December 2016

DECEMBER 2016

Vol. XVII No. 11 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997

Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com

E-MAIL: trader@3rivers.net OR tradersdispatch@yahoo.com

Annie’s Project coming to Havre, MT

By Nichole Gray, Hill County Extension This upcoming January the MSU Hill County Extension Office is hosting a series of agriculture based risk classes for farming and ranching wives called Annie’s Project. A 1940s Midwest farmer’s wife named Annie that kept extensive farm records that played a pivotal role in her families success inspired Annie’s Project. The goal of Annie’s Project is to not only assist women to develop skills but to also build a network within their community. The educational series consists of two levels, level one features five risk areas and level two focus on succession planning. This six educational session is a level one program featuring five different risk areas including financial risk, human resource, legal risk, market risk, and production risk. Past participants from around the country have found Annie’s Project to provide “extensive information and resources on a wide variety of basic ag-related topics. I really appreciate having some basic knowledge and tips on where to learn more”. They were able to glean pertinent information “I learned about crop insurance, sealing grain, input costs, share crop leases, balance sheets, life insurance needs, Beginning Farmer loans, grain bin loans, accounting software, special use valuation, inheritance tax, Ag Decision Maker and many valuable web sites.” The program will also feature guest speakers from around the area. CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Dec 1-19, Kinsey Auctioneers & Real Estate, Equipment, Online....................A2 Dec 1-20, Musser Bros, Inc, Empire Lath & Plaster, Online..............................A5 Dec 1-31, Musser Bros, Inc., Contractor Equipment, Vehicles,Trailers, Online..A5 Dec. 12, Buchholz Auction, Buffalo, Jamestown ND.........................................A2

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To fallow or not to fallow: An innovative and unique experiment at the WTARC

By Drs. Roger Ondoua, Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Nutrient Management, MSU, Western Triangle Agricultural Center and Maral Etesami, “To be, or not to be…” Shakespeare wrote has been grown. Confronted with this reality, in the opening statement of Hamlet, his Winter wheat-fallow agricultural systems famous play. Prince Hamlet contemplates have been widely adopted to reduce the risk death and suicide while waiting for Ophelia, of crop failure. No-till combined with the the love of his life. Exactly four centuries fallow system (“Chemfallow”) allows the later, this year, Montana grain farmers face conservation of water that had been stored a different kind of existential question: “to in the soil profile. However, reduced risk fallow, or not to fallow” the land after lentils, goes along with reduced profit potential. The peas, or chickpeas. issue is the perception by the producer that In Montana, the question is less philoleaving land fallowed is required to store soil moisture rather than grow crops. This sophical than agro-ecological and economiperception stems from cases of pulse failure cal. Primarily due to low annual quantity and across Montana attributed to severe atmopoor distribution of precipitations, dryland crop production risk in Montana is high. spheric (solar radiation, heat, precipitation) With annual average precipitation oscillatand soil (moisture, temperature) climate conditions. However, there are economic ing between 12-14 inches, most of the soil water storage is depleted after a single crop CONTINUED ON PAGE A24

UW offers pesticide training for new commercial applicators

By University of Wyoming Extension Training for those seeking new commercial pesticide applicator licenses is December 12-16 in Laramie. Sessions are at the Albany County Fairgrounds, said Jeff Edwards, University of Wyoming (UW) Extension pesticide training coordinator. The course is specific to those new to pesticide application; however, those with a current Wyoming pesticide applicators license can attend and receive up to 24 continuing education credits (CEUs) to keep their licenses valid. “This course is an intensive week-long education program that will assist in preparation for your commercial applicator examinations,” Edwards said. A commercial pesticide applicators license allows the purchase and application of restricted and general use pesticides and the applicator to receive payment for services. Topics covered include core materials, state statutes, application procedures, weed and insect identification and other CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

PRODUCTION SALES

Jan. 24, 2017, Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan....................................................A7 Feb. 4, 2017, Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch, Helena.......................................A10 Feb. 18, 2017, Sparks Herefords, Plevna............................................................A7 Feb. 22, 2017, Veseth Cattle Co., Malta..............................................................A11 Feb. 28, 2017, Hill’s Ranch Simmentals, Stanford............................................A16 Mar. 2017, Duncan Ranch Co, Jopin...................................................................A7 Mar. 1, 2017, L Bar W Cattle Company & Sidwell Ranch, Columbus................A7 CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

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PRIVATE TREATY

Beery’s Land & Livestock Co., Vida..............................A7 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan.......................................A7 McMurry Cattle, Billings.................................................A7

Advertiser Index Page B1

Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek.....................................A7 Wichman Herefords, Moore...........................................A7 South Boulder Angus Ranch, Cardwell........................A4

Recipe Patch Page A34 & A35

ADVERTISING DEADLINE FOR JANUARY ISSUE The deadline for the January 2017 issue is

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Hesston 4910 Big Square 4x4 baler, approximately 25,000 bales, knotter blower, centralized lube, all the updates, always shedded..................................................................... $35,000 EZ Mix mixer, 4 auger, 550 cubic foot, good shape..................................................... $18,000 Roto-Press silage bagger, 10-ft. tunnel with side load, lots of life left in it..................... $7500 Call (406) 590-3158, Fairfield, MT

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Annie’s Project coming to Havre, MT CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

Weekly classes will be held on Tuesdays beginning January 17th and run through February 21st in the Hill County Courthouse Annex from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Cost for the class is $75 which includes materials and a light dinner. Please submit registration to the MSU Hill County Extension Office not later than January 9th. For more questions and registration, please contact either Katrin Finch (katrin.finch@ montana.edu) or Nicole Gray (ngray@montana.edu) at the MSU Hill County Extension Office at 406-265-5481x233.

UW offers pesticide training for new commercial applicators CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

license category-specific information. Participants must pass the core exam plus a minimum of one category exam with a 70 percent or better to earn the applicator license, said Edwards. Class registration fee is $250 per person. Edwards said electronic registration is preferred and is at bit.ly/applicatorregister. Edwards recommends reading training manuals prior to class. Details on training manuals needed are at bit.ly/ trainingmanuals. To purchase printed versions, contact Lori Cook in the UW Extension Office of Communications and Technology at 307-766-2115 or lmares1@uwyo.edu.

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By Nichole Gray, Hill County Extension The MSU Hill County Extension Office is offering a pulse meeting on Friday, January 13th, at the MSU Northern Agriculture Research Center starting at 9 AM. This meeting is to provide producers with a toolbox for growing pulse crops such as dry peas, chickpeas, and lentils. Dr. Mary Burrows, MSU Extension Plant Pathology Specialist, will highlight Hill County specific pulse diseases and management options for producers. Clain Jones, MSU Extension Fertility and Soil Fertility Specialist, will be focusing on pulse growth characteristics. Treston Vermandel, MDA Business Development Specialist, will present a summary of pulse crops in Montana. Dr. Gadi V.1/4 P. page Reddy, MSU 1/4 Western Triangle Research Center Supage perintendent, will present an update on pulse insects. Peggy 5 inches 6.5 inches 5 inches xwill 6.5give inches Lamb, MSUx NARC agronomist, a pulse management overview including some tips and tricks. The day will finish with a panel discussion from local producers. Private applicator credits have been applied for Registration fee of $35 is due by December 23, which includes lunch. After December 23 the fee increases to $45. For any questions and registration please contact MSU Hill County Extension Office at either ngray@montana.edu or (406) 265-5481x233.

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December 2016 — Vol. XVII No. 11 Published monthly by Trader’s Dispatch Inc., PO Box 997, Conrad, MT 59425-0997. Free on request to farmers, ranchers, heavy equipment owners and truckers in the Western United States. Non-qualifying in-state annual subscription fee is $15. Out-of-state nonqualifying U.S. annual subscription $25. Periodicals Postage Paid at Conrad, MT and at additional mailing offices.

Deadline for January issue WEDNESDAY, December 28 Postmaster: Send address changes to Trader’s Dispatch, PO Box 997, Conrad, MT 59425-0997 Jean Aaberg, production Geri Aaberg, circulation Chrissy Kolste, content organizer Kathy Peterson, Chrissy Kolste and Suzy Benzing, ad layout. Office Phone 406-271-5533 FAX 406-271-5727 e-mail: trader@3rivers.net www.tradersdispatch.com Notice: Advertisers purchase space and circulation only. All property rights to any advertisements produced for the advertiser by Trader’s Dispatch, using artwork or typography furnished or arranged by Trader’s Dispatch shall be the property of Trader’s Dispatch. No such ad or any part thereof may be reproduced or assigned without the consent of Trader’s Dispatch.

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Montana State University graduate Meryl Storb, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, researches the chemical nutrients of local watersheds. Storb is working with the U.S. Geological Survey as part of an MSU partnership with the USGS to provide job opportunities for graduate students. MSU Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez.

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By Evelyn Boswell for MSU News Service Years before earning their Ph.D.s, two can’t ask for a better opportunity to focus on Montana State University graduate students my research interests while also continuing already have jobs lined up because of new to support the BLM and the complicated decisions faced here every day.” partnerships between MSU and two federal Kate Kitchell, former Montana/Dakotas agencies. David Wood will become a U.S. Geologiassociate state director and senior adviser cal Survey ecologist advising the Bureau of for the BLM’s National Science Committee, Land Management after earning his Ph.D. said in the same article that Wood was an in approximately four more years. He calls excellent choice for the new position. it a fantastic opportunity. “David knows and understands BLM’s Meryl Storb has the opportunity to management mission and he has the ideal skills to develop a long-term research probecome a hydrologist with the USGS’ Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center gram that focuses on BLM’s most compelin Helena after earning her doctorate in apling information needs,” she said. “We’re proximately 2 1/2 years. She says it’s a huge also excited that David will help to build bridges between BLM and other scientists relief. Now she doesn’t have to worry about finding a postdoctoral position or moving at the USGS’s Northern Rockies Science Center and Montana State University.” out of state after graduation and she has her dream job. Storb was accepted into the USGS’s Pathways Program, which allows her to work Storb and Wood are both earning their Ph.D.s in ecology and environmental scipart-time for the Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center and earn federal benefits unence in MSU’s Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences in the til she graduates. She can then be converted into a full-time hydrologist at the center. College of Agriculture. Tracy Sterling, head of the department, John Kilpatrick, director of the center, said the program gives students paid work said USGS and BLM officials approached MSU about a year ago, saying they were experience and orients them to the scientific mission of the USGS. At the same time, it looking for Ph.D. students to help fulfill their scientific missions. The resulting partallows the agency to bring in new talent to work with senior scientists and prepare nerships led to new opportunities for MSU them to transition to a permanent position graduate students. Rigorous competitions as staff scientists. resulted in Storb’s and Wood’s selections. “Overlap between the next generation of “The agencies reviewed Meryl and David scientists and our senior scientists nearing as top candidates because of their excellent the end of their careers is important to the academic backgrounds and valuable work long-term success of our agency,” Kilpatexperience in the private and public sector,” rick said. Sterling said. “Growing our partnerships Storb stood out even in a field of highly with these agencies is an exciting and inqualified candidates, he added. Among other novative approach to funding and training things, she had 10 years of experience in graduate students for career science posihydrology, including a half-dozen years tions.” working for a consulting firm. Her work Wood was working full-time for the BLM experience and academic background were when he learned he had been chosen for the fairly broad, and her current endeavors innew opportunity with USGS. His USGS dicated that she had scientific curiosity. Her job, the result of cooperation encouraged proposed dissertation was a good match for between the two federal agencies, has him the expertise the center might need in the interpreting and providing scientific inforfuture. mation for the BLM. Wood said the USGS Storb said her selection was a “pretty big and BLM are now splitting the cost of his deal for me personally.” She is not neceseducation and helping him became a more sarily interested in pursuing an academic valuable asset to his employers. career once she graduates, so the USGS His Ph.D. will build on his background position strikes the perfect balance between in wildlife management and broaden his her previous job as a consultant and the approach to ecology, Wood said. He is still developing the focus of his dissertation, but skills she is developing while pursuing her said it will serve to balance the research Ph.D. Storb’s research is taking place in the Big Sky watershed where she is working in interests and needs of MSU and the two the West Fork of the Gallatin River. She is federal agencies while being a topic that interests him. trying to understand how growing develop“This is a fantastic opportunity to ment and climate change will impact stream ecosystems by looking at how they function strengthen my scientific background and under pressures from different types of hufurther my landscape ecology interests,” Wood wrote in an article for the BLM. “I man influence.

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MSU Extension Cropping Seminars

Montana State University Extension will host the annual Cropping Seminar series January 9 – 12, 2017, in Fort Benton, Chester, Shelby, Cut Bank, Fairfield, Conrad, Stanford, and Great Falls. Topics will include pest identification, habits of profitable farmers, cereal variety trial updates from the local research centers, and control of ground squirrels, gophers and voles in crop settings. Dr. Mary Burrows, MSU Extension Plant Pathologist, will present, “Pest Identification: The cornerstone of integrated pest management.” Participants will learn about the plant disease triangle, disease cycles, and how to submit a sample to their county agent or the Schutter Diagnostic Laboratory for diagnosis. Participants will engage in a hands-on activity to identify and manage a disease of wheat or pulse crops that is important in their area. This activity will provide hands-on skills applying Integrated Pest Management. Cereal variety updates will take place at each location from each region’s researcher. Researchers will cover 2016 data and historic data of cereal grains including yield, protein, wheat stem sawfly resistance, disease resistance and test weight. Peggy Lamb, Agronomy research scientist at Northern Ag Research Center near Havre, will speak in Great Falls, Fort Benton and Chester. Dr. Pat Carr, Superintendent and Associate Professor-Cropping Systems at Central Ag Research Center near Moccasin, will give updates in Fort Benton, Great Falls and Stanford. John Miller, agronomy research associate at Western Triangle Ag Research Center near Conrad, will cover talks in Shelby, Cut Bank, Conrad and Choteau. Dr. Stephen Vantassel, Montana Department of Agriculture Vertebrate Pest Specialist, will present the biology and identification of gophers, ground squirrels, and voles. Control methods will be discussed, including the use of trapping, fumigants, or bait stations as they apply to large-scale farming operations. No pre-registration is required, and all producers are encouraged to attend. All morning seminars begin with registration at 8:30 a.m., and presentations start promptly at 9 a.m. The day’s seminar should conclude by 3 p.m. Pesticide points will be available. Dates, locations, and contact numbers for each Cropping Seminar are listed below. January 9: Fort Benton, Ag Center, 1205 20th Street, Tyler Lane, 622-3751 Stanford, City Hall, 102 Central, Katie Hatlelid, 566-2277 January 10: Shelby, Comfort Inn Conference Room, 455 McKinley Ave., 424-8350 Chester, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 10 E. Madison Ave., Jesse Fulbright, 759-5625 January 11: Cut Bank, Voting Center, 913 Railroad St., Kari Lewis, 873-2239 Conrad, Pondera Shooting Sports Complex, 972 Granite Rd., Shaelyn Meyer, 271-4054 January 12: Chouteau, Stage Stop Inn, 1005 Maine Ave. N., Brent Roeder, 466-2491 Great Falls, Montana ExpoPark’s Gold Buckle Room in the Paddock Club, 400 3rd St NW, Rose Malisani, 454-6980 ext. 305 MSU Extension is an ADA/EO/AA/Veteran’s Preference Employer and Provider of Educational Outreach. If you require accommodation for a disability to participate, please notify your local extension office at least two days prior to the event.

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ITEMS FOR SALE

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Innovative Ranching Workshop

By Elin Kittelmann, Fallon/Carter County Extension Agent Fallon/Carter Extension and the Little Beaver Conservation District invite you to our Innovative Ranching Workshop. The workshop January 5th will be featuring BEEF Magazine Columnist, Burke Teichert and a Bale Grazing Tour. The Bale Grazing Tour will be showcased at the Bohle Angus Ranch of Plevna, Montana. Kalyn Bohle will explain how bale grazing has improved pasture fertility, boost soil health, and ultimately reduce business expenses. Join the tour and learn how to incorporate bale grazing into your ranch management. Burke Teichert will be passing on his expertise on organizing cost-effective and efficient ranches with minimal labor requirements. Burke Teichert was born and raised on a family ranch in western Wyoming and earned a B.S. in ag business from Brigham Young University and M.S. in ag economics from University of Wyoming. His work history includes serving as a university faculty member, cattle reproduction specialist, and manager of seven cattle ranchers for Deseret Land and Cattle. Teichert retired in 2010 as vice president and general manager with AgReserves, Inc., where he was involved in seven major ranch acquisitions in the U.S. and the management of a number of farms and ranches in the U.S. as well as Canada and Argentina. The program agenda is as follows: 12:15 PM Registration 12:30 PM Load Buses 1:00 PM Bale Grazing Tour (Bohle Angus Ranch, Plevna, MT) 2:00 PM Return to Fallon County Fairgrounds 2:30 PM Break (Registration Open) 3:00 PM 5 Essentials of Successful Ranch Management (Burke Teichert) 5:00 PM Dinner 5:30 PM 5 Essentials of Successful Ranch Management (Burke Teichert) 7:00 PM Closing Comments Producers are welcome to come to all or part of the workshop. The program will be held at the Fallon County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Meal tickets are $10. Pre-register by December 28th by calling the Fallon/Carter County Extension Office (406) 778-7110.

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Dallas Polled Herefords

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406-656-9034, Billings, MT www.crinet.com

406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT

Dennis Ginkens

Duncan Ranch Co

Griffin Polled Herefords

406-292-3503, Joplin, MT

Dutton Hereford Ranch

406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT

Ehlke Herefords

Billings, MT

406-821-0247, Darby, MT

Harper Herefords

406-323-1686, Roundup, MT

Holden Herefords

406-266-4121, Townsend, MT www.ehlkeherefords.com

406-450-1029, Valier, MT www.holdenherefords.com

Elings Polled Herefords

406-549-4442, Missoula, MT

406-278-3406, Conrad, MT

Feddes Herefords

Dan 406-570-1602, Manhattan, MT www.feddes.com

First West Insurance

406-922-6044, Bozeman, MT www.1stwestinsurance.com

Indreland Ranch J Bar E Ranch

406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT

406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT 406-328-7800, Fishtail, MT

L Bar W Cattle Co

406-285-6675, Willow Creek, MT

Loyning Farms

406-322-8541, Columbus, MT

Lucky U Cattle Company

406-322-4425, Columbus, MT

M/D Herefords

406-778-2320, Plevna, MT

406-328-4095, Absarokee, MT 406-328-4095, Absarokee, MT 406-799-2973, Missoula, MT 406-891-0973, Baker, MT

McKechnie Hereford Ranch 406-432-2296, Shelby, MT

McMurry Cattle

406-254-1247, Billings, MT www.mcmurrycattle.com

Merrimac Cattle Co

Reich Bros

Emily Shilling

Sidwell Ranch

Sparks Herefords

Storey Hereford Ranch

406-580-8255, Bozeman, MT www.facebook.com/ Storey-Hereford-Ranch

Thomas Herefords

406-544-1536, Gold Creek, MT www.thomasherefords.com

Tomlinson Herefords

406-735-4493, Geyser, MT

406-846-1370, Deer Lodge, MT

MJB Ranch

406-323-1297, Roundup, MT

406-639-2569, Lodge Grass, MT

K & C Herefords

ORIgen

406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT

Rafter Ranch Inc

406-832-3219, Wise River, MT

JZ Livestock

406-360-3427, Hamilton, MT

Otis Ranch

406-223-4518, Emigrant, MT

406-348-2345, Huntley, MT

Vandeberg Ranch

Wichman Herefords

406-538-8997, Moore, MT www.wichmanherefords.com

Favorite son

Trader’s Dispatch, December 2016 — Page A7

Tony and Luke, two brothers, were sitting in the lawyer’s waiting room preparing themselves for the reading of their father’s will. The two began another session of bickering about which of them was the favorite son and it was getting into full flow when they were invited into the office. After a few preliminaries, including the disposal of a few small items to the cousins and old friends, the important bit came: who would inherit the farm, Tony or Luke? The lawyer took a deep breath, looked at the eldest brother Tony and said, ‘Well, Tony, the farm is yours.’ Tony turned to his brother, Luke and complained, ‘See! I told you, Luke, you were the favorite.’

SPRAYER FOR SALE

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McMURRY CATTLE

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Sparks Herefords Bull Sale Day February 18, 2017 1:00 PM at the ranch with lunch at noon Tom Sparks 406-778-2320 Visitors welcome to see the bulls and their dams and sires www.sparksherefords.com

Gold Creek, MT

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Many sons of this polled Calving Ease trait leader selling at private treaty

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Trader’s Dispatch, December 2016 — Page A8

TOO MANY COWS NOT ENOUGH GRASS

Why should you care about the Worker Protection Standard?

By Jeff Edwards, University of Wyoming Pesticide Applicator Training coordinator If you farm, ranch, have greenhouses (infederal law to visit your property, inspect Turner Angus (406) 337-3800, Shelby, Montana cluding hoop houses), and apply pesticides, your operation, inspect your records, and, including organic (25b registered products), if you are out of compliance, assess civil this information applies to you and criminal penalties. EPA inspectors are As an ag producer myself, I find the targeting locations in Wyoming to conduct Worker Protection Standard (WPS) irritatinspections because the Wyoming Department of Agriculture does not enforce the ing, a little confusing, and challenging to federal pesticide laws. stay in compliance. Who is responsible for compliance The original version of this rule was with WPS? passed into law in 1992 and was designed 3 CNC Lathe Work with 81/2" spindle bore ✓ Irrigation Pump Repair In general, employers are responsible for to protect ag workers who may work with ✓ Heavy Duty Industrial Machining and Repair WPS compliance. These include: or come into contact with pesticides. We ✓ Portable Line Boring ✓ Welding • Owners/employers of and on agriculhave been asked to write a series of articles ✓ Large Lathe and Mill Work tural establishments that grow and harvest outlining key areas of the WPS. ✓ Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Machine Work for commercial production (this includes As an Ag Producer – Why should you feed for livestock where the livestock may care? Largest Capacity CNC Cylinder Boring be sold at a later date): any commodity to The WPS is designed to provide over& Line Boring within 500 mile radius sight of ag employers and protection of be sold directly or indirectly on farms and ag workers. Historically, ag worker safety ranches; timber and trees in forests and has not been covered by regulations or any nurseries; and plants in greenhouses and 1-855-285-0179 or 406-285-0179 government entity (think OSHA). nurseries. Mark Oelke – Owner For ag worker employers – you need • Employers of researchers who help 20 W. Cedar • PO Box 788 • Three Forks, MT 59752 to be aware the Environmental Protection grow and harvest plants. Visit us on the web at: www.mwmachine.net Agency (EPA) has the legal authority under • Employers at commercial pesticide handling establishments. • The WPS also applies to cooperative programs (community gardens, etc.) in which the growers themselves make or arrange for pesticide applications. and Who is protected by the WPS? The WPS protects employees on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses from occupational exposure to agricultural pesticides and covers two types of employees: • Pesticide handlers – Those who mix, load, or apply agricultural pesticides, clean or repair pesticide application equipment, or assist with the application of pesticides. Now Offering • Agricultural workers – Those who perform tasks FINANCING related to growing and harvesting plants on farms or in greenhouses, nurseries, or forests. • Workers include anyone employed for any type of compensation (including self-employed) doing tasks such as carrying nursery stock, repotting plants, watering, or other tasks directAcoustic sensors instantly detect blockages or reduced flow, iPad with easy to use ly related to the production information is wireless transmitted to the cab. Wireless Blockage App of agricultural plants on an agricultural establishment (this includes rangeland production for livestock feed). • Workers do NOT include employees such as Hear the problem. Acoustic sensors function like a stethoscope, resulting in a more durable solution for office employees, truck real seeding conditions. Because the system doesn’t rely on optical or electro-mechanical technology, drivers, mechanics, and any you’re better protected from the dust, debris and residues that are an accuracy-killing fact of life on the farm. other workers not engaged in worker/handler activities. See the problem. Using the easy iPad app, get a clear, complete view of your implement’s performance, Some requirements apwhether it’s flow levels or flow variance from manifold to manifold. If there’s a blockage or even a decrease ply to anyone doing certain in flow, you’ll know. tasks, such as handling pesticide application equipment or cleaning or laundering pesticide contaminated Order before Dec. 31, 2016 personal protective equipfor lower pricing. ment. A G - S E R V I C E S We will discuss excepCall for more details tions from the WPS in next triangleag.com 406-622-3887 month’s installment. Registered bred cows and replacement heifers for sale

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By Nichole Gray, Hill County Extension The MSU Hill County Extension Office will be offering an initial pesticide training class for private applicators on Tuesday, January 10th at the MSU Northern Ag Research Center beginning at 8:30 AM. This eight-hour training geared towards individuals and or their employees, that plan to use restricted use pesticides (RUPs) on property they own, lease, and or rent with the purpose to produce agriculture commodities. Individuals that are interested in obtaining their pesticide license have the option to attend the eight-hour training or take an open book test at their local extension office. Topics included in the training are how to read pesticide labels, hands-on sprayer calibration session, pesticide movement within the environment, pesticide laws, and basics of an integrated pest management program for farmers. For individuals that have their private applicators license and are looking for continuing private applicator credit opportunities the afternoon session has been applied for pesticide points. The afternoon session will begin at 1 PM on Tuesday, January 10th. The cost of the class for the full day including the pesticide core manual and addendum and lunch is $35. Participants need to bring a calculator and a pencil or pen. Individuals interested in the afternoon private applicator credit session, the fee is $10. Registration for the class is due by December 23rd to the Hill County Extension Office, after December 23rd registration fees increase to $45 for the full day and $15 for the afternoon. For registration and any questions please feel free to contact Nicole Gray at the Hill County Extension Office at either (406) 265-5481x233 or ngray@montana.edu.

Tradition of the candy cane

The candy cane begins with a stick of white candy. The white symbolizes the purity of the Christmas season. Red stripes are for the blood shed by Christ on the cross so that we may have eternal life. The candy is formed into a “J” to represent the precious name of Jesus. It can also represent the staff of the Good Shepherd. Its hard consistency represents the Solid Rock, the foundation of the church, and the firmness of the promises of God.

Trader’s Dispatch, December 2016 — Page A9

Deadline for advertising in the January 2017 issue is WEDNESDAY, December 28.

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Tractors/Loaders

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Trader’s Dispatch, December 2016 — Page A10

NH Bale Wagons & Retrievers FOR SALE & WILL PURCHASE

Sod Buster Sales, Inc.’s Farm Equipment Finding Service — Phone (406) 883-2118

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Now, at the beginning of this joyous holiday season, we would like to thank all of you, our friends, for a wonderful 2016. We hope that the new year will bring you and your families happiness and joy. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! United Country Shobe Auction & Realty

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Jolene Brown Family Ag Business Program

By Mary Rumph, Powder River Extension Agent Jolene Brown is coming to town! MSU-Powder River Extension has been working with an estate planning committee and the Powder River Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture to bring Jolene Brown, a nationally known speaker and champion for agriculture and family business, to Powder River County, Broadus, Montana. With her keen insight and result-centered approach, she’s been invited to sit at lots of kitchen tables and family business meeting rooms. Brown has learned what works and what doesn’t. She understands the unique challenges facing parents, siblings, and in-laws who work together. The planning committee members and Extension Agents Julie Riley and Mary Rumph have been seeking sponsors to support the program and have booked her for Tuesday, January 24, 2017. She will provide a 3-hour workshop titled, “Top Ten Mistakes That Break up a Family Business!”, during the afternoon. In addition to providing insight to the success of a family business, she will moderate a panel discussion of local key business advisors, including an accountant, financial planner and an attorney. During the annual chamber ag banquet, Brown will deliver the keynote “It’s a Jungle Out There! Blazing New Trails for Agriculture”. Brown cares deeply about the agriculture industry and is on a mission to share leading-edge best practices. She’s a passionate supporter, promotor and champion for the people who feed, clothe and fuel the world. “A few members of the estate planning committee have heard her presentation in Montana during the last year,” said Extension Agent Mary Rumph. “We were determined to give people in our community the opportunity to hear her speak,” added Rumph. “Through the contributions of many, we are very excited to provide the program locally,” said Dee Mobley, committee member.

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Grant brings science of stormwater pollution to businesses

Trader’s Dispatch, December 2016 — Page A11

Your Montana Authorized Timpte Dealer

By Scott Weybright, WSU Businesses in the Puget Sound watershed must navigate a complex series of stormwater runoff regulations and permits. But business owners often don’t understand why those American Ag Series regulations exist. NEW 2017 Timpte hopper, 40-ft.x Thanks to a $95,000 grant from the Boeing Global Cor66”x96”, ag hoppers, spring ride, FOB Super Hopper Series porate Citizenship Program, the Washington Stormwater David City, Nebraska Center will help businesses understand those regulations and Call for pricing on other models why they’re essential to good stormwater management. The center plans to start creating the various outreach projects “Z” BEST IN “Z” BUSINESS in January. Toll Free: 1-877-714-5944 “We hear about pollution, but you often can’t directly see Local: 406-278-5944 Visit our website at: www.zomertrucks.com it,” said Lisa Rozmyn, business resource program manager E-mail: zomer@3rivers.net Conrad, Montana at the center. “We’re trying to bring science to a level that businesses can relate to. Translating research into practical assistance The center is a collaboration between Washington State University (WSU) and the University of Washington (UW). Its mission: protect Washington’s waters with Guest ConsiGnor through research, innovaaviD core nguS tion and outreach. The grant is the center’s newest opportunity to blend WSU’s stormwater runoff ednesday research with outreach and extend it to the business Lunch at 11:30 • Sale starts at 1:00 pm community in the Puget Sound area, said Tanyalee Milk River Pavilion in Malta, Montana Erwin, assistant director of the center. “We were established BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 by the state legislature as a technical, nonpartisan entity 70 Yearling Bulls to work with both the regulators and the regulated,” 90 Yearling Heifers she said. “Nobody wants to be told to do something for 55 Bred Two Year Old Heifers no reason, especially if it’s expensive or cumbersome. 40 Short Term Cows “We’re leveraging our research to show why stormCED BW WW YW Milk ME HPG 8 Registered water management is impor14 -4.3 56 90 25 -3 17 tant to the health of Puget CEM STAY Marb YG CW REA Fat Black Angus Yearling Bulls 13 13 0.76 -0.01 17 0.11 -0.0 Sound,” she said. Understanding business Improve Udders with impact this Multi-Trait Legend. The center has been working with businesses for a few nted — Other Sire Groups Represe years, but the grant will allow for new forms of comHB GM CE BW WW YW MM ME HPG CEM STAY Marb YG CW REA BF munication and outreach, RAA 1255322 FRITZ JUSTICE 8013 Rozmyn said. That includes 138 53 11 -2 85 144 28 2 9 11 10 0.66 0.32 53 0.07 0.07 hosting webinars, creating RAA 1316436 TJS ACHIEVER 9023 animated informative videos 112 49 4 -1 62 100 25 0 16 4 11 0.23 0.03 28 0.33 0.02 and producing a video about RAA 1368797 LSF NIGHT CALVER 9921W the science behind the Puget 193 54 18 -8.2 54 95 28 1 13 4 16 0.63 -0.13 15 0.66 0.02 RAA 1379610 BROWN PREMIER X7876 Sound’s biggest pollution 188 55 11 -5.1 71 107 11 1 13 7 16 1.15 0 26 0.13 -0.01 problem: stormwater runoff. RAA 1441805 BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334 The new outreach tools 192 55 15 -5.4 62 114 19 0 11 3 17 0.83 0.07 31 0.03 0 will explain the “why” beRAA 1486656 KCC PINNACLE 949-109 hind regulations so busi109 52 12 -4.9 63 95 25 5 6 0 11 0.87 0.14 19 -0.09 0.03 nesses are empowered to RAA 1506931 ANDRAS FUSION R236 make better choices and 115 53 17 -3.4 45 90 33 1 9 7 8 0.98 0.12 20 -0.2 0.01 play a role in cleaning up Puget Sound. “It’s all about using the Sale Broadcast Live via great science done at WSU The Ranch has AIed for 35 years; and UW, and the credibility 4800+ cows in the last 18 years. we have in this area, and www.frontierstockyards.com extending it to small businesses to help them underd aVid s Core d ale & J anet V eseth stand the impact they can 1535 E. Strater Rd. • Malta, MT 59538 22787 Midale Road • Malta, MT 59538 have,” Erwin said. (406) 390-6680 • score_2010@hotmail.com (406) 658-2504 • djvsth@itstriangle.com

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low boy service

40-ton RGN trailer for hire to transport combines, tractors, sprayers, floaters, construction equipment, etc. Within Montana & surrounding states. We also have 48-ft. step deck trailers available. Insured & experienced. Call Roger or Larry at Roger Rader Inc., Sun River, MT 406-264-5475 (MC# 170263 US DOT# 128029)

Swathers

2001 Hesston 8450 with 14-ft. header..............................$29,500 1999 New Holland HW320 with 14HS header, 3800 hours........ $30,500

Balewagons & Retriever

New Holland 1089 bale wagon, 824 hours......................$90,000

Rebuilt New Holland 8500 round bale wagon.................... CALL

2004 New Holland 1095 self-propelled balewagon with new MilStak, hauls 15 3x3 or 10 3x4 bales..............................$95,000 New Holland 1089 900 hours...........................................$90,000 3-New Holland 1069 gas............................... $40,000 to $47,500 New Holland 1069 diesel, rebuilt......................................$55,000 New Holland 1069 gas, rebuilt, sharp, clean....................... CALL New Holland Super 1049 balewagon..............................$18,500 6-New Holland 1037 balewagons, rebuilt...... $18,000 to $25,000 New Holland 1033s rebuilt balewagons.............$10,500-$13,000 New Holland 1032 rebuilt.................................................$10,500 New Holland 1032 pull type.............................................$10,500 New Holland 1052 retriever bed.......................................... CALL

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Haying Equipment

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Tractor & Dozer

Massey-Ferguson 3525 MFWD, 4500 hours...................$22,500 Cat D8 9U dozer, cable dozer, 90% undercarriage. Excellent condition..................................................................................$10,000

Consignments

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Lower prices need lower costs

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist NDSU Extension Service what point do producers quit putting money The daily CattleFax report just popped into the trough versus trying to make the into my email and was not the positive news trough smaller? one would like. Today, I am going to go down the hard The October 10 values were $98.87 for path of controlling expenses. I suggest prolive cattle and $124.65 for feeder cattle. ducers also visit with those who have much I had a simple thought: “What, two-digit more expertise in managing risk. live-cattle prices!” My second thought: “We At the center, our yearly response to the have got to get costs down!” cattle business has been to look at producFor someone trained in genetics, my mind tion systems that will lower expenses and was trying to make sense of a $1.30 cost per keep us under the swings. pound of weaned calf per exposed cow. This Expenses can be controlled, and the first was not good because this was my conclustep to lowering costs is to know what the sion of costs when gross margins per cow costs are in the first place. Unfortunately, were exceeding $1,000 in many beef operadespite many efforts, many beef producers tions. Prior to this thought, I was thinking do not have an adequate handle on expenses. of what would happen if gross margins That is not meant to be critical of beef dropped to $600 and direct and overhead producers but simply acknowledging the expenses were $650 per cow. difficulty in tracking expenses. Earlier this fall, I expected a gross marAt the cengin of $700 t e r, w e d o and expenses track costs. of $650; this Presenting was a posithose costs as tive thought typical would based on the be misleading new market because evprices. Now ery cow-calf I am thinkenterprise ing I should is unique. go back to Ranch and my original farm records thought, and are very dicheck the savverse, resulting in difficulty in clearly ings account. understanding what the records mean. This Beef production management is a swing diversity also results in even more difficulty from market highs to market lows and back in trying to take the concepts of one cowand forth. Sometimes the swing goes really calf enterprise and model that enterprise on high; sometimes it moves very little. But one’s own operation. swing it does, and beef production swings Producers must take care to ensure the acwith it. Of course, we have those who want curacy of the numbers needed to answer the to find someone to blame, but finding blame question. In addition, even if the expenses does not stop the swing. are known, the market price of a calf minus I can remember one spring a pen of the direct expenses of producing that calf market heifers that the Dickinson Research is far from any indication of the financial Extension Center owned, and every day the status of a beef operation. cattle were worth less, and the discussions The issue of controlling expenses has no of breakeven were long gone. Finally, the simple answers because answers start with cattle were sold and the center took a sigtax preparation, loan renewals, checking nificant loss on the cattle. account balances, gross margins, direct and Through the years, that has been the indirect expenses, depreciation, net returns, exception, but exceptions are still real. We labor and management charges, and, ultiall should learn the supply-and-demand mately, return on total assets. Management principle very early. If I have something that needs to provide the financial analysis that everyone else has and the demand is small, determines an acceptable return on total asmy asking price will be low. If I have what sets, which leads to sound decisions regardfew people have, and the product is desiring the future of the beef enterprise, rather able, my asking price will be higher. And than a knee-jerk reaction to the markets. I actually may have the ability to ask for a But that being said, an evaluation of exprice, although I cannot say I ever have had penses and reduction of the cost of producthat option. tion, along with improved production and The movement up or down in beef prices marketing efficiency, is still a good place results in many news story indicating the to start. That we all can do and must do, consequences. The challenge for beef probut this effort generates some interesting ducers is to develop a production system thoughts. 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A young boy was walking along the beach where many starfish had been washed up by the tide. The boy occasionally reached down and tossed a beached starfish back into the ocean. A man walked up to the boy and said, “I have been watching what you are doing son, do you realize how many starfish

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Montana Farm Bureau President Bob Hanson presents the Distinguished Service Award to Dillon rancher Jules Marchesseault.

Dillon rancher receives Distinguished Service Award

Dillon Rancher Jules Marchesseault received the Montana Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award during the Montana Farm Bureau Annual Convention Awards Banquet November 15 in Billings. Marches-

seault is a long-time Farm Bureau member who has ranched all his life. He was born and raised in the Grasshopper Valley. Marches1-406-293-3097 TOLL FREE 1-877-368-3097 seault, now 80, began developing his leader2017BullSale_SimTalk1_2016BullSale_SimTalkWinter 10/6/2016 2:30 PM Page 1 ship skills early as the president of his high school FFA. He served in the United States Army, then he married Bonnie in 1961 and went back to college to study range management. He lived on the K6 Ranch, then moved to Birch Creek where his father had purchased a ranch. In 1966 Jules and Bonnie purchased the Studahar Ranch where they have lived ever since, raising cattle and Selling Simmental and SimAngusTM Bulls kids. He has been involved in Farm Bureau for more than 50 years. He has served as president of the Beaverhead, then Northwest, County Farm Bureau, he served on the Montana Farm Bureau Board of Directors for 12 years and served on the board of the Hills Maverick A74 - This is a Mountain West Farm Bureau ranch raised herdbull with top 1% Mutual Insurance Company for 10 years. Over the years EPDs for weaning, yearling and he has served on the board of adjusted daily gain! the Beaverhead County Wool Pool, Church Council of the ASA 2746013 Lutheran Church, president of the Beaverhead County Connealy Black Granite - Black Granite NLC 72B Bruno - With some 4-H Foundation and as a is a popular Angus bull that really delivers. His trustee for the Yellowstone of the nicest looking red calves on Boys and Girls Ranch. He calves are consistent and eye appealing. The the place, Bruno can be that outhas testified on issues of conpercentage calves have topped the sale since we cern at the state and national cross to Beefmaker that you have level, and he and Bonnie began using this bull. ASA 2826761 been looking for. have attended 10 American Farm Bureau Conventions. ASA 2897734 “Jules has been a true CE 22.4 WW 69.6 YW 114.6 MCE 13.3 believe in Farm Bureau,” YG -0.12 Marb 0.85 API 163 TI 83 noted MFBF Bob Hanson. “We appreciate his dedication to our organization and what it stands for. Jules is an advocate for property rights. In addition, he always has some good tales of the past and remembers when horses were used before tractors. He was possibly the last person in his Valley to put up hay with a beaver slide. I can’t think of a more worthy Hill’s Ranch Simmentals, Tom & Kathy Hill and Family person to receive the Distin1045 Simmental Ln * Box 186, Stanford, MT 59479 guished Service Award than hillssimmentalmt@yahoo.com Jules Marchesseault.”

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When to blanket a horse

By PennState Extension Horses have two natural defenses against cold; a long hair coat and a layer of fat beneath the skin. Horses’ Natural Protection Blanketing a horse is necessary to reduce the effects of cold and inclement weather when: • There is no shelter available during turnout periods and the temperatures drop below 5 degrees F, or the wind chill is below 5 degrees F. • There is a chance the horse will become wet (not usually a problem with snow, but much more of a problem with rain, ice, and/or freezing rain). • The horse has had its winter coat clipped for showing. • The horse is very young or very old. • The horse has not been acclimated to the cold (i.e. recently relocated from a southern climate). • The horse has a body condition score of 3 or less, or is in poor health. Blanket Fit It is important that the blanket fit the horse, make sure you have the correct size to fit the horse. Horses can develop rub marks or sores where the straps securing the blanket fit improperly. If the horse is continuously blanketed, the blanket should be removed regularly to inspect for damage and re-position due to twisting. Make sure blankets are kept dry and do not put a blanket on a wet horse; wait until the horse is dry before blanketing; or take a wet blanket off a horse to keep it from becoming chilled. Days that the temperature becomes warm, remove the blanket so the horse does not sweat and become wet under the blanket. Air out the blanket and dry out the horse’s hair coat. The equine hair coat acts as insulation by trapping air, however, if the hair is wet or full of mud, air is excluded, reducing its insulating value and increasing heat loss. As little as 0.1 inch of rain can cause cold stress by making the hair wet and reducing its insulating value. It is important to keep the horse dry and sheltered from rain. Woolly horses with a thicker hair coat can retain more heat, so sometimes it is better not to blanket them.

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1999 Ford F450 4x4, snowplow, 7.3 automatic, 11-ft. utility bed.............................$15,000

1995 Ford F800 bucket truck, Cummins, 6 speed, 50-ft. reach, double bucket..$12,500

1999 Ford F550 4x4, crew cab, utility, V10 automatic...$12,500

2002 International 4800 bucket truck, DT466 automatic, 4x4, crew cab, 40-ft. bucket............. ...................................$25,000

1995 International 4800 4x4, cab and chassis, DT 466, automatic, front winch.....$19,000

2000 Ford F550 4x4, bucket truck, V10, automatic, generator...............................$12,500

1990 Wiggins 8000 lb. rough terrain forklift............................... $9000 Ditch Witch 400SX cable plow with trencher............................ $5000 Ditch Witch 350SX cable plow.................................................. $5000 8-ft. quick attach grapple bucket................................................ $2500 1999 Ford F550 4x4 flatbed, V10, automatic......................... $10,000 2000 Ford F550 4WD, service truck, 7.3 diesel, 6 speed, 11-ft. box, IRT030 compressor, outriggers, PTO, set up for crane....... $15,000 1994 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 6200# IMT crane, compressor, hydraulic outriggers........................................ $12,500 1992 Freightliner FL70 55-ft. bucket truck, 5.9 Cummins, automatic, jib.........................................................................................$15,000 1985 Ford F700 4x4 service truck, IMT 5000 lb. crane, underhood air compressor, outriggers........................................................ $15,000 1985 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5/2 speed, 8000 lb. Auto Crane, compressor.............................................................. $11,000 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak Cat diesel, 6 speed automatic, utility bed, outriggers. ............................................................................. $8500 1989 International 41-ft. bucket truck, diesel, automatic....... $10,000 1981 International 4x4 dump truck, low miles....................... $12,500 16-ft. flatbed dump with hoist..................................................... $3500 1986 Ford F800 National 228 37-ft. crane 14-ft. dump bed... $10,000 1999 Ford 550 diesel, automatic, flatbed with lift gate.............. $9000 1996 Ford F350, V8, automatic, 13-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers........................................................................................ $8000 1988 Internatonal 1800 2-ton diesel 4x4 flatbed...................... $9000

1992 International 4900 service truck, 11-ft. utility box, 5000 lb. crane, 225 amp Miller welder, Ingersoll air compressor...............................$20,000

1992 Ford F800 service truck, diesel, 8 speed, 14.7-ft. box, 7500# IMT crane, hydraulic compressor, ZR8 225 amp welder.........................$19,000

1980 Cat 920 wheel loader, cab..... .......................................$20,000

1998 Interstate 20-ton tilt bed trailer, 23-ft. x 8-ft. 6”...$12,500 Check us out on the web!

1987 Ford F800 4x4, wildfire truck, diesel, 6 speed, 1000 gallon tank, rear spray water cannon, hose reel...........................................$15,000 1997 Ford F450 460 V8, 5 speed, 12.5-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers............................................................................$10,000 1999 Ford F450 utility truck, 7.3, 6 speed, 4x4...................... $12,500 1989 Ford F450 utility truck, 11-ft. bed, 460 hp, automatic....... $2500 1979 GMC chip truck................................................................. $6500 1991 GMC TopKick 44-ft. bucket, Cat 3116 automatic, 13-ft box........ ............................................................................................... $9000 1981 International S1800 4x4 flatbed, 14,000 lb. knuckle boom....... ............................................................................................ $12,500 1996 International 4900 DT466 engine, 10 speed................ $10,000 1995 International 4900 466, 5 speed, 18-ft. flatbed dump......$12,500 12-ft. flatbed, 3200 lb. IMT crane, air compressor...................... $5000 125-185 CFM air compressors.....................................$4000 - $6000 1999 Haulin 31-ft. flatbed (expands to 34-ft.), telescopic hitch and air brakes. Good for round bales ............................................. $10,000 12-ton 22-ft. tilt bed trailer.......................................................... $6500 (11) 20-ton 24-ft. tilt bed trailers.................................$7500 - $12,500 Reading 11-ft. utility box............................................................ $2500 1-ton utility beds, starting at...................................................... $1000 2 ton dump boxes, each............................................................ $1000 2013 Terex light plant................................................................ $5000 Miller 250-400 amp diesel welder................................$1500 - $4500 Buckets for skid steer loaders........................................................Call Forklift forks...................................................................................Call Cat IT28 quick-tach forks.......................................................... $2500 16” to 36” augers...........................................................$750 to $1750 Versatile 35-ft. bucket attachment............................................. $3000 (4) Goodyear 1200x20 unused traction tires.............................. $800 (6) Goodyear 1200xR20 unused traction tires.......................... $1200 (4) General 1200x20 unused highway tires................................ $800

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Bowen wins truck in MFB Silverado giveaway

Karen Bowen, a Montana Farm Bureau Century Club member from Havre, got the keys to a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 as winner of the Montana Farm Bureau Silverado Giveaway. Bowen’s name was drawn from 25 selected entries during the Montana Farm Bureau Annual Convention November 13-16 in Billings. Bowen was thrilled with winning and explained how she got in the final drawing. “My husband and I were in Great Falls, before I boarded my plane heading to Arizona. I said we should meet Ed and Kayla Bandel for lunch. Bandel, MFBF’s District 8 Director, asked if we would become Century Club members, which is the membership level that contributes to Montana Farm Bureau’s legislative and legal activities. My husband and I both upgraded our memberships, and each received a raffle ticket for the Chevy Silverado. Next I was notified that I was one of the 25 drawn for the final raffle taking place during the MFBF Convention in Billings. I told my husband I really wanted to go to the convention, so I attended and amazingly won the truck. I thank Ed Bandel for the prompting to upgrade my membership and get a bonus entry for the truck drawing.” When she served as an agent for the Mountain West Mutual Insurance Company, Bowen said Bandel was very supportive of MFBF. “He kept me involved and informed on what was going on with his county Farm Bureau and the Federation. Winning this truck is so cool because as an MWFBMIC agent for 10 years, I sold memberships. I always believed in Farm Bureau.” Bowen and her husband, who recently retired from BNSF, live in Havre as well as in Arizona. They had previously attended a few MFBF Conventions. “When BNSF had the train simulator at the MFBF convention trade show, my husband, who worked for that company, would explain about the simulator. I wanted to go to the convention this year, and I had a great time.” The retired agent said she had a good feeling about the truck. “I kept walking past it parked by the Northern during the convention, and I’d say a little prayer that if it’s meant to be, I hope to be the winner.” Attending the convention solidified Bowen’s dedication to Farm Bureau. “I feel this organization has given me so much compared to what I was able to give as an agent,” she said. “I can’t even tell you how winning the truck made me feel. It was the best thing to have ever happened. I feel so blessed to be a part of this organization, and I’m hoping to get more involved with the Federation.” As for the truck, she’s still debating whether to take it to Phoenix or keep it in Havre as her vehicle to use when she’s home in Montana. One things is for certain: “I’m getting a Farm Bureau Foundation license plate right away!” The Chevy Silverado Giveway was made possible by the generous support of dealers include: Denny Menholt Chevrolet – Billings; Ressler Motors – Bozeman; Karl Tyler Chevrolet – Missoula; City Motor Company – Great Falls; Notbohm Motors – Miles City; Danhof Chevrolet – Manhattan; Tilleman Motor Company – Havre; Beaverhead Motors – Dillon; Dee Motor Company – Anaconda; Mildenberger Motors – Hamilton; Duane Sparks Chevrolet – Lewistown and Jim Taylor Motors – Fort Benton. MFBF members receive $500 off new Chevy vehicles from participating dealers as part of their Farm Bureau membership benefits.

Symbol of the bee

The bee is a symbol of industry, resourcefulness, and prosperity. These tiny creatures show us there is success and satisfaction in working together harmoniously, while still enjoying the sweetness of life. British farmers believed the bees hummed in honor of the Christ child on the first Christmas.

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The crew at 3V Distributing, Inc. wishes you and your family a blessed Christmas. Thank you for all your patronage this year and we look forward to working with you in the upcoming year! John, Tami VanDyke and family Jordan, Keri VanDyke and family Barry, James, Kyle and Colbey

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2007 Kenworth W900L Cat C15, 550 hp, 18 speed,72” sleeper, VIT interior,...................................... $52,500

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4-2012 Peterbilt 386 Cummins ISX, 13 speed, 63” sleeper, lockers engine brake.................................... $49,500

2006 Western Star 14.0L Detriot, 13 speed, O/H with papers, headache rack, wet kit, 11R24.5............................... $37,500

2006 Peterbilt 379 Cat C15, 435/550 hp, 10 speed, 48” sleeper, engine brake........ $39,500 to $42,500 2005 Peterbilt 379 Cat C15, 435/550 hp, 10 speed, 48” sleeper, engine brake.................................... $39,500

2009 International Prostar Cummins ISX, 435 hp, 13 speed, engine brake, air ride.................................. $32,500

2007 Freightliner FLD12064SD MBE 4000 435 hp, 10 speed, air ride, engine brake, 48” flat top axle,air ride...................................... $37,500

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2006 Western Star 4900FA Detroit 60, 14.0L, 515 hp, 18 speed, engine brake, 17-ft. tub.......................................... $65,000

2007 Mack CHN613 Mack AC 460P, 460 hp, 18 speed, engine brake...... $38,500

2006 Freightliner Columbia Detroit Series 60, 435/515 hp, 10 speed Eaton Ultrashift, recent overhaul, engine brake......... $38,500

2007 Freightliner Columbia daycab, Detroit 14.0L Series 60, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, air ride,..... $35,000

2006 Kenworth T600 Cat C-15, 13 speed, steerable lift axle, VIT interior, 72” sleeper...................................... $32,500

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2007 Kenworth T600 Cat C13, 430 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, 237” wheelbase, perfect for a grain box..................... $36,500 2006 Freightliner Century 429,000 miles, 14.0L Detroit, Autoshift, air ride, air slide 5th wheel............................ $29,500

2007 Freightliner Columbia MBE4000 450 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, low miles................... $25,000

2-2009 Freightliner Columbia Detroit 14.0L Series 60, 485 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake................... Starting at $32,500

1996 Kenworth T800 Cummins N14, 435 hp, 15 speed, engine brake, tag axle............................................ $21,500 6-2006 Sterling AT9500, MBE4000, 450 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, new paint, miles in the 4’s and 5’s........... Starting at $25,000

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2007 Kenworth T600 Cat C13, 425 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, air ride, new ITB box, pintle hitch, tag axle, electric tarp...................................... $77,500

2006 Western Star 4900EX Detroit 60, 14.0L, 515 hp, 13 speed, engine, 72” sleeper...................................... $35,000

2006 Freightliner Century Detroit 60, 14.0L, 515 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, air ride............................................. $34,500

2007 Freightliner Columbia MBE4000 450 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, 42” flat top sleeper................ $19,500

2007 Freightliner Columbia Detroit 14.0L, Ultrashift, engine brake, 19-ft. box............ Call

2005 Kenworth T800 Cat C15, 475 hp, 10 speed, 62” sleeper, VIT interior....................................... $32,500

2006 International 9200i Cummins ISX, 475 hp, 10 speed, autoshift, engine brake, air ride....................... $29,500

2006 Volvo VNL64 Cummins ISX, 565 hp, 18 speed, lift axle, air ride, 48” sleeper...................................... $36,500

2007 International 7600 Cat C13, 9 speed, lift axle, 22-ft. box, hoist remote, electric tarp, silage/beet gate, only 175,000 miles.................................. $75,000

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Powersh ift & PTO! 2000 & 1998 Transcraft flatbed, 48-ft. x102”, air ride, spread axle..... $11,500

2012 Versatile 350 Cummins QSX, 350 hp, MFWD, Powershift, 4 remote hydraulics, 1000 PTO................... $165,000

2-1992 Fontaine flatbed, 48-ft.x96”, tandem spead axle, air ride..................$9500

1991 Ford F350 7.5L, V8, 5 speed manual, flatbed, goosenecl hitch, dual fuel tanks, dual exhaust.................................... $10,500

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RENT ME 1995 Lynwood tilt deck trailer, 37-ft.x102”, 20-ft. deck, hydraulic tilt, tri-axle, spring ride.............................................$8500 1999 NTE tilt trailer, 37-ft.x96”, tri-axle, spring ride................................$8500 2006 John Deere 772D 8 speed powershift, 5,081 hours, AWD, 14-ft. moldboard.............................. $89,500

1997 Caterpillar TH83 Cat 3054T, 109 hp, 4 speed, 41-ft. height reach, 8000 lbs. capacity............................ $27,500

2000 Fontaine flatbed, 48-ft.x102”, spring ride, sliding tandem axle ...... $11,500

2013 Utility drop deck, 48-ft.x102”, tandem spread axle, air ride, two boxes........................................ $27,500

2016 Jet sidedump, 47-ft.x102”, 49” and 79” axle config., lift axle, air ride............................................. $57,500

2-2007 & 2008 Smith Co. side dump, 47-ft. x102”, 36-ft. and 20-ft. tubs, electric tarp, air ride.... $60,000 as a set 3-2016 Jet 40-ft.x96”x68”, sight windows, vented slopes, LED lights, spring ride...$28,500 & $29,500 • 2015 Jet air ride............................ $29,500

2001 CPS 42-ft. belly dump, tandem axle, spring ride .............................. $20,500 1998 CPS 42-ft. belly dump, spring ride........................................ $19,500

2007 Trail-Eze TE80HT 40-ton hydraulic tail drop deck, hydraulic winch................................ $29,500

1999 Freightliner FL112 single axle, Cat C-12, 9 speed, cruise, jakes, air ride, pintle hitch....................................... $17,500

2005 XL Specialized drop deck, 48-ft.x102”, tandem spread axle, air ride............................................. $15,900

2017 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72” ag hopper, tri-axle, rear lift axle, air ride, LED lights........................................ $49,000 2017 Timpte 40-ft.x96”x72”, reverse traps, air ride, ag hoppers, sight windows, extra flaps........................................ $39,500 2016 Timpte American Ag 50-ft. x 96” x 72” ag hopper, hydraulic traps, electric tarp, air ride, sight windows, rear lift axle.$52,500 2015 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72” ag hoppers, air ride, rear lift axle, extra flaps, .... $47,500 2011 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x66” air ride, tri-axle, rear lift axle, splash guards.$32,500

2013 Jet 40-ft.x96”x68”, ag hoppers, air ride, side chutes, sight windows, suspension gauge........................... $25,850

2013 CPS belly dump, 42-ft.x96”, tri-axle, spring ride, electric tarp...... $26,500

2000 Castleton 42-ft.x102”x72”, ag hoppers, spring ride, pintle hitch....................................... $18,000 2011 CPS belly dump, 44-ft.x96”, spring ride, tri-axle, manual tarp...... $24,500 1994 International 9400 Cummins N14, 350 hp, 9 speed, engine brake, air ride............................................. $16,500

2000 Merritt hopper, 48-ft.x96”x68”, spring ride, manual tarps and traps, dual door rear trap........................................... $28,500

2003 Utility reefer van 28-ft.x102”, roll up door, side door, Tommy lift.........$8500 2001 Felling end dump, 25-ft.x102”x48”, 20-ft. tub, high lift end gate, spring ride........................ $24,500

2007 Freightliner Century Detroit 60, 14.0L, 455 hp, Ultrashift, wireless remote, manual tarp..............................................Call 1986 Stoughton dry van, 48-ft.x102”, spring ride, roll-up door, wood floor......$7500

2002 Freightliner FL70 Cat 3126, 275 hp, automatic, retarder brake, 15-ft. service body, beacon lights, spool racks...................................... $19,500

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1990 Peterbilt 377, Cummins engine, 9 speed, air ride, 15-ft. box.............. $22,500

1978 Custom Built end dump pup, 29-ft.6”, 16-ft. tongue, 12-ft. tub, spring ride.............................................$7500

2003 Arnes side dump, 44-ft. x 96”, 35-ft. tub, spring ride, steel wheels.. $29,500

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1995 Merritt 40-ft.x96”x68”, ag hoppers, spring ride, extra flaps..................... $21,500

2007 Kenworth T600 Cat, Ultrashift, air ride, jake brake, 72” sleeper............COMING IN 2006 Freightliners Ultrashift and Autoshift, 14.0L Detroits, air ride, jakes, day cabs..... .................................................COMING IN 1980 Mack RL600L EG-350 350 hp, 15 speed, spring ride......................................... $6000 1995 Freightliner FLD120 Cat 3406E, 355 hp, 10 speed, air ride.............................. $5900 1991 Ford L9000 Cat 3406B, 400 hp, 13 speed, engine brake, air ride........................ $8500 Converter Dolly 15-ft.x96”, tandem axle, spring ride, steel wheels.............................. $8500

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Hoven’s Used Equipment

Case IH Puma 210 with loader......................... $84,900

USED PROCESSORS

Bale King 5100 processor................................ $19,500 Brandt VSF round/square processors................ $8900 Highline 6600 processor..................................... $6900 Highline 6600 bale processor............................. $5900 Jiffy 900 processor.............................................. $6900

USED TRACTORS

Massey Ferguson 7624 CVT, 180 PTO......... $134,900 New Holland T7 185 with loader.................... $109,900 New Holland TC45DA with loader.................... $19,900 Agco RT135 with loader................................... $64,900 Case IH Puma 210 tractor with loader............. $84,900 Bobcat CT335 38 hp, loader............................ $18,900 Versatile 835 tractor......................................... $12,900 David Brown 1212 3 pt., 540 PTO...................... $5900 David Brown 1200A tractor................................ $6500

USED SKID STEERS

Bobcat S590 loaded........................................$39,900 Bobcat T190 with tracks...................................$24,900 New Holland L175 skid steer...........................$23,900

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

MacDon 1300 bale stacker............................... $14,900 Frontier WR1218C 18 wheel rake....................... $9500

USED AIR DRILL & CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

Massey Ferguson 7624 CVT, 180 PTO......... $134,900

USED SPRAYERS

Apache 1200 120-ft. sprayer............................$59,900 Freightliner with F/S sprayer...... Reduced to $27,900 Ag Shield 1500 sprayer....................................$28,900 Brandt 85-ft. pull type sprayer.............................$3900

USED MISCELLANEOUS

Bobcat 2200 UTV...............................................$7900 John Deere 148 loader with grapple...................$5500 Kelly 3-pt. backhoe..............................................$3100 Danuser F7 3-pt. post hole auger, 9” & 12” bits... $1400 Ford F350 4WD, automatic, flatbed..................$19,900 Flatbed trailer.........................................................$850 Buhler Y7420 72” snowblower.............................$1950

USED AUGERS

Wheatheart 13x91 auger, hopper mover.......... $18,900 Farm King 8x61 belt drive auger......................... $2000 Westfield 13x91............................................... $19,500 Westfield MK 13x91 swing auger.................... $16,000 Westfield MK 13x71 auger............................... $18,900 Westfield MK 13x70, swing hopper.................... $7500

USED COMBINES

Gleaner R62 combine...................................... $57,900 Gleaner N7 combine........................................... $3900 New Holland TR98 combine............................ $32,900 New Holland TR97 combine............................ $23,900

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By James Sedman, consultant to the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and John Hewlett, farm and ranch management specialist in the department The 2014 Farm Bill emphasized providing services and programs to encourage military veterans to become involved in production agriculture and agribusiness. This outreach is for veterans at any stage of involvement in production agriculture, including those just becoming interested about the industry, to those seeking operating capital, or those looking to secure a real estate loan. Financing Options Veterans who qualify as first time or beginning farmers have several programs available through the Farm Service Agency (FSA) in the form of direct loans and loan guarantees. Direct loans are made and serviced directly through FSA, whereas guaranteed funding is offered for either a real estate or operating loan originated by a commercial bank or other lender and guaranteed by FSA for up to 95 percent of the loan value. Veteran operators qualify for interest rates similar to those offered to beginning farmers within the micro loan program and other incentives in a direct loan situation. In a guaranteed loan situation, FSA provides oversight of the loan after the guarantee has been made. Direct loans of up to $300,000 may be made for up to 40 year terms and direct down-payment guarantee loans of $300,000 for up to 45 percent of the purchase price for no more than 20 year terms. Beginning farmers are expected to pay 5 percent of the purchase price as a down payment from their own funds. In addition, leadership or management experience while serving in any branch of the military may be substituted for one year of the three-year experience requirement. Micro loan programs are also available and are smaller scale loans for agricultural businesses. Risk Management Opportunities The full umbrella of policies and programs available under the Federal Crop Insurance program are an important resource for veteran farmers and ranchers. These programs cover a wide range of crops and livestock and help insure against unexpected losses due to weather, other natural disasters, and low prices. Veterans may be eligible for premium reductions, fee waivers, and increased coverage at little or no cost, and other programs designed to make risk management more affordable. Cost Share Opportunities For veterans looking to improve conservation practices or make conservation improvements to their farms or ranches, cost share options are available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and other programs through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and FSA. New and veteran producers may be eligible for up to 90 percent cost sharing and have other financial incentives available for implementing certain conservation practices on their farms or ranches. For more information USDA has dedicated resources to assist veterans and their families. For resources to help new farmers and ranchers, visit: • www.usda.gov/veterans or • www.newfarmers.usda.gov. Visit the Farm Service Agency (FSA) at bit.ly/agloanprograms for information on financing and loan programs, or visit your local FSA office to learn more about loan programs and other programs and resources available to military veterans. USDA has web resources for new farmers at http://newfarmers.usda.gov. Visit http://RightRisk.org for more information on this and other risk management topics pertinent to your operation.

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Legend states that the only time the rooster crowed at midnight was the night that Jesus was born. In Spanish and Latin American countries “Misa del Gallo” the Mass of the Rooster, is celebrated at midnight on Christmas Eve. The crowing of the rooster at the dawn of each morning symbolizes the daily triumph of light over darkness and the victory of good over evil.

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and environmental costs attached to fallowing: labor, fuel, and herbicide expenses may be aggravated by loss of top soil through wind and water erosion. Although in many instances, crop-fallow is unavoidable (e.g., shallow soils, extremely low annual precipitations), it is not always the case. Geographic regions with substantial annual precipitations and deeper soils that could hold more water may be suited to continuous spring and fall cropping. The intensification of cropping systems based on winter wheat offers the potential for increased profitability while increasing farmers’ risk as well. The questions are therefore: when can farmers skip the fallow without substantially increasing the risk of crop failure? What tool, if any, can they use to help them make that decision? Which crops should be included in the rotation? Pulse crop production is soaring in Montana thanks to economic and environmental drivers. Access to Indian and Chinese markets, development of local processing facilities, and favorable farm bills (2002, 2014). Peas, lentils, and chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are cool-season crops well adapted to the semi-arid climate of Montana. They have a relatively shallower rooting system that prevent them from depleting soil moisture in the subsoil, hence mitigating the competition for soil moisture with the succeeding winter wheat. Furthermore, they can capture nitrogen from the air and return it to the soil, break the cycle of pests and diseases, and last but not the least, pulse crops can mitigate the buildup of grassy weeds (cheat grass, wild oat, goat grass, foxtail, etc…) in cereal production. Historically, producers have used empirical tools such as soil probe to help them decide whether or not to skip the summer fallow. A hand-held probe is driven into the soil by the operator with the assumption that the deeper it goes into the ground, the wetter the soil is. The tool, although sometimes useful, lacks great accuracy because the depth of penetration of the instrument into the soil doesn’t depend uniquely on soil wetness. Other factors such as the operator’s strength, and the texture and structure of the soil will influence the depth of penetration of the probe. Moreover, all the moisture in the soil profile at the onset of the growing season will not necessarily be available to the crop. Some of it may be lost through soil evaporation which depends on atmospheric factors such as solar radiation, ambient temperature, relative humidity, and wind. Conversely, there might not be enough moisture at the Figure 3

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The Bells of Christmas

Why Bells?? Bells announce the coming or arrival of an event, activity, or occasion. They toll for good times. They toll for bad times. They ring out warnings. Bells herald in the New Year. Bells are rung to announce the union of a man and a woman. They are rung during Christmas to announce the arrival of the season, to proclaim the birth of Christ. Ringing of bells can be traced back to pagan winter celebrations. During those times, noisemakers were used to scare away evil spirits in the night. Among those early noisemakers were bells. People had fun ringing the bells and making noise. It was too much fun to just use bells to scare demons away. So over time, bell ringing was incorporated into other events and activities. Bells are rung at churches to call people to gather, as warnings, and to bring people together to make announcements. From these ancient roots, the ringing of bells began to be used in the Christian Christmas season. The soft, cheerful tones blended well and enhanced the sounds of the season. Today, they play an important, traditional role during the holiday.

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The 12 Days of Christmas Song Gift Ideas

If you have never done this before, getting gifts each day for for the twelve days before Christmas is both fun and rewarding, (the ladies consider it very romantic). Usually done in addition to Christmas day gifts, each of the 12 day gifts does not have to cost much money. Bring creative is loads of fun (see the 12th day drums below). Want to have even more fun? Send it secretly. Do not tell the recipient until after the 12th day. How to select gifts for the 12 days of Christmas: Select something that is in line with the theme of each day. For example, on day three for “Three French Hens”, select something that has the word “French” or “Hens” in it. Or, find something that is related to “French” or “Hens”. You do not have to get three, or for, or twelve of the items. Just one will do. Try to make it something that the recipient likes and/or can relate to. Twelve days of Christmas Gift Ideas by Day: On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me, a Partridge in a Pear Tree. If you stick to the concept of any bird in any tree, this is one of the easiest days to buy for. Gift Ideas: A sweater, with any kind of bird sitting on a tree branch. Cardinals are common Christmas images. Many will be sitting on a branch, or in a tree. Stick an ornament with a bird on it in basket of pears. A can of pears will also do. The Partridge Family Christmas CD is a good choice. On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me, Two Turtle Doves. Products with doves are easy to find. Gift Ideas: Dove brand chocolate candies is a great choice. Two bars of Dove soap works, too. Also, decorations and knick knacks with a turtle or a dove are easy to find. On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me, Three French Hens. Gift Ideas: Movies include The French Connection (an oldie but goodie), and French Kiss (Meg Ryan). We like the latter, for romantic effect. Speaking of romance, try a french wine. French perfumes are well received. Also consider french bread. On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me, Four Calling Birds. Gift Ideas: Anything with the image of at least one bird on it. Images with four birds would be ideal, but the search may prove long. It will be a cinch to find holiday items with birds on them - bird seed. The idea here, is it will attract at least four calling birds (song birds). You can also go to a pet store and buy a pet bird. On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me, Five Golden Rings. This is one of the easiest to buy for. It can cost almost nothing. Or, it can cost you a small fortune. Gift Ideas: A roll of butterscotch lifesavers costs less than a dollar. A jewelry store will be happy to sell you five golden rings. Also in keeping with the “five golden” theme, is necklaces with five rings or triangles on them, five wrist bracelets, or a wrist bracelet with five trinkets on it.. DVD’s with the word “gold” or “golden” in the title, example: Goldfinger. Another simple ideal is Golden Grahams. On the cheap? Give few onion rings! On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me, Six Geese a Laying. As we progress in our search, the last several days gets tougher. Gift Ideas: In the New York Wine section of your liquor store, look for Goose Watch winery. Craft and antique shops will be a rich source of kitchen items, and knick knacks with geese on them. Old fashioned candy shops may have chocolates from a goose mold, if you are lucky. On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me, Seven Swans a Swimming. Gift Ideas: This may prove to be a hard one. Look for knick knacks pictures in craft and antique shops. On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me, Eight Maids a Milking. This is the last “easy” day. The ones that follow, can be a challenge. Gift Ideas: Honey Maid graham crackers and a quart of chocolate milk are an easy find. Swiss Miss brand hot cocoa mix really nails it. Maid service would be a great hit.... On the ninth day of Christmas my true love sent to me, Nine Ladies Dancing. Gift Ideas: Did you know that the very popular holiday Amaryllis, is also called “Naked Lady Flower”? If your local liquor store has a New York State wine sections, look for a bottle of Foxy Lady from Hunt Country Vineyards. Ballerinas and dancers are common on Christmas ornaments. CONTINUED ON PAGE A29

The 12 Days of Christmas Song Gift Ideas CONTINUED FROM PAGE A28

Look for pictures and knick knacks of Lords and Ladies from Medieval times. Dance lessons. CDs or DVDs from musicals. On the tenth day of Christmas my true love sent to me, Ten Lords a Leaping. This may seem to be a challenging task...until you realize that religious stores will have a huge selection of things that have the word “Lord” in it. Gift Ideas: Baby Jesus is the Lord, making a manger scene a great choice. A religious store will have pictures, sayings, readings from the bible with the word “Lord” in it on countless items. Look for pictures and knick knacks of Lords and Ladies from Medieval times. We found the image of deer leaping on a crystal.... it works. On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me, Eleven Pipers Piping. This song saves the seemingly hardest two for last. But, we’ve got you covered. Gift Ideas: If the recipient smokes, a tobacco pipe is an easy selection. A box of tea bags will represent “piping” hot tea. If the recipient sews, “piping” is a narrow cloth tube used in decorating furniture and clothes. On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love sent to me, Twelve Drummers Drumming. Gift Ideas: A pair of chopsticks and a popcorn tin. The recipient can play the drums on the tin, while watching a holiday DVD and eating popcorn from the tin. A CD Christmas with “The Little Drummer Boy” song is a good choice. Ornaments with drums or a drummer boy are hard to find. A search through craft and antique shops will turn up a few ornaments for the last and final day. Turkey drumsticks will suffice... we suppose.

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MSU Extension employees and supporters win awards for excellence and service

Montana State University Extension agents, staff and supporters from across Montana recently received awards during Extension’s annual conference at MSU in Bozeman. Laurie Lautt, MSU Extension agent in Big Horn County, received the 2016 Silver Buffalo Award in recognition of 37 years of exceptional service. The award, given by Montana’s Joint Council of Extension Professionals, is MSU Extension’s highest honor. Lautt has directly reached more than 800 participants through food preservation education. The Big Horn County commissioners, in their letter of recommendation, lauded her as an outstanding mentor, professional, teacher and colleague, calling her food safety work essential to the county. Elin Kittelmann, MSU Extension agent in Fallon-Carter Counties, received the Anne Wiprud Memorial Award, which recognizes an MSU Extension professional with fewer than 10 years of experience for outstanding achievement. Kittelmann has organized presentations in her counties by numerous national experts, including Temple Grandin, Curt Pate and Dr. Robert Mortimer. When producers brought concerns over water quality to her attention, she worked with local veterinarians, staff at Fort Keogh and other groups to respond. Her efforts culminated in the publishing of educational materials and funding to manufacture inexpensive water testing devices for producers. The Alexander Blewett III School of Law at the University of Montana and the Business, Estates, Trusts, Tax and Real Property section of the State Bar of Montana, also known as BETTR, won the JCEP Arrowhead Award, which recognizes a community partner, for their support of MSU Extension estate planning and financial education programs. The School of Law has provided countless hours reviewing MontGuides and curriculum, providing pro bono work and helping to ensure that MSU Extension financial education information is accurate and easy to understand. BETTR has provided 30 years of support beginning with the creation of the public service committee to review documents for accuracy and make suggestions for improvement. Members of BETTR have been involved in the review of 39 estate planning MontGuides that are widely used by the general public. The Montana chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi, a national fraternity of Extension educators, presented the Montana ESP Early-Career Award (less than 10 years) to Cascade County Extension agent Rose Malisani. In addition to regular duties, Malisani provided leadership to the Symbol of Excellence swine carcass evaluation program and the 2015 and 2016 state 4-H horse show. The Montana ESP Distinguished Service Award went to Bobbie Roos, Daniels County. As the only agent in her county, Roos has developed a comprehensive Extension program that includes agriculture, horticulture, 4-H, family and consumer sciences and community development. The Montana ESP Visionary Leadership Award went to Jane Wolery of Teton County in recognition of accomplishments leading Extension in a new direction. Wolery brought the eParenting program, which empowers parents to use digital media as a powerful and positive tool in supporting their parenting role, to Montana. In addition, Wolery recently achieved full professorship at MSU. The Montana ESP Friend of Extension award for outstanding public service and support to state Extension programs went to

Montana State Senator Taylor Brown. In his role as legislator, broadcaster, rancher and alum, Brown has been a staunch supporter of Extension, the College of Agriculture and MSU in general. Brown is a founding member of Resource Education and Agricultural Leadership Montana and continues to serve on its board. As a senator, he was instrumental in the legislature restoring funding for two Extension specialist positions, supporting the Schutter Diagnostic Laboratory and providing base funding for the Local Government Center. The Montana ESP Team Award went to the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Science National Conference Planning Committee led by Tara Andrews, Custer County, and Sheila Friedrich, Sheridan County. The team also included 49 MSU Extension personnel. This award recognizes teams who have contributed significantly to the state’s response to national Extension initiatives. The team hosted 712 colleagues from 38 states at the conference held at Big Sky in September. The Montana Association of Extension 4-H agents awarded the following: Achievement in Service (3-6 years of service) to Shelley Mills, Valley County, and Jerrica Seilstad, Cascade County; Distinguished Service (7 or more years of service) to Katelyn Andersen, Ravalli County, and Allison Kosto, Broadwater County; Meritorious Service (15 or more years of service) to Sharla Sackman, Prairie County. Communicator Awards were recognized as follows: Josie Evenson, Richland County, state published photo; Jane Wolery, Teton County, state news story, state and regional feature story; Kelton Jensen and JaNaie Veca, Gallatin County, state and regional periodical publication. Brett Schomer, 4-H Center for Youth Development, won the state, regional and national Communicator Award for a promotional piece. Lisa Terry, Stillwater County, earned the Excellence in Global Citizenship award and Allison Kosto earned the 4-H Volunteerism award. Nikki Bailey, Carbon County; Shannon Arnold, College of Agriculture, Division of Agricultural Education; and Lisa Terry, Kelton Jensen and Christina McRaeHolland, working with 4-H, earned the state, regional and national award for Excellence in Teamwork. The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences recognized Jane Wolery with Communications Awards for written press release, first place state and region and internet education, first place state and second place region. Wendy Wedum, Pondera County, and Alice Burchak, Toole County, earned Communication Team Award, first place state and region. Jona McNamee, Cascade County, and Sandy Bailey, family and human development specialist and program leader, earned the Early Childhood/Childcare Training award. Lisa Terry earned first place in the state and region for photography and best newsletter with Ashley House, Stillwater County. The Powerful Tools for Caregiving team, including Laurie Lautt, Wendy Wedum, Denise Seilstad, from Fergus County; Nori Pearce, from Lake County; Tara Andrews, Jennifer Anderson, from Rosebud-Treasure Counties; Jane Wolery, Roubie Younkin, from Valley County; Jackie Rumph, from Yellowstone County; Katrin Finch, from Hill County; Bobbie Roos, Jona McNamee, Debbie Albin and Sandy Bailey, won second place in the Western region for Community Partnership. CONTINUED ON PAGE A32

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Breakthrough technology from MSU registered for use

A naturally occurring bacterium discovered by Montana State University has been registered for commercial use and sale by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its impressive plant-disease fighting capabilities. This is the first time MSU has had a technology registered by the EPA for commercial use, a significant milestone in the university’s research and technology transfer history. Canada has published an intent to register the bacterium for use and other countries are expected to follow suit. The disease-fighting bacterium, BmJ WG, was discovered and named “Bacillus mycoides isolate J” by Barry Jacobsen, associate director of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and professor of plant sciences and plant pathology in MSU’s College of Agriculture. It is currently licensed for use by Certis USA, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of biotreatments for plant pests and diseases. 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Michael Boehm named university’s IANR chief

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News I’m eager to become part of that dynamic Michael Boehm has been named the and honored to have the chance to work University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) with IANR’s amazing faculty, staff and Harlan Vice Chancellor for the Institute students, as well as with external partners of Agriculture and Natural Resources and and renowned thought leaders in ag and University of Nebraska vice president for natural resources.” Agriculture and Natural Resources. Boehm will provide leadership for all “We are tremendously excited to have agricultural and natural resource affairs at Dr. Boehm join us at Nebraska’s land-grant the university. In the dual role of IANR vice university,” Chancellor Ronnie Green said. chancellor at the University of Nebraska“His vision, passion and experience will Lincoln and NU vice president for Agribe instrumental in leading IANR to even greater accomplishments and service to Neculture and Natural Resources, Boehm has leadership of the campuses for all agriculbraskans and the world. Mike’s background in research and teaching, his national leadtural, natural resources and related affairs in the University of Nebraska system. As vice ership in plant pathology, and his leadership president, Boehm will oversee the execuof system-wide initiatives at Ohio State make him extremely well qualified for this tive directors of the Rural Futures Institute integral role. His energetic, inclusive and and the Daugherty Global Water for Food thoughtful approach is a fantastic fit for our Institute and the dean of the Nebraska Colculture, and we look forward to Mike taklege of Technical Agriculture at Curtis. The vice chancellor is the chief administrative ing IANR’s recognized momentum to even officer for IANR, which includes the Colhigher levels of international leadership.” Boehm is currently professor of plant palege of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the Agricultural Research Divithology and vice provost for academic and strategic planning at The Ohio State Universion, Nebraska Extension, and the IANR research and extension components of the sity. He has been responsible for strategic College of Education and Human Sciences. planning for Ohio State’s 15 colleges and The vice chancellor is responsible for an six campuses; K-12 and community college enterprise with more than 1,600 full-time partnerships; the University Libraries Sysemployees including a tenure-track faculty tem, College of Public Affairs and Office of of 330, nearly 40,000 acres of land and a Institutional Research and Planning; dean budget with annual expenditures of over reappointment and academic unit reviews; $215 million. integrated capital planning; and classroom “Mike is a great addition to our university readiness. 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The Montana Association of County Agricultural Agents awarded the Distinguished Service Award to George Haynes, Extension specialist in Agricultural Economics and Economics. Haynes provides education in farm policy and financial management for agricultural borrowers. The Achievement Award went to Tracy Mosley of Park County. Mosley focuses her programming on range management, invasive species and forages.

Members of the Montana Association of Community Development Extension Professionals were recognized for the following awards: Western Region Team Award for Excellence in Community Development work, Leadership 49, Katie Weaver, Tracy Mosley and Mary Anne Keyes all of Park County; and Western Region Team Award for Excellence in Community Development work, Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County, Jennifer Anderson.

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1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup butter, cubed 2 cups light corn syrup 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons peppermint extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 drops red food coloring Grease a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a heavy small saucepan, combine corn syrup and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add remaining butter; stir until melted. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in the extract, salt and food coloring. Pour into prepared pan. Let stand for 5-10 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Divide into four portions. With well-buttered fingers, quickly pull one portion of candy until firm but pliable (color will become light pink). Pull into a 1/2-in.-wide rope. Repeat with remaining candy. Cut into 1-in. pieces. Wrap each in waxed paper. Yield: 1-3/4 pounds.

Root Beer Float Fudge

1 teaspoon plus 3/4 cup butter, divided 3 cups sugar 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons root beer concentrate Line a 9-in.-square baking pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, milk and remaining butter. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in baking chips and marshmallow creme until melted. Pour one-third of the mixture into a small bowl; stir in vanilla. To remaining mixture, stir in root beer concentrate; immediately spread into prepared pan. Spread vanilla mixture over top. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: about 3 pounds. CONTINUED ON PAGE A35

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Fruitcake Bark

2/3 cup chopped mixed candied fruit 2 tablespoons brandy 1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted, divided 20 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped 2/3 cup miniature marshmallows 10 shortbread cookies, coarsely chopped In a small bowl, combine candied fruit and brandy. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper. Reserve 2 tablespoons candied fruit and 2 tablespoons walnuts for topping. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Stir in marshmallows, cookie crumbs and remaining fruit and walnuts. Spread into prepared pan (pan will not be full). Sprinkle with reserved fruit and walnuts; press into candy coating. Let stand until set. Break or cut bark into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Gluten-Free Sugarplums

1-1/3 cups chopped walnuts 1 cup pitted dates 1 package (5 ounces) dried cherries 1/4 cup honey 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup coarse sugar Place the walnuts, dates and cherries in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in the honey, orange peel and spices. Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in sugar. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Pistachio Buttons

1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted 1/3 cup finely chopped pistachios 10 drops green food coloring, optional In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half. Mix melted chocolate into half of dough; add pistachios and food coloring if desired to the remaining half. Divide each dough into four portions. Roll out one chocolate portion into an 8-in. x 3-in. rectangle. Roll one green portion into an 8-in. log; place on chocolate dough 1 in. from a long side. Roll dough around filling and seal edges. Repeat with remaining dough. Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 10 dozen.

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1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup ground cinnamon In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and chocolate. Combine flour and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Chill and reroll scraps if desired. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks. Yield: about 5 dozen.

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Understanding carbon dynamics in the soil

By Caitlin Youngquist, Northwest Area Extension Educator, University of Wyoming Carbon is an often overlooked, but very of the other nutrients in organic matter until important component of the soil. We know the microbes break it down. The process how to manage nitrogen, phosphorus, and of releasing nitrogen from organic matter potassium for maximum production, and is “mineralization.” Bacteria in the soil that micronutrients play a critical role in are also responsible for the conversion of crop yield and disease resistance. Any ammonia to nitrate, the preferred form of deficiencies can usually be corrected relanitrogen by most plants. Both processes tively quickly through the addition of soil require oxygen and warm temperatures. or foliar fertilizer applications. While soil This is why plant available nitrogen may nutrient status can change quickly, changes be limited in saturated or cold soils. in soil carbon status are generally much Looking a little closer at carbon in the slower, and effects are less obvious in the soil, there are actually several different short term. pools that serve different purposes. The Soil is a living system and has both inheractive pool (also called labile carbon) is ent and dynamic properties – land managers composed primarily of living organisms, work within the constraints of the inherent crop residues, and manures. It turns over properties to change the dynamic properties. in seasons to years, as soil microbes break Changes in type and amount of soil carbon it down and convert it into more stable is one of our biggest opportunities for soil forms. This pool plays an important role in improvement, structural stability (resisting erosion) and as Soil health can be defined as the capacity a food source for soil microbes. Because it of a soil to function in the areas of biological is made up of primarily “fresh” materials, productivity (ie. plant growth and decomnutrient release from this pool is relatively position), environmental quality (ie. water rapid. Levels of active soil carbon change filtration and erosion resistance), and plant relatively quickly with tillage practices and and animal health. It is also one of the best cropping systems. indicators of long-term sustainability in land The passive pool of soil carbon turns over management. The primary unifying factor in hundreds to thousands of years. It is very in all of these areas is soil carbon, the major stable, and physically protected from the component of soil organic matter. It is what activity of soil microbes because it is bound gives healthy soil that dark brown color and up in organic-clay complexes. This pool of rich, earthy smell. organic carbon is the major contributor to Soil organic matter encompasses all orcation exchange capacity (the ability of the ganic components of the soil system. This soil to hold nutrients), and water holding includes living and dead plant and animal capacity. It is very slow to change, and pritissue, as well as excretions, and soil mimarily lost through wind and water erosion crobes. Soil organic matter is typically a of topsoil. Humus is part of this pool, which small percentage of the soil (less than 3% has been shown to promote root developin most Wyoming agricultural soils) but has ment and plant growth. a very important role to play in soil health, The slow pool of soil carbon is an interdisease suppression, drought resistance, mediate pool that turns over in decades. This water quality and quantity, and long-term pool also provides food for soil microbes, agricultural viability. and is especially valuable for its slow The terms soil organic matter and soil release of nitrogen and micronutrients. It carbon are often used interchangeably, provides some benefits of both the active and while one is a component of the other, and passive pools as well. Changes in tillage they are not the same thing. Carbon is the and cropping systems will also impact this primary component of soil organic matter, pool but effects may take longer to manifest accounting for approximately half of the than in the rapid pool. molecular weight. Nitrogen, phosphorus, Think of the active active, slow, and calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, other plant passive pools of soil carbon as a checking nutrients make up the rest. While plants account, savings account, and retirement do not take up any significant amount of plan. You can add to these “accounts” with carbon from the soil (instead they get it cover crops, manure and compost, and by from the air), organic matter is the food including soil-building crops in your rotaand energy source for soil bacteria, fungi, tion. You can minimize losses by reducing worms, and the rest of the soil food web. tillage, leaving crop residues in the field, When it comes to managing for soil health, and protecting the soil from erosion. it is actually the organic soil carbon that is So, what does this mean for land managof interest. Soil organic carbon was once a ers and stewards? There are many soil funcpart of a living organism, and will be again tions that are directly or indirectly affected someday. In contrast, soil inorganic carbon by soil carbon. includes things like charcoal and calcium Soil microbial activity – plant nutrient carbonate (lime) and does not provide the availability, degradation of pollutants, and same benefits to soil health. disease suppression. Soil micro-organisms (nematodes, bacSoil structure – water infiltration, rooting teria, fungi, etc) rely on organic matter as depth, resistance to erosion and compaca food and energy source. These microbes tion, and oxygen availability for roots and break down complex carbon-based molmicrobes. ecules in crop residues and manure like celWater holding capacity – drought resislulose, lignin, fat, and protein, into smaller tance and water storage. components. As a result, nutrients are made Crop quality and yield – disease resisavailable to plants and carbon dioxide is tance, seed germination, root development, released as a byproduct. The bacteria reand plant growth. sponsible for the most rapid organic matter Changes in soil carbon can be measured decomposition are aerobic (require oxygen). in the lab or in the field. The simplest Tillage introduces oxygen into the soil, method only requires a shovel, while more stimulating microbial activity. This burst of advanced methods involve laboratory analymicrobial activity leads to increased rates of sis. By digging a small hole and taking note organic matter metabolism in the soil, and of the color, smell, and structure of the soil subsequent loss of soil carbon as carbon you can tell a lot about soil carbon status. dioxide. This is why tillage is a primary A soil with more carbon will be darker in factor in loss of soil carbon and declining color, have a stronger earthy smell (humus), soil health. and better tilth. You may also notice more Plants cannot use the nitrogen or many CONTINUED ON PAGE A37

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2014 Buick LaCrosse with V6, automatic, heated leather. Loaded. 40,000 miles. VERY, VERY clean. Phone (406) 450-3647, Conrad, Montana Two soils from neighboring patures under different management. The soil on the left has been under perennial grass pasture for longer than the soil on the right. As a result, the grasses have developed a deeper rooting system and sequestered more carbon in the soil. Note the difference in carbon enrichment (i.e. darker color) between the two soils.

Understanding carbon dynamics in the soil

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earthworms, and deeper roots. Compare soil from a cultivated field to soil from a pasture, fencerow, or garden. Observing changes in these three basic characteristics (color, smell, and structure) over time can tell you a lot about the effects of your current management on soil health and carbon status. Laboratory soil tests will typically include soil organic matter (as a percent of soil by weight) along with N, P, K and micronutrients. Watching how this number

changes over time can be very informative, especially if you are making any changes to cropping or tillage systems. There are also several lab and field tests available for soil microbial biomass and activity. As they say, “if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” As you manage soil N, P, and K for maximum crop production, consider ways to manage C too. The long-term benefits will be well worth the investment.

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Two bulls on a Beaverhead County ranch within Montana’s brucellosis Designated Surveillance Area (DSA) have cultured positive for brucellosis. The brucellosis-infected bulls were identified during a voluntary whole herd test. The animals were euthanized and infection was subsequently confirmed through tissue cultures at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. The ranch has been placed under quarantine and an epidemiological investigation is underway. All other animals on the ranch tested negative for the disease. State Veterinarian Dr. Marty Zaluski, Montana Department of Livestock, said the discovery of the two animals provides evidence that the DSA program is working due to significant efforts of veterinarians and the producers who utilize the area. “It can be frustrating when a brucellosis affected herd is discovered but our robust brucellosis program continues to find them early which protects our state as well as our trading partners,” Dr. Zaluski said. In all three Greater Yellowstone Area states, elk were determined to be the likely source of the infections in recent brucellosis incidents in livestock. Results from genetic fingerprinting (genotyping) of the cultured bacteria should be available in a few weeks. This is the 8th brucellosis affected herd found since the creation of the DSA in 2010. The mission of the Montana Department of Livestock is to control and eradicate animal diseases, prevent the transmission of animal diseases to humans, and to protect the livestock industry from theft and predatory animals. For more information on the Montana Department of Livestock, visit www.liv.mt.gov.

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Managerial bull sale will get less. All one needs to do is discussion may include a few words of count the number of local poultry, dairy and cost containment, but soon, cost per unit of swine units and try to find your neighbor. production enters the equation. • Secondly, if all emphasis is on the cowThe discussion gets ambiguous because calf production unit, the product value may the answers require a defined unit of producbecome inconsistent, which will decrease tion. That may seem like a simple question, value and limit money within the business but no, it is not. Is the production unit the of beef. calf, the cow, the pen, the acre or the day? So the big-cow, smaller-cow issue is a In truth, the answer is different from one end real question. The answer is most likely of the beef production chain to the other. somewhere in the middle. 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Scientists gain upper hand on devastating wheat scab disease

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini announced that $1.5 million will be available in fiscal year 2017 for farmers and foresters who harvest and deliver biomass for renewable energy. The funds are from the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP), which was reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “USDA investments in expanding biofuel feedstocks lay the foundation for more bioproducts made in rural America, supporting rural economic development, reducing carbon pollution and helping decrease our dependence on foreign energy,” said Dolcini. In fiscal year 2017, there is $3 million total available for BCAP, half of which is for harvesting and delivering forest or agricultural residues to a USDA-approved energy facility. BCAP also provides financial assistance to farmers and ranchers who

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ISU researchers save big dollars for DOT

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By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News For nearly a century, tractor manufacturers from around the world have looked to the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) for a seal of approval. The success of a new tractor is decided long before it sees soil at the long, oval test track on East Campus that faculty, staff, students and visitors pass by every day. “We’re not really famous in Lincoln, but in the field of agricultural engineering we’re one of the most famous, premiere institutions in the world,” said Roger Hoy, director of the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. In 1919 it was more common for horses to work the fields than a piece of machinery. Early tractors were often oversold and underperforming. When state legislator and farmer, Wilmot F. Crozier from Osceola, purchased a few faulty tractors himself, he worked with state senator Charles J. Warner of Waverly to draft the Nebraska Tractor Test Law. The pair received technical assistance from L.W. Chase, who at the time served as chairman of the university’s agricultural engineering department. In July of 1919 the Nebraska Tractor Test Law was passed, which stated that no new tractor could be sold in Nebraska without first being tested by the University of Nebraska’s agricultural engineering department to prove that it would perform as advertised. The first successful tractor test was executed at the lab in April of 1920. Today, test number 2,166 is underway on the track. Tractor performance is measured according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development tractor test codes. Twenty-nine countries adhere to the codes, but the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory is the only OECD tractor test lab in the U.S. According to Hoy, the university contributed significantly to writing the codes and is currently in the process of updating them. “In terms of performance testing, we’re still the granddaddy of them all,” Hoy said. “We’re the only facility in the world capable of testing the largest tractors.” The power takeoff test and drawbar test are the two most common performance tests conducted on new tractors at the lab. Manufacturers invest a significant amount of resources to ensure a successful test. It costs approximately $22,000 to test a well-prepared tractor. The lab is supported entirely by these testing fees. As tractors have become more technologically advanced, the lab has kept up with the times. Joe Luck, assistant professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering, recently conducted research at the lab to test the accuracy of tractor CAN, or computer-aided network, data. Today’s tractors are able to supply publicly available CAN data focused on tractor-developed information that is typically available to implement for optimal performance. The data includes tractor operating conditions such as speed, engine performance and accurate positioning from a Global Positioning Sensor attached to the tractor. Luck compared this data to what the lab gathers with separate instruments. Four test engineers work in the lab full time, along with 30 part-time student workers. Most students are agricultural engineering or mechanized systems management majors. Many are also members of the UNL Quarter Scale Tractor Team, which earlier this year took top honors at the International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition in Peoria, Illinois. “Our first priority is to conduct tractor testing, but we also focus on preparing undergraduate students for realworld jobs,” said Hoy, who also serves as a professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering. Hoy says he frequently fields calls from industry representatives seeking students for full-time introductory engineering positions. A majority of students who have worked at the lab field multiple job offers before graduating. Official tractor testing results are available to the public at tractortestlab.unl.edu. The Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory makes no endorsement of particular tractor models or tractor manufacturers. For more information contact Hoy, at 402-472-4224 or rhoy2@unl.edu. ##### You know you are a farmer when…you hear the same song 4 times a day on the local country radio station…you know for a fact that they do play 12 songs an hour. ##### Life is like juggling pitchforks: everyone knows when you mess up.

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By Mary Lou Peter, K-State Research and Extension Extension. Low commodity prices and high input The initial Managing Your Farm Future costs are weighing heavily on farmers’ meeting is Tuesday, December 13 in Manbottom lines. A proactive new program, hattan and will be followed by one-on-one Managing Your Farm Future, is designed to confidential consultations in January with help producers assess their current financial members of the K-State Farm Analyst position, plus examine strengths and weakProgram. nesses in order to improve their balance The December 13 kickoff dinner and sheets. The program is offered by Kansas meeting will be at Pottorf Hall, 1710 Avery State University’s Department of AgriculAve., at the Riley County Fairgrounds, starttural Economics and K-State Research and ing at 6 p.m. The program includes: • The Farm Financial Situation – Mykel Taylor, assistant professor, K-State agricultural economics; • Overview of Financial Planning Workshops and FINPACK Farm Financial Software Demonstration – Duane Hund, director of the K-State Farm Analyst Program; and • Wrap up and registration for Farm Financial Consultation Workshops. The December 13 meeting is free, but registration is required by December 7. Register online at www. riley.ksu.edu or call the KState Research and Extension Riley County office at 785-537-6350. That meeting can be followed by a one-on-one confidential meeting with a member of the K-State Farm Analyst team on either January 10 or January 11, also in Manhattan at Pottorf Hall. Family members involved in the farming operation are encouraged to participate. The consultation fee is $150. Attendance at the December 13 meeting is not required to register for a one-on-one consultation in January. The goal is to pair a farm analyst with farm families and using FINPACK software to assess a farm’s financial position and identify possible changes that could increase profitability and cash flow. Farmers will come away with a balance sheet, enterprise budgets, a base business plan and alternative business plan scenarios. Detailed information about this program can be found at www.AgManager. info/other-meetings. More information about the Farm Analyst program is available on www.k-state.edu/kams/ or by calling the Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services, 800-321-FARM. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans.

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USED PIVOTS FOR SALE

1998 Valley 8000 8 tower, 1300-ft. 1994 Reinke 665 7 tower, 1300-ft. 1988 Lockwood 2265 8 tower, 1420-ft. 1988 Lockwood 2265 7 tower, 1280-ft. 1988 Lockwood 2285 8 tower, 1300-ft. 1989 Lockwood 2285 8 tower, 1295-ft. 1980 Lockwood 2265 8 tower, 1260-ft. 1984 Lockwood 2265 6 tower, 1075-ft.

1990 Valley 6000 8 tower, 1296-ft. 1995 Reinke 665 7 tower, 1270-ft. 1993 Valley 6000 7 tower, 1302-ft. 1985 Reinke Mini Gator 9 tower, 1106-ft. Wheel line, 5”x5-ft., 1280-ft. (2 available) Two Wheel lines, 1280-ft., 5”x5-ft., located in Valier, MT 1990 Valley 6000 6 tower, 1000-ft. 1993 Valley 6000 4 tower, 800-ft.

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Finding the best fertilizer recipe for southeast’s forage grass

By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service Trying to decide how much fertilizer to use in fields producing forage grasses is a challenge. Forage grasses often do best with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. But increasing one can reduce the impact of the others. Producers sometimes apply more fertilizer than needed, which wastes money, causes excessive runoff, and harms the environment. By studying the effects of nutrients applied at different rates, a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist in Georgia developed a formula for optimally fertilizing fields used to produce forage grass in southeastern United States. The improved formula should curb runoff and reduce costs for beef and dairy producers in the Southeast who raise their own forage. William F. Anderson and his colleagues with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Tifton fertilized a commonly used forage grass at six different application rates for nitrogen fertilizer and at three different rates for the phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. They chose Tifton 85 as the forage in their study because it’s a type of bermudagrass produced on millions of acres from Texas to the Carolinas and to Florida. Current fertilizer recommendations for Tifton 85 are based on outdated studies conducted for other types of bermudagrass. The researchers used fields with two soil types common in the Southeast, kept track of rainfall amounts, and evaluated yields and the hay’s nutritional value (crude protein levels) for each application rate. They also tracked fuel and fertilizer costs and market prices for the hay to calculate application rates most likely to return the highest profits. They found the optimal application rate of nitrogen fertilizer was about 300 to 400 pounds per acre, roughly the mid- to low-range of the application rates evaluated. The results also showed that a 4-1-5 ratio of nitrogenphosphorus-potassium works best for maximizing profits, assuming typical rainfall patterns. In other words, for every four parts of nitrogen applied, growers should apply one part phosphorus and five parts potassium. At those rates, a field will produce about 8 to 10 tons of hay per acre, assuming typical rainfall. Results were published in May 2016 in Agronomy Journal. ARS is USDA’s chief in-house scientific research agency.

Extension honorary organization presents awards

By NDSU Extension Service Epsilon Sigma Phi, the Extension Service honorary organization, presented awards at the October 18-20 North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service/Research Extension Center fall conference in Fargo. Honored were: Friends of Extension • Joe Breker, Havana, North Dakota, farmer, who cooperates with Extension on no- and reduced-tillage, cover crop and soil health demonstrations, field days and workshops • Arlene Dura, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) director, North Dakota Department of Human Services, Bismarck, who supports SNAP’s educational component, Extension’s Family Nutrition Program • Durward and Phyllis Otterness, Tower City, who have been 4-H and dairy production leaders for more than 50 years • Russ Tweiten, vice president of agribusiness consulting and succession and retirement planning, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Fargo, who has been instrumental in supporting Extension’s Design Your Succession Plan programming • Meritorious Support Service Award: Aimee Thapa, administrative assistant, NDSU Plant Pathology, Fargo • Mid-Career Service Award: Donna Anderson, Extension agent, family and consumer sciences, Eddy and Foster counties • Administrative Leadership Award: Deb Gebeke, assistant director, family and consumer sciences, Fargo • Distinguished Service Award: Ken Hellevang, agricultural engineer, Fargo • Visionary Leadership Award: Carmen Rath-Wald, Extension agent, family and consumer sciences, Logan County • Continued Service Award: John Kringler, retired Extension agent, agriculture and natural resources, Cass County

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2004 John Deere 9760STS chopper, yield monitor, lateral tilt feederhouse, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feeder house, header height & reel resume float, Greenstar less mapping with display, Touchset concave adjust, 22.5 high speed unloading auger, straw chopper with chaff spreader, 800/65R32 R1 drive tires, 17.4x26 R1 steering tires, service lights. 2245 engine hours, 1600 separator hours. #21911. (4)............................ $99,000 2004 John Deere 9760STS 2WD, chopper, yield monitor, lateral tilt feederhouse, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feederhouse, adjust rear heavy duty spindles, header height resume, sending and float, Green Star less mapping with display, 18.4x26 R1 steering tires, round bar concave, fine cut chopper with chaff spreader, hydraulic fore & aft reel control, 800/75R38 R1W drive tires, deep toothy chaffer, 21.5” unloading auger, Harvest Smart header control. #21891. (4)............................ $88,500

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AUGER HEADERS

1998 John Deere 930R 30-ft., slat reel, level land, HD skid plates, Dial-A-Speed reel control. #14085. (4).............$8900 1990 John Deere 930R 30-ft., batt reel. #13956. (1).................................$7800

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2011 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel, crop conveyor auger header height sensing. #14153. (1).....$65,260 (R) 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #13897...........................$20,500 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers, HH sensing & Contour sensor. #13879. (3)..............................$16,950 1998 John Deere 625F 25-ft. flexible. #21886. (2).................................$6500 2013 MacDon FD75 45-ft. flex draper. #14112....................................$79,500 2012 MacDon FD70 45-ft., gauge wheels. #14110. (1)..............................$66,500 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft., pickup reel, slow speed transport, fits JD 70 series adapter. #14111. (1)................$69,000 2004 MacDon 974 36-ft. flex draper with John Deere adapter. #21845 (1).......... ................................................$19,500

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2015 Unverferth 1396 22” double-auger (green), 20x42WH/650/65x42 R-1W duals, walking tandem, 520 indicator, hydraulic jack kit. #21806. (1).... $72,500

2006 Unverferth Avalanche 1084 1000 bushel, 1000 PTO, scale, tarp, 480/80R42 tires. #21801. (3)....................... $35,500

SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS New Brent 882 800 bushel, 1000 PTO, 20” corner auger, weather guard roll tarp, 410 scale package. #9620 (1).......... $47,500 2013 General Implement HZ 2280 8-ft. steel skidsteer blade. #13012443. (1).. ................................................... $3995 2013 General Implement HZ 2280 8-ft. skidsteer blade. #13012444. (1)..$3995

2014 Genim 9-ft. heavy duty skidsteer bucket. #13012485. (1)............... $2400 2014 Genim 6-ft. skidsteer tooth bucket. #13012491................................. $2100 2014 Genim 6-ft. skidsteer bucket. #13012481. (1)........................... $1350

2012 Brent 1394 Avalanche 1300 bushel capacity, walking tandem axles, tarp, scale, 250 hp minimum hp requirement. #17051. (1)................................ $72,500

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“NEW” Frontier BU1060 round bale unroller, hydraulic actuation. #21005. (1)............................................. $1595 “NEW” Frontier BU1060 round bale unroller, hydraulic actuation. #21006. (1)............................................. $1595

2016 John Deere 647 4-ft., Cat I, roto tiller. #21715. (2)............................... $3550 “NEW” Frontier SB1164 Cat. I, 3 pt hitch snowblower. #9828. (1)............. $4500

2014 Brandt 1020 1000 bushel, 20” unloading auger with directional spout, 1000 PTO, roll top tarp. #21382 (1).... $35,500

2010 J & M 875 hydraulic and PTO drive, roll tarp, scale & printer, 30.5x32 tires. #21638. (1)................................ $32,000

TILLAGE

Making a smart move 1- Horst CHC25 25-ft., 2 wheel steer header trailer, 20.5x8 tires, 10,000 lbs rated capacity, 18-ft. wheel base, 11-ft. to 12’6” adjustable tongue length, 26-ft. top rail, 2-header pads, 2-ratchet straps. #10433....... ................................................................................................ $4500 Horst CHC36 36-ft. header trailer, 225/75R15 tire, 10,160 lbs rated capacity, 24-ft. wheel base, 11-ft to 12’6” adjustable tongue length, 36-ft. top rail, 2-header pads, 2-ratchet straps. #10379......... $5500 9-Horst CHCF45 45-ft. 4-wheel steer header trailer, 15,500 lbs rated capacity, 30-ft. wheel base, 11-ft. to 12’6” adjustable tongue length, 45-ft. top rail, 2-header pads, 2-ratchet straps. Each............. $9500 1-New Frontier 42-ft. heavy duty, high speed header trailer, tandem axle, brakes, adjustable header brackets, ratchet straps, ball hitch. #9833.................................................................................. $14,500 1-New Frontier 48-ft. heavy duty, high speed header trailer, tandem axle, brakes, adjustable header brackets, ratchet straps, ball hitch, lights. #9832........................................................................ $16,500

2013 John Deere 612C (12) row, 30”, opposed knife stalk row, AutoTrac Rowsense. sensors. #16002446. (4)... ......................................NOW $62,000 2012 John Deere 612C 30” spacing, and 12 row, opposed knife stalk, AutoTrac Rowsense. #16002448. (2).....$64,500 2012 John Deere 612C 30” spacing, 12 row, opposed knife stalk row, AutoTrac Rowsense sensors. #16002447. (2).... ................................................$64,500

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2015 John Deere 9570R Cummins QSX15 570 hp engine, 18/6 powershift transmission, 115 gpm dual hydraulic pumps, 5 hydraulic remotes, motor seal drain, Cat V heavy duty draw bar, Command View III cab with active seat, XM radio, HID lighting, 2630 GS3 display, SF1 receiver, SF2 activation, Ethernet switch, dual radar, Firestone IF800/70R38 radial tires, 4260 lb rear tire weights, 1980 lb. rear suitcase weights, 400 gallon tank, 90 gallon DEF tank.190 hours. 5 year 2000 hour John Deere extended warranty applies. #21765. (1).............$ Arriving Soon $

2002 John Deere 9420 420 hp, 24F/6R QuadRange transmission, deluxe cab, active seat, differential lock, dual 800/70R38 tires, 2800# front weights, 4950# rear weights, 4 hydraulic remotes, recent engine work, 5335 hours. #21612 (1).............................$122,500 2001 John Deere 9400 425 engine hp, 24 speed PowrSync transmission, power differential lock, 4 hydraulic remotes, 1000 PTO, 710/70R38 dual tires, 3900 lbs. of wheel weights, deluxe cab, AM-FM stereo, true speed radar, 3990 hours. #21910 (4)....................$93,500 2008 John Deere 9330 375 hp, powershift, 710/70R42 duals, active seat, 4 remotes. Consignment. #17300. (1)..... ..............................................$159,000 2004 John Deere 9320 deluxe comfort package, power differential lock, 18/6 powershift, backup alarm, AM/FM/WB/ CD, instructional seat. Consignment. #16013032. (2)......................$145,000

1991 John Deere 8760 300 hp, 24 speed Power Sync, fresh underhaul, 20.8R38 duals, 10,279 hours. Consignment. #21342. (1)............................... $59,000

2014 John Deere 7250R MFWD, 250 engine hp, IVT transmission, 85cc hydraulic pump, 5 hydraulic remotes, Cat III, 3 point hitch, 540/1000 PTO, 118.5” rear axle, 620/70R42 rear tires with inside 615 lb wheel weights, 600/65R28 front tires with fenders, premium cab, Ethernet switch, foot throttle, cold weather package, 240 amp alternator, H480 JD loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, 50 hours. 5 year 2500 hour JD PowerGard extened warranty. #21764. (1).......... ..............................$ Arriving Soon $ 2013 John Deere 6140M MFWD, 114 PTO hp, 140 engine hp, 24/4 PowrQuad transmission with left hand reverser, 540/1000 PTO, Cat 3N/2 - 3 pt hitch, 45ccm hydraulic pump, 3 deluxe hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab, air ride seat, mirrors, 460/85R42 rear tires, 420/85R28 front tires with fenders, JD H360 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork. #21860. (4)....... $89,500

ANTIQUE TRACTORS

“ATTENTION COLLECTORS” parts machine, Fordson 2WD tractor. #16003413..... ..................................$1500 SNOWBLOWERS

NEW Schulte RDX117 1 3/4”-20 spine yoke shaft, heavy duty chute kit, hydraulic cylinder kit - chute deflector. #9921 (2)............................................$21,650 NEW Schulte RDX102 size 8 heavy duty PTO shaft, heavy duty chute kit, hydraulic cylinder kit - chute deflector. #9918. (2)............................................$15,450 NEW Schulte RDX102 size 8 heavy duty 540 PTO shaft, heavy duty chute kit, hydraulic cylinder kit - chute deflector. #9919 (1).................................$15,450 NEW Schulte SDX102 size 8 heavy duty PTO shaft, heavy duty chute kit, hydraulic cylinder kit - chute deflector. #9913. (2)............................................$12,950 2011 Schulte SDX960 3-point hitch snow blower, 540 PTO, hydraulic chute rotation. #21010. (1).........................$9500

2015 John Deere W235 self-propelled, 235 hp, Premium cab, AutoTrac ready, 520/85R38 drive tires, 16.5Lx16.1 steering tires, 500R 16-ft. rotary platform with V-10 steel conditioning roll. #21838. (1).......................... $180,000

2015 John Deere W150 18-ft. header with conditioner, 150 hp, 600-65R28 radial bar tires, hydraulic centerlink, reverser kit, external booster spring, light kit, engine fan baffle with 180A header, integrated AutoTrac. #21840. (3)........ ............................................ $135,500

2013 John Deere W110 self-propelled, bar 600-65R28 radial tires, hydraulic centerlink, external booster springs, engine fan baffle, auxiliary lift valve, training seat, knife/reel speed module with 160A header, engine hours 75, header 25 hours. #21873. (1).$130,500 2014 John Deere 425D 25-ft. draper header, single sickle, 6-bat plastic finger reel, steel end finger kit, LH & RH end swath deflector rods, 4 wheel header trailer. #21683. (3)..... $42,500 2009 MacDon M200 16-ft. R80 rotary disc header with steel conditioner rollers, also with D60 25-ft. draper header, Cat 6.6L 213 hp engine. #21409. (1).. ............................................ $127,975

2015 John Deere 3046R MFWD, 37 PTO hp, 45 engine hp, E-Hydro transmission, deluxe cab, air ride seat, A/C, 540 rear PTO, 540 mid PTO, Cat. I 3 point hitch, rear hydraulic remote, 43x16-20 rear industrial tire, 27x8.515 front industrial tire, H165 loader. #8897. (1)........................ Save $9000

2015 John Deere 3038E MFWD, 30 PTO hp, 37 engine hp, hydrostatic transmission, 540 PTO, Cat. I 3 point hitch, 15-19.5 industrial tread rear tires, 25x8.50 industrial tread front tires, D160 loader. #8880 (2)............. ......“Carryover Special” Save $4000

2015 John Deere 1025R MFWD, 18 PTO hp, 24 engine hp, hydro transmission, 540 PTO, Cat I. 3 point, H120 loader, 260 backhoe, 26x12 rear tires, 18x8.5 front tires. #8791. (2)...................................................... ..... “Carryover Special” Save $4000

2008 MacDon M200 16-ft. R80 rotary disc header, conditioner, Cat 6.6L 213 hp engine, 1950 hrs. #21408. (1)..$85,000

New Holland 1114 cab, air conditioning, 14-ft. auger header, double sickle, hay conditioner. #21795. (1)............ $8500

406-228-2496 or 800-428-2496 Glasgow, MT (1) 406-765-1531 or 800-443-9447 Plentywood, MT (2) 406-485-2145 or 800-521-5800 Circle, MT (4) 406-787-6201 Culbertson, MT (3) Check out our website: www.fesmt.com

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NEW John Deere 7230R 230 hp, EVT, 2630 display, SF1 receiver, 6.8L engine, 85cc hydraulic pump, five remote cylinder, 540E/1000/1000E PTO, regular drawbar Cat. III, 40,000 triple link suspension, premium LED light package, full coverage rear fenders, Ethernet switch, foot speed control throttle, cold weather package, 240 amp alternator, Quik-tatch. #942. ......... “Demonstrator Save” $43,000 2015 John Deere 6175R MFWD, 175 engine hp, IVT transmission, 10” touch display, Greenstar AutoTrak, Gen 4 ACT 4600 processor, premium cab, radio/XM, 60ccm hydraulic pump, four remote cylinder, 540E/1000/1000E, sway control blocks, 110” axle, 420/90R30 142A8, pivot fenders, cold weather package, fuel heating system, deluxe pano lights, 240 amp alternator, panorama glass roof, 2 pr 450# inside inner weights. #1045................................... .“Carryover Special” Save $28,000 NEW John Deere 6140D MFWD, 115 PTO hp, 140 engine hp, 24F/12R synchronized transmission, forward/ reverse shuttle, standard cab, air ride seat, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. II 3 point hitch, 18.4x38 rear tires with 8 weights, 14.9x24 front tires. #1042................................ .“Carryover Special” Save $12,000 2015 John Deere 6140D MFWD, 115 PTO hp, 140 engine hp, standard cab, air ride seat, 24F/12R synchronized transmission, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. II 3 point hitch, 18.4x38 rear tires with 8 rear weights, 14.9x24 front tires. #1048.... .“Carryover Special” Save $12,000

Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Alex Yeska, Salesman 406-942-0065; Wade Engstrom AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Don Wagner, Salesman, 406-230-1059 Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118 Plentywood: Jake Reynen, Salesman 406-480-3512

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ROTARY COMBINES

(R) = “Reconditioned” and CNT = “Cash No Trade”

CONVENTIONAL/WALKER

ROUND BALERS

SPRAYERS

JOHN DEERE

(R) 2012 John Deere S670 premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty thick skin rotors, heavy duty torque variable speed lateral tilt Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires with 6.5” spacers, 28L-26 rear tires, 26-ft. high output unloading auger, 1340 separator hours, 1890 engine hours. #13596. (4). Was $205,000...NOW $159,000 CNT

(R) 2010 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, fixed speed heavy duty level land feedershouse, header high lift cylinders, 26-ft. unloading auger, 800/70R38 drive tires with 18” axle extensions, 28L-26 steering tires, feed accelerator slow down kit, straw chopper with tailboard spreader, 1510 separator hours, 1985 engine hours. #13639. (1).Was $160,000................ .......................... NOW $135,000 CNT (R) 2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, fixed speed level land deluxe header controls, 800/65R-32 drive tires, 18.4-26 steering tires, 1365 separator hours, 1670 engine hours. #13606. (4)........ NOW $120,000 CNT

(R) 2014 John Deere T670 “Conventional combine”, premium cab, enhanced air suspension seat, standard lighting with header extremity lights, GS3 Touch Command center display, AutoTrac ready, 3-speed electric shift transmission, fixed speed lateral tilt feederhouse with heavy duty gathering chain, dual range cylinder, electric adjust cleaning shoe sieve adjust, 23ft. unloading auger, xtra fine cut straw chopper, Michelin IF800/65R32 drive tires, 540/65R30 steering tires, interactive combine adjust, high capacity oil cooler, “ONLY” 115 separator hours, 205 engine hours. JD 5 year 3000 hour extended warranty remains, expires 7/31/19 or 3000 hours. #13617. (1). Was $299,950................ .......................... NOW $255,000 CNT

(R) 2012 John Deere T670 “Conventional”, premium cab, standard lighting, GS3 Touch display command center, AutoTrac ready, 3 speed electric shift transmission, fixed speed, level land feederhouse with heavy duty chain, dual range cylinder, electric adjust cleaning shoe, 23-ft. unloading auger, straw chopper, Michelin 800/65R32 drive tires, 480/80R26 steering tires, 325 separator hours, 440 engine hours. #13616. (4). Was $263,750..... .......................... NOW $229,000 CNT

(R)2013 John Deere 569 “Premium round” baler, megawide pickup, surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L-61.1 tires. #16181. (3). Was $39,250.................. ............................ NOW $29,500 CNT 2013 John Deere 569 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift. #16211. (1). Was $41,000............... NOW $31,000 CNT 2011 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, BaleTrak Pro monitor. #21951. (4).............. $31,000 (R) 2009 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 5-ft., bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift slip clutch & speed sensor, 10,725 bales. #21037. (4). Was $31,000.................. ............................ NOW $25,000 CNT (R) 2009 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, Megawide Plus hydraulic pickup, dual gauge wheels. #17503. (1). Was $32,000 THEN $28,000 NOW $22,750 VERMEER 2011 Vermeer 605SM Megawide pickup, twine and surface wrap, 1000 PTO. #21744. (3) Was $19,950................... ............................ NOW $18,950 CNT

2014 John Deere R4038 self-propelled, 3000 receiver, SF1 activation, JD section control, radio, 9.0L tier 4 engine, 420/80R46, SS eductor, 120-ft. booms, 15” nozzles, wheel slip control, boom air purge, Xenon HID field lighting. #17485. (4). Was $335,000 THEN $310,500 NOW $294,500

(R) 2014 John Deere R4038 self-propelled sprayer, 120-ft. booms with fence row end nozzles, 1000 gallon stainless steel tank, wheel slip control, boom air purge, HID field lighting, radar full AMS, 463 hours. #17474. (1). Was $349,000... NOW $245,000 CNT

(R) 2004 John Deere 9760STS deluxe cab, 3-position header height control, Harvest DOC, Touchset concave adjustment, 22’5” high capacity unloading system, twin disk straw spreader, 18.4R-42 dual drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, HID lighting, 2460 engine hours, 1869 separator hours. #13505. (4).......... NOW $71,000 CNT

2012 Case IH 8230 straw chopper with in cab spreader control, yield monitor, lateral tilt feederhouse, 520/85R42D drive tires, 600/65R28 steering tires, AutoGuidance NAV II, HID lighting, Magnacut deluxe, cross auger control, grain tank extension with cover, 1099 engine hours, 777 separator hours. #21354. (2). Was $263,000................ .......................... NOW $199,500 CNT

2010 Case IH 8120 small straw chopper, yield monitor, lateral tilt feederhouse, 900/60R32 drive tires, 480/70R30 steering tires, AccuGuide with NAV II controller, HID lighting, electric grain tank cover. #21355. (2)....................... .......................... NOW $145,500 CNT

1983 John Deere 8820 combine with 30.5x32 tires, chaff spreader. #13573. (4). Was $12,500.... NOW $7500 CNT

FERTILIZER SPREADER

“NEW” New Leader L3030G4 high capacity fertilizer spreader with 300 cu. ft. stainless steel hopper able to hold up to 10 ton of product. Spreads fertilizer at rates as low as 50 lbs./acre to as high as 1100 lbs./acre at a width of 105-ft. (1) #11240. Was $66,000.... ............................ NOW $46,000 CNT

NEW John Deere 850i green & yellow sport, 14” Bighorn tires, sport seat, Fox 2.0 Performance, Prerunner bumper, “Power Steering”. #8674. (1).Was $19,650............... NOW $13,000 CNT

(R) 2012 John Deere RSX850i green sport gator, 14” Maxxis Bighorn tires, bucket sport seat, sports package, 426 hour, 2985 miles. #16669 (1). Was $12,500............... NOW $10,000 CNT

2013 John Deere 4940 self-propelled, 480/80R50 tires, solution pump, SS eductor delivery system, 120-ft. booms, BoomTrac auto level system, wheel slip control, xenon HID field lights, radar speed sensor, row crop fenders. #21318 (1). Was $268,000... .......................... NOW $216,750 CNT

(R) 2012 John Deere 4940 120-ft., booms, 20” nozzle spacing with BoomTrac Pro leveling system & section control, 1200 gallon stainless tank, hydraulic tread adjust, Guidance ready, traction control, 480/80R50 tires with wheel shields, halogen light package, SF1 activation, Starfire receiver, large chemical educator, 935 hours. #21473. (1) Was $262,000................. .......................... NOW $207,500 CNT

2012 John Deere 4940 120-ft., traction control, 20” nozzle spacing, halogen field lights, SS plumbing, row crop fenders, high flow solution pump, traction control, 380/105R50 tires, fence row nozzle right hand, stainless steel, eductor system, fence row nozzle left hand. #21498 (1). Was $250,000....... .......................... NOW $195,000 CNT

TILLAGE

2013 New Leader L3030G4 high capacity fertilizer spreader with 300 cu. ft. hopper able to hold up to 10 ton of product. Spreads fertilizer @ rates as low as 50 lbs./acre to 1100 lbs./acre. Patented G4 variable rate broadcaster, TR1000 trailer. #11139. (1) Was $95,000........ ............................ NOW $64,500 CNT

“NEW” New Leader T1000 adjustable axle trailer, up to 10 ton capacity, @ 20 mph, works in conjunction with new or used New Leader applicators/spreader boxes built for John Deere 4900 Series sprayer chassis. #11141 (1). Was $31,750................ NOW $22,000 CNT

(R) 2011 John Deere 4930 325 hp, 120ft. booms, 1200 gallon stainless steel tank, deluxe cab, GreenStar AutoTrac ready, 1930 hours. #21319 (1). Was $220,000........... NOW $160,000 CNT

2014 Salford I-2141 41-ft. Independent Series cultivator, 3 section, 7.5” spacing, 22”x13 wave on front two - 22”x8 wave on last 3 ranks on 1-5/8” coil shank, 8 bolt 305/70xR22.5 recap truck on main frame 28’-41’, Cat IV articulating implement hitch, 31 weights, axle pivot grease bank 3-section. #11219 (3). Was $99,500.................... NOW 71,500 CNT

“Rental Return” Summers 9J5004 50-ft. vertical tillage, super coulter, ideal for spring tillage, chops residue and slices through layers of soil, promoting root growth and opening soil to allow wet fields to dry. #21697. (1). Was $75,000. ..............................NOW $49,000 CNT

2011 Apache AS1220 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms, poly tank, 20” nozzle spacing, Raven Viper pro auto rate, boom height and section control, AutoTrac. #21310 (1). Was $170,000. .......................... NOW $126,000 CNT

UTILITY TRACTORS 40-100 hp

CONSUMER PRODUCTS SIDE BY SIDES

(R) 2005 John Deere 9860STS deluxe cab, Dial-A-Speed header control, hydraulic fore & aft, in-cab draper control, Greenstar wiring harness, high torque variable speed Contour Master feederhouse, 22’5” unloading auger, fine cut wide spread straw chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, 1185 separator hours, 1570 engine hours. #13584. (2).................. ...................................NOW $119,500

(R) 2005 John Deere 4920 120-ft., stainless tank, guidance ready, traction control, 15” nozzle spacing, high flow solution pump, 480/80R50 tires, AutoTrac ready, Xenon HID field lighting, boom return to height, fence row nozzles, strainers, full boom breakaway, radar speed sensor, row crop fenders (4), wheel slip control, 3320 hours. #21600. (2). Was $112,500..... ............................ NOW $97,000 CNT

2014 John Deere 5115M MFWD, 100 PTO hp, IT4 diesel engine, power reverser transmission, 540 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, triple mid & rear hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab with air ride seat, cornerpost exhaust, mirrors, cold start package, JD H260 loader. #17271. (4) Was $88,500....... NOW $68,500 CNT Used 2014 John Deere 5115M MFWD, 100 PTO hp, IT4 diesel engine, power reverser transmission, 540 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, triple mid & rear hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab with air ride seat, mirrors, cornerpost exhaust, cold start package, JD H260 loader. “Only 100 Hours”. #17272. (3). Was $88,500..... ............................ NOW $68,500 CNT

2015 John Deere 5055E FWA, 55 engine hp, 45 PTO hp, 9F/3R transmission, open station, 16.9-28 6PR R1 rear tires, 9.5-24 6PR R1 front tires, dual mid mount hydraulic valves, 10 hours. Factory warranty expires: 3/31/2018 #21398.(3). Was $33,500................... ............................ NOW $29,500 CNT

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www.fesmt.com 406-228-2496 or 800-428-2496 Glasgow, MT (1) 406-765-1531 or 800-443-9447 Plentywood, MT (2) 406-485-2145 or 800-521-5800 Circle, MT (4) 406-787-6201 Culbertson, MT (3)

Check out our website: www.fesmt.com

After Hours Sales:

Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Alex Yeska, Salesman 406-942-0065; Wade Engstrom, AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Don Wagner, Salesman 406-230-1059 Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118 Plentywood: Jake Reynen, Salesman 406-480-3512

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NO TILL DISC DRILLS

JOHN DEERE ROW CROP - 100 hp. plus

(R) 2012 John Deere 8360R 360 hp with Intel power management, IVT transmission, 60 gpm hydraulic pump, 4 hydraulic remotes, premium Commandview II cab, AutoTrac ready, dual beam radar sensor, 1000 PTO, 3-pt. hitch, 710/70R42 rear dual tires, ILS front axle with 480/70R34 dual tires and fenders, HID lighting, wheel weights. 2225 hours. #14957. (4). Was $229,950...NOW $189,000 CNT

(R) 2013 John Deere 7230R 230 engine hp, 189 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. III 3 pt hitch, (R) 2012 John Deere 7200R MFWD, 200 dual rear tires: 520/42 @ 85%, triple engine hp, 165 PTO hp, IVT, 540/1000 link front axle with 420/30 front tires, PTO, Cat. III 3 pt. hitch, 118.5” rear 85cc hydraulic pump, 5 hydraulic axle, 480/80R50 dual rear tires, triple remotes, premium cab, air, heat, link front suspension, 380/80R38 front AM-FM-Satellite stereo, HID lighting tires, 63cc hydraulic pump (43 gpm) package, electric mirrors, business with 4 hydraulic remotes, premium band antenna, foot throttle, 2465 lbs cab CVII with suspension, 7” color on each rear axle, cold weather start, touch display, XM Satellite radio, HID JD H480 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple. lighting, cold weather start, 12 front 1225 hours. #17281 (3)...................... weights, 900 lbs weights on rear axle, ...................................NOW $168,000 1820 hours. #21096. (2)..................... .......................... NOW $127,500 CNT

(R) 2010 John Deere 8320R MFWD, 320 engine hp, 260 PTO hp, 16F/4R powershift, 1000 PTO, Cat. III 3 pt. hitch, 5 hydraulic remotes, 85cc (60gpm) hydraulic pump, 118.5” rear axle, 480/80R50 dual rear tires, 420/85R34 front tires with independent front suspension, deluxe cab, cold start package, premium radio, 1400 lbs weights on each rear axle. #21099. (3)........... .......................... NOW $149,500 CNT

(R) 2012 John Deere 7230R MFWD, 230 engine hp, 180 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 380/90R54 dual rear tires, 118.5” rear axle, triple link front suspension, 380/80R38 front tires, Cat. III 3 pt. hitch, 1000 PTO, 4 hydraulic remotes, 63cc hydraulic pump (43 gpm), premium cab with suspension, HID lighting, XM Satellite radio, cold start, 16 front weights, 450 lbs weights on each rear axle, 2115 hours. #21097. (3) Was $169,000........... NOW $129,000 CNT

(R) 2010 John Deere 8270R MFWD, 230 hp, 189 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 5 hydraulic remotes, 42.5 gpm hydraulic pump, 118.5” rear axle, 380/90R534 R1W tires, 380/90R54 R1W rear tires, active seat, 2 pair 450# rear weights. #21098. (3) Was $175,000................. .......................... NOW $135,000 CNT

2012 John Deere 7215R 215 hp, IVT transmission, 43 gpm hydraulic pump, 3 hydraulic remotes, triple link suspension, 420/90R30 front tires with fenders, 620/70R42 rear tires with 1400 lbs. weights, XM satellite radio, HID lighting, cold weather package, H480 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, joystick control. #17291. (3) Was $196,000........... NOW $149,000 CNT

(R) 2014 John Deere 7290R MFWD, 290 engine hp, 242 PTO hp, IVT transmission, deluxe cab, leather active seat, 2630 Display, 4600 processor, Ethernet, deluxe XM stereo, 85cc hydraulic pump, 5 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat III 3-point, 650/65R42 rear tires, 600/65R28 front tires, LED lights, foot throttle, cold weather package, 240 amp alternator, 2 inside wheel weights, H480 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, 295 hours. Factory warranty expires 2/2/17, JD Powertrain 3 year, 2000 hour, extended warranty expires 2/2/18. #21370 (1). Was $248,500 THEN $238,500 NOW $222,500 CNT

(R) 2014 John Deere 7210R MFWD, 210 engine hp, 170 PTO hp, IVT transmission, deluxe cab with leather active seat & XM radio, electric mirrors, 540/1000 PTO, Cat III 3-point hitch, 710/70R42 rear tires, 600/70R30 front tires with fenders & triple link suspension, 7” color display, 4100 processor, Ethernet switch R4, 4 hydraulic remotes, 43 gpm hydraulic pump, cold weather package, 240 amp alternator, 1400 lbs inside rear wheel weights, H480 loader, bucket, grapple fork, hour 410. #21513. (3)................. .......................... NOW $186,000 CNT

(R) 2004 John Deere 7920 MFWD 170 PTO hp, IVT transmmission, triple link front suspension, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt. hitch, 3 function joystick loader control, 96” rear axle, 520/85R42 single rear wheels, 420/90R30 front tires with fenders, rear weights, deluxe cab with foot throttle, AM/FM radio/WB/ CD, instructional seat, 746 loader, 8-ft. bucket with digging teeth, hood guard, 5-tine grapple, 5440 hours. #21069 (1). Was $98,000....... NOW $82,000 CNT

(R) 1996 John Deere 7800 145 hp, cab, MFWD, partial powershift, singles, 740 loader with grapple, 3 remote hydraulic controls, 110” rear axle, 14.9R30 fronts, 3 point, 18.4R42D rears, 16F/12R PowrQuad transmission, 9855 hours. #21295 (1) Was $64,500 ............................ NOW $49,500 CNT

(R) 2005 John Deere 7720 MFWD, 140 PTO hp, 20 speed PowrQuad transmisson with forward & reverse shuttle, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. III 3 point hitch, 4 hydraulic remotes, 480/80R42 rear tires, 420/85R42 front tires, premium cab with air ride seat, Greenstar ready, 746 loader, bucket, grapple fork, 4700 hours. #21186. (1). Was $92,500....... ............................ NOW $78,000 CNT

GRAIN VACS

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406-228-2496 or 800-428-2496 Glasgow, MT (1) 406-765-1531 or 800-443-9447 Plentywood, MT (2) 406-485-2145 or 800-521-5800 Circle, MT (4) 406-787-6201 Culbertson, MT (3)

2008 Rem 3700 high capacity, up to 10,000 bushels per hour load out capacity. #16977. (1). Was $19,995... ............................ NOW $15,000 CNT

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After Hours Sales:

Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Alex Yeska, Salesman 406-942-0065; Wade Engstrom, AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Don Wagner, Salesman 406-230-1059 Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118 Plentywood: Jake Reynen, Salesman 406-480-3512

(R) 1989 John Deere 4455 MFWD, 142 PTO hp, powershift transmission, cab, air conditioning, heater, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, JD 280 loader, bucket, grapple fork, “Major Reconditioning”. #15083. (4).............. ............................ NOW $41,500 CNT

2013 John Deere 1895/1910 43-ft. air disc drill, double shoot, smooth gauge wheel, all run blockage, cast fertilizer closing wheel, double shoot air package for tow behind cart, dual fertilizer delivery tube with 1910 430 bushel cart. #21423. (2). Was $204,000........ .......................... NOW $185,000 CNT

AIR HOE DRILL

2014 John Deere 1835 50-ft., 10” spacing, 1” opener, 4”x22” steel packer with rock guards, SPF (single placement fertilizer opener). #21335 (3) Was $207,500......................NOW $178,00

2010 John Deere 1835-1910 41-ft. air hoe drill, 10” spacing, single shoot, 3x21 semi-pneumatic press wheels, smooth gauge wheels, primary hoses blockage warning system, dual main & wing caster wheels, 12.5L15, single shoot seed & separate fertilizer, dual fertilizer delivery tube, mechanical depth control with hydraulic down pressure with 1910 cart. #21441. (2). Was $125,000..............NOW $90,000

2005 Bourgault 5710 53-ft. air hoe drill, 10” row spacing, 450 lb trips, square seed boots, speed lock adapters, mid-row II banders, double shoot air system. #15390. (1). Was $31,000..... ............................ NOW $20,000 CNT

2006 Flexi-Coil 5500 70-ft. air hoe drill, 10” spacing, 550# trips, 1”x2” C shanks, flotation tires, double shoot air system, primary optical blockage on seed run, 3.5” steel packers wheels, Dutch low draft paired row carbide tips with 2002 Flexi-Coil 2340 tow behind variable rate meter drive, dual fan, 8” auger with air seeder hopper with 2007 NH SC430 leading cart, 430 bushel 3 compartment, variable rate drive metering system, 10-ft. auger, 18.4x28 R1 duals, dual fan. #15492. (1). Was $99,000.NOW “Make us a offer” CNT

2002 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air hoe drill, 9” spacing, steel press wheels, single shoot, narrow carbide points with 2340 tow between cart, drill can be broken down to 39-ft.. #15509. (3).Was $39,500........................NOW $29,500

2004 John Deere 1895 40-ft., separate fertilizer placement (SFP), 10” spacing, extended wear seed boots, dry fertilizer, steel gauge wheel, 1910430 tow behind air cart, 6-run double shoot, 8” load-unload auger, variable rate seed & fertilizer delivery. #21076. (1). Was $122,500.............................. ..........................NOW $105,500 CNT

2004 John Deere 1895/1910 43-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, smooth gauge wheels, extended wear seed boot, tow behind cart, dry fertilizer delivery tube, primary hose blockage warning system, cast fertilizer closing wheel. #21479. (4). Was $141,000................ ............................NOW $97,500 CNT

“Factory Updated” 2013 Bourgault 3710 “Drill updated to a Bourgault 3720 no-till disc drill”, 60-ft., 10” spacing, updated disc openers and mid row banders, 4.5” packer wheel, 591 monitor, blockage monitor, 6700ST tow behind 700 bushel, 4-tank metering package, dual fan, bag lift system, 650/75R34 tires. #15468. Was $295,000.............. .......................... NOW $217,000 CNT 2011 Bourgault 3710 independent coulter disc drill, 10” spacing, mid-row banders, 4.5” semi-pneumatic packer wheels, narrow 3” cleaner wheel, double shoot, Bourgault 6550 tow behind 4-tank air cart. #21865. (2). ... ............................................ $110,000

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WSU supporter receives award

By WSU News Randy Suess, area wheat farmer and advocate for Washington State University (WSU) agriculture research and extension, was honored recently with the WSU Alumni Association (WSUAA) Alumni Achievement Award in recognition of his support of local and global wheat partnerships and of ag and community programs throughout the region. During Suess’ 11 years on the Washington Grain Commission, it funded six endowed faculty positions at WSU and recently completed a $5 million gift for the new WSU Washington Grains Plant Growth Facility. He lobbied for WSU at the state level during the 2009-11 budget reductions and nationally for increases in funding for WSU small grains research. He has served on advisory boards for WSU Whitman County Extension, WSU agriculture and home economics and on the national board for the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences. His service on national boards – including chair of U.S. Wheat Associates 201112 – has enhanced the reputation of the wheat industry and of WSU. His interest in foreign marketing helped accomplish the opening of Central America: It once bought primarily soft red winter wheat but now buys nearly all soft white winter wheat from the Pacific Northwest. On many overseas trade missions, Suess took along a WSU flag to get photos taken of him waving it in South America, Asia and Europe. Suess received his bachelor of arts degree from WSU in elementary education in 1976. He was a teacher and school superintendent in Steptoe, Washington, for nine years before farming in Colfax, Washington, for 30 years. In his community, he has supported the Whitman County Library, Whitman County Wheat Growers, WSU Whitman County Extension and the Whitman County Gazette newspaper. The WSUAA Alumni Achievement Award was created in 1970 by the WSUAA Board of Directors to recognize alumni who have given outstanding service to WSU and made contributions to their professions and communities. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the Alumni Association. Of an estimated 250,000 students who have attended WSU, Suess is the 529th Alumni Achievement Award recipient.

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Try some squash

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Autumn makes me think about soup and other warm, comfort foods. I like to get cozy with a bowl of soup and some hearty bread. Add some fuzzy slippers to my feet and a fire in the fireplace, and I’m set for winter. I didn’t grow up eating squash soup (this column’s recipe), but we enjoyed baked squash with a little butter. In fact, we had “oven meals” in the fall, with menus such as baked squash, baked potatoes and meat loaf. We often had baked apples to round out our oven meals. That was good use of a hot oven, right? I think I have an upcoming menu for my family. Members of the winter squash family include butternut, buttercup, acorn and hubbard squash, and sugar pumpkins. Yes, you read it correctly: A pumpkin actually is a type of squash. Use that as a conversation starter at Thanksgiving, if you’d like. The “Cucurbitaceae” family, to which squash belongs, includes hundreds of members. Cucumbers, watermelon and inedible gourds also are “cousins” of the squash. Squash has a long history in the Americas, and it was grown by Native Americans for 5,000 years. Squash often was served with corn, beans and game meats for a complete, balanced diet. Winter squash is among the most nutritious of vegetables. Summer squash, such as zucchini, is not nearly as nutrientrich as winter squash. You would be correct in calling a squash a “fruit.” Technically, with its bountiful seeds, a squash is the “fruit of the plant.” We in nutrition think of squash as a vegetable because of the way it is used on the menu. Do a favor for your body by enjoying some squash. Dark orange vegetables, along with dark green ones, are among those most likely to be lacking in our diets. Squash is an excellent source of vitamins A and C. Our bodies convert the beta carotene (orange pigment) in squash and other dark orange vegetables to vitamin A. We need vitamin A for healthy eyes and skin. Our bodies use vitamin C to heal wounds, repair our cartilage and bones, and help us absorb iron. Squash also provides fiber, folate (a B vitamin) and a variety of other vitamins and minerals. When storing winter squash, be sure not to wash them before storage. Adding water hastens spoilage, so store whole squash in a cool, dry place and they will last several months. If you purchase cut squash in the refrigerated section of a grocery store, be sure to use it within a week. Squash is easy to prepare. You can bake it whole or halved. You also can cook it in water or broth, steam it or prepare it in a microwave oven. To bake, simply rinse the squash well with water and scrub with a veggie brush if needed. Then pierce with a sharp knife. Bake at 350 F for about 45 minutes for a small squash or 90 minutes for a large squash. Remove the skin and seeds and season as desired. Alternately, rinse the squash, cut in half and scoop out the seeds. Place in a pan and bake uncovered at 350 F. You also can bake the squash in a microwave oven for about seven minutes (or according to the oven manufacturer’s directions). Cooked, mashed squash can be preserved by freezing but not by canning. Chunks of cooked squash can be preserved by pressure canning. Visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food and follow the directions for safe food preservation. Here’s a fiber-rich, hearty soup to chase away the autumn chill. By using reduced-sodium and reduced-fat ingredients, you can lower the amount of sodium and calories in the dish. A serving of this soup provides 300 percent of the vitamin A (as beta carotene), 50 percent of the daily recommendation for vitamin C and 35 percent of the daily recommendation for calcium. CONTINUED ON PAGE A56

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In 1531 near Mexico City, the Virgin Mary miraculously appeared before Juan Diego, and Aztec converted to Christianity. She urged him to have the city’s bishops build a shrine, but they did not believe Diego. The virgin reappeared with roses, impossible to grow in winter, as proof. He showed the bishops the roses wrapped in his cloak, which was miraculously imprinted with the image of the Virgin. Mexicans still pilgrimage to the Basilica of Guadalupe on December 12th, in honor of Mexico’s patron saint, the Lady of Guadalupe.

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By Iowa State University of Science and Technology News Service A veterinary researcher at Iowa State University (ISU) has discovered a novel virus in the central nervous tissues of young pigs with polio-like weakness in their hind legs. Paulo Arruda, an assistant professor of veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine, led a team of diagnosticians from Iowa State, the University of Minnesota and Kansas State University in an effort to investigate samples from 11-week-old pigs that couldn’t walk due to a mysterious weakness in their hind legs. The diagnostic team found microscopic lesions in the pigs’ central nervous tissues containing a novel sapelovirus that researchers hadn’t previously encountered. Sapeloviruses belong to a family of viruses commonly found in pigs, but this particular strain was different from all other sapeloviruses previously described, Arruda said. “We’re collecting evidence, sort of like in a forensic investigation,” he said. “But we still have a lot of questions that need to be answered about this virus.” For instance, Arruda said despite the evidence collected, the team isn’t completely sure the virus is responsible for all the lesions in the spinal tissues or if there’s another unknown factor contributing to the neurological symptoms. The pigs originated on a farm near the East Coast, though Arruda said privacy concerns prevented him from identifying the specific operation. Arruda said a lack of scientific evidence regarding the virus means it’s impossible to know just how widely it may spread. But the epidemiology of other viruses within its family leads Arruda to believe this particular strain may be fairly common on U.S. hog farms. However, only a small percentage of pigs with the virus likely will display symptoms, he said. The economic impact posed by the virus remains unclear, he said. Farms dealing with the disease may lose 1 or 2 percent of pigs, making it a concern for individual producers, he said. Arruda said there’s no evidence the virus makes pork unsafe to eat. The researchers used advanced techniques such as nextgeneration sequencing to map the entire RNA and DNA genomes of pathogens within the samples. That data allowed the diagnosticians to conclude the virus was novel and present in high numbers within the spinal cord samples of the affected pigs. “This is science-based swine medicine using cutting-edge diagnostic techniques to discover new pathogens,” Arruda said.

Try some squash CONTINUED FROM PAGE A54

Creamy Squash Soup 4 Tbsp. butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 c.) 3 c. chicken broth or vegetable broth (low-sodium) 6 c. butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1/2 tsp. pepper (to taste) 1/2 tsp. tarragon (optional) 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional) 2 (8-ounce) packages fat-free cream cheese, cubed Saute butter and onions in a large pot, cooking until the onions are soft. Add chicken broth, squash and desired spices; cover and cook until the squash is tender (15 to 20 minutes). Using an immersion blender, puree the mixture until smooth. Alternatively, add the squash mixture in batches to a food processor or blender and puree the mixture until smooth. Return to pot and add cream cheese, stirring until the mixture is evenly mixed and warm. (If you prefer a thinner soup, add additional chicken broth.) Makes eight servings. Each serving has 240 calories, 9 grams (g) fat, 16 g protein, 25 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber and 630 milligrams sodium. ##### Early European settlers brought many traditions to the United States. Many settled in the early days in the South, these settlers would send Christmas greetings to their distant neighbors by shooting firearms and letting off fireworks. In Hawaii this practice is still in use as under the sunny skies, Santa Claus arrives by boat and Christmas dinner is eaten outdoors.

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3V Distributing, Conrad ..............................A19 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .............. C14 Action Toys, Billings ................................... C54 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman ..................................................A27 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls .......... C41 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls .........A14 Ag Wise, Kremlin ....................................... C28 American Hydro Doors, Henry Building System Dealers.....................................................A32 Basin Seed, LLC, Standford .......................A41 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ............................. C8 Belles Pulses USA, Hingham .................... C26 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby .........................A47 Benefis Healthcare Foundation, Great FallsC38 Big Equipment Co., Havre ..........................A13 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad .............. B10, B11 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, VaughnC54 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby ..............A26 Big Truck Sales, Lloyd Walker, Choteau....... C3 Billings Farm & Ranch Supply, BillingsA32, C25 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank ..................................A47 Buckley Auction ..........................................A14 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls ... C34 Chamley Pipe & Salvage, Williston ND...... C25 Charles Moore, Inc. Miles City ....................B15 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula.......................B5 Circle Ag Show, Circle ................................A45 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ................. C20 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks .....A4 Clearview Seed, Denton .............................A43 Courtesy Ford, Conrad .................................B7 Cowtown Ag, Miles City .....................A32, C42 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber ......................................................A42 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank .............................. C2 David J Heine & Associates, Kalispell ....... C22 DBL Sales & Service, Dave & Brock Linker, Coffee Creek ........................................... C17 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ..........................A40 Dietz Auto & Truck Salvage, Billings .......... C25 Direct Ag Network, LLC Dan Thome, Billings ... ........................................................C18, C43 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman.......A54 East Slope Kennel & Game Bird Farm, Conrad .................................................................A44

2013 Chevrolet Camaro LT convertible, heated leather seats, 8,000 miles, like new, one owner.......................... $22,950

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6L engine, 70,000 miles, heated premium leather bucket seats.. .................................... $19,995

2007 Dodge Ram 1500 cloth seats, crew cab, 4x4, 80,000 miles..... .................................... $15,900

Index Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls..C10, C11 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish .............. C8 Farm Data Resources, Mitch Konen, Fairfield .. .................................................................A36 Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, Circle ..A49, A50, A51, A52, A53 First State Bank, Shelby .............................A34 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton ........... C43 Fisher Truck & Equipment, Scobey ............ C30 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power ..........A28, C19 Fosse Insurance Agency, Great Falls .........A42 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness ........................ C35 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ... ...............................A15, A25, A33, C39, C55 Frontline Ag Solutions Dillon, Dillon............. C9 Frontline Ag Solutions, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon, Lewistown, Havre, Chester, Great Falls, Belgrade, Livingston .....C4, C5, C6, C7 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad ..........B5 G&M Bins, LLC, Mark McInerney, Fairfield ...A2 Gerber’s, Great Falls.................................. C26 Goettlich Trucking, Hilger ........................... C22 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy ............ C34 Grandberg Autobody Repair, Havre ...........B13 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier ... C47 H & H Spreading, Conrad .......................... C24 Havre Ford, Havre ......................................A38 Heartland Seed Company, Moccasin ...........A6 Hedman, Inc, Brett Hedman, Grass Range A31 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East HelenaA56 Henke Enterprises, SprayFlex, Chester ... C44 Highline Communications, Cut Bank ......... C20 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls ............A22, A36, A41, A45, A54, B6, B12, C21, C27, C38 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank ...... C45 J & M Trailer Sales, Laurel ..........................A48 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook ........C14, C23 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte ...............B12 Kevin Distributing Trailer Sales, Shelby.......A35 Krogmann Mfg. ...........................................A24 Larson & Co., LLC, Glenn Larson, Opheim ..A9 Lewis Cattle Oiler Co, Russ Baker............. C20 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown.....................A40

2011 Chevrolet Suburban leather seats, DVD, new tires, 125,000 miles........................... $18,995

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 5.3L engine, automatic transmission, 80,000 miles, sharp, clean car........................ $8995

2007 Buick Lucerne leather, low miles - 74,000, like new tires.... ....................................... $9850

Lundberg Shop, LLC, Canyon Creek ..........A43 M & R Seed Cleaning, Watford City, ND .....B16 M & W Machine, Three Forks .......................A8 Maxwell Lumber, Lewistown ...................... C48 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls .......A30 MH Equipment & Truck Repair, Billings ..... C19 Midland Implement , Billings ...................... C48 MK Industries ............................................ C50 Mohrlang Fabrications, Brush CO ..............A29 Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig, Norm Schertenlieb ...............................................B5 Montana Metal Fabrications, Great Falls ....B16 Montana Post Driver, Gold Creek ...............A18 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls ...............B3 Montana Valley Irrigation, Great Falls ............... ................................................A37, A48, C18 Motor Power, Great Falls ........................... C49 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ..................B14 Mountain View Metal Works, Wilsall ...........A17 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, StevensvilleC53 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup .......... ........................................................ A38, A39 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ........... C15 New Homes of the Future, Billings ...............B9 NM Machinery, Missoula ............................B16 North Star Equipment, John Myers, Simms .B6 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ..................... C29 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ..............................A3 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ............... C53 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point ......A28 Northwest Plastics, Libby ...........................A16 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton ...... C54 Powerhouse Equipment, Floweree .............A35 Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre ................. C17 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula ..A17 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad ................. C44 Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Chinook ........ ............................................................ B2, B3 Raw Machinery, Shepherd........................... C1 RDO Equipment, Kalispell, Missoula, Ronan ... .................................................................A44 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell ....... C16 Rockwell Scales, Simms.............................B16

2009 GMC Sierra 2500 work truck, 6.0L engine, cloth seats, 144,000 miles............. $12,995

2013 Ford Escape SEL 4 cyliner, heated leather seats, 80,000 miles........................... $14,995

2016 GMC Terrain SLT heated leather seats, navigation, 21,000 miles.....Just In, Call for Price

2016 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ heated leather seats, 13,000 miles...... .................................... $32,900

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe cloth seats, 47,000 miles............................ ..............Just In, Call for Price

2009 GMC Acadia SLE cloth seats, 3.6L engine, 72,000 miles........ .................................... $15,900

2005 GMC Yukon XL Denali 116,000 miles, leather............... $12,900

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2010 Ford F250 supercab, cloth seats, 164,000 miles, 4x4........ .................................... $15,950

Chevrolet • Buick • GMC

Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River .......................A12 Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond ....................................................... C21 Severinsen Irrigation, Fairfield ................... C30 Shobe Auction & United Country Realty, Lewistown .........................................................A10 Shop Specialties, Ronan .....................B4, C40 Shortline Ag, Inc, Scobey .......................... C56 Signalness Farms, Watford City ND .......... C12 Skierka Livestock Trucking, Pompeys Pillar ..B9 Sod Buster Sales, Polson .................. A10, A12 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ..... C18 Steel Etc, Great Falls .................................A55 Steinhatchee, Lance Nelson, Stevensville... C2 Stock Drive Trailer Sales, Dillon ................... C4 Stokes Fencing, Conrad .............................A24 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad .... C29 Super SmartRooms/Superform ICF, Jerry Gangstad, Avon .......................................A31, C18 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls ..............B7 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester .............. C12 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby ..........................A47 The Gear House, Helena............................A26 The Repair Shop, Choteau ........................ C19 The Truck Shop of Billings ..........................B12 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester ............................ C1 Tilleman Equipment Company, Havre ....... C51 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange............................ C40 Townsend Seeds, Inc, Townsend ............... C23 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield ..................... C3 Tri County Implement, Sidney .....................B13 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton .........A8, C42 Triple T Sales, Chinook ......................C36, C37 TT&E Inc, Victor......................................... C52 United Electric, Great Falls .........................A36 Van Motors, Conrad ......................................B1 Vaughn Truck, Havre .....................................B4 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester .................A23 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad.......................A34 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula ..A29 Western Water Wells, Jack Clark, Choteau A18 World Equipment, Idaho Falls, ID .............. C13 Yellowstone Tractor Co., Belgrade ....... A37, B8 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow ............... C31, C32, C33 Zomer Truck, Conrad ........................................ ................A11, A20, A21, A22, B7, C13, C30

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L engine, cloth seats, 155,000 miles........................... $10,880

2015 Chevrolet Colorado 2.5L 4 cylinder, cloth/leather seats, 5,000 miles........................... $27,900

2014 Chevrolet Suburban LT heated leather seats, DVD, 36,000 miles........................... $37,900

2013 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ heated leather seats, navigation, DVD, 53,000 miles............... $39,900

SALES • SERVICE • PARTS

406-278-7575 – Toll Free 1-800-368-7575 502 N. MAIN CONRAD, MT

EVENINGS CALL: Bill VandenBos (406) 576-1230 • Ryan VanDyke (406) 788-7546 • Darren Beadle (406) 949-2923 EMAIL: vanmotorsinc@yahoo.com

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NEW Windrowers - IN STOCK Massey Ferguson Hesston WR9860 windrower with 16-ft rotary header NEW Massey-Ferguson Balers - IN STOCK

END OF SEASON SALE! Substantial Discounts on Big Square Balers! Call for more information on AgCo Year End Incentives!

Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Inc. Phone: (406) 357-2211 - Email: rainbowsales@mtintouch.net Website: www.visitrainbow.com - Address: Box 700 Chinook, Montana Call Gary Shelton 406-680-2369 for any and all of your equipment needs!

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Case IH RS561 round baler......................................................... $9900 Case 8465 round baler, 5x6, 1000 PTO, twine only.....................Just In Hesston 956 round baler, twine only......................................... $20,500 2003 Hesston 956 round baler, autocycle, twine/mesh............ $20,900 John Deere 535 round baler, string only...................................... $3500 2011 Massey Ferguson 2856A 6500 bales, twine only..$27,700 2011 Massey Ferguson 2856 twine/ mesh, real good machine with low bale count......... Coming In! New Holland BR780 round baler twine only, auto-tie...... $15,500

Other Equipment

Agco-Hesston 5200 draper head, U2 pickup reel, single sickle, fits 9435 and WR Series..........................Call

2 - WISHEK DISCS - Call to Rent!

2001 Hesston 4760 square baler, 3x3........ ........................................................Call

1990 Hesston 8200 cab, air conditioning, diesel, 14-ft. single sickle, wide conditioner................................Call

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Deutz-Allis DX 7.10 2WD, 145 hp PTO, cab, dual PTO.....................$13,900

2009 Massey Ferguson 2170 square baler, 3x4........................................... $67,800

Rolland Manufacturing round bale accumulator..............................Call

* Synchronized Telescoping Arms * Extendable Arms * Joy Stick Control

New Holland 1045 bale wagon.Make Offer

What kind of hand soap do you buy?

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist NDSU Extension Service My eyes combed the store shelves in pursuit of the next item on my shopping list. I noted blue, orange, gold, green and clear liquid in plastic containers. I was beckoned by appealing descriptions on the front of the packages, including apple, cranberry, citrus and cucumber. I started picking up the bottles and reading more closely. I wasn’t comparing the nutritional value of foods or beverages. I was looking for liquid hand soap without an antibacterial additive. One of my specialty areas is food safety, so you might think I would be pushing anything that says “antibacterial.” However, that is not the case. Years ago, I read the preliminary hand-washing research, which showed that the type of soap used to wash our hands made little difference in removal of bacteria and other microorganisms. Instead, the effectiveness of soap on cleaning our hands depends on spending enough time scrubbing our hands and using water and “soap.” Soap marketing campaigns have helped convince us that we need the extra antibacterial ingredients. Really, we don’t need the antibacterial agents at all. In fact, some manufacturers are beginning to remove the antibacterial agents. Back in 2000, the American Medical Association stated: “Despite their recent proliferation in consumer products, the use of antimicrobial agents such as triclosan has not been studied extensively. No data exist to support their efficacy when used in such products or any need for them, but increased data now suggest growing acquired resistance to these commonly used antimicrobial agents.” Triclosan, the common agent in many antibacterial products, is regulated as a pesticide by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been collaborating on this issue in recent years. Triclosan has been used in soaps, body washes, socks, toys and a variety of consumer goods. According to a September 2016 information release from the FDA, “Many liquid soaps labeled antibacterial contain triclosan, an ingredient of concern to many environmental, academic and regulatory groups. Animal studies have shown that triclosan alters the way some hormones work in the body and raises potential concerns for the effects of use in humans. We don’t yet know how triclosan affects humans and more research is needed.” What about hand sanitizers? Hand sanitizers operate differently than antibacterial hand soaps. Sanitizers contain alcohol, and they are not linked to the same issues. Hand sanitizers should contain at least 60 percent alcohol. Be cautious about having hand sanitizers around children because consuming more than a couple of mouthfuls may cause alcohol poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Washing our hands with soap and water when it is available is preferable to using hand sanitizers, especially in the kitchen when we are trying to remove greasy ingredients. Proper hand washing can help prevent colds, flu and foodborne illnesses. Pay attention to how and when you wash your hands. The CDC provides five steps for washing our hands: 1. Wet your hands with running water (warm or cool). Add soap. 2. Lather your hands by rubbing them together. Don’t forget to wash between your fingers and around and under your nails. 3. Scrub your hands at least 20 seconds. That’s the amount of time that singing the “Happy Birthday” song to yourself two times will take. 4. Rinse your hands under running water. 5. Dry with a clean towel or use an air dryer. Remember to wash your hands before, during and after preparing food. Wash your hands before you eat in restaurants or at home. Wash your hands after using the bathroom, changing a diaper, blowing your nose or taking out the trash. Wash your hands before and after taking care of someone who is sick. The next time you are buying hand soap, body wash and other products that might state “antibacterial” on the label, you will want to reach for the “regular” products. Besides washing your hands, be sure to enjoy a healthful diet with a variety of foods. A steaming bowl of soup is welcome as our weather cools in the autumn. This tasty soup was developed by high school students at Burke Middle and CONTINUED ON PAGE B3

What kind of hand soap do you buy?

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The deadline for phoning in advertising for the January 2017 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be WEDNESDAY, December 28. Phone (406) 271-5533.

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High School and community members who worked with a chef in Charleston, South Carolina. Confetti Soup 1 3/4 tsp. canola oil 3/4 c. onions, peeled and diced 3/4 c. celery, diced 3/4 c. carrots, peeled and diced 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. whole fennel seed 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional but adds a “kick” to the recipe) 1 1/2 c. canned low-sodium black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed 3 1/2 c. water 1 c. extra-lean turkey ham, diced into 1/4-inch pieces 1/3 c. kale, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped Note: you can substitute another type of canned beans. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery. Cook for two to three minutes or until tender. Add carrots, salt, pepper, fennel seed and optional crushed red pepper. Cook for two to three more minutes. Add blackeyed peas and water. Cook uncovered for 24 minutes over medium heat. Add turkey ham and kale. Cook covered for an additional 10 minutes over medium heat until kale is tender. Add parsley right before serving. Makes six (1-cup) servings. Each serving has 94 calories, 3 grams (g) fat, 8 g protein, 10 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber and 488 milligrams sodium. ##### Vegetable oil has a higher smoking point than olive oil, which means that it’s better for cooking foods on high heat, like pan-seared fish and fried chicken. ##### It’s best to stop talking once you’ve said all you know.

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Tack Room add $500. Includes floor, single wood door and partition wall as part of listed building length.

Processors

CALL TODAY for Carryover/ Pre-Season Discounts!

IN STOCK NOW! • Place processed feed in a windrow in the field. Feeding cattle in the field reduces corral cleaning costs in spring. Nutrients from the manure benefit the field. • Place processed feed in a bunk. The Highline processor gives processed, dry, full bunks that maximizes your cattle feed intake. • Spread bedding bales up to 50 feet for an even and lofty spread. Quality bedding is created while using up to 50% less straw. • Straw is spread evenly to reduce bedding costs.

• Process one bale while carrying another on the forks. This saves time by allowing continued operation before having to load again. • Loading a bale is a one person job from the tractor cab. • The processor unrolls and processes round bales with PTO-powered flails. This processblows away mold, dust and mildew. • Feed is more palatable and reduces lung and digestive problems in the cattle.

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Sizes available: 4×8 – 16×48

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A-FRAME UTILITY Starting at $49/mo.

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Enjoy the convenience of storage in your own back yard with our A-Frame Utility, Hi-Side Barn, Mini-Barn or Quaker Shed! Call for more information about the Standard Features each shed comes with and hear about the special options available on each unit.

ECONOMY SERIES A-FRAME & MINI-BARN Sizes available: 4×8 – 10×16

Enjoy the convenience of storage in your own back yard with our Economy Series Shed! You can get exactly what you need by choosing our sturdy yet economical product line.​

Now a Dealer for ROLLING DELIGHT KIDS EXPRESS WAGONS!

In time for Christmas...

Available in Great Falls and at Big Sky Deli in Vaughn

4930 10TH AVE. SOUTH, GREAT FALLS, MT 59405 406-727-2425 (office) • www.montanashedcenter.com Dealers located throughout all of Montana and Northern Idaho. Also serving Wyoming and the Dakotas.

We build and ship all winter.

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SunFire 100 Radiant Heater

AVAILABLE NOW!

The SunFire 100 is a portable, construction/industrial grade heater manufactured in the USA by Clean Burn. The SunFire 100 will warm the objects and people in your work area to provide an efficient, portable heat source and keep your employees warm and productive.

ADVANTAGES:

• Clean Burn proprietary firing chamber design • Odorless and smokeless • Quiet operation • Standard with fuel filter heater for ultra-cold weather operation • Rugged all steel frame and welded steel fuel tank • Fuel gauge included • Heater tip switch installed - heater will shut off if tipped over • Rubber (flat-free) wheels on steel/ball bearing rims • Easy lift handle for ease of transport over rugges terrain • Low emissions (well below OSHA guidelines) • Can be connected to an optional thermostat • Heater head can be tilted for more directional heat

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By David Baier, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Billings, Montana We have all received gifts we’ve wanted to return: ugly socks or sweaters that look exactly like the one you got (or gave!) last year. Sometimes, just letting loved ones know that you’re there for them, no matter what, is the best gift of all. And you avoid the embarrassment of giving an awkward gift! Social Security is also there for you and your family — all year long. For this holiday season, give your loved ones some peace of mind by introducing them to Social Security’s many programs. While creating new holiday memories, help your family members create a safe and secure my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. It’s the gift that keeps on giving all year long, with features that let you: Get your Social Security Statement, to review: Estimates of your future retirement, disability, and survivors benefits; Your earnings once a year to verify the amounts that we posted are correct; and The estimated Social Security and Medicare taxes you’ve paid. Get a benefit verification letter stating that: You never received Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicare; or You received benefits in the past, but do not currently receive them. The letter will include the date your benefits stopped and how much you received that year; or You applied for benefits but haven’t received an answer yet. Some of us might need extra help because of a disability. We’ve made it easy to apply for disability benefits at www. socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability. Additionally, we have resources for family members in the military who have been injured while serving, or are now disabled veterans. They can find out about benefits they may be eligible for at www.socialsecurity.gov/people/veterans. Your loved ones will also appreciate the gift of convenience! Social Security has many online services that can fit their diverse needs at www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices Receiving support and friendship often means more than material gifts. As you’re exchanging presents this holiday season, remember to also exchange some knowledge, and pass on the effectiveness of my Social Security and our online services. Your loved ones will appreciate it. ##### Over 200 million pounds of blueberries are grown every year in North America. ##### Egg yolks are one of the few foods that naturally contain which vitamin? Vitamin D.

Vaughn Truck Sales

2100 Highway 2 East • Havre, Montana

1-800-214-4654 or LOCAL AREA 406-265-6387 2005 Trail King 53-ft. step deck, sliding rear axle................................................. $19,000

2007 Peterbilt 378 C15 Cat, 475 hp, 10 speed.............................................. $29,500

2017 Wilson Hopper with Agrilite conveyor system, 48-ft. x 78”, three hoppers, electric tarp and traps, rear axle lift, remote for all conveyor functions, tandem axle also available........................................................Call 2015 Wilson hopper, 50-ft. x 72”, tri-axle, black sides, air ride, ag hopper.......................Call

2016 Maurer 53-ft.x102” drop deck with beavertail, steel wheels........................ $33,250

2007 Wilson 50’x102” livestock trailer, air ride, 11-24.5 tires, 50% floor................... $32,500

NEW TRAILER AXLES

2015 Maurer 40-ft. hopper, steel wheels, spring suspension, 11-24.5 tires............................ ........................ $25,500 (Available to rent) 2002 Kenworth T800 C10 Cat, 370 hp, 10 speed.............................................. $20,000

Evenings & Weekends Call Chuck @ 390-1487 or Jim @ 265-6367

Storage Trailers for rent by day, week or month • 28-ft. to 53-ft. van trailers for storage • 53-ft. reefer trailer

1996 Fruehauf 28’x102” van, spring suspension, roll up door................................ $2950

96” wide axles with air ride suspension.......................... $1750 ea.

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Board acts to reimburse timber counties for timberland set aside for habitat

By Washington State Department of Natural Resources receive are based on an appraised value Pacific, Skamania and Wahkiakum of standing timber on the parcels being counties to receive $3.2 million transferred into conservation status. The The state Board of Natural Resources toland value of the several parcels to be day took action to reimburse three western transferred — a total of $663,000 — will Washington counties a total of $3.2 million be used to purchase working forestland for the transfer of 442 acres of state-owned that DNR will manage to support services forestland to conservation status. in the three counties. Pacific, Skamania and Wahkiakum State Forest Replacement Land Procounties will receive the money through the State Forest Land Replacement Program. gram The program compensates small, timberDNR plans to request $6 million to dependent counties for forestlands that fund the State Forest Land Replacement Washington State Department of Natural Program in the 2017-19 state budget bienResources (DNR) manages for their benefit nium. The Washington Legislature created but which cannot be harvested because of the program in 2009 to help relieve the federal endangered species restrictions. disproportionate impact of endangered “These transfers will help fund vital species-related restrictions on small timpublic services for these three counties ber-dependent counties, namely Pacific, while protecting endangered species habiSkamania and Wahkiakum. The program allows DNR to acquire revenue-generating tat,” said Peter Goldmark, Commissioner forestlands to manage on behalf of the afof Public Lands, who chairs the Board of Natural Resources. fected counties while conserving habitat The transfers authorized recently were: for endangered species. Pacific County: $1 million for 63.4 Board of Natural Resources acres of marbled murrelet habitat that will The Board adopts policies, approves mabe added to the Naselle Highlands Natural jor commodity sales and makes decisions Resources Conservation Area (NRCA). about transactions of state lands managed Skamania County: $1.27 million for by DNR. Its membership represents the 203.4 acres of northern spotted owl habimajor beneficiaries of state trust lands, including public schools, universities and tat that will become part of the Stevenson prisons as well as 21 counties that use Ridge NRCA. trust land revenues to support hospitals, Wahkiakum County: $928,000 for libraries and other services. Since 1972, 175.3 acres of marbled murrelet habitat DNR-managed state trust lands have prothat will be added to the Skamokawa Creek NRCA. vided nearly $8 billion in non-tax revenue The amounts that the three counties will to beneficiaries.

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We’d appreciate it if you tell an advertiser you read his ad in the Trader’s Dispatch.

WANTED

Pasture for 100 pair - Rent, lease or buy Also - Used draper header belting

4-WHEELERS FOR SALE

2013 Suzuki 500AXI..........................................$5000 obo 2011 Honda Rubicon........................................$4000 obo Phone (406) 945-0850, Chinook, MT

Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig 44/45/357 500/460/454 1911’s Taurus Judge Great for Horseback Riding, Bowhunting, Backpacking, ATV riders Carry your gun with comfort • Fully lined • Premium American tanned leather Norm Schertenleib 406-965-2253 • Great Falls, MT www.montanaholster.com

Chic Harbine Sales 8360 Hwy 10 West Missoula, MT

1996 Kenworth T800B, Detroit 60 Series 470 hp, 10 speed, 12,000 front, 40,000 rears................$18,500

1997 Freightliner FLD 120 mud mixing truck, 2012 Ditchwitch FM13V mud mixing system, Honda pump, 18-ft. bed with 2000 gallon tank built in, 60 series @ 430 hp, 12,000 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears, 15 speed, great tires..............................$20,000

2009 Kenworth T800 heavy haul, Cummins ISX 525 hp, 18 speed, 248” wheelbase, 16,000 front, 46,000 rears with lockers, wet kit, 432,000 miles. Super nice truck.........$62,500

2012 Freightliner Coronado 122 SD DD15 @ 530 hp, carb compliant, 18 speed, 46,000 lb. rears with double differential locks, engine brake, 13,300 lb. front, 505,022 miles, 210” wheelbase, super clean truck............ .............................................$49,500

406-549-1047 or 207-1946

2007 Kenworth T800 heavy haul truck, C15, 550 hp, 18 speed, 16,000 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears on Neway suspension, double differential locks, 48” Aerodyne sleeper, 485,000 miles, 245” wheelbase....................$64,500

2008 Peterbilt 367 16,000 lb. fronts, 46,000 lb. rears, double differential lockers, 18 speed, ISX, 550 hp, 230,000 miles, double power steering boxes, super nice truck...$67,500

2001 Western Star 4964 FX dump truck, N14 @ 475 hp, Chalmers suspension, 9 speed, 12,000 lb. front, 40,000 lb. rears, 12,000 lb. steerable lift axle, 2016 Renn 16-ft. box plumbed for pup, 361,934 miles, super nice truck........................$47,500

2007 Mack GRANITE CTP713 dump truck, 18 speed, 13,200 lb front, 40,000 rears, 2016 Ren box with high lift gate, plumbed for a pup, 200,000 miles. Nice truck.....$66,500

2001 Kenworth T800B Cat 6NZ, 550 hp, 18 speed, 14,600 front, 46,000 rears with lockers, 246” wheelbase, two line wet kit, jakes and a retarder. .............................................$32,500

2007 Peterbilt 379 sleeper truck, ISX, 500 hp, 12,000 lb. front, 40,000 lb. rears, 13 speed, Peterbilt low air leaf suspension, 250” wheelbase, 60” sleeper..................................$29,500

1981 Shasta 60 ton 2+2+1 RGN lowboy, CW Cozad TA jeep, Peerless SA booster, 21-ft. well, 12-ft. neck........... .............................................$24,500 2010 Peterbilt 386 C15, 500 hp, 18 speed, air trac A/R suspension, 12,000 front, 46,000 rears, double differential locks, nice truck.. $46,500

2004 Ford F450 12-ft. flatbed with 1600 lb. lift gate, 161,842 miles, 6.0 diesel, automatic transmission.$7500

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Case 1460 combine, 3250 hours, 24-ft. straight cut header, one owner machine................. $8500

2007 Fontaine 55 ton lowboy with Nitro booster, 26-ft. well...............................................................Coming In! 2000 Kobelco SK200 LC IV excavator, 6000 hours. ........................... $34,500 2002 Doonan all steel low-pro drop deck, 48x102........ ......................................................................... $15,000

1985 Peterbilt 359 selfloader log truck, Cat 3406B, 13 speed.$25,000

1993 Freightliner FLD120 Cummins N14, 13 speed, runs great!...... .............................. $9500

1978 Mack dump truck, Mack engine, walking beam suspension, 15-ft. box...................... $10,000

1990 Kenworth T600 dump truck, 60 Series Detroit, 9 speed.. $22,500

2004 Peterbilt 379 Cummins ISX 550 hp, 36” flattop sleeper.......... $30,500

(2) 1992 Fruehauf pneumatic tank trailers............ .................. $12,000 each

2003 Link-Belt L130 3.5 yard loader, 4000 hours, new radial tires, hydraulic coupler................ $39,500

1996 Samsung SL120 loader, 6500 hours, hydraulic quick coupler and 3rd valve.Forks available.. ........................... $29,500

28-ft. dry van.......... $2500

2000 Tesmec TRS1000 trencher, 13-ft. trench bar, side discharge.... $59,500

1995 Western Star 4000 gallon water truck, Cummins N14, 18 speed, lockers....................... $19,500

2004 Kenworth T600 Cat C15, AutoShift, lift axle, 20-ft. Loadline box, remote for hoist and gate.... ........................... $59,500

2008 Volvo SD116F padfoot roller, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning................. $51,500

2004 Kenworth T600 C15, 18 speed, steerable lift axle, 767,000 miles..... ......................Coming In!

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Stankiewicz joins NDSU Extension Service

By NDSU Extension Service Jan Keller Stankiewicz has joined the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service as the western area community health and nutrition specialist. Stankiewicz, who has her office in Bismarck, coordinates community-based and targeted programs to improve nutrition and physical activity, especially among youth and low-income audiences. She also is collaborating with Extension agents and educators, community leaders and staff of other agencies to identify ways to address health and nutrition-related issues and provide leadership and guidance on policies and other methods of supporting people’s efforts to be healthful and physically active. In addition, she is responsible for training and supporting paraprofessional educators for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance programs in western North Dakota, and helping them and Extension family and consumer sciences agents with their programming. “We are so pleased to have Jan join us to target western North Dakota,” says Deb Gebeke, NDSU’s assistant Extension director for family and consumer sciences. “A grant from Maternal Child Health and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education/Family Nutrition programs are making this possible. Recent research emphasizes the need to use community-based approaches to improve our health and wellness in addition to the individual education approaches we have always used in Extension. Jan brings the right expertise and experience to address these needs.” Stankiewicz earned a master’s degree in Exercise Science and Nutrition from Montana State University and has received a Community Transformation Scholarship to obtain her master of public health certificate in American Indian Public Health. Most recently, she was an Extension nutrition educator at United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck. “I am thrilled to be a part of NDSU Extension,” Stankiewicz says. “I am even more excited about the work I get to do, as it allows for a deeper and broader reach into our communities and focuses on systemic changes that bring health and wellness to the forefront.”

National Suckling Pig Day When : Always December 18 National Suckling Pig Day is a midDecember day to enjoy and remember. While everyone is running around, frantically preparing for the holidays, mom or grandma is busy in the kitchen. She has taken a break from the hubbub to cook a fancy meal.... a roasted suckling pig. As you read this, how many of you thought to yourselves.... “Yeah, right... fat chance that will happen.” In case you didn’t know.... a “Suckling Pig”, also called “Sucking Pig”, is a young piglet that has not yet been weaned from it’s mother. If you are too busy to roast a pig today, take a well deserved break. Go out to a local restaurant and order a roasted suckling pig dinner. It’s quicker and easier! Have a happy National Suckling Pig Day!!!

Fishing License

A couple of rednecks were fishing at their special pond off the beaten track when out of the bushes jumped the Game Warden. Immediately, one of the boys threw his rod down and started running through the woods, and hot on his heels came the Game Warden. After about a half mile the young man stopped and stooped over with his hands on his thighs to catch his breath and the Game Warden finally caught up to him. “Let’s see yer fishin’ license, Boy!!” the Warden gasped. With that, the fella pulled out his wallet and gave the Game Warden a valid fishing license. “Well, son,” said the Game Warden, “you must be about as dumb as a box of rocks! You don’t have to run from me if you have a valid license!” “Yes, sir,” replied the young feller, “But my friend back there, well, he don’t have one ...”

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This Day in History - December December 15 The Bill of Rights are enacted, amending the U.S. Constitution (1791) -Sioux Chief Sitting Bull was killed by Indian police. (1890) -Gone With the Wind premiered in, where else but Atlanta, Georgia. (1939) -Infamous band leader Glenn Miller died in a plane crash over the English Channel.(1944) December 16 Boston residents protesting British taxation threw tea overboard on a British ship . The Boston Tea Party was the beginning of the American fight for independence. -The famous World War II “Battle of the Bulge” began. (1944) December 17 The Wright Brothers made their first airplane flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C. (1903) December 19 Charles Dickens published “A Christmas Carol”. (1843) December 21 The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts. (1620) -“Snow White” premiered at theaters. (1937) December 23 The transistor was invented by U.S. physicists John Bardeen, Walter H. Brittain, and William Shockley. (1947) December 24 Franz Joseph Gruber composed “Silent Night”. (1818) December 25 Jesus Christ is born in a little town in Bethlehem (0) -William the Conqueror is crowned the King of England. (1066) December 26 James Mason invents the coffee percolator. (1865) December 27 Radio City Music Hall in New York City opens. (1932) December 28 William F. Semple patented chewing gum. (1869) December 30 Edwin Hubble announces the existence of other galactic systems. (1924) Yes, the Hubble telescope was later named after him.

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$2 million grant funds continuing WSU research of organic quinoa

By Scott Weybright, WSU Scientists at Washington State Uniand Malawi. versity (WSU) just completed four years “It’s healthy and nutritious and also determining the best varieties of organic tasty, so it’s great for sellers and growers,” quinoa for Pacific Northwest farmers to Murphy said. grow. A new grant will help researchers The researchers tested varieties for taste assess crop yields, prices and more to help and what they can be used for, as well growers turn a profit. as heat tolerance, mildew resistance and “Around 80 percent of the first varieties other traits, he said. we tried failed – which is kind of our job,” The new grant will support an econosaid Kevin Murphy, WSU assistant promist to help farmers determine what crop fessor and breeder of barley and alternayields and prices they will need and other tive crops. “We try as many options as we economic impacts of the crop. can and if something fails, it’s a learning It also supports partnering researchers experience that farmers hopefully don’t in Minnesota and Maryland as quinoa have to experience themselves.” growth expands eastward. The scientists Murphy and several colleagues reare developing new varieties that incorcently received a nearly $2 million grant porate multiple traits farmers can use in from the U.S. Department of Agriculture different regions of the country. Organic Agriculture Research and Ex“How quinoa grows in eastern Washtension Initiative for another four years ington is much different than what grows of research on quinoa, an increasingly in western Washington or Utah or Califorpopular, nutritious seed crop native to nia,” Murphy said. “We’re figuring out the South America. best times to plant, how to plant, how it It contains all the amino acids needed grows in different soils. It’s a lot of work. by humans, making it the only seed crop Although the grant addresses organithat’s also a complete protein. The WSU cally grown quinoa, at WSU the research program is helping grow this super-food program involves both organic and nonin developing countries such as Rwanda organic farming.

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ARS’s ‘One Health’ antibiotic awareness

By Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Administrator, Agricultural Research Service In November, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) observed the 20th anniversary of the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS), along with World Antibiotic Awareness Week and Get Smart About Antibiotics Week. In the United States, antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections occur annually in nearly two million people causing more than 23,000 deaths. Overuse of antibiotics in humans and animals is a major factor leading to resistance development. That’s where NARMS comes into play. Since 1996, the group has provided key information about emerging bacterial resistance and led efforts to limit the spread of resistance. USDA’s role in NARMS is monitoring and analyzing changes in antibiotic resistance on farms and in foodprocessing plants. Scientists with ARS – USDA’s chief in-house scientific research agency – investigate antibiotic resistance in animals, fish, water, air, soil, manure and plants. For example, ARS animal-health experts reduce drug resistance by developing antibiotic alternatives. ARS food-safety experts study bacterial resistance to antimicrobial agents used to protect the food chain. ARS engineers and microbiologists examine soil for antibiotic drug residue and for resistant bacteria and genes. Concurrently, scientists with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) collect slaughterhouse samples and evaluate them for antibiotic resistance. USDA takes a “One Health” approach to antimicrobial resistance research. The One Health approach embraces the idea that human, animal, and environmental health is critically interconnected and requires a strong commitment among scientists across a wide variety of sectors and disciplines. USDA’s “One Health” Joint Working Group is co-chaired by Steven Kappes, ARS Associate Administrator for National Programs. Through public-private and interagency partnerships, ARS develops innovative alternatives to antibiotics, such as animal vaccines, enhancement of the immune system, and antibody therapies, according to Kappes. ARS’s interdisciplinary approach strengthens the network of “One Health” efforts to develop and implement antimicrobial-resistance solutions for healthy people, healthy animals and a healthy environment. ###### Save yourself the trouble of worrying about car doors freezing closed by spraying WD-40 in the lining. Once in the beginning of the winter should do.

Publication encourages involvement in shaping local communities

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By University of Wyoming Extension

The purpose, process and benefits of local land use planning are described in a new publication available free from the Wyoming Open Spaces Initiative at the University of Wyoming (UW). “Local Government Land-Use Planning in Wyoming,” is the second in the Wyoming Open Spaces Initiative’s land use planning series and provides information to help citizens join the process in their local communities. It can be downloaded at bit.ly/Landuseplan or www.uwyo.edu/haub. For a printed copy, email ruckelshaus@uwyo.edu or call 307 766-5146. “The most effective land use planning is intentional and reflects the interests of local communities and their citizens,” said UW researcher Jeffrey Hammerlinck, who wrote the publication with fellow UW scientist William Gribb. The authors said community organizations, private businesses, non-governmental organizations, individual citizens and others can be involved through all stages, and their input contributes to plans that represent the goals and visions of the community. “Land use planning is integral to creating prosperous communities by shaping how towns and counties grow and develop,” said Hammerlinck.

He said he hopes the land use planning series prompts greater public involvement and pointed out the new publication provides concrete examples of how proactive planning has benefitted Wyoming communities. The Wyoming Open Spaces Initiative is a collaborative effort of the Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and Natural Resources, the Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center, the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, the Department of Geography, University of Wyoming Extension and the Wyoming Natural Diversity Database. The initiative supports Wyoming citizens’ conservation of open spaces through research, information, education and decision-making assistance. The research group considers agricultural sustainability, community planning and development, wildlife, and related cultural, economic and environmental issues of importance in Wyoming. For more information, contact ruckelshaus@uwyo.edu or call 307 766-5146. ##### Don’t shoot the I.R.S. man, just give him your ranch and in a few months he’ll shoot himself.

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www.hovenequipment.com “Partners in Production” Ken – 788-4588; Ed – 231-4254; Dwight – 231-4251; Emery – 868-7964

USED AUGERS Wheatheart 13x91 auger, hopper mover.......... $18,900 Farm King 8x61 belt drive auger......................... $2000 Westfield 13x91............................................... $19,500

Westfield MK 13x91 swing auger.................... $16,000 Westfield MK 13x71 auger............................... $18,900 Westfield MK 13x70, swing hopper.................... $7500

Laminitis risk increased by pasture grass sugars

By PennState Extension Cool spring and fall weather can cause sugar accumulation, thereby increasing the risk of pasture-induced laminitis for susceptible horses. Pasture-induced laminitis (sometimes referred to as founder) can be triggered when susceptible horses ingest high amounts of sugar or fructans that are naturally found in some pasture grasses. Susceptible horses include, but are not limited to, overweight or easy keeping horses, ponies, horses with metabolic syndrome, and horses that have foundered in the past. Many of these horses should have limited grazing, or no grazing at all. Sugar content depends on the weather, plant stress, forage species, species maturity, time of day, and time of year. Any time forage species are photosynthesizing (producing energy from sunlight), the plants are producing sugars. When plant growth is limited from temperatures lower than 40 degrees or from drought, sugars normally used for growth will begin to accumulate in plants. During these plant stresses, susceptible horses should not graze. Cool spring and fall weather can cause sugar accumulation, thereby increasing the risk of pasture-induced laminitis for susceptible horses. Anytime forage species are using sugars for rapid growth during warm weather, or during respiration (using energy during dark periods) is a better time to graze. However, laminitis in susceptible horses can still occur if overeating is allowed. Consider using a grazing muzzle to limit the amount of forage the horse can ingest, and restrict the grazing to periods when the sugar content should be lower. Specifically, graze between 3 a.m. and 10 a.m., on cloudy days, and during periods when the night temperatures are above 40 degrees. Grazing in areas shaded by trees or buildings might allow longer access to grass, as sugar accumulation will be less. Allowing pasture grasses to become more mature should also reduce the sugar content and will result in less (and a slower) intake. Grazing during these times or scenarios do not guarantee the sugar content will be lower. There are other factors to consider that contribute to sugar content. Some pasture species have a higher genetic potential to accumulate sugars under stressful conditions than others. These species include timothy, bromegrass, orchardgrass, and most cool season grasses that are commonly used in horse pastures in Pennsylvania and Minnesota. Most forage species store sugars in the bottom three to four inches of growth. Making sure pastures are not overgrazed will help avoid laminitis. Forage species store sugars when they are under stress. Make sure pastures are properly fertilized, and avoid grazing susceptible horses during drought and in the fall when nights are cool (less than 40 degrees).

Here are just a few of our trucks & trailers Reefer trailers would work great for storage 2000 Kenworth W900L 6NZ Cat C15, 550 hp, AroCab sleeper, steerable lift axle, 10 speed...........$43,500

1997 Peterbilt 377 day cab, Detroit Series 60, 430 hp, 9 speed, 3.70 ratio, low pro 22.5 on all aluminum wheels, 214” wheelbase........$19,500

32-ft. t f 8 4 .

1999 Freightliner FLD120 day cab, Detroit Series 60, 430 hp, 13 speed, 740,000 miles, 2 line wet kit, 210” wheelbase, 11R24.5 tires on hub piloted wheels...........................$18,500 2001 Freightliner FLD120 Cummins N-14, 370 hp, 10 speed, lo-pro 24.5 tires, day cab, 190” wheelbase 721,000 miles........................$16,500

2005 Kenworth T800 Cat C15, 550hp, AroCab, 11R22.5 tires, caps 75%, external air cleaners, dual exhaust, 3.70 rears. 686,000 miles.................$35,900

Most have side doors and swing rear doors. Prices start at....$3500

2006 Peterbilt 379 EXHD Cat 550, 13 speed transmission, new BFG drive tires 11R22.5, link steerable lift axle, 3.55 rears. 503,000 miles. Stock #103... . .................................................$49,900 2006 Kenworth W900L Cat C15, 500 hp, 13 speed, new 11R24.5 drive tires on aluminum wheels, steerable lift axle. 642,000 miles. Stock #108........$47,500

T H E

2007 International 9400i Eagle Cat C15, 475 hp, 18 speed, 11R22.5 virgin tires, 760,000 miles, 50” sleeper, 210” wheelbase.....................$32,500

1969 Kari-Kool stainless insulated tank, 5750 gallon, was hauling clean water, 11R22.5 tires on Bud wheels, spring suspension.................$13,500

Thank you for your patronage in 2016, we look forward to serving you in 2017. 2005 Wilson 53-ftx102” spread axle livestock trailer, nice floors, low pro 24.5 tires, 3/4 dog house, road side doors...... .................................................$42,500 2016 Wilson 53-ft.x102” spread axle livestock trailer, 3/4 dog house, 3 position nose, lots of LED lights, 4 new 11R24.5 tires, like new floors....$69,900

1997 Timpte hopper train, 30-ft.6”x102” lead trailer and 24-ft.x102” pup, 60ft.6” overall length, 22” king pin, good 11R24.5 tires on all aluminum wheels, good brakes, new trap doors and bearings, just had annual inspection and are ready for work...........................$29,900

We have over 9 acres of used parts including: Engines, Transmissions, Rear ends, Tires and wheels, Hoods and much more! Call us today for the parts you need!

New Witzco Challenger

RG-35 & RG-50 trailers in stock

22-ft. - 26-ft. wells Prices start at..... $32,500 Including FET To see our complete inventory please go to our website www.trkshop.com or give us a call today

TRUCK SHOP BILLINGS Call 406-254-2400

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3145 N. Frontage Road – Billings, MT

INC.

Natural enemies to control invasive plants

By Sharon Durham, Agricultural Research Service Ministry of Agriculture has a long working This June, Agricultural Research Service relationship with the Australian Biocontrol (ARS) ecologist Melissa Smith traveled to Laboratory and ARS, and regularly and efAsia to collect insects that can control the spread of several invasive plant species in ficiently grants export permits for plants and the United States that originated in Asia. insects.” Predator and prey co-evolve in nature’s The Malaysia leg of the collection trip “arms race” for survival. When plants and also proved fruitful. Smith writes: “We are animals are moved from their native habitats currently pursuing an export permit with to new locales where they have no natural Malaysia, so all findings from this trip will enemies, their populations can grow unbe used for future collections. While these fact-finding trips do not yield immediate checked. tangible collections, they’re invaluable for Paper bark tree, Old World climbing fern, subsequent efforts, because they resolve and downy rose myrtle – all native to Asia most of the logistical issues and locate many and highly invasive in Florida and Hawaii – of the populations.” are just a few examples. Smith is planning to explore new sites in Smith, who is based at the ARS Invasive the Philippines and Indonesia. Plant Research Laboratory in Fort LauderInvasive species are one of the leading dale, Florida, visited Singapore, Malaysia causes of environmental harm, including and Hong Kong from June 3 to June 20 and threats to biodiversity, decreased agriculchronicled her collection trip in a scientific diary. tural yields, and impacts to human health. The Singapore entry concludes with the Biological control represents some of the following passage: “Singapore continues to most cost-effective and sustainable methods be an excellent source of material, especially of long-term control of invasive species. for Old World climbing fern, due to its proxForeign surveys are the first step in a multifaceted process to provide new biological imity to both mainland Asia and the South control agents for large-scale plant invasions. Pacific islands. Additionally, the Singapore

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Quality Alfalfa Hay For Sale Phone Jason Noyes (406) 949-4851

WES GRANDBERG AUTOBODY Heavy Truck Autobody Day Cab Conversions Fiberglass Repair

406-390-4775 Havre, MT

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Online course on perennial grasses and energy production

We’d appreciate it if you tell an advertiser you read his ad in the Trader’s Dispatch.

COW HAY FOR SALE

Large rounds Conrad, MT area For pricing and more info visit www.TumbleweedRanchMT.com or call 406-450-1976 3202 Big Horn Ave. Cody, WY

1-307-939-6027

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• Heavy Equipment Sales • Truck and Trailer Sales TRADES CONSIDERED Cargo Containers • Sales and Rentals

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DOZERS

TRAILERS

Have a warm Christmas Season TRUCKS

2001 Chevrolet 1 ton dually, standard cab, new tires, 8.1 liter gas, 6 speed manual................$7500

2009 Chevrolet 3500 Duramax diesel, crew cab, dually, 10-ft. flatbed, Allison automatic transmission, Silverado package, 199,600 miles................$18,900

1998 Midland 3 axle belly dump, spring suspension, good tires and brakes, good gate...$19,900 1985 Cat D6D crawler/dozer, straight blade with tilt, good undercarriage, powershift transmission, OROPS, Nice!.$38,000

2012 Cat D6N LGP II dozer. Like new! 972 hours, PAT blade, ripper, EROPS, air conditioning, radio, diff steer, sweeps. Excellent!.............................$185,000

MISC. EQUIPMENT

2000 Chevrolet 2500 standard cab, 5.7 liter gas, automatic transmission, tool box and 100 gallon fuel tank..................................$5900 2012 CAT TH514 telehandler, EROPS, 4070 hours, outriggers, 11,000 lb. capacity, 45-ft. reach.. ......................................$69,500

2011 Proco PVT 130 barrel T/A vacuum trailer, air ride suspension, hydraulic Cowboy vacuum pump, steel composition, tool box, LED work lights, heated valves, epoxy liner..........$18,000

2004 Kidron 42-ft. refrigerated trailer, Thermo King unit with 3 temperature zones, 2 side doors, excellent tires, 3 rear swing doors..............................$11,500 1999 Witzco Challenger 50 ton, 3 axle removable gooseneck low boy trailer, self contained, Honda engine, spring suspension, good tires and brakes.............$16,500

LOADERS

1993 Chevrolet Kodiak service truck with air compressor and fuel tank, 3116 Cat engine, 6 speed transmission.......$10,500

SCRAPER Cedar Rapids 1524Y jaw crusher, skid mounted with 50 hp electric motor. Excellent condition...........$17,000 Cat 633 elevating scraper, good chains, runs and operates well... ......................................$39,000

John Deere 410G loader/backhoe, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, cab, ride control, powershift, 5200 hours.. ......................................$38,500

EXCAVATOR & PARTS

FORKLIFTS

2003 Komatsu FG40-7 straight mast forklift, 8000# capacity, side shift, new front tires, LPG, work lights, new paint. Very nice!...............................$16,000

OCEAN CONTAINERS

2012 Cat 314D LCR excavator, hydraulic thumb, zero tail swing, hydraulic coupler, clean and tight................................$85,000 1989 John Deere 590D excavator, manual thumb, 8250 hours, good undercarriage,...............$20,000 Komatsu excavator buckets, 200 and 300 size.........Call for Price

2006 Cat 930G wheel loader, cab with air conditioning, hydraulic quick attach bucket with forks, auxiliary hydraulics, 7250 hours, clean and tight...............$74,500 Komatsu WA450-1L wheel loader, 4.5 cubic yard bucket, good tires, cab and heat. Runs well!... ......................................$22,500

Steve Swan

Steve’s cell - 406-580-2937

across from Fremont Ford on Big Horn Ave.

By Iowa State University of Science and Technology News Service An Iowa State University (ISU)-based research project has designed a free online course (https://cfaesmoodle.osu.edu/ login/index.php) available to anyone interesting in learning about the energy-production potential of perennial grasses. The massive open online course, or MOOC, allows those who enroll to work at their own pace through a range of multimedia materials focused on the vast possibilities perennial grasses have to drive sustainable energy production. The course arose from the efforts of CenUSA Bioenergy (https://cenusa.iastate.edu), a research project led by Iowa State and funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Kenneth Moore, a Distinguished Professor of agronomy and director of CenUSA Bioenergy, said the course allows students to go through the material on their own terms, allowing them to explore the material that most captures their interest as the course progresses. “We wanted to engage people with ideas and then let them follow their own curiosity,” Moore said. Perennial grasses, or those that grow back year after year such as switchgrass or miscanthus, possess great potential to produce biomass that can be used to create energy. But little exists in the way of infrastructure and market incentives to tap that potential. CenUSA, which includes researchers at eight universities and USDA, is investigating how to create a Midwestern sustainable biofuels and bioproducts system. “If you’re a citizen with an interest in solutions to create sustainable energy, to protect our water quality and environment and generate new income for farmers, this course might be something for you to look at,” Moore said. The online course doesn’t require any expertise in agronomy, said Amy Kohmetscher, an instructional development specialist at The Ohio State University’s Agricultural Technical Institute, who helped design the course. Kohmetscher said the course is meant to reach a wide audience but it contains links to more advanced research materials if users wish to dive deeper into the topics. “The beauty of the course is that it’s built to let people pick and choose what they want to do,” she said. “Nothing is required, and it’s all self directed.” Kohmetscher said the course is not led by an instructor, but users can contact a staff member with concerns or questions. The course’s content includes images, videos, articles and webinars to help users engage with the concepts. Kohmetscher said users can take pre-tests to gauge their grasp of the concept before exploring the material. And those who complete the course will receive electronic badges to reward their diligence, she said. “There are several things we hope our participants will gain from this online course,” Kohmetscher said. “For some, it’ll be beneficial to learn about some new options on the horizon for producing biofuels and exploring new careers to support that industry, all with the goal of meeting our country’s energy needs. For others, learning how they might be able to grow perennial grasses on marginal or unused cropland for biofuel might give them new options to diversify their farming operations.”

Frosty the Snowman

Frosty the Snowman is a Christmas holiday favorite. He’s loved by old and young alike. This author can’t imagine Christmas without Frosty. Snowman lovers fill their home with a huge assortment of snowmen. If you are truly a Frosty fan (aka fanatic), you keep snowman decorations around your home and office all year. Steeped in holiday tradition, Frosty is second only to Santa Claus as the focal point of the non-religious side of the holiday season. Many songs and stories, animated cartoons, and movies about Frosty have evolved over the years. Why is Frosty so lovable? No one know, he just is. Did you Know? The song “Frosty, the Snowman” was written written by Jack Nelson and Steve Rollins in 1950. Making a Snowman: Making a snowman easy and fun. All you need is “packy” snow. This is snow that will roll into a ball. It occurs when the weather is above about 30 degrees. Roll three snowballs, with each a little smaller than the other. Set one atop the other, with the biggest on the bottom. Add a top hat, a corncob pipe, scarf, and carrot or button nose, and eyes made out of coal. Voila, you’ve got Frosty the Snowman!!!!

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The Legend of the Christmas Bell

There is a tiny bell heard by those who believe, that magically jingles every year on Christmas Eve. So listen for the sound and know that he is near, for that a Christmas bell is ringing “Santa’s coming here!

Charles Moore Inc. (Formerly C Moore Fab & Repair and Equipment Sales)

Shop (406) 232-0400 Cell (406) 951-1650 Home (406) 232-5831

855 Kinsey Road, Miles City, MT 59301

www.charlesmooreinc.com cmooreinc@midrivers.com

Custom Hay Hauling!

Charles Moore Inc.’s shop is taking appointments for heavy duty truck oil changes, truck frame stretching, truck tag axles. Also servicing any type of heavy duty trailers. Call 406-232-0400 and talk to Greg Blind.

Our hay trains can haul anywhere from 42 to 48 round bales. We have friendly drivers and reliable service. Please contact Charles at 406-232-0400 or 951-1650.

Custom Hauling Have loaders and tractors with Grab Tec grapple forks to bunch and load hay

We Have Many Hay Trains For Sale Call us with the size of train you’re looking for. We’ll see what we can do!

4 loads of 2016 Hay Barley

Put up green with low nitrate levels, wrapped 3 times with net wrap. Bales weigh about 1250 to 1300 lbs.

600 Ton of 2016 Grass/Alfalfa Hay Net wrapped, bales weigh 1330 to 1400 lbs.

2004 Gindy 4 axle flatbed hay trailer. Tires and brakes are in good shape, decking in good shape as well. Trailer has headache rack, just needs hay racks. Choose between flip-in/flip-out racks or stationary racks.

YOUR DEALER FOR Truck Defender Grill Guards

We are now your dealer for

GrabTec grapple forks

Cat 14E motor grader, 14-ft. blade, scarifier, Cat engine, good tires. Nice older motor grader. Call for pricing!!

Call us for products available!

We now carry

Reviva

Reman engines

8-ft welding box, fits a dually pickup. Plenty of tool boxes!

Trucking Services:

Bunner portable air compressor. Runs good!!!

Our drivers haul grain, hay, livestock and equipment across the country. We also use hoppers to carry bulk commodities.

2-New Holland 1033 bale wagons.

2- 1985 Spartan belly dump trailers, large air tanks, hoppers and gates in good shape, tires and brakes in good shape. Comes with asphalt tarps. These trailers have been pulled and thoroughly gone through! Call for pricing!!

Fabrication & Welding Services:

We provide commercial welding and iron repair services. Our staff works with all vehicles and machinery, including trucks and trailers. We can build anything you need out of iron.

We can order guards for semis or pickups!

2001 Wilson triple axle straight trailer, 53-ft.X102”, spring ride, floors are 80%, is gated for up to four compartments. This is a very nice straight trailer and a triple axle to boot!! Call Charles today!! 406-951-1650

1996 Wilson triple axle hopper. Good tires and brakes, pintle hook, good tarp. This is a trailer that we pull during harvest as a backup trailer and it is a nice trailer! It has been gone through and is ready to pull.

Bradford Built Flatbeds

1983 Ford 9000 tandem axle dump truck, 300 Cummins engine, 9 speed transmission, Timpte dump box.

1993 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4, AM/FM radio, air conditioning works, grill guard with winch on front, 186,272 miles. Call for pricing!

1998 Peterbilt 379 day cab, good tires and brakes. Nice clean day cab that would make a nice farm truck. Call for pricing and information.

Visit us online:

Call for information!

www.charlesmooreinc.com

EQUIPMENT SALES: Our company sells a wide selection of new and used trucking, construction and farm equipment, as well as recreation. Whether you are looking for a backhoe, a loader, or a tractor, we can deliver. Other equipment we have to offer includes: trucks, trailers, haying equipment, trenchers, pay loaders, land levelers, grain handling equipment, boats and snowmobiles. A bit of everything.

1981 GMC single axle flatbed truck with 350 gas engine, 4 speed manual transmission, dual wheels. Flatbed is stationary. Nice truck for hauling things around the farm or ranch. Call for pricing.

1991 Trailmobile 48-ft.x102” curtain trailer. Curtain and trailer are in good shape!

2005 Cornhusker hopper trailer, spread axle. This trailer has been pulled regularly and is ready to go!! Call for pricing and more information.

1979 Star grain trailer and 1966 Federal grain pup - this will make somebody a nice grain train for hauling grain from the field to the bin or elevator.

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Survey results for Xanthomonas bacterial disease in corn

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

• 1972 John Deere 4620 tractor with 6193 hours. • 1975 John Deere 7520 tractor with 8000 hours. • 1975 John Deere 7700 diesel combine, 3520 hours. • 1962 Ford F700 truck, V8 engine, box and hoist. • 1962 GMC 4000 truck, V6 engine, box and hoist. • New Holland 7014 balewagon, tractor pull. Call Jerry at (406) 724-3387

Richland, MT

M & R CUSTOM SEED CLEANING

Get an early start on your seed cleaning. We come directly to the farm.

We clean out after every job. We also size barley. Call now for an appointment 1-800-626-7932 William D. Wipf (406) 781-0772

By Jeremiah Vardiman, Agriculture Extension Educator, University of Wyoming Analysis performed by the USDA has This past summer the Animal and Plant determined that United States corn is safe. Health Inspection Service (APHIS), which The Xanthomonas bacterial disease does is a part of the United States Department not present any health risks to animals or of Agriculture (USDA), conducted a field humans and there is no evidence of adverse survey for Xanthomonas vasicola pv. vasimpact on corn yield or quality. Therefore, culorm which is a bacterial disease in corn. the USDA considers this disease to be nonThis survey was initiated due to a confirmed regulatory and does not consider this plant presence of the disease in Nebraska on July disease to be of quarantine significance for 15, 2016 and to attain a better understanddomestic or international trade. ing of the plant disease’s distribution and Disease Symptoms abundance. Wyoming and eleven other This bacterial disease has been observed states (Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, in field corn, seed corn, and popcorn. The Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, symptoms for Xanthomonas vasicola pv. Oklahoma, South Dakota and Texas) were vasculorum appear similar to the fungal asked to participate in the survey. These disease gray leaf spot. However, symptoms states were selected based on their proximfor Xanthomonas form earlier in the season. ity to Nebraska and the overall high producThe most prominent symptom consists of tion of corn. lesions that are narrow yellowish-brown Survey results has confirmed Xanor orange to reddish streaks that develop thomonas from fields in some counties in between the leaf veins that can be less than Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, an inch to several inches long. This streakColorado, Kansas, Texas, Illinois, and ing is found on the lower leaves of the plant Oklahoma. As for Wyoming, four counand in favorable conditions can spread to the ties (Big Horn, Park, Goshen and Laramie) upper leaves. Gray leaf spot’s lesions are were chosen to be surveyed, based on the rectangular with straight edges and genertotal acreage of corn planted in those counally shorter in length, while Xanthomonas ties. In each county, ten field surveys were has longer more irregular and wavy lesions. conducted and possible disease material In humid conditions, yellow bacterial exuwere collected for diagnoses at the USDA date droplets may form on the lesions. APHIS PPQ Lab in Manhattan Kansas. The USDA will continue to work closely Only two samples were collected in Laramie with state agriculture departments, ExCounty, resulting in one sample being negatension services, and industry to provide tive and the other sample being marked as information and management options for presumptive positive for Xanthomonas sp. this disease. For information and symptom The presumptive positive means the sample pictures of this disease please contact your results could not provide definitive enough local Extension Office. results for proper diagnosis.

Ray Morken Jr. (701) 444-2201 or (701) 770-2201

2006 Bobcat 341 excavator, heat, air conditioning, blade, hydraulic thumb, comes with extra compactor head

$27,500

Rockwell Scales

Check out our website www.nm-machinery.com for pictures and prices or email Neil at neil.marjerrison@gmail.com • Phone 406-544-2940, Missoula, MT

Home of the Strongest Scale in America

•  Steel and cement truck, livestock, pallet and mining scales •  Up to 135 ton truck scales with 3/8” decking standard •  Custom sizes and special projects welcome •  Scoreboards, printers, automated, wireless, and many other options to choose from

100% made in USA

406-799-3945

rockwellscales.com

Nice Set of Black Angus Bred Heifers Pasture bred to low birth weight Angus bulls Last year’s customers had little or no calving problems. Same bulls used this year. – Have many Repeat Buyers –

IRRIGATED ACRES FOR SALE

1000 lb. plus - Raised on grass, salt & mineral only Range Cake broke – Gentle – One iron High percentage came from AI’d herds Bangs and all reproductive shots

Over 2200 sq. ft. home on 126.5 acres with open floor plan, 4 bedroom/ 2 bath all on one level, immense family room, 2 decks, attached oversized 2 car garage. Heated shop. Barn, stable, corral. Pivot and wheel line irrigation, Greenfield Irrigation District. Views of the Rocky Mountain, plains and buttes. For showing call Mary at 406-899-2001 REALTOR - BOLAND AGENCY, INC.

Ultra Sound Pregnancy tested

186 head from February 1 to February 26 51 head from February 27 to March 25 29 head from March 26 to April 20 Will be retested and poured Phone 406-262-3838, Belt, MT

Wasp and scale insects help control giant reed

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service The release of tiny insects to combat the invasive weed giant reed is paying off, according to a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists released the arundo gall wasp and the arundo scale several years ago as part of a biocontrol program to kill giant reed along Texas’ Rio Grande. The weed, also known as “carrizo cane” and “Spanish reed,” clogs streams and irrigation channels, weakens riverbanks, stifles native vegetation, affects flood control, reduces wildlife habitat, and impedes law enforcement activities along the international border. Recent research conducted by entomologist John Goolsby, with the ARS Tick and Biting Fly Research Unit in Edinburg, Texas, demonstrates that these insects have helped control giant reed over more than 550 river miles. Measurements taken in 2014 documented a 22-percent decrease in plant biomass along the Rio Grande since the insects’ release in 2009. Measurements in 2016 show a further decrease of 28 percent and significant recovery of native riparian vegetation. Giant reed grows between three and seven inches a day and reaches heights of 30 feet along the Rio Grande, according to Goolsby. The weed worsens cattle fever tick invasion by creating an ideal habitat, making it difficult for USDA inspectors to detect tick-infested cattle and deer. As the riverbank transitions back to native vegetation, this plant community supports greater abundance and diversity of tick-feeding ants and beetles that act as a biological control. ARS is partnering with universities, other U.S. agencies, and Mexican government officials in an effort to manage giant reed. To accelerate weed removal, scientists have combined “topping” – mechanically cutting cane – with insect releases. Topping suppresses growth for more than a year and makes plants more susceptible to insect attacks. Combining topping and insect releases gives a high, long-term suppression of cane and allows native trees to grow and start shading giant reed, according to Goolsby. ARS is USDA’s chief in-house scientific research agency.

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We’d appreciate it if you tell an advertiser you read his ad in the Trader’s Dispatch.

2011 Cat 430E IT backhoe loader, extend-a-hoe, 4-in1 front bucket, 4x4, powershift, AC/ heat, tilt steering wheel, 21L-24 back tires, 12.5/80-18 front tires, extra hoe bucket and forks, Pre-Adminished, low hours, SN MXB003................... $85,000

2004 Ford 10-ft. flatbed, regular cab, 4x4, dually, 180,133 miles, Powerstroke......... Call

Used Varco-Pruden steel building, 40-ft. x 140-ft., 20-ft. side walls. The building was removed from another location to be erected at a later date. Have heaters, garage doors, walk-in doors, insulation, outside tin, plan drawings...........................$32,500

Cat D4C Series II LGP serial #8BG00145, 6612 hours, open ROPS, straight 6-way blade.........................$18,500

2007 Freightliner Columbia 120 Eaton 10-speed transmission, Detroit Series 60 455 hp, 3:50 rear ends, 773,856 miles.. 1991 Cat 950F A/C, heat, ...................................$25,500 3116 engine, 23.5x25 tires, SN6YG00585...........$28,500

1979 Ford dump truck with NTC-290 Cummins, 10 1993 John Deere 444E 1.5 speed transmission, 4 axle.... yard bucket...............$26,500 ....................................$9500

Spencer Beddes

Shepherd, MT

John Deere TRS26

It’s time...to greet our many friends. And time to say how greatly we value your confidence and trust!

26” snowblower rotating chute, electric & rope start

(406) 855-0628 See our supply of welding accessories & rod.

We’re sure to have what you need.

1/4”, 3/8” & 1/2” air hose.

New GradeMaster Blade for gravel road maintenance. Potholes stay filled longer and washboarding is virually eliminated. Two forward-cutting blades mounted on a strong high-grade steel frame with runners and side pans require a minimum of 24-h.p., mounts to any 3-point hitch tractor. 8-ft. and 10-ft. units in stock.

5/8” water hose.

✧ INTERSTATE BATTERIES ✧ FLEETGUARD FILTERS ✧ ROLLER CHAIN ✧ PLASTIC FITTINGS ✧ GRADE #8 BOLTS

Flexilla

All fittings available swivel & standard straight fittings.

New Honda Replacement Engines - IN STOCK 5-hp. to 24-hp. 1” - 3” pumps

Gysler - Melroe - Renn chisel plow parts We can ship to your farm or ranch

Wheatheart Grain Augers

In Stock

New Kunz rough cut mower

Hose splicers available as well.

Hub, sprocket and pulley assortment for 40, 50, 60 chain and pulleys up to 16 inches.

H 23-hp H  57” cut H  2” to 8” cutting height H  Four tire design for added support on rough ground

TIBER TRACTOR CO. Phone 406-759-5188

Chester, Montana

8x36 • 8x38 • 8x41 • 10x36

Gaussoin named to national USDA advisory board

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Travel safely on winter roads.

Install New Tires Now

Feeding cows? Hauling grain? Visiting relatives? Avoid cold weather tire trouble...see us today!

ALIGNMENT SERVICE

Cars, Light Trucks, Heavy Duty Farm & Over-the-road Trucks

Cut Bank Tire

Phone 406-873-5025, cell 406-949-7717, Cut Bank, MT

Steinhatchee Equipment Co. Inc. 406-777-1701 or 239-0942

www.steinhatcheeinc.com e-mail: nelsen889@aol.com

2-John Deere 7710 5865 & 5388 hours, powershift transmission, 148 hp, 3 SCV’s, front 3-pt. hitch and front PTO, excellent condition. Each. $48,000...................... ...... Reduced Price $45,000

2013 John Deere 6150M 2080 hours, 150 hp, new John Deere H360 loader with grapple, John Deere warranty thru 10/18. Like new condition........................... $96,000

2002 John Deere 7410 3718 hours, JD 741 loader, PowrQuad transmission, one owner, 115 hp, excellent....... ................................ $51,000

1997 John Deere 7810 6712 hours, 165 hp, Power Quad transmission, Quick Hitch duals, 2 SCV’s, super clean unit. $53,000............... ...... Reduced Price $49,000

2006 Cat 420D 4300 hours, 4x4, Extend-a-hoe, pilot controls, ride control, air conditioning, rebushed, excellent condition.................. $39,750

2005 Skytrak 6036 2602 hours, 6000 lb. 36-ft. reach, 4-ft. carriage, remote hydraulics, foam filled tires..$29,750

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News Roch Gaussoin, head of the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), has been appointed to the USDA National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education and Economics Advisory Board by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Gaussoin will serve a three-year term on the board. The board provides advice to the secretary of agriculture and land-grant colleges and universities on top priorities and policies for food and agricultural research, education, extension and economics. It reflects the broad interests of food, fiber and agricultural stakeholders nationwide, holds regional and national stakeholder listening sessions, and develops consolidated advice based on stakeholder input that is vital to the current and future success of food, forestry and agricultural programs. The board consists of 25 members, each of whom represents a specific category of U.S. agricultural stakeholders, as mandated by Congress. Gaussoin (name pronounced ROCK ga-SWA) will represent Category G: national crop, soil, agronomy, horticulture, plant pathology or weed science society. “This appointment is extremely rewarding because throughout my career I have been dedicated to trying to make the world a better place when it comes to plant science,” Gaussoin said. “In this role, I look forward to leveraging the experience that Nebraska has so graciously allowed me to accumulate.” Gaussoin has worked at the university for 25 years as a professor and extension specialist in integrated turfgrass management and weed science. He has been head of the agronomy and horticulture department since 2011. In 2015, Gaussoin was president of the Crop Science Society of America. He is chair of the Alliance of Crop, Soil and Environmental Science Societies. According to Gaussoin, involvement in these societies plays a critical role in fostering the ideas and independent thoughts of the university. “I appreciate that the University of Nebraska administration team is in full support of participation in scientific and professional organizations,” he said. “Nebraska’s deep agricultural roots makes what we have to say relevant, and active engagement in these groups allows our voice to be elevated.” As an advisory board member, Gaussoin will also be on the science policy subcommittee, which addresses issues related to science literacy. Gaussoin earned a bachelor’s degree in agronomy and a master’s degree in crop science from New Mexico State University, and a doctorate in crop science from Michigan State University. For more information on the USDA advisory board, visit https://nareeeab.ree.usda.gov.

US livestock slaughter October 2016

2-John Deere 7700 5844 hours and 5090 hours, powershift transmission, 137 hp, front 3-pt. hitch, 3 SCV’s, excellent condition. Each $45,000................................ ...... Reduced Price $42,000

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Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.43 billion pounds in October, up 3 percent from the 4.31 billion pounds produced in October 2015. Beef production, at 2.21 billion pounds, was 4 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.64 million head, up 5 percent from October 2015. The average live weight was down 9 pounds from the previous year, at 1,381 pounds. Veal production totaled 6.6 million pounds, 8 percent below October a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 48,300 head, up 20 percent from October 2015. The average live weight was down 67 pounds from last year, at 237 pounds. Pork production totaled 2.20 billion pounds, up 1 percent from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 10.4 million head, up 2 percent from October 2015. The average live weight was down 1 pound from the previous year, at 282 pounds. Lamb and mutton production, at 11.7 million pounds, was down 2 percent from October 2015. Sheep slaughter totaled 181,600 head, 2 percent below last year. The average live weight was 128 pounds, unchanged from October a year ago. January to October 2016 commercial red meat production was 41.5 billion pounds, up 3 percent from 2015. Accumulated beef production was up 5 percent from last year, veal was down 8 percent, pork was up 1 percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was down 1 percent.

NDSU Extension Service honors staff

By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service faculty and staff were honored for their years of service at the October 18-20, NDSU Extension Service/Research Extension Center fall conference in Fargo. Those recognized were: 5 Years • Paige Brummund, Ward County • Becky Buchmann, Dunn County • Jaclynn Davis Wallette, Office of Multicultural Programs • Cherie Fischer, Agriculture Budget Office • Rachael Hiam, Traill County • Lindsay Maddock, Wells County • Penny Nester, Kidder County • Elise Regen, Fort Berthold • Molly Soeby, Grand Forks County and Parent Resource Center – Grand Forks 10 Years • Mary Jean Hunter, Sioux County • Sara Laite, Ramsey County • Carrie Knutson, Grand Forks County • Dave Ruhland, Agriculture Budget Office • Samantha Roth, Stark/Billings counties • Ashley Ueckert, Golden Valley County 15 Years • Tim Petry, Agribusiness and Applied Economics • Jean Noland, Grand Forks County 20 Years • Mark Miller, Rolette County • Charlie Stoltenow, Assistant Director’s Office, Agriculture and Natural Resources • Andrew Thostenson, Pesticide Program 25 Years • Tim Becker, Eddy County • Randy Grueneich, Barnes County • Dena Kemmet, Mercer County • Becky Koch, Agriculture Communication • Tom Scherer, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering 30 Years • LoAyne Voigt, Renville County 35 Years • Mike Hanson, Northwest District Office • Karla Mattson, Bottineau County

NDSU REC honor staff for years of service

By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota State University (NDSU) Research Extension Center (REC) staff were honored for their years of service to the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station at the October 18-20 NDSU Extension Service/Research Extension Center fall conference in Fargo. Those recognized were: 5 Years • Rickie Bohn, Central Grasslands REC, Streeter • Jon Henderson, North Central REC, Minot • Shana Forster, North Central REC • Michael Schaefer, Carrington REC 10 Years • Scott Fetch, Carrington REC 20 Years • Kyle Dragseth, Williston REC • Timothy Indergaard, Carrington REC • Todd Ingebretson, Carrington, REC • Wanda Ottmar, Dickinson REC 50 Years • Timothy Faller, N.D. Agricultural Experiment Station, Mandan Rarely does NDSU have someone serve the university for 50 years, said Randy Mehlhoff, Langdon REC director, when he presented the award to Faller. Faller started working in the Animal Husbandry department as a student in 1964 and became an assistant shepherd in 1966. He was named director of the Hettinger Research Extension Center (then called superintendent of the Hettinger substation) in 1969. Faller retired as the Hettinger REC director in 2005 but has continued to carry out a variety of responsibilities as part-time assistant director of the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. ##### If wishes were horses, some folks would need a lot of hay.

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Think like the house mouse for best control

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News How do you rid your residence of rodents? First, you have to know about their habits. “If you know how rodents think about the environment, the better you can control them,” said Dennis Ferraro, Nebraska Extension wildlife specialist. The best control is to prevent their entry indoors. An adult mouse, for example, can squeeze through an opening as small as 3/8 inch; their whiskers tell them whether the opening is large enough. Mice can run up to 6 miles per hour, jump straight up 2.5 feet, jump across 3 feet, and drop 8 feet and keep running. They can vertically climb brick and stucco, and walk the tight rope on 10-gauge wire, about onetenth inch in diameter. Within a year, all offspring and subsequent generations from a single pair of mice could add up to 10,000 mice in one year. They urinate and defecate on the go, as many as 80 droppings a day. The black, quarter-inch droppings are pointed on both ends and carry disease-causing organisms. Fleas and bacteria can spread from the mouse even if it is trapped or dead. The home range of a house mouse is usually a 20-foot radius, though their curiosity can lead them to explore up to 200 feet from their home base. Their preferred path is along walls, whiskers guiding the way. All this is helpful in trapping and controlling them, Ferraro said. In the science-based, decision-making Integrated Pest Management, sanitation and entry prevention top the list, especially as outdoor temperatures cool. Those 3/8-inch spaces a mouse can squeeze through to get inside? Pack them with copper wool or stainless steel wool (make sure it is without iron, which will rust), then caulk over. That way, mice can’t chew through or pull out the material. “Eliminate whatever it is they’re after, whether it’s food, water or nesting products,” Ferraro said. Clean up food and crumbs, and fix water leaks. Even simple things like storing a damp mop on the tip of its handle with its damp head in the air, can prevent mice from obtaining moisture or nest material. Avoid using mouse poisons and trap them instead, Ferraro said. “Using baits indoors should be avoided at all costs,” Ferraro said. One reason is because children and pets often are unintentional victims. Plus, mice won’t go outside to die – they’re more apt to crawl into a wall where they can decompose for a month while shedding bacteria and attracting maggots. When cleaning where mice have been or droppings are found, avoid sweeping and vacuuming. Disease-causing organisms in their droppings spread when airborne. Ensure the area being cleaned is well-ventilated. Wear a respirator or quality dust mask, and spray the area with a disinfectant before cleanup. The moisture in diluted bleach or disinfectant product prevents disease-causing organisms from becoming airborne and inhaled. Ferraro addressed the IPM Coalition in Lincoln October 18. Coalition members include representatives from schools, public health entities, tribes, and state and federal government. For more information on trapping mice, visit http:// lancaster.unl.edu/pest/resources/mousesanitation. shtml. ##### When I am an old coot... I will distribute hammers to residents at the home so they can open those little tamper-proof pill bottles their medicine comes in. ##### “I found there are only one way to look thin; hang out with fat people.” ##### A fella can kill himself with a fork and spoon.

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LAWN AND TURF

2014 John Deere Z930R, 54” deck, Mulch On Demand. Stock #54506............... $9900 (12) 2009 John Deere Z810A, 48” deck, zero turn, Kawasaki 22 hp. Stock #53972... $3950 (16) 2013 John Deere Z425 zero turn mower, 54” deck. Stock #54797..................... $2250 (16) 2008 John Deere Z245, 48” deck. Stock #55294.......................................... $2550 (3) 2002 John Deere LT155 lawn mower, 42” deck, 15 hp, hydro. Stock #50288. $850 (16) 2008 John Deere LA145, 48” deck, hydro transmission. Stock #55218.......... $1100 (2) 2010 John Deere LA125, 24 hp motor, bagger, hydro trans. Stock #55883........... $1200 (14) 2005 John Deere F687, 60” 7-Iron deck. Stock #54321........................................ $2500 (12) 2016 John Deere D140 48” mower, 22 hp. Stock #54319.............................. $1999 (14) Husqvarna RZ5424 zero turn mower bagger, 54” deck. Stock #45957............... $3250 (12) 2012 John Deere mower, 72”, for 4720 tractor. Stock #12798................................ $3500 (1)

1980 Hesston 6450 open station, 12-ft. head, gas, steel cond. Stock #50334..... $6950 (16) 2010 New Holland H8040 windrower, 12-ft. sickle, 1710 hr. Stock #55097... $58,000 (11) New Holland 1114 windrower, 14-ft. header, gas engine. Stock #46104........... $9619 (12) New Holland 1100 windrower, diesel, 21-ft. draper. Stock #47073.................. $9500 (16) 2009 Hesston 3315 mower conditioner. Stock #50708....................................... $21,900 (3) 2006 Vermeer MC1030 MoCo, 13-ft. cut, steel cond, hyd tilt. Stock #54459..... $14,000 (14) 1991 New Holland 499 MoCo, 14-ft., sickle. Stock #54828................................ $5000 (3)

#55177

ROUND & SQUARE BALERS

2014 John Deere 569 Premium, twine/net, MegaWide. Stock #52214........ $45,000 (11) 2014 John Deere 569, twine/net, MegaWide, 1000 PTO. Stock #55246........... $39,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 569, twine/net, MegaWide, 1000 PTO. Stock #54750......... $39,500 (12) 2013 John Deere 569, twine/net, MegaWide, hyd pickup lift. Stock #55177.... $37,800 (12) 2012 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide Plus. Stock #54004..................... $33,125 (1) 2011 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply. Stock #55885.$24,000 (1) 2010 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, 21.5-16 tires. Stock #55647...... $33,500 (11)

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2015 John Deere 26G mini excavator, 18” bckt, hyd thumb. Stock #55824........... $30,000 (3) 2014 John Deere 60G mini excavator, long arm, 24” bucket. Stock #55262.$69,500 (16) 2016 John Deere 320E skidsteer, cab, hand & foot controls. Stock #55823........ $40,000 (3) 2005 John Deere 8520T tractor, 16/4 PowerShift, 16” tracks. Stock #51396.$83,000 (15) 2006 John Deere 7920 MFWD tractor, IVT, 3 SCV’s, rear dls. Stock #56012.. $96,900 (15) 2005 John Deere 7720 tractor, IVT, 3 SCV’s, 540/1000 PTO. Stock #55085.. $90,000 (15) 2011 John Deere 7430 Premium tractor, IVT, loader, grapple. Stock #55222....................... ............................................... $115,000 (12) 2008 John Deere 7430 Premium tractor, IVT, loader, grapple. Stock #54741.. $103,995 (1) 2015 John Deere 5075E MFWD tractor, H240 ldr, pallet forks. Stock #55497.. $40,000 (16) 1988 John Deere 2355 2WD utility tractor, 8F/4R syncro. Stock #53703...... $16,100 (1) 2001 Case IH STX440 tractor, tires 70%, always shedded. Stock #52116... $128,000 (3) 1999 Case IH 9380 4WD tractor, syncro, Trimble EZ Guide 250. Stock #53072.$78,000 (1) Ford 4000 tractor, gas, 772 loader, 2100 hours, 1 new rear tire. Stock #53097........ $9375 (1) 1999 John Deere 9610 combine, hyd fore/aft, 212 pickup head. Stock #54721$56,500 (16) 1989 John Deere 9600 combine, 4296/3115 hrs, chopper, no head. Stock #55816... $22,000 (1) 1987 John Deere combine, 30-ft. 230 header, batt reel. Stock #15567.............. $16,500 (3) 1998 Case IH 2388 combine, 3215/2500 hrs, chppr, no head. Stock #55679.. $50,000 (14) 1994 Claas 108SL combine, 2WD, single, chopper. Stock #13189............... $22,000 (2) 2012 John Deere 635D draper head, dual drive sickle. Stock #54340........ $49,000 (15) 1998 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header, batt reel. Stock #13190.............. $22,000 (2) Haybuster 2620 round bale processor. Stock #17825..................................... $11,500 (12) John Deere 400 grinder/mixer, full set of screens, 540 PTO. Stock #55869.$4900 (16) 2015 John Deere 835 mower conditioner, 11.5-ft. cut width. Stock #55236$24,500 (16) 2012 John Deere 835 mower conditioner, less than 2000 acres. Stock #53641.$23,500 (11) Ford Dearborn Model 14-15 6-ft. sickle mower, 540 PTO. Stock #51728......... $1500 (16) Dearborn 14-2 7-ft. sickle bar mower. Stock #56049.......................................... $250 (16)

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2003 John Deere 457 round baler, MegaWide, 540 PTO. Stock #53546........... $15,950 (16) 1994 John Deere 535 round baler, twine only, 540 PTO. Stock #55870.............. $4900 (16) Case IH 8455 round baler, twine only, makes 4x6 bales. Stock #54286............. $4500 (11) Hesston 4910 4x4x8 big square baler, always shedded. Stock #53963.............. $45,000 (3) 2015 H&S BF12HC 12 wheel high capacity rake, hyd lift/fold. Stock #55239.$11,500 (16) H&S BF12HC 12 whl ground-driven v-rake, hyd lift/fold, like new. Stock #55448.... $8250 (16) 2005 Case IH ADX2230 40-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, low ac. Stock #53851.$49,500 (15) John Deere 9400 box drills, 40-ft. 10” spacing. Stock #16433................................ $9000 (3) 1994 John Deere 965 6 bttm plow, on-land reverse, 18” cut wth. Stock #55107.$8950 (15) John Deere 1600 30-ft. plow, 12” spacing, 3 bar mntd harrows. Stock #56070.$4900 (11) Massey Ferguson 620 22-ft. wing-fold disc, notched frt blades. Stock #55993.$5500 (15) Eversman 4512 landplane, 12-ft. wide, 45-ft. long. Stock #55539...................... $4250 (16) 1987 John Deere 550 3-pt. mount tiller, 540 PTO. Stock #55291..................... $1000 (15) Summers Ultimate sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 1500 gal tank. Stock #15568...... $30,000 (3) 2007 Summers 1500 90-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon tank. Stock #17842............. $26,000 (12) 2008 New Holland SF216 pull-type sprayer, 134-ft. boom. Stock #54720...... $15,500 (16) FMC/John Bean RC20 200 gal pickup sprayer, Honda 8 hp. Stock #54115.......... $5500 (16) 1995 Ford L9000 truck, Cummins N14, 10 sp, 6000 gal stainless. Stock #53460$42,250 (1) Kelly 56 3-pt. mount backhoe attachment, 24” bucket. Stock #51779.................. $6950 (16) John Deere GP74 74” bucket with heavy duty grapple. Stock #53061................. $3500 (16) Westfield W130-71 straight 13”x71-ft. auger, 540 PTO drive. Stock #52277..... $12,900 (2) Brandt 8”x62-ft. PTO grain auger, 10” turbo screw bottom. Stock #15261......... $1750 (3) Danhuser 8300-1 hydraulic drive post hole digger, 4” bit. Stock #53424.............. $1500 (16) 2015 John Deere Z445 mower, 24 hp, 54” deck, only 6 hours. Stock #53267................. .................................................... $6200 (16) 2009 John Deere Z425 mower, 54” deck, low hours. Stock #53799...................... $3000 (1) Snapper 28” mower with bagger and thatcher. Stock #54784................................ $450 (14) 2010 John Deere 48C powerflow system for JD mower. Stock #40127............... $900 (15) John Deere gator, glass doors for a deluxe cab. Stock #53197.............................. $1950 (14) John Deere 47 47” snowblower, fits pre-2015 JD X500 series. Stock #56045.... $1200 (15) 2009 John Deere 44SB snowblower, off X324 mower, used 3x. Stock #52308... $1200 (15)

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2009 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, push bar. Stock #51475............ $29,950 (16) 2009 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide Plus, hyd pickup. Stock #54005.. $28,750 (1) 2009 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide Plus, hyd pickup. Stock #55886.. $25,500 (1) 2008 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide Plus, push bar. Stock #54006..... $28,700 (1) 2008 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, 1000 PTO. Stock #53541......... $26,500 (15) 2007 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide Plus, 540 PTO. Stock #55873.. $24,900 (15) 2007 John Deere 568, twine only, MegaWide, small tires. Stock #52514......... $22,500 (11) 2004 John Deere 567, twine only, MegaWide, 540 PTO. Stock #54694........... $13,500 (11) 2012 Vermeer 605SM, twine/net, wide pickup, 21.5-16.1L tire. Stock #55603.. $27,500 (12) 2008 Vermeer 605M, twine/net, new belts and rollers in 2015. Stock #54458... $16,000 (14) 2007 Hesston 5556, net wrap, wide pickup, moisture sensor. Stock #54491.$13,000 (12) 2006 Hesston 956, twine only, auto tie, 540 PTO. Stock #54707..................... $8000 (12) 2007 New Holland BR780A 540 PTO, twine only. Stock #44546...................... $7950 (12) 2000 New Holland 688, net only, 1000 PTO, regular pickup. Stock #55284........ $8900 (3) 2015 John Deere L340 3x4 sq baler, tand axle, roller chute. Stock #54581...... $121,500 (14) 2015 John Deere L340 3x4 sq baler, tand axle, roller chute. Stock #54582...... $121,500 (14) 1998 New Holland 595 3x4 square baler. Stock #54681....................................... $19,500 (2) 1999 New Holland 590 3x3 sq baler, auto lube, last bale eject. Stock #52145... $17,500 (16) 1974 New Holland 283 14x16 square baler. Stock #55874.............................. $3000 (15)

#52214

Railroad Ties $8.00/tie

Sold in 16 tie bundles

We will load Available at Conrad, Cut Bank and Dillon locations #55375

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#16300

USED SEEDING

2014 John Deere 1890 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #56033....... $229,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 7.5” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #16300....... $209,900 (1) 2009 John Deere 1830 60-ft., 10” spacing, 350 bu TBT cart. Stock #51888....... $154,850 (1) John Deere 9400 40-ft., 10”, (2) 9400, (2)9450. Stock #50823.............................. $9900 (11) 2014 John Deere 1770NT-16R30 16 row, 30” planter. Stock #15211............... $115,000 (1) 2006 John Deere 1770NT 16 row, 30” planter. Stock #41883........................... $62,000 (14) 2014 Case IH 800/3430 70-ft. 12” spacing, 3430 cart. Stock #48059........ $150,000 (14) 2009 Case IH 700 70-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, 3430 TBT. Stock #52199.$107,500 (1) 2009 Case IH ATX700, 70-ft., 12” spacing, TBT 3430 cart. Stock #55385.......... $95,000 (14) 2008 Case IH ATX400, 50-ft., 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #56019....... $48,500 (3) Case 5012 50-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #16379............................. $49,500 (1) 2010 Bourgault 3310 PHD, 66-ft., 12” spacing, TBT, duals. Stock #55428....... $175,000 (14) 2010 Morris Contour 1, 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, TBT. Stock #55622.. $122,500 (14) 2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #13876....... $79,900 (1) 2012 John Deere 1910 430 bushel tow behind cart. Stock #16637...................... $67,900 (1)

#48059

#55318

#55820

SPRAYERS

2016 John Deere R4045, 120-ft., 20” spacing, boom breakaway. Stock #55890.$339,500 (1) 2015 John Deere R4045, 120-ft., 20” spacing, boom leveling. Stock #55820.... $346,550 (1) 2015 John Deere R4045, 120-ft., 20” spacing, boom breakaway. Stock #55821.$339,500 (1) 2015 John Deere R4045, 120-ft., 20” spacing, section control. Stock #52272.. $309,000 (1) 2015 John Deere R4038, 100-ft., 20”, 5 sensor Boomtrac. Stock #51772........ $295,000 (14) 2015 John Deere R4038, 120-ft., 20” spacing, section control. Stock #55884.. $272,000 (1) 2015 John Deere R4038, 100-ft., 20” spacing, StarFire. Stock #56046........... $265,000 (15) 2015 John Deere R4038, 100-ft., 20” spacing, BoomTrac Pro. Stock #56047.$265,000 (15) 2014 John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, stnlss. Stock #53984.. $269,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 4940, 120-ft., 20” spacing, boom breakaway. Stock #55889.$253,500 (1) 2013 John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing. Stock #53739............. $266,000 (3) 2010 John Deere 4930, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, stnless. Stock #53983.$155,433 (1) 2006 John Deere 4920 self-propelled, 120-ft., 20”, trctn control. Stock #51280.$125,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 4830 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #15362............... $169,000 (2) 2011 John Deere 4830, 100-ft. booms, 20” spacing. Stock #53747........... $181,000 (12) 2010 John Deere 4830, 100-ft. boom, 20” spacing, 420/80R46. Stock #55534.. $145,000 (1) 2010 John Deere 4830 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #44352............. $135,000 (12) 2009 John Deere 4830, 100-ft. boom, 20” spacing, 2 sets tires. Stock #55501.$155,000 (14) 2009 John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 20” spacing, boom leveling. Stock #53380.. $149,000 (12) 2013 Agco 7660, 90-ft., 20” spacing, 3 way nozzle body. Stock #55822..... $120,000 (14) 2006 Spray Air SP-2010, 103-ft., 1000 gal tank, 5 speed. Stock #55135.... $62,500 (12) 2013 Summers Ultimate NT, 100-ft. 20” spacing. Stock #56035..................... $28,000 (14) 2010 Summers Ultimate suspended boom, 100-ft. booms. Stock #15568...... $32,000 (1) 2007 Summers 1500 90-ft. booms, 1500 gallon. Stock #17842..................... $26,000 (12) 2009 Case IH SRX160 120-ft. pull-type, 1600 gallon, 3 section. Stock #51019.$24,000 (12) Ford truck mounted with Marflex sprayer. Stock #51976....................................... $26,450 (1)

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1957 Allis Chalmers HD21 dozer crawler, lever steer, 168” blade. Stock #55913... $8000 (12) 2014 John Deere 304K 4WD wheel loader, 137 hours. Stock #50874.......... $73,500 (16) Cat 272C skidsteer, switchable EH controls, 66” & 84” bucket. Stock #51979..................... ................................................. $34,500 (11) 1996 Bobcat 873 skidsteer, ft cntrls, 60” bckt, mnl bucket latch. Stock #56009..................... ................................................. $18,500 (14) 2013 Haybuster 2650 bale processor, left hand discharge. Stock #56031.$16,900 (11) 2002 Haybuster 2640 bale processor, left hand discharge. Stock #56040...... $8750 (3) DewEze Super Slicer II bale processor, 6-ft. sickle bar cutter. Stock #55996.... $3500 (16) 2015 John Deere AP13G bale spear, 48” tines, global attach. Stock #54626.......... $1150 (1) John Deere bale spear for John Deere 500 series loader. Stock #54577.............. $400 (15) 2015 Frontier AB14G 4 tine bale spear. New, never used. Stock #53035........... $1100 (16) 2011 Allen 29-ft. hydraulic driven basket rake, 5 bar. Stock #55995................. $21,500 (16) 2002 Twinstar 2030 30-ft. 5 bar hydraulic rake, full set tines. Stock #55286......... $18,000 (3) 2012 LMC 8907 hydraulic hay rake, puts (2) 18ft. swaths together. Stock #55232.$8500 (12) Hesston 3986 14 wheel rake. Stock #53964.... ...................................................... $8500 (3) 2015 John Deere RB2284 rear blade. Like new condition. Stock #54623................ $1800 (1) 2004 Buhler 7-ft. rear blade, CAT 1 3-pt., manual angle/tilt/offset. Stock #54931. $750 (16) Ford NH 785B 6-ft. 3-pt. rear blade, light duty. Good shape. Stock #55957............. $535 (2) 2014 Frontier RB5060L 5-ft. lighter-duty rear blade. Stock #51840...................... $490 (14) 2015 John Deere H340 loader, non self-levelling, 3rd function. Stock #55897.$12,250 (1)

2015 Frontier AY12G-72 72” 4-in-1 bucket with global carrier. Stock #54709.......... $2900 (1) 2015 John Deere BW15918 bucket. Never used, global mounts. Stock #50961.$1500 (1) 2016 John Deere KV11598 72” bolt-on tooth bar. Like new. Stock #53639.......... $475 (11) 2012 Frontier AP12K pallet fork. Stock #55210........................................ $2500 (12) 2013 John Deere GU72 72” ag utility grapple. Like new. Stock #54118............... $2650 (16) 2015 John Deere RT66 66” skidsteer mount tiller, hyd drive. Stock #55605...... $3750 (11) 2011 Bobcat GF66 66” wide HD root grapple for skidsteer. Stock #55070......... $4750 (14) Caroni FL1400 57” rototiller, 3-pt. hookup, 540 PTO. Stock #55956....................... $1900 (2) John Deere 503 5-ft. 3-pt. rotary cutter. Stock #55955............................................ $640 (2) King Kutter 5-ft. rotary cutter, Cat 1 3-pt., 540 PTO. Stock #55850....................... $575 (15) 2013 Case X post pounder, skid steer mount. Stock #53636.............................. $6450 (11) Shaver TU-13-HD10 post pounder with trailer, new Honda. Stock #55228.......... $7500 (11) 2009 Frontier WC1205 wood chipper, 3-pt., 540 PTO. Stock #53971.............. $4500 (16) Edney Edge 72” skidsteer 2 stage snowblower. Stock #56071.............................. $3900 (15) 1996 Gates Magnum 50 50-ft. heavy harrow, manual angle. Stock #55301......... $8600 (1) 1989 Noble 5000 32-ft. blade. Stock #53387.... .................................................... $6000 (14) 1995 John Deere 3955 5 bottom switch plow, in furrow. Stock #53543............... $6500 (15) 1991 John Deere 3945 switch plow, 4 bottom, 3-pt. mount. Stock #52099........... $3450 (16) Harrell 2804 4 bottom switch plow, 4 furrow, 3-pt. mount. Stock #53455........... $3950 (16) Erskine 2010 72” snowblower, two stage, hydraulic drive. Stock #54820......... $7950 (16)

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#55286

UTILITY VEHICLES

2014 John Deere 825i, power steering, manual lift, heater. Stock #52231...... $18,250 (11) 2014 John Deere 825i, 1/2 poly windshield, power box lift. Stock #55318....... $10,700 (2) 2013 John Deere 825i, OPS with roof, Bighorn tires, power lift box. Stock #52963................. ................................................. $10,500 (14) 2012 John Deere XUV825i Gator, windshield, benchseat. Stock #50555.................$12,000 2012 John Deere 825i Gator, Bighorn tires, benchseat. Stock #50385........... $10,800 (1) 2012 John Deere XUV825i Gator, Prosum cab with heat. Stock #47291................ $9900 (2) 2011 John Deere 825i, bucket seats, power dump box. Stock #53384.......... $15,000 (14) 2011 John Deere 825i, power dump box, big tires, grille guard. Stock #53383$11,500 (14) 2011 John Deere 825i, bench seat, Bighorn radial tires. Stock #54276........... $11,350 (1) 2013 John Deere 550, 4WD, gas, mid terrain, mag wheels. Stock #54177........... $8100 (2) 2012 Kubota RTV1140, 4WD, diesel, hydrostatic drive. Stock #55027........ $16,900 (16) 2009 Arctic Cat Prowler 1000 Stock #47862... .................................................... $5500 (12) 2012 Polaris XP800, 6x6, roof, windshield. Stock #54301.............................. $9000 (12) 2011 Polaris 800, seats 4, windshield, roof, front winch. Stock #55654........... $9750 (14) 2006 Polaris Sportsman 800EFI 4-wheeler. Stock #55352.............................. $4500 (12) 2006 Yamaha YZF 450 motorcycle, stand and lrg fuel tank. Stock #56018.......... $3300 (14)

#53984

GRAIN HANDLING

2008 J&M 1150 grain cart, tarp, 520 scale, new tires last year. Stock #56028.... $38,000 (14) 2012 Buhler Backsaver 13”x70-ft. auger. Stock #55356........................... $13,000 (12) 2008 Brandt 13”x70-ft. auger, hydraulic winch and mover. Stock #55380.............. $9875 (3) 2005 Farm King 13”x70-ft. auger, swing hopper, low profile. Stock #55233....... $9500 (2) 2014 Harvest International H1082 10”x82-ft., swing away. Stock #54257........ $12,500 (11) 1980 Farm King 10”x70-ft. auger, single auger on loader. Stock #55499.............. $4500 (14) 1980 Westfield 10x70-ft. swing auger, winch for mover. Stock #55500.............. $4500 (14) Brandt 10”x60-ft. low profile swing hopper auger. Stock #55176....................... $7500 (12) Brandt 10”x60-ft. auger, hydraulic drive hopper, manual winch. Stock #54886....... $4800 (12) Sakundiak HD8-1800 8”x60-ft. unloading auger. Stock #55150....................... $4800 (12) 1980 Farm King 8”x51-ft. loading auger. Stock #55498........................................ $3000 (14) 2012 Farm King C841 8”x41-ft. auger, Honda engine, fuel tank. Stock #55098.. $7500 (12) 2010 Rem 3700 grain vac, 1000 PTO. Stock #51484..................................... $26,500 (12) Rem 2100 grain vac, 1000 PTO. Stock #55245. .................................................... $9800 (12)

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By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service A team of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and their collaborators have established a strong link between honey bee health and the effects of diet on bacteria that live in the guts of these important insect pollinators. In a study published in the November issue of Molecular Ecology (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ mec.13862/full), the team fed caged honey bees one of four diets: fresh pollen, aged pollen, fresh supplements, and aged supplements. After seven days, the team euthanized and dissected the bees and used next-generation sequencing methods to identify the bacteria communities that had colonized the bees’ digestive tract. The team also compared the thorax (flight muscle) weight and size of each group’s hypopharyngeal glands as measures of the diets’ effects on bee growth and development. The glands enable nurse bees to produce “royal jelly,” a substance that’s fed to developing larvae, ensuring the hive’s continued survival. The flight muscle weight represents the potential for work after the nurse bee transitions into the role of forager. In general, bees given fresh pollen or fresh supplements fared better than bees given pollen or supplements that had first been aged for 21 days, reports Kirk Anderson, senior author and a microbial ecologist with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Tucson, Arizona. Bees fed fresh diets suffered fewer deaths, made better use of energy for growth, and had lower levels of gut pathogens such as Nosema ceranae, according to Anderson and co-authors University of Arizona graduate student Patrick Maes, ARS lab technician Brendon Mott, and Randy Oliver of Scientificbeekeeping.com. In the study, the nutritional value of pollen lasted longer than that of supplement. Bees consumed significantly more aged supplement than aged pollen, but this didn’t translate into long-term benefits. For example, bees consuming aged supplement had plump nurse glands but suffered significant losses in flight muscle, suggesting that nutrition diverted to feed developing larva came at a significant cost to the bees’ own adult development. Poor development, in turn, can translate to early mortality or inefficient food collection when these nurse bees transition to the role of foragers. Anderson says the effects of diet on gut bacteria populations (or “gut microbiome”) are poorly understood but warrant study because of the implications for honey bee health and the insect’s importance as a chief pollinator of 100-plus flowering crops. Put another way, consumers owe one in every three bites of food they eat to the work of honey bees and other pollinators. Other key findings include – • Bees fed fresh pollen or fresh supplements had more beneficial gut bacteria, like Snodgrassella alvi, whose presence was correlated with increased health, and decreases in gut pathogens Nosema and F. perrara bacteria. • Five to eight types of gut bacteria were consistently found in bee gut. • Dysbiosis was systemic, occurring throughout the honey bee gut. Anderson says that with continued research, new supplement formulations or usage practices could be created to improve not only the health of honey bees but also the bacteria that live within them. ARS is USDA’s principal in-house scientific research agency.

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Date When Celebrated : Always December 21 Crossword Puzzle Day is today. It is very puzzling to me, why this special day would be so close to Christmas. While we love crosswords, who has time to do them right now!? Well, it just so happens that crossword puzzles were created and published on this day in1913. It was published in the New York World newspaper. Arthur Wynne is credited with creating the modern crossword puzzle.These puzzles became so popular, that competitions were held, to see who was the fastest to complete them correctly. We sure hope you find some time this busy holiday season, to complete a crossword puzzle today.

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$33,500

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Grant to help parents guide their college students

By Scott Weybright, WSU CAHNRS Parenting doesn’t end when children head off to college, though there’s not much advice for what parents should do. With a five-year, nearly $2.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, researchers at Washington State University (WSU) will look at how parents can best support their college-age offspring. “We want parents to be confident that they still have a really important role to play in students’ lives, even when they go off to college,” said Laura Hill, head of WSU’s Department of Human Development and lead on the grant. “And we want them to know the best ways to provide the support students need.” For two years, WSU has provided parents a handbook called “Letting Go and Staying Connected with Your WSU Student.” The handbook is not only part of WSU’s grant initiative dedicated to student success but also part of a study to determine how effective such a handbook could be. Hill developed the handbook with WSU colleagues, Brittany Rhoades Cooper and Matt Bumpus, and two University of Washington faculty members; the same team is working on the new grant. Starting in summer 2017, the study will follow incoming students and their parents through four years of college. Three groups will be studied: families who don’t receive the handbook, families who do receive the handbook and families who receive the handbook and also receive reminders about what they learned from it. Researchers will follow the next class, starting in 2018, for three years. The group receiving the reminders will get communications like text messages or emails, Hill said – advising parents to check in with their students before homecoming, for example. “Students at this age rely on their parents in many ways, even though that’s not always evident,” she said. “Students trust parents more than any other source of information in a variety of areas.” Binge drinking, for instance, was an area of the original pilot study that was affected by parents, even though there is very little in the handbook about talking to children about drinking. “Just talking with students before they leave for college, and reminding them of their own values, can have a large impact,” Hill said. “Reminding them of why they’re going to college and what they need to do to succeed had a noticeable impact on student drinking behavior.” Hill, who is also a faculty member in WSU’s interdisciplinary prevention science doctoral program, hopes the handbook will provide an evidence-based template for use in universities and community colleges around the country. “This would be a positive, inexpensive and potentially powerful intervention to help students transition to adulthood,” she said. “And by the time they graduate, they’ll be able to live independently as healthy, productive adults.”

National Ice Cream Day

Date When Celebrated : National Ice Cream Day - 3rd Sunday in July Ice Cream Day - December 13 When you get the urge for a snack on a hot, humid summer night, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? That’s right....Ice Cream! Therefore, it’s only fitting that ice cream be given it’s own special day. On this day, we hope you enjoy an ice cream cone, a sundae, or a milk shake. Set the diet aside and splurge a little...have one of each! In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in the month. Ice cream is nutritious. A little heavy on the sugar and calories, ice cream is otherwise good for you. Its base ingredient is milk, which is loaded with healthy vitamins and minerals. Did you know? Charles E. Minches of St. Louis, Missouri is credited with inventing the ice cream cone. On July 23, 1904 at the World’s Fair in St. Louis, he filled a pastry cone with two scoops of ice cream to make the first ice cream cone. There is some controversy over this claim. Italo Marchiony of New York City filed a patent for the ice cream cone months before the fair opened. And, he was selling lemon ice in cones as early as 1896.

A better lure to detect and control an avocado pest

By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service An Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researcher has developed a new tool to help Florida avocado producers concerned about a disease that is killing their trees. It’s a lure that makes it easier to detect and control the invasive pest that spreads the disease. Laurel wilt disease is spread by the redbay ambrosia beetle (RAB), which bores into the tree, deposits a fungus (Raffaelea lauricola), and triggers a defensive response that blocks the flow of water to the upper tree and limbs. Once infected, a tree can wilt and die within two months. The Florida Department of Agriculture monitors for RAB with traps containing cubeb oil lures. But ARS entomologist Paul Kendra and his partners at Synergy Semiochemicals Corp, have developed an improved lure that emits higher levels of a key attractant. The compound, known as acopaene, is found in the wood of avocado and other laurel trees. Kendra is based at the ARS Subtropical Horticulture Research Station in Miami, Florida. The efforts have implications far beyond Florida’s $23-million avocado industry. The disease was first detected in Miami-Dade County groves in 2012 and has since spread to nine other southeastern states. It could wipe out the $468-million avocado crop in California and the $1.2-billion avocado industry in Mexico if left unchecked. Kendra and his colleagues distilled cubeb oil, separating out its chemical compounds for analysis, and exposed RAB to some of the most promising compounds to determine which ones were the most attractive. Based on study results, they developed two prototype lures and compared how well the two prototypes and the current cubeb lure attracted RABs during a three-month field trial. The experimental lure with 50-percent a-copaene captured two to three times more beetles and could detect beetles even when they were in low numbers in avocado groves. The “high octane” lure also attracted RABs during the entire three-month trial. Synergy Semiochemicals, based in British Columbia, Canada, is now producing the lure for forestry and agricultural use.

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2016 NDSU Harvest Bowl Agribusiness Award

By NDSU Extension Service David Berg, a Fargo native and 1982 North Dakota State University (NDSU) graduate, received the 2016 Agribusiness Award on November 4 during NDSU’s 43rd annual Harvest Bowl program. This award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in the field of agriculture and business in North Dakota and beyond. Berg retired in August 2016 as president and chief executive officer of American Crystal Sugar Co., a leading agricultural cooperative specializing in the production of sugar and related agri-products. Berg’s lifelong connection to NDSU began at an early age. He grew up within one block of NDSU and remembers crawling under the fence at Dacotah Field to watch football games. After graduation from high school, Berg enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He served for four years at the Grand Forks Air Force Base and in London, England. Upon his discharge in 1976, he enrolled at Minnesota State University Moorhead and earned his bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications. Following graduation, he worked as a general assignment reporter at WDAY TV and radio in Fargo. During his time at the station, an NDSU employee suggested he consider enrolling in the master’s degree program at NDSU, and in 1982, he graduated with a master of science degree in Agricultural Economics. He then went to work for General Mills, serving as a commodity analyst, grain merchandiser and ingredient buyer during his five years with the company. In 1987, Berg began his 29-year career with American Crystal Sugar Co. in its marketing department. This position led to other opportunities in human resources, agriculture and operations. In 2007, he was named president and chief executive officer. NDSU has remained an important part of Berg’s life. He served two terms on the NDSU Alumni Board of Directors and was part of the Bison Caucus effort to represent NDSU at the state Capitol. Berg also has served on the board of directors of other nonprofit organizations, including the United Way of CassClay and Northern Lights Council of the Boy Scouts. He serves on the boards of Bell Bank and Amity Technology Inc. Berg and his wife of 34 years, Becky, have three children: Andrew, Charlie and Kathryn. Outstanding agriculturists from all counties in North Dakota and 10 counties in western Minnesota also will be honored during the Harvest Bowl program, and scholarships will be awarded to outstanding male and female NDSU athletes.

New nut-based feed satisfies trout’s protein requirements

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service Thanks to researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a new feed ingredient made from tree nuts is available to fish farmers. In an effort to develop ingredients high enough in protein for use as aquacultural feed, scientists at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Small Grains and Potato Germplasm Research Unit in Aberdeen, Idaho, worked with Adaptive Bio-Resources, LLC, to evaluate nuts as an alternative to fish meal. ARS fish physiologist Rick Barrows examined methods to modify nutritional composition to increase protein in a nut mixture made from pistachios and almonds that did not meet consumer standards for color, size and other qualities. Barrows and his colleagues evaluated the nut mixture in separate studies. They found that young rainbow trout fed nut meal performed as well as those fed fishmeal. Trout fed a diet containing 5 percent fishmeal and 49 to 58 percent nut meal had survival and growth rates similar to those of trout fed a diet containing 55 percent fishmeal. Results showed that nut meal is highly digestible, palatable, and supports high growth rates in rainbow trout. Fish fed the nut diet grew very quickly, according to Barrows. Trout fed nut meal in the study all had weight gains equivalent to trout fed fish meal, except when the nut meal contained only almond instead of almond and pistachio. ARS is USDA’s chief in-house scientific research agency.

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USED PULL-TYPE SWATHERS

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2011 Komatsu WA250-6 quick change, 3rd valve, bucket and forks, good set of matched tires, air conditioning and heat, a very nice tight loader throughout, very well maintained and work ready...................................................... $72,000

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1990 Case W11B, nice smaller loader, operates well, includes hydraulic quick change, forks, bucket, and hydraulic angle snow plow.............................................................. $12,500 1999 Case 621C-XT, cab, quick change, 3rd valve, bucket, forks....................................................................... $39,900 1985 Clark Michigan 55C, Detroit 453 120 hp, runs excellent, 17.5x25 matched rubber, good 3 yard bucket, 23,000 lbs. Nice tight machine................................................. $16,900 1995 John Deere 444G, good tires, rebuilt hydrostatic pump and drive motor, nice straight clean loader............ $29,900 1981 Michigan 45C, EROPS, excellent tires, runs excellent.. ............................................................................... $15,900

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Bobcat 753.......................................................Call for Price 2008 Cat 246C, EROPS, enclosed cab with heat and air, very good tires as a set, Hy-Flow XPS, 74” bucket with reversable edge, very good, 75 hp and tipping load of 4300 lbs, work load 2150 lbs................................................ $25,900

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Case 570 XLT 4WD, Gannon box without ripper, 5 hydraulic functions in back, rear tires down, good front tires. Serviced and work ready..................................................... $14,000

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2012 Cat 305.5 DCR, 2300 hours, hydraulic thumb, Cat quick change, blade, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, 24” dig bucket, very nice and job ready................ $47,500 Cat 308CCR hydraulic thumb, blade.......................... $42,500 2008 Deere 35D, heat, air conditioning, 24” bucket, 30” bucket, hydraulic thumb, newer tracks, 3300 hours..... Please Call Hitachi EX 30-2, hydraulic thumb and blade, 24” dig bucket, steel tracks, 5000+ hours. Fresher engine work, some pin and bushing work done. Work ready..................... $14,250 (2) 2005 Hitachi ZX35 (same as John Deere 35D)................ .........................................................Please Call for Price 1998 Komatsu PC200-6, heat, hydraulic thumb, 42” dig bucket, very good undercarriage....................................... $33,000 1997 Komatsu PC128UU, 30” bucket, blade, hydraulic thumb, newer undercarriage and final, drives rough but a runner. Cab and heat........................................................ $19,900 2002 Kubota KX91-3, wedge coupler, 36” bucket, 24” bucket, hydraulic thumb, operates well.............................. $20,500

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Deere 540B skidder, a good machine, 23.1 tires, winch and arch, nice clean skidder.............................................. Call 2002 Deere 648G III skidder, winch, air conditioning, heat, dual function arch, net chains all around, 13,000 frame hours. Recent engine replacement, recent transmission rebuild.. Work ready........................................................... $50,000 Hurricana 20 saw head, accumulator arm, hydraulic tilt, low hours on saw motor rebuild, came off a 2520 Timber Jack, a very good head..................................................... $7250 Komatsu PC220LC-5 slide boom delimber, measures, cab, good undercarriage. Rougher, but came off a working job. .............................................................................. $14,000 1973 Pettibone MK30 crane, 30,000 lb, AWD, rough terrain crane..................................................................... $19,900 Prentice 410B grapple and heel rack, continuous rotation. Also have boom, arm and cylinder available for additional price......................................................................... $6500 Prentice 410B for parts including engine and everything else............................................................................. Call Timbco 2515 feller/buncher with bar saw, low hours on new engine, will go to work.......................................... $29,000 Timberjack 2520 feller/buncher, parts machine.............. Call Fire Tank & Trailer water tank trailer for fighting fires, 300 gallon fire system, suction and pressure system, small and large hoses, foam applicator, gas pump, works very well, includes trailer.......................................................... $5500

GRADERS

2006 Deere 772D, AWD, 8 speed powershift, differential lock, township owned, 14-ft. moldboard, 17.5 rubber, V-plow, snow wing, a very good grader............................. $72,000 1989 Deere 672B, a very good 672B, all wheel drive, serviced, 14-ft. moldboard, good tires, air conditioning and heat, extra hydraulics for wing, painted, 26 hours showing, city owned, well-maintained..................................................... $39,000 1978 Deere 770A, 14-ft. moldboard, snow wing, front lift group with hydraulics, cab with good glass and heat, grader runs and operates good................................................ $19,900 1973 Wabco 777B, Detroit 671, 14-ft. moldboard. Good older grader...................................................................... $9900

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By Dragan Miljkovic, Professor NDSU Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department Since 1978, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has hosted an annual economic policy symposium. The event is designed as a forum for central bankers, policy experts and academics to come together to focus on a topic that is not necessarily of immediate concern, but instead looks at future emerging issues and trends. At the 2016 symposium held in August, Janet Yellen, the chair of the Federal Reserve Board, presented a speech titled “The Federal Reserve’s Monetary Policy Tool Kit: Past, Present and Future.” Her focus was on the policy tools needed to ensure that we have a resilient monetary policy framework. In particular, she focused on whether the Fed’s existing tools are adequate to respond to future economic downturns. Yellen argued, “One lesson from the crisis is that our pre-crisis tool kit was inadequate to address the range of economic circumstances that we faced. Looking ahead, we likely will need to retain many of the monetary policy tools that were developed to promote recovery from the crisis. In addition, policymakers inside and outside the Fed may wish at some point to consider additional options to secure a strong and resilient economy.” The importance and the impact of monetary policy on commodity prices has long been recognized. Most research has focused on the exchange rate as the sole mechanism of transmission from monetary policy to commodity prices, with an emphasis on agricultural commodities. The importance of the exchange rate, especially given the importance of international markets in commodities trading, should not disguise the point that monetary policy has effects on real commodity prices, even in a closed economy. For example, an increase in the expected economy wide inflation rate due to an increase in the money growth rate causes investors to shift out of money and into commodities. As a consequence of the increased demand for commodities, expected future inflation has a positive effect on commodity prices in the present. On the other hand, an increase in the nominal interest rate in excess of the expected inflation rate (that is, an increase in the real interest rate) due to a decrease in the level of the money supply or to a fiscal expansion causes investors to shift out of commodities and into bonds. It thus has a negative effect on commodity prices. Therefore changes in monetary policies by the Fed may have a large impact on North Dakota’s agricultural sector. Fossil fuels, including coal, oil and natural gas, also are subject to these monetary policy impacts, but, curiously enough, have not been subject to this analysis. The case of coal is of interest for the U.S. and North Dakota in particular because the U.S. has long been self-sufficient in coal consumption, and overall small net-exporters. Not more than 2 percent of domestic coal consumption has been imported, while less than 10 percent of domestic production has been exported in recent years. Monetary policy in the U.S. has been diverse during the last 30 to 40 years. For instance, as economic theory would predict, when monetary policy became more rule like and focused, the performance of the macro-economy improved, and when policy reversed, so did economic performance. The inflation rate declined from the peaks reached during the great inflation of the late 1960s and 1970s, which required changes in monetary policy. The Fed’s policy interest rate, the federal funds rate, was much higher in 1989, when it was 9.7 percent, than in 1968, when it was 4.8 percent, even though the inflation rate and business cycle conditions were about the same. The larger response of the interest rate was a regular, predictable characteristic of monetary policy in the 1980s and 1990s, compared with the earlier period. It is one of the best ways to indicate that policy changed, leading to less inflation and ushering in the so-called Great Moderation. To illustrate the shift back in monetary policy, notice that the federal funds rate was only 1 percent in 2003 while it was 5.5 percent in 1997, even though the inflation rate was the same in 2003 as in 1997 and the overall level of utilization in the economy was similar. In other words, the Fed deviated significantly from the type of policy that had worked well in the 1980s and 1990s by keeping the interest rate very low. This was a change that characterized the whole 2003 to 2005 period, which some now call the “too low for too long” period. Yellen’s words about the outlook of monetary policy by CONTINUED ON PAGE C19

High-tech tools help farmers put every drop to work

By Seth Truscott, WSU By dryland standards, potato growers in Washington’s rainy Skagit County don’t irrigate much—only about five inches a year. But thanks to conservation efforts, “those five inches mean a lot here,” said Don McMoran, director of Washington State University (WSU) Skagit County Extension. McMoran is working with Troy Peters, a scientist at WSU’s Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center in Prosser, to help growers statewide use every drop of irrigation water to the fullest. “Small improvements in irrigation efficiency can make a huge impact on water conservation,” said Peters. Developed with a $455,000 grant from the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Water Irrigation System Efficiency, or WISE, project educates farmers and gives them smart tools to help the environment and their bottom line. “Farmers make their living from the land,” said McMoran. “They want to be good stewards by using water in the most efficient way possible. Dr. Peters and I are giving them the tools to do that.” In a three-year project that began this year, McMoran and Peters are creating “Centers of Irrigation Excellence” throughout the state, with bases in Benton, Colville, Ferry, Lewis, Skagit and Spokane counties. From these centers, Extension educators will conduct field visits and offer voluntary assessments to help growers see how their water use stacks up and tailor improvements to fit their farms. Growers can also get advice as well as technical consultations to help upgrade their equipment. Thanks to Extension efforts, farmers in Skagit County have led the state in adoption of the WSU-developed mobile app, Irrigation Scheduler Mobile. A big part of WISE involves encouraging farmers to use the app to plan and monitor water use on the go. “Most farmers used to use the ‘kick the dirt’ method,” McMoran said. “When they saw dust, that’s when they got out their irrigation equipment.” Using WISE tools, Skagit growers found and plugged leaks and switched to irrigation at night, when it’s less windy. “We found that if we do a better job of knowing when plants get stressed out, we can do a better job of keeping them alive,” McMoran said. “We make sure plants receive water or nutrients when they need them.” Efficient pumps use less power, saving energy. Less irrigation runoff means that that fertilizers and pesticides stay in the field and don’t move into the water supply. “Irrigation efficiency saves water, saves energy, preserves environmental quality, and ends up making the farmer more money,” said Peters. “Everybody wins.”

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the Fed have not been very clear or direct, stating, “And, as ever, the economic outlook is uncertain and so monetary policy is not on a preset course. Our ability to predict how the federal funds rate will evolve over time is quite limited because monetary policy will need to respond to whatever disturbances may buffet the economy. “In addition, the level of short-term interest rates consistent with the dual mandate varies over time in response to shifts in underlying economic conditions that are often evident only in hindsight,” she added. “For these reasons, the range of reasonably likely outcomes for the federal funds rate is quite wide.” Thus, the impact of monetary policy on agricultural and fossil fuel commodities is difficult to predict at the moment, given the uncertainty about monetary policy itself in the year or years ahead of us. We need to keep a close watch on potential changes in monetary policy to help us better predict its potentially large impacts on commodity prices.

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By Richard T. Koenig, Extension Soil Fertility Specialist, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman Nutrient management is essential to the to develop an accurate N recommendation; economical production of high-yielding, however, yield varies within a field and from high-quality crops, and to preserving soil, year to year in response to weather, and rotaair, and water quality. As the term implies, tion, seeding date, and other man-agement nutrient management includes activities variables. Acceptable methods of estimatsuch as sampling to monitor soil nutrient ing potential yield for a site are based on: levels and adjust application rates; alter1) grower practices and experience with the ing practices such as the placement, apfield; 2) measured historic averages; and 3) plication timing, and source of nutrients pre-plant soil moisture and rainfall expected to maximize plant availability and uptake; during the growing season. and conducting a post-harvest assess-ment A2. Different wheat classes require difof yield, grain protein levels, and nutrient ferent amounts of N to achieve quality goals. use efficiency. The number of pounds of N required per Eastern Washington is unique in that bushel (lb N/bu) for different wheat classes diverse envi-ronment, soil, and topography is summarized in a footnote on Block A2 as result in variations in crop yield across a single value +/- 0.2 to reflect varia-tions in the region as well as across farms and N use efficiency among years and landscape individual fields within farms. Due to the positions. Actual values may vary by more inherent variability associated with eastern than +/- 0.2 lb N/bu. Methods of calculating Washington dryland crop production, a the actual lb N/bu required to produce wheat one-size-fits-all recommendation for the in the field are included in Block E. Note management of any one nutrient is of little that the N supply calcu-lated in Block A2 is value. Recommenda-tions must be based the total amount of N that must be supplied on individual grower practices, achievfrom fertilizer and soil sources, not the N able yields, and current soil test data. This fertilizer recommendation. document presents guidelines for managSoil N Inventory (Block B of the ing major nutrients in eastern Washington worksheet). The soil N inventory is a dryland winter wheat and emphasizes how combination of inorganic N in the profile producers can tailor rec-ommendations to prior to fertilizer application, N released their own production systems. It also identiby decomposing residue from a previous fies opportunities where information such as le-gume crop and soil organic matter (mincrop yield and protein and soil test nutrient eralization), N tied up by decomposing levels can help refine and improve nutrient straw (immobilization), and other credits management practices. such as manure applied. Nutrient uptake and removal by dryland wheat High-yielding wheat absorbs large quantities of nu-trients from soil. Box A shows average values for nutrient uptake and removal in the grain and straw of wheat. This table can be used as a guide to forecast nutrient removal from the field with the grain and straw portions of the crop. Note that B1. Soil test N should be measured using the majority of nitrogen and sulfur in straw appropri-ate sampling practices (see Box is lost if a field is burned; other nutrients C). For winter wheat, samples should be generally remain in the ash. collected in one-foot increments to a minimum depth of four feet or a restrictive layer. Analyze surface foot samples for nitrate (NO3) and ammonium (NH4) forms of N, as well as other nutrients described later in this guide. Analyze the remaining depths for NO3. Most labs report soil test N in units of pounds per acre (lb/acre). If values are reported in parts per million (ppm) N, sum all values across one-foot depth intervals and multiply by 3.5 to estimate pounds of N per acre in the soil test. B2. Nitrogen released from decomposing legume residue is considered a credit to the soil N inventory. Box B summarizes these credits. B3. Soil organic matter releases N as it decomposes. Credit the soil N inventory for soil test organic mat-ter in the surface foot according to the following guidelines: Nitrogen (N) recommendations Conventional tillage: credit 20 lb N for Nitrogen recommendations are based on each 1% organic matter; the potential yield for a site, the amount No-tillage/direct seeding: credit 17 lb N of N required to achieve yield and profor each 1% organic matter up to 3% organic tein goals for a desired wheat class, and matter. Organic matter may release less N an inventory of soil N contribu-tions. A during the transition to direct seeding, and worksheet is included in this guide to aid in high elevation environ-ments with low in developing an N recommendation and soil temperatures. as a record-keeping tool. The following B4. A debit is taken for N immobilized paragraphs refer to specific sections of the by decom-posing residue from a preceding worksheet. A separate Mi-crosoft Excel® cereal crop in an-nual cropping systems. No spreadsheet is also available to make these debit is taken in summer fallow situations. calculations electronically. Subtract 35 lb N/acre if winter wheat was Yield potential and N supply needed the preceding crop, 30 lb N/acre if spring (Block A of the worksheet). The amount wheat was the preceding crop, and 25 lb N/ of N required to achieve yield and protein acre if barley was the preceding crop. goals is a function of the yield potential of B5. Other credits may come in the form the site and class of wheat grown. of manure or other sources of nutrients apA1. An accurate yield goal is essential CONTINUED ON PAGE C22

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By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service When I was a kid, I saw many people in orange clothing around my hometown in the fall. Pheasant, grouse, venison and goose were fairly common menu items in my home. Venison sausage was my favorite. In the Midwest, many people are adept at cooking wild game. Game meat has its own flavor, and a hunter certainly doesn’t like you to say the meat tastes “gamey.” I made that error one time with a now-retired colleague. Now I know that game meat has its own “characteristic flavor.” Yes, I can learn. Just like us humans, the body composition of an animal depends on genetics, diet, exercise and other factors. Game meats often are considerably lower in fat than other types of meat, so they may seem a little drier. The diets of wild game are not managed as with domesticated animals, and game animals often get more exercise. Much of the research on the nutritional composition of wild game was conducted at North Dakota State University (NDSU) many years ago. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has used the NDSU data on its nutrition databases. Wild game is a good source of protein and is lower in fat and calories than some types of domesticated animal protein. In fact, wild game such as venison (deer meat) is slightly higher in protein than some cuts of beef, pork and bison. Bison, venison, elk, moose and antelope also are lower in fat than some cuts of beef, pork and lamb, according to the USDA composition data. Much of the flavor of meat resides in the fat, so most wild game cooks also suggest trimming any visible fat. In addition, many wild game experts suggest making use of marinades or rubs. Fruit and vegetable juices such as pineapple and tomato juice can add flavor without lots of calories. Acidic fruit juices also tenderize meat. Be sure to marinate meats in the refrigerator in a covered container. A tightly covered container allows you to shake the container gently and saturate the meat with the flavorful juice or marinade. Remember food safety, of course, and discard marinade that has come in contact with meat. Do not use that marinade as a sauce. As with any meat, be sure to cook to a safe temperature, but do not overcook the meat. Safety and quality are important factors in preparing meat. Use a food thermometer to gauge doneness. The USDA recommends that venison reaches an internal temperature of 160 F and game bird meat reaches 165 F. Overcooking any type of meat can result in the meat becoming less tender and dry. You aren’t trying to make jerky, right? You can make jerky if you want, though. We have directions for that on our website. To learn more about field dressing, preparing and preserving wild game, check out the wild game resources on the NDSU Extension Service website. Visit https://www. ag.ndsu.edu/food and click on “wild game” to access the information. I worked on some of these publications when I began my Extension career, with mentoring from a nowretired nutrition specialist and a meat science professor. Yes, the meat science professor taught me that game meat is not “gamey.” Bison have a rich tradition in North Dakota, so this recipe for an interestingly named main-course salad on the USDA’s Mixing Bowl website intrigued me. In earlier times, bison on the range provided food, clothing and shelter for indigenous populations. This recipe can be prepared with a variety of ground meat, including lean ground beef, venison or turkey.

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plied to the field. If applicable, enter the N available to the plant during the first year after application on line B5. B6. Total the soil N inventory and enter the total on line B6. Nitrogen to apply (Block C of the worksheet). Calculate the amount of N to apply by subtracting the total soil N inventory (line B6) from the N sup-ply requirement (line A2). Nitrogen application, yield, and protein re-cord (Block D of the worksheet). Enter dates, rates and methods of N application, yield and pro-tein data, and any other special notes in Block D. Post-harvest N efficiency estimates (Block E of the worksheet). Average yield per acre and grain protein concentration can be used to estimate N uptake by the crop. Nitrogen uptake and N supply are used to estimate N uptake efficiency in Block E of the worksheet. Post-season estimates of the lb N supply per bushel produced (lb N/bu) and the lb N/ acre potentially left in the field (lb N/ac left) are also described at the bottom of Block E. These measures of N efficiency can be used to refine future N man-agement practices for the field or a management unit within a field. See “Additional considerations” at the end of this guide for more information.

lb/acre, trial applications of 10 to 20 lb S/ acre are warranted. Higher rates may be needed if a legume will follow the wheat crop. Another tool is to analyze grain for nitrogen:sulfur (N:S) ratio. Ratios above 15:1 indicate a need for S fertilization. For hard red wheat production, a common practice is to apply 1 lb S for each 5 lb N applied, up to 25 lb S/acre. Chloride (Cl) and micronutrients Responses to Cl have been obtained with dryland winter wheat, particularly in annual cropping areas. Chloride reduces the incidence of leaf spot and the severity of certain diseases in wheat. When soil test Cl in the top two feet of soil is below 8 ppm or 30 lb/acre, a response to 10 to 20 lb Cl/acre is possible. Limited research has been done on micronutrient fertilization of dryland wheat in Washington, so specific recommendations are not available at this time. Additional Considerations • Soil testing is an important tool to evaluate the effectiveness of a fertility program. Over time, changes in soil test nutrient levels can be used to revise fertilizer application rates. For example, if soil test P levels are declin-ing, increase the rate applied to maintain adequate levels. If levels are increasing over time, reduce application rates once soil test levels are adequate.

Phosphorus (P) recommendations Phosphorus recommendations are based on soil test values in a surface one-foot sample (Table 1). Note that winter wheat may respond to starter ap-plications of P even if soil test levels are considered adequate. Placement of P is important; subsurface banding below, below and beside, or with the seed are all efficient placement methods to maximize P availability to the plant. Potassium (K) recommendations Soils in the dryland areas of Washington generally contain adequate levels of K. If a soil test report shows less than 75 ppm K in the surface foot based on a sodium acetate extract, or less than 90 ppm K based on a bicarbonate extract, applications of 50 to 100 lb K2O/acre may be warranted. Sulfur (S) recommendations The soil test for S is less reliable than for other nu-trients. When soil test S in the top two feet of soil is below 8 ppm or 30

• High soil test N levels at the beginning of a crop year indicate the previous crop did not use all of the available N. If soil test N in the profile is above 50 lb/ acre, consider whether the yield potential of the previous crop was too high, whether calculations involved an error in the soil N inventory, or if some other factor reduced yield below the season goal. As necessary, adjust the fertilizer pro-gram to reduce N in future soil tests. • Large amounts of N at or below 4 feet in a soil profile are subject to leaching below the plant root zone. This deep N also con-tributes to undesirably high grain protein in soft white wheat. Modifying N application timing and making split applications are two ways to improve N availability and up-take by plants. If the majority of N in a preplant soil test is at or below 4 feet, con-sider splitting the timing of N application between fall and spring to promote more efficient use of N. • The lb N/bushel needed for wheat classes described in Block A2 of the worksheet depends in part on wheat achieving an N uptake efficiency of 50% or higher. If the N uptake efficiency calculated in Block E is below 50%, this could mean N was un-available to the plant due to leaching or denitrification losses, excessive immobiliza-tion by residue, or stranding in dry regions of the soil profile. Nitrogen management practices such as fall-spring split applications and placement below the residue layer can improve N availability and uptake by wheat. Precision N management strategies such as dividing fields into management units and treating each unit separately is another way to improve overall N efficiency. The lb N supply/bushel produced as CONTINUED ON PAGE C24

K-State Soil Judging Team takes top regional honors

By Steve Watson, K-State Research and Extension Kansas State University’s Soil Judging Team won first place in the “Overall Team” and second place in the “Group Judging” categories at the 2016 Region 5 Soil Judging Contest hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln October 9-14. Erin Bush, senior from Franklin, Indiana, was second high individual, Jacob Reinecker, junior from, Caldwell, Idaho, tied for sixth, and Logan Evers, junior from Great Bend, Kansas tied for 10th. Other team members include: Jaret Kluender, senior, Perryville, Missouri; Benjamin Hamill, senior, Newton, Kansas; Chris Weber, junior, Hoxie, Kansas; Tessa Zee, junior, Erie, Colorado; Keren Duerksen, sophomore, Newton, Kansas; Tara Wilson, sophomore, Highland, Michigan; Peter Bergkamp, freshman, Garden Plain, Kansas; and Lucas Scott, freshman, Olathe, Kansas. The Soil Judging Team was coached by Mickey Ransom, K-State professor of agronomy, and assistant coach, Kim Kerschen, instructor and academic coordinator in agronomy. The contest is an activity of the American Society of Agronomy and the Soil Science Society of America. K-State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well-being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus in Manhattan.

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Bison in a Field For the mini meat loaves: 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 c. sweet onion, peeled and diced 1 pound ground bison (you can substitute with ground turkey, venison, beef) 1 c. seasoned breadcrumbs (you can substitute with plain breadcrumbs and 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning) 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced 1/2 c. grated Parmesan 1/2 c. nonfat milk 1 egg, beaten 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper Dash of ground sage (optional) For the salad: 8 ounces mixed greens and spinach 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese (or feta or shredded cheese) 1/4 c. dried cherries or dried cranberries 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin orange segments, packed in juice (drained) Raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing or balsamic vinaigrette To make the mini meat loaves: In a medium nonstick skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat, add the onion and cook for two minutes, or until soft. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 375 F. In a large bowl, mix all the remaining mini meat loaf ingredients, including the sautéed onions. Combine well using your hands. Line a 9- by 11-inch glass baking dish with parchment paper, or grease with oil or nonstick cooking spray. Place cookie cutter on paper or pan and fill with meat loaf mixture. Remove cookie cutter and repeat. Bake meat loaves for 30 minutes, or until cooked through and they reach an internal temperature of 160 F (for bison, beef, venison). Cook meat loaves made with turkey to 165 F. To make the salad: In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and toss well. To assemble: On each serving plate, arrange salad and place the mini meat loaf in “the field” (on the salad). Makes four servings. Each serving has 592 calories, 30 grams (g) fat, 38 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber and 589 milligrams sodium. ##### Forgive your enemies. It messes up their heads.

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Tuberculosis cases under watchful eye

The Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) is actively monitoring the bovine tuberculosis (TB) investigation in Canada. In late September, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) initiated an epidemiological investigation after bovine TB was detected in a Canadian cow at a United States (US) slaughter facility. As of December 2, 2016, there are six confirmed cases of bovine TB in Canada, including the index animal detected at slaughter in the US. Of the roughly 40 premises currently under quarantine, most are located in Southeast Alberta with about five premises in Saskatchewan. DOL has long standing requirements that cattle coming from Canada need to be tested for TB prior to import. “Despite what feels like close proximity of this incident, Montana cattle producers remain safe,” said Montana State Veterinarian, Marty Zaluski. “Canada’s vigorous response, combined with our requirement that Canadian cattle be TB tested before entering Montana, keeps the risk low for ranchers in the state.” Zaluski is not planning to place additional

requirements on Canadian cattle coming to Montana at this time. “I am closely monitoring CFIA’s efforts and am ready to act aggressively if needed,” said Zaluski. Historically, DOL has recognized the efforts of other state and provincial animal health officials to effectively deal with disease events, and expects the same in return. CFIA policy requires that all positive animals and any animals exposed to positive animals be humanely destroyed. All exposed animals will be tested first and those that test negative will be eligible to enter the food supply. At this time approximately 10,000 cattle are to be destroyed. The strain of TB identified in the index case closely resembles a strain associated with cattle in Central Mexico, suggesting that wildlife are an unlikely source. The mission of the DOL is to control and eradicate animal diseases, prevent the transmission of animal diseases to humans, and to protect the livestock industry from theft and predatory animals. For more information on the department, visit www.liv.mt.gov.

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calcu-lated in block E should be compared to the N requirement (lb N/bu) used in Block A2 of the worksheet. If the calculated value is substantially higher than the standard, im-provements in N uptake using management practices such as those mentioned above are needed. If the calculated values are substantially lower than the value used in Block A2 and yield and protein goals were met, consider using the calculated

value in Block E in place of the standard value in Block A2 for future calculations of the N sup-ply needed to produce wheat in this field. Finally, pounds of residual N/ ac as calculated at the bottom of Block E is an estimate of the potential amount of N remaining in the soil after this crop was harvested. A high value may indicate a lower N fertilizer requirement for the next crop, but this should be verified through a soil test.

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Pierce County meat judging team places in national competition By NDSU Extension Service

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The Pierce County 4-H meat judging team brought home team and individual awards from the National 4-H Meat Evaluation and Identification Contest held October 18 in Manhattan, Kan. The team, representing North Dakota, placed second overall. Team members are Breanna Thompson of Rugby, Devin Volk and Abby Volk of York, and Shane Giedd of Washburn. In the individual overall competition, Devin Volk placed second, Giedd placed fourth, Thompson placed ninth and Abby Volk was 11th. The contest consisted of judging six classes (beef carcasses, beef ribs, porterhouse steaks, pork carcasses, hams and pork Boston butts), providing oral reasons for the contestants’ rankings in three of the classes, and identification of 30 retail cuts. Here is how the Pierce County team placed in the various events: • First - pork judging, with Devin Volk placing first individually and Giedd placing second • First - retail cut judging, with Thompson placing first individually and Abby Volk placing sixth • Second - retail cut identification, with Devin Volk placing fifth • Third - reasons, with Giedd placing second individually • Fourth - beef judging In the judging section of the contest, Devin Volk placed sixth, Abby Volk placed eighth, Thompson placed ninth and Giedd placed 10th. The team is coached by Gary Martens and Rick Vannett.

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FWP sees growth in hunter and bowhunter education classes

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks the release of the first Hunger Games Across the country hunting enthusiasts movie, where the heroine in the futuristic are worried about the future of their purapocalyptic thriller wields a black longbow suit. With the number of hunters declining in a life or death struggle to save civilization nationally, that concern is understandable. and her family. However, Montana isn’t experiencing the The movie was released in March of same trend. 2012. In 2013 the number of females in In the Big Sky state the sale of hunting bowhunter education classes jumped from licenses, both resident and non-resident, 556 to 733. In 2015 that number was 822 have remained solid. Additionally, huntand females comprised 27 percent of the ing’s future is bright here as demand grows overall bowhunter education student popufor hunter and bowhunter education classes. And not only is the demand for these lation. classes growing, but much of the growth Overall hunter education numbers are up is being seen in female students. for the past eight years – from about 6,500 This might not seem surprising in a in 2007 to 7,450 in 2015 – but down a bit state like Montana with an abundance of from a high in 2013 when student numbers outdoor recreation opportunities and some spiked to more than 8,400. of the longest hunting seasons in the West. However, the number of instructors But with hunters and hunting being more hasn’t kept pace with the increase in stuclosely scrutinized every hunting season, dents, Cooperider said. And now FWP is passing on the important lessons of fair making a push to recruit more hunter and chase, ethical and safe hunting is more bowhunter education instructors, particuimportant than ever. larly female instructors. Montana has specific statutory requireIn Montana 1,391 volunteers are active hunter education instructors. This includes ments for hunter and bowhunter education. 489 bowhunter education only instructors. If you were born after January 1, 1985 you An active instructor has taught at least one must have taken a certified hunter education class in the past two years. Ideally, Cooclass to hunt. For bow hunters, everyone must take a certified bowhunter education perider would like to see about 150 more course, or have purchased an archery liinstructors to meet the need. Allick and her husband teach about three cense in Montana or another state. or four bowhunter education classes a year It is through these classes that important in the Kalispell area. And she’s always lessons are taught to new hunters, both encouraging people who have a passion young and old, male and female. Teachers for bow hunting to get involved as an ininstruct on things like safety, hunting ethics, survival, first aid, shot placement and structor. conservation. “We’re looking a little gray there and we It used to be that hardly any females parneed new people,” she said with a chuckle. When talking to new instructors, Allick ticipated in hunter or bowhunter education makes sure to assuage their fears. You don’t classes because it was a pursuit dominated have to know everything about bow huntby men, said Pat Allick, a bowhunter education instructor from Kalispell. However, ing to be a good instructor. Every class she society has changed and now women are teaches is a team effort and the different an ever-growing segment of the hunting instructors teach to their strengths. Good population. teachers are always learning new things as Allick and her husband Roger have well, she said, and so in some ways being taught bowhunter education classes for new to the sport helps. more than 30 years. She’s seen the evolu“We want to pass on to others what bow hunting is all about,” she said. tion of the sport within her classes – from At FWP, Cooperider is hoping to increase female students who wanted to learn about the instructor ranks with people who are archery just to better understand what their passionate about the pursuit and willing to husbands were up to each fall, to now girls stay involved. and women who are passionate about hunt“We are struggling to get instructors ing themselves. who will stay involved,” he said. “As far as During the past few years, hunting instruction time, if we could get people to shows are gaining in popularity and feature commit to 20 hours a year – one full course women and couples taking part. Additionor a couple of field days a year – and just ally, companies are manufacturing archery kind of lighten the load for everybody,” equipment and clothing for women, makCooperider and his staff provide training ing it easier to get involved in the sport. for instructors and make sure everyone is The impact is obvious in the bowhunter ready to teach when their classes start. In the education classes Allick teaches with her future he is looking at holding bowhunter husband Roger. and hunter education instruction academies “I’d say at least a third of the students around Montana to help encourage new are female,” she said. “It’s changed a lot.” instructors and provide timely continuing The growth of female students accounts education for existing instructors. for nearly all of the increase in bowhunter Ultimately, the real value in the classes is and hunter education students in the last passing on a tradition that so many people four years, said Montana Fish, Wildlife and in Montana value – one of ethical hunting, Parks (FWP) hunter education coordinator enjoyment of the outdoors and the imporWayde Cooperider. In fact, before 2012 the number of bowtance of conservation. “It a great opportunity to pass on that pashunter education students were dropping slightly and the overall number of hunter sion for hunting to someone else and ensure education students were stable, fluctuating it is carried on to a new generation,” he said. a bit from year to year. For more information on FWP’s hunter Whether coincidence or directly related, education opportunities, check out the the rise in female students, particularly in website fwp.mt.gov and click on the “Edubowhunter education also coincided with cation” tab. ##### In Boston, Christmas carol singing festivities are famous. The singers are accompanied by hand bells.

Washington wolf travels to central Montana

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks A wolf shot in September while killing sheep near Judith Gap in central Montana spent the previous three months traveling about 700 miles, starting in eastern Washington. When federal Wildlife Services killed the 2-year-old male on September 29, it was wearing a collar that had been placed on the animal in February by Washington Fish and Wildlife biologists north of Spokane. “Dispersal is a necessary and a very risky component of wolf population dynamics,” said Ty Smucker, Fish, Wildlife and Parks wolf specialist. This wolf left its pack in June, turning east into Idaho, then north in Canada. It re-entered the United States on July 4 near Eureka, Montana, heading southeast, Smucker said. “By late July it was on the Rocky Mountain Front and Washington Fish and Wildlife called to let me know,” Smucker said. Smucker was notified of the animal’s location about once a week. “The wolf came out on the Rocky Mountain Front just east of Bean Lake on July 22,” Smucker said. “Then it spent over a month and a half moving around the lower Dearborn River Country, before heading toward Square Butte west of Great Falls on September 13.” From Square Butte, the wolf turned east, keeping to the north side of the Little Belt Mountains, emerging on the foothills of the Little Belts west of Judith Gap on September 22, Smucker said. Responding to a report of a wolf killing sheep, federal Wildlife Services killed the collared wolf September 29 as it was leaving a band of sheep that it had been chasing and feeding on. “It had to travel at least 700 miles total,” Smucker said. The young wolf was probably looking for a mate, Smucker said. “Wolf packs consist of breeding pairs that generally produce 4-6 pups each spring,” he said. “As young wolves mature they typically disperse from their natal pack in search of potential mates and vacant territories in which to start their own packs.” Sometimes that search can take the animal on a long journey. In 2015, a wolf left its pack’s territory west of Missoula and ended up 600 miles north in British Columbia. While FWP occasionally receives reports of wolves in the Little Belt Mountains of central Montana, there are currently no known packs of wolves maintaining territories or producing pups in the area, Smucker said. In addition, FWP does not capture and relocate problem wolves, he said. Montana’s wolf population has stabilized for the past eight years at a minimum of more than 500. “Public hunting and trapping of wolves helps manage wolf numbers in Montana,” Smucker said. “Overall, Montana’s wolf population appears to be doing quite well.”

With the new year comes new changes

By David Baier, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Billings, Montana Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will see a slight increase in 2017. Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $127,200 from $118,500. Of the estimated 173 million workers who will pay Social Security taxes in 2017, about 12 million will pay more because of the increase in the taxable maximum. Thresholds for benefits will change slightly next year including the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA), SSI Federal Payment Standard, and SSI Student Exclusion. Information about Medicare changes for 2017 are available at www.Medicare.gov. For some beneficiaries, their Social Security increase may be partially or completely offset by increases in Medicare premiums. The Social Security Act provides for how the Cost of Living Adjustment is calculated. To read more, please visit www. socialsecurity.gov/cola. Learn more about the resulting changes at our factsheet on the subject: www.socialsecurity.gov/news/press/factsheets/ colafacts2017.pdf.

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2013 Case IH (MacDon) 2152 45-ft., double sickle, transport package, cross auger, finger reel. #UHCA20... $51,500 2010 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, double knife, cross auger, transport, NH adapter. #UHMD45......... $63,000 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, double knife, transport, upper cross auger, poly skids, gauge rollers, JD adaptor. #UHMD46........................................... $69,000 2007 Honey Bee 94C 40-ft. draper header, pickup reel, CR New Holland adapter with gauge wheels and transport. #UCNH87......................................................... $25,000 2007 Honey Bee 94C 40-ft. draper header, pickup reel, CR New Holland adapter with gauge wheels and transport. #UCNH88......................................................... $25,000

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1-800-228-5393 – 406-228-4311 SALES: Mike Guttenberg - Tim Guttenberg - Travis Volk

USED PULL TYPE & SUSPENDED BOOM SPRAYERS

2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft., 1500 gallon wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, FlexControl, dual nozzles, windscreen. #USNH00......$28,000 New Holland SF115 100-ft. 1500 gallon, wheel boom, dual nozzles, hydraulic unfold, windscreen. #USNH35................................................$12,000 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom, 1000 gallon tank, windscreens, 3-ball valve. #USNH65................................................$28,000 2012 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, 380/90R:46 tires, FlexControl auto rate, hydraulic pump. #USNH37......$43,000 2000 Flexi-Coil System 67XL 100-ft., 1500 gallon wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, FlexControl Auto Rate, windscreens, double nozzles, rinse tank. #USF153.................................................$17,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67XLT twin tank, 130-ft., foam marker, hydraulic unfold, air inductor tips. #USF139.................................................$12,000 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67 110-ft., 1000 gallon, windscreens, wheel boom, FlexControl monitor. #USF151.................................................$10,000 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL 120-ft., 1500 gallon, no Auto Rate. #USF173..........................................$6500

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USED AIR DRILLS

2010 Case IH ATX700 70-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, 31/2” steel packers with 430 bushel tow between cart, 3430 tank. #UDCA11..$95,000 Concord 4412 12” spacing with 3000 tow behind tank, hydraulic drive fan. #UDCN13.................$15,000 2004 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9” spacing, 550# trips, 31/2” steel packers, 3” paired row boots with 4350 tow behind air cart, variable drive, dual fan, 10” auger. #UDF251......................................$59,000 2002 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 550# trips, 9” spacing, 3” rubber packers, stealth boots, single shoot, 3450 town between cart, dual fan variable rate. #UDF249................................................$77,500 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, stealth bodies with 2320 tow between cart. #UDF237................................................$36,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550 lb. trips, single shoot, 3450 tow between cart, variable cart, stealth bodies. #UDF246................$69,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 4” VW spread, Goose shooter, 2340 tow between, VR drive, 5.5” rubber packers. #UDF244.. ................................................................$50,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill with 7” spacing, steel packers with 1720 tow between tank. #UDF243.. ................................................................$25,000 1994 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. with 9” spacing, 3.5” steel packers, recapped, double shoot, stealth gumbo tip, goose shooter, 3450 tow between tank, mechanical drive, dual fan, 30.5x32 tires. UDF248.. ................................................................$29,000 2008 New Holland SD550 70-ft., 10” spacing, 550# trips, 41/2” steel packers, hi-flotation with SC430 tow between cart, 430 bushel, variable drive, duals. #UDNH28.........................................$89,000 2005 New Holland SD440 58-ft., 12” spacing, 550# trips, 51/2” rubber packers, 4350 tow between cart, double shoot. #UDNH25.........................$89,000

2010 New Holland P2060 70-ft., 550 lb. trips, 41/2 steel packers, Hi-Float package, single shoot with P1060 tow between cart, 430 bushel, dual fan. #UDNH30.........................................$89,000 2008 New Holland SD550 60-ft. fold-back drill, 10” spacing, 4.5” steel packers, double shoot, paired row. 2004 Flexicoil 3850 tow between cart, variable rate drive, dual fan................................... Just in

2012 Seed Hawk 6012 60-ft., 12” spacing, twin wing openers, 500 bushel tow behind tank, Viper monitor. #USSH06......................................... JUST IN 2011 SeedMaster 70-ft., 12” spacing, single side band, 5 section with SXG 550 bushel tank with 1545 ramp conveyor............................... JUST IN

--------------------------------------------------- CONSIGNMENTS ------------------------------------------------2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens.............................. $12,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, double shoot, 4” rubber packers, stealth openers with 3450 tow between cart, mechanical drive, 30.5x32 tires.................................................................. $40,000

1993 Agco/White 6195 MFD, 200 hp, Cummins diesel, 18 speed, Power Shift, 9600 hours, 3 point hitch, 1000 PTO, 42” rear tires........................................... $38,000 1951 Allis-Chalmers WD tractor, 540 PTO with loader...... ........................................................................... $2500 Case 800 tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO, GB loader with bucket................................................................. $3500 2000 Cat Challenger 95E 2500 hours, New 30” tracks and drivers, Autosteer, clean................................ JUST IN! Deutz DX130 MFD tractor, 130 hp, mechanical transmission, 540 PTO, 3-point, 2 remotes................... $13,000

1997 John Deere 9400 4wd tractor, 3600 hours with 24 speed transmission, 710/70R38 tires, 425 hp.$90,000 1993 John Deere 8760 4wd tractor, 425 hp, 3600 hours, 24 speed transmission, 710/70R38 tires......... $45,000 1996 John Deere 8570, 4WD tractor, 250 hp, 18.4R42 duals, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, 12 speed, 9000 hours............ ........................................................................ $40,000 2011 New Holland T7.210 MFWD tractor, 1240 hours, 165 PTO hp, PowerShift, 3 point, 540/1000 PTOs, with 855TL New Holland loader with AutoSteer... $104,000 Oliver 770 tractor, gas engine with Farmhand F11 loader.. ........................................................................... $3500 1976 White 2-150 tractor, 540/1000 PTOs, cab, air conditioning and heat, with 2100 Ezee-on loader, grapple assist............................................................... $11,500 2010 Wallenstein GX920 3-point backhoe, 9.5-ft. digging depth, self-contained.......................................... $5500 John Deere 7100 corn planter, Yetter knives............ $5500 1996 Freightliner truck, 425 hp, Cummins diesel, 10 speed transmission, 1100x24.5 tires, new seat......... $13,500

1996 Peterbilt service truck, Cummins N15, 10 speed, 22.5 tires, 800 gallon fuel tank................................ $32,000 2011 Summers Super Coulter Plus verticle tillage, 35-ft., dual wave blades, 3-bar harrow, roller basket..$45,000 John Deere 230 28-ft. tandem disc with rock flex.... $5900 Harrell 3606 6 bottom switch plow, 3 pt. mount........ $5500 John Deere 787 tow between air cart, 7” auger...... $9500 Nutri-Placer 5252 40-ft. liquid fertilizer applicator with carbide points..................................................... $6000 2006 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 1500 gallon, SP655 auto rate.......................... $20,000 Flexicoli S67 XLT 104-ft. wheel boom sprayer......... $3000

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2008 John Deere 1895 air disc drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, all run blockage, 1910 tow behind cart..$118,000 2011 New Holland S1070, 100-ft. suspension boom, 1600 gallon tank, AutoBoom.................................... $45,000

1990 New Holland TR86 combine, 30-ft. 971 header, double knife, batt reel, 2213 hours................................. $7000 2002 John Deere 9650STS combine, 2925 separator hours, 800/65R32 tires, chopper with 9360 header.... $87,000 1978 John Deere 7700 combine, diesel engine, 3631 hours with 224 head, non hydro................................... $4000 2013 Farm King 9-ft. side sickle mower, 540 PTO, hydraulic lift, skid shoes, extra parts................................. $6600 New Holland 116 16-ft. swing tongue, double sickle, 1000 PTO, pump......................................................... $4500 2006 MacDon 974 36-ft. front draper header, finger reel, transport, cross auger, John Deere adaptor... $19,000 MacDon 973 draper header with pickup reel, 39-ft., fits R-62 and R-65......................................................... $19,500 John Deere 1243 corn head, 12 row with Wemco trailer... .............................................................................. Call Sakundiak 7-ft.x35-ft. auger with 18 hp Roban engine...... ........................................................................... $1800 2004 Westfield 13”x71-ft. swing auger, mechanical drive, low profile hopper, “Needs” flighting work........... $7500 Westfield 10x71 swing auger, very nice................... $7500 Alloway 10”x60-ft. swing away grain auger, 540 PTO, scissor lift, mechanical drive hopper......................... $3000 2015 Danuser pallet fork with top tine grabber, for skid steer................................................................... $1900

USED COMBINES

2013 New Holland CR8090 combine, 450 hp, 620 duals, deluxe cab, large touchscreen display, ASP, deluxe chopper, 350 bushel tank, long auger, Autosteer, 1109 engine/848 seperator hours.................................. Call

USED SELF PROPELLED SPRAYERS

2015 Apache AS1220 Plus II 1200 gallon 100-ft. boom, AutoSteer, AutoBoom, section control, 46” duals, Viper 4 AutoRate, 640 hours................ Call

2008 Apache AS1010 1880 hours, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank, Envisio Pro monitor, Auto steer, AutoBoom, 215 hp Cummins diesel. #USAP30..... ................................................................$135,000 2008 Apache AS1010 1250 hours, 215 hp, Cummins, 1000 gallon, 100-ft. boom, 10 section E-Pro Raven, AutoBoom, 6 speed JCB. #USAP27.......$139,000

2013 New Holland SP240FXP 275 hp Cummins 6.7 liter, 1200 gallon tank, 100-ft. boom, 10 section plumbing, Viper Pro monitor, AutoBoom/ AccuBoom/AutoSteer, 650/75R38 semi flotation tires, 580 hours. #USNH56........................ CALL

2013 Case IH 8230 450 hp, 30” rotor, 350 bushel hopper, duals, long auger, chopper, Autosteer, 1243 engine/876 seperator hours. #UCCA15...... ............................................................... JUST IN

2009 Case IH 7120 1130 separator hours, Pro 600 monitor, chopper, rock trap, 900/60R32 tires. #UCCA16.............................................. JUST IN

2010 New Holland CR9070 Class 8, twin rotors, hydraulic AutoSteer, large screen, duals, 350 bushel tank, both concaves, 1500 separator hours, no DEF on combine. #UCNH85............JUST IN! 2008 New Holland CR9070 400 hp, 900/60R32 tires, with 40-ft. MacDon D60 header. #UCNH80......... ..............................................................JUST IN! 1993 New Holland TR96 combine with twin rotor, SN 554419, 3109 engine hours, well maintained, annual service repairs, 30-ft. 971 auger head. #UCNH28................................................$36,500

NEW HOLDOVER SPECIAL PRICE! NEW SUSPENDED BOOM SPRAYERS

Your Dealer for RiteWay harrows and land rollers

2-2015 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, 380/90R46 tires, LCTS monitor, windscreens, electronic agitation, Inductor tank, line strainers, L.P. wash, 4 ball valves, combo jet double bodies.

CALL TODAY!

NEW 7162 62-FT HARROW - CALL

Zerbe Bros. Glasgow, MT 406-228-4311

Call or stop by and see us for all your equipment needs!

Zerbe Bros. Glasgow, Montana 406-228-4311 TOLL FREE 1-800-228-5393

www.zerbebrothers.com Email zerbesales@nemont.net SALES Mike Guttenberg Tim Guttenberg Travis Volk

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The deadline for advertising in the January issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be December 28. Phone (406) 271-5533 or email: trader@3rivers.net

Now offering tube conveyor and tub grinder belting! Call for details!

CASCADE MACHINE & SUPPLY visit us on the web: www.cascademachineco.com 401 4th Avenue South • Great Falls, MT 59405

406-453-8100

ALL NATURAL Cow Cake “Pre-order” discounts available

Livestock Rations

• Weaning & replacement heifer rations. • Bull rations • Horse feeds • Ground custom rations

Use your grain or ours, we’ll work with you.

• 4-H rations

To all our friends and customers, Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for all your business this past year, and we are looking forward to serving you in the year to come.

Phone 406-378-2112

After hours: Roger Terry, 406-378-3220

Montana’s Next Generation Conference

Registration is now open for Montana’s Next Generation Conference. The conference, which will take place Friday and Saturday, January 27-28, 2017, in Shelby, Montana will focus on business planning for the farm or ranch and production workshops. The conference begins Friday at 11 a.m. at the Shelby Civic Center. Dave Pratt from ‘Ranching for Profit,’ will lead participants through two sessions, ‘The Three Secrets for Increasing Profit,’ and ‘Hard Work and Harmony.’ Dave will give both farmers and ranchers a fresh look at their agricultural operation, to see how to make it profitable enough to pass on to the next generation, particularly in this period of declining commodity prices. Events Friday evening will include a trade show, a roast beef dinner and time for networking with neighbors, sponsors, and industry professionals. Saturday’s events at the Shelby High School will feature industry speakers and professionals offering nearly 40 workshop options covering crops and livestock production, financial management, record keeping, leasing, succession planning, and much more. Saturday’s workshops will provide pertinent information for both the beginning and experienced producer. Crop-related topics will include grain marketing, crop insurance, crop alternatives, crop scouting, USDA crop programs, production and marketing of grains and alternative crops and pulse crop disease management. Livestock topics will include 50K genetic testing, bull selection, animal health, livestock marketing, supplementation decision making, and beginning nutrition workshops. Related forage and grazing topics will include basic grazing management, intensive grazing, and hay production tips. Financial and management related topics will include sessions on farm tax law basics, financial recordkeeping, cash vs. accrual accounting, understanding what goes into a loan decision, corporate structuring, legal documents in agriculture and water rights, and minimizing liability risk. Workshops focused on succession planning will include dying without a will, communication in estate planning, early and late stage investments, developing a succession plan and tax implications to consider in succession planning. For families committed to beginning succession planning, there will be professionals available at the conference scheduling follow-up appointments for February 11, 2017. Three sessions of farm safety and ATV safety will be offered throughout the day and producers who attend those Montana Ag Safety presentations may be eligible to receive up to a 4 percent discount on their worker’s compensation premiums. The January 28 workshops will fulfill Farm Service Agency’s production and financial management training requirements for producers. Pesticide applicator points will be available throughout the day. Throughout the Saturday session there will be a Farm/ Ranch ‘New and Improved’ Fair where conference participants can vote for homemade or home modified items that make life on the farm or ranch more efficient. Top vote getters will earn $100, $75, or $50 for first, second, or third place, respectively. To submit an item to the contest, visit the conference website for a form and details. Immediately following the conclusion of the Saturday workshops, a beef brisket dinner will be available at the high school along with the trade show. Online registration is available at www.ticketriver.com or registration forms are available at http://www.mariasriverlivestock.com/next_generation_conference.html, or by calling 406-873-2239. Updates will be available via the Montana’s Next Generation Conference Facebook page. Early bird registration cost is $25 a day for individuals or $40 a day for couples if registrations are submitted by January 13. Late registrations will be accepted until January 20 at $30 a day for individuals or $50 a day for couples. Daycare will be available for both days at $15 per child, which includes snacks and meals. Discounted motel rates of $75 per night are available at the Best Western Shelby Inn & Suites (406) 424-4560 or the Comfort Inn (406) 434-2212 at $70 per night for a single room or $75 per night for a double room, if booked in advance of the conference. The conference is hosted by the Glacier and Toole County Farm Service Agency, local MSU Extension, Marias River Livestock Association and the Front Range Counties Farm Bureau. For more information see http://www.mariasriverlivestock.com/next_generation_conference.html, or contact Lacy Roberts at (406) 873-5618 or Kari Lewis at (406) 873-2239. CONTINUED ON PAGE C35

Social Security’s gift to children is security

By David Baier, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Billings, Montana This is the season of caring. No matter your religion or belief, December is also considered a time to focus on the children we love. Whether we’re wrapping Santa’s gifts, buying Hanukkah treats, decorating the house in celebration of Kwanzaa, or volunteering for a toy drive, children add joy to the holiday season. And we at Social Security definitely know a thing or two about helping children. Often overlooked in the paperwork that prospective parents fill out in preparation for a child’s birth is an application for a Social Security number and card. Typically, the hospital will ask if you want to apply for a Social Security number for your newborn as part of the birth registration process. This is the easiest and fastest way to apply. The Social Security card typically arrives about a week to ten days after that little bundle of joy! You can learn about Social Security numbers for children by reading our publication, Social Security Numbers for Children, available at www. socialsecurity.gov/pubs. A child needs a Social Security number if he or she is going to have a bank account, if a relative is buying savings bonds for the child, if the child will have medical coverage, or if the child will receive government services. You’ll also need a Social Security number for a child to claim him or her on your tax returns. If you wait to apply, you will have to visit a Social Security office and you’ll need to: Complete an Application For a Social Security Card (Form SS-5); Show us original documents proving your child’s U.S. citizenship, age, and identity; and Show us documents proving your identity. Remember, a child age 12 or older requesting an original Social Security number must appear in person for the interview, even though a parent or guardian will sign the application on the child’s behalf. Children with disabilities are among our most vulnerable citizens. Social Security is dedicated to helping those with qualifying disabilities and their families through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. To qualify for SSI: The child must have a physical or mental condition, or a combination of conditions, resulting in “marked and severe functional limitations.” This means that the condition(s) must severely limit your child’s activities; The child’s condition(s) must be severe, last for at least 12 months, or be expected to result in death; If your child’s condition(s) does not result in “marked and severe limitations,” or does not result in those limitations lasting for at least 12 months, your child will not qualify for SSI; and The child must not be working and earning more than $1,090 a month in 2015. (This amount usually changes every year.) If he or she is working and earning that much money, your child will not be eligible for benefits. Learn the details about benefits for children by reading our publication, Benefits for Children with Disabilities, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/people/kids to learn more about all we do to care for children. Caring for the next generation is a central part of securing today and tomorrow, during the holidays and all year long.

Montana’s Next Generation Conference CONTINUED FROM PAGE C34

Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to attend or participate in this event should contact Lacy Roberts at (406) 873-5618, ext. 2 or Federal Relay Service at 1 (800) 877-8339 by January 20, 2017. ##### To celebrate Christmas in Alaska, a star on a pole is taken from door to door, followed by Herod’s Men, who try to capture the star. Colonial doorways are often decorated with pineapple, a symbol of hospitality. Also in Alaska, boys and girls with lanterns on poles carry a large figure of a star from door to door. They sing carols and are invited in for supper. ##### In Philadelphia around Christmas a procession called a mummers parade runs for a whole day with bands, dancers and people in fancy dress.

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Fraser’s Oil Inc. Inverness 406-292-3833 • Galata 406-432-2321 • Chester 406-759-5541

We are your Meridian and Grain Max bins stocking dealer

GM 6000 with aeration IN STOCK NOW! 6 on hand • Special Prices! Call today for more info!

Smooth-wall Hopper Bottom Bins

Grain, fertilizer, seed and feed storage for on-farm and agri-business

We have bins IN STOCK and ready to deliver

We are a NEW Authorized Dealer for Optimum Bins High Quality Bins Manufactured to Satisfy Your Needs

It’s the BEST time of the year to purchase bins!

•Available in 800-6500 bushels • Grain Bins • Steep Cone Bins • Multi-Purpose Bins • Custom Bins • Feed Bins • Accessories

Horizontal & Vertical Poly Tanks

Call For More Information!

Wiese Sweeps 14” & 16” In Stock

We make hydraulic hoses. 1650- to 3000-gallon tanks in stock

Full Line Ag Chemicals INCLUDING BULK GLYPHOSATE

28-0-0 in stock Delivery available

Features: • Heavy Duty Construction • 12V Motor with Hand Control • Manual Crank Handle included • Guide Tubes for Easy Retrieval • LiquidLock Steel Swivel • Manual Clutch Lockout for Easy Pull-Out • 2-Way Wirelss and Manual Switches • Available for 2” and 3” hose

UTV Field Boss

Liquid Fertilizer

BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO BUY!

Call Cory for more info!

• Low profile UV stabilized fully drainable tank with easy access lid •Multi-control regulator mounted on swinging arm, easy access from seat • Reinforced boom with complete nozzle protection & return breakaway system • And More!

ATV Skid Sprayers

F/S MFG. 4 Trailer Sprayers 4 ATV Sprayers 4 Truck Mount Sprayers 4 Self Propelled Sprayers

Available in 50- and 100-gallon. Booms or boomless. 7 gallon/ minute electric pump or 4 hp. Honda gas engine. Adjustable Swing-Away control arm. Master shut-off. Left/right shut-off valves at booms. Liquid-filled gauge. Pressure regulator. TeeJet components. Full drain tank. Pickup Mount Sprayer 60-ft booms, hydraulic fold, rate controller. Ready to Go!

On-the-Farm Tire Service A complete line of tires for agricultural applications.

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INSTANT REBATE ON ANY NEW CIRCLE D 0 0 5 $ STOCK TRAILER IN STOCK

purchased by December 31st

13 to choose from!

New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 2 sliding center gates, full bull package, 14-ply tires..... $10,995 New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailers with sliding center gate. 14-ply tires. Bull Package............... $9995

Stop in or call for more information!

NEW STOCK & HORSE TRAILERS

New LOOK Enclosed Trailers Excellent Selection On Hand

New Hillsboro aluminum 7.5-ft. x 26-ft., 2 sliding center gates - front is adjustable large escape side door for 4-wheelers, 14 ply tires. .......................................$21,000 New Hillsboro aluminum 6.8-ft. x 20-ft., 1 sliding center gate............................$16,500

New Circle D pickup flatbeds

Circle D flatbeds, gooseneck hitch plate, lights, headache rack, rear skirt. Black

7x7.................. $1450 71/2x81/2........... $1450 71/2x9............... $1520 8x9.................. $1850 8x11................ $2150

G ll – steel flatbeds

NEW HEAVY DUTY FLATBED TRAILERS

Diamond C 32-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece with folding beavertail, dual jacks, tool box, bridged frame, torque tube......................... $11,895 Circle D 31-ft. (3) 7,000 lb./6 torsion axle, 3 piece folding beavertail, chain basket, dual jacks.........................................................$9695 Diamond C 30-ft. (3) 7,000 lb. spring axle, 2 piece beavertail, bridged frame, tool box, dual jacks......................................................$9895 Circle D 29-ft. tandem dual, 3 piece beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket...........................................................................................$9995 Diamond C 28-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece beavertail, dual jacks, tool box, bridged frame......................................................................$10,595 Circle D 27-ft. tandem dual, 3 piece beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket...........................................................................................$9695 Circle D 25-ft. (2) 7,000 lb. torsion axles, dual jacks, chain basket, 3 piece beavertail......................................................................$7595

NEW HEAVY DUTY TILT TRAILERS

(2) Diamond C 25-ft. partial tilt, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, tool box...... $7395 Diamond C 24-ft. full tilt deck-over power tilt, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, tool box..........................................................................................$8995 Hillsboro 23.5-ft. partial tilt.........................................................$7595

NEW BUMPER PULL TILT TRAILERS

Diamond C 24-ft. full power tilt deck-over, (2) 7,000 lb. axles.... $7995 Diamond C 22-ft. partial tilt.........................................................$5995 Hillsboro 21.5-ft. partial tilt.........................................................$6595

PRONGHORN UTILITY Stop in or call for more info.

IN STOCK NOW!!!

NEW DUMP TRAILERS

New Diamond C 14-ft. gooseneck.......................................................... $9495 New Diamond C 14-ft. bumper pull with tarp.......................................... $8495 New Diamond C 12-ft.x77” bumper pull with 5200 lb. axles................... $5995 New Travalong 16-ft. gooseneck, triple axle........................................ $13,000 New Travalong 14-ft. gooseneck......................................................... $10,895 New Travalong 14-ft. bumper pull........................................................... $9895

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* Prices subject to stock on hand

TURNOVER BALL A hitch when you need it... A level bed when you don’t

2015 Sundowner 3-horse slant with living quarters, never used. New: $28,995 Sell: $23,995

COMPANION™

3500, 5200 & 7000# axles

16-ft. 18-ft. & 20-ft. IN STOCK

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5th WHEEL RV HITCH

Mounts to rails bolted under the bed, or attaches easily to B&W’s turnover ball gooseneck hitch. Easy adjustment of height & lateral positions.

Large Trailer Parts Inventory

• Axles • Springs • Lights • Fenders • Straps • Tie-downs • Bearings & seals • Jacks • Etc.

LOTS OF NEW BUMPER PULL UTILITY TRAILERS 5-ft. x 8-ft. to 83” x 14-ft. Prices Range from $1425 - $2295

30-ft. flat bed, triple axle, gooseneck.............$2800 2011 Travalong 24-ft. aluminum stock trailer............ ..............................................................$10,000

Ponderosa 6-ft.x16-ft. bumper pull .............. $2695

2008 Haulmark 8-ft.x24-ft. enclosed trailer, like new, 5200 lb. axles and cargo rear doors.......... .................................................................$7500

20-ft. flatbed with removeable stock rack ................. .................................................................$4995

2006 Wilson 48-ft. dropdeck .................... $21,000

2008 Fastline 7-ft.x12-ft. ATV trailer with ramps, loads from either side, good condition.... $1300

4x7’ Heavy Duty Trailer Mats Each.....$65

NEW SKID STEER TRAILERS

1-New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck skid steer trailers, 80” wide, 7000# torsion axles, fold-over ramps, tread plate fenders, treated wood floor, radial tires....$5995 1-New Circle D 18-ft. bumper pull, with 16” tires, 7000# axles, ramps...........$4995

NEW UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS

20-ft. flatbed with 4-ft. beavertail and ramps, treadplate floor, triple axle, 7000 lb..................$5500

New 18’x83” heavy duty car hauler, wrap tongue, 6” channel frame, brakes on two axles, 7000 lb. axles...................$4495 New 18’x83” deluxe car hauler, wrap tongue, set back jack, brakes on two axles, ramps, 5200 lb. axles.......$4095

$1200

NEW

GOOD SELECTION OF UTILITY AND CAR HAULERS TRAILERS

2008 Circle D 25-ft. flatbed, gooseneck, with 3 piece beavertail.................................................$4500

1980 Sundance 24-ft. flatbed, gooseneck....$2800

2014 Kaufman tandem dual, 18-ft. with 5-ft. beavertail, electric brakes, 10,000 lb. axle........................$6500

1995 18-ft. gooseneck tilt trailer.....................$2500

3-point Bale Unroller

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Semi Trailers 2006 Wilson 8.5-ft. x 53-ft. drop deck trailers $21,000

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If you make a pdf to make smaller like October 2016 be sure to make Tribune pdf

Pure Bliss Cycle, Inc. 609 So. Main St., Conrad, Montana

Phone 406-278-7583 — Fax 406-278-7584

Crop production, November 2016

Montana Highlights Based on November 1 conditions, sugarbeet production in Montana is forecast at 1.59 million tons, up 10 percent from the 1.44 million tons produced in 2015, according to the November 1 Agricultural Yield Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Growers expect to harvest 45,300 acres this year, compared with 43,700 acres a year ago. Yields are expected to average 35.1 tons per acre, up 3.4 tons per acre from the October 1 forecast and up from last year’s yield of 33.0 tons per acre. If realized, this would be a record sugarbeet yield for Montana, above the previous record of 33.0 tons per acre set in 2015. As of October 30, Montana’s sugarbeet harvest was estimated at 61 percent complete, compared with 82 percent last year and the 5-year average of 91 percent. Lentil production for 2016 is estimated to be 7.21 million hundredweight, up 195 percent from last year. Area harvested is forecast at 515,000 acres, up 293,000 acres from 2015. Yield is estimated to be 1,400 pounds per acre, up 300 pounds per acre from last year. Montana dry edible pea production, forecast at 11.12 million hundredweight, is up 39 percent from last year. Acres harvested are estimated at 585,000, up 6 percent from 2015. Yield is expected to be 1,900 pounds per acre, up 450 pounds per acre from last year. Austrian winter pea production in Montana for 2016 is estimated to be 70,000 hundredweight, up 32 percent from last year. Acres harvested in 2016 are estimated at 7,000, up 2,000 acres from last year. Yield, at 1,000 pounds per acre, is down 50 pounds per acre from last year. Fall potato growers in Montana produced an estimated 3.81 million hundredweight of potatoes this year, up 7 percent from last year’s crop. Average yield, at 340 hundredweight per acre, increased 15 hundredweight per acre from last year. The harvested area, estimated at 11,200 acres, is up from the 10,900 acres harvested last year. United States Highlights Production of sugarbeets for the 2016 crop year is forecast at 36.6 million tons, up 1 percent from the previous forecast and up 4 percent from last year. Producers expect to harvest 1.13 million acres, down 1 percent from the previous forecast and down 2 percent from last year. Expected yield is forecast at 32.5 tons per acre, an increase of 0.6 ton from the previous forecast and an increase of 1.6 tons from last year. Production of lentils is forecast at 12.4 million cwt, up 136 percent from last year and at record high levels for the United States, and Montana. Planted area, at 935,000 acres, is up 90 percent from a year ago, while harvested acreage, at 917,000 acres, is up 93 percent from 2015. If realized, planted and harvested area will be record highs in Montana, North Dakota, and the United States. Average yield is expected to be 1,356 pounds per acre, up 248 pounds from 2015. If realized, Idaho’s yield will be a record high. Production of dry edible peas is forecast at 27.1 million cwt, up 48 percent from last year. Planted area, at 1.38 million acres, and harvested area, at 1.33 million acres, increased by 21 percent and 23 percent, respectively. If realized, planted acreage, harvested acreage, and production will all be at record high levels. Montana growers anticipate record high acreage and production, while North Dakota’s production is at a record level. Average United States yield is expected to be 2,029 pounds per acre, up 342 pounds from 2015. If realized, Idaho’s yield, at 2,500 pounds per acre, will be a record high. United States production of Austrian winter peas is forecast at 444,000 cwt, up 71 percent from last year. If realized, production in Oregon this will be a record high level. Planted area of Austrian winter peas is estimated at 38,000 acres, up 12 percent from a year ago. Area harvested is expected to total 27,300 acres, up 30 percent from 2015. United States yield, at 1,626 pounds per acre, is up 388 pounds from a year ago. In both Idaho and Oregon, producers reported record high yields. Production of fall potatoes for 2016 is forecast at 405 million cwt, up slightly from last year. Area harvested, at 899,000 acres, is down 4 percent from the previous year. The average yield forecast, at 451 cwt per acre, is up 18 cwt from last year’s yield and if realized, will be a record high. ##### Popcorn’s nutritional value comes from the fact that, like other cereal grains, its primary function is to provide the body with heat and energy.

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HUGGY BEAR’S CONSIGNMENT & APPRAISAL Phone 406-873-4819, cell 229-0662, e-mail khbear59427@yahoo.com, Cut Bank, Montana

Website: www.huggybearsconsignments.com

“If You Want To Sell or Buy...Huggy Bear Is Your Guy”.

NEW ITEMS

Big flip over snow plow. Tag #JPrin1216...................................................$3800 Snow plow with wide frame. Tag #JPrin1216............................................$3500 Orange snow plow. Tag #JPrin1216............................................................$950 Reconditioned logging trailer, good looking trailer, sliding main beam. Tag #DennyL1216..........................................................................................$15,000 John Deere 212 pickup header, Sund pickup attachment. Tag #Gord1215 John Deere 50 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #Dan1216..........................................$2500 International TD 18A crawler, 12-ft. dozer, rebuilt injector and pump, good tracks but rails show wear. Tag #DanG1216 2011 Dodge new long box, fender flares, rear bumper and tailgate. Black in color. Tag #DanG1216........................................................................$5500 John Deere 5-bottom pull-type moldboard plow. Tag #DanG1216..........$2500 John Deere 5-bottom pull-type plow with 16” shears. Tag #DanG1216...$2500 3 spear bale spear, fits bidirectional tractor. Tag #DonB1215 John Deere 1650 59-ft. chisel plow. Tag #ANF1216................................$8500 Sakundiak 8”x41-ft. auger, PTO drive, like new. Tag #ANF1216..............$3500 Main line, 1/4 mile, 8” hook and latch. Tag # GeraldM1216. Case 1200A 2WD tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, 1/2 cab, power steering, power drawbar, new 18.4x30 rear tires, 92 hours. Tag #RodB1215............................$7500 2004 Dodge 3/4-ton gas pickup, 4-door, 5 speed transmission, 104,000 miles. Tag #EricW1216..............................................................................$12,000 SnowCo 8006 8”x54-ft. PTO grain auger. Tag #GerS1215.........................$550 Brandt 8”x50-ft. PTO drive auger, orange. Tag #GerS1215.......................$650 Ford 9N 2WD tractor. Tag #Wayne1216...................................................$1250 Ford 8N 2WD tractor with high and low. Tag #Wayne1216.......................$2500 International TD6 dozer. Tag #Wayne1216..............................................$3500 Case 900 2WD tractor with 10-ft. blade, 540 PTO. Tag #Wayne1216.......$2500 CRP hay for sale. Tag #SamL1216...................................................... $100/ton

PLOWS

Melroe 501 42-ft. plow, 1” shanks. Tag #DaveT0916 Gysler 36-ft. plow, 12-ft. center section, AM rodweeder, Degelman mounted harrow. Tag #GaryS0816............................................................................$5600 John Deere 1600 37-ft. plow. Tag #TL0816 John Deere 240F 28-ft. plow with extensions. Tag #TL0816 John Deere 610 40-ft. plow. Tag #BobP0616..............................................$7500 Gysler 32-ft. plow. Tag #Russ0516..............................................................$2500 Gysler 40-ft. plow. Tag #Russ0516..............................................................$4500 Frigstad 31-ft. chisel plow, MK rod weeder. Good looking. Tag #Ruth0416.$6000 Flexi-Coil 340 40-ft. plow. Tag #ArtHanson0216........................................ $11,500 Melroe 33-ft. plow, no wing lift cylinders, Flexi-Coil mounted harrows. Tag #GeraldB0116...............................................................................................$4500 Massey-Ferguson 880 8-bottom moldboard plow in excellent condition. Tag #Hug0916............................................................................................... $6500 Gysler 21-ft. plow. Tag #LarryS0816 Frigstad 48-ft. plow, yellow. Tag #ArtH0516................................................$3500 John Deere 610 35-ft. chisel plow, John Deere harrows, all new bearings, tires good, shank protectors. Tag #Miles0416.............................................. $15,000 Gysler 36-ft. plow. Tag #JoeF0116................................................................ $5000

TRAILERS

3/4 ton pickup box trailer. Tag #ANF0916...................................................... $1000 NEW!! PJ trailers. Tag #Wyatt0716 Star 51-ft. grain trailer, 3 axles, 11R22.5 tires, Shur-Lok tarp. Tag #Kyle0316 Star 45-ft. trailer, tandem axle, 10.00x22 tires, Shur-Lok tarp. Tag #Kyle0316 1978 21-ft. tandem dually 5th wheel trailer, haul Cat D6C. Tag #BK0116....$4500 Reconditioned logging trailer, sliding main beam. Good looking trailer. Tag #DennyL1215.............................................................................................$15,000 24-ft. tandem dually trailer, pintle hitch, for dozer or backhoe. Tag #GeneM0916 1979 Cook 40-ft. belly dump gravel trailer, single gate, completely rebuilt. Tag #Pack0716.........................................................................................$17,500 Wilson Pacesetter 57-ft. grain trailer, 3 axle, remote Shur-Lok tarp. Tag #Kyle 0616...................................................................................................$30,000 51-ft. utility van trailer. Tag #Kyle0616..........................................................$7500 2004 7x24-ft. steel stock trailer. Tag #Beau0616..........................................$7500 Star 36-ft. tandem axle grain trailer. Tag #Kyle0616.................................$12,000 Star 48-ft. grain trailer. Tag #Kyle0616......................................................$20,000 Lode King 42-ft. 50-ton lowboy trailer, 18.5-ft. lower deck. Tag #ArtH0516$26,000

TUB GRINDERS & PROCESSORS

Supreme Mixers available. Call Huggy Bear See Me About Your Bale Processor Needs Tag #Hug1016

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

Grizzly 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #ANF1016.........................................................$3500 Dresser dozer tractor. Tag #GeneM0916 Melroe 811 skidsteer mounted backhoe. Tag #KenBert0916........................ $6500 New Holland LX665 skidsteer loader. Tag #Hug0916............................... $16,500 Allis Chalmers 650 3-pt. backhoe attachment. Tag #Lyle0616...................$1500 2012 Ezee-On skidsteer mounted post pounder. Tag #Hug0616...............$6000 NEW!! Danuser 48” pallet fork for skidsteer loader. Tag #Hug0516..............$890 Cat D4 dozer, pull start pony motor. Tag #MarvinC0216............................... $6000 Case W36 wheel loader, 550 hours on replacement engine, 2814 total hours, new paint. Excellent shape. Tag #DanG1216............................................$38,000 Case 320 crawler/dozer, 551 hours on rebuilt, new engine, drives, tracks, 6-way blade. Tag #GaryH0916......................................................................$11,000 1999 Volvo Autocar crane with 110-ft. stinger, 6WD, only 9451 actual miles. Tag #DennyL0916.................................................................................... $155,000 12-ft. blade off of Cat 85 track tractor. Tag #Russ0516................................$6500 11 yard scraper. Tag #GlacierCol0516 Michigan 290 scraper, 18 yard can, Cummins 855 engine, Clark drivetrain, Allison automatic. Only 1391 hours on unit. Tag #DaveG0416......................$35,000 Caterpillar DW15 compactor with sheepsfoot. Tag #HorizonC0416 10 yard scraper with cable. Tag #GeraldB0116...........................................$4000 (2) Allis Chalmers graders. Tag #Jess0716............................$6000 for the pair

PICKUPS & CARS

2000 Ford F350 pickup, Stahl service box. Tag #JasonA0916...................... $7500 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado, 2-door sedan, hard top, automatic, new tires, sunroof, color in tan. Showroom condition. Tag #BobC0816.......................$7500 1973 Buick Century, 2-door, 39,000 miles, 5000 miles on rebuilt 350 engine and rebuilt automatic transmission. Tag #KenC0616...................................$4500 1975 Ford F250 2WD pickup, camper special, 390 engine, 4 speed, 77,010 miles. Tag #Russ0214...........................................................................$3500 1988 Suburban 3/4 ton, manual transmission, new engine, 6-way blade. Tag #GeraldB0916...................................................................................... $11,000 1996 Cadillac, 4.6L engine, automatic transmission, 21-22 mpg, 210,000 miles. Tag #Sam0616......................................................................................$4000 1981 Ford F250 2WD pickup, service box. Tag #Ruth0616........................$1500

2016 Wacker Neuson ST35 track skid loader and 2016 Wacker Neuson WL34 wheel loader FOR SALE OR RENT Call Huggy at 1-406-229-0662 or Larry at 1-406-690-3761

1958 Massey-Ferguson tractor with loader, blade and forks. Tag #Wayne1216......................................................................................$5000 Highline BP4065 bale processor. Tag #Hug1216....................................$6500 Waldo 2500 lb lift off van truck. Tag #BirchC1216....................................$2500 Flexi-Coil 820 60-ft. plow. Tag #PaulT1216...........................................$50,000 16-ft. hay rack for flatbed truck. Tag #SamL1215........................................$950 2012 John Deere 9770STS combine with JD 940D draper header, 1000 engine hours and 771 separator hours. Tag #Ralph1216.........................$255,000 6 pistons out of TV150 bidirectional, new, standard. Tag Tanner1216..$300 obo 1999 Dodge 3500 pickup, dually box, 24 valve Cummins, automatic, 246,000 miles, 65,000 miles on new engine. Tag #Jarrett1216.....................$11,000 1996 Dodge 2500 gas, long box, manual transmission. Tag #Jarrett1216..$3500 1998 New Holland LX885 skid steer, Perkins engine, lifts up to 4000 lbs. Tag #Dillion1216....................................................................................$13,000 2002 Sterling truck with Cummins engine, 300,000 miles, less crane. Tag #Dillon1216...........................................................................................$13,000 2002 Sterling truck with crane, 300,000 miles. Tag #Dillon1216...........$20,000 2014 Chevrolet 3500 Duramax pickup with HydraBed, Allison Automatic, new injectors, 218,000 miles. Tag #Dillon1216.......................................$20,000 2002 Brandt 4500 grain vac. Tag #JackT1216.........................................$7500 Concord 4012 air seeder with 3400 Concord tank. Tag #JackT1216...$29,000 Friggstad B 48-ft. plow with Morris mounted harrow. Tag #JackT1216...$12,500 1996 New Holland 9682 4WD tractor, front and rear weights, 24.5x32 duals. Tag #JackT1216..............................................................................$72,000 Krause 1979 40-ft. disc, 22” pans. Tag #JackT1216.................................$8500 Ford 785 6-ft. rear blade. Tag #JackT1216.................................................$600 36-ft. spike tooth harrow cart. Tag #JackT1216.........................................$1500

PJ Trailers For Sale Call HUGGY BEAR 2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

Case David Brown 1200 tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, new 18.4x30 rear tires, power draw bar, 3092 hours. Tag #RodB1016.................................................$6500 John Deere 1010 tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, power steering, loader is available. Tag #ANF0816.............................................................................................$6500 2015 Case IH 550 4WD tractor, triples, 500 hours. Tag #0816.............................. ....................................................................................... $339,000 Canadian Case 4690 4WD tractor, fairly new engine repair, transmission problem. Tag #FredV0816 John Deere 2955 MFD tractor, 3-pt., dual PTO, JD 265 loader, grapple, 11,000 hours, new tires. Tag #ArtH0616........................................................$27,000 John Deere 2750 2WD tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, 245 loader, 18.4x30 rear tires, 5232 hours. Tag #ArtH0616...............................................................$19,500 1979 Versatile 835 4WD tractor, transmission is bad, engine smokes. Tag #LonP0616............................................................................................$3500 1975 Versatile 900 4WD tractor, Cummins 903 engine is stuck. Tag #LonP0616.. ...................................................................................................... Best Offer 1983 Versatile 1150 4WD tractor, 1150 KT engine, 30.5Lx32 tires 60-70%, set up to pull air seeder. Tag #Russ0616.................................................$45,000 Case 1030 tractor, hole in the bucket. Tag #Ruth0616..................................$750 Case 1030 tractor, 540 PTO, engine is stuck. Tag #BobC0616...................$2500 Big Bud KT1150 tractor, 525 hp, blade. Tag #KlintS0516........................$49,000 John Deere 8640 tractor, 1000 PTO, new tire. Tag #LyleF0316 Case IH 9380 tractor, powershift, 7800 hours, new engine overhaul at 7400 hours, triples, tires are fair, chemical tanks. Tag #Klint0916...............$59,000 Versatile 855 4WD tractor, new 340 hp motor, rebuilt transmission, new 20.8x38 tires. Tag #RileyD0916......................................................................... $35,000 Versatile 900 4WD tractor, 3 remotes, air conditioning works great, 18.4x38 tires, fair shape, 2800 hours on overhauled 903 engine. Tag #GeraldS0816..$9000 Big Bud HN-360 tractor, 855 Cummins engine, 400 hp. Tag #ArtH0516.$45,000 John Deere 4720 MFD, 3-pt., 540 PTO, loader. Tag #RichT0416............$36,000 1975 John Deere 4630 FWA tractor, 150 hp, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, 2 remotes, 20.8x38 duals, 9000 hours, 158 loader. Tag #Aron0316....................$19,500 2013 Case IH 500HD 4WD tractor, luxury cab, air ride, 1000 PTO, high-output hyd, weight brackets, LED lights, auto steer, 625 hr. Tag Kem0116.$244,000 1979 Versatile 875 tractor, 20.8x38 duals 80%, 4 remotes, Cummins 855 motor, 7409 hours, in-frame overhaul 2000 hours ago, no spin front differental, R134 air conditioning. Tag #DaveS0414............................................$35,000 International FAA tractor, 540 PTO, saw blade. Tag #SteveF1016 International FC tractor, 540 PTO. Does not run. Tag #SteveF1016 Case 1070 tractor, good motor, transmission bad. Tag #JohnDr1016.........$3500 John Deere 7520 tractor. Tag #ANF0816

GRAIN AUGERS

Brandt 1033 10”x33-ft. auger, no drive. Tag #ChuckC0816........................$3500 Batco 18”x45-ft. elevator, 15 hp 3 phase motor, drive-over conveyor. Tag #ChuckC0816.......................................................................................$7500 Bazooka 8”x35-ft. auger, PTO drive. Tag #LarryB0716.................................$950 Bazooka 6”x27-ft. auger, Briggs 11 hp engine. Tag #Harry0616...................$850 Wesco 1310 10”x70-ft. swing away grain, hydraulic drive. Tag #Ruth0416.$3500 Harvest International 13”x72-ft. swing hopper auger. Tag #Jess0916....$15,000

MISCELLANEOUS

2000 bushels of oats. Tag #JimGas1016........................................... $10/bushel Frigidaire stainless steel refrigerator. Tag #Terra1016..................................$500 Stainless steel dishwasher. Tag #Terra1016..................................................$300 Magic Chef microwave oven. Tag #Terra1016...............................................$250 Maytag stainless steel stove and oven. Tag #Terra1016...............................$500 (39) 4-ft. perforated aeration tubes. Tag #DickS1016...............................$135 ea. (136) rings for aeration tubes. Tag #DickS1016.........................................$35 ea. 4000 gallon fuel tank. Tag #Sam0916..........................................................$4500 DuAl loader off International 806. Tag #ANF0716.......................................$1950 Self-sliding cow feeder, 14-ft.x80”. Tag #JoeBc0716...................................$1750 Detroit 353 diesel engine. Tag #RogF0616 1980 Cal-West generator, Onan generator, 20kw single phase, 254 diesel engine. Tag #WahlF0616...........................................................................$9750 Tebben 6-ft. 3-pt. mowers. Tag #Hug0416.................................Preseason Price NEW!! Danuser skidsteer mounted hammer. Tag #Hug0416...Preseason Price Round bale feeders. Tag #Joe0316...............................................................$550 Batch Boy chemical mixer. Tag #BK0116...................................................$4500 2013 Polaris 900XP 4-seat UTV. Very few miles. Tag #Grant0214...........$19,000 Generator. Tag #Hug0916................................................................................ $850 Fuel stand. Tag #Hug0916............................................................................... $100 Gravel for sale. Tag #GunsightGr0916 Troy-Bilt rototiller. Tag #BobC0816...............................................................$800 16-ft. bale rack for round bales. Tag #Dave0716..........................................$1500 BBP 600 hoist off of single axle truck. Tag #RonBC0716............................$1500 18-ft. gravel box. Tag #RonBC0716..............................................................$1700 Budweiser truck box for storage. Tag #RonBC0716.....................................$4000 Wheatheart Heavy Hitter post pounder. For Sale or Rent. Tag #0616.Call Huggy!!! Rite-Way 4500 45-ft. roller with 48” drums. Tag #Keven0616...................$36,000 Rite-Way FS62 45-ft. rollers with 48” drums. Tag #Keven0616.................$46,000 Bear Cat wood chipper. Like new. Tag # BobC0616....................................$1500 40-ft. harrow cart. Tag #BobC0616..............................................................$1500 Ford 200 rebuilt engine off of Versatile swather. Tag #BobC0616...............$1500 5-ft. 3-pt. snowblower, PTO. Tag #BobC0616...............................................$3500 100 gallon stock tank, in good shape. Tag #Harry0616.................................$650

EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS AVAILABLE

•  Supreme Mixers, new and used •  Ezee-On post drivers. •  Ezee-On air seeders with special discounts. •  Keho and Edwards aeration equipment. •  Many more products can be obtained. •  Call me for your parts needs for any make.

LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEMS

1973 Moto-Ski T4500 snowmobile. Like new. Tag #Hug1116.....................$1500 1-ton dump box trailer. Tag #Hug1116 Massey Ferguson 35 25-ft. pull-type windrower. Excellent shape with extra parts. Tag #Hug1116.......................................................................................$1900 1974 Homemade flat bed trailer, 107” deck. Wide enough for older swathers. Tag #TSimo1116..........................................................................................$2500 (2) Liberty 41 gallon sewage pumps. Tag #KenW1116........................$600 each Mayflower truck, 30-ft. van body. Tag #LarryK1116 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J, 2-door, 74,000 miles, white and black. Tag #JerSmt1116.........................................................................................$8700 John Deere 2010 2WD tractor, loader, 3-pt., PTO. Tag #JerSmt1116........$8500 Case David Brown 1212 2WD tractor, 3-pt., backhoe, loader, engine good, needs transmission work. Tag #Alten1116 Cat D6 9U crawler, 12-ft. Holt dozer, cab, pony motor, tracks are tight. Tag #Alten1116 1985 Ford Econoline Camper Conversion van, 85,000 miles. Tag #JanetteR1116.................................................................................................$6500 John Deere 9510R 4WD tractor, 550 hp, 570 hours. Tag #Ralph1116$320,000 John Deere 9770STS combine, 940D draper head. Tag #Ralph1116...$280,000 1968 Oliver 1600 2WD tractor, 66 hp, gas, cab, 3-pt., 540 PTO, Oliver 1610 loader. Tag #Merlin1116...................................................................................$7500 Minneapolis Moline 445 2WD tractor, 540 PTO, 3-pt., loader. Motor is stuck. Tag #Merlin1116 Massey Ferguson 4800 4WD tractor, Cummins 903, tires 60%. Tag #Steve1116...........................................................................................$6500 Massey Ferguson 4440 4WD tractor, Cummins 903, tires 60%. Tag #Steve1116...........................................................................................$6000 John Deere 610 38-ft. plow. Tag #SteveC1116 Ingersoll-Rand self-propelled drum roller, Cummins diesel engine. Tag #SteveC1116 20-ft. one way disc. Tag #SteveC1116 (3) John Deere double disc drills. Tag #SteveC1116 Anderson rockpicker. Tag #SteveC1116 Melroe 7-bottom moldboard plow. Tag #SteveC1116 30-ft. tilt bed trailer, 3 axles, pintle hitch. Tag #SteveC1116......................$32,000 MacDon swather, Cummins diesel, 16-ft. header. Tag #SteveC1116 John Deere 16-ft. tandem disc. Tag #SteveC1116 Brillion 16-ft. cultipacker. Tag #SteveC1116 Mayrath 80-ft. swing hopper grain auger. Tag #SteveC1116 Massey Ferguson 850 combine, 24-ft. header, air reel. Tag #KenT1116..... $6500 (150) bales CRP hay. Tag #FredV1116..................................................... $80/bale (150) bales pea hay. Tag #FredV1116....................................................... $65/bale John Deere 8925R FWA tractor, 295 hp, 1000 PTO, 3-pt., 3280 hours. Tag #RussB1116...................................................................................... $175,000 John Deere 1820/1900 45-ft. air drill and air cart, 7.5” spacing, additional meter rolls, recapped packers. Tag #RussB1116........................................... $65,000 1978 Peterbilt truck, Cummins 855, Fuller 13 speed, 20-ft. box, hoist, 400,000 miles. RussB1116................................................................................ $33,000 International 490 32-ft. disc, 20” pans. Tag #RussB1116............................. $4500 DuAl 7000 sub-soiler ripper. Tag #RussB1116.............................................. $5500 Wil-Rich 32-ft. plow, chisels. Tag #RussB1116............................................. $3500 John Deere 9600 combine, 2020 separator hours, straw chopper, 930 straight cut header, 912 pickup header, Sund pickup attachment. Tag #RussB1116..$55,000 Ag Shield Recon 300 pull-type reconditioner. Tag #RussB1116............... $26,000 Highline BP4065 2-bale round bale processor. Tag #Hug1116.................... $6500 Round bale feeders. Tag #BCColony1116................................................. $550 ea. 24-ft. panels. Tag #BCColony1116...........................................................$350 ea. Stationary loading chute. Tag #Hug1116.....................................................$4000 24-ft. panel with 12-ft. gate. Tag #RussB1116................................................$450 2015 Yamaha Kodiak 700 4x4 ATV, automatic, 200 miles. Like new. Tag #Andy1116............................................................................................$8600 1994 GMC Sierra pickup, 195,000 miles. Tag #Andy1116................. Make Offer Fuller 12 speed transmission. Tag #Andy1116 Ag-Rain Big-Reel 3570, 4” plastic hose, sprinkler head. Tag #JimH1116..$8500 16x10 calf sheds. Tag #JoeBC1116.............................................................$2500 New Holland 1002 pull-type bale wagon. Tag #SteveH1116......................$1500 (2) 18.4x34 tires and wheels. Tag #SteveH1116......................................$750 ea. REM 3700 grain vac. Tag #EagleCreek1116............................................$17,500 Pickup camper, sleeps 4. Good shape. Tag #GaryQ1116.............................$750 John Deere 1600 35-ft. plow, 11/4 shanks. Tag #Dave1116.........................$6000 Berkeley pump, 25 hp, 3 phase, control box. Tag #BobC1116.....Price Pending Homelite 3 hp transfer pump. Tag #BobC1116.............................................$200 B&W 5th wheel ball out of 1988 Chevrolet 1-ton. Tag #BobC1116...............$250 Clinton 3 hp motor, 2 stroke. Good for bale elevator. Tag #BobC1116............$50 2-ton chain hoist. Tag #BobC1116.................................................................$200

MOWERS & MISC. HAY TOOLS

NEW H&S 1460 14-ft. wheel rake. Tag #Hug0316.....................Preseason Price

TRUCKS

1969 Chevrolet C50 2-ton grain truck, 15-ft. box, hoist, 51,249 miles. Tag #RussB0916........................................................................................... $7500 1967 International cabover tandem axle truck, Detroit diesel engine, sleeper, 20ft. box and hoist. Tag #PatH0916............................................................. $7500 1967 Chevrolet C50 21/2 ton truck, steel sides. Tag #RandyR0816............$3500 1984 Chevrolet C70 truck, hydraulic endgate. Tag #Kyle0616.................$12,000 1974 GMC 6000 grain truck, Knapheide 16-ft. box, hoist, fold down stock rack, 37,628 miles. Tag #ArtH0516................................................................$4900 1965 GMC truck, 351 gas, 20-ft. steel box, hoist, tag. Tag #JerryS0516.....$5000 1968 Ford F800 truck, tandem axles, grain tender. Tag #ArtH0516............$7500 2001 Peterbilt with 2009 drop deck trailer. Tag #ArtH0416 2001 Mack truck, 300 hp Mack engine, hydraulic tailgate, hitch, good brakes, 8500 hours, 251,000 miles. Tag #JT0316..........................................$26,000 1955 Chevrolet 6500 truck with box and hoist. Tag #RobertW0613 Peterbilt truck, sleeper, 430,676 miles, Red River 237 45-ft. belly dump. Tag #Sam0916..........................................................................................$45,000 Kenworth T600, 60 Series Detroit, new clutch, 22-ft. grain box, hoist, pup trailer. Tag #GaryW0916................................................................................. $27,000 1998 Peterbilt gravel truck, Cat engine, 13 speed transmission, 12-yard box, 1/4” Hardox floor, like new lo-pro 22.5 tires. Tag #RonBC0916................... $38,000 1997 Ford F800 service truck, 8.3 Cummins, 9 speed, air brakes, 5000 lb crane, 246,000 miles. Tag #JasonA0916........................................................ $15,000 1949 International KB5 truck, 13-ft. box, hoist, cattle rack. Tag #TL0816..$1000 1985 Peterbilt truck. Tag #Kyle0616........................................................$25,000 2004 International truck, Eagle package, 400,000 miles on overhaul, PTO package. Tag #RonD0316..........................................................................$28,000 Mack cab-over truck, tandem axle, 20-ft. box, hoist, no power steering. Tag #MarvinG0216......................................................................................$6500

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MISCELLANEOUS FARM ITEMS FOR SALE

BBC generator, 230kW, 208 or 480 volts, main switch, 783 hours.................................................................. $25,000 Fronius 3200 welder, 2-up/down guns, push/pull aluminum gun, 0.45 & 0.35 rollers, low hours. With parts...... $8000 New Holland BR780 round baler, used.................... $8000 Old trucks and old pickups.........................Call for Pricing Pickup sprayer, used.....................................................Call Barrett aluminum livestock trailer, used.................... $7500

Call Jonathon at 406-945-5991 • Gilford, Montana

2002 Chevrolet C7500 210 hp, Cat diesel, 6 speed manual, 114,000 miles, 33,000 GVW, AC, PS, AB, 197” wheelbase, 85% 11R22.5’s, 14-ft. flatbed..........................$12,500 1995 Freightliner F170 16-ft. Flatbed Dump 250 hp, 8.3 Cummins, 6 speed Eaton, air ride, AC, AB, twin cylinder hoist, 75% front tires, 25% rear, 33,000 GVW, 75,000 miles, runs excellent....$13,500 1994 GMC Topkick Dump 3116 CAT diesel, 6 spd Eaton, AC, PS, PB, 60% 19.5 tires, 15.5-ft. steel grain dump, scissor hoist, hitch, 24K GVW........ ....................................$14,500 1994 GMC Topkick Grain Dump 3116 CAT diesel, 6 speed Eaton, PS, PB, 85% 22.5 tires, 16.5-ft. Knapheid dump, scissor hoist, needs floor, 30,000 GVW............................$11,500 1990 International 4900 Boom Truck 130,000 miles, 210 hp, DT466, 5 speed & 2 speed, PS, AB, IMT 3 ton Knuckle boom, 32ft. tip height, winch, 95% tires, 100 gallon slip tank, HYD. front winch, nice truck..........$12,500 1996 Ford F800 12V 5.9 Cummins, 5 spd & 2 spd, AC, PS, PB, 26K GVW, Pacific service bed, 75 gallon slip tank with pump, trailer hookups, 80% 10R22.5’s, 191,000 miles. Clean, tight truck................................$9500 1997 Ford F800 5.9 Cummins (12 valve), 6 spd Eaton, PS, PB, 75% 22.5 tires, 16-ft. steel flatbed, double frame, 25K GVW, PTO, Braden winch, 85,000 miles........$9500 2001 Freightliner FL70 24-ft. flatbed, 26K GVW, 3126 Cat diesel, 6-speed manual, PB, PS, AC, cruise, 70% tires, runs and drives great... $11,500 1996 Ford F800 12V 5.9 Cummins, Allison, AC, AB, 72,000 miles, 26K GVW under CDL, 100 cfm rotary screw compressor, 15 gpm wet kit. Nice service truck with low, low miles, 90% 10R22.5’s........ ....................................$12,500 1994 Ford L8000 Service Truck 250 hp 8.3 Cummins, 7 spd Fuller, AB, PS, 75% 22.5 tires, 12-ft. bed, trailer hookups, nice clean truck................... $11,500 1994 GMC TopKick 18-ft. Flatbed 3116 Cat diesel, 6 spd manual, 108,000 miles, 26K GVW, PS, PB, 80% 275/85R22.5’s, 230” w.b. Nice, clean, tight truck....... ....................................$10,500

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Effective cropping systems reduce feed costs

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service the many individuals involved in the variGrazing of crop rotational systems that ous transactions want, or expect, a share include cover crops and crop residue is a in the value of the product. So how many managerial change that can decrease beef participants can the cow pay? production costs. Likewise, when producers ponder how This change is further enhanced when they can better manage their operations calving time is shifted to when cool-season and make management changes, significant pasture grass is available, opening the doors pushback may occur because payout to parto more extended grazing and less need for ticipants down the beef chain may decrease. harvested forage. Implementation of these So current issues are not historic; rather, changes may take several seasons and, they’re a product of insouciance, a nonchadepending on location, several managerial lant drifting through time, a passing of the options. torch further and further from the one who However, the impact of lowering costs births the calf never will be to one who realized if consumes the changes are calf. not made. S o m e Keep in would say this mind, cattle is consumerproducers ism, producmust choose ing, in this a system that case, beef that works for fits the scope them. Change of those who for change’s consume. sake is counMost recently, terproductive, the effort of but change meeting the because inconsumer decreasing costs mands places are causing a t remendous negative impressure on producers to meet those depact on the bottom line is certainly a dismands, to conform. But as the beef business cussable point. reaches out further and further to supply The Dickinson Research Extension Cenproduct, the product becomes more distant ter embraced the delayed calving season, from the one who births the calf, the beef turning bulls out August 1. This allows producer. cattle to graze longer because the third In comparison, the poultry and swine trimester does not start until mid-February, industries have encased themselves to gewhich means an opportunity to cut winter netically and managerially meet the world feed costs. of specification meat. This has widened As the center changed, the opportunity to competition, exposing the beef industry to document the change was welcomed. Viscompetitive weak spots. iting scholar Songul Senturklu and center But beeves are not intended, nor have animal scientist Doug Landblom cut the evolved, to be a specificity meat product. cost of traditional confined forage feeding Beeves evolved to be a very broad-based by 33 to 67 percent when incorporating user of forage and other products that we, as late-season grazing of cover crops, winter humans, could not utilize. The integration of grass and crop residue. Total winter feeding beef into the cycle of life, the carbon cycle costs per cow were $208.81 for traditional and soil health, is critical to the sustainabilhay and supplement feeding, $140.59 for ity of food production systems. adding cover crop and crop residue prior Beef, in many respects, is a product of to winter feeding, and $73.33 for adding cropping systems that are enhanced by the stockpiled grass and corn residue. addition of cattle to the crop rotation to So often, cattle production is trapped maintain healthy soil, although that statein historic production systems. Truthfully, ment sometimes is forgotten within agricurrent production methods are not historic. cultural gatherings. The value of working While the production of calves through together is the key. cows has been around for several thousand In closing, the center did move from grain years, those systems were small, sustainand hay production to a forage base with able and had a local reach. Cattle would an option for the forage to be grazed or put have had to walk or be herded across many up as hay. With minimal grain production, geographical barriers to be otherwise. expanded forages, longer grazing and later Until refrigeration, no sharing of meat calving, the center has changed. occurred. Even today, the lack of refrigeraGrazing forage systems keeps cows and tion immediately suspends the movement calves grazing well into the winter months, of most products. and beef production is good. Why? Well, Today, most cattle production changes cutting the cost of traditional late-fall and have occurred during the careers of those winter feeding by 33 to 67 percent helps. who currently work in the beef business. May you find all your ear tags. This is significant because the expectation For more information, contact your local that beef products can feed the world is a NDSU Extension Service agent (https:// relatively new concept. The relationships www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory) or and how hands are joined to make that Ringwall at the Dickinson Research Extenprocess work are historically untested, as is sion Center, 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND the equitable exchange of value, an effort 58601; 701-456-1103; or kris.ringwall@ for all parties to share in fair market value. ndsu.edu. To make things even more complicated,

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4-wheel drive 2010 Case IH Titan 4520 auto, 3 bin, 70-ft. boom, SmarTrax autosteer, Viper Pro, 3178 hours....... $175,000 ................................ $153,000

2009 Case IH 4520 Viper Pro, Smartrax. 2860 hours. Immaculate condition.. $138,000

SPECIAL PRICING! 2010 Case IH FLX 4520 Viper Pro Smartrax autosteer, Clean Truck! 5100 hours........ .................................. $98,000

2008 Terra Gator 8244 Cat, TerraShift, air flow, 70-ft. boom, 2900 hours..... $69,500

2009 Merritt with hydraulic belt conveyor, electric tarp, 4 compartments..........$33,000

2005 Case 4510 370 hp, auto, 70-ft. flex air bed, 4500 hours. ............... $78,000... $103,000 2007 Case 4520 3 bin, 70-ft. booms, autosteer, 5500 hours. .................................. $98,000

2001 Case 3300 3-wheel, Cummins auto, flex-air system..............................$19,500 2011 Case IH 4520 810 FlexAir, roll tarp, 2628 hours......... ................................ $138,000

1998 Sterling Cummins 10-speed, New Leader 3020 G4 bed....................... $46,000

1960 Beard 10,000 gallon, single axle, 265 psi field storage............................ $32,000

1450 gallon NH3 tanks and trailers............ From $3200 up

2000 Loral EZ Rider 3000 SS, Air Max 5, 6100 hours....... ..........$43,000........... $63,000

2004 Case IH FLX4010 automatic, 1800 gallon stainless steel liquid, 80-ft. boom, SCS660 controller, Raven cruiser, shows 7147 hours...... .................................. $63,000

2006 Peterbilt 387 Cat C13, 13 speed, 660,000 miles........ .................................. $32,500

2006 Terra Gator 8104 Soilection Air Max 2000 dry, 70-ft. boom, electric roll over tarp, Raven Smartrax easy steering, Falcon controller, 5730 hours................ $59,500

2003 Loral 6300 300 hp, Allison automatic, Airmax 1000, 70-ft. boom, Raven monitor, Trimble GPS, 2617 hours....... .................................. $76,000

2002 Case IH SPX4260 1200 gallon SS, 60/80-ft. boom, 15”/20” spacing, Aim Command system, 4890 hours...... .................................. $76,000

12,200 gallon NH3 tank on skid, 265 psi........... $28,000 (2) 6000 gallon propane tanks, 250 psi..$15,000 for the pair

2006 Case FLX 4510 floater, Allison automatic, Cummins, 2004 Loral C15 Cat, automatFlexAir 810 box, Viper control- ic, Air Max 1000......... $93,000 ler, autosteer, shedded every L night, 7466 hours, runs great. CIA ! E P ..........$88,000...........$104,00 S ING

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2005 Freightliner 660,000 miles and side-shooter SS Willmar with tip-tops...$48,000

1974 Mississippi 10,000 gallon NH3 transport, 265 psi, not in test............... $38,500

1991 Wilson Pace Setter roll tarp............................ $7500

1999 Loral Airmax 5 Cummins, 5700 hours, DJ controller.............................. $28,500

1984 International DT 466 8 speed, Tyler 16 ton rear discharge tender with roll tarp..$18,500 25 ton Willmar side discharge tender box............ .....................$18,500/bed

2009 TerraGator 8204, Cat, Terra Shift, Airmax Precision 2, twin bin, Raven SmarTrax, 4530 hours .............................. ........$78,000.........$83,000..........$93,500

1991 Loral DT 466 automatic, Airmax 5....................... $9500

2012 Merritt semi tender with hydraulic belt conveyor, electric roll tarp................. $44,000

1997 Hart two hopper semi tender........................ $29,500

1996 Freightliner 5 axle, 25 2000 Simonsen semi-tender. ton Rayman tender.... $44,000 .................................. $29,500

2002 KBH 25-ton semi tender with back auger, self-contained......................... $32,500

2009 Willmar Wrangler 4550. .................................. $23,500 2012 Willmar Wrangler 4560. 780 hours.................. $28,500

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1983 Peterbilt tandem with tag, Twin 2000 gallon NH3 twin pack, 265 psi............. $35,000

2006 Komatsu WA70-5 loader, 2283 hours........... $27,500

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Gil Gasper, left, talks about labeling laws with Charlie Hollenbeck during the Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet.

Circle farmer wins MFB Discussion Meet, Polaris

Gil Gasper who serves as chair of the Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee was named winner of the YF&R Discussion Meet during the Montana Farm Bureau Awards Banquet November 15. Gasper won a 2016 570 Polaris Ranger as well as an all-expense paid trip to Phoenix to compete in the national competition in January during the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention. He bested three other competitors: Les Jensen of Circle, Charlie Hollenbeck of Molt and Shay Ritcher of Fort Benton during Monday night’s competition. The competitors addressed how Farm Bureau can be a leader in the food labeling debate. “We need to reach out to the consumer,” noted Gasper, a Circle farmer, during the Discussion. “We want truth in labeling, and we need to stay positive in this discussion. As soon as farmers and ranchers become negative, we hurt ourselves. We need to create a united front as agricultural produc-

Gil proudly holds the keys to his new Polaris.

ers, work with legislators to craft policy and create opportunities to sell our product.” Gasper was thrilled with winning the competition. “The Discussion Meet gives you the opportunity to learn more about the endless amount of issues facing agriculture,” the young farmer noted. “Plus, it’s not every day you get to win a Polaris. My Ranger is going to work for me on the farm as soon as I get it home.” The Montana Farm Bureau thanks the following Polaris dealer for their generous sponsorship. : Adventure Cycle & Sled INC - Dillon, JESCO Marine & Power Sports Kalispell, Kurt’s Polaris - Missoula, Kurt’s Polaris, INC - Seeley Lake, Redline Sports, INC - Butte, Pure Bliss Cycle - Conrad, Gallatin Recreation – Bozeman, Helena Cycle Center - Helena, Hi-Line Polaris - Havre, Lewistown Honda & Polaris - Lewistown, Riverside Marine and Cycle - Miles City, Sports City Cyclery - Great Falls, Yellowstone Polaris – Billings.

Community supported agriculture

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By Cole Ehmke, Extension Specialist, University of Wyoming Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics Community Supported Agriculture their environmental and social concerns, (CSA) is a term that has come to describe and they are interested in their fellow sharea variety of direct farm marketing practices holders. Families with children are often with some common characteristics: 1. Emwelcome at CSA gardens. And the produce phasis on community and/or local produce, is great! 2. Shares/subscriptions that are sold prior Education: A CSA helps customers unto the season’s beginning, and 3. Weekly derstand the seasonality of food since they deliveries to members/subscribers. will eat with the seasons – and diets improve Operation: CSAs are usually formed when a larger portion of your food begins to by farmers as a way to market a variety of come from a garden. Shareholders help one produce (and perhaps other products from another by sharing recipes and menus. Some the local area like eggs, cheese and meat). CSAs provide shareholders enough food to Membership in the CSA is based on shares preserve for the winter months which allows of the harvest. Members are called shareconsumers to rediscover the household arts holders and they underwrite the harvest for of drying, canning, or freezing foods. CSAs an entire season in advance. Every farm is also act as training centers for young people different in length of season, crops grown, who wish to learn the skills of farming and level of social activities offered (like potmanagement. FIBERGLASS STORAGE TANKS luck dinners on the farm, or meetings of Resources: The website LocalHarvest 1-9000 gallon vertical tank the shareholders to get feedback or provide (www.localharvest.org) is a key resource for 1-14,000 gallon vertical tank labor on the farm) and the price they set for the buy local movement with its searchable Used Diamond Brand fiberglass tank used for potable their shares, though something like $15 to directory of CSAs, farmers markets, and water storage, certified food grade. $20 per week would be common. A typical other local food sources. There are also nu65¢ per gallon share size provides most of the vegetables merous books and guides on CSA manageLocated in Great Falls, MT. 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Once “Find our most up-to-date prices at the produce starts to come www.mtrpwr.com.” in, weekly distributions are made (harvest and cleaning early in the morning, then ‘12 Kenworth T660 assembling the produce into a box, and finally pickup Paccar MX 455 hp, 13 by the shareholder at some Blow Out 00 To C speed, 72” ACA sleepPrice $38,0 central point, if not the farm Fro itself). er, 3.55 rear end, 232” Popularity: CSA ventures have hit the mainstream in wheelbase, tandem America with CSAs in every axles, ThermoKing urban hub, and they are all over the Great Plains and APU, dual aluminum Mountain West too. 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The idea came from Europe and landed in New Hampshire, then grew across the US with well more than 7,000 ventures across the country today. The Market: Consumers are looking for a healthy ‘10 Kenworth T800B Cummins ISX 475 hp, 62” ACF sleeper, 4.11 rear linkage with the community 9400iaxles, Cat C15 HP, Jake, 10window, spd O.D., air ride, 2 ‘04 Peterbilt 379, Cat C15 475 HP, Jake, 10 spdends, O.D.,213” air wheelbase, ride, ‘04 Intl tandem dual 435 fuel tanks, power power and for fresh, healthy food. WB, 4.11 ratio, dual tanks, 51” hi rise pro sleeper, Prem int al 3.70 ratio, 250”435 WB, Class int, dual ‘05 Freightliner Century Class Cat C15 hp,63” 16Unibilt speed,tall 70”sleeper, sleeper,Am heated mirrors, power locks, full chrome gauges, block heater, CD player, wheels, PW & PDL, air slide 5th wheel tanks, exhaust & air cleaners, alum wheels 80% Tires!! 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Members taking part in a workshop lead by Lauren Mehlhoff, former Montana FFA State President, at the 2016 John Deere Ag Expo.

John Deere Ag Expo 2016

By Cody Boyce, Montana FFA Foundation Assistant November 17 through 19, was a very welcomed 40 special guests from around TRUCK exciting weekend for the “blue and gold”. the Big Sky State including representatives FOR SALE Not only did the Cats take home the win, but from John Deere, Dean of the College of 1,525 Montana FFA members, 4-H members, Agriculture, Dr. Charles Boyer, and a greetadvisors and guests were also celebrating ing from Senator Steve Daines. The evening in Bozeman. For the fifth year in a row, the also provided FFA members a chance to hear John Deere Agriculture Expo was a success! from the Montana FFA Foundation’s ExecuThree days were packed with providtive Director, Jaime Edmundson and Board ing students the opportunity to compete in President, Curt Robbins. It is an honor to Call (406) 432-2370 Career Development Events, tour through have such an event in Bozeman at the site Shelby, Montana the MSU campus, and participate in elite of Montana’s only land grant university; the 1951 International L-190, 18-ft. Haul All Industries drill leadership conferences. future of agriculture and FFA is bright! tender, roll tarp, 7” augers, PTO/hydraulic drive, 9.00-20 The event kicked off with a special ThursThe John Deere Agriculture Exposition military tires. Front hopper approximately 220 bushels, day night dinner featuring life coach, Sarah Livestock Judging Event is for the fifth year back hopper approximately 7 ton fertilizer. Runs and Bohencamp, who shared her inspirational in a row, the largest livestock judging comworks good............................................................ $6500 message with our students. The Foundation petition in the northwestern United States with over 600 students participating from Montana and Wyoming. The event was successful because of the agriculture educators who coordinated the Career Development Events, and over 200 volunteers that served as judges and assistants throughout the week. The Montana FFA Foundation, who coordinates the event, would like to thank corporate sponsor John Deere Dealers of Montana, site-host Montana State University, award Sponsor Farmers Union Insurance and everyone involved in making this event a success. We look forward to seeing everyone back next year, November 16th-18th! Congratulations to this year’s John Deere Agricultural Exposition Participants and the following Career Development Event winners: Junior Extemporaneous Speaking - One upfront cost for a lifetime of safe & simple grain handling! 1. McKenna Quirk – Mis- Revitalize and rejuvenate your existing bin. soula - Built in the USA 2. Michael McKay – Corvallis - Overhead Structures available for Load Out Operations 3. Anna Slivka – Winifred - Fully customized design to fit your specific bin no matter 4. Marissa Morgan – Big   the age or brand! Timber Senior Extemporaneous - Self-closing bin lids to fit your bins Speaking - Utilize your silos: Put a hopper cone inside for more grain storage! 1. Kelsey Kraft - Laurel - Save your health, time, and labor! 2. Trenton Braaten – Broadwater 3. Kaitlyn Koterba – Electric City 4. Claire Stevenson – Hobson Junior Job Interview 1. McKenna Quirk – Missoula 2. Sophia Dulin – Plevna 3. Ashley Sander – Plevna 4. Justice Betts – Missoula Senior Job Interview 1. Dalton Lemburg – Shepherd GIVE US A CALL TODAY 2. Kelsey Kraft – Laurel 877-877-1455

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THINKING ABOUT GROWING MORE PULSE CROPS?

We have the machinery to help you make that transition. MACDON FLEX HEADERS WITH UPPER CROSS AUGERS USED DRAPER HEADERS

• 2005 MacDon 963 36-ft., double knife, pickup reel, upper cross auger, transport, Gleaner adaptor • 2004 MacDon 972 30 ft., double knife, pickup reel, transport, new drapers, triple delivery, poly cutterbar, windrower configured • 2003 MacDon 972 36-ft., pickup reel, transport, cross auger, single knife, John Deere adaptor • 2003 MacDon 972 14-ft. draper header, pickup reel, double delivery, windrower configured • 2007 MacDon 973 21-ft., triple delivery, pickup reel, windrower configured • 2011 MacDon D60 25-ft., pickup reel, double knife poly cutterbar, new guards, sections, poly skids, windrower configured • 2013 MacDon D65d 35-ft., pickup reel, double knife, transport, swather configured • 2013 MacDon D65s 35-ft., single knife, pickup reel, transport, CA25 combine adaptor • 2011 MacDon FD70 Flex Draper, 45-ft., poly cutter bar, upper cross auger, transport, CA20 combine adaptor, John Deere configured • 2005 New Holland 94C 42-ft., pickup reel, upper cross auger, combine configured • 2006 Case 2042, 36-ft. pickup reel, transport, 873 combine adaptor, fits Case 2300 series combine • 2000 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft., pickup reel, transport, combine adaptor for Case 2300 series combine • 1998 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft., bat reel, transport, New Holland adaptor • International 810 14-ft. draper header, pickup reel • 2010 John Deere 635D draper header, 35-ft., double knife, pickup reel, transport, fits S-Series combine • 2009 John Deere 635D, 35-ft., double knife, pickup reel, transport, fits S-Series combine • 2010 MacDon 960 36-ft. draper headers, many combine adaptors available, both pickup and bat reels available

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2005 JCB 506C HL 3500 hours, 3-way steering, all wheel drive, Perkins engine, quick coupler, auxiliary hydraulics, frame tilt, foam filled tires, 6000 lb. lift capacity, 36-ft. reach, 24,000 lb. operating weight, very nice machine, serviced and job site ready. Located in Spearfish, SD......................................................... $33,900 2-2012 & 2014 Volvo MC115C 580/350 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, 76” bucket with BOE, hydraulic quick coupler, 2-speed, very good to new tires, 84 hp, 2600 lb, operating load rating, 5300 lb. tipping load limit. All machines are in very nice condition, serviced and job site ready. Options will vary. Located in Spearfish, SD and Victor, MT................................................ $38,500 - $39,500 2012 Cat 226B3 800 hours, enclosed cab with heat, quick coupler, counter weights, block heater, 66” GP bucket with BOE, 57 hp, 1600 lb. operating load rating, 3000 lb. tipping load limit. Machine is in excellent condition and job ready. Located in Victor, MT..$28,000 2011 Cat 930H 2280 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air, ride control, 3rd valve, Cat IT quick coupler, 3.2CY bucket, air ride seat, radial tires at 75%, has been through the shop, recent service, excellent condition, needs nothing. Located in Spearfish, SD....................................................... $109,900 2010 Deere 310SJ 2990 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, air ride seat, pilot controls, ride control, Powershift transmission, all wheel drive, hydraulic front coupler, rear coupler, auxiliary hydraulics, good tires all around. Very nice machine, job site ready. Located in Spearfish, SD...................... $49,900 2006 Cat 930G 5718 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, air ride seat, Cat IT hydraulic quick coupler, 3rd valve, 75% +/tires, very nice condition, serviced and job ready. Located in Spearfish, SD.. $75,900 1980 Cat 120G 87V3342 3652 hours showing on rebuilt motor, enclosed cab with heat, mid scarifier, 12ft. moldboard, tires at 65%, tire chains for all 6 tires. Machine is in very good condition and needs nothing. Located in Spearfish, SD. $37,500

3. Katie Koterba – Electric City 4. Kala Bertolino – Joliet Junior Creed 1. Joe Lackman – Forsyth 2. Madison Bahr – Victor 3. Carson Stevenson – Hobson 4. Tiffany Ioder – Victor Senior Creed 1. Brooke Mehlhoff – Twin Bridges 2. Rachael Stevenson – Hobson 3. Brendon Daley - Mission Valley 4. Holly Conklin – Big Timber Junior Parliamentary Procedure 1. Plevna 2. Missoula 3. Joliet 4. Laurel Senior Parliamentary Procedure 1. Joliet 2. Shepherd 3. Ruby Valley 4. Missoula Junior Agriscience 1. Dacy Robertson & Apen Hamar Fromberg 2. Katy Cardwell – Forsyth 3. Anna Dragseth – Fairview 4. Ashley Wilson – Cascade Senior AgriScience 1. Mackenzie Wigand, Taylor Jones, Madison Weigand - Simms 2. Zachary Zimmerman & Elizabeth Brennan – Missoula 3. Jacob Rasmussen & Nathan Wildeboar – Missoula 4. Jean Blackman – Cascade Junior Quiz Bowl 1. Stillwater Valley 2. Columbus 3. Richey 4. Big Sandy Senior Quiz Bowl 1. Conrad 2. Choteau 3. Choteau 4. Joliet Junior Marketing Plan 1. Missoula Senior Marketing Plan 1. Cascade 2. Missoula 3. Cascade 4. Cascade Junior Ag Mechanics Individuals 1. Cody Vanoosten – Columbus 2. Ryle Elliot – Chinook 3. Daniel Vanek – Laurel 4. Ayden Anderson – Twin Bridges Junior Ag Mechanics Teams 1. Joliet 2. Laurel 3. Missoula 4. Stillwater Valley Senior Ag Mechanics Individuals 1. Cotton Myers – Joliet 2. Cole Dykhuizen – Flathead 3. Kayle Deines – Joliet 4. Traven Olson – Miles City Senior Ag Mechanics Teams 1. Joliet 2. Miles City 3. Flathead 4. Stillwater Valley Junior Ag Sales Individuals 1. Raelynn Thomasson – Big Timber 2. Kylee Coates – Shepherd 3. Gracie Fleming – Big Timber 4. Casey Pinkerton – Forsyth Junior Ag Sales Teams 1. Hobson 2. Laurel 3. Missoula 4. Gardiner Senior Ag Sales Individuals 1. Cole Lunceford – Big Timber 2. Natalie Arnott – Missoula 3. Jyler Thompson – Broadwater 4. Trenton Braaten – Broadwater Senior Ag Sales Teams

1. Missoula 2. Beaverhead 3. Broadwater 4. Stevensville Junior Livestock Evaluation Individuals 1. Joe Lackman – Forsyth 2. Libby Twitchell – Miles City 3. McKenna Quirk - Missoula 4. Jacy Ayers – Fergus of Lewistown Junior Livestock Evaluation Teams 1. Missoula 2. Miles City 3. Wheatland 4. Malta Senior Livestock Evaluation Individuals 1. Courtney Clairmont – Mission Valley 2. Jess Moody – Big Timber 3. Trenton Braaten – Broadwater 4. Danni Nardinger – Joliet Senior Livestock Evaluation Teams 1. Broadwater 2. Joliet 3. Colstrip 4. Grass Range Junior Agricultural Issues Forum 1. Laurel Senior Agricultural Issues Forum 1. Corvallis 2. Gardiner 3. Electric City Junior Meats Individuals 1. Kyle Topp - Sidney 2. Jaylyn Jackson – Corvallis 3. Teagen Turner – Missoula 4. Shelby Olsen – Flathead Junior Meats Teams 1. Missoula 2. Flathead 3. Sweet Grass Hills 4. Sidney Senior Meats Individuals 1. Krystal Sutton – Flathead 2. Whitney Levanen - Flathead 3. Dallas Flowers - Shepherd 4. John Tatarka - Belgrade Senior Meats Teams 1. Flathead 2. Shepherd 3. Missoula 4. Belgrade Junior Agronomy Individuals 1. Ashley Sander – Plevna 2. Melanie Power – Wheatland 3. Zayne Songstad – Joliet 4. Dacy Buerkle – Plevna Junior Agronomy Teams 1. Plevna 2. Wheatland 3. Joliet 4. Big Sandy Senior Agronomy Individuals 1. Martie Plaggemeyer – Big Timber 2. Caroline Roeder - Choteau 3. Jacob Rasmussen - Missoula 4. John Power – Wheatland Senior Agronomy Teams 1. Shields Valley 2. Clark’s Fork 3. Big Timber 4. Missoula Junior Horse Evaluation Individuals 1. Taylor McCormack – Belgrade 2. William Dalin – Gardiner 3. Logan Donally – Huntley Project 4. Kennedy Ekwortzel – Stillwater Valley Junior Horse Evaluation Teams 1. Missoula 2. Gardiner 3. Valier 4. Huntley Project Senior Horse Evaluation Individuals 1. Camryn Petersen – Missoula 2. Andee Baker – Park City 3. Landry Scoles – Lewis & Clark County 4. Jasmine Amos – Rosebud Senior Horse Evaluation Teams 1. Rosebud 2. Big Horn CONTINUED ON PAGE C53

John Deere Ag Expo 2016 CONTINUED FROM PAGE C52

3. Missoula 4. Joliet Junior Ag Communications Individuals 1. Ashley Wilson – Cascade 2. Elise Crago – Cascade 3. Riley Bricker – Cascade 4. Samantha Faulkner – Cascade Junior Ag Communications Teams 1. Cascade 2. Joliet 3. Shepherd 4. Roundup Senior Ag Communications Individuals 1. Sheridan Johnson – Conrad 2. Madison Hill – St. Regis 3. Anna Sanford – St. Regis 4. Jenna Barker – Conrad Senior Ag Communications Teams 1. St. Regis 2. Conrad 3. Cascade 4. Stillwater Valley Veterinary Science Individuals 1. Cassidy Wiley – Flathead 2. Meghan Levanen – Flathead 3. Krystal Sutton – Flathead 4. Natalie Arnott – Missoula Veterinary Science Teams 1. Flathead 2. Fergus of Lewistown 3. Grass Range 4. Missoula Food Science Individuals 1. Jill Reh – Missoula 2. Nathan Wildeboer – Missoula 3. Kyla Andres – Missoula 4. Annie Lott – Corvallis Food Science Teams 1. Missoula 2. Corvallis 3. Richey 4. Conrad Agriculture Education Individuals 1. Kaitlyn Koterba – Electric City 2. Kelsey Kraft - Laurel 3. Bailey Gasvoda – Big Sandy 4. Saralyn Standley – Missoula

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Controlling cow size aids in controlling cow costs

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “Would a herd of 120 smaller-framed simple chart that displayed the various cow cows be a better fit than a herd of 100 largerweights within the center’s herd. framed cows?” is an often-asked question Leading the pack, and certainly eligible for throughout the beef industry. boss cow status, were three cows just under The number of cows will vary, but for a ton. The next 30 cows weighed from 1,895 the sake of answering the question, let’s to 1,700 pounds. The center had 86 cows set the herd size that weighed as 120 smallerfrom 1,695 to framed cows 1,500 pounds and 100 largerand 90 cows framed cows. that weighed The Dickinson in at 1,490 to Research Ex1,305 pounds. tension Center As the cows has explored got lighter, 52 the question cows weighed since the mid from 1,295 to ’90s. 1,100 pounds. Recently, we The 64 lightest summarized cows weighed some thoughts in under 1,100 as we explored pounds. cow size, exBecause panded the formany factors age base, adaffect cow size, opted May-June several thoughts calving and recame to mind. tained ownerThe first factor ship of calves. is age, followed The net result by breed, enviwas a 10 percent increase in revenue for ronment, nutritional history, stage of prothe smaller-framed cows, when compared duction and many other factors. with the larger-framed cows, based on steer As a result of wanting to better undercalf performance. Although the smallerstand the impact of cow size, the center framed cows’ revenue per finished steer was essentially sold off the really big cows and lower, $821.81 versus larger-framed cows the really small cows and split the remainat $895.82, the total finished steer net return ing cows into what we would call a more was $4,517 greater from the smaller-framed traditional herd, with a targeted weight of cow herd. 1,450 pounds, and a smaller-framed herd The final check showed smaller-framed targeted to weigh 300 pounds lighter, at cows earned $49,308 ($821.81 times 60 1,150 pounds. Prior to 2008, the center had steers), while larger-framed cows earned experience with Lowline genetics, and a $44,791 ($895.82 times 50 steers). The 300-pound difference seemed achievable small-framed cow stocking rate was 20 within a traditional Angus, Red Angus, percent more, resulting in the sale of 20 Simmental and Hereford beef herd. percent more steer calves. At this point, when a producer keeps This data is the result of research funded calves to finish and takes advantage of through the Sustainable Agriculture Reappropriate stocking rates and practices search and Education (SARE) program good sire selection, controlling cow size is and reported by visiting scholar Songul positive. Keep in mind, controlling cow size Şentürklü and center animal scientist Doug does not mean a particular size of cow will Landblom. Further information is available work everywhere because each operation at the center’s website at http://tinyurl.com/ and environment may support a particular DRECstockingrate. size of cow. In the fall, the traditional center cows However, controlling cow size does mean average approximately 1,450 pounds. The knowing one’s cows and what they weigh smaller-framed, Lowline-influenced cow so that appropriate stocking rates can be weighed in at approximately 1,100 pounds. achieved and implemented. These are data that generate more questions. The other factor is sire selection. Herd In fact, cow size is a very debated and dissires that control frame, but support desired cussed beef topic, and it’s certainly a topic gain and carcass characteristics, need to be on the agenda for many beef producers utilized. As a caution, decreasing the size of because controlling costs is a major beef cattle is easy to do, thereby decreasing herd production issue. performance. However, the astute producers Reviewing the data from years 2012 understand the genetics of cattle size and through 2014, following the switch to Mayonly then set out to decrease cow size with June calving, provides more insight to help increased herd performance. answer producer questions. The center has Questions remain, but for now, controlidentified three major cost-cutting points: ling cow size will help reduce costs and • First is a later calving date to decrease may add income. labor. May you find all your ear tags. • Second is an intensified multiple-crop For more information, contact your local rotation that includes cover crops, harvestNDSU Extension Service agent (https:// ing some crops and grazing the majority of www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory) or the acreages by cows, calves and yearlings Ringwall at the Dickinson Research Extento lower overhead. sion Center, 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND • Third is controlling cow size to decrease 58601; 701-456-1103; or kris.ringwall@ inputs and increase ranch output. ndsu.edu. As noted, the center has maintained two ##### cow herds for several years, and the center Use olive oil in the yard to keep moles away; collects fall cow weights. Back in 2008, just soak an old rag and stuff it into a mole a review showed the cow weight spread hole. They hate the smell and will stay away. was very amazing and surprising. I made a

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