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Enrollment Begins for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs for 2021 Agricultural producers can now make elections and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2021 crop year. The signup period opened Tuesday, Oct. 13. These key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) safety-net programs help producers weather fluctuations in either revenue or price for certain crops, and more than $5 billion in payments are in the process of going out to producers who signed up for the 2019 crop year.

“Although commodity prices are starting to show a glimmer of im-

provement, recent depressed prices and drops in revenue compounded by the effects of the pandemic have seriously impacted the bottom line for most agricultural operations,” said Richard Fordyce, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “Through safety-net programs like ARC and PLC, we can help producers mitigate these financial stressors and keep the ag industry moving forward. Make time over the next few months to evaluate your program elections and enroll for the 2021 crop year.”

Enrollment for the 2021 crop year closes March 15, 2021.

ARC provides income support payments on historical base acres when actual crop revenue declines below a specified guaranteed level. PLC provides income support payments on historical base acres when the effective price for a covered commodity falls below its reference price.

Covered commodities include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium and short grain rice, safflower seed, seed cotton, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat.

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2019 Crop Year ARC and PLC Payments FSA began processing payments last week for 2019 ARC-County (ARC-CO) and PLC on covered commodities that met payment triggers on farms enrolled for the 2019 crop year.

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lion now in process, FSA anticipates it will issue additional payments by the end of November for 2019 commodities covered under ARC-Individual (ARC-IC) and additional commodities that trigger PLC and ARC-CO payments for which rates have not yet been published.

Producers who had 2019 covered commodities enrolled in ARC-CO can visit the ARC and PLC webpage for payment rates applicable to their county and each covered commodity. For farms and covered commodities enrolled in 2019 PLC, the following crops met payment triggers: barley, canola, chickpeas (small and large), corn, dry peas, grain sorghum, lentils, peanuts, seed cotton and wheat.

Oats and soybeans did not meet 2019 PLC payment triggers.

2019 PLC payment rates for the following covered commodities have not been determined: crambe, flaxseed, long and medium grain rice, mustard seed, rapeseed, safflower, sesame seed, sunflower seed and temperate Japonica rice.

Payment rates for these commodities will be announced at a later date.

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2021 Elections and Enrollment Producers can elect coverage and enroll in cropby-crop ARC-County or PLC, or ARC-Individual for the entire farm, for the 2021 crop year. Although election changes for 2021 are optional, enrollment (signed contract) is required for each year of the program. If a producer has a multiyear contract on the farm and makes an election change for 2021, it will be necessary to sign a new contract.

If an election is not submitted by the deadline of March 15, 2021, the election defaults to the current election for crops on the farm from the prior crop year.

For crop years 2022 and 2023, producers will have an opportunity to make new elections during those signups. Farm owners cannot enroll in either program unless they have a share interest in the farm.

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PCCF Launches “Match Your Money Month” Campaign for 2020 Upland bird hunters encouraged to stay safe in the field Phillips County uals. Proceeds qual- of matching funds Community Foundation has designated October for its fundraising campaign for 2020 with a goal of $50,000 to be raised locally. Through an initiative by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, during the October campaign, local gifts are matched up to $50,000 and go to build the Unrestricted Endowment Fund at PCCF. The Endowment investment earnings come back to PCCF for funding project grants for Phillip County nonprofits.

Two major events are scheduled for this year’s campaign. A Wacky Golf tournament was hosted on October 11th consisting of 27 2-man teams competing in a “game of golf ” using other sports equipment instead of a golf ball and clubs. In addition to team entry fees, each hole on the 9-hole course was sponsored by a donor business or individ-

ify for the matching funds. As a second event, PCCF will host the Foundation Fete on October 24th at the Huck Boyd Center. During the comeand-go evening, the Foundation will showcase recent projects and the impact PCCF has in Phillips County. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served, and donors may bid during a silent auction. Guests will have the opportunity to make their gift to PCCF, which will be matched by the Hansen Foundation.

raised during an annual campaign. Phillips County Community Foundation has participated each year, meeting the $50,000 goal through the generosity of individuals, businesses, and local foundations. Engle noted, “Our Unrestricted Endowment Fund is providing earnings to fund projects here in Phillips County.

We have this great opportunity to build that Fund with local dollars from generous donors and the Hansen Foundation matching funds”.

Morris Engle, Executive Director of PCCF, explained that the Trustees of the Hansen Foundation are working on a long-term project to help community foundations in northwest Kansas build permanent endowments to generate earnings that will fund nonprofit projects. This assistance comes in the form

PCCF is managed by a 10-member Board of Directors representing all areas of Phillips County. It is actively involved in administering the Hansen Community Grant program for Phillips County, the Unrestricted Endowment grant program, scholarships and memorial funds, and field-of-interest funds for local nonprofits.

Upland bird hunting is enjoyed by thousands of Nebraskans who want to create memories, carry on traditions, and bring home a wild meal. While enjoying the hunt, Nebraskans should make safety their top priority.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission urges all those going afield for an upland bird hunt to remember the basics of hunting safety: point the gun in a safe direction; treat every firearm as if it is loaded; keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot; and know your target and what is beyond it.

Before heading into the field for the

Oct. 31 opener of pheasant, quail and partridge seasons, hunters are encouraged to: --Read the 2020 Small Game Guide before heading out to become familiar with species-specific regulations.

--Be prepared for longer trips with plenty of water and snacks. Keep your dog rested and hydrated, too.

--Make sure you have landowner permission before hunting on private land, even if you asked and received permission last year. Remember to thank them for their hospitality afterward.

--Since upland game bird hunting is frequently a group activity, know

where your hunting partners are at all times and only shoot within your own zone of fire.

Never shoot at a sound, shadow or movement.

--Although not a requirement, all game bird hunters are strongly encouraged to wear blaze orange as a precaution in the field.

The Nebraska pheasant, quail and partridge season is Oct. 31 – Jan 31.

Permits are available at OutdoorNebraska.org, including mobile permits.

For a closer look at the upcoming season, read the Upland Game Hunting Outlook at OutdoorNebraska. org/Upland.

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specific areas, what will buying demand for By: Randy Dickhut, Senior Vice President - Real Estate Operations, Farmers National Company cropland be like in regions hit by the derecho The dust will not set- as harvest winds down, watching other potential wind or a worsening tle on the 2020 grain the ag land market heats factors in the months drought? Besides farmer harvest for a few more up and also looks ahead ahead? and rancher buyers, will weeks, but it is already to 2021. individual investors step Net farm income is curtime to start thinking in to support or propel about next year. With The land market is rently projected to be up demand for ag land? the dry late season and watching to see if the significantly in 2020 due Also, will institutional fall weather, crop har- events and factors in to government support investors continue or vest will be done sooner 2020 will carry over into payments in this elec- increase purchases in than normal in many ar- 2021 and affect land tion and Covid-19 year. 2021? eas allowing farmers and prices. Ag land prices Will there be additional the industry to quickly in 2020 seem to be on federal support for farm- The supply of land for turn their thoughts to track to end up steady to ers and landowners in sale is another factor to next year. Farmers have stronger in many areas. 2021? Or will commod- watch in the 2021 land made and will continue Will the underlying fac- ity prices for grains and market. The lower supto make 2021 cropping tors supporting land val- livestock be up enough ply of good cropland and input plans in the ues continue into 2021 to negate the need for for sale has supported weeks ahead. Likewise, or should the market be ad hoc payments? For land values the past few

What We Are Watching In The Land Market

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The North Half (N/2) of Section Twenty-one (21) and the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of Section Twenty (20) all in Township Eight (8) South, Range Sixteen (16) West of the 6th PM, Rooks County, Kansas LAND LOCATION: From Woodston, Ks. – 7 Mi. South on 28 Rd to P Road which will be the NE Corner of Property. Watch For Signs!

years. There have been fewer than expected financially sales by farmers and ranchers despite the lower income years.

Will rising grain prices and the government support payments in 2020 keep stressed sales to a minimum in the coming year? Some current sellers of land wanted to complete the transaction in 2020 as they had concerns about future tax policy. Will there be a slowdown in land for sale in early 2021 because some sellers accelerated their timing into 2020 instead of 2021? Will the non-operating families, estates, and trusts who are the predominant sellers of ag land decide they may keep the land due to uncertainty of

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alternative investments instead of selling or will there continue to be the normal flow of sales from this group?

These are just some of the factors the land market is watching as it looks to 2021. Ag land is a long-term investment for producers and investors. Short-term factors affecting the market may or may not have as much effect on today's land market as one would think because of the low interest rate environment we currently are in and the longer investment time frame of land.

But, it will be extremely interesting to watch the land market as we close out 2020 and move into 2021.

The Deadline for our Next Issue is noon on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. You may submit your ad by email to statelineshopper@gmail.com or by text/phone: 785-533-0104.

FSA INFORMATION: This has 183.74 acres of cropland, Wheat base – 88.90 acres, 34 bu. PLC yield. Sorghum base – 39.30 acres, 60 bu. PLC yield. Corn base – 8.00 acres, 51 bu PLC yield. Barley base 1.50 acres, 41 bu. PLC yield. The balance is native pasture and wildlife habitat.

GENERAL INFORMATION: This amazing and very unique property presents many options for that discriminating buyer. For the sportsman it has the east branch of medicine creek running the entire width from South to North and many other wooded areas that provide excellent habitat for large game and turkeys. There is a farmstead that has supports a 4 bedroom home that has, in recent years, been used to lodge hunters. There is a 25 X 30 detached steel garage, a 50 X 120 machine shed w/full concrete floor and several other outbuildings. A water well provides abundant water for the house and distributed to the pasture.

There is 183.74 highly productive cropland with 86 acres of it being creek bottom. The balance of this property is native grass with good fences and accented by well managed pasturing and features a large pond to provide water for livestock and migratory birds. There are corrals and feeding pens w/concrete fence line bunks with well water available.

MINERALS – Mineral Shall Convey with the Property.

All Minerals are Believed to be In Tact CROPS – All growing crops are the property of the current tenant.

POSSESSION: Immediate upon closing on all pasture & open cropland acres. Possession of all acres planted to Triticale, which is approx. 50 acres, will be immediate after the 2021 harvest.

TAXES: Seller Shall Pay All The 2020 Taxes and Buyer to Pay All Subsequent Years Taxes. 2020 taxes were $2,801.88 TERMS: 10% down day of sale with the balance to be paid at closing.

CONDITIONS All acreages are considered to be approximate and are deemed to be from reliable county & FSA sources. Buyers are encouraged to verify details and view properties prior to the auction. Announcements made day of sale shall take precedence over printed material.

This auction sale is not contingent upon the purchaser’s ability to finance the purchase. Consult your loan agency prior to the auction.

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Sellers: Keith M. Chesney Revocable Trust

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Biden or Trump, our expectations for the next Administration are clear.

By Dr. Barb Glenn, CEO, NASDA

As a non-partisan organization, you might ask yourself why the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) would wade into this very heated political time for Americans.

The truth of the matter is that agriculture is not a red or blue issue. Rural communities matter now more than ever, and resiliency for rural America continues to be our goal. More than six months ago, before COVID-19 and before the election process truly heated up, our members adopted a Call to Action seeking government policies that ensure resilience for rural America.

COVID-19 has shifted strategic planning for many organizations, and NASDA is no different.

NASDA members were already leading the response to many of agriculture’s most complex challenges, including extreme weather, market uncertainty, and long-term economic headwinds. As we move towards recovering from this pandemic, we’ve taken a second look at what it means to build government policies that support rural America.

No matter who wins on November 3, the next President of the United States must: 1. Preserve and expand market access for U.S. food and agriculture products.

2. Protect workers in the food and agriculture sector and increase availability of qualified labor.

3. Prioritize keeping our food safe for consumers.

4. Expand rural broadband access for our rural business and communities.

5. Enhance resilience across the entire U.S. food supply ecosystem.

6. Invest in climate resiliency programs.

Expand market access.

NASDA Members are often viewed as regulatory officials, but they’re also the Chief Marketing Officers for their state’s producers. NASDA is a fierce advocate for implementation of existing trade agreements while encouraging the negotiation of new agreements.

It’s critical that our next President includes key elements in their trade policy such as maintaining our presence in the World Trade Organization (WTO), which, with a bit of needed reform, sets clear rules of international trade for our farmers and ranchers. Leading on trade is the best way for us to promote science-based trade standards globally.

We should be writing the rules of the road.

In addition to continued implementation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and China Phase One, the next Administration should immediately continue active pursue free trade agreements with the U.K., the fast-growing Asia Pacific region, and beyond.

Our upcoming Tri-National Agricultural Accord with Canada and Mexico is one of example of how states and provinces are growing relationships and solving trade irritants for our North American trading relationship.

Protecting our workers.

Americans need a functioning and resilient food supply system, without sacrificing the health and safety of our nation’s frontline farm and food workers.

We often hear about government not working together but COVID has been an exception in the case of worker protection. We are seeing state agencies and the federal government working together to retrofit farmworker housing, purchase and distribute PPE, and swiftly continue adoption of high-level pandemic human health safety practices. A state like Oregon is an excellent example of this interagency cooperation.

In an effort to help alleviate some of the additional burden for farmers and to protect the state's essential workers and food supply, Oregon Governor Kate Brown dedicated $30 million in CARES Act funds to administer the Food Security and Farmworker Safety Program. The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) together with the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board and Oregon Housing and Community Services created the program together with a diverse group of agricultural stakeholders including farmworker advocates. The program provides reimbursement for the additional costs of transportation, mitigation like masks and hand sanitizer and multilingual outreach and communication to essential agricultural workers.

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It is critically important that our next Administration (and our Congress) provides federal resources and support to help states specifically manage food and agriculture worker protection, as well as availability to qualified workers.

Furthermore, it is imperative that these resources are accessible to the state departments to utilize and meet local needs.

Keeping food safe. Safe food translates in to advancing a healthy public.

Our existing Cooperative Agreements with the U. S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) have continued to advance the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) during this pandemic. Assuring that our food supply is safe is a significant responsibility shared by the FDA and the states. The food and agriculture sectors, as a critical infrastructure, will require continued resources to allow state departments of agriculture to oversee food safety, and thereby continue the high confidence of all Americans in the food supply chain. And we will continue to partner with the FDA to promote best practices for farmworker protection.

Expanding rural broadband. Eliminating our digital divide is the crown

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NASDA members have voted to “unite stakeholders and urge Congress to prioritize funding for rural broadband access.” NASDA is doing this through working with private organizations, our federal partners and local initiatives. In July 2020, NASDA joined Land O’Lakes and more than 100 like-minded organizations as part of the American Connection Project Broadband Coalition. Through this coalition, NASDA members are working to establish free Wi-Fi locations in all 50 states.

In addition, NASDA members have advised the Federal Communications Commission on the connectivity and technology needs of precision agriculture in the U.S. and helped the USDA gather information from rural America on how to bridge gaps in broadband infrastructure.

On the local level, NASDA members are mapping out farming areas with limited access to broadband services so that local governments can better work to provide internet access.

Across all levels, NASDA members understand the exigency of broadband access, and they serve as expert advocates for the connectivity needs of rural America.

Enhancing resiliency in our food system. We continue to collect lessons

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learned from NASDA members as we advocate for more COVID-19 food supply chain aid. This aid must trickle down to small and medium-sized producers, meat processors, and food processors and cannot leave out key players such as our National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN).

NASDA members developed the first food box programs, starting unlikely partnerships to match farmers providing healthy foods to charitable organizations and food banks.

Thousands of hungry Americans in every state participated early during the pandemic, receiving access to fresh dairy products, meats, fruits and vegetables.

Investing in climate resiliency. NASDA calls on the next Administration to support voluntary, market- and incentive-based programs that enhance the resiliency of agriculture in responding to the climate.

We will stand with farmers and others in agriculture in advancing climate outcomes that are economically sustainable and supported by peer-reviewed science.

We are ready to use our united, non-partisan voice to be the key experts for agriculture in the next administration. There’s no doubt that cooperation between state and federal partners will be the lynchpin to the resilient rural communities of our future.

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Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom Returns to School with Reimagined Learning Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC), a program of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation, headed back to school this fall with reimagined learning. During these unprecedented times, the program’s free resources promote socially distanced, hands-on activities suitable for the classroom or at-home learning.

Teachers, parents, and students are invited to explore lessons and activities that thoughtfully engage PreK-12th grade students with their source of food, fiber, and fuel. Each lesson is aligned to Nebraska State Education Standards for science, social studies, math, or language arts.

“This new approach equips teachers and parents with free programs for use online and offline.

AITC has a long history of creating resources tied to state education standards, and the new resources provide the same quality content with delivery updated to meet the needs of today,” said Megahn Schafer, executive director.

More than 154 virtual

classroom visits have been scheduled since the beginning of the school year.

AITC education specialists provide live, grade-specific lessons to students via Zoom with socially distanced, hands-on activities. Lesson topics range from learning the life cycle of an apple tree for kindergarteners to learning about the futures market and careers in agriculture for fifth graders.

“Just because schools can’t have visitors doesn’t mean the classrooms have to miss out on enhanced learning experiences,” said Courtney Shreve, director of outreach education.

“We utilize technology to offer virtual classroom visits, virtual field trips to farms, and pre-recorded lessons with hands-on activities and games.”

This school year has been anything but easy for students and teachers. Sanitation procedures and virtual learning platforms have created new classroom challenges. In an effort to remove the stress of planning engaging virtual learning opportunities,

AITC developed worksheets, interactive cards, posters, and supply kits to accompany virtual classroom visits. These activity supplies are provided and mailed at no cost to the school to provide students much-needed breaks from the computer screen.

“My students were very engaged in the activity sections of the presentation. They loved the Beef Jeopardy game, and they liked being able to view the interactive map of Nebraska,” said Jennifer Reed, teacher at Wildwood Elementary in Ralston.

“My students are on Zoom from 8:00 – 2:00. This gave them a chance to experience something new while learning about Nebraska agriculture.”

Teacher engagement is another priority for AITC. Since colleges and universities have moved to more of an online learning approach, AITC offers workshops virtually to keep students connected and learning how to incorporate agriculture into their lessons.

This semester, AITC has

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led seven interactive, discussion-based workshops with current and future teachers. Virtual workshops have been presented at Doane University, University of Nebraska-Kearney, Wayne State College, York College, and the Nebraska Get Connected After-School conference, with more planned in the coming months.

“This year due to COVID-19, AITC staff was willing to shift to presenting virtually and was able to adapt the approach well, while still modeling how to apply quality teaching of agricultural concepts to students,” said Dr. Ben Vilkas, Wayne State College assistant professor. “I continue to look forward to our partnership, as it is really helpful to show teachers the value of adding agriculture to the curriculum.”

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proach, 74 FFA chapters will participate in a handson, virtual training that will equip high school FFA members to connect with elementary students and peers to increase agricultural literacy in their communities.

“This training allowed us to learn the why and how to do agricultural literacy with our elementary students, even in a virtual environment. I really appreciated the opportunity students had to get to practice teaching a lesson before they do it in the classroom,” said Tony Jensen, Freeman FFA advisor. “This experience was valuable and will make our presentations more engaging and exciting because our students are confident in their abilities.”

In late September, AITC introduced its newest resource: Mapping Our Food. Mapping Our Food is a standard-aligned educational resource for first-grade classrooms that highlights 10 Nebraska-grown products and the farmers who raise them.

Every elementary school in Nebraska received the resource free of charge. The kit includes letters from youth farmers, posters featuring food items, and a map with stickers to track the locations of Nebraska farmers and ranchers who grow the food. A teacher’s guide featuring connec-

tions to state standards, worksheets, and hands-on activities completes the kit.

“The United States has one of the world’s safest supply of food, and our food system relies on trusting the people involved along the way,” said Shreve. “Mapping Our Food encourages first-grade students to begin the conversation about where food comes from, which includes real people right here in Nebraska!”

While events have been cancelled, the work of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation has not. With new shopping patterns and supply chain interruptions, agriculture has been in the spotlight. Now more than ever, is a time to connect with people to highlight the many contributions and opportunities of our state’s number one industry – agriculture!

Agriculture in the Classroom® is a program coordinated by the National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization and supported by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In Nebraska, the Agriculture in the Classroom is managed by the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation whose mission is to engage youth, educators, and the general public to promote an understanding of the vital importance of agriculture in the lives of all Nebraskans.

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State Line Shopper PAGE 7 a silage pile; always use a loader to move the silage matching your rations away from the pile first. with cow or calf require- Mix all your samples toPrivate exporters re- Corn futures hit a new ments can increase your gether thoroughly, then port more large sales of record-high this week income and decrease store them in the freezU.S. corn to China. The of 2,595 yuan, valued er until you send in the your expenses.

Department of Agri- at $385.14 per metric So, how do you take a sample.

At a minimum, you culture Wednesday re- ton. China's corn outgood forage sample? It should test for moisture ported two large export put is expected to fall depends on what you’re sampling. For bales, you content, crude protein, sales, one of 420,000 this year after typhoons should plan to test at and energy. Testing for metric tons and another flattened crops in some least 20 bales from ev- calcium, phosphorus, totaling 264,000 metric parts of the country, ery forage lot, or every and certain vitamins tons for the new 2020- further stoking supply group of bales that were and trace minerals is 21 crop year. China concerns after Beijing harvested at the same also recommended. If needs to continue in- ran down its massive time. This helps account you have any questions creased corn purchases state stockpiles over for variation throughout on your forage analysis, to reach the lofty targets the last several years, the season. Use a hay want a ration formu- included in the Phase according to Reuters. probe if you can so you lated, or just want to One agreement with the A market expert says, get a good cross-section check that your current United States. However, “The stockpile has been of the bale. If you need ration is meeting your China is still behind sold out,” adding, “The access to a hay probe, livestock’s nutrient re- pace to do so this year. market strongly exjust call your local Twin quirements, call us at the Meanwhile, more fears pects supply shortagCreeks District office Twin Creeks Extension of corn shortages in es.” to borrow one. Once District.

China are developing. you have your samples, thoroughly mix them For more information about any of these jobs, to apply, or to post a job listing for your business, please visit: together and store them www.phillipscountyks.org/jobs call (785) 543-5809 in a tightly sealed plasBrought to you every week by a partnership between: or email: bschneider@pcedks.org . tic bag. Get them to This service is free of charge to the residents and businesses of the forage lab as soon as Phillips County. possible so temperature Job Title: Mill Technician Job Title: Train Conductor Company: The Sheperd's Mill, Inc. Company: KYLE Railroad and moisture don’t affect Location: Phillipsburg, KS Location: Phillipsburg, KS your sample.

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Other: Other: Avoid grabbing spoiled Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic Job Title: Cook silage. Remember, don’t Company: Phillips County Health Systems Company: Phillipsburg Child Care Center Location: Phillipsburg, KS Location: Phillipsburg, KS ever go up to the face of Type: Full-Time Pay: Type: Part-Time Pay:

China Purchases More U.S. Corn as Fears of Shortages Increase

The Chute… “Forage Sampling for Profit”

Alyssa Rippe-May, calf rations to find out.

Twin Creeks Extension District Agent Using a ration calculator from Oklahoma Livestock and Farm Management State University, I estiFor the last month, mated that a 400-pound it seems I have often calf being fed a balanced met silage trucks on diet of good quality almy drive out to the falfa hay at 19% crude farm. Acres and acres protein, corn silage, of chopped corn and ground corn, and a mincane have been put up eral could be estimated just waiting for weaned to gain a little over 2 calves and their mamas pounds per day. Now, to start filling up the lot. let’s say I overestimated But before you bring the nutrient contents of your cows home, don’t my hay, and I’m actualforget to take a few feed ly feeding a 15% crude samples first. protein alfalfa. WithFeed tests and knowing out adjusting any other exactly what nutrients feeds, the calculator esare in your feedstuffs is timates only 1.5 pounds key to animal perfor- per day of gain. I have mance. We often talk lost over half a pound of about the importance gain just by overestimatof getting an accurate ing the crude protein sample of your forages content of my alfalfa by instead of formulating just under 5%. your rations based on Let’s take that a step book values. Do you further and see what know why? Because, economic value is lost unlike concentrates, by my overestimation. If forages can vary tre- I’m feeding those calves mendously based on for 90 days, I’ve lost 45 conditions of the year, pounds of gain (and baling time, and much probably more in realmore. It’s not unheard ity). At $1.55 a pound, of for crude protein to I just lost $70 of income range from 10 to 25% per calf. dry matter in alfalfa hay Knowing the actual nuand 4 to 18% dry mat- trient contents of feedter in grass hay. That’s stuffs can boost profitsome pretty big swings! ability in all classes of With that much vari- livestock, not just calves. ability, it can be pretty If we know which hay is common to estimate higher quality, we can incorrectly. So, what save that “good stuff ” could be the actual con- for cows with higher resequences of making a quirements, like second mistake like that? I ran calvers or cows in late a couple quick weaned gestation. More closely

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