thomas, Center for Environmental Initiatives, 585-2622870.

References: The

Delaware County Precision Dairy Feed Management Program, P. Cerosaletti, Delaware County CCE, August 2008.

A Few Words

by Phoebe Hall

Spring almost over We’ve waited through six months of winter for spring to arrive and it’s finally here. But now spring is almost over and it has been so beautiful… I wish spring would last six months too. First the robins came in droves and announced spring was

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toring, assessment, planning and implementation. Monitoring involves on-farm records as well as feed and herd production testing. Periodic meetings of key farm advisors (feed, crop, cow, etc.) can accomplish effective assessment and planning of tactics for implementation.

Achieving the day-today and periodic benchmarks on a continual basis will result in minimized manure nitrogen and phosphorus excretions, and whole farm mass accumulations as well as increased income over purchased feed costs.

Who is doing it?: The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County has been implementing the PFM to help make dairy farms more economi-

Dairy farmers can help reduce the amount of algae in the waters of the Lake Ontario region of upstate New York by practicing best management practices (BMPs) to reduce the environmental impact of their operations.

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The question comes up: what can we learn from the life of Moses? I discovered this on the internet, and credit is given to Robert Anderson: • If people say you are all wet — remember Moses started off in a basket in a river.

• Stay fit. When you’re 80 years old, God might ask ou to do something really big.

• Be nice to your brother; some day he may be your spokesman.

• Allow God to deal with your critics.

• Listen to your father -in-law; he may have good advice.

• The majority is not always right.

• Giants may not be as big and bad as people say.

• Speed isn’t always the advantage. It took 40 years to get to the Promised Land but it took 40 years to get Egypt out of the people.

• Remember that God gives just enough manna for today.

But most important is to see Christ in all of this.

1) When Moses climbed the mountain to look over the Promised Land, he saw that the best is yet to come. When we place our faith in the finished work of Jesus, we can be assured that, for us, the best is yet to come.

“Only one life, ‘twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.” ~C.T. Studd 2) There are consequences to sin. Moses

did not get to cross the Jordan because of his anger. When we sin, there can be forgiveness, but the consequences remain.

3) Faithful leaders are always flawed. Moses is presented with his failures so that we can understand there is hope for us. We are all imperfect beings.

4) What the law cannot do, Christ has done!

John 1:17: “For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.”

Jesus Christ is not just a new and improved Moses, giving us superior commands.

Rather, it was he who fully obeyed the Law of Moses and thereby the only one who can credit it to our lives.

Our last view of Moses in Matthew 17 — he is on another mountain, now in the land, conversing with the Son of God and a voice from heaven says: “This is my beloved Son, hear Him.” Are you listening to Jesus? Is He telling you to tell others what He has done for you? Are you saying: I am too old, I’m not a fluent speaker, I have many flaws, I have too much to do ... etc.

FCF stands ready to give you the tools, through a local chapter, to be a witness for Him. Pray, donate, and volunteer. With God, nothing is impossible.

“Only one life, ‘twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.” ~C.T. Studd The bad news is: time flies, but the good news is: you can know the pilot!

Are there people in your community who do not know of the assurance you have in Jesus Christ? We would love to help you tell them! “...How can they believe in Him if they have never heard about Him? And how can they hear about Him unless someone tells them?” ~Romans 10:14 (NLT)

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by Wayne Clark Did you ever feel that time was slipping away? An elderly lady who stayed at our home when I was growing up used to express it in the words of that wellknown proverb: “Time and tide wait for no man.” For someone who was born when the Second World War was winding down, the year 2000 seemed like an eternity away for a long time, but it came and went 13 years ago.

But we don’t have to look at the calendar — those creaky stiff joints, changes in hair color, dimmer vision, and many other little things tell us that time is passing.

A program to encourage the daily reading of God’s word was begun at our church in January. A portion of scripture is assigned on a daily basis, and sermons, Bible studies, and Sunday School lessons are based on the portions assigned for the week. One day, we read of Moses buried on Mount Nebo. Chapter 34 of Deuteronomy concludes, telling us about Moses in verses 10-12: “Since then, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face, who did all those miraculous signs and wonders the Lord sent him to do in Egypt — to Pharaoh and to all his officials and to his whole land.

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Fellowship of Christian Farmers Farm Show Report

Kathy Brown, Marcy, NY, shares with a couple young boys at the NY Farm Show in Syracuse, NY.

“The world does not understand theology or dogma, but it understands love.” ~D.L. Moody And we sure have the ultimate message of love: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.” John 3:16-17 (NIV). That’s what we share and people continue to respond. Check out the pictures from the winter farm shows. FCF had a presence at shows in Florida and New York during February and March. We were able to share with

over 6,000 people, with around 400 asking Jesus into their hearts. With all that’s going on in the world around us — several shootings, trials for abortion doctors, and plenty of storms — people have a sense of despair. Only God can fill that need of emptiness.

The summer and fall schedule is included for your information. Please stop by and say ‘hi’ — it encourages us. If you like to join us and help at a show, give the Browns a call at 315-736-5964. We are so thankful for all the volunteers who stand beside us, drive trucks and trailers to shows, help set up and staff events, and of course those who pray for FCF.

Jim Credle from Holland Patent, NY, attended the NY Show for the first time as a volunteer. FCF is completed staffed by volunteers.

The old saying ‘many hands make light work’ is certainly true.

20th Annual Conference This year’s event will take place Aug. 2-4, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The event will include: • Tim Haas, featured speaker from Samaritan’s Purse • Educational Workshops • Special Music by the group “Heartsong” • Mission Reports Adults: $225 Children, 12 and older: $80 Registration deadline: July 1 Come early and visit the Creation Museum! Check it out at www.creationmuseum.org For more details, contact Dennis Schlagel at 309365-8710 or fellowship@fcfi.org

Pastor Ric Zacek, Redeeming Love Fellowship Church, Stittville, NY, goes over the bead story with some youngsters. We are always pleased to have pastors volunteer at the shows.

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Pioneer Days - Zolfo Springs, FL

Laura Sorentino, Orlando, FL, helped out two days at the Pioneer Days.

Families and young people are attracted to our tent and always love to get a free gift. The greatest news of all, Jesus Christ is always shared.

FCF at Pioneer Days, Feb. 28 March 2 in Zolfo Springs, FL. Shown sharing the gospel to two youngsters using our ‘Farmer Andy Doll’ is Ron Herrold from Indiana.

Over 1,500 stopped by the FCFI tent.

Fellowship of Christian Farmers take beads to South Sudan Recently Tom DePalma, from Gallupville Gospel Church and the Fellowship of Christian Farmers, went to the South Sudan as an FCFI volunteer. Tom travelled with Water Harvest Ministries (WHI) out of Fort Worth, Texas. WHI drills fresh water wells for villages along with other ministries to the local people. At the present time they are also building a leadership academy.

In three villages in which they ministered, the beads were a great hit. One pastor is already using them in teaching his young folks how to share the gospel and lead people to Christ. Tom experienced many miracles while in the Sudan and requests that we pray for the country. A new shipment of beads and rawhide is on the way to the Sudan and will be used to further God’s kingdom.

Veteran worker, Dave Iamelli from Cassville Baptist Church shares with a father and son. It's always great to have families stop by our booth.

Editor’s Comments Planting season should be nearly complete as you read this. Plenty of rain throughout the northeast and in other areas of our country should help in making a good crop. God has some words of advice in Ecclesiastes 11:4, “If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done.” Sounds like we need to move ahead no matter what we’re working at. In 11:6 “Keep on sowing your seed, for you never know which will grow — perhaps it all will.” (The Living Bible). It’s our prayer that you’ll have a great growing season.

I’d like to share another scripture that has pricked my spirit, challenged me and impressed upon me the need to reach a needy world with the good news: Ezekiel 22:23-31. Please take a few minutes to read this scripture of God’s displeasure with and warning to his people. Time has a way of repeating itself. As we look at our country today, we find the same shortcomings as in Ezekiel’s time — sin. I believe much of our failings come from our neglect to observe and keep Sunday as a day of rest and keep it holy. Just drive around and you’ll see ball fields, shopping centers, etc. busy but church parking lots empty. We farmers can fall into the same trap. God made Sunday a day of rest. He knew what he was doing. It might do us all some good to take a little time off. How is the younger generation going to learn if we don’t show them by example? Verse 30: “And I sought for

a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it; but found none.” (KJB) Is that where we find ourselves today? I pray not. It’s time for one Christian to step up before it’s too late. What a terrible situation, that not one man could be found to “stand in the gap.” Makes me wonder if God is viewing our country the same way? The sin in Ezekiel’s day are pale in comparison to what we see today.

There’s still time but we need to stand in the gap and sound the warning.

And now, a little encouragement for you farmers and others who work so hard. Ecclesiastes 3:1-12: There is a time for everything, planting, reaping, etc. Verse 9 - “What does one really get from hard work?” vs. 12 and 13 “So, I conclude that, first, there is nothing better for a man than to be happy and to enjoy himself for as long as he can; and, second, that he should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of his labors, for these are gifts from God.” (TLB) FCFI is doing all it can to reach as many as possible. We have the good news. Please check out our event schedule and other articles. You’ll be blessed if you join us. For more information please give me a call at 315-7365964.

Remember to give Him thanks in all things, Bill Brown

Fellowship of Christian Farmers Holmes recently return from Missions trip to Albania

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Albanian SOWERS Team

George and Julie Holmes, Trumansburg, NY, returned from Albania. This was their 19th winter doing missionary work in that struggling country. They work in eight rural farming villages.

Now there are two churches in two of the villages for people to attend. The Holmes also have two active children’s meetings going each Saturday. The children are actively learning Bible verses, new Christian songs, listening to Bible stories and playing games. The Albanian SOWERS Team continues with the village work while Holmes are home farming. The SOWERS Team continues with Bible Studies, the two children’s meetings, relationship building and encouraging new believers.

While in Albania this winter, the Holmes packaged 2,485 family seed packets. They were distributed at schools and in 23 villages. Each packet included eight vegetables and one flower seed packet. They also gave out 100 pairs of reading glasses to needy senior citizens, held orphan babies at the hospital, and helped a private Eng-

Region Eight 2013 Event Schedule

June June 1-2: Western New York Dairy Festival, Springville, NY 1: Strawberry Fest, Madison, CT 8: Dryden Dairy Day, Dryden, NY 14-15: Strawberry Festival, Owego, NY July July 11-13: Two Cylinder Show, Canandaigua, NY 11-14: Madison County Fair, Brookfield, NY August July 31-Aug. 4: Niagara County Fair, Lockport, NY 2-4: FCFI Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio 3: Old Home Days, Vernon Center, NY 6-8: Empire Farm Days, Seneca Falls, NY 8-17: Skowhegan State Fair, Skowhegan, ME 21-22: Maine Farm Days, Clinton, ME

22-25: Brooklyn Fair, Brooklyn, CT September Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1: New York Festival of Balloons, Dansville, NY 5-8: Hebron Harvest Fair, Hebron, CT 11-12: Oneida-Herkimer Farm Progress Show, Mohawk, NY 14: Cream Cheese Festival, Lowville, NY 17-21: International Plowing Match, Mitchell, ON, Canada 28-29: Apple Fest, Central Square, NY October 11-13: Riverton Fair, Riverton, CT 15-17: Sun Belt Ag Expo, Moultrie, GA 26 Start of ECHO Mission Trip November Oct. 26-Nov 2: ECHO Mission Trip, Fort Meyers, FL 3-9: Reality Ranch Mission Trip, Zolfo Springs, FL

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lish school with conversation.

The Holmes also hosted two couples for 16 days. They shadowed the ongoing work in the eight villages, toured historical sites, helped with English classes, and packed seeds.

Christian growth was very evident this year. Plus new contacts were not so confrontational, like in the past. God is at work softening hearts of the people to His Gospel.

Any questions about the ongoing missionary work in Albania or joining the Holmes in 2014, please contact them at 607-387-6538.

Surviving Life’s Trials

by David Porter Trials of life this past year confirm our belief in faith, hope and love offered by our Creator God. Trial 1: Wife is being treated for lung cancer and now has cardiac disease at age 76. I am a 77 year old farmer inflicted in right leg with paralysis from polio in Sept, 1949. We spend six months in Venice, FL where wife receives treatment in wintertime and then return to Adams Center, NY for the summer and six more months on the farm. Our dairy was established in 1939 by my father and mother with 198 acres and 35 cows. We now farm 5,000 acres, milk 1300 cows, and are home to 1800 heifers.

Trial 2: Last spring we returned home to find that our son — who was responsible for the outdoor crew, crops, and machinery — had decided to leave the family business and strike out on his own after working for 29 years with his grandfather, dad, and brother. Where would we find a new partner with the knowledge, dedication and integrity of the son leaving?

Trust and culture are so important.

Should we sell the farm? Ultimately, our remaining son decided to seek a new partner. Our nephew, a Cornell

grad who initially had thought he wanted to farm with us but had left a few years ago to become an insurance agent, was asked to return. When we first approached him about returning to the farm, he declined. A month or so later, he, his wife, and four great kids decided to accept our offer and return to the farm. They also agreed to move into our home and we would move to a smaller, modular home on one of the farms. Where do you put “125 years of stuff?” With help from the family, we will return home all moved into our new home. The two car garage is full and many decisions await our return. Faith can move mountains. The great news is that my nephew called the other day to say that he is convinced he was meant to be a farmer. I knew it all along.

Trial 3: The third trial of the summer was arranging the financing for the business so my son’s payout would be accomplished with minimal risk. Deal done. Praise God. Through all the consideration and ‘what ifs,’ the goal was to preserve family relationships.

It’s most important to believe in God, the Lord Jesus Christ, and invite the Holy Spirit to live in your heart. Be an overcomer by trusting in Him. Walk in His will.

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March 21-23 found FCF at the Blue Grass Festival at Sertoma Youth Camp in Brooksville, FL. Pictured are FCF members Herb and Mary Hait, Hobart, NY, Terry and Janet Johnston, Renfrew, ON and Bill and Kathy Brown, Marcy, NY.

Clark Phillips, North Collins, NY works the Western NY Farm Show at the Erie County Fair Grounds, Feb. 7-9. Over 700 people stopped by the booth.

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‘Mooofins’ carry food product-development team into national finals UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — The Penn State Product Development team, a group of students in the food science department, recently was named one of three finalists in the Dairy Research Institute New Product Competition.

Team members, representing the College of Agricultural Sciences, will travel to Indianapolis for the American Dairy Science Association An-

nual Meeting in July.

There they will showcase the product — “Mooofins” — that they developed over the last year.

Mooofins will be awarded either first, second or third place.

The competition tasked students with developing a high-protein, dairy-based product for the morning meal containing at least 51 percent dairy ingredients.

The Penn State team created quiche-like muffins that “reinvent” an underutilized dairy product — cottage cheese.

Cottage cheese curds are dispersed throughout the Mooofin base and are paired with signature flavors, such as blueberry sausage, maple bacon and bell pepper mushroom.

For the competition, the team had to submit a product proposal, send

National Grange releases statement regarding CAF issue WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Grange on recently released comment on the May 23 FCC decision to release the rest of the Connect America Funds to be used for broadband expansion.

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There are nearly 18 million rural Americans living without high-speed Internet and serving these households must remain a priority if we hope to keep skilled and qualified growers and producers in rural areas

to continue growing our food, fuel and fiber. We’re especially thankful the FCC has chosen to release Connect America Funds in its entirety because it helps assure these small businesses and households alike that connectivity service is a near-future reality,” National Grange Legislative Director Grace Boatright said.

samples to the judges and present their product through a webinar.

Team members are Megan Woo, a senior from San Francisco; Jared Smith, a senior from Lebanon; Kelsey Rogers, a senior from Howard; Anthony Herdzik, a senior from Rochester, NY; Kenny Vogel, a junior from Topsfield, MA; Shaina Melnick, a junior from Mount Joy; and Andrew Elder, a junior from Bellefonte.

All team members are Food Science majors.

“The team has spent the last year working together to develop this product and is very excited to be able to attend the ADSA conference to share our idea with others in the dairy industry,” said Woo. The team was advised

by Daniel Azzara, Alan R. Warehime Professor of Agribusiness. He explained the rationale behind the competition’s choice of morning meal products.

“The Dairy Research Institute is committed to remaining on the cutting edge of product development to drive innovation and demand for dairy products and ingredients,” he said. “The second annual New Product Competition challenges student teams to develop a new dairy product for the morning meal occasion.

“That includes any meal eaten before breakfast, for breakfast, as a morning meal replacement or morning snack.”

The morning meal occasion is big and growing, representing more than 100 billion food or beverage occasions and an estimated $200 billion in sales, according to the Dairy Research Institute.

“Research conducted by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy demonstrates the gap for the dairy industry to develop new products and gain a greater share of these eating occasions, where dairy is presently under-

performing,” states the group’s website.

“That’s why the Dairy Research Institute, established by America’s dairy farmers, is providing a platform for students to bring their knowledge and expertise to create new products for morning occasion.”

Bob Roberts, professor and head of food science, expressed satisfaction at how Penn State’s product-development team fared in the competition and confidence its student members will perform admirably at the upcoming national championship.

“They are a very poised group, so I expect them to excel in Indianapolis,” he said. “Also — and I can say this from personal experience — Mooofins are very tasty. I won’t be surprised if this innovative product wins first place.”

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Substitute vs. supplement: Tips to make the most of your summer pasture Managing a pasture through the summer requires planning. A managed pasture can help keep cows in proper body condition and prevent summer lulls in pasture performance.

That’s according to Chad Zehnder, cattle consultant for Purina Animal Nutrition. He says that managed pastures can typically support the cow-calf herd from summer and into fall unless environmental conditions cause problems.

A pasture management plan should in-

clude supplementation and substitution, when necessary.

Selecting when to supplement pastures or when to substitute pastures with an additional feed source can impact pasture longevity and herd health.

Supplementation Supplementing a pasture with protein and mineral can complement the forages provided in the pasture through the grazing season.

“In a normal year, we hope to manage our pastures so we have am-

ple forage for the cows,” Zehnder said. “Supplementing the pasture with protein can help maximize forage utilization and potentially forage intake.”

Forage growth changes throughout the summer based on plant life cycles, regions and environmental conditions; a supplement program can help fill seasonal voids as cows consume the supplement as needed.

A protein and mineral supplementation program promotes feed intake and utilization.

Supplementation programs can impact body condition scores, calf weaning weights and reproductive performance.

Substitution After creating a supplementation plan, producers should monitor pastures for forage variations throughout the summer. If slow pasture growth occurs, adjusted stocking density or the addition of stored forage can relieve pressure on the pasture.

“If forage is getting low in the pasture, make a switch before the problem is out of hand and

the pasture is burnt up,” Zehnder advises, explaining that a pasture break will allow it to regrow after periods of overgrazing or dry weather.

Pasture substitution, or complementing the pasture with stored forage, is an option to ensure the herd receives the nutrients required when pasture quality becomes low. During periods of pasture stress, stored forages can be fed to the herd.

Zehnder says that substitution was an option used by cattle pro-

ducers during the 2012 drought, but that it is not necessary until winter in most years.

“Substitution may be necessary in dry areas in the summer, but, most years, pasture supplementation during the summer and fall is ideal,” he says, encouraging producers to work with a cattle nutritionist to create a pasture management and supplementation program.

For more information on beef cattle supplements and nutrition go to: http://cattle.purinamills.com/.

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Study suggests dairy herd water quality linked to milk production UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — A recently completed study of water supplies on Pennsylvania dairy farms found that about a quarter of those tested had at least one water-quality issue.

And average milk production for these farms was about 10 percent lower than farms with good water quality.

Dairy farms rely on good quality water to ensure maximum milk production and herd health, according to study author Bryan Swistock, extension water resources specialist in the College of Agricultural Sciences.

“While most dairy farms routinely test their water supplies for bacteria, additional testing for salts, metals and other parameters that can affect herd performance is conducted less frequently,” he said.

“In the fall of 2012, Penn State Extension offered free water testing for dairy farmers across Pennsylvania.

The objective of the

project was to increase awareness of various water -quality parameters that are not tested as often. These lesstested parameters may explain chronic herd performance issues.”

More than 240 dairy farmers who expressed an interest in water quality received water test kits, and 174 water samples from 41 counties were returned to the Agricultural Analytical Services Laboratory at Penn State. That equates to a 72 percent participation rate.

The samples were analyzed for 13 common water -quality parameters that are part of the lab’s basic livestock water-testing package.

Ninety-eight percent of the water samples came from private water wells or springs on the dairy farms. The farms in the study encompassed 51,000 acres and 18,000 cows with an average milk production level ranging from 20 to 90 pounds of milk per cow per day. Only six — 3

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percent — of the farms in the study had water meters to document water consumption by their herd.

“Overall, 45 of the water supplies, or 26 percent, had at least one water -quality issue,” Swistock said.

“Average milk production for these 45 farms was 56 pounds per cow per day, compared to 62 pounds on the 129 farms with good water quality.”

Swistock noted that

none of the farms with high milk production (above 75 pounds of milk per cow per day) had existing water quality problems, while 32 percent of farms with low milk production — below 50 pounds of milk per cow — had at least one potential water-quality problem.

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Swistock said. “We also recommend providing alternative sources of water to a subset of the herd to collect more evidence of the potential effect of these water quality problems on

performance.”

A recorded webinar highlighting the study findings and a fact sheet on drinking water tests for dairy cows can be found online at http://psu.ag/10mcb8n

World Dairy Expo announces Magnochi as Dairy Cattle Show Manager MADISON, WI — World Dairy Expo has announced Ann Marie Magnochi as the new Dairy Cattle Show Manager. Ann Marie will join the Expo staff based in Madison, WI, beginning June 10.

Ann Marie grew up on her family’s purebred dairy cattle operation in Carnation, WA. She has been active in Two Sisters’ Dairy, which is home to Magnaville Holstein and Buttercrest Brown Swiss prefixes, as well as her sister’s prefixes, Amber Rose Jerseys & Guernseys. She has been active in the dairy

industry her entire life.

She was honored as a Distinguished Junior Member of the National Junior Holstein Association.

Ann Marie earned a B.A. in Communications from Washington State University. Most recently, she has served as Field Reporter for Holstein World. Ann Marie has also been working as Youth Advisor for the Washington Junior Holstein Association, aiding in the development of junior member programs, services and activities. Prior to that, she served as a Resource Planner for

Small Farm and Dairy Planning at the King Conservation District.

Ann Marie has valuable experience in the dairy cattle show realm.

She has been the Chair of Washington Junior Black and White Show for 9 years. Ann Marie was an officer and lead member of the Enumclaw Junior Dairy Show Committee for 7 years.

She is a Class VI Young Dairy Leader Institute graduate. She has also been active showing her own dairy cattle, exhibiting the 1999 Grand Champion of the Western national Brown Swiss Show and

five National Bell Ringers.

In her new role, Magnochi will manage the World Dairy Expo Dairy Cattle Show that features over 2,500 head of cattle brought by more than 1,000 exhibitors from across North America. She will manage the cattle show functions including the eight breed shows, breed sales, youth contests, ethics, Dairy Cattle Superintendents and Dairy Cattle Exhibitor Committee. She will work closely with the Wisconsin Division of Animal Health to insure animal health pro-

tocols are being followed. Ann Marie will also work with The Dane County Fair, North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge and Purebred Dairy Cattle Association organizations of WDE Management, Inc. World Dairy Expo’s 2013 theme is “Center of the Dairy Universe” and will be held Oct. 1 through Oct. 5 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI. This exciting dairy-focused event attracts over 70,000 dairy producers and industry professionals from around the world. Over 850 ex-

hibiting companies from across the globe will unveil many new technologies and innovations at the event.

Dairy producers are invited to experience the Expo Seminars, Virtual Farm Tours and exciting youth competitions that are included. Visit worlddairyexpo.com for complete event schedule or follow Expo all year long on Facebook at facebook.com/worlddairyexpo.

New Kuhn large square bale wrapper The new Kuhn SW 4004 large square bale wrapper features a solid design and a hydraulic sliding feature that allows unique drive-through operation. This provides the

ability to widen the wrapper for easy bale loading, outstanding stability and unmatched visibility of the wrapping process.

The patented loading system featured on the

Kuhn SW 4004 has fewer moving parts, resulting in less damage to the bale and less chance for contamination. Bales are picked up by the unique roller pair and automatically

placed in their predefined position (horizontal or vertical start).

Bales dropped in hardto-reach locations can easily be retrieved by backing over them if necessary. The patented design of the short

top rollers allow the film to wrap very close to the bale, resulting in less wrinkling of the film and less chance for damage to the film. The hydraulic sliding system provides a transport width of 8 feet for

narrow transport. The drawbar with Cat. II swivel headstock can be controlled via the monitor for unlimited turning angles. Up to 10 rolls of film can be stored on the heavyduty tongue.

Senator Schumer considers offering dairy amendment

by Bob Gray Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) may propose an amendment that would establish a Pilot Dairy Block Grant Program. The purpose of the amendment is to help enhance the competitiveness of dairy operations by providing technical assistance to

promote farm productivity, profitability and environmental stewardship.

The program would be administered at the state level by the state Departments of Agriculture under criteria developed by the Secretary of Agriculture.

Given all the challenges the dairy industry

in the Northeast is facing in terms of greater demand for more milk due to increased yogurt production, the Senator feels that additional technical assistance to dairy producers at this time could be very helpful.

Source: NDFC E-letter for May 24, 2013 ed. Bob Gray

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by Angela Shelf Medearis Carrots — from top to bottom The carrot is a very versatile vegetable. It can be used as a starter, main course, dessert or just as a snack. Carrots can be eaten raw or cooked in almost any manner imaginable.

Carrots help to maintain acidic and alkaline properties in the system. They provide important vitamins for eyes, skin, bones, heart and muscle health.

Carrots also can act as a blood purifier, a diuretic and help to relieve flatulence or colic. The mineral content in carrots lie very close to the skin and should not be peeled or scraped off.

When selecting carrots, make sure that they are a deep, rich color. The deeper the carrot’s color, the more beta-carotene it contains. If you’re buying the carrots with the leaves, select ones that are moist and a bright green. Remove the carrot greenery as soon as possible because it robs the roots of moisture and vitamins. You can eat the green tops in a salad or use them similar to the way that you’d use fresh herbs to sprinkle on a dish.

Carrots that are less than 8-inches long and relatively uniform in shape and size are the best selection.

Carrots should not bend when gently tested. They also should be well-shaped, firm and smooth with no cracks. They should not look wilted. When grated, carrots should be quite juicy.

Carrots are often sold with the tops removed. To judge the freshness, check the top of the carrot for darkening. Whether loose or in plastic bags, avoid carrots with green shoots sprouting out (not to be confused with their green tops) yellowed tips, soft spots or withering, as these are a sign of age. Carrots that have an excessive amount of new sprouts or

leaves could have large or woody cores. Also avoid carrots with large green areas at or near their tops.

This indicates sunburn damage.

Before storing carrots, remove their green tops, rinse, drain and put the carrots in plastic bags. Store them in the coldest part of the refrigerator with the highest humidity, they’ll last several months this way.

To keep the carrots crisp and colorful, add a little bit of water in the bottom of the plastic storage bag; this will keep the carrots hydrated. Carrots should be stored away from fruits such as apples, peaches and pears that release ethylene gas, which causes carrots to become bitter.

If carrots have become limp or dehydrated, cut off one of the ends and place the carrots, cut side down, in a bowl of ice water for about half an hour, to recrisp them. The coarse, inner core of older carrots should be removed.

This Herb Carrot and Mushroom Loaf is an unusual way to serve carrots. It’s a great side dish with roasted meats or fish, and makes a delicious main course for vegetarians.

Herb Carrot and Wild Mushroom Loaf 1/4 cup butter, plus 3 tablespoons for buttering pan and topping loaf 1 cup chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 1/2 cups grated carrots 2 cups sliced, wild mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, porcini or Portobello) 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 5 large eggs, lightly mixed 1 1/2 cups fresh, whole-wheat breadcrumbs 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until golden. Add garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add

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carrots, mushrooms, celery, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

3. Pour carrot mixture into a large bowl. Add eggs to the bowl, and 1 cup of breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Reserve remainder of breadcrumbs and cheese to sprinkle on the top of loaf. Mix the ingredients until well combined.

4. Spread the 2 tablespoons of the butter on the bottom and sides of a 9 x 5 inch, oblong baking pan.

Spread the carrot mixture into the pan. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, dot with the remaining tablespoon of butter, and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until brown on top. Makes 4 to 6 servings. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

Comfort foods made fast and healthy

by Healthy Exchanges

Hot dog casserole When you find tasty ways to combine kids’ favorite foods, “kids” of all ages will lick their plates clean! Best of all, this is ready to serve in less than 10 minutes from the moment you start to when you can call, “Come and get it!”

1 (10 3/4-ounce) can reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup 1/4 cup fat-free milk 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni, rinsed and drained 8 ounces reduced-fat frankfurters, diced 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1. In a microwave-safe 8-cup mixing bowl, combine mushroom soup, milk and Cheddar cheese.

Microwave on HIGH (100 percent power) for 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Add macaroni, frankfurters, parsley flakes and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

2. Continue microwaving on HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture is heated through. Mix well before serving. Makes 4 (1 cup) servings.

• Each serving equals: 263 calories, 7g fat, 18g protein, 32g carb, 957mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 1/2 Starch. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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

by Donna Erickson Create garden bugs that don’t bite!

Here’s a playful way to bring decorative fun to your garden with bugs that don’t bite! It’s an after-lunch activity, because these giant bugs are created using your recycled plastic plates!

First, set out and do some exploring in the yard or even under your picnic table, and challenge the kids to look for bugs in all shapes and sizes. Keep an eye on insects flying by, too. Decide which one is your favorite, and then make your own giant-size version with a few art supplies and those rinsed-off plastic plates.

Here’s how: On the middle of a large and sturdy disposable plastic plate, draw an outline of the shape of your chosen bug or

insect, such as a ladybug, worm, butterfly or bee. Use a black permanent paint pen or marker. To help guide you and your child with the design, use clip art or coloring books for a pattern, if you wish. Cut it out with scissors.

Paint the bug or insect using acrylic paints in squeeze bottles and small brushes. If you use a colored plate, you won’t have to paint it all. For example, if you make a ladybug, use a red plate and add spots and a few other details using a black marker.

While the garden decorations dry, go on a stick safari and look for sturdy 18to-24-inch-long sticks. Use strong electrical tape to attach one end of the stick to the critter. Poke the other end into the ground where your child would like his or her bug or insect to “live.”

Extra tip: If you’d like to create simple backyard pests to decorate stationery or postcards, apply lipstick or poster paint to your child’s thumb.

Make a thumbprint on the paper or postcard. Use a marker to add antennae, legs and eyes. Name the pest and then write a letter to a friend or relative.

Address it together, add a stamp and send it via “snail” mail. (c) 2013 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.

Good Housekeeping Creamy Mushroom Lasagna This vegetarian lasagna is rich and creamy.

6 no-boil lasagna noodles 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 cloves garlic, crushed with press 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1 package (8-ounce) cremini mushrooms, sliced 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, sliced 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 tablespoons butter (no substitutions) 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1. In shallow dish, soak noodles in warm water. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line jellyroll pan with foil.

2. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium. Add garlic and thyme. Cook 30 seconds, stirring. Add all mushrooms, 1/4 cup water and 1/8 teaspoon salt.

Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until mushrooms are almost tender. Add sherry.

Simmer 2 minutes or until slightly reduced. Remove from heat.

3. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter on medium. Add flour. Cook 1 minute or until golden, stirring. Slowly whisk in milk. Heat to simmering on mediumhigh, whisking frequently. Simmer 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in nutmeg, half of Parmesan, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

4. Grease 2 baking dishes (about 6by 5- by 1-inch). Spread 1/4 cup sauce in one dish. Top with one noodle, then one-fourth of mushrooms. Repeat layering once. Top with noodle and 1/4 cup sauce. Repeat in other dish. Top both with remaining cheese.

5. Place dishes in prepared pan.

Cover with foil. Bake 15 minutes.

Uncover; bake 25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling. Let stand 5 minutes. Serves 2.

• Each serving: About 625 calories, 23g total fat (10g saturated), 49mg cholesterol, 610mg sodium, 84g total carbs, 5g dietary fiber, 24g protein.

Spring Garden Saute With its bright colors and flavors, this warm dish of spring vegetables tastes even better than it looks.

2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

8 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 1 pound radishes, each cut into quarters Salt and pepper 4 tablespoons snipped fresh chives 1. Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Fill large bowl with ice water; set aside. To saucepot, add asparagus and snap peas; cook 4 minutes. Drain vegetables; cool in bowl of ice water. Drain vegetables well.

2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat margarine on medium until melted.

Add radishes, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; cook 10 minutes or until tendercrisp. Transfer to bowl; keep warm.

3. To same skillet, add asparagus, snap peas, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; cook 5 minutes or until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Stir in 2 tablespoons chives.

4. Transfer to serving bowl; arrange radishes around edge. Sprinkle with remaining chives. Serves 10.

Tip: Asparagus and snap peas can be cooked through step 1 up to one day ahead. Place in plastic storage bag and refrigerate until ready to use.

• Each serving: About 45 calories, 2g total fat, 185mg sodium, 5g total carbs, 2g dietary fiber, 3g protein.

For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/. (c) 2013 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

Webinars to reveal findings about Pennsylvania’s dairy future Webinars to detail findings of comprehensive PA Dairy Futures Analysis A series of 10 webinars will be held over the next four months to detail the findings of the comprehensive “Pennsylvania Dairy Futures Analysis,” completed by the Center for Dairy Excellence, Pennsylvania State University, University of Pennsylvania and Saint Joseph’s University School of Food Marketing. Webinars will be held at 2 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of every month, with each one reviewing a different portion of the final Pennsylvania Dairy Futures Analysis report.

The analysis was funded in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and was a yearlong review of historical trends and future projections within Pennsylvania’s dairy industry. The study looked at trends in producer

demographics, on-farm production, processing, marketing and consumption patterns. The analysis also identifies necessary interventions to foster growth and revitalization of the dairy industry in the commonwealth.

“The analysis team has put quite a bit of work in this review over the past 12 months, and we are excited to unveil the findings of this research,” said John Frey, executive director of the Center for Dairy Excellence. “We believe it offers a very telling story on the Pennsylvania dairy industry’s historical trends, its strengths, and the opportunities that exist for growth in all sectors of the industry.”

Both dairy professionals and individual producers are invited to participate in any or all of the webinars, which

will be held both as a conference call and in a webinar format. The webinars will also be recorded and will be available for later viewing, along with the comprehensive “PA Dairy Futures Analysis” report, at www.centerfordairyexcellence.org.

The dates, topics and hosts of the webinars are outlined below. All webinars begin at 2 p.m. To pre-register, email info@center fordairyexcellence.org.

• Friday, June 14, “An Overview of the Analysis Objectives & Findings,” led by Frey and Rebecca White with the Penn State Extension Dairy Team • Friday, June 28, “A Review of the Dairy Producer Survey Results,” led by Frey and Alan Zepp with the Center for Dairy Excellence

• Friday, June 12, “Profit Growth Options for Pennsylvania’s Dairy Industry,” led

by White and Dr. David Galligan with University of Pennsylvania • Friday, July 26, “Culling Management Strategies to Maximize Profits in Pennsylvania,” led by Galligan • Friday, Aug. 9, “Reproductive Management Strategies to Achieve a Pregnancy Rate of 25 Percent,” led by Dr. Jim Ferguson with the University of Pennsylvania • Friday, Aug. 23, “Milk Quality Management Strategies to Achieve a SCC of 150,000 or Less,” led by Dr. Mike Kristula, University of Pennsylvania • Friday, Sept. 13, “Milk Yield and Nutritional Management Strategies to Gain 4-5 Pounds in Milk Yield,” led by White and Dr. Linda

Baker with the University of Pennsylvania • Friday, Sept. 27, “Heifer Rearing Strategies to Achieve an AFC of 22 Months,” led by Galligan • Friday, Oct. 11, “Milk Processing & Consumption Trends in Pennsylvania,” led

by White and Dr. John Stanton with the Saint Joseph’s University School of Food Marketing • Friday, Oct. 25, “A Review of What Labeling Can Do for Pennsylvania Milk Sales,” led

by Stanton A copy of the comprehensive “PA Dairy Futures Analysis” will be uploaded prior to the first webinar on June 14. To receive an alert when the analysis is released or to register for any of the upcoming webinars, e-mail info@center fordairyexcellence.org.

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USDA to interview farmers and ranchers for crop and livestock reports USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is gearing up to contact farmers and ranchers across the country to gather information about this season’s crop production, supplies of grain in storage, and livestock inventory. During the first two weeks of June, NASS will gather information about U.S. crops and livestock through several surveys focusing on agricultural acreage, crops produced and stored, and hog inventory.

“Cool and wet soil conditions continue to impede planting progress and delay spring field work in some parts of the country while others are still dealing with the impact from last year’s drought,” said Bob Bass, Director of NASS’s National Operations Center. “As we move into the crop production season there is still a sense of uncertainty about how it is shaping up across the country.

Responses to the June surveys will help ensure that decisions affecting producers and their operations are based on

the facts, straight from the source.”

Depending on the survey, producers will receive a survey form to complete or be personally interviewed by a trained enumerator.

Those who receive a survey can fill it out using NASS’s easy and secure online system or mail it back. NASS representatives will contact farmers and ranchers who do not respond to the survey to help them provide responses over the telephone.

“The information from these surveys contributes to a stable economic climate, helps producers make marketing decisions, and

reduces risk. It is critical for market information to be distributed widely in all levels of farming to ensure all participants are equally informed,” added Bass.

“This assures a competitive market structure far superior to one where no one or only a few are informed.”

As with all NASS surveys, the information collected in the June surveys is kept strictly confidential, as required by federal law.

NASS will not publish any individual’s information. NASS is committed to preserving a relationship of mutual respect and trust with those who supply and

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NASS will compile and analyze the survey information and publish the results in a series of USDA reports, including the annual Acreage report and quarterly Grain Stocks report, both to be released on June 28, 2013. Survey data contribute to NASS’s monthly and annual Crop Production reports, as well as the annual Small Grains Summary and USDA’s monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.

As with all NASS surveys, information provided by respondents is confidential by law.

“NASS safeguards the privacy of all responses and publishes only state- and national-level data, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified,” stated Smith.

All reports are available on the NASS website: www.nass.usda .gov. For more information on NASS surveys and reports, call the NASS New York Field Office at 800-821-1276.

New bill introduced in New York to help beginning farmers find land Discovering new ways to help farmers, particularly beginning farmers, find a farm at an affordable price was a priority issue at American Farmland Trust’s No Farms No Food® Rally.

Assemblyman Bill Magee, Chair of the New York State Assembly Agriculture Committee and Senator Patty Ritchie, Chair of the New York State Senate Agriculture Committee, have introduced bills to

address this problem.

Their legislation, bills S. 5377 and A. 7002, would require the state Department of Agriculture and Markets and Office of General Services to identify and inventory state-owned farmland that could be purchased by or leased to farmers and take steps to make that land available to farmers.

Source: American Farmland Trust, May E-news.

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These are a few of the critical questions the New York Field Office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will soon ask of New York producers as part of the June Agricultural Survey.

“The June Agricultural Survey, also known as the Crops/Stocks Survey, is the most important survey conducted each spring by NASS,” explained Blair Smith, State Statistician of the NASS New York Field Office. “This survey will provide the first clear indication of the potential production and supply of major commodities in the United States for the 2013 crop year.

NASS will mail the survey questionnaire in late May, asking producers to provide information about the types of crops they planted in 2013, how many acres they intend to harvest and the amounts of grain and oilseed they store on their farms.

NASS encourages producers to respond via the Internet but also welcomes mail or fax responses and offers non-responding

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HAY FORAGE HEADERS Claas PU300 1996 U16151 (C)...................................................$7,500 Claas PU300 2000 U19534 (A)...................................................$6,995 Claas PU380 2008 U15392 (B).................................................$15,385 Claas PU380 2005 U17983 (AC)...............................................$18,700 Claas PU380 2006 H000131 (AC).............................................$18,900 Claas PU380 2005 (A)..............................................................$19,900 Claas PU380 2005 (A)..............................................................$19,900 CORN FORAGE HEADERS Claas RU450 2003 U11189 (B).................................................$37,500 Claas RU450 2002 U11255 (B).................................................$38,750 Claas RU450 extra (A) ..............................................................$39,900 Claas RU450 U11188 (H) .........................................................$41,250 Claas RU450 extra (A) ..............................................................$42,500 Claas RU600 (A).....................................................................coming in Claas RU600 2001 H000128 (AC) ............................................$29,900 Claas RU600 U15836 (AC) .......................................................$47,368 Claas orbis 600 U15598 (AC)...................................................$61,250 MOWER CONDITIONERS NH 1441 2006, 16ft discbine, has shear hubs, rubber rolls (C) ..$24,888 Case IH DCX131 2004 U12232 (B)...........................................$18,571 Hesston 1365 2004 15’ hydro swing U11555 (B) .....................$17,460 Claas 3050C front mower U17567 (C) ......................................$16,239

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SKID STEERS continued Case SR220 Cornell lease returns, low hrs, (A) .................call for details Case SR220 2012 H001581 (B)................................................ $30,306 Case 420 4200 hrs 60” bkt s/n N7M466586 U22497 (C).......... $12,500 Case 430 (A) ............................................................................ $11,500 Case 420 2006 H001588 (B) .................................................... $14,286 TRACTORS Ford 7700 4WD H001481 (B).................................. $13,571 Case IH Farmall 95 ROPS, 2 remotes, 419 hrs, 2WD, 540/1000 PTO, 18.4x34 with LX730 loader and 83” bkt, like new H001010 (C). $33,333 Case IH JX1080U cab, 942 hrs, 2 remotes 24x24 power shuttle, 2WD, 540/1000 PTO, air seat, 16.9x30, 9.5L s/n HJT079387 (C)........ $29,513 JD 4320 1971, 9801 hrs, w/ldr H001407 (AC) .......................... $14,286 Case IH Maxxum 5140 1990, 9163 hrs H001813 (A)............... $25,000 JD 8430 w/30.5x32 singles, 2 remotes, 3pt. w/quick hitch (A).. $15,900 Steiger ST310 20 speed, 20.8x38 (C)....................................... $23,810 JD 9100 2001 4WD 6200 hrs, bareback, H000493 (A).............. $65,000 Case Puma 195 2010, 794 hrs H000538 (AC)........................ $143,750 Case IH STX375 full auto guidance ........................................ $112,500 Case IH 400 Steiger 2011 PTO, 550 hrs H000526 (A) ............ $250,000 Case IH 7230 H002240 (B)....................................................... $34,900 SPRAYERS / APPLICATION EQUIPMENT Rogator 874 sprayer H000778 (B).......................................... $155,250 Rogator 854 1997, 60/80ft. booms, 3-way nozzles, 60ft on 20” & 30” spacing, 80ft on 20” spacing only, 750 gal stainless tank, chem inductor, foam markers, 3329 hrs, Raven 460 controller (C) ...... $47,813 BBI Liberty 6 ton, 1000 PTO like new (C) ................................. $17,200 BBI Liberty fert spreader H001923 (B) ..................................... $14,236 MISCELLANEOUS Landpride RCM5615 15ft bush hog N88227 (C) ..............................call Genesis Tillage 40ft C flex head, 2007 H000157 (B) ................$25,000 Meyers 2636 spreader 2004 U06904 (B)....................................$5,018 Claas kernal processor 2005 U11616 (B) .................................$5,128 Claas processor fits Jaguar 860 U00703 (AC) ...........................$8,995 Grouser blade, 16ft. U17184A (AC) ..........................................$18,045 Keenan FP230 feeder mixer U15285 (AC) ................................$25,000

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AUCTION SECTION and MARKET REPORTS Senate votes on food labeling amendment WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 23, the Senate rejected by a vote of 71 to 27 an amendment by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to let states require labels on food or beverages made with genetically modified ingredients.

“An overwhelming majority of Americans favor GMO labeling but virtually all of the major biotech and food corporations in the country

oppose it,” Sanders said.

“Today’s vote is a step forward on an important issue that we are going to continue to work on.

The people of Vermont and the people of America have a right to know what’s in the food that they eat,” he added.

The Vermont House on May 10 voted 99-42 for legislation calling for labeling food products that contain genetically modified organisms. Op-

ponents raised concerns that the state could face lawsuits claiming that food labeling must be left to federal regulators.

Sanders’ proposal was designed to make it clear that states have the authority to require the labeling of foods produced using genetically modified organisms.

Co-sponsored by Senators Mark Begich (DAK) Michael Bennet (DCO), Richard Blumen-

thal (D-CT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Sanders’ amendment would have made clear that states have the authority to require the labeling of foods produced through genetic engineering.

In the United States, Sanders said, food labels already must list more than 3,000 ingredients ranging from high-fructose corn syrup to trans-fats. Un-

like 49 countries around the world, including all the countries of the European Union, the United States does not require labels identifying genetically engineered ingredients.

The measure also would have required the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to report to Congress within two years on the percentage

of food and beverages in the United States that contain genetically engineered ingredients.

Consumer organizations backing the Sanders amendment included the Vermont Public Interest Research Group, Rural Vermont, Center for Food Safety; Friends of the Earth, Earth Justice, Allergy Kids Foundation, Beyond Pesticides and others.

Deadline nearing for NJAA ambassador applications Submit materials by June 15 to be considered for the position The National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) established the Angus Ambassador program to help prepare youth for a future in the beef industry. Each year, the NJAA selects an individual to serve a one-year term representing the Angus breed. The deadline to apply for the 2013 Angus Ambassador position is quickly approaching.

Junior members between the ages of 17

and 20 are encouraged to apply by submitting a cover letter, resume and two essay responses by June 15.

“The Ambassador program has created opportunities for young leaders to jump start their career in the cattle industry,” says Robin Ruff, American Angus Association® director of junior activities. “The elected ambassador will have the chance to attend industry events and learn valuable knowledge they might not have learned in a class-

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NYS Surplus Vehicle

Office For People With Developmental Disabilities

1200 East West Road West Seneca, NY 14224 Truckss Items: (7) 2002 GMC Wheel Chair Lift Vans, 2001 Chevy Express Van, 2003 Chevy Express Van, 2000 Chevy Venture Van, 2002 Voyager Van, 2000 Dodge Caravan, 2001 Dodge Caravan, (2) 2000 Dodge Ram Vans, Carr Items: 2008 Ford Focus, 2001 Chevy Impala, (2) 2003 Ford Taurus's, Supportt Itemss Include: New Holland L555 Skidsteer, Snap On Wheel Balancer, Snap On Wheel Spinner, Coats Tire Machine, Shop Tools, Jacks, Tires, Bicycles, Auctioneerss Note: NO BUYERSS PREMIUM, Preview 8:30 AM Day of Auction ONLY, Cash Or Credit Card ONLY, ABSOLUTELY NO CHECKS ACCEPTED, All Items Sold "As Is/Where Is", And Are Subject To The Terms Of Sale Posted At www.ogs.ny.gov/surpluspublic/auction or (518) 457-6335.

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Symposium and Convention; and the Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders Conference in Canada.

Additional travel options vary on the selected ambassador’s schedule and

more information, visit the NJAA website or call 816-383-5100.

For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association, visit www.ANGUS.org.

Tell New York State to buy local Encouraging state agencies to buy more food produced in New York was another priority issue at American Far mland T rust’s No Farms No Food® Rally that is gaining traction. The Food Metrics Act S. 4061 / A. 5102 will require state agencies to track the state’s current food purchasing practices and encourage state institutions to buy

HOSKING SALES Weekly Sales Every Monday starting at 12:30 with Misc. & small animals, 1:00 Dairy. Call for more info and sale times. Our Volume is increasing weekly - join your neighbors & send your livestock this way!

Monday, May 27th sale - cull ave. .73 Top cow $.90, bulls/steers $.90 $.98, bull calves top $1.32, heifer calves top $1.00. Dairy milking age top $1700, bred heifers top $1250, open heifers top $650.

Monday, June 3rd - Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale.

Monday, June 10th - Monthly Heifer Sale.

Monday, June 17th - Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat, Pig Sale.

Monday, June 24th - Normal Monday Sale.

Saturday, Oct. 19th - sale held in Richfield Springs, OHM Holstein Club Sale Chairman Jason Pullis 315-794-6737. Call with your consignments.

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: Hosking Sales 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

availability.

All applications must be postmarked by June 15 and mailed to the Association’s Junior Activities Department, 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO 64506. For

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

more food produced in New York.

Thousands of New Yorkers have contacted their legislators in support of the legislation — add your voice to this growing chorus. Contact your New York state legislators and ask them to support the Food Metrics Bill!

Source: American Farmland Trust, May E-news

FEEDER CATTLE SALE Fri., June 7, 2013 • 6 PM Also Selling 24 Beef Cows, lost lease: includes 10-15 cows of pairs, 4 Red Angus, 2 Shorthorn X’s, 2 Charolais, 2 Angus Bulls 3-5 years, approx. 7 Cows to be fall calving.

All cows to be preg checked.

For info call: 585-394-1515

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK EX. 3 Miles East Of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20 Visit Our Web Site www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Next Feeder Cattle Sale Fri., July 12, 2013 @ 6 PM

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room.”

The selected junior, to be announced July 25, will travel to important industry events, including an orientation in Saint Joseph, MO, at Association headquarters; the National Angus Conference and Tour in New York; a Certified Angus Beef ® Building Blocks Seminar in Wooster, Ohio; the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattle Industry Annual Convention in Nashville, TN; the Beef Improvement Federation Annual Research

CHOPPING PRICES FOR SPRING Grove City, PA

Harvesters CASE IH 8010 CLAAS JAGUAR 870 Hay & Forage KUHN SR110 2010 KRONE BIG M KUHN FC883 Miscellaneous HONDA TRX450ES SNAPPER S200X HORST CHC30 2008 Planting Equipment KINZE 2300 Tillage Equipment CASE IH 3900 JOHN DEERE 637 SUNFLOWER 5035-26 UNVERFERTH 225 DMI 730B Tractors KUBOTA BX1500 MASSEY FERGUSON 1205 CASE IH STEIGER 535 QUAD CASE IH STEIGER 480 QUAD NH T7050 FENDT 926 VARIO TMS

2004, 2,500 hrs . . . . . . . . $159,995 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $249,995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,995 2002, 2,100 hrs . . . . . . . . . $49,995 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,995 2001, 417 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,995 2010, 100 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,495 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,495 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,995 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,495 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,995 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,995 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,995 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,995 2004, 662 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,495 1997, 620 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,995 2009, 3,170 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . $249,995 2007, 3,317 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . $227,995 2008, 9,485 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79,995 2000, 7,487 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89,995

North Java, NY

Hay & Forage Wagons H & S FB74FR16 Harvesters CASE IH 7088 CASE IH 2388 CLAAS JAGUAR 870 CLAAS JAGUAR 900 CLAAS JAGUAR 900 CLAAS JAGUAR 950 Harvesters Headers CLAAS PU380 CASE IH 2020 Hay & Forage PEQUEA 910 FORD 930A JD 337 JOHN DEERE 337 Planting IH 10 Miscellaneous DEGELMAN 12-46/57 SCHULER 220BF WILLIBALD UST225 JOHN DEERE X740 Tractors MASSEY-FERGUSON 5474 CHALLENGER MT956B KUBOTA BX1860 Skid Steers CASE 435 CASE 420 NH LS180 NH LS160 NH LX885 3000 NH LX665 NH LS190

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Harvesters CLAAS JAGUAR 850 CLAAS PU300HD CASE IH 2020 Hay & Forage KUHN GMD883

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,495 2010, 2005, 2007, 2005, 2008, 2009,

78 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . $289,995 2307 hrs . . . . . . . . . $172,985 1986 hrs . . . . . . . . . $295,995 2483 hrs . . . . . . . . . $229,500 1800 hrs . . . . . . . . . $299,500 1,753 hrs . . . . . . . . $369,995

2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,995 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $595 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,495 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,995 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,995 2008, 550 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,495 2011,1,263 hrs . . . . . . . . . . $64,995 2008, 2,650 hrs . . . . . . . . $227,995 2011, 106 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 2007, 3,541 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,495 2006, 1,872 hrs . . . . . . . . . $21,995 2004, 3,806 hrs . . . . . . . . . $19,295 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,595 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,295 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,995 1991, 3,850 hrs . . . . . . . . . $17,995

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2009, 2,218 hrs . . . . . . . . $272,995 2004, 400 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . $14,995 2009, 950 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . $28,995 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,995

NEW HOLLAND 1465 NEW HOLLAND 1432 NEW HOLLAND 1465 NEW HOLLAND 25 H&S 7+4 CASE IH DCX101 KUHN GA15021 BUSH HOG RDTH72 Miscellaneous WEAVERLINE 531 BUEHLER 960 Riding Lawn Mowers LESCO Z-TWO JOHN DEERE X324 CUB CADET M72KW Utility Vehicles KUBOTA RTV900 Planting CASE IH 1200 CASE IH 1200 Tillage SUNFLOWER 5032-20 SUNFLOWER 1233-21 BRILLION XXL184 KUHN VARI-MANGR NSH5 Tractors JD 7810 CASE IH 5120 INTERNATIONAL 560 CASE IH PUMA170 CASE IH PUMA170 VALTRA 8950 IH 606 VALTRA 6250 KUBOTA M7040 JD 2510 IH 706 1 CASE IH 5120

2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,995 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,995 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,795 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,995 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,995 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,500 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,495 2008, 1,684 hrs . . . . . . . . . . $4,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,495 2007, 992 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,495 2009, 250 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200 2008, 1,674 hrs . . . . . . . . . . $6,450

2008 Claas Jaguar 900

2008, 746 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,995 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69,995 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $74,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,494 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,995 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,995 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,995

2005 Claas Jaguar 900

1,800 hrs. $299,000

2,483 hrs. $229,500

2001, 7,500 hrs . . . . . . . . . $62,995 1990, 9,000 hrs . . . . . . . . . $15,500 1963, 7,480 hrs . . . . . . . . . . $7,495 2011, 409 hrs . . . . . . . . . . $124,995 2001, 500 hrs . . . . . . . . . . $124,995 2002, 5,100 hrs . . . . . . . . . $59,995 1964 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,995 2003, 540 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . $50,995 2011, 180 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . $35,995 1967, 2,240 hrs . . . . . . . . . $11,995 967 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 1990, 9,000 hrs . . . . . . . . . $15,495

Woodhull, NY Tillage CASE 500 Hay & Forage KUHN GF7001T TEAGLE T5050 H&S 860 JOHN DEERE 946 JOHN DEERE 956 NH 166 Balers CLAAS 250RC JOHN DEERE 582 NEW HOLLAND BC5070 NEW HOLLAND BR7070 Harvesters NEW HOLLAND 790 Tillage JI CASE 500 Tractors JOHN DEERE 4630 KUBOTA B2910 KUBOTA BX2200D NEW HOLLAND TZ22DA Riding Lawn Mower CUB CADET 3205

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,995 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,995 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,995 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,995 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,995

2010 New Holland 790 $27,995

2009 Claas Jaguar 850 2,218 hrs. $272,995

2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,995 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,995 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,995 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,995 13,360 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,495 2002, 987 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . $15,995 2003, 1,160 hrs . . . . . . . . . . $7,995 2007, 195 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . $13,995 1999, 369 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . $650

Visit our website for a complete listing of our used equipment www.lambandwebster.com

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IN NORTH JAVA 800-724-0139 IN WOODHULL 607-458-5200

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Sponsor the NYCSG 2013 crop tour The New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association is hosting its 7th Annual Summer Crop Tour on Tuesday, Aug. 13, and we invite you to be part of this premiere event. Once again, corn and soybeans will be featured at this year’s Crop Tour. The DuMond Farm, Union Springs, NY, will

again be the site of the 2013 Crop Tour and in addition to Ken and Issac Ferrie, we will be featuring Bill and Missy Bauer as our agronomy experts.

2013 topics for discussion will include: 1. Identifying growth stages in soybeans 2. Understanding yield components in soybeans

3. Root growth in various soil densities 4. Precision ag and dairy farming Only through the generous support of businesses like yours are we able to provide the high quality programs that will enhance overall production and profitability of the New York feed grains

industry. Links to sponsorship opportunities are listed below.

Equipment displays and a trade show tent will be positioned in close proximity to the lunch area, and there will be ample time for viewing displays and talking to customers. Like last year, we will offer complimentary Crop Tour tickets that can be given to pre-

ferred customers. The number of tickets varies with sponsorship levels.

Please return the Pledge Sheet to reserve your sponsorship of the Crop Tour. The deadline for getting your company logo into our promotional brochure is Monday, June 10.

We look forward to you being part of the 2013 Summer Crop Tour.

Here are the links to the sponsorship information and sponsoring registration form: • 2013_sponsor_reg_f orm.pdf2013_sponsor_re g_ form.pdf • http://nycornsoy. org/images/2013_sponsor_reg_form.pdf • http://nycornsoy.org /news-a-events/9news/74-sponsor -the2013-crop-tour

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AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 Monday, June 3 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • Town of Darien. 1 lot (s) in NY online auction.

Closing at 7:45 pm. ‘97 12’ long landscape/utility trailer with 4’ drop tailgate. Auctions International, 800-536-1404 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Silver Lake Township. 1 lot (s) in NY online auction. Closing at 8:30 pm. ‘96 Eager Beaver trailer.

Auctions International, 800-536-1404 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Town of Tyrone Highway Department. 9 lot (s) in NY online auction. Closing at 6:15 pm. ‘96 International dump truck, ‘90 Ford dump truck, ‘64 Oshkosh dump truck, cement mixer, tire cutter, chipper boxes & more. Auctions International, 800-536-1404 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.

• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104 • 12:30 PM: 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 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY. Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale. Weekly Livestock Commission Sale starting at 12:30 pm with Produce, Small Animals, Dairy, Feeders, Sheep, Lamb, Goats, Pigs. Calves & cull cows at approx. at 5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-6993637, 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 315287-0220 • 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203, Chatham, NY. Regular Sale starting with calves.

Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-420-9092 or Auction Barn at 518-392-3321. www.empirelivestock.com

• 11:00 AM: Gordonville, PA. Hollow-Ridge Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Owners: Eli & Barbie Stoltzfus. 100+ head of reg. Holsteins. Sale comanaged by Stonehurst Farm & The Cattle Exchange. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Dairy, sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Tuesday, June 4 • Roslyn Water District. 1 lot (s) in NY online auction. Closing at 6 pm. ‘89 Case 580K backhoe, has extremely low engine hours. Auctions International, 800-536-1404 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Wyoming County Hwy Dept. 5 lot (s) in NY online auction. Closing at 8 pm. ‘04 GMC pickup truck, 1986 Ford F-700 dump truck, 1945 Oshkosh W705-15 Snogo, 1967 100kw Fermont generator and more. Auctions International, 800536-1404 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Auburn NY. Private Consignor. 24 lot (s) in NY online auction. Closing at 8 pm. Woodworking tools and more. Shaper, planers, drill press, plunge router, dust collector. New Honda GX200 engine. New commercial exhaust fan. Auctions International, 800-536-1404 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • 10:00 AM: Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Produce Auction.

Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 or 518-568-2257 • 10:00 AM: Lebanon, PA. Real Estate Auction.

YMCA building w/attached gym & townhouse.

Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com

Wednesday, June 5 • Town of Elizabethtown. 1 lot (s) in NY online auction. Closing at 7 pm. ‘90 Ford L9000 dump truck. Auctions International, 800-536-1404 ext.

115 www.auctionsinternational.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 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, 315-829-3105 • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558

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ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES Rte. 125, E. Middlebury, VT 05740 Sale every Monday & Thursday Specializing in Complete Farm Dispersals “A Leading Auction Service” In Vt. 800-339-2697 or 800-339-COWS 802-388-2661 • 802-388-2639 ALEX LYON & SON Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc. Jack Lyon Bridgeport, NY 315-633-2944 • 315-633-9544 315-633-2872 • Evenings 315-637-8912 AUCTIONEER PHIL JACQUIER INC. 18 Klaus Anderson Rd., Southwick, MA 01077 413-569-6421 • Fax 413-569-6599 www.jacquierauctions.com Auctions of Any Type, A Complete, Efficient Service philcorn@jacquierauctions.com AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL 11167 Big Tree Rd., E. Aurora, NY 14052 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

Thursday, June 6 • Town of Eaton. 1 lot (s) in NY online auction.

Closing at 6:15 pm. ‘04 McConnel PA91 3 pt. hitch mounted boom arm mower. Auctions International, 800-536-1404 ext. 115

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www.auctionsinternational.com • State of NH Surplus. 26 lot (s) in NY online auction. Closing at 8 pm. ‘10 Dodge Charger, ‘06 Dodge Charger, ‘04 Chevy Impala, 0’3 Ford E350 van, ‘02 International dump truck, Misc equipment and more. Auctions International, 800-536-1404 ext. 115 www.auctionsinternational.com • Town of Walton. 7 lot (s) in NY online auction.

Closing at 6:30 pm. ‘97 International 2674 dump/plow truck, ‘85 Dodge 2x4 250 pickup truck, ‘79 CAT 12G road grader, (5) steel “I” beams and more. Auctions International, 800-536-1404 ext.

115 www.auctionsinternational.com • 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752 • 9:00 AM: 58 Bald Mountain Rd., Newport, NH. Absolute Consignment Auction. Yoder & Frey Auctioneers, Inc., 419-865-3990 • 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St., Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Marketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Manager, 518-584-3033 • 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Our usual run of dairy cows, heifers & service bulls.

Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105 • 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315287-0220 • 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed by Beef. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Friday, June 7 • 9:00 AM: Brookman’s Corner Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Public Auction, Real Estate & Farm Dispersal.

Benuel Fisher Auctions, 58-568-2287

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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 HILLTOP AUCTION CO. Specializing in Agricultural & Construction 863 Smith Rd., Clyde, NY 14433 Jay Martin 315-521-3123 Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030 www.hilltopauctioncompany.com HARRIS WILCOX, INC. Bergen, NY 585-494-1880 • www.harriswilcox.com Sales Managers, Auctioneers, & Real Estate Brokers

AUC TION CALENDAR To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative or Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 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 • 6:30 PM: 91 Lindsley Rd., Rushville, NY. Allan Green Farms Hay Equipment Auction. JD 735 MoCo, NH tedder, Claas rakes, JD 348 & 347 wire balers, NH 1049, 1063, 1038 bale wagons.

Dann Auctioneers, 585-396-1676 or 585-2339570.

• 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale. Weekly Livestock Commission Sale starting at 12:30 pm with Produce, Small Animals, Dairy, Feeders, Sheep, Lamb, Goats, Pigs. Calves & cull cows at approx. at 5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 4:00 PM: Mt. Morris, NY. Estate of Virginia Andrews Auction. Selling nice three bedroom, one bath home on country lot plus contents and 2008 Chevy Express van, 28k, 1 owner! Visit our website for more information. William Kent Inc., 585343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

Saturday, June 8 • 8:30 AM: Gray’s Field, Rte. 5, Fairlee, VT. Public Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery, Construction Equip., Autos & Trucks, Trailers and Small Tools. Consignments accepted on Friday from 8-noon.

• 9:00 AM: Lakeview Holstein Dairy Facility, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Lakeview Summer Equipment Auction. Selling equipment for farmers, dealers, vineyards & hobby farmers. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030. Manager Raymond Zimmerman 315-531-8521 • 11:00 AM: Woodcrest Dairy LLC, 322 Wood Rd., Lisbon, NY. 100 of the finest at Woodcrest will be offered! Owners: Dr. Robert Cruikshank DVM & Peter Braun. Barb Ziemba marketing manager.

The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com • 11:00 AM: Heifer Haven Receiving Station. Machinery Liquidation Sale. Northern New York Dairy Sales, Harry Neverett 518-651-1818, Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 www.nnyds.com

Tuesday, June 11 • 9:00 AM: Mt. Bethel, PA. Greenhouse, Nursery Business Liquidation. Leaman Auctions, 717-4641128 www.leamanauctions.com

Monday, June 10

Friday, June 14

Wednesday, June 12 • 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Livestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 Thursday, June 13 • 11:00 AM: Constantia, NY. Online Real Estate Auction. Selling two parcels. Both parcels include homes, one with view of Oneida Lake! Visit our website for more information. William Kent Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com

• 11:00 AM: Little Falls, NY. Patsy Vennera Real Estate & Tool Auction. Selling nice two family home in Little Falls plus very nice collection of tools from this former master woodcrafter. Visit our website for more information. William Kent Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com Saturday, June 15 • 9:00 AM: Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Watertown, NY. Jefferson County Area Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 9:00 AM: 207 Chestnut St., Columbia, PA. Office Furniture, Tools, 6 Vehicles & more. Real Estate at 11 am. 15,000 Sq. Industrial Distribution Warehouse located at 207 Chestnut St., Columbia, PA. Zone River front Commercial. First bldg. off the east end of the Wrightsville Bridge on north side of 462. Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com • 10:00 AM: 573 West Ames Rd., Canajoharie, NY. Farm Estate of Richard Wilday. Tractors, trucks & trailer, hay equip. & tools. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421 www.jacquierauctions.com Monday, June 17 • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY .

Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig Sale. Weekly Livestock Commission Sale starting at 12:30 pm with Produce, Small Animals, Dairy, Feeders, Sheep, Lamb, Goats, Pigs. Calves & cull cows at approx. at 5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607699-3637, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Tuesday, June 18 • 12:00 Noon: Spencerport, NY. Online Machinery Auction. Featuring line of equipment from retiring local contractor including JD 450G dozer, JD 210C backhoe, Komatsu PC90 excavator and more! Visit our website for more information.

William Kent Inc., 585-343-5449

www.williamkentinc.com • 4:00 PM: Cherry Creek, NY. Estate of Donald Yahn Real Estate & Machinery Auction. Selling for the Estate 70 acre farm with very nice home and great livestock barn plus two Featherlite trailers, Bobcat S185 skid loader and more! Visit our website for more information. William Kent Inc., 585343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com Wednesday, June 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 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-2965041, 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, 585-3941515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-4473842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716450-0558 • 3:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY. Dairy Day Special Feeder Sale. Every Wednesday following Dairy. D.R. Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231 www.drchambersauction.com Thursday, June 20 • 4:30 PM: Geneseo, NY. Estate of Francis Farley Auction. Selling house, barn & 4+ acres plus vehicles, tractor, equip., tools, household & antiques. Visit our website for more information.

William Kent Inc., 585-343-5449 www.williamkentinc.com Friday, June 21

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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 KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE 817 State Rt. 170 Little Falls, NY 13365 315-823-0089 • 315-868-6561 cell We buy or sell your cattle or equipment on commission or outright! In business since 1948

LEAMAN AUCTIONS LTD 329 Brenneman Rd., Willow St., PA 17584 717-464-1128 • cell 610-662-8149 auctionzip.com 3721 leamanauctions.com 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 MOHAWK VALLEY PRODUCE AUCTION Auctions every Tuesday at 10 am 840 Fordsbush Rd., Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-568-3579 NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLE Norman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs.

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.

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

NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC. Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT Jim - 802-525-4774 • Ray - 802-525-6913 neks@together.net NORTHAMPTON COOP. AUCTION Whately, MA • Farmer Owned Since 1949 Livestock Commission Auction Sales at noon every Tues. • Consignments at 9 AM 413-665-8774 NORTHERN NEW YORK DAIRY SALES North Bangor, NY 518-481-6666 Sales Mgrs.: Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503 Harry Neverett 518-651-1818 Auctioneer John (Barney) McCracken 802-524-2991 www.nnyds.com PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC. P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572 585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378 www.pirrunginc.com James P. Pirrung R.G. MASON AUCTIONS Richard G. Mason We do all types of auctions Complete auction service & equipment Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

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

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

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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

Auction Calendar, Continued (cont. from prev. page) • 9:00 AM: 2214 Conowingo Rd., Bel Air, MD. 2 Day Auction. Hickory Hardware Store Liquidation.

Owners have retired, store is closed. Contents support equipment. Leaman Auctions, 717-4641128 www.leamanauctions.com • 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14, Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and registered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-7298030. Manager Raymond Zimmerman 315-5318521 Saturday, June 22 • 9:00 AM: Fraley Farms Complex, Munch, PA. Construction Consignment Auction. Accepting consignments of all & any kinds of construction and support equipment. Call to consign. Fraley Auction Co., 570-546-6907 www.fraleyauction.com Monday, June 24 • 10:30 AM: Saranac Lake, NY (along State Rte. 3 in Exxex Co. between Bloomingdale & Saranac Lake. Ron Edgley’s Retirment of Windy Mountain Farm. (Grower of early stage seed potatoes).

Complete dispersal of high quality machinery. Pirrung Auctioneers, 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, New Berlin, NY. Weekly Livestock Commission Sale starting at 12:30 pm with Produce, Small Animals, Dairy, Feeders, Sheep, Lamb, Goats, Pigs. Calves & cull cows at approx. at 5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com Wednesday, June 26 • Highgate Center, VT. Complete Dispersal of registered Jersey herd, field & barn equipment for John & Jane Ferland. Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Sales, 802-525-4774, neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802626-8892 • 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, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

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Friday, June 28 • 5:30 PM: Refton, PA. 2 Day Auction. 5:30 pm on the 28th and 8:30 am on the 29th. Refton Community Fire Company Sale. Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128 www.leamanauctions.com Wednesday, July 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, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Wednesday, July 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, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

• 10:00 AM: Bath, NY (Steuben Co.) Haverling High School Auditorium. Steuben Co. Tax Title Auction. Thomas P. Wamp & James P. Pirrung licensed Real Estate Brokers. Pirrung Auctioneers, 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, July 13 • 601 North Peterboro St., Canastota, NY. Alex Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944 www.alexlyon.com Wednesday, July 17 • 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, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558 Friday, July 19 • 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 315-7298030. Manager Raymond Zimmerman 315-5318521 Saturday, July 20 • 11:00 AM: Tully, NY. Slice of Summer at Currie Holsteins & NY Holstein Summer Picnic. 100 of the finest Holstein in North America will sell. NY Picnic hosted by the Currie family & all are invited.

Sale managed by The Cattle Exchange, 607746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Wednesday, July 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, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

• Next to Empire Farm Days, Rt. 414, Seneca Falls, NY. Important 2 Day Auction. Trucks, Farm Equipment, Large Construction Equipment, Landscape Supplies &Equipment, Recreational Equipment, Fleets, Complete Liquidations, Repo’s, Leas Returns & Consignments of all types! Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com Saturday, August 24 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Produce Auction Inc., Penn Yan, NY (Yates Co.) Late Summer Farm Equipment, Light Construction, Equipment Auction. Pirrung Auctioneers, 585-728-2520 www.pirrunginc.com Saturday, August 31 • Lancaster Co., PA. Androscoggin Holsteins Dispersal. One of the highest BAA herds in the country & the finest Red & Whites! Owner: John Nutting, Leeds, ME. Co-managed by Stonehurst Farm and The Cattle Exchange. Sale managed by The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Thursday, September 5 • WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assoc. Inc. 3rd Annual Consignment Auction, 1st day of show Sept 5-8. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-3961676, 585-233-9570 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm Saturday, September 7 • 9:00 AM: Town of Lansing Highway Department, Rts. 34 & 34B, Lansing (Ithaca), NY. Lansing Municipal/Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, September 14 • 8:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY (Geneseo Area). Groveland Fall Consignment Auction. Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Landscape Machinery, Nursery Stock.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Horse sale. Tack at 9 am, horses at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Saturday, July 27 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Horse sale. Tack at 9 am, horses at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Sunday, September 15 • 11:00 AM: H&L Auction, Malone, NY. 2nd Annual Franklin County Auction. Seized vehicles, cars, trucks, 4 wheelers, snowmobiles, heavy equip.

H&L Auctions, Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787, cell 518-569-0460, Edward Legacy 518-483-7386, cell 518-832-0616

Sunday, July 28 • 10:00 AM: Washington Co. Fairgrounds, Rts. 29 & 392, Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich, NY. Tri State Antique Tractor Club, Inc. 2nd Annual Consignment Auction of antique & modern equipment. 2nd day of Antique and Irwin Show. For info contact Bill Herrick, 518-692-1106. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676, 585-233-9570 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Thursday, September 19 • 10:00 AM: Conestoga, PA. 2 Day Sale! Frey Farms Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal.

Same starting time both days. Over 900 Head of sire ID, AI sired and served Holsteins! Owners: Frey Farms, Inc. Sale managed by The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Wednesday, July 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, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Saturday, September 21 • 9:00 AM: Lamb & Webster, Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY. Used Equipment Auction. Farm Tractors, Machinery, Lawn & Garden Equipment.

Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, July 11 • 3:00 PM: NY Steam Engine Assn. Show Grounds, 3349 Gehan Rd., off Rts. 5& 20, 5 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. NYS Two Cylinder Expo XI JD Consignment Auction. 1st day of Expo XI Show. For show info contact John & Cheryl Jensen 585-526-6607. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676, 585-233-9570 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Friday, August 2 • 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

Thursday, September 26 • 11:00 AM: Homer, NY. Bud Ranch Holsteins Complete Dispersal. 150 outstanding registered Holsteins. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Wednesday, August 7 • 2:00 PM: New York Steam Engine Assoc. 5th Annual Consignment Auction. 1st day of Pageant of Steam show. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676, 585-233-9570 www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Saturday, September 28 • Morrisville, NY. SUNY Morrisville Autumn Review Sale. 100 high caliber Holsteins. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com

Friday, July 12

Thursday, August 8

Saturday, October 5

• 9:00 AM: CNY Farm Supply, Cortland, NY. Construction Equipment, Farm Machinery, Trucks, Recreational Vehicles & Trailers. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 9:00 AM: Monroe Co. Fleet Center, 145 Paul Rd., Rochester, NY. Monroe County Municipal/Contractor Vehicle & Equipment Auction. Heavy Equipment, Tandem & Single Axle Trucks, Trailers, One Tons, Pickups, Vans, Cars & Landscape Equipment. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 12 • 9:00 AM: The Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY, 5600 McKinley Pkwy (closest to Clark). Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 11:00 AM: Cochranville, PA. Ar-Joy Farm Select Sale. Owners: Duane & Marilyn Hershey. 100 of the finest Holsteins at Ar-Joy! The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 www.cattlexchange.com Thursday, October 17 • 11:00 AM: Chateaugay, NY. Rocklan Holsteins Complete Dispersal. Mike Garrow, owner. 175 Head sell! One of the greatest type and production herds in the world!. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, October 19 • Richfield Springs, Pullis Farm. OHM Club Sale.

Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, cell 607972-1770 or 1771 www.hoskingsales.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, October 26 • 9:00 AM: NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, NY. Onondaga County Area Municipal Equipment Auction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-2431563 www.teitsworth.com • 11:00 AM: Ithaca, NY. New York Holstein Harvest Sale. Hosted by Cornell University Dairy Society. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, November 2 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com • 11:00 AM: Sharon Springs, NY. Ridgedale Farm Sale. Wayne & Jen Conard & Family. 100 head of the deepest, highest type Holsteins in the world!

The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226 daveramasr@cattlexchange.com www.cattlexchange.com Saturday, November 16 • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Friday, November 29 • Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY. Black Friday Consignment Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579 or 518-568-2257 Saturday, December 7 • 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, Groveland, NY (Geneseo Area). Construction Equipment, Heavy & Light Trucks, Landscape Tools, Building Materials. Roy Teitsworth, Inc, 585-243-1563 www.teitsworth.com • 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Cattle Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com Saturday, December 14 • 9:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Horse sale. Tack at 9 am, horses at 10 am. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515 www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middlefield, CT May 27, 2013 Calves: 45-60# .55-.62; 6175# .85-.90; 76-90# .95-1; 91-105# 1.1250-1.25; 106# & up 1.30-1.35.

Farm Calves: 1.40-2.10 Started Calves: .58-.64 Veal Calves: .80-1.50 Open Heifers: .76-.85 Beef Heifers: .82-.85 Feeder Steers: .79-1.30 Stock Bull: .82-.90 Beef Bulls: .8850-1.15 Feeder Pigs: 70-125 Sheep (ea): 50-140 Lambs (ea): 50-190 Goats (ea): 45-200; Kids 20105.

Canners: up to 88.50 Cutters: 89-90.50 Utilty: 91.50-94 Rabbits: 5-43 Chickens: 4-35 Ducks: 5-20 *Middlesex Auction is pleased to announce we have an additional Beef Buyer “JBS USA” joining us every Monday!

ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES East Middlebury, VT No Report COSTA & SONS LIVESTOCK & SALES Fairhaven, MA May 23, 2013 Cows: Canners 42-81; Cutters 78.50-85; Util 79-86.50.

Bulls: 91-99 Steers: Hols. 94 Heifers: Hols. 78-81 Calves: 20-185 ea.

Feeders: 71-143 Sheep: 47-80 Lambs: 121-181 Goats: 43-229 ea; Kids 25128 ea.

Sows: 48.50 Boars: 8 Chickens: 3-16.50 ea.

Rabbits: 4.50-27 ea.

Ducks: 5-23 ea.

Pigeons: 2.25-6.75 ea. *Sale every Wednesday at 7 pm.

NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE AUCTION, INC Whately, MA May 28, 2013 Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 30-40; 61-75# 30-80; 76-95# 50-80;

HACKETTSTOWN AUCTION Hackettstown, NJ May 21, 2013 Livestock Report (/#): 22 Calves .30-1.55; 34 Cows .53-.88; 2 Easy Cows .50; 6 Fat Hfrs. .65-.86; 6 Feeder Hfrs. .75-.92; 6 Bulls .81-.95 3 Steers 1.10-1.17; 6 Hogs .55-.71; 16 Sheep .50-1.35; 11 Lambs (/hd) 20-105, 61 (/#) 1.80-2.35; 12 Goats (/hd) 60-205; 22 Kids (/hd) 40-120 1 Nanny 95.

Poultry & Egg Report (/hd): Heavy Fowl (/#) .90-2, (ea) 411; Silkies 4-5.50; Quail 2.50; Broilers (/#) .90-1; Call Ducks 4.50; Chicks .50-5; Pullets 9.50-11; Chuckers 10; Bantam 3.50; Roosters 511; Bunnies 6.50; Ducks (/#) 11, (ea) 11-11.50; Rabbits (/#) .70-2.80, (ea) 7; Pigeons 2.50-6; Guinea Fowl 2.50-3.

Grade A Eggs: Brown: L .85-1; XL 1.45-1.65; M 1.301.60; S 1.65; White L 1.20.

Hay/Straw/Grain Report (/bale): 153 Mixed 40-5.30; 50 Orchard 5.40; 450 Grass 2.20-5.50; 48 Mulch 2.50; 60 Wheat Straw 5.35; 10 Oats Feed 8.50; 40 Feed 7.758.25; 30 Posts 2.50.

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Cambridge, NY No Report EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKET Chatham, NY No Report VERNON LIVESTOCK Vernon, NY May 20 & 23, 2013 Calves: Hfrs. .50-1.20; Grower Bulls over 92# 12.20; 80-92# .70-1.75; Bob Veal .10-.60.

Cull Cows: Gd .75-.91; Lean .40-.82; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70.99.

Dairy Replacements: Fresh Cows 850-1500; Handling Hfrs. 750-1350; Springing Hfrs. 800-1525; Bred Hfrs.

750-1150; Fresh Hfrs. 8001575; Open Hfrs. 450-875; Started Hfrs. 100-400; Service Bulls 400-900.

Beef: Hols. Sel .85-.97 Lamb/Sheep: Market 1.302.30; Slgh. Sheep .25-.55.

Goats: Billies .80-1.60; Nannies .70-1; Kids .10-.80.

Swine: Sow 30-60.

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CHERRY CREEK Cherry Creek, NY May 22, 2013 Calves: Hfrs. 1-1.20; Grower Bull calves over 92# 1.501.85; 80-92# 1.20-1.525; Bob Veal .20-.60.

Cull Cows: Gd .73-.845; Lean .50-.76; Hvy. Beef Bulls .90-.98.

Beef: Feeders .70-1.45; Ch 1.10-1.17; Hols. Ch 1.011.03; Sel .92-.96.

Lambs: Feeder 1.20-1.50; Market 1.50-1.675; Slgh.

Sheep .25-.35.

Goats: Nannies .75-1.10; Kids .75-1.50.

Swine: Sow .21-.34.

DRYDEN MARKET Dryden, NY No Report GOUVERNEUR LIVESTOCK Governeur, NY May 23, 2013 Calves: Hfrs. .60-1; Grower Bulls over 92# 1.20-2.55; 8092# .80-1.50; Bob Veal .30.58.

Cull Cows: Gd .79-.885; Lean .645-.795; Hvy. Beef Bulls .70-.89.

PAVILION MARKET Pavilion, NY May 20, 2013 Calves: Grower over 92# 1.60-1.775; 80-92# 1.151.55; Bob Veal .20-.60.

Cull Cows: Gd .775-.825; Lean .645-.745; Hvy. Beef Bulls .925-.99.

Beef: Ch 1.10-1.225; Hols.

Ch .90-1.05.

Lamb/Sheep: Market 11.60; Slgh Sheep .20-.40.

Swine: Sow .47-.49; Hog .425-.59 BATH MARKET Bath, NY May 23, 2013 Calves: Grower Bull calves over 92# 1.65-1.80; 80-92# 1.225-1.725; Bob Veal .20.60.

Cull Cows: Gd .755-.84; Lean .665-.775; Hvy. Beef Bulls .905-.96.

Dairy Replacements: Springing Hfrs. 1060; Fresh Cows 900.

Lamb & Sheep: Slgh. Sheep .30.

Goats (/hd): Billies 107.50; Nannies 30-85.

Swine (/hd): Hog .46-.51; Feeder Pig (/hd) 80.

FINGER LAKES PRODUCE AUCTION Penn Yan, NY May 22, 2013 Flowers: flowers flat .5012.50; vegetable flats 212.50; Hanging baskets 2-16; Planters 7-65; Pots .02-3.40.

Produce: Asparagus 2-2.80; Rhubarb .25-.70; Spinach (1/2 bu) 9; Spring Onions 11.30. *Produce Mon. at 10 am, Wed. & Fri. at 9 am sharp. * Hay auctions Fridays at 11:15 am.

FINGER LAKES HAY REPORT Penn Yan, NY No Report * Produce Mon. at 10 am.

Wed.-Fri. at 9 am sharp. * Hay auctions Fridays at 11:15 am.

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE FEEDER SALE Canandaigua, NY No Report FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Canandaigua, NY May 22, 2013 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util 66-88.50; Canners/Cutters 45-78.

Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95110# 45-70; 80-95# 40-65; 60-80# 35-60.

Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 80-180; 80-95# 70-170; 70-80# 60-110.

Beef Calves Ret. to Feed: Bull over 95# 100-125.

Beef Steers: Ch grain fed 115-129; Sel 105-113; Hols.

Ch grain fed 98-112; Sel 87.50-93.

Hogs: Slgh. US 1-3 58-69;

Sows US 1-3 35-60; Feeders US 1-3 40-80.

Hot House Lambs: 40-50# 130-157.50.

Market Lambs: Ch 80-100# 95-110.

Slaughter Sheep: M 40-75; Rams Ch over 130# 55.

Goats (/hd): L Billies 110# & up 170-195; L Nannies 100130.

HOSKING SALES New Berlin, NY May 27, 2013 Dairy Cows for Slaughter: Bone Util .65-.90; Canners/Cutters .58-.70; Easy Cows .60 & dn.

Bulls/Steers: .90-.98 Calves: Bull calves 96-120# .90-1.32; up to 95# .10-1.10; Hols. Hfrs. under 100# 1.

Dairy: Milking age top 1700; Bred Hfrs. top 1250; Open Hfrs. top 650 BELKNAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belknap, PA No Report BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Belleville, PA No Report CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Carlisle, PA No Report CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Small Animal Sale No Report * Animals sold by piece. Sale starts at 5 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC Graded Feeder Pig Sale No Report DEWART LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET, INC May 27, 2013

Cattle: Steers Sel 1-3 12881336# 111; Hols. Ch 2-3 1226-1352# 98-99; Sel 1-3 1212# 93.

Cows: Breakers 71-81; Boners 70-76; Lean 64-74.50.

Bulls: G 1 1056-2074# 8490.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 650# 120; M&L 2 300-400# 112.50-125; 400-500# 97.50105.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 2 300400# 107.50-110.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 450500# 125.

Calves: 170. Bull calves No. 1 94-122# 175-200; 86-92# 135-160; No. 2 94-122# 160180; 80-92# 125-145; No. 3 94-120# 125-150; 80-92# 100-125; Util 70-126# 32.5062.50; 60-68# 22.50-32.50; Hfr. calves No. 1 86-106# 125-155; No. 2 88-108# 90105; 70-80# 52.50-67.50; Util/non-tubing 60-86# 2060.

Hogs: Boars 320# 21 Feeder Pigs: 40# 55/hd Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 7080# 145-150; 108# 117.50; Ewes Util 1-2 142# 52.50.

Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 40# 8; 50# 105-125; 80# 140; Sel 2 20-40# 30-42.50; 50-60# 52.50-80; Nannies Sel 1 120# 140; Sel 2 120# 127.50; Billies Sel 1 150# 172.50; Sel 3 100# 120-135.

Hay (/ton): Grass 130.

Straw (/ton): 160-165 Oats (/bu): 4.70 EarCorn (/ton): 255 GREENCASTLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Greencastle, PA May 20, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1398-1524# 125.50127.50; Ch 2-3 1252-1546# 119-123.50; Sel & Lo Ch 2-3 1092-1468# 115.50-118; Sel 2-3 1250-1418# 111-116; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 12141724# 101-103.50; Ch 2-3

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FLAME LIVESTOCK Littleton, MA May 28, 2013 Beef Cattle: Canners 50-76; Cutters 70-80; Util 78-84; Bulls 90-102; Steers 100112; Hfrs. 78-90.

Calves: Growers 1.30-2; Veal .80-1.15.

Hogs: Boars .10-.15 Sheep: 35-48 Lambs: 1.10-1.30 Goats (ea): 70-130; Billies 140-180; Kids 30-70.

96-105# 66-75; 106# & up 80.

Farm Calves: 85-245/cwt Start Calves: 130-150 Feeders: 73-94/cwt Heifers: 98/cwt Canners: 2-66/cwt Cutters: 70-76.50/cwt Utility: 81.50-83/cwt Sows: 21-48.50/cwt Hogs: 65/cwt Feeder Pigs: 82 ea.

Lambs: 165-205/cwt Sheep: 22.50-97.50/cwt Goats: 6-240 ea.

Rabbits: 1-17.50 ea.

Poultry: .75-15.50 ea.

Hay: 13 lots, 2.10-5.10/bale

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1354-1612# 98-101.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1164-1394# 121.50124.50; Ch 2-3 1248-1350# 116-120.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 8587.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 76.50-81, hi dress 83-85.50, lo dress 72.50-75; Boners 80-85% lean 75.50-80, hi dress 82-84, lo dress 73.5074.50, Lean 85-90% lean 73.50-77, hi dress 77.50-79, lo dress 62-68; Light Lean 85-92% lean lo dress 56-61.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 8441460# 94.50-96; hi dress 1500-2016# 99-108.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 300-500# 117.50-120; M&L 2 200-300# 107.50-132.50; 300-400# 127.50; 700-900# 91-97; M&L 3 300-500# 97.50-100; Hfrs. M&L 1 300500# 110-122.50; M&L 2 300-500# 102.50-115; 700900# 85-89; Bulls M&L 1 300-400# 112.50; 700-900# 96-119.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 96-124# 200-217.50; 80-94# 140-180; No. 2 80-122# 160185, late sales 185-215; No. 3 76-108# 100-160, mostly 120-160; Util 56-104# 45-85.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 80-104# 105-120; No. 2 70100# 87.50-95.

Barrows & Gilts: 45-49% lean 256-276# 53-55.

Slaughter Lambs: Ch 2-3 20-40# 130-140; 40-60# 127.50-145; 60-80# 132.50140; 80-100# 140-145; Gd & Ch 2-3 20-650# 97.50-115; Ewes Gd 1-3 80-194# 50-55; Util 1-3 80-132# 35-47.50.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 10-20# 35; 60-80# 135-160; 90-100# 180; Sel 2 20-40# 65-70; 50-60# 90; Sel 3 4060# 40-45; Nannies Sel 1 80130# 115-145; 130-200# 120-125; Sel 2 80-130# 7595; 120-200# 87.50-110; Sel 3 80-130# 50-80; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 190-225; 150-250# 210-215; Sel 2 100-150# 125-165, pygmies 110-130; Sel 3 100-150# 130-150.

INDIANA FARMERS LIVESTOCK AUCTION Homer City, PA No Report KUTZTOWN HAY & GRAIN AUCTION Kutztown, PA May 25, 2013 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 160-170 Mixed Hay: 10 lds, 60-220 Timothy: 4 lds, 130-220 Grass: 11 lds, 120-190 Straw: 4 lds, 157-205 Oats: 4 lds, 3.60-3.70 Stubble Hay: 1 ld, 90 Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 65 Baleage: 1 ld, 20 LANCASTER WEEKLY CATTLE SUMMARY New Holland, PA

May 24, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1250-1650# 125-128; Ch 2-3 1250-1565# 118-122; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 14501600# 114-118; Ch 2-3 1550-1650# 106.50-112; Sel 1-3 1400-1650# 101-107.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1100-1400# 117-121.50; Sel 2-3 1050-1400# 111.50-116.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 79-84.50, hi dress 84.50-89.50, lo dress 7878.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 79-84, hi dress 84-87, lo dress 74-79; Boners 80-85% lean 78-83 hi dress 83-84.50, lo dress 72.50-78, Lean 8590% lean 75-79.50, hi dress 79.50-84, lo dress 65-75.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9102175# 90.50-98.50, hi dress 100-113, lo dress 82.50-90.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 98-128# 167-180; 90-96# 130-150; No. 2 112-128# 140-147; 88-110# 130-135; 80-86# 115; No. 3 80-130# 100-117; 72-78# 75; Util. 60110# 65-80; Hols. Hfrs. 85110# 110-130; No. 2 70-95# 70-85; Jersey Xbred 55-90# 85-105; Util/non-tubing 6085# 60-75.

LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION No Report LEESPORT LIVESTOCK AUCTION Leesport, PA No Report MIDDLEBURG LIVESTOCK AUCTION Middleburg, PA May 21, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1250-1420# 126.50130; Ch 2-3 1255-1595# 120-126.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1190-1530# 107-113; Ch 2-3 1295-1630# 101-105.

Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1215-1435# 122126.50; Sel 2-3 1295-1440# 110-114.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 75-80.50, hi dress 83.50-85, lo dress 7374.50; Boners 80-85% lean 74-78, hi dress 79.50-81.50, lo dress 67-73; Lean 85-90% lean 68-73, hi dress 72.5076.50, lo dress 62-64.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 10851940# 92.50-97.50, hi dress 1380-1815# 99.50-103.50.

Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 1 300-500# 127-143; 500700# 137; M&L 2 300-500# 110-125; 600-800# 107;M&L 3 300-500# 82-100; 600800# 87-91; Hfrs. M&L 300500# 115-122; 500-700# 112; M&L 2 300500# 97-114; 500-700# 94-110; Bulls M&L 1 300-500# 135-155; 500700# 110-117; M&L 2 300500# 95-97; 500-700# 82-95; M&L 3 300-500# 77-82.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 95-120# 170-190; 80-90# 85-

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105; No. 2 95-120# 130-170; No. 3 85-115# 75-105; Util 65-95# 25-70.

Holstein Heifer Calves: No. 1 80-95# 110-120; No. 2 70115# 60-75.

Slaughter Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 245-305# 58.50-61.50; 45-49% lean 285-345# 53-57.50.

Sows: 300-500# 38-43; 500700# 50-52.

Boars: 105-155# 40-45; 425-655# 11-12.

Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 10-20# 62-67; 20-30# 42-55, few to 85; 50-70# 50-70.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs Ch 2-3 20-40# 120-135; 4060# 132-140; 60-80# 135147; 80-120# 122-130; Ewes Gd 2-3 145-270# 60-85.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 2 20-40# 75-15; 40-60# 107137; 90-100# 130-145; Sel 2 under 20# 10-15; 20-40# 2555; 40-60# 65-90; 60-80# 75-120; Sel 3 30-50# 70-87; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 132140; Sel 2 120-145; Sel 3 5585; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 157-160; Sel 2 100-150# 160; Sel 3 135.

MORRISON COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Martinsburg, PA May 27, 2013 Steers: Gd 100-109 Heifers: Ch 115-117; Gd 102-110.

Cows: Util & Comm. 75-81; Canner & Lo Cutter 74 & dn.

Feeder Cattle: Steers 100115; Bulls 90-115; Hfrs. 80105.

Calves: 100. Ch 120-135; Gd 80-100; Std. 20-80; Hols.

Bulls 90-130# 100-170; Hols.

Hfrs. 90-130# 80-125.

Hogs: 23. US 1-2 65-68; US 1-3 60-65; Sows US 1-3 4555; Boars 20-30.

Feeder Pigs: 4. US 1-3 2050# 15-50.

Sheep: 33. Ch Lambs 140170; Gd Lambs 125-135; Slgh. Ewes 35-60.

Goats: 25-205 MORRISON COVE

LIVESTOCK AUCTION POULTRY & RABBIT REPORT Martinsburg, PA May 27, 2013 Roosters: 4-7.25 Banty Roosters: 1.50-3.75 Heavy Hens: 3.75-7 Banty Hens: 1-3.25 Pigeons: 5 Guineas: 9.50-11 Bunnies: 6-6.75 Rabbits: 6-11 Rabbit Families: 20-30

140-147; 88-110# 130-135; 80-86# 115; No. 3 80-130# 100-117; 72-78# 75; Util 60110# 65-80.

Holstein Heifer Calves: 85110# 110-130; No. 2 70-95# 70-85; Jersey Xbred 55-90# 85-105; Util/non-tubing 6085# 60-75.

MORRISON COVE LIVESTOCK AUCTION HAY REPORT Martinsburg, PA May 27, 2013 Alfalfa/Grass: 155-210 Grass: 255 Rd. Bales: 125 Lg. Sq. Bales: 140 Straw: 120

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP & GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA May 27, 2013 Slaughter Lambs: Wooled & Shorn, Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 167-200, hair sheep 175185; 60-80# 168-180; 80110# 162-168; Wooled & Shorn Gd & Ch 1-3 40-60# 135-145, hair sheep 142166; 60-80# 140-152, hair sheep 134-162; 80-100# 137-152, hair sheep 134142; Wooled & Shorn Util & Gd 1-2 40-60# 112-132, hair sheep 118-135; 60-80# 110135, hair sheep 118-132; 80110# 112-132, hair sheep 124-134; 110-130# 10-130.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 100-120# 56-57, hair sheep 68-72; 200-210# 4852; Util 1-2 thin flesh 100120# hair sheep 40-54; 110160# 38-54; 180-200# 34-38; Cull 1-2 90-160# 24-30; 120130# hair sheep 28-32; 120200# 26-32.

Slaughter Bucks: 170-200# 42-66; 200-230# 40-48.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 140-150; 60-80# 132172; 90-110# 170-195; 110120# 165-197; Sel 2 40-60# 100-132; 60-80# 140-142; 80-90# 32-152; Sel 3 40-60# 47-75; 60-80# 62-85; 80-90# 90-115; 90-110# 88-100; Nanies/Does Sel 1 80-125# 142-172; 130-150# 135-185; Sel 2 80-125# 105-135; 130150# 115-130; Sel 3 70-90# 80-100 90-125# 62-113 Billies/Bucks Sel 1 130-150# 210-215; 150-200# 232-285;

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES New Holland, PA May 23, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1250-1650# 125-128; Ch 2-3 1270-1600# 122124.75; Sel 1-3 1250-1650# 118-121.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 3-4 1450-1600# 114-118; Ch 2-3 1550-1650# 108-112; Sel 1-3 1400-1650# 103107.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-3 1100-1300# 117-120; Sel 1-3 1050-1400# 111.50-116.

Slaughter Cows: Prem. whites 65-75% lean 7981.50, lo dress 74.50-77.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 81-84, hi dress 85-86, lo dress 75.50-80.50; Boners 80-85% lean 80-83, hi dress 8484.50, lo dress 75-79.50; Lean 85-90% lean 75-79.50, hi dress 82.50, lo dress 6574.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 9252060# 94-98.50 1475-2090# hi dress 100-104, very hi dress 110-118; 975-2050# lo dress 89-93.

Graded Bull Calves: No. 1 98-128# 167-180; 90-96# 130-150; No. 2 112-128#

NEW HOLLAND PIG AUCTION New Holland, PA No Report

Sel 2 120-150# 170-200; 150-180# 190-207 Wethers Sel 1 80-130# 190-225; 130160# 252-335; Sel 2 80-130# 140-177; 130-150# 180-222.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Report Compared to last week Corn sold steady to .05 higher, Wheat sold .15-.20 higher, Barley sold steady to .05 higher, Oats sold steady & Soybeans sold .20-.40 higher. EarCorn sold steady.

Southeastern PA: Corn No. 2 7.10-7.44, Avg 7.28, Contracts 5.42-5.67; Wheat No. 2 6.73-7.68, Avg 7.34, Contracts 6.46-7.15; Barley No. 4.25-4.75, Avg 4.50, Contract 4.25; Oats No. 2 4-4.90, Avg 4.45; Soybeans No. 2 14.30-15.15, Avg 14.85, Contracts 11.40-11.44; EarCorn 206.

South Central PA: Corn No. 2 6.70-7.42, Avg 7.06; Wheat No. 2 6.20-7, Avg 6.75; Barley No. 3 4-5, Avg 4.36; Oats No. 2 4.25-4.65, Avg 4.42; Soybeans No. 2 14.70-14.90, Avg 14.79; EarCorn 85.

Eastern & Central PA: Corn No. 2 6.70-7.44, Avg 7.17, Month Ago 6.88, Year Ago 6.86; Wheat No. 2 6.207.68, Avg 7.10, Month Ago 7.20, Year Ago 6.33; Barley No. 3 4-5.15, Avg 4.54, Month Ago 4.49, Year Ago 5.25; Oats No. 2 3.75-5.15, Avg 4.25, Month Ago 4.30, Year Ago 4.41; Soybeans No. 2 13.50-15.19, Avg 14.66, Month 13.82, Year Ago 14.01; EarCorn 85-206, Avg 159, Month Ago 198, Year Ago 201.25.

Western PA: Corn No. 2 6.20-6.67, Avg 6.44; Wheat No. 2 6.49-6.63, Avg 6.56; Oats No. 2 3.65-4.25, Avg 4.14; Soybeans No. 2 14.76.

Central PA: Corn No. 2 6.70-7.41, Avg 7.09; Barley No. 3 4.50-5.15, Avg 4.82; Oats No. 2 3.75-5.15, Avg 4.46; Soybeans No. 2 13.5015.19, Avg 14.26; EarCorn 190.

Lehigh Valley: Corn No. 2 7-7.42, Avg 7.21; Wheat No. 2 7.50; Barley No. 3 5; Oats No. 2 4.30-4.50, Avg 4.40; Soybeans No. 2 14.66-15, Avg 14.83; Gr. Sorghum 7.42.

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE Weekly Livestock Summary May 24, 2013 Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 125.50-128; Ch 1-3 121.50-125; Sel 1-2 115119.75; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 108.25-111.25; Ch 2-3 101.50-104.50; Sel 1-2 94.50-99.25.

Heifers: Hi Ch & Pr 2-3

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT 121.75-125.50; Ch 1-3 118.25-121.25; Sel 1-2 112115.75.

Slaughter Cows: Breakers 75-80% lean 77.50-82; Boners 80-85% lean 76-79.50; Lean 85-90% lean 72.5076.25.

Bulls: 92.50-95.75; hi dress 98.75-104.50, lo dress 8789.75.

Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300500# 124-130.25; 500-700# 127-131; M&L 2 300-500# 118.75-126.25; 500-700# 107; M&L 3 300-500# 89.75100; 500-700# 87-91.

Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300500# 110.75-115; 500-700# 112; M&L 2 300-500# 99.75114.50; 500-700# 94-110.

Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300500# 123.75-133.75; 500700# 110-117; M&L 2 300500# 96.25-103.50; 500700# 87.25-97.50; M&L 3 300-500# 77-82; 500-700# 70-82.

Vealers: Util. 60-120# 40-74 Farm Calves: Hols. Bulls No. 1 95-120# 178.50195.75; 80-90# 131.50154.75; No. 2 95-120# 149174.50; 80-90# 111.75126.25; No. 3 80-120# 102.50-136.75; Hols. Hfrs.

No. 1 84-105# 117.75-

134.25; No. 2 80-105# 81110.

Hogs: 49-54% lean 220300# 68-70.50; 300-400# 67-71; 45-49% lean 220300# 64-67; 300-400# 5557.50.

Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 52.50-54; 500-700# 5457.50.

Boars: 300-700# 15-16.

Graded Feeder Pigs: US 12 20-25# 250-270; 25-30# 230-260; 35-45# 200-220; US 2 20-30# 160-230, mostly 180-220; 30-40# 190-220.

Slaughter Sheep: Lambs non-traditional markets, Wooled & Shorn Ch & Pr 2-3 40-60# 162-195, hair sheep 156-165; 60-80# 157-160; 80-90# 162-170; Wooled & Shorn Gd & Ch 1-3 40-60# 148-162, hair sheep 144156; 60-80# 142-156, hair sheep 137-148; 80-100# 145-158, hair sheep 138140 90-125# 135-150; Wooled & Shorn Util & Gd 12 40-60# 138-146, hair sheep 135-142; 60-80# 124134, hair sheep 122-134; 80110# 122-134, hair sheep 120-137; 110-130# 120-132; 130-150# 112-124.

Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 M flesh 100-110# 58-72, hair

sheep 65-78; 110-150# 6480, hair sheep 62-82; Util 1-2 thin flesh 100-110# 58-60, hair sheep 53-60; 110-150# 38-54, hair sheep 40-54; 160-200# 38-52; 200-250# 34-58.

Slaughter Bucks: 150-200# 50-92; 200-250# 40-45.

Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 1 40-60# 130-145; 60-80# 155-180; 80-90# 152-175; 90-110# 150-170; Sel 2 4060# 94-120; 60-80# 117145; 80-90# 110-160; 90110# 128-147; Sel 3 40-60# 68-88; 60-80# 87-109.

Slaughter Nannies/Does: Sel 1 100-125# 177-215; 130-155# 162-197; Sel 2 90125# 152-170; 130-140# 132-140; Sel 3 60-80# 5085; 80-120# 80-140; 130140# 88-92.

Slaughter Bucks/Billies: Sel 1 130-150# 200-265; 160-170# 262-292; Sel 2 120-140# 150-200; Wethers Sel 1 70-90# 200-230; 90110# 230-275; 110-140# 247-297; 140-160# 215-247; Sel 2 70-90# 155-190; 90110# 148-152.

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 5-10 lower & Straw sold 5-10 lower. All hay & straw reported sold/ton. Alfalfa 120-200; Mixed Hay 75-200; Timothy 75-180; Straw 70-160; Mulch 70.

Summary of Lancaster Co. Hay Auctions: Prices/ton, 78 lds of Hay, 11 Straw; Alfalfa 160-400; Mixed Hay 100-420; Timothy 150-225; Grass 125-340; Straw 150242.

Wolgemuth Auction: May 20, 41 lds Hay, 5 Straw; Alfalfa 240-400; Mixed Hay 100420; Timothy 140-150; Grass 125-300; Straw 170-230.

Green Dragon Auction: May 24, 13 lds Hay & 3 Straw. Alfalfa 300; Mixed Hay 122-255; Timothy 180; Grass 110-180; Straw 150-180.

Central Pennsylvania: 59 lds Hay, 7 Straw. Alfalfa 8650-160; Mixed Hay 60280; Timothy 130-20; Grass 65-200; Straw 95-220.

Dewart Auction: May 13, 17 lds Hay, 4 Straw; Mixed Hay 45-260; Timothy 75-200; Grass 47.50-280; Straw 150-

220.

Greencastle Auction: May 13 & 16, 4 lds Hay, 1 Straw; Mixed Hay 87.50-100; Grass 105; Straw 150.

Kutztown Auction: May 25, 24 lds Hay, 4 Straw; Alfalfa 160-170; Mixed Hay 60-220; Timothy 130-220; Grass 120-190; Straw 157-205.

Middleburg Auction: May 20, 12 Hay, 2 Straw; Mixed Hay 110-280; Grass 110115; Straw 95-220.

Shippensburg Auction: May 18 & 21; 23 lds Hay, 1 Straw. Alfalfa 86.50-180; Mixed Hay 65-200; Timothy 140-205; Grass 65-200; Straw 195.

VINTAGE SALES STABLES May 21, 2013 Slaughter Holsteins: Ch 23 1550-1650# 106.50-107; Sel 1-3 1400-1650# 101105.

Slaughter Cows: Prem.

White 65-75% lean 80.5082, hi dress 83-85, lo dress 78-78.50; Breakers 75-80% lean 79-82.50, hi dress 8386, lo dress 75-78.50; Boners 80-85% lean 78-81.50, hi dress 82-85.50, lo dress 74-77; Lean 85-90% lean

75-78, hi dress 78.50-79, lo dress 68-74.50.

Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1100-2175# 90.50-93, hi dress 95.50-97.50, lo dress 82.50-87.50.

Holstein Bull Calves: No. 1 122# 137; 95-113# 160-170; 85# 112; No. 2 95115# 147158; 85-90# 105-130; No. 3 82-109# 90-100; 75# 73; Util 73-103# 65-80.

Graded Holstein Heifers: No. 1 92-102# 140-150; 82# 100; No. 2 90# 110; 72-83# 72-80; Util/non-tubing 7298# 70-80.

WEAVERLAND AUCTION New Holland, PA May 23, 2013 Alfalfa: 1 ld, 280 Mixed Hay: 7 lds, 75-310 Grass: 1 ld, 355 Straw: 5 lds, 115-240 EarCorn: 1 ld, 210 Baleage Mixed: 2 lds, 57/bale WOLGEMUTH AUCTION May 27, 2013 Alfalfa: 3 lds, 265-355 Mixed: 17 lds, 160-550 Timothy: 6 lds, 195-400 Grass: 8 lds, 125-420 Straw: 4 lds, 100-260

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Senate closes out week-long Farm Bill debate Congress is out of session for its Memorial Day recess returning on Monday, June 3. It is expected that the Senate will resume debate and finish consideration of the Farm Bill followed by immigration reform when they return in June.

The Senate considered a wide array of amendments to the Farm Bill throughout the week with many more await-

ing disposition.

Senators John Barrasso (WY) and Patrick Toomey (PA) have filed an amendment, supported by the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI), which would repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard in its entirety. An amendment, opposed by ASI, to prohibit mandatory commodity check-offs was filed by Senator Ted Cruz (Texas). Neither

amendment has yet been considered.

Senator Kay Hagen (NC) offered an amendment that would allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture to use crop insurance to reimburse farmers for losses incurred during insurance policy reviews.

While the reviews are necessary to reduce waste and fraud, these investigations drive up the cost of the program

for honest producers.

The amendment passed by a vote of 94-0.

An amendment offered by Senators Richard Durbin (IL) and Tom Coburn (OK) that would terminate federal crop insurance subsidies for farmers who earn more than $750,000 annually was approved by a 59-33 vote. The amendment also provided for a USDA study on the ef-

fects of the provision to the crop insurance program prior to its implementation.

Chairman Debbie Stabenow (MI) strongly opposed the measure stating that such an amendment would jeopardize the historic agreement between environmental and commodity groups. Under the agreement, environmental organizations pledged to support continued insurance subsidies for federal crop in-

surance if qualified farmers met all conservation and wetland requirements.

The linkage between conservation compliance and crop insurance, as well as the $750,000 income limit, are not contained in the House version of the Farm Bill, which is expected to be on the House floor in early June.

Source: American Sheep Industry Weekly, May 24

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CBE news for May 29, 2013 The latest cold storage report did little to alleviate market’s concerns about the outlook for meat prices going into the summer months. Cattle futures pulled back yesterday even before the cold storage release. The latest USDA survey indicated that as of April 30, 2013, there were 2.336 billion pounds of beef, pork and poultry in US cold storage inventory, 5.4% higher than a year ago and 8.2% larger than the five year average. In recent years, the expansion in US meat protein exports, especially in pork exports, has affected the size of the inventory positions since more meat needs to be staged before it is shipped to overseas destinations. However, with pork exports slumping and beef and poultry exports on a softer footing, the big inventory numbers likely imply that a larger portion of this supply will have to be absorbed in the domestic market.

It is also important to look at the details in the report as the situation for specific items (e.g. wings or bellies) is vastly different. Below are some of the highlights: Beef: Total beef inventory at the end of April was pegged at 510.0 million pounds, 1.5% lower than a year ago but 18.2% higher than the five year average. Lean boneless beef prices in the US have been struggling to get much seasonal traction and the inventory number shows that total

boneless beef stocks at 459.8 million pounds were 3.2% higher than a year ago and 25.2% higher than the five year average. Unfortunately the survey does not give much detail as to what kind of boneless beef is in storage but anecdotal evidence and the price performance indicates that lean beef supplies are heavier than a year ago.

Stocks of fat beef trimmings reportedly are back to more normal levels and lower than

last year when the LFTB saga caused product to be backed up in freezers across the country. Stocks of beef cuts moved counter seasonally lower, in part because high beef prices forced end users

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FRIDAY, JUNE 21 • 10 AM 149 Brooklyn Hill Rd., Rhinebeck, NY Unbelievable selection of Ford NH Equipment!!!!!!

Mr. Wesarg owned a Ford-NH dealership for many years as well as doing custom farming and snowplowing. The entire fleet is in good working condition and ready to go to work for you!!

TRACTORS: Ford NH 8970 4wd - 3800 hrs; Ford NH8970 4wd - 4700 hrs; NH 8670 4wd - 3800 hrs; Ford NH 8670 4wd - 5300 hrs; Ford TW35 4wd - 6200 hrs; Ford TW20 4wd; Ford 5610 4wd w/ cab - 3000 hrs; (2) NH 7740 4wd w/ cabs; All (9) tractors above have Degelman, Anbo or Meyers front blades which will be offered separately; Ford 6610 tractor w/ ldr; Ford County 1164 4wd; Ford 5000 w/ cab; CONSTRUCTION EQ: Hyundai 210LC-3 long reach excavator with thumb & 3rd valve - low hours; Hyundai H70 dozer - low hours; Dresser TD15D dozer w/ cab - 1500 original hours; Ford 655A 4wd loader backhoe; Ford 755B loader backhoe w/ thumb; Ford A64 wheel loader - very nice; Dynapac CC102 roller; Rockblaster 1000GG hyd hammer for excavator; Schutts tree spade; (6) backhoe & excavator buckets; Eaco ES35 hyd hammer; (4) Heavy duty dump trailers; 6ft Rockhound-3pt hitch; York 3pt sweeper; many good backhoe & loader buckets; large amount of shop tools, spare tires & rims, lumber, Several original Ford dealer signs plus much more!!!!!

FARM EQ: NH BC5070 baler w/ thrower - like new; NH 570 baler w/ thrower; '09 NH BR7090 Round baler; NH BR740 Silage Special round baler; NH 900 harvester w/ corn & snapper heads; NH 892 forage harvester; (2) NH 716 forage wagons; NH 8 forge wagon; Nice Fargo Dump wagon; NH 1411 discbine; NH 1412 discbine; Kuhn GA6522 Twin Rotary Rake - almost new; (2) NH 163H 4 star tedders; (2) excellent NH 57 3pt rakes; (3) nice steel kicker wagons; (4) good wooden kicker wagons; Sunflower 1233 18ft Rock Flex discs; Kinze 3000 4 row no-till planter - near new; Tye 8ft 3pt no-till drill - very good; Haybuster 107 10ft no-till drill 3 boxes - excellent; Brillion SP10 10ft 3pt seeder 2 boxes - excellent; Brillion 8ft 3pt seeder; Bush Hog 10 shank chisel plows; Bush Hog 13ft HD offset disc; Brillion WL-03 25ft flat fold cultimulcher; Ford 10ft HD offset disc; Ford 152 3x reset plow; Ford 154 5x variable width reset plows; Haybuster H-106 rock picker; Haybuster 256 bale grinder; BushWhacker 20ft batwing mower; Bush Hog 3715 HD Batwing -like new; Kuhn 5ft 3pt sicklebar mower; J&M 375 gravity wagon; Kilbros 375 gravity wagon; NH 616 3pt disc mower; (8) good Land Pride 3pt blades 7 & 8ft; Armor rock rake; NI 314 picker; NI 325 sheller-parts; Nice 6ft Brown Tree Cutter; (4) 5 & 6 ft Bush Hogs; Loftness 3pt snowblower; McKee 3pt snowblower; NH 679 manure spreader; NI 176 42ft elevator; Goosen 3pt bale chopper; Arps 728 3pt backhoe; Ford 3pt flail mwr; American wood splitter; Rainbow 12 inch PTO irrigation pump - nearly new!; Katolight 35KW alternator; Shaver 3pt stump grinder -like new; Tuffline 2 shank subsoiler; several small 3pt implements; Land Pride FS700 Grass Seeder; Befco 6 ft roto tiller; Many spare tires, wheels, buckets, shop tools parts and more!!!!

VEHICLES: '87 Ford F800 dump truck; 12 ton tandem axle trailer; 2000 Ford F250 service truck; '94 Ford F350 dump truck; '88 Ford F600 truck w/ sander; Many more misc items.

STEEL BUILDINGS: 50X150ft I-beam frame steel building with OH doors and shop; (3) Steel Quonset buildings with doors each approx 40x80. All buildings to be removed by buyer within 60 days of auction at buyers own risk.

TERMS: Cash or good check. Any buyers unknown to auction company should have bank letter of credit. All equipment sold as is where is.

AUCTION BY: MacFadden & Sons, Inc. 1457 Hwy. Rt. 20, Sharon Springs, NY 13459

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Major NYS Road Construction & Equipment

Tuesday, June 4, 9:30 AM NYS Department of Transportation 4717 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg NY 14075 Road d Equipmentt Items: (4) Hyundai Rubber Tired Wheel Loaders, (3) Case 621B Rubber Tired Wheel Loaders, John Deere 544E Rubber Tire Wheel Loader, Case 480F Wheel Loader, (4) Ford 5610 Tractors, (3) Massey Ferguson 383 Tractors, (3) Case 4210 Tractors, Case 695, 1394, C70 Tractors, Ford 4630 Tractors, Huber 850 Road Maintainer, Champion 710 Road Grader, (16) Attenuators, Galion Roller, Truckss Items: (17) S2574 International Dump & Stake Trucks, (14) S4700/S4600 International Dump And Stake Trucks, Chevy C7000 Dump Truck, Ford L9000 Dump Truck, Ford F450 Tower Truck, Volvo Paint Stripping Truck, (14) Chevy 1500/2500 Pick Ups, (4) Dodge Ram Vans, Carr Items: (4) Honda Civic CNG's, (2) Crown Victoria's, Taurus, Supportt Itemss Include: 1993 Custom Tri Axle Trailers, (8) Message & Arrow Boards, (2) Rupp Pumps, Aquatech Sewer Jet, (2) White Fork Lifts, (21) Salt Spreaders, Stone Compactor, Concrete Mixer, Concrete Saw, JD 318 Mower and (9) Other Misc. Mowers, Generators, Hydro Ax Pump, (7) Misc. Plows, Portable Crane, (18) Tail Gates & Aprons, Chainsaws, Misc. Tools, Storage Racks, Pallets, Office Chairs, Vans Seats, Chains & Cables, Spray Gun, Auctioneerss Note: NO O BUY YERSS PREMIUM, Preview 8:30 AM Day of Auction ONLY, Cash Or Credit Card ONLY, ABSOLUTELY NO CHECKS ACCEPTED, All Items Sold "As Is/Where Is", And Are Subject To The Terms Of Sale Posted At www.ogs.ny.gov/surpluspublic/auction or (518) 457-6335.

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Groundswell Center offers organic farming classes for aspiring farmers and homesteaders Are we experiencing another “Back to the Land” movement here in upstate New York? The folks at the Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming think so. People of all ages, colors, and backgrounds are getting serious about growing food. Groundswell is offering a whole season of workshops and classes for these beginning farm-

ers and homesteaders.

“We’re part of a growing movement that some people call reskilling,” says Joanna Green, Director of Groundswell.

“Reskilling is all about helping people and communities become more self-reliant in providing basics like food and fiber.” Groundswell is especially focused on engaging people of color,

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immigrants, refugees, and those with limited financial resources in this movement.

“We’re building a multi-cultural support network for beginning farmers, market gardeners, homesteaders, and other entrepreneurs in the food system,” says Green. “We need to create resilient, regional systems that meet everyone’s need for good food and economic opportunity.”

Groundswell courses are taught by experienced local farmers, and provide hands-on training in organic food production. Although the workshops focus on what it takes to be successful on a small-scale commercial basis, the same skills and knowledge also apply to the non-commercial “homestead” farm.

Groundswell has openings in the following upcoming class: Understanding and Managing Soils Groundswell’s two-part Soils class provides a foundational understanding of the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil, and strategies for managing soils for maximum biological activity. Taught by Barb Neal, Certified Arborist, Green Legacy Tree Consultants and Paul Martin, Farmer, Sweet Land Farm, the course combines classroom training with hands-on training at the Groundswell Incubator Farm.

The Soils course includes two sessions, 58 p.m. on Wednesdays, June 12 and 19. The cost is $90 for both sessions. To register call 607-319-5095 or send email to: info@groundswellcenter.org And much more Other upcoming workshops include a whole series on Organic Vegetable Production, Grazing Basics, Grass-Fed Sheep, Pastured Poultry Basics, Grass-Fed Beef, Pastured Pigs. Tuition assistance is available for those with limited resources. For more information visit www. groundswellcenter.org or call 607-319-5095, or send an email toinfo@ groundswellcenter.org.

Global leaders set to explore the talent requirements necessary to achieve global food security at the 23rd Annual IFAMA World Forum Leaders from industry, academia, NGOs and government representing more than 40 countries will gather June 18-20 in Atlanta, GA, for the 23rd Annual International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) World Forum and Symposium.

The overarching

theme of the event “The Road to 2050: The Talent Factor” will focus on how to develop and sustain talent across the diverse value chain of global food production - from smallholder farmers in emerging regions of the world to the sophisticated commercial agriculture prac-

tices in mature economies. A who’s who of agriculture will examine the technologies and talent development approaches that have the potential to propel Agribusiness towards the achievement of global food security.

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Recycling Agricultural Plastics Project — RAPP The Recycling Agricultural Plastics Project (RAPP) develops infrastructure and markets for recycling waste plastics from all sectors of agriculture.

Description RAPP is a Cornell University project.

In New York State, RAPP works in collaboration with local partners to collect used plastic from farmers who follow RAPP guidelines to prepare their plastics for recycling. Much of the plastic is baled on-farms, using a BigFoot mobile plastics baler purchased with funding from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund. Waste plastic is transformed into new products such as plastic sidewalk pavers, a plastic ‘plywood’ substitute, oil, etc.

RAPP also works beyond New York State, consulting with agencies, organizations and businesses seeking to

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Overview: how to recycle agricultural plastics: • Keep plastic as clean and dry as possible.

• Shake out pebbles and clumps of soil.

• Roll or fold used film plastic into pillow-sized bundles.

• Store off the ground (e.g., on pallets), out of mud, gravel and grit.

• Separate different types of used plastic by color and type.

In New York State contact RAPP staff or project partners to find out how the collection system is working in your area. Visit https://www.facebook.com /pages/Recycling-Agricultural-Plastics-Project-RAPP/439750762770779 or call or 607-216-7242.

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of successful models and discuss how these principles can be applied with impact and relevance.

The IFAMA World Forum will feature more than 60 speakers across three days. Program highlights include: • Global Food Security Index Workshop – During this invitation only event, experts from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) will examine top drivers of food security across 105 countries through the Global Food Security Index. This interactive tool developed

by EIU and commissioned by DuPont, assesses malnutrition; hunger; food affordability, availability and quality; and other core issues impacting the global food supply.

• Mobilizing a New Generation for Agriculture – Dwight Armstrong, CEO, National FFA Organization • Achieving Food Secu-

rity – James Borel, Executive Vice President, DuPont • Future Faces of Agriculture – Carl Casale, CEO, CHS Inc. • Pass on the Gift: Building Sustainable and Self-Reliant Capacity – Pierre Ferrari, President, Heifer International • Revolution of Responsibility: Engaging the Next Generation – Don Floyd, President and CEO, National 4-H Council • Supply Chains that Create Value and Prevent Waste – Tim Fox, Head of Energy and Environment, Institution of Mechanical Engineers • Establishing a Common Language: Benchmarking Platforms for Agriculture – Kevin Igli, Senior Vice President, Chief Environmental Health and Safety Officer, Tyson Foods • Partnering to Foster Sustainability of Animal Agriculture: McDonald’s

Vision – Bob Langert, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility, McDonald’s • Elevating Education in Agriculture – Sonny Ramaswamy, Director, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture • Women as the Engine of Agriculture in Africa – Vickie Wilde, Director, African Women in Agricultural Research and Development World Forum sessions and the entire conference agenda and registration information are available online. The 2013 IFAMA Program Planning Committee and Board of Directors would like to extend a special thank you to platinum sponsors DuPont, Monsanto and Novus International, Inc. for their support and commitment to ensuring a bright future for Food and Agribusiness.

USDA’S novel cell line identifies all foot-and-mouth virus serotypes

by Sandra Avant WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have developed a new cell line that rapidly and accurately detects foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV), which causes a highly contagious and economically devastating disease in cattle and other cloven-hoofed animals.

The cell line was created by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center, Orient Point, NY. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency. The re-

search, published online in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, supports the USDA priority of promoting international food security.

“This important breakthrough is an example of how ARS scientists are working to improve agricultural productivity in the face of increasing demand for food,” said ARS Administrator Edward B. Knipling. “This new cell line will help in the global effort to control a disease that can cause significant economic losses.”

“The new cells detect the FMD virus in field

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samples that come directly from naturally infected animals faster than existing cell lines currently used for diagnostics,” said Luis Rodriguez, research leader at Plum Island’s Foreign Animal Disease Research Unit (FADRU).

“The new cells are the first permanent cell line capable of identifying all seven serotypes of FMD virus.”

The United States has not had an FMD outbreak in more than 80 years. However, the disease is still a serious threat and is considered to be the most economically devastating livestock disease worldwide.

Outbreaks in other countries have resulted in the slaughter of mil-

lions of animals to prevent the disease from spreading.

Being able to rapidly detect the virus during outbreaks would allow researchers to quickly develop the appropriate vaccine among the seven serotypes and dozens of subtypes, thereby saving valuable time and millions of dollars.

The novel cell line stems from earlier research where FADRU scientist Hernando Duque isolated a primary cell receptor, called alpha v beta 6, which allows FMD virus to attach to and enter the animal’s cells and replicate, Rodriguez said. Molecular biologist Michael LaRocco was a member of the team, led by former ARS

scientist Barry Baxt, which created the new cell line.

The approach used to make the new cell line consisted of cloning the FMD receptor genes from bovine (cattle) tissue and incorporating them into a cell line previously established at Plum Island, and then comparing them to other cells currently used in diagnosing and studying FMD. FADRU molecular biologist Peter Krug designed tests to validate the cell line by comparing it to other cell types using virus samples from animal tissues. The new cell line proved to be faster and more reliable than all current diagnostic cell lines in detecting virus in FMD-infected

cattle and pig tissue samples from numerous countries.

“Other cell types currently used to diagnose FMD don’t survive long and have to be obtained directly from animals as primary cell cultures, causing variation from one batch to the other,” Rodriguez said.

“This new cell line can be continually grown in culture, maintains susceptibility to FMDV much longer, and doesn’t require getting new cells from animals repeatedly.”

Scientists have applied for a patent on the new cell line and are making plans to distribute it to diagnostic laboratories in the United States and other countries.

Eastern New York State Wool Pool – June 13-15 GREENWICH — The third annual Southern Adirondack Fiber Producers Cooperative wool pool will be held June 13-15 at the Washington County Fairgrounds on State

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Valuable Real Estate & Farm Dispersal Friday, June 7, 2013 at 9:00 AM Location: Brookman’s Corner Road, Fort Plain, NY 13339

Directions: From Fort Plain, take 80 south to Brookman’s Corners Rd. Make left approx. 2 miles on left.

Operating dairy farm with 196 acres of quality well maintained and fertilized land.

2013 crops are being planted and will be sold to buyer of the farm. Farmland borders 3 roadways including Brookman’s Corner, Mill Lane, and Rt. 80.

BUILDINGS: 98 cow dairy barn. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, dining room, and kitchen farmhouse. 1 car garage, 40x36 pole barn, 30 stall heifer barn, 3 concrete silos, 1 Harvestore silo. Plenty of water with 2 wells and 1 pond.

Lots of Shop Tools and Misc.

TRACTORS: JD 4240 4WD, cab, nice condition; 986 International, nice condition; 856 Farmall w/duals, 9844 hrs, good condition; Fordson Dexta diesel tractor; Allied loader 795 fits 856 tractor TILLAGE: Glenco Soilsaver Series 3 chisel plow w/disc; Farmhand 12ft cultimulcher transport; International 12ft transport disc; White 388 4 bottom 2pt hitch plow; Bush Hog 19ft. transport disc; HAY EQUIP.: Case International sq. baler 8520 w/thrower, like new; NI 5209 discbine, nice condition; H&S 17’ 4 star tedder, nice condition; (2) Like new EZ Trail 8x18 rack wagons; (2) wooden rack wagons; 258 NH roll-a-bar rake; FORAGE EQUIP.: Dion silage blower, nice; John Deere 3940 chopper w/hay and corn head; NI 1016 forage wagon; MISC. EQUIP.: Jamesway bedding chopper w/Honda engine; Wic MDR-40 forage cart; Hammermill for high moisture corn; John Deere drill; John Deere 7000 4 row conservation corn planter; 5’ Kodiak brush hog; Farmco 24’ feeder wagon; Bobcat 553 w/1648 hrs; 3pt hitch auger; 3pt hitch back blade; rock bucket; (2) bale spears; Delaval PTO generator on trailer; barn fan; Parker grain bin wagon w/auger; H&S 235 manure spreader, approx. 5 years old; Gehl 1217 manure spreader, needs table chain; approx. 200 ton corn silage; high moisture corn in blue Harvestore; COWS: 41 milk cows; 10 bred heifers; 5 dry cows; 16 heifers over 1 yr. of age; 20 heifers under 1 yr.; No BST used; all cows and young stock will be vet checked. Full dairy catalogs are available with milk records, etc. Please call 518-568-2257 to request more info.

The farmland is some of the best in the Mohawk Valley region and is well known for quality corn crops.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Oscar and Norma will be liquidating all farm machinery and complete dairy and plan to retire. They have a young quality dairy and lots of good quality machinery. All cows, heifers and calves will be vet checked prior to sale.

Order of Sale: 9:00 Smalls and Misc.; 10:00 Smaller Equip; 11:00 Real Estate if we have qualified buyers; 11:30 Farm Machinery followed by calves heifers and cows.

Real Estate Terms for financing are 10% day of sale, balance on or before 45 days. Buyers must pre-register and show proof of financing prior to day of sale and must be willing to pay the minimum bid asked by the seller.

1% Broker Participation Available.

Attorney: Gregory Dunn Licensed Real Estate Broker: Krutz Properties LLC. Laurie Weingart, 518-330-8608 Sale held for Oscar and Norma Fox

Food Available Day Of Sale All Announcements Day of Sale Take Precedence Over Advertising

Route 29 in Greenwich, NY. The pool hours will be 9 a.m.–4 p.m. each day.

A large national wool buyer is offering sheep farmers from throughout New York State and neighboring Massachusetts and Vermont current market prices for their fiber. Five classes of wool will be accepted: 1.

Clean white wool at least 2-1/2” in length; 2. White offsorts including short and dirty fiber, and head

and belly wool; 3. (new this year) White longwool and other coarse white wool; 4. Natural color wool; and 5. (also new this year) Natural color longwool and other coarse natural color wool.

Farms with lots of 1,000 pounds or more are encouraged to call ahead; and to deliver their fiber to the Fairgrounds on Thursday or Friday. The pool is only accepting fiber from

2011, 2012, and 2013 shearings.

All sellers are asked to contribute some time to the pool when they are dropping off their fiber.

Help needed includes unloading vehicles, sorting, weighing, taking empty bags and scraps home, and filling the baler.

For more information, contact Mary Jeanne Packer on 518-692-2700 or email mjpacker@battenkillfibers.com.

WALTER & GLORIA BERGER FARM AUCTION ULSTER BRADFORD CTY. PENNA.

SATURDAY JUNE 8TH @ 10:00 AM At the farm James Street Ulster, PA 18850. From Rte. 220 by the "Dandy" in Ulster go east across the bridge up Ghent Hill to James St. - 1st farm. From Rte. 187 in Rome, PA take North Rome Road to North Rome and go left up Ghent Hill to farm.

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT: Case 850C crawler dozer w/6 way blade, like new bottom; Case 1150C Crawler Loader, new bottom, excellent condition; Case 580K backhoe w/extra hoe; 1988 GMC Brigidaire truck, tandem axle, dump w/3208 CAT 15 spd. Tran. 54,000 miles; 1984 Eager Beaver 20T lowboy trailer; Ditch Witch Skid Steer trailer; Tow dolly; 2007 GMC pick-up XT cab, 8' box, 57,300 miles 4x4; 1972 Chevy C-30 cab & chassis (no title); contractors steel dump body; flat steel bed for 1T; 3-4 fuel tanks; Gasboy pumps SHOP EQUIPMENT: engine stand; air compressor; AC/DC welder; 10-10A Coates tire changer; Karsler pressure washer; Hosty; Master heaters; tool chests; plus more FARM EQUIPMENT: Allis Chalmers D-17 tractor; Allis Chalmers 180 diesel w/loader; Kubota B5100B diesel w/mower deck; 3pt Woods Finish Mower; MF 468 4 row corn pltr.; transport disc; Brillion field cultivator; NH 256 rake; kicker hay wagon; bale spear; 3 pth cement mixer; tractor drags; rock picker; 3 pth wood splitter; tractor wgts.; JD LX 172 Lawn tractor; 2000 Arctic Cat 500 automatic 4x4 w/winch; lighted sign w/letters; fencing; plus more DAIRY EQUIPMENT: Mueller 860 gallon OE bulk milk tank w/washer; Westfalia 2" S.S. pipeline over 65 stalls, 4 units, wash group, pulsation group; 5 hp Westfalia vacuum pump w/balance tank and vacuum line; breeding wheel BARN EQUIPMENT: 18x65 Hahn concrete stave silo to be removed; Badger Power Trac II - 18' silo unloader; Patz barn cleaner (left hand); 260+ ft. chain, good unit, chute poor; Pole Barn: 30'x50' to be removed; shed; (2) Zimmerman 36" fans; bulk feed bin; Badger elevator; feed carts; 1983 Commodore mobile home 14x60, 3 bdrm., 1 bath to be moved AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: Sale prompted by health issues. Come join us on the 8th of June NO BUYER'S PREMIUM LUNCH TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK WALTER AND GLORIA BERGER: OWNERS

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USDA provides program updates to sheep industry

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During their annual trip to Washington, D.C., producer leaders with the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) spent the morning of May 10 at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in dialogue with officials from many of the agencies that partner with the association for programs important to wool and sheep production.

“The department came to report and listen to the needs and the concerns of the industry,” began Clint Krebs, ASI president.

“Multiple speakers from seven different agencies made themselves available for discussion and questions from the nearly 40 sheep producers in attendance at USDA.” “I understand that the sheep industry is being confronted by a lot of challenges beyond imports and predators,” said Edward Avalos, undersecretary, Marketing and Regulatory Programs. “Things like lamb prices and high feed costs come to the top of my mind. I am

here to let you know that the staff at USDA and I are here to support you. Our top priority is to keep the farmer on the farm.”

Avalos pointed out the many tools the agency has available to assist the industry, from knowledgeable, committed employees and Section 32 funding to commending the sheep industry for maintaining long-term relationships with USDA. He referred to a blog discussing a multifaceted approach to supporting the sheep and lamb industry. The blog is available at http://blogs.usda.gov/ 2013/05/09/responding-to-the-challengesof-the-u-s-sheep-andlamb-industry.

John Clifford, DVM, deputy administrator for USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Veterinary Services (VS), began his presentation by updating the producers from nearly 20 states that the measured prevalence of scrapie has been reduced by 96 percent since 2003. The preva-

lence of scrapie is now .006 percent or, more clearly stated, only one in every 20,000 sheep is inflicted with scrapie.

There are currently four confirmed cases of scrapie in sheep and goats in the United States — three in sheep and one in goats.

Revisions to the import regulations for sheep and sheep products should be published for comment by the end of the year, according to Clifford.

Sheep and sheep product export opportunities will become easier to address when the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) changes the BSE classification for the United States. A vote on a new BSE classification for the United States is expected at the OIE meeting later in May. Clifford stated he was very pleased with the work of the federalstate-industry partnership that has led to the current low prevalence of scrapie and that the hard work through those joint efforts, along with past appropriated federal funds,

got us to this point. He also commented that as the prevalence of scrapie reduces, it takes more surveillance to find the last pockets of infection (a needle in a haystack scenario) and thus more funding is needed in the future.

Commenting on sheepmeat exports, Clifford stated that he has met with Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) and U.S. trade representative staff and expressed APHIS/VS willingness to proceed with those agencies towards efforts to open trade channels.

“A call for nominations to the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center (NSIIC) and to the American Lamb Board (ALB) was posted,” began Craig Morris, Ph.D., deputy administrator, Livestock and Seed Division, Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS).

Morris emphasized his excitement that AMS and the industry, through funding received from ALB and NSIIC, will be conducting a field trial very soon on the instrument

evaluation of lamb carcasses. The project will be a two-phased approach to hopefully finalize an AMS voluntary standard for yield and quality and to evaluate the benefits and return on the investment to the industry.

AMS continues to analyze the current Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) system for lamb and how it can make more lamb marketing data available to the industry. Some new reporting recommendations will require a change in the regulations; therefore, the importance of open dialog between the industry and the agency at this time was stressed.

Current discussions include updating regulatory guidelines to better reflect the current industry structure by adjusting the reporting volume thresholds, changing report categories and descriptors to reflect current mar-

keting practices in an effort to provide more accurate and usable market information and consolidating reports and/or sections of reports (internal and external) to ensure market data is reported.

“We appreciate the hard work that Secretary Avalos and Dr. Morris are doing for the industry,” mentioned Krebs. “They are in the process of making changes to LMR and acknowledged our request for a $5 million section 32 purchase to help strengthen lamb prices at the farm and ranch gate that continue to be under the cost of production.”

“I am familiar with ASI because of the wool programs that are funded through our Market Access Program, Quality Samples Program and Foreign Market Development program,” began

USDA B15

HAVE A HEIFER? HAVE A HEART! 9TH ANNUAL HAITI BENEFIT AUCTION

FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2013

ALLAN GREEN FARMS HAY EQUIPMENT AUCTION FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2013 • 6:30 PM

4:30 PM Roast Beef or Haddock Dinner 6:00 PM Flowers & Crafts 6:30 PM Cattle Auction

91 Lindsley Rd, 1/4 mi. S. of Townline Rd, 1 1/2 mi. W. of Rt. 247, Rushville, NY. 1 mi. N. of Rt. 245 between Rushville and Middlesex. 1 Mi. E. of Rt. 364., 8 mi. S. of Canandaigua.

Held At Yates County Fairgrounds Selling: Grain fed beef sold in quarters; 3 pigs sold in halves.

No longer growing hay, will sell equipment not needed for ongoing farm business:

Directions: From North take 14A South through Penn Yan, left on old Route 14A. From South before Penn Yan, right on old Route 14A. Watch for signs.

JD 735 Mo-Co 11'6" disc, rolls; NH 163 4 star tedder, used 100 acres, ex; 2- Claas Liner 350 T 10' rotary rakes; JD 348 & 347 wire balers, hyd. tension, 1/4 turn chutes; preservative applicators; NH Super 1049 SP bale wagon, 160 bales; NH 1063 pull type bale wagon, 160 bales; NI 36' elevator.

Consigned by Mike Bay Farm, Rushville: Claas Liner 350 T rake; JD 347 wire baler; NH 1038 pull type bale wagon, single bale unload, 105 bales; NI 36' elevator.

No small tools, short auction. Info Allan Green 585-944-2051. Preview starting Monday June 3.

Terms: ID for bidder number, cash, check. Payment w/ Visa, MC, Disc 3 % fee.

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Upcoming Auctions: Thurs., July 11, 2013, 3pm NYS Two Cylinder Expo XI John Deere Consignment Auction, 1st day of Expo XI Show, July 1113, NY Steam Engine Assn. Show Grounds, 3349 Gehan Rd, off Rts 5 & 20, 5 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Early listing: '37 JD AOS, full steel, sn 1180; AO; BO; '38 B w/ fenders; '39 L; '41H, 730 LP Hi-Crop; 4020D Hi-Crop; 820. Call to advertise.

Sun., July 28, 10am Tri-State Antique Tractor Club 2nd Annual Auction, 2nd day of Antique and Iron Show, Washington Co. Fairgrounds, Rts 29 & 392, Old Schuylerville Rd, Greenwich, NY. Info Bill Herrick 518-692-1106.

Wed., Aug. 7, 2pm NY Steam Engine Assoc. 5th Annual Auction, 1st day of Pageant of Steam Show Aug. 7-10, 3349 Gehan Rd, off Rts 5 & 20, 5 mi. E. of Canandaigua, NY. Thurs., Sept. 5, 1pm WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assoc Inc 3rd Annual Auction, 1st day of show Sept. 5-8, 10400 Gillate Rd, 1 mi. N. of Rt. 20, Alexander, NY

Dairy & Beef Animals - 5 Days to Springing 100% of Proceeds Go to Haiti Missions Looking for More Donated Cattle Receiving Friday, June 14th - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

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USDA from B14 Suzanne Heinen, administrator, FAS. “I would look forward to the same relationship with your industry if we are able to move lamb trade forward through FAS.” Exports to Japan, Taiwan, Korea and the European Union (EU) were discussed as the sheep industry has identified these markets as high-priority export opportunities for lamb. Japan has restricted lamb imports because of the incident of BSE in an imported cow back in 2003. Even though some categories of beef have since been approved for import,

lamb remains locked out of this market.

Japan is expected to continue to expand its list of importable products as it opens up its borders to more U.S. products.

Opening up lamb exports to Taiwan is in progress. APHIS has completed its portion of a questionnaire received from Taiwan to allow lamb imports and has forwarded the paperwork on to the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) to finalize the document.

There are a number of challenges when looking into the European market. The EU runs a

hormone-free program.

Even though there are no sheep-labeled hormones sold in the United States, because there is one registered for this country, the current EU regulations disallow sheepmeat imports. It will likely be necessary to either use a certification program, as is done in the cattle industry, or eliminate the approval of a product in order to enable exports to the EU. USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) occupies 90+ locations while working on more than 800 separate research projects, Steve Kappes, Ph.D., deputy

Lakeview Summer Equipment Auction Saturday, June 8th at 9:00 AM At Lakeview Holstein Dairy Facility 2456 Route 14, Penn Yan, NY 18 mi. south of Geneva, 18 mi. north of Watkins Glen, right along Route 14 Selling equipment for farmers, dealers, vineyards & hobby farmers. Also selling tools, small items and complete farm lines and estates. Lots of late model equipment already consigned.

Also selling complete line of hay equipment from local farm.

TRACTORS AND HEAVY EQ: JD 655 loader crawler; 94 CIH 4230, cab, air, msb; MF 3165 2WD w/loader; Kubota compact, 47hp, 2WD; IH 656, gas; JD 2640; AC 160; McCormick CX75, 4WD, cab, 4,200 hrs, (nice); JD 3155, 4WD, canopy, tires 60%; JD 2950, 4WD; MF 231, 2,900 hrs, tires 90%, (nice); Ford TW20, duals, 7,500 hrs; JD 3020, gas, 6,350 hrs, rebuilt engine at 4,000 hrs, (nice); Deutz Allis 7085, 4WD, trans rebuilt; David Brown 885 w/loader, 3,200 hrs, narrow model; JD 6300, 4x4 w/640 loader, power quad, 15 hrs on rebuilt engine; JD 4040, 4WD, cab, new clutch’s; JD 4400 diesel combine w/213 grain head.

SKID LOADERS: 06 NH L185 ztl, cab, air, heat, 2 speed; Case 1845C 56 hp; NH L170; NH LX885, 2 speed; Case 40XT, 2,200 hrs.

FARM EQ: NH 790 chopper w/Horning processor, elect spout and feed rolls, NH 890 hay head, NH 824 2 row corn head and it will be sold separate; Gehl 970 forage wagon, 3 beater, roof; JD 582 round baler, 4’x5’ bales, silage special, net wrap & string tie; NH BC5050 square baler; NH 472 7’ haybine; NI 4844 round baler, 4’x4’ bales, string tie; JD 447 round baler 4’x4’ bales; IH 600 blower; Killbros gravity wagon: JD 1517 rotary mower, 15'; Husky 2400 gallon, vac fill liquid spreader; Case IH 8460 round baler w/controls; Harvest flow grain buggy w/ext; Kuhn FC4000 disc mower, (nice); Kewanee 21' rock flex disk; CIH 600 blower; hay elevator; Kuhn GA 4120TH rake; JD 347 baler w/kicker; Meyer’s forage wagon, 3 beater, tandem gear, unload ex, rear lights; NH 165 manure spreader; Brillion 10’ hay seeder; NH 276 baler w/thrower; Gehl 99 forage blower; NH 1495 12’ haybine; JD 8530 grain drill w/seeder; JD 918 grain head; Dryhill 10" manure pump, 3 years old, (like new); Bush Hog 3210 mower, 10’; Pequea 7’ tedder; CIH 870 14’ haybine, hydroswing; IH 15’ stalk shredder; NH 492 haybine; Kuhn SR108 8 wheel rake; JD 1209 haybine; IH grain drill; Gehl 980 forage wagon, 3 beater; Killbros grain buggy; Top air sprayer, 55’ booms, (very nice); 2-Killbros bin wagon; 14’ transport harrow; 9 Tooth chisel plow; White 271 rock flex disc; CIH 145 4 bottom roll over plow, hyd reset, full mount; CIH 182 6 row cultivator; 6 row 3pt applicator; Century sprayer, 35’ booms; 10” auger w/motor; JD 7200 6 row corn planter.

LAWN AND GARDEN: JD 650 w/60” mower; Cub Cadet 2135; JD 425; Husqvarna GTH24; Cub Cadet 25hp, 50” deck; Toro GT2100 w/50’ deck; Cub Cadet 3200 25 hp w/50’ deck.

MISC: Boumatic 2" stainless pipeline; Sunset 625 gal bulk tank w/3 hp compressor; Weaverline 430 feed cart; Patz 98C silo unloader; produce conveyor, 2 years old; 3 point fert. spreader; Perkins diesel engine; Woods 3pt snowblower; produce washer and grader w/round table; 6,500 watt diesel generator; 3-36” barn fans; 1,500 gallon poly tank; 3pt. fert. spreader; lots of tools, framing and finishing nailers, air compressors, pressure washer, skill and miter saws, cordless tool kits, grinders, chainsaws, bikes; small trailer; wood splitter; 18’ Hanson tripod w/winch; Delaval vac pump- model 78 w/spun on shaft; 12-tube cow mats; Hylan mic welder; 20’ alum ladder; chicken eq; chains; jacks; garden and hand tools; 200 feed bags; pad style steel wheels; rubber block style front wheels.

administrator, Animal Production and Protection, told attendees. Research funding is being squeezed and, therefore, two sheep programs, one in Wyndmoor, PA, and one in Booneville, AR, are on the FY-2014 research facility closure list.

“The news that the sheep industry could be losing the wool research lab in Pennsylvania after the scientists were able to make a break threw on keratin research that the rest of the world has been trying to come up with for years is very disappointing,” related Krebs.

The research to understand the relationship between domestic sheep and bighorn sheep continues to move forward. Kappes iterated that with 48 percent of all domestic sheep spending some time on public lands, this remains a critical area. The sheep industry provides an economic benefit of $232 million at the farm gate and $576 million in supported economic activities.

One of the latest findings is that bighorn sheep are not necessarily more susceptible to pneumonia than do-

mestic sheep; their immune system has less exposure to it than other animals resulting in a much different result.

The next step in the research is to do more proximity testing in range environments versus in confinement and investigate potential mitigations to disease development.

Other sheep projects underway across the country include an easy care sheep project targeted to reduce labor costs, identifying the genetic marker to reduce the risk of OPP, including lifetime productivity and parasite resistance.

Larry Mitchell, administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), discussed the open investigation underway pertaining to lamb markets. Producers, feeders and processors have been interviewed as well as the data from AMS and Risk Management Administration.

“Although no conclusions have yet been determined, to date, we have not identified any market manipulation,” said Mitchell. “We will continue to review all of the data and look at any contradictory infor-

mation in hopes of completing our report by the end of the month and making it public after that.”

He believes the result of the investigation will show that a number of factors caused the price crash including the severe drought in the United States, weather patterns across the world, the value of the U.S. dollar in the international market, the number of lambs in the feedlots and the number of large lambs, to name a few.

Covering the issues within APHIS’s Wildlife Services (WS) was Janet Bucknall, deputy director, Wildlife Operations.

WS is one of the few agencies anticipating an increase in funding for the next fiscal year to cover a program to reduce feral swine in 35-38 states.

WS is also field testing European breeds of guard dogs for use against wolf depredation in Montana as a pilot. Additional breeds of guard dogs will soon be coming to the United States to be field tested in Idaho, Wyoming or Washington.

According to Bucknall, WS is on the brink of field testing paraaminopropiophenone (PAPP) on coyotes. PAPP is being pursued as a complimentary tool to the other predacides available to ranchers. It is expected that trials will begin in 2014.

“Our industry has friends at USDA,” concluded Krebs. “We appreciated the progress report on our requests to support the lamb market.”

Source: ASI Weekly, May 10

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Got June Dairy Month? from the "Mielke Market Weekly" That's a consideration few people have; the possibility that we wouldn't have a "June Dairy Month." You may recall the original "got

milk" commercials used that scenario to get consumers to consider what life would be like without milk.

Taking that a step

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Groundswell Center offers organic farming classes for aspiring farmers and homesteaders Are we experiencing another “Back to the Land” movement here in upstate New York? The folks at the Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming think so. People of all ages, colors, and backgrounds are getting serious about growing food. Groundswell is offering a whole season of workshops and classes for these beginning farmers and homesteaders.

“We’re part of a growing movement that some people call reskilling,” says Joanna Green, Director of Groundswell.

“Reskilling is all about helping people and communities become more self-reliant in providing basics like food and fiber.” Groundswell is especially focused on engaging people of color, immigrants, refugees, and those with limited financial resources in this movement.

“We’re building a multi-cultural support network for beginning farmers, market gardeners, homesteaders, and other entrepreneurs in the food system,” says Green. “We need to create resilient, regional systems that meet everyone’s need for good food and economic opportunity.”

Groundswell courses are taught by experienced local farmers, and provide hands-on training in organic food production. Although the workshops focus on what it takes to be successful on a small-scale commercial basis, the

same skills and knowledge also apply to the non-commercial “homestead” farm.

Groundswell has openings in the following upcoming class: Understanding and Managing Soils Groundswell’s twopart Soils class provides a foundational understanding of the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil, and strategies for managing soils for maximum biological activity. Taught

by Barb Neal, Certified Arborist, Green Legacy Tree Consultants and Paul Martin, Farmer, Sweet Land Farm, the course combines classroom training with hands-on training at the Groundswell Incubator Farm.

The Soils course includes two sessions, 5-8 p.m. on Wednesdays , June 12 and 19. The cost is $90 for both sessions. To register call 607-319-5095 or send email to: info@ groundswellcenter.org And much more Other upcoming workshops include a whole series on Organic Vegetable Production, Grazing Basics, Grass-Fed Sheep, Pastured Poultry Basics, Grass-Fed Beef, Pastured Pigs. Tuition assistance is available for those with limited resources. For more inform a t i o n visit www.groundswellcenter.org or call 607319-5095, or send an email toinfo@ground swellcenter.org.

further, could you imagine a country without its football field after football field worth of cheese we consume each day, each week, and each month? Can you imagine not having milk for that specialty morning "coffee" that today has so many names and varieties you need a dictionary to define all the various terms when ordering?

Or, imagine a country without milk for the latest dairy craze, Greek yogurt?

That likely will never happen but it could. I think June Dairy Month gives pause for the dairy industry to pat itself on the back and remind consumers of something they so easily take for granted, a fully supplied, safe, clean, wholesome, nutritional food/beverage, milk, once touted as "nature's most perfect food."

Consumers again need to be reminded of the hard work, dedication, animal care, and

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land stewardship that dairy farmers abide by but rarely hear about until the tiny fraction that don't get the headlines.

Consumers don't hear much about the economics of dairy farmers; what it costs to produce a gallon of milk versus what the farmer receives and what the consumer pays in the grocery store. It's one reason I regularly include the monthly milk price per gallon that dairy farm-

ers get so consumers, if they read it, can compare what they're paying at the store.

As I wrote last year at this time, "Like so many things in life, it's easy to take it all for granted but it doesn't just magically appear." What would life be like in these United States without milk? I hope and pray we never find out.

Drink up Mr. and Mrs. Consumer. Be thankful. It's June Dairy Month....again!

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A food, farm and jobs bill: helping protect our natural resources A message from Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack

Ag Secretary Thomas Vilsack

This year, passage of a long-term, comprehensive Food, Farm and Jobs Bill is critical to providing certainty for U.S. producers. This includes the continued availability of conservation programs that give our farmers, ranchers and private foresters the means to conserve the soil, protect our water and sustain America’s natural resources.

Thanks to programs provided by the Farm Bill, USDA has been able to enroll a record number of private lands in conservation practices.

Over the past four years, we have worked with more than 500,000 producers, landowners and private foresters on projects that help the envi-

ronment, while providing a new source of income.

Until June 14, USDA is holding the 45th General Signup under the Conservation Reserve Program — another important effort provided by a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill.

The program saves hundreds of millions of pounds of nitrogen and phosphorous from flowing into water sources. It provides valuable wildlife habitat, and hunting opportunities that help rural communities generate economic benefits from outdoor recreation.

In times of severe drought, conservation lands can provide additional forage land for ranchers.

Such programs also provide the base from which USDA is expanding new opportunities in conservation and outdoor recreation — an important cornerstone of President Obama’s plan to revitalize the rural economy.

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At USDA, we are taking a wide variety of steps to help achieve this goal. Today we’re developing new ways for producers to earn income through conservation measures. We’re undertaking new efforts to help communities create jobs through outdoor recreation. And we are

expanding new partnerships between the government and landowners, to ensure that land stewardship is recognized and rewarded.

A robust Conservation Title in a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill impacts all of these efforts.

While Congress extended the Farm Bill

conservation programs in January, they will expire once again in September. However, conservation is a long-term undertaking that requires farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to plan years into the future.

That’s why a one year extension of the Food,

Farm and Jobs Bill doesn’t work and why we need a long-term bill.

Like farmers, ranchers and forest owners, we at USDA take the long view and so we’ll continue working with Congress to get a five-year bill Food, Farm and Jobs Bill passed.

Proactive and Pro-IPM earns Excellence in IPM Award for New York Extension Educator EAST AURORA, NY — After budget cuts cost Erie County in western New York a full-time cooperative-extension horticulturalist, Sharon Bachman’s to-do list got longer. A lot longer. Erie County’s agriculture sector is worth about $117 million, even though the county hosts the state’s second-largest metropolitan area. But Bachman — who already provided farmers countywide with a range of agricultural services — took it all in stride, backing up Erie’s cadre of volunteer master gardeners with the diagnostic help they need to help householders cope with

pests the least-toxic way.

For this and much more, Sharon Bachman has received an Excellence in IPM award from the New York State Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program.

Bachman has been making her rounds since 2005: Helping growers place fruitworm traps in u-pick blueberry farms. Plant cover crops in rotation with strawberries to suppress root rot. Use routine soil and leaf analyses that lead to healthy, nearly pest-free crops. These IPM practices can reduce, steeply, a grower’s pesticide use.

“Sharon is a can-do kind of person who lives and breaths IPM,” says Cathy Heidenreich, a berry specialist at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, New York.

“She’s always personable, always proactive, always thinking ahead.”

Bachman received her award on May 3 at an Erie County Small Fruit Grower meeting in East Aurora, New York.

IPM seeks least-toxic solutions to pest problems on farms — and everywhere people live, work or play.

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Ag Sciences faculty members honored for teaching excellence UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences has recognized five faculty members for outstanding undergraduate teaching.

The awards were presented at a recent collegewide ceremony.

Jude Lui, assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering, received the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Teaching Award of Merit. Lui, who joined the Penn State faculty in 2007, is program coordinator for the Agricultural Systems Management major and minor and for the Off-Road Equipment minor. He also advises two student clubs.

In nominating him for the award, Paul Heinemann, head of the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, cited Lui’s dedication to improving his craft. “Dr. Lui has engaged in several workshops and seminars to help improve his teaching abilities,” he said.

“In peer evaluations, he has improved in every category, especially in ‘effectiveness in providing a conducive learning environment.’

“He has shown exemplary teaching and service to students that deserve to be recognized.”

Dale Olver, instructor in dairy and animal science, is the recipient of the Paul R. and Joan M. Shellenberger Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.

Olver is involved with teaching, student recruitment and state dairy 4-H programs. He teaches the introductory Animal Science 201 course, helps coach the Penn State Dairy Judging Team and co-advises the Dairy Science Club.

Olver has contributed to the Dairy Science Club’s long history of success, according to Terry Etherton, head of the Animal Science De-

partment, who nominated him for the award. The club has received the annual Outstanding Student Affiliate Chapter Award from the American Dairy Science Association 10 times since 1998.

“Dale is a multitalented, dedicated and hardworking individual who is a remarkably gifted and accomplished teacher,” Etherton said.

“Our students have the highest respect for him and his advice.”

Three faculty members received Community of Teaching Excellence awards: Mark Brennan is an associate professor of agricultural and extension education and rural sociology. Recently named the UNESCO Chair in Rural Community, Leadership, and Youth Development by the United Nations, he is an exemplary teacher who has performed at an outstanding level, noted Rama Radhakrishna, professor of agricultural and extension education.

“Dr. Brennan’s high level of expertise and instructional ability has been recognized by others,” he said. “In 2010, Dr. Brennan was selected as a Schreyer Honors College Distinguished Honors Faculty — a great recognition to further enhance his potential for facilitating leadership studies across the globe and carry out research with honors students.

“He is a superb teacher who attracts students as evidenced by steadily increasing enrollments in leadership education and development courses.”

Chad Dechow, associate professor of dairy cattle genetics, teaches all or parts of several courses offered by the Department of Animal Science, including Principles of Animal Breeding, Dairy Problem Solving, Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Selection, Dairy Farm Man-

agement Systems and Introduction to Dairy Science.

“Based on student evaluations and comments, peer evaluations and my own assessment, Chad is a superb teacher,” his department head, Terry Etherton, said. “He exemplifies the spirit of excellence in teaching by actively involving undergraduate students in a variety of academic programs and opportunities.”

Etherton also cited Dechow’s work in coadvising student clubs and the Penn State Dairy Judging Team.

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W. Burt Staniar, assistant professor of equine science, “is a remarkable young faculty member who is incredibly passionate about teaching,” said Etherton.

He credits Staniar with energizing the department’s undergraduate equine science teaching program. In particular, he points to Staniar’s success in creating the Penn State Equine Research Team, an initiative designed to provide opportunities for undergraduates to participate in research projects.

“Now a formally approved undergraduate student organization at Penn State, the team has grown from seven members in the spring of 2008 to about 60 members,” Etherton said. “Some of the students on the team have been co-authors of papers published in the peer-reviewed literature as well as abstracts presented at various national meetings.

“The team has been very effective for recruiting students in the Animal Science major and the Equine Science minor,” he said.

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“Every year is a balancing act between good growth and vitality and early-season insects and pathogens,” said Scott Heuchlin, DuPont Pioneer research scientist, field pathology. “For growers who were able to start the season with a warm seedbed, good soil tilth and sunshine during emergence, the balance is shifted in favor of the plant. The biggest challenge will be for seeds that were planted

into less-than-ideal seedbeds, creating stress for plants and making them vulnerable to pests and diseases.”

Pests to scout for “Growers should scout for the typical early - and mid-season pests this year,” said Paula Davis, DuPont Pioneer senior manager for insect and disease traits. “For corn, growers should be looking for black cutworm and corn rootworm. In soybean crops, bean leaf beetle, soybean aphids and brown marmorated stinkbugs may be a problem.”

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Insecticide seed treatments are generally effective in reducing damage from overwintering pests. However, you may need to spray to combat later-season threats.

Soybean aphids – While reports of soybean aphids last year were uncommon and limited to Northern states, aphid populations can rebound significantly after low years. Natural predators, such as lady beetles and insidious flower bugs, may help to suppress populations. It is a good idea to keep an eye on the pest, scouting fields from late June through August. The economic threshold to justify insecticides is 250 aphids per plant. Insecticides should be applied before the R5 plant stage and populations reach 1,000 aphids per plant.

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Locations near forested urban areas are at higher risk. Since the distasteful bugs have few natural enemies in North America, close scouting is essential, particularly around the field borders where bugs tend to feed.

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Scouting fields regularly will help to identify planting issues, such as seedlings that have not emerged or lower-thanexpected population counts. Efficacy of seed treatments becomes a challenge if the seed fails to germinate due to cool, wet conditions, or saturated soils dilute the treatment. By the twoleaf stage, you should be able to determine whether there are seedling emergence issues.

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worms, especially in corn-on-corn production and fields with suspected resistance, is also recommended. Estimating adult populations will help determine potential larvae density and can help inform management decisions for next season.

Overall, the most effective management strategy is to incorporate a crop rotation that alternates corn with other crops. If continuing with corn, consider a dual mode of action in corn rootworm resistant traits, especially if you’ve used the same one for several years. Soil insecticide treatments are also an option to help control larvae.

Bean leaf beetle – Soybean plants are especially vulnerable up to the two-leaf stage. There is also potential for later generations of the bean leaf beetle to come in and feed directly on the pods. To manage popu-

Fifteen questions to ask before purchasing farmland

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Record land values make buying decisions tougher The increase in crop and livestock prices have generated significant profits for many farmers, which some are using to buy additional land.

Growing demand has driven land values to record highs in many areas. Whether farmers are using cash or borrowing money, buying land should include a well-researched financial plan.

“Farmers should consult their banker throughout the land buying process, to ensure decisions made today best position them to prosper and obtain credit in the future,” said John Blanchfield, senior vice president of agricultural and rural banking at ABA. “When it comes to buying land, you cannot spend too much time researching all of the contingencies.”

Given current market conditions, ABA’s Agricultural and Rural Bankers Committee, made up of leading agricultural bankers in the country, has developed the following recommendations for buying farmland: • What is your business’s financial condition? Consider needed investments, expected expenditures, and crop conditions to determine if buying land is the best use for your cash. Are there other opportunities that can provide a better return?

• Have you created a pro-forma cash flow?

Research sales trends and expected revenue of a potential plot of land to determine how well the purchase fits within your plan. Does the potential return meet your objectives? Your banker can

help you develop this essential planning tool.

• Given your revenue forecast, are you overpaying? If you are paying a premium, how long will it take you to recoup? Determine how much your business should prudently spend on a land purchase and the revenue needed to justify your purchase and stay within those targets.

• Have you thought long and hard about it?

Never be rushed by a broker and never confide your best price or financial goals with a party working for the seller.

Don’t buy impulsively or make a deal before visiting the property numerous times. Rework the standard broker’s purchase contract with your lawyer, deleting what you don’t like and adding what you want, before presenting the offer.

• Does it make more financial sense to rent the land rather than owning it? Rental rates are high, but renting frees your cash for other activities. What will be your total land payment per tillable acre owned and how does this compare to cash rents in your area?

• Should you go all in with your cash? Talk to your banker about alternatives to using all cash in the transaction. Land is an illiquid asset and purchasing it will impact your farm’s liquidity.

Your banker can work with you to structure a loan that will enable you to acquire the land you need while preserving some of your working capital for necessary expenditures.

• How much land are

you acquiring? Sounds simple, but many times there is confusion about how much land is actually being purchased.

Know exactly what you’re getting before making a bid. See if the land has been surveyed and make sure it matches the details of the offer.

If the land has not been surveyed, work with your attorney to determine the acreage based on the legal description or consider having the land surveyed and determine who will pay for it.

Make sure that there are no special easements tied to the land. If there are, make sure you spend time studying them and understanding them completely.

• What does the land appraise for? Are there some comparable sales in the area? Appraisals are expensive, but they are the best way to establish value. Even if you do not get a full appraisal, attempt to find some comparable sales to determine if the purchase price is reasonable.

• What is the soils story? What is the capability of the soil you are buying and how does this impact your revenue forecast? Good soil is paramount. Know the type of soil you’re buying and the history of annual crop rotation. Any seller should be more than happy to provide you with a soil’s profile and information about past farming practices.

• What is the water source? Is the property irrigated? Do the water rights convey with the property? Adequate water is essential to establishing the value of the property. Account for water cost in your finan-

cial plan to ensure this cost doesn’t negatively impact your return.

Make sure all water wells are registered with the appropriate authorities.

Each state has its own water laws so make sure you are familiar with the state that you are doing business in.

• What do you know about the gas, mineral, and wind rights for the property? Do these rights convey to you as the purchaser? Have they been surveyed or severed from the surface rights? Are they currently under lease? If so, under what terms? Have a thorough knowledge of property rights, as mining and drilling can have an impact on surface and water quality, access to the property, and the viability of the farm or ranch.

• How is the property zoned? Will your plans for the property conflict with existing zoning restrictions? Are there conservation easements that could restrict use of the property? This factor has a significant impact on your valuation of the property, particularly if your plans conflict with current zoning restrictions. Make sure that you understand the assured leases that may go with the property — many of the states in the west have a large percentage of their ground that falls into this cate-

gory (bureau of land management, forest service, state land, national grass land).

• How will you hold deed in the property?

Will you own it individually, jointly with a spouse, in a family owned entity (corp., LLC, LLP) or in a trust? The pros and cons of how you own the land will depend on your long term goals.

• Are there any environmental problems?

The last thing you want to buy is a costly environmental problem. Paying for an onsite environmental audit before you buy the land may be worth the cost and will help ensure you are not

buying into an expensive cleanup.

• How long will you actively farm? Make sure your financing plan matches the rest of your intended career as an active producer. Will you fully retire all debt from the acquisition before you retire? Do you have sufficient life and disability insurance?

No one knows more about financial budgeting and cash flow planning than your banker.

ABA recommends making an appointment to talk with your banker about the significance of purchasing land and how it will impact your business.

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by Boyds New Day & Bismark ready to breed your cows this year. Reasonably priced from $1,295 to $1,500. Contact 607-277-4383 leave message

Call Peg at 1-800-836-2888

Bedding

Bedding

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or email classified@leepub.com

Florida Osceola Turkey • Alligator • Hog Hunts

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Building Materials/Supplies

Custom Butchering

New York Custom Processing, LLC

MIDLAKES SPRAYFOAM INSULATION SERVICES

Residential • Agricultural • Commercial SAVE ENERGY - GO FOAM • FREE ESTIMATES

NELSON ZIMMERMAN Union Springs, NY

315-720-5573

• Metal Roofing and Siding in Many Colors 24 ga, 26 ga, 28 ga, 29 ga, Plus Aluminum

• Gluelam Poles, Lumber, Trusses (Direct Shipments - Wholesale, Retail)

• Polebarn Packages - Any Size up to 80x600

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

315-269-6600

FRESH HEIFERS 1 to 4 Weeks - Large Assortment to Pick From Had All Shots Freestall & Parlor Trained

Dairy Cattle 40 HOLSTEIN HEIFERS, Yearling, Bred & Springing, vaccinated & wormed. Nice heifers. 585-526-5954 8 SPRINGING & FRESH Holstein heifers; 3 young pasture bulls; vaccinated & wormed.

585-394-7576

Rt. 8, Bridgewater, NY All Cuts Vacuum Packed and Bar-Coded for Tracking and a Complete Printed Inventory of Your Product Call For Appointment

315-269-6600

FRESH COWS NEEDED

25 CERTIFIED ORGANIC Ayrshires, good feet & legs, SCC, $2,500 each. Trucking available. 518-483-4777

jeffking@kingsransomfarm.com

315-204-4089 or 315-204-4084 Now USDA Certified Organic

25 NICE JERSEY Heifers & Cows due now, closed herd.

607-435-8684

Custom Services

Midlakes Metal Sales

Dairy Cattle

Custom Butchering

COLOR GLOSSY PHOTO CALENDARS: Only $12.00 includes tax. Send us your digital prints and we will make a beautiful keepsake calendar for you. You may also bring in your photos on a disc or thumb drive. If you would like us to mail it is a $5.00 extra fee. Only 3 day turnaround time. Contact Lee Publications bsnyder@leepub.com or 518673-0101

~ Quick Turn-Around, We Ship Anywhere ~ Located in the Heart of the Fingerlakes

Custom Services

Custom Services

B.K. Transfer 5324 County Rd 14 Odessa, NY 14869

“A Farmer Friendly Direct Marketing Service” Barb Kelley Owner/Operator Licensed & Bonded

Toll Free 1.877.208.0123

• Accepting All Types of Livestock

Local 607.703.0052

• Competitive Pricing • Trucking Available

Cell 607.227.5282 Working With You, The Farmer

Groups of 1st & 2nd Lactation Contact Us With Your Information

518-791-2876

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Herd Expansions

WANTED All Size Heifers

Also Complete Herds Prompt Pay & Removal

315-269-6600 Lower your SCC & improve conception.

Low cost, effective, easy use. Our 39th year. If over 50,000 SCC call today. 1-800876-2500 1-920-650-1631 www.alphageneticsinc.com Resellers Wanted

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

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Building Materials/Supplies DISCOUNTED ALUMINUM ROOFING, brand new, but has some staining and surface corrosion. Bi rib, large quantity.

585-798-2744 Medina,NY

Buildings For Sale 30’W x 80’L 42’W x 80’L 50’W x 80’L 65’W x 80’L

Buildings For Sale

. . . . . . .$9,250 . . . . . .$15,800 . . . . . .$21,600 . . . . . .$30,160

15 Yr. Warranty

You install or we can for you w/ Silverstream Structures Price Includes: Building kit, 12oz. fabric, Frt. Extra

Buildings For Sale Designed, Constructed and Warranted by Morton Buildings, Inc.

Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

REG. HOLSTEIN Heifers For Sale, 6 bred, 9 open. 607-7614966

WANTED

HEIFERS

300 Lbs. to Springing Free Stall Herds & Tie Stall Herds (ALL SIZES)

Call for the Sales Office Nearest You:

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ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS Can Erect & Finish

Weitz Construction

585-739-0263

Cattle

Cattle

REG. TEXAS LONGHORNS: Cow/calf pairs, heifers, bulls, exhibition steers. See www.triplemlonghorns.com Tom/Julie (w)607-363-7814, 607-287-2430

FOR SALE: REGISTERED Red Angus bull, 17 months old, A.I. Sired, passed breeding soundness exam, gentle, $1,900. 315-255-1808.

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

HEIFERS orr HERDS Buying or Selling, give us a chance.

Reputable dealers since 1937.

Joe Distelburger 845-344-7170

Strong demand for youngstock, heifers and herds.

Visit Our New Troy, NY Location!

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

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Heifers & Herds Jack Gordon (518) 279-3101 Dairy Equipment 1994 SURGE 3000 gallon milk tank, excellent condition, complete, $15,500 OBO. 315893-7277, 315-404-2519

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We Need Good Used Tanks • 100-8,000 ga. - Call Us SOLD OH M • 900 Gal. Mueller OH • 500 Gal. • 6000SOLD Gal. PA Storage Mueller SOLD NY • 850 Gal. Sunset • 6000 Gal. Storage • 500 Gal. Mueller OH • 3000 Gal. Storage • 850 Gal. Sunset • 400 Gal. Sunset • 2000 Gal. DeLaval • 800 Gal. Mojonnier • 400 Gal. Jamesway • 2000 Gal. Mueller OE • 735 Gal. Sunset • 400 Gal. Mojonnier • 2000 Gal. Surge (99) • 700 Gal. Mueller OH • 300 Gal. Mojonnier • 1600SOLD Gal. PA • 700 Gal. Mueller V Surge • 300 Gal Mueller M • 700 Gal. Mueller M • 1500 Gal. Mueller O • 300 Gal. Sunset • 625 Gal. Sunset • 1500 Gal. DeLaval • 300 Gal. Jamesway • 1500 Gal. Mueller OH • 600 Gal. Majonnier • 200 Gal. Mueller RS • 600 Gal. Mueller M • 1250 Gal. Surge SOLD NY Mojonnier • 1000 Gal. Sunset F.T. • 600 Gal. DeLaval Rnd • 200 Gal. SOLD OH • 200 Gal. Mojonnier • 1000 Gal. Mueller OH • 545 Gal. Sunset • 1000 Gal. DeLaval • 545 Gal. Sunset • 100 Gal. Milkeeper • 1000 Gal. Mueller M • 500 Gal. Mueller MW Self-Cont.

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

Farm Equipment 2000 GALLON diesel fuel tank w/hand pump & lock, $1,200 OBO. 607-243-8860

275 GALLON POLY TANKS, $85.00/each, 300 Gallon $110.00/each. Large quantity, clean, food grade, 6” top opening, 2” gate at bottom. 55 gallon steel barrels, new plastic barrels, 5 gallon buckets.

Clean burlap bags, great for gardening, mulch, soybean storage, etc. 315-587-9783, 315-871-8735

Dairy Equipment

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

585-732-1953 Dogs REGISTERED ENGLISH SHEPHERD PUPS. e-mail TandD_Kaschak@msn.com www.kaschak-kennels.tripod.com Serious inquiries only. 814796-4070

Farm Equipment 110 FREESTALLS plus 110 cow mats, mattresses, very little use, excellent condition.

Call Bob 607-387-3941

CHISEL & MOLDBOARD PLOWS JD 9500 2WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$30,000 JD 653A BEAN HEADS .$3,000 & UP JD FLEX HEADS . . . . . . . . . . .CALL JD CORN HEADS . . . . . . . . . .CALL JD CX15 BATMOWER . . . . .$11,500 JD 7000 6 ROW, DRY . . . . . . . .$6,500 DEMCO 500 G 45’SPRAYER .$4,250 TOP AIR 500 G SPRAYER . . .CALL GRAVITY BOXES . . . . . . . . . .CALL 2100 GAL. PLASTIC TANKS, NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL IH & WHITE PLOWS 4X-10X . .CALL FRONT END LOADERS NEW & USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL GS 520 4 STAR TEDDER . . . .$3,700 BRILLION 9 SHANK . . . . . . . .$6,500 LOTS OF DUALS . . . . . . . . . .CALL IH, JD, FD TRACTOR WEIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL

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585-526-6606 G-6000 AgBagger, 8ft bag, 200ft cable, $15,000 OBO. Stored inside, made 2-3 bags per year. HLA side slinger for skid steer unloads either side, $2,500 OBO. Call 315-963-7311 or 315727-0638

Farm Equipment

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NH 8770 MFD . . . . . . . . . .$36,500 JD 4050 MFD PS . . . . . . . .$26,900 CIH 8910 MFD . . . . . . . . . . .$36,000 CIH 7130 MFD . . . . . . . . . . .$34,000 CIH 5140 MFD NICE . . . . . .$26,500 CIH 5130 LDR, MFD, HI HRS $13,500 IH 1486 NEW TA . . . . . . . . .$13,900 IH 1086 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,900 IH 1086 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL IH 966 FENDER . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250 IH 856 FENDER . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 IH 856 NEW TA . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 IH 806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 IH 656 WEAK HYDRO . . . . . .$3,500 FD 4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 BOBCAT CT 225 W/LDR, NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 JD 9510 CM, 4WD . . . . . . . .$65,000 JD 9500 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . .$46,000

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Case 1840, NH 865 & Bobcat 863 Skid Steers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call!

JD 5525 C/A 4x4 loader, 900 hrs. LH Rev . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,500 JD 5325 C/A 4x4 loader, LH Rev . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,500 JD 6415 C/A 4x4 w/673 loader, spear & forks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53,500 NH 6050 C/A 4x4 w/loader, fancy w/230 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69,500

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MANY IH 1066’S, 1466’S, fender and cab tractors, $7000 - $12,000. IH Tractor Parts. 518-677-2854, 518222-6291.

Farm Machinery For Sale $1,000 OFF most all grain heads & corn heads. Huge selection. Many late, late models. Zeisloft Eq. 800-9193322 12 ROW ANHYDROUS Applicator, $1,200; 3 nurse tanks, call for prices. Good condition.

585-798-1617 1995 MACK CH 13, 400 Mack engine, 13 speed Mack transmission, Mack heavy rears, sleeper. $10,000 obo. 607532-4754.

2-OLDER BAR hay rakes, both working, good tires, missing a few tines, $750/each. 315-497-0095

SW 38T 12’ 5” Rake $120/Mo.

2.25% for 60 Mos. 15% Down

On Rakes, Tedders, Mowers New Krone SW42T 13’9” Hay Rake New Krone 552T 18’4” 4 star tedder New Krone EC3210 Disc Mower Conditioner Used Class Liner 350 rake, Excellent $5,500 Used Miller Pro 1100 rake . . . . .$4,400 8571 1 Kinderhook k Rd.. Kirkville,, NY Y 13082

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BUY ~ SELL ~ TRADE PH:570-869-1551 570-833-5214 Cell:607-759-4646 4698 ST. RT. 3004

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MESHOPPEN, PA 18630

cab, 4WD, PQ, L.H.R., 7,300 hrs. . . $34,500 ROPS, 2WD, syncro, 10,000 hrs. . . $15,600 cab, 4WD, PQ, 11,600 hrs. . . . . . . . $19,800 cab, 2WD, PQ trans., 6,900 hrs. . . . $19,800 cab, 2WD, PQ trans., 9,800 hrs. . . . $18,500 ROPS, 2WD, w/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500

Penn Yan, NY •

315-536-8919

Farm Machinery For Sale 2012 NH 45 Workmaster 4x4 100hrs, 1 remote, like new . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,000 2002 JD 5220 2WD, 2 remotes, 950hrs, good runner . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,750 2012 Kubota ZG227 118 hrs., Zero turn mower, like new, Commercial Pro 54” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,800 Case IH DCX 131 discbine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 Claas Round Baler new belts, 180 variant .$10,500 NH LS170 Skid Steer, 1500 hrs. . . . . . . . .$9,500 NH LS180 Skid Steer, 2 spd . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000 NH LS180B . . . . .$10,000

4923 Phelps Rd. Stanley, NY

585-554-4423 We e Buy y and d Sell New w & Used Bale e Grinders and d Grain n Grinders

Farmer 2 Farmer LLC 585-322-4015 Lower your feed cost!

Save an average of 3 to 4 lbs of grain per cow per day Going from non processing to a processor. $6.00 corn. . . .

Big Tractor Parts Steiger Tractor Specialist 1. 10-25% savings on new drive train parts 2. 50% savings on used parts 3. We buy used or damaged Steigers 4. We rebuild axles, drop boxes, transmissions with one year warranty.

1-800-982-1769

US or Canada American made quality parts at big savings

40’ LITTLE GIANT Hay & Grain Elevator, good working condition. 315-702-4531 5 USED 15’ Batwing mowers & (2) JD 750 no till 15’ grain drills. Zeisloft Eq. 800-9193322 AGRI METAL 5500 round bale chopper, $4,500. Call Bob 607-387-3941

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Best Price! Buy Now! • Pallet Forks - $610.00 Universal Attach Also Buckets for Skid Steers Price Subject to Change

New Holland 1412 Discbine, ex. cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 JD 735 Discbine, ex. cond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 New Holland BR7060 Rd. Baler, silage special, net wrap, liq. applicator, “ONLY” 2,600 bales, fancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,500 New Holland BR7060 Rd. Baler, twine only, same as new . $14,500 New Holland BR740 Rd. Baler, just in.. . . . . Call for Details!

New Holland FP230 Chopper, tandem, hay head, “No K.P.”, like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,500 Kuhn 5001 4 star tedder, hyd. fold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 Kuhn 4120TH Rotary Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,100 Kuhn 700 Series 3ph disc mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 NH 488 Haybine, looks brand new!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,750 NH 162 Tedder, 4 basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200 930 Pequea Rotary Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call!

Kverneland UN7335 Rd. Bale Wrapper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call!

New McHale Rd. Bale Wrappers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Price!

NH 565 Baler, no thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,200

ANDREWS FARM EQ. INC. Conneautville, PA

814-587-2450 or 814-573-3344

Burkholder Repair LLC 315-536-8446 BEST TIME TO BUY COMBINES is planting season.

Lowest prices, best selection.

Many recent arrivals at lower prices. Zeisloft Eq., Bloomsburg, PA 800-919-3322 CASE IH 183 cultivator, 6x30, new condition, tunnel shields, $1,550; JD 825, White 378, plus 5 other 4 & 6 row cultivators, $800 to $1,000; JD 348 string baler, no kicker, always shedded, $3,000; 4 Holland 1000 Carousel transplanters, like new, $800 each; lots of planters & tillage equipment.

Mike Franklin 607-749-3424 CASE IH 8312 discbine, rubber rolls, 2 point hitch, well maintained, $9,900.00. 607243-8090

CASE RB454 silage round baler, less than 1000 bales, self oiler, rotocutter, reverser, electronic controls for inside tractor . . . . . . . . .$30,500/OBO GEHL CTL85 turbo skid steer, 2 speed, hi-flow, air, heat, quick attach, 250 hrs. . . . . .$45,500/OBO CASE MAXXUM 140 Case loader L755, 60 hrs. . . . . . . .$120,000/OBO

518-872-1386

CLAAS 280 round belt baler, net & twine, $15,500; Pronovost big square & round bale tuber; 3 Kuhn spinner rakes; NH FX28 self propelled chopper, very clean; Case IH 2001 MX220, 18 speed, PS, 4WD, duals; Maxxum 5220, 4WD, cab, PS, loader; JD 2955 4WD, hi-lo shift; Case 2970 200HP, duals, 12’ silage blade; NH 2450 SP haybine, 16’ cut; JD 6300, 4WD, PQ, 640 loader, rebuilt engine; JD 7720 Titan II 4WD combine; JD 260 skid loader; Krone Big M, 4WD, 30’ disc mower, 875hrs.; Big A 3000 Terragator spreader; 8’ Ag Bagger w/Ford power unit; Vac-Uvator MD1051 grain vac; 2007 Landini 125TDI Legend, 4WD, cab, 2900hrs.; MF 1529, 4WD L100 loader, 35hrs.; Case 1450 dozer, 10’ blade; Cat 205LC excavator; 2 Telehandlers; 60 new SS cow stalls; Knight 3042 Reel Auggie mixer wagon; new ML77B Challenger loader; new Great Bend 660 loader. Aaron’s 315536-8718 CLAAS 46 round baler for wet or dry hay, Net/twine, wide P/U, ready for the field, $5,000. 570-772-6095 DEERE 435 baler, variable chamber 4 wide up to 6’ tall, twine and net, lots of options, very low usage, $10,000. 315672-5674 FARGO dump wagon, always stored inside, excellent condition. 585-739-9335 FORD 8N, 9N, Ferguson, TO-20, miscellaneous parts, fenders, etc. Call 315-4392685 East Syracuse,NY

HAY EQUIPMENT JD 336 #30 rebuilt . . . .$3,900 JD 348 #42 Ejector . . .$9,500 JD 48 Loader . . . . . .$1,550 Vicon 1210 Rnd Baler $3,500 Kuhn 23’ Tedder . . . . .$3,800 Pequea 710 Tedder . .$1,050 NH 256 Rake . . . . . . .$1,450 New Diamond 3pt. Wrapper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,900 New EHE 18’ Tedder .$6,500 Used & New JD Baler Parts

NEW Field Master 11’ Rotary Rake Model 250, Tandem Axle, Hyd. Lift $7,250

Finger Lakes Equipment Nelson Horning

585-526-6705

Farm Machinery For Sale HAYING EQUIPMENT Hay rakes, round balers, square balers, tedders, corn planters, seeders, plows, discs, harrows, rototillers, cultivators, all type of tillage equipment. Mini excavators, $8,500 up; NH tractor/mower/ snowblower & cab, 4x4, nice $8,500; NH w/ldr, 40hp, 4x4, $18,000; Int. 4x4, $7,500; AC M mower, $5,000; 986 Int. $8,000; Ford TW20 & loader, 4x4, $10,500; Cub, $1,500; H&M $1,500; Case $1,500; JD $6,000; Ford $10,500; 16’ dump trailer, gooseneck, 12 ton, $4,500; equip. trailer, $1,000 up; 95 road tractor w/demo trailer, $16,500; Cat dozer, $11,500; JD 450, $8,500, others; 350 JD $9,500; Leeboy power diesel, $6,500; 300 tractors 10hp to 200hp; backhoes, skid steers, excavators, dozers, loaders.

Also 1800 parts machines & equip. Buying old equipment - all types.

SMILEY’S EQUIPMENT

518-634-2310

IH 183 CULTIVATOR, 4 row w/rolling shields, $1,100 OBO; 30x50 greenhouse frame, gothic style, complete, $1,000 OBO; Cow Train w/5 cars, $60.00 per car. 585-4922260

IH DISGUSTED???

706, 806, 1206, 756, 856, 1256, 1456, 766, 966, 1066, 1466, 1566, 886, 986, 1086, 1486, 1586, 3288, 3388, 3488, 3588, 3788 & Other Models CUT THIS AD OUT NOW!

Farm Machinery For Sale MARTIN’S WELDING: New Skid Loader Attachments or Tractor Loader Attachments Buckets starting $650, Manure Forks starting $600, Pallet Forks starting $575, Bale Spears starting $475, Round Bale Grabbers starting $1,600, Big Square Bale Grabber starting $2,100, Adapter Plates starting $85.

Shipping available. 315-5318672 NEW & USED JOHN DEERE New Holland harvester parts.

Also Horning Crop Processors. 607-243-5555 NEW HOLLAND 1431 Discbine, good shape, $15,000; Massey Ferguson 1155 tractor, $12,000. 607-776-4511, 607-329-9489 NEW STEEL BALE WAGONS, 9x8x18 2”pressure treated floor, w/wide track 8T gear, $3,999. 10 bale round bale carrier, 6x12”main box beam, $3,550. Feeder wagons.

10’Brillion seeder; NH LS190 skid-steer. 570-446-3170 PRICES REDUCED! Nice 1999 JD 7810 MFWD, only 5000 hours; JD 4960, MFWD, 200hp duals; Case IH 7240 MFWD, nicest one around; Case IH 7120, MFWD, very nice. Call for more tractors. www.zeisloftequip.com 800919-3322 RICHARDSON 700 dump box, good shape, always stored inside, $6,500; Kuhn 10 Star tedder, $8,500; GMC 6500 16’ box, hoist & body like new, will separate, $6,500.

716-649-5895

Put in Your Operators Manual

800-808-7885

JOHN DEERE 9400 combine, excellent condition, 1740 separator hours, original owner w/new 30.5L32 Firestone tires, available August 2013, $50,000. 585-721-6566 KICKER BALE WAGONS $2,450; 8 & 10 Ton Running Gears, $1,450-$1,550; 20’ Bale Carriers, $2,950. Horst’s Welding, 585-526-5954 LARGEST SELECTION of combines on East Coast. Best warranty (1 year motor & transmission parts). Cheap financing at 2.7%. Low trucking rates. zeisloftequip.com 800-919-3322

Maine to N Carolina New 4 2013

ROCK PICKER: Hi Line 6084, excellent condition, $8,500.

607-387-6903

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

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• Corn Meal • Minerals

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

Empire Farm Fence & Supply

• Energy Mixes • Nutritional Services

Hay - Straw For Sale

The Best Method For Covering Hay Stacks

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Pick-up or Delivery from our Geneva Feed Mill

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We Buy All Grains! Call Pat @ 716-992-1111 Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

Custom Roasting and Cooling Your Soybeans,Corn, etc.

At Your Farm or Mill Serving All of NY State

WEILER’S GRAIN ROASTING

(315) 549-7081 WANTED: Damaged dry or high moisture corn, mycotoxin, slight mold or flooded corn, all accepted. Call 518-5730137

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CERTIFIED ORGANIC CORN For Sale: $600.00/ton. 607327-1656, 607-533-7580

YOUR SOURCE FOR:

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

(315)) 549-82266 Romulus, NY 14541

4097 Rt. 34B, Union Springs, NY 13160 RUSTIN WILSON (315) 364-5240

LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS 8545 MAIN ST. P.O. BOX 660 CLARENCE, NY 14031 PHONE# (716) 633-1940 FAX# (716) 633-1490

“NOW SELLING” CORN, RYE, OATS, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, CORN MEAL, DDGS HOMINY, BEDDING, SOYBEAN MEAL, WHOLE COTTONSEED, BEET & CITRUS PULP PELLETS, CORN GLUTEN FEED & MEAL, HOMINY, BAKERY MEAL AND CANOLA MEAL

“NOW BUYING” CORN, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, RYE, OATS & MANY OTHER MISC. PRODUCTS. CALL (716) 633-1940 FOR PRICES & ASK FOR: DON POWELL BILL SCHMAHL SCOTT SCHULTZ

CORN SILAGE FOR SALE $65/Ton. Call 585-739-9335

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

Feed, Seed, Grain & Corn

CORP.

Open Pollinated Corn Seed. ***Silage, Grain, Wild life plots ***Available Certified Organic ***Early Varieties ***Free Catalog ***Green Haven Open Pollinated Seed Group 607-5669253 www.openpollinated.com ORGANIC CORN FOR SALE Buy direct from your local organic American farmer that grew it. Delivery available.

Approximately 24 ton load.

Call for pricing. Thorpe’s Organic Family Farm. 716983-4417, 716-432-7883 ORGANIC Corn, Barley, Wheat, Oats, Hay, Straw for sale, all tested. Contract now for best prices. Trucking available. 570-772-6095

Hay - Straw For Sale

Fencing

Generators

R & R FENCING LLC

1999 DEUTZ GENSET, zero hours on totally rebuilt engine, turbo 130hp, 97kw, set up for 480 3phase, 220 & 240 optional, $9,500.00 OBO. 607-243-8860

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585-599-3489

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

NOBODY beats our prices on Voltmaster PTO Alternators, Sizes 12kw-75kw. Engines Sets and Portables Available.

MOELLER SALES 1-800-346-2348

Hay - Straw For Sale

Hay - Straw For Sale

HAY & STRAW

PROCESSED & ROTARY combined wheat straw. Mark Horst, 519-887-9743, cell 519525-6659

ALFALFA - Delivered Cell

717-222-2304 FARMERS

FOR SALE: Baling Twine, Net Wrap & Bale Wrap. Call Bonita @ 717-380-9571.

HAY & STRAW FOR SALE

Large Square Bales, Hay 3'x3'x8'. First Cutting Hay Clover - Alfalfa - Timothy Approx 20 ton $220/ton

Grain Handling Equip.

Bins & Dryers

6 AGRIPLASTIC group/super hutches $350/each. Call 518573-0137

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

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

WHEAT STRAW GRASS HAY Long or Short Large Squares

Nick 845-901-1892 Hay - Straw Wanted

Large Square Bales, Straw

ALWAYS WANTED

3'x3'x8'. Wheat Straw Nice Straw Approx 200 ton $175/ton FOB Canandaigua

TIMOTHY MIXED HAY ALFALFA MIXED HAY

585-394-6272 strykerm@rochester.rr.com

For Sale

Quality

HAY & STRAW: Large or small square bales. Wood Shaving Bags and Grain.

René Normandin,Québec, Canada 450-347-7714 HAY SAVER Plus Hay Preservative, 68% Propionic Acid.

Product available in Waterloo, NY. Delivery Available. Conoy Ag, Elizabethtown, PA 717367-5078

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

Call 4M FARMS 315-684-7570 • 315-559-3378 WANTED: 1st & 2nd cut big & small squares. 315-363-9105

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Farmer to Farmer Wet and Dry

Round & Square Bales

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

STRAW CALL STEVE

519-482-5365 ONTARIO DAIRY HAY & STRAW

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

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANIC Low Potassium for Dry Cows

Call for Competitive Prices NEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

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

Knowledge of the industry a must.

Articles could include educational topics as well as feature articles.

Poultry & Rabbits

Poultry Goslings, ducklings, chicks, turkeys, guineas, bantams, pheasants, chukars, books, medications.

Clearview Hatchery

Real Estate For Sale PUTNAM, NY, 475 acres wooded, crop & pasture.

House, barns & brook running through property. Recreation/beef farm, asking $625,000. 518-585-7907

Real Estate Wanted

PO Box 399 Gratz, PA 17030

Seeds Alfalfa and Grass Seed. Non GMO from South Dakota, $3 a pound plus discounts for volume purchases. Ask for prices on grass seed 877-798-5413

Real Estate Wanted

(717) 365-3234

787 Bates-Wilson Road Norwich, NY 13851

Real Estate For Sale

(607)) 334-97277 • Celll 607-316-3758

134 ACRES LAND FOR SALE: Brunswick County,VA. 34 acres just planted and pines. 434-738-6475

www.possonrealtyfarmsandland.com possonrealtyllc@stny.twcbc.com David C. Posson, Broker

ASSISTANT HERDSPERSON POSITION on large dairy in Central NY. Experience in all aspects of large dairy farm preferred: milking, maternity, breeding, record keeping & Dairy Comp 305.

Some supervisory duties may be required. Housing available. Compensation & benefits based on experience. 607351-9950 FARM MANAGER WANTED: For large irrigated corn/wheat farm.

Texas panhandle.

806-384-2202, email wilderfarmtx@gmail.com

Lumber & Wood Products

TRACTOR WEIGHTS

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10 or more 75 lb. available

GOODRICH TRACTOR PARTS Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

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COMBINE PARTS

New, Used & Rebuilt Combine, Corn Head & Grain Head Parts!

BRYANT COMBINE PARTS U.S. 27, Bryant, IN 47326 • 800-255-1071 www.bryantcombineparts.com

ORDER NEW AFTERMARKET COMBINE & TRACTOR PARTS ONLINE 24/7

WE SHIP UPS & TRUCK FREIGHT DAILY

Rentals

Rentals

FORESTRY CUTTER FOR RENT

A is a Thousand

• Blaze Wildlife Trails • Trim Tree Lines • Clean Up Old Orchards • Reclaim Grown Up Meadows (For Rent or Custom Hire)

Call Lamar 315-246-1154 Roofing

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A.B. MARTIN ROOFING SUPPLY, LLC Ephrata, PA 1-800-373-3703 N e w v i l l e , PA 1-800-782-2712

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Parts & Repair

ZERO - PATZ NuPULSE

There is a growing interest in the micro-farming operations to produce local grown meats and vegetables for sales in down state and out of state cities. We have several good qualified buyers looking to do this farming and we need farms to sell to them.

If you're thinking of selling please give us a call, farmer owned and operated in the business of selling farms only. We can get you top dollar for your farm and life's work.

We offer a free confidential visit to discuss marketing price and options.

K

315-364-8452

Parts & Repair

Bulk Tank Repair Parts

YARD SIGNS: Full color with stakes, double sided. Stakes included. Starting at $15.00 each. Call your sales representative or Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101 or bsnyder@leepub.com. Please allow 7 to 10 business days when ordering.

CERTIFIED ORGANIC 420 acres, 265 tillable; 100 rotational pastures, freestall parlor centrally located to pastures with 2,000,000 gallon manure storage and two bunks for feed storage. 2½ miles road frontage on quiet road. Retirement sale - full line of machinery, 180 head of cattle available. Larchar Farms, Columbus, NY. 607847-8393.

LARGE ACREAGE FARMLAND FOR SALE. 508 acres with 300 tillable acres, 200 woodland acres. 1+ acre pond bordering State Forest. Several acres are ready for grazing cattle with high tensile fencing. No gas lease and mineral rights convey. Private land with incredible views! Madison County, NY. Offered at $998,900. Call Pete Martino at New York Land Quest 877-236-1117 for more information.

607-642-3293

THINKING ABOUT LOGGING? We specialize in Black Walnut, Hard Maple, Red Oak. Peachey’s Logging 607869-9526.

BUSINESS CARD MAGNETS only $75.00 for 250. Free Shipping. Call Beth at Lee Publications 518-673-0101 or bsnyder@leepub.com Please allow 7-10 business days for delivery

Thank you Cecelia Seffert of Hartwick, NY for allowing us to sell her 80 acre Gentleman's Farm.

We welcome the O'Harte Family of New England. This good family are going to continue farming this farm, raising beef and swine for the city markets. We wish them the best in their farming venture.

Parts

AC, IHC, MF, JD, CASE & OTHERS Wheel weights and suitcase weight brackets.

Free freight 1,000 lbs or more.

Also skid steer weights and brackets.

Richard E. Posson, Associate Broker

FARMS S WANTED D

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

Help Wanted

Real Estate Wanted

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Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment

Trailers

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment

ART TIMMEL

3626 Brown St., Collins, NY 14034 Shop - (716) 532-2040 Eves & Weekends (716) 532-2919

WEDDING INVITATIONS printed and designed by Lee Publications: 100 (4.5x6) Invitations including envelopes with 100 RSVP postcards.

Only $150.00 +tax. We can also do smaller and larger amounts. Call for pricing and designs 518-673-0101, or bsnyder@leepub.com Also Save the Dates • Shower Invitations • Baby Announcements and more.

Sheep

2000 WILSON 48’ step deck trailer, 80,000 gvw, very good condition, $15,000. 315-4065836

SPECIAL OF THE WEEK

MARTIN’S SILO REPAIR • Sales & Installation • On The Farm Service • A Large Parts Inventory • Willing to Travel for Service Work • 7 Days a Week, Parts & Service • Financing Available

Trailers

Trailers

TEITSWORTH TRAILERS: 400 different trailers, in stock, ready to haul. Dumps, tilttops, landscape trailers and goosenecks.

Financing always available. Call 585243-1563.

Specializing in Teardown & Rebuilding New & Used Staves Silos • Shotcrete Relining • Distributors • Fill Pipe • Replacement Doors • Roofs • Chutes • General Repair

Will Buy Good Used Concrete Stave Silos SHOTCRETE SERVICE Repair Retaining Walls Strength Existing Masonry Walls Stanley, NY

Arcade, N.Y.

(585) 492-1300 • Precast Bunk Silos 6’x8” to 13’-4” High • Silo Accessories • Salt Storage Structures

400 CROSSBRED WOOL ewe lambs exposed to begin lambing in July, $225 each.

315-374-2876

102”x22’ full bed tilt trailer, 15,680lb. GVW, self contained 12v hydraulic system, power up, power down, spare tire, LED lights, 2 jacks.

7,225

$ 11’ center wall

10’ side wall

13’4” side wall

11’T wall

585-526-6575

NORTHEAST SILO DEMO: Need a cheap, quick & easy way to get your silo down?

Will travel, give us a call. 518568-3560

New PJ Gooseneck

Tractor Parts

Prices valid till 6/10/13 Cash Only

Midlakes Trailer Sales

Trucks

“We’ll hook you up”

1987 GMC Brigadier, tandem, silage or sawdust 22’ dump w/rolltarp. On road daily, runs great, $12,000. 845-701-2856

1595 Yale Farm Rd., Romulus, NY 14541

Toll Free 888-585-3580 ~ 315-585-6411 NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS: John Deere 10,20,30,40 series tractors.

Allis Chalmers, all models.

Large inventory! We ship.

Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage, 715-673-4829

Trucks

Trucks

Trucks

CALEDONIA DIESEL, LLC TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE “The Diesel People!”

2905 Simpson Rd., Caledonia, NY

Silos, Repairs, Silo Equipment

585-538-4395 • 1-800-311-2880 Since 1982

Just 1 mile south of Route 20 on 36 south

NOW AVAILABLE: SILO UNLOADER REPLACEMENT PARTS FROM 10 MFGS. Will ship to entire country.

ALSO

REPLACEMENT T SILO O DOORS S & HARDWARE E AGRI-DOOR Jake Stoltzfus 649 South Ramona Rd., Myerstown, PA 17067

Toll-free 1-877-484-4104

2005 Volvo VHD Tri-Axle Dump Volvo 435hp, 10 speed, 147k miles, 18k front axle, 44k rears, 20k air lift tag, double frame, 17-1/2’ steel body stock #4343 $55,900

1999 Peterbilt 357 6x6 Cab and Chassis Cummins M11 310hp, 8LL trans., 22k front axle, 46k full locking rears, 16-1/2’ of frame, 128” C-T, rubber 75%, stock #4289 $36,900

1993 Mack CL613 Tri-axle Tractor 440hp, 18 speed, 14k front axle, 44k rears, 20k lift axle, wetline, excellent condition, stock #4339 $18,900

2001 Sterling LT9513 w/24’ Dump Body, Cat C-12 440hp, 8LL, 496k miles, 20k front, 46k rears $61,000

2008/2009 Mack Granite Cab and Chassis

2003 Mack CH613 Daycab 380hp, 10 speed, air ride, 12k front, 40k rears, very clean, 800k miles, stock #4097 $18,500

Fax 717-949-3232

www.agmap.psu.edu/businesses/5996

FARMERS - SPRING IS AROUND THE CORNER!

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Does that Wood or Concrete Silo Need Help?

ALL TYPE OF REPAIR Cabling of Barn & All Types of Barn Roof Repair

Call MAC HYNEY

518-993-4613

SOLLENBERGER SILOS, LLC, 5778 Sunset Pike, Chambersburg, PA 17202. Poured Concrete silos since 1908, Manure Storage and Precast Products. For Information: Ken Mansfield 717-503-8909 www.sollenbergersilos.com “1908-2008” Celebrating 100 Years

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Total 7 units, Mack 485hp, 18 Speed, 17’ of frame with hinge point, 20,000# front axle, 65,000# rears, triple frame, 8.27 ratio, average miles 59,000 2008’s $65,900 each, 2009’s $71,900 each

Please check our Web site @ www.caledoniadiesel.com

1993 Kawasaki 90ZIII Wheel Loader 4.5 CY Bucket with teeth, cab with heat & A/C, Cummins 290hp, only 7348 hours $38,900

2000 Volvo ACL64 Daycab Cummins N14 435hp, 8LL, 12k front axle, 46k rears, Wetline, 22.5 rubber at 75%, 488951 miles, stock #4341 $26,900

2003 Peterbilt 379 Daycab Cummins N14, 8LL, double frame, Wetline, 443,548 miles, 201” wheelbase, 24.5’s on aluminum wheels, 14k front axle, 46k rears, stock #4340 $36,900 (Also 1999 same specs)

1996 Cat 938F Wheel Loader 13,442 hours, Cab with heat and AC, 20.5x25 tires at 80%, 3CY bucket with BOE, ride control and 4 speed powershift $45,900

2010 Ammann Double Drum Roller Only 7 Hours!! 32” drums, spray system & vibratory. Save $$$$$. Only $19,900!

1999 Kenworth W900 Daycab Cat 3406B 550hp, 18 speed, double frame, 46k rears, wetline, 318,800 miles, 24.5’s on polished aluminum rims, 212” wheelbase, stock #4345 $34,900

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Trucks 2005 FREIGHTLINER 1264SD

14L Detroit 510 hp, 12k front, 40k rear, 410 ratio, 10 speed, air ride cab and suspension, full locking rears, air slide 5th wheel, 215 WB, 8 fresh drive tires, 490,000 miles, single line wet line, extra clean southern truck, 24.5 rubber, jake brakes, fully detailed and ready to go.

Southern Truck

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Martin’s Farm Trucks, LLC

Trucks for All Your Needs - Specializing in Agri-Business Vehicles

Hainsworth Farms Call Chuck 585-734-3264

2006 International 7400 DT570 330 HP, Jake Brake, Allison Automatic, 35,000 GVW, Very Clean. Priced To Sell Or Trade

ADVANTAGE TRUCKS (716) 685-6757 www.advantagetrucks.com

2004 Peterbilt 330 Low Miles, Cat 330hp, Allison Automatic with PTO, 14,000 Front, 40,000 Full Locking Rears, Very Clean.

Priced To Sell Or Trade WE DELIVER

“Exporters Welcome”

1992 Fruehauf 5000 Gallon Stainless Steel Tanker, 11-20 Rubber, S Cam Brakes, Pump and Hose Included. $8,900

1996 Ravens Frameless Dump Trailer Spread Axle, Roll Tarp, Air Susp, 40’x96”x60” Sides, Chute, Full Liner $14,900

Calendar of Events

1974 Heil 9200 gallon tanker. Nice trailer from the south with aluminum subchassis. New HD springs. Tires 40%.

Call Chuck at 585-734-3264

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MAY 6 - OCT 26 Groundswell Center Offers Scholarships for Sustainable Farming Trainees The Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming is offering scholarships for limited resource trainees in its 2013 Sustainable Farming courses. These courses provide training in small scale, commercial organic farming systems and are geared for beginning and aspiring farmers. Programs begin May 6.

Apply now.

Groundswell’s 100 hour Sustainable Farming Certificate Program runs from May 6 to Oct. 26. Finger Lakes CRAFT: Monthly farm tours and social gatherings.

Organic Farming Fundamentals: Six sessions, May 8-June 26. Commercial Organic Vegetable Production Basics: Eight sessions, May 22 - Aug. 28. Organic Livestock Production Basics: Six sessions, July 3 - Aug. 7.

Pastured Poultry Intensive: Full day workshop, Aug 12.

Sheep Dairy Intensive: Full day workshop, Aug 18. Hog Breeding and Farrowing Intensive: Full day workshop, Sept. 16. Draft Horse Intensive: Two day workshop, TBA. Poultry Processing Practicum: Full day workshops, TBA. Tuition for each program is on a sliding scale. Program details and an online application form can be found at www.groundswellcenter.org.

Call 607-319-5095 or e-mail info@groundswellcenter.org.

JUN 4 Spring Twilight Meetings Tri-State Meeting; Contact 0Tara Baugher, tab36@ psu.edu.

JUN 5 The NYS Farmers Market Wireless EBT Program Webinars All webinars are 12-1 pm.

Reserve your Webinar seat now at www2.gotomeeting .com/register.

JUN 5-7 Forest Products EXPO Biggest Show in Years Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. More than 130 companies, representing nearly 34,000 net square feet on the floor plan. Registration to attend EXPO 2013 is now open. Complete registration information, housing details and other show facts are available by visiting www.sfpaexpo.com. Contact Eric Gee at 504-443-4464, ext. 214 or by e-mail at egee@sfpa.org. Follow the show on Twitter at forestprodexpo.

JUN 6 Cornell Small Grains Management Field Day Musgrave Research Farm, 1256 Poplar Ridge Rd., Aurora, NY. 10 am - noon.

Registration begins at 9:30 am. All are welcome to attend, no fee! Let us know if you plan to attend (mem40@cornell.edu) For more information, please contact Mary McKellar at mem40@cornell.edu or 607255-2177 or Gary Bergstrom at gcb3@ cornell.edu.

JUN 8 Wayne County Farm Bureau’s 3rd Annual Consignment Auction Village Auction Gallery, Route 14 North, Sodus NY. A preview will start at 9 am with bidding beginning at 10 am. The auction will continue until all the equipment is sold. To consign equipment please call Village Auction Gallery at 315-483-1900 and tell them it is for the Farm Bureau Auction. For more information regarding the auction contact Frank Teeple, committee chair at 585-314-0907.

JUN 11 Wash Stations and Farm Food Safety Honeyhill Farm, 6241 Price Rd., Livonia, NY. 5-7:30 pm.

The meeting will include a brief potluck, so please bring a dish to pass. The meeting hosts, Fred & Sue Forsburg of Honeyhill Farms, will be hosting a summer celebration bonfire following the meeting. The Rolling Hills Discussion Group is for new and beginning farmers in the Upper Finger Lakes and is free to join. Fee: Free as a part of the Rolling Hills meeting.

Registration is not required.

For additional details or questions, please contact Elizabeth Buck at emb273@cornell.edu.

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JUN 12 & 19 Groundswell Workshop Dates EcoVillage, Ithaca, NY. 5-8 pm both sessions. $90 for both sessions. Tuition assistance available. To register call 607-319-5095 or e-mail info@groundswellcenter.org.

JUN 13 Conifer Disease Management Darling’s Tree Farm, 2051 County Road 23, Clifton Springs, NY. 6-8 pm. 2.5 NYS DEC Pesticide Recertification credits are available for this meeting. Cost is $15/person paid by June 12. $20/person at the twilight meeting. To register or for additional information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 585-394-3977 ext. 427 or e-mail Nancy at

nea8@cornell.edu with your name, address and phone number. The registration form can be downloaded at www.cceontario.org.

The form and check can be mailed to CCE Ontario County, Attn: Conifer Twilight, 480 North Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424.

JUN 15 Tractors in the Woods: Things You Need to Know DCNR Bureau of Forestry District 8 Office, 158 South Second Ave., Clarion, PA. 12:30-4:30 pm. Pre-registration is requested no later than June 10 to allow for adequate hand out materials and can be done by calling 724-662-3141 mailbox 304. To view a fact sheet titled Tractors in the Woods visit http://pubs.cas.psu. edu/freepubs/pdfs/e55.pdf.

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1978 Fruehauf 9200 gallon aluminum tanker. Rear fill with doors and flip to spread option. 22.5 tires at 90%, brakes at 90% and 4 new HD springs.

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Pioneer FFA attends NYS FFA Convention

ALBION, NY — A total of 40 members from the Pioneer FFA attended the 88th Annual New York State FFA Convention, held at Albion Central School on May 2-4. The students competed in several different career development events that tested their knowledge in areas such as Parliamentary Procedure, Agricultural Mechanics, Ag Sales, Ag Communications, Ag Issues, and Farm Business Management.

There were also 10 Jr. FFA members who attended the convention to compete in FFA Quiz Bowl, Chapter Meeting, Jr. Prepared Public Speaking, and People in Agriculture. Members placed first in two events and will represent New York at the National FFA Convention to be held in Louisville, KY, in October.

Testing their skills in the Marketing Plan was Shelby Gilley, Jaylin Neamon, and Hannah Schaus. The three individuals developed a plan to market Hill ‘n Hollow flavored vinegars and chutneys. The students visited with business owner, Pat LaPoint, learned about the value-added prod-

ucts she sells, and created a presentation to further market her specialty food items.

Derek Pingrey placed first in the Jr. Creed Speaking event and will also represent New York at the national competition. Derek memorized the FFA creed, recited it to the judges, and answered questions about the creed and its meaning. Derek also presented the creed to hundreds of guests as part of one general session of the convention.

Ten members received their FFA Empire Degree, the highest state award presented to an individual student. Zachary Almeter, Abraham Ashley, Stacie Bliss, Bradley Fontaine, Brittany Fontaine, Kyle Keith, Ryan Merlau, Abigail Molik, Dakota Pingrey, and Jacob Schloss were awarded the degree at Saturday’s ceremony.

Zachary Almeter also received the District 9 Star Empire in Entrepreneurship, and Bradley Fontaine received the New York State Star Empire in Agricultural Placement.

Bradley will represent New York at the Eastern States Exposition in

L-R: Shelby Gilley, Hannah Schaus, and Jaylin Neamon were members of the first place Marketing Team that will represent New York State at the National FFA Convention in October.

Photo courtesy of Pioneer FFA

September for his accomplishments.

Honorary degrees were presented to Dr. Sharon Huff, Mr. Nick Silvaroli, Mr. Mark Schultz, Mr. & Mrs. Steve Bliss, Mr. DeVere Bliss, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bliss, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pingrey, and Mrs. Lucille Powers.

The chapter was also recognized as a

National Chapter Award winner for their outstanding activities throughout the 2012-2013 year. The award focused on student, chapter, and community development. FFA members are proud of their accomplishments and are looking forward to another trip to the National FFA Convention!

45th Annual Conservation Field Days held

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All sixth graders in Orleans County had the opportunity to explore the world of environmental conservation, at the Orleans County 4-H Fair Grounds in late May. Youth rotated through 9 of the 14 stations and were able to

speak with experts, learn how they could help, and experience how conservation efforts impact them through hands on experiences.

Discovering how many kilowatts their fan uses, to how hunting and trapping plays into con-

servation, to solar power and other alternative forms of energy work; youth had a very science filled hands on day.

This year students from Albion, Holley, Kendall, Lyndonville, Medina and the Orleans County Christian School were

Adriana Johnson and Nick Chase (left and right) of Medina Central School’s 6th grade class taught by Ken Haak examine bee honeycomb frames with instructors John Meyer (left) and Charlie Augrom at the 45th annual Orleans County Conservation Field days, held on May 21 and 22 at Cornell University Cooperative Extension, Orleans County. With the loss of bees around the world for multiple reasons, it is important that the next generations understand the importance of bees to our food supply.

The 6th graders observed bare-armed Charles Ingrom in a cage with bees. John Meyer made the point that bees die stinging so they are not likely to sting a person unless swatted. People need to lower their fear of these beneficial insects.

Photos courtesy of Orleans CCE

Hunting and trapping as tools of wildlife management: Mark Gregoire a Licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Officer conversed with the students about hunting and trapping as tools of wildlife management with discussions of the basic structure and function of wildlife populations and how human management techniques benefit wildlife as well as provide for human needs and recreation.

able to attend on one of the two days, which totaled over 450 students.

Stations were presented by the Iroquois Wildlife Refuge, Orleans County Soil and Water, Master Gardner’s of Orleans County, Retriever Training, Modern Recycling, 4-

H Clubs, NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation, the Seneca Zoo, Meadowgold Apiaries, Nuisance Wildlife Control Officer, Orleans County Health Department, and the New York State Public Service Commission.

Financial support was

given by the Orleans County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, Wegmans Food Markets, Brockport, and Tops of Medina. A big thank you to all of the instructors, volunteers and donors for making this event possible!

Participation sought from Ag companies to provide insight for first comprehensive study of women in agribusiness BOSTON, MA — Agricultural companies are invited to participate in key surveys to help round out the research data for the first-ever comprehensive study of women in agribusiness, which is being conducted by HighQuest Partners, a global agricultural events and conference firm.

The study, “The Changing Demographics and Experience of Women in Agribusiness,” seeks to examine the current representation of women in North American agribusiness, their experience in agribusiness, and the most effective strategies for recruiting, retaining and enabling women to thrive and advance within agribusiness.

Currently study participants are needed in two ways: • The first is an opportunity for human resources professionals (male or female) to answer a confidential, 20minute survey about the demographics of women in their company (find the survey at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/WIAS-

tudy). Participants of this survey are eligible to receive a summary of the findings.

• The second is a chance for women in agribusiness positions across the value chain to take a similar length, confidential survey to convey their individual perspectives, experiences and attitudes about working in the industry (find the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FYHPPPC).

“We are well on our way to analyzing the current situation of women in agribusiness in North America for the benefit of our industry as a whole, but we need additional industry input to complete the study,” said Joy O’Shaughnessy, director of Women in Agribusiness Initiatives. “In our examination and compilation, the more companies we involve, the richer our results will be in supporting agribusiness companies in reaching their gender-inclusion goals.

We are eager to provide up-to-date, cutting-edge knowledge and insight on

this important topic.”

Anticipated questions that will be answered by the comprehensive study include: What proportion of women hold leadership positions? How does women’s representation in agribusiness compare to that of other business

sectors? What is the experience of women in agribusiness and what challenges and concerns do women have? What are the most effective recruitment, retention, and professional advancement strategies for gender-inclusion at an indi-

vidual, organizational, and industry level?

Key findings of “The Changing Demographics and Experience of Women in Agribusiness” study will be presented at the company’s second annual Women in Agribusiness Summit (www.womeni-

nag.com) in Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 22-24, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency.

To learn more, visit http://goo.gl/byC79, or to take the survey over the phone or via .pdf file, contact Sarah Daysarah@soyatech.com.

Tenth annual Premier National Junior Events to spotlight dairy youth More than $35,000 in prizes; free country music concert Nearly 1,000 young dairy enthusiasts will take center stage in the 10th annual Premier National Junior Events, the four -day youth event held Sept. 7-10 during the All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg.

“For the past decade, this elite event has provided an opportunity for our youth to hone their dairy skills and knowledge,” said Agriculture Secretary George Greig. “Thanks to the support of volunteers and sponsors, the Premier National Junior Events continues to grow and help develop our future industry leaders.”

Exhibitors can compete in seven national breed shows, a national showmanship contest, and judging and junior management contests. Youth can also participate in a networking and career

education event.

Junior exhibitors who attend the events’ Opening Ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 4:30 p.m., are eligible for more than $35,000 in prizes, including seven show-aged calves donated by All-American breeders.

Other giveaways are Bonnie Mohr posters and anniversary glass ornaments to all participants; hand-painted ceramic pitchers; embroidered jackets and garment bags; boots; free set-up for professional photography; show and fitting supplies; free full-page advertisements from breed publications; dairy semen; and gift certificates, among many other items.

Class winners and champions will receive special 10th anniversary gifts; best bred and owned

receive decorative stars; Grand and Junior champions earn hand-painted showboxes; and Reserve Champions take home pewter star lamps.

Exhibitors get complimentary lunch on show day and a free pizza party on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Youth can also enjoy a free concert Saturday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m., featuring country music artist Greg Bates.

The All-American Dairy Show features 22 shows in six days in addition to the nation’s only alldairy antiques show. Last year’s show featured nearly 2,500 animals and more than 900 exhibitors from across the nation.

For more information and a complete schedule, visit www.allamerican.state.pa.us.

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