October 2012

OCTOBER 2012

Vol. XIII No. 9 P.O. Box 306 Valier, MT 59486-0306

Phone 406-279-3291 Fax 406-279-3249 website: tradersdispatch.com E-MAIL: trader@3rivers.net

Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium The Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium (NYBLS) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) will offer two sessions this year in order to reach high school students earlier -- one for freshman and sophomores and another for juniors and seniors.

“This educational symposium will allow students to network with beef industry leaders and hear about innovative cattle production practices,” said Dennis Brink, UNL animal science professor.

The first session November 2-3 will be geared toward freshman and sophomores and will give them an introduction to the beef industry – an overview, interaction with faculty about current research, meat science, beef quality assurance, marketing and an introduction to careers.

They will also have an opportunity to work on a team project and do an infomercial about beef and the benefits of it in the diet. Concluding on November 3, freshman and sophomores will attend a career panel and banquet along with the juniors and seniors who have just arrived for their session. Students will be able to meet with industry sponsors.

The November 3-5 session will be geared toward juniors and seniors and will follow the traditional route of NYBLS continued on page a2

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Oct. 10, Big Iron, Online.....................................................................................A16 Oct. 12, Toavs Premier Auctions, Hay Auction & Consignment, Wolf Point.....A3 Oct. 13, Austin Auctions, Osen House & Estate, Glasgow................................A4 Oct. 13, GSI Auction Service, Westland Estate, Fraser......................................A6 Oct. 13, Smith Sales Co., Westmoreland Mining Surplus, Colstrip..................A2 Oct. 14, Jim Ellis Auctioneer, Antiques, Bits & Spurs & Power Equipment, Victor...................................................................................................................A11 Oct. 14, RK Statewide Auction, Murdock Moving, Sidney...............................A18 Oct. 16, Rivers West Auction, Bonavia Farms, Ronan....TIME CHANGE........A12 Oct. 17, Big Iron, Online.....................................................................................A16 Oct. 19, Larry & Eva Olson Auction Co., Wes Koss Hunting Real Estate, Malta. . ......................................................................................................................A11 Oct. 20, Weaver’s Auction Service, Weaver Retirement, Baker.......................A19 Oct. 20, Hi Line Auction, Bigham Real Estate & Equipment, Dodson............A20 Oct. 20, Montana Auction Company, Inc., Consignment, Circle.......................A7 Oct. 20, RK Statewide Auction, Eve Estate, Forsyth........................................A30 Oct. 24, Big Iron, Online.....................................................................................A16 Oct. 27, B&B Auction Sales & Service, Fall Auction, Havre............................A36 Oct. 27, Shobe Auction & Realty, Gill Ranch Equipment & Fall Open Consignment, Lewistown...........................................................................................A33 Oct. 27, RK Statewide Auction, Lamb Estate, Miles City.................................A37 Oct. 28, RK Statewide Auction, Anderson Moving Auction, Fallon................A18 Oct. 29, Click4Iron.com, Online.........................................................................A22 Oct. 30, Rivers West Auction, Evans Estate, Ronan........................................A12 Nov. 1, Rivers West Auction, Industrial Services Co. Retirement, Missoula..A27 Nov. 10, Bo Carpenter Auction, Inc., Olstad Estate, Kalispell...........................A9

MSU to hold agriculture conference

MSU Extension and the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics will offer a conference entitled “Agriculture 2012: A Changing Landscape” from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on October 26 in Bozeman, Montana.

The conference will provide agricultural business leaders, bankers, producers, and others in agriculture with information from experts on agricultural policy, livestock and grain markets, and the Montana economy, addressing current issues facing Montana agricultural producers.

The speakers include: George Haynes on the status of Montana and U.S. agriculture; Gary Brester and Eric Belasco with an update on the role of cattle cycles and drought on the U.S. beef industry; Vince Smith with insights on the implications of the Canadian Wheat Board reform; Anton continued on page a2

A large group boarded the bus to attend the Yellowstone River Conservation District Council Summer Tour in Yellowstone Park. Photo courtesy of Carol Watts, Custer County Conservation District.

Probiotics, prebiotics, health the focus of food science symposium

By University of Idaho Extension topic in the health and wellness fields. ComTopics centering on the health benefits mercially available food products containof probiotics and prebiotics are the focus ing probiotic bacteria are created for today’s of a free, public symposium to be offered consumers who want foods that are not only at Washington State University (WSU) nutritious but also health-promoting.

November 1-2.

Sponsored by the WSU/UI School of “This is a wonderful opportunity for Food Science, “Probiotics & Prebiotics: not only faculty and students at our local Promoting Better Health,” will begin with universities but also the Moscow-Pullman a welcome reception and introductory talks community,” said Denise Smith, director 4-6 p.m. Thursday, November 1, in the Food of the WSU and University of Idaho (UI) Science and Human Nutrition Building, School of Food Science. “Internationally room 103. On Friday, November 2, lectures recognized experts will share the most rewill be 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Compton Union cent advances on how the use of probiotics Building (CUB) junior ballroom east. may improve health and how our lives can The symposium will cover genomics be enriched because of the research.” of probiotic organisms; chemical and bioProbiotics and health is a “hot button” logical properties of prebiotics; and novel synbiotics. Probiotics in select dairy foods PRIVATE TREATY and how they affect human health, including Cherry Springs Ranch, Bridger . ................................A17 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan.....................................A17 weight control, will be presented as well as Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek...................................A17 the role of probiotics in animal health.

Sidwell Ranch, Columbus............................................A17 “We have some of the most respected Ehlke Herefords, Townsend.........................................A17 professionals in the field coming to speak,” LIVESTOCK SALE said WSU/UI professor of food science Oct. 29, J & L Livestock, Billings...................................A5 Boon Chew. “We hope attendees will benNov. 8, Diamond D Angus, Valier.................................A13 efit from the lectures on this timely and Nov. 10, Laubach Red Angus, Big Timber...................A16 Nov. 13, Thistledew Cattle Company, Joliet..................A9 continued on page a2 important topic.

Nov. 14, Montana Hereford Assoc Feeder Calf Sale,Three Forks.........................................................................A17 Dec., Courtney Herefords, Belle Fourche...................A17 Dec. 5, Brillhart Ranch Co, Musselshell.....................A17

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VERSATILE TRACTOR FOR SALE

1976 Versatile 850 tractor, Series II, 310 hp, 9680 hours, 3200 hours on overhaul, runs great, tires 50%. Asking................................................................................. $11,000 Phone Russell Darlington, (406) 386-2451, Big Sandy, Montana

Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium continUed from front page

– more in-depth information about the beef industry, meat science, marketing and the opportunity to work with a professional chef. Teams will take in presentations, but also will have the opportunity to work with the chef to create a new beef dish using beef value cuts.

In addition, six $500 UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources will be awarded to juniors and senior participants.

For more information about the Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium (http://animalscience.unl.edu/web/ anisci/ANSCExtensionYouthProgramNYBLS), including a list of sponsors, or to register, visit its website.

More information also is available by contacting Sara Ellicott at 402-624-8030, email sellicott2@unl.edu or Brink at 402-472-6446, email dbrink1@unl.edu. Registration is $30 due by October 1. Late registration is $50 by October 19. Registration includes all materials, meals and lodging.

MSU to hold agriculture conference continued from front page

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Bekkerman on changes in the elevator industry in Montana; Tim Fitzgerald on landowners and oil leasing; Myles Watts on banking reform and small ag lenders; and Steve Anderson on the 2012 Census of Agriculture.

The conference will conclude with lunch and a keynote speech from John Anderson on agricultural policy in a volatile environment. Anderson is the deputy chief economist for the American Farm Bureau.

The cost of the conference is $20 and includes a free parking pass. Early registration goes through October 13.

For more information and to register, visit www.ampc. montana.edu/fallconference.html or contact Keri Hayes at (406) 994-3511 or khayes@montana.edu. This event is part of MSU’s Celebrate Agriculture. A full schedule of events for the weekend is available at: http://ag.montana.edu/excellence/agappreciation.htm

Probiotics, prebiotics, health continUed from front page

Featured speakers will be Todd R. Klaenhammer, North Carolina State University; David A. Mills, University of California-Davis; Robert W. Hutkins, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; and Jean Soon Park, P&G Pet Care, Mason, Ohio.

Several faculty members from the School of Food Science will speak on related topics.

More information about the symposium and the school is available at http://sfs.wsu.edu/2012-symposium or by contacting event coordinator Boon Chew at 509-335-1427 or boonchew@wsu.edu.

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October 2012 — Vol. XIII No. 9 Published monthly by Trader’s Dispatch Inc., 402 Montana Ave., Valier, MT 59486-0306. Free on request to farmers, ranchers, heavy equipment owners and truckers in the Western United States.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

John Deere 566 round baler, 8300 bales, gathering wheels, twine only.................................................... $15,000 obo Morris Hay Hiker 14-bale mower................... $25,000 obo (8) 800/70R38 Goodyear R1W tires, less than 400 hours.. .................................................................... $30,000 obo Phone 406-350-2240 – Buffalo, MT

PLOW TRUCK FOR SALE

1973 Chevrolet dump truck with snow plow and sander, 5+2 transmission Phone (406) 799-6923

Tackling the issues of the beef industry

By Dr. Les Anderson, Beef Extension Specialist, University of Kentucky to meet the newest challenges faced by In September, 110 leaders in the Kentoday’s industry and maintain Kentucky’s tucky beef industry gathered to help direct position as THE source for feeder calves local and state educational beef programin the United States. And to determine and ming for the next decade. This meeting was sustain the future direction of UK’s Beef sponsored by the University of Kentucky IRM educational efforts as they continue to (UK) Cooperative Extension Service, the serve the Kentucky Beef Industry.”

Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, the Leaders were broken into small groups Kentucky Beef Network, the Agricultural and were asked to identify the five facDevelopment Board, Bluegrass Marketing tors that were the most important or most Group, Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment, limiting the beef industry today. The major and Central Kentucky Ag Credit. The misissues identified by these leaders included sion of this conference was “Empower the limited knowledge of the public on agnew leaders in Kentucky’s beef industry riculture, the dearth of young people in the who will help shape local, regional, state, beef industry, efficient use of land, marketand national beef extension programming ing options/profitability, and animal welfare. Many counties identified the top local issues as public education on ag and animal welfare. Two new state programs will be developed to address these issues. Dr. Darrh Bullock will lead an effort to create a new certification program that will focus on proper animal handling and animal welfare.

Another new program being developed is a Professional Cattlemen’s Program. The goal of this program is to identify a group of cattlemen and train them to professionally interact with the public on behalf of the Kentucky Beef Industry.

Another undertone of the meeting was production efficiency. To address this issue, a Master Marketer program will be added to the Master series of beef educational programs. Also, a Cow-Calf Conference that focuses on business and production efficiency will be developed.

This conference will address banking, enterprise analysis, budgeting, and whole-farm resource analysis to help ranchers identify methods to enhance their business.

Our leaders also identified the need for infusing more young people into the beef industry. Many local county programs are planned to help identify new farmers and get them involved. Also, this generation of farmers accesses and processes information much differently than previous generations so new educational materials need to be developed to meet their educational needs.

We also discussed the FarmLink program in Wisconsin.

This program networks retiring dairymen with younger people interested in the dairy industry. This network builds a relationship so that the mentor can help the young dairyman enter the industry.

Our long-term goal is to establish a program similar to this for beef producers in Kentucky.

The issues have been identified and plans have been created. Now it is up to each local county group, the UK Beef IRM team, and the Kentucky Beef Network to begin to implement these action plans and move the industry forward.

Wolf trapping classes set in North Central MT

Online registration is now open for wolf trapper certification classes in north central Montana.

Certification and a trapping license are required to take part in the wolf trapping season: December 15 to February 28.

Three classes are scheduled in Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 4: Saturday, September 29: FWP, Region 4 office, 4600 Giant Springs Road, Great Falls.

Saturday, October 13: Pondera Shooting Sports Building, Granite Road, Conrad.

Sunday, October 14: FWP, Region 4 office, 4600 Giant Springs Road, Great Falls.

All the classes run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a break for lunch and students are responsible for their own lunch. Also part of the class will be outdoors and students

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should dress for the weather.

Class sizes are limited to 50 students.

To participate in a wolf trapper certification class, potential trappers must register online through the FWP website, www. fwp.mt.gov (look under the Education tab, then click “Wolf Trapping Education”).

The system will ask for contact information including an ALS number. Registration is also available at: http://tinyurl.com/ wolftrapping Classes will also be held at other locations across the state; details on these and other classes can be found on the online scheduler. Students must attend the entire class session to be certified.

Trapping licenses are on sale now and cost $20 for residents and $250 for nonresidents.

Used Flexi-Coil 5000 air drill, 41/2” packer wheels, 6 & 4 wheel 12” spacing complete and individual wheel.

Barber 6” hydraulic drill fill auger. Columbia grain door, complete.

Stove fuel stove, no electricity needed. Good for bunkhouse or cabin.

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ANGUS FEMALE BONANZA IX MONDAY • OCTOBER 29, 2012 • HIGH NOON Public Auction Yards • Billings, Montana • Auctioneer Ty Thompson 406-698-4783

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Help small businesses transition, not close

Development officials say several approaches can help small-town businesses survive their owner retiring, but it’s important to start with the understanding that most owners don’t seek out such help on their own and many, indeed, don’t even want others to know they’re contemplating quitting.

Representatives of the Nebraska Business Development Center and Center for Rural Research and Development, both based at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, participated in this year’s Nebraska Rural Poll, which explored rural Nebraskans’ feelings about what becomes of small-town businesses when their owners retire or leave the business.

Nebraska research shows that as many as one-fourth of all Nebraska small business owners are likely to exit their business in the next five years and up to one-half over the next decade.

Rural development agencies are developing approaches that might help businesses survive their owners retiring.

Business owners tend to be fairly conservative. They’re unlikely to explore options for how to leave their business and may just plan on liquidation, said Odee Ingersoll, director of the Nebraska Business Development Center. He said his agency has found that holding public informational meetings isn’t very constructive because business owners are not likely to turn out; they may not want others to know they’re thinking of quitting the business.

He encourages business owners in this situation to do some planning, the farther ahead the better. Rural development officials might be able to help them find a buyer for their business.

“We prefer to develop a local owner,” Ingersoll said.

“Keeping the wealth in the community is the key.”

His center can help identify businesses that are viable enough to warrant transition help, and it’s working to help community leaders understand their role in helping businesses transition to new ownership.

One possibility is to try to attract Nebraska natives back home to buy existing businesses, said Shawn Kaskie, director of the Center for Rural Research and Development.

The center is trying to develop a database of job and business opportunities to market to university alums, especially those who have left the state but may be looking for a way to return.

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2012 CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Farm, Ranch, Shop, Antiques & More!

Saturday, October 20th, 2012 at 10:00 AM - McCone Cty. Fairgrounds, Circle, MT

Livestock equipment, pickups, semi-truck, hopper bottom grain trailers, single axle grain truck, loader tractors, skid steer and more to come! Taking consignments until October 15th. Call Russell for details. Keep checking our website as items will be added as they come in.

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IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

6” aluminum mainline, McDowell gaskets and ring lock.

8” aluminum ring lock pipe.

Approximately 3400-ft. of 6” aluminum mainline with risers.

Approximately 1300-ft. of 8” aluminum mainline with risers.

3000-ft. of 3” 200# plastic pipe.

9000-ft. of 4” 200# plastic pipe.

2-ThunderBird 1/4-mile wheel line.

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Phone Trent Cline (406) 390-1413 or Travis Cline (406) 262-3534

Grand Champion Market Lamb shown by Bob Lund at Wibaux County Fair held August 23-26 in Wibaux, Montana. Photo courtesy of Renee Nelson.

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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) recently announced its student ambassadors for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Students are chosen through an application and interview process and serve one to three years.

The seven selected were: • Melissa Matulka, Thedford, Nebraska, animal science and agribusiness • Alissa Doerr, Creighton, Nebraska, agricultural economics • Boone McAfee, Leigh, Nebraska, agricultural economics • Eric Miller, Lyons, Nebraska, agribusiness and animal science • Brooke Grossenbacher, Overland Park, Kansas, food science and technology • Ethan Smith, Eustis, Nebraska, agricultural economics • Colton Knickman, Syracuse, Neb., mechanized systems management The group’s responsibilities include recruiting for the college through campus and outreach events, said Laura Frey, UNL college relations director. They also promote the university and the college, meet with prospective students and give tours of UNL’s East Campus.

For more information about the ambassador program, visit http://casnr.unl. edu/ambassadors.

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Practice of breeding cattle for fall calving

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170 Simmental/Angus cows, red and black. Start calving 2/1/13. Available 11/1/12.

Bulls also for sale.

For a number of years, the trend in southwest Missouri has been toward fall calving. The practice been prompted, to some extent, by the inability to breed cows and heifers for spring calves on endophyte infected fescue.

“The females, no doubt, were affected by high temperatures and if they bred they might not stay bred. Research now indicates the problem may even have been influenced by the bull’s lowered conception rates in hot weather,” said Eldon Cole, a livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension.

Cole says many cattle producers found that as the temperatures lowered in the fall the females would breed and stay bred. As a result, it almost became a common recommendation across the area to turn the bulls in or artificially breed cows right around Thanksgiving.

This practice resulted in a lot of early September calves.

However, more recently, those early September calves have been coming in August. Why does this happen? According to Cole, calving ease bulls may have had an influence since they often have a shorter gestation length.

“Some have found pushing bull turnout into early November gave their calves a bit more age and weight in the spring when feeder cattle market prices usually peak in April. Some folks still breed the cows for September 1 calves, but expose heifers a few weeks earlier,” said Cole.

Another factor could be related to hot fescue and elevated ambient temperatures. Cole says since we have had an unusually hot summer and are in late July, producers with heifers or cows due to calve in the next month should watch them closely and expect those calves to arrive early.

“In fact, they may need as much attention as wintercalving females. The only difference is you’re combating heat, flies and sometimes females that don’t produce much milk instead of cold and snow,” said Cole.

Cattle in other areas of the country, like South Carolina, are bred to calve in November or December. Of course, the weather and forages in those states are different.

“Mid-August calves in normal years may be fine, but keep a close watch on them as they do tend to come early especially,” said Cole.

Call Herb Bingham 406-469-2250, Pendroy, MT

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TRAILER & TRUCK FOR SALE

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1970 Ford F600 truck with 18-ft. box and hoist.

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TRACK LOADER FOR SALE

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With a lineup of equipment like this Gorden Haynes Custom Harvesting crew can really cut the acreage in a hurry. This photo was taken by Jonathan Schulz of Vernon, Texas. He is part of the harvesting crew that included people from Scotland, England, South Africa and the USA.

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Registration is now open for the 2012 Connecting Young Nebraskans (CYN) Summit October 25-26 in North Platte.

The summit, designed to connect and empower young Nebraskans, will be at the Sandhills Convention Center.

Keynote speaker Peter Shankman, an author and entrepreneur, will share his innovative thoughts about networking and how it applies to this group of young leaders.

The summit will begin at the Golden Spike Tower on October 25 at 6 p.m. with a social in which participants can choose from activities including laser tag, navigating a corn maze, or gathering around a fire pit to enjoy products from Nebraska’s wineries and breweries.

Coffee-shop discussions are planned October 26, an opportunity for networking, as well as professional, community and civic breakout sessions. Topics will include “Understanding How the Affordable Healthcare Act Will Affect Me,” “Non-Biased Political Information We All Hunger For” “Creative and Smart Ways to Invest in Your Future” and more.

CYN’s goal is to help young leaders have an impact on their communities through networking and learning experiences. For more information about CYN or to register for the summit, visit cyn.nebraska.edu. Find CYN on Facebook (https:// www.facebook.com/youngnebraskans), or follow CYN on Twitter (@youngnebraskans). The official summit hashtag is #CYN2012.

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PICKUP, CAR & BACKHOE FOR SALE

1997 Ford F250 3/4-ton, 2WD, heavy duty extended cab pickup, 79,000 original miles, power windows/seats, air conditioning. No dings, no dents, all good glass. Just tuned up and serviced, new rubber......................................................................................... $11,500 offer $12,000 12-ft. self-contained camper available...........................................Take both $15,500 2005 Ford Crown Victoria loaded, 25-30 mpg., real low miles, good road car..........$10,000 1998 John Deere 310 SE Extend-A-Hoe, 4WD, new rubber, every light and accessory works, 3500 hours, kept inside..............................................................................................$35,000 Call 406-544-9963 cell or 676-8510 leave message

Are my apples ready to pick?

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota How do I know when to pick my apples? Can they withstand a frost? These are two common questions in Extension offices as gardeners watch the forecast and their fruit trees.

Apples will have the best flavor and will store longer if picked at maturity. This typically occurs around our first frost, but may vary from year to year and by variety.

Although there are a few ways to determine maturity in apples, the most entertaining method is one used by Mary’s father. Mary, our former office manager, told me that her father had a test that seldom failed. When he suspected the apples were close, he would invite an unwitting young child to take a bite of a recently picked apple - and wait for the facial expression. Although this method is somewhat unscientific, it’s actually quite accurate -- not to mention entertaining! Of course, this method depends on the availability of small, innocent and unwitting children. In Mary’s family, this method worked for many years (11 children).

Mary’s children are all on to this, so you’ll have to find your own. But, don’t discount grandchildren, children have a great deal of forgiveness for those that usually spoil them.

However, if you need a method with more scientific merit – or you do not have access to small, innocent and unwitting children; there are three simple methods to determine proper maturity for harvest.

The first test is to pull the apple from the tree. A ripe apple will release easily with mild pulling pressure coupled with a slight twist. If the apple hangs on tight, it may need more time.

The second test is color. As the apple ripens, it tends to turn red. Of course, this is dependent upon variety, but color is one indicator used by commercial growers.

The third test is seed color. Ripe apples have dark seeds.

Cut the apple so that the seeds are exposed. A fully mature fruit will have full color in all seeds, however, it’s not uncommon to have variation in color (no color, 1/4 brown, 1/2 brown, 3/4 brown, full color). Commercial growers monitor sample changes in seed color each week to predict harvest.

The final – and most entertaining – test is the taste test.

Varieties developed for table stock should have a “ripe” taste, not too tart and not too starchy.

Apples are able to withstand light frosts, as long as the overnight lows do not dip below 26 degrees. However, if such temperatures do occur, do not handle the apples early in the morning; they may have ice crystals. Let the fruit thaw before you begin harvest, especially if you plan to store them for any length of time.

If the fruit is not ripe and temperatures threaten to drop below 26 degrees, harvest the apples even if they are not quite ripe. They can still be used in cooking and baking with added sugar that Mother Nature was unable to provide during the season.

For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu.

Wes Koss Hunting Real Estate

October 19th, 2012 ~ 4:00 p.m.

Sale conducted by Larry Olson Auction Co., at the “Wes Koss” Ranch shop.

42 miles south of Malta on the Regina Road. Signs will be posted.

342 deeded plus 100 BLM acres located in Langton Roughs in the heart of the Larb Hills. Approximately 50 miles south in Phillips County, Malta Montana. BLM borders on west and south sides of property.

Home of ELK ~ MULE DEER ~ SHARPTAIL ~ HUNS AND VARMITS! Beautiful Montana sunrises & sunsets!! Possession upon closing: Your bid is considered acceptance of the terms of Views of the Little Rockies, Bear Paw this auction. If buyer fails to close the Mountains and Little Snowies!

Title Insurance: The seller will provide down payment is non refundable. If standard owners title insurance through seller fails to close, 100% of the down Dave Broadbrooks P.C. Title Co., Malta, payment will be returned. All funds will Montana. Closing costs will be split be held in escrow at the P.C. Title Co. equally between buyer and seller.

So whether you hunt with a gun, a bow and arrow or just a camera, you won’t Terms: A non refundable down payment want to miss out on this rare piece of of 10,000.00 cash must be paid at the Montana land to call your own!!! sale day for final bid. The balance will be due in cash at closing date within 45 days from the winning bidder. Property sold as is where is. The buyer is responsible for conducting their own investigation and review of the property. The final bid will be subject to sellers approval with approval or rejection within 24 hours of auction completion Wes Koss 406-658-2612 Contact Information: Auction Co. – 406-658-2683 – oldehomestead@yahoo.com pictures can be emailed by request

VIEWINGS BY APPOINTMENTS. WATER: Springs on the land. Small reervoir if spring run off is available.

Power located half mile away from proerty.

Guaranteed access into property along east side of fence boundary.

Mineral and water rights: NONE Land description: Section 19 T24N R33E South 1/2 + Property taxes are paid for 2012.

Larry & Eva Olson

Antiques, bits & spurs collection (about 50 pieces) & Western collectibles White Angora chaps by F. Mueller, Denver

Horse driving cart, steel frame, wooden shafts, Kevlar tires, single horse driving harness

2007 Honda Rancher, liquid cooled 4x4, 1000 miles, rifle scabbard, racks, cover

HiQual bull feeder plus 9 sections of HiQual bull feeders for repair

Pictures at ellisauction.com after September 14.

Open House ~ Sat., October 13th ~ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Dr. Loren Evans Estate Tuesday, October 30, 2012 11:00 a.m. MST

Ronan, Montana ~ 35572 Little Martin Road, Ronan, Montana

Preview: Monday, October 29, 2012 (10:00 am to 6:00 pm) Directions: Take Little Martin Road, West, off of Hwy 93 South, (the first county road south edge of town) go approximately 1/4 mile on right hand side. Auction signs will be posted.

Tractors & Machinery

Ford TW15 tractor, 4WD, 6 cylinder diesel with Farmhand F236 loader, 7-ft. grapple, bucket and hay spear, 5000 hours. SN G748709.

1983 Ford TW5 tractor with Farmhand F235 loader and bale spear, 2WD, 4600 hours, SN C702797.

1953 Ford NAA Golden Jubilee with 19-42 Dearborn loader.

John Deere 920 MoCo rotary swather. SN E00920X976774 John Deere 566 round baler.

SN E00566X136449.

Implements & Attach.

John Deere 702 8-wheel rake.

John Deere 74 side delivery rake. SN E00074G102704.

International 5500 14-ft. chisel plow.

Servis LS 8-ft. backblade. SN 029491.

John Deere 14-ft. cultipacker.

12-ft. spike tooth harrow/drag 5-ft. Brushhog

Auctioneer’s Note: Dr. Evans passed away this summer and the Trust is liquidating his personal property.

Shop, Tools & Miscellaneous Squeeze chute / 24-ft. bale elevator / Craftsman bench grinder. / Vintage Calkins combination grain screen (cleaner, grader, treater) / Approximately 30-40 ton of 1 to 2 year old hay / 25 new 4” x 6-ft. treated wood posts / Miscellaneous tires and wheels / 16-ft. canoe (needs repairs) / wheel barrows / Used rough cut lumber / Miscellaneous hand tools / Miscellaneous tack / Mis-

Credit cards and terms: Unless noted otherwise all items are reported to be in good working order at the time of the sale. However, all sales are “as is” “where is” with no guarantees by Rivers West Auction, LLC. Announcements the day of auction supersede any previous ads.

Driver’s license or government issued ID required to register as a bidder.

Our normal terms and conditions are as follows: These major credit cards are accepted, Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover and debit cards. We accept bankable checks with a Montana driver’s license if you are known to the auction company. If you are unknown to the auction company, finances will need to be declared at registration. If you are purchasing a titled item or piece of heavy equipment (car, truck, boat, forklift etc.), a bank letter of credit is recommended if you are unknown to the auction company. If using a credit card, you will be charged a 4% convenience fee. There will be certain auctions where these terms may change. When there is a change it will be noted in the Auction Calendar and explained prior to the auction. Announcements made sale day take precedence over previous advertising and statements.

cellaneous fencing materials / 10-ft. x 10-ft. dog kennel, chain link / Electric smoker.

Live Online bidding will be available powered by Bid Caller.

Phone Bids will be accepted.

Jason Clinkenbeard 406-239-3529 jason@riverswestauction.com

Lake County Real Estate

158 +/- Acres of Irrigated land with Homes and Outbuildings to be sold in 2 parcels and as Entirety.

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012,

6 P.M.

Location of the sale: On site at 65633 US 93 South, Ronan, Montana 59864 from Ronan, Montana, South on Highway 93, 1.5 miles, west side of the highway.

Drought impacts could accelerate this fall

By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist It is difficult to estimate just how much impact the drought this year has had on the cowherd. Beef cow slaughter for the year to date is down nearly 11 percent from last year, a smaller decline than previously expected. While this indicates some additional herd liquidation, just how much more beef cow slaughter would have declined without a drought is uncertain. Perhaps even more uncertain is what is happening with replacement heifers. The inventory of beef replacement heifers was up slightly at the beginning of the year but the drought could be forcing producers to divert more heifers into feeder cattle markets rather than entering the herd as breeding animals. The number of heifers on feed on July 1 was up slightly from last year. The combination of cow slaughter and heifer placement into the herd will determine the year over year changes in the beef cowherd inventory.

Whatever level of liquidation has already occurred leaves the important question of whether producers have made enough adjustments relative to forage conditions and winter hay supplies. There are some anecdotal indications that minimal adjustments in cattle numbers have been made in some areas leaving those operations especially vulnerable to winter weather conditions. Pasture and range conditions remain very bad in many regions, though most areas have shown slight improvement recently. Percent of pastures and ranges rated as poor to very poor are 59 percent for the entire country with higher percentages for the Great Plains (77 percent); Corn Belt (69 percent); and Southern Plains (66 percent) along with the Western region at 54 percent. These are slightly offset by significant improvement in pasture conditions in the Southeast and Northeast.

Poor summer grazing conditions this year are accompanied by severely reduced hay production. The August USDA Crop Production report included estimates of 2012 alfalfa and other hay production for the U.S. and for most states.

Alfalfa hay production is estimated to decrease by 21.5 percent and other hay production is projected to decrease by 13.3 percent compared to the 2006-2010 average. These combine for an estimated 2012 all hay production for the U.S. that is 17.3 percent smaller than the 2006-2010 average and would be the smallest total U.S. hay production since 1976. This estimate includes 21 states with all hay production down by more than 10 percent and includes 13 states with reductions in excess of 20 percent. Current year hay production plus May 1 hay stocks represent the total supply of hay available going into the winter. Total U.S. May 1 hay stocks were 5.9 percent above the 2006-2010 average but this masks the fact that hay stocks were down more than 10 percent in 14 states, including several states impacted by drought in 2011 or 2012 or both years.

The estimated all hay supply for 2012 (May 1 stocks plus 2012 production) is down by 14.4 percent for the U.S. compared to the 2006-2010 average including 18 states down more than 10 percent, of which 12 states are down more than 20 percent. Arkansas is the lowest with an estimated 2012 total hay supply down 49 percent from average, followed

by Iowa, Oklahoma and Kansas, all down 33 percent or more. An additional five states (Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin) have 2012 hay supplies down more than 25 percent from average. Other states with estimated 2012 hay supplies down 15 percent or more include Colorado, Kentucky, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming. Limited hay supplies will be accompanied by record hay price.

Current Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) projections put the 2012/2013 season average hay price at a record $195/ton, exceeding the 2011 record of $173/ton and up 60 percent from the 2006-2010 average of $122/ton.

Cow culling normally peaks seasonally in the fourth quarter and we may be vulnerable to stronger than normal culling this year. The reality of limited forage and hay supplies combined with high hay and supplement feed cost could prompt additional sales of cows and other cattle this fall. The current pace of beef cow slaughter implies a herd culling rate of 11.4 percent, which is above the long term average of 9.6 percent, but well below the 2011 rate of 12.3 percent. Additional cow culling may be needed this fall. For example, a modest increase in the beef cow herd culling rate to 11.6 percent, would mean that beef cow slaughter for the remainder of the year would be down only 5.25 percent compared to last year and would result in a year over year decrease in beef cow slaughter of 8.5 percent. It all depends on how much adjustment to limited forage supplies has already been done and how much more might be needed in the next couple of months.

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• Will breed more cows than yearlings Coming 2 Year Olds • They will hold their condition better

November 8, 2012

Calving Ease

at the Ranch ~ Valier, Montana

NEW WINTERING PROGRAM! Wintering available at DDA through April at $2/head/day.

In the event of injury/death, DDA will assume 50% of the risk on bulls wintered at the ranch.

Genetics

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• Diamond D Angus bulls have a long history of outstanding calving ease • No Precision. No 036 New Design. No Fame Focus. All good clean pedigrees.

99% are descendants of Lodge of Wye. Lodge is 1 of 12 bulls in the entire breed proven genetic defect free. Many of the bulls we are selling are grandsons of Lodge. Many trace multiple times to Lodge. These genetics work well in the grass fed industry or the feed lot due to their moderate frame.

• 50 years of breeding like cattle on like cattle on like cattle. This eliminates variables.

• Bulls sold in the fall have been significantly more affordable than spring sales.

More than 50% of our bulls sold the last two years brought $3,000 or less.

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25-ft. 14,000# GVW, Tandem Spring Axle, IN STOCK...................$6350 26-ft. 23,400# GVW Tandem Spring Axles, IN STOCK..................$8350 28-ft. 23,400# GVW Tandem Spring Axles, IN STOCK..................$8550 30-ft. 23,400# GVW Tandem Spring Axles, IN STOCK..................$8750 32-ft. 23,400# GVW Tandem Spring Axles, IN STOCK..................$8950 36-ft. “Oilfield Special” heavy duty tandem dually. Loaded including 2 speed jacks............................................................................$10,900

New 2012 Delta 16-ft. bumper pull stock trailer with center gate, rear slider, 6-hole wheels and 235x16 10ply radial tires............................$4950 With torsion axles.....................$5150

Harlan Kredit gave an interesting talk at the visitor center using Ray Beck, DNRC to demonstrate. Photo courtesy of Carol Watts, Custer County Conservation District.

YRCDC Summer Tour

New 2012 Load-Trail Gooseneck & Pull Type Dump Trailers

Features: * 2-7,000# Cambered EZ-lube axles w/electric brakes * Ramps for loading Bobcats * 16” 8 hole white spoke wheels * 235/85R16 tires * Battery operated hydraulic pump - power up/power down * 5” Bore cylinder scissor lift w/2” shaft - (14,000# lift capacity) * Free Solar Powered Battery Maintainer Included

8’x14 tandem axle 14,000# GVW, scissors lift, GN.......................$7650 *6’9”x14 tandem axle 14,000# GVW, scissors lift, GN................ $7650* *6’9”x14 tandem axle 14,000# GVW, scissors lift, pull type........ $6850* 8’x14 tandem axle 14,000# GVW, scissors lift, pull type...............$6850 * Trailers equipped with roll tarp.

New 2012 Delta Stock Trailers

• Heavy Duty Package • 10-Ply Radial Tires • Spare Tire & Wheel * Bull Package * Running Boards

2 Compartment Trailer - Sliding Outer Gate 6’x8”x20....................$9250 3 Compartments - Sliding Gates 6’x8”x24.....................................$9950

New Pickup Beds Many Sizes Available

Starting at...........$1650 In Stock - 102”x86” and 8.5’x86” Installation Available

The YRCDC Summer Tour for 2012 was a trip to Yellowstone Lake in the Yellowstone Park to see where the Yellowstone River originates. After the bus ride to Mammoth Hot Springs in Wyoming the group enjoyed lunch in the map room and listened to a talk on invasive species by Mr. Dave Hallac who also welcomed us to the Park. Next on the agenda was an update on where we are with the cumulative effects studies given by Warren Kellogg. Dennis Nelson, Project Wet, spoke about the “Kids in Discovery “ booklet that the YRCDC is sponsoring and Greg Johnson, Army Corps of Engineers answered questions on the progress of a fish passage at Intake near Glendive.

Supper that evening was at the Mammoth Hotel dining room. That evening many self guided activities were an option, including beaver pond walks, a Fort Yellowstone walk, soaking in the Boiling River. There was also a program ”Extreme Yellowstone” held in the outdoor amphitheater where Ranger Dylan Corbin discussed life that

can live in high acidity and at boiling temperatures.

The Summer Tour continued with a boat tour of Yellowstone Lake where Harlan Kredit is serving his 1st year as a resource education Park Ranger in the Fishing Bridge area of Yellowstone National Park. He has long had a deep interest in the biology and geology of Yellowstone Lake and its tributaries and enjoys educating visitors about park wonders each summer. Harlan spent 50 years teaching high school honors biology and earth science in Washington State.

He also impressed the group with his talk at Fishing Bridge. After lunch it was on to the Marina to board our boat.

The trip was a great learning experience and was enjoyed by all who attended.

Thanks to the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Conservation Resource Development Division, Conservation District Bureau, Resource Development Bureau, National Park Service – Yellowstone Center for Resources and Xanterra Parks and Resorts.

New Interstate Cargo Trailers 6x10 single wheel, 3500# GVW................................................... $3050 6x12 single wheel, 3500# GVW................................................... $3250 7x14 double axle 7000# GVW...................................................... $5200 7x16 double axle 7000# GVW...................................................... $5300 New Load Trail 20-ft. skid steer trailer with stand-up ramps, 16” 10-ply radial tires and 10,000# drop leg jack, 14,000 GVW....$4150

New 2012 Load-Trail Skid Steer Trailer

New Load Trail 20-ft. skid steer trailer with storable ramps, 16” 10-ply radial tires and 10,000# drop leg jack, 14,000 GVW....$3950

New 2012 Load Trail Car Haulers

7,000# GVW with 18-ft. flatbed, brakes, and both axles, brakeaway kit 16’ ................................................................................................$2690 18’ ................................................................................................$2790

$45 Extra for Beavertail 6 Ply Radial Tires Included

New 2012 14,000# Tandem Axle Tilt Deck Trailer

20’ tilt deck hydraulic 14,000# GVW............................................ $5250

New 2012 Load-Trail Flatbeds 83”x14 single 3500# axle RR & side load.....$1890 83”x12 single 3500# axle (storable ramps)...$1680 83”x12 single 3500# axle RR & side loading ramp........................$1790

ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO STOCK ON HAND

Dennis Nelson, Project Wet, spoke about the “Kids in Discovery “ booklet that the YRCDC is sponsoring and Greg Johnson, Army Corps of Engineers answered questions on the progress of a fish passage at Intake near Glendive. ##### Grammy, surrogate grandmother of a two-and-a-half-year-old girl nicknamed DD, was babysitting while her house was undergoing renovations. Some of the construction guys were a little rough around the edges, and one of them let loose with a profanity. Grammy cut him short saying, “Will you hush? We have a little repeater here!” DD chimed in, “Yup, I’m a peter!” ##### Grandmothers are just like an angel for each and every child. The love, care, and blessings showered by them on their grandchildren are incomparable to anyone else’s. They love us for ourselves and are always there to guide us with their wisdom.

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Fertilizer Equipment For Sale 1989 Peterbilt 377 11L Detroit, 10 speed.............$11,500

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1999 Ag Chem with air spreader box, 70-ft. booms, 4900 hours............................... $68,000

2006 Loral 6300 570 automatic with AirMax 1000 bed, 2200 hours....... $123,000

2007 Freightliner, Auto Shifter, 16-ton Wilmar tender with tip tops....................... $66,000 1997 Ag Chem 8.3 Cummins, 2001 Case 3300, 3 wheel, automatic, 70-ft. air booms..... Cummins, auto, 70-ft. booms. .................................. $38,500 .................................. $64,500

1983 Freightliner with Tyler 16 ton tender............. $19,500

Tyler 6-ton pull spreader with 36-ft. booms................. $7200 2008 Case 4020 with 330 hp, auto, and AutoSteer, 70-ft booms, 2000 hours..................................................................

00 $168,000 $190,000 $162,0

1995 International Silver Wheels, 10 speed, 1800 gallon stainless steel liquid system, 3500 hours........ $35,000

1989 GMC semi-float with 8-ton Wilmar bed....... $21,000

1986 Kenworth Cummins 7 speed, Tyler 16-ton sideshooter............................... $29,500

Willmar 3-axle 24-ton self contained................... $39,500

1990 Volvo Cummins 10 speed, with 16-ton Wilmar tender........................ $24,500

1991 Loral DT466, automatic, 3020 NewLeader bed, DickeyJohn controller........... $26,000

1999 Loral DT530, autoshift, Air Max 5 bed, 5700 hours..... .................................. $51,000

1995 Loral 3000 Anniversary Edition, Air Max 5 bed, Dicky John controller GPS system, 300 hp, 60-ft. booms...$47,000

1999 Loral 4x4, “One of a Kind”, DT530 automatic, Airmax 5 bed.................. $71,000

1994 Loral DT466, 530 automatic, 90-ft. liquid boom......... .................................. $34,500 1997 International snow plow, DT466 automatic, complete with snowplow and sanding bed, runs good.......... .................................. $20,000

1994 GMC 3116 Cat automatic, New Leader 2220 bed....... .................................. $35,000

2002 International chassis, DT530 automatic, full rubber, above average, sharp, 2900 hours......................... $54,000 1978 Clark loader, 2 yard bucket.........................$11,500

1996 Loral DT530, automatic, chemical bin, 8700 hours, runs good.................. $36,500

1997 Freightliner with 3000 gallon propane tank... $31,000

10 trucks in service with pumps, hose reels and meters from $26,000 to $32,000 Case W14 front end loader, very portable. Great little maching for loading bales...... ...................................$11,200 1997 International 3000 gallon propane truck, diesel, in service....................... $31,000

5-ton tub blender.......... $7500

Doyle 8-ton blender on scale with new auger, 40 hp motor $18,500

1990 Ford with Cat 3208, auto, Wilmar spreader.........$33,500

1976 Trailmobile 9000 gallon aluminum tender, 5 compartments.........................

0 $26,000 $21,50

1996 Mertz 4300, 3208 Cat auto, 2-bin or 2 types of fertilizer system, you don’t need a blender with this........ $37,000

NH3 20-ft. pups, 265 psi, 4200 and 4500 gallon...................... .................$12,000 & $15,000

Greyn Fertilizer Supply

2005 Loral large Cat automatic, Air Max 1000 bed with 2600 hours....................... $103,000

Your full service fertilizer dealer.

www.fertilizerequipment.net 1972 stainless steel tanker trailer......................... $24,000

Larry Greyn Vern Greyn Eric Greyn Choteau 466-5356 Dutton 476-3402 Valier 279-3255

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If you have items you want advertised in the November 2012 issue THE VERY LATEST WE CAN ACCEPT THEM IS NOVEMBER 2.

www.bigiron.com First Lots Scheduled to Close at 10:00 AM Central Time

Unreserved Auction ONLINE ONLY NO BUYERS PREMIUM FEE and NO RESERVES!!

The following equipment is owned by various owners, visit www.bigiron.com for owner names, item’s locations and phone numbers.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2012 202 lots selling on this auction!

1982 International 5488 2WD row crop tractor 1981 International 5488 2WD row crop tractor 1965 John Deere 3020 tractor 1998 John Deere 566 baler 1990 Hesston 560 round baler John Deere 530 baler 1990 John Deere 1600 swather John Deere 2420 swather New Holland 114 swather 2011 Koyker post pounder 1979 Chevrolet C70 service truck 1979 Mercury Capri car

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2012 65 lots selling on this auction!

1984 Cat 140G motor grader 2005 John Deere 317 skidsteer Cat D7 dozer 1976 Brenner tanker trailer, 40-ft. 1964 Timpte belly dump trailer 1994 Ford F250 pickup

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012 286 lots selling on this auction!

Ford 930 bi-directional tractor 1984 International 584D tractor John Deere 4020 tractor 1984 John Deere 4850 MFWD tractor 1996 John Deere 7800 MFWD tractor 1975 John Deere 4030 2WD tractor 1994 Gleaner R62 combine Burkeen trencher Massey Ferguson 510 combine 1992 Case IH 8580 square baler 1980 Chevrolet G20 van 1996 Hesston 1160 hydro swing pull type mower 1999 John Deere 955 MoCo mower conditioner John Deere DH714 grain drill Massey Ferguson 470 loader 1988 Ford F250 pickup 1991 Ford F150 pickup 1959 Chevrolet 3100 pickup 1999 Rears SPF 100G920 flail mower

Many more items selling in October, visit BIGIRON.com for more information.

Do you have equipment to sell, call 1-800-937-3558 for your local representative.

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Join us for our 2012 PRODUCTION SALE Saturday, November 10th 80 Bull Calves • 20 Heifer Calves 20 Bred Heifers • 20 Mother Cows 15 Commercial Heifers

Thoughts on feeding early weaned calves

By B. Lynn Gordon, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist The nation’s drought is pushing cattle producers to make decisions about the management of this year’s calf crop that many producers have not had to experience for a number of years. Craig Uden of Darr Feedlot, Cozad, Nebraska, is not only an experienced cattle feeder but also is a cow/calf operator who understands the many decisions cow/calf producers are facing going into the fall. Uden shares his thoughts on the impact of the drought on the industry and management steps for cow/calf producers considering early weaning and backgrounding options.

Uden says the industry learned back in the early 2000’s when faced with drought, that cattle producers should not be afraid to wean the calves early. Uden believes calves can be weaned as early as 90 to 100 days, around 350 to 400 pounds. He suggests, keeping calves close by where they can be observed in the first day or two of early weaning, but he has seen these young calves respond remarkably well. Often worries come with the health of these young calves, but Uden says since they have less body weight than the typical 650 weight calf, producers are accustomed to weaning, the light-weight calves actually respond better and seem to wean quicker because they have been more independent due to the droughty conditions. These young calves have already been out there eating grass seeking feed resources. Previous experience has shown that these lightweight 3-400 pound calves can still reach the mature weights of 1,300-1,400 pounds like those weaned at heavier weights under more normal moisture and forage conditions.

Uden comments one of the reasons to wean early is to save your grass resources for your cowherd. You want to focus on keeping adequate grass to carry your cows to winter range or corn stalks, and relieving the pressure of removing the calf will not put as much drain on the cow to eat enough to adequately feed that nursing calf.

Some of the early weaned calves will be entering grow yards and some will go directly into feedyards and be fed out all the way explained Uden. For those looking to grow out their cattle to a heavier weight with plans to market the calves at a later date, Uden projects a gain of 1.5 to 1.6 pounds/day is good to aim for. This is similar to what the calves would have been gaining if they remained on the cow, and it gives the calf the opportunity to grow, yet not be overfed. As a result of early weaning, typical fall weaning program protocol may now need to occur in the grow yard or feedyard, but still is important to conduct.

As a cattle feeder, Uden is no stranger to having discussions with cow/calf producers who may be retaining ownership of their cattle either through the growing phase or all the way to market. In fact, he encourages cow calf producers, especially those who are not experienced in the selection of a grow yard or do not have that relationship in place, to ask questions. Uden suggests producers should ask the grow yards questions such as, have ever done this before (fed early weaned calves), how familiar they are with feeding light weight calves, and what type of gain you can expect.

Having an open discussion with the manager of the feedyard and understanding their protocol and goals for the cattle is very important.

Cost estimates to build stackyard fence

By University of Wyoming Extension Cost estimates and benefits of fencing haystack yards to limit attracting elk and possibly decreasing brucellosis risk to cattle are described in a new bulletin from the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension.

Researchers in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Wyoming provide cost breakdowns for a stackyard fence that meets Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) construction recommendations. The publication is The cost of brucellosis prevention: Fencing stackyards, B-1232.

The WGFD provides fencing materials where elk-cattle commingling is a concern; the producer covers installation costs. The bulletin provides total cost of materials provided by the WGFD, total tools and materials cost not provided

by WGFD and estimated labor.

The publication is available free on the Internet. Go to www.uwyo.edu/ces and click on Publications on the lefthand side of the page. Click search bulletins and enter B-1232 in the Publication Number field.

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Montana Hereford Directory Anderson Ranch

406-848-2588, Emigrant, MT

Banjo Ranch

406-425-1233, Molt, MT www.banjoranch.com

Bayers Hereford Ranch

406-684-5465, Twin Bridges, MT

Holden Herefords

406-279-3301, Valier, MT

Dale Holfeldt

406-357-3785, Lloyd, MT

Hultin Polled Herefords 406-459-5937, Helena, MT

J Bar E Ranch

BB Polled Herefords

406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT

Bear Paw Herefords

406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT

Beery’s Land & Livestock Co

406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT

406-293-5285, Libby, MT 406-357-3216, Chinook, MT 406-773-5710, Vida, MT www.beeryherefords.com

Bergum Family Farm

406-787-5396, Culbertson, MT www.bergumfamilyfarm.com

Blue Heron Ranch

406-432-2142, Galata, MT

K & C Hereford

K.L. Slagsvold Herefords Loyning Farms

406-328-4095, Absarokee, MT

McIntosh Ranch

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

Broken Pick Ranch

406-778-2393, Baker, MT

Cherry Springs Ranch

406-662-3375, Bridger, MT

Churchill Cattle Co

406-284-6421, Manhattan, MT www.churchillcattle.com

Merrimac Cattle Company 406-735-4493, Geyser, MT

MJB Ranch

406-639-2569, Lodge Grass, MT

Ned & Jan Ward Polled Herefords

307-672-3248, Sheridan, WY

Courtney Herefords

406-265-6115, Havre, MT

406-828-4480, Alzada, MT

Northern Agricultural Research Center Rafter Ranch

Curlew Cattle Co

406-832-3219, Wise River, MT

Dallas Polled Herefords

406-580-6676, Willow Creek, MT

Darrell Taylor Farms

406-590-8059, Fairfield, MT

406-287-9947, Whitehall, MT 406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT 406-739-4405, Fort Benton, MT

Duncan Ranch Co

406-292-3503, Joplin, MT

Reich Bros

Sand-Bayers Herefords Sidwell Ranch

406-322-4425, Columbus, MT

Snowshoe Cattle Company

Dutton Hereford Ranch

406-875-2138, Pompeys Pillar, MT

Ehlke Herefords

406-566-2313, Stanford, MT

406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT 406-266-4121, Townsend, MT www.ehlkeherefords.com

Elings Polled Herefords 406-278-3406, Conrad, MT

Ewing Herefords

406-452-6535, Power, MT

Feddes Herefords

406-874-8200, Miles City, MT

Garrison Ranches Inc 406-835-2501, Glen, MT

WWW.THOMASHEREFORDS.COM

Make feeder calf marketing simple: Consign your calves to the annual Montana Hereford Association Feeder Calf Sale

Sidwell Ranch Bulls for Sale Private Treaty Pen of 3 heifers won their class at the National Western - Denver

Storey Hereford Ranch

7 miles south of Columbus, MT

406-580-8255, Bozeman, MT

Thomas Herefords

406-846-1370, Deer Lodge, MT

Wang Polled Hereford Ranch 406-895-2410, Plentywood, MT

Westfeeds

Guth Ranch Family

406-547-2213, Ringling, MT

thomasfamily@blackfoot.net

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

Higgins Bros

Richard & Shirley (406) 560-8122 Bruce & Tammy (406) 544-1536

Sparks Herefords

Genex Hawkeye West

406-578-2301, Wilsall, MT

Gold Creek, MT

406-778-2320, Plevna, MT

406-252-5196, Billings, MT www.westfeeds.net

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

THOMAS HEREFORDS

Soulsby Hereford Ranch

406-288-3459, Gold Creek, MT www.thomasherefords.com Tim 406-570-4771, Manhattan, MT Dan 406-570-1602 Tomlinson Herefords

Fort Keogh Livestock Research

2009 Churchill Road Manhattan, MT 59741 tfeddes@msn.com Marvin Tim 406.570.4771 Dan 406.570.1602

M/D Herefords

Cooper Hereford Ranch

406-285-6985, Willow Creek, MT www.cooperherefords.com

Feddes Herefords www.feddes.com

McMurry Cattle

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

406-862-6418, Whitefish, MT www.brokenpickranch.com

Our production sale is any time you want.

We sell Hereford bulls and females by private treaty. Find out more at feddes.com.

Better yet, visit the ranch.

406-492-7091, Avon, MT

Brillhart Ranch Co

406-947-2511, Musselshell, MT

Modest birth, massive meat

Wichman Herefords X Lazy P Ranch

406-277-3628, Belt, MT www.xlazypranch.com

November 14, 2012 - Three Forks, Montana For more information contact the sale committee at (406) 425-1411

Brillhart Ranch Co.

Registered and commercial Herefords that will qualify for CHB Program

P.O. Box 185 Musselshell, MT 59059 406-947-2511

Wayne • Ben Beef Country Bull Sale December 5, 2012

406-322-4425 406-861-4426

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Location: Fallon, MT

501 S. Railway Ave. - Roads will be marked.

• Lunch will be available.

OWNERS:

EDWARD & ALICE ANDERSON

406-486-5794

REAL ESTATE

Edward and Alice Anderson whose address is 501 S. Railway Ave., Fallon, MT will offer the following property to the public at auction. The final bid will be subject to their approval. The Owners reserve the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION Fallon Original Townsite, S34, T13N, R52E, Block 009 Lot 007, LT7-12.

GUNS & HOUSEHOLD

Ruger bolt action rifle, Winchester shot guns, deck furniture, electric stove, electric fireplace, meat grinder, canning jars, etc.

LAWN, GARDEN & SHOP

Lawn mowers, Weed Eater, tiller, post hole digger, woodworking tools, shop tools, etc.

1988 Wilderness Cimarron 325L 33-ft.

5th wheel camper, sleeps 6.

HOUSE DESCRIPTION

1977 double wide 26-ft.x52-ft. mobile home, 3 bedrooms, 13/4 baths, propane forced air heat, central air, front and back decks, 24-ft.x32-ft. double car unattached garage with electric door openers, 12-ft.x24-ft. storage shed with electricity, 8-ft. x10-ft. shed, under ground sprinklers, root cellar ($40,000 in updates: New roof, vinyl siding, windows, carpet, flooring, cupboards, new appliances, new decks). All appliances stay with house.

Apply for 2013 scholarships at MSU

Montana High school seniors who plan to attend Montana State University in the fall of 2013 are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for scholarships through the MSU Premier Scholarship Program. The priority deadline for scholarship applications is February 1, 2013.

“It’s one of my priorities to make higher education as accessible as possible,” said MSU President Waded Cruzado.

“Montana high school students are the future of our state and I want to help them succeed. The benefits of a college education to one’s life and one’s career are huge.”

MSU is dedicated to making it possible for Montana students to pursue higher education through scholarships such as the Premier Scholarship. Funding for this scholarship program is provided by MSU and private donors.

Premier Scholarships will be awarded to incoming freshmen who are Montana residents and show academic promise based on ACT and/or SAT scores or grade point average.

Financial need, leadership experience, activities, and honors may also be considered.

Montana high school seniors who plan to attend MSU in the fall of 2013 are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for the Premier Scholarships, which range from a one-time $1,000 scholarship, to a $3,000 scholarship that can be renewed annually for four years.

The priority deadline for scholarship applications is February 1, 2013. Scholarships will be given until funds are exhausted.

The scholarships can only be applied toward tuition.

Students who are awarded a renewable scholarship must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and continue to be enrolled full time. To become eligible for a Premier Scholarship, applicants must: Apply for admission to MSU. Applications are available online at https://www. msuadmissions.org/application/ To receive a paper application, please contact MSU Admissions.

Make sure MSU receives their current grade point average either via the self report form (included with the application for admission) or from a transcript.

Have their official ACT and/or SAT scores sent directly to MSU from the testing company. The school code for sending ACT scores is 2420. The school code for sending SAT scores is 4488.

Print, complete and mail the Montana Premier Scholarship application to: MSU Admissions, P.O. Box 172190, Bozeman, MT 59717-2190 The application is available for printing at: ttp:// www.montana.edu/admissions/premierscholarship.pdf OR apply for the Montana Premier Scholarship online at: https://www.montana.edu/ admissions/premierscholarship/ MSU Admissions can be reached toll free at 888-MSUCATS

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HAY AND HEIFERS FOR SALE

100 bales of 3-year-old hay. Grass/grass alfalfa mix. 800-1000 lbs.............................$25/bale Replacement quality heifers. Registered or commercial from Whistling Winds Angus Inc. Call 406-390-1471, Hingham, MT

fusonexcavation@yahoo.com

Fruit fly threatens soft fruits

By University of Idaho Extension University of Idaho Extension entomologists have confirmed the first Idaho discovery of an exotic fruit fly, the spotted wing drosophila, that can damage a wide variety of soft fruits from berries and cherries to grapes and peaches.

Dylan Champagne, a Moscow homeowner, initially reported to the University of Idaho Extension Latah County office that his cherry crop was infested.

After a beautiful crop of cherries last year, Champagne was disappointed to find a pest had destroyed this year’s entire crop. “When we were picking, we saw that just about every cherry had a hole in it and then we saw that the cherries had white worms in them.”

His problem sounded like a typical one stemming from the cherry fruit fly. He followed the recommendations to clean up and dispose of all infested fruit that had dropped from the tree.

Champagne noticed that the flies around the fruit did not look like the typical cherry fruit fly. “I saw a lot of little fruit flies when I was raking and they looked different,” he said.

He turned to the web and found a description and photos of spotted wing drosophila that seemed to fit.

“My hat’s off to him. He did a really good job of identifying what he had,” said Ed Bechinski, Extension integrated pest management specialist in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at Moscow.

The news is important for Idaho orchardists, grape growers and gardeners, who will want to place traps to monitor for the pests. If spotted wing drosophila does appear, spraying or other control methods are an option, Bechinski said.

Calling them vinegar, not fruit, flies is the more accurate name for Drosophila, said University of Idaho entomologist Frank Merickel, who manages the Barr Entomological Laboratory in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. That’s because drosophila may live on fruit, but they crave vinegar.

A follow-up investigation at Champagne’s cherry tree with vinegar traps provided plenty of specimens for Merickel to confirm the spotted wing drosophila identification. Smaller than a grain of rice and a tan body with red eyes, the pest’s most identifiable feature is a single spot on each wing of males. Females lack the spot.

The appearance of spotted wing drosophila in Moscow isn’t a complete shock, although it is an unwelcome surprise, Bechinski said.

The imported pest, a native of China and Japan, was originally found in California in 2008, where it caused extensive damage to strawberry crops. The pest soon spread northward in 2009 to western Oregon and Washington.

The pest was found in 2010 near Pendleton, Oregon. Last year it was found near Kalispell, Montana. Four years ago, researchers formed a task force to better understand the pest’s threat and predict its future distribution, Bechinski said.

Mike Cooper, of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Plant Industries Division, mirrored Bechinski’s thoughts on the pest.

“We knew it had been found in Oregon, Washington and even Montana, so it was a matter of time before it was Idaho’s turn,” Cooper said. “I guess the good news is that this particular insect can be fairly well managed with good survey and treatment techniques, but it will require extra attention and diligence from Idaho’s fruit growers.”

Given the number of pests on Champagne’s cherry tree, Bechinski suspects the pest has been in the Moscow area for a while.

The task force predicted cold winter weather would largely confine the spotted wing drosophila to west of the Cascades, except for a narrow finger that reached inland along the Columbia River system to the Palouse and northwestern Montana.

Gardeners or others who suspect they’ve found spotted wing drosophila are encouraged to submit them to University of Idaho Extension for examination. Bechinski asked that those who do submit samples use alcohol to preserve insects and infested fruit. No live specimens should be sent. Samples should be packaged in crush-proof containers.

Samples may be sent to Frank Merickel, Barr Entomological Museum, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, PO Box 442339, Moscow, ID 83844. Samples also may be given to county offices of University of Idaho Extension. ##### Since 1947, the U.S. government has changed its explanation of the Roswell crash four times. It remains one of the most controversial, highly publicized UFO incidents in history.

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701-872-4154

701-523-3296

www.westplains.com

701-483-8741

701-567-4505

www.stanleyequipment.com

Stanley STANLEY Equipment EQUIPMENT 701-628-2950 701-628-2950 Frontier FRONTIER Equipment EQUIPMENT 701-774-0957 701-774-0957 Glasgow Implement GLASGOW E QUIPMENT 406-228-9341 406-228-9341

NEW EQUIPMENT

Loaders, Mounts & Grapples

701-872-4154

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701-483-8741

STANLEY EQUIPMENT 701-628-2950 FRONTIER EQUIPMENT 701-774-0957 GLASGOW EQUIPMENT 406-228-9341

701-567-4505

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Frontier Equipment Stanley Equipment Glasgow Implement

Air Drills

Tillage, Harrows, Drills

(F) Case IH Ecolo-Tiger 2500B (B) Case IH heavy-duty bucket, #W84014 grapple. #W85244 (B) 5-Case IH disc levelers.

(D) Case IH high performance #593519 bucket. #W85022 (B) 60-Case IH stealth openers, (D) Case IH bucket. #W85271 boot, tips, hard. #W84076 (D) Case IH heavy-duty bucket.

(W) Case IH 1250 planter. #W85274 #W84086 (D) Case IH loader mounts for (D) Case IH ATX800 70-ft. air drill.

Puma 210. #W80447 #W84052 (D) Case IH L340 loader.

(D) Case IH ADX3430 air tank. #W80508 #W84046 (D) Case IH L350 loader.

(B) Case IH PH800 70-ft. air drill, #W80484 Case IH ADX3430 air tank.

(F) Case IH L735 loader. #W84077 #WNT846 (F) Case IH L755 loader.

Sprayers #WNT882 (D) Case IH PS160 suspended (D) Case IH L755 loader. sprayer. #W81035 #W80566 (D) Case IH 4430 sprayer.

(D) Case IH L755 loader. #W81016 #W80567 (D) Case IH 4430 sprayer.

(D) Case IH L755 loader. #W81029 #W80569 (W) Case IH 4430 sprayer.

(D) Case IH L755 loader. #W81030 #W80570 (D) Case IH L755 loader.

Combines #W80571 (B) Case IH 8230 (demo unit) (F) Case IH L760 loader. #W82196 #WNT780 (D) Case IH 8230 (demo unit) (D) Case IH L765 loader. #W82202 #W80572 (B) Case IH 8230 #W82206 (D) Case IH L765 loader.

(H) Case IH 8230 #W82210 Skidsteers #W80580 (F) Case IH 8230 (demo unit) (F) Case SV250 #WNM362 (D) Case IH L775 loader. (F) Case SV250 #WNM363 #WNC591 #W80464 (D) Case IH 9230 #W82216 (F) Case SV250 #WNM364 (H) Case IH weld on adapter (F) Case SV250 #WNM365 (B) Case IH 9230 #W82217 brackets. #W85276 (B) Case IH 3rd mid mount remote. #593608 (W) Case IH front frame set for U105. #W85096 Frontier Equipment Stanley Equipment (H) Case IH snap coupler.

Glasgow Implement #W85248

USED EQUIPMENT

Sprayers & Fertilizer Applicators

Tractors

(H) Case IH Farmall 35B #W80448 (W) Case IH Farmall 40B #W80500 (W) Case IH Farmall 45A #W80264 (W) Case IH L530 loader. #W80326 (H) Case IH Farmall 50B #W80497 (H) Case IH L350 loader #W80483 (F) Case IH Farmall 75C #WNT886 (W) Case IH 105U FWA. #W80473 (D) Case IH 110 Limited FWA, 69 hours. #W80487 (D) Case IH 125 Pro FWA, 160 hours. #W80472 (H) Case IH Maxxum 140 FWA. #W80525 (D) Case IH Puma 215 FWA. #W80403 (D) Case IH L780 loader. #W80370 (D) Case IH 190 Magnum FWA, 160 hours. #W80437 (D) Case IH 315 Magnum FWA, 200 hours. #W80474 (F) Case IH 550 4WD. #WNT889 (B) Case IH 550 4WD. #W80595

Tractors

(H) 2003 Summers Ultimate 90-ft. sprayer. (B) Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft., 1615 tank. #47078W....... (F) 1979 Case 2390 #WUT464....................$12,000 (D) 2006 Case IH MX255 Magnum #15300W.......... . ............................................................$127,000 #53120W................................................$41,000 . ..............................................................$36,500 (B) Case 2590, 12-ft. dozer. #13032W.........$10,000 (W) 2004 Summers Ultimate 90-ft. sprayer. (F) Flexi-Coil 5000 #WUD090.....................$40,000 (F) 2004 Case IH DX33 FWA, LX114, 716B front (F) 2011 Case IH 260 Magnum #WUT586$180,000 snowblower. #WUT569...........................$24,000 (W) 2011 Case IH 260 Magnum#15316W.$180,000 #53151W................................................$24,000 (D) 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft., 3450 tow between tank. #47101W........................................$55,000 (D) 2008 Case IH 105U FWA, L730 loader. (D) 1988 Ford TW25 FWA, dozer blade. #16100W...

(D) Summers Ultimate 90-ft. sprayer. #53154W...... . ..............................................................$26,000 #15323W................................................$51,000 . ..............................................................$23,000 (W) Concord 3212, 2400 tank. #47131W....$30,000 (W) 2007 Summers Ultimate 100-ft. sprayer. (F) Concord 3612, 2000 air tank. #WUD080$32,950 (F) 2004 Case IH MXM120 FWA. #WUT587............. (W) 1978 Ford 9700, Schwartz loader. #16096W..... . ..............................................................$12,500 . ..............................................................$45,000 #53145W................................................$24,000 (D) 1994 Concord 4010, 2000 air tank, NH3.

CIH2002 Farmall 40, W80137 ..................................

NEW New Holland TV140 bidirectional.

(B) Summers Trail Boom 100-ft. sprayer. #53089W. #47090W................................................$35,000 (D) 2004 Case IH MXM120 FWA. #15331W.$51,000 (D)(F) w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 Combines & Headers Skid Steers (W) CIH Farmall 60, W80170 ................................. NEW #WUT320...............................................$59,370 (F) 2000 Case IH MX120 FWA, L655 loader. . .................................................................$4000 (D) 1997 Concord 4010, 3400 tank. #47137W. . ....... w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 (D) CIH Farmall 95, W80193 .................................. NEW (B) 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 New Holland TV145 bidirectional. #WUT613...............................................$40,000 (B)(H) (F) 2001 Case IH 4260 90-ft. sprayer. #WUY212...... . ..............................................................$42,000 CIH 2006 Farmall 95, W80189 .................................. NEW (W) NH TR95 w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 (F) CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 #16117W................................................$88,000 (W) 2010 Case IH Maxxum 125 FWA. #15313W..... . ..............................................................$90,000 (W) Case IH 4012, 2300 tank. #47133W. . ....$44,000 Frontier Equipment Stanley Equipment (F) CIH 7010 w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (H) 743 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ $8,500 (D) CIH 95U FWA, W80138 .....................................

NEW (D) (2) NH TR98 w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, Glasgow Implement 8010, WUH172 ........................................ $196,000 (B) S130. ..............................................................$75,000 New W80160 Holland TV6070 bidirectional.

(D) 2001or 24026W Flexi-Coil 67XL suspended boom (F) (D)CIH Case IH 4812, 3400 air tank. #47134W.$50,000 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20112W ....................... $18,995 (D)(B) CIH2009 105U FWA, ..................................

NEW 24025W ....................................................... $101,100 Frontier90-ft.

Equipment Stanley Equipment (F) 8010, WUH232 ....................................... $280,000 Bobcat, 20083W ....................................... $19,000 Puma 125 FWA, W80053 ........................ NEW #16084W..............................................$110,000 (F) 2011 Case IH 125 Maxxum FWA, Case IH L750 (B) CIH #53138W...................................$18,000 (D)CIH 2006 Case IH SDX40, 3380 tow between tank.(D) 753 (D)sprayer.

NH TR66 w/36’ 960 MacDon Glasgow Dpr Hd,Implement 8010, 23075W ........................................ $265,000 (H) 753loader.

Bobcat, 20085W ....................................... $12,000 Ldr,Holland W85038 ......................................

NEW &28019W ..............................................

(F) w/L750 2008 New T7030 FWA, 860TL loader. #WUT616....................................$79,000 (D) New2009W Holland SF115 114-ft. wheeled$64,000 boom (D) CIH #47118W..............................................$100,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23076W ........................................ $265,000 (D) S150 Bobcat, 20120W .................................... $23,000 (W) CIH Puma 165 FWA, W80112 ...................... NEW (D)sprayer.

NH TX68, 24016W ........................................... $65,000 #WUT573...............................................$85,000 (H) 2002 Case IH MX135, L300 loader. #15290W.... #53083W...................................$25,000 (W) (W)CIH 20108010, Case IH SDX40, 3430 tow behind tank.

23087W ....................................... $270,000 (D) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 w/LX770 Ldr, W85140 .................................. NEW 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ $28,000 2009 New210, Holland T8050 FWA. #16086W......... . ................................................................... Sold (D)(H) (D) 2006w/36’ NewMacDon Holland SF115 120-ft. wheeled boom #47136W..............................................$124,000 CIH Puma W80037 .................................... NEW (W) NH CR960, 24019W .................................... $160,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH342 ....................................... $185,000 (D) S205 Bobcat, no Bkt, 20120W ....................... $23,000 U s e d E q u i p m e n t New Equipment . ............................................................$195,000 Case IH 20146W MXU135 FWA, Case IH LX750 #53132W...................................$25,000 (F)CIH 2011 Case IH SDX40, 3380 tow behind tank.(B) (W) 8120, WUH298 ....................................... $330,000 S2052006 Bobcat w/Bkt, ........................ $26,500 w/L770 Ldr, W85031 ...................................... NEW (F)sprayer.

NH CR960, WUH370 .................................... $137,000 (F) Combines & Headers Skid Steers 2388, ........................................................... $89,900 (D) S205loader.

Bobcat w/Bkt, 20142W ......................... $25,000 New #16123W. #15324W. ....................................$69,000 (F) 2008 IH 3320 90-ft. sprayer. #WUY328...... #WUD137.............................................$160,000 (F)(W) CIH2006 Scout Ut Holland Vehicle, TG285 WNM126FWA. ....................

NEW.......

(D) NH Case CR970, 24021W ..................................... $188,000 (S) CIH 7010 , ......................................................... $240,000 Bobcat, WUT322 ...................................... $19,000 72” Finish Mwr, W85133 ....................... NEW . ............................................................$123,000 (D) 2011 Case IH 140 Pro FWA, loader. #15314W... (D) CIH (F)CIH 2008 Case IH FH700 60-ft., 3380 air tank.(F) 863 (D). ............................................................$190,000 NH CR 970, 24022W .................................... $180,000 (S) CIH 7010, .................................................. $249,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20105W ..................................... $23,000 Dpr Hd, 24023W ....................... $47,000 (S) 08#WUD119.............................................$128,000 . ............................................................$105,000 (F) CIH SCX100 16’ Pvt Tng, WNH526 ............ NEW (F) 2008w/94C CaseNHIH42’3320 100-ft. sprayer. #WUY284....

07 CIH 8010, .................................................. $249,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 CIH HDX 1824x4 Agr Hd, WNH553 ................. NEW (F). ............................................................$195,000 NH CR 970, WUH324 ................................... $152,000 (S) Tractors (B) 2005 Case IH MXM175 FWA, Case IH LX172 (F) (B)062011 Case IH FH700 70-ft., 3580 tow behind air(D) S330 , .................................................. $220,000 (S) CIH 8010 w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000 Bobcat (W) CIH WD1203 Swthr, W83050 ....................... NEW (W) NH CR9070, 24027W ................................. $270,000 (H) 1995 Case IH 9270, Degelman dozer. loader. #15321W. . ...................................$81,500 (H) 2008 Case IH 3320 sprayer. #53134W.$180,400 tank. #47139W. . ....................................$196,000 (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, AW,TW, W83013 ........ NEW (D) NH CR 9070, 24024W ................................. $260,000 (S) MF 860, UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (W) LS160 NH Skid 20109W ............................. $19,000 #15326W.....................................................

2 Honeybee Hds, SD440 ..............................

(D) 2010 Puma 140, Case IH$10,000 L760 loader. (W) CIH (F) IH 3330 100-ft. sprayer. #WUY362....

(W) 2006 NewSP36 Holland 57-ft., $59,500 SC230 air(D) 1825 CaseCase SkidIH w/Bkt, 20128W ....................

RB564 Rnd Blr, Ele Twn Nt, W83014 .. NEWSold (S)2010 NH Case CR9070, 24035W .................................... $249,000 (S) PT Swthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 (D) 1825B Case Skid w/Bkt 20129W ................. $14,000 CaseSPIH 9370, Leon 16-ft. dozer.

(W)(F) CIH1997 SPX3330 Spryr, W85098 ...............

NEW #15305W..............................................$115,000 . ............................................................$235,000 tank.8230 #47053W. .......................................$90,110 w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W ....................... $42,000 (S) CIH CaseCase SkidIH w/Bkt, 20127W SPX3330 SP Spryr, WNH585 ................ NEW #WUT561...............................................$70,000 (W) JD Case 9600,IH 22004W $52,000 (S) CIH 8120, UC564 ........................................... $299,000 (D) 1845 (D) 2010 Puma 155,...................

Case IH$14,000 L760 loader. (F) CIH (F) 2005 4410.............................................

100-ft. sprayer. #WUY364.... ............................................. $69,500 (F) 420 SSL Case Skid, WUT324 ..................... $23,000 (W)(F) CIH SRX160 134’ Wld Boom Spryr,.......$95,000 W85043 (W) JD 9600, 22011W ............................................. $49,000 (S) CIH 2188, UC565Combines 2001 Case IH STX375H #WUT598. . ............................................................$160,000 MacDon 973 Hd, UC566 .............................. $29,500 (F) 435 #15307W..............................................$130,000 SSL Case Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 ................................................................................. NEW (W) JD 9650 w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. $123,500 (S) 2010 Case IH 435 #15319W................$233,500 (F)CIH 20102188, CaseUC572 IH 8120 #WUH519.............$279,000 (H) 2009 IH Puma 180 #15240W.....$114,000 (F)(H) (D) 2008 Case IH SPX4420 sprayer. #53121W........ (S) ............................................. $85,000 (D) 440 Case Case Skid w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... $34,000 CIH 8120 Combine, WNC432 ......................... NEW (F) JD STS 9660, WUH346 .................................. $31,000 PostIH Diggers 2010 Case IH 435 W82055 #15317W. ...............$238,000 8120 #WUH544.............$325,000 (H) Case IH L770 loader. #56061W.............$11,500 (D)(H) . ...................................................................

Sold (F) 2011 Case CIH 8120 Combine, .......................... NEW w/936D JD Dpr, WUH261 ................................. $29,000 (S) NH 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 (D) 440 C3 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 (F) 2005 Case IH STX450 #WUT617. ........$170,000 (F)Honeybee 2011 Case IH 2162 draper head. #WUH545.

42GB Hd,flex ................................... $65,000 (D) 2008 Case IH Puma 180, Case IH L770 loader.

(D) 60XT Case Skid w/Bkt, 20131W ................. $22,000 (F) 2011w/635F CaseJD,IHWUH262 4420 100-ft. sprayer. #WUY329....

(W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82076 .........................

NEW ........................................ $35,000 (S) Misc Grain Augers & Vacs 42GB Hd, ................................... $71,000 (D) Skat#15329W..............................................$108,000 Trak 1500D Skid, 20088W .............. $17,000 2004 Case IH STX450 Quad #15312W. ............. . ..............................................................$75,000 W82078 .........................

NEW (W)(D) CIH 8120 Combine, (D). ............................................................$267,000 9760 JD w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 (S) Honeybee Lawn & Garden 963IH Hd8120 , .........................

Call for Pricing (D) 4800 Magnatrac w/Bkt, , 20111W $6,000 (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82080 ......................... NEW (W) 1680 CIH, ......................................... $30,000 . ............................................................$160,000 (D)MacDon 2010 Case #23221W. .............$243,000 (D) 2008 Case IHSkid Puma 195Dzr #15192W.....$108,000 (D) 2010 Case IH23022W 4420 120-ft. sprayer. #53146W. .... (S) D60 Hd, .......................................... $61,000 CIH 2142 35’ Drpr W82057 ...................

NEW Postloader.

Diggers (B). ............................................................$270,000 1680 CIH, 23057W ........................................... $29,000 (S) 2011 Case IH 485Hd, #15322W. ...............$260,000 (F)MacDon 2011 Case IH 8120 #WUH550.............$292,000 (D) Case IH L760 #56063W................$7500 (B)(D) (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 ..................... NEW (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 (S) Hondybee 40GB Hd, ..................................... 59,000 (H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 2008 Case IH 535 HD #15269W..........$245,000 (B)Honeybee 2011 Case IH ,8120 #23265W. .............$284,000 2011 Case IH Puma 230, Case IH L770 loader. (D)(H) (F) 2011 Case IH 4420 120-ft. sprayer. #WUY356.... (S) 3655 ............................

Call for Pricing (W) (B) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW (W) 1688 CIH, 23050W ......................................... $45,000 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 2008 Case IH 535Hd, #15309W. ...............$232,000 (B)3 CIH 20111010 CaseHds IH, ..........................

2162 40-ft.Call flex for draper head.(B) McMillin #15325W..............................................$155,000 . ............................................................$274,000 Pricing (D)(H) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr W82065 ...................

NEW (W) 1688 CIH, 23082W ......................................... $50,000 (S) Hyd Post Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295 CR960, .................................................... $180,000 2008 Case IH 535Hd, #15310W. ...............$232,000 #23266W................................................$67,900 (F) 2007 Case IH 215 Magnum #WUT485$116,000 (D)(H) (W) 2008w/1015 Case IHPU4420 120-ft................................ sprayer. #53157W. ... (S) NH CIH 2152 40’ Drpr W82050 ...................

NEW CIH Hd, 23084W $7,000 Misc Grain Augers & Vacs 2152 45’IH Drpr W82074 ................. NEW 2010 Case 535 Hd, Quad #15274W......$331,000 IH 8120 #23267W. .............$284,000(H) C1000SR (F) 2011 Case IH Roller, 245 Magnum #WUT593$158,000 (W)(F)CIH (B). ............................................................$219,000 CIH 2188, 23046W ........................................... $47,500 (B) 2011 Case Swath 520354W ................. $750 w/16HP Briggs, 51034W $2,100 ... (H) 2011 Case IH 245 Magnum #15292W.$180,500 (D) CIHCase 2188IH w/30’ CIH120-ft.

1010 Hdr, 23099W #WUY357.... & 23100W ........ (W) (D) 2010 Case IH 535 Quad #15276W......$331,000 (B)7x36 2011Westfield Case IH 2162 40-ft. flex head........ #23268W. (F) 2012 4430 sprayer.

Lawn & Garden Westfield w/220v Elec Mtr, 51053W ....... $2,500 ........................................................................... $12,000 (D) 7x51 . ..............................................................$67,900 (D) 2005 CaseTractor IH MX255 Magnum #15259W.......... (F) 2009 Case IH 535 Quad #WUT605.....$292,000 . ............................................................$298,000 (D) 425 JD Lawn w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, (D) 8x41 Westfield, 51016W .................................. $4,500 (H) CIH 2188, 23109W .......................................... $40,000 (D) 2010 Case IH 9120 #23215W..............$335,000 (F) 2011 Case IH 600 Quad #WUT607.....$400,000 . ............................................................$115,000 (B) 2012 Case IH 4430 120-ft. sprayer. #53155W.....

19015W ................................................................. $6,950 (W) CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000 (D) 8x46 Westfield, 51055W .................................. $3,500 (B) 2011 Case IH 600 Quad #15327W......$395,000 (D)8x52 2008 MacDon51058W D60...............................

45-ft. draper head.(F) 718K Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, SC Brandt, $2,100 (B). ............................................................$320,000 CIH 2388, 23018W ........................................... $90,000 (B) Miscellaneous $5,000 WUM534 ..............................................................

(F) 2012 Case IH 600 Quad #WUT618.....$410,000 #28086W................................................$60,000 (F) 4430 .........................................

120-ft. sprayer. #WUY360....

8x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51057W ... $2,500 (B)2012 CIHCase 2388,IH23047W $100,000 (D) MK Lawn& Tractor, 51054W $5,000 (D) 721 Grasshopper Swg Agr,.............$340,000 (D) 1985 Versatile 836 #16119W.................$25,000 (D)MK100x51 2010 CaseWestfield IH 9120 #23216W. (F). ............................................................$297,000 CIH 2388 w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 (D) Tractors Crawlers ............................................................... $11,500 Speedking PTO Belt $7,100 (W) CIH 2388 w/30’ Hdr,sprayer.

23066W &23067W ............... (D) (W) 1990 Versatile 846 #16122W................$32,000 (D)30’2008 MacDon D60 Cvyr, 45-ft.51036W draper head. (W)19016W 1978 International 270A backhoe. #15246W....

(D) 2005 Wilmar 85001010 90-ft. #53110W........

Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower, Brandt Cnvyr, 51010W ............. $12,500 (B) ZTR. ..............................................................$11,500 ........................................................................... $97,400 (W) 1535LP (W) 2010 Buhler 435 #16124W.................$179,000 #28087W................................................$60,000 . ..............................................................$90,000 19013W ................................................................. $6,500

Used Equipment

(B) 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 (W) NH TR95 w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 (D) (2) NH TR98 w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, 24025W or 24026W ....................................................... $101,100 (D) NH TR66 w/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr Hd, 2009W &28019W .............................................. $64,000 (D) NH TX68, 24016W ........................................... $65,000 w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ $28,000 (W) NH CR960, 24019W .................................... $160,000 (F) NH CR960, WUH370 .................................... $137,000 (D) NH CR970, 24021W ..................................... $188,000 (D) NH CR 970, 24022W .................................... $180,000 w/94C NH 42’ Dpr Hd, 24023W ....................... $47,000 (F) NH CR 970, WUH324 ................................... $152,000 (W) NH CR9070, 24027W ................................. $270,000 (D) NH CR 9070, 24024W ................................. $260,000 (S) NH CR9070, 24035W .................................... $249,000 w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W ....................... $42,000 (W) JD 9600, 22004W ............................................. $52,000 (W) JD 9600, 22011W ............................................. $49,000 (W) JD 9650 w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. $123,500 (F) JD STS 9660, WUH346 .................................. $31,000 w/936D JD Dpr, WUH261 ................................. $29,000 w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ $35,000 (D) 9760 JD w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 (W) 1680 CIH, 23022W ......................................... $30,000 (B) 1680 CIH, 23057W ........................................... $29,000 (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 (W) 1688 CIH, 23050W ......................................... $45,000 (W) 1688 CIH, 23082W ......................................... $50,000 w/1015 CIH PU Hd, 23084W ............................... $7,000 (B) CIH 2188, 23046W ........................................... $47,500 (D) CIH 2188 w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ ........................................................................... $12,000 (H) CIH 2188, 23109W .......................................... $40,000 (W) CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000 (B) CIH 2388, 23018W ........................................... $90,000 (B) CIH 2388, 23047W ......................................... $100,000 (F) CIH 2388 w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 (W) CIH 2388 w/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... ........................................................................... $97,400 (F) CIH 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $195,000

w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (F) CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (F) CIH 7010 w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH172 ........................................ $196,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH232 ....................................... $280,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23075W ........................................ $265,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23076W ........................................ $265,000 (W) CIH 8010, 23087W ....................................... $270,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH342 ....................................... $185,000 (F) CIH 8120, WUH298 ....................................... $330,000 (S) CIH 2388, ........................................................... $89,900 (S) CIH 7010, ......................................................... $240,000 (S) 08 CIH 7010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 07 CIH 8010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 06 CIH 8010, .................................................. $220,000 (S) MF 860, UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (S) 2 Honeybee SP36 Hds, .............................. $59,500 (S) CIH 8230 PT Swthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 (S) CIH 8120, UC564 ........................................... $299,000 (S) CIH 2188, UC565 ............................................. $69,500 (S) MacDon 973 Hd, UC566 .............................. $29,500 (S) CIH 2188, UC572 ............................................. $85,000 (S) NH 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $71,000 (S) MacDon 963 Hd, ......................... Call for Pricing (S) MacDon D60 Hd, .......................................... $61,000 (S) Hondybee 40GB Hd, ..................................... 59,000 (S) Honeybee 3655, ............................ Call for Pricing (S) 3 CIH 1010 Hds, .......................... Call for Pricing (S) NH CR960, .................................................... $180,000

(W) 7x36 Westfield w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 (D) 7x51 Westfield w/220v Elec Mtr, 51053W ....... $2,500 (D) 8x41 Westfield, 51016W .................................. $4,500 (D) 8x46 Westfield, 51055W .................................. $3,500 (B) 8x52 SC Brandt, 51058W ............................... $2,100 (D) MK 8x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51057W ... $2,500 (D) MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51054W $5,000 (D) 30’ Speedking PTO Belt Cvyr, 51036W $7,100 (W) 1535LP Brandt Cnvyr, 51010W ............. $12,500 (W) 1026 REM Grain Vac, 52096A ................. $6,500

(W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 (H) 743 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ $8,500 (B) S130 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20112W ....................... $18,995 (D) 753 Bobcat, 20083W ....................................... $19,000 (H) 753 Bobcat, 20085W ....................................... $12,000 (D) S150 Bobcat, 20120W .................................... $23,000 (D) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 (D) S205 Bobcat, no Bkt, 20120W ....................... $23,000 (B) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ $26,500 (D) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20142W ......................... $25,000 (F) 863 Bobcat, WUT322 ...................................... $19,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20105W ..................................... $23,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 (D) S330 Bobcat w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000 (W) LS160 NH Skid 20109W ............................. $19,000 (D) 1825 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20128W .................... $10,000 (D) 1825B Case Skid w/Bkt 20129W ................. $14,000 (D) 1845 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20127W ................... $14,000 (F) 420 SSL Case Skid, WUT324 ..................... $23,000 (F) 435 SSL Case Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 (D) 440 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... $34,000 (D) 440 C3 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 (D) 60XT Case Skid w/Bkt, 20131W ................. $22,000 (D) Skat Trak 1500D Skid, 20088W .............. $17,000 (D) 4800 Magnatrac Skid w/Bkt, Dzr, 20111W $6,000 (H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 (W) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 (B) McMillin Hyd Post Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295 (H) C1000SR Swath Roller,

520354W .................

(D) 425 JD Lawn Tractor w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm,

$750

19015W .................................................................

$6,950

WUM534 ..............................................................

$5,000

(F) 718K Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (D) 721 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor,

(D) CIH Farmall 40, W80137 .................................. NEW (W) CIH Farmall 60, W80170 ................................. NEW (D) CIH Farmall 95, W80193 .................................. NEW (B) CIH Farmall 95, W80189 .................................. NEW (D) CIH 95U FWA, W80138 ..................................... NEW (D) CIH 105U FWA, W80160 .................................. NEW (B) CIH Puma 125 FWA, W80053 ........................ NEW w/L750 Ldr, W85038 ...................................... NEW (W) CIH Puma 165 FWA, W80112 ...................... NEW w/LX770 Ldr, W85140 .................................. NEW (D) CIH Puma 210, W80037 .................................... NEW w/L770 Ldr, W85031 ...................................... NEW (F) CIH Scout Ut Vehicle, WNM126 .................... NEW (D) CIH 72” Finish Mwr, W85133 ....................... NEW (F) CIH SCX100 16’ Pvt Tng, WNH526 ............ NEW (F) CIH HDX 182 Agr Hd, WNH553 ................. NEW (W) CIH WD1203 Swthr, W83050 ....................... NEW (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, AW,TW, W83013 ........ NEW (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, Ele Twn Nt, W83014 .. NEW (W) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, W85098 ............... NEW (F) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, WNH585 ................ NEW (W) CIH SRX160 134’ Wld Boom Spryr, W85043 ................................................................................. NEW (F) CIH 8120 Combine, WNC432 ......................... NEW (D) CIH 8120 Combine, W82055 .......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82076 ......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82078 ......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82080 ......................... NEW (B) CIH 2142 35’ Drpr Hd, W82057 ................... NEW (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 ..................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82065 ................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82050 ................... NEW (W) CIH 2152 45’ Drpr Hd, W82074 ................. NEW

19016W ............................................................... $11,500

(B) ZTR Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower,

19013W .................................................................

$6,500

(F) CIH 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $195,000 (W) 1026 REM Grain Vac, 52096A

.................

$6,500

New Equipment

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Immature switchgrass could help cellulosic ethanol industry

By Ann Perry, Agricultural Research Service growth phase. Because of these changes, A gene that keeps switchgrass forever the sugars making up the plant starch are young could have far-reaching implicamore readily available for conversion into tions for the development of the plant as a cellulosic ethanol. biofuel crop, according to U.S. Department According to Agricultural Research of Agriculture (USDA) scientists.

Service (ARS) geneticist Sarah Hake, the Inserting a specific gene called “cornstarch in these transgenic plants stays inside grass” from corn into switchgrass essentialthe stem because it isn’t needed elsewhere ly keeps the perennial grass in its juvenile for nourishing flower buds and blossoms. form—a plant that doesn’t flower, doesn’t As a result, starch levels can increase as produce seeds, and doesn’t have a dormant much as 250 percent, which increases the sugars that can be fermented into ethanol.

Hake, director of the ARS Plant Gene Expression Center in Albany, California, teamed with University of CaliforniaBerkeley plant geneticist George Chuck to conduct this investigation. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this work supports the USDA priority of developing new sources of bioenergy.

The scientists observed that the leaves in the transgenic switchgrass are not nearly as stiff as leaves in switchgrass cultivars that haven’t been modified. In addition, they determined that leaf lignin is slightly different in the transgenic switchgrass than leaf lignin in other plants. This could lead to new findings on how to break down the sturdy lignin and release sugars for fermentation, a development that will be essential to the commercial production of cellulosic ethanol.

The researchers are now introducing DNA segments called genetic promoters that would “turn on” the expression of the corngrass gene just in aboveground switchgrass shoots. This could help increase root mass development that otherwise would be inhibited by the gene. Hake and Chuck also suggest that developing nonflowering switchgrass varieties would eliminate the possibility of cross-pollination between transgenic switchgrass cultivars and other switchgrass cultivars.

Results from this work were published in 2011 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. ##### “My grandfather was the consummate storyteller,” said Win. “He was a large man, weighing in at about 400 pounds, but that was made up mainly of heart and soul. The four of us sisters would sit at this feet for hours and listen to his tales. How I wish I had a recording of them now...They died with him, and all I have now are the memories. I have made a vow to be a storyteller to my grandchildren. I may not be as good as my grandpa was, but I’m going to give it a shot.”

Fall feral hog webinar series set

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The eXtension Feral Hogs Community of Practice will conduct a feral hog educational webinar series this fall for anyone needing information on this growing problem, said the webinar’s coordinator.

“Despite all the control efforts and the public’s awareness of the issue, feral hog numbers in the state continue to rise at an alarming rate,” said Jared Timmons, AgriLife Extension Plum Creek Watershed Feral Hog Education Program assistant at San Marcos. “The purpose of this series is to provide the public with the most current feral hog-related facts available in such a way that participants can interact with the experts from anywhere as long as they have Internet access.”

The Feral Hogs Community of Practice is a resource area within eXtension concentrating on the control, adaptive management, biology, economics, disease risks, and the human interface of feral hogs across the U.S., Timmons said. Its goal is to provide critical information, resources and expert application of knowledge.

To join the webinars, log in as a “guest” to: https://connect.extension.iastate.edu/feralhog. There is no charge for the series.

The four sessions are from noon-1 p.m. Central Time.

The remaining session dates, topics and speakers include: • October 23, Control Techniques and Managing Feral Hog Populations, Dr. Billy Higginbotham, AgriLife Extension wildlife specialist, Overton.

• November 20, Feral Hog Disease Issues, Dr. Joseph Corn, Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia.

• December 18, Current and Future Feral Hog Research, Dr. Tyler Campbell, Feral Swine Project Leader, U.S. Department of Agriculture-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, National Wildlife Research Center, Florida Field Station.

For more information, contact Timmons at 254-485-4886, jbtimmons@ag.tamu.edu.

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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Spra-Aire 72-ft. sprayer............................................ $2500 Allis-Chalmers WD45 tractor, Farmhand F11 loader, back blade, newer tires.................................................. $4000 Lockwood rock/potato picker................................... $1000 John Deere 12-volt chemical pump............................ $400 10-International suitcase style tractor weights. Each.. $40 Call Herb Bingham 406-469-2250, Pendroy, MT

200 FANCY BLACK BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE

Bred to black bulls sired by Mytty in Focus, Travelers 6807, Emolation–N–Bar, Sitz Traveler 8180 and Leachman Right Time.

Bulls were in 65 days – Gate cut – $1750 each Contact Brad Hobson, 406-370-9951

Reserve Champion Market Lamb shown by Shelbie Teeters at Wibaux County Fair held August 23-26 in Wibaux, Montana. Photo courtesy of Renee Nelson.

Leaf dropping sugar maple

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: Large numbers of leaves are falling from my sugar maple. The leaves appear to be snipped off along the stem.

What could be causing this? I can’t see any pests.

A: There could be several reasons for the leaf drop. The most likely candidates are leaf stalk or petiole borers.

Both insects burrow into the leaf petiole in the spring and cause the leaves to fall. The larvae remain in the leaves when they fall to the ground.

They burrow into the ground and remain dormant until the following year. Water stress is another possibility. A spring full of generous rain showers, which suddenly is followed by elevated temperatures and no water for a couple of weeks or more will cause stress. From your description, it sounds like it might be the leaf petiole borers causing the problem. In either pest case, you have nothing to worry about because they usually stop as the summer comes on.

The result is more cosmetic than threatening to the tree.

I’d appreciate knowing where it is you live because it would give me some sort of clue as to what else might be causing your problem.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept. 7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald.smith@ndsu. edu.

Trader’s Dispatch, October 2012 — Page A25

We Rent Equipment!

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• 8 ton Liberty • Tandem axle • Mild or stainless steel • Dual spinners Buy or Lease To Own

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• M390 • 390 bushel • Optional top beater • Standard hydraulic drive Buy or Lease To Own

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VOLVO TRUCKS FOR SALE

2000 Volvo less than 100,000 miles on Series 60 Detroit, 10 speed, decent tires...................$19,000

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Partridge pea –Is it safe?

By Dr. Michelle Arnold, Dr. Cynthia Gaskill, Dr. Ray Smith, Dr. Garry Lacefield, Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, and Dr. Roy Burris, University of Kentucky Partridge pea is a warm-season legume commonly used in wildlife seed mixes. Conservation Reserve Program lands are often seeded with these wildlife mixes as they provide good nutrition and cover for birds and other wildlife. The current drought has resulted in the opening of many CRP lands for livestock foraging and many producers have questions about the safety of feeding partridge pea to livestock. The fruits and seeds of partridge pea contain anthraquinones that may cause irritation of the digestive tract if consumed in large quantities. When this occurs there may be diarrhea and some abdominal pain (colic). Treatment of the diarrhea is seldom required due to the short duration of symptoms and the fact that they usually stop eating when they feel sick. There have been no good dosing studies of partridge pea toxicity in cattle and no published reports on the maximum amount of partridge pea that can be safely fed to cattle. Some have reported that if the diet is < 25% partridge pea there should be no problems, but no documentation could be found to confirm this recommendation. However, it seems reasonable to suggest that if the partridge pea is diluted with other forages so that it comprises a low percentage of the diet, it should not cause a problem.

Of greater concern is sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia) and coffee senna (Senna occidentalis) that look somewhat similar to partridge pea but are significantly more toxic.

These may be found along roadsides, in waste areas and in old pastures. These species of Senna contain a series of anthraquinones, primarily found in the seeds, that exert toxic effects on many tissues, including those of the digestive tract and skeletal and cardiac muscle. Diarrhea and straining are usually the first signs observed followed by going off feed, lethargy, weakness, and trembling of the hind legs. As the muscle degeneration progresses, the urine becomes dark and coffee-colored and the animal goes down and is unable to rise. Death may occur within hours or the animal may survive several days after progressing to the stage of a downer cow. Treatment primarily involves treating the diarrhea and good nursing care. Animals removed from the plants at the earliest indications of problems may not develop the more serious muscular effects.

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Trader’s Dispatch, October 2012 — Page A27

Bush Fellowships available to elected officials

By NDSU Extension Service A Bush Fellowship is a four-year commitThe Bush Foundation, in conjunction with ment. Fellowship funds are paid out during the North Dakota State University (NDSU) the first two years of the grant. During the Extension Service, has begun making Bush Felremaining two years, Bush Fellows join with lowships available to elected and governmental the foundation in advancing its goal of buildofficials who want to enhance their leadership ing leadership capacity throughout Minnesota, skills and help overcome their communities’ North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 sovtoughest problems. ereign nations.

Through a partnership with GTS Educa“This program is a good example of the tional Events, elected officials and appointed NDSU Extension Service’s continuing partgovernmental officials at a policymaking level nership with the Bush Foundation,” Extension are eligible to apply to the new Bush Fellowcommunity economic development and leadership program. This opportunity is available to ship agent Jodi Bruns says. “This allows us to individuals in Minnesota, North Dakota, South make use of the many resources from the Bush Dakota and the 23 Native American nations that Foundation to enhance community projects.” share geography with those states. GTS will The deadline for the first round of these Bush oversee the selection process on behalf of the Fellowships is November 20.

Bush Foundation.

Visit http://www.BushFoundation.org/DeadThe grant funding ranges from $25,000 to lines for more information or an application. $75,000.

Industrial Services Co. Retirement

Thursday, November 1, 2012 – 11:00 AM MST – Missoula, MT Preview: Tuesday and Wednesday, October 30 and 31, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Auction Location: Industrial Services shop and yard at 6518 Highway 10 West, Missoula, MT 59808 Directions: Just 1.5 miles South of Interstate 90 and Highway 93 crossroads on Highway 10 West, left hand side. Watch for auction signs. Lunch will be available.

SHOP EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

CRANES AND TRUCKS

2005 Peterbilt 330 with National 81000, 23-ton crane up to 100-ft. main boom with up to 44-ft. jib.

P&H 650-TC 50-ton crane, up to 150-ft. boom, good working condition.

1995 truck F250XL, 3/4-ton, 4x4, manual transmission, 460, extended cab, 84,000 miles (welder not included).

TRUCKS

Truck flatbed, 9-ft. x 8-ft., black.

Truck flatbed, 9-ft. x 8-ft., red.

GENERATORS, COMPRESSORS, TUGGERS & JACK HAMMERS

Air compressor, Ingersoll Rand 375, 4 cylinder, Jimmy diesel & tandem axle trailer.

Air compressor, Quincy 175 CFM, White 4 cylinder gas, spare tire.

Air tugger, Ingersoll Rand, pneumatic (one large, 2 smaller ones) Air hoses.

Generator, diesel 5500.

Jack hammers (5).

Jack hammers, pneumatic (5).

CONCRETE EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

Concrete bucket, regular.

Concrete bucket, side delivery.

Concrete core drills and bits.

Concrete finishing tools.

Concrete floats.

Concrete forming brackets.

Concrete mixer, electric (220).

Concrete power screed.

Concrete saw, clipper walk behind, Wisconsin 4 cyliner, air cooled.

Concrete troweling machine, 80 hp. Honda.

Concrete vibrator, Electric STOW (110).

Concrete or rivet busters, CP11X (2).

Brackets for concrete forms.

Square column forms.

Demo saws.

SPECIALITY ITEMS

Boiler tube rolling tubes, complete set, 3 power heads, 1” drive, digital torque controls.

Boiler tubes, 750LF, 21/2” pipe.

Man basket.

Plate burner, 4 torch, 3 tables, Heath Engineering, Model LCD1210, Serial #1347 (stored inside).

Soda blaster, Armex Acustrip System, 12 gallon vessel.

Transit, David White Model 8300.

Cylinder rack.

Electric panels for Jobsite (5).

WELDERS AND WELDING EQUIPMENT

Welder, arc - Miller, (4), 300 amp, 3 phase.

Welder, generator, portable, Miller Big 20.

Welder, Lincoln SA800.

Welder, Miller Big 40 (1).

Welder, Miller Big 20 (1).

Welding leads, grounds, stingers.

Welding power source, Miller CP750E (1).

Welding rod heaters.

Welding rods on rolling rack.

Welding rods, stainless, 1 pallets.

Welder, inverter 4 gang Miller CST 250, 3 phase.

Welders, inverter 4 gang Miller XMT304, 3 phase.

Torch carts (7).

Torch sets.

TOOLS & POWER EQUIPMENT

Angle grinders, 4”, at least a dozen.

Angle grinders, 9”, at least a dozen.

Chop saws.

Demo saws - Homelie XL 982, Wacker.

Hilti hammer drills and bits.

Impact wrenches (2).

Percussion gun (1) MX75 and (1) DX451.

Pneumatic hammer.

Pneumatic jack hammer to go on backhoe (Set up for John Deere 510 or 310).

Pneumatic pile driver.

Pneumatic tampers (2).

Sawzall.

Screw guns - at least a dozen.

Railroad jacks (2).

Acetylene sets and extra hoses, gauges and torch heads.

Banding unit.

Beam trolleys, assorted sizes.

Blocks & block tackle sets, assorted sizes.

Bolt calibrator, Skidmore Wilhelm.

Cable/wire rope, partial spools, 5/8”, 3/4”, 1 /2”.

Chain fall sets, various, approximately 18.

Chain falls, 1-ton to 12-ton.

Chain pullers (18) from 1-ton to 3-ton.

Chipping hammers (5).

Copus blowers (6).

Crane pads.

Cut off wheels for Demo saws.

Drive sockets, 1”.

Electric chain hoist, Harrington, 1/2-ton (2).

Electric chain hoist, Jet, 1-ton (1).

Fire brick - pallet.

Flange & beam punch, Fabriline with hydraulic unit, Model #FH-12EEP, Ser. #FH2690.

Forks, 1 set.

Gas trash pumps (2).

Ground fault plug-ins.

Guy wire/cable, 2 partial spools, 7/16”.

Hobart handler (1) (110).

Hose reel, double, ReelCraft, pneumatic.

Hose reel, OMECO. Hot air blower Leister. Impact sockets, 1”.

John A clips, 5 barrels.

John A form brackets, 10 barrels with approximately 300 brackets/barrel.

Jumping Jack compactor.

Jumping Jack Wacker.

Light strings, dozens.

Picking beams.

Pipe bender, Greenlee #880, 1/2-2”.

Plate clamps.

Pneumatic chain hoist, Ingersoll Rand, 2-ton (1).

Porta Powers with accessories.

Posts for brackets.

Power drills, 1” and 1/2”.

Power sprayer, Hudson (1).

Pump, Cornell, 71/2, 3 phase.

Rebar spalers and caps - boxes.

Rigging blocks, 5 part, (3).

Rigging racks and cables.

Rigging shackles and clevises.

Roofing insulation, Perlite 24” x 48” x 1”, 4 pallets, 800 sq. ft./pallet.

Scaffold brackets.

Scaffolding and braces.

Scaffolding planks (OSHA Safway planks), from 8-ft. to 14-ft.

Scissor hoist.

Shop heater, Dayton, gas.

Shoring jacks (2 dozen).

Slugging wrenches - various sizes.

Snap ties.

Socket set (1) 1”.

Socket sets (2) 3/4”.

Spreader bars (7).

Staging lifts, Spider, pneumatic (2).

Telescopic beam (1).

Thermal Arcs 130 (4) (110). Trash pump.

Tripods.

Turn buckles.

Vibor Strike, 12-ft., Honda motor.

Wire feeder, LN25, Lincoln.

Wire feeders (2), Hobart Hefty CC/CV. Wire rope slings, assorted sizes & lengths.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

40-ft. metal shipping container.

Bits and chisels.

Blades, Diamond, for concrete saws.

Bridge girder clamps (2).

Buckets and bins of bolts.

C clamps.

Chairs.

Clevises and cable clamps.

Construction signs, various.

Door, steel (1).

Extension cords - various sizes.

Extension cords - 3 phase and Y’s.

Extension ladders.

Hand tools (shovels, picks, sledge hammers, etc.).

Levels.

Nylon slings, at least a dozen.

Radios & chargers (5), Motorola Radius P100.

Safety fence - 1 pallet.

Safety harnesses - numerous.

Screws, various, several buckets.

Steel boxes (10).

Tie offs Water coolers - numerous.

Wheelbarrows (6). Work lights, dozens.

Job/Gang boxes, at least a dozen, various sizes.

Truck flatbed, steel, 9-ft. x 8-ft. black.

Truck flatbed, steel, 9-ft. x 8-ft. red.

Auctioneer’s Note: Pat Haffner has decided to retire and close down business for Industrial Services Co. The company will be liquidating a large inventory of industrial contracting equipment including welders, power equipment, tools, cranes, rigging and vehicles. There will be a few guest consignors with large items as well.

LUMBER, FENCING, PLANKS AND SCAFFOLDING

Dunnage - various lengths.

Laminated beams, various sizes.

Lumber, treated, 2 bundles, 4x6 T&G. Planks, aluminum, various sizes.

Scaffolding planks (OSHA Safway Planks), from 8-ft. to 14-ft.

Steel fence posts.

Wood fence posts.

Credit cards and terms: Unless noted otherwise all items are reported to be in good working order at the time of the sale.

However, all sales are “as is” “where is” with no guarantees by Rivers West Auction, LLC. Announcements the day of auction supersede any previous ads. Driver’s license or government issued ID required to register as a bidder.

Our normal terms and conditions are as follows: These major credit cards are accepted, Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover and debit cards. We accept bankable checks with a Montana driver’s license if you are known to the auction company. If you are unknown to the auction company, finances will need to be declared at registration. If you are purchasing a titled item or piece of heavy equipment (car, truck, boat, forklift etc.), a bank letter of credit is recommended if you are unknown to the auction company.

If using a credit card, you will be charged a 4% convenience fee. There will be certain auctions where these terms may change.

When there is a change it will be noted in the Auction Calendar and explained prior to the auction.

Announcements made sale day take precedence over previous advertising and statements.

TO MANY ITEMS TO LIST AND MORE ITEMS COMING IN

Phone bids will be accepted. Online bidding available for larger items, powered by BidCaller.

For photos, more info & upcoming sales, visit: www.riverswestauction.com

Jason Clinkenbeard 406-239-3529 jason@riverswestauction.com

Trader’s Dispatch, October 2012 — Page A28

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Sorghum eyed as a southern bioenergy crop

By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service juice extraction process also can be burned Sweet sorghum is primarily grown in 8-ft, 10-ft, 12-ft. to generate electricity. the United States as a source of sugar for Widths Sattler and Pedersen’s studies of sorghum syrup and molasses. But the sturdy grass has are part of a larger effort by ARS-USDA’s other attributes that could make it uniquely • Dump trucks & belly dumps principal intramural scientific research suited to production as a bioenergy crop, • Wood floor trailers agency-to answer a government mandate U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) • Manure spreaders • Fertilizer hoppers calling for the production of up to 36 billion studies suggest.

• Chutes gallons of biofuel by 2022. Approximately Sorghum is an ideal candidate because of 15 billion gallons of that total will come its drought tolerance, adaptability to diverse • QuickSilver Liners Haul dirt, landscaping materials, from grain ethanol, with the remaining 21 growing conditions, low nitrogen fertilclay, sand, manure, rock, grain, etc.

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Jeff Pedersen with USDA’s Agricultural Sorghum and sugarcane are top candiResearch Service (ARS). It also produces dates for production in the southeastern soluble sugar that can be converted to 1-406-293-3097 TOLL FREE 1-877-368-3097 United States because they are complemenbiofuel. Residual fibers left over from the tary crops that can extend the biofuel production season and utilize the same equipment, note Sattler and Pedersen, who work at the ARS Grain, Forage and Bioenergy Research Unit in Lincoln, Nebraska. However, they are The latest advancements not the only team examinin Forage Seeds: ing sweet sorghum’s energy potential.

Willow Creek At the ARS Crop Genetics and Breeding Research Unit Forage in Tifton, Georgia, geneticist William Anderson and his Winter Wheat colleagues are working to Producers have reported identify desirable sweet sorghum genes and their func31/2 ton dry forage yield tions so improved varieties on 2011 production can be developed. In studies, on dryland crop rotation. they selected 117 genotypes from the ARS sorghum germplasm collection at Griffin, You have read about it and now it is available at: Georgia, and evaluated them for their ability to mature Inc. quickly and resist fall armyPhone: 406-434-5011 FAX: 406-434-5014 worms and the fungal disease Box 852, Shelby, MT 59474 e-mail: bigskyseeds@3rivers.net anthracnose. ➔

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NEW Case CT270

IN STOCK

USED SEEDING & TILLAGE

Concord 4710 47-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, Stealth openers and 3000 tow behind cart............................$30,000 Brillion 24-ft. mulcher............................................$13,000 H&S 12 row, 24” cultivator, guide cones, tunnel shields, flip up discs................................................................$4995 Alloway 12 row 24” cultivator with flip up discs, tunnel shields..................................................................$3995 John Deere 2700 7 shank disc ripper....................$22,000

MISCELLANEOUS

track machine IN STOCK Various attachments available

NEW Case IH Precision Spray 100 sprayer with 90-ft. booms & 1000 gallon tank

NEW

IN STOCK

Case IH Magnum 210 CVT

IN STOCK

2005 Brandt 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer..................... . ............................................................ JUST TRADED 2008 Farm King 10x70 auger, swing away hopper. Very good condition......................................................$8900 Case 445 skid steer, cab, bucket and 1246 hours.$32,000 Bobcat 642B skid steer, gas engine, 680 hours, very nice condition...............................................................$6900 2005 Frontier 18 wheel high-capacity rake. Very good condition............................................................$16,000 Fox corn chopper......................................................$4995

USED TRACTORS

Case IH MX240 with MFD and 3-point............ COMING IN John Deere 4840 2WD, powershift, 3-pt., 20.8x38 tires..... . .........................................................................$22,500

John Deere 4440 with 3-point, dual PTO, good paint and recent engine work............................................$25,000

NEW

Case IH Magnum 290

IN STOCK

NEW CASE IH Maxxum 140 140 hp

LOADER AVAILABL E John Deere 4230 2WD with 3-point, dual PTO and 8800 hours..................................................................$14,500

USED combines & HEADERS

2005 Case IH 2388 combine..................... JUST TRADED 2005 MacDon 963 35-ft. draper head with batt reel and gauge wheels. No transport...............................$31,000

USED WINDROWERS

NEW CASE IH Farmall 95

NEW CASE IH Farmall 75A

MFD, 3-point, PTO

IN STOCK

IN STOCK

75 hp engine, MFD, loader, 3-point and PTO.

Case IH WDX901 self-propelled windrower with 18-ft. auger header...............................................................$49,000 2003 Case IH WDX901 with 2010 CIH HDX162 16-ft. auger header, 1650 hours............................................$49,000 2001 John Deere 4890 with 18-ft. auger header...$39,000 2000 Case IH SC416 16-ft. pulltype with 1000 PTO drive.. . ............................................................................$9500

USED BALERS

2008 Case IH RB564 round baler, mesh wrap, wide pickup, endless belts, hydraulic pickup, central lube, 8700 bales..................................................................$29,900 2006 Case IH RBX563 round baler with wide pickup, mesh wrap, endless belts. Good condition, 8000 bales.$26,000 1999 Case IH RS561 round baler..........................$12,500 1995 Case IH 8465...................................................$8995 1994 Case IH 8480 soft core....................................$6995 1991 Hesston 560 round baler.................................$7500 John Deere 530 round baler, good condition...........$5500

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Leroi HDR-12EW crawler rock drill, runs well. Have a mostly complete parts machine, lots of drifter parts, and manual & parts book............... $6000 obo Ingersoll-Rand 185 CFM air compressor.......$6000 OR $10,000 FOR THE PAIR Phone (208) 926-7127, Kooskia Idaho

FOR SALE

Direct marketing meat workshops offered

By WSU Extension

The direct marketing of meat by livestock producers will be the topic of a series of workshops offered this fall and winter

by Washington State University (WSU) Extension. Workshop series organizer Tom Platt, a WSU Extension educator based in Davenport, said the series will help livestock producers identify and manage the risks they take on when they begin direct marketing meat.

“With demand growing for locally grown food, livestock producers are working hard to develop the infrastructure to meet this demand,” Platt said. “In eastern Washington, producers are excited about a new, federally inspected livestock slaughter plant being developed in Odessa, Washington. This plant will help provide locally raised meat to Washington consumers.”

The four-part workshop series will be

offered in various eastern Washington locations. Held monthly, the series begins in November and completes in February 2013.

Platt said that although some of the risks livestock producers face in direct marketing are similar to those they encounter in producing feeder and finished livestock, many are new and unfamiliar. The series will address risks related to starting a business, including financing, marketing and product supply management; public relations; product quality and consumer perceptions of healthfulness; animal welfare; environmental stewardship; food safety; liability; and business, sanitary and environmental regulations.

During the series, participants will be guided through a process of identifying risks they deem important enough to manage, and then developing strategies to manage those risks.

The first workshop is scheduled for Thursday, November 1, in Grand Coulee. Topics include business planning, marketing, and dealing with things when they go haywire.

The second workshop on Thursday, December 13, in Soap Lake deals with risks related to livestock finishing, meat quality, and many other factors identified and discussed by a panel of people in the direct market meat business.

The third workshop is scheduled for January 10 in Ritzville. It will focus on business licensing and regulations, including health, sanitary and environmental regulations, as well as animal care guidelines.

The fourth workshop is scheduled for February 5 in Spokane and will emphasize managing food safety risk and liability. At this workshop participants also will be asked to complete a list of strategies for managing risks they deem important based on their direct-market meat-businesses experience and information they discuss during the workshop series.

All workshops run 10 a.m.3:30 p.m. Registration for the four-part workshop series is $85 per person by October 12, and $110 per person by October 29. The registration fee covers lunches and refreshments. A brochure describing the workshops in more detail and containing a registration form may be downloaded from http://bit.ly/meatmarketing. The brochure may also be requested by calling WSU Extension in Davenport at 509-725-4171. For accommodation of special need, or for more information, contact Tom Platt, 509-725-4171.

Additional funding for this series was provided by Washington State University Western Center for Risk Management Education and USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award number 2010-4920006203.

Trader’s Dispatch, October 2012 — Page A31

WE BUY COPPER • BRASS • ALUMINUM • IRON

RAILROAD FLAT CARS

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For Non Potable Water Storage

TRADE SCRAP FOR CASH OR NEW MATERIAL

For Bridges

TANK CARS

GREAT FALLS

1408 52nd Street North • Great Falls, MT 59405 (406) 761-4848

Overseas Containers For Sale 40-ft. & 20-ft.

1-800-334-5964

✗✗✗ Fencing Supplies ✗✗✗ Used Guard Rail Posts

5-ft. long - $4.00 ea.

Round steel post caps 31/2” & 27/8”, round steel post clips

Overseas Flats - 8’x40’ Great for bridges

Chicago Heights Steel Fence Posts with heavy spade plate

16.5 CAL tie wire $4.95/Roll New Red Brand Class I Barb Wire

New 12” - 48” Steel Culvert

51/2’ & 6’ T1.33#

Used Round Tubing

Great for corrals 11/4” O.D. 11/2” O.D. 13/4” O.D. 2” O.D. All approximately 20-ft. & 24-ft. lengths

New 12” - 30” Poly Culvert

Used 55 Gallon Plastic Barrels ­– $10.00 ea.

30” & 36” Culvert Grade Pipe $25.00/ft.

1 1/2” x 100-ft. Fire Hose $21.50 ea.

3/8” Polypropolene Coated Cable 12,500# break strength

HOPPER BOTTOM CARS Great for grain storage

New Surplus

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BLACK PIPE

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NEW STEEL plate & beams IN STOCK

5” channel construction on bottom with 3” channel on top 10-, 12-, 14- & 16-ft. available

Now Carrying Abrasives (Sand & Slag)

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New Selection of Tools!

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Bench Vises

New Surplus Square Tube •Sizes vary• • Stainless Steel Sheets • Flat Bar • Pipe, Fittings

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Wood Blocks 7”x7”x14” $1.50 each NEW Rebar

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Old Farm Tractors

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Automotive & Heavy Industrial Batteries

42” Diameter Land Roller Pipe USED 2 7/8” drill pipe

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5-ton gear puller................... $58.87 Oil pistol can, 6 oz...... ........................ $3.55 1-ton chain hoist.................. $89.90

Used Electric Motors & Boxes

USED SUCKER ROD: 3/4”, 7/8” & 1”- 25-ft. lengths

WE SELL NEW & USED Tubing • Pipe • Angle Iron • Plate

24” - 42”

Domestic A500 Grade B 6”x.250 well casing, 20-ft. lengths....

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Steel Department & Salvage Yard Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Salvage Yard – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday

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Useable Salvage At Great Falls Location

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Test for high nitrates in forage due to drought

By University of Wyoming Extension Persistent drought conditions in Wyoming have increased the likelihood farm and ranch livestock could be affected by eating forages that accumulate nitrates during prolonged hot, dry periods.

Steve Paisley, beef extension specialist at the University of Wyoming (UW), suggests livestock producers should sample and test forages for nitrates during prolonged droughts.

“To properly sample forages, producers will need a hay probe to not only test the outside of the bales or stacks, but the inside as well,” he said.

Hay probes are hollow cylinders with a sharp end, and, depending on the type of forage probe, the cylinder is pushed into the bale either by force or with a cordless drill. The probe then takes a core sample of the bale.

“A minimum of 10 bales from a susceptible field needs to be sampled to get an accurate test,” said Paisley. “Nearly every county extension office, local co-op or feed store should have a forage probe available for ranchers. The samples can be placed in a sealable bag and sent to commercial feed testing labs such as Ward Laboratories or SDK Laboratories.”

Information about both is available online.

Paisley said samples can also be sent to the Wyoming Department of Agriculture’s Analytical Services Lab at 1174 Snowy Range Road in Laramie; to contact the lab, call 307742-2984.

Some plants are more likely to accumulate nitrate than others, according to Paisley. Crops capable of high levels of nitrate accumulation under adverse conditions include corn, small grains, Sudan grass and sorghum. Weeds capable of nitrate accumulation include pigweed, lambsquarter, sunflower and bindweed.

“Nitrate levels less than 3,000 parts per million (ppm) are considered safe, but forages with levels between 3,000 ppm and 6,000 ppm require special feeding considerations to improve feeding safety,” said Paisley. “Nitrate levels more than 9,000 ppm are considered potentially toxic and should not be fed as the only source of feed.”

The UW Extension publication Water Quality for Wyoming Livestock and Wildlife has more information concerning acceptable and non-acceptable levels of nitrates in forages; go to www.uwyo.edu/ces and lick on Publications on the left-hand side of the page. Click search bulletins and enter B-1183 in the Publication Number field. Once opened, scroll down to page 25, Chapter 6, Nitrate and Nitrite.

“Be aware of what plants are potential nitrate accumulators,” said Paisley. “It is important to sample and test these feeds prior to use to determine potential feeding concerns. There are ways to mitigate the hazards of high nitrate feeds, such as blending with other feeds, feeding additional grain and by slowly adapting or adjusting the cattle to higher nitrate feeds.”

Nitrates in forages do not in themselves cause poisoning, according to Paisley. Instead, they are converted to toxic nitrites within an animal’s digestive tract.

“In cows and sheep, this conversion takes place by the bacteria in the rumen,” said Paisley. “In horses, it is converted by the bacterial populations in the large intestine. The nitrites get into the blood stream and cause a change in hemoglobin, converting it to methemoglobin.”

Paisley said the conversion to methemoglobin reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. When a critical mass of hemoglobin has been converted, the blood can no longer supply tissues with oxygen, and the animals can suffer from a type of asphyxiation.

Plants accumulate more nitrates during drought years because proper plant growth is dependent upon adequate water, energy from sunlight and normal temperature ranges conducive for growth, according to Paisley. Plant roots absorb nitrates from the soil, and the nitrates are converted to amino acids and protein as the plant grows and develops.

“During drought years,” he said, “the root system continues to absorb nutrients from the soil, but, because of the lack of moisture as well as abnormally high temperatures, plant growth is restricted, and the nitrates are not converted to protein and continue building up in the roots and the lower portion of the stalk.” ##### In the Satere-Mawe tribe in South America, a boy being initiated into manhood is forced to wear gloves woven with hundreds of bullet ants, whose sting is considered to be the most painful of any insect. The ants sting the boy until he passes out from pain; if he can be revived, he is considered a true man.

Fall is time to plant hardy springflowering bulbs

By NDSU Extension Service Fall is the time to plant daffodils and other narcissus bulbs, according to Ron Smith, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service horticulturist.

“For gardeners, the joy starts early by selecting what to buy and plant,” Smith says.

“Choose different types for a variety of looks and to create a staggered spring-season bloom schedule. When picking out daffodils, the classic trumpet types are a good place to start. They’re the must- haves for that archetypal ‘big yellow’ appeal.

Trumpet daffodils come in crisp solids or mixed colors, including yellows, whites, oranges, reds and even peachypinks and greens.”

How to choose from so many choices? First, fall in love with the look and then organize your favorites by their specific bloom times for early, mid or late spring.

Daffodils (narcissi) are perennials that will naturalize when planted in full sun and soil that drains well. This makes narcissi a sound investment because they’ll come back to bloom year after year and even multiply through time.

This kind of staying power is a major bonus for gardeners. Also, narcissus bulbs and plants are pest-resistant. Deer, squirrels, voles, groundhogs and other foraging animals don’t eat them. This is an important factor in selecting bulbs for spring blooming.

Tulips, as much as they are loved by gardeners, are among the favorites of nature’s early spring nibblers such as voles, rabbits and deer.

“Once the temperatures drop in the fall and sweater wearing becomes a regular wardrobe selection, it’s time to plant daffodils and other spring-blooming flower bulbs,” Smith says. “This fall, if our local conditions are unusually hot and dry, which they have been for most of our region, one can plant a bit later than usual to give the soil sufficient time to cool off. However, to get a good selection at local retail garden centers, make your selections early to get top quality.” ##### A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds.

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Dave Gill Ranch Equipment & Fall Open Consignment

Saturday, October 27th, 2012

10 A.M.

Location: Fairgrounds, Lewistown, MT Owner: Dave Gill, Harlowton, MT and guest consignors

TRUCKS

1992 Ford F700 tandem truck, 6 speed, 429 gas engine, fuel injector, 20-ft. Scott grain box, twin cylinder, removable sides, wood floor, roll tarp, 3-pc. rear door w/ grain gate, 73,497 miles. A good runner that will start in any kind of weather. The sides come off to convert this into a hay hauler.

1972 Ford 600 lumber truck, 182 hp gas engine, 5/2 speed, 20k GVW, steel frame oak deck, roller on tail, 3 tie down winches, no hoist. This was used as a lumber delivery truck; low mileage!

ATV & ACCESSORIES

1992 Honda 4-Trax, 4x4, 300cc, manual transmission, good condition!

Scorpion ATV sprayer, 25 gallon, 10-ft. boom

TRAILERS

1996 Wilson semi grain trailer, 50-ft., hopper bottom, 3 axles, 130” spread, aluminum sides, new brake shoes, new shaft bearing, rear pintle hitch, 40% 11x24.5 rubber 1980 Hale stock trailer, 14-ft., bumper pull, good floor 1980 WW 4-horse trailer, bumper pull, front divider bar, new floor, new lights and wiring, mats, good rubber 1996 Donahue goose neck, 7-ft. x 16-ft. stock trailer, good floor, mats 1977 Terry camper trailer, 12-ft., bumper pull, clean interior 1991 Shop-built flatbed trailer, 16-ft., goose neck, hydraulic jack, tandem, 16” wheels 2011 Newman’s snowmobile trailer, 2-place, 12-ft., ramp, used once, like new!

HAYING EQUIPMENT

John Deere 1600 hydra-swing swather, 16-ft.

John Deere 530 round baler, SN#718467.

Makes a good bale.

TRACTORS

1998 John Deere 5410 tractor, diesel, 70 hp, MFWD, ROPS w/ canopy, 540 PTO, dual rear hydraulics, 3 point, CollarShift trans. (9 fwd., 3 rev.), w/ JD 540 loader, 6-ft. bucket, 1152 actual hours. This tractor has been well maintained and stored inside when not in use. It’s a dandy, and with only 1150 hours, it has lots of life left!

Ford 5000 tractor, 2WD, diesel, w/ Ford 777D quick attach loader, 6-ft. bucket, 540 PTO, 3 point, dual hydraulics, fair rubber, runs well, SN#0290434 (1970) Farmall M tractor, converted to 12V, rear PTO, fair rubber, runs good!

Ford 631 tractor, power steering, 3 point, PTO, rubber 70%, 3200 hrs.

DuAl loader, w/ mounts for Ford 600 or 800

HORSE DRAW EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES

3 POINT EQUIPMENT

John Deere 513 rotary mower, 60”, PTO Wallenstein WX310 hydraulic log splitter Work Saver, hydraulic bale unroller, 50’’ arms, 63’’ wide King Kutter disc, 6-ft., excellent Ford scraper blade, 6-ft., 1-way pin adj.

Massey-Ferguson blade, 6-ft., 2-way crank adjustment.

John Deere 65 8-ft.

Vicon fertilizer spreader Danuser post auger, 10” bit

Single-horse driving cart, good upholstery, rubber wheels, overall great condition.

Horse drawn wagon, two seater with flatbed, set up for hydraulic brakes.

3-Sets of 2-up harnesses Set of 4-up harness

OTHER EQUIPMENT

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

Powder Mountain 60-ft. round pen, 15 panels, 1 bow gate, excellent condition!

Powder River calf table Johnson calf table Tarter round bale feeder, 8-ft., like new!

CountryLine auto head catch, like new!

Ideal ratcheting calf puller, used once Rohrer air post pounder, excellent!

2-Gallagher PowerPlus B100 solar fence chargers, like new!

100 +/- metal step-in electric fence posts 50-steel T-posts Cattle guard, new, 12-ft.x8’’, steel 10-ft. stock gate, HW brand 4-12-ft. panels, HW brand 10-ft. panels, square tubing 2-8-ft. steel gates, HW brand Cattle oil rub All steel loading chute, adjustable height, 21”-51” Wire hog & cattle panels Roping chute, steer size 13 ½-ft. pipe gate Woven wire, assorted new rolls Sheep shearing motor,

WESTERN GEAR, TACK & COLLECTIBLES

John Deere 12-ft. tool bar, w/ Noble mounted harrows, hydraulic lift MY-D Han-D grain auger, 16-ft. x 4’’, Dayton ¾ hp electric motor Arnegie tool bar, 8-ft., hydraulic Round bale rack, 16-ft.

Drag harrows Steel tubing, 2”x3”, 2-20-ft. sections 350 gallon poly water tank, no lid 165 gallon poly water tank 2- 50 gallon barrel gas pumps, Super Gas Boy Jet & KP Manufacturing

Roping saddle, 16”, assoc. tree Promaster 16” pro series, southern riding saddle SHOP TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 16” stock saddle, double M-Glow portable air compressor, 4 hp, 50’-ft. rigged, padded seat hose U.S. Cavalry bit; U.S. Hobart Handler 120 wire-feed welder & CV WWI Bayonet power source, 90 amp, 120V U.S. horsehair cavalry cinch, mint Central Hydraulics engine hoist Cowboy cuffs, tooled, mint Chicago 12-speed heavy duty drill press, Studded cowboy cuffs bench model.

Silver mounted bits & headstalls Cummins 5-speed drill press, bench model Roy Rogers gun belt with double holsters B&S dual-tank portable air compressor, 5 hp Rawhide braided riata, old & nice B&S portable pressure washer, 2000 psi Montana State Penitentiary tooled ladies Hilti air stapler purse, 1950’s Diamond plate pickup tool box Youth batwing chaps; Braided leather Many hand tools, etc. quirt C.M. Russell, Trails Plowed Under, w/ dust jacket C.M. Russell, Good Medicine, w/ dust jacket Tray of 14 arrowheads JAYSON & KYLE SHOBE, AUCTIONEERS & REALTORS from central MonOffice: 406-538-5125 • Kyle: 406-366-0472 • Jayson: 406-366-5125 tana 408 W. Main, Lewistown, MT 59457 Leonard Lopp original e-mail: jayson@shobeauction.com website: ShobeAuction.com oil painting

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1-Farmall 45A MFD with loader, 45 hp 0% Financing on all

NEW McCormick & Case IH tractors (under 100 hp • financing oac)

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USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

JUST IN

2011 Case IH 6088 combine, rock trap,yield/moisture monitor. Very low hours........... Just Traded

Hesston 8100 swather, 25-ft. draper header............ ...................................................................Just In Hesston 6450 swather, 14-ft. hay header, 21-ft. draper header.............................................Just In John Deere 580 pull-type windrower, 25-ft. draper.. .................................................................... $4995

Let’s Deal

USED TRACTORS

Case IH 9380 tractor, synchro shift transmission, 30.5x32 tires, Cummins N14 engine, low hours.... ...................................................................Just In 1994 Case IH 1688 combine. Reconditioned......... ....................................................... Just Traded 1987 Case IH 1680 combine, International engine, rock trap, 1010 30-ft. header, batt reel............... ....................................................... Just Traded

Case IH RB564 round baler, net/twine, wide pickup.

Extremely low bale count, like new.......... $38,250

Make Offer

1993 Case IH 8820 windrower, 21-ft. shiftable draper header, 1126 hours............. Just Traded Flexi-Coil System 67XL suspended boom sprayer, 1600 gallon water tank, 90-ft. booms, Auto-Rate, foam marker, rinse tank.................. Just Traded

John Deere 8650 4WD tractor, 4 remotes.....Just In

USED SPRAYERS

WE’RE DEALIN’ Bring us your offer

Case IH RBX563 round baler, net/twine, wide pickup, large tires................................................. $22,900

Case IH SRX160 suspended boom 132-ft. sprayer, Raven Auto Rate, 1600 gallon tank, 4 ball valves, induction cone................................... Just Traded Flexi-Coil System 67XL wheel boom sprayer with 110-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, Flexi-Control, excellent....................................................... $23,500

Massey Ferguson 165 2WD, 3-pt., 540 PTO, loader, bucket.......................................................... $6995

New Case IH Farmall Tractors

0.0% financing for up to 72 months oac

USED COMBINES

Up to 18-month free financing on all used combines – OAC

(2) Gleaner R60 combines with 30-ft. headers......... .......................................................... Just Traded Vermeer 605L round baler, 6x5 bales, twine, floatation tires. Very good condition......................... $12,900 Vermeer 605F round baler, twine.................... $1995

Flexi-Coil System 65 sprayer, 90-ft. boom, 1000 gallon, Auto Rate........................................... $8995

USED INDUSTRIAL

USED AIR DRILL

Concord 4010 air drill, tow behind 3000 tank with hydraulic fan...............................................Just In

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Valmar 3255 granular applicator. Previously mounted on Flexi-Coil System 85 heavy harrow. Very good condition...................................................... $2995 Mayrath 8x60 grain auger, swing hopper, PTO drive............................................................ $3995 Meyer ditcher, near new blades. Good condition...... ...................................................................... $895

USED VEHICLES

1976 International 1600 cab/chassis with service body, PTO hydraulics, hydraulic crane, air compressor with large capacity tank, extra fuel tank, gin pole crane with winch. An excellent field service unit. Asking $17,900..............Reduced to $15,250

NEW & USED HEADERS

Case IH 1042 36-ft. draper header, pickup reel. Excellent shape...................................................Just In 1995 Case IH 1010 15-ft. pickup header, Victory attachment........................................... Just Traded Case IH 1015 pickup header, Victory attachment..... ...................................................................Just In International 810 13-ft. pickup header, Rake-up raking pickup. Very little use............................. $8995 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header with Sund attachment.................................................. $2995 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header less attachment............................................................ $1495 Massey 1859 13-ft. pickup head less attachment..... ...................................................................... $995

SPECIAL PURCHASE

1980 IHC 412B 11-yard elevating scraper with good rubber. Excellent maintenance and ready to work. ................................................................. $24,900

Thanks to you our lot is getting bare...

WE NEED YOUR TRADES!!

MacDon pickup reels for MacDon and Case IH draper headers (1) 36-ft.......................................... Call for pricing

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Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch

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B&B Auction Sale Saturday, October 27, 2012 Great Northern Fair Grounds Havre, Montana Sign for numbers 10:00 am - Sale Time 11:00 am - Lunch Avail-

EQUIPMENT

1993 Case 580SK extenda backhoe, 3700 hours, excellent condition. VIN #1T0310SJKBD210978.

Ford 8N tractor, PTO, 3 point, nice clean unit.

HOUSEHOLD

Kitchenware/ Glassware/ Knick Knacks/ Davenport/ Easy chairs/ Pictures/ Bedroom sets/ China closet.

OTHER

Riding lawn mower/ Fish poles and accessories./ Miscellaneous items.

VEHICLES

2005 Chevrolet Impala 3-2003 Chevrolet Impalas 1998 Chevrolet Blazer 1991 Dodge 150 1987 Dodge 250 van 1985 Dodge 100 pickup with flatbed.

1981 Jeep 2001 Chevrolet Impala 1985 Ford dump truck.

1974 Ford F100 pickup.

1968 International 1700 truck.

1963 Dodge dump truck.

1985 Dodge 150 pickup.

SHOP

Hand tools/ Garden tools/ Power equipment.

BeefTalk: Calculating cost per unit is critical

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service not have the actual analysis, feed tables The world of costs is not really that comcertainly would provide adequate numbers plicated, but often it is overlooked. to answer the question. Typical values in a Although it is true that feed must be edtable never are the actual numbers from an ible, free of digestive problems and comanalysis, but the concept of pricing per unit patible with the beef cow, that still leaves of desired nutrient still is valid. a large selection of alternative feedstuffs.

The formula is simple. However, for peoRegardless of what one is feeding, the first ple in general, no formula is simple, so let’s step is figuring cost per unit of desired talk about it. We know our cost per bushel nutrients. is $7.94. We know typical corn could be 60 In very simplistic feeding terms, the pounds per bushel at 88 percent dry matter, world of the beef cow is somewhere be88 percent TDN and 9 percent crude protein tween green and yellow. If you were told (obtained from a reputable feed table). to eat all your vegetables as a youngster, To answer the question, we divide $7.94 the reasoning for it was simple: Vegetables by 60 (tabled value for bushel weight of contain nutrients that are needed to sustain a healthy state of living. corn) to get our cost per pound. The cost per Likewise, a cow is more likely to sustain pound of purchased or as-is corn is 13 cents. a healthy state of living when the feed she The pound of corn is 88 percent dry matter, consumes is a mixture of green and yelso we need to divide the 13 cents by .88 (dry low feeds. Feeding all corn without greens matter percentage) to get the cost of 1 pound is not good. Feedof corn on a 100 pering all straw or grain cent dry-matter basis. byproducts with no Now we know the cost greens is not good. per pound of corn on Feeding all seconda 100 percent dry-matcutting alfalfa with ter basis is 15 cents. no yellows is not However, because good. Feeding all the corn is at 88 perbrown, overly macent TDN, the cost on ture grass hay with a dry-matter basis per no green hay is not pound of TDN is 17 good. cents. The calculation A mixture of green involves dividing 15 grass with yellow cents (cost per pound corn could work. of dry matter) by .88 A mixture of older, (TDN percentage of yellow-looking hay corn). with first-cutting alNow a producer falfa could work. A knows what the typimixture of straw or cal cost is for the degrain byproducts with green leafy grass hay sired purchase. The same calculation could could work. be made for cost per pound of crude protein.

In all cases, an appropriate supplemenUsing the previous numbers, we divide tation of minerals and vitamins is recom$7.94 by 60 to get our cost per pound of mended.

13 cents.

These are basic thoughts that need to be We again adjust for 88 percent dry matter evaluated as one reviews options during by dividing 13 cents by .88 to get 15 cents feed shortages. In most cattle operations, the per pound of dry matter. These calculations most expensive variable expense is feed. If are the same numbers we calculated before, a producer accounts for feed waste all the but this time we divide by .09 (9 percent way through harvest, processing, delivery crude protein) to calculate cost per pound and cleaning, the actual cost per unit of of protein. In this case, 1 pound of protein feed can be calculated. Those costs often is costing us $1.67. are hidden in the busyness of ranching and Now we know that the corn that we were farming. However, writing checks as feed is thinking of buying costs $7.94 per bushel or purchased brings the message home quickly.

13 cents per pound as is. If we calculate a Today, producers need to buy feed. per-unit price, we know the corn costs us 15 The first lesson is a simple one, but we cents per pound on a 100 percent dry-matter may need to have our memories jarred loose basis, 17 cents per pound of TDN and $1.67 to recall lessons we learned in math class. per pound of crude protein.

How does one convert prices to a common Producers need to seek good information unit so prices can be compared? (actual feed analysis results), but also keep I visited with Chip Poland, Dickinson in mind the answer will be different for each State University’s Department of Agricullocation and producer. ture and Technical Studies chair, to talk Again, producers need to price nutrients, about how he priced corn. not pounds of feed delivered. To do that, His example: One local elevator was producers need to seek the help of a very selling corn at $7.94 per bushel as is. So sound, well-educated, beef cattle nutritionhow much did the corn cost per unit of ist. total digestible nutrients (TDN) or cost per May you find all your ear tags. unit of protein? Even if a producer does #### The first Thanksgiving was not a feast, but rather a time when Native Americans helped Pilgrims by bringing them food and helping them build off the land. #### The traditonal cornucopia was a curved goat’s horn filled to the brim with fruits and grains. According to Greek legend, Amalthea (a goat) broke one of her horns and offered it to Greek God Zeus as a sign of reverence. As a sign of gratitude, Zeus later set the goat’s image in the sky, also known as constellation Capricorn. #### Fossil evidence shows that turkeys roamed the Americas 10 million years ago.

SowBridge educational series begins fifth year

The successful distance education program SowBridge will begin its fifth year November 7 and University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension swine specialist Duane Reese said suggestions from subscribers help maintain the program’s value.

“We asked participants for suggestions on topics and speakers, and are happy to provide current content on topics that people are interested in,” Reese said. “SowBridge provides all participants with the opportunity to hear directly from experts, and to contact those experts following the individual sessions.”

Reese, who also is the Nebraska contact for SowBridge, said the program is intended for people involved in managing or caring for boars, sows and/or their litters, including operation owners, employees, technicians, managers and technical service providers.

SowBridge is designed to improve the understanding and application of various tools and techniques involved in daily care of the breeding herd and piglets.

“People from the United States, Canada, Australia, Ireland and West Indies took part in this past year’s program, and they told us they appreciated having the opportunity for all employees to participate in the sessions without requiring any travel or other expenses,” he said. “With the live phone presentation and slideshow viewed on computer, participants do not need Internet access and can take part from anywhere.”

Entities with more than one location have the opportunity to add locations at a lower rate. Cost is $250 for the first registration from an entity and $125 for each subsequent subscription from the same entity. This provides access to one phone line per session and all program materials for each registration. Reese said materials, delivery process and program costs are slightly different for those with nonU.S. mailing addresses and encouraged potential subscribers from outside the U.S. to contact him at 402-4726425 or dreese1@unl.edu for more information.

Before each session, U.S. subscribers receive a CD containing that session’s presentation, along with information on accessing the live speaker presentation. Most participants will call a toll-free conference line to listen to and interact with presenters.

Each session begins at 11:30 a.m. Central Time and lasts approximately 45 minutes.

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2011 New Holland 216 27-ft. hydraulic basket rake, manual controls, used very little. Tag #9927......... ................................................................. $20,000 1996 Haybuster 256 Plus II bale processor. Tag #9976.......................................................... $6000 Hesston BP25 bale processor, 1000 PTO. Tag #8867.......................................................... $4700 Hesstoon BP25 bale processor. Tag #10940.....$2500 DewEze trailer mount super slicer hydraulic drive. Tag #9301.......................................................... $3500 Straw spreader for JD 9660 STS combine...... $2000 MC 675 continuous grain dryer. Tag #9071..... $6000 Flexi-Coil 5000 air drill parts including full set of John Deere 7230 tractor Powr Quad transmispackers for 57-ft. drill, hubs, axles, bushings, wiring sion, 740 loader/grapple. harness. Tag #1339.

New Holland 1049 self-propelled balewagon, duals, extra flotation tire. Tag #9642...................... $9500 2009 John Deere X324 all wheel steer lawn tractor, 48” Powerflo bagger. Tag #9887................. $4550 2005 John Deere LT160 riding mower with 42” deck, hydrostatic drive, 16-hp. Tag #1109............ $1550 2004 John Deere LX280 riding mower with 42” deck, bagger. Tag #163........................................ $3800 John Deere L130 riding mower, 48” deck, mulch kit, bagger. Tag #10884.................................... $1600 2004 John Deere SST15 mower. Tag #1539.. $1000 1990 Terry 29-ft. bumper pull travel trailer, oak interior............................................................... $7500 1997 Wilray 20-ft. gooseneck flatbed trailer with ramps. Tag #10260..................................... $3900 Donahue 45-ft. trailer. Tag #1411.................... $3000 New Kory 8278 12-ton farm wagon, 12.5x16L 14 ply tires. Tag #5201........................................... $3975 3-Ghenn 1/4-mile wheel lines. Each................. $4600 Two used wheel lines for sale. (1-Thunderbird) 2-Used wheel lines, 1/4-mile each. Each.......... $4500 6” and 8” mainline with risers..............................Call 2001 John Deere 9750 combine............... $120,000 Kirshner pivot track closer. Tag #9368........... $3200 1998 John Deere 9610 combine. Tag #9246............

Parker #88C-082 220-volt hydraulic hose machine ................................................................. $70,000 with Weatherhead T400 crimper. Includes complete 1995 John Deere 9600 combine with MacDon 960 die set. Like New $5950. Only..................... $2850 header, 20-ft. unloading auger, chopper. Tag #10790...................................................... $62,500 1994 John Deere 9600 combine with 930 header, batt reel, new header trailer. Tag #10782.........$60,000 1992 John Deere 9600 combine, 930 header, grain tank extensions, chopper, chaff spreader, pickup reel. Tag #10976....................................... $45,500 1983 John Deere 8820 combine. Tag #10779.......... ................................................................. $13,500 1997 Case 2188 combine, Maurer unloading auger extension, no header, 2940 separator hours. Tag #10674...................................................... $55,000

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2012 John Deere XUV625i Gator, poly cab with heater, 44 hours. Like new....................... $14,000 2010 John Deere Gator 825i cab, power box, front brush guard. Tag #11032.....................Coming in

New Equipment In Stock John Deere 7130 tractor MFWD, 3-point, PTO, 3 remotes, PowrQuad.

John Deere 1830 60-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, tow between or tow behind 430-bushel carts.

H&S wheel rakes.

Wheatheart post pounders.

Rem 2700 grain vac.

Brandt 5200E 7500 hp grain vacs.

Brandt drive-over grain belts.

Degelman 6000 rock picker.

Fast pull-type sprayers.

CONSIGNED EQUIPMENT CN-2010 John Deere 9770STS combine with 640D header, 481 separator hours, nice combine. Tag #10654.................................................... $336,000 CN-2009 John Deere 936D draper header. Tag #10433...................................................... $37,000 CN-2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft. draper head with pickup reel, transport. Tag #1413.............. $59,890 CN-2005 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid header, fore/ aft reel, pickup reel. Tag #10267............... $21,700 CN-2005 John Deere header transport. Tag #10268......................................................... $4950 CN-1994 John Deere 535 round baler, twine tie push bar, flotation tires......................................... $7500 CT-New Holland 688 round baler, surface wrap...... ................................................................. $12,000 CT-Vermeer BP8000 round bale processor with big tires.................................................................Call CB-New Holland 358 grinder mixer, 1000 RPM PTO, good shape. Tag #4568............................... $9000 CT-Degelman 9-ft. front blade for 2WD tractor...$2500 CT-Farmhand 258 loader with grapple and JD mounts......................................................... $6500 CB-1979 John Deere 310A tractor/loader/backhoe, cab, 24” bucket, 7750 hours. Tag #4569... $13,500 CT-Case 1490 2W 80-hp tractor with Leon 690 loader and grapple.................................................. $8500 CN-International 150 30-ft. 10” spacing box drills.

Tag #9456.................................................... $1700 CB-1975 Ag Chem Big A 2500 self propelled sprayer, 1200 gallon stainless tank, 60-ft. boom with windscreens, Raven 440 rate controller, 3-way nozzle bodies, 3208 Cat (rebuilt 200 hours ago), Allison automatic transmission. Tag #4709.......... $15,000 CN-1100 GPM Cummins pumping unit with 25 KBA generator, 150-ft. of head................................Call CN-50 hp electric pump.......................................Call CN-6”, 8” mainline...............................................Call Large assortment of handline............................Call CN-Wade Rain center drive wheel lines......... $4250 CN-Used Thunderbird wheel lines....................Call CN-(2) 1400 lb. cast wheel weights for John Deere 30 series............................................................. $1400 CB-Valmar 240 skid mount granular applicator...$2500 CN-2011 Frontier 54” snowblower, 3-point, 540 PTO, hydraulic chute. Tag #9152......................... $2750 CN-1959 Chevrolet Viking 60 truck with 1990 7-ton tender box. Tag #10652.............................. $3350

1995 New Holland TR97 combine with 30-ft. headCOMBINE HEADER er, pickup reel, 13-ft. pickup attachment, Ag Loader computer, 200 hours on rebuild. Tag #10789.... MacDon D60/45 draper header, pickup reel, transport.

Tag #10929.............................................. $60,000 ................................................................. $59,000 1994 Gleaner R62 combine, low hours, yield moni- MacDon 960 36-ft. header, pickup reel, transport. Tag #10827..................................................... $15,000 tor, MacDon 963 30-ft. header.................. $83,000

2010 John Deere Gator 4WD with cab, power box, Big Horn rims and tires, 120 hours. Like new....... ...................................................................Just in 2010 John Deere Gator 620i roof, windshield, manual box. Tag #10888.......................................... $8800 Degelman 14-1 14-ft. blade............................ $9400 2009 Arctic Cat Prowler XT650 with rebuilt engine.

Tag #9522................................................... $7000 John Deere 59” 3-point snow blower. Tag #10328... .................................................................... $2000 Loftness snow blower. Tag #9430.................. $3000 2001 John Deere 1900 liquid applicator cart, 70-ft. booms. Tag #8935.................................... $17,500 Many used miscellaneous AMS items (displays, receivers, steering wheels)....................................... ..............................Call for price and availabiltiy Ezee-On 2400 pull-type post pounder, PTO drive. Tag #10998........................................................ $3900

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USED TRACTORS

McFarlane HDL-1040-16 & HDL-1050-16 40-ft. and 50-ft.16 bar harrows..Call for preseason specials.

2011 John Deere 9530T track tractor, 36” tracks, PTO, low hours. Tag #10979.................. $344,500 2010 John Deere 9230 4WD tractor, 325 hp, front and rear differentiol locks, 18 speed powershift transmission. Tag #10684...................... $199,500 1995 John Deere 8870 4WD tractor, 24/6 manual transmission, 1000 PTO, 3 remotes. Tag #8608... ................................................................. $70,000 1994 John Deere 8970 4WD tractor, 24/6 transmission, 4 remotes, differential lock front and rear, Concord 12-ft. hydraulic angle blade, low hours.

Tag #10684............................................ $105,000

Degelman SM7000 70-ft. spring spring harrow. Tag #10258..................................................... $13,900 1995 Case IH 9280 4WD tractor, powershift transmisMorris 70-ft. heavy harrow. Tag #10978...... $14,900 sion, 4 remotes, nice tractor. Tag #10675......$61,000 2011 John Deere 995 7 bottom plow. Tag #9951..... Big Bud 460/30 4WD tractor, Detroit diesel, power..................................................................$11,500 shift transmission, 50% rubber. Tag #10890......... ................................................................. $53,000 1981 Versatile 950 4WD tractor with 903 Cummins, standard transmission, 40% duals, approximately 9600 hours. Tag #10989............................. $9000 2011 John Deere 8285R MFWD, IVT transmission, 1000 PTO, 4 remotes. Tag #10938......Coming in Wil-Rich 12-bottom plow. Tag #10257..........$11,500 2009 John Deere 4520 compact utility tractor, tower reverser transmission, open station. Tag #8895...

USED GRAIN VACS & AUGERS ................................................................. $19,500 1980 John Deere 4240 2WD tractor with 3-point, 540 2007 Brandt 13” x 90-ft. hydraulic swing away auger, PTO, cab. Tag #1628............................... $22,000 1370 hp.................................................... $18,000 1978 John Deere 4040 2WD tractor, 80 hp, Quad2003 Brandt 13” x 70-ft. swing hopper auger. Tag Range transmission, dual PTO, 3-point, front #1614....................................................... $14,500 weights. Tag #9950.................................. $19,000 Brandt 10” x 70-ft. swing hopper auger with Hopper 1971 John Deere 4020 2WD, ROPS, JD 158 loader Walker mover............................................ Just in with grapple, 3-point, 2 remotes, dual PTO..$14,500 1995 Brandt 7” x 35-ft. auger, engine drive. Tag 2009 Case Magnum 245 MFWD, cab, powershift #1409.......................................................... $4000 transmission, quick hitch, 3-point, dual PTO, 4 Wheatheart 13”x81-ft. swing auger, hydraulic mover, remotes, weight package. Tag #9432.... $142,500 540 PTO. Tag #10909.............................. $17,500 2002 New Holland TM165 MFWD, cab, loader, Wheatheart 10”x71-ft. swing auger. Tag #10891...... grapple, 4 remotes. Tag #10382.............. $78,000 .................................................................... $6325 Rem 3700 grain vac. Tag #9963.................. $19,900 2011 Brandt 5200 EX grain vac. Tag #11022........... ................................................................. $19,500 2007 Brandt 5000 grain vac. Tag #9963...... $15,500 2004 Brandt 5000 grain vac. Tag #10922.... $10,000 Walinga 714 Deluxe grain vac................ Coming in

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2012 John Deere R450 self-propelled windrower, bar tires, auxiliary lighting. Tag #10943........... $88,500

2-2011 Case IH WD1203 16-ft. auger header, 350 hours. Each............................................... $94,000

2003 John Deere 4895 windrower with 14-ft. 895 auger header, rubber conditioner. Tag #10460...... .................................................................. $51,000 John Deere 956 MoCo, 14-ft. center pivot. Tag #1474........................................................ $20,000

2003 John Deere 956 141/2-ft. MoCo, Impeller conditioner, 1000 PTO. Tag #1584................. $18,500

2003 New Holland 1475 16-ft. MoCo, rubber conditioner, hydraulic guard angle. Tag #10738..$14,000 New Holland 116 mower conditioner. Tag #10144... ..................................................................... $6000

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1987 Ford TW5 MFD tractor, 105 hp, 18.4x38 rears, 3-point, dual PTO, 4 remotes, new clutch, Westendork Quick Attach loader. Tag #9961... $19,000 Ford 5000 2WD tractor with cab, 3-point, 540 PTO, loader, bucket, grapple. Tag #10942........... $7900

USED SPRAYERS

2010 John Deere 4930 self-propelled sprayer, 120-ft. booms, stainless steel 1200 gallon tank, full GPS, extended warranty. Tag #9018............... $270,000 2007 RoGator SS1074 self-propelled sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, Raven Viper Pro controls, foam marker. Tag #9745........................ $148,000 2002 Flexi-Coil 67XL wheel boom sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, Raven controls. Tag #9466... $12,000 Flexi-Coil 62 80-ft. wheel boom sprayer. Tag #9644. .................................................................... $2000 1993 Chevrolet C30 pickup with pickup sprayer. Tag #10410........................................................ $6500 Fast 9500E suspended boom sprayer.....Coming in

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2011 John Deere 568 round baler, 1000 PTO, twine, hydraulic pickup lift, megawide pickup, push bar.. ................................................................. $38,700 2003 John Deere 567 round baler, net/twine. Tag #10871..................................................... $22,000 2001 John Deere 567 round baler, 1000 PTO, twine only, 1-year-old belts, hydraulic pickup, push bar.

Tag #10780.............................................. $12,000 John Deere 566 round baler, 540 PTO, gauge wheels.

Tag #10196.............................................. $17,000 1984 John Deere 530 round baler, twine only. Tag #10726........................................................ $3500

2005 Case IH RBX562 round baler, net wrap, wide pickup, bale ramp. Tag #10739................ $18,500 New Holland 664 round baler, twine, Bale Command.

Tag #10724................................................. $6900

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USED DRILLS & ACCESSORIES

Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill with 4350 tow behind cart, 12” spacing, variable rate, primary blockage.

Tag #9601.

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2002 Case IH ATX 5012 50-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, ADX 3360 tow between cart. Tag #10209.

Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 3450 tow between air cart, nice shape. Tag #10488.

Concord ATD 4812 48-ft. air drill with 12” spacing, 3000 air cart. Tag #1498.

2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing. Tag #1469.

Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 3450 tow between air cart, steel packers.

Morris Maxim 50-ft. double shoot air drill, steel press wheels, 7300 tow behind cart. Tag #1635.

Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill with 3450 cart, 10” spacing, variable rate, 550 trips. Tag #9494.

2009 John Deere 1870 56-ft. Conserva Pak drill, 12” spacing with 1910 430-bushel tow behind cart, double shoot. Tag #10208 John Deere 1820 air drill with cart...........Coming in

1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 3450 tow between cart. Tag #9877.

Concord 5612 56-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, Concord 3000 tow behind cart. Tag #8902.

John Deere 9450 drills, 40-ft. 12” spacing, rubber press, AcraPlant, JD transport. Tag #1605............ ................................................................. $15,900 John Deere 9450 box grain drills, 4-10-ft. sections, 12” spacing, transport. Tag #9643............... $9400 1993 John Deere 9400 40-ft. 10” spacing drills........ .............................................................Coming In 1989 John Deere 9400 40-ft. 10” spacing hoe drills, fertilizers, steel packers, 2” openers, transport. Tag #8951....................................................... $13,500

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New Holland 216 rake...........................................................$13,900 New Holland 216 unitized hydraulic rakes. ..............................$9900 Vermeer R23A twin rake...........................................................$7500 Sitrex MK10-12 rake..............................................................$10,500

Case 8465..............................................................................$11,500

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2008 New Holland BR7090, net/twine, extra wide sweep, floatation tires. Very nice....................................................................$32,000 New Holland BR780A round baler........................................$23,900 2004 New Holland BR780 twine, extra sweep pickup, hydraulic pickup lift.......................................................................................$15,500 1998 New Holland 664 net/twine, hydraulic pickup loft, nice.... $10,000

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2007 New Holland 580 square baler. 2 seasons use, like new........... ..........................................................................................$17,900 1994 New Holland 580 square baler, 16”x18” bales.................$8900 New Holland 320 square baler, 14”x18” bales, PTO drive........$3500

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2004 New Holland 1432 13-ft. flail swing tongue...................$12,900 2003 New Holland 499 12-ft. haybine.......................................$9000 MacDon 4000 9-ft. mower conditioner......................................$4900

2-2012 John Deere 568 round balers, surface wrap, mega wide pickup, flotation tires. Approximately 5800 bales. Each ................$36,900 2-John Deere 567 round balers, surface wrap, mega wide pickup. ... .......................................................................Starting at $17,900 3-John Deere 566 round baler. .............................Starting at $9900

John Deere 4995, with 16-ft. disc header. 1400 hours..........$75,900 2009 John Deere 4995 4 meter, 994 head, V10, conditioner, button tires, 558 hours.................................................................$95,900 4-2010 New Holland 8040, 12-ft. HS headers, rotary screens, buddy seat, 800-1000 hours. Each..............................................$64,300 2008 New Holland 8040, 12-ft. HS header............................$61,900 New Holland HW305S with 14-ft. auger header....................$55,900 2005 MacDon 9352i Turbo, 14-ft. auger header, button tires, 1220 hours.................................................................................$57,000 Hesston 6400, gas, 12-ft. header, no cab.................................$3000

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Morris 881 Hayhiker 8 bale......................................................$8500 Dwyer 5-bale mover / feeder.....................................................$7800 1973 Ford F500 buck rake, 390 V8, Farmhand F11C loader, forks, bucket, 4 new tires................................................................$4500 2010 Bobcat S650 skid steer with bucket or fork, excellent condition, low hours...........................................................................$36,200 Kirschner pivot track closer......................................................$3200 International 6200 14-ft. disc drill, combo with grass seeder attachment......................................................................................$7900 John Deere 995 7-bottom switch plow...................................$13,250 Brillion 15-ft. culti-packer.......................................................$12,900 Brillion 14-ft. culti-packer.......................................................$12,900 Brillion 30-ft. single row cultivator with crows feet....................$6500 John Deere 900 7 shank V-ripper.............................................$5490 Artsway 12-ft. land plane. Clean, one owner............................$6960 Kawasaki Mule KAF620 TRANS with hard cab, heater and 197-hours.............................................................................$9500

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2009 New Holland TD80 MFWD, 62 PTO hp, open station, ROPS.... . ........................................................................................$24,900 International 806 2WD, cab, standard transmission, Farmhand loader................................................................................$14,300 Sweepster broom, 10-ft., fits 5000 series John Deere.............$9000

2008 John Deere 8330, 225 hp, MFWD, PowerShift, duals, front weights, 4330 hours..............................................................................CALL 2010 John Deere 8295R, MFWD, PowerShift, 3 point, PTO and 2500 hours................................................................................. $189,900 2009 John Deere 8230, MFWD, PowerShift, 3 point, PTO, new front tires and 4711 hours................................................................CALL 2012 John Deere 7230, MFWD, IVT transmission, 3 point, PTO, JD 741 loader. 600 hours............................................................... $141,000 2012 John Deere 7230, MFWD, IVT transmission, 3 point, PTO, JD 741 loader. 700 hours............................................................... $141,000 2010 John Deere 7130, MFWD, PowrQuad, LH reverser, 3 point, PTO, JD H360 loader. 645 hours.................................................. $85,700 2010 John Deere 7130, MFWD, PowrQuad, LH reverser, 3 point, PTO, JD H360 loader. 1138 hours................................................ $82,900 2010 John Deere 7130, MFWD, PowrQuad, LH reverser, 3 point, PTO, JD H360 loader. 1296 hours................................................ $82,900 John Deere 7220 tractor with 741 loader, PowrQuad, 2 rear remotes, 3-point hitch, 540/1000 PTO, 300 hours.............................. $91,900 John Deere 6715 with MFWD and new Buhler loader. . .......... $54,900 John Deere 6115D, MFWD, 3 point, PTO, 2 hydraulics, 95 PTO hp, 9F/9R transmission with reverser, Mounted with JD 673 Loader. . .. ............................................................................................ $69,900 John Deere 6400 MFWD, John Deere 640 loader, 11,036 hours.......... ................................................................................................CALL 2007 John Deere 5325 MFWD, 55 PTO hp, open station, ROPS/canopy, new front tires...................................................................... $24,900 John Deere 5210 with 3 rear remotes, sync-shuttle transmission and 2900-hours.......................................................................... $13,500 2010 John Deere 5105M MFWD, 90 PTO hp, 540 PTO, cab, 16 speed, reverser, 563 loader, bucket, low hours............................... $64,700 2011 John Deere 5075M, 61 PTO hp, MFWD, 2 remotes, cab, 16 speed with reverser........................................................................ $43,500 2011 John Deere 3320 with 300 CX loader, hydro, 12 hours...$25,900

John Deere 7330 tractor with MFWD, PowrQuad, 3 hydraulics and JD 741 NSL loader with bucket, bale spear. 655 hours.....$95,000 John Deere 7800 tractor with MFWD, PowrQuad, air seat, 3 hydraulics, 540/1000 PTO, 14.9x30 front, 18.4x42 rear duals and JD 741 loader, joystick, 3 function valve, 6090 hours................................$69,900 International 3588 tractor with duals, 5600-hours. Engine overhauled at 5299-hours....................................................................$13,000 2007 New Holland HW305 self propelled windrower, 2007 NH HS12 auger header, 1233 hours..................................................$52,000 Morris 1400 Hay Hiker, 14 bale..............................................$16,900 Morris 881 Hay Hiker, 8 bale..................................................$10,900 Highline 5-bale mover, 6800 feeder..........................................$9500 John Deere 630 tandem disc with 9” spacing, 18” discs, hydraulic fold, hydraulic depth control.......................................................$19,900 John Deere 970 21-ft. culti-packer, hydraulics, ‘S’ tines, front & rear scrapers, rear hitch............................................................$19,900 John Deere 1610 22-ft. hydraulic fold chisel plow with rear harrow.... .............................................................................................$9900 International 6200 grain drill....................................................$6500 Brillion WM3001 24-ft. culti-packer...........................................$8500 Aerway 15-ft. aerator with transport hitch..............................$11,500 Schulte 148 15-ft. flail chopper, drawbar...................................$3500 Anderson rockpicker, 5-ft. working width, 540 PTO drive.........$1750 HMDE HD Grapple fits Farmhand F11 and JD 740 loader.........$900 Elston Gopher Getter..................................................................$750 New 2012 John Deere 550 S4 camo, roof, 3/4 windshield....$11,900

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Pork industry faces record losses

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A tsunami of red ink is about to wash across the pork industry, which is facing losses unseen even in the fall of 1998 when hog prices at times approached zero value.

According to a Purdue University Extension economist, the stressors include: more hogs than expected, rapid sow liquidation now under way, and record feed prices. Losses in the final quarter of this year could be $60 per head, exceeding the previous record quarterly losses of $45 per head in the fall of 1998.

“Slaughter numbers in the past two weeks have been up 6 percent when only about 1 percent more hogs were expected,” said Chris Hurt. “This has caused a $10 per hundredweight drop in live prices since late July, with prices now in the low $60s.

“The source of those extra hogs is probably related to some delayed marketings due to the summer heat, to a desire to sell pigs more quickly before prices really tumble moving into fall, and to high-sow slaughter. Projected prices for the final quarter this year are in the mid-$50s, using current lean hog futures as a base. Tragically, costs of production are expected to be above $75 per live hundredweight for the remainder of the summer, this fall, and winter,” Hurt said.

Loss projections Hurt predicted losses per head this summer to be estimated at $30, followed this fall by record quarterly losses of $60 per head.

Losses in the first and second quarters of 2013 are projected to be $38 and $5 per head, respectively. Over this one-year span, losses may average about $33 per head, meaning total losses of around $4 billion for the U.S. industry.

“There is strong evidence that the initial wave of breeding-herd reduction began in early August and has intensified,” Hurt said.

“Sow-slaughter data show that around 30,000 sows were liquidated in the month of August alone. This would represent a reduction of about 0.6 percent of the national sow herd in one month. This rate will continue, and perhaps even increase, if corn prices stay at current levels or move higher. The breeding herd may decline by 4 to 6 percent in the six months from August 2012 through January 2013. The rate of liquidation is expected to slow sharply after this coming winter,” Hurt said.

Hurt described the dilemma for the industry to be the enormous losses for pigs that are already born. Continued liquidation of sows will not reduce slaughter numbers until next summer and so does not address the short-

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“Short of euthanizing young pigs, reduction of weights can reduce total pork supplies, use less feed, and enhance hog prices,” Hurt said. “The economics of reducing weights is largely related to packer-buying programs.

Generally, it is not economical for producers to sell at lighter weights that receive a discount. Perhaps packers would consider lowering those threshold weights in this emergency. Producers should recognize that this could be costly to packers and to not expect one packer to do so unless all agreed,” he said.

Hurt said that President Obama authorized the purchase of a modest amount of pork. “That volume is so small as to reduce the losses by less than $1 per head,” Hurt said. “Other demand stimulation could help increase pork prices, but the program would need to be much larger and more money would likely have to come from a Congress that has not had a strong record of agreement or accomplishment in recent months.

There remains a small amount of hope that a partial waiver of the ethanol RFS for 2013 could reduce corn use for ethanol and lower corn prices. However, evaluations at the University of Illinois, Purdue, and Iowa State all indicate that such a partial waver may have only small impacts on volume of corn used for ethanol.

“Financial losses of the magnitudes projected here will cause massive erosions of family equity and some bankruptcies,” Hurt said. “Unfortunately, losses in 2008 and 2009 were not fully recovered by the profits in 2010 and 2011 so that some producers face this tsunami in weakened financial condition.

“Family hog farms with a sizable land base will have land equity to draw on,” Hurt said.

“Larger hog producers with a minimum land base will need to draw on corporate equity and then their lenders. Lenders will make the final decisions for the weakest, but will strive to keep companies in operation as they seek new buyers. This means that another round of consolidation of ownership can be anticipated,” he said.

Hurt concluded by saying that unfortunately individual producers are going to need to find their own way through the short-term carnage. “The irony is that hog production may return to profitability by mid-summer 2013 when meal prices begin to moderate, hog prices move to record highs, and rain and reasonable temperatures bless our nation’s corn and soybean fields once again,” he said.

100 years of business

Two events were held to show appreciation to Torgerson’s customers, employees, industry business partners, friends and family for 100 years of business.

On Tuesday, September 18th, Torgerson’s hosted a golf tournament at Marias Valley Golf Course in Shelby, Montana. The tournament included 100 players comprised of customers, employees and business partners. KMON hosted their morning show from the course.

On Thursday, September 20th, Torgerson’s hosted their 100 Year Celebration at the Four Seasons Arena in Great Falls, Montana. Approximately 1000 people were in attendance for the evening. Dinner and entertainment were provided. Speakers for the evening were Jim Walker, Vice President of Case IH North America and Steve Bierman, President of CNH Capital. The entertainment for the evening included a performance by Expressions of Silence and a private concert by Aaron and Thea Tippin. KRTV featured the event on both of their evening news spots.

Torgerson’s was founded in 1912 as a mercantile in Ethridge, Montana by Reier Torgerson. The company is now a farm implement dealer with 6 locations in Montana and is run by the fourth generation of Torgerson’s. ##### The old foot pad surface of a black bear sheds off and a fresh new one takes it place during hibernation.

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Weaning calves early

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota The exceptionally dry summer has created significant shortages of forages for livestock. Pastures especially have been decimated by the hot dry summer and many producers are looking for ways to cope with spent pastures and hay shortages. Weaning calves early may be one viable option. Greg Lardy and Carl Dahlen, Extension beef specialists at NDSU, recently provided the following article to help guide your decisions.

Traditionally, calves are weaned at six to seven months of age. In typical spring calving herds in the northern Great Plains, this is usually October or November. However, during drought, forage is generally limiting and early weaning should be considered as a management tool. Time of weaning will have impacts on cow and calf performance as well as health and productivity of the native range or pasture.

Lactation represents the greatest nutrient demand for cows during a year-long production cycle. Lactation increases demand for energy, protein, and other nutrients. One of the simplest ways to reduce nutrient requirements is to wean the calf. This practice can cut nutrient requirements by one-third to one-half depending on milk production of the cow. Early weaned calves can achieve adequate rates of growth if given access to a high quality ration. By the time calves are 3 to 4 months of age, they are consuming significant amounts of forage. At 6 to 7 months of age, calves will consume approximately half the amount of forage as a mature cow.

Following weaning, dry cows will eat less forage than lactating cows, further reducing demand placed on the pasture. By removing the demands of lactation, acceptable pregnancy rates and calving season length can usually be maintained.

Producers may consider early weaning only a portion of the herd. In that case, logical candidates for early weaning are cows nursing their first and second calves. These animals have nutrient requirements for growth in addition to maintenance and lactation. The nutrient requirements for lactation and growth are given higher priority than the need to reproduce. By removing the demands of lactation on nutrient requirements, growth and reproduction will receive a greater proportion of the nutrients available. Producers may also consider early weaning for cows that are in thin or poor condition.

Calves have been successfully weaned as early as two months of age. However, this is not practical under most conditions. Weaning after five months is generally preferable to earlier time frames.

To ensure the health and well being of early weaned calves, beef cattle producers must provide an excellent health and vaccination program. Be sure to work with your local veterinarian to properly design a health program which will work on your ranch.

Early weaned calves should consume 2.75 to 3.25% of their body weight in dry feed daily. Rations should be palatable and free of dust. The most nutritious feeds won’t work effectively if calves don’t consume them.

Offering a creep feed three to four weeks prior to weaning will help the calves adjust to eating processed feeds and make the weaning transition period less stressful. Grain byproducts, such as wheat middlings, barley malt sprouts, soyhulls, or whole oats all make excellent creep feeds and may be considered along with commercial creep feeds.

Initially, calves should be offered long stem grass hay.

Top dress the commercial feed or concentrate mix over the long stem hay for the first three to five days. Once the calves are consuming these feeds readily, you can begin offering mixed rations. Gradually adjust the calves to greater levels of grain and/or concentrates. Adding a liquid supplement such as molasses, condensed distillers solubles, or commercial liquid supplements will help control dust, improve palatability, and reduce sorting.

Do not start calves on silages and other fermented feedstuffs. The fermented odor and flavor of these feeds can cause feed aversion in freshly weaned calves. Wait until the calves are consuming the ration adequately and then begin blending in these feeds.

Place calves in a small, secure, well-sheltered pen or pasture after weaning. If possible, sort calves by weight into smaller pens so that small calves and large calves are not competing for the same feed and water.

Early weaning may be one option to stretch tight feed supplies during drought. It’s may not be ideal, but considering the high cost of feed, it may be one cost effective option during a drought year.

For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. Source: Greg Lardy and Carl Dahlen, NDSU Extension.

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The old saying says, “If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” An autumn adaptation might be “if life gives you leaves, make compost.” Composting has a long list of benefits and minimal effort and patience are greatly rewarded.

Composting takes advantage of a natural process, nature’s way of transforming plant “waste” into what gardeners often refer to as “black gold.” The finished product is the perfect soil amendment for gardens, planting beds and even lawns.

It adds valuable nutrients released safely over an extended time. Compost also does a wonderful job of improving the structure and increasing water-holding capacity, drainage and aeration of the soil, plus it serves as a buffer to soil pH. Another benefit is the addition of beneficial organisms that have been shown to improve a plant’s ability to deal with insect and disease attacks. Compost simply makes the soil much more productive.

The list of environmental benefits is also long. If you don’t compost it’s likely you bag all the yard waste and pay to have it hauled away, then drive to the garden center to buy soil amendments and fertilizers. By composting you reduce or eliminate the substantial energy, pollution and packaging waste involved with those steps. Compost also serves as a carbon sink, keeping carbon in the soil where it is an asset, rather than in the atmosphere where it is a liability.

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A researcher at Oregon State University (OSU) has reported Oregon’s first documented case of a “zombie” fly infecting a honeybee, but he doubts that the parasite at the moment poses a threat to the already beleaguered bee, which is a vital pollinator of some of the state’s key crops.

Ramesh Sagili, a honeybee specialist with the OSU Extension Service, stumbled upon a belly-up bee on a sidewalk under a street light on campus in Corvallis one morning in late July. He placed it in a vial in his lab, and four days later seven maggots crawled out of the bee’s neck. Almost three weeks after that, one matured into an Apocephalus borealis fly, commonly called a zombie fly because of the disoriented behavior it is suspected of causing the bees to exhibit at night.

The finding comes amid rising concern about the health of honeybees, which have been hit by a mysterious phenomenon called colony collapse disorder in which adult honeybees disappear from a hive, either entirely or in large numbers. It came to light in late 2006 when beekeepers on the East Coast began to see their honeybee colonies dwindle. The disorder has since spread to other states. A cause has not been determined, but suspects include mites, viruses, malnutrition, pesticides, a lack of genetic diversity, and stress that results from commercial hives being trucked around the country to pollinate crops.

Sagili doubts that the fly is playing a role in the widespread die-off of honeybees, which are crucial pollinators for various Oregon crops, including blueberries, pears, cherries, apples, clover, cranberries and vegetable seeds.

“It’s a stretch to say the fly is correlated to colony collapse disorder,” he said. “At this point, I don’t think it’s a threat. I don’t think it’s at the level where it can depopulate hives in large numbers.”

Earlier this year in a journal article, researchers in California became the first to document that the fly attacks honeybees.

They discovered the parasite in honeybees in California and South Dakota, the only states besides Oregon where fly-infected honeybees, or ZomBees, have been reported.

The fly is known to parasitize bumblebees but little is known about its impact on them in Oregon, said Sujaya Rao, an entomologist at OSU who studies them.

Sagili hypothesizes that the fly is just now being found in honeybees because it may be trying to branch out from its other hosts when they’re not available. He added that

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although honeybees are widely studied, it’s possible that scientists just never saw the parasite because they usually preserve their collected bees in alcohol, which would kill the larvae and keep them from popping out.

The brownish-red fly, which lays eggs inside the bees and is smaller than a fruit fly, is native to North America and has been found in Canada and various states that include Alaska, Georgia, Maine, Minnesota, New Mexico and New York, said Brian Brown, the curator of entomology at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and an expert on the parasitic fly.

Brown said the fly has been in Oregon for thousands of years but has just never been found in a honeybee in the state until now.

In 1993, he identified a fly from Oregon as being an Apocephalus borealis. He doesn’t know, however, when it was actually found because it was part of a museum’s collection he borrowed. In 1934, a collector found the fly just south of Oregon in Gasquet, California, near Crescent City.

Oregon was home to 56,200 commercial honeybee hives last year, according to a report from the OSU Extension Service.

About two dozen beekeepers owned 90 percent of them, Sagili said. Every year, Sagili and retired entomologist Dewey Caron survey the state’s commercial beekeepers to find out how their hives are faring. Between October 2010 and April 2011, they lost 17 percent of their combined hives versus the same period a year earlier, Sagili said. In 2009-10, they lost about 25 percent, he said.

To find out if the parasitic fly is playing a role in the losses, Sagili has placed traps by hives at two locations on campus and is encouraging commercial and hobby beekeepers to do the same near their colonies.

Instructions on making traps (https://www. zombeewatch.org/tutorial) can be found online.

People who don’t raise bees can also become ZomBee hunters just by collecting dead or dying honeybees they might find under porch or street lights. Sagili recommends placing the bees in a jar with multiple layers of cheesecloth secured over the top with a rubber band to let in air. Collectors should watch for the possible emergence of maggots. If they do find the parasite in the bees, they are encouraged to email Sagili (http://extension.oregonstate.edu/employee/ramesh-sagili#email-form). They can also submit their findings to the ZomBee Watch website (https://www.zombeewatch. org) so the fly’s whereabouts can be posted on an online map.

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Moth evolves to survive in mountains

A moth that scientists released into the wild in Oregon mountains to control a poisonous invasive weed has unexpectedly evolved to survive the cooler climate, according to a new study.

The cinnabar moth was introduced in the Cascade and Coast ranges 23 years ago to keep tansy ragwort from overtaking clear-cuts. The insect, which in the caterpillar stage has a voracious appetite for tansy leaves and flowers, was originally used only at lower elevations to control the bright yellow weed, which is toxic to horses and cattle.

Researchers were surprised by how quickly the insect evolved to thrive in the cooler, higher elevations and shortened growing season. They found that through natural selection, its life cycle was altered so that now the insect develops from egg to the overwintering pupa more quickly than its cousins in the warmer Willamette Valley.

“It was commonly assumed that if mobile organisms found themselves in unsuitable environments, they would move rather than stay put and evolve,” said one of the study’s co-authors, Peter McEvoy, an ecologist at Oregon State University who has studied the moth for 35 years.

The findings have relevance in terms of global climate change, said McEvoy, adding that studies show that species naturally shift to higher latitudes and higher elevations as climates warm.

The results are also significant because the cinnabar moth is just one of more than 70 living organisms – most of them insects – used to control more than 30 types of invasive plants in Oregon. If it’s changing, others might, too. But that might have negative effects on the environment, McEvoy said. For example, a previously innocuous insect might evolve into an invader that feeds on valuable crops or native plants in its new setting, he said.

However, he added, after more than two decades of close study, researchers have not detected any negative effects from the cinnabar moth on native plants in mountainous environments.

“Harnessing the potential of insects to provide effective control is a great tool in fighting invasive species,” McEvoy said. “And whether an organism must evolve to be effective or whether its evolution could threaten desirable plants are two sides of the same coin and warrant careful study.”

McEvoy hopes that one-day researchers will be able to predict how an insect might evolve. And if they are able to do that, regulators should take into account any potential changes in insects before they approve them for use in controlling undesirable plants, he said.

The study, published in the July issue of Evolutionary Applications, is available online (http://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/xmlui/handle/1957/31356).

College a little sweeter

As the sugarbeet industry grows in size and capability, Syngenta is investing in the future of several agriculturally focused college students interested in taking a lead in sugarbeets. For the third year in a row, Syngenta awarded scholarships through the annual Syngenta Sugarbeet Scholarship program. The 2012 winners are Stephanie George of Moxee, Washington; Connor Cook of Baker, Minnesota; Aleighica Keeran of Torrington, Wyoming; and Matthew Singer of Vassar, Michigan.

Each applicant answered an essay question about what has had the biggest impact on the sugarbeet industry and their vision for future improvements. Applications were evaluated for creativity, flow and professional appeal.

The winners were chosen out of 42 applicants, all with an involvement in 4-H or The National FFA Organization (formerly Future Farmers of America).

One scholarship recipient summarized her thoughts on the future of sugarbeets when she wrote, “By continuing research, selecting for improved characteristics, and implementing more efficient farming practices, I believe that the sugarbeet industry will successfully meet the demands of consumers in the years to come.”

Sugarbeet scholarship opportunities for 2013 will be announced by Syngenta at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association meeting in San Diego, California, in February.

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By Heather Gessner, SDSU Extension Livestock Business Management Field Specialist - charge on a per acre basis or on a head As with everything this year corn and per day basis. soybean harvest is ahead of schedule. For Last fall the going rate for grazing stalks many that means corn stalk grazing. Cattle went up, based on the conversations I had producers can find that to be a great benefit with producers, due to the large harvest and to them as pastures are out of grass. Removthe amount of ears on the ground. We do ing cattle so pastures have additional time not typically think of input costs dropping to recover from drought damage incurred in production ag, but this might be the year this summer is a potential benefit of grazing and the input cost that does. This will also corn stalks this fall. There are many aspects be variable across the state and even the to consider in 2012 that we do not usually county where you live. It is hard to make an face with this program. estimation about the amount of corn left in For several months there has been a lot of the field. But if the going rate in the fall of discussions regarding nitrates and the prob2011 was $7.00 per acre, and the corn was lems high nitrate levels in the corn can cause producing 200 bushels per acre and was 10 when it is put up for silage. Producers also foot tall we were talking about a lot of feed need to keep in mind that the nitrate will not available on a per acre basis. Adjusting for go away when the corn dries down or after a the 2012 crop year will likely need to be freeze. It is locked up in the stalks and only taken into consideration. the fermentation process will reduce nitrate The yield consideration also needs to be levels. This raises the concern that before taken into consideration if you are going you bale acres of stalks for grinding or other to rent fields on a per head per day valufeed use you should still test random areas ation. $0.50-$1.00 per head per day was a across the field. If you plan to buy corn stalk common figure paid for grazing last year. bales, ensure that there is an accurate nitrate Making adjustments due to fields with little test attached to the product you buy. Don’t to no corn production needs to be made. get caught buying someone else’s problem.

What else needs to be considered when If you are planning on grazing the stalks you are going to rent stalks? Fences and you should also be doing some testing to water will be two of the big issues for the ensure you do not have a problem in the cattle producer. Water will be a big limitmaking. Cows will be pretty systematic ing factor this year. Many of the dams and about their consumption in the field eating sloughs that have been traditional water first the ears and leaves and then moving to sources during the winter months have the stalks as the “good stuff” is removed. dried up. Hauling water is expensive and If you have a nitrate level that is generally it is hard to ensure all animals are getting regarded as “blendable you will want to the water they need. Fences also become monitor this removal so they are not forced an issue and if an electric fence needs to be into eating the tougher, bigger stalks where ran and then taken down versus a barbwire the majority of the nitrate is stored. If the fence being around the field, that can be nitrate level is very high, you may not want factored in as well. to run the risk of aborting or killing cows Another consideration from the plant at all. More information on high, medium production side is the potential nutrient and low levels can be found in South Daloss due to the cattle or sheep eating the kota State University (SDSU) publication residue thus removing potential nitrogen EXEX 4015. sources, keeping in mind that nutrients Lastly, related to nutrition is to keep in are also returned to the field in the form of mind the other nutrients that the livestock manure. Making the determination about need in order to maintain body condition. the total amount removed due to grazing is Corn stalks are quite low in most vitamins something you need to figure and compare and minerals and the protein level is low as the price of applying fertilizer next spring. well. Vitamins and minerals are essential to Compaction has also been talked about as good herd health and supplements can be a potential issue, especially in areas where provided. Protein is required by the body the livestock are fed or bed down at night. to break down all the forage that is being Continually moving the feeding area can digested by the rumen. Proper supplementahelp to alleviate or minimize that concern tion will help keep the rumen functioning. If but should be discussed between the two you are using a non-protein nitrogen source, parties. such as urea, make sure you understand the As grazing stalks is a form of rental feeding restrictions related to their use, as contract, writing down the particulars: rate, you could cause other problems with incorwhen payment is due, feeding location rect use. movement requirements, and length of the The next question that will likely come grazing time whether that is a number of up is cost to graze the field. Both the cattle days or until the first snow storm and others owner and the crop farmer benefit to some should be written down to avoid potential degree when cattle graze corn stalks and the problems from arising. price to graze stalks usually reflects that.

More information regarding grazing corn The feed benefit is obvious to see for the stalks can be found in the following SDSU cattle owner. The benefit to the crop farmer Extension publications and tools: comes in the form of reduced volunteer • Nitrate Poisoning and Prevention (http:// corn stands the next year. If there is a cornigrow.org/up/resources/02-2041-2012.pdf) soybean rotation, the situation of volunteer • Grazing Corn Stalks (http://pubstorage. corn can be eliminated with herbicides. In sdstate.edu/AgBio_Publications/articles/ corn-on-corn situations this can be trickier ExEx2044.pdf) if you are using similar corn varieties. It has • The Value of Crop Residue (http:// been a while but I actually saw cultivators igrow.org/up/resources/03-2000-2011.pdf) out in the fields again this year due to the • Crop Residue Fertilizer Calculator volunteer corn situation. (http://www.sdstate.edu/econ/extension/ So how do you determine a grazing rate index.cfm) for stalks? Two common methods are used

Recipe Patch By Geri Paul Bunyan Burgers

6 bacon strips, diced 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 3 thin onion slices 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1 pound ground beef 3 slices process American cheese 3 hamburger buns, split In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. In the drippings, saute mushrooms and onion until tender. Transfer to a large bowl with a slotted spoon; add bacon. In another bowl, combine the egg, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, salt, pepper and horseradish; sprinkle beef over mixture and mix well.

Shape into six 1/4-in.-thick patties. Divide bacon mixture among three patties. Top with a cheese slice; fold in corners of cheese. Top with remaining patties; seal edges. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 5-6 minutes a side or until a thermometer reads 160° and meat juices run clear.

Serve on buns. Yield: 3 servings.

Multigrain Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise 2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 1 tablespoon(s) sherry vinegar 1 thyme sprig 1 teaspoon(s) thyme leaves Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 small clove garlic, minced 8 slice(s) multigrain bread 3/4 cup(s) shredded Manchego cheese 3/4 cup(s) shredded smoked cheddar cheese 3/4 cup(s) shredded Gouda cheese Preheat the oven to 450°F. In a bowl, toss the tomatoes with the 2 tablespoons of oil, the vinegar, and thyme sprig and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the tomatoes cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet and roast in the upper third of the oven for 10 minutes, until the skins begin to shrivel. Remove the skins. Turn the tomatoes over and roast for 10 minutes longer, until softened and lightly browned.

Sprinkle with the garlic and thyme leaves and season lightly with salt and pepper. Preheat a panini press or grill pan. Arrange the bread slices in pairs and very lightly brush 1 side of each slice with oil. Turn the bread-oiled side down and mound half of the cheeses on 4 of the slices. Top with the tomatoes, the remaining cheese, and the remaining bread, oiled side up. Grill until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve.

Outrageous Chocolate Cookies

8 ounce(s) semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped 4 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter 2/3 cup(s) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt 2 large eggs 3/4 cup(s) (packed) light-brown sugar 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract 1 package(s) (12-ounce) semisweet chocolate chunks Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat chopped chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring in between, until almost melted; do not overheat. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla on high speed until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low; beat in melted chocolate. Mix in flour mixture until just combined.

Stir in chocolate chunks. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough 2 to 3 inches apart onto baking sheets. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until cookies are shiny and crackly yet soft in centers, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on sheets 10 minutes; with a thin metal spatula, transfer to racks to cool completely.

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N.D. 4-H Foundation announces raffle winner

By NDSU Extension Service Ryan Leimkuhl of Aberdeen, South Dakota, is the winner of a Case IH Scout utility vehicle in the North Dakota 4-H Foundation’s statewide raffle.

Leimkuhl said he purchased the ticket in Ashley, North Dakota, while visiting a business client because he likes to support worthy causes.

“I used to be in 4-H, and we always had red equipment on the farm,” Leimkuhl, who grew up in Waubay, South Dakota, added, referring to Case IH’s red agricultural machinery.

His name was drawn September 13 at the Big Iron Farm Show in West Fargo.

Leimkuhl said his 9-year-old grandson already has plans for the Scout. The boy wants to use it to plant some trees on grandpa’s land. Leimkuhl said his other grandkids are pretty excited, too. He plans to use the Scout for pheasant hunting.

This is the second year the North Dakota 4-H Foundation has conducted the raffle. Each year, it has raised more than $30,000.

“After we pay for expenses, the funds will be used to support 4-H programs across the state,” said the foundation’s development director, Mylie Lavold. “More than $10,000 will go directly back to participating counties. Top-selling counties this year were Ransom, Morton and Barnes, all selling more than 400 tickets.”

Top-selling youth were Alisha Letzring (Morton County), Lucas Subart (Kidder County), Connor McGregor (Morton County), Brady Carlson (Ransom County) and Sara Hatlewick (Stutsman County). They received cash prizes for their efforts.

Besides raising money, the raffle helps raise awareness about what 4-H has to offer youth today and about the foundation’s support of 4-H programs.

“We are deeply grateful to Case IH and the Roughrider dealer group for donating the Scout and being a great partner in this effort,” Lavold says. “Of course, the biggest thank you goes to each and every person who bought tickets.”

4-H is a community of young people across North Dakota learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. The North Dakota 4-H Foundation is 4-H’s private sector, nonprofit partner on the North Dakota State University campus. For more information about North Dakota 4-H activities, go to http://www.ndsu.edu/4h.

Be aware of identity theft

By Nicole Tiggemann, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Denver You should always safeguard your personal information such as date of birth, mother’s maiden name, and your Social Security number. Why? Because it’s that type of information identity thieves are after. You may think you’re safe simply by not carrying your Social Security card with you and not providing your personal information over the Internet or by e-mail. But scam artists have become tricky. Never reply to an e-mail claiming to be from Social Security and asking for your Social Security number or personal information.

Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in America. Unfortunately, people impacted by natural disasters, such as the recent wildfires and hurricanes, could be particularly vulnerable to identity theft. A dishonest person who has your Social Security number can use it to get other personal information about you. Identity thieves can use your number and your good credit to apply for more credit in your name. Then, they use the credit cards and do not pay the bills. You may not find out that someone is using your number until you are turned down for credit or you begin to get calls from unknown creditors demanding payment for items you never bought. Someone illegally using your Social Security number and assuming your identity can cause a lot of problems.

If you’ve lost your Social Security card and wish to replace it visit www.socialsecurity.gov to learn how to apply for a replacement card. Also, filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission is one of several important steps that victims of identity theft should take. If you think you’ve been the victim of an identity thief, you should contact the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov. Or you can call 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338); TTY 1-866-653-4261.

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Proposals due November 16 for 2013 national conference

A national network of agriculture professionals will address issues related to air, water, soil and climate at From Waste to Worth: “Spreading” Science and Solutions conference April 1 - 5, 2013 in Denver.

Conference chair Dr. Mark Risse, University of Georgia, said “Our livestock and poultry learning center on eXtension. org prides itself on connecting the nation’s best researchbased science and top scientists to the people that need the information. We believe this conference will attract both groups and encourage dialogue between those that generate and use the information.”

The call for oral, poster, panel and workshop proposals is now open and closes November 16. Submissions should address topics of air, water and soil quality, water resource impacts, watershed management, research and outreach methods or climate change.

The conference is designed to provide the latest research as well as tools and programs that put research and knowledge to use in the field.

Who should attend?

“Representatives of commodity groups, environmental agencies, regulatory and policy agencies, government agencies, farmers, producers, technical service providers and consultants should submit proposals and attend the conference,” said Jill Heemstra, University of Nebraska Extension.

The areas of emphasis are • Air, water and soil quality • Climate change • Environmental planning • Feed management • Manure nutrient management • Manure treatment technologies • Pathogens • Regulation • Small farms and beginning farmers • Manure storage, handling and mortalities • Manure value and economics • Case studies/on-farm experience • Harnessing innovative delivery methods The Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center on eXtension.org is the host of the conference. The conference will include workshops, tours, posters, commercial exhibits and oral presentations.

Submit proposals online and find more information on the conference at http://www.extension.org/63747.

Montana to host natural resource competition

Montana has been selected as the site for the 2013 North American Envirothon competition to be held August 4-10, 2013. Students from 45 states and 9 Canadian provinces/territories will meet at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana to compete as finalists in the competition.

During the week-long competition, teams will be challenged on their knowledge of a variety of natural resource issues including soils and land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife and a specially selected current natural resource issue. The current issue for the 2013 competition is Sustainable Rangeland Management: Achieving a balance between Traditional Agricultural Uses with Non-Agricultural uses on Montana Rangelands.

Teams of five high school-aged students who win their state/provincial Envirothon competition advance to the North American Envirothon competition to compete for scholarships and prizes. The North American Envirothon is held in a different location in North America each year to expose students to diverse environmental issues, ecosystems, and topography. This will be the state of Montana’s first time hosting the North American Envirothon competition. “We are thrilled to be coming to the great state of Montana—a state rich in so many natural resources. The students will, no doubt, have an excellent experience that will impact them for years to come,” said Clay Burns, Executive Director, North American Envirothon.

Many volunteers and funds are needed to host this event.

Those who would like to contribute are urged to contact Shonny Nordlund or Heidi Crum co-coordinators of the event. Shonny Nordlund may be reached at (406) 538-7401 ext. 101 or by email at fcd@midrivers.com or contact Heidi Crum at (406) 444-6619 or hcrum@mt.gov.

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Harvesting and drying corn

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota Corn harvest is upon us and the drought has created additional concerns this year. The following timely article has been provided by Ken Hellevang, Extension Engineer at NDSU. Drought conditions stressed this year’s corn crop, leading to weak stalks and shanks.

Weak stalks contribute to “downed” corn due to wind or other forces, and weak shanks contribute to “ear drop” and large field losses. Farmers need to check the condition of the corn in the field.

Drought conditions also are leading to larger than normal in-field corn moisture content variations. Reports indicate some moisture content varies from 15 to 25 percent in the same field due to soil variations or other contributing factors. If kernel size or density varies along with the moisture content, the result could be “pockets” of wet corn in a bin.

That occurs when grain segregates based on size and density as it flows into a bin.

Generally, the smaller and denser material will accumulate in the center and the larger material flows to the perimeter of the bin. Using a distributor or “coring” the bin may reduce the accumulation of smaller material in the center of the bin.

A September harvest also may cause in-bin drying problems. A natural-air drying system that provides an airflow rate of 1 cfm/bu (cubic feet per minute of airflow per bushel of corn) will dry 20 percent moisture corn to about 14 percent with North Dakota average October ambient air conditions of 50 degrees and 65 percent relative humidity. The estimated drying time is about 37 days, and the allowable storage time (AST) of 20 percent moisture corn at 50 degrees is about 65 days.

Average ambient air conditions for September are 60 degrees and 65 percent relative humidity. An air drying system using average September conditions will dry 20 percent moisture corn to about 13 percent in about 37 days.

The drying time is the same because the corn is dried to 13 percent in September and 14 percent in October, so more moisture is being removed during September.

The concern with drying in September is that the AST is reduced to about 28 days. The drying time exceeds the AST, so a quality loss may occur before the corn gets dry and the entire storage life of the corn has been “used up.” Thus, problems also may develop during storage.

The drying speed is related to the airflow rate, so the drying speed can be increased by not filling the bin with corn.

For example, if the bin is only one-half full, the expected airflow rate will be about 2 cfm/bu and the drying rate twice what it is with an airflow rate of 1 cfm/bu.

Running the fan only at night to dry with cooler air will lengthen the AST, but it also will lengthen the drying time.

For example, running the fan for 12 hours at night during September will reduce the average air temperature to about 50 degrees, so the AST of 20 percent moisture corn is extended to about 50 days. However, the drying time also will be extended to about 75 days due to the fan only operating for one-half of the day.

The storage life of corn produced this year may be shorter than normal, so farmers need to be more diligent with drying and storage management. This is because the storage life of grain grown under stressful conditions is normally shorter than that of grain developed without plant stress.

For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu.

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Use repellents to reduce bluetongue risk in sheep

By University of Wyoming Extension Persistent drought conditions in Wyoming have increased the risk of bluetongue disease in sheep, which is vectored by biting midges.

Scott Schell, assistant entomologist with University of Wyoming (UW) Extension, said the early spring and hot, dry conditions Wyoming has experienced favor the reappearance of bluetongue.

“Drought conditions create a lot of mucky edges around receding water holes, which is biting midge larval habitat,” said Schell. “Drought also concentrates livestock around fewer water sources in late summer when the biting midge population peaks.”

According to Schell, the only way to reduce the risk of bluetongue to sheep in Wyoming is the use of repellents.

He said that long-lasting, insecticidal repellents, properly applied to sheep in the summer, provide economical protection from bluetongue.

The repellents work by reducing the number of bites sheep receive from infective midges in the weeks just before the first frost, when the chance of infection is highest, he said.

“Timely application of these repellents when the flocks return from summer pastures can protect sheep for a few weeks until the first frost kills off the biting midges,” said Schell. “Rams on late summer pasture should also be protected with repellents.”

Cooperative research between UW Extension, the former USDA-Agricultural Research Service Arthropod-Borne Animal Diseases Research Laboratory and Montana State University showed that insecticidal repellents, applied as low-volume belly sprays or via treated ear tags, significantly reduced biting midge feeding.

“The larval habitat for the biting midges cannot be treated successfully with insecticides,” said Schell. “The insecticidal ear tags provided longer protection but were more expensive to purchase and were slower to work due to the time needed for the insecticide to spread over a sheep’s body.”

Schell said sprays are faster acting, but the protection provided from insect bites was of shorter duration.

The last large outbreak of bluetongue occurred in Wyoming in 2007.

“Symptoms can include high fever, excessive salivation, nasal discharge, swelling of the face and tongue, and, in some cases, a bluish coloration of the tongue,” said Schell.

Many species of livestock and wildlife can get the disease from the bite of an infective biting midge. In Wyoming, the vector species is Culicoides sonorensis, an insect less than one-eighth of an inch long that prefers to blood feed on hoofed animals. However, the severity of the disease varies widely between species.

“Cattle can get bluetongue but exhibit little in the way of negative symptoms but may have a high level of the virus that persists in their blood,” said Schell. “This may spread the virus into uninfected Culicoides midges that feed on an infected cow and then feed on other animals.”

Sheep, on the other hand, can get very sick with bluetongue with 30-percent mortality of infected individuals possible, according to Schell.

For more information, contact Schell at 307-766-2508 or sschell@uwyo.edu.

Black knot disease

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: My chokecherry trees are starting to show symptoms of black knot disease. Is there a spray I can use for this problem?

Would pruning the trees help? Also, I have two miniature rose plants along the south side of my house. Can I uncover them now? They are starting to get leaves.

A: Yes, you can uncover your rose bushes. Keep a vigil on the weather so you are ready to provide some protection if the temperatures dip below freezing, which it is bound to do.

Black knot is a fungal disease that is difficult to control just by pruning. However, pruning is one of the necessary steps.

Cut a good 6 inches back beyond the visible fungal knot.

Spray the tree with lime sulfur while the buds are closed.

Once the buds open, spray with benomyl and captan. Be sure to follow label directions to avoid toxic damage to the tree.

This is a very difficult disease to control, so the possibility of eventually having to remove the trees should be considered.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu.

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2009 Chevrolet 1500 4x4, short wheelbase, 5.3L, automatic, air conditioning, tilt, cruise, XM radio, OnStar, Bluetooth, remote start. Tag #12T48A........$28,495

2010 Chevrolet Equinox 2LT AWD, heated leather, power locks, power windows, AM/FM/CD/ XM, OnStar, remote start. Tag #13T09A........................$23,995

2005 Chevrolet 2500 4x4, extended cab, short wheelbase, 6.6L Duramax, Allison transmission, air conditioning, tilt, cruise, XM radio, OnStar. Tag #12T79C....... ......................................$21,495

2009 Chevrolet Traverse 2LT AWD, heated leather, dual sunroof, AM/ FM/CD/XM/DVD, OnStar, rear camera. Tag #12U15A...$23,995

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2012 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT, heated seats, power locks, power windows, AM/FM/CD/XM, OnStar, Bluetooth, remote start. Tag #12U32..........................$18,995

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By NDSU Extension Service Drought conditions stressed this year’s corn crop, leading to weak stalks and shanks.

Weak stalks contribute to “downed” corn due to wind or other forces, and weak shanks contribute to ear drop and large field losses.

“Farmers need to check the condition of the corn in the field,” says North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang.

Drought conditions also are leading to larger than normal in-field corn moisture content variations. Reports indicate the moisture content varies from 15 to 25 percent in the same field due to soil variations or other contributing factors. If kernel size or density varies along with the moisture content, the result could be pockets of wet corn in a bin. That occurs when grain segregates based on size and density as it flows into a bin.

“Generally, the smaller and denser material will accumulate in the center and the larger material flows to the perimeter of the bin,” Hellevang says. “Using a distributor or ‘coring’ the bin may reduce the accumulation of smaller material in the center of the bin.”

A September harvest also may cause in-bin drying problems. A natural-air drying system that provides an airflow rate of 1 cfm/bu (cubic feet per minute of airflow per bushel of corn) will dry 20 percent moisture corn to about 14 percent with average October ambient air conditions of 50 degrees and 65 percent relative humidity. The estimated drying time is about 37 days, and the allowable storage time (AST) of 20 percent moisture corn at 50 degrees is about 65 days.

Average ambient air conditions for September are 60 degrees and 65 percent relative humidity. An air drying system in September will dry 20 percent moisture corn to about 13 percent in about 37 days. The drying time is the same because the corn is dried to 13 percent in September and 14 percent in October, so more moisture is being removed during September.

The concern with drying in September is that the AST is reduced to about 28 days. The drying time exceeds the AST, so a quality loss may occur before the corn gets dry and the entire storage life of the corn has been used. Thus, problems also may develop during storage.

The drying speed is related to the airflow rate, so the drying speed can be increased by not filling the bin with corn.

For example, if the bin is only one-half full, the expected airflow rate will be about 2 cfm/bu and the drying rate twice what it is with an airflow rate of 1 cfm/bu.

Running the fan only at night to dry with cooler air will lengthen the AST, but it also will lengthen the drying time.

For example, running the fan for 12 hours at night during September will reduce the average air temperature to about 50 degrees, so the AST is extended to about 50 days. However, the drying time also will be extended to about 75 days due to the fan only operating for one-half of the day.

“The storage life of corn produced this year may be shorter than normal, so farmers need to be more diligent with drying and storage management,” Hellevang says. “This is because the storage life of grain grown under stressful conditions is normally shorter than that of grain developed without plant stress.”

For more information, visit NDSU’s grain drying and storage website at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/graindrying.

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have a Canada cherry that has black knot. What is the best way to control it?

A: Cut it down and dispose of it. I know that is not the answer you were anticipating, but that is the usual conclusion of repeated attempts to control the spread of this plague on Canada cherry trees. If you want to hope that your tree is an exception to the rule, here’s what you can try. Carefully cut the infected branch off back to a lateral branch and destroy it. Begin a spraying program using lime sulfur while the tree is dormant. During the growing season, spray the tree with a Bordeaux mixture or Captan. By being extremely vigilant in your pursuit of controlling this disease, you may be able to rank yourself in the column of exceptional individuals who gained control over black knot without destroying their tree.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu.

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2009 New Holland BR7090, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command, 1000 PTO, 4800 bales..............................................$31,100 2008 New Holland BR7090, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command, lace belts, 1000 PTO, 3500 bales............................$31,800 2006 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 2358 bales........... . .....................................................$24,800 2005 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 13,348 bales........ . .....................................................$21,500

2004 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command.................$19,300 2004 New Holland BR780, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup...$17,500 New Holland BR780, twine.................$14,800 2002 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup.............................$14,800 2001 New Holland 688, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup...................$18,200 2000 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup.............................$14,100 1997 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup..................$12,100 1995 New Holland 660, net/twine, Bale Command..............................................$12,100 1994 New Holland 660, twine, Bale Command.................................................$9500 1992 New Holland 660, net/twine, Bale Command, 1000 PTO...............................$7500 New Holland 853, twine. Excellent, must see!.. . ........................................................$4800 1997 John Deere 566, twine wrap. Excellent.... . .....................................................$15,700 2001 Vermeer 605XL, twine.................$14,100

2002 New Holland TV140 bidirectional, loader, grapple. 50 hours on new engine warranty, nice................................................$74,500 1991 Ford New Holland 9030, engine end drawbar, cab end 3-pt., PTO, hydraulics, 8500 hours.....................................$29,900 1998 New Holland 8560 MFD, 130 PTO hp, cab, air, loader, grapple, 7940 hours......$49,100

1997 New Holland 8360 MFD, 115 PTO hp, cab, air, loader, 4500 hours...................$51,500 2002 New Holland TM125 MFD, 100 PTO hp, cab, air, loader, 3025 hours............$48,400

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John Deere 467 16x18...........................$2700

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New Holland 1431 pivot tongue, 13-ft. cut disc mower............................................$12,200 2006 New Holland 499 12-ft. pivot tongue.

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USED HAY TOOLS

New Holland FP230 pull-type chopper, 27P hay head...............................................$10,500 New Holland 1032 pull-type stack wagon. Excellent....................................................$6800 New Holland 1012 pull-type stack wagon......... . ........................................................$3700 Holsher Model 180 bale pack, handles 18 14x18 bales.......................................$4500 New Holland 258 9’6” rake, left side hydraulic drive, rubber tines. Like new..............$6200 John Deere 54 side delivery rake, 9-ft. working width..................................................$4400 Sitrex 3-point belt rake............................$1840

2008 New Holland T2320 FWA, hydro, 250TL loader, canopy, 250 hours..............$24,800 2005 New Holland TC35 FWA, hydro, 16LA loader, 215 hours. Nice!.................$17,800 Ford 8000, cab, air, 3-pt., PTO, loader, bucket... . ........................................................$8300 Ford 8N, 6-ft. rear blade. Good running tractor.. . ........................................................$2900 1995 Agco 9655 MFD, cab, air, powershift, 984SL loader, duals.......................$46,500 2007 Kubota M5040 MFD, 50 hp, cab, PTO, 3-pt., loader, 500 hours..................$29,600 2005 John Deere 5205 MFD, ROPS, 3-pt., PTO................................................$17,300

SKIDSTEERS & CONSTRUCTION

1995 New Holland 2550, 14-ft. auger header, 2200 hours.....................................$28,500 New Holland 1495, gas, hydrostatic, 12-ft. header...............................................$8500

2003 John Deere 4995, 14-ft. disc header, steel conditioner, 1400 hours..................$64,200 1997 Case IH 8850, disc header, cab..$32,500 Hesston 6650, cab, air, 14-ft. header...$15,500 MacDon 940 15-ft. multi-crop header......$7700

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New Holland Harley MX8 landscaping power box rake............................................$6800 Post Vibe vibratory post pounder, rock spike, pipe driver, 3 way hydraulic, high flow......... . .....................................................$11,300 Mustang MBH9H 9-ft. backhoe for skidsteer, 24” bucket..........................................$7600 2011 Buhler SB5200 skidsteer snowblower.

Excellent...........................................$4800 Horsh 7-ft. snow blade, hydraulic angle, skidsteer loader quick attach. Like new...$3100

USED TILLAGE & MISC.

Koyker 150 loader and mounts, bucket..$3500 Farm King 100” 3-pt. rigid drag harrow. Like new!....................................................$975 New Holland EZ84 84” rear blade. Like new..... . ..........................................................$825 1981 International truck, Detroit 653, FS1 525 horizontal TMR...............................$33,300 Kirschmann 12-ft. hoe drill.....................$2500 Erskine 960FM 96” front mount snowblower, drive lines..........................................$5800 Polaris PVT 6x6, dump bed. Excellent condition....................................................$5600 Farm King Y810E 8x12 unloading auger, electric motor...........................................$1500 16-ft. tandem bumper pull trailer..............$1500 Beltec heavy duty post hole auger..........$2800 Danuser 3-pt. post hole auger with 12” auger... . ........................................................$1250 Land Pride PD15 PTO post hole auger with 12” bit......................................................$1240 Shaver post pounders. In Stock........ Save $$$

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New Holland G4020 zero turn mower, 50”deck, bagger system..................................$3200 John Deere LA175 mower, 54” deck, 26 hp Briggs, hydro, 34 hours.....................$2300 Walker mowers in stock along with Toro commercial and residential units.

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October is “Move ‘em Out” Month - Limited to stock on hand

1995 Sooner all aluminum 3 horse gooseneck with dressing room, tack room, boot box, water tank, rear tack and hay feeders........................................... $9999

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New Featherlite 24-ft. aluminum gooseneck stock trailer with 2 sliders. Retail $24,330.................. $18,800

$200 Fuel Card With Purchase New PJ 30-ft. gooseneck with triple 7000# axles and brakes, 5-ft. dovetail with 3 flip over ramps. Hauls 8-ton.

List $9699. Regular $8899 New Featherlite 8127 20-ft. aluminum gooseneck Sale Priced...................................................... $8500 stock trailer with one center slider. Retail $22,374......... New PJ 28-ft. gooseneck with triple 7000# axles and ......................................................................... $17,300 brakes, 2 flip over ramps, popup dovetail. ........................................................................ $8500

New Circle D 6-ft. 8” x 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with (2) 7000# axles, bull package, center slider, mats, spare tire. White. Retail $10,652.......................... $9281 24-ft. also in stock................................. Call for pricing

New PJ 20-ft. skid steer tilt deck with (2) 7000# axles with brakes, 16-ft. tilt plus 4-ft. stationary deck.

List $6199. Regular $5699 Sale Priced...................................................... $5499

New PJ 8” channel FULL POWER tilt, 22-ft. deck, 102” wide, (2) 7000# axles with brakes, tool box, traction bars on tail, D-rings. List $7699 Sale Priced...................................................... $6999

New PJ 14-ft. gooseneck dump with fold-down sides, (2) 7000# axles with brakes, scissor hoist, spare tire and carrier. Hauls 11,000#. List $9299.

Sale Price with FREE roll tarp......................... $8099

New PJ 83” x 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailer with tarp kit, split spreader gate. Retail $8028................... $7209

New PJ 26-ft. tandem dually with flip-over ramps, spare, tool box. Retail $11,224......................... $10,259

October seminars to help cattle producers cut costs

By University of Idaho Extension A series of four University of Idaho Extension seminars in October will offer tips for cattle producers who are facing higher feed costs and losses of winter range to fire and drought across southern Idaho.

“One of the things that’s really concerning producers is the lack of winter range,” said John B. Hall, superintendent of the Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension and Education Center near Salmon.

University of Idaho Extension will conduct Beef Cow Winter Feeding Strategies Seminars in four locations: Salmon, October 23; Pocatello, October 24; Burley, October 29; and Caldwell, October 30.

Each seminar will feature expert beef nutritionists from the Northwest. The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences’ new beef nutritionist, Mary Drewnoski, will speak at each location.

Tim DelCurto of Oregon State University will be the keynote speaker at Burley and Caldwell. Steve Paisley from University of Wyoming will present the keynote talk at Salmon and Pocatello.

Breakout sessions are customized for each location by extension educators and producers. These breakout sessions may include information on using crop residues, alternative feeds and nutrition for improved reproduction.

“The dry weather has hurt range productivity this year. So in areas where cattle producers use winter range, it will be lacking. Producers are concerned about how they’re going to get through the winter with limited feed supplies,” Hall said.

The workshop speakers will focus on helping producers develop ways to use feed more efficiently and economically, said Benton Glaze, Twin Falls-based University of Idaho Extension beef specialist.

“Winter feed costs represent a major share of their expenses. In drought years or when range is lost to fire, it is valuable for them to have strategies to efficiently feed their cattle,” Glaze said. “That’s true even in normal years.

“Some of the things we normally use as alternative feeds are extremely high priced or limited in availability because they’re being used as substitutes for corn,” Hall said. “Wheat midds, distiller’s grains and corn gluten feed are all things we traditionally can use as supplements with lower quality hays or even straws and do pretty well with feeding that dry, pregnant cow.”

Both Glaze and Hall said cattle producers will learn how to better match their feed rations to their cattle’s actual needs.

“I hope they can walk away knowing how to get their feed analyzed and how to balance the diet for the needs of the cows. Or learn how they can seek the help of extension educators for help in balancing their cows’ diets,” Hall said.

Heifers carrying their first calf or a cow carrying her second have different nutritional needs than a mature cow because the younger animals are still growing themselves, in addition to supporting a calf, Glaze said More information about the Beef Cow Winter Feeding Strategies seminars is available from local University of Idaho Extension educators or Kara Kraich, University of Idaho Extension beef quality assurance coordinator, at kkraich@uidaho.edu or (208) 454-7655.

Bare arborvitaes

New PJ 28-ft. tandem axle gooseneck with 5-ft. popup dove and flip over ramps. Retail $8401................ $7643

New PJ 24-ft. gooseneck car hauler with (2) #7000 axles, straight deck with 5-ft. slide-in ramps. Retail $5999. ............................................................................ $5315

Used 2008 Newmans sledbed, 16-ft. with spare...$3500 PJ 30-ft. pintle hook flatbed with (2) 10,000# axles with brakes, oil bath hubs, 5-ft. dovetail, 2 flipover ramps, popup center, spare tire. Very nice low mileage trailer.

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“We Work Harder To Stretch Your Dollar Farther”

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: My arborvitaes became bare in the middle this winter. I read that deer feeding on the branches could be my problem. The arborvitaes were completely normal last fall.

(New Jersey) A: White-tailed deer are famous for doing just that to arborvitaes. They were almost extinct in New Jersey years ago, but conservation has returned them to full force. This has driven the deer to leave forest-edge environments and wander into residential sites where they find an abundance of very edible shrubs and trees to nibble on. My folks lived in eastern Pennsylvania by the New Jersey border. You’d think the neighbors were raising the deer as pets because they were so bold and friendly. Unfortunately, once they’ve cleared out that part of the tree, it will not regreen to any extent, so the deer have ruined the plantings. In the future, use Liquid Fence or Plantskydd to keep them from getting started on your plantings.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu.

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The all-new BPX9000 Bale Processor from Vermeer combines simplicity, durability and versatility to meet the needs of today’s cattle producers. The easy to operate machine is built tough with a unique, T-style frame, the bed design and offset rotor produce even and consistent feed with minimal maintenance, and an optional large square bale kit includes enhancements to effectively process a variety of bales. The BPX9000 is built to maximize bale processing and minimize operator stress.

The BPX9000’s slat and chain bed and positive bale feeding improve bale rotation, feeding bales more consistently into the rotor, while reducing the need for operators to reverse rotation of the bale when feeding. The split shaft in the bed allows for easier maintenance without removing the entire bed, and long-lasting bushings in the bed are resistant to net and twine wrapping.

In addition, the bale processor’s offset rotor feeds material with less slugging, for a consistent cut length and higher quality feed. With exclusive cut control bars in combination with the self-cleaning rotor, excessive build-up of net and twine on the drum is eliminated.

The rotor can also be manually cleaned, with easy access through a side-access door.

The BPX9000 has no welds or gussets at high stress points for enhanced durability. The optional large square bale kit gives producers the flexibility to process both round and square bales, with offset loader forks to position square bales to the right side of the processor and a sidewall that lowers to effectively process square bales.

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FALL

Grains & Grasses

USDA establishes national watershed research network

By Sandy Miller Hays, Agricultural Research Service The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) announced that it has established a Long Term Agro-ecosystem Research (LTAR) network from among its existing experimental watersheds and rangelands nationwide to address large-scale, multi-year research, environmental management testing and technology transfer related to the nation’s agricultural ecosystems.

ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

“This national network of agro-ecosystem research will aid our understanding and forecasting of the nation’s capacity to provide agricultural and other ecosystem-related goods and services under changing environmental conditions, in addition to society’s changing demands on natural resources,” said USDA Deputy Undersecretary for Research, Education, and Economics Ann Bartuska.

ARS maintains approximately 22 watersheds and experimental range research sites nationwide, with sites in 15 states. Some of the ARS experimental watershed research sites date to 1912, while others were established as recently as 2007. The initial LTAR network will include 10 of these sites, with more sites to be added later. The 10 sites chosen are affiliated with ARS research units located at Ames, Iowa; Cheyenne, Wyoming; Columbia, Missouri; El Reno, Oklahoma; Las Cruces, New Mexico; Mandan, North Dakota; Pullman, Washington; Tifton, Georgia; Tucson, Arizona; and University Park, Pennsylvania. ARS will be seeking partnerships in network research, as well as in development or selection of additional sites, with universities, other federal agencies and other interested parties.

“This network will further strengthen ARS’ established, significant investment in long-term research to enhance agricultural sustainability, including our Benchmark Experimental Research Watershed and Experimental Range sites located in the nation’s 10 major agro-ecosystems,” said ARS Administrator Edward B. Knipling. “ARS’ long-term research sites, projects and databases represent invaluable platforms on which to test our understanding and ability to manage emerging issues in agricultural sustainability.”

The LTAR network will interact and collaborate with other national ecological research networks, such as the National Science Foundation’s already operational Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) network with 26 sites nationwide, the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) now being developed by the National Science Foundation and NEON, Inc, and the USDA Forest Service network of Experimental Forests and Ranges.

The LTAR network can provide data that can be used in the development of innovative management systems that increase the resilience of agricultural ecosystems in the face of rapid environmental and socioeconomic change, and can help assess the environmental and societal impacts of different agricultural practices and land uses within a particular landscape.

Information from LTAR also can contribute to the development of agricultural production systems that maximize energy conservation and reduce greenhouse gases, while investigating various forms of incentives to encourage onfarm adoption and mitigation, and optimize biodiversity to conserve and protect natural resources while enhancing agricultural profitability.

The national approach to be utilized in LTAR will allow scientists to investigate important research questions against a wide range of environmental conditions, include episodic events such as pest and pathogen outbreaks, detect important but slow-acting phenomena such as changes in soil carbon, climate, and land use, and calibrate and validate the models used to forecast such changes. As a whole, the network will seek to address complex scientific questions about long-term processes on a regional or national scale that cannot be addressed by individual locations.

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A: In nature, pollination of the cactus is carried on by birds. No one should have an allergy to the pollen. I’ve never seen it on any lists or heard of anyone having an allergic reaction to cactus pollen. If the pollination of this cactus was dependent on wind movement, then the chance of an allergy would be elevated.

By Suzanne Geppert, SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Field Specialist As the 4-H year draws to an end, it is time to start contemplating plans for the upcoming year. School is in session, fall sports have begun and the sudden question of “Where do we go from here?” begins. The answer to the question is simple. It is goal development time. What is it that you want to achieve in the upcoming 4-H year? And most importantly, how are you going to make it happen?

Goal development can be summed up in one simple word “S.M.A.R.T”. As you set down to plan and develop goals for your upcoming 4-H year make sure they are: • S- Specific. Make sure the goal states specifically what it is that you want to achieve.

• M- Measurable. Can the goal’s success be measured?

• A- Attainable. Is it attainable?

• R- Realistic. Is the goal possible? Can it be reached?

• T- Time Bound. Does your goal have a time table?

These are all important elements to consider when setting goals for your future programs and projects. We all want success for our 4-Her’s and communities so let’s plan ahead and make sure our goals are S.M.A.R.T. To assist with your planning, you can download the 4-H S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting Template (http://igrow.org/up/ resources/01-1005-2012.pdf).

Further information on goal setting can be also found from your local 4-H Youth Program Advisor, 4-H Field Specialists, or the State 4-H office. You can also visit the Official 4-H Website (http://www.4-h.org).

Part two of this series will cover the importance of writing an action plan.

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(1).............................................CALL

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(3)........................................ $265,000

2008 Apache AS1210 100-ft., variable rate nozzles on three way bodies, Viper Pro, Ravens best system, auto control, auto boom height, AutoSteer, end jets, 1200 gallon poly tank, 275 hp. #16014097. (1).............. $168,000

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1998 Summers 90-ft. wheel sprayer, 1500 gallon, 140 gallon rinse tank, shields, 440 Raven. #16014099. (1)...... $7000

FEEDING EQUIPMENT

2012 Highline CFR650 bale processor, 3 hydraulics, 1000 PTO, 1 3/ 8 ” 21 spline, 16.5Lx16.1 tires. #14200778.

(1).CALL 2012 Highline CFR650 bale processor, 3 hydraulics, feed chopper, grain tank. #14200816. (3)..........................CALL

2005 Brandt QF2500 130-ft. wheel boom, 1500 gallon tank, windcones, mix tank. #16014098............................... $8500 2006 New Holland SF115 133-ft. trailer type sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, windscreens, chemical inductor, 18.4x38 singles, double nozzle bodies-ER80-02 & ER80-04 combo jets, electric end jets, hydraulic drive, Handler I, 15 gallon chemical tank. #16014023............................ $26,750

FERTILIZER SPREADER

1996 Summers DT 100-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 2000 gallon tank, windscreens, double boom. #16014091.

(1)............................................ $6000

Flexi-Coil S65XLT pull type, 114-ft., twin boom system, 1000 gallon and 500 gallon tanks, chemical load system, windscreens, rinse tank. #16014048.

(3)......................................... $12,500

2012 Highline CFR650 bale processor, 3 hydraulics, feed chopper. #14200817.

(2)..............................................CALL 2012 Highline CFR650 bale processor, 3 hydraulics, 1000 PTO, 13/8” 21 spline, 16.5Lx16.1 tires. #14200779. (1).CALL

2011 New Leader L3030G4 high capacity, 300 cu. ft., holds up to 10 tons, spread material from 50 lbs. to 1100 lbs. per acre, Accurate spread pattern up to 105-ft. #14200722.

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New Degelman 3100 right hand discharge Bale King, 1000 PTO, 31x13.50-15 tires. #14200536.......................CALL

2009 Roto-King MD2820 round bale feeder, fits JD 600 or 700 series loaders, hydraulic drive. #13012157 (1).... . ................................................CALL

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John Deere

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2011 John Deere “4WD” 9770STS 360 hp, 3-speed hydro transmission, Firestone 20.8x42 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, Command Touch operator control console, Touchset automatic combine adjust, Premium header control package, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, bullet rotor, 2-stage Dyna-Flo II cleaning system, extended wear small wire & roundbar concaves, extended wear grain handling system with high capacity 22.5-ft. unload system, straw chopper, 635D 35-ft. draper header, Mauer grain tank extension, 935 hours. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001308.....CALL 2010 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, field vision HID lights, Contour Master feeder house with reverser & high torque variable speed drive, 3.15” lift cylinders, extended wear threshing elements, separator tines & rotor top cover, extended wear stainless steel clean grain elevator, tank charge housing & grain tank loading auger housing, heavy duty grain tank cross augers, Mauer grain tank extension, 2 speed chopper, 800/70R38, 8L-26 rear tires, adjustable rear axle. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001333.....CALL 2010 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, field vision HID lights, Contour Master feeder house with reverser & high torque variable speed drive, 3.15” lift cylinders, extended wear threshing elements, separator tines & rotor top cover, extended wear stainless steel clean grain elevator, tank charge housing & grain tank loading auger housing, heavy duty grain tank cross augers, Mauer grain tank extension, 2 speed chopper, 800/700R38, 28L-26 rear tires, adjustable rear axle. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001332.....CALL

RIGID HEADERS

2000 John Deere 930R header. #16002258. (4)...........................$9500

draper headerS

2011 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup reel, full length skid shoes, cross auger, transportation lights. #16002265.......... ................................................$75,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft. with transportation kit. #16002252.........$55,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., double sickle, hydrafloat automatic suspension & position control system, gauge wheels, 16” feed drum, 1-piece poly tine pickup reel with 10” center tube, hydraulic fore/aft, dial-a-speed control, 40” wide draper belts, single point hookup, spare sickle & road transport with lights. #16002224.............$50,000 2008 John Deere 635D 35-ft. with transportation kit. #16002259.........$52,000 2005 MacDon 974 60 Series, pickup reel, flex draper. #16002242. (2)........CALL 2003 MacDon 974 header. #16002250..... ................................................$40,000 2003 MacDon 963 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, 60 Series JD adapter. #16002193..............................$30,000

2010 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, field vision HID lights, Contour Master feeder house with reverser & high torque variable speed drive, 3.15” lift cylinder, extended wear threshing elements, separator tines and rotor top cover, extended wear “stainless steel” clean grain elevator, tank charge housing and grain tank loading auger housing, heavy duty grain cross augers, Mauer grain tank extension, 2 speed chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, hydro transmission, JD 635D 35-ft. draper header, finger reel, transportation kit. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001229.............CALL 2009 John Deere 9770STS Performance Plus custom package, Premier cab, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, 3.15” lift cylinders, premium header package, small grain & round bar concaves, separator & grain handling package with high capacity 22.5-ft. unloading auger, 2 speed straw chopper, Firestone 800/65R32 drive tires with 4” axle extension, 600/65R26 steering tires, concave cover plates, additional grain tank sensor. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001263... . ................................................CALL 2009 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, hydro, Premier cab package, Contour Master feeder house with reverser, premium header package, 22’x5” high capacity unload auger, widespread straw chopper, Firestone 800/65R32 drive tires with 4” axle extensions, 600/65R28 steering tires, concave cover plates, additional grain tank sensor, 635D35-ft. draper header, pickup reel, transportation kit. “Reconditioned”. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001262.

(3)..............................................CALL 2004 John Deere 9760STS chopper with chaff spreader, small wire concave, TouchSet concave adjust, Harvest monitor, Firestone tires, high density lighting, heavy duty final drive, 110 volt coolant heater, 105mm axle spacers, field office training seat with 936D draper header, pickup reel. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001343.

(4)..............................................CALL 2004 John Deere 9660STS level land feeder house, 3 position height control, Harvest Doc, Touchset adjustment, small wire concave, standard unload auger, spreader, heavy duty final drive & hydrostatic system, 30.5x32 bar lug tires, 18.4-26 bar lug rear tires, training seat, stereo, service lights, Mauer grain tank extension, 16” axle extension, 635F 35-ft. flex header. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001297.

(2)..............................................CALL 1998 John Deere 9610 20-ft. unloading auger, Dial-A-Speed header, right hand lever control, hydraulic fore/aft reel, AM/FM radio, beater grate curtain with JD 930R rigid header. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001272. (1)..CALL 1994 John Deere 9600 chopper, chaff spreader, 30.5LX32 tires, hydraulic fore/aft reel, Dial-A-Speed header right lever control, field lighting, 20-ft. unloading auger with 936D header. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001340.

(4)..............................................CALL

PICKUP HEADERS

2012 John Deere 14-ft. belt pickup attachment, hydraulic drive. #16002262.$8000 2012 John Deere 14-ft. belt pickup attachment, hydraulic drive. #16002261.$8000 1981 John Deere 212P 12-ft. pickup header with JD attachment. #16002253...... ...................................................$3995 1979 John Deere 212P 14-ft. header with Melroe 351 pickup attachment. #16002240.................................$3500 1976 John Deere 212P 12-ft., no attachment. #16002212. (1).................$2500 John Deere 100 12-ft. with Melroe attachment. #16002209. (3)...................$700

1992 John Deere 9600 grain combine, 12” axle extension, 30.5x32 diamond tread tires, 14.9x24 rear tires, straw chopper with JD 930 platform, pickup reel. 0% Interest Available - oac. #16001295.

(3)..............................................CALL 1991 John Deere 9600 combine with chopper, 18.4x38 dual tires, 14.9/24 steering, DAS, Harvest Trak, AM/FM, John Deere 930R platform, pickup reel. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001277. (4)..........................CALL 1990 John Deere 9600 conventional combine, deluxe cab, air, hydro, 240 bushel grain tank, Dial-A-Matic reel speed & header height, chopper, chaff spreader, new 30.5x32 drive tires 2011, 400 hours on factory rebuilt engine, reconditioned 2012, 5306 engine hours, 3611 separator hours. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001327................................CALL John Deere 7720 with 224 header. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001325... . ................................................CALL 2002 Agco Gleaner R62 dual tailings, 4 speed hydro, 2 speed cylinder, 30.5x32 drive tires, 280 hp, Cummins 8.3L, plastic finger reel with MacDon 962 36-ft. header. 0% Finance Available - oac. #16001273. (1)................CALL

2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger fingers, finger reel. #16002230. . ................................................$44,500 2006 John Deere 635F flexible draper header. #16002237.................$32,500 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #16002264..............................$25,000 2004 John Deere 635F header, auger composite fingers, HH sensing & contour sensor, spare knife. #16002243.

(3)............................................$28,500 2001 John Deere 930F 30-ft. with pickup reel, 2 wheel trailer. #16002249.$14,500 1998 John Deere 930F 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002254..............................$10,000

HEADER TRAILERS

2012 Unverferth AWS42 42-ft. , wheel steer transport, field runner/green, 235/80x16 tires, no brakes. #14200794....... $9500 2012 Unverferth AWS36 36-ft., wheel steer transport, field runner/green, 225/75x15 tires, no brakes. #14200796....... $9000 2012 header trailer. #16009204....... $7000 2011 Unverferth HT42 42-ft. 4-wheel header trailer, 16-ft. tongue, tie down straps, 4-11L-15” tires. #16010016.

(1)............................................... $6950

2010 Unverferth HM4201G “Highway Legal”, 42-ft. Road Runner header trailer, brake lights. #14200541..........$12,950

GRAIN CART

2012 Brent 882 800 bushel, 20” corner auger, 120” rigid axle, 27x32WH/30.5x32 R1 14 ply tires, Weather Guard roll tarp, 3.75” hitch, scale. #14200789. (2)........ ................................................$50,000 2011 Unverferth 1194 Avalanche, 1100 bushel, double auger, 22” pivoting unloading auger, 520/85R42 walking beam, tandem duals. #16010022. (4).. ................................................$71,500 2008 Bourgault 1100 21.5Lx16.1 lug tires, 1000 PTO, roll tarp. #16009206........... ................................................$39,500 2006 Ez-Trail 860 860 bushel, PTO, hydraulic drive, tarp, no scale. #16009207..... ................................................$25,000 UFT 750 750 bushel, green, scale. #16009199. (4)........................$21,000

Unverferth 35-ft. Road Runner header trailer. #16009192. (3)................. $9800 2009 V-Tech VSA 36-ft. header trailer. #16010013. (1)........................... $1500

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2002 John Deere 4895 windrower, selfpropelled, steel/steel conditioner, cab, air with 16-ft. 895 platform. #16006431.

(3).......................................... $48,000 1982 John Deere 2420 swather with 240 14-ft. auger head, 21-ft. 130 draper header, 16.5-16 front tires. #16006343.

(4)............................................ $9750 John Deere 2320 swather with 15-ft. draper platform, no cab. #16006417.. . ............................................... $2500 2010 Case IH WD1203 swather with 16-ft. header with steel conditioner. #16006419. (1)...................... $95,500

2002 John Deere 1600A mower conditioner. #16006357. (4)........... $13,800 1996 John Deere 1600A mower conditioner, 110” conditioners, 1000 PTO, rubber conditioner rollers. #16006410.

(1)............................................. $9500 1995 John Deere 1600A 16-ft. mower conditioner, new guards 2 years ago, new sickle, rubber conditioner rollers. #16006318. (4)...................... $10,500 1995 John Deere 1600A 16-ft. mower conditioner, 1000 PTO. #16006359.

(4).......................................... $10,000 1992 John Deere 1600 mower conditioner, wide roll, 1000 RPM, 16-ft., equal angle hitch & jack. #16006397.

(4)............................................. $7500 1992 John Deere 1600 16-ft. mower conditioner, urathane conditioners, 1000 PTO, regular guards, hydraulic pickup lift. #16007362. (1)........ $4500

HAY RAKES

1989 Agco-Hesston 1170 16-ft. mower conditioner, 110” rubber conditioner rolls, double sickle, double auger, 1000 rpm. #16006305. (3)................. $8000

GRAIN VAC

2011 Rem 3700 14-ft. auger discharge height, 7 flexible steel & aluminum pipes, floor sweep, clean-up nozzle, 70 hp minimum, up to 10,000 bushels per hour. #13004020........................CALL

2011 Sitrex MK16 16 wheel V-rake, 30-ft. working width, 14 mph work speed, minimum 40 hp., 8’3” transport hitch. #13012256............................ $19,500

2006 Walinga 6614 high capacity Agri-Vac, 1000 PTO. #16009208...............$9500

2009 Frontier WR1218C 18 wheel, high capacity with center wheel. #13009047............................ $21,500

2012 John Deere 480/80R50 set of 2 radial Goodyear tires & rims, fits 4930 or 4940 commercial sprayer. #16010030............................ $13,000 2012 John Deere 480/80R50 set of 2 tires & wheels, fits 4930 & 4940 commerical sprayer. #16010029............... $13,000 2012 John Deere AR260462 480/80R46 duals off 7200R tractor. #14401614... . ............................................ $10,000 2-520/85R-46 R2 tires, deep tread with 50 hours. #16009096.................... $2800 2-480/75R-34 R2 tires, deep tread, 50 hours. #16009095.................... $2450 John Deere 18.4x46 dual tire and rim set. #16009106. (1)......................... $1350

New Holland 216 hydraulic drive, folding twin rake. #16007358. .......... $13,000

John Deere 524 10-ft. dozer blade, came off JD 4440 tractor. #1601031..$2000 Degelman 10-ft. dozer blade, came off JD 4020. #16009197..................... $1500

miscellaneous

MISCELLANEOUS HARVEST equipMENT

John Deere 36-ft. bat reel, fits 930 series header. #16002013.................. $1500 John Deere straw spreader, came off 9750 combine. #16001054.......$1500 John Deere straw spreader, off 9760STS. #16001055...............................$1500 John Deere straw spreader fits 9600 combine. #16001056.................. $500

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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air seeders - RENTAL AVAILABLE

1998 John Deere 1820 60-ft. air hoe drill, dual caster, 10” spacing, single shoot, 3x21 steel packers, rock guards, 787 tow between air seeder, remote blockage switch. #16005200. (2)... $45,000

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2004 John Deere 1895 42-ft. no-till disk drill, 10” spacing, dry fertilizer, single placement fertilizer, steel gauge wheel tow-behind 1910-430 air seeder, 12” conveyor, flotation tires, variable seed and fertilizer rate control. #16005167. . .......................................... $146,000 AIR HOE DRILL 2011 John Deere 1835 41-ft. 550#, 3-rank 5.5”x21”semi pneumatic press wheels, electronic depth control, transport lowering stop, rock guards, tow behind, primary blockage, knife body & hardware, 4” tip with roll pin knife, 2011 JD 1910 430 bu, 3 tank, 4-run double shoot, 10” spacing, reg meter roller/front, high meter roller/ rear, 2-710/70R-38 high flotation tires, dual wheel caster beam, field hitch air sdng tool, 10” auger with steel flighting, variable speed. “Only 3100 acres.” #16005181. (4).................... $180,000 2008 John Deere 1835 60-ft., 10” spacing, JD 1” carbide tips, 33x15.5 flotation tires, duals on wings, rock guards, primary blockage, 4” steel packer wheels, 550# trips, SFB single dick openers with closing wheels, dry fertilizer delivery with 430 bushel John Deere 1910 commodity cart, variable rate, 8” auger, powered calibration, 30.5x32 cane and rice, NH3 hitch, duals on front cart, fill lights. #16005199. (3).......... $177,500

John Deere 4020 cab, syncro transmission, 23.1-30.00 front with 158 loader & grapple. #16003637. (4).....$12,500

2007 Bourgault 5710 53-ft. air hoe drill with 9.8” spacing, stealth 1” openers, single shoot, mid row banders, NH3 system, rock guards, solid steel press, leading 6350 air tank, 8” loading auger, auxiliary lights, 2-tank cart, 30.5x32 cleats. #16005138. (2)...............CALL 2005 Bourgault 5710 53-ft. air hoe drill, 10” row spacing, 450# trips, square seed boots, speed lock adapters, mid-row II banders, double shoot air system, L6450, 3-tank leading air seeder, 10” hydraulic assist load/ unload auger. #16005207... $153,500

2004 Bourgault 5710 54-ft. air hoe drill with mid row banders, 9.8” spacing, 3-1/2” steel packers, 450# trips, 3/4” carbide tips, 5350 tow behind air seeder. #16005194............... $82,000 2002 Flexi-Coil 5000 air hoe drill, steel packer wheels, 2340 air seeder. #16005208. (4)...................... $75,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft., 12” spacing, 550# trips, 5.5” spacing semipneumatic packer wheels, double shoot air package with stealth 4” paired row openers, basic pin sensor blockage with 2000 Flexi-Coil 3450 tow between variable rate air cart, single fan, 10” auger, 30.5x32-R3 diamonds with 2000 Flexi-Coil 2340 tow behind variable rate air cart with 50 bushel 3rd tank option, 8” auger, dual fan, 28Lx26 R-1 tires. #16005158. (1)....... $93,000 1998 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 71/2” spacing, stealth boots, carbide tips, 3x21 solid wheels with 3450 cart, one tank, 3 compartments, variable rate, single shoot, 30.5x32 diamond tires. #16005186. (4)...................... $39,000 AIR SEEDER 1998 Flexi-Coil 2320 tow behind cart, 7” auger mechanic rate, single fan, 230 bushel. #16005190. (1)............. $9500

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DEMO Summers Super Coulter 35-ft. disk, acremeter package, diamond disk, 340/65R18 on 18x11x8. #13011075.... ................................................... CALL 1998 John Deere 1810 52-ft. chisel plow with NH3 applicator with new Bourgault carbide tips, 3-bar harrows. #16004064.

(3)............................................$24,000

Consumer Products 2009 John Deere 620i Gator with aggressive tires, OPS structure, deluxe property care package, rear screen, electric over hydraulic bed lift. #16007409.

(2)............................................. $9500 2005 John Deere HPX 4x4 gator, gas, HPaggressive tread tires. #16007401..... . ............................................... $7000

2011 Case IH Scout XL diesel utility vehicle, Kubota 20 hp 719cc engine, power steering. #16007405. (2)......... . ............................................ $12,800 2009 John Deere X324 lawn tractor, 4-wheel steer, Kawasaki 22 hp engine, hydro transmission, 48” mower deck.

16007273................................. $3250

2011 John Deere 7430 MFWD, 96” rear axle, 2 CST-480/80R42, 2 STL front 420/85R28, 20/20 speed Ag Plus, 540/1000 PTO, 3 deluxe remotes, personal posture seat-air, bottom guard for fuel tank, loader ready package, 110 volt auxiliary heater, 200 amp alternator, premium lighting, signal interface socket, multipower outlet strip, cup holder, 1 pair inside cast wheel weights-450#, quick attach, 741 loader. #16006640..............$145,000

2011 John Deere 7430 MFWD, 96” rear axle, 2 CST-480/80R42, 2 STL front 420/85R28, 20/20 speed Ag Plus, 540/1000 PTO, 3 deluxe remotes, personal posture seat-air, bottom guard for fuel tank, loader ready package, 110 volt auxiliary heater, 200 amp alternator, premium lighting, signal interface socket, multipower outlet strip, cup holder, 1 pair inside cast wheel weights-450#, quick attach. #16006639..........................$145,000

2007 John Deere 7830 MFWD, AutoQuad, deluxe cab, Auto Trac ready, dual PTO, 4 remotes, recent engine overhaul, 746 loader, 5-tine grapple, 8-ft. bucket. #16003518. (3)..$156,950 2002 John Deere 4115 3-pt., 24 hp, 2 hydraulic, 540 PTO, front tires 7.00x12, rear tires 35x12-16.5, hydro transmission with JD 410 loader. #16003613.

(1).........................................$14,000 2000 John Deere 7210 MFWD, PowrQuad transmission, 3 hydraulics, 540/1000 PTO, 18.4x38 rears, 3-pt., JD 740 loader. #16003640. (2)........... . ............................................$51,000 1998 John Deere 4200 diamond tires 13.6x16 rear, 25x8.5-14 fronts, dual remotes with MID PTO, ROPS with mid mount mower. #16003641........... . ............................................$12,000

2009 Great Plains 2600 hydraulic folding 26-ft. disk drills, 7-1/2” spacing, liquid fertilizer attachment. #16005192. (1)... ................................................$47,500

2000 John Deere 1820/1900 air hoe drill, 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, 4x21” semi-pneumatic packers, rock guards, 1” stealth openers, 1900 air trank, 350 bushel tow behind, 8” load auger, 30.5/32 diamonds, 21.5L/16.1SL cleats, single shoot, primary blockage. #16005139.

(3).......................................... $55,000

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2007 John Deere 7H17 walk behind commercial mower, electric start. #16007411............................... $2500 2003 John Deere GX345 mower, 20 hp Kawasaki engine, hydro, 54” mower deck. #16007422. (4)................ $3500 2-John Deere BG20021 rear bagger kits, fit 48” side discharge mower decks on L120 & L130 mowers. Each....... $399

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)

1980 John Deere 950 MFWD, 23 hp diesel engine, 27 PTO hp, 8F/2R manual transmission, 540 PTO, 3-pt., loader. #16003629...............................$8500 1973 John Deere 4630 2WD, powershift, 2 hydraulics, PTO, no 3-pt., 20.8x38 duals with Degelman dozer. #16003610. (4)......................$20,000

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Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Rob Campbell, Salesman 406-942-0543; Wade Engstrom AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Plentywood: DJ. Dixon, Salesman 406-480-3512 Circle: Mike Haynie, Store Manager/Salesman, 406-263-2496; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-790-0722

1969 John Deere 4520 2WD, syncro shift, super single rears, no 3-pt., 1000 PTO with 260 loader. #16003378. (1)......... . ............................................$17,500

1972 International 1066 2WD, DT414 turbo diesel engine, 125 PTO hp, torque amplifier, cab, heater, air, 18.4x38 tires, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, Leon 747 loader, 96” bucket, 3-tine grapple. #16003528.

(1)..........................................$16,000

4WD TRACTORS

2008 John Deere 9630T deluxe comfort package, Cat 5 WS drawbar, extremity warning lamps, dual beam radar sensor, Premier lighting package, tool box, field vision Zenon HID light, right hand electric mirror, AM/FM radio/WB/ CD, instructional seat, F/Business band antenna. #16003638. (4).......$292,500

2007 John Deere 9630 deluxe comfort package, AutoTrac Ready, power differential lock, 800/70R38 duals, Premier lighting package, outside mirrors, leather trim, AM/FM, instructional seat, F/business band antenna, rotary beacon light. #16003553. (1)..$240,000 2006 John Deere 9520 scraper tractor, 4 remotes, 18 speed, 710/70R38 duals, standard comfort package, AM/FM/WB/ CD, instructional seat, right/left electric Rem adjust mirrors, 78 gpm hydraulic system. #16003551. (2).........$168,000 2000 John Deere 9400T track tractor, 36” tracks, wide swing drawbar, 3-pt., 6 cylinder, 425 hp, 4 hydraulic outlets, 24F/6R Powersync, 1000 PTO. #16003625. (3)......................$118,000

1989 John Deere 8960 370 hp, 20.8x42 duals, 24 speed synchro, Cummins 855, 1800 hours on overhaul. #16003521... ................................................$79,000 1976 John Deere 8430 QuadRange transmission, 18.4x34 duals, 3 hydraulics, PTO, cab with Degelman 12-ft. dozer. #16003609. (4)........................$22,000

1976 Versatile 900 20.8R38 duals, 12 speed manual, no PTO, no pt, 3 remotes, Cummins 903 V8 diesel. #16003639. (1)........................... $7500

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2012 John Deere 0709PC Greenstar 2 1800 display. #16012227. (4).....$1900 2011 John Deere 0709PC Greenstar 2, 1800 display. #16012235............$2000 John Deere 0705PC Greenstar 2, 2600 display. #16017232.....................$3000 John Deere 0705PC 2600 display. #16017230.................................$3000 2008 John Deere 0900PC Starfire ITC receiver. #16012240...................$1500 John Deere PF80860 Starfire ITC receiver. #16012223. ...............................$1500 John Deere 0330PC GS2 rate controller, 31 pin. #16012087. (1).................$600 John Deere PF90415 display controller bracket. #16012009 (1)................$145

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PAYLOADERS, SKIDSTEERS, CRAWLER & ATTAChments

round balers

2006 Case IH RBX563 1000 PTO, big tires, bale kicker, surface wrap. #16006313 (3)...................... $22,500 2005 Case IH RBX562 twine tie, hydraulic lift, wide pickup. #16006411. (1)......... . ............................................ $21,000 2004 Case IH RBX562 hydraulic pickup lift, mesh wrap, wide pickup, bale kicker. #16006412. (1)........... $22,750 1989 Case IH 8460 twine tie, 540 PTO. #16007363............................... $5000

2010 John Deere 544K 4WD loader, 167 hp, powershift, transmission, 3-yard quick attach bucket, 2 lever 2-function loader control, standard ZB boom, air ride seat, standard rear hydraulic front axle, manual differential, 20.5x25 L3 tires, full front & back fenders, front & rear lights, environmental drain, reversible fan drive, axle cooler, 10 amp converter, cab, air, radio. #16003605... ............................................. $167,000 2005 Bobcat S250 skid steer with 2-speed, cab, air, heat, defrost, power tach, advanced hand controls, 12-16.5” 12 ply tires, 74” bucket with tooth bar, 1530 hours. #16008031. (3).............$32,500 1999 Bobcat 753 Advantage skid steer with bucket. #16008037. (3)....$11,500 2009 John Deere 544K 4WD loader, W0 AX disc transmission, standard ZB boom with standard linkage, conventional steering, cloth air suspension seat, 3 function valve with 2 lever control, ride control, standard rear hydraulic front axles, axle manual differential lock, 20.5x25 16 PR L3 bias tires, full front & rear fenders for muddy applications, HD LED rear lights, standard rear hitch, cab with air, 3 yard 105.9” bucket, ether start aid, engine block heater, precleaner, reversible. #16003496. ........ $159,500 2009 John Deere 544K 4WD loader, 167 hp, powershift transmission, 3-yard, 105.9” quick attach bucket, 3 lever 3 function hydraulic control, standard ZB boom with standard linkage, air ride seat, standard rear hydraulic front axle, manual differential lock, 20.5x26 16-ply L3 bias tires, full front & rear fenders, HD R led rear lights, standard rear hitch, cold start package, precleaner, environmental drain, reversible fan drive, axle cooler, AM/FM/WB radio, 10 amp converter, beacon. #16003552.

(1)...............................................CALL

2003 Cat 226 skid steer, Joystick control, 53 hp, 1500# operating capacity. #16008038.................................CALL 2006 John Deere BL8 snow/utility blade, off JD 240 skid steer. #16009195......... ...................................................$2500

2011 John Deere KV24758 84” utility bucket with edge. #12400161....$1401

2011 Genim AWSBN108 9-ft. skid steer snow bucket. #13012265...........$3650

JOHN DEERE 2010 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic lift Megawide pickup, dual gauge wheels, push bar, chain oiler system, variable core kit, surface wrap, light kit, moisture tester, rock guards. #16006394............... $40,750 2009 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 flotation tires, hydraulic lift mega wide pickup with dual gauge wheels. #16006438. (1)... . ............................................ $32,000 2008 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 flotation tires, hydraulic lift Megawide pickup, push bar. #16007347. (1)............... $32,500 2004 John Deere 567 Mega tooth/wide pickup, twine, hydraulic pickup lift, pickup gauge wheels, bale push bar, bale ramps. #16006430. (1).. $19,000 2001 John Deere 567 bale push bar, Mega Wide pickup, surface wrap. #16006388. (1)...................... $22,500 2001 John Deere 567 with 1000 PTO, wide pickup, push bars, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006361. (4)..... $22,000 2000 John Deere 566 regular pickup, gathering wheels, twine tie, 1000 PTO. #16006342. (4)...................... $12,000 1998 John Deere 566 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 tires, Mega Tooth pickup, hydraulic. #16006273. (2)...................... $10,750 1998 John Deere 566TW round baler, 540 PTO, big tires, push bar, dual gauge wheels, hydraulic pickup. #16006291.

(4)............................................. $9995 1997 John Deere 566 540 PTO, regular pickup, surface wrap, hydraulic pickup. #16006368. (1)...................... $10,000 1996 John Deere 566 540 PTO, hydraulic pickup, dual gauge wheels, push bar, twine tie. #16006248................ $9750 1988 John Deere 530 twine tie, 540 PTO. #16006421............................... $1200

2011 John Deere fork lift attachment with 5-ft. forks, fits payloaders with quick attach system. #16010020.........$4500

2009 John Deere 315 skidsteer with 10x16.5 extra-wall tires, hand only controls, block heater, rear counterweight, suspension seat kit, top window, 60” dirt bucket with cutting edge. #16008040.

(1)............................................$19,600

HESSTON 2001 Hesston 856A 540 PTO, twine only. #16006365. (1)...................... $13,000

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2012 John Deere BU1060 bale unroller, hydraulic actuation. #13009131..$1950

2012 Frontier GM1084 84” rear grooming mower, rear chin shield, pneumatic tires. #14401655...................... $4350 2012 Frontier GM1072 rear grooming mower, rear chain shield, pneumatic tires. #13009134. (4)................ $3995

2012 Genim HD3748W skid steer 48” pallet fork. #13012315...........................$995 John Deere 1010 crawler, gas, 4 cylinder gas, dozer blade. #16009198.....$7000

NEW HOLLAND 2009 New Holland BR7090 82” pickup, Bale Command, surface wrap, super sweep pickup, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006446. (1)..... $29,000 2007 New Holland BR780A bale ramp, xtra sweep pickup, surface wrap, gauge wheels, 1000 PTO, Bale Command Plus. #16007361......... $21,000 2006 New Holland BR780A surface wrap, hydraulic lift extra-sweep pickup, 1000 PTO, hi flotation tires, bale kicker. #16006433............................ $22,000 2001 New Holland 688 net wrap, crop saver wheels, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006356. (1)...................... $10,750 1994 New Holland 660 1000 PTO. #16007359............................... $3500 VERMEER 2010 Vermeer 605SM net with twine, 11,000 bales. #16006445...... $22,000 2006 Vermeer 605M 21.5x16 flotation tires, HD bale ramp, hydraulic pickup lift, net wrap. #16006422. (3).$22,000 2003 Vermeer 605XL 1000 PTO, twine & net, gauge wheels, bale counter, push bar. #16006434..................... $10,500 1999 Vermeer 605L round baler, accu bale, twine & net, bale kicker. #16006382. (2)........................ .$7500

CASE IH 2010 Case IH RB564 480/45-17 flotation tires, hydraulic pickup, mesh wrap, wide pickup, extra sweep. #16006441.

(1).......................................... $28,000

2012 Frontier RC2084 7-ft. rotary mower, front & rear chains, laminated rear tire. #14401769............................... $3800

2012 Frontier AP12K fixed pallet fork, fits global carries Cat 2. #14401775. (4).. . ............................................... $3500 2012 Frontier AP12K fixed pallet fork, fits JD loader with global carrier. #14401774. (1)......................... $3500 2012 Frontier AP12A fixed pallet fork, 48”, fits 800 series JD loader. #14401773.. . ............................................... $2150 2012 Frontier AP13G 48” pallet fork, fits JD global carrier. #13009123. (1)....... . ............................................... $1400 2012 Frontier AP13G 48” pallet fork, fits JD global carrier. #13009122. (1)....... . ............................................... $1400 2012 Frontier AP13G 48” pallet fork, fits JD global carrier. #13009121. (1)....... . ............................................... $1400 2011 Frontier AP13F 48” floating pallet fork, fits JD 200/300/400/500 series combine. #14401103. (2).......... $1475

2012 Road Boss 14-ft. road grader. #13012306............................... $9500 2011 Buhler 10-ft. rear blade, rear blade assembly. #16009205. (4)........ $4900 2009 Farm King Y750R 7-ft. grooming mower, rear discharge. #16007423.

(4)............................................. $2100 Loftness 9-ft. snowblower. #16007398.

(2)............................................. $5500

Up to 10,000 bushels/hour during full bin load-out!

2003 John Deere 240 skid steer, hand controls, diesel, 3 cylinder, 66” bucket. #16008039. (1)........................$13,500 2007 Genim MFE84B skid steer, 84” bucket with grapple fork attachment. #16008035.................................$3575

4000-5000 bushels/hour with 50 feet of hose at full bin load-out!

5500 bushels/hour from a bin sump with 35’ pipe on full bin load-out!

Farm Equipment Sales

Plentywood - 406-765-1531

Glasgow - 406-228-2496 Culbertson - 406-787-6201

2012 Frontier 2310 10-ft. blade. #13009050. (1)......................... $4500

IN STOCK Circle - 406-485-2145

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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2004 Farm King Y9600 8-ft. snowblower, double auger. #16007402. (1).. $2500

Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Rob Campbell, Salesman 406-942-0543; Wade Engstrom AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Plentywood: DJ. Dixon, Salesman 406-480-3512 Circle: Mike Haynie, Store Manager/Salesman, 406-263-2496; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-790-0722

2012 Frontier RB2284 7-ft. medium duty blade. #13009051..................... $2500

Danuser F8 3-pt. post hole digger with 12” auger. #16010018.................... $1475

NEW XL78 rockpicker

IN STOCK

Fast, clean, tough and efficient. We’ve made the XL-78 to pick rocks faster, and with less dirt in the bucket. They’re tough farm hands that stand up to the rough and tumble world of rock picking and you can depend on them to get your rock picking jobs done quickly and easily.

• The XL-78 has a picking width of seven feet. • Large bucket capacity.

• The XL-78 dumps rocks 7 feet - plenty of height if you’re using a truck or trailer to haul rocks off the field.

• Hydraulic reel drive • Heavy duty, high efficiency parallel drive gearbox.

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TRUCKS, TRAILER & GRADER FOR SALE

2000 Peterbilt 379 EXHD 550 Cat, 15 speed, 244” wheelbase, 63” Unibilt sleeper, 3:53 rears, steerable lift axle, virgin 24.5 tires, Herd grill guard, chrome visor, chrome bug shield, wood steering wheel, wood arm rests, purple (sharp looking truck). Ready to go to work...................................................$34,000

2001 Wilson 53-ft. x 102” triple axle cattle trailer, 3rd axle lift, nose and hog decks, good overall condition................................$30,000

1997 Kenworth W900L 550 Cat, 13 speed, 275” wheelbase, 80” studio sleeper, 3:70 rears, steerable lift axle, new tires and brakes, Herd grill guard, red with gray fenders, recent engine work. Good dependable truck............. ..........................................................$29,000

1986 John Deere 770A motor grader, 14ft. MB, front scarifier, radial tires, new tire chains, ex-county machine with low hours..... ..........................................................$28,000 Contact Shane at (406) 861-9943, Hardin, Montana

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Cat diesel.............................................................$27,995 Kubota 2910 4WD loader, front mounted snow blower....$18,500 Titan 4WD, 32 hp, loader, 155 hours........................$8995 Yanmar 1550 4WD with loader and new tires...........$3995 Massey-Ferguson T035 with loader........................$3750 Massey Ferguson 1100 tractor................................ Coming In International TD-15 crawler, hydraulic blade, winch......$15995 2008 Ditch Witch R300 4WD, shark chain, 245 hours....... . ...........................................................................$19,000 1994 GMC Top Kick, Cat diesel, flatbed with hoist..$14,500 1977 International 1600 truck with 14-ft. dump body, high sides.......................................................................$3500 Trail King 22-ft. 3 axle tag trailer..............................$4660 John Deere Model H manure spreader........... Coming In Erskine 6-ft. snow blower, 3 point, PTO...................$1600 14-ft. heavy duty tandem disc with 22” blades..........$2500 Eagle 6-ft. tandem disc, 3 point, notched blades......$1100 Case 3-pt., 4 bottom plow.........................................$1500 Sitrex 3-pt., 3 wheel rake...........................................$850 Land Pride 5-ft. finish mower................... Call For Pricing

2000 Ford F350 V10 gas, automatic, dually, chassis, cab, 64,000 miles...$11,500

NEW UNITS FOR SALE 5 YR WARRANTY

23HP 4WD LOADER....SALE PRICE $12,780 29HP 4WD LOADER....SALE PRICE $15,500 35HP 4WD LOADER....SALE PRICE $16,850 ALL UNITS ABOVE CAN HAVE FACTORY HEATED CABS!

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Protect horses from West Nile virus

By NDSU Extension Service Horse owners need to protect their animals from the West Nile virus, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service equine specialist Carrie Hammer advises.

Numerous states are reporting an increase in the number of equine West Nile virus cases this year. The U.S. Geological Survey’s disease map reports 157 cases in 31 states as of August 28. In contrast, only 119 cases were reported in all of 2011.

Louisiana is the leading state with 26 reported positive cases, while North Dakota ranks fourth with 10 cases.

“Horses become infected with the West Nile virus after being bitten by a mosquito,” Hammer explains. “The virus is not contagious from horse to horse or from horse to humans.”

The virus affects the horse’s brain and spinal cord; thus, depending on the area affected, clinical signs can vary in range and severity. Some of the more common clinical signs include incoordination (especially of the hind limbs), muscle twitching, depression or heightened sensitivity, stumbling, toe dragging, inability to get up and death.

“Unfortunately, approximately 30 percent of horses that show severe clinical signs will die,” Hammer says. “Many horses that survive the initial illness will have residual effects, such as an altered gait or behavior for months.”

No specific treatment is available for horses affected with the virus. Treatment will depend on clinical signs and focuses on controlling pain and reducing inflammation. Owners should consult with their veterinarian immediately if they suspect their horse may have the virus. Prompt and early treatment often can minimize the severity of the disease.

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) lists the following guidelines to help protect your horse against the West Nile virus: • Vaccinate your horse. The AAEP vaccination guidelines are available at http://www.aaep.org/wnv.htm. Horse owners should talk with their veterinarian to ensure their animals are vaccinated properly against the virus.

• Eliminate mosquito-breeding sites (old tires and other containers that hold standing water).

• Use larvicides when eliminating certain mosquito breeding sites is not possible. Be sure to consult with your local Extension agent or mosquito control authority before taking this action.

• Clean water troughs at least monthly.

• Keep your horse indoors during peak mosquito activity periods (dusk to dawn) if possible.

• Install fans over horses (mosquitoes have trouble flying against the wind).

• Avoid turning on lights in the barn during the evening.

• Use insect repellants and/or fly sheets and masks that are designed to repel mosquitoes.

“Many horse owners have stopped vaccinating against the West Nile virus because the number of cases has been low in recent years,” Hammer says. “This year is a reminder that the virus is still here and should not be forgotten.”

Hibiscus shrub

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I planted a hibiscus shrub that gets flowers the size of a dinner plate. I’ve had the plant for three years. This year, it is much bigger and loaded with buds. I was so excited until I noticed the buds are yellowing and something’s eating the leaves. The leaves look like lacy Swiss cheese. I sprayed the buds with Sevin, but I’m still seeing what looks like a strange type of beetle that I have never seen before.

I know the beetles probably are eating the leaves, but why the yellowing buds that are falling off? I water it correctly and use Miracle-Gro. Could it be the mild winter and very hot July? Thanks for your time and knowledge. (Putnam County, New York) A: This sounds like the work of Japanese beetles. Try to capture one or get a photo and send it to me. They have voracious appetites and are common in your part of the country. The yellowing and dysfunctional appearance of the buds could be due to thrips feeding on the buds before they open. Try using Orthene insecticide because it has contact and systemic activity.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

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UW Extension educator joins county office

By University of Wyoming Extension

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Brandon Greet joined the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension office in Washakie County Monday, September 10, as profitable and sustainable agriculture systems educator.

“I was very excited to accept this position with UW,” said Greet. “I have enjoyed my time as a student at UW and look forward to combining that with serving the clientele in the community I grew up in.”

Greet is a Ten Sleep native and was raised on his family’s ranch. He attended UW and received a bachelor’s degree in agroecology with a minor in animal science in 2011 and his master’s in agronomy this August.

“I enjoy agronomy because it is a field where a person can watch their success grow before their eyes, but no two years are ever the same,” said Greet. “There are always new tools or problems to be dealt with. Agronomy is important to the state of Wyoming because this is a state that supplies energy and food to the rest of the nation. We pride ourselves on being a state that others rely on and improving our agronomic practices will aid in the continuation of that tradition.”

Greet will serve Park, Big Horn, Washakie, Hot Springs and Fremont counties and the Wind River Indian Reservation with emphasis on crop systems, small-acreage management and horticulture.

“We are fortunate that Brandon has chosen a career with UW Extension,” said Kelly Crane, associate director of UW Extension. “His academic training in agronomy combined with his research and practical experience in Washakie County provide Brandon an exceptional foundation to become an outstanding area educator.”

Greet served as an Ag Ambassador for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources while a student at UW. “As an educator, I look forward to helping to bridge the gap between research and production for the people of this community. I want to make the information they need as easy to access as possible.”

Russian olive cuts

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I am interested in taking cuts off of Russian olive shrubs to transplant into hedge rows. What would the procedure be?

A: Are you sure you want to propagate Russian olives?

Think it over carefully before doing so because there are a lot of problems associated with this species. They can root from cuttings taken in October and treated with a rooting hormone. The success of such attempts is 20 to 25 percent under ideal conditions. Seed is the preferred method of propagation, but the seeds need stratification for 60 to 90 days at 41 degrees F before planting.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ndsuag/lawnsgardens-trees.

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Potential shift in Texas cotton acres could occur

High grain prices as a result of continuous drought in the Midwest could cause a potential shift in some Texas cotton acreage looking ahead to the 2013 crop year, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists.

Dr. John Robinson, AgriLife Extension cotton economist in College Station, said you would have to look back six years to when the Lone Star State last saw a significant change in cotton acres.

Cotton prices are predicted to be in a tight range in the near term, although changes in world supply projections could trigger fluctuations. Producers can rely on options contracts to take advantage of price swings in both an up or down market. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo by Blair Fannin) “The last time we had a major reduction was over 20 percent in 2006-2007 as a result of higher grain prices,” he said. “Even though we don’t grow a lot of soybeans, I hear stories of high sorghum prices that will tempt a lot of growers. I wouldn’t be surprised to see our acreage drop down 20 percent to about 5 million cotton acres.”

“There is the possibility, but it is limited,” said Dr. Mark Welch, AgriLife Extension economist in College Station.

“Grain sorghum in the High Plains is secondary if they have a failed cotton crop. Overall, cotton farmers are cotton farmers.”

The outcome of the 2013 wheat crop is the biggest question, Welch said, as prices continue an upward trend over the past three months.

“If we get a bunch of rain, this could lead to a lot of opportunity,” he said.

Texas plants approximately 6 million wheat acres. If the state receives ample rain this fall, there could be an increase in harvested acreage and possibly an increase nationwide.

This is in response to wheat following the recent run-up in corn prices, eclipsing more than $8 a bushel, Welch said.

“We are certainly setting ourselves up for a very large grain crop in 2013,” Welch said.

Robinson said cotton prices will “pretty much stay in a sideways channel.”

“They’ve been just under 70 cents a pound to most recently 77 cents a pound,” he said. “I’m expecting a continuation of a range, sideways action pattern bouncing around with some outside news. I’m expecting prices to trade anywhere from 80 cents to the low 70s.”

Robinson said prices could react accordingly to some type of world supply news, such as India, which hand harvests its cotton and could possibly come up a million bales short of expectations.

“That might generate a market rally,” he said.

Marketing strategies for cotton producers this late in the season are limited.

“There is not much in the options world you can do at the moment,” Robinson said. “I think right now just getting the best cash offer you can is the main thing. If you are shopping around for call options you might be able to catch any upside surprise.”

Robinson said producers could take advantage of any possible volatility on the December 2013 futures by buying options “way in advance, so it may be worth shopping and thinking about what is affordable and what the price direction is.”

Getting rid of cutworms

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have a lady who has some kind of pest eating holes in her peppermint plants. These pests are doing a lot of damage. The pests also are damaging one of her tomato plants.

She would like to use something all natural to get rid of the pests. Would Bt work for something like this? Also, she has cutworms in her corn. Is diatomaceous earth matter the best way to get rid of the cutworms?

A: If she has cutworms working on her corn, I suspect she has another variety of the beast called the climbing cutworm working on her peppermint and tomato plants. Similar to typical cutworms, climbing cutworms do their dirty work at night. We had a peak in their activity recently, so now they are gone. Sevin or diatomaceous earth will take care of both species. Bt might be OK but takes too long to work on vegetable crops.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu.

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Producing apple trees to sell

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: Though I am not from North Dakota (south of Green Bay, Wisconsin), I am hoping you can help me. What a wealth of information you have made available on the NDSU website with your question-and-answer format. It is much appreciated. You are obviously an expert among experts with your knowledge. I am seeking information on how to establish for sale proprietary trees from a new variety. My situation is that I have several hundred wild apple trees on my 38 acres. I have cataloged and marked about 12 trees with fruit that is unique and tasty (one has a hint of concord grapes after an October frost). I know the history of my property and have aerial photographs as far back as 1939. From the photographs, I have determined that the apple trees started growing sometime between 1940 and the present time. Most of the growth has taken place in the last 25 to 30 years. The lady I purchased the land from in 1985 told me that she and her husband lacked feed for their cattle during a dry year, so they fed apples to the cattle. However, she wasn’t sure where the apples came from (not from the farm). This took place sometime in the late 1940s or early 1950s. The cattle grazed the hilly nonfarmable portions of the 38 acres. I believe that cattle droppings are the source of the apples. The 12 trees I have marked have tasty and good-sized apples. They store well in a refrigerator and seem to have natural resistance.

My immediate goal is to propagate the 12 to ensure continued lineage. I have had limited success with grafting, so I am going to try air layering this year. Because the trees are surviving on their own accord, I am convinced that the root systems are hardy enough without using root stock grafting if the air layering is successful. However, do I need to do root stock grafting because I will be producing a large number of saleable trees? Any tips would be appreciated, as well as guidance on establishing trademark/proprietary protection. Also, apple pies made from a mixture of seven of my favorite apples are out of this world and cannot be duplicated anywhere. Every mouthful tastes slightly different. Springtime blossoming is awesome, too.

A: First, thank you for your very flattering remarks because I don’t consider myself an expert. I’m just a student learning more and more with each passing day. It sounds like you’ve got a gold mine of apples on your property. Asexual propagation is the best way to go to increase their numbers. I encourage you to contact the University of Wisconsin Extension Service for assistance. Go to http://www.uwex.edu/ces/ cty/ and click on your county to get in touch with an Extension agent. He or she should be able to hook you up with a specialist at the university who can assist you with getting the budding/grafting procedure rolling or recommend other propagation techniques that would increase your stock for sale quickly. The College of Agriculture (or whatever name it goes by) at the university should be able to provide you with guidelines for patent procedures. Your description of the apple pie sounds very tempting. Perhaps a local bakery would be interested in contracting with you to make pies to sell to the public. When I had my small raspberry farm in upstate New York, I did just that, so I really enjoyed the fruits of my labor.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu.

Late black walnut

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have a black walnut that is more than 20 years old. It has not produced leaves this spring. Is there a way to find out if it is dead or just late getting leaves? It has produced black walnuts twice in 22 years. The tree drops its leaves all at once and somewhat late in the fall. (Rapid City, South Dakota) A: Black walnuts usually break bud later than other species. Check the other black walnuts in your area to see if they are equally as behind. If yours is the only one, there is a potential problem. You should get in touch with the Extension Service agent where you live to have him or her see if any disease or insect problems exist. This just may be the genetic temperament of this particular tree or it is reacting to the weird winter/spring weather we’ve had in this year.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu.

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3-2002 Freightliner Cat C12 autoshift............. $26,500

1999 Chevrolet Tahoe $4500 obo 2001 Freightliner Detroit 60 Series autoshift.. $26,000 1998 Chevrolet Suburban $4250 obo 406-868-7258 Great Falls, MT area

Flexi-Coil 45-ft. air drill, 2320 tow behind cart..$55,000

MGGA Convention and Trade Show

Montana wheat and barley producers’ annual trek to Great Falls and the Montana Grain Growers Association Convention and Trade Show begins in December this year. “New Challenges, New Answers for Agriculture 2013” is scheduled for December 4-6, 2012 at the Best Western Heritage Inn. “You can always count on the annual MGGA convention bringing in top-notch speakers who will address agriculture’s most relevant issues, and this year is no different,” said Ryan McCormick, MGGA Vice-President and this year’s convention coordinator. “With attendance numbers over 800 in past years, the MGGA Convention is one of the largest agricultural gatherings in Montana.”

Some of this year’s convention speakers include: Agri-Trend’s Agri-Coaches—Markus Braaten, Dan Wysocki, Mike Dolinski, Elston Solberg and Grant Jackson will share recommendations on how to maximize the yield potential of each farmer’s operation.

Mike Wong, CGI, and Kevin Kaufman, BNSF will give their perspectives on state, national and international grain markets, emerging issues/trends, challenges/opportunities, evolving ag transportation issues and expansion of state and Pacific NW grain handling infrastructure.

Greg Schwab, Koch Agronomic, has extensive experience in soil fertility and will address soil nitrogen management.

Art Barnaby, KSU, is one of the nation’s foremost experts on crop insurance and his presentation will detail proposed new farm programs, how they relate to crop insurance and how producers can use them to protect their risk.

Sara Wyant, AgriPulse editor and veteran farm policy reporter will update listeners on farm policy, commodity and conservation programs, trade, food safety, rural development and environmental and regulatory programs.

Mark Gaede, National Association of Wheat Growers’ Director of Government Affairs for Environmental Policy will discuss several anticipated changes in conservation programs and environmental regulations.

McCormick explained the value both sponsors and trade show exhibitors add to each MGGA convention saying, “Cutting edge agricultural innovations are showcased each year by over 75 trade show exhibitors and sponsors. And our trade show is all ag…everyone’s asked to leave their pots and pans at home for this one.”

Wednesday evening’s trade show reception and wheat advocate auction offer a chance to relax and have some fun with other attendees and exhibitors while supporting MGGA’s state and national policy efforts. Cap off the event with the president’s banquet on Thursday evening in honor of outgoing MGGA President Brian Eggebrecht from Malta, MT and with entertainment from one of Montana’s own comics, Rich Brockman.

“A key part of our convention is the resolutions process that sets MGGA policy direction for the next year and input from our membership is critical. Committee meetings are scheduled for Wednesday morning and the full resolution process will be completed on Thursday afternoon,” according to McCormick.”

For more information or to register, visit www.mgga.org or contact the MGGA office at 406-761-4596.

Valencia orange tree

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I bought a dwarf Valencia orange tree about two months ago. Since then, it has not grown an inch. I had transplanted it into a 1-gallon pot and put it in the middle of my dining room table.

A: You sound like an impatient person. A dwarf orange isn’t going to surge into new growth anytime soon. As long as the plant is healthy, with foliage remaining and a normal green color, you should be happy. When the plant has accumulated enough carbohydrate (photosynthates) energy to do so, it will produce some new growth. It may be that you have it in too low a light situation. If so, move it to where it can get some direct sunlight. If that isn’t possible, then provide artificial light from a plant light for 12-plus hours a day. During the next six to nine months, you should see some new growth taking place.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ndsuag/lawns-gardenstrees.

What goes on inside the cells of corn and rice

Oregon State University (OSU) has been named a partner on a $10 million grant that aims to further the understanding of the molecular interactions and genes in crops that include rice and corn.

Over the course of the next five years, OSU will receive about $2.9 million of the grant, which was awarded by the National Science Foundation.

OSU will develop an online database, called a plant reactome, with information about the molecular and genetic interactions in the cells of corn, rice and Arabidopsis, a small flowering plant that’s used as a research model. It will also gather scientific literature on the three plants and add it to the database. The university will also study the role of growth hormones in the three plants.

Additionally, OSU researchers will seek to better understand the genes that regulate photosynthesis in the plants as well as the yields in corn and rice when they’re stressed by mineral deficiencies, drought and salt.

Three plants were selected because their reference genomes have been sequenced completely and share many similar genes with major commercial crops, said Pankaj Jaiswal, a plant biologist who is overseeing OSU’s part in the project. For example, rice and corn are related to wheat and barley. Likewise, Arabidopsis, a member of the mustard family, is similar to canola and sunflowers.

The database that OSU puts together will become part of a larger online database known as Gramene (http://www. gramene.org) and is accessible to anyone. The research portal contains genetic information about various crops such as foxtail millet, grapes, poplar trees, sorghum, soybeans and tomatoes.

As part of the $10 million grant, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York and other collaborators will add more genetic information about these crops to the Gramene database. With annotated and curated data online in one place, Gramene’s goal is to make it easier for plant breeders and other scientists to conduct their own research and gather support for their hypotheses.

As a community outreach component of the project, OSU will organize workshops and webinars to teach scientists and students how to use Gramene.

Jaiswal hopes that the research and sharing of knowledge will contribute toward the development of crops that yield more and resist diseases better. These improvements, he said, would ultimately benefit farmers and help feed the world’s growing population.

Other partners in the grant include the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, the European Bioinformatics Institute, and the American Society of Plant Biologists.

More information on the grant is available from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (http://www.cshl.edu/ArticleWare/two-pioneering-plant-genomics-efforts-given-a-funding-boost-by-national-science-foundation) and the National Science Foundation (http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1127112).

Knob weed

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: How does one control or get rid of the knob weed that infests my lawn almost every summer? I have pulled a lot of it, but I’m losing ground. How does it regenerate? The roots are a foot long on the plants that I have pulled out. Is there a spray that I could use? I know you have said that they grow in compacted areas, but I find them all over.

A: This very persistent weed is difficult to control once it gets a foothold. It is most vulnerable at the young seedling stage. You can use a broadleaf herbicide shortly after emergence. Any that are listed for control of dandelions or plantain will do the job. Because of the very high seed production, repeat applications may be necessary. Additionally, good cultural practices will help squelch this weed. This includes overcoming compaction with core aeration on a regular basis, maintaining good fertility to keep the grass growing vigorously, and accepting the fact that compaction is bound to exist no matter what tactic you attempt. You also could make the compacted area a nonliving surface of sidewalk or walking path.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

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8155 Hwy. 10 West Missoula, Montana 406-544-2940 or 406-829-3540 E-mail: neilm@lm-machinery.com

Cat 416B 4x4 backhoe with cab and ‘E’ stick....................$22,500

1997 Ford 2000-gallon water truck with front/side/rear spray. Very nice condition.................$29,500

Cat D5H crawler with cab, 6 way dozer and rippers. Excellent........ ......................................$49,500

International line truck with auger and front winch..............$12,500 Case 580D 2x4 backhoe, ‘E’ stick..... ......................................$11,500

1997 Moxie MT30 new engine........ .................................... RENTAL

Case 850D six way dozer, rippers... ..................................... $19,500

1997 International 4700 single axle dump with DT466 and hydraulic brakes............... $17,500 Cat 140G with rippers........ $70,000

2005 Ford 550 4x4 bucket truck....... ......................................$13,500 Cat 12E SN 99E05546, scarifier...... ..................................... $13,500

2007 Toyota 5000 lb. propane forklift.................................. $19,500

Complete fire command station and generator.........................$59,000

Cat 930 ex county...............$29,500

2005 Cat 938G.................. $82,900

1999 Case 9010 excavator with hydraulic thumb.................$32,500

2010 Takeuchi TB153 excavator, blade, rubber tracks, 250 hours.. ......................................$59,000

1998 Barko 130 self loader............. ..................................... $13,500

Peerless 45-ft. 3-axle chip trailer....... ...........................................$8500

2007 Kobelco 135SRLC hydraulic thumb .............................$74,900 Farmall M with back blade and 3-point...............................$2950

15 Ton Trailers air brakes and ramps. YOUR CHOICE............................ $9950

Log loaders available

LM Rents * Flexible terms: pick up and delivery * Compactors padfoot and smooth drum: 54” to 84” * Excavators: from 10 ton to 30 ton

* Dozers six way blades and rippers: D4 to D8 size * Wheel loaders: 2 yard to 7 yard * Articulated trucks: 25 and 30 ton

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The deadline for phoning in advertising for the November issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be November 2. Phone (406) 279-3291.

AUGERS

Used Grain Augers

Westfield 71-ft. x 13”, low profile hopper. Two seasons of use............................ $13,800 Mayrath/Hutchinson 62-ft. x 10”, PTO drive, Westfield 71-ft. x 13”, mechanical drive. Great electric winch.................................. $2750 buy.................................................. $8500 Westfield 61-ft. x 10” mechanical low profile Farm King 71-ft. x 10” mechanical drive. hopper, sharp.................................. $6500 Consigned....................................... $4500 Westgo 60-ft. x 10”, hanger bearings, swing hopper............................................. $2500 Mayrath 56-ft. x 8”, PTO. For parts........ $350

“I have a large selection of Ford auto parts from years 1960 to 2000. This is inventory from Power Motors’ many years as a Ford dealer. Call or e-mail with a part number. We do not have access to a system that identifies what a particular part on the shelf will fit.

George Fultz

KRAUSE PARTS On Hand

Power Motors Implement - Fort Benton George Fultz (406) 799-7459 H gfultz49@gmail.com

Overwatering spruce trees?

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I read with keen interest your responses to the questions about spruce trees, so I thought you could help us with a spruce issue. We have a cabin in a spot that is very sunny and generally dry during the summer months. In front, there is a long, tall, man-made mound. The soil in the mound is somewhat rocky but of reasonably good quality and it drains well. We planted some blue and Colorado spruce trees four years ago for screening and installed a drip irrigation system.

Since then, we have replaced several of the spruce because many turned yellow, then brown, and died. Several of the trees still have a yellow cast, so early this June, we began ramping up the irrigation rate. We now irrigate every night for 10 hours, giving each tree a total of about 1 to 2 gallons per minute at two points of the drip line. They seem to be improving and are putting on new growth. My concern is that we are watering too much. No water pools on the mound because it drains easily into the soil on the mound. Also, what’s the prognosis for these trees? Are we going to have to water them forever? (Lake City, Colorado) A: Well, they won’t win any beauty contest. Keep in mind that the roots will follow the percolating water through the soil (or stone) profile. Eventually, the roots should reach a site where there is a reservoir of moisture sufficient enough to sustain these trees through normal rain cycles. After this growing season, they should be able to grow and thrive on a heck of a lot less water than you are presently supplying.

You are growing them hydroponically at this point, so they need to be weaned gradually through the remainder of the summer to less and less water. At most, you can soak the trees two to three times a week for three to four hours at a time.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ndsuag/lawnsgardens-trees.

SPECIAL FACTORY PRICING FOR BUSINESSES

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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

LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEMS

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

Quick Clean 772 grain cleaner, used very little. Tag #BRichert0912..........$7000 1987 Case IH 2188 combine with 1042 36-ft. draper header and 13-ft. 1010 pickup header. Tag #LarryK0912........................................................$86,000 John Deere 105 combine with 22-ft. header and 13-ft. pickup header. This is the last 105 model made. Tag #RWinko0912..............................................$3500 John Deere 105 combine with 22-ft. header. Tag #MikeMc0912.................$3500 Allis-Chalmers N6 combine. Tag #CDy0912..............................................$8500 Allis-Chalmers R60 combine. Tag #CDy0912.

John Deere 95 combine with 20-ft. header, pickup reel. Tag #Len0912.

John Deere 7700 gas combine with 224 header. Tag #AHan0912.............$3500 John Deere 7700 diesel combine with 24-ft. header. Tag #RKra0912.

Gravel for sale. Tag #GunsightGR0912.

Ford 8N tractor with 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag #RWinko0912..........................$2900 Allis-Chalmers WD45 tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag #RWinko0912..........$2900 Versatile 400 swather with 20-ft. DSA header. Tag #RWinko0912..............$4000 1990 Flexi-Coil System 65 sprayer, single 16.5x16.1 tires, wind screens, mixer tank. Tag #PhilA0912.

1980 John Deere 1610 45-ft. plow with 11/4” shanks and Honey Bee Rod. 1970 Gysler 24-ft. plow with cable lift. Tag #HerbK0912.

1982 Valmar 240 hydraulic drive, on homemade cart. Tag #HerbK0912.

1000 gallon fuel tank. Tag #PatHig0912........................................................$750 New Holland 1425 self-propelled baler. Tag #LarryK0912..........................$6500 New Holland 1047 self-propelled bale wagon. Tag #LarryK0912...............$6500 White Iseki 31 tractor, MFD, Quick Attach 1045 loader, 540 PTO, 1271 hours.

Tag #RodC0912.

1.5 KW generator, Kubota engine, 120/240/480 volts. Tag #ALD0912..$13,500 Kelly 50 3-point hitch backhoe attachment, 8-ft. reach, 2 buckets. Tag #RickK0912...........................................................................................$5000 Allis-Chalmers D17 tractor, loader, 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag #RickK0912...$6500 Housky 6000 gallon glass lined tank. Tag #HLake0912...........................$25,000 1998 New Holland 8260 MFD tractor, 7314 loader/grapple, powershift, dual PTO, 3-point, good tires, 13,800 hours. Tag #HLake0912.

2000 John Deere 7610 MFD tractor with 7740 loader, 3-point, dual PTO, powershift, 5300 hours. Tag #PaulB0912.....................................................$79,000 2-John Deere 914 pickup headers w/attachments. Tag #PaulB0912.$4500 ea 1971 Kenworth conventional with 22-ft. box and hoist, tandem axle, roll tarp.

TimF0912...........................................................................................$20,000 1972 Ford 880 truck with 22-ft. Knapheide box, roll tarp, Browning transmission, tandem axle, 37,000 miles. Tag #TimF0912.......................................$13,000 Alloway 20-ft. flail shredder. Tag #PatW0912...........................................$12,000 New Holland 772 triple delivery, 30-ft. header, low hours. Tag #PatW0912.......... . .........................................................................................................$22,000 New Holland Super 1049 bale wagon with auto tie, Ford gas engine, hauls 160 bales. Tag #BerthaJ0912.

1976 Versatile 400 swather with 20-ft. DSA header. Tag #BerthaJ0912.

International 806 2WD tractor with 540 PTO, good auger tractor. Tag #BerthaJ0912.

International 160 grain truck with 14-ft. grain box. Tag #BerthaJ0912.

Dodge grain truck with 14-ft. grain box. Tag #BerthaJ0912.

1974 Chevrolet 2WD pickup truck. Tag #HWall0912.

Chevrolet Celebrity 2WD car. Tag #HWal0912.

Danuser F8 post hole auger. Tag #LTorg0912.

1964 International 806 tractor with Farmhand loader, Excel cab, new water pump, rebuilt radiator. Tag #DarrenH0912.............................................$6000 Ford 8000 2WD tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO tractor. Tag #ZachM0912..........$8000 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle, 1828 miles. Tag #TomA0912..............$6500 Graham Hoeme 14-ft. plow. Tag #Hug0912..................................................$950 Fuel stand. Tag #Hug0912.............................................................................$100 Speed King 6”x36-ft. PTO auger. Tag #Hug0912..........................................$750 50 bushel pig feeder. Tag #Hug0912..............................................................$150 Massey-Ferguson 880 8-bottom moldboard plow in excellent condition. Tag #Hug0912.............................................................................................$6500 PTO water pump. Tag #Hug0912...................................................................$500 Century sprayer. Tag #Hug0912....................................................................$200 2-Massey-Ferguson 1135 2WD tractors with 1000 PTO, 3-point hitch and cabs.

Tag #ReidH0912.

2-1977-79 Wilson grain trailers & 20-ft. pumps. Tag #ReidH0912.$25,000 ea Versatile 800 tractor with 36-ft. Ford disc. Tag #RossD0912.

1992 Chevrolet 2WD regular cab pickup, automatic. Tag #Chet0912.

John Deere 890 14-ft. hay header to fit on JD 4890 swather. Tag #HLake0912.

2-Wascomat Junior 74 stainless steel clothes washer. Tag #GlacierC0912.

John Deere 950 MFD tractor, loader, 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag #Moodie0912.

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

2-Cat 627B scrapers. Tag #JamieF0812 JCB 214S tractor/loader/backhoe, front wheel drive.Tag #DonnaH0812....$20,000 Case 450 dozer. Tag #TimS0812.

Trencher for sale. Tag #TimS0812.

Allis-Chalmers HD 15 crawler, reconditioned. Tag #DickU0812..............$10,000 1998 Caterpillar D8R U dozer, 4 place ripper. Tag #RilD0712...............$225,000 1996 Caterpillar D6XL dozer, U blade, cab, rollover cage, ripper. Tag #RilD0712..........................................................................................$75,000 1985 Caterpillar 140G grader, new tires. Tag #RilD0712.........................$95,000 Linderman crawler. Tag #ANF0412............................................................$9000 Drott wheel excavator. Tag #DavidA0412 Caterpillar D8 14A angle dozer, 10-ft. cable. Tag #Smesr0312 Allis-Chalmers HD 15 crawler, reconditioned. Tag #DickU0811..............$15,000 International E200 13-yard self-propelled paddle wheel scraper. Tag #Jfuson0708.............................................................................................$17,000 1969 Terex T3 scraper. Tag #EDickU0510................................................$15,000 1982 Drott 40B wheel excavator. Tag #DaveA0512 Skid steer work or rental. Tag #Chad0611 Case 1150B crawler/loader with 4-in-1 bucket, good undercarriage, pins and rollers turned, pads are good. Tag #Ahan..........................................$16,000 Case 450 dozer. Tag #TimS0811 New Holland L775 skid steer loader, diesel engine. Tag #RichT0112........$8800 Allis Chalmers HD 5 crawler tractor, 2 cylinder Detroit diesel, bucket, blade. Tag #MGoss0212.........................................................................................$4000 International TD 14A crawler, 10-ft. blade, manual angle. Tag #HarveyK0212 Airman HM 305 4000 lb. excavator. Tag#Pack0611.................................$11,000

New Wheatheart augers Several sizes of used grain augers

EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS AVAILABLE

• Supreme Mixers, new and used • Ezee-On post drivers.

• Ezee-On air seeders with special discounts.

• Keho and Edwards aeration equipment.

• Tausras salt supplements.

• Many more products can be obtained.

• Call me for your parts needs for any make.

DIGITAL PICTURES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

TRAILERS

1967 Fruehauf 21-ft. trailer. Tag #Jess0812.............................................$12,000 Miller tandem axle heavy duty trailer, new deck, pintle hitch. Good backhoe trailer. Tag #HugB0812..........................................................................$6500 2010 PJ 8-ft. pickup flatbed. Tag #Colie1210 2012 PJ 26-ft. tandem axle flatbed gooseneck trailer. Tag #Hug0412.........$7800 2012 PJ dump trailer. Tag #Hug0412...........................................................$8100 New Travalong trailers. Tag #CBass0212 20-ft. flatbed trailer with cattle rack. Tag #DarylG0811 16-ft. flatbed trailer, good for hauling hay. Tag #JHug1011.............................$550

2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

John Deere 720 diesel tractor. Tag #ANF0812.

John Deere 720 diesel standard tractor. Tag #ANF0812.

1999 New Holland TV 140 bidirectional tractor with PTO on both ends, New Holland 82L loader, 3000 hours, nice machine. Tag #GO0812..........$65,000 Case 2390 tractor with 1000 PTO, 3-point hitch. Tag #GO0812...............$14,000 2008 Case IH 485 tractor, 710x42 tires 75%-80%, powershift, mega flow. Tag #KA0812..........................................................................................$210,000 John Deere 8850 (fire damaged) tractor, 1000 PTO, almost new transmission and engine are good. Tag #RobW0812.

Case 580 tractor, 2WD, loader, backhoe. Tag #LMM0712........................$15,000 John Deere A tractor. Tag #ANF0712.........................................................$5000 John Deere 80 tractor. Tag #ANF0712........................................................$8000 Case 1030 tractor, 540 PTO. Tag #TomH0712............................................$4500 Case 1070 2WD tractor, PTO. Tag #Tom H0712 Case 2290 2WD tractor, loader and grapple, 6832 hours, add-on 3 point hitch.

Tag #MikeL0712 1964 John Deere 4020 tractor, 148 loader/grapple, PTO, no 3 point. Tag #ToddS0712 Massey Ferguson 2745 2WD tractor, 1000 PTO, duals, no 3 point. Tag #DKraft0712 1996 JCB backhoe 4WD, 7676 hours. Tag #DH0712...............................$25,000 Allis Chalmers 170 2WD tractor, gas, Farmhand F11 loader, 3 point, 540 PTO, 6-ft. Worksaver rear blade.

John Deere 4020 tractor, 148 loader. Tag #ToddSm0612 Massey 1150 tractor, PTO. Tag #ANF0612 John Deere 4020 tractor, cab, loader, no PTO, runs great, good loader tractor.

Tag #ANF0612......................................................................................$8500 Massey Ferguson 35 tractor, Davis loader. Tag #Aber0512.......................$5500 John Deere 7020 4WD tractor, 1000 PTO, duals with 4 of them new. Tag #MGoss0512.........................................................................................$6900 John Deere 8400 track tractor, 3 point, 1000 PTO, Green Star ready. Tag #BarryH0512 Versatile 935 4WD tractor, pump set at 365 hp, 903 engine, new tires. Tag #PatW0512........................................................................................$29,000 John Deere 4020 tractor, 58 loader, no PTO. Tag #ANF0512.....................$7500 1950 Oliver with an extra junk 1950 Oliver for parts. Tag #DickU0811. Both..$8000 Case 1030 tractor, cab, 540 PTO. Tag #ArtH0212.......................................$3800 1975 John Deere 5510N tractor, 2WD, 75 hp, 3 point, 540 PTO, 5465 hours. Tag #RichT0112........................................................................................$11,500 John Deere 4960 FWD tractor, 1000 PTO, 3 point, only 120 hours on engine overhaul, no loader. Tag #ANF0412...................................................$58,000 Versatile 800 tractor, 18.4x38 duals, 5000 hours. Tag #JBurris0112.......$23,000 2009 Case IH Puma tractor, loader. Tag #LarryK0112...........................$133,000 1975 International 4366 4WD tractor. Tag #LarryK0112............................$6500 John Deere 7520 4WD tractor, 1000 PTO, 2 remotes. Tag #ANF0412.......$9500 1988 Versatile 976 20.8x42 duals, 5300 hours. Tag #PChris0412 Minneapolis-Moline 704 FWD tractor. Tag #ANF0412...............................$4500 Minneapolis-Moline 706 FWD tractor. Tag #ANF0412...............................$4500 2009 Case IH 105U Farmall tractor, 105 hp, front wheel assist, 3 point, PTO, only 900 hours. Tag #Hug0412...........................................................$48,000 John Deere 4960 FWD tractor, 1000 PTO, 3 point hitch. Tag #ANF0412.$59,000 Massey-Ferguson 1150 2WD tractor, 540 PTO, no 3 point or loader. Tag #ANF0412.............................................................................................$5500 Case 310 tractor, new paint, 3 point, 540 PTO, power steering, excellent shape.

Tag #DMclean0412...............................................................................$6500 Massey-Ferguson 1155 2WD tractor, 540 PTO, cab, 24.5x32 tires, Westendorf loader, grapple fork, 5000 hours. Tag #ArtH0212..................................$8900 2007 Jinma 28hp tractor, MFD, loader, low hours. Tag #Ivan0112..............$8000 Oliver 1265 2WD tractor, 3 point, diesel, 540 PTO. Tag #Larryk0112.........$4500 Oliver Super 550 tractor, 3 point, 540 PTO. Tag #Vernk1211 1979 Allis-Chalmers 8550 4WD tractor with PTO. Tag#DickU0510........$15,000 Massey-Ferguson 35 tractor with Davis loader. Tag #Aber0511................$5500 Versatile 935 tractor, 903 Cummins, 365 hp. Tag #PatW0412 Jackson 534 4WD tractor. Tag #0811 Versatile 145 4WD tractor. Tag #MonteF0811............................................$4500 1975 John Deere 5500N tractor, 73 hp, 4WD, 3 point, 540 PTO, 8033 hours. Tag #Richt0112.........................................................................................$15,000 Steiger Lion LKL 4WD tractor, 30.5x32 tires, 8088 hours, nice tractor. Tag #Larry0112.........................................................................................$55,000 International 140 tractor. Tag #Toby1111 John Deere 8850 tractor, fire damaged, 1000 PTO, almost new tires, transmission and engine are good. Tag #RobW0811......................................$35,000 Ford 9N tractor, 3 point, 540 PTO. Tag #RWinko0811.................................$3500 1974 Allis-Chalmers 440 4WD tractor. Tag #DickU0510.........................$22,000

Call Ken for grain carts.

SPRAYERS

3-CompuSpray sprayers. 1 is good and 2 for parts. Tag #BMun0812.

2010 Summers sprayer, 60-ft. booms, 500 gallon tank, triple nozzles, on a 2001 Ford F250 pickup. Tag #Trever0712...................................................$27,500 1997 Flexi-Coil System 65 sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, 3 way nozzle bodies. Tag #Joe0412 Flexi-coil System 65 90-ft. field sprayer. Tag #LarryK0112........................$7500 3-ComputerSpray sprayers. 1 is good and 2 for parts. Tag #BMun0811 1990 Flexi-Coil System 65 sprayer, single 16.5x16.1 tires, windscreens, mixer tank. Tag #PhilA0911 Model A 27000 Big A sprayer, ready to go to work. Tag #JR0511..........$22,000 1996 ComputerSpray sprayer with updates, sprays on 12” centers, 60-ft. booms. Tag #KDanger0411......................................................................$3500 1993 Ford F350 pickup with Field Commander sprayer, 500 gallon tank, new hydraulic pump, new water pump kit. Tag #MSuta0211.....................$12,000

TUB GRINDERS & PROCESSORS

Haybuster 2640 bale processor. Tag #BrenB0812.

New Holland 175 round baler feeder. Tag #JoeM0612...............................$4500 Hesston BP 25 bale processor, always shedded. Tag #Simmes0212........$3500 Haybuster 2640 bale processor. Tag #BrenB0811 New Holland 354 grinder mixer. Tag #RogW0512 Supreme Mixers available. Call Huggy Bear.

New Holland 352 grinder mixer. Tag #LarryK0112.....................................$2500

PLOWS

John Deere 1600 41-ft. plow. Tag #MarvinG0812.......................................$3500 John Deere 1600 33-ft. plow. Tag #MarvinG0812.......................................$3500 Edwards 18-ft. plow, Morris mounted harrow. Tag #MonteF0812................$1600 Renn 5505 31-ft. plow, 11/4” shanks, setup for hydraulics, good condition. Tag #whjar0712...........................................................................................$9500 Gysler 42-ft. plow. Tag #GregC0612............................................................$4500 Melroe 505 24-ft. chisel plow, with Morris harrow. Tag #Larryk0112...........$6000 Melroe 912 4-bottom plow, new standards 100 acres ago. Tag #DeanK1209.

Several rakes, mowers, bale movers.

NEW ITEMS See me for your Bale Processor needs 16-ft flatbed trailer, good for hauling hay. Tag #JHug1012....................... $550 45x90 shop and office for sale or rent in Cut Bank. Tag #RTrent1012.......Call Graham Hoeme 14-ft plow. Tag #THall1012......................................... $1500 Herd grass seeder, 3-point hitch. Tag #RMar1012 Winch for Cat D6C with Hyster free spooler. Tag #Pack1012.

Sullair compressor tank. Tag #Hug1012............................................ $25,000 1992 Hesston 8100 swather, 30-ft DSA header with pickup header. Tag #HerbK1012................................................................................. $31,000 Case RBX562 round baler, new wrap, low bale count. Tag #NorthF1012....... . ................................................................................................... $28,000 New Holland 570 pto square baler in good shape. Tag #Hug10912..... $4500 New Holland Super 1049 bale wagon. Tag #KevinM1012................. $18,500 New Holland 1116 swather with 14-ft header. Tag #RayM1012 New AerWay 30-ft aerator. Tag #RickW1012..................................... $50,000 AerWay 20-ft aerator. Tag #RickW1012.............................................. $33,000 2-Allis Chalmers N6 combines with 27-ft headers. Tag #DickU1012............. . .............................................................................................. $22,500 ea Case 930 tractor with 540 PTO. Tag #MarvinG1012. . .......................... $2000 John Deere R tractor with 540 PTO. Tag #MarvinG1012. .................... $2000 Case 630 tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO, 3-point blade. Tag #MarvinG1012...$3500 Massey Ferguson 97 tractor. Tag #MarvinG1012. . ............................. $1900 Frontier 5-ft cultivator with spring shanks. Tag #HerbK1012 8-ft antique manual lever depth control. Tag #HerbK1012 2007 Case IH ATX 70-ft air seeder, narrow fold, 12” spacing, 430 tow between cart, steel packers, stealth openers. Tag #KA1012.......... $120,000 New Spray Lift hydraulic jack for big clearance sprayers. Tag #BigS1012...... . ...................................................................................................... $2700 John Deere 9400 4x4 tractor, 3 remotes. Tag #Rog1012................ $110,000 1974 White Freightliner cabover, 350 Cummins, 5th wheel, good tires, new batteries. Tag #BranM1012............................................................. .$5500 Versatile 145 for parts. Tag #Bett1012.................................................. $1500 Minneapolis Moline 705 tractor with loader. Tag #Bett1012................. $2000 1975 Steiger Cougar II 4x4 tractor. Tag #Bett1012.............................. $8500 1981 Steiger PTA-325 Panther tractor. Tag #Bett1012....................... $13,500 2002 Flexi-coil 67XL trailer type sprayer. Tag #Bett1012................... $17,000 1998 Case IH 1680 combine, 1010 30-ft header. Tag #Bett1012....... $25,000 Westfield MK130 13”x61-ft swing hopper auger. Tag #Bett1012.......... $8500 Westfield TR 8”x61-ft swing hopper grain auger. Tag #Bett1012.......... $3000 Mayrath 12”x10-ft transfer auger with electric motor. Tag #Bett1012...... $950 Flexi-coil 49-ft plow with Degelman mounted harrows. Tag #Bett1012.$5500 Versatile drills, 56-ft, set of 7 8-ft sections, steel packers. Tag #Bett1012....... . ...................................................................................................... $8500 Versatile drills, 56-ft, for parts. Tag #Bett1012....................................... $2500 1991 Wabash 30-ft dry van trailer, used for spray chemicals. Tag #Bett1012.. . ...................................................................................................... $6500 Robin loader off a Minneapolis Moline tractor. Tag #Bett1012................ $300 24-ft grain trailer. Tag #Bett1012............................................................ $5500 20-ft grain pup trailer. Tag #Bett1012..................................................... $3500 PowerMac 4000 generator, 8-hp Briggs engine. Tag #Brett1012............ $500 Honda Big Red 3 wheeler. Tag #Bett1012.............................................. $700 International L190 truck without engine. Tag #Bett1012........................ $300 1995 Ford F250 pickup, Power Stroke, extended cab. Tag #Bett1012.. $6000 1951 Ford F3 3/4 ton pickup. Tag #Bett1012.......................................... $2500 1983 Ford F800 truck with storage box. Tag #Bett1012........................ $6000 White Freightliner truck, Detroit engine. Tag #Bett1012...................... $5500 1967 Ford grain truck with 16-ft grain box. Tag #Bett1012.................... $3800 John Deere 3010 2WD tractor, loader, 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag #ANF1012...... . ...................................................................................................... $7500 John Deere drills, 40-ft set, 12” spacing. Tag #Zen1012.................... $13,000 Farm King 505 tandem disk, 6-ft, used very little. Tag #JR1012........... $1000 Bush Hog RM 7-ft, 3-point rear blade. Tag #JR1012............................ $1050 John Deere 7-ft rear blade. Tag #ANF1012........................................... $1000 2010 John Deere 9770 combine with big singles, GS 111 mapping, AutoSteer, with 640D draper header, pickup reel, transport, 600 engine hours and 450 separator hours. Tag #KA0812..................................... $335,000 Wilray 20-ft. gooseneck flatbed trailer. Tag #Hug1012.......................... $2950 Miller 24-ft. pintle hitch, tandem dually equipment trailer.Tag #Hug1012.$6500 16-ft. bumper pull car hauler. Tag #Hug1012......................................... $2500 Military 6x6 truck. Tag #Mikel1012.............................................................Call Woodstove. Tag #Mikel1012.................................................................... $700 1990 Ford 555C 2WD tractor/loader/backhoe. Tag #Hug1012........... $12,500 John Deere 5010/20 1000 PTO, cab, low hours.

Older rock picker.

John Deere 106 24-ft. plow with mounted harrow.

12-ft. rod weeder.

John Deere 20-ft. oneway.

Crust Buster 36-ft. Vibra shank cultivator.

Noble 8-ft. straight blade plow.

Graham Hoeme 14-ft. plow.

Tag #BillB1012

PACKAGE PRICE $8500 TRUCKS

1955 Reo grain truck. Tag #Brandt0812.

1980 Chevrolet 11/2-ton dump truck, 10-yard box and hoist. Tag #DaveB0812.

1980 Chevrolet dump truck with 10 yard gravel box and hoist. Tag #DBos0612 1957 International truck, heavy duty box, 14-ft. with high sides. Tag #PaulT0512 1952 Chevrolet 2 ton truck, 14-ft. grain box. Tag #PaulT0512 2004 Kenworth T800. Tag #PatW0412....................................................$40,000 2002 Kenworth T800. Tag #PatW0412....................................................$30,000 Mack cabover tandem axle truck, 20-ft. box and hoist, no power steering. Tag #MarvinG0212......................................................................................$6500 Ford F750 truck, PTO water pump, 2000 gallon water tank. Tag #M&M0512....... . ............................................................................................................$2500

ANTIQUE TRACTORS

MM U tractor with parts. Tag #DickU0812....................................................$1000 Oliver 1950 and junk 1950. Both for sale. Tag #DickU0812........................$8000 1950 Oliver tractor, Detroit diesel. Tag #DickU0511....................................$7500 Minneapolis-Moline GB gas tractor. Tag #Mgoss0111 Minneapolis-Moline GBD with cab. Tag #Mgoss0111 John Deere 50 with wide front. Tag #Mgoss0111 Oliver 550 2 wheel tractor, 3 point, 540 PTO, 1 set of remotes. Tag #Kramer0711...................................................................................................$3500

DISCS

John Deere MK-10 12-ft. disc. Tag #ToddS0712.........................................$4500 12-ft. disc. Tag #ScottO0512 Hesston 2410 60-ft. disc, 24” discs, good for CRP breaking. Tag #CliffB0512 Glenco 12-ft. cultivator. Tag #ScottO0512...................................................$1800 3 point hitch offset disc. Tag #RTrent0312.....................................................$950 Ford 36-ft. disc, 20” pans. Tag #JimB0112..................................................$7500

AIR SEEDERS & DRILLS

2-International 7100 drill, 12-ft., 10” spacing, fertilizer and grain box, steel packers. Tag #TomP0512 50-ft. of John Deere 9350 drills on Apollo hitch, 10” spacing. Tag #BMun0812.

2-International 620 double disc drills, 7” spacing, steel packers. Tag #DPark0412.................................................................................$2800 each John Deere 9450 drill, 30-ft., 10” spacing steel packers. Tag #ANF0412....$9500 Concord 4012 air seeder, 1502 engine driven air tank.Tag #AHans0412...$20,000 John Deere 9350 drills, 50-ft., Apollo hitch, 10” spacing. Tag #BMun0811 Concord 4012 40-ft. air drill, 3000 gallon tank, hydraulic drive, rice tires, was 56-ft. Tag #LarryK0711.......................................................................$30,000 1976 John Deere 9350 40-ft. drills with rubber packers, AcraPoints. Tag #DickU0511..............................................................................................$5000 1979 John Deere 9350 40-ft. drills with packer wheels and AcraPoints. Tag #DickU0511..............................................................................................$5000 50-ft. of John Deere 9350 drills on Apollo hitch, 10” spacing. Tag #BMun0810 International 7100 10-ft drills, 10” spacing. Tag #Deank1211

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Spider identification and management

By Gary L Jensen, Will Lanier, Extension Integrated Pest Management Specialist (retired), and Catherine E. Seibert, Insect Diagnostician, and Herbarium Collection Manager and Extension Plant Taxonomist, Montana State University.

All drawings by Catherine E. Seibert.

Many people fear spiders more than household insects like ants, cockroaches, crickets, and other common arthropods. This fear often is caused by a lack of information about or experience with spiders. A report by television, radio or newspaper that a person has been bitten by a black widow or a brown recluse spider often triggers a flood of queries. People call or submit samples to county agents, health departments or extension specialists requesting information about these creatures.

For example, in spite of all the publicity it has been given, the brown recluse spider is not yet known to inhabit Montana, yet bites by other spiders are often misdiagnosed as brown recluse bites. And while black widow spiders are common in Montana, much of the fear concerning them is not warranted despite their unsavory reputation.

County agents and health officials can do a better job of dispelling fears about spiders if they have some knowledge about spider identification and biology.

Spiders contrasted to insects Spiders differ from insects in several respects.

They have four pairs of legs, no antennae, no wings, and only two body regions. The head and thorax are combined and called the cephalothorax. The cephalothorax is attached by a narrow pedicel to an unsegmented abdomen. The abdomen has spinnerets at the posterior end, from which silk for spider webs is spun. By contrast, all adult insects have three pairs of legs, one pair of antennae, and three body regions: head, thorax and segmented abdomen which has no spinnerets. Many adult insects have one or two pairs of wings.

All spiders are predators and will eat one another. A few will also scavenge. They are numerous and probably play a useful role in keeping insects and other arthropods in check. Insects, on the other hand, feed on nearly anything organic: plants, animals, wood, garbage, stored products, etc. Some insects are highly beneficial, others are pests, and others are neither.

Spider biology Female spiders are usually larger than males and have a pair of appendages on the head called pedipalps that resemble legs. After mating, female spiders spin silken egg sacs in which they lay masses of eggs. After some time, young spiderlings hatch and emerge from the egg sac. They grow by periodically molting or shedding old skin. Spiderlings molt from four to twelve times before reaching the adult stage. Young spiders resemble adults, living and feeding in the same environment. Spiders catch and feed on many kinds of insects and other arthropods.

Spider mouth parts are quite different from insect mouth parts. They have a pair of pincers, called chelicerae, which have openings at the tips connected to ducts leading from poison glands.

While all spiders have poison glands, only a few are poisonous to humans. When spiders capture prey, their bite injects venom and digestive fluids, paralyzing their victim. While the prey is immobilized, the spider sucks out the liquefied, digested tissues, leaving only an empty shell. Other spiders crush the body of their prey, bathe the tissues with digestive fluid, suck up the digested liquid, and continue chewing and rolling the body until only a little ball of indigestible material remains.

Spider identification About 50,000 species of spiders have been described. While one person is not able to identify all spiders, county agents, health officials and others can easily learn to identify important spiders, just as people learn to recognize poisonous snakes and poisonous plants.

The only truly poisonous spiders in Montana are the black widow, a very docile, non-aggres-

sive spider, (unless the female is protecting the egg sac), and the aggressive house spider. Even though the brown recluse spider has not been found in Montana, county agents and others should be familiar with certain distinguishing characteristics so that they can quickly eliminate it when spiders are brought to them for identification. Spider families are easily identified by the position and number of eyes, the overall shape, length of legs and form of the spinnerets. If a person is bitten by a spider and has reason to seek medical attention, it is important to have a specimen of the suspect spider to aid in identification.

Spiders around the home are found around windows, screens and especially around outside lights, where insect prey are attracted. The first step in identifying a spider is to determine if it is associated with a web. This MontGuide provides a pictorial guide for determining some important common species and families using conspicuous characteristics.

Web Spinning Spiders Black widow spiders

The black widow spider and its relatives in the genus Latrodectus are easily recognized by the hourglass marking on the underside of the abdomen. (See illustration on this page.) This marking is reddish or orange on live specimens, but loses its color when preserved in alcohol. Black widow spiders get their name from the fact that the female frequently eats the male after mating, a practice not uncommon to several other species of spiders.

There are probably at least two species of black widow spiders in Montana the northern black widow, Latrodectus variolus, and the western black widow, Latro-dectus hesperus. They are distinguishable by their color markings.

The western black widow female’s body is about half an inch long and the male is less than half this size. Females have a complete hourglass marking on the underside of the abdomen, which is usually completely black except for a small reddish spot near the tip. Males of the western black widow are usually light brown whereas males of the other species of Latrodectus are generally black. Males have three diagonal pale stripes on each side of the abdomen.

The northern black widow spider is similar to

the western black widow except the hourglass marking on the underside of the abdomen is incomplete or split into two triangles. The abdomen of the female is black with a row of reddish spots along the top and diagonal whitish bands on each side. Males have four diagonal whitish bands on each side of the abdomen.

The bite of both the western and northern black widow is a neurotoxin and is very painful. The pain occurs less at the actual bite but rather in the abdomen and limbs. Physiological effects are an accelerated heart beat, increased blood pressure, breathing difficulties, and paralysis. When death occurs, it is due to suffocation. Although the bite of a black widow is rarely fatal it is important to seek medical attention. Antidotes are commercially available.

Family Theridiidae: House or Comb-footed Spiders Medium to small sized, glossy spiders with globular abdomens, thin legs bearing few spines, and eight relatively large, protuberant eyes.

House spiders, except for the “widows,” have two of the lateral eyes touching each other on each side and well separated from the other four.

Latrodectus hesperus Western Black Widow

Steatoda sp., House Spider

Latrodectus variolus Northern Black Widow Redrawn from Levi and Levi, 1968 House spiders House spiders are among the most common spiders found in buildings. Two of their lateral eyes touch each other on each side of the cephalothorax and are well separated from the other four eyes. Female house spiders have bodies which are l/8 to 3/8 inches long and the abdomen is often covered with dirty whitish or brownish hairs arranged somewhat like chevrons. House spiders spin irregular sheet webs in protected places in the corners of rooms, ledges, windows and under furniture. Unlike black widow spiders, males and females are often observed living together in the same webs. Webs of house spiders often have dead insects entangled in or lying beneath them.

Some common household spiders, Genus Steatoda, are in the same family as the black widow, but are not poisonous. Adult females resemble the black widow in size and shape; however, there is no red hourglass marking on the underside of the abdomen and there is often a whitish T-shaped marking on the topside of the abdomen.

Orb-weaver spiders Family Araneidae Legs rather stout and spiny. All eight eyes small, sub-equal, and seemingly grouped into

pairs. Web is an orb with a closed hub. Their retreat is often away from the web.

Orb-weaver or garden spiders are generally large, with bodies l/2 to 1 inch long. They often have conspicuous black, white, yellowish or orange markings. These common spiders are often seen in late summer or fall. They are able to construct large, conspicuous webs with a central hub CONTINUED ON PAGE B10

Success lies in planning, tracking, evaluating

While it seems simple, for many beef producers, the secret to success and profit lies in knowing the operation’s objective and mapping out a plan to get there.

At the recent 2012 K-State Beef Conference held at Kansas State University, Chip Ramsay, general manager of Rex Ranch in western Nebraska, advised producers to inventory their resources and consider the end goals of their operation before making management decisions.

“Seldom do beef producers have the opportunity to create something from nothing,” Ramsay said at the conference.

“Most of us inherit something and we have to take inventory to determine what we have, because that makes a difference in where we want to head,” he said.

Ramsay has taken his own advice in managing Rex Ranch, letting the inventory and business objectives shape decisions related to grazing management, feeding, culling, breeding, calving and more.

One of the ranch’s overarching goals is to lower cost of production while producing a calf that performs well for both the feedyard and the packer. The ranch manager tries to reach this goal by selecting replacement females from cows that produce desirable weaning weights, pregnancy rates, have low labor needs and make efficient use of range resources.

Bulls for the ranch are selected from cows that thrive in their environment and exhibit excellent post-weaning performance.

Ramsay also advised producers to do research on their options and seek advice from experts as they plan and explore management options.

Ramsay emphasized to producers the importance of working from a ranch plan. Producers should write down their breeding objectives, inventory and research findings. They should also keep record of their inputs and outcomes, as these become the basis for building or modifying the plan in successive years.

“It’s tough to write things down, especially in our industry because our biggest strength is our flexibility,” Ramsay said.

“We don’t know what’s going to be thrown at us each day.

We’ve made our living because we are able to adapt.”

While it is difficult at times for producers to identify and nail down a direction they want to go, it is essential to moving forward.

Cow Hauling Season Is Right Around The Corner

We have 2 tandem axle cattle trailers for sale Call for information & pricing

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The deadline for phoning in advertising for the November issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be November 2. Phone (406) 279-3291.

JOHN DEERE LOADER FOR SALE

John Deere loader with bucket and mounts off late model John Deere 4020. Runs off tractor hydraulics.................................................................................................................... $2250 Call Jay Gremaux (406) 538-8560

On-The-Farm or On-The-Road

When you need tires call us!

We carry a HUGE inventory!!!

We offer a complete line of Goodyear & Firestone tires for swathers, balers, combines, tractors, automotive, light and heavy duty trucks.

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

YOUR DEALER FOR Truck Defender Grill Guards

We can order guards for semis or pickups!

website: www.cmoorefabequipment.com e-mail: cmooreinc@midrivers.com 855 Kinsey Road, Miles City, MT 59301 Trucking Services: Our drivers haul grain, hay, livestock and equipment across the county. We also use hoppers to carry bulk commodities.

We Have Available Bradford Built Flatbeds

Merritt 53-ft. x 102” straight stock trailers with 3 compartments.

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.

1989 Trail King belly dump trailer. Triple axle!

1992 CPS belly dump gravel trailer. We have more gravel trailers in our inventory!

Call for information!

Jensen Bale Handlers

Rotary snowblower

1982 International F1954 T/A, 4000 gallon insulated tank truck.

2007 Featherlite 24-ft. steel stock trailer, center and rear gates have sliders. Clean trailer!

1987 Freightliner with tag axle.

1979 Ford F600 4x4 flatbed with crane.

1997 Ford F450 service truck with crane.

Electric over hydraulic

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.

John Deere fork lift.

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New Holland Equipment

New Holland Windrowers

New Holland BR7090 Round Balers

New Holland Tractors New Holland Combines New Holland Guardian Sprayer

New Holland Air Drills

New Holland P2050

New Holland P2060 60 & 70-ft. folding drill

USED COMBINES

New Holland T9000 Series Tractors

New Holland P2070 Precision Air Drill

New Holland Suspended Sprayers

Zerbe Bros.

406-228-4311 Glasgow, Montana

USED HEADERS

CONSIGNMENTS

2009 New Holland / Honey Bee 4255 Grain Belt PLUS 42-ft. flex draper header, UII plastic finger reel, hydraulic fore and aft, hydraulic tilt, gauge wheels, transport trailer, fits John Deere 70 series combine. #UHHB02................................... CALL

2000 New Holland TR99, Honeybee 994 36-ft. header, 2100 separator hours. #UCNH41..CALL 1998 New Holland TR98 2300 separator hours, SP 36-ft. Honey Bee. #UCNH57.................. JUST IN 1994 New Holland TR97 2100 hours with MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header, 30.5x32 tires, straw chopper & chaff spreader. #UCNH37.....$60,000 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 1988 New Holland TR86 combine with 971 30-ft. header. #UCNH61.................................................... $25,000 1988 New Holland TR86 combine with 971 header. #UCNH62.................................................... $25,000 1981 New Holland TR85 2200 separator hours, 24-ft. header. #UCNH58.................................. JUST IN

2005 New Holland 74C 30-ft. flex auger header, poly cutter bar with pickup reels. #UCNH53...$25,000 New Holland 973 30-ft. flex header, fits TR series. #UCNH59...................................................$8500 1998 New Holland 973 30-ft. flex header. #UCNH64...............................................$12,000 2-New Holland 971 13-ft. pickup header with RakeUp pickup attachment. #UCNH38..............$5500 1988 New Holland 971 12-ft. pickup header #UCNH63..................................................$5000 Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header with Case IH pickup attachment. #UCCA09...............................$5500 Massey-Ferguson pickup header, 13-ft., fits 510, 750 and 760. #UHMF61...................................... $500

USED WINDROWERS

USED TRACTORS

2011 Case IH Maxxum 140, 16 speed powershift, 3-pt., 540/1000 rpm PTO, 18.4R42 rear tires, loader & grapple, 900 hours.................. JUST IN 1976 John Deere 8630 225 PTO hp, Quad shift, 18.4x34 tires. #UTJD96..........................$16,900

1992 Hesston 8200 swather, diesel, cab, air, 14-ft. auger header, 3525 hours. #UWHS63.... $17,000 1983 International 4000 gas, cab, 14-ft. auger header. #UWIH14................................................... $6500 New Holland 21-ft. draper header. #UWNH27......... . ................................................................$1500

1999 Flexi-Coil 5000 47-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 4” rubber packers, 2320 tow between cart.. $40,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 7.2” spacing, 550 trips, 2320 tow between cart............................... CALL 1997 Brandt QF2000 114-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, auto rate controller.....................................$6500 2004 Flexi-Coil 67XL 124-ft. wheel boom sprayer, windscreens, walking beam axles, Auto Rate...... . ..............................................................$18,000 1993 Flexi-Coil S65 100-ft. boom sprayer, no windscreens, 1500 gallon, Micro-Trak auto rate, air induction tips..............................................$6500 2009 Riteway 8100 78-ft. heavy harrow, approximately 6000 acres, 3255 Valmar applicator......... . ..............................................................$45,000 Wil-Rich 47-ft. tool bar, 5 section, 7 Flexi-Coil harrows, McKay knock-on sweeps........................$17,500 2006 New Holland BR780 round baler, twine/net, 4000 bales, hay applicator, standard pickup........ . ..............................................................$28,500 1997 New Holland 664 round baler, 1000 PTO drive, gathering wheels, hydraulic pickup lift........$7500 Vermeer 605L round baler, twine & net wrap, gathering wheels..................................................$5500 1993 Vermeer 604K round baler, makes 4-ft. bale, 540 PTO drive with gathering wheels........$4900 2009 Vermeer R2300 twin rake....................$16,500 2-Rola wheel rakes, 4- & 6-wheel.........$1700-$2000 New Holland 1431 disc bine, 13-ft. cut 1000 PTO drive, 3-pt. swivel hitch............................$13,000 John Deere 1600A MoCo, 16-ft. header, 1000 PTO drive...........................................................$7500 1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2530 separator hours, 30.5x32 tires, 390 hours on new engine.$49,500 1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2277 separator hours, 30.5x32 tires, 30-ft. header and trailer.....$45,000 1997 New Holland TR98 combine, 2240 separator hours, yield/moisture monitor, straw chopper, very, very nice..................................................$35,000

1995 New Holland TR97 combine, 1540 hours, Kirby spreader, no hours since re-con in 2008..$45,000 1990 New Holland TR86 combine, 24.5x32 tires, 1635 separator hours, 30-ft. 971 header, very nice. .......................................................$20,000 1979 Allis-Chalmers N5 combine, 24.5x32 tires with 27-ft. header, batt reel................................$7500 1978 John Deere 7700 combine, diesel engine, 3631 hours with 224 head, non hydro.................$8500

1987 Case IH 1680 combine, 30.5x32R front tires 90%, straw spreader, 3543 total hours, very nice, has been reconditioned..........................$22,000 1980 International 1480 combine, 24.5x32R3 front tires, straw spreader, 30-ft. 810 header, 3214 hours.......................................................$12,000 International 813 13-ft. pickup header with 5-belt Melroe pickup hydraulic drive....................$1500 Gleaner 13-ft. pickup header with Melroe attachment...........................................................$1500 Brandt 4000 grain vac, 1000 PTO drive..........$6500

Bearcat 1260 grinder mixer, bale feeder, 1000 PTO, nice............................................................$4500 International 140 48” roll over plow, 16” bottoms, 3-pt. mount.........................................................$3500

Zerbe Bros.

“Setting The Standard”

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

62 1950 Years

2012

Glasgow, MT

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USED ROUND BALERS

USED AIR DRILLS

2007 New Holland BR-780A with Bale Command, twine and net wrap, 1000 PTO, wide pickup. #UHN123................................................$21,000 2006 New Holland BR-780 with Bale command, twine and mesh wrap, wide pickup, 1000 PTO, hay acid applicator. #UHN120...............................$18,000 2005 New Holland BR-780 standard pickup, 1000 PTO, Bale Command. #UHN124............$14,500 1992 New Holland 660 with Bale Command, standard pickup, 1000 PTO. #UHN108.....................$7500

1993 New Holland 660 auto wrap, 1000 PTO drive. #UHN118................................................... $6500 1994 New Holland 660 auto wrap, 1000 PTO. #UHNH86................................................ $11,900 Hesston 560 with auto tie, 540 PTO. #UHHS51...... . ................................................................$5500 2002 Hesston 856A automatic, twine tie, 4500 bales, wide pickup. #UHHS54.............................. $9500 1999 Hesston 856T 5x6 bales, 75” wide pickup, bale kicker. #UHHS43..................................... $11,500

Vermeer 605M, twine, net wrap, wide pickup, hydraulic bale bicker, 540 PTO. #UHVM40............ $19,000 2003 Vermeer 605XL acu-bale “Plus” monitor, bale kicker, 540 PTO. #UHVM35.................... $11,000

1998 Vermeer 605L twine & mesh wrap, hydraulic bale kicker. #UHVM31............................. $12,000 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $7500

USED SPRAYERS

2001 Flexi-Coil System 67XL 84-ft., windscreens, Flexi-Control. #NSF174......................... JUST IN 2000 Flexi-Coil System 67XL 100-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, windscreens, double nozzles, rinse tank. #USF153................................................$17,500 2004 Flexi-Coil 67XL 90-ft. wheel boom, no windscreens, SP655 auto rate...................... JUST IN 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67XLT twin tank, 130-ft., foam marker, hydraulic unfold, air inductor tips. #USF139................................................$17,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67 110-ft., 1000 gallon, windscreens, wheel boom, Flexi-Control monitor. #USF151................................................$14,500 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL 1500 gallon, non auto rate. #USF173...................................................$6500 1995 Flexi-Coil System 65 80-ft., 1000 gallon tank, windscreens, 3-switch controller............ JUST IN Flexi-Coil System 65 80-ft., 1000 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, 3 switch controller. #USF171.............$5000

USED MISCELLANEOUS

2010 John Deere 1830 60-ft., 10” spacing, 31/2” steel wheels, 31/2” Dutch, 1910 tow between cart, conveyor, variable rate drive double shoot #UDJ163......................................................................................JUST IN

2008 New Holland SD550 60-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 550# C-shanks, 5.90x15 Concord style packers, doube shoot, stealths, SC430 tow between air cart, V.R. drive, dual fan, 18.4x38 duals, 10” auger. #UDNH08..... . .......................................................................................................................................................... CALL Concord 5012 50-ft., 3-rank, 12” spacing, standard cushion shanks, disc levelers, 3000 air system, hydraulic fan, 18.4x26 tires. #UDCN04.................................................................................... Special Price - CALL

Concord 4012 40-ft., 12” spacing, 3-rank, single shoot, C-shanks with 2300 tow behind tanks, 2” Bourgault openers. #UCCN10.........................................................................................................................JUST IN

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Spider identification and management CONTINUED FROM PAGE B6

Distinctive violin-shaped marking on the very large anterior eyes. Legs usually short from which spokes radiate. All this is constructed in less than an hour. The female sits in the hub, cephalothorax. The six eyes are arranged in waiting to detect movement that signals prey has been captured. After mating, the female seeks a protected place to lay a cluster of eggs, some 300-800, which will hatch the following spring.

Funnel web spiders and stout with the first pair Family Agelenidae sometimes enlarged. Diurnal.

Spinnerets long, two segmented, and conspicuJumping spiders, like wolf ous. Eyes small, sub-equal, and arranged in two spiders, do not spin webs to capture prey, but rely on quickness and visual acuity.

Jumping spiders and wolf spiders have two eyes much larger than the other six, probably an adaptation to help them better see their prey. Jumping spiders are small to medium sized spiders, usually stout bodied, short legged and hairy. They three pairs forming a semicircle. Redrawn from frequently have contrasting black, reddish, or Katson, 1978 yellowish markings. They are very agile, pouncBrown recluse spiders are easily recognized ing and feeding on small insects about the home. by a combination of two characteristics: a dark They are often seen on screens or near doors or fiddle or violin-shaped marking on the top side windows. relatively short rows. Web is sheet or platform- of the tan cephalothorax, and six eyes arranged Crab Spiders like with a tubular retreat leading off from the in three pairs forming a semicircle. Most other Family Thomisidae spiders have eight eyes variously arranged. Adult center or one edge.

Funnel web spiders all have eight eyes about female brown recluse spiders are about l/2 inch the same size and slightly separated, bodies about long (legs excluded); males are somewhat smalll/2 inch long, and usually two dark longitudinal er. Both female and male brown recluse spiders stripes on a grayish cephalothorax. The most dis- can bite people and inject venom. Individuals tinguishing characteristic is a long posterior pair react differently to bites. A stinging sensation is of spinnerets. Funnel web spiders spin flat webs usually followed by intense pain. A small blister of silk which extend into tubes or funnels into arises and a large swollen area around the bite which the spiders retreat for protection, hence the becomes congested and swollen. While bites of name. The webs are often found in shrubbery near the brown recluse are generally not fatal, they buildings, or in the angles of windows, doors or result in a local necrotic lesion that heals slowly, buildings. They reach the peak of their population leaving an ugly scar. There are other spider bites in late summer and fall and often enter buildings that give a similar reaction, and these are often First and second pair of legs distinctly longer at that time. Most funnel-weavers die after the misdiagnosed by well-meaning physicians as brown recluse spider bites. and stouter than the third and fourth. Abdomen first frosts. Winter is passed in the egg stage.

Wolf Spiders usually broad at the posterior. Crab spiders are Aggresive house spider Family Lycosidae commonly seen on flowers, do not construct a Agelenidae tegenaria-agrestis Eyes arranged in three rows with four large web, and are typically brightly colored.

Swift-running spider distinguished from nonCrab or ambush spiders are somewhat crab-like poisonous funnel web spiders by chevron shape eyes on top and front of head and anterior, slightly curved row of four small eyes. Females carry the in shape and walk sideways or backward. They are medium sized and often brightly colored, with abdomens that are usually wide at the posterior end. The two front pair of legs are usually longer and stouter than the two hind pair and crab spiders often hold their legs poised to trap insect prey.

They have eight relatively small, well spaced, light colored eyes. Crab spiders are usually found outside in gardens and landscaping where they spin no webs but forage for their prey or lie in ambush on blossoms or other parts of plants.

They are able to gradually change colors to match flowers for camouflage.

Management Spiders are beneficial, preying on insects, so on its abdomen and legs which are not banded control measures should only be used in situalike other funnel web spiders. tions where they become intolerable for instance, The aggressive house spider, Tegenaria agreswhere black widow or other spiders pose a threat tis, is becoming one of the most common spiders to individuals or pets. A broom or vacuum cleaner in the Northwest. This spider was first reported in the Seattle area in 1930. It is a prevalent spider globular egg sac attached by the spinnerets. The used to dislodge and move outside or crush spiin basements and in window wells of houses. fourth pair of legs is the longest and frequently ders will suffice. Keeping debris and wood piles away from living quarters will aid in limiting It rarely climbs vertical surfaces and is usually held stretched out behind the spider. food sources and spider havens. Spiders are offound only on the ground or lower floors. Experts Wolf spiders are medium to large spiders, and ten found outside under eaves and in corners of have called it the aggressive house spider because are usually hairy, brown or black, with long legs it bites with little provocation when cornered or adapted for running. They have good eyesight, residences. By carefully manipulating a broom, threatened. The aggressive house spider is im- an adaptation for chasing down their prey, para- one can remove the spiders and relocate them portant medically because of its ability to cause lyzing it and feeding. Webs are not used by wolf away from the house.

Reprinted from extension service MontGuides. necrotic spider bites. (A necrotic bite causes spiders. Female wolf spiders carry the egg sac tissue to die.) The aggressive house spider is a attached to their spinnerets until the eggs hatch. MontGuides are fact sheets on a variety of sublong-legged, swift running member of the funnel They then carry the young spiderlings about on jects, available free from the Montana State web spider family. The brown abdomen has a dis- their backs for a time. Some of the largest spiders University Extension Service. You can order tinctive yellowish chevron pattern. The legs are a encountered in Montana are in this group. This MontGuides through your local county Extension uniform brown without the darker brown bands group is very mobile and may be found moving office, or visit us on the web at: HYPERLINK http://www.montana.edu/publications. For a that other nonpoisonous funnel web spiders have. into houses in the fall in search of prey. printed catalog of all MSU Extension publicaSpiders that don’t spin webs Jumping Spiders tions, call (406) 994-3273.

Brown Recluse spiders Family Salticidae “Recluse Spiders” Square-fronted cephalothorax bearing four Family Loxoscelidae

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Help for ranchers to operate sustainably

Tools to help Wyoming ranchers have sustainable operations are on a new University of Wyoming Extension website.

“Ranchers have many tools at their availability like tractors, fencing pliers and calf pullers,” said Bridger Feuz, livestock marketing specialist for UW Extension. “However, sometimes it is harder to find good tools to help make important ranch decisions. The tools developed on this website are intended to fill that need for ranchers.”

The Wyoming Ranch Tools website www. uwyoextension.org/ranchtools has fact sheets and six tools to help ranchers utilize the tools and better understand the concepts.

“Ranchers are no strangers to hard work, as it fills up most of their days,” said Feuz. “Just like any other job on the ranch, making strategic decisions also takes some hard work and dedication. The tools on this website have been utilized effectively by producers to make good decisions, but the analysis is only accurate when a producer puts in a little hard work and effort.”

Tools include: The partial budgeting template tool to help

make strategic decisions such as when to retain ownership of calves, when to market cull calves and whether to buy forages or livestock during droughts; the partial budget tool only looks at the actual costs and returns that will change and returns a value for the net benefit or loss.

The net present value (NPV) tool analyzes an investment over time; the NPV provides producers with a five-, 10- and 15-year return estimate and a break-even year and includes a standard and an EconoRange version to help make decisions on range and pasture improvement projects.

The AUM (Animal Unit Month) value tool provides a starting point for determining the value of pasture AUMs in a lease arrangement.

The genetic investment tool provides producers with the amount per calf and the total annual amount of improvement they need to break-even on the investment when they purchase improved bulls to raise the level of their herd’s genetics.

The stocking tool calculates the amount of available forage in a pasture and compares that to the animals’ needs, which helps provide estimates for length of grazing and number of animals; this

tool is designed for small operations (up to 30 acres) but is appropriate for ranches of any size.

The sprayer calibration tool helps making calibrating pesticide applicators easier; UW has used the 1/128 method of sprayer calibration for several years, and thousands of pesticide applicators in Wyoming have been trained on this procedure.

“No matter what conditions exist: good weather, drought, high prices, low prices, etc., strategic planning is essential to ranch sustainability, and these tools are designed to facilitate the strategic planning process,” said Feuz.

For more information, contact Feuz at 307-7830570 or at bmfeuz@uwyo.edu. ##### “You must understand that since your grandchildren see you as the oldest person on the planet, they also expect you to be the smartest.” “‘Grandpa, how fast could Tyrannosaurus rex run?’ your five-year-old grandson asks after watching a dinosaur video. By the look on his face, you can tell that he chose to ask you because you were probably chased by one.”’

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STRAW FOR SALE

Dry, rotary soft winter wheat straw, large round bales with over the edge John Deere net wrap. Trucking available or will load......................................................... $20/bale For any delivered or picked up by December 1..... $18/bale Limited supply of small square straw bales............. $2/bale

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No-till farming helps capture snow and soil water

By Ann Perry, Agricultural Research Service A smooth blanket of snow in the winter can help boost dryland crop productivity in the summer, and no-till management is one way to ensure that blanket coverage, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) research.

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) soil scientist David Huggins conducted studies to determine how standing crop residues affect snow accumulation and soil water levels across entire fields. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this work supports the USDA priority of responding to climate change.

Huggins, who works at the ARS Land Management and Water Conservation Research Unit in Pullman, Washington, carried out this investigation on two neighboring farms. Both farms have the hilly topography typical of the Palouse region in eastern Washington. But much of one farm has been under continuous no-till management since 1999, while the fields on the other farm were conventionally tilled.

For two years, snow depths, density and soil water storage were measured manually at hundreds of points across the fields on both farms. Residue height at data collection points was also measured on the no-till fields.

Huggins found that standing wheat residue on the no-till farm significantly increased the amount and uniformity of snow cover across the entire field. Snow depths on the notill field ranged from 4 to 39 inches, with an average depth of 11 inches, while snow depths on the conventionally tilled field ranged from 0 to 56 inches, with an average depth of 8.5 inches.

The snow distribution pattern on the no-till farm made soil water distribution more uniform and increased soil water recharge rates there. The more uniform snow distribution under no-till was particularly apparent for ridge tops and steep south-facing slopes where there was typically 4 to 8 inches more snow than on conventionally tilled fields.

Huggins calculated that the greater storage of soil water in no-till systems could increase winter wheat yield potential by 13 bushels per acre on ridge tops, six bushels per acre on south facing slopes, and three bushels per acre in valleys. As a result, regional farmers could increase their winter wheat profits by an average of $30 per acre and as much as $54 per ridge-top acre.

Producers affected by the 2012 drought might also benefit from using no-till to increase the amount and uniformity of snow cover on their fields. This would increase soil water recharge rates and soil moisture storage, which would facilitate the return of drought-stricken fields to their former productivity.

Results from this work were published in 2011 in Transactions of the ASABE.

Raspberry crumble

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have a 5-year-old raspberry patch. This summer, I had a bumper crop in terms of production. I have never had so many berries. However, instead of growing like raspberries, the majority grew more like little crowns on the stem piece that holds them. When I would go to pick them, the berries would fall apart in my hand. If I brushed my hand against one while reaching for another, it would fall off the plant.

For about every regular berry, I had 10 to 20 of these crowns.

On the up side, they did not have as many seeds and they were the sweetest they ever have been. The bees were very thick in the patch this spring. Did they overdo the pollination? Would too much watering cause this? I cannot think of anything I did differently from other years. Now that the season is past, my husband wants to clean up the patch. Is it too early to prune the old growth out to make room for the new stuff that will come up in the spring?

A: Raspberry crumble is a virus that caused the problem.

The most common are raspberry mosaic and tomato ring spot. There is no cure for the virus. If you can remember which plants exhibited this problem, eliminate them completely. Get the old canes cut back now and wipe out any plantings that may appear to be wimpy or weak. Glad that you otherwise had a banner year of fresh fruit to enjoy because there is nothing like it.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

Dying pumpkin plants

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have been raising pumpkins and selling them as my mission project to build churches in India since 2000. It has been great fun. Last year, I harvested 5,000 pumpkins from my little 1.5-acre patch. This year, I am having problems with the plants dying. I can’t figure out what’s going on. I planted 2,000 seeds (same variety as usual) in peat pellets around the first of May. I put the plants in the field on May 22. They were healthy and vigorous and doing well until last week. I thought they were dying because we had a very strong wind. However, it appears the stems are drying up at the point they touch the soil. It has not been hot or dry and the plants have not been exposed to chemicals. The one row that I planted from seeds is doing fine, but about onethird of the seedlings in the other rows have died. It is not cutworms and I don’t see evidence of anthracnose. Do you have any ideas?

A: Because no insects are present and the stems are not cut off at soil level (cutworms), I suspect one of the wilt diseases is at work, which could be phytophthora, fusarium or verticillium. Which one (or a bacterial wilt) can be determined only through a lab test. At the symptomatic stage with this crop, nothing can be done except remove the infected plants and spray an all-purpose fungicide on the plants that are not infected. While your mission is very humanitarian, you need to understand that planting the same crop on the same site every year eventually will lead to problems such this. Crop rotation is a must. I’ve copied your email and my response to Kasia Kinzer, our NDSU plant diagnostician, who will email you instructions on how to submit a sample for lab analysis and proper treatment options. Let’s hope that most of your crop can be saved and your mission can continue its successful course.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu.

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2001 Freightliner FLC120 Classic 62” midroof sleeper, Detroit Series 60, 470 hp, Jake, 10 speed, air ride suspension, air ride cab.....$25,500

1994 Kenworth T800 daycab, N14 Cummins red top, Jake, 10 speed, dual line wet kit, airride suspension, aluminum wheel............. Coming in

2003 Peterbilt 379 extended hood, Cat C15 6NZ 475 hp, Jake, 18 speed, 70” sleeper, 270” wheelbase, American Class, leather seats. Nice ride!...... ........................................................................................................ $42,500 2003 Peterbilt 379 extended hood, Cat C15 “6NZ” 475 hp, Jake, 13 speed, 70” sleeper, 20” custom fiberglass bumper, “Gangsta” custom front fenders, custom fiberglass drop visor, custom filler panels under sleeper/cab, Accent interior, 650,000 miles!!........................................................... $42,500

1998 Kenworth W900L daycab, N14 Cummins Celect Plus, 525 hp with 215,000 miles on out-of-frame overhaul, Jake, 15 speed overdrive, 260” wheelbase, steerable air up/ down tag axle, good rubber, all aluminun wheels, VIT interior..$28,500

1981 Kenworth W900L Extended Hood “A” Model Classic!!! Cummins Big Cam 400, Jake, 5x4 air shift, 60” flattop sleeper. If this truck could talk, there would be some stories!... ...........................................$23,500

Partnership to develop better wheat varieties

By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota State University (NDSU) and Monsanto announced recently a collaboration that will allow both to improve their wheat breeding programs. The collaboration brings together the breeding research of Monsanto and NDSU to develop better wheat varieties.

“We are pleased and excited about this opportunity to accelerate our hard red spring wheat breeding program with this research partnership,” said Ken Grafton, NDSU vice president for Agricultural Affairs; director of the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station; and dean of the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources. “Having our wheat improvement team utilize Monsanto’s advanced breeding technology tools is an important step in allowing the NDSU program to remain successful well into the future. And joint research projects to develop new breeding and genetic tools will improve the breeding efficiencies of our programs, with the ultimate goal of providing the best genetic material to the North Dakota wheat grower.”

“We are committed to delivering improvements in wheat through advancements in breeding and are pleased to be working with a public university that shares our commitment to enhancing the productivity of wheat,” added Anthony Osborne, Monsanto wheat business development lead. “Monsanto has a strong history of collaborating with universities and public sector institutions around the world, and we believe growers will continue to benefit from collaborations that bring together complementary wheat research programs.”

This relationship is consistent with the National Association of Wheat Growers’ call for investment in wheat, and during a time when interest and support for new technologies in wheat remains high.

“Wheat producers always have sought new technologies to enhance their competitive advantage and move the industry forward,” said Neal Fisher, North Dakota Wheat Commission administrator. “This public/private relationship builds on the longstanding producer partnership with NDSU, offering technological advancements to improve the competitiveness of wheat in all sectors, including greater producer profitability, continued emphasis on quality and premium end-use performance, and ensuring the wheat industry’s role as a leading contributor to the economy of North Dakota.”

Moving surviving sucker tree

2005 Dodge 2500 SLT crew cab, 5.9L Cummins diesel, automatic, 4x4, short wheel base, leather interior, recent reman engine and transmission with paperwork......$17,500

1997 Ford F350 XL standard cab, 7.3L Power Stroke diesel, 5 speed, 4x4, flatbed, 245,000 miles....$7500

1999 Ford F350 Super Duty 4x4 with 7.3L Power Stroke diesel, new automatic, new BFG tires, alumi2001 Dodge 3500 1-ton dually, reg- num wheels, nice custom built ular cab, Cummins diesel, 6 speed, flatbed with auxiliary fuel tank and 4x4, flatbed with gooseneck ball pump, air bags, loaded. Lots of hisand toolboxes, 190,000 miles.......... tory at Rocky Mountain Truck Ser...........................................$12,500 vice!....................................$13,500

2004 Trail King quad axle bellydump, spring suspension, aluminum wheels, push block, air clam gate....................................$41,500

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2008 Dodge Charger What More Is There To Say ?OH YEAH!!!

It’s A HEMI!!!.................$10,500

1997 Kenworth T800 with 16-ft. steel dump body and hoist, 3406E Cat, 475 hp, Jake, 10 speed, AG400 air ride with Timbren blocks, steerable air up/down tag axle, dual SS Vortox breathers and stacks, all aluminum wheels, nice rubber, electric tarp!........................$35,500

1990 Ford F250 XL 4x4, standard cab, flatbed, 302 EFI, 5 speed$3250 2001 Ford F250 extended cab, short wheel base, 7.3L Power Stroke diesel, 4x4, 6 speed manual, 218,000 miles.....................$10,500 Single axle 96” wide convertor dolly, spring suspension, Budd wheels, extendable drawbar, good tires........ ..............................................$1850 www.rockymountaintrucksales.com

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I noticed that you take questions, so here is the question. I bought three acres of wooded land. After 36 years in Wyoming and Montana, I was sick of the wind and am back to my birthplace. In the woods are white pines, and I came across a burr oak. I’m sure it is a burr oak because of its extremely rough bark. I have received different answers to my question. The original tree was cut down and a backhoe dug right at the side of the old stump. The stump and roots are dead. However, a sucker has rooted that is 16 to 18 feet tall and is a real nice tree. Some have told me that a sucker won’t live. Because of its size and root base, I think this is a new tree the same as you’d buy from a nursery. As slow a grower as a burr oak is, I would love to save the tree because I am going to fill in the hole as a natural wooded area, so I would like to locate the tree closer to the house.

At 68 years of age, I know I won’t see a mature tree. (New Holstein, Wisconsin) A: This is a permanent tree in its present location. Surviving suckers eventually will grow into mature trees and it sounds like this one is well on its way. However, you need to wait until it is dormant before moving it. Have a tree spade operator with the largest spade available move it this fall after the leaves have dropped. I doubt that you could dig a big enough root ball and haul it over to the new site yourself.

Good luck and enjoy this beautiful tree as it continues to grow at the new site.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

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LOADER TRACTORS

2011 John Deere 7130 (100 PTO hp) 20 speed PowrQuad transmission, MFWD, 3 hydraulics, 3-pt. hitch, dual PTO, 18.4x42 duals, factory warranty, JD 740 loader with 8-ft. bucket, grapple and joystick..........$109,500 2010 John Deere 7130 (100 PTO hp) 16 speed PowrQuad transmission, MFWD, 3 hydraulics, 3-pt. hitch, dual PTO, 18.4x38 duals, new JD H360 loader with 8-ft. bucket grapple and joystick.............................................$92,750 2000 John Deere 7810 (150 PTO hp) 20 speed PowrQuad transmission, MFWD, 3 hydraulics, 3-pt. hitch, dual PTO, 320/90R50 duals, JD 740 loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple and joystick.............................................$69,500 1998 John Deere 7810 (150 PTO hp) 16 speed PowrQuad transmission, MFWD, 3 hydraulics, 3-pt. hitch, dual PTO, 14.9R46 duals, new JD 740 loader with 8-ft. bucket, grapple and joystick......................................$54,500 1994 John Deere 6200 (66 PTO hp) 12 speed transmission, 2WD, 3-pt. hitch, PTO, 16.9x30 duals, JD 620 loader with 7-ft. bucket, grapple and joystick......................................$27,500 John Deere 5055E (55 ph) 9 speed transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, JD 553 loader, 6-ft. bucket. ONLY 30 hours....................$30,000

USED 2WD, MFWD TRACTORS

USED 4WD TRACTORS

USED HAY & FORAGE

2011 John Deere 7230 (110 PTO hp), 16 speed, PowrQuad transmission, MFWD, 3 hydraulics, 3-pt. hitch, dual PTO, 480/80R38, factory warranty, LOW hours...........$95,000

2001 Case IH STX325 (325 hp), powershift, 4 hydraulics, PTO, 20.8x42 duals,......$95,000

2010 John Deere R450 windrower with 995 rotary platform...............................$119,500

1994 John Deere 8570 (250-hp), 12 speed transmission, 4 hydraulics, 20.8x38 duals.... ........................................................$55,000 1979 John Deere 8640 (229 PTO hp) 16 speed transmission, 3 hydraulics, PTO, 20.8x38 duals,with JD 12-ft. dozer................$24,500 1975 John Deere 8430 (175 PTO hp) 16 speed transmission, 3 hydraulics, dual PTO, 18.4x34 duals..................................$15,000

1988 Hesston 8100 windrower, 16-ft. auger platform, 21-ft. draper platform........$16,500 1995 MacDon 6000 hydro.......................$5500 Case IH 8830 draper platform, 25-ft. center....... ...........................................................$3500 Versatile 195 D platform...........................$750 John Deere 3960 forage harvester with 3-row 30” row crop. . .................................$11,500 John Deere 3960 chopper with 2RN head........ ...........................................................$4500 John Deere 3960 forage harvester with 2 row, 30” head.............................................$2500 John Deere 3-row row crop, hd, yellow. .$5500

2004 John Deere 7920 (170-hp), IVT transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch with quick hitch, 3 hydraulics, PTO, 480/80R46 duals. .$99,500 2004 John Deere 7920 (170-hp), IVT transmission, MFWD, 4-pt. hitch with quick hitch, 4 hydraulics, 380/90R50 duals. .........$97,500 1994 John Deere 7800 (145 PTO hp) 16 speed PowrQuad transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, dual PTO, 420/80R46 duals.... ........................................................$49,500 1983 John Deere 4850 (192 PTO hp) 15 speed powershift, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, PTO, 20.8x38..................................$45,500 1976 John Deere 4630 (150-hp), Quad-Range transmission, PTO, 20.8x38 singles, John Deere 10-ft. dozer. ..........................$16,500 1973 John Deere 4430 (125 PTO hp), QuadRange transmission, dual PTO, 2 hydraulics, 20.8x34 duals..................................$12,500 International 766 (85-hp), cab, 2 hydraulics, 18.4x34 duals, 5-ft. side-mount mower. $7450

USED COMBINES & HEADERS

2.9% Fixed Rate On All Used Combines - oac 2008 John Deere 9770STS Contour Master, 520/85R38 duals, chopper, low hours.......... ........................................................... CALL 2000 John Deere 9750STS. 30.5x32 duals, chopper.............................................. CALL 2008 John Deere 9670STS with 520/80R38 duals, chopper, low hours................... CALL

1983 John Deere 7720 24.5x32, straw & chaff spreader, 224 platfform....................... CALL 2004 John Deere 893 cornhead, 8-row, 30-ft... ........................................................... CALL 2006 MacDon 973D platform.................. CALL 1997 MacDon 962D platform.................. CALL 2008 John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper platform, pickup reel.......................................... CALL John Deere 930 platform........................ CALL 2009 John Deere 635D header with transport. ........................................................... CALL 2-2004 John Deere 635F 35-ft. flex platform.... ........................................................... CALL 2005 John Deere 630F 30-ft. flex platform....... ........................................................... CALL 2010 John Deere 630R platform, pickup reel... ........................................................... CALL 2008 John Deere 630R header..... $$ SAVE $$ 2009 Case IH 2010 rigid platform, bat reel, less than 100 hours.................................... CALL Elmer 30-ft. header trailer........................ CALL

2002 John Deere 9650STS, 800/65R32 singles, chopper, grain tank extensions........... CALL 1989 John Deere 9600 with chopper, 30.5x32 duals................................................... CALL

Haybuster H-1000 tub grinder..............$12,500 2007 Brandt 13x70 auger....................$17,500 Westfield auger.......................................$2000 1993 Rem 552 grain vac.........................$5500

USED ROUND BALERS

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On Huge Selection of Used Round Balers - oac 2010 John Deere 568 wide pickup, net wrap.... ........................................................$41,500 2008 John Deere 568 wide pickup, big tires, net wrap. . .............................................$31,500 2005 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net wrap.... ........................................................$23,500

2006 Vermeer 605M loaded.................$21,500 1998 Vermeer 605L net wrap...............$11,500 1993 Vermeer 605K................................$7950 2006 New Holland BR780...................$16,500

USED LAWN & GARDEN

2005 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net wrap. .. ........................................................$22,500 2005 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net wrap.... ........................................................$21,900 2005 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net wrap.... ........................................................$16,500 2003 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net wrap.... ........................................................$24,500 2003 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net wrap.... ........................................................$21,500 2002 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net wrap.... ........................................................$18,500 1991 John Deere 535.............................$6500 1989 John Deere 535.............................$8500 1979 John Deere 510.............................$1500 Case IH RBX562..................................$12,500 2002 Case IH RBX561............................$9500 1997 Case IH 8480.................................$5500 1992 Case IH 8460 round baler..............$3500

USED SEEDING EQUIPMENT

Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air hoe drill, 7.2” spacing. ..........................................$42,500 (3) John Deere 9350 hoe drills, 8-ft. units, 10” spacing with JD transport. .................$6500

2011 John Deere X748 with attachments......... ........................................................$19,500 2007 John Deere X540 lawn and garden tractor, 54” mower, powerflow bagger, new engine... ...........................................................$5750 John Deere X520 lawn tractor, 54” deck....$4350 John Deere 318 lawn tractor with attachments..................................................$2950 2004 John Deere LT180 lawn & garden tractor........................................................$1850 2001 John Deere LTR166, dump hopper. $1750 John Deere 214 lawn & garden tractor with C48 broom.................................................$1500 2002 John Deere LX279 lawn tractor.....$1500 2009 John Deere LA155 lawn tractor.....$1500 John Deere LA140 lawn tractor, 48” deck. $1350 2005 John Deere L120 lawn tractor with bagger.......................................................$1350 1992 John Deere FT262 lawn & garden tractor........................................................$1150 1992 John Deere GT262 lawn tractor......$975 1998 John Deere LT166 lawn tractor........$650 John Deere 345 with attachments............$550 Yardman Rider with broom.....................$1250 Husqvarna 4217 front mower, 42” deck. $2250 John Deere SB 14 mower.........................$200 John Deere 320 snowthrower...................$150

USED MISCELLANEOUS

USED TILLAGE TOOLS

2002 John Deere 2700 mulch ripper....$21,500 AGCO Ultra mulcher............................$16,500 Case IH 415 30-ft. roller harrow, S-tines............ ........................................................$16,500 John Deere 960 field cultivator............$12,500 Noble 24-ft. field cultivator.......................$1250 Westgo 20-ft. field cultivator, harrows......$2250 International 145 5 bottom in furrow, two-way plow....................................................$4950 Ace 5-bottom 16”, two-way plow, in furrow........ ...........................................................$2950 Harrel 2804 16-ft. switch plow, 4 bottom..$1950

John Deere 740 loader, 7000 Series mounts, 8-ft. bucket, grapple, Joystick ............$8500

USED BEET EQUIPMENT

Artsway 9420 beet harvester, 6 row, 24” row finder, rear steer...............................$19,500 Artsway 9420 beet harvester, 6 row, 24”, row finder, steerable. .............................$17,500 Artsway 698 beet harvester, 6 row, 24” rowfinder, rear steer..............................$19,500 Red River 624 beet harvester, 6 row, 24” row finder, rear steer...............................$13,500 Red River 624N beet harvester, 6 row, row finder, rear steer. ............................$13,500 Artsway 786A defoliator, 6 row, knife scalpers, rear steer............................................$8500 Artsway 786A defoliator, 6 row, rear steer. $4500 Artsway 786A defoliator, 24”, rear steer.....$6500 Red River defoliator. ..............................$1000

USED SPRAYERS

2006 Brandt 1000 gallon.....................$11,000

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2008 Yamaha Rhino 700EL....................$8950 2009 Arctic Cat XTX Prowler with front blade. ...........................................................$8750 Woods 3240 batwing mower. .................$9950 Woods S106 ditch bank mower..............$1750 Diamond 72” & 62” mowers.....................$2500 Reman 2600 GS2 display.......................$1650

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Flexible cash rental agreements

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2006 Freightliner CL120 DDC 14.0L 515 hp, 13 speed, 230” wheelbase, aluminum wheels, new drive tires, 70” condo, 12,000 lb. front, 40,000 lb. rear, 773,000 miles................. $31,900

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By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota Nearly every week of the year, I receive questions on land rental values. Historically, the guidelines have been relatively consistent on land used exclusively for agricultural purposes. In such areas, historic rental values have typically been from 4% to 6% of the assessed value of the crop acres.

(This value can be found at your county assessor’s office.)

The fly in the ointment comes in areas where land is also used for recreational purposes putting upward pressure on land values. In these areas, the formula may not apply.

Cash rental agreements on farmland are generally the most widely accepted for farmers and landlords. Cash rental agreements are simple, clean, and efficient for both the renter and landlord. This is especially true when the renter has multiple landlords. The common alternative, the crop share arrangement, adds additional layers of complexity for the renter, especially when the renter operates multiple tracts of land from multiple landlords.

The cash rental agreement is also attractive to the landlord because he/she can plan on the certain level of revenue without the worry of unfavorable weather or crop prices.

Indeed, many landlords are retired farmers and may have had enough of the uncertainly of crop production.

Honeymoon level grain prices increases competition from “traveling” farmers leaving many long-standing renters trying to make difficult financial decisions at contract renewal time. Does one try to match the opposing cash rent offer -- which often seems impossibly high -- or let the land go?

Perhaps there’s another arrow in the quiver worth consideration.

In essence, flexible cash rental agreements are a floating value that is typically based on two factors, price and yield.

Typically, this floating amount has upper and lower limits – which should be equal. For example, if the normal cash rent is $75/acre, a flexible cash agreement may float as high as $100/acre or as low as $50/acre. Rental rates in your area may be different from this example, but you get the idea.

Plus, the set points may be as close or far apart as agreed upon and should depend on the risk and reward desired.

Advantages of Flexible Cash Leasing Financial risk is reduced for the farmer if the cash rent is lowered when revenues are low. Conversely, the landowner will share in economic “windfalls” if the rent is adjusted upwards when above-normal revenues are realized, and if the arrangement qualifies for sharing farm program payments.

There is less communication and joint decision making than with a typical crop-share lease, which may have possible social security and income tax advantages for the landlord.

Flexible cash rent may better meet the objectives of the landlord and tenant than cash rent, particularly if the landlord is willing to share the risk and the tenant is interested in reducing risk.

Properly designed flexibility will reduce the need for frequent renegotiation of cash leases.

Disadvantages of Flexible Cash Leasing The landowner has more financial risk than she/he would with fixed cash rent. However, if there is greater risk, there should be the potential for greater reward.

Most of these agreements are based on price and yield; the landowner will need to trust the tenant to accurately measure production - similar to a crop-share lease.

The renter will typically share some of the “economic windfalls” from above-average years. There is a price for reduced risk.

Because flexible cash leases are not widely used, thus people are often unfamiliar with them.

Farm program payments may need consideration, adding another layer of complexity.

With multiple-crop enterprises, such as wheat and soybean, arriving at an adjustment trigger price and/or yield for two or more crops is more complicated.

The initial agreement is more difficult and time consuming than conventional lease agreements.

Scheduling payments can be complicated under a flexible cash lease. For example, with a two-payment agreement, if the total rent calculated at the end of the year is less than the first installment, is some of the first installment refunded or is no additional payment made? If the first installment is non-refundable, it, in effect, becomes the minimum cash rent.

Summary While conventional cash leases may be rather “generic” in nature, the flexible cash lease is often more of a “designer” continued on page b17

Arborvitaes dying

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have a row of 25 to 30 arborvitaes. In early spring, one started turning brown and then turned completely brown.

I trimmed the dead branches that I could reach. In the last few weeks, the arborvitae on each side of the first one also started to turn brown in various spots. I’ve looked for worms and insects, but I haven’t found any. Is there anything I can do to stop whatever it is from working its way up and down the line of arborvitae?

A: This is a problem that can only be addressed by an onsite diagnosis. I suspect a canker development on the dying branches or some borer activity. Contact the Penn State University Extension agent where you live. To find someone, go to http://extension.psu.edu/counties. In all likelihood, the agent will look at the planting in your yard or request that a sample be sent to the diagnostic lab for analysis to give you accurate recommendations.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

Flexible cash rental agreements continued from page b16

type of lease. It is most beneficial to the parties involved when it is designed around their objectives on which the landowner and the farmer mutually agree.

To be successful, there needs to be deliberate involvement and negotiation by both parties. However, the landowner and tenant who are willing to work together in designing a flexible cash lease, and then refine it over time, may have considerably more opportunity to satisfy their objectives than they would with fixed cash rent.

For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu.

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Price Truck & Equipment 8005 Hwy. 10 West - Missoula, MT

(406) 543-0382

1995 Ford F450 diesel, 5 speed, 3200# crane, hydraulic driven air compressor and Miller 225 welder with leads... ..................................$13,500

1999 Haulin 31-ft. flatbed (expands to 34-ft.), telescopic hitch and air brakes. Good for round bales ..............$10,000

1997 Trailmax 20-ton pintle hitch trailer, 24-ft. bed..........$11,500

1999 Ford F550 4x4 service truck, diesel, automatic, 5000# crane, hydraulic driven air compressor, 200 amp welder........................$20,000

2001 Ford F550 4x4 flatbed diesel, 6 speed manual transmission, boxes...........$15,000 Cat 930 wheel loader with cab $25,000

Yale 4000 lb. propane forklift..................................................... $4000 Pettibone telescopic 8000 lb. forklifts..................................... $15,000 Rough terrain 7000-8000 lb. forklifts.........................$7000 to $9000 1990 Liftall 30-ft. 8000 lb. rough terrain forklift, side shift, Cummins.$9000 1990 Liftall 6000 lb. rough terrain forklift, side shift, Cummins...$9000 Champ 7000 lb. 21-ft. forklift, diesel, side shift, 8-ft. forks......... $7000 Alitec PH60 asphalt grinder for skid steer................................ $7500 Case Maxi Sneaker C trencher/cable plow with Kubota diesel, boring attachment, shows 512 hours............................................. $7500 Ditch Witch 400SX cable plow with trencher............................ $5000 1999 Ditch Witch 410SX cable plow with boring attachment... $7500 Ditch Witch 350SX cable plow.................................................. $5000 2003 Ford F550 service truck, V-10, auto, 3200# IMT crane.$15,000 1997 Ford F800 service truck, 8.3 Cummins, 9 speed, 5000# IMT crane................................................................................ $15,000 1994 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 6200# IMT crane, compressor, hydraulic outriggers..................................... $12,500 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 1994 Ford LN8000 60-ft. bucket truck, 8.3 Cummins, automatic, Reachall bucket..................................................................$15,000 1989 International 41-ft. bucket truck, diesel, automatic....... $10,000 1989 International S1754 DT360, 5/2 speed, Altec 300 bucket.$7500 1987 Ford F800 40-ft. bucket truck, diesel engine, automatic... $6500 1990 Ford L8000 diesel, 6 speed, 16-ft. flatbed dump............. $8000 1988 Ford L8000 diesel, automatic, 14-ft. flatbed dump........... $8000 1981 International 4x4 dump truck, low miles....................... $12,500 16-ft. flatbed dump with hoist..................................................... $3500 1997 Ford F800 crew cab truck, diesel, 9 speed, 5000 lb. crane, welder, grease reel and pump.......................................... $15,000

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1995 Ford F450 bucket truck with 460-V8, automatic, 32-ft.

Telsta bucket.................$7500

1992 Ford F800 service truck, diesel, 9-speed, 5000# IMT crane, hydraulic outriggers, Miller Air Pak welder.$15,000

1999 GMC 60-ft. bucket truck, Cat diesel, 7 speed....$17,500

2001 International 4900 with DT466, automatic and 50-ft.

Versa-Lift...................$17,500

1986 Ford F800 National 228 37-ft. crane 14-ft. dump bed... $10,000 1992 Ford F800 12-ton line truck with diesel engine, automatic, 45-ft. crane, 18” auger, pole grabber......................................... $10,000 1999 Ford 550 diesel, automatic, flatbed with lift gate.............. $9000 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak Cat diesel, 6 speed automatic, utility bed, outriggers............................................................................ $8500 1989 Ford F450 utility truck, 11-ft. bed, 460 hp, automatic....... $2500 2001 Ford F550 4WD diesel, 6 speed manual, 11-ft. box van.$15,000 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak Cat diesel, 7 speed, 22-ft. van with insulation blowing machine................................................................. $6500 1988 Internatonal 1800 2-ton diesel 4x4 flatbed...................... $9000 1987 International cab and chassis, diesel, automatic, 160 CFM driveline compressor........................................................... $6000 1986 International 4x4, cab & chassis, DT466, 5/2 speed transfer case, front winch, PTO, hydraulic pump. Ex-utility truck... $12,500 1978 International 1600 4WD, cab and chassis, gas engine, 4 speed, 2 speed transfer case, low miles. Ex-government... $5000 1979 GMC chip truck................................................................. $6500 1981 International S1800 4x4 flatbed, 14,000 lb. knuckle boom.$12,500 1996 International 4900 DT466 engine, 10 speed................ $12,500 1995 International 4900 466, 5 speed, 18-ft. flatbed dump......$12,500 Waterous fire pumper, 175 gpm, 125 psi, 300 gallon tank, 11-ft.

Reading utility box............................................................... $5000 12-ft. flatbed, 3200 lb. IMT crane, air compressor...................... $5000 125-275 CFM air compressors.....................................$4000 - $7500 1999 Tow Master 20 ton flatbed, 24-ft. deck, 5-ft. ramps, air brakes.$10,500 12-ton 22-ft. tilt bed trailer.......................................................... $6500 (11) 20-ton 24-ft. tilt bed trailers.................................$7500 - $11,500 1-ton utility beds, starting at...................................................... $1000 Miller 250-400 amp diesel welder................................$1500 - $2500 Brush Bandit chipper............................................................ $11,000 2 ton dump boxes, each............................................................ $1000 Buckets for skid steer loaders........................................................Call Forklift forks...................................................................................Call Cat IT28 quick-tach forks.......................................................... $2750 Auger bits, 18” and 30” with 21/2” square shank.............$750 & $1000 Versatile 35-ft. bucket attachment............................................. $3000

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2012 Ford Edge Limited AWD, 3.5L V6, automatic, heated leather, 19,000 miles, warranty. .......................................................... $30,495

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Trader’s Dispatch, October 2012 — Page B18

BeefTalk: Buy feed by value, not pounds

The struggle for sourcing feed continues as cattle producers evaluate current and future feeding options. Even though the culling is deep, there still are cows left to feed, so now is the time to call a good beef cattle nutritionist.

The market is redefining “least cost” feedstuffs, so producers must review all the options when purchasing feed. The nutrient value of feed is what drives value and performance.

However, knowing when and how to feed also is important.

I am reminded of a case where the producer struggled with lower-quality grass hay during calving because he fed the higher-quality hay during midgestation. The producer did not understand the different cattle nutritional requirements at different stages of life and when to feed the lower-quality versus the higher-quality feed.

Such misallocation of feed inventories can be financially fatal, especially when all feedstuffs are overpriced.

So, this is a good time to go see the doctor.

When I visited with Chip Poland, chair of the Dickinson State University Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies and a welleducated beef cattle nutritionist, the first thing Poland noted was to encourage producers to default back to the basics.

“We feed nutrients, not pounds, which is a tough concept to get across because we physically see pounds,” Chip says. He went on to note, after a few local phone calls, that producers are paying $6.88 to $8 per bushel of corn from other producers. However, local elevators are buying corn in southwestern North Dakota at prices ranging from $7.60 to $8.50 per bushel (late July). What this means is that cattle producers can buy corn at the local elevator, but pay a price markup.

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension For example, one local elevator was buying corn at $7.20 per bushel, but selling corn at $7.94 per bushel. This particular price quote equates to approximately 18 cents per pound of total digestible nutrients (TDN) for corn being purchased by the producer.

In comparison, mixed grass hay at $100 per ton, plus $25 per ton transportation costs, (20ton loads, approximately 100-mile haul), would be priced at roughly 13 cents per pound of TDN. If the same hay was $150 per ton, plus $25 shipping, the price per pound of TDN would be just less than 18 cents per pound of TDN. Interestingly, 55 percent TDN mixed grass hay at 90 percent dry matter competes with corn in these higher-priced corn markets. Likewise, if a producer purchases $200-per-ton alfalfa hay, plus pays the same $25 shipping at 60 percent TDN and 90 percent dry matter, the cost would be just more than 20 cents per pound of TDN. The form that one buys feed in is price-dependent. Using Chip’s example, with both corn and hay priced high, there still are options as to how a producer obtains the energy and other nutrients that a cow needs.

Chip went on to note that “hay was competitive if there are reasonable shipping costs.

However, as transportation costs increase, and if one figures waste, that may or may not be true. I can feed corn with minimal waste while storing and feeding round bales of hay, but one should factor into the price approximately 10 percent as waste.”

The form the feed is in greatly impacts the capacity of a producer to control waste.

“Think about the comparison that was presented here, which is to hunt and peck to find hay that is reasonably priced and

The weather continues to make life interesting. I am tempted to say the weather makes life difficult. If that were true, life always would be difficult because, as long as the Earth spins and continues its rotation around the sun, the weather never will be uninteresting or constant.

In fact, if the weather quit changing, that would mean the Earth stopped rotating. At that point, we could rightly say that life is difficult.

Sorry if a bit of reality is hard to swallow, but farming and ranching have been and will continue to be a game of chess between Mother Nature and a producer. Because Mother Nature is unwilling to take any advice, all the preparation and planning rests on the shoulders of the producer.

Currently, the drought or excessively dry weather card has been played. Although the scene is very similar to previous droughts, driving across lifeless, parched land is discouraging.

As summer comes to a close, the first step is to establish an inventory of our cattle, remaining pasture availability, carryover hay and potential hay production.

The ability to survive will be measured by a producer’s ability to balance cattle inventory with feed inventory. Given that feed purchases may need to be made, each purchase comes with an obligation to commit money with the expectation that those funds will be paid back in future cattle revenues.

This is step one and is the most important point to the whole discussion of buying feed or selling cows. If no short- or long-term profit can be penciled in, then step two needs to happen. That is tough but life is tough, and living in denial only makes life tougher.

Regardless, the summer growing season is departing and fall decisions will need to be made.

Step two is to evaluate and adjust cattle inventories. In other words, now is the time to cull those extra market cows and bulls. The culling needs to be deep. However, culling deep is not a new concept to seasoned cattle producers.

Times change and, with that change, stocking rates and feed resources change as well. As a reminder, those changes in inventory should start with a no-excuse mind-set. All open or structurally unsound cows need to go.

Even though the cows were evaluated last spring, now is the time to pregnancy check and evaluate for summer injuries that only will become major as time goes on. In addition, look for cows that are dry, even though they were sent to pasture with a calf at side.

Calves have a way of finding milk, even if their own mother was not the source, so poor mothers must go. Wild mothers also must go.

In high-cost years, do not gamble on marginal cows because some will be marginalized with winter and their value lost.

Be critical of late-calving cows and develop some packages of bred cows that do not match your desired calving time. For example, sell the younger cows that did not calve in the first three weeks of the calving season. One realizes that these late-calving cows will not produce as heavy of a calf.

Allow for the retention of super-productive 5- to 8-year-old cows, but get those old cows (9 and older) gathered and packaged for sale.

This fall is going to be difficult for many producers because input prices have translated into higher costs and the margin for error is gone. Simply keeping a balance

then haul it to the ranch versus buying corn off the shelf,” Chip says.

Regardless of what feed is being purchased, hauling and transportation costs are critical.

“What would corn cost if we looked at the source and moved it in unit volumes?” Chip says. “The local elevator publishes prices for corn and other grains, but it still needs to be delivered to the ranch. So, regardless of feed source costs, the final decision more than likely will depend on transportation cost per mile times the number of miles hauled. Local sources are always better. Therefore, in a very simple scenario, we see that high-priced corn may not be as costly as it would appear. Conversely, hay may be the feed of choice at times.”

This analogy, along with numerous other examples of shopping around for feedstuffs, is required of producers this year if one is producing cattle in areas that are short of feed.

Not only is the basic ingredient missing, but all the costs continue to escalate. Producers need to seek good information, and keep in mind, the answer will be different for each location and producer.

Again, producers need to price nutrients, not pounds of feed delivered. To do that, producers need to seek the help of a very sound, welleducated, beef cattle nutritionist.

BeefTalk: Tough decisions but cattle must pay for themselves

is not going to be enough. The value of the calf must be greater than the value of all inputs, including purchased feed. As producers monitor costs, it does not take long to realize what is eating and utilizing the ranch or farm resources also needs to be monitored.

If one needs to go deeper, keep in mind that a cow reaches her prime at age 5, so 5- to 9-yearold cows have excellent value as breed cows and provide the maximum opportunity to produce big, high-valued calves.

Even though the producer may not get the rewards of the good breeding values, the cows should catch the eyes of those with feed at a well-advertised bred cow sale to help put some needed cash back into the operation.

There is no way to make old cows young, and young cows soon will be old cows, so the bottom line is to sort the most productive cows and sell the rest.

The financial world has been, is and always will be tough. Forgiveness is not commonly used as a financial term, so cows must bring a positive cash return.

May you find all your ear tags.

Trader’s Dispatch, October 2012 — Page B19

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Trader’s Dispatch, October 2012 — Page B22

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• Loading a bale is a one person job from the tractor cab.

• Unrolls and processes round bales with PTO-powered flails. This process blows away mold, dust and mildew. Feed is more palatable and reduces lung and digestive problems in cattle.

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Hesston 565A round, mesh wrap......$12,900 2-Hesston 565A round balers. Each.....$8900 Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine & net....... .......................................................$18,000 Vermeer 555XL round baler, 5x5 baler, twine only.................................................$14,900

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Challenger LB34B 3x4 square baler with accumulator........................................$85,900 Hesston 7434 3x4 square baler with roller chute...............................................$74,900 Case 8555 16x18 square baler......................... ........................................... JUST TRADED Massey-Ferguson 1835 14x18 square baler... .............................AVAILABLE IN SPRING New Holland BR780A round baler... JUST IN 2-Hesston 956A round balers. Ea......$19,900 2-Hesston 856A round balers. Ea.....$14,900

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8x36 8x41 10x70 13x70

CONSIGNMENTS Case IH 1680 combine with 30-ft. header......... ........................................................ $45,000 Gleaner R60 combine with pickup header & 36-ft. MacDon 960 header............... $25,000 White/Gleaner 2662 combine, 30-ft. header with Cummins engine............................. $44,900 John Deere 7700 combine.................. $10,000 White header, 15-ft..................................CALL Massey-Ferguson 8560 combine, 24-ft. header............................................. $28,000 Case 8840 swather........................ COMING IN 2-Universal II 25-ft. pickup reels. Each... $2500 MacDon 9350 swather, no header...... $39,900 MacDon 9000 swather, 14-ft. header... $27,900 Hesston 8450 25-ft. shiftable draper head, 14-ft. auger head, header trailer............... $55,000 Hesston 6400 swather with 20-ft. draper header and 14-ft. auger header...................... $8000 Versatile 400 swather with 21-ft. header..$6000 2003 Hytrux with 90-ft. F&S sprayer... $37,000 Brandt 90-ft. trailer sprayer..................... $8500 Bean sprayer, 300 gallon, 100-ft. hose reel.$1250 New Holland 9030 bidirectional tractor..$30,500 John Deere 4020 2WD tractor with loader, cab, 3-pt., PTO........................................ $10,000

Ford 800 tractor with loader.................... $3995 1116 BF adapter conditioner fits 9030 bidirectional................................................... $2000 John Deere 270 skid steer.................. $19,900 John Deere 1900 disk drills................ $79,000 Concord 1100 24-ft. air drill with Concord tow between cart................................... $18,900 New Holland 580 16x18 square baler... $9900 New Holland 1030 pull-type balewagon..$6000 Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine... $14,900 John Deere 566 round baler, twine only........... .......................................................... 14,900 Neuer 8120 grain vac............................. $5000 Westgo 8x31 PTO drive auger............... $2250 GT 8x40 grain auger, PTO drive............... $990 Westfield D1606 drill fill........................... $650 1965 Dodge truck with hoist, V-8, 5 speed transmission....................................... $2000 40-ft. tandem axle gooseneck lowboy..$18,900 1996 Eagle tandem dually pintle hitch flatbed, 6-ft. beavertail..................................... $9000 DuAl loader............................................. $1500 Melroe 516 19-ft., 3-pt. duckfoot............. $1500 Case 10 sickle mower............................... $800 Ford 5-ft., 3-pt. rotary mower.................... $500

New Danuser & Wheatheart Post Hole Diggers

Apache AS715 self-propelled, 750 gallon, 90-ft. booms........................................... $130,000 Agco 7650 90-ft. Spra-Coupe........... $124,000 Melroe 220 Spra-Coupe...............COMING IN

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USED AUGERS & GRAIN DECK

NEW Post Pounders IN STOCK

Wheatheart 13x80 auger.......... JUST TRADED Farm King 10x80 swing hopper............ $10,900 Farm King 13x70 auger........................ $10,500 Farm King 13x70 swing hopper auger with power hopper mover.................................... $10,000 Farm King 13x70 swing hopper............ $10,000 Farm King 10x36 PTO............................. $4500 Westfield 13x70 swing auger................ $10,500 Westfield 13x70 swing auger................ $10,000 Alloway 10x71 swing hopper................... $3300 Alloway 10x61 swing hopper auger......... $3000

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Morris 881 Hay Hiker....................... $17,900 H&S HN7A hay machine......................... $4900 New Holland 1032 pull type balewagon..$6900

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Trader’s Dispatch, October 2012 — Page B23

New Gleaner S77 - IN STOCK

Built with farmers in mind The machine offers all the nimbleness of our prior R Series with a significant increase in capacity and capability. For those farmers who want all of the preformance without all the bulk, we present to you our latest innovation: the Gleaner Super Series.

USED COMBINES

Gleaner Super 77 with chopper & chaff spreader, auto-steer...................... $249,000 Gleaner R72........................................ $35,000

Gleaner R72 combine......................... $49,000 Gleaner N6 combine.............................. $9900 Case IH 2388 25-ft. 1010 header, 1015 pickup header.................................................CALL Case IH 1660 combine with 24-ft. header, 13-ft. pickup header with attachment........ $19,000

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Process both Round & Big Square bales The all-new BPX9000 Bale Processor combines simplicity, durability and versatility to meet the needs of today’s cattle producers. The easy to operate machine is built tough with a unique, T-style frame, the bed design and offset rotor produce even and consistent feed with minimal maintenance, and an optional large square bale kit includes enhancements to effectively process a variety of bales.

The BPX9000 is built to maximize bale processing and minimize operator stress.

USED HEADERS

MacDon 25-ft. draper header, fits 7000 & 9000 Series............................................ JUST IN 1996 MacDon 920 14-ft. hay header..$14,000 1993 MacDon 920 14-ft. hay header..$13,000 MacDon 871 adapter.............................$1000 Gleaner 327 27-ft. header with batt reel..$7900 3-Gleaner 15-ft. N-series pickup headers with Victory 7 or 8 belt attachment. Each.$5900 Gleaner 324 24-ft. header with batt reel..$1500 30-ft. bat reel off 8570 header.................$799

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NEW Universal U2 25-ft. pickup reel fits New Holland 72C, 73C & 74C and International 2010 & 2020 headers........................$4250 Walinga 7614 grain vac.........................$9900 Degelman 12HD dozer..........................$4500

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USED PROCESSORS

Vermeer BP8000 processor, right hand discharge............................................$14,500 Highline 6800 processor....................... CALL Highline 6600 round bale processor.....$8900

USED WINDROWERS

Case IH WD1203 windrower................. $79,900 Westward (MacDon) M100 self-propelled, no headers............................................ $69,000 MacDon 9000 14-ft. header.................. $29,900 Case IH 8830 21-ft. draper header....... $19,900 Hesston 8100 swather with 25-ft. draper header, double swath......................................CALL Hesston 1360 13-ft. rotary disc, hydro-swing.... . .......................................................... $9900 Hesston 1270 hydro swing........JUST TRADED Hesston 1170 pull-type hydro swing....... $8900 Kuhn 500 rotary disc mower................. $14,900 Case IH SCX100 mower conditioner..$17,351 Case IH 8370 hydro-swing...................... $7900 John Deere 945 14-ft. rotary disc MoCo.$13,900 John Deere 930 11’6” pull type disc mower.$7900 New Holland 1116 14-ft. header with push frame for bidirectional.................................... $4500 “Our service sets us apart”

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Welcome to the next generation of mid-frame row crop tractors with a completely redesigned cab, generation 2 SCR technology, the industry leader in emissions control, and all new family styling. The 7600 Series features the choice of the exclusive Dyna-VT™ CVT (continuously variable transmission) which provides infinitely variable speed control from supercreep to transport speed without shifting, jerking or a delay in traction or power, or the industry unique 24F/24R Partial Powershift with exclusive features like pre-set cruise speeds and standard Autodrive. Together, with the upgraded cab, emissions system, and choice of transmissions, the 7600 Series combines into the perfect tractor for any job around the farm or the field.

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• Less time spent refueling, more time spent working.

USED TRACTORS & SKID STEER Challenger MT555B MFD, 130 PTO hp with loader............................................... $79,900 Steiger 210 4WD tractor..........................CALL Versatile 400 articulated 4WD.................CALL Ford 7700 2WD tractor with loader & grapple.. .......................................................... 15,900

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Versatile 850 4WD tractor.

Versatile 950 4WD tractor.

Flexi-Coil 2320 tank with 5000 45-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing.

Flexi-Coil 3850 tank with 5000 51-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing.

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Morris 39-ft. air seeder with 10” spacing, 7180 tow between tank............................. $39,900

Case IH MXU110 MFD, loader, bucket, grapple.................................................... $49,900 Case 1570 2WD tractor....................... $10,800 Allis-Chalmers 185 2WD, 3-pt., PTO..... $5500 Bobcat 873 skid steer......................... $17,900

USED CONVENTIONAL DRILL

John Deere 9450 drills, 30-ft., transport......... .......................................................$15,900 4-Morris MH300 10-ft. grain drills with 12” spacing, transport.....................................$6000 1-4-drill hitch for JD 9350, 10-ft. drills.

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Longtime animal science professor Klopfenstein honored

Longtime University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) animal science professor Terry Klopfenstein was honored with two of his profession’s most prestigious awards this summer.

Klopfenstein, professor of ruminant nutrition, received the American Feed Industry Association’s New Frontiers in Animal Nutrition Award from the Federation of Animal Science Societies and received the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Industry Leadership Award.

“These are very significant honors that speak to Dr. Klopfenstein’s dedication to the beef industry in Nebraska and the nation,” said Larry Berger, head of UNL’s Department of Animal Science.

The Federation of Animal Science Societies cited Klopfenstein’s “pioneering and innovative research relevant to the nutrition of animals that benefits mankind and the nutritional value of foods from animals.” The award presentation was made in July during the annual meeting of the American Society of Animal Science.

The Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Industry Leadership Award goes to advocates “who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, provided exemplary service and have made significant contributions to the advancement

of the cattle-feeding business.”

“Terry’s passion and dedication to education and the beef community can been seen in his years of service and contributions to advancing our industry,” the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame said in announcing the award.

“Terry is considered to be one of the most productive animal science pioneers. Fortunately for the cattle-feeding community, he is still committed to the future of cattle feeding.”

Klopfenstein was honored alongside other recent inductees including Paul Engler, Kenneth Monfort and Ladd Hitch.

Klopfenstein is an internationally respected scientist and teacher. He has mentored over 150 graduate students throughout his 45-year career, many of whom are recognized themselves now as excellent nutritionists. Other students have credited Klopfenstein’s successful feedyard internship program as the springboard for their careers in the beef cattle business.

Klopfenstein’s tenure at UNL started in 1965 after he completed his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees from The Ohio State University. Klopfenstein held the University of Nebraska Wagner Professorship from 1989 to 2007.

Montana 4-H’ers selected for MSU bioscience project

Thirty 4-H members from throughout Montana have been selected for BioScience Montana, through which they will conduct scientific research, learn about bioscience-related careers and collaborate via distance learning technologies.

The intensive yearlong experience is funded by the National Institutes of Health as a Science Education Partnership Award given to Montana State University.

BioScience Montana combines hands-on science with distance learning technologies to offer students experience in research with the aim that science uses that knowledge to solve problems and improve quality of life. Students will participate in three modules: neuroscience, infectious diseases and metabolomics.

The project kicked off with a weeklong campus experience, when 4-H’ers worked side-by-side with students from MSU and the University of Montana, as well as MSU faculty members Ed Dratz, John Miller and Jovanka Voyich-Kane.

The program combines aspects of MSU’s teaching, research and service missions and was developed by MSU Extended University, the 4-H Center for Youth Development, and the MSU Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience.

Participating students come from Cascade County, Lake County, Flathead County, Lewis and Clark County, Ravalli County, Sanders County and Toole County.

The Cascade County Team is led by Kathy Dunn, with participants Samantha Morris, Emily Berg, Hayden Broesder and Amanda Melton.

Lake and Flathead Counties have a combined team led by Tracey Wheeler, with participants Madisen Wheeler, Natalee Wheeler, Claudia Hewston and Ian Caltabiano.

The Sanders County Team is led by Rusty Kinkade and includes students Abby Croft, Josh Wulfekuhle, Logan Naegeli and Tyler Riffle.

The Toole County Team is led by Kristi Aklestad, with participants Riley Hellinger, Jacob Aklestad, Grace Aklestad and Hayley Fretheim.

Lewis and Clark County has two teams. One is led by Kristina Carlson and Marca Robbin Gibson and includes participants Holt Gibson, Elizabeth Carlson, Logan McNeil and Katie Merchen. A second is led by Crystal Bridges, with participants Katie Bridges Payne, Grace Freeman, Emma Carlson and Christopher Gransbery.

Ravalli County also has fielded two teams: One led by Wendi Fawns, with participants Chloe Solorzano, Zach Jones and Star Lange; and another team led by Holly Jones with participants Emily Jones, Alyssa Solorzano and Pamela Fawns.

Native grass seed

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I had a septic system installed in Morton County. The area where the septic system was installed was covered with native prairie grass. The soil is sand. Now that the septic system is installed, the area is barren and the sand drifts during windy days. I would like to seed it into a native grass again. What kind of grass seed do you recommend and where can I buy it? How would I spread the seeds? Would a lawn fertilizer spreader work? What could I use to cover the area once seeded to keep the wind from blowing away the seeds?

Is there inexpensive netting available? Thank you.

A: There are many options to consider. Buffalo Grass can become established using plugs. Mixing the seed with blue grama would be using two native grasses. Turf-type tall fescue would be a singular species that would do the job. Fairway or Ephraim crested wheat grasses are adapted to dry or low-precipitation areas. Western wheatgrass also is a good one to consider because it forms strong rhizomes to cover and hold sandy soil in place. How to apply the seed depends on the type of seed you are using. Hydromulching is the best approach because it holds the seed in place while it goes through germination and establishment. Otherwise, a standard spreader would do the job. You can cover it with decomposing, coarse-weave burlap that is staked in place.

Where you would purchase the seed depends on the area to be covered. If it is just a couple of thousand square feet or less, then the local garden centers may have the seed or can order it for you. You might try a farm supply store for larger quantities or even for the smaller amounts.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

Superb blueberries from ARS

By Marcia Wood, Agricultural Research Service That interesting shrub growing in a neighbor’s front yard may actually be exactly what you think it is--a somewhat unusual ornamental that produces pink blueberries. These berries not only look pretty, but they’re tasty, too, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist Mark K. Ehlenfeldt.

As a plant geneticist with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Chatsworth, New Jersey, Ehlenfeldt has either developed, or helped develop, a dozen new varieties of blueberries, including “Pink Lemonade.”

Although not a first of its kind, “Pink Lemonade” is likely America’s most popular pink blueberry. In 1991, Ehlenfeldt chose the parent plants that later yielded today’s “Pink Lemonade.” Results from his test plots in New Jersey and findings from West Coast evaluations by ARS plant geneticist Chad E. Finn in Corvallis, Oregon, led to the decision to officially “release” this blueberry as what is known as a numbered selection (specifically, ARS 96-138) in 2005, and, in 2007, to name it “Pink Lemonade.”

After a new kind, or variety, of plant has been thoroughly tested, “releasing” it typically involves giving it a name, describing its pedigree and other features in a release notice (somewhat like a botanical birth announcement), and making it available to one or more suppliers of foundation plant materials so that commercial nurseries can buy and propagate it for wholesale or retail sale.

“Razz,” another stellar blueberry from the Chatsworth program, offers a flavorful surprise: It tastes quite a bit like a raspberry. “Razz” was bred by USDA’s first blueberry breeder, Frederick W. Coville, in 1934, and was chosen for further study during the next decade by USDA and university researchers. Originally regarded as too unusual for its time, “Razz” was later rediscovered, newly tested, then officially released last year.

“Sweetheart” is a beginning and end-of-season treat. It produces firm, delectable, medium- to medium-large berries in mid- to late-June, and will also produce a small crop of new berries months later, if the autumn is mild. Ehlenfeldt named and released “Sweetheart” in 2010.

Some blueberry fans regard “Cara’s Choice” as the best blueberry they have ever tasted. Ehlenfeldt describes it as a very sweet, medium-sized berry that has a pleasant aroma.

This berry can be allowed to remain on the plant for several weeks after ripening. It will continue to sweeten, while enabling growers to extend their harvests over a longer period of time.

Former USDA blueberry researcher Arlen D. Draper selected the parents for “Cara’s Choice.” Evaluations by Draper, Ehlenfeldt, and others led to release of “Cara’s Choice” in 2000.

Read more about these berries in the current issue of Agricultural Research magazine and in release notices posted at www.ars.usda.gov/Ehlenfeldt.

Red maple trees

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I am interested in planting two red maple trees. The trees would get full sun behind my home. The local nurseries here on the eastern shore of Maryland are very eager to sell me anything they think I need. Because these two trees will be used to shade my home, are red maple trees the best choice for my area? If you have any ideas, I would very much like to hear them. I am not a tree expert by any means. When the builder built the house, the first things to go were all the trees.

A: A red maple is a beautiful tree, but there are all kinds out there. With trees, we refer to them as cultivars, and each cultivar has particular characteristics. For example, some are more upright and some have deeper red fall color. You need to contact the local University of Maryland Extension Service agent in your county to get proper guidance. Go to http://extension.umd.edu/local/index.cfm and click on your county to get someone to make a recommendation or two for you. Local good advice is better than me giving it to you from a thousand miles away. Get back to me if you have any unresolved questions or concerns.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

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A field of young sunflowers will slowly rotate from east to west during the course of a sunny day, each leaf seeking out as much sunlight as possible as the sun moves across the sky through an adaptation called heliotropism.

It’s a clever bit of natural engineering that inspired imitation from a University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison electrical and computer engineer, who has found a way to mimic the passive heliotropism seen in sunflowers for use in the next crop of solar power systems.

UW-Madison engineering professor Hongrui Jiang looked to sunflowers to help find more efficient ways to harvest solar energy.

Unlike other “active” solar systems that track the sun’s position with GPS and reposition panels with motors, electrical and computer engineering professor Hongrui Jiang’s concept leverages the properties of unique materials in concert to create a passive method of re-orienting solar panels in the direction of the most direct sunlight.

His design, published August 1 in Advanced Functional Materials and recently highlighted in Nature, employs a combination of liquid crystalline elastomer (LCE), which goes through a phase change and contracts in the presence of heat, with carbon nanotubes, which can absorb a wide range of light wavelengths.

“Carbon nanotubes have a very wide range of absorption, visible light all the way to infrared,” says Jiang. “That is something we can take advantage of, since it is possible to use sunlight to drive it directly.”

Direct sunlight hits a mirror beneath the solar panel, focused onto one of multiple actuators composed of LCE laced with carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes heat up as they absorb light, and the heat differential between the environment and inside the actuator causes the LCE to shrink.

This causes the entire assembly to bow in the direction of the strongest sunlight. As the sun moves across the sky, the actuators will cool and re-expand, and new ones will shrink, re-positioning the panel over the 180 degrees of sky that the sun covers in the course of the day.

“The idea is that wherever the sun goes, it will follow,” says Jiang.

In Jiang’s tests, the system improved the efficiency of solar panels by 10 percent, an enormous increase considering material improvements in the solar panels themselves only net increases of a few percent on average. And a passive system means there are no motors and circuits to eat into increased energy harvest.

“The whole point of solar tracking is to increase the electricity output of the system,” says Jiang.

The materials driving Jiang’s design have only been available in the past few years, so for now, he and his team are researching ways to refine them for use driving larger solar panels, where the net energy gain from his system will be the greatest.

But eventually, Jiang hopes to see huge industrial solar farms where fields of photovoltaic solar panels shift effortlessly along with the sunflowers that inspired him.

“This is exactly what nature does,” says Jiang.

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Wild roses

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I transplanted a few wild roses last year. Last fall, they seemed to go dormant early. This year, the roses came out with healthy-looking leaves but no blossoms. The leaves disappeared and then new, healthy-looking leaves emerged.

Those leaves also are gone now. It looks like someone stripped them from the branches. Any ideas? (Crosby, Minnesota) A: There could be a number of reasons why your wild roses are behaving this way. Beetles can strip plants clean of foliage or a drought/flood cycle could do the same thing.

The best thing going for you is that they are wild roses. Wild roses have a deep genetic well of survival resources. All I can tell you is to monitor the roses to see if you can detect anything going on that could be causing this flip-flopping behavior.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

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Keep poplars?

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: My question is related to poplars. I had one pop up three years ago in a very wet area around my house. Back then, I didn’t know what it was, but it seemed like a nice tree, so we took care of it. Three years later, it is a very nice tree that is almost 15 feet tall and its leaves look amazing. We cut some lower branches last year and left some clippings on the ground. One of them took root and grew. A year later, I moved it to the backyard. We like their leaves and the fact that they grow so fast to bring us shade. We were planning to plant a few more. However, I am having doubts after reading through your Web page on poplars. Our property is not large, so the tree would be fairly close to our house. Should we keep the two that we have? Should we add the other two we were planning to plant? What other fast-growing trees would you recommend?

A: I advise you to keep tabs on these two trees to be sure they don’t start getting ahead of you as far as care goes. As long as you can, keep them properly pruned and monitor or prune the roots that may be going in the wrong direction as far as you are concerned. Beyond a point of reason and common sense, you then need to get the proper care turned over to an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist for annual maintenance pruning. I planted a couple of quaking aspen in my swampy backyard when I moved to Fargo. Like you, I loved their rapid growth and rustling foliage sounds. However, they started getting ugly in many ways. There was branch dieback, poor form and invasive roots into our vegetable garden. I finally removed them and have been happy ever since. There are plenty of fastgrowing trees to consider, such as northern acclaim honey locust, many cultivars of silver maples, hybrids of silver/red maples, Redmond lindens and cutleaf weeping birch. Your local garden center should be able to advise you on the best trees for your area.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ndsuag/lawns-gardenstrees.

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The 28th Choteau Sheep Expo gathered for the annual sale September 8, 2012 at the Weatherbeater Barn in Choteau, Montana. With numbers down for the industry 55 head of quality breeding stock were consigned to the sale.

Yearling rams averaged $475, Ram lambs at $425, Yearling ewes averaged $300 and Ewe Lambs $275. Averages were down a bit from the 2011 sale.

The consigners with the High Selling Rams included: Montana Sheep Company with a Targhee yearling ram for $575, West River Suffolks at $525 for a ram lamb and Langhus Columbias with a yearling SAMM ram for $525.

Highlights of the sale included: Bill and Scott McKay, McKay Suffolks, of Ulm, Montana selling the high selling Premium registered Suffolk ewe lamb at auction for $525.

Brent and Tracie Roeder, Montana Sheep Company, Fort Shaw, Montana donated a Premium yearling ewe to be sold and the proceeds to go to the Choteau Sheep Expo youth fund for $550. Thank you to Brent and Tracie and the Montana Sheep Company for their donation.

Yearling ewes and Ewe lambs included: Prairie Rose Suffolks with a ewe lamb for $475 and Newman Suffolks with a yearling ewe for $400. Sunnyside Hampshires with a ram lamb at $500 and 4 ewe lambs at $325.

Top selling Columbia ewe lamb from Gene Langhus went for $325. Prairie Rose Suffolks had 2 ram lambs at $450.

West River Suffolks had a ram lamb at $450. Montana Sheep Co. had a yearling Targhee ram at $525 and 4 head at $450.

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: The bark is pealing on my honey locust. Also, the bark is splitting on a Canada red cherry tree in my yard. The bark on the honey locust started pealing in 2009. I cut several dead branches out of the tree in 2010. There still is one large dead branch in the tree that needs to be removed. In addition to the split bark, the Canada red cherry tree doesn’t have as many leaves as the other Canada red cherry trees in the yard. Can you identify what is wrong with these trees?

Thank you for your help.

A: The problem with the honey locust is a disease called nectria canker. Unfortunately, there are no chemicals to control this problem. Increasing the vigor of the tree through watering (also to avoid water stress) and planting an appropriate tree on the proper site will help prevent a nectria infection.

In addition, avoiding untimely pruning or other wounding will help. As for the cherry tree, the problem is sunscald.

It hits most trees in late winter when the temperatures are fluctuating widely from the sun shining on the west or south side of the trees while still dormant. This raises the internal temperature to the point of physiological activity, which is followed by a sudden drop in temperature when the sun goes down or is covered by clouds. Ice crystals suddenly form in active cells, causing rupturing, which manifests itself in split bark. The tree usually handles this stress satisfactorily, but it can be prevented by wrapping the tree in Kraft paper or plastic sleeves in the fall before the freezing weather sets in.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

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A graduate team, consisting of Andrew Esser, Lenexa, Kansas; Amar Godar, Manhattan, Kansas; Zane Raudenbush, Port Allegany, Pennsylvania; and Josh Putman, Lyons, New York, also competed. In addition, Kindsey Myers of Brownsville, Indiana represented KSU as an individual in the graduate student division. Amar Godar won second place overall in the graduate division and had the top score in the Weed Identification Event.

Team coaches were Dallas Peterson and Anita Dille, professors of agronomy.

The events in the contest were Weed Identification, Herbicide Identification, Written and Team Sprayer Calibration, and Farmer Diagnostic Problem Solving.

Other teams in the contest were the University of Missouri-Columbia, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Western Illinois University, Oklahoma State University, and Purdue University.

Interveinal chlorosis

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have a neighbor who has a plant with interveinal chlorosis on the newer leaves. The older leaves at the base of the plant are completely green. I thought I could find a solution in a soils book, but I couldn’t. What is the best thing to do to snap the plant out of its problem?

A: This most likely is chlorosis that is caused by the lack of iron due to a high soil pH. It can be corrected in a couple of ways. Apply Hi-Yield Iron as a granular that will be taken up by the plant. The product has a very high percentage of iron and sulfur that temporarily will acidify the soil and make the iron available. Only new growth following the application would show improvement in new foliage color. There are liquid applications of iron products that are chelated and taken in by both the foliage and roots. These products go by the name of Ferti-Lome and Bonide. Both current and new growth typically respond to applications of either product when label directions are followed. All of these products should be available at local garden centers.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

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Round Balers

New John Deere 568 mega wide, wrap.... .............................................$42,500 (L) 2012 John Deere 568 wrap, loaded, 2272 bales...................................$37,950 (LV) 2012 John Deere 568 wrap, loaded, 2117 bales.....................................$37,950 (L) 2012 John Deere 568 wrap, loaded, 1726 bales...................................$37,950 (LV) John Deere 568 round baler, twine only.... ............................................$26,500 (G) John Deere 567 mega tooth, net wrap...... .............................................$25,000 (L) John Deere 567 net wrap, mega wide, 1000 PTO..................................... $22,500 (H) 2002 John Deere 567 with MegaWide pickup...................................$21,000 (L) 2002 John Deere 567 with MegaWide and mesh wrap............................$18,500 (L) John Deere 567 twine only, MegaWide..... ............................................$17,500 (G) John Deere 566 540 PTO, twine only........ ............................................ $17,750 (H) John Deere 566 mega tooth, surface wrap....................................$14,500 (LV) John Deere 566 round baler, mega tooth, no net.................................$11,950 (LV) John Deere 535 round baler, push bar, twine and net.......................... $7200 (G) John Deere 535 round baler, push bar, twine only............................... $6950 (H) John Deere 535 540 PTO, twine only........ ............................................... $6500 (H) John Deere 535 5-ft.x6-ft. bales, double twine arm, push bar...............$4950 (LV) 2011 Case RB564 twine/net, 3020 bales... ....................................... Coming In (G) Case IH RB564 round baler with net wrap. ............................................ $19,900 (B) Case IH RBX562 baler............... $8500 (H) Case 8465 round baler................$2900 (L) Hesston 5465A baler.............. $21,500 (H) 2-Hesston 560 round baler, twine only...... ...........................................$4000 ea (L) New Holland 688 baler, surface wrap....... ............................................ $10,500 (H) New Holland 660 baler, twine only............ ...............................................$5950 (G) New Holland 648 baler, makes 4-ft. x 5-ft. bales with wrap......................$9500 (LV) New Holland BR780 round baler, wide pickup, net wrap..................... $7500 (H) Vermeer 605M net wrap, wide pickup........ ............................................ $17,500 (H) 2001 Vermeer 605XL round baler............. .............................................$14,500 (L) Vermeer 605K 5-ft.x6-ft. bales....$5000 (L)

Construction Equipment

John Deere 326D skidsteer, 2600 lb lift, 2 speed, hand controls.......... $29,900 (B) John Deere 323D track skidsteer, 875 hours....................................$45,000 (L) John Deere 280 skidsteer, cab, no heat, 2700 hours.......................... $19,900 (B) Bobcat 742 38 hp, 1250 lb capacity........... . .............................................$8500 (G) Bobcat S185 skidsteer loader, 56 hp, 1850 ROC, 750 hours.................$19,500 (LV) New Holland telehandler.... Coming in (L) Allis Chalmers 816 backhoe loader.......... . ............................................$7950 (LV)

Sprayers

2009 John Deere 4930 sprayer................. .............................................. $265,000 (H) John Deere 4710 sprayer...Coming in (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 100-ft., 1000 gallon.......... ............................................ $13,500 (H) 2-1996 Flexi-Coil 65 100-ft....$7500 ea. (H)

Miscellaneous

Riteway heavy harrow, 70-ft..Coming In (H) Degelman 45-ft. landroller...... $35,000 (H) Brandt 13x70 auger................... $7500 (H) Buhler FK Y1010H 10” transfer auger....... ............................................... $2700 (H) Westfield 6”x36’ grain auger.......$1500 (L) Westfield 7”x36’ grain auger.......$1500 (L) Brandt 5000 grain vac........Coming In (H) Walinga 6614 grain vac.......... $15,500 (H) MDS 7-ft. rock bucket with grapple............ ............................................... $5500 (H) Bobcat 2200 utility vehicle......... $5950 (H) Arctic Cat 500 ATV with front blade.......... ............................................... $4950 (H) 2011 Polaris Ranger 800 XP side by side..........................................$9500 (L) Polaris Ranger 700 XP utility vehicle with cab.......................................$12,000 (G) 2008 Polaris Ranger 700 XP utility vehicle........................................ $9500 (H) 2003 Polaris Ranger 6x6 utility vehicle, professional series................. $4900 (B) Case IH Scout XL utility side by side......... ............................................$10,500 (G) Kubota RTV1100 utility vehicle, cab, heat, air conditioning, 130 hours..$17,500 (G) Land Pride utility side by side.................... ........................................Coming In (H) Suzuki 250 cc 2WD quad.......... $2850 (H) Frontier LR2060 5-ft. landscape rake....... .................................................. $550 (B) Bale Squeeze for John Deere 740 loader.. ................................................. $350 (H) Danuser 3 point post auger, 5 bits............. ................................................. $750 (H) Danuser EB10 post hole auger..$1400 (L) Shaver 901 post hole digger, 3-pt. mount, PTO drive, 2 bits..................... $1475 (B) Ford 908 5-ft. rotary cutter........... $250 (H) Farm King 60” finish mower.........$750 (L) Buhler 9620 8-ft. snowblower, excellent.... ................................................$4200 (L) Loftness SB84H 7-ft. snowblower............. ................................................$7295 (L) Bush Hog......................................$950 (L) High Power generator, 12,000V, PTO....... ..................................................$900 (L)

Drills

John Deere 1890 air drill ....... $97,000 (B) John Deere 1860/1900 42-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing............................... $69,900 (B) John Deere 1820/1900 60-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, double shoot......... $68,000 (H) John Deere 9450 50-ft. drill, 12” spacing, packers............................... $23,000 (H) John Deere 9350 40-ft. drill, 6” spacing, transport......................... Coming in (L) John Deere 777 air hoe drill, 40-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot.......... $19,000 (G) 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 230 bushel, single shoot......... . .......................................... $51,500 (H) Flexi-coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing................................$45,000 (L)

Miscellaneous Haying

John Deere 390 8-ft. flail mower...$5500 (H) 35-ft. small square bale elevator with electric motor, excellent condition....... $1450 (B) New Holland 1033 bale wagon, auto tie.... ..............................................$5500 (LV) New Holland 1032 bale wagon, auto tie.... ..............................................$5950 (LV) Ford 501 7-ft. sickle mower, 3-point........... ..............................................$1350 (LV) H&S 12 wheel bi-fold rake.......... $2500 (H) Sitrex RP4 wheel rake............... $1250 (G)

Windrowers & Mower Conditioners

2011 John Deere R450 windrower, V10, 994 14.5-ft. rotary head, 300 hours........ .........................................$107,500 (LV) John Deere D450 windrower with draper.. ...........................................$129,500 (L) John Deere 4990 14.5-ft. rotary mower, impeller.................................$58,000 (L) John Deere 4895 windrower, 16 ft. sickle, steel conditioner.................. $56,000 (H) John Deere 2280 swather, 16-ft hay head....................................... $4500 (H) John Deere 2320 windrower, gas.............. ............................................... $7500 (H) John Deere 2360, 1822 hours, 30-ft. draper..................................$20,000 (G) John Deere 956 14.5-ft. rotary mower conditioner.................................$30,000 (G) John Deere 956 14.5 ft. rotary swing tongue..................................$27,500 (L) John Deere 956 14.5-ft. rotary swing tongue.................................$20,000 (G) John Deere 945 13-ft. rotary mower conditioner..................................$13,950 (LV) John Deere 936 mower conditioner, impeller conditioner...................... $15,500 (B) Agco-Hesston 9365 windrower with 15-ft. rotary head.......................... $73,900 (B) 2011 Case 2303 16-ft rotary, 190 hours..... ....................................... Coming In (G) Case IH 8870 with 16-ft. sickle...$35,000 (L) Case IH 8830 14 ft. sickle. 1400 hours...... ............................................ $17,500 (H) New Holland 1475 14-ft. swing tongue, hydraulic tilt......................... $11,000 (H) New Holland 1431 13-ft. rotary swing tongue................................$13,950 (LV) New Holland 116H with 16-ft. sickle, rubber roll conditioner.........................$7500 (L) Hesston 6600 no cab, 12-ft hay head....... ................................................$5500 (L) Versatile 4025............................ $8800 (H) MacDon A30 16-ft. double sickle............... ............................................ $27,500 (H)

Combines & Attachments

2-John Deere 9770STS combine.............. . ...................................$262,000 ea.(G) 2-John Deere 9770 combine with 223 hours............................... Coming In (L) 2008 John Deere 9770 combine, 213 hours................................. $278,000 (H) John Deere 9760 STS combine, hydro, 1434 hours..................... Coming In (G) John Deere 9760 combine with 1398 separator hours........................ $175,000 (H) John Deere 9760 combine with 1177 separator hours........................ $175,000 (H) John Deere 9670 combine....$210,000 (L) 2-1997 John Deere 9600 combine............ . ..................................... $58,000 ea (H) John Deere 7720 hydro with 224 platform......................................$11,000 (L) John Deere 7720 combines. .... $9500 (H) John Deere 8820 combine with 30-ft. platform.........................................$9500 (L) 1995 Case 2188 combine, 2132 separator hours...............................Coming In (H) Gleaner N6 combine with 24-ft. head........ . ............................................. $3500 (H) 2-John Deere 635D header....................... . ..................................... $57,500 ea (H) John Deere 635D header....... $75,000 (H) 4-John Deere 936D header....................... . ..................................... $46,000 ea (H) 2004 Case IH 2042 grain platform............. . ..........................................$33,000 (G) 4-MacDon SP42 42-ft. draper heads......... . .................................... $69,500 ea. (H)

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Tractors

John Deere 9400 4WD, 425 hp................. .......................................... $105,000 (H) John Deere 9200 4WD, 310 hp, 4300 hours....................................$93,000 (L) John Deere 7930 180 hp, IVT, MFWD, duals...................................$137,500 (L) John Deere 7930 180 hp, AutoQuad, MFWD................................$129,500 (L) John Deere 7820 155 hp, MFWD.............. ............................................ $96,500 (H) John Deere 7730 152 hp, MFWD.............. ...........................................$114,000 (B) John Deere 7600 110 hp, MFWD, cab, loader................................... $51,000 (G) John Deere 7520 125 hp, MFWD with loader.................................. $95,500 (H) John Deere 7430 145 hp, MFWD, loader.. .........................................$129,950 (LV) John Deere 7400 100 hp, cab, MFWD...... .............................................$33,000 (L) John Deere 7210 95 hp, MFWD................ ............................................ $53,500 (H) John Deere 6430 Premium 99 hp, low hours, loader........................ $74,500 (B) John Deere 6420 95 hp, IVT, triple link, loader............................. Coming In (LV) John Deere 5603 82 hp, MFWD, loader.... ............................................ $44,500 (H) John Deere 5410 65 hp, MFWD, SL loader.................................... Coming In (G) John Deere 5320 65 hp, MFWD, loader, open cab...............................$29,500 (L) John Deere 4720 58 hp, MFWD, cab, loader..................................$37,950 (LV) John Deere 4600 45 hp, MFWD, loader.

900 hours............................ $18,000 (G) John Deere 4520 125 hp, loader............... ................................................$8900 (L) 1974 John Deere 4430 2WD, partial PowerShift, loader......................$14,500 (H) John Deere 4410 29 hp, MFWD, loader.... ............................................ $16,900 (B) John Deere 4010 85 hp, no 3-point, with DuAl loader..............................$6900 (L) John Deere 3038E 38 hp, MFWD............. ........................................ Coming In (L) John Deere 2020 2WD, 54 hp, 3-point...... ............................................... $7900 (H) Case IH 2870 300 hp, 4WD..Coming In (H) Case IH 856 95 hp, 2WD, cab....$5000 (L) Case IH MX275 with L780 loader.............. .......................................... $156,000 (H) Case IH MXU130 MFWD, loader............... ............................................$65,000 (G) Case IH MX120 MFWD, loader.................. ............................................ $58,500 (H) 2010 Case Puma 165 loader, 850 hours... ....................................... Coming In (G) Case IH JX95 cab, loader, grapple............ ....................................... Coming In (G) Massey-Ferguson 8120 130 hp, loader, 4600 hours.........................$52,500 (LV) New Holland 8870 180 hp, super steer, 3959 hours.........................$56,500 (LV) New Holland 8160 90 hp, 2WD, no loader ............................................ $21,500 (H) New Holland TC40..................$16,000 (L) New Holland TV140 bidirectional, loader, 14-ft. head..........................$57,500 (LV) Versatile 895 4WD.............. Coming In (L) Versatile 875 4WD, 280 hp..... $22,000 (H) Allis Chalmers 7050, duals, loader, blade. ............................................ $17,500 (H) Caterpillar 65 270 hp, 30” tracks, 4 hydraulics....................................... $32,000 (H) Deutz Allis 7120..................... $16,500 (B) Ford 8000 105 hp, cab, loader... $8000 (H) Steiger PTA325...................... $27,500 (H) Valtra A95 95 hp, MFWD, cab, loader....... .............................................$40,000 (L)

Tillage

Flexi-Coil 60SB 62-ft. spreader bar........... ................................................$6000 (L) Homebuilt 18-ft. single fold chisel plow..... ..............................................$1200 (LV) Melroe 38-ft. chisel plow, cable lift............. ............................................... $3500 (H)

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$6500

$5995 $38,500

JLG Skytrak 8042 telescoping forklift cab, heat, 14.00x24 rubber, 1100 hours.

$47,500

2012 Bobcat S650 skidsteer loader cab, heat, air, radio, includes trencher, hydraulic auger, forks, 2 buckets.

Toyota F620 forklift 6000 lb. lift, 6 cyl propane engine, dual front tires.

$11,000

Mitsubishi BD2F dozer LGP pads, dozer blade with hydraulic tilt.

Sandbagger M2 sand bag machine Kohler 7 hp gas engine, new engine and hydraulic pump.

$11,000

$9500 $8950

$13,500 Scat Trak 2300D skidsteer loader 2000 hours, OROPS, auxillary hydraulics.

$15,000

2002 Bandit 254 chipper self-loading, John Deere diesel engine.

2007 Lincoln Vantage 500 welder Deutz diesel engine, trailer mounted, CC, CV, 3000 hours, excellent shape.

John Deere 455 D crawler loader 4-in-1 bucket, power shift, forks, all new pins and bushings in loader, 4500 hours Wacker vibratory walk behind trench roller Hatz diesel engine, remote control, 900 hours.

$25,900 $1000

$9450

1995 John Deere 6675 skidsteer loader auxilary hydarulics, 66” bucket.

Berkley PTO water pump 3” inlet, primer, 540 PTO.

$4000 & $4500

John Deere 750 C dozer 6 way dozer, winch, OROPS.

$15,500

Pro Tech Sno Pushers - In stock 10-ft. and 16-ft. bucket mount.

$4150

$2995 Rammax vibratory walk behind trench roller gas engine, 33” drums.

$2995 $3000

$26,500 Caterpillar 277 B track skidsteer loader pilot controls, good tracks, 2200 hours.

1986 Chevrolet step van 6.2L diesel engine, automatic tranmission, 16-ft.

Meyer 3-yard sander Honda engine, good shape.

$37,000

$1500

John Deere 450 B dozer angle blade, winch, OROPS with sweeps, nice little dozer.

$26,900 2009 Worksaver HDP-16 skidsteer post pounder new condition!

$3995 Galion gravel box 15-ft., includes hoist.

2001 Cat 420D backhoe/loader cab, heat, A/C, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, pilot controls, 4300 hours.

Edge skidsteer blade attachment hydraulic angle, 6-ft. wide, bolt-on cutting edge, like new.

Caterpillar D6 C dozer angle dozer with twin tilt, OROPS canopy, engine enclosures, rock guards, ripper, very low hour undercarriage, powershift, very nice D6C.

$39,900

$2350

$29,900 $4650

2007 John Deere 210 LE skid loader OROPS, turbo, 4x4, 4-in-1 front bucket, rippers, new rubber, wheel weights

40-ft. refrigerated cargo container Thermal King reefer unit, 3-phase, 24/480 volt

$19,000 2001 International 4700 reefer truck 466 diesel engine, 5 speed transmission, 18-ft. reefer box with side door, hydraulic lift, 156,000 miles.

2004 Cat 420D backhoe/loader cab, heat, A/C, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, pilot controls, 4100 hours.

$3500 $10,000 Huber grader tractor 8-ft. moldboard, front dozer blade, gas engine.

John Deere GT80 skidsteer grapple 80” wide, new.

$2000 B700C backhoe plate compactor good shape!

$30,000

1977 Fruehauf 40-ft. van trailer nice shape!

$5000

John Deere 310E backhoe loader cab, heat, A/C, 4x4, extend-a-hoe.

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Case 480LL 2 wheel drive grade tractor OROPS canopy, loader, grade box.

$5500 $19,900

$2600 Bobcat 15C hydraulic skidsteer auger NEW.

$3995

$1750

Powerscreen screening plant Mark 1, 3x6 2-deck, hydraulic drive, Lister diesel engine, plate feeder, dump grizzly with 8 yard hopper.

$4000

NEW Telehandler bucket fits on forks on any telehandler.

$19,500

1999 Case 570 LXT grading tractor 4x4, 84” front bucket, Gannon box scraper, OROPS canopy.

$3000 $11,500

New Hendrickson air up/air down tag axle kit fabricated axle, controls included.

Speedshore trench box 4-ft.x20-ft.x6-ft., excellent shape!

Hydraulic grapple fits Cat loaders.

Kolman 3x7 3-deck screen plant plate feeder, 4 cylinder Continental gas engine.

1990 Monan 48-ft. van trailer barn doors, 22.5 rubber.

$19,900

2005 Everest 5th wheel camp trailer 36-ft., 4 slide-outs, 16” rubber, nice shape

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$78,000

$26,500

$42,000 $8000

$6999

1991 Ford F450 service truck 7.3L diesel engine, new automatic transmission, 12-ft. bed, recently detailed!

1988 International bucket truck 466 engine, auto transmission, service body, 50-ft.

High-Ranger lift, clean truck.

John Deere 225C LC excavator cab, heat, air, hydraulic thumb, hydraulic quick coupler, 6600 hours.

$37,500

1998 John Deere 120 excavator cab, heat, hydraulic thumb, long stick, extra counter weight.

$50,000

1994 Kenworth W900B water truck 3176 Cat engine, 10 speed transmission, 3600 gallon water tank, pump sprays, all new rubber.

$44,500

1998 Hitachi EX300 LC excavator cab, heat, hydraulic thumb, nice machine.

John Deere 160 LC excavator cab, heat, long stick, thumb, quick attach, auxiliary plumbing, 4000 hours.

$6500

$4250

1999 Samsung SE210 LC-3 excavator cab, heat, air, hydraulic thumb, 1350 hours.

$15,900

2001 Dodge 1-ton flatbed pickup bale handler bed, 4x4, Cummins diesel engine, 5 speed transmission.

$13,900

2006 Komatsu PC 160 excavator cab, heat, air, hydraulic thumb, 2700 one owner hours, very nice machine.

1982 International S1900 dump truck single axle, 10-ft. dump box, gas engine, 5 speed + 2 speed transmission, 20” rubber.

1993 Zieman 2324 tilt bed equipment trailer 27-ft. tilt deck, 3-ft. stationary deck, 16.5 rubber, spring suspension, air brakes.

$21,900 1993 Komatsu PC200 excavator cab, heat, air, hydraulic thumb

$39,900

$28,500

2001 Grove A80J manlift 80-ft. lift, Cummins diesel engine, foam filled tires.

1996 Peterbilt 378 dump truck N14 Cummins engine, 13 speed transmission, 16.5-ft. Ox dump body, 24.5 rubber.

$20,900

$20,000

2000 Freightliner FLD 132 Classic truck N14 Cummins engine, 500 hp, engine brake, 13 speed transmission, new 22.5 drive tires, aluminum wheels, dual stack, headache rack.

John Deere 544G wheel loader cab, heat, air, 3-yard bucket, nice loader.

$25,500 $11,000 1980 GMC General dump truck

8V92 Detroit engine, 13 speed transmission, 15-ft. box, pusher axle.

$21,900

1986 Hyster 50-ton lowboy trailer 3-axle, hydraulic folding neck, self-contained, 24.5 rubber, 20-ft. well

$14,000 1996 Kenworth T800 truck M11 Cummins engine, 370 hp, engine brake, 10C transmission, Aerocab sleeper, 8 bag suspension, pintle hitch, aluminum wheels.

$6500

$5995

2006 Interstate 10-ton equipment trailer pintle hitch, 3 ramps, 16” radial rubber, very nice trailer.

$9950 2001 JLG 3369 scissor lift electric power, 17.5 hard rubber tires.

$33,500

$7995

$41,900

2003 Peterbilt 379 extended hood truck C15 6NZ Cat engine, 18 speed transmission, 63” Unibilt sleeper, dual stacks and cleaners, 24.5 rubber on aluminum wheels

Insley H-3500 B excavator 892 Detroit engine, D8 undercarriage, 2.75 yard bucket, weighs 120,000 lb.

1970 Load King belly dump trailer double gate.

1965 LaCrosse lowboy trailer beavertail, ramps, 8 new tires, nice older lowboy.

2000 Freightliner FLD 132XL Classic truck N14 Cummins engine, 500 hp, jakes, 13 speed transmission, dual stacks and cleaners, headache rack, side box.

$93,500

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$8500

$19,900

Bobcat 325 mini excavators - 2 Available OROPS canopy, blade, quick attach, pattern changer, 2500 hours, one with thumb, one without.

1973 Ford L900 grain truck gas engine, 5 speed/2 speed, 16-ft. box.

$6995

1994 Chevrolet 3500 dump pickup 12-ft. dump box with hoist, 6.5L engine, automatic transmission, 16” rubber.

$17,500 & $18,500

$61,500

1998 International 4700 flatbed truck 466 engine, 6 speed transmission, 20-ft. flatbed with rear lift gate, 22.5 rubber, 155,000 miles.

$9995

1998 Peterbilt 379 short hood truck 475 hp Cat engine, 10 speed transmission, 63” Unibilt sleeper, dual stacks, 24.5 rubber.

Grove MZ90 manlift Wisconsin gas engine, 90-ft. reach, all new rubber, new paint.

$23,500 1994 Kenworth T800 truck day cab, 400 Cummins engine, jakes, 13 speed transmission, 24.5 rubber on aluminum wheels, headache rack, 2-line wet kit, 8-bag suspension.

Caterpillar 980 B wheel loader cab, heat, good rubber, nice clean older loader.

$35,000

$26,500

$28,500

2013 Trail Max TRD 50 tiltbed equipment trailer 3 axle, pintle hitch, 17.5 radial rubber, 50,000 lb capacity.

1986 Kenworth T600 dump truck 3406C Cat engine, jakes, 15 speed transmission, 16-ft. Galion gravel box, Chalmers suspension, 24.5 rubber, pintle hitch, dual stacks.

1987 Komatsu WA 350-1 loader cab, heat, 3.5 yard bucket with teeth, 80% rubber, third valve, nice loader!

$6750

$29,500 $7250 JLG 1532 E 3 scissor lift electric power, hard rubber tires.

1996 Road Boss 32-ft. gooseneck trailer 3 axle, folding tail with ramps, new deck.

1999 GMC 7500 lube truck 3126 Caterpillar engine, Allison 5 speed automatic transmission, 22.5 rubber, all aluminum lube body with top roll cover, 250 gallon waste oil tank, evac. system, hydraulic filter crusher, 3 oil product tanks, hydraulic air compressor, very clean truck.

$89,900

$7500 2006 Kaufman gooseneck flatbed trailer 2 axle with duals, 20,000 lb. GVW, 24-ft. deck, ramps, electric jack.

$49,900

Linkbelt L130 wheel loader cab, heat, 3-yard bucket, quick attach, third valve.

1995 Ford crane truck L-10 Cummins engine, 335 hp, 13 speed transmission, 18,000# fronts, 40,000# rears, 3-way lockers, 2002 Terex 5092 crane, 25-ton capacity, 92-ft. boom, 45-ft. 2-stage jib, 4500 hours, one owner/one operator since new, recent clutch and transmission.

$2250

NEW 4x9 man basket fits forklifts.

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Injured oak tree

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: We have a question about a young bur oak tree we planted near our cabin on Spiritwood Lake. We planted it six years ago. Since then, it has grown nicely. A few weeks ago, we arrived at the lake to find that a big ash tree had blown over in a windstorm and fallen right on the young oak tree. The oak wasn’t broken off, but it is bent over about halfway up. We cleared the ash away and then straightened and splinted the top half of the oak in hopes that it will recover.

However, the top half is now brown and dying. Do we cut off the trunk where it was bent over and hope that new growth will take over and form a continuation of the main trunk or would it work to gently bend one of the side branches and encourage it to grow straight up? Thanks for any ideas you may have.

A: The injury from the ash probably tore apart the connecting vascular tissues to the top of the tree. Based on the information you’ve provided, I doubt that this part of the tree ever will recover, so it should be pruned off. If I understand your information, there are lateral branches that are OK. One of those branches will assume apical dominance and begin growing upright. This could result in an interesting looking tree, but a tree worth having nonetheless.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept. 7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald.smith@ndsu. edu. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ horticulture.

$2995

$8500

$7500

$5000 1986 Bayliner boat 19-ft. open bow, outboard 125 hp Force engine, nice shape.

1990 NorPro 30 KW self-contained GenSet 3.9L Cummins engine, single or 3-phase, 120/240 volt

$5500

2005 Chevrolet 2500 cab chassis 3 /4-ton, 4x4, 6.0 liter gas engine, 140,000 miles.

$12,500

Warner & Swasey 35 KVA genset continental engine, propane-powered, 120-208 volt, 3-phase, 104 amp.

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Ditch Witch 1030 walk-behind trencher Honda gas engine, hydro drive, new chain and teeth.

$1500 Bearcat PTO chipper 3 point mount, 540 PTO, 6” feed.

1997 Vermeer trencher 31x15.5 rubber at 80%, 6 way front blade, backhoe with 10” bucket, trencher has side shift, 5-ft. digging depth, 1300 hours.

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NDSU recognized by Tree Campus USA program

By NDSU Extension Service The Arbor Day Foundation has given North Dakota State University (NDSU) recognition through its Tree Campus USA program.

The Arbor Day Foundation has several recognition programs to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees.

Two such programs are Tree City USA and Tree Campus USA. The Tree Campus USA program recognizes excellence in campus tree management, as well as student and community involvement across the nation.

NDSU put together a Campus Tree Advisory Committee and developed a plan to meet all of the required standards before submitting an application to the Arbor Day Foundation.

“This is a very exciting time for NDSU,” says Todd West, NDSU Plant Sciences Department associate professor. “Obtaining Tree Campus USA status is a very positive step for NDSU with respect to promoting and celebrating trees on our campus, community and state. Trees are an important commodity in North Dakota, especially with the harsh growth conditions in the northern Great Plains. NDSU has a strong commitment to woody plants and has a research program dedicated to woody plant improvement.”

Each year, NDSU will hold an Arbor Day observance as required by the five standards for the Tree Campus USA program.

“An Arbor Day observance provides a golden opportunity to educate the campus community to the benefits of trees on campus and the region,” West says.

“Research is a vital component of NDSU, and this project is an excellent opportunity for the extension of the NDSU woody plant research project to be made available on the NDSU campus,” West says. “The garden will be open to those on campus and the entire state.”

The woody plant improvement program was developed

by Dale Herman, NDSU emeritus faculty, and Larry Chaput, NDSU retired research associate. In the past year, West has taken over for Herman to continue the research program.

The NDSU woody plant improvement program has released more than 50 unique ornamental trees and shrubs suited for the northern Great Plains environment. Many of the trees and shrubs can be found planted on the NDSU campus.

NDSU woody plant introductions are being propagated for sale by commercial wholesale firms in the U.S., Australia, Canada and England. More information about the releases can be found at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/plantsciences/research/releases/woody-plants.

NDSU is the first and only campus in the state to be given the Tree Campus USA recognition.

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2004 Freightliner Columbia 14L Detroit, 435 hp, 10 speed, 10 months on overhaul.

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Each.................................................. $2500 102” Tandem Spread Axle, air ride suspension................................................... $2950 (2) 102” Tandem Axle spring suspension, 22.5 Dayton hubs. Each..................... $500

6-Tri-Pac APU, each...........$2500

Controlling gait of horses may be possible

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Analysis of a specific mutation in a gene in horses that affects the ability of horses to use alternate gaits is strongly related to racing performance and is advantageous for harness-racing horses. In domestic horses, the mutation has had a major impact on their diversification, as the altered gait characteristics of a number of breeds apparently require this mutation, according to a study that includes a Texas A&M University researcher.

Gus Cothran, a professor in the Animal Genetic Lab of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, is part of a team of researchers that examined motion in horses and also mice. Their findings are published in the current issue of Nature magazine.

Cothran and the team used a process called “whole genome SNP analysis” to study the genes of 70 Icelandic horses that had either four gaits or five, with the pace being the fifth gait. This pointed to a gene identified as DMRT3 that is critical for horse motion and limb movement.

They found that DMRT3 has a major impact on the movement of a horse, especially its gait. Horses have gaits classified in three descriptions of speed: walk, trot and gallop.

Gait is a critical factor in racing “‘Gaitedness’ is a trait that naturally occurs in all horses, but many breeds have been developed for a specific speed or gait,” Cothran explains.

The team sequenced the DMRT3 gene of the test horses and found that in almost every case of gaited horses, there was mutation in the DMRT3 that caused a premature “stop codon” which causes the protein product of the gene to be terminated before the whole protein is completed. This alters the function of the protein which leads to the differences associated with the gait.

Cothran and the team also examined the same gene and its effect on mice.

“We specifically looked at the gene and its effect on the movement of mice, such as its swimming ability,” he adds.

“The motion ability of mice seemed suppressed and was similar, though not identical to that of gaited horses.”

Cothran says with more research, the findings could have critical importance to horse breeding and horse racing. Many horses are specifically bred for certain types of gait, such as harness racing.

“We need to examine the DMRT3 on certain breeds and see if it can directly affect the speed and movement of horses,” he adds.

“Naturally, it’s something that horse breeders and anyone involved with horse racing would be interested in and would want to know about. These findings could have a major impact on future horse breeding.

“We think it’s an exciting step in looking at motion, speed and limb movement, and it’s possible it could have implications in other species, too.”

The project was funded by grants from the Swedish Brain Foundation and computer resources were supplied by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Research.

Pear trees

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have a question about pear trees. Last year, we moved into a home with a large pear tree that was full of fruit. It continued to bear fruit faster than we could pick them. We loved it. We were amazed after the incredible drought we had in eastern Texas last summer. This year, we had an exceptionally mild winter. The tree flowered beautifully and produced a small amount of pears in the early spring. Now it’s August and there is nothing at all. I read that there must be two pear trees close to each other. We only have one tree.

It was struck by lightning many years ago and pulled together with wire. The wires are grown into the tree. I do feel like it needs to be cut back some. The branches are large and full, but I wanted to be sure to contact someone who truly knew how to do it. What are your thoughts as to why it isn’t producing? We were so looking forward to our pears this year!

A: Overproduction one year leads to no production the following year. It will come back to a bearing cycle next year.

Contact your local Texas A&M Extension Service agent to get some advice on pear tree pruning. Go to http://counties. agrilife.org/ and click on your county to get local assistance.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

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Sick maple tree

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I heard you on the radio answering a question about a silver maple that you thought had severe chlorosis and was a goner. We have a maple that we have been treating for chlorosis since last fall. The leaves are yellow and have crinkly brown leaves at the end of the branches. We have been working with the nursery that planted the tree. The recommendation was to apply iron. We put liquid iron into the ground last fall and twice since then. About five weeks ago, we also added aluminum sulfate. We did that because the people at the nursery told us that our soil is so alkaline that we need to try to acidify it. The tree hasn’t seemed to respond at all. Do you have any other suggestions? We would rather not lose the tree.

A: The problem with pH-generated iron chlorosis is in the method and timeliness of the response. A temporary fix can be achieved by using a liquid formulation sprayed over the foliage of the tree. At this stage in the season, it probably is too late to have any impact. I would encourage you to continue with the applications of chelated iron and acidifying fertilizers. If the tree ends up dying and you want to replace it, do so with a hybrid or cultivar that is noted for being resistant to pH-induced iron chlorosis. Seedling selections are a shot in the dark because they may or may not be resistant.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept.

7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald. smith@ndsu.edu. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

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Champion 720A good working condition................... $21,000 Galion A556 grader, snow wing, all wheel drive, front blade, good machine for the money................................ $30,000

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Ingersoll-Rand RT70G 6000 lb. forklift, John Deere diesel power, shuttle shift transmission, 21-ft. mast........ $12,900 JCB 505-19 forklift, enclosed cab, runs excellent, good machine, 8000 hours................................................. $19,900 Lull 644 telescopic forklift.

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1987 International 9370 Eagle Cummins Big Cam 4, 400 hp, 13 speed, PTO, Hendrickson RTE, rebuilt rear suspension, all new brake components and clutch differential....$13,500 Olympic trailers.

Western Star 4800 13 speed transmission, 400 Cummins, excellent tires, excellent 15-yard box....................... $9500

CRAWLERS

Cat 936F loader, 4-in-1 bucket, air, excellent tires.

Fiat-Allis 14C crawler, very good undercarriage, twin tilt blade, power shift, 2600 hours, excellent........................ $29,500 John Deere 650G crawler, ROPS, parallel ripper, hydraulic slope board ripper, low hours on complete undercarriage.

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Clark Ranger 66C skidder, dual function grapple, brush rake and tight blade............................................................ Call John Deere 540B skidder winch, runs good, chains....$13,900 Several fellerbunchers, Danzco delimber, sawheads.

EXCAVATORS

Gradall 534D6-42 forklift, 4800 hours, 42 feet of reach, fork tilt, good lift............................................................ $19,900

International Cummins, Jake brakes, clean cab, and very good, single sleeper, flatbed with air controlled ramps, 8-ft. wide, 18-ft. long with 5-ft. beavertail, 8-ft. ramp is air cylinder controlled, aluminum wheels, 11R24.5 good rubber.......... . ............................................................................ $15,500

2007 Cat 304CCR recent new rubber tracks, 2300 hours, blade, enclosed cab, air conditioning, heat, hydraulic thumb, quality................................................................... $39,500 Cat 325L hydraulic dual link thumb, 44” bucket, recent engine work, new rails, sprockets, bottom rollers..............$43,900 Hitachi EX60-2 rubber tracks, 24” bucket. Good quality machine...................................................................... $17,500 Hitachi UH172 runs good, 7783 hours...................... $17,500 Hitachi EX200-5 recent complete undercarriage replacement, runs very strong, 6500 hours................................. $53,000 John Deere 35D like new rubber tracks, 3 buckets, very nice. . ............................................................................ $27,000 John Deere 120LC long arm, hydraulic hoe pack, quick coupler, 24”, 36”, & 60” buckets, cat walks, cab guard, excellent................................................................ $46,000 John Deere 135C new rails and sprockets, hydraulic quick change, dual link hydraulic thumb, air conditioning, 3800 hours.

1999 John Deere 200LC excavator, 5688 hours....... $54,000 Kobelco SK200LCIII bucket, dual link hydraulic thumb, guaranteed 4900 original hours, immaculate machine..$32,500 Komatsu PC150-5, 24” pads..................................... $26,000 1985 Komatsu 220LC-3 bucket, thumb, runs excellent for an older machine.

LOADERS

Case 721 6051 original hours, 20.5x25 rubber, teeth system and bolt on smooth lip reversible cutting edge...... $32,500 Clark Michigan 45 CGM with 453 Detroit - fresh engine, third valve hydraulic system, log forks, enclosed cab, heater, excellent tires. Runs very, very well...................... $19,900 John Deere 644AA 3 yard bucket, fair tires, runs well, ROPS.................................................................... $13,000 Komatsu WA 320-1 evenly matched set of tires, third valve, clamp bucket, operates well, excellent loader....... $35,500

BACKHOE

John Deere 160LC quick change, bucket, thumb, good undercarriage, tight........................................................ $39,500

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Ford 555E 1600 original hours, 3 buckets, 4x4, enclosed cab........................................................................ $28,500 John Deere 310D 4x4, extend-a-hoe, enclosed cab, air conditioning, 3 buckets, 4 in 1 front bucket, very good.$21,500 John Deere 310D 4x4, enclosed cab, extend-a-hoe, repinned and bushed backhoe, 1.3 cubic yard loader bucket with reversible cuttting edge, 310D turbo, 1-ft. bucket, 2-ft. bucket, quick change, spare rear tire, fair tires in back, excellent tires in front.

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TRACTORS – 175 hp or greater

TRACTORS 40 hp to 99 hp

2011 Case IH Farmall 75A 125 hours. #707843....................................$31,500

2010 Case IH Steiger 485 850 hours. #707727..................................$255,000 2010 Case IH Magnum 335 1566 hours. #703760..................................$220,000

2009 Case IH Puma 195 2063 hours. #703767..................................$106,500

1997 John Deere 7810 4996 hours. #500607....................................$60,000

2009 Kubota M95X 524 hours. #707769... . ................................................$55,800

Steiger Panther IV KM325 1365 hours. #706740....................................$28,900 2006 Case IH MX285 3086 hours. #706513..................................$135,000

Case IH MXM190 966 hours. #707795....... . ................................................$97,500 2010 Case IH Puma 180 2300 hours. #703779..................................$118,500

Versatile 145 6970 hours. #707807.$6500

2009 Case IH Puma 195 1725 hours. #703770..................................$109,500

GRAIN CART

2005 Brent 880 #707744..............$31,000

2009 Case IH 9120 377 hours. #700619.... . ..............................................$262,000 2009 Case IH 9120 819 hours. #700618.... . ..............................................$252,000 2012 Case IH 8230 253 hours. #703817.... . ..............................................$310,000 2011 Case IH 8120 #703806.......$309,000 2011 Case IH 8120 #703807......$309,000 2011 Case IH 8120 261 hours. #703803.... . ..............................................$305,321 2011 Case IH 8120 #707849.......$281,900 2011 Case IH 8120 226 hours. #707673.... . ..............................................$279,900 2012 Case IH 8120 202 hours. #707823.... . ..............................................$276,000 2012 Case IH 8120 #707824......$276,000 2010 Case IH 8120 521 hours. #707680.... . ..............................................$269,900 2009 Case IH 8120 1043 hours. #703732.. . ..............................................$243,500 2008 Case IH 8010 587 hours. #700626.... . ..............................................$234,000 Case IH 8010 2045 hours. #707646........... . ..............................................$178,833 2003 Case IH 8010 #700647.......$169,000 2004 Case IH 8010 2512 hours. #703561.. . ..............................................$144,900 2009 Case IH 7120 589 hours. #500584.... . ..............................................$232,789 2009 Case IH 7088 #700629.......$219,000 2007 Case IH 2588 1357 hours. #703788.. . ..............................................$181,900

John Deere 110 616 hours. #706700......... . ................................................$25,900

TILLAGE

2007 New Holland T7040 #707786........... John Deere 965 #706736................$7900 . ................................................$96,900 International 140 plow. #706725.....$4500

COMBINES

2004 Case IH 2388 1626 hours. #703713.. . ..............................................$149,500 2003 Case IH 2388 2013 hours. #700557.. . ..............................................$144,900 2004 Case IH 2388 #700622.......$142,330 2003 Case IH 2388 1517 hours. #707758.. . ..............................................$139,000 2005 Case IH 2388 1844 hours. #703772.. . ..............................................$138,750 2005 Case IH 2388 1969 hours. #700593.. . ..............................................$134,900 1999 Case IH 2388 2629 hours. #707683.. . ................................................$98,700 2000 Case IH 2388 #706646........$93,500 1998 Case IH 2388 2300 hours. #707813.. . ................................................$93,500 1997 Case IH 2188 2024 hours. #700392.. . ................................................$68,899 1995 Case IH 2188 3965 hours. #703506.. . ................................................$40,444 1990 Case IH 1680 3000 hours. #700646.. . ................................................$31,000 1986 Case IH 1680 2683 hours. #700598.. . ................................................$28,900 1987 Case IH 1680 3667 hours. #703691.. . ................................................$27,689

BALE PROCESSORS

2005 Haybuster 2650 #700597....$12,500 Haybuster 256 Plus II 1000 hours. #500560.......................................$9500 Haybuster S2000 #706637..............$8500

1986 Case IH 1680 4110 hours. #703810.. . ................................................$26,500 2003 John Deere 9750STS 2843 hours. #706708..................................$121,000 1990 Massey-Ferguson 8570 3144 hours. #706734....................................$31,900 2011 New Holland TR96 4871 hours. #707804....................................$23,500

1972 John Deere 401 #706692.......$8900

MISCELLANEOUS

Case IH 5300 drills. #706737...........$5500 New Holland Super 1048 balewagon. #707377....................................$15,100 Case IH 710 loader. #706671...........$7500 Case IH 100 rakes. #706727..............$500

HEADERS

2011 Case IH 3016 #707715........$25,575 2009 Case IH 2152 #703808........$68,500 2012 Case IH 2152 #703816.........$65,500 2012 Case IH 2152 #707834............... Call 2008 Case IH 2152 #700639........$64,500 2011 Case IH 2152 #703804........$63,500 2011 Case IH 2152 #703805........$63,500 2004 Case IH 2042 #703802........$30,987 2004 Case IH 2016 #707839........$16,500 1997 Case IH 1020 #700595........$15,000 1997 Case IH 1020 #700596........$15,000 Case IH 1015 #703790....................$7950 Case IH 1015 #703682....................$7499 Case IH 1015 #700638....................$5600 Case IH 1015 #703684....................$5900 Case IH 1015 #703693....................$4500 1999 Case IH 1010 #706739.........$10,500 1993 Case IH 1010 1000 hours. #703656.. . ...................................................$8400 Case IH 1010 #703811....................$7700 Case IH 1010 #707838....................$6100 1993 Case IH 810 #703707.............$3800 Case IH 810 #703709......................$3500

2010 MacDon D60 #707548.........$54,200 2010 MacDon D60 #707559.........$54,200 2004 MacDon 963 #703491..........$39,900 1998 MacDon 962 #500626..........$26,000 MacDon 962 #700644...................$13,000 MacDon 960 #700535...................$17,456 1993 MacDon 960 #703763..........$15,500 MacDon 960 #703764...................$15,500 1993 Honey Bee SP42 #703718..$25,900 2003 Honey Bee SP36 #703733..$45,500 Honey Bee SP36 #700623...........$34,500 2002 Honey Bee SP36 #700594..$34,000 1992 Honey Bee SP30 #700643..$22,500 Honey Bee ST30 #703530...........$17,320 2003 New Holland 88C #700641.$44,500 2001 New Holland 2328 #703643...$9800 New Holland 2326 #706414............$4950 2001 New Holland 2326 #706699...$4900 1998 New Holland 2324 #706657...$2900 New Holland 971 #707782..............$6500 New Holland 971 #707783..............$6500 New Holland 971 #707805..............$6500

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TRACTORS – 100 hp to 174 hp

SPRAYERS

1974 JI Case 1370 4465 hours. #703739.. . ................................................$12,900 2010 Case IH Maxxum 140 Limited 508 hours. #707645.........................$97,500 2011 Case IH Maxxum 125 428 hours. #703809....................................$95,000 1972 John Deere 7520 1072 hours. #500639.......................................$8235 JI Case 1030 5543 hours. #707793..$5800

2010 Case IH Maxxum 125 Limited 533 hours. #703777.........................$92,750 2002 New Holland TV140 4100 hours. #706735....................................$82,900 2010 McCormick XTX145 426 hours. #707691....................................$97,000

ROUND BALERS

2006 Case IH MXM155 5177 hours. #500625....................................$71,097 1998 New Holland TV140 4120 hours. #707668....................................$63,900 1998 John Deere 7710 6714 hours. #707701....................................$84,900

SQUARE BALERS

2002 Case IH MX120 4388 hours. #703792....................................$63,500 2007 Case IH Maxxum 115 1985 hours. #703812....................................$65,500

2009 New Holland BB9080 71 hours, #706681..................................$108,000 1997 New Holland 580 #706715..$10,250 New Holland 1425SP #707832.......$7500 New Holland 1283SP #707817.......$7500

WINDROWERS & MOWER CONDITIONERS

2009 Case IH WD1203 686 hours. #707747....................................$79,900 2009 Case IH WD1203 810 hours. #707746....................................$79,900 2010 Case IH WD1203 286 hours. #707545....................................$65,000 2005 Case IH WDX1202 1418 hours. #500562....................................$59,900 1996 Case IH 8820 #707781.........$27,850 2006 MacDon 9352i 805 hours. #703783.. . ................................................$64,800 2002 MacDon 9350 #707842.............. Call 2009 New Holland H8060 243 hours. #705428..................................$115,984 2010 New Holland H8080 623 hours. #500654....................................$98,000

2011 New Holland H8040 425 hours. #500663.......................................... Call 2007 New Holland HW365 324 hours. #707777....................................$81,000 New Holland 1116 #500481............$1995 Agco 9345 220 hours. #706557....$79,900 1996 Hesston 8400 #500643........$22,500 1975 John Deere 2270 1489 hours. #707802.......................................$8500 2003 Case IH HDX162 #707609...$14,000 2008 New Holland 1475 #706551.$31,900 New Holland 1475 #707766.........$25,500 2006 New Holland 1475 #706723.$19,200 New Holland 1431 #706602.........$11,500 1991 New Holland 499 #706712.....$8950 New Holland 1112 #700634............$8900 Hesston 1014 #500545....................$3750

2012 Case IH Patriot 4430 self propelled, 285 hours. #703818................$313,000 2010 Case IH Patriot 3330 self propelled, 818 hours. #707685................$247,368 2009 Case IH SPX3330 self propelled, 990 hours. #707740.......................$226,586 2007 Case IH SPX 4420 self propelled. #703785..................................$199,500 Spra-Coupe 3430 self propelled.#706659. . ................................................$24,900 Marflex 90 3-pt/mounted. #707796............ . ..............................................$109,500 2007 Case IH SRX160 pull type. #707822. . ................................................$29,000 2008 Summers Ultimate pull type. #703750....................................$34,900 2005 Summers Ultimate pull type. #700627....................................$25,000 2008 New Holland SF216 pull type. #707845....................................$31,000 2002 Flexi-Coil 67XL pull type. #707578... . ................................................$16,789 2002 Flexi-Coil 67XL pull type. #700497... . ................................................$15,789 2001 Flexi-Coil S67XL pull type. #700635....................................$15,500 2005 Flexi-Coil 67XL pull type. #707779... . ................................................$14,000 Flexi-Coil 65XL pull type. #707808.. $7900 2005 Brandt QF2500 pull type. #707850... . ...................................................$9500

2001 New Holland TM125 6701 hours. #706631....................................$40,900

AIR DRILLS

2010 Case IH Precision Hoe. #703745..... . ..............................................$223,000 2010 Case IH Precision Hoe. #707686..... . ..............................................$222,105 2004 Case IH Concord 6012 #500672...... . ................................................$64,900 Case IH Concord 6012 #703765..$42,500 Case IH Concord 4812 #703635..$36,666 2005 Flexi-Coil 5000 #703801......$89,900 1994 Flexi-Coil 5000 #500633......$65,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 #700620...............$49,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 #700650...............$46,900 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 #700649......$45,900 John Deere 1820 #500673...........$86,000

2012 Case IH RB564 #707837.....$39,500 1999 Case IH RS561 #703793......$18,500 2010 New Holland BR7090 #706717........ . ................................................$36,900 2010 New Holland BR7090 #700637..Call 2011 New Holland BR7090 #500656........ . ................................................$33,789 2006 New Holland BR780A #500653....... . ................................................$19,300 2003 New Holland BR780 #706555.......... . ................................................$15,987 2003 New Holland BR780 #500652............. .................................................... $15,546 2003 New Holland BR780 #706591............. .................................................... $15,420 2003 New Holland BR780 #500536............. .................................................... $15,200 2005 New Holland BR780 #500661............. .................................................... $15,000 2003 New Holland BR780 #700567.$14,789 2003 New Holland BR780 #707806.......... . ................................................$13,000 2002 New Holland 688 #703796..$15,800 New Holland 688 #707770...........$11,000 1998 New Holland 664 #703791..$12,900 New Holland 664 #706574...........$10,900 1995 New Holland 660 #500580..$11,500 1994 New Holland 660 #703795.....$6900 2004 John Deere 567 #707798....$24,000 1998 John Deere 566 #706738....$17,250 1998 John Deere 566 #706689....$15,700 1998 John Deere 566 #707797....$11,500 John Deere 535 #500668................... Call Agco 5456A #700568...................$26,900 New Idea 4665 #706611..................$9900

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MDOC announces Economic Development Grant awards

The Montana Department of Commerce (MDOC) has awarded a total of $1,252,871 in Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund grants to various Montana organizations to promote business growth across the state.

BSTF is a state-funded program designed to promote good-paying jobs and long-term, stable economic growth in Montana. BSTF provides funding for both planning and job creation activities. BSTF job creation grants can provide grant assistance to basic sector Montana businesses, who are hiring net new positions within their company.

BSTF planning funds are awarded to local Certified Regional Development Corporations (CRDC), tribal governments and local economic development agencies, to assist in planning efforts.

“Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund Grants help to grow businesses, plan for future development and create jobs,” said Dore Schwinden, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce. “These grants work to expand Montana’s economy and help local leaders to invest smartly in our communities.”

Flathead County Economic Development Authority received three BSTF job creation awards, totaling $937,350, to assist the following businesses: ZaneRay Group received a $67,350 BSTF award for equipment purchases and lease rate reduction which will enable business expansion, culminating in at least 10 net new BSTF eligible jobs. ZaneRay Group, which is located in Whitefish, is an Ecommerce consultant group. They specialize in directto-consumer web sites for mid to large size companies in the outdoor industry.

SmartLam, LLC received a $217,500 BSTF award for equipment purchases which will enable business expansion, culminating in at least 29 net new BSTF eligible jobs.

SmartLam’s administrative offices are in Whitefish but operations are located in Columbia Falls. SmartLam manufactures a cross laminated timber product that will be used as rig mats and portable platforms to support drilling rigs and equipment used in construction for oil services industry.

Nomad Global Communication Solutions (GCS) received a $652,500 BSTF award for equipment purchases and for employee training certifications which will enable business expansion, culminating in at least 87 net new BSTF eligible jobs. Nomad GCS, which is located in Kalispell, is a leading provider of advanced interoperable communication solutions to the public and private sectors.

MDOC also awarded nine BSTF planning grants to seven different Montana entities.

The planning awards include the following: Bitterroot Economic Development District (BREDD), located in Missoula, received $17,094 of BSTF funds to complete a feasibility study for Pimlico Studios, Inc. Pimlico Studios is a start-up business that plans to build and operate a motion picture and television sound stage and production facility in Missoula. This project could result in a service that is currently unavailable in Montana and will have the potential of capturing additional film days; resulting in thousands of dollars being spent in the State during the filming of movies.

Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC), located in Wolf Point, received $21,000 of BSTF funds to assist Sand Creek Winds, LLC with the completion of a feasibility study. The feasibility study is necessary for the wind farm to be able to connect to the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) power grid. If fully developed, the wind farm, which is proposed to be located in McCone County, could have the potential to generate approximately 50 to 70 megawatts of green energy.

Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC), received $100,000 of BSTF funds to assist coalition efforts in Eastern Montana with an impact study to encompass a 16-county area that has been impacted by the recent oil and gas development in Montana. GNDC has teamed with Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation, Southeastern Montana Development Corporation and Richland County Economic Development with this project.

Prospera Business Network, located in Bozeman, received $15,750 of BSTF funds to assist the City of Livingston with a branding campaign. The Livingston Branding project will be a comprehensive, collaborative community project to develop a sustainable branding campaign for the community with the hopes of attracting travelers to visit their community.

Prospera Business Network received $57,750 of BSTF funds for the completion of a preliminary engineering report for the community of Gardiner. The overall scope of the PER will focus on making fundamental improvements in the infrastructure to address vehicular traffic congestion, parking, streets, pedestrian access/sidewalks, drainage/utilities, infrastructure, lighting and other public amenities within the community of Gardiner.

Headwaters Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Area, Inc., which is located in Butte, received $8,000 of BSTF funds to assist Montana Biochar with the completion of a feasibility study. Biochar is a type of charcoal produced in the conversion of biomass or feedstock. Montana Biochar is located in Anaconda and is interested in evaluating whether biochar produced from regional biomass stocks could produce a value added project from biomass resources.

Montana Business Assistance Connections, which is located in Helena, received $44,677 of BSTF funds to assist International Biomass Group (IBMG) with the completion of an electrical preliminary engineering report. IBMG is in the process of building the first of several manufacturing plants in Montana that produce a hybrid woody biomass pellet that can either be co-fired with coal or replace coal in smaller boiler facilities.

Chippewa Cree Tribe received $26,250 of BSTF funds for the completion of a preliminary engineering report for the Middle Dry Fork area. The Middle Dry Fork area has been designed as a tribal development area for future community buildings, including the new tribal clinic.

Fort Belknap Indian Community Council received $25,000 of BSTF funds for the completion of a comprehensive appraisal of the paleontological and archeological resources on the Milk River Ranch, which is located 25 miles north of Gildford in Hill County.

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Big Bud 950/50 950 hp, 2610 Twin Disk transmission and torque with hydraulic upgrades, Clark 85,000 lb. axles, new upgraded closed center hydraulics with flow control.......................................$349,500 Big Bud 600/50 KT 1150 motor, major component work, twin disk transmission, 75,000# Clark axles, new paint, new 30.5x32 tires...... ............................................................................................$150,000 Big Bud 600/50 recent new close centered hydraulic for air drill, 30.5x32 duals @ 60%, new interior, new paint..................................$125,000 Big Bud 600/50 600 hp, rebuilt Twin Disk transmission and torque, 9 speed...................................................................................$125,000

2000 Flexi-Coil 7500 air drill, fold back type, 60-ft. x 12” spacing, 2340 variable rate cart tow behind, single or double shoot........... $45,000 2-2012 Ezee-On 6650 heavy duty discs. Great for CRP Rec. Each....... . ........................................................................................... $69,500 2007 Case IH Flexi-Coil ATX700 70-ft., 12” spacing, 41/2” steel packers.

Very clean............................................................................ $94,500

Concord 50-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 3400 tow behind tank. Very clean.. ..............................................................................................$39,500

Big Bud 600/50 (650/50) 650 hp, Series IV cab, quad 20.8x42 tires @ 75%, low hours. Very clean..................................................$179,500 Big Bud 550/50 550 hp, 2610 Series transmission, 70,000 lb. Clark axles, new paint and interior..........................................................$125,000 Big Bud 525/50 rebuilt transmission........................................$110,000 Big Bud KT450 1150 Cummins 450 hp, 13 speed Fuller transmission, 70,000# Clark axles, needs paint..........................................$29,500 1976 Big Bud HN320 700 hours on Cummins Recon Big Cam IV, 360 hp, rebuilt 12513 Fuller transmission, recent paint, tires, decals, Clark axles.......................................................................................$49,500 2002 Case IH STX450 4WD, 5 remotes, 710x38 duals at 50%, 5500 hours....................................................................................$115,000 2010 Case IH Puma 210, full auto guidance, rear weight package, 3 remotes, 650 hours.............................................................$149,500 1992 Case IH 7120 Magnum 7400 hours, Leon 808 front end loader, no 3-point, 540/1000 PTO.....................................................$59,500 Case 1030 with Case 70 loader, 100 hp, cab, PTO. Very clean..$11,500 Case 1030 with loader, no bucket, PTO........................................$7500 2008 Cat Challenger 965B Cat C18 engine 510 hp, 16 speed Powershift, 4300 hours..........................................................................$179,500 1997 Cat Challenger 65D 300 hp, 1800 hours, 30” track, 10 speed powershift, 4 hydraulics, bareback........................................$89,000 2001 John Deere 9400 6450 hours, without 3 point. 710/38 tires approximately 50%..................................................................$110,000 With 3-point...............................................................................$115,000 John Deere 7730 with 746 SL loader, almost like new, 7275 hours, 2 function electric joystick.......................................................$129,500 John Deere 7410, cab, air, 3-pt., PTO, 740 loader, grapple, 4500 hours.

Very clean..............................................................................$69,500 John Deere 4020, 8 speed, 3-pt., PTO, no cab, gas. Good condition..... .................................................................................................$9500 Steiger ST470 525 hp, powershift, 30.5x32 duals @ 60+%, rebuilt motor, clean unit...............................................................................$75,000 Steiger ST470 4WD, 1150 Cummins, 5 hydraulics, 30.5x32 duals at 70%, 6000 hours...................................................................$69,500

2003 Bourgault 5710 with 5350, 57-ft. 3 section tow behind tank......... . ........................................................................................... $98,000

2000 New Noble 42-ft. tow behind air cart with 7” spacing........$39,500 Morris 6180 34-ft.x7” air drill, 180 bushel tow behind cart.........$29,500 4-John Deere 9350 drills with fertilizer, steel packers. Each.........$1500

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. drill, 9” spacing, tow between 3450 tank, 430 bushel................................................................................ $115,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 air drill, 12” spacing, single shoot (can be double shoot), 3450 tank................................................................. $65,000 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft., 12” spacing, 2320 tow between tank, rubber packers, single shoot........................................................... $39,500

COMBINES

2012 Case IH 8120 0 hours. Fully loaded................................$314,500 2004 Case IH 8010 2040 separator hours, 2700 engine hours, has IH 2020 30-ft. flex head, 2006 newer engine, updated feeder house, upgraded Pro600 monitor, Contour Master, chopper, long auger, moisture/yield...............................................Combine only $175,000 With header.........................................................................$200,000 2009 Case IH 7120 400 separator hours, Pro 600 monitor......$228,500 1993 Case IH 1688 3243 engine hours, new heavy clean grain boot with cross auger, update to 11/4” shaft..........................................$45,000 1987 New Holland TR96 3000 separator hours........................$39,000 John Deere 9770 750 separator hours, custom cutter package duals, 2WD, nice machine..............................................................$195,000 2004 John Deere 9760............................................................$165,000 John Deere 9760 STS, John Deere 630 head. Without head..$149,500 With head...........................................................................$165,400 2003 John Deere 9750............................................................$110,000 John Deere 9660 STS, 1200 engine hours, chopper, 30-ft. auger, 18.4x42 singles, bin extensions........................................................$182,000 2005 John Deere 9660............................................................$159,000 2004 Cat Challenger 670 600 separator hours, with pickup....$155,000 Gleaner R60, 2882 hours...........................................................$22,500 Gleaner N6, 2250 hours, 24-ft. header and pickup reel.............$10,000 1983 Gleaner N7........................................................................$10,000

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Versatile 1150 525 hp, 30.5x32 duals........................................$59,500 Versatile 895 4WD, 310 hp, 24.5x32 duals, air drill return line. Good condition................................................................................$37,500 Allis Chalmers HD-5 dozer, draw bar, ROPS, canopy.................$7500 Wagner 17, factory installed 318 Detroit diesel engine, 23.1x30 tires, factory duals, dual hydraulics. Rare, all original, good condition........ ..............................................................................................$29,500

2005 MacDon 973 36-ft. header, pick up reel, transport............$45,000 2002 MacDon 972 draper table, hydraulic fore and aft. pickup reel, P auger, transport.....................................................................$30,000 (2) MacDon 962 36-ft. header, John Deere adapter, pickup reel, transport.

Each......................................................................................$25,000 Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, pickup reel, hydraulic fore/aft. Very clean... .................................................................................................$9500 John Deere 930 header, regular reel............................................$8000 (2) Allis-Chalmers 313 pickup header, Melroe attachment. Each..$3000 Variety of headers & variety of brands/prices vary - CALL

2004 Summers 60-ft. harrow......................................................$22,500 Krause 1907 24-ft. disc, 10” spacing, 22” front discs, 23” back discs...... . .................................................................................................. Call

SWATHERS

1998 MacDon 9300, 1995 30-ft. draper header, pickup reel, hydro transmission, 4345 hours......................................................$39,500 1979 International 5000 swather, diesel motor, 14-ft. hay head, without conditioner, runs good..............................................................$4500

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The food at the Yellowstone River Conservation District Council Summer Tour was excellent as evidenced by the smiles in the picture above.Photo courtesy of Carol Watts, Custer County Conservations District.

Survey tells serious story of drought’s impact on cattle producers

The 2012 Missouri Beef Tour drew a crowd of nearly 300 cattle producers from Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas to Lawrence County.

Tour hosts were Shiloh Land and Cattle Co., Jackie Moore Ranch, Dustin and Scynthia Schnake and Clif and Alice Harrington.

In addition, attendees viewed beef and forage research projects at the University of Missouri’s (MU) Southwest Research Center just south of Mt. Vernon.

“During the tour guests were asked to complete a survey regarding their plans to cope with the drought,” said Eldon Cole, a livestock specialist with MU Extension.

“We learned a lot from the 85 surveys that were filled out and returned.”

Survey answers The first question asked producers how far into the winter their current forage supply take them. The majority (34.1 percent) felt they could make it until March 1. April 1 received a 25.6 percent vote and 17.1 percent felt they could only make it until January 1. Exactly 17 percent said they would run out of forage by December 1.

The second question asked, “will you have more, less or the same number of beef cows next April as you have now?” Fortynine percent indicated they would have fewer cows. Their average percent reduction in cows was 17.4 percent. The range went from 5 percent to 50 percent less. Only 5 replies (6.1 percent) felt they would increase

their cow numbers this winter. Thirty-eight farmers said they would remain the same in beef cow inventory in the next 8 months.

The last question asked, “What management practice will you employ to extend your forage supply?” There were a wide variety of practices suggested. The two top vote-getters were to save forage by various practices and plant emergency pasture species. Saving forage edged out the planting plans by a 25 percent to 24.4 percent vote.

The forage saving ideas included: strip grazing, rotating pastures, limit feeding of hay, buying improved hay rings and restricting time to graze pastures. Planting emergency grazing crops saw wheat, ryegrass, cereal rye and turnips as crops being planted soon.

Selling open cows and those that are less productive came in as the third most popular practice with 14 percent close behind at 11.6 percent was to wean and sell calves early.

Just over 9 percent offered supplement feeding of by-products like dried distillers grains or commercial products.

Down the line, and mentioned only by 1 to 3 farmers included: feed silage, corn stalks, ammoniate low quality hay, cut trees, fertilize fescue pastures and buy or rent more pasture.

The annual Missouri Beef Tour is coordinated by University of Missouri Extension Commercial Agriculture with the following sponsors: Missouri Beef Industry Council, Missouri Soybeans, FCS Financial, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, Missouri Conservation Commission and Missouri Corn Growers.

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: Can I root a croton in water?

A: It is not a good idea.

Crotons should be rooted in a pasteurized media that you can purchase from a garden center.

Generally, roots that develop in water are not stable. The new plant will have a difficult time establishing itself when moved into a container with soil.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept. 7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald.smith@ndsu.edu.

Reduce the risk of a combine fire

By NDSU Extension Service Farmers are reporting an increase in combine fires this harvesting season.

“No doubt, the extended dry weather has increased the fire danger on combines, but there are several other factors that can cause fires,” says John Nowatzki, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service agricultural machine systems specialist. “Combine operators can reduce the risk by recognizing the problem areas and acting to reduce the potential for fires.”

Crop residue buildup around combine engines and exhaust pipes are obvious places where fires can start. The surface temperature of exhaust pipes can be high enough to ignite straw and chaff. Operators should check these areas regularly throughout the day and remove any buildup of chaff, straw and dust. The shields and covers on older-model combines generally are less effective than the covers on newer machines at preventing residue buildup around engines.

“Loose belts and worn bearings can create enough heat to ignite crop residue,” Nowatzki says. “Operators need to monitor these conditions regularly. Shut down the combine and stop the engine to check the belts and bearings for potential fire hazards. Remove any buildup of dust and crop residue in contact with shafts, pulleys and bearings. Newer combines may be equipped with sensors to alert operators to potential hot spots. Operators still need to find those locations and make sure the area is free of debris.”

Exposed wires and worn insulation can cause electrical sparks that can lead to fires. If electrical fuses blow, operators should suspect the cause may be exposed wires. Inspect wiring harnesses to make sure there are no exposed wires.

Leaking hydraulic cylinders, hoses and fuel, and hydraulic tanks are obvious conditions that cause combine fires. Repair leaks immediately and wipe off any spilled oil and fuel. Be particularly careful while refueling. Turn off the engine and let it cool before refueling.

“Always have an approved, regularly maintained fire extinguisher in every combine, tractor, truck and pickup used in the harvesting operations,” Nowatzki says. “Check the condition of each fire extinguisher daily. Finally, have the local fire department’s telephone number recorded in the cab of all the machines and vehicles and listed in your cell phone.”

Payments arrive with direct deposit, no matter what

By Nicole Tiggemann, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Denver These days, almost everyone gets their benefit payment by direct deposit. Whether you receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you can depend on your payment arriving in your account on time, every time. If you don’t already have direct deposit, there are good reasons to sign up. For one, less money and time spent driving to the bank to cash your check helps you save. Second, with direct deposit, you know your payment will be in your account on time no matter what, especially in unexpected circumstances like the recent wildfires and hurricane weather.

For years, Social Security has stressed the convenience, security, and safety of getting benefit payments electronically. Soon, direct deposit (or Direct Express) will not only be the best way to receive Federal benefit payments — it will be the only way. That’s because the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced a new rule that will phase out paper checks for Federal benefit and non-tax payments by March 1, 2013. People receiving benefits have the option of direct deposit to a bank or credit union account (of their choice) or into a Direct Express Debit MasterCard card account (a Treasury-recommended prepaid card option).

If you still get your check in the mail, you don’t need to wait for the new rule to go into effect to enjoy the benefits of electronic payments. Please visit http://godirect.org/ today to learn more and begin getting your Social Security and SSI payments the safe, easy, inexpensive, and green way — electronically.

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2012 NDSU Harvest Bowl Agribusiness Award recipient named

By NDSU Extension Service Neal Fisher, North Dakota Wheat ComAssociates, Agricultural Trade Advisory mission administrator, will receive the Committee of the Office of the U.S. Trade 2012 Agribusiness Award during the 39th Representative and USDA in Washington, annual Harvest Bowl program at North D.C., serving at the pleasure of the presiDakota State University (NDSU). dent and U.S. secretary of agriculture.

This award recognizes individuals who Fisher chairs the Upper Great Plains have distinguished themselves in the field Transportation Institute’s Advisory Counof agriculture and business in North Dacil and is a member of the NDSU Rekota and beyond. search Foundation board of directors. He Harvest Bowl activities will take place previously served on the State Board of on October 26-27 in Fargo.

Agricultural Research and Education, asAlso honored will be outstanding agrisisting with the prioritizing, budgeting and culturists from all counties across North policymaking associated with the research Dakota and several in western Minnesota, projects and initiatives of the North Daand scholarships will be awarded to outkota Agricultural Experiment Station and standing male and female NDSU athletes.

NDSU Extension Service.

As administrator of the North Dakota Fisher joined the commission in 1978 Wheat Commission, Fisher is responsible as a marketing specialist, became deputy for implementing producer-funded proadministrator in 1983 and was appointed grams intended to increase the total use of administrator in 1998. He earned his bachNorth Dakota wheat. Fisher works directly elor’s and master’s degrees in agricultural in the areas of export market development, economics at NDSU. research, transportation, trade policy and While Fisher’s professional focus is other issues to improve the global comwheat, his true passion is his family, the petitiveness of North Dakota producers state and its people. He notes that he is who raise hard red spring, durum and other forever grateful for the life lessons and wheat classes. opportunities he has had growing up in His work for the Wheat Commission North Dakota and continues his interest in the family farming and ranching enterprise is a worldwide effort through U.S. Wheat near Tappen, where his son, Josh, is the Associates and the cooperator programs principal owner/operator. Fisher and his of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s wife, Deborah, have three grown children Foreign Agriculture Service. and two grandchildren.

Fisher’s presentations on spring wheat The 39th annual Harvest Bowl festiviand durum include supply-and-demand ties begin Friday, October 26, at the Fargo analysis, and highlight the economic Ramada Plaza Suites with a dinner and and quality advantages of using hard red awards ceremony. On Saturday, honorees spring wheat, durum and other wheat in will participate in educational sessions on foreign and domestic customer applicathe NDSU campus and attend the Harvest tions.

Bowl football game.

Fisher coordinates the North Dakota For tickets and information on Harvest Wheat Commission’s policy positions and Bowl activities, visit the NDSU Alumni actions on issues affecting wheat producAssociation website at http://www.ndsuaers, and serves on numerous committees lumni.com/, call the NDSU alumni office and boards involved in trade policy develtoll-free at (800) 279-8971 or locally opment and wheat research. at (701) 231-6800, or e-mail marilyn@ He is a member of the Joint Trade ndsualumni.com.

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have a healthy dwarf orange tree. The tree flowers and many tiny green buds form. They grow to be a quarter-inch across and then they all fall off. How come?

A: It is the lack of sufficient plant fertilization. Get a small oscillating fan or an artist’s paintbrush to dust the pollen onto the pistillate (female) part of the flower to get fertilization accomplished. Being an indoor plant with no air movement or insect activity, pollination doesn’t take place.

If that doesn’t make small oranges, then the variety you have was bred as a sterile (nonfruiting) tree.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept. 7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald.smith@ndsu.edu.

Afghanistan’s first soy processing plant

A distance of seven thousand miles is just the start of the differences between the Brookville, Ohio farm where Steve Berk grew up raising soybeans as an FFA project and his current residence in Afghanistan. Yet, a new soybean processing factory creates a landmark link between states like Ohio and Afghan reconstruction efforts.

Berk is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Senior Representative at the U.S. Consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif. He and U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service Agriculture Minister Counselor Quintin Gray joined the American Soybean Association’s (ASA) World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) Program at the unique soy processing business this summer.

“It’s great to see the Afghan and U.S. partners get this soybean processing facility up and operating,” Gray says.

“It will help Afghanistan agriculture continue to develop.”

Through USDA’s Food for Progress Program, WISHH and its partners have established Afghanistan’s first commercial soybean value chain as part of the Soybeans in Agricultural Renewal of Afghanistan Initiative (SARAI). As a result, Iowa-made processing equipment from Insta-Pro now has soybeans from Afghanistan as well as Ohio, Michigan and other states flowing through it. An Afghan company provided the land and the building as well as employs the staff.

People and livestock will benefit from the high-protein soy flour, soy meal and the crude soybean oil produced at the Mazar-e-Sharif manufacturing facility. An Afghan dairy, Kefayat Farms, made the first purchase of 10 metric tons of soybean meal for its herd of 140 Holstein cows. Farmhands soon noted the cows producing two to three additional liters of milk a day, and the milk quality was noticeably improved so customers were willing to pay more.

A solid supply of soybeans is key to the processing plant serving as a reliable source to its customers. Throughout the three-year project, more than 200,000 bushels of U.S. soybeans will augment local production processed in the plant.

Perdue Grain and Oilseed’s 2011 sale exemplifies how U.S. soybeans contribute to the processing plant being a steady supplier of soy products in Afghanistan.

For example, USDA purchased 1500 metric tons of soybeans for the processing plant’s use from Perdue’s partnership with Commercial Lynks, a Virginia-based trading company. Perdue has more than 70 grain elevators east of the Mississippi River and used Michigan and Ohio soybeans for the USDA purchase. The soybean sale further contributed to the U.S. economy as the shipment loaded at a port facility in Chesapeake, Virginia.

According to Perdue Grain and Oilseed Vice President John Cassidy, developing country markets represent a growing demand for U.S. feed ingredients. “WISHH is an important tool to expand markets in the U.S. soybean industry,” says Cassidy, who also appreciates the importance of USDA backing of the financing in countries that have immature banking sectors.

In 2011, the project also assisted 891 Afghan farmers, including 91 women, in producing the country’s first commercial crop of soybeans on a total of approximately 450 acres.

This year, 3,325 Afghan farmers, including 300 women, are planting soybeans through SARAI. The U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense contributed to this success by assisting ASA’s WISHH with military air transport of the Stine soybean seeds from Illinois to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The shipment was then trucked to farmers in a northern province. In 2011-12, a combined total of approximately 50 metric tons of U.S. soybean seeds went to Afghanistan for farmers to plant.

In addition to generating income for subsistence farmers who typically have less than an acre of land, the soybeans are priming the growth of oilseed demand in the country.

Currently, Afghanistan imports more than 90 percent of its cooking oil. Much of that is palm oil. Afghanistan’s poultry and livestock industries also look to expand with quality meal from oilseed crops, such as soybeans.

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Prevention best advice for protection from mosquitoes, West Nile virus

While the summer’s widespread and severe drought negatively affected agriculture production in many areas, it does not appear to have significantly affected the mosquito population, with this year on track to have the highest number of West Nile cases since the virus was first detected in the U.S. in 1999.

Mosquitoes act as the vector carrying the West Nile virus from avian reservoirs to other mammals, particularly humans and horses.

More than 1,500 cases of West Nile have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (http://www.cdc.gov/features/ StopMosquitoes), with 65 deaths. While the worst of the outbreak has been in Texas, Kansans have not escaped unscathed by the virus, with 19 reported cases and one death as of August 28.

“The chances are real,” said Ludek Zurek, entomologist with K-State Research and Extension. He said about 80 percent of people who contract West Nile exhibit no symptoms and simply develop long-lasting immunity as a result of exposure. Many of these cases are unreported. The other 20 percent experience flu-like symptoms and may not be diagnosed with the virus.

According to the CDC, only one in 150 positive cases will develop into the neuroinvasive form of the virus that can lead to paralysis and death. For Zurek, even that small chance is enough to warrant active preventive measures.

“When I see my daughters being bitten by mosquitoes, I don’t like it - no matter how low

the chances are that you get it,” he said. “As long as there is a chance, it’s better to prevent being bitten by mosquitoes.”

Since human vaccines against West Nile are still being developed, the best way to prevent contracting the virus is to avoid mosquito bites. Zurek recommended wearing long sleeves and pants, as well as a DEET-based insect repellant, especially at dawn and dusk or in areas where mosquito populations are high.

“Usually about 30 percent DEET concentration is plenty,” Zurek said. “Higher concentrations don’t offer better protection. Read the label to see how often to reapply.”

People can also reduce the mosquito population by eliminating standing water around their home and property. Smaller containers of water, such as pet dishes or birdbaths, should be dumped once a week, Zurek said. Placing a few goldfish in water containers for livestock or horses prevents mosquitoes from breeding.

The end of the summer is typically the peak for human West Nile cases. Zurek urged people to be aware and take necessary precautionary measures. While West Nile usually affects people age 50 and older, or people with weakened immune systems, it has been known to affect people of all ages.

“Just because you are young does not mean you are 100 percent bullet proof from West Nile,” he said. “It is true that older people are more susceptible to it. But people from any age category have died from it. So it’s best to be on the safe side, be aware of the risk and lower it to minimum.”

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: My question involves a soil sample test report that I got from NDSU last winter. It tells me not to modify my soil other than to add a bit of nitrogen. However, the soil pH is 7.7. Everything I thought I knew about soil pH suggests that number is too high. I am used to working with pH levels in the 5.5 to 6.5 range.

I hate to mess with success, but I want to improve on that success if I can. I raised a tomato last summer that was 1l pounds 15 ounces. Should I mess with changing the pH? A: A pH of 7.7 is high but not out of the range of being able to grow crops such as you have so ably demonstrated with growing a near bowling ball-sized tomato. A pH above 7 is fairly standard for most of the state, so we’ve gotten used to seeing readings that high or higher. A pH lever higher than the middle 8s would start to beg the question of what can be grown at that level without a major soil modification.

Leave everything well enough alone and you’ll be able to enjoy a crop of tomatoes like you did last year.

To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept. 7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald.smith@ndsu.edu.

Watch your tires!

By Carl Dahlen, NDSU Beef Cattle Extension Specialist Inverted tires can make great structures to hold cattle feed and water, but regular maintenance is required. If the tires you are using on your operation have wire in the walls, this wire can break off and subsequently be consumed by cattle.

Cattle ingesting these pieces of wire can develop a condition known as hardware disease.

Once wire is swallowed, it goes into the digestive system and often gets trapped in the chamber of the stomach called the reticulum. The reticulum is the chamber that has honeycomb-shaped structures on the walls and functions to trap foreign materials. If the wire punctures the reticulum wall, digesta and other stomach contents can leak through the wall and cause a condition called peritonitis. Peritonitis can lead to general unthriftiness and also may cause systemic infections. Both of these conditions may be observed, and cattle with a continually declining health status eventually may need to be culled.

Metal, wire and other foreign materials in the reticulum also can lead to sudden death. The diaphragm is the thin muscle that divides the abdominal cavity (which contains the stomach, intestine, liver, etc.) from the thoracic cavity (which contains the heart and lungs). The anatomy of cattle is such that the reticulum and the heart are close to each other, separated only by the diaphragm.

In instances when cattle experience severe abdominal contractions (for example, while delivering a calf), foreign material in the reticulum can be forced through the reticulum wall and into the heart. If this happens, the animal will die shortly thereafter. Alternatively, the metal may pierce only the protective layers around the heart and cause inflammation and/or infection. Either way, it is not a good situation!

To attempt to avoid hardware disease, perform regular maintenance on your tire feeders. Cut or grind off exposed wire and make sure to pick up pieces and remove them from the cattle-feeding area. This also highlights the importance of cleaning any wire, nails or other metal scraps from areas to which cattle have access and including powerful magnets in feed mixers to prevent hardware disease in your cattle.

Business plan doesn’t need to be long, just convincing

Many people thinking about owning a business or starting a business of their own say getting a business plan written is their most daunting task.

But according to Chrystal Irons, a business development specialist with University of Missouri Extension, a business plan doesn’t have to be long; it should be simple and direct.

“A business plan needs to encompass the vital sections to effectively tell your business idea and story in a convincing fashion,” said Irons.

One way to do that is to add an appendix, show publication clips, pictures, graphs, drawings, principals’ resumes, letters of intent from prospective customers, job descriptions, tax returns, contracts, licenses, leases, client testimonies, personal financial statements, credit reports, letters of reference and other such documents that lend credibility to your product or service.

The organization of a business plan is also important according to Irons.

“You will need a cover sheet and a one-page executive summary that captures the reader’s attention and serves as a summary for the plan,” said Irons.

According to Irons, accuracy is critical and there are several other sections that every good business plan needs.

First, a basic description of the business, including an explanation of the business concept, a history of the business, if any, a list of growth possibilities and an explanation of why it will be a success.

The marketing plan is another key element of the plan.

“The marketing plan should include potential customers and how you plan to attract and hold them, features and benefits of your product/service, pricing strategy, your sales promotion plan and potential, distribution methods, purchasing plan, and don’t forget to address competition,” said Irons.

Other important elements include information describing how the business will be managed, the organizational roles, and personnel needs. The plan must include financial information such as needs, revenue and cost projections as well as a break-even analysis.

“The sections will vary depending upon the readership and type of business. Use those that are relevant to your business and your readers,” said Irons.

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An update on MAG-60

By Dr. Les Anderson, Beef Extension Specialist, University of Kentucky To enhance the value of our feeder calves, University of Kentucky (UK), KBN, and the Agricultural Development Board has launched the MAG (Management And Genetics) - 60 (60-day postweaning) program. In this program, KBN partnered with beef producers to synchronize estrus in their beef females for timed insemination. Producers inseminated their females to a small, select group of sires that were proven in their ability to sire productive, profitable calves. The ultimate goal was to increase the market value of this set of feeder calves by enhancing their genetic ability to excel in the feedlot and on the rail.

The first sets of calves from the MAG-60 program are hitting the ground in September. Last fall, 2,674 females were bred to one of 20 sires. Last spring, over 4,972 females were bred in the MAG-60 program. Steers sired by AI will be managed according to CPH health requirements and will be backgrounded for a minimum of 60 days postweaning.

The calves will be age and source verified, thus, we will be marketing feeder steers that are age, source, and genetically verified for superior performance. Feeders produced in this program will be co-mingled by our marketing agents and marketed either in CPH-like feeder calf sales, video sales, or directly to feedlots. Our current plans are to video and weigh the calves on each farm by the end of April 2013. A MAG-60 video auction will then be conducted in May or June of 2013. Calves will then be delivered to collection points for transportation to the feedyard. Although some producers will likely chose to retain ownership, we feel that most of the MAG-60 calves will be sold in the video auction.

This fall marks the final breeding season for MAG-60.

We are currently looking for producer’s interested in participating in MAG-60. Bulls that will be used for AI this fall include: from Select Sires, GAR Predestined (AN), Counterpart (AN), Free Lunch (CH), Durango (HE), and Rookie (SM); from ABS, New Standard (AN), Foresight (AN), Gridmaker (CH), Ribeye, (HE), and Combination (SM); from Accelerated Genetics, Fast Track (AN), Total Impact (AN), Platinum (CH), On Target (HE), and Manifest (SM); and from Genetic Horizons Right Answer (AN), Tokach Update (AN), Bluegrass (CH), Revolution (HE), Dew Time (SM).

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By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service Released en masse, sterile Mexican fruit flies can undermine a wild population of the fruit-damaging pests so that fewer applications of insecticide are needed. But the irradiation used to sterilize the flies weakens them, hindering their ability to outcompete wild-type males for female mates.

Now, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and collaborating scientists have devised a hormone therapy for making sterile flies “more macho,” improving their chances of mating with female flies before their wild rivals do. Peter Teal, a chemist with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Gainesville, Florida, developed the hormone treatment in conjunction with a team of scientists from Mexico, Argentina and Austria.

Anastrepha ludens (Loew), the Mexican fruit fly, is a significant quarantine pest that could inflict billions of dollars in losses to citrus, peach, pears, avocado and other crops if it moved from Mexico into the United States. Fortunately, Mexico operates a sterile-insect release program to control the green-eyed, one-centimeter-long pests, whose larval stage feeds inside host fruit.

The program involves sterilizing male fruit flies with irradiation and releasing them into nature to mate with the wild female fruit flies. These matings produce eggs that don’t hatch. Eventually, the population collapses, explains Teal, who leads the ARS Chemistry Research Unit in Gainesville.

The team’s treatment uses a hormone analog called methoprene to speed the rate at which sterile male flies reach sexual maturity while kept in specialized holding facilities.

In studies, methoprene-treated flies were ready for release four days sooner than non-treated flies. And thanks to a dietary supplement of hydrolyzed protein, the sterile flies, once released, were also stronger and more successful at competing for mates.

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MT Columbia Sheep Association Show and Sale

The Montana Columbia Sheep Association held their annual Show & Sale in Lewistown, Montna on August 25th.

Wendy McKamey was the Judge.

Grand Champion Ram went to Hochstrat Columbias of White Sulphur Springs with a yearling ram. Reserve Champion Ram went to Blackman Columbias of Wolf Creek, also with a yearling ram Champion Ewe went to Mt. Aerie’s of Great Falls with a ewe lamb. Reserve Champion Ewe went to Hitch Columbias of Hobson with a ewe lamb.

In the Junior Show 1st Yearling Ram went to Logan Pierce of Harlowton. 1st Ram Lamb also went to Logan Pierce. 1st Yearling Ewe went to Meagan Miller of Manhattan and 1st Ewe Lamb went to Brooke Kern of Absarokee.

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I purchased a tree this spring that seems to be getting new and larger leaves. However, some of the leaves are turning yellow and have brown edges. I also have noticed that the main trunk at the top where it had been cut from the nursery has turned a darker color on one side and seems to be dried out when I scrape the bark. I can’t tell if I’m over or underwatering the tree.

A: The problem could be due to overwatering, being planted too deeply or both. I don’t understand why the nursery where you purchased the tree thought it necessary to cut the top of the tree. This practice is discouraged because it removes valuable foliage needed to assist the tree in getting established. If it needs to be cut back, it can be done after becoming established in the landscape for a year or two.

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Winter cereals an alternative silage source

By NDSU Extension Service Cool-season cereal grains could provide near maximum forage yield.” livestock producers with another source of Fertilizer N (nitrogen) applications feed if dry conditions persist and the subsoil should be split, with 30 to 40 pounds of moisture continues to be depleted.

N per acre applied in the fall and the re“Dry conditions across parts of the upper mainder top-dressed in early spring. Using Midwest strained crop production during a starter fertilizer such as MAP or DAP in the 2012 growing season,” North Dakota combination with some potash in the fall State University (NDSU) Extension Service will provide the crop with the nutrients it beef specialist Carl Dahlen says. “In many needs to get established well and maximize areas, late-season crops such as corn and winter hardiness. Limit the amount of insoybeans took the brunt of this reduction in furrow fertilizer to 20 to 30 pounds of N yield. However, cool-season cereal grains and K2O (potassium oxide) combined to fared much better than their warm-season reduce seedling damage. counterparts.”

For help in determining the proper fertilTo take advantage of fall, winter and izer application rate for your fields or with spring precipitation, producers should soil testing, contact your local Extension plant winter wheat, winter triticale or fall personnel or a qualified crop consultant. rye this fall for chopping and ensiling in The primary weed problems in winter 2013. These cereal grains likely would be cereals are annual weeds such as biennial ready to cut by the beginning of June 2013, wormwood, field pennycress and shepwhich would help producers meet at least a herd’s purse, and perennial weeds such as portion of their feed needs for the 2013 fall Canada thistle, quackgrass and perennial and winter feeding seasons, Dahlen adds. sow thistle. Use a fall burn-down applicaThe optimum time for seeding winter tion of herbicide prior to planting to control cereals in Minnesota and North Dakota emerged winter annual weeds, volunteer is September 10-30 south of Interstate 94 crops and perennial weeds. and September 1-15 north of the interstate.

Consider most winter wheat varieties Delaying planting past the optimum seeding to be susceptible to diseases such as tan date increases the risk for winterkill. Howspot, powdery mildew, and leaf and stripe ever, seeding too early can result in excesrusts. Fall rye and triticale generally are sive growth in the fall, making plants more less susceptible to these fungal pathogens. vulnerable to winterkill and exposing the Wiersma advises using half the labeled rate seedlings to a number of diseases and pests. of a fungicide in early May to control any The wheat streak mosaic virus (WSMV), of these fungal pathogens because they for example, has become an increasing will reduce total biomass and feed quality, problem in western North Dakota in reespecially if you no-till seed into wheat or cent years. The best way to avoid WSMV barley stubble. Check the product label for infections in the fall is to break the green preharvest interval restrictions prior to apbridge by destroying all of the volunteer plication. wheat at least two weeks before planting When harvesting, expect the total drywinter wheat and delaying planting. For matter production of the winter cereals to more information on the risks of the WSMV equal or exceed that of spring wheat and across western North Dakota, contact the spring triticale.

Extension area cropping system specialists Cutting the winter cereals for silage at at NDSU’s Research Extension Centers near the boot stage allows for double cropping because the crop will reach the boot stage by Dickinson and Minot. the last week of May or first week of June Fall rye is the most winter-hardy, foland the milk stage two to three weeks later. lowed by winter wheat and winter triticale, After removing the cereal crops, consider according to Jochum Wiersma, University planting mixes of cover crops for late-seaof Minnesota small-grains specialist and an son grazing or other crops such as sorghum, adjunct professor in NDSU’s Plant Sciences sudan grass or sorghum-sudan grass.

Department. The more winter-hardy the Winter cereals harvested at the boot stage variety, the more latitude you have to delay have a moisture content of about 80 percent the planting past the optimum planting date. and will have to be wilted to get them down He recommends no-till seeding winter to the target moisture of 60 to 65 percent. cereals into standing crop stubble to retain Small grains have hollow stems and are snow during the winter. Snow insulates, more difficult to pack than corn silage, so protecting the crown of the winter wheat they should be cut finer (3/8 to 1/2 inch). from the potentially lethal winter temperaDelaying the harvest until the late dough tures. No-till seeding also preserves the little stages of growth increases the chances of moisture left in the soil. poor ensiling because packing the silage Winter cereals should be seeded 1 to 1 1/2 becomes more difficult. The potential beninches deep to encourage rapid emergence. efits of using inoculants to optimize silage Seeding shallower than 1 inch will create a fermentation are greater with small-grain sihigher winterkill risk. lages than for corn silage because microbial The optimum stand of winter cereals is populations often are low at the time when 900,000 to 1 million plants per acre, or 21 cereal grain silages would be harvested. to 23 plants per square foot. This would be equivalent to roughly 90 to 100 pounds of seed per acre. Producers should increase the stand to 23 to 25 plants per square foot if delaying planting or the seedbed is very dry or lumpy, making good seed-to-soil contact difficult to achieve.

“Some winterkill always should be expected,” Wiersma says. “In the spring, do not be too quick to destroy stands that appear to have experienced winterkill. Wait until the plants break dormancy and fields begin to green up in the spring. You may have to wait until the end of April before you can determine the degree of winterkill. Evaluate fields and determine whether stands have at least 17 plants per square foot. If so, these stands still can produce

Dry soil may cause building problems

By NDSU Extension Service The drought not only affects crops and plants. It also may be causing problems for your home.

“Sticking doors or windows and cracks in walls or ceilings may be indications that the building is shifting due to soil shrinkage,” says Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service agricultural engineer.

As clay or other fine-particle soils dry, they shrink, creating gaps around the basement wall. This space exposes more of the soil to airflow, which increases the amount of moisture removal. A gap along the wall, through time, may allow airflow that will dry the soil under the foundation. The foundation’s support is removed as the soil shrinks, which may stress the concrete enough to cause a crack to form.

This also will occur around concrete slabs if the support base is clay or other fine-particle soil that swells and shrinks with changes in moisture content, according to Hellevang.

The gap between the soil and basement wall also allows water from rain to run down the wall and may result in basement water intrusion.

To minimize these problems, Hellevang recommends maintaining a relatively constant moisture content in the soil around the house. Water the soil evenly around the entire foundation during extended dry periods if the soil is pulling away from the basement wall.

“Do not apply water directly into the gap because this may cause water intrusion into the basement,” he says. “Instead, apply water 1 to 2 feet away from the foundation edge. A soaker-type hose permits applying water to the soil without getting it on the house wall. Apply the water slowly with rest periods of several hours to permit the water to gradually soak into the soil to a depth of several feet.”

Sometimes people place plastic under rock next to the house as part of landscaping or to minimize water infiltration next to the house. This will prevent you from applying water next to the house. However, water added to the soil even 3 feet from the wall will migrate through the soil profile and wet the soil near the basement wall. It likely will not migrate enough to close the crack or gap near the surface, but it will wet the soil at greater depths and minimize the potential for soil shrinkage that may affect the structure.

“Do not fill the crack next to the basement wall with soil,” Hellevang says. “When the soil gets wet, it will expand, pushing on the basement wall, possibly with enough pressure to crack the wall.”

Even if cracks have appeared in walls or doors are sticking, you should apply water now to keep the soil from drying further and to rewet the soil to a normal level.

Because keeping the soil at a relatively constant moisture content is the goal, having a drainage system to remove excess moisture also is important. This includes making sure you have drainage pipe that’s encased in granular material along the footing and a drainage plane along the exterior of the basement wall.

You generally can use the size of the cracks in the basement walls to determine if you need to hire a contractor to repair the foundation or basement.

Hellevang suggests you also look for changes in alignment by sighting along the length of the wall to see if it is straight.

Alignment problems are more common with soil expansion, but they also can occur when the wall is not supported laterally due to the soil shrinking away from the basement. The amount of distortion in alignment can be used to determine the need for a contractor.

Cracks in the basement wall should be repaired to reduce the potential for water intrusion. You should wait to repair cracks in other walls and ceilings until the soil moisture returns to normal.

“Remember that if the crack occurred due to soil shrinkage, the soil will expand when it gets wet,” Hellevang says.

Problems with doors and windows binding may correct themselves when the soil expands as it gets wet. ##### Living two blocks from my grandfather allowed me to pick up many of his Grampa Pete’s expressions and sayings that I now use on my own kids.

“Many summer afternoons found my Grandpa and me alone on the golf course when the rest of the town was at work.” “I got a lot of instruction about golf and life. Our outings usually started with Grampa Pete asking if I wanted to play some ‘cow pasture pool.’ As we walked around the course, I would usually be the first one to complain about how tired I was carrying our clubs.” Keeping a few steps ahead of his grandson, Grampa Pete would always answer, “If you’re tired of walking, you could always run a ways.”

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BeefTalk: May you find all your ear tags

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service longer are big news items, the desire and As fall markets prepare to receive the the need to know where cattle come from current calf crop as it comes off the cow, HOE DRILLS FOR SALE and, in many cases, how old the cattle are, producers initiate late summer and fall 1997 John Deere 9400 30-ft. hoe drills, 10” spacing, still is active. roundups in what becomes an annual, wellfertilizer, grain, AcraPlants, transports.

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N.D. 4-H clubs promote good health

By NDSU Extension Service A record number of North Dakota 4-H clubs practiced eating smart and playing hard in 2011-12.

Twenty-six clubs were recognized for demonstrating their commitment to a healthy lifestyle and are designated as a “Healthy North Dakota 4-H Club” for 2011-12.

The 4-H clubs, with a total of 467 members, earned the special recognition for making “Eat Smart. Play Hard.” lessons part of their club meetings for the past year. Three clubs also earned extra recognition for completing the “Family Mealtime Challenge.”

“Eat Smart. Play Hard. Together” is a statewide campaign that emphasizes the importance of making healthful food choices, getting regular exercise and families eating together.

The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service and Bison Athletics teamed up to launch the initiative in 2005.

This was the fourth or fifth year some clubs were named a Healthy North Dakota 4-H Club. This year, each club member received a certificate of recognition, flexible cutting board and 4-H Frisbee or sun visor.

The clubs recognized this year are by county, number of members and number of years they have received the Healthy North Dakota 4-H Club recognition: • Barnes - Valley Friends, 17 members (third) • Burleigh - Caring Hands, six members (first); Driscoll Handy Helpers, four members (first); Haystack Butte, 29 members (second); McKenzie Magnums, 15 members (third); Sterling Livewires, 12 members (second) • Cass - Absaraka Crows, 10 members (first); Dragonflies, 26 members (second); Kindred 4-H Friends, 41 members (fifth); Page Power, 13 members (fifth); Rainbow Kids, 17 members (fourth); Uniters, eight members (fourth); Valley Adventures, 26 members (fourth); Wheatland Pioneers, 10 members (fifth) • Divide - Flickertails, 13 members (fifth) • Grand Forks - Eagles, 30 members (fifth) • Grant - Dakota Sky, 12 members (second) • LaMoure - LaMoure Cloverleafs, 15 members (first) • McLean - Lakeside 4-H, 40 members (first) • Morton - Missouri Valley Bunch, 26 members (fifth) • Ransom - Aliceton, six members (third); Helping Hands, 18 members (second); Hill and Valley, 13 members (first); Sandy Critters, 23 members (first), Tri County Ag, 30 members (first) • Stark - Western Roughriders, seven members (first) “We are very pleased to see the commitment of these club members and volunteer leaders to promoting healthy lifestyles within their 4-H club,” says Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist and Healthy North Dakota 4-H Clubs program coordinator. “We hope that these habits remain with them for the rest of their lives.”

Clubs are required to incorporate at least one nutrition or fitness activity into a minimum of six regular meetings during the year to be named a Healthy North Dakota 4-H Club.

“As a club, we took this year to focus on eating healthy and getting regular exercise,” says Tracey Harter, leader of the Driscoll Handy Helpers 4-H Club. “Even though most of our members participate in regular extracurricular sports anyway, after meetings, we took turns playing a member’s sport of choice. We tried basketball, volleyball, baseball, football and a lot of trampoline time. We learned a lot of new ways to make our favorite snacks a little more healthy, such as incorporating more fresh fruits and veggies instead of the more processed ones.”

Other activities that helped clubs earn recognition included taking walks, fishing, bowling, archery and swimming; attending demonstrations on first aid, CPR and hand washing; learning how to use a food thermometer; volunteering at a local food pantry; and taking care of gardens in the community.

“Our club was surprised at how simple strategies can make such a difference in making your life healthier,” says Susan Schneider, leader of the Absaraka Crows 4-H Club.

4-H clubs interested in participating in the 2012-13 North Dakota Healthy 4-H Clubs program should contact their county Extension office or visit this website: http://www. ndsu.edu/4h/projects/group_projects/. ##### “We fashion children’s values one story at a time, one experience at a time. Knowing this, it’s my choice, while I’m still around, to spend the time with [the grandchildren] that I can and not leave it to chance or television to teach them what’s important.”

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Carbon County ranch seeks to cover risk in retained ownership – Part IV

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By James Sedman, a consultant to the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and John Hewlett, a farm and ranch management specialist in the department a 20-percent, margin-money deposit of We examined in previous articles vari$46,000. ous risk management options for Carbon Ideally, the price would have declined by County ranchers Norm and Belinda Bell. the time they buy back the contract in June, They are seeking the best way to protect and they will have made money. against falling prices for 155 head of reThe risk inherent in hedging is that the tained ownership steers. market could go the other way and cost We looked at using Livestock Risk Prothem substantial margin-money to keep tection (LRP) and Livestock Gross Margin the contract.

(LGM) insurance. We now consider two The options market is one way to miniother alternatives – prepaying feed and usmize that margin risk because an option ing futures/options markets – and compare contract gives the producer the option of them with LRP and LGM to show how the exercising a futures contract at a certain Bells made their final decision. price for a premium paid up front.

Prepaying Feed While there are margin requirements, The feedlot to which the Bells usually they are much less than for straight hedging send their steers offered them the option of because the margins are paid on the value prepaying feed – essentially locking in the corn of the options themselves and not on total price for the feeding period. contract value.

While this option does not address posAssume that the June put option for fat sible cattle price declines, it does address feed price variability. cattle is trading at $115/cwt. with a premium The main disadvantage is the large upof $12.75/cwt. For 2,000 cwt. (four confront cost. In this case, assume the Bells will tracts), this would cost the Bells $25,500. prepay for 52 bushels per head (155 head If fat cattle prices fall below $115/cwt. total). This is 8,060 total bushels at a cost in June, the Bells would exercise the opof $6 per bushel resulting in a total cost of tion and use the difference to offset the $48,360. The current corn price is $6.25/ cash losses. bushel, which saves the Bells $0.25/bushel To simplify things, our analysis omits ($2,015 total). brokerage and other costs that should also Futures/Options Markets be considered. Further, we do not consider The Bells have also considered using the potential for the Bells to use futures or futures/options markets. The main problem options to manage feed cost risk, which the Bells see with using straight futures would further increase their up-front outlay. (hedging) contracts is the large up-front cost Strategy Comparison and the inherent variability of the markets.

The results of the various strategies are For example, a June fat-cattle conin the Table 1. Note that, while the Prepay tract is trading at $115/cwt. Covering the Feed option is listed as a cost, this is just for Bells’ cattle on feed would require four, upfront cost comparison. Ideally, prepaying 50,000-pound contracts. Selling these feed should save the Bells money over the contracts ($230,000 total) would require feeding period.

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After looking at their options, the Bells decide to use LGM insurance. First, it provides coverage against both declines in the cattle price and increases in the cost of feed. Second, the upfront premium cost is reasonable considering the cost of the other options (such as using futures/options). Third, there is no potential for cost increases (such as margin requirements) if market prices rise unexpectedly.

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Trader’s Dispatch, October 2012 — Page C36

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 1992 Loral spreader truck New Noble 9000 Series 44-ft. air seeder

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

2004 John Deere 936 MoCo, 11’6” with impeller.

2010 Kuhn SR110 high speed rake.

1997 Vermeer 605K baler with less than 7000 bales.

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Jeoffery 17-ft. plow, new twisted shanks and sweeps.

John Deere 215 16-ft. tandem disk.

Case 10-ft. offset disk.

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Broyhill 3-point sprayer, 200 gallon tank, 30-ft. booms.

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First reasonable offer takes the item, Call Greg 406-239-2431

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR FOR SALE 1968 John Deere 4020 tractor, 95 hp diesel engine, 8 speed powershift transmission, 3-pt., PTO, two hydraulic outlets $12,000 obo

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1980 Volvo diesel engine, 6 speed transmission, 11-22.5 real good tires.

Runs well. Hoist works good. Asking..........$1500

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International H, nice DuAl loader, new tires, runs excellent. Asking...$2000

1963 Ford F950 extra heavy duty, V8, 5 speed, new tires, air brakes.

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Zachary Stoltz of Valier’s Wingina 4-H Club shows his steer during the livestock show during Marias Fair in Shelby, Montana in August.

Prairie Fare: Try to waste less food for many reasons

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service

Have you thrown out any food recently?

Did you find less-than-appetizing food hiding in your refrigerator? Was it in an opaque container that may have startled you when you opened it to view the contents? Have you happened upon food well past its “use by” date in your cupboard or refrigerator?

If you discarded food for any reason, you aren’t alone, according to a report published by the Natural Resources Defense Council.

About 40 percent of food in the U.S. is tossed out annually, with a price tag of $165 billion a year. The losses can occur during farming, processing, distribution, retail and food service, and in households.

Scientists estimate that cutting these losses by just 15 percent could feed 25 million Americans annually.

Like many people our age, my husband and I grew up in families headed by parents who were young children during the 1920s and ‘30s when economic times were tough.

Because money was especially tight during their formative years, our parents and their parents avoided wasting food. The tradition was passed on to us.

While growing up, we regularly had leftovers for lunch or made use of them in other meals. Leftover boiled potatoes might become hash browns the next day. Leftover roast became soup or stew. We enjoyed tasty, abundant meals.

We in nutrition often call the practice “cooking once and eating twice.” You can save time and money in the process.

Our frugal traditions continue. I eat leftover food nearly every day for lunch.

I figure it saves me at least $120 a month because I’m not buying my lunch. That adds up to more than $1,400 a year.

Making use of your leftovers is good on several levels. On a larger scale, wasting less food throughout our food system is good for our environment. It can decrease methane emissions in landfills.

The Natural Resources Defense Council provided some excellent tips, which I have supplemented a bit with some of the available resources from the NDSU Extension Service.

• Shop wisely. Plan your meals and use a shopping list. For recipe and meal ideas, check out the online resources at http:// www.ndsu.edu/eatsmart. Click on “For Parents/Caregivers” to see more grocery shopping tips, shopping lists and economical recipes. Become a “Facebook friend” to

get regular tips and video recipes.

• Know what the dates on the packages mean. Certain foods, such as baby food, “expire” and shouldn’t be used past a particular date. “Best if used by” indicates quality not necessarily safety, and you can use the food for a while beyond the date as long as it has been kept in the appropriate storage conditions. A “sell-by” date is meant for the store, which shouldn’t sell the product past that date. However, you still can use the food at home. For more information about food storage, including suggested storage times for a wide range of foods, see the “Food Storage Guide” at http://www. ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/foods/fn579.pdf.

• Don’t overlook imperfect produce.

Just because vegetables aren’t photo-ready doesn’t mean they are inedible. Be willing to purchase and use fruits and vegetables with variations in size, shape or color. Dark bananas make good banana bread!

• Freeze unused ingredients or leftover food. Use moisture-proof, tightly sealed containers. Find out how to freeze a wide variety of foods by checking out the “Food Freezing Guide” at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ pubs/yf/foods/fn403.pdf.

Here’s a tasty recipe that you can make ahead of time and freeze. Just take it out and pop it directly in the oven. Leftover lasagna makes a tasty lunch, too.

Freezer Lasagna 1/2 pound cooked ground beef 1 (26-ounce) can spaghetti sauce (reduced sodium) 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese 8 ounces cooked lasagna noodles 2 c. cottage cheese 1 1/2 c. low-fat mozzarella cheese 1 can (15.5-ounce) white beans, drained, rinsed Mix together beef and spaghetti sauce in a bowl. Puree beans and mix with the beef and spaghetti sauce. Mix together Parmesan and cottage cheese in another bowl. Layer in the pan the spaghetti sauce and cottage cheese mixes and then add mozzarella cheese. Repeat until you have three layers of noodles. Top with spaghetti sauce and more cheese. Freezer: Freeze in a 9- by 13-inch aluminum pan. Cook frozen, covered with foil, at 400 degrees for 90 minutes.

Makes 12 servings. Each serving has 240 calories, 5 grams (g) of fat, 21 g of protein, 26 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of fiber and 420 milligrams of sodium.

Trader’s Dispatch, October 2012 – Page C37

John Deere 7520 tractor, John Deere 741 loader, grapple. #C010755............................$89,500 (4)

John Deere 7320, new John Deere 741SL loader. #C005165..........................................$79,500 (2)

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Nice 95 hp tractor. #C008927............$77,500 (4)

John Deere 7130 Premium MFWD, 24/24 speed, 2 function joy stick, 3 SCV’s, air seat, new tires, 96” axles, 741 loader. C011516...............$78,500 (3)

John Deere 5425, loader, no cab. Extra nice. #C012286..........................................$43,900 (4)

John Deere 6430 Premium MFWD, 16 speed, 3 function joy stick, air seat, 50% rubber, 96” axles, 673 loader, no grapple. #C011522....................... . .........................................$81,000...$77,500 (4)

John Deere 7600 well equipped. #C004779............. . .........................................................$52,000 (3)

John Deere 6430 Premium MFWD, 16 speed, 3 function joy stick, air seat, 80% rubber, 96” axles, 673 loader, grapple. #C011520................ . ........................................$82,500...$79,500 (2)

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Call Boone in Missoula...........................$44,500

John Deere 4230, Quad-Range, 100 hp. #C000579. . .........................................................$17,900 (2)

John Deere 4960 MFWD, PowerShift, 42” duals, 20 front weights, 1500 lb rear weights, new rear tires. #C011400.................................$72,500 (4)

John Deere 2955 tractor. Nice. #C010989................ . .........................................................$17,500 (4)

John Deere 3055 2WD tractor, no cab, no loader, 5000 hours. #C010380......................$18,500 (2)

CULTIVATORS

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John Deere 2950 MFWD tractor, 740 loader. #C010406..........................................$19,500 (2) John Deere 2955, loader, grapple. #C013412.......... . .........................................................$21,000 (3)

TILLAGE

Flexi-Coil S75 packer. #C009303...........$14,900 (4) John Deere 950 roller harrow. #C011097..$4900 (4) John Deere 3955 5 bottom switch plow. #C008706.. . ............................................................$4500 (2) Melroe 5 bottom pull plow. #50020382.........$900 (3) John Deere 2 bottom plow, 3-pt. (Near new). #C009371.............................................$1100 (3) Ford semi-mount 5 bottom plow. #50202991............ . ..............................................................$500 (3) M-M 16-ft. chisel plow with harrows. #50001027....... . ............................................................$1750 (3)

DISKS

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DRILLS

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MISC. TRACTORS

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7.5” spacing drill. #C011098......................$750 (2) Midland Pride overseeder. #C011155.......$3900 (3) Massey Ferguson 33 13-ft. end wheel grass seeder attachment. #C010934............................$2000 (4)

John Deere 970 25-ft. roller harrow, solid & solid. #C005559.............................................$21,500 (4)

AerWay 12-ft. #C007244............................$7900 (3)

John Deere 3600 6 bottom pull plow. #51010131..... ................................................................$4900 (4)

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North Central Montana deer and elk hunting outlook

Trader’s Dispatch, October 2012 — Page C38

Advertising Deadline for the November issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be November 2.

By Bruce Auchly, MFWP, Region 4, Great Falls, Montana The news for big game this fall in north central Montana is decidedly mixed.

Elk and white-tailed deer numbers are solid. However, that’s Suppertime Stoves, Moore, MT 406-374-2778, leave message generally not the case for antelope and mule deer.

For hunters that means numerous opportunities to hunt antlerless elk and whitetails, but lower quotas and fewer antlerless licenses for antelope and mule deer. Also in much of Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 4 hunters may take only buck mule deer on their deer A tag.

The consistent good news starts with elk.

“We have lots of elk,” says Brent Lonner, FWP wildlife biologist in Fairfield. Lonner oversees hunting districts south of the Teton River along the Rocky Mountain Front.

Last winter, Lonner counted about 2,700 elk on the Sun River Wildlife Management Area west of Augusta.

“That’s on the upper end of what we want,” he says, “and the number of bulls are still above average.”

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• We build special applications for air drive • U-joint adapter for rocky conditions Mule deer numbers are slowly improving, Lonner says.

• Optional rod weeder transport bracket mounts on cultivator frame.

“It’s better than 10 years ago, but not like it was in the late Remove one pin and you can set the rod in the transport bracket.

1970s and ‘80s.”

When rod is needed you can install in about 5 minutes.

And white-tailed deer are plentiful, he adds.

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Around Great Falls and south in the Little Belt Mountains MONTANA DEALERS the story is the same.

Ben Taylor Farm Store . ..........................................Valier, 279-3365 Jorgenson Land Co........................................ Broadview, 667-2140 “There are plenty of elk in and around the Little Belt MounChurchill Equipment....................................... Manhattan, 282-7252 Joyce Fuel & Feeds............................... Geraldine, 1-800-479-4561 tains,” says Adam Grove, FWP wildlife biologist in White SulFrontline Ag.............................................. Choteau, 1-866-466-5741 Moodie Implement............................... Great Falls, 1-888-760-2005 Frontline Ag................................................ Conrad, 1-877-278-5531 Sunrise Equipment..................................... Sidney, 1-800-967-3597 phur Springs, adding getting to those elk can be problematic.

Frontline Ag............................................Cut Bank, 1-800-273-5530 Taylor’s True Value Farm Store................... Shelby, 1-888-220-5547 “Access is the issue on private land. On public land, elk Gerbers of Montana Inc..................................Great Falls, 727-2203 Tiber Tractor, Chester .........................................Chester, 759-5188 Glasgow Implement........................................... Glasgow, 228-9341 Torgerson......................................................Havre, 1-800-800-3113 availability depends on hunting pressure and weather,” he says.

Harlem Supply.......................................................Harlem, 353-2262 Torgerson............................................. Lewistown, 1-800-677-8795 Hunter pressure and early winter weather can push elk from Hoven Equipment Co.....................................Great Falls, 727-7153 Zerbe Bros................................................Glasgow, 1-800-228-5393 national forest land onto private lands where access is limited.

WASHINGTON DEALERS While there are still lots of white-tailed deer, Grove says, Ag Engineering...............................Kennewick, WA (509) 582-8900 mule deer numbers in the Little Belts continue to be down.

A M Rod Weeders made by American Manufacturing This spring the number of fawns that survived the winter was Montana toll-free 1-800-345-2083 or 406-379-2676, Hogeland, MT up, but the population rebound won’t quickly.

“It will take several years to get back to normal,” Grove says. “Weather is a big factor.”

Toll-Free 1-800-722-5277 Overstock Sale On In the Lewistown area elk Local 466-2290 22 Third NE, Choteau, MT Transfer Cases numbers are up and mule deer FORD and antelope numbers are ‘06 F250 automatic trans- ‘95 transfer case...... $450 Mention this down. And access is the key. mission................. $850 ‘94 F350 rear axles, 4.10 ad & receive gears. . ................... $600 ‘03 F450 van dually rear “There are lots of elk, but Don’t CRUSH it! We’ll BUY it! $20 Discount axle....................... $800 ‘94 F150 transfer case..... access is difficult,” says Sonya We buy late model used and wrecked pickups ............................. $400 ‘03 F450 van 4R100 auto transmission......... $600 ‘93 F150 4.9L V8 motor Smith, FWP wildlife biologist ‘02 5.4 Triton V8 motor..... ‘93 Explorer auto trans, in Lewistown.

CHEVROLET & GMC DODGE 2WD...................... $600 ........................... $1200 ‘03 Suburban rear axle.... ‘95 6.5 turbo diesel, auto- ‘05 Caravan 3.3 V6, auto- ‘95 318 V8 for Dakota...... ‘02 5.4 engine........ $1000 ‘93 F250 transfer case.....

Also, much of the area matic transmission........ ...............................Call ............................. $700 ‘01 4x4 Super Duty V10 matic transmission.. Call ............................. $450 around Lewistown is only .............................. $500 ‘01 transfer case for Cum- ‘95 Dakota 4x4 transfer ‘01 8.1L engine...... $1250 ‘93 4.0 V6 motor...... $400 automatic transmission 1 ‘01 GMC 1500 5.3 V8 ‘95 4x4 transfer case....... case...................... $600 ‘99 5.4 4x4 transmission mins diesel..............Call open to elk hunters with spe‘91 /2-ton 4x4, 3.5 axles.. ............................ .$500 ‘01 Dakota automatic ‘95 3/4 ton 4x2 rear axle.... ‘99 F150 manual trans for engine................... $450 ............................. $450 cial permits or B licenses that ‘01 4x4 6 speed transmis- ‘95 1500 rear axle.... $475 transmission.......... $400 ............................. $500 4x4........................ $950 ‘91 Explorer transfer case 1 sion....................... $850 ‘93 /2 ton 4x2 auto trans- ‘00 318 V8 engine.... $700 ‘95 Dakota 4x2 5 speed ‘99 F150 4x4 transfer were drawn in a lottery this for 4.0 motor........... $250 ‘01 GMC 1500 automatic mission................. $550 ‘00 1/2-ton 4x2 rear axle... transmission......... $500 case...................... $650 ‘87 rear and front axles for summer. There are exceptions 3 transmission.......... $500 ‘92 /4 ton 4x4 transmission 1 ............................. $600 ‘95 1500 4x4 transfer ‘99 van auto trans for V10 /2-ton.................... $400 ‘01 GMC 1500 transfer (#4L60E)............... $600 ‘00 Dakota 4x4 automatic and elk hunters should read the 3 case...................... $500 motor.................... $550 ‘86 /4-ton 4x4 4 speed case...................... $500 ‘92 S-10 4x4 auto transtransmission......... $500 ‘93 3/4 ton front and rear ‘98 F150 Romeo 4.6L V8 transmission.......... $300 regulations first.

‘01 Blazer transfer case... mission.................. $600 ‘99 Durango 5.9 automatic axles, 3.55 gears.......... motor......................Call ‘85 3 / 4 -ton dually rear Mule deer numbers are ............................. $300 ‘92 transfer case...... $500 transmission......... $650 .................... $650 each ‘98 F150 automatic transaxle....................... $750 ‘01 GMC 1500 rearend.... ‘92 3/4 ton 4x4 rear axle ‘99 Dakota transfer case.. ‘91 3/4 ton 4x4 front axle... down in the Missouri Breaks, ‘85 208 transfer case.$450 mission...................Call ............................. $500 assembly................Call 1 ............................. $500 ............................. $600 but the numbers improve on ‘01 GMC 1500 various ‘92 transfer case...... $500 ‘98 Dakota, transfer case. ‘91 Caravan AWD auto ‘98 /2-ton 4x4 auto trans- ‘76 4x4 4 speed transmismission................. $750 sion....................... $275 body parts...............Call ‘91 3/4 ton 4x4 rear axle, .............................. $500 transmission.......... $550 ‘98 4x4 transfer case....... the prairie south of the Mis‘00 5.3L V8 engine... $400 3.73 gears............. $600 ‘98 1/2 ton parts...........Call ‘90 205 transfer case for NISSAN . ............................ $500 souri River.

‘00 Silverado 5.3 engine, ‘90 241 transfer case....... ‘97 3/4 ton 4x4, automatic automatic.............. $650 ‘98 1/ 2-ton 4x4 transfer ‘04 XTerra manual trans115K miles............ $750 ............................. $450 For example, in HD 410, transmission ‘89 Dakota front and rear mission................. $950 case...................... $400 ‘00 S10 4x4 auto...... $600 ‘89 1 ton single wheel rear ‘97 3/ 4 ton 4x4, transfer axle assembly........ $500 ‘97 F250 transfer case..... ‘95 4x2 automatic transwhich includes the Breaks ‘00 S10 4x4 transfer axle....................... $650 case ‘89 4x4 1/2 ton auto transmission................. $650 ............................. $600 case...................... $250 ‘89 4x4 4 speed transmis- ‘97 3/4 ton 4x4, 4.10 ratio north of Winnett, the fawn to mission................. $425 ‘97 F250 front and rear ‘93 Pathfinder automatic ‘00 Silverado 4x4 axle..... sion....................... $450 1 rear end ‘84 Ram / 2 ton, 318 V8 transmission......... $900 axles.......................Call doe ratio last winter was 49 ...............................Call ‘86 1/ 2 ton 4x4 transfer ‘96 3/4 ton 4x2, 3.55 rear end motor..................... $500 case...................... $450 ‘96 Dakota 4x4 automatic ‘84 Ram 1/2 ton, 4 speed ‘95 4x4 automatic trans- ‘92 4x4 pickup 5 speed ‘99 3/4 ton rear axle... $450 to 100. transmission...........$500 mission for 5.4........Call ‘99 350 V8 engine.... $950 ‘86 1/ 2 ton 4x2 4 speed transmission..........$650 transmission......... $300 ‘95 F250 4x4 rear axle..... ‘89 front & rear axles.$350 In HD 419, which touches ‘99 6.0 V8 engine..... $800 transmission......... $275 ‘96 Dakota front and rear ‘80 W250 front and rear ............................. $550 ‘98 4L60 automatic trans- ‘84 C60 5 speed transmisthe towns of Geyser, Denton TOYOTA axle assembly........ $475 axles..................... $500 sion....................... $700 ‘95 3/ 4 ton 4x2 5 speed ‘74 transfer case...... $300 ‘95 1356 transfer case..... mission................. $800 and Hobson, Smith counted ............................. $450 ‘97 4-Runner 3.4 V6 en‘98 1/2 ton auto transmis- ‘84 3/4 ton 4x2 rear axle.... transmission......... $800 gine.................... $800 sion....................... $650 ............................. $500 57 fawns per 100 does.

‘97 4-Runner 4x4 auto MISC. ‘98 1/2 ton axle assembly.. ‘84 30 2WD auto transmisJUST IN PARTING OUT White-tailed deer are still transmission....... $600 sion....................... $400 ............................. $600 ‘98 Olds Bravada auto‘95 4-Runner, 5 speed rebounding from last year’s ‘98 305 engine......... $600 ‘83 1/2 ton transfer case.... ‘07 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4, 4.3L, auto matic transmission..$500 transmission....... $500 ‘98 4x4 automatic trans...............................Call ‘06 Pacifica1 Touring AWD, 3.5L, auto ‘98 Jeep 4.0 engine..$600 outbreak of epizootic hemormission................. $600 ‘83 1 ton 4x4 transmis- ‘04 Dodge /2 ton 4x4, 5.7L Hemi, auto ‘98 Volkswagen Passat.... ‘93 5 speed transmission for V6................. $750 rhagic disease (EHD).

‘98 transfer case...... $500 sion....................... $375 ‘04 Ford Escape 2WD, 3.0 V6 ...............................Call ‘97 1/2 ton transfer case.... ‘81 1 ton 4x4 rear axle..... ‘02 Dodge Durango ‘97 Kia Sportage........Call ‘87 rear axle............. $250 “So far we’ve had no re............................. $600 ‘01 Dodge 2500 4x4, extended cab, long box, V8, ‘97 Jeep Wagoneer trans- ‘87 front axle... .........$250 ............................. $600 1 ports of the disease this year,” automatic ‘97 4x4 4L60E transmis- ‘81 /2 ton 4x4 front axle... mission................. $650 We rebuild sion....................... $600 ............................. $350 ‘99 Ford F150 4x4, 5.4, V-8, auto Smith says.

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Fast facts on pinkeye for producers

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TRUCK FOR SALE

By Dr. Michelle Arnold, Large Ruminant Extension Veterinarian, University of Kentucky

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Cause: The bacteria Moraxella bovis.

It sticks to the surface of the eyeball (the “cornea”) with hairlike projections called “pili”. It also releases a toxin that kills the cells on the surface of the cornea, leading to the characteristic corneal ulcers seen with this disease. The organism is located in the eyes and nasal cavities of infected cattle. Cattle are the only known reservoir of Moraxella bovis and infected carrier animals may harbor this organism year round without showing any signs of eye problems.

Once pinkeye begins in a herd, it is highly contagious and can spread rapidly by direct contact through nasal and ocular discharges and by vectors such as flies.

Contributing Factors or “risk factors”: Many different combinations of these factors working together can occur within one herd at one time.

1. UV light or sunlight-Causes damage to corneal epithelial cells, allowing the bacteria to penetrate the cornea and multiply.

Lack of pigment around the eye allows increased UV radiation to sensitize the eye, resulting in inflammation and infection.

2. Face Flies-These pests contribute to pinkeye in two ways. They irritate the eye when feeding on secretions then they efficiently transmit the organism from infected to non-infected animals. These insects may harbor the bacteria on their wings and legs for up to three days after feeding on infected material.

3. Excessive Eye Irritation-This may be due to dust, trauma or injury, wind, tall grass with seed heads, thick-stemmed hay, or high ammonia levels. Grazing close to thorns, barbed wire, and tufts of dry grass can scratch the cornea. Pollen and seed heads, especially in unclipped pastures, may injure the eye. Any irritation to the eye allows Moraxella bovis to invade and cause pinkeye.

4. Other Microorganisms-Certain viral diseases (IBR and BVD) and bacteria (Mycoplasma, Chlamydophila) may be contributors to pinkeye in certain cases.

They can either create the right environment for infection or add to the severity of the disease. A newly isolated strain of bacteria known as “Moraxella bovoculi” may play an important role in pinkeye but research has not confirmed this.

5. Stress-Weaning, commingling, transport, poor nutrition, parasites, and weather are just a few examples of stressors for cattle. Stress tends to decrease the animal’s immune response to disease.

Treatment: Preventing spread by treating affected animals is the single most important factor in controlling a disease outbreak.

1. Early detection of animals with the first clinical signs (tearing, squinting, and blinking) and then prompt, effective treatment are essential to reducing spread and limiting damage to the eye. If possible, isolation of the affected animal away from the herd will also help limit the spread. In cases where a producer is unable to treat new cases quickly, giving an injectable antibiotic to all susceptible animals along with topical fly repellant may be the best course of action to reduce the spread of pinkeye in the herd.

2. Early and effective treatment with the correct antibiotic reduces the duration of the carrier state when spread usually occurs to unaffected herd mates. Long-acting antibiotics such as long-acting tetracycline (LA 200®) or the prescription antibiotic Draxxin are labeled for treatment of pinkeye. Your veterinarian may prescribe the antibiotics Nuflor or Excede to be used in an off-label manner for treatment as well. Injectable antibiotics are generally the best option

because they last much longer than a topical spray or an injection under the conjunctiva of the eye and are much more effective in eliminating the bacteria.

3. Topical sprays only remain in the eye a few minutes before tears wash them away so application is generally required 3-4 times daily. A popular over-the-counter preparation known as Vetricyn pinkeye spray is a sodium chloride and hypochlorous acid solution directed to be sprayed into the eyes 2-4 times per day until the animal is healed.

No veterinary research has been conducted to date on this solution or its efficacy but it is difficult for any spray to remain in the eye long enough to eliminate the bacteria.

4. When severe ulceration exists, the eyeball may need extra protection with either a patch or the eyelids may need to be sutured together. Patches may protect from light, flies and other irritants but do not physically support the stability of the globe and they remove the ability to monitor the affected eye. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in these methods on how and when to apply them.

Prevention: Pinkeye is a complicated, multifaceted disease. It is often stated that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and this is nowhere more appropriate than with pinkeye. The best plan is to reduce or remove as many risk factors as possible in order to keep the eyes healthy and better equipped to fend off disease. Prevention is based on maximizing herd immune status, minimizing the presence of pathogens, and maintaining as irritant-free environment as possible.

1. Maximize Herd Immune Status- An overall good level of nutrition, adequate vitamin and trace mineral intake, a comprehensive vaccination program, and parasite control are all exceptionally important in improving the cow’s ability to fight off any disease process (not just pinkeye). There is no scientific evidence to support feeding excessive levels of Vitamin A to prevent ocular disease.

2. Maintain an irritant free environmentPrevent eye irritation with good face fly control, mow tall grass, and reduce sources of stress (such as overcrowding/overgrazing) if possible. Control face flies with ear tags impregnated with insecticide and topically administered insecticides by way of back and face rubbers or dust bags they must walk under to get to water or mineral (see UK Extension Publication ENT-11: Insect Control on Beef Cattle). Removal of fly breeding grounds and the use of feed additives will decrease the number of flies.

Provide shade to protect from UV rays.

Clean drinking water (instead of stagnant pond water) is critical because intake is greater with clean water and this helps provide plenty of fluid in the eye, especially in dry, dusty, and/or windy conditions. The precorneal tear film is essential in eye defense mechanisms as tears wash away pathogens by mechanical flushing and tear proteins are an important part of protective mechanisms.

3. Minimize the concentration of M. bovis [and M. bovoculi]-Vaccination may prove beneficial, depending on the strain of bacteria involved. Immediate detection and isolation of affected animals followed by effective treatment with long-acting antibiotics will shorten the period of corneal ulceration and speed healing time. Perhaps most importantly, treatment will reduce the duration of the carrier state when recurrence and transmission most often occur. Active cases of pinkeye with excessive tearing atcontinued on page C42

Prairie Fare: Eat smart on the run

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service

Trader’s Dispatch, October 2012 — Page C41

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1 refrigerated pizza crust, 12-inch diSome days you can’t get the food on the ameter table fast enough. On those days, consider 3/4 c. canned pizza sauce “speed scratch” cooking methods when 1 small onion, sliced time is short and your family members are 1/2 small green pepper, thinly sliced sitting at the table with their knives and 1 c. mushrooms, fresh, sliced forks in hand.

1 c. (about 4 ounces) mozzarella cheese, Speed scratch is a term used when you part-skim milk, shredded Get an early start on your seed cleaning. combine ready-to-use fresh foods (such as Preheat oven to 450 F. Place crust on We come directly to the farm. salad in a bag) with packaged foods (such ungreased pizza pan or baking sheet. Top We clean out after every job. as taco kits). with sauce and vegetables. Sprinkle with We also size barley.

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TRUCK FOR SALE

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By Carl Dahlen, NDSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist the goal would be to develop a perpetual As we make progress in the field of anisemen supply via recipient bulls. mal breeding and selection, many “new” • Recipient bulls either need to be technologies surface. Visual appraisal was immature or go through chemotherapy complemented with performance records, to eliminate their own spermatogonial expected progeny differences, ultrasound stem cells. Once transferred, semen from evaluation of carcass traits and, in recent both the donor and the recipient will be times, genetic marker evaluation of ecoproduced in the recipient. In sheep and nomically important traits. goats, only 7 to 10 percent of offspring While no single method along the confrom recipient male breedings are from tinuum seems very far from the next, when the donor male. one extreme is compared with the other, These issues and others certainly would the progression of tools is quite remarkneed to be overcome for the technique to able. But what else does the future have have large-scale applicability. However, if in store for our industry? the technique is optimized and available Several researchers have evaluated a commercially, the face of cattle breeding process called male germ cell transplancould change dramatically: tation. The concept of their work is that • Decisions about the type of breeding transferring cells (specifically spermatosystem implemented would include a cost/ gonial stem cells) from the testis of a benefit analysis among natural service donor male into the testis of a recipient bulls, artificial insemination and recipient male could result in the recipient producbulls producing semen from genetically ing the donor male’s sperm. The donor superior donors. sperm would continue to reproduce in the Production systems that do not allow recipient male, and subsequent breeding of gathering of cattle for artificial insemithe recipient male to a female would result nation (limitations in facilities, labor or in calves that are the son or daughter of simply a function of expansive grazing) the donor male. would be able to have the highest-quality The steps of the technique include isogenetics available via recipient bulls. lating the spermatogonial stem cells from Climates that are inhospitable to the the donor animal, preparing the recipient point where bos taurus bulls could not animal, using ultrasound guidance to survive would be able to raise crossbred transfer donor cells into the testicles of calves by using bos indicus recipient bulls the recipient, allowing the donor cells to carrying bos taurus semen. proliferate in the recipient, and then matWhether the process ever will become ing the recipient to females to produce mainstream is something we can’t necesoffspring from the donor. sarily predict. Transferring embryos from This technique has been proven on a genetically superior donor cows to recipiresearch level but has experienced several issues: ent females is certainly something that was • Immature bulls have greater concenaccepted in the cattle industry. However, trations of spermatogonial stem cells comcost of technology often limits its use. In pared with mature bulls. This highlights a addition, the term “stem cell” brings in potential limitation to using mature bulls controversy that may make cattlemen shy that are of high accuracy as donors. away from using recipient bulls.

• If high-accuracy sires are to be utiRegardless of the actual future applicalized, the harvest of testicular tissue may tion of the process, just remember this picharm their own reproductive abilities. In ture: recipient herd sires on your operation this instance, stem cells would be colcarrying semen from virtually any bull in lected and the donor bull may not be the world. Only the future will tell what capable of producing additional semen. happens with our industry, but until then, This would be a short-term issue because it doesn’t hurt to imagine the possibilities.

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tract flies that spread the bacteria so topical application of a fly repellant to the face will help reduce vector spread.

Does vaccination work? Many different commercial vaccines against Moraxella bovis such as Piliguard, Vision 20/20, Alpha 7/MB-1, I-Site XP, Maxi/Guard, Pinkeye Shield, Ocuguard and SolidBac are marketed for pinkeye prevention; due to strain differences, these may or may not be useful. Of 123 clinical trials, only 48 trials reported significant protection from commercial vaccines. Therefore, it is unlikely that vaccination is the solution to all pinkeye problems although it may reduce the overall incidence of disease.

When commercial vaccines are not effective, some companies offer “autogenous bacterins” which are vaccines made from bacteria cultured from pinkeye cases off of a certain farm. All cultures must be taken early in the course of disease; preferably when the eye is just beginning to tear excessively and before any medications are used. A recent clinical trial of these “homemade vaccines” (autogenous M. bovis vaccines) concluded these are often ineffective in controlling naturally oc-

curring pinkeye. Failure of the vaccine to present the “correct” M. bovis antigen may make the vaccine ineffective or induce a nonprotective response. However, there are reports of autogenous vaccine success but they cannot be considered consistently effective.

Summary: Pinkeye is one of the most common diseases of cattle and is of major economic importance in Kentucky. The keys to prevention and control of an outbreak are maximizing the herd’s immune status, minimizing the concentration of the Moraxella bacteria, and maintaining as irritant-free environment as possible.

Treatment decisions are influenced by numerous factors such as effectiveness of the drug selected, cost, labor availability, withholding times, facilities, and availability of veterinary support. Vaccines are not consistently effective in disease prevention and cannot be completely relied upon to prevent pinkeye. The best strategy of treatment, prevention and control of pinkeye for a particular herd is dependent on a thorough analysis of the current situation on that individual farm and is best accomplished through the local veterinarian.

The good, the bad, and the ugly

By WSU Extension

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That is a great question to ponder, one which students from Powell County High School were asked to reflect upon last spring. They were asked to write about agriculture in a growing world by their Agriculture and English teachers. Daniel Beck from Avon Montana put his efforts into exploring how transportation and infrastructure in developing countries contributes to agricultural output and the well-being of rural people. When I caught up with Daniel it was a hot summer day in the Little Black Foot Valley of Western Montana. It was a great day for putting up hay. For the Powell County High School junior and Ag-Ed / FFA member Daniel Beck mid-summer is the time for working together on the family ranch putting up loose hay. One of his many jobs is running the bull rake during haying on the fifth generation family ranch. It was also a great day to reflect on winning the National essay contest “Agriculture in a Growing World” sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Foundation. The Agriculture in a Growing World essay contest is a national competition, open to students in grades 9-12. Daniel’s first place essay earned him a $500 prize and a $1000 grant for his school to further agriculture education. The grants were made possible by Nutrients for life.

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Effects of injectable vitamin products

By Carl Dahlen, NDSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, and Bryan Neville, Central Grassland Research Extension Center Animal Scientist Have you ever had a group of calves that was born very weak and prone to illness? Inadequate vitamin intake in gestating cows may result in calves that are born weak and with poor immunity. The immune system benefits of vitamins A, D and E, as well as the antioxidant properties of selenium, have the potential to improve overall animal health and productivity significantly.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of vitamin A-D-E or Bo-Se injection on raising serum fat-soluble vitamin and selenium concentrations of newborn calves in the first 48 hours after treatment.

To conduct this research, we used 40 young beef calves (3 to 20 days of age) born to first-calf heifers at the Central Grasslands Research Extension Center near Streeter, North Dakota Calves were blocked by age and sex, then randomly assigned to treatments in a 2•2 factorial design, with factors being 1) administration or not of 4 mL Bo-Se [Intervet; selenium (1 mg/mL) and vitamin E (50 mg/mL)], and 2) administration or not of 5 mL of VITAL EAD [Stuart Products; vitamin E (as d-alpha-tocopherol; 300 I.U.), vitamin A (as retinyl-palmitate; 100,000 I.U.) and vitamin D (10,000 I.U.)].

3 Whole blood samples were obtained via jugular venipuncture from all calves just prior to administration of treatments.

Calves were placed on a portable digital scale to determine body weight at the time of treatment administration. Fortyeight hours after treatment, a sample of whole blood was collected again.

Cow-calf pairs were maintained in a lot and fed once daily.

The diet consisted of 20 percent alfalfa/grass hay, 70 percent corn silage, 6 percent barley and 4 percent liquid supplement.

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Body weight gain was calculated by subtracting the weight at the start of the trial from the pasture turnout weight. Blood samples were shipped to the Iowa State University Diagnostic Laboratory for analysis of selenium, vitamin A and vitamin E. Calves treated with BoSe had greater concentrations of selenium 48 hours after treatment, compared with calves not given BoSe (Table 1). In addition, calves treated with VITALEAD had greater concentrations of vitamin A and vitamin E on day two, compared with calves not given VITAL-EAD (Table 2). No interactions (P > 0.10) were present among BoSe and VITAL-EAD factors for serum concentrations of selenium, vitamin A or vitamin E.

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The average daily gain of calves from treatment until pasture turnout was affected by an interaction among BoSe and VITAL-EAD. Calves given either Bo-Se (1.66 lb/d) or VITAL-EAD (1.64 lb/d) had greater average daily gain compared with calves given both products (1.17 lb/d), while calves that did not receive either product (1.42 lb/d) were intermediate.

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By NDSU Extension Service This past year has been one of the driest on record. The effect of the drought on crops and livestock is extensive and has been well publicized, but drought conditions also impact trees.

What can you do now to help assure their survival now and through the coming winter?

“The simplest answer, of course, is to water trees now and keep them well-hydrated right until the soil freezes,” says Joe Zeleznik, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service forestry specialist. “Tree roots continue growing as long as the soil temperature is above 40 degrees. Therefore, getting water to the trees now is critical for helping them cope with the bitter cold winter temperatures to come. Focus on those trees that are most susceptible to winter injury, which are conifers and newly transplanted trees.”

Tree roots are deeper than those of lawns and are more widespread than many homeowners realize. The watering should be slow, deep and extensive (edge of the drip lines of the trees and beyond). Check to be sure the water has penetrated to a depth of at least 6 to 9 inches.

One rule of thumb is to use 10 gallons of water for each inch of tree diameter (caliper), according to NDSU Extension Service horticulturists Ron Smith and Tom Kalb. They advise watering once per week using nonsaline water and continue watering as long as dry weather persists. Using water with a high salt content can stress the trees even further and cause more harm than good.

Adding mulch around trees also can help keep moisture in the soil and protect the trees from the drastic temperature swings that especially come in February and March.

Place snow fences or other structures in locations that will help capture and deposit snow around the trees. For prize specimens, make sure they’re also fenced in and protected from rabbits and other animals that might climb on top of the snow banks to eat the tender shoots.

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By Kansas State Research and Extension tion through plant breeding.

Jared Crain and Sarah Battenfield, doc“Growing up in farming, you learn the toral candidates in genetics at Kansas State value of what it takes to plant, care for, and University (KSU) (http://www.k-state. harvest a crop, and I enjoy that every day is edu), are two of this year’s 14 fellows in different. What worked great one day may the prestigious Monsanto Beachell-Borlaug not work great the next,” he said. “AgriculInternational Scholars Program (MBBISP) ture research is exciting because, like farmfor 2013. ing, it requires working through a whole They are two of three new fellows in the set of unanswered questions, and using all program who call the United States home. kinds of methods, from math to chemistry Through the program, Crain will work to biology to answer those questions.” to improve productivity in wheat through Battenfield, a native of Hennessey, Oklaadvanced breeding tools. MBBISP will give homa, grew up working on her family’s him the opportunity to work with the global cattle and wheat farm in Hennessey and Lawheat breeding team at the International verne, Oklahoma every summer. She graduMaize and Wheat Improvement Center ated from Oklahoma State University with (CIMMYT) in Mexico. Crain’s career oba master’s degree in plant and soil sciences. jective is to develop sustainable methods to Her experience in agriculture, coupled with increase wheat production in order to meet inspiration by Dr. Norman Borlaug, instilled global demand. in her a desire to make an impact on food “It’s going to take all crops to feed the production through plant breeding. world, but wheat will have a huge op“Hearing stories of Dr. Borlaug helped portunity to make an impact because it is me develop a passion for breeding,” Batvery hardy and can grow in what are often tenfield said. “I would like to be a breeder marginal conditions,” Crain said. “My role that pushes the boundaries of maximum, in meeting global demand is developing on-farm attainable yield, doing my part to new, heartier and higher-yielding crops for improve the world food supply.” growers and developing new methods for Established in 2009, the fellowship proscientists to use in working toward food gram began in honor of two of the world’s production.” most pre-eminent rice and wheat breeders: “With increasing global populations, Drs. Henry Beachell and Norman Borlaug. we are at a critical time to increase crop Their lifelong work laid the foundation for production,” said Jesse Poland, K-State the tremendous increases in rice and wheat research geneticist who is helping guide production that continue to help feed the Crain’s work. “We are continually losing world today. MBBISP has provided 52 productive farmland and facing hotter and scholars from 21 different countries the opdryer climates than ever before. Increasing portunity to pursue their doctorate at leading crop yields is a real challenge and there is universities and to collaborate with research a big need for Ph.D. level plant breeders to institutions around the world. do so. It is very encouraging to see MonSandra Dunckel from Switzerland, ansanto take initiative to support training of other K-State doctoral candidate, received these students and exciting to see promising the distinction last year. Her research in young scientists like Jared getting into plant wheat breeding to combine elite wheat breeding.” varieties with favorable characteristics will Through the program, Battenfield will contribute to her career goal of improving research ways to improve yield and endwheat grown in developing countries. She use quality of wheat crops, with the goal to also works with Poland and CIMMYT. make improved wheat varieties available to “The MBBISP gives me the opportunity farmers in developing countries. MBBISP to work with distinguished wheat scienwill give her the opportunity to work with tists at KSU and in an international setting the global wheat breeding team at the Inthrough the collaboration with CIMMYT ternational Maize and Wheat Improvement while addressing the research questions I am Center (CIMMYT) in Mexico and apply interested in,” Dunckel said. “This sets the genomic selection to wheat germplasm from foundation for a career enabling me to conthe International Bread Wheat Screening tribute my share to the immense challenge Nursery (IBWSN). of feeding a growing world population.”

“As a MBBISP scholar I get the oppor“Having three MBBISP scholars on camtunity to not only be an assistant at KSU, pus is a real honor as it is also an indication but also at CIMMYT working with what I of the respect others have for the graduate consider to be the best wheat program in education programs in plant breeding at Kthe world,” Battenfield said. “Having this State,” Fritz said. scholarship has changed my education into In 2009, Bhanu Kalia, who studied with a world class opportunity and has opened K-State’s Bikram Gill was awarded the potential to work around the world.”

MPPISP Scholarship in the inaugural year She will be working under the guidance of the program. of Allan Fritz, K-State wheat breeder.

As part of the company’s commitment to “World population is expected to increase sustainable agriculture, Monsanto pledged by more than 25 percent over the next 40 $10 million through the MBBISP to provide years, placing tremendous demands on our fellowship opportunities to individuals agricultural systems. We need to attract the seeking their Ph.D. in rice or wheat plant best and brightest to the agricultural scibreeding. Through the fellowship, Crain, ences in order to meet the challenges that lay Battenfield, and Dunckel will gain leaderahead,” Fritz said. “The MBBISP program ship skills, education and tools to positively attracts outstanding students, like Sarah, impact wheat farmers around the world and to the field of plant breeding and provides improve the future of agriculture. In addithem with a rich graduate experience that tion, the scholars will experience unique prepares them to be future leaders in interlearning experiences including: national agriculture.”

• Scholar-developed applied research Crain, a native of Woodward County, programs that include experiential learning Oklahoma, grew up working on his family’s in both developed and developing countries cattle and winter wheat farm. He graduated • Participation in the World Food Prize from Oklahoma State University with a and Borlaug Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa master’s degree in plant and soil sciences.

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West Nile’s “super spreader”

The 2012 outbreak of West Nile virus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, promises to be the largest since the disease was first detected in the United States 13 years ago.

Since arriving in 1999 from Europe or Africa, the disease has spread to nearly every state and a growing body of evidence is pointing to the iconic American robin as the primary culprit for spreading the disease in the Northeastern and Midwestern U.S. “Robins are in the sweet spot,” explains Tony Goldberg, a University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison infectious disease expert who has been running a National Science Foundationsupported study of West Nile transmission in the suburbs of Chicago for nearly a decade. “They are abundant, mosquitoes like to feed on them, and they happen to support virus infection better than other species.”

Since 1999, the virus has since infected more than 30,000 people, mostly through the bites of infected mosquitoes.

An opportunist, the virus infects a wide variety of host animals: dogs, cats, bats, horses, chipmunks, squirrels, rabbits and even crocodiles can acquire it. These animals are “dead-end hosts” and can’t transmit the virus, Goldberg notes, because West Nile virus only multiplies to high levels in birds.

Birds are far and away the most frequent carriers, and the ubiquitous robin, a mainstay of suburban American lawns, cemeteries and golf courses, has now been identified in several studies, including one by Goldberg’s group, as the West Nile “super spreader.”

In suburban Chicago, century-old backyard catch basins and gutters provide ideal habitat for West Nile’s primary insect vector, the Culex pipiens mosquito, also known as the northern house mosquito, which breeds in small standing pools or containers of water laced with organic matter. This year, the Culex mosquito is thriving because its breeding habits seem to be little affected by the drought.

“If it is hot and dry, standing water has a chance to ferment so Culex mosquitoes have plenty of places to breed. We think this may be a very good year for West Nile transmission,” says Goldberg, a professor of pathobiological sciences at the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. Statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control bear this out, showing more than 1,100 cases and 41 deaths attributed to West Nile through mid-August, the most serious outbreak since the disease made its U.S. debut in 1999.

Goldberg and his colleagues have been prowling Chicago’s western suburbs, a hot spot for the disease, in an effort to accurately profile all the players and dynamics involved in its spread. The work involves trapping feeding mosquitoes and checking their blood meals to see what animals they’ve been feasting on. Isotopic analyses are also used to trace the mosquitoes to their exact breeding location, sometimes the very catch basins in which they hatched.

In recent years, Goldberg’s group has turned its attention to West Nile’s bird hosts, and robins in particular. With the aid of tiny, temporary featherweight transmitters, the Wisconsin researchers prowl the suburban landscape, often at night, following the avian players in the West Nile drama.

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The roosts seem to be ideal feeding grounds for Culex mosquitoes, which feed mostly at dawn and dusk. In work led by former UW-Madison post-doctoral researcher Gabriel L. Hamer, now of Texas A&M University, the feeding strategies of Culex mosquitoes and the spread of West Nile were tied directly to American robin abundance.

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BeefTalk: There is room for more cows

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service the acres involved in hay production are up One advantage of keeping records is the slightly. However, the number of milk cows ability to look back in time. Time changes dropped from 48,000 to 20,000. This means everything, but that everything may be big that milk cows are not eating the extra hay for some and small for others. or crop production.

The question asked more frequently Cattle on feed in North Dakota were today is: What is the future of the beef reported to be at 60,000 head in both 2001 business? The question is not too difficult and 2011, so the additional feedlot cattle are to answer. However, before one answers, it not consuming the additional forage. doesn’t hurt to look back as well as forward.

Through time, maybe the cattle business Although those in the beef business are has changed. Some would say the changes spread throughout the world, my little area are big and others would say the changes is North Dakota, which is a great spot in the are small, but the trend is that of an invenupper northern Great Plains. tory reduction.

The first point that needs to be noted is Even close to home at the Dickinson that the beef business does not stand alone.

Research Extension Center, the county of The beef business, which is the business of Dunn had beef cow inventories of 56,000 producing food to feed people, is a subset cows in the 2001 report, but only 43,500 of agriculture. Therefore, one needs to look cows remained in the 2011 report. Esat the big picture of agriculture. sentially, one out of Using North Dafive cows that were kota as an example, present at the start of the North Dakota Agthe century was gone ricultural Statistics by the end of the first Service reported that decade. That is big. in 2001, there were However, historic 30,300 farms that numbers show that were farming 39.4 cattle numbers will million acres out of a fluctuate, so the curtotal of 44.2 million rent numbers certainacres. ly are not out of the Ten years later, the range of previously low cattle numbers.

2011 report indicated there were 31,900 Should we worry? farms in North Dakota farming 39.6 million The bottom line is that cattle exist for acres. Not a large difference. a reason. They need to make money. In In terms of principal crops, the 2001 previous years, even though the land and report noted there were 22.4 million acres feed bases were readily available, cattle planted. In 2011, the report noted that there numbers responded to market prices created were 22.6 million acres planted to princiby consumer demand. Feed resources do pal crops. Again, not a large difference. In not dictate the number of cows that remain terms of hay production, the 2001 report in the inventory. Market prices do and also shows 2.5 million acres, while the 2011 have in the past. report noted 2.6 million acres. Not a large The term “cattle cycle” was always in difference. bold print in any discussion of cattle invenLand mass and acres would not be extories, and the approximate 10-year cycle pected to change. The use of those acres was a real presence in the cattle business. in terms of plants also does not seem to Today, some would say the cattle cycle is change much. The plant type may change in any given year, but the bulk of agriculture not as prevalent in various discussions of the very obviously is plant-based, so maybe cattle business because the market would the statement that time changes everything indicate an opportunity for more cows to is not true. be brought into production.

Maybe the concern over decreased liveHowever, time does change everything, stock production is not as significant as even the measures one records to try to preoriginally thought. Beef cattle need plants dict change. Today, the cattle business is just to live, so ample plants and plant products as real as it was at the turn of the century. should mean plenty of beef cattle. However, However, the market, consumer and even if plant usage is looked at, one has to ask: the producer have not remained unchanged.

Are the plants used for direct human use or Yes, the industry still has a rough, backrouted through the livestock? The answer to-nature and real-food image, but few is critical. actually view, touch or even get close to the Changes in the beef cow inventory should real cow herd. However, there still is food be indicative of any changes in the beef for cows and cows will need to eat that food production units available to harvest plants because cow food is not human food. through the cows. The 2001 North Dakota We eat the beef and, as we speak, heifer Agricultural Statistics Service report noted numbers are up. In fact, as the century that there were more than 1 million beef started, the beef replacement heifer invencows in the state. The 2011 report showed tory was 170,000 head. Ten years later, there were 880,000 head. That is a drop 185,000 heifers are waiting to be bred. That of 122,000 beef cows since the turn of the is good and so is the cow business. It’s not century. going away.

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Is your herd really “closed”?

By Carl Dahlen, NDSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Maintaining a closed beef herd is a task that few beef producers care to undertake, yet it can have benefits from a herd health and biosecurity standpoint.

To be sure, most diseases enter herds through direct transmission from other cattle. With this possibility eliminated in closed-herd situations (via eliminating fence line contact with other herds, maintaining a sufficiently large genetic base to minimize negative effects of excessive inbreeding, or relying solely on artificial insemination as a means of getting breeding females pregnant), some producers go as far as to eliminate vaccinating cattle altogether.

However, even the best efforts to not bring any new animals into a herd can be negated by one neighbor’s bull jumping a fence. In these cases, having naïve, unvaccinated animals can set up a playground for disease-causing agents to flourish. Even if no cattle are present in the immediate area, other possible vectors of disease transmission may exist.

In 2009, I was fortunate enough to draw a once-in-alifetime elk tag for a free-ranging herd in northwestern Minnesota. The picture that entered my mind when I thought of elk hunting was a long-range passing shot either in a mountain valley or on one of the slopes. I grew up not very far from where this herd of elk called home, though, and this area certainly had no mountains in the immediate vicinity.

One benefit I did have in this adventure was good snow cover, and I soon found that following tracks in fresh snow through dense poplar stands and willow swamps was a productive method of hunting.

This herd of elk also happened to be in the area of Minnesota that had bovine tuberculosis in cattle and whitetail deer. As a result, all hunters were asked to call personnel from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources upon a successful hunt so they could take a host of samples.

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Another report summarized the potential for deer species to serve as a source of infection for livestock and humans.

In addition to the diseases mentioned above, deer species in the U.S. have been found with tuberculosis, cryptosporidium, chronic wasting disease, salmonella, brucellosis and bluetongue virus (See Böhm et al., 2007, for full report).

Incidence of actual disease in deer varies and can be very regional. This list was meant to stimulate thought on what impacts a group of deer could have on your operation.

A survey summary released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2009 (view NAHMS report) found that 94.4 percent of producers had seen wild deer within one mile of their beef herd and 62.5 percent of producers said they frequently (more than four times per month) saw deer within one mile of their herds.

You know what the deer situation is like on your individual operations. In some places, the deer wake up when the tractor starts and have a race with cattle to see who can get to the feed bunks first. Others prefer to sneak into the haystacks and silage piles around dawn and dusk, or maybe just visit the salt blocks and waterers after the cattle walk away. Deer know far fewer boundaries than our cattle and may alternate between your feed pile and the neighbors’ feed piles. With this in mind, I asked myself the question: How “closed” is a closed herd?

Although disease transmission risk is lower with closed herds, it is not eliminated. Speak with your veterinarian about a vaccination program that is appropriate for your situation.

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Researchers use “banker plants” to help battle whitefly pests

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A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist is showing growers how to combat whiteflies and other crop pests by using plants as storehouses for predatory insects that can migrate to cash crops and feed on the pests attacking those crops.

Cindy L. McKenzie, an entomologist in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Subtropical Insects Research Unit at Fort Pierce, Florida, has done extensive work showing how papaya, corn and ornamental peppers can serve as “banker plants” for a range of insect parasitoids and predators.

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

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Using banker plants is a balancing act.

Researchers must select not only the insect predators themselves, but also alternative prey that will keep the predators fed, but won’t damage the cash crops. They also need banker plants and predators that will not host or spread diseases to the cash crops.

In a study designed for Florida’s greenhouse poinsettia operations, McKenzie worked with entomologist Lance S. Osborne and postdoctoral researcher Yingfang Xiao, both at the University of Florida Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka. They chose papaya (Carica papaya) for their banker plant, and the tiny non-stinging wasp Encarsia sophia as the predator. The larvae of E. sophia feed on the silverleaf whitefly (Bemisia tabaci), the targeted pest. E. sophia is native to Florida and poses no threat to the state’s habitats.

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PICKUP FOR SALE 1992 Ford F250 extended cab, 4x4, cab and chassis, 5 speed, weak motor.

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Soil fertility studies at WTARC

By Olga S. Walsh, Assistant Professor, Soil Nutrient Management, WTARC Seeding of winter wheat soil fertility studies is completed at Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center (WTARC), Conrad, Montana. Dr. Olga Walsh, Soil Nutrient Management specialist and Research Associate - Robin Christiaens would like to sincerely thank all our producers-cooperators and their families - Bradley, Martin, and Patton for allowing us to establish our research plots on their land. The research programs at WTARC and other research centers are greatly benefitting from the continuous support of the local producers.

We value our producers as a great source of knowledge and experience in crop production and always welcome their suggestions so that we can tailor our research to their needs. Dr. Walsh’s work is focused on conducting practical and innovative research in remote sensing for precision nutrient management. Her research aims to develop a comprehensive crop management system for wheat that would maximize nutrient use efficiency and optimize wheat grain yields, improving grain quality, while protecting the soil and the environment. In her work, Dr. Walsh is utilizing precision sensing tools, including remote sensors.

Great demand for up-to-date information on crop-specific and site-specific fertilizer use is strongly apparent among Montana crop producers. Precision agriculture tools such as sensor-based technologies make possible to accurately access crop’s nutrient status and account for spatial and temporal variability. Remote sensing is a precision agriculture technique that quantitatively measures vegetation indices that provide valuable information about crop’s nutrient status, stand uniformity and overall plant health. This enables adjusting fertilizer application rates according to site-specific conditions which results in more efficient, profitable, and sustainable crop production. We are excited to continue our Winter Wheat Algorithm study that was initially established in 2010. This project will provide the vital information about the efficacy of utilizing ground-based remote sensors, such as GreenSeeker, to predict winter wheat yield potential mid-season. Adjusting fertilizer N recommendations based on crops’ need for N will result in greater fertilizer use efficiency.

Recent work by Dr. Walsh and Dr. Westcott (Western Agricultural Research Center) in spring wheat showed that sensor-based N fertilization algorithms developed in other regions did not perform well in Montana.

Using three different algorithms developed in Midwest US, Canada and other countries for prescribing topdress nitrogen rates for spring wheat in 2011 growing season did not allow to achieve maximum yield potential, and protein levels were not optimized. If these algorithms were used by the producers who rely on the precision agriculture

tools and software they invested in to make their nitrogen rate recommendations, the results would be devastating in terms of both wheat yields and quality. There is no reason to believe that algorithms developed for winter wheat based on the data accumulated elsewhere would perform better for Montana conditions than tested spring wheat algorithms. One of major goals of soil nutrient management program at WTARC is to develop a reliable sensor-based nitrogen fertilizer algorithm specifically for Montana wheat and Montana growing conditions.

Preliminary results of other Dr. Walsh’s field studies in spring wheat and winter wheat showed that grain yield response to applied nitrogen can vary from one variety to another. This is why six Montana’s most grown and upcoming varieties - Genou, Yellowstone, Rampart, Judee, Bearpaw, and Decade - are included in Winter Wheat Algorithm study to further investigate how the varieties might affect the sensor measurements. Accurate knowledge about crops nutrient status and crops responsiveness to nitrogen fertilization will enable for more profitable production of winter wheat. Investigating the effect of winter wheat varieties on sensor-based fertilizer nitrogen recommendations will allow to further increase nutrient use efficiency. Most importantly, this study will supply Montana producers with information needed to successfully apply precision sensor-based technologies according to what varieties they choose to grow.

Several other winter wheat studies conducted at WTARC and in the cooperating producers’ fields include evaluation of various fertilizer sources, both granular and liquid, and amendments for increased nitrogen use efficiency and improved phosphorus availability. For more information on soil fertility, nutrient management and precision agriculture please call Dr. Olga Walsh at (406) 278-7707, e-mail: olga. walsh@montana.edu, or stop by for a visit at: Western Triangle Ag Research Center, 9546 Old Shelby Rd., Conrad, Montana. ##### The senior pastor and his youth pastor found a great fishing spot created by a tree downed in a recent storm. Before they began to fish, though, they made a large sign and taped it to the back of the pastor’s truck: “The end is near! Stop! Make a U-turn before it’s to late!”

When a car drove by the pastors pointed at the sign and shouted at the driver, to no avail. The driver slowed down and hollered back. “You religious nuts drive me crazy.

Mind your own business!” A moment later they heard a loud splash. The senior pastor looked at his friend and asked, “Do you think we should have just written ‘Bridge Out’ on the sign?”

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Wheatheart 8” x 46-ft. grain auger, 25 hp Robin motor, no mover kit.................................................................................. $5300 Batco drive-over pit conveyor, 1800 series, 18” belt, 14” tube, 7000 bph................................................................... $13,200 Sukup 18” heater, propane or natural gas fired................ $1895

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SN2500-9496............................................................ $15,500 2007 Rem 2500, 1000 PTO, 40-ft. of hose, SN9585, zzz08303.. .................................................................................. $12,500 2007 Rem 2500, 1000 PTO, 40-ft. of hose, SN9305, zzz07301.. .................................................................................. $12,900

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2010 Tridekon 1210 HD, 360 degree unload auger, SN TRI-10.. .................................................................................. $28,900 2010 Tridekon 1210 HD, 360 degree unload auger, SN TRI-101086.......................................................................... $28,900 2009 Tridekon 1210 HD, 360 degree unload auger, SN TRI-101065.......................................................................... $28,900 2009 Tridekon 1210 HD, 360 degree unload auger, SN TRI-101062.......................................................................... $28,900 Tridekon 9108, good condition, all updates complete, SN TRI08-1003..................................................................... $17,900 Tridekon 9108................................................................ $15,900 Akron Unloader, 12” passenger side unload auger....... $17,900

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Rural Nebraskans concerned about businesses’ future

Many rural Nebraskans are concerned about the future of small-town businesses and are willing to endorse various strategies to help them survive, according to the Nebraska Rural Poll.

The 17th annual University of NebraskaLincoln poll was sent to 6,350 households in Nebraska’s 84 nonmetropolitan counties in March and April. Results are based on 2,323 responses.

Among the topics explored in this year’s poll is the future of small businesses in rural Nebraska. A recent survey found that as many as one-fourth of all Nebraska small business owners are likely to exit their business in the next five years and up to one-half over the next decade. Nationally, data pegs that percentage much higher.

The Rural Poll found that about 49 percent of rural Nebraskans believe the number of businesses in their community will be about the same in five years. Thirty-nine percent expect there to be fewer businesses while only 13 percent expect there to be more. The data also show that the smaller the community, the larger the percentage of rural Nebraskans expecting fewer businesses in the future.

Another dynamic at play is the fact that the age group most likely to start new businesses – 35-54 – is in decline in rural Nebraska, said Odee Ingersoll, director of the Nebraska Business Development

Center, based at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

“So it’s not just the number of people leaving their businesses, but the number of individuals who are at the age where they might be in a position to start a business is dropping,” Ingersoll said. “This is critical.”

Forty-one percent of poll respondents said that when a business owner leaves or retires, the likeliest outcome is that business is eliminated. About 31 percent said it’s likeliest that the business will be purchased by another owner, while 12 percent say some other business providing the same goods or services will start up and 11 percent say the business will transition to a member of the same family.

The poll found that at least 40 percent of respondents backed the following strategies to pursue when a small business owners is considering leaving the business: work with the owner to transition to a new owner; provide technical assistance or training to people who might want to acquire the business; and use local revolving funds for loans to enable a new owner to acquire the business.

The poll also explored rural Nebraskans’ use of wills and estate planning. It found that 46 percent have a will or estate plan, while about 41 percent do not currently have one but expect to have one prepared.

Thirteen percent said they don’t have one and don’t expect to have one.

Randy Cantrell, UNL rural sociologist, said he was surprised that even among those in agriculture, where investments in land and equipment can be quite significant, fewer than half the respondents have a will prepared.

Also surprising: 51 percent of those with a high school diploma or less in education have a will prepared, compared to just 45 percent of those with at least a bachelor’s degree.

The poll also found that about 40 percent of rural Nebraskans expect their estate to go to family heirs who will keep the estate active and ongoing in their local community, while 24 percent expect it to go to family heirs who will sell the estate and withdraw the assets from the community. Eighteen percent said they don’t think they’ll have enough estate to leave behind.

The Rural Poll is the largest annual poll of rural Nebraskans’ perceptions on quality of life and policy issues. This year’s response rate was about 37 percent.

The margin of error is plus or minus 2 percent. Complete results are available online at Nebraska Rural Poll (http:// ruralpoll.unl.edu).

The university’s Center for Applied Rural Innovation conducts the poll in cooperation with the Nebraska Rural Initiative with funding from UNL Extension and the Agricultural Research Division in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: We have a couple of apple trees that we planted two years ago. Today, we noticed some of the leaves seem to be curling and browning at the edges. The apples that had started are dried out and crusty. None of the apples are larger than a dime. I’ve taken a look through your website but haven’t seen anything that looks like our problem. Any help would be appreciated.

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To contact Ron Smith for answers to your questions, write to Ron Smith, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences, Dept. 7670, Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 or email ronald.smith@ndsu.edu.

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Risk management: Supply factors worth watching

By Casey Chumrau, USW Market Analyst 2012/13, together they accounted for less Wheat buyers everywhere should pay than 1 percent of world exports on average close attention now to world wheat supply for the past five years. to help manage their risk, even though three In contrast, Black Sea region wheat proquarters remain in marketing year 2012/13. duction will fall far below last year’s record The Northern Hemisphere’s harvest prolevels and accounts for much of the drop in vides some concrete supply information, but world production. Harvest reports indicate much uncertainty remains, so buyers should that minimal snow cover and extremely stay current and aware of factors affecting cold temperatures caused a lot of damage exportable supplies and prices. to their winter wheat. Ukrainian agricultural World wheat production is the most basic, consultancy UkrAgroConsult reduced its but important, factor shaping world supply.

2012/13 wheat production forecast to 14.2 Prospects for the 2012/13 crop have deteriorated since the first estimates in May due MMT in August, lower than USDA’s August to worsening weather conditions in several estimate of 15.0 MMT and 36 percent below key production areas. The U.S. Department last year’s output. USDA also expects Kaof Agriculture (USDA) currently estimates zakhstan’s production to fall more than 50 world output at 663 million metric tons percent from last year to 11.0 MMT. (MMT), down from the May forecast of 678 Russia’s production and the governMMT and below the five-year average of ment’s potential response arguably bear 666 MMT. The International Grains Council watching the most this marketing year. also lowered its August world production While the Russian government’s official forecast to 662 MMT, down from its May 2011/12 wheat production estimate stands estimate of 676 MMT. at 45.0 MMT, Russian agricultural analyst The overall world production number, SovEcon reduced its estimate today to 38.0 however, does not tell the entire story as MMT (see chart below). If realized, producindividual outlooks for each key wheattion would fall short of the 2010/11 crop of producing region look very different. For 41.5 MMT, which led Russia to impose a example, notwithstanding the publicity of a year-long export embargo. SovEcon also devastating drought, the United States will reported that the country’s exportable grain produce a wheat crop that is above average surplus could run out by November if the (reported on Aug. 16). In fact, USDA estihigh export pace continues. As a result, mates production will increase 14 percent many industry participants question whethfrom last year to 61.7 MMT, greater than er another ban is on the horizon. Russian the five-year average of 59.7 MMT. Canada officials have repeatedly declared that an is also poised to have an excellent harvest. export ban is not an option in calendar year Statistics Canada expects 2012/13 Canadian 2012, but the speculation alone is enough wheat production to reach 27.0 MMT, up 7 to create uncertainty in the world market. percent from 2011/12 and the second highConcerns about harvest in the Southern est production in 15 years.

Hemisphere and ongoing U.S. drought conUSDA expects production in several ditions further add to market uncertainty. other major wheat-producing countries to Argentina’s planted wheat acreage is at a remain relatively close to last year’s output 40-year low and USDA estimates Australian levels. When combined, the 27-country Euproduction down 12 percent, with weather ropean Union is the world’s largest wheat conditions threatening to decrease that numproducer. Both USDA and French-based ber even further. Soil moisture conditions Strategie Grains project 133 MMT for the in the United States will also affect winter 2012/13 EU wheat crop, just 3 percent wheat planting decisions over the next two lower than the prior year’s 137 MMT. The months.

People’s Republic of China produces more At this early stage in the marketing wheat than any other single country in the year, we must wait to see how these supworld. According to USDA’s projections, ply factors will turn out and influence the Chinese production will reach 118 MMT overall wheat market. The current level of for the second consecutive year. USDA does uncertainty leads to price fluctuations and expect a significant 8 percent (7.03 MMT) represents risk for world wheat buyers. For production increase in India. However, as this reason, it is important to stay vigilant. reported here June 21, 2012, while China USW representatives around the world and India will account for more than 30 stand ready to discuss market issues and percent of total estimated world supplies in opportunities for U.S. wheat customers.

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Aflatoxin may be a risk for producers

By Tracey Renelt, SDSU Extension Dairy Field Specialist As harvest has started on South Dakota’s corn crop all livestock producers are encouraged to test for aflatoxins due to prime environmental conditions for their development.

Producers should consider testing their corn, DDG’s, corn gluten and silage piles when either purchasing or selling their feedstuffs. Another feedstuff that poses potential concerns for aflatoxin development in drought stressed conditions is fuzzy cottonseeds, which is often used in dairy rations.

Conditions that promote the production of the mycotoxin aflatoxin are hot weather and drought stress. The prime conditions for this fungal toxin development are days when the temperature is greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit at night and the corn grain is in the latter stages of grain fill during drought stress.¹ The mold found on corn is gray-green to olive-green in color, and the two most common fungi that produce this toxin are Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus.

Aflatoxins are a concern for livestock producers, especially dairy producers, as the toxins are harmful and even possibly fatal to livestock and are carcinogenic to animals and humans. Most commonly, aflatoxins negatively affect feed efficiency, reproduction, and suppress the immune system of livestock. The most common type of toxin, aflatoxin B1, is a carcinogen. This can become a concern as it can appear in milk when corn with aflatoxin concentrations over 20 ppb is fed to dairy cows.¹ The legal limit for aflatoxin in milk, according to FDA regulations is 0.5 ppb (aflatoxin M1).

Typically, elevators do not accept corn with aflatoxin concentrations of 20 ppb (parts per billion). In addition, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has an “action level” of 20 ppb for aflatoxins in corn that regulates interstate commerce. This is the level at which federal agencies may take action, including the seizure of the corn or prohibition of its sale.¹ The FDA has established guidelines for using aflatoxincontaminated grain as follows: • Less than 300 parts per billion (ppb) for corn intended for finishing beef cattle; • Less than 200 ppb for corn intended for finishing swine weighing 100 pounds or greater; • Less than 100 ppb for corn intended for breeding beef cattle, breeding swine, or mature poultry; • Less than 20 ppb for corn intended for lactating dairy animals, immature animals; animal species, and uses not specified above or when the intended use is unknown.

Producers and the public will also have the opportunity to learn first-hand about “mycotoxin-contaminated feeds and livestock production” from Lon Whitlow, professor at NCSU. He is a leading expert in mycotoxins and is being sponsored jointly by Prince Agri Products, Inc. and the South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension Service as a featured speaker on the campus of SDSU, Alfred Dairy Science Hall, room 100, on November 7th, from 3-5 pm.

There are several reference sources that are available as producers consider options if they are dealing with aflatoxins in their corn. The resources speak to harvest, storage, and utilization considerations of corn that may be contaminated with aflatoxins. In addition to contacting your South Dakota Regional Extension Center with further questions, these on-line resources are also available: • ¹ Hurburgh, C., Loy, D., Robertson, A., Munkvold, G. & Meyer, J. (2012). Aflatoxins in Corn (http://www.extension. iastate.edu/Publications/PM1800.pdf). Iowa State University Fact Sheet PM 1800.

• ² Garcia, A. & Thaler, B. (2010). Dealing with Mycotoxin-contaminated Feeds at Feeding Time (http://pubstorage. sdstate.edu/AgBio_Publications/articles/ExEx4043.pdf).

SDSU ExEx Fact Sheet: 4043.

• Mike Hutjens, Illinois Extension dairy specialist and Jim Baltz, instructional design specialist with the University of Illinois developed a YouTube video (http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=MGOP5d2awjA&feature=youtu.be) on the risk of aflatoxin and how to deal with aflatoxin. You can also visit the University of Illinois YouTube channel (http:// Go.Illinois.edu/dairy) for more information.

For more information on testing for aflatoxin levels visit the South Dakota State University Plant Diagnostic Clinic (http://www.sdstate.edu/ps/plant-clinic/index.cfm) website, or call the clinic at (605) 688-5545. Services offered include aflatoxin, fumonisin, zearalenone, and deoxynivalenol (DON) screenings.

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Key conclusions from Phase 1 included: New experimental concepts were added 1. Terminology about quality among segto Phase 1 for the first time due to access ments of the industry is not standardized to new technology. Beef quality attributes and as a result makes communication with were divided into seven categories: 1) food consumers about quality parameters more safety; 2) eating satisfactions; 3) how and difficult to explain and for the consumer to interpret.

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Phase 1 research found that the face-to-face interviews clearly revealed the industry needs to work on being transparent about the product produced or telling the story of beef production to the general public. This was identified as one of the weaknesses for the industry and thus going forward the research concluded this is an element that the industry must implement.

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Delivery Available

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Improve Your Quality of Life Today!

• 10” auger

• 8” system

Buy or Lease To Own

• 8” system

• 13” auger

• 7” system

$4456/yr - oac

2650 Balebuster

2655

Only 65 hp needed

Only 90 hp required

• Feed square or round bales • Live floor • Twine protection Buy or Lease To Own

• Right side discharge

• Two stage bale loader

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$4084/yr - oac

$6499/yr - oac IN STOCK

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• 40-ft.

• Roll tarp

$5571/yr - oac

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$4586/yr - oac

Steel Drop Deck Trailers

Grain Trailers

• Steel grain trailer • 24.5” low pro recaps

• 10” auger

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$5264/yr - oac

$6999/yr - oac

2800 Balebuster Bale processors

• 13” auger

5200 bu/hr.

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Buy or Lease To Own

$4456/yr - oac

5200

7500 bu/hr.

10,000 bu/hr.

5000 bu/hr.

• 7” system

7500

3700

2700

IN STOCK

• Aluminum grain trailer • 42-ft. • Roll tarp • Air ride suspension • Aluminum rims Buy or Lease To Own

$7304/yr - oac

• 48-ft.x5-ft. beavertail • Air ride suspension • 22.5 import tires Buy or Lease To Own

$6650/yr - oac

NEW Super Bee

DEMO Unit!

Post Pounder

• 49 hours

• 26 EFI • 48” deck • Electric dump

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• Float tires

$2782/yr - oac

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$2225/yr - oac

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Cut Bank is

CAR TOWN

12,800 miles on this gorgeous 2009 Ford F150 Lariat supercrew 4x4.

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2005 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

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