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Networks are animportant resource

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Now faith is confidence in what we hope for andassurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1

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MANURE HANDLING

Making better treatment decisionsfor managing clinical mastitis

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by Sanne Kure-JensenFew farmers fully utilize

their resource networks.These networks include exten-sion agents, fellow farmersand other agricultural person-nel with production, process-ing and sales skills. Other net-work resources include fund-ing sources like bankers,agency staff and grantors.Potential customers are partof networks too: neighbors,CSA members, off-farm co-workers, PTA members,church members, 4-H fami-lies, etc. All may offer insights,help or a shoulder to lean onwhen needed.

“Women farmers need net-works like the Women’sAgricultural Network (WAgN)more than ever,” said MaryPeabody, University ofVermont Extension. For thepast 150 years, farm familieshave generally trained sons togrow foods and daughters fordomestic chores like canningand food preservation. Asmore women turn to farming,either by choice or as widowsinheriting farms, they need tolearn about availableresources and training formaximum effectiveness andefficiency.

WAgN offers a safe place toask, learn and explorethrough workshops, face toface networking, webinars andonline classes. Well attendedclasses include chainsaw safe-ty and tractor safety/repair.Not every workshop attendeewants to become a tractormechanic but each gains con-fidence in operating biggermachinery and how to workwith service staff.

Networks offer support sys-

tems, foster creativity andbrainstorming, act as a realitycheck and help recruit andnurture the next generation offarmers.

Peabody urged women farm-ers to practice HolisticManagement (HM) and “pay itforward.” She strongly recom-

mended women be mentorsand network with otherwomen farmers, chefs andeaters. Peabody continued,“Improve your relationshipwith money; be financiallysavvy. Plan for your retire-ment and live well always. Bea philanthropist; give your

time and money. Let your pas-sion for farming show; thishappiness is infectious.” Sheurged women farmers toattend Career Days and advo-cate for farming and agricul-ture as careers. Peabody toldfarmers to show neighbors,teachers and guidance coun-selors that “farming can be aviable, profitable career.”

Jessie Schmidt of Universityof Vermont’s Extensiondefined the HM process:

1. Start with Holistic Goal;2. Envision your productive

and sustainable farm;3. Review your resource

base;4. Develop a financial plan

and test questions; and5. Implement and monitor

your plan (adjust as needed).“Holistic Management as a

tool used to plan for a sus-tainable farm helping you pri-oritize your decisions basedupon how they impact yourbig picture,” said TracyFavre, chief operating officerwith Holistic ManagementInternational (HMI), a leaderin land management educa-tion. Using HM results inimproved quality of life, prof-its, land and habitat. Sheurged a partnership withnature instead of a battle

HM helps reduce farm costs,improve profitability andstrengthen families. Farmsunder HM develop a healthierenvironment, increased bio-logical soil activity, cleanerwater, improved wildlife habi-tat. These farms generate lessand sequester more carbondioxide than farms operatedtraditionally. With increasedproductivity and carryingcapacity, lands absorb and fil-

ter rainfall, protect plants andanimals from droughts andoffer improved food security.

HM helps farmers becomemore profitable by selectingprofitable enterprises, growingprofitable crops and makingexpenditures for maximumwealth generation, businessgrowth and resource produc-tivity. HMI’s education pro-grams include workshops andconferences like the BeginningWomen Farmer Conferenceattended by over 200 farmersfrom across New England andbeyond.

Tricia Park of CreeksideMeadows Farm, New Yorksaid, “We practice HolisticFarm Management and it real-ly works.”

HMI offers workshops, freedownloads, manuals, booksand other materials for pur-chase through the HMI Storeand customized training fororganizations and land man-agement professionals.

To learn more aboutVermont’s WAgN, visitwww.uvm.edu/wagn/?Page=about/index.html&SM=about/sub-menu.html. You can con-tact Peabody, community eco-nomic development specialistwith UVM Extension, via e-mail at Mary.Peabody@-uvm.edu, call 802-223-2389or write 617 Comstock Road,Berlin, VT, 05602.

Peabody and Park were twoof many informative speakersat the Beginning WomenFarmers’ Conference. For moreinformation on HMI go tohttp://holisticmanagement.org/about-hmi, send an e-mail tohmi@holisticmanagement.org,or call 505-842-5252.

Networks are an important resource for women farmers

UVM Extension Community Economic Development SpecialistMary Peabody urged women farmers to practice HolisticManagement and she strongly recommended women be mentorsand network with other women farmers.

Photo by Sanne Kure-Jensen

The American AngusAuxiliary hosts an

educational event forwomen across the nationIn celebration of its 60th

anniversary, the AmericanAngus Auxiliary held the“Women Connected”Conference in Saint Joseph,MO. Women involved in thecattle business, fromthroughout the country,joined together to engagewith one another, empowerleadership abilities and edu-cate themselves about cur-rent industry topics.

“We brought together sucha diverse group of womeninvolved in not only theAngus industry, but also theentire agriculture sector,”says Anne Lampe, Auxiliarypresident. “The conferencegave these women the

chance to learn more aboutagriculture, themselves andtheir abilities to be advo-cates for the industry.”

Twenty-nine women from15 states traveled to theMidwest for the weekend,April 14-16. They heardfrom a variety of speakers,participated in interactiveworkshops, and furtherdeveloped leadership andteambuilding skills.

Opening keynote speakerSuzy Graven, life and busi-ness strategy coach, spokewith participants aboutwomen’s influence on theAmerican West. They alsoheard from Lampe about thehistory and mission of theAmerican Angus Auxiliaryand the Angus Foundation,and their common goals ofsupporting Angus educa-

tion, youth and research.Debbie Lyons-Blythe,

Angus rancher from WhiteCity, KS, shared advocacytips for connecting with con-sumers and other womenoutside of the industry. TheAmerican AngusAssociation®’s public real-tions department also pre-sented on how to nativgatesocial media and take pow-erful photos for farm andranch marketing.

Participant Danyal Coon,Rockport, MO, is a memberof the National BeefSpeakers Bureau and saysthe social media advocacyportion of the conferencebetter equipped her to shareagriculture’s story.

“There is so much knowl-edge floating around outthere, and with the informa-

tion I was able to learn dur-ing the conference, I will beable to dig a lot deeper intomy ag-advocacy blog andreally be able to tell agricul-ture’s real story,” Coon says.“Ranching is not just a job,it’s a lifestyle, and the onlyway we can connect is to puta face to the industry.”

Later in the conference,Marcy Heim, founder of TheArtful Asker, shared tech-niques to empower partici-pants as leaders in the beefindustry. Heim also present-ed methods to encourageothers to invest in organiza-tional development.

Participant Carla Malsonof Parma, Idaho, says theinformation she receivedfrom the conference won’tjust stay in St. Joseph: “Nomatter what region the par-

ticipants were from in theUnited States, we had moresimilarities than differ-ences,” Malson says. “I amreally fired up to take newideas from the speakers andother attendees back andfine tune them for my regionand organizations.”

The conference concludedApril 16 with a tour andinformative breakout ses-sions of the Association andAngus Productions Inc.

“At the end of the day, wewere all excited about theknowledge everyone waswalking away with,” Lampesays. “We are excited to seethe impact these women willbring to the industry.”

Visit www.angus-auxil-iary.com for more informa-tion or to join the AmericanAngus Auxiliary.

Women connect during Angus conference

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by Pamela L. Ruegg, University ofWisconsin

Although considerable progress hasbeen made in controlling contagiousmastitis, intramammary infection con-tinues to be the most frequently occur-ring and costliest disease of dairy cows.In some countries, Staphylococcusaureus remains a significant cause ofmastitis in other areas, widespreadimplementation of effective controlmeasures has significantly reduced itsprevalence. Control of mastitis causedbyStreptococcus agalactiae and Staph.aureus has resulted in reductions inbulk tank somatic cell count (SCC), butmany dairy producers continue to strug-gle with treatment of clinical mastitiscaused by environmental pathogens.

Common environmental mastitispathogens include both Gram-negativebacteria (such as EscherichiacoliandKlebsiella spp.) and Gram-posi-tive bacteria (such as Streptococcusuberis and Streptococcus dysgalactiae).Environmental pathogens tend to beless adapted to survival in the udder,and infection often triggers an immuneresponse that results in mild or moder-ate clinical symptoms. The duration ofinfection with environmental pathogensis associated with the degree of hostadaptation of the pathogen. Some envi-ronmental pathogens, such as most E.coli, are truly opportunistic and theimmune response successfully elimi-nates them after a brief period of mildclinical disease. Other environmentalpathogens, such as Streptococcus spp.,have become more host adapted andmay present as mild clinical cases thaterroneously appear to resolve when thecase has actually returned to a subclin-ical state. Both of these scenarios makeit difficult for producers and veterinarypractitioners to discern success of mas-titis treatments.

Most cases of clinical mastitis are mildto moderate in severity and are notexamined by veterinarians. On manyfarms, farm personnel are responsiblefor detection, diagnosis, and administra-tion of treatments for mild and moderatecases of clinical mastitis; often farmersconsult veterinarians only when a casebecomes life-threatening.

It is vital for producers to monitor out-comes of clinical mastitis and for veteri-narians to be involved in developing andevaluating treatment protocols for clini-cal mastitis, but the ability to assess theresults of treatment is often limitedbecause of inadequate records.

Determining outcomesof mastitis therapy

For most farmers, the practical goalsof mastitis treatment are to produce arapid reduction in clinical symptoms, toachieve an eventual reduction in SCC,to prevent recurrence of additional clin-ical cases, and to maintain expectedmilk yield. Interpretation of treatmentoutcomes can be confusing becausemost cases of mastitis caused by envi-ronmental pathogens present with mildor moderate clinical signs. Clinical signsnormally abate for the majority of cowswithin 4–6 days with or without treat-ment, but disappearance of clinicalsigns does not always indicate that thequarter has been successfully cured.Although the milk appears normal,many of these cases simply may have

regressed to a subclinical state. Thisoccurrence is especially true for Gram-positive pathogens.

Researchers generally use bacteriolog-ical cure rates to assess treatment effi-cacy, but few farmers or veterinariansevaluate bacterial clearance of pathogenfrom an affected gland. The ability toachieve a bacteriological cure dependson the pathogen type, case severity,variation in immune response amongcows, efficacy of the treatment protocol,and promptness of initiating treatment.Also, laboratory issues can influence theprobability of recovering bacteria frommilk samples. Issues such as the fre-quency of sampling, volume of milk thatis inoculated, time period after therapyuntil sampling, and time between collec-tion of consecutive samples all con-tribute to the wide variation in bacterio-logical cure rates noted in the literature.Therefore, bacteriological cures shouldbe reviewed critically in both researchand clinical settings before therapeuticsuccess can be confirmed.

Cow Factors InfluencingTreatment Outcomes

The relationship between incidence ofintramammary infection caused by envi-ronmental pathogens and lactationnumber (or age) of cattle has been wellknown for at least 25 years. Older cattlehave a greater risk of both subclinicaland clinical mastitis, and several stud-ies have indicated that older cattle havepoorer responses to treatment as com-pared to younger cattle.

Cows with histories of previous casesof clinical mastitis are less likely torespond to therapy. In a study including143 cases of clinical mastitis (all treatedwith IMM ceftiofur) occurring on four

dairy farms, cows treated for the firsttime in the current lactation were seventimes more likely to result in bacterio-logical cure and 11 times less likely tohave a recurrence as compared to cowsthat had experienced a previous case inthat lactation. In the same study, cowswith a recurrent case and a history ofSCC > 200,000/ml at the test before thecase were much less likely to have arapid decrease of SCC in the monthspost-treatment.

Producers and practitioners shouldconsider the effects of lactation numberand history of previous clinical and sub-clinical mastitis before initiating masti-tis treatments. For example, when IMMcompounds are approved for extendedduration therapy, veterinarians maywant to consider using a longer durationof treatment for cases occurring in oldercows or in cows having recurrent cases.Likewise, older cows or cows experienc-ing recurrent cases may not be goodcandidates for withholding treatment ifthat option is used for treating sometypes of mastitis on particular farms.

Differences Among PathogensAlthough it is difficult to incorporate

microbiological examination of milksamples in all situations, it is wellknown that mastitis is caused by adiverse group of bacteria and that theprobability of cure is highly influencedby the characteristics of the pathogen.Some cases occasionally resolve inspontaneous cure; however, therapeuticcure rates for several mastitispathogens, including yeasts,Pseudomonas spp., Mycoplasma spp.,Serratia spp., and Prototheca, are essen-tially zero, regardless of treatment. Onfarms that have successfully controlled

contagious mastitis, approximately 25percent–40 percent of clinical cases aremicrobiologically negative before treat-ment. Clinical and spontaneous curerates for these “no-growth” samples areoften high with or without treatment. Incontrast, mastitis caused by environ-mental streptococci typically respondwell to IMM antimicrobial therapy buthave a low spontaneous cure rate andhigh rate of recurrence when antimicro-bials are not administered. These differ-ences among pathogens demonstratethat identification of the causativeorganism considerably improves masti-tis treatment protocols. With currentlaboratory methods, it is not feasible forall farms to achieve a microbiologicaldiagnosis before beginning therapy, butguiding treatment by use of on-farm cul-ture systems has been shown to be eco-nomically beneficial. Even if a diagnosisis not immediately available, farmerscan submit milk samples to laboratoriesfor rapid provisional diagnosis and thenreadjust therapy when the pathogen isdiagnosed 24–48 hours after beginningtreatment. In the future, it is likely thatrapid methods will become available toguide treatments, and consistent andaccurate identification of pathogensbefore initiating therapy should result inimproved therapeutic responses.

Treatment of Mastitis Causedby Staphylococcus aureus

As compared to other mastitispathogens, there is a much larger bodyof evidence on which to base treatmentdecisions for mastitis caused by Staph.aureus. Expectations for spontaneousbacteriological cure of subclinical andclinical mastitis caused by Staph.aureus are essentially zero. Most of theevidence agrees that treatment of clini-cal mastitis caused by chronic infectionswith Staph. aureus is not rewarding andthat many cows having clinical mastitiscaused by chronic infections will haveperiodic episodes of mild or moderateclinical mastitis. It is not consideredcost-effective to treat clinical mastitis incows that are chronically infected withStaph. aureus because cure rates aretypically less than 35 percent. In mostinstances, when the clinical signs disap-pear, the infection has simply returnedto a subclinical state. Effective cure ofcows infected with Staph. aureus hasbeen shown to be strongly related toduration of subclinical infection.Treatment protocols designed for farmswhere Staph. aureus infections are com-mon should not prescribe the use ofantimicrobials to treat mild clinicalcases occurring in chronically infectedcows. In these instances, it is more costeffective simply to isolate the cow oraffected quarter, discard the milk until itreturns to normal, and then make adecision about culling or retaining andisolating the cow. Cure rates for sub-clinical mastitis caused by Staph.aureus have been shown to decreasewith age, the number of infected quar-ters, and increasing SCC. Similarresults have been demonstrated for clin-ical mastitis, and bacteriological curerates have been shown to be significant-ly greater if the pathogen is ß-lactamasenegative as compared to positive. Theuse of extended duration therapy hasbeen shown to increase cure of clinical

Making better treatment decisions for managing Clinical Mastitis

Economic losses from mastitis may be reduced with sound management proce-dures, allowing dairy producers to maximize profits.

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mastitis caused by Staph. aureus, andat least five days of therapy is recom-mended. Extended duration IMM treat-ment of clinical cases of Staph. aureusmay be successful for young cows inearly lactation with recent single quarterinfections but should not be attemptedfor chronically infected cows.

Duration of TherapyDiscarded milk is the greatest propor-

tion of expense associated with treat-ment of clinical mastitis. In general,duration of antibiotic treatment is keptas short as possible to minimize the eco-nomic losses associated with milk dis-card. The appropriate duration of antibi-otic treatment for clinical mastitis hasnot been well defined and variesdepending on the causative pathogen.Considerable evidence suggests thatextended administration of antibioticsincreases cure rates for pathogens thathave the ability to invade secretory tis-sue. Cure rates reported for clinicalmastitis caused by ß-actamase-negativeStaph. aureus were significantly greaterwhen extended duration therapy wasused (50 percent) versus when threetreatments were administered over 36hours (38 percent). Likewise, bacterio-logical cure rates for experimentally

induced Strep. uberis infectionsincreased from 58 percent for treat-ments of 2 days to 69 percent–80 per-cent for treatments of 5 or 8 days.Therefore, for mastitis caused by poten-tially invasive pathogens, the duration oftherapy should be 5–8 days. However,research to support the use of extendedduration therapy to treat pathogens thatinfect superficial tissues has not beenpublished, and the use of extendedduration therapy to treat thesepathogens significantly increases costswithout improving treatment outcomes.When extended duration therapy is rou-tinely used for all cases without regardto causative pathogen, considerablemilk will be discarded unnecessarily.This assertion is especially true for the20 percent–30 percent of clinical masti-tis cases on most farms that will bemicrobiologically negative and for whichthere is no logical reason to treat forextended durations.

Use of Oxytocinand Frequent Milking

Frequent milking (FM) with or withoutadministration of oxytocin is commonlyrecommended as an ancillary or primarytreatment for clinical mastitis. In recentyears, researchers have conducted sev-

eral studies to evaluate this practiceeither alone or in combination withantimicrobial therapy. One researcherexperimentally induced E. coli mastitisin eight cows and compared responsesto eight cows enrolled as controls. Cowswere divided into 4 groups of 4 cowseach: 1) induced E. coli mastitis, treatedwith FM and oxytocin, 2) induced E. colimastitis but no treatment, 3) healthycows treated with FM and oxytocin, and4) healthy cows with no treatment. Incows that developed E. coli mastitis (n =8), the use of FM and oxytocin did notsignificantly affect SCC response, timeto bacteriological cure, time to systemiccure, or time required for milk to returnto normal appearance. In another smallstudy, Roberson et al. compared out-comes after dividing cases into 4 groups:1) use of FM and oxytocin (n = 19 cases),2) use of FM and IMM amoxicillin (n =22), 3) use of IMM amoxicillin (n = 22),and 4) no treatment (n = 19). Enrolledcases included mastitis caused by envi-ronmental streptococci, E. coli,Klebsiella, and “no growth.” Clinicalcure was defined as recovery of normalmilk without relapse by 36 days aftertreatment. Clinical cures were 64 per-cent (no treatment), 57 percent (IMMamoxicillin), 25 percent (FM and oxy-tocin), and 52 percent (FM plus IMMamoxicillin). Bacteriological cures were55 percent (no treatment), 67 percent(IMM amoxicillin), 49 percent (FM andoxytocin), and 53 percent (FM plus IMMamoxicillin). Although the study lackedstatistical power, there was no indica-tion that the use of FM improved clinicalcures or bacteriological cures. Recently,the addition of 2 extra daily milkingswas compared to twice-daily milking forcows that received IMM treatment formild or moderate cases of clinical masti-tis. The researchers enrolled 93 cowsfrom a commercial dairy herd. The addi-tion of 2 extra milkings had no effect onclinical cure or milk yield after treat-ment. Of enrolled cows (n = 93), approx-imately 32 percent of both treatmentgroups had normal milk, SCC <100,000/ml, and bacteriological curesat the end of the observation period. Theuse of FM seems logical, and many vet-erinarians have been taught to recom-

mend this practice in veterinary school.However, although each study lacks suf-ficient sample size, all three have failedto identify positive outcomes associatedwith FM; therefore, this practice is notsupported by available evidence.

Parenteral Treatment of Acute Coliform Mastitis

Use of IMM antibiotics to treat animalsexperiencing coliform mastitis has beenquestioned because of the high rate ofspontaneous cure and because manyantimicrobials have limited activityagainst Gram-negative organisms.However, the use of parenteral antimicro-bial therapy for treatment of acute severecoliform mastitis is often recommended.Erskine et al. compared survival of cowswith acute severe clinical mastitis thatreceived supportive and IMM therapy tosurvival of cows that received supportiveand IMM therapy combined with par-enteral treatment using ceftiofur. While ageneral treatment effect was not noted,cows with mastitis caused by coliformorganisms that did not receive systemicceftiofur were more likely to be culled ordie (37 percent) as compared to cows thatreceived that treatment (14 percent). Asimilar study was conducted for cowsexperiencing mild and moderate cases ofcoliform mastitis. Animals in this studyreceived IMM treatment alone (one of twoseparate products) or IMM treatmentcombined with systemic ceftiofur. No sig-nificant differences were noted in culling,loss of quarter, bacteriological cure, orrecurrence of mastitis. More recently, out-comes after administration of systemicdanofloxacin were compared to outcomesexperienced by a non-treated controlgroup in cows that had acute inducedmastitis caused by E. coli. The use of sys-temic danofloxacin improved eliminationof E. coli and resulted in better clinicaloutcomes (reduced body temperature,improved appetite, etc.). In summary,current research evidence appears tosupport the use of parenteral antimicro-bial treatment to improve survival andclinical outcomes of cows experiencingsevere coliform mastitis, but the routineuse of systemic therapy is not recom-mended for mild or moderate cases.

Source: Cornell UniversityCooperative Extension

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On the coverMost cases of clinical mastitis are mild to moderate in sever-ity. On many farms, farm personnel are responsible for detec-tion, diagnosis, and administration of treatments.

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Clinical signs of mastitis normally abate for the majority of cows within 4–6 days withor without treatment, but disappearance of clinical signs does not always indicatethat the quarter has been successfully cured.

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by Jennifer Showalter

DAYTON, VA — About 300producers recently endedtheir day with dinner and aninformative presentation onwhere The National DairyProducers Organization istoday and what it is workingtowards in the future.Roughly 60 percent of theproducers present for theevent are already NationalDairy Producer Organizationmembers.

The National DairyProducers organized thegathering along with othersacross the country to meetwith, learn from, and informdairy producers of changesthat need to be brought abouton behalf of producers to gainand maintain profitability. “Itwas a great event thatallowed the producers tolearn more about theNational Dairy ProducersOrganization as well as theirexpected roll in fulfilling the2012 National Agenda,” saidDennis Trissel, NationalDairy Producers Organizationboard member fromHarrisonburg, VA.

Guest speaker Tom VanNortwick with AgribusinessPublications in Californiamay not be an actual produc-er himself, but he truly feelsfor those who work day inand day out to produce milkfor little to no return. VanNortwick’s emotional presen-tation really brought homejust how big of a mess theproducer sector of the UnitedStates dairy industry is inand how farm after farm isbeing forced out of business.

“We (the U.S. dairy indus-try) are 2 to 3, maybe even 4

percent, over producing need-ed milk inventories for profit.We are seeing the highest feedcosts in the history of dairiesand we are still producingmore milk. It is not a problemof revenue. There is plenty ofmoney in the milk industry.However the buyers of milk,your partners in the dairyindustry, are not willing topay you, the producers, thetrue value of milk becausethey don’t have to. The sys-tem is rigid in their favor,especially when there is noconcern in the producer sec-tor about managing the pro-duction of milk on the farm tokeep within profitabledemand. It is very complicat-ed! Producers have not been

able to control imports intothe country and or produc-tion on the farm. That com-bined with their dogged inde-pendence and overall lack ofunification has preventedthem from stemming extremevolatility and loss,” said VanNortwick.

Van Nortwick stressed overand over that the rules haveto be changed in order to savethe industry. “The solution tothe problem is not inWashington. Anyone whobelieves the government isgoing to come to their rescueis still putting their toothunder their pillow,” said VanNortwick.

Instead of sitting back andwatching the industry go in

the wrong direction, VanNortwick encouraged theaudience to pull together asproducers, become membersof the National DairyProducers Organization, andaddress the real problemsthat are affecting their liveli-hoods. “The right tool in theright hands at the right timeis everything,” said VanNortwick. He then added,“Things happen for a reason!We must get on our kneesand pray like it all dependson God; then get off ourknees and work together as ifit all depends on us!”

Since The National DairyProducers Organization wasincorporated in November2010, members have been ona mission to unify producersand manage the industry in away to ensure profitable pric-ing for dairy producersregardless of their size orlocation.

The National DairyProducers Organizationstrives to speak to, listen to,and better communicate withdairy producers. “We are get-ting better and better at thatprocess and will eventuallyhave in place the best com-munication network in thecountry. The ability to speakwith and hear from everydairy producer in the countryexists, and we are using it toinsure that we hear what weneed to hear and that produc-ers hear and understandwhat the organization isdoing and why,” said VanNortwick.

The National DairyProducers Organization Inc.currently has over 1,000members and is growing.“The focus is nationwide par-ticipation. We have secured afairly even percentage of

members versus producers ineach state. We are workingharder to organize state dele-gations in all 50 states andeventually county delegationsin those counties across thecountry where dairy is a sig-nificant economic engine,”said Van Nortwick.

Being a member of theNational Dairy ProducersOrganizations, gives individu-als a chance to come togeth-er, combat problems, andward of future complicationsthat effect their own personaloperations. “One of the great-est benefits to being a mem-ber of the National DairyProducers Organization is theability each member has to bepart of a real solution for theentire producer sector of theU.S. Dairy Industry,” saidVan Nortwick.

“For far too long, dairy pro-ducers have been promisedand promised and promisedand yet 600,000 producershave left the field in just twogenerations. Producers mustcome to realize that only 10percent of all of this country’sproducers are left and that byworking together and only byworking together will they beable to change the rules of agame that left in ruin theother 90 percent. We cannotcontinue down this path.Producers and those of uswho truly understand theirvalue to this nation’s econo-my and even its’ futuredomestic security have got todo everything in our power toprevent the perpetuation ofthe status quo,” said VanNortwick.

For more information onthe National Dairy ProducersOrganization, visitwww.nationaldairyproduc-ers.org.

National Dairy Producers aims to maximize farmers’ profits

Dennis Trissel, National Dairy Producers Organization board

member from Harrisonburg, VA, welcomed a group of around 300

to an informative meeting on the National Dairy Producers

Organization in Dayton, VA.

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Non-targeted newts,etc.

In his websitewww.dirtdoctor.com, onApril 2, Howard Garrettpublished an article ti-tled “Weed Killer CausesAnimal Shape Changes”.As soon as I saw that ti-tle, what came to mindwas research done a fewyears ago by the biologydepartment at nearbyHartwick College inOneonta, NY. That re-search dealt with minutetraces of the herbicideatrazine as a possiblecause of physical malfor-mations in frogs. So I didan Internet search. Sev-eral minutes later Ifound research headedby Professor Stan Ses-sions, head of that col-lege’s biology depart-ment. Without going intoall sorts of detail, one ofthese research projectsshowed that very low lev-els of atrazine residue infrog environments wasassociated with de-

formed legs, extra legs,or legs absent entirely inthese amphibians.

Right next to “links” toSessions’ work was awebsite (belonging to amulti-national chemicalcorporation), saying thatatrazine residues hadnothing to do with mal-formed frogs… this par-ticular company nevereven made atrazine. Andit keeps getting better.My search for informa-tion on frogs andatrazine residue lead toanother website, this onetitled “Rachel CarsonSyndrome: Pesticides,Frogs, and OrganicFoods”. This website, be-longing to the super-biotech lobby groupHudson Institute, soughtto discredit ProfessorSessions’ work; if thatwasn’t enough, Hudson’sspokesman, Alex Avery,attacked the credibilityand reputation of long-deceased Rachel Carson,the author of Silent

Spring. This book, 50years ago, promptedPresident John F.Kennedy to convinceCongress to ban the pes-ticide DDT. AttackingRachel?... well, as theysay down South, “them’sfighting words”.

So I calmly read Gar-rett’s article, and will hitits high-spots for ourreaders. Garrett ad-dresses the impact ofglyphosate, as it appearsto inflict collateral dam-age on lesser (?) mem-bers of the animal king-dom. He writes that theworld’s most popularweed killer can inducemorphological changesin vertebrate animals, allthis according to U.S. bi-ologists studying its ef-fect on amphibians. Uni-versity of Pittsburgh re-searchers said the weedkiller glyphosate, in sub-lethal and environmen-tally relevant concentra-tions, caused twospecies of amphibians tochange their shape.

The study is the first toshow that a pesticidecan induce morphologi-cal changes in a verte-brate animal, this ac-cording to biological sci-ences Professor Rick Re-lyea in a university re-

lease early last month.(Hartwick College re-search dealt only withone species.) The pres-ence of predators cancause tadpoles to changeshape by altering thetadpoles’ stress hor-mones, Relyea said,causing them to growbigger tails to better es-cape. But similar shapechanges seen after expo-sure to glyphosate sug-gest the weed killer mayinterfere with the hor-mones of tadpoles andpotentially many otheranimals, Relyea said. “Itwas not surprising to seethat the smell of preda-tors in the water inducedlarger tadpole tails,” Re-lyea said. “That is a nor-mal, adaptive response.”What shocked the re-searchers was thatglyphosate induced thesame changes… as wellas the fact that the com-bination of predatorsand glyphosate caused

the tail changes to betwice as large.

Because tadpoles altertheir body shape tomatch their environ-ment, having a bodyshape that does not fitthe environment can putthe animals at a distinctdisadvantage, the re-searchers said. “Thisdiscovery highlights thefact that pesticides,which are important forcrop production and hu-man health, can haveunintended conse-quences for species thatare not the pesticide’starget,” Relyea said.“Herbicides are not de-signed to affect animals,but we are learning thatthey can have a widerange of surprising ef-fects by altering howhormones work in thebodies of animals. Thisis important becauseamphibians not onlyserve as a barometer ofthe ecosystem’s health,

but also as an indicatorof potential dangers toother species in the foodchain, including hu-mans.” Which brings tomind images of the ca-nary in the coal mine.

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by Ken Gordon Spring planting is in full swing in many parts of the country and isonly a few weeks awayin others. Most farmershave been preparing forthis task since theywound down from fallharvest. Field work,particularly planting, isa highly visible under-taking for farmers. Be-cause of that, plantingseason is ripe for farm-ers to engage with peo-ple who are not familiarwith agriculture.

It’s unfortunate that alot of people have com-pletely lost touch withwhere their food comesfrom or how it gets totheir table or favoriterestaurant.

The editor of an agri-cultural publicationonce told the true storyof an encounter she hadwith a person who madethe dietary choice of be-ing a vegetarian. Thatperson truly believed itwas okay, as a vegetari-an, to eat chicken wings“Because they growback.” Granted, this isan extreme example.But, a growing numberof people have losttouch with farming. Andfarmers have found thatexplaining modern pro-duction agriculture isn’talways easy. That’s notalways what people are

most interested in hear-ing about, anyway. Mostpeople don’t want tohear national facts andfigures about agricul-ture, either. And theydon’t want to be on thereceiving end of a one-sided lecture. They’remore interested in whatthe farmers near themdo on their farms.

This brings to mind aquote located in the CoxCorridors of the CapitolBuilding in Washington,D.C., Daniel Webster iscredited with saying,“When tillage beginsother arts follow. Thefarmers, therefore, arethe founders of humancivilization.”

Those of us involvedwith agriculture knowthat what Webster saidso many years ago re-mains true today, butas citizens pursued oth-er arts, they have for-gotten what brought ournation to prosperity.Still, many people arecurious about today’sagriculture.

An interesting di-chotomy is that publiccuriosity with farmingand ranching continues

to increase as peoplebecome further removedfrom knowing how theirfood is produced. Thispresents a great oppor-tunity to fill that knowl-edge gap.

More and more often,farmers are joining inthe national conversa-tion consumers are hav-ing about food andfarming. By listeningcarefully, farmers oftendiscover they can ad-dress concerns con-sumers have about foodby sharing their storiesabout their farms.

As urban populationsexpand into the coun-tryside, farmers arefinding increased oppor-tunities to tell their sto-ries. Interacting in thisway helps consumersgain a true understand-ing of the passion farm-ers have for the environ-ment, animal well beingand how important,strong and viable farm-ing methods are to ournation’s overall prosper-ity.

So while you are en-gaged in planting theseeds for this year’scrops, also think aboutways you can help plantseeds of better under-standing with the con-suming public. As youare turning that planterat the end of the row,you might just be askedto join in the conversa-tion. Don’t hesitate todo so.

Ken Gordon is a newcontributor to the Focuson Agriculture series. Heis a public relations con-sultant in Ohio.

By analogy, the term“climate canary” is usedto refer to a species thatis affected by an environ-mental danger earlierthan other species wouldbe, thus serving as anearly warning system forthe other life forms withregard to the danger inquestion. Maybe thesedeformed amphibians,despite Alex Avery’s well-funded rhetoric, shouldserve, for those at thetop of the food chain, asthe canary in the coalmine. Or the warningshot over the bow…choose your metaphor.

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In April, for the first time,the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA)approved E15 (gasolinewith 15 percent ethanol) asa registered fuel. This isone step closer to seeinglow-cost, renewable E15sold into the American fu-els marketplace.

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prove sale of the mid-lev-el ethanol blend, and itfollows EPA’s approval ofhealth effects testing ofthe fuel in February.

“Our nation needs E15to reduce our dependenceon foreign oil — it willkeep gas prices down atthe pump and help to endthe extreme fluctuationsin gas prices caused byour reliance on fuel from

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Ethanol industry applauds EPA approvals

WASHINGTON, D.C. —The National BiodieselBoard (NBB) has calledon Congress to reinstatethe biodiesel tax incentiveto avoid further disrup-tion to an emerging Amer-ican industry that is cre-ating jobs across thecountry while diversifyingU.S. energy supplies.

In written testimonysubmitted to the HouseWays and Means Com-mittee’s Subcommittee onSelect Revenue Measuresfor a hearing on expiringtax provisions, NBB VicePresident Anne Steckelemphasized that the

biodiesel industryachieved record produc-tion of nearly 1.1 billiongallons last year beforethe $1-per-gallon tax in-centive expired on Dec.31. She urged lawmakersto pass an extension asquickly as possible to pre-vent a drop in productionand potential layoffs.

“This is a bipartisan taxprovision that is a provenjob-creator and hasstrong support in Con-gress,” Steckel said. “Withpetroleum prices wherethey are now, we should-n’t need any remindersabout how important it is

to continue developingnew American energysources.”

“We hear a lot in Wash-ington about all-of-the-above energy policies, butthe reality is that new en-ergy industries need sup-port in the early stages,”Steckel added. “Every en-ergy sector up to now hashad that support and wehave to continue those in-vestments if we want todiversify our energy sup-plies and gain all of theresulting benefits interms of jobs, energy se-curity and the environ-ment.”

Biodiesel industry urges Congress toreinstate tax incentive

Continued Industry Growth at Risk

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by David Falkenham, UNHCooperative ExtensionGrafton County Forester

As the sun rises, thelight frost that formed inthe night starts to meltfrom the saplings thatrise thick around me.The sun at my backlights my way throughthe jungle of saplingsand blackberry bushesthat I must negotiatethrough. Black and rasp-berry bushes scratch myface and hands and tugat my clothing, saplingbranches stab at my eyesand the branches on theground make the footingtricky, at best. A biologistfriend of mine once toldme that if you are swear-ing while you walkthrough the woods, youare in great wildlife habi-

tat. So here I am.In a forested setting, a

good way to achievedense habitat is by clear-cutting patches of forestand allowing it to growback. However in ourback yards, clear-cuttingis not always an option.You might be surprisedat the habitat you createby cutting only a fewtrees down on the edgesof your yard. Last monthI talked about plantingshrubs in your yard tocreate habitat edges, nowI want to talk about “ad-dition by subtraction” orcutting down trees tocreate habitat.

When a hardwood treeis cut down, there is a re-action in the root systemthat causes the tree tosprout new saplings from

the roots and stumps ofthe tree that was cut.When two or three treesare cut down, the resultis often a thick flush ofnew growth within only acouple of years. Thisflush of sapling growth isa magnet for wildlife es-pecially songbirds,grouse and turkeys.

Dense pockets of newgrowth create nestingand feeding habitat forbirds and their young.This habitat, in conjunc-tion with a mixture ofevergreen trees, flowersand shrubs (both plantedand wild) and some ma-ture forest make an idealsetting that will attractmore wildlife, especiallysong birds, to your backyard. But how do you doit? That part is simple,

cut down some hard-wood trees.

The best locations topractice “addition by sub-traction” are along theedges of lawns and fields.Simply cut down pocketsof 2 to 5 mature hard-wood trees and allowthem to sprout over thecoming years. The woodthat you cut up can beused as firewood for youor a neighbor and thebrush from the top of thetrees can be piled up inbrush piles. I recommendpiling brush and notburning it. Brush pilesalso attract wildlife by giv-ing birds and small mam-mals a place to hide andfeed. In a few years thesprouts from the cut treeswill cover up the agingbrush piles. For best re-

sults cut the trees in win-ter and try to choose as-pen, birch or maple trees.

Another trick to try isto use a chainsaw or axto girdle living maturetrees. Dead and dyingtrees are a great home forinsects, thus they will at-tract woodpeckers andother birds such asnuthatches and chick-adees that feed on thisabundance of insects.Choose trees that youdon’t see on a regular ba-sis and choose trees thatare not near any struc-tures because girdling atree increases the chancethat it will fall down. If atree does fall down inyour woods, leave it onthe ground, it will pro-vide habitat for salaman-ders, frogs and wood-

peckers.For those of us who

own fields that we mowto keep open for wildlifeand viewing pleasure Istrongly recommendmowing these fields onlyonce a year and mowthem after August 15.Your field might be hometo grassland nestingbirds and mowing late inthe summer or fall willensure that the chickshave fledged from thenest to fly south for thewinter. Mowing everyother year is even betterbecause it will encouragea greater diversity ofplants and flowers thusimproving habitat forpollinators such as bees,wasps and hummingbirds. Less mowingequals more wildlife.

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2011 NH TD5030 4wd, ROPS - Rental Return. . . . . . . . . . . $26,250

2011 NH T5050 4wd, ROPS - Rental Return - 212 Hrs. . . . $29,995

2009 NH.TD5050 4wd, w/New 825TL Loader, Cab, 90 HP - 2683 Hrs.- Excellent Cond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,750

2000 NH TS100 4wd, Cab, 32x32 Shuttle, 2 Remotes - 2135 Hr. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,995

2007 NH TL100A 4wd, Cab, w/NH 830TL Loader - 2068 Hrs. $43,795

2011 Mahindra 3616 4wd, Cab w/Heat & AC, HST Trans, Loader - 4Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,375

2010 NH TD5050 4wd, ROPS, w/Warranty, 480 Hrs. - Excellent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,875

2010 NH T6030 4WD, Cab, 95HP, w/NH 840TL Loader, 1100 Hrs$67,500

2005 Kubota L3130 4wd, HST w/Loader - 1023 Hrs. . . . . . $13,900

2007 NH TG305 4wd, 255 HP, Front/Rear Duals - 1450 Hrs, ExcellentCondition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $139,900

2009 NH TD5050 4wd, ROPS w/NH 820TL Loader . . . . . . . $34,375

1990 Ford 8830 4wd, Cab, Rear Duals, Power Shift - 6650 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,250

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2009 NH 74CSRA 3 Point Snowblower - Like New . . . . . . . $3,450

2003 Challenger SB34 Inline Square Baler w/Thrower, Hyd. Tension -Like New. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,375

2005 H&S ST420 Rotary Rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900

WIC Cart Mounted bedding Chopper with Honda Engine . . . $1,450

JD 336 Baler w/Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200

2010 E-Z Trail CF890 Round Bale Carrier/Feeder . . . . . . . . . $4,995

1989 N.H. 570 Baler w/72 Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,300

2003/1996 N.H. 1411 Discbine 10'4" Cut w/Rubber Rolls - FieldReady, Your Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,800

NH 824 2 Row Corn Head for a N.H. 900. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,250

Gehl 970 14ft. Forage Box on Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,950

Gehl 940 16' Forage Box on Tandem 12 Ton Gehl Gear . . . . $2,995

Wooden Flat bed on Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350

2008 Agway Accumul8 AC800 Bale Accumulator & AC8006G SSLGrabber, Like New Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,700

Krause 2204A 14' Disc Harrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,780

2002 N.H. 570 Baler w/72 Thrower- Excellent Cond. . . . . . . $19,600

Knight 3300 Mixer Wagon - Good Cond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200

1995 Kuhn FC400RG Hyd. Swing Discbine - Good Cond . . $10,200

2003 Challenger RB46 Silage Special Round Baler . . . . . . $17,500

2011 H & S CR10 10 Wheel Hyd. Fold Rake - Like New . . . . $5,295

NH 258LH, NH 260 RH Rakes w/double Hitch & Dollies-Complete Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,800

1998 John Deere 3 Row Corn Head from JD 3970. . . . . . . . $3,200

1999 NH 900 Forage Harverster, Metalert, NH Processor, 824 2 Row,27P Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,900

2010 Hay Rite 32” Skeleton Elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,150

Wood Hay Racks on Gears - 2 Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each $950

2009 NH BR7060 4x5 Bale, Twine/Net, Silage Special . . . . $25,200

2010 H&S BW1000 Inline Bale Wrapper - Like New . . . . . . $24,500

1998 Hesston 1340 13’ Hyd. Swing, Disc Mower/Conditioner . $8,400

Case IH 415 Cultimulcher 12’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,700

Jaylor 2350 Vertical Cutter/Mixer/Feeder Wagon. . . . . . . . . . $6,300

2007 Krause 7400-24WR 24’ Rock Flex Disc . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500

2002 Gehl 2580 Round Baler, Silage Special, 4x5 Bale . . . . $9,400

2003 Gehl 2580 Round Baler, Silage Special, 4x5 Bale . . . . $7,500

1990 NH 144 Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $975

York 5’ 3Pt Landscape Rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450

Gehl 1065 Forage Harvester, Tandems, Metal Stop, Hay Pickup and 2Row Corn Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,750

New Holland 256 Rake-Needs Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $495

IH 440 Square Baler w/Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

2008 NH M459 Telehandler 45' Reach - 420 Hrs. . . . . . . . . $62,500

2008 NH W50BTC Mini Wheel Loader, Cab w/Heat/Air, Bucket/ Forks- 375 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $61,250

2007 NH E70SR Excavator w/Blade, Steel Tracks, Cab w/Heat /AC -400 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62,500

2009 NH E135B SR Excavator w/Cab, Dozer Blade, 36" Bucket -1600 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105,500

2010 NH L170 Skidsteer, Cab w/Heat, Pilot Controls, Hyd. Q-AttachPlate 72" Bucket - 100 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,875

2007 NH W110 Wheel Loader, 1025 Hrs, Excellent Cond. . $87,500

2007 NH W170B Wheel Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $81,250

2007 Kubota RS205 Mini Wheel Loader, Cab w/Heat, 49 HP - 1080Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,900

2008 NH C185 Track Skidsteer, Cab, Heat/AC, Pilot, Hi-Flow Hyd,84" Bucket, 932 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,750

Mustang MS60P 60" SSL Pickup Broom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650

2008 NH L160 Skidsteer w/Cab and Heat, 72" Bucket-3476 Hrs. $15,250

2006 NH L180 Skidteer w/Cab and Heat, New Tires, 1628 Hrs. $17,995

2011 NH L218 Skidsteer w/Cab and Heat, Hyd. Mount plate - 535Hrs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,500

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The American ethanolindustry stands on thebrink of bridging the finalfederal hurdle to E15availability after threeyears of concerted efforts.So far, 99 ethanol pro-ducers have joined to-gether to fund a nation-wide fuel survey which

will satisfy the final re-quirement of the partialE15 waiver granted bythe U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency.

“The National CornGrowers Association ap-plauds the ethanol in-dustry for this momen-tous accomplishment,”

said NCGA PresidentGarry Niemeyer. “We havelong understood the eco-nomic, environmentaland national securitybenefits of this renew-able, domestic fuel. Final-ly, the hard work invest-ed in pushing to increasethese benefits through

increased ethanol usagecan come to fruition.”

Ethanol producersstepped up to provide thevast majority of the fund-ing for this survey despiteowning only a handful ofthe 160,000 gas stationsthat participate in thesurvey.

“Ethanol producershave taken on a proactiverole in this process andAmerican consumers willbenefit,” said Niemeyer.“Ethanol has the capacityto lower staggering pricesat the pump while alsoreducing pollution. Withthe survey in place, E15is set for commercial saleas laid out by the EPA.”

Now, efforts to promoteE15 adoption will shift tofocus on specific stateswith regulatory issuesthat act as an impedi-ment. Notably somestates, including Iowa,Illinois and Kansas, areprepared for commence-ment of E15 sales imme-diately upon registrationof all parties with EPAand implementation ofthe Misfueling MitigationPlan.

“We understand thatsome challenges may stillarise, but this step for-ward renews our opti-mism that E15 will be-come a reality for Ameri-can drivers,” saidNiemeyer. “Now, we mustovercome pending litiga-tion and anti-ethanolrhetoric by some in Con-gress in order to reap thebenefits of this transi-tion.”

Groups representingthe ethanol industry, in-

cluding the RenewableFuels Association,Growth Energy and theAmerican Coalition forEthanol also spoke out indefense of E15 and to ap-plaud progress.

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The survey, which isrequired annually, willcollect more than 7,500samples of all gasolinetypes available nation-wide.

Source: NCGA News ofthe Day, Tuesday, April24

2007 JD 6430 premium MFWD cab, air, IVT 2100 hrs, ex18.4x38 and 16.9x24 radials 3 remotes very sharp runsex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$55,000

1981 JD 4440 cab, air, quad range like new 20.8x38radials, 3 remotes new style easy in steps one owner4700 hrs, very clean original runs ex . . . . . . . .$22,500

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2009 JD 5085 M MFWD, 16x16 trans LHR only 92 hrs, EPTO 3remotes 16.9x30 and 11.2x24 radials with JD 563 SL loader brandnew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,000

2008 JD 6430 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed auto quad LHR, 2802 hrs,HMS 18.4x38s and 16.9x24s with JD 673 SL loader 92 inch buck-et electronic joystick real sharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60,000

2005 JD 8220 MFWD, cab, air, 1809 hrs, 3 ptos 4 remotes ex20.8x42 radial axle duals ex 480/70R/30 fronts 18 front weightsquick hitch ex one owner tractor very very sharp . . . . . .$125,000

2004 JD 6420 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed PQ LHR, 5946 hrs, ex18.4x38 radials on R+P axles very clean runs ex . . . . . .$36,500

2004 JD 6420 2WD cab, air, power quad 1418 hrs, 18.4x38 radialson R+P axles just like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,000

2004 JD 5420 MFWD, 12x12 trans with LHR 16.9x30 radials rear11.2x24 fronts dual remotes 3800 hrs with JD 541 loader veryclean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,000

2004 JD 6420 MFWD, cab, air, IVT trans ex 18.4x38 and 13.6x28radial tires buddy seat 3824 hrs, with JD 640 SL loader electronicjoystick real sharp clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$52,500

2004 JD 6320 2WD, cab, air, power quad, LHR, ex 16.9x38 radials,540+1000 pto buddy seat 3079 hrs, very clean sharp original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500

2003 JD 8220 MFWD, cab, air, 2443 hrs, 3 PTOs 4 remotes 18.4x46axle duals 380/85R/34 fronts front fenders buddy seat very verysharp and clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$110,000

2002 JD 6420 MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed power quad LHR, 2485hrs, R+P axles ex 18.4x38 and 13.6x28 radials dual remotes andPTO with JD 640 SL loader real sharp ex cond . . . . . . . .$55,000

1998 JD 5410 MFWD, 12x12 trans left hand reverser 3391 hrs16.9x30 rears 11.2x24 fronts 540 loader with joystick folding rollbar 73 inch bucket very clean sharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . .$22,500

1990 JD 3155 MFWD, cab, air, 95 hp, 4787 hrs, 18.4x38, 16.9x24original one owner runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,500

1989 JD 2355 2WD add on cab left hand hydraulic reverser dualremotes 3748 hrs, 18.4x30s clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,000

1988 JD 2955 MFWD, cab, air, 4776 hrs, 18.4x38 13.6x28s frontfenders very clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,000

1981 JD 4440 cab, air, quad range like new 20.8x38 radials 3remotes 4700 hrs, one owner ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,500

1980 JD 4240 cab, air, with turbo and after cooler 6021 hrs quadrange like new 20.8x38 radials dual pto and remotes very cleanruns ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,000

1980 JD 3140 2WD 80 hp dual pto and remotes like new 18.4x38son R+P axles laurin cab very clean original runs ex . . . .$10,500

1980 JD 4240 cab, air, power shift 18.4x38 dual remotes and pto7820 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500

1975 JD 2130 70 hp, roll bar and canopy top dual pto ex 18.4x30son R+P axles JD 145 loader clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,000

2008 Challenger MT475B MFWD, cab, air, 120 hp, 16x16 transLHR, 4 remotes 1980 hrs, 18.4x38 and 16.9x28 radials ML 97B SLloader very very sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60,000

2006 NH TS100A deluxe cab, air, MFWD, 16x16 trans LHR, 2667hrs, ex 18.4x38 radials 14.9x28 fronts buddy seat 4 remotes NH56LB SL loader very clean sharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,000

1998 New Holland TS100 MFWD, 80 hp, 4083 hrs, 16 speed powershift 540+1000 PTO 4 remotes 90% 18.4x34 and 14.9x24Goodyear super traction radials very clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000

1998 New Holland TN90F MFWD, cab, air, narrow orchard tractor420/70R/28 rears 280/70R/20 fronts creeper super steer dualremotes runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500

1997 New Holland 7635 MFWD, 2700 hrs cab, air, 86 hp, 540 +1000 PTO 24 speed Quicke 310 loader clean runs ex . .$24,500

1990 Ford 8630 121 hp, MFWD, 18x9 power shift trans 4850 hrs, 3remotes 20.8x38 rears 16.9x28 fronts clean runs ex . . . .$25,000

1989 Ford TW 15 MFWD, cab, air, series 2 20.8x38s and 16.9x28s10 front weights and rear weights, 6180 hrs 3 remotes very cleanruns ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000

1987 Ford TW15 series 2 MFWD, cab, air, only 3821 hrs, like new18.4x38 rears 3 remotes dual pto original runs ex . . . . . .$24,500

1977 Ford 9700 2WD cab, air, 5417 hrs, new 460/85R/38 rears dualpower dual remotes and pto clean original runs ex . . . . .$12,500

1998 MF 6180 110 hp, MFWD, cab, air, 32 speed dynashift only1225 hrs, 4 remotes 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 radials quicke alo 6755SL loader one owner sharp ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,500

1990 MF 399 2WD roll bar ex 18.4x34 radials 4803 hrs, new clutchclean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500

1977 MF 1135 factory cab multi power 18.4x38s dual pto andremotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500

1979 MF 2675 2WD cab, air, 24 speed power shift like new 18.4x38sdual pto and remotes 4095 hrs, very very clean runs ex .$10,000

1967 MF 135 diesel new 13.6x28 tires dual remotes 3588 hrs extranice and clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000

1967 MF 135 diesel 14.9x28 tires power steering multi power veryclean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500

2008 McCormick MTX120 MFWD, cab, air, 118 hp, 16 speed powerquad LHR, 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 radials 2591 hrs with L165 SLloader very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,500

2007 CIH Maxxum 110 MFWD, cab, air, 16x16 power shift LHR, likenew 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 Michelin radials 1160 hrs, front weightsand fenders very very sharp like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,500

2005 CIH JX95 MFWD, cab, air, 80 hp, 841 hrs, 18.4x30 and12.4x24 Goodyear super traction radials front fenders dualremotes like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$27,500

2005 CIH JX1090U 77 pto hp, ex 18.4x30 radials 12.4x24 fronts3800 hrs, dual pto and remotes quicke 940 SL loader 3rd valve tofront 24 speed LHR, very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,500

1986 CIH 1594 MFWD, 85 hp, power shift dual pto and remotes5707 hrs, 18.4x38s 13.6x28s clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . .$10,000

1984 IH 684D only 2317 original hrs ex 18.4x30 rears roll bar andcanopy with ex CIH 2250 quick tatch loader joystick very cleanoriginal one owner hobby farmer ex tractor . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500

1983 Case 2290 cab, air, 129 hp 20.8x38s 540+1000 pto 5400 hrs,runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000

1985 Allis Chalmers 8070 MFWD, cab, air, powershift 4040 hrs,20.8x38 rears 18.4x26s 3 remotes 3ph quick coupler very cleanruns ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000

1977 IH hydro 86 diesel new 18.4x34s dual remotes ex runninggood hydro clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500

1981 White 4-175 4x4 5641 hrs. 2002 cat 3208 engine 210 HP, 3phpto quick coupler ex 20.8x38s runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,500

White 2-105 MFWD, cab, new 20.8x38 and 16.9x26 radials with selfleveling loader clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500

1977 White 2-105 cab, 4985 hrs, 3 remotes ex 20.8x38 radials frontweights original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500

2001 NH BB940 3x3 square baler last bale ejector, roller bale chuteapplicator knotter fans real clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500

1990 New Holland 575 baler hydraulic drive bale thrower and ten-sion super nice clean original low use baler . . . . . . . . . .$10,500

New Holland 570 baler hydraulic bale tension hydraulic drive balethrower extra nice very low usage baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,500

New Holland 310 baler with NH 75 hydraulic pan type kicker realnice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500

2007 CIH RBX 443 round baler 4x4 baled less than 500 bales likebrand new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000

2005 CIH RBX 452 4x5 silage special round baler net wrap andtwine tie hydraulic wide pickup bale ramp only 3820 bales realsharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000

2003 New Holland BR750 4x6 round baler wide pickup head baleramps netwrap endless belts very nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,000

2000 New Holland 648 silage special 4x5 round baler wide pickuphead bale ramps ex belts very nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000

1998 New Holland 644 silage special wide pickup head bale rampsreal nice clean baler twine tie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500

1996 NH 644 4x5 round baler silage special new belts wide pickuphead bale ramps with netwrap very nice clean baler . . . . .$8,500

2005 Claas 260 variant round baler silage special bought new in2007 netwrap and twine 4x5 bale super sharp only baled 500bales a year like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000

2005 Claas 260 variant round baler silage special netwrap andtwine 4x5 bale real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500

2009 JD 582 silage special 4x5 round baler crop cutter edge to edgemesh wrap or dual twine wide pickup 6700 bales very sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,500

2004 JD 467 4x6 silage special round baler mega wide pickup dualtwine 11000 bales gauge wheels push bar ex cond . . . .$12,500

2000 JD 446 4x4 round baler baleage kit like new belts ex .$8,5001996 JD 466 round baler 4x6 netwrap or twine wide pickup head

bale ramps ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,0002007 New Holland 1412 discbine impeller conditioner very clean ex

low usage discbine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,5002006 NH 1411 discbine rubber rolls 540 pto very low usage real

sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,0002005 JD 530 impeller discbine hydra angle on head real clean . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500Late model Kuhn KC 4000G center pivot discbine rubber rolls ex

cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500NH 38 flail chopper real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,750CIH No 10 flail chopper nice one . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500Fransguard SR4200p tandem axle hydraulic lift 13 ft 6 in width

rotary hay rake very little use like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500Deutz Fahr KS2.42 rotary rake hydraulic lift . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,000New Holland 258 hay rake rubber mounted teeth in ex cond . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,000Kvernland taarup 17 ft hydraulic fold tedder ex cond 2 years old .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,000Fella TH540T 17 ft hydraulic fold hydraulic tilt hay tedder just like

new hardly used at all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,50020.8x42 T-rail clamp on duals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,00020.8x38, 18.4x38 and 18.4x34 clamp on dualsParmiter TR35 trailer type bale wrapper self loading arm very nice

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,250

Bures Bros.Equipment

23 Kings Highway Ext., Shelton, CT 06484

1-203-924-1492

ENFIELD, CT — FarmCredit East, ACA stock-holder-customers re-cently elected threemembers to its Board ofDirectors:

• In the Eastern region,Matthew W. Beaton wasre-elected for a 4-yearterm. Matt is presidentand owner of Sure-CranServices, Inc. and Beat-on’s, Inc., based in Ware-ham, MA. Sure-Cran is acustom-managementcompany, managingmore than 550 acres of

owned and leased cran-berry bogs in southeast-ern Massachusetts.

• Douglas W. Shelmi-dine was elected to a 4-year term in the Centralregion. Doug owns She-land Farms in Adams,NY. Sheland Farms is amulti-generational fami-ly business that Dougruns in partnership withhis brother, Todd, andfather, Donald. The fam-ily farms 1,500 acresand milks 700 cows.

• Christine Fesko was

re-elected to a 4-yearterm in the Western re-gion. Chris, along withher daughter, Kim FeskoBrayman, and father-in-law, George Fesko, ownFesko Farms, Inc., a2,000-acre, 600-cowdairy in Skaneateles, NY.Chris is involved in plan-ning and goal-setting.She also runs Chris Fes-ko Enterprises, whichproduces award-winningchildren’s educationalDVDs about agriculture.

In addition, at the

April 25 reorganizationmeeting, the Board elect-ed Andrew Gilbert, Pots-dam, NY, as its chair andMatthew Beaton, Ware-ham, MA as vice chair. Inaddition to ChairmanGilbert and Vice Chair-man Beaton, the Execu-tive Committee includesRichard Janiga, East Au-rora, NY, and June Hoe-flich, Williamsville, NY.

Farm Credit East is acustomer-owned agricul-tural cooperative andpart of the nationwide

Farm Credit System,which is celebrating 96years of service to Amer-ican agriculture. FarmCredit East serves Con-necticut, Massachusetts,New Hampshire, NewJersey, New York andRhode Island.

The full Farm CreditEast Board includes 12stockholder-elected di-rectors and three ap-pointed directors whobring additional skillsand capabilities to theboardroom. In addition to

those elected to leader-ship and Executive Com-mittee positions theBoard also includes: Hen-ry Adams, Shortsville,NY; Robert R. Brown II,Waterport, NY; Samuel G.Conard, Hillsborough,NJ; Benjamin J. Freund,East Canaan, CT; LaurieK. Griffen, Stillwater, NY;Ann P. Hudson, Suffield,CT; Henry L. Huntington,Loudon, NH; Peggy JoJones, Boise, Idaho; andAbbott W. Lee,Chatsworth, NJ.

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WANTED: Enrosse RP5 in line wheel rake,good working condition only. 716-523-6436.(NY)

RESTORED 1941 LA with plows, mower,cultivators, belt pulley, wheel weights1941H, 1943A, 1946B Case 310 dozerand 10-38 rear tire. 607-369-7656.(NY)

5HP CORN GRINDER 40’ flex auger 1hp.motor $1,900. Katolight 85KW PTO gener-ator $5,000. 315-252-3039.(NY)

REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS SpringPairs. Bull or Heifer calves. Available now.All calves AI sired. Excellent blood lines.315-706-1693.(NY)

TWO FERTILIZER spreaders, one 3pth.$350. One pull behind $650. 12’ BrillionCultipacker with 4” axle, very nice $1,200.607-532-8512.(NY)

DRY 4X4 ROUND BALES grass hay,stored inside, cut in early July $25. each.(Boonville, NY) 315-942-4475

NEW BELTING SKIDSTEER wheels eightbolt, tandem axle running gear $950., NH315 baler $3,000. JD 2-row green cornhead. 607-243-5555.(NY)

WANTED: Guard rail as in letter W typeused, new, any length. 315-673-3995.(NY)

WANTED: Metal bale wagon sides in goodcondition 16 or 18ft. need 2-sets, hay rakew/dolly wheel, used 30-40KW generatorPTO. 215-791-3948.(PA)

FOR SALE 85 ft. tower for wind mill latticetype- 4 legged 120’ available- alreadydown $1,500. former power tower. 607-869-5581.(NY)

JD 4/16 PLOW Oliver sulky potato corn 2-R planter Ford 5610 diesel $9,000. Antiqueplanters, digger, rake, other equipment.585-457-7061.(NY)

REGISTERED HAMP Ram born 1/2009hope breeding or trade for similar Ram- dif-ferent bloodline. 716-549-0649.(NY)

IH 3PT DISC, Ford 3-bottom 3pt. plows,24ft. elevator, NH 477 Haybine NH 256rake, 9x18 steel rack wagon- new. 518-875-6093.(NY)

CASE IH 881 forage harvester with twohay heads 2 row corn head, working con-dition $2,800. 585-554-6678.(NY)

FARMALL SUPER “C”, nice rubber, runsexcellent $2,200. Int. fast hitch conversionto three point $275. Fast hitch Carryall$250. 203-623-2956.(CT)

492 NEW HOLLAND haybine 9ft. withhydro swing cylinder good condition$4,000. 315-265-0026.(NY)

TWO FIBERGLASS TANKS 500 gal. withlids $50. each. F&H wheel WTO $125. pair.Power steering off JD 50 $475. 908-362-7478.(NJ)

JD 620 WFE runs good $4,000. Free 2yr.old male Beagle. 315-363-0262.(NY)

WEBSTER FERT. box with auger 6hrs.motor needs work $1,500. JD Brush Hog5ft. 3pt. hitch $300. W.N.Y. 716-432-9104

NEW HOLLAND model 254 3PT. hitch 2-Star Rake Tedder EC. 315-923-7789.(NY)

NH 499 haybine center pivot 12’ cut rubberrolls, good condition $2,500. JD Canopy$200. 24’ Belt conveyor $400. 607-243-7951.(NY)

2 YEARLY KATAHDIN rams, one white oneblack, proven sires $150. each. 315-823-2256.(NY)

LELY TEDDER (vintage) for parts or repair$250. 315-821-6628.(NY)

FORD 2006 F250 4x4 regular cab, gas,auto, air, cruise, 50,000 miles, excellent$11,000. 315-232-4326.(NY)

NH 514 manure spreader $2,000. Lely 8wheel rake $2,000., JD 446 round baler$7,000., stored inside under cover, retiring.315-629-4894.(NY)

WANTED: Soybean drum for IH 400planter. 315-858-6956.(NY)

ROUND BALE feeder, wheatheart postpounder for rent, see us at fryesangus-beef.com 518-638-6370.(NY)

BIG SIX HORSE drawn mower. 315-376-3460.(NY)

WANTED: Front suite case weights forJohn Deere. Also rear wheel weights forD14 Allis Chalmers. 607-566-2116.(NY)

FOUR BUGGY wheels striped and every-thing still has good rubber. Call for pricing.Also Pullets laying two months $5. each.607-292-6184.(NY)

IH 5088 6,270 hours, 75 hours on com-plete restoration, includes engine, overhaultransmission, update wiring, tires, paintcab, interior $30,000. 716-870-3155.(NY)

JOHN DEERE model 42 bale ejector.Brand new, complete set up. Also 18.4-38rear tractor tires, 30% $35. each. 716-773-5333.(NY)

FARMALL C with loader $1,250. wide frontend for Farmall C $350. belt pulley for C$30. 518-993-5531.(NY)

1ST CUTTING GRASS hay 60lb. bales1+3rd. cutting baleage grass fed BeefKnight 3300 mixer wagon. 716-983-6232.(NY)

REGISTERED BRED Holstein Heifer due7-5, 18’ Brillion transport drag 12’ Brilliontransport cultipacker. 315-963-3826.(NY)

FOR SALE: Allis Chalmers D-17 series IVser# 82071, new tires and engine, verynice tractor, over $10,000 invested,$8,500. 607-535-2395.(NY)

WANTED: Buying Alfalfa in the field, onecutting or rent for the whole year. Newark,NY and surrounding areas. 315-545-2027

WANTED: Single Harpoon Haymow forkswanted by collector, Blacksmith made orby hay tool Mfg’rs. Buy- Trade- Swap. AlsoMfg’rs catalog’s. 717-792-0278.(PA)

1947 SC CASE, good tin, recent paint,fenders, runs good, all new tires $2,000.315-626-2689.(NY)

886 INTER. CAB TIRES 90%, 4,800 hrs.$8,500. or trade for 856 no cab. 3 Row cul-tivator $300. 607-936-1257.(NY)

SMALL SQUARE BALES 1,000+ mixedhay, late cut, must move, make offer.Owego, NY area. 607-659-5904

HOLSTEIN HFRS 600-700 lbs. out of topSires 20,000 lb. herd average certifiedorganic, also would sell a few cows. 518-361-8129.(NY)

FOR SALE: Rops fits Oliver 1850-1855, nocanopy, used 6 months, stored indoors,Made by Laurin $1,100. obo. 315-269-3794.(NY)

VACUUM PUMP $350. Chicken debeaker$250. Antique wagon wheel. Antique chick-en crates. John X. Florek. 413-562-2981.(MA)

JOHN DEERE 355 hydraulic offset cuttingdisk super heavy duty three cylinder twelvefoot; You need lots of horsepower $4,300.570-470-0128.(PA)

NH 116 HAYBINE 14’ cut $3,000. Berthoud400 gal. grape sprayer $2,800. obo. 585-301-5041.(NY)

SHEEP SHEARING blade grinder with 12”aluminum disc, asking $300. obo. Call Dale585-394-5814.(NY)

NH 144 iNVERTER, new bearings, goodcondition $1,000. 585-554-6415.(NY)

JD 640 HAY RAKE, nice $2,900. JD 1209Haybine, little use $2,700. JD 541 self-lev-eling loader, like new $4,500. L.M. 518-885-5106.(NY)

WHITE 5100 no- till airplanter, new discs$5,000. IH six bottom plow with sodbuster$1,500. New diesel generator 8500 watt$4,000. 570-767-1117.(PA)

PICK UP TO 10 Jersey Heifers ready tobreed May $800. each, most are polled.Looking for polled Jersey bull. 802-464-2644.(VT)

WANTED: Two or three bottom plow withthree point hitch. Belleville, NY. 315-846-5612

300 GAL. CENTURY field sprayer, goodcondition $1,000. 2005 Ponderosa stocktrailer bumper hitch 16’ $1,500. 315-776-4110.(NY)

WANTED: Grain drill planter with grassseeder in good working condition. Pleasecall day 315-531-8133 or evening 315-651-0248.(NY)

REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS bullcalves. All natural, grass fed, superb blood-lines, calving ease, calming demeanor.Don’t miss out! 716-378-7151.(NY)

WANTED: Flail Chopper in working condi-tion 518-894-8112.(NY)

FOR SALE: Twenty pound Royal PalmTurkey. WANTED: Pure New Zealand doerabbit. 585-554-6419.(NY)

WATER WHEEL PLANTER with threewheels $1,200. or best offer. Gehl 72 grasschopper, good condition $700. or bestoffer. 585-733-8154.(NY)

FARMALL M partially dismantled, engineseized. Great project tractor. Complete withfenders, lights, battery box, good tin $650.315-749-4431.(NY)

FOR SALE: International Hydro 100 lessthan 200hr. on motor, overhaul, new rub-ber, VG paint, asking $11,900. obo. 315-825-5244.(NY)

HAYWAGON 8’x16’ wood on a JD chassiswith extendable tongue great shape $700.and 3pt. hitch back blade 6’ $275. 315-525-3084.(NY)

HAY ROUND and square bales. 607-692-4622.(NY)

LOCUST FENCE POSTS fresh cut anylength when you call $2.00 each. 518-605-1368.(NY)

SIX 600LB. 700LB. Feeder Steers AngusAngus Hereford cross $1.40lb. 607-542-6742.(NY)

1,000 GALLON H+S pull type sprayer. 80’booms Raven 450 controller new pump,foam markers, hyd. fold, excellent condition$10,000. 585-734-8457.(NY)

WANTED: Large Stave silo 1980 or newer20x80, 24x80, 24x70, selling Westfallavacuum pump. 315-237-1448.(NY)

CASE 4490 4X4 tractor 4,400hrs. 175hp.3-ph. 1,000 PTO $9,500. Ready to work.860-688-1638.(CT)

CIDER PRESSES water operated 4-1/2bu.to 14 bushel 6” grinders available send forprices and brochure. Amon Zimmerman1077 Hall Rd. Lyndonville, NY 14098-9651.

IH 45, 16’ VIBRA SHANK $1,600./ 33’ balecarrier low profile $2,600./ Brillion 12’ Cul-tipacker 4” axle $1,150. 585-526-5685.(NY)

FOR SALE: Pull behind Bush Hog, 8 HPBriggs & Stratton engine, GT-48, 42” cut,low hours, runs great $500. 585-535-7289.(NY)

14’ KEWANEE disk rockflex $32. JD 100forage blower $300. Standardbred Geldingtraffic safe sound $300. Geneva, NY. 315-781-2572

JOHN DEERE 4-bottom hyd. reset plow$1,100. Case 530 backhoe $4,500. NewHolland hay inverter merger $1,500. 12kw.generator $1,200. 315-744-4941.(NY)

FOR SALE 1965 Ward LaFrance fire truck19,000 miles, good condition, pumpertruck 750 tank, asking $2,800. obo. 315-865-5657.(NY)

FOR SALE: Tires 18.4R38 2ea., 14.9-252ea. with tubes $150. each good for duals.CNY. 315-626-6684.(NY)

REGISTERED ROMNEY natural colored &white breeding Rams for sale. Also whiteRomney Yearling Ewes. Central, NY. 315-822-3478

BLACK SIMMENTAL bull sired by ranchhand, moderate frame, good EPD’s andcalving ease. Yearling Heifers also avail-able. 716-830-8149.(NY)

IH FAST HITCH cultivator. 2 Truck tires235/70 R16 excellent, nearly new. 607-743-6391.(NY)

LOWE 750 classic 12” post hole auger withquick attach. Asking $2,500 or best offer,Hinsdale, NY. Ask for Ron. 716-557-2440

1250 GEHL CHOPPER 7’ hay two rowcorn fair $1,000. No Sunday calls 607-243-7578.(NY)

INTERNATIONAL 2btm trailer plow, G.C.;New stile points jointers F250 1990 Ford4x4; Air; Straight 6cyl.; uses no oil; 5spd.607-546-4055.(CNY)

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Given the current stateof the wheat crop, thiscould be the year manyNorth East growerscould slide in buckwheatafter wheat.

Information on grow-ing buckwheat:

A. Climatic Require-ments:

Buckwheat grows best

where the climate ismoist and cool. It can begrown rather far northand at high altitudes, be-cause its growing periodis short (10 to 12 weeks)and its heat require-ments for developmentare low. The crop is ex-tremely sensitive to un-favorable weather condi-

tions and is killed quick-ly by freezing tempera-tures both in the springand fall. High tempera-tures and dry weather atblooming time maycause blasting of flowersand prevent seed forma-tion. Generally, buck-wheat seeding is timedso that the plants will

bloom and set seed whenhot, dry weather is over.Often seeding is delayeduntil three months priorto the first killing frost inthe fall.

B. Soil Requirements:Buckwheat grows on a

wide range of soil typesand fertility levels. It pro-duces a better crop than

other grains on infertile,poorly drained soils if theclimate is moist and cool.It is an efficient crop inextracting phosphorousof low availability fromthe soil. In addition,buckwheat tends to lodgebadly on fertile soils. It isoften better suited thanmost other grains onnewly cleared land, ondrained marsh land, oron other rough land witha high content of decay-ing vegetative matter.

Buckwheat has highertolerance to soil aciditythan any other graincrop. It is best suited tolight to medium textured,well-drained soils such assandy loams, loams andsilt loams. It does notgrow well in heavy, wetsoils or in soils that con-tain high levels of lime-stone. It grows well wherealfalfa or red clover wouldnot. On soils high in ni-trogen, lodging may occurand cause a reduction inyield. Once lodged, abuckwheat plant does notreturn upright. Crustingon clay soils may resultin an unsatisfactorystand because of poorseedling emergence.

C. Seed Preparationand Germination:

Buckwheat will germi-nate at temperaturesranging from 45 degreesto 105 degrees F. Freshlyharvested seed of sometypes may not germinateuntil after 30-60 days ofdrying and storage. Theseed may retain its viabil-ity for several years, butseed that is no more thanone year old is best to usefor planting. Buckwheatplants will emerge fromthe soil 3-5 days afterplanting. The time re-quired is influenced bydepth of seeding and thetemperature and mois-ture content of the soil.

Cultural Practices:A. Crop Sequence and

Rotation:Serious diseases affect-

ing other dicot field cropshave not been importantin buckwheat; thereforethe volunteer plant prob-lem is the main problemin crop sequences. Vol-unteer sunflower, rape-seed, mustard, and corncan be serious weeds inbuckwheat planted be-fore June 15. Volunteerbuckwheat can be aproblem in crops follow-ing buckwheat, but her-bicides will control thesein most crops.

B. Seedbed Prepara-tion:

A firm seedbed is best

for successful buckwheatproduction because of itsrelatively small seed sizeand its shallow root sys-tem. A firm seedbed facil-itates absorption of nutri-ents essential for rapidgrowth, and tends to re-duce losses from drought.If soil has been plowed fora previous crop which hasfailed, only disking orharrowing may be re-quired. Rolling or culti-packing the seedbed justprior to seeding is some-times helpful.

C. Seeding Date:Buckwheat may be

sown at any time after alldanger of killing frost ispast. Since the cropgrows rapidly and ma-tures in a short growingseason, the most com-mon practice is to seedthe crop only 10-12weeks before a killingfrost is expected. For Wis-consin, seeding in mid-June is advised.

Thin stands of buck-wheat produce strongplants that branch and re-sist lodging on good land.Thick stands produceplants that are spindlyand have short branchesand poor seed set.

D. Fertilizer and LimeRequirements:

Buckwheat has a mod-est feeding capacity com-pared to most othergrains, and if fertilizer isnot applied, the removalof nutrients by a buck-wheat crop may have adepressing effect on theyield of the followingcrop. Typical nutrient re-movals by the grain for a1200 lb/a crop are 9lb/a N, 3 lb/a P2O5 and12 lb/a K2O. However, inMinnesota, a 2000-pound yield of seed re-moved 40 pounds N, 20of P2O5 and 13 poundsper acre of K2O or aboutthe same as a 2000pound crop of sunflowerseed. The crop growswell on acid soils andgives little response toliming above a pH of 5.0.It has about the sameacid tolerances as oatand potatoes. Soilsshould be limed for thecrops grown in rotationwith buckwheat.

It is unlikely that buck-wheat will respond to ad-ditional P or K at soiltests above 30 lb/a P or300 lb/a K.

E. Method and Rate ofSeeding:

The most satisfactorymethod of sowing buck-wheat is with a grain drillthat plants the seed one

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The U.S. Department ofAgriculture — along withthe Department of Energy,and the Department ofNavy — will co-host an Ad-vanced Biofuels IndustryRoundtable in WashingtonD.C. on May 18 as thenext step in the partner-ship with the private sec-tor to produce advancedbiofuels to power militaryand commercial trans-portation. Agriculture Sec-retary Tom Vilsack madethe announcement duringhis keynote address to theAdvanced Biofuels Leader-ship Conference.

“Advanced biofuels area key component of Presi-dent Obama’s ‘all-of-the-above’ energy strategy tolimit the impact that for-eign oil has on our econo-my and take control ofour energy future,” saidAgriculture SecretaryTom Vilsack. “By bringingtogether farmers, scien-

tists, and the private sec-tor to produce fuel for theAmerican military, we canhelp spur an industryproducing biofuels fromnon-food feedstocks allover the nation, strength-en our middle class, andhelp create an economybuilt to last.”

“The Biofuels IndustryRoundtable will producethe market and industryexpertise necessary to de-velop a domestic biofuelmarket capable of produc-ing alternative fuel that iscost-competitive with tra-ditional fuel,” stated Sec-retary of the Navy RayMabus. “The Departmentsof Navy, Agriculture, andEnergy are investing in anexisting private industry tospur growth, and each de-partment will closely mon-itor how that investment isused to achieve the presi-dent’s objectives.”

The May 18, roundtable

will focus on efforts to ac-celerate the production ofbio-based fuels for mili-tary and commercial pur-poses. Last year, USDA,and the Departments ofEnergy and the Navy an-nounced that — throughthe Defense ProductionAct — they will collaborateto accelerate the develop-ment of advanced, drop-inaviation and marine bio-fuels and marine diesel tohelp power our military.Participants in thisroundtable will discussnext steps for those inter-ested in pursuing the pro-duction of aviation biofu-els and marine diesel.Topics will include pro-

duction, distribution andcontracting, and bestpractices. This roundtablefollows a “match making”event hosted recently atUSDA headquarters topromote connections be-tween agricultural pro-ducers of energy feed-stocks, and biorefineries.

In 2008, America im-ported 11 million barrelsof oil a day. By the end oflast year, that numberdropped to 8.4 millionbarrels per day. In thelast year alone, in part be-cause of booming U.S. oiland gas production, moreefficient cars and trucks,and a world-class refiningsector that last year was a

net exporter for the firsttime in 60 years, we havecut net imports by tenpercent — a million bar-rels a day. And with thenew fuel economy stan-dards the President an-nounced last year, we areon pace to meet our goalby the end of the decade.Developing advanceddrop-in biofuels is anoth-er part of this comprehen-sive strategy to reduceAmerica’s dependence offoreign oil.

As part of that strategy,and at Secretary Vilsack’sdirection, USDA is work-ing to develop the nationalbiofuels industry produc-ing energy from non-food

sources in every region ofthe country. We are con-ducting and encouragingresearch into innovativenew energy technologiesand processes, helpingcompanies build biore-fineries — including thefirst ever commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol fa-cilities — and supportingfarmers, ranchers, andbusinesses taking risks topursue new opportunitiesin biofuels. Along withFederal partners, we’re es-tablishing an aviation bio-fuels economy, and haveexpedited rules and ef-forts to promote produc-tion and commercializa-tion of biofuels.

to two inches deep. Poorstands are likely whenseedings are more thantwo inches deep.

A seeding rate of 36 to72 pounds per acre or 16seeds per square foot ofclean, viable seed is suffi-cient. At least 48 pounds

per acre should be usedof large-seeded varietiessuch as Pennquad.

Source: This informa-tion was shared withCountry Folks by JeffMiller, Cornell Coopera-tive Extension OneidaCounty, New York.

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The SMART debate atAlltech’s 2012 Sympo-sium will be a dynamicconversation aboutwhat’s in store for thefuture of the world. All-tech’s 28th Annual In-ternational Symposiumwill be held May 20-23in Lexington, KY.

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Panelists on theSMART debate will beCEO of Concern, basedin Ireland, Tom Arnold;Dr. Marcus ViniciusPratini de Moraes, for-mer minister of Brazil’sagriculture and foodsupply; Tom Dorr, CEOof Grains Council inWashington, D.C.; and

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WASHINGTON, D.C. —America’s dairy farmersneed a dramatically re-vised safety net in thenext Farm Bill, one thatshifts its emphasis frommilk prices to margins,the National Milk Produc-ers Federation (NMPF)told a House of Represen-tatives panel on April 26.

At a hearing of theHouse Agriculture Sub-committee on Livestock,Dairy and Poultry, NMPFPresident and CEO JerryKozak testified that in aglobalized dairy industry,buffeted by increasedprice volatility, dairyfarmers needs a new safe-ty net “that addressesboth low milk prices, highinput costs, or the combi-nation.”

Pointing to the collec-tive loss of $20 billion infarmer equity that oc-curred between 2007 and2009, Kozak said thatcurrent farm bill dairyprograms are inadequate,considering the highercost of production thatlivestock producers arefacing, and will continueto face. With America’sfarmers more reliant to-day on volatile exportmarkets, better risk man-agement tools are needed,Kozak said.

For that reason, NMPFhas endorsed the DairySecurity Act (DSA), whichwas introduced in Con-gress last year by Repre-sentative Collin Peterson,the ranking Democrat onthe House AgricultureCommittee, along withRepresentative MikeSimpson, a leading con-gressional Republican.The DSA package “isproactive, budget con-scious, and fixes long-term challenges that ourcurrent safety net can’taddress,” he said, addingthat because of its advan-tages, the legislative pro-posal is backed by theAmerican Farm Bureau,the National Council ofFarmer Cooperatives, the

National Farmers Organi-zation, the National Hol-stein Association, the MilkProducers Council, as wellas a majority of otherstate dairy associations.

“This is an unprece-dented level of support forsuch a major change, andhas never happened be-fore; shouldn’t this saysomething?” Kozak asked.

The DSA replaces threeexisting farm bill dairyprograms — the DairyProduct Price SupportProgram, the Milk IncomeLoss Contract program,and the Dairy Export In-centive Program — anduses the budget savingsfrom those to help pay forthe Dairy Producer Mar-gin Protection Program.

But the margin insur-ance program “isn’t aguarantee of profits orsuccess. Farmers won’t beable to insure all of theirmilk production, or all oftheir costs. This is firstabout protecting againstthe worst-case scenarios,and second about givingfarmers the tools to helpthem manage their risk,”Kozak said.

Kozak cited several ad-vantages to the approachtaken by the DSA. Mostimportantly, it shifts awayfrom a sole focus on milkprices, to insuring farm-ers against poor operatingmargins caused either bylow milk prices or highfeed costs. The Dairy Pro-ducer Margin ProtectionProgram provides a no-cost basic level of margininsurance under the pro-gram, while offering farm-ers the option to pur-chase supplemental in-surance to indemnify alarger margin.

“The DSA allows farm-ers to better manage theirrisks, offers a better safe-ty net, reduces govern-ment involvement in ourindustry, and positionsour entire industry tocompete in a global mar-ketplace. It is simple, af-fordable, and conven-

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case conditions appear.Or, they can forgo govern-ment assistance, and notbe subject to the DMSP.”

He pointed to the factthat the Market Stabiliza-tion program also con-tains triggers so that itdoes not activate whenthe world price and thedomestic price are out ofalignment, “a situationthat could negatively af-fect the ability of the U.S.to export our products,”he said. Critics of the

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by Angela Shelf MedearisCreate a home spa for Mother’s DayIf you’re looking for an unusual (and budget-friend-

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When mixing your home spa treatments, use fresh,high quality ingredients for the best results. All of theingredients can be found in your refrigerator, pantryor local grocery store.

Never use ingredients for your home spa treatmentsthat you wouldn’t want to eat. Your skin, the largestorgan on your body, breathes and is porous. It willabsorb the properties of the ingredients you are using.

Finally, ensure the containers or jars you will beusing are sterile by boiling them in hot water. This willhelp prevent contamination of your finished product,which could lead to spoilage. Do not store the assem-bled spa treatments any longer than the shelf life ofthe most perishable ingredient.

A pretty box or basket filled with jars of your cus-tom-made spa treatments, a decorative label you cre-ate, hand-written or printed instruction labels, and anote of appreciation for your Mom makes the perfectgift for Mother’s Day!

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by Patricia A. Westen-broek, Sullivan County,Cornell Cooperative Ex-tension and Jerry MartinII, Environmental Engi-neer, USDA - ARS

When manure is anaer-obically digested, the bio-gas produced is primarilycomposed of methane andcarbon dioxide, with less-er amounts of hydrogensulfide, ammonia, andother gases. Each of thesegases has safety issues.Overall, biogas risks in-clude explosion, asphyxi-ation, disease, and hydro-gen sulfide poisoning.

Extreme caution is nec-essary when working withbiogas. Adequate ventila-tion, appropriate precau-tions, good work practices,engineering controls, andadequate personal protec-tive equipment will mini-mize the dangers associat-ed with biogas. Whereverpossible, digester-associ-ated tasks and mainte-nance should be per-formed without anyonehaving to enter confinedspaces, including pits.Systems should be initial-ly designed so that con-fined space entry is not re-quired to perform mainte-nance.

Biogas HazardsFire/Explosion

Methane, approxi-mately 60 percent of bio-gas, forms explosive mix-tures in air. If biogas isdiluted between 10 per-cent and 30 percent withair, there is an explosionhazard. In 2003, severalexplosions on Canadianswine farms werethought to have beencaused by the methanein biogas exploding(Choinière, 2004). Hy-drogen sulfide and am-monia are also potential-ly explosive.

Because of the explo-sion hazards, no openflames should ever beused near a digester.Also, equipment such aslarge engines and elec-tric generators must besuitable to the environ-ment so a spark will notignite the gas. Explo-sion-proof equipmentand electrical service, aswell as non-sparkingtools, should be usedaround digesters andbiogas. There must be nosmoking near the di-gester or related biogaslines and equipment.

AsphyxiationAsphyxiation from bio-

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Never enter a facilitywhere manure is storedor where there is a sus-pected biogas leak asnatural ventilation can-not be trusted to dilutethe explosion hazardsufficiently. Airing out afacility does not impartsafety, as some of thegases produced areheavier than air. If a per-son is found uncon-scious in such a facility,do not enter the facilitybecause you may beovercome as well. Con-tact emergency servicesso that firefighters wear-ing self-containedbreathing apparatus(SCBA) can safely re-trieve the victim.

DiseaseAnimal manure con-

tains bacteria, virusesand, possibly, parasites.Biogas is generated bythe anaerobic digestion

of manure, which occursbecause of the bacteriapresent in animalwastes, some of which

can produce infection.When handling wastematerial, exercise appro-

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priate precautions by us-ing personal protectiveequipment to avoid con-tact with manure. Wash-ing after working aroundthe digester is recom-mended. It is particular-ly recommended to wash

hands before eating anddrinking and beforetouching the eyes or oth-er mucous membranes.

Keeping the digesterfacility clean will reducedisease hazards as wellas the spread of odors

and fly populations inthe digester facility.

PrecautionsManufacturer warnings

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preventative measures.Cornell University devel-oped a comprehensiveself-assessment guide-line for farmers. It is in-tended to be used byfarm owners and man-agers or farm staff who

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and poisonous gas haz-ards may be detected us-ing gas sensors. Thesesensors include both dis-posable and electronicsensors. Electronic sen-sors need testing regu-larly, and these sensorsmay have a disposablecomponent that needsperiodic replacement.Only qualified peopleshould use these sensorsto determine if an area issafe.

Personal protectiveequipment

An area where manureis stored should never beentered without the ap-propriate personal pro-tective equipment, whichmay include a self-con-tained breathing appara-tus (SCBA). The use ofprotective equipmentsuch as an SCBA is cov-ered by OSHA regula-tions, and the operatormust be certified in itsuse with equipment-fittesting and medicalclearance.

The information pre-sented here is for refer-ence purposes only. No li-ability is implied.

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by Dan Ciolkosz, Exten-sion Associate, Penn Stateand Pius Ndegwa, Wash-ington State University

On-farm biogas pro-duction has long been atopic of interest for farm-ers, with historicalrecords of biogas produc-tion going back severalhundreds of years. Inmodern livestock produc-tion systems, for example,the benefits of producingbiogas are significant andinclude:

• provision of supple-mental renewable energy

• odor reduction• reduction of emis-

sions of greenhouse gases• pathogen control• waste biostabilization.The economics of bio-

gas production, however,are sometimes difficult to

justify unless the accom-panying environmentalbenefits and other by-products are considered.

What is a biogas?Biogas is a by-product

of the anaerobic (withoutoxygen) breakdown of or-ganic matter. The organicmatter could be any of anumber of materials, buton the farm, it most oftencomprises animal ma-nure or other agriculturalwaste.

The most importantcomponent in biogas ismethane, a flammablegas that can be used infurnaces, for cooking, oreven as an engine fuel.However, biogas also con-tains carbon dioxide andsmall amounts of hydro-gen, hydrogen sulfide, ni-trogen, and water vapor.

What is a digester?A digester is a sealed

vessel or container inwhich anaerobic digestionof organic matter occurs.The bacteria “feed” off themanure and, in theprocess, release biogas asa by-product. Thisprocess is referred to asanaerobic digestion, andthe sealed vessel or con-tainer is thus usually re-ferred to as an anaerobicdigester. Anaerobic diges-tion also occurs in theanaerobic zones of openor unsealed swamps,bogs, and wastewater la-goons.

Today, farmers in de-veloped countries are us-ing digesters primarily toimprove the quality oftheir manure and to re-duce manure odors, the

energy content of themethane being simply aby-product. However, asthe price of energy in-creases, more farmers arelooking at using anaero-bic digestion as a way togenerate supplementalheat and electricity fortheir farms. Digesters area popular technology inrural areas of the develop-ing world, where electrici-ty and petroleum fuelsare often unavailable orunaffordable.

What does a digesterlook like?

Physically, digesterscan come in many differ-ent shapes and sizes,varying from simpleearthen lagoons to com-plex steel and concretestructures. In NorthAmerica, the most com-

mon commercial farm di-gesters are usually buriedconcrete tanks with heavyplastic covers.

How does adigester work?

Fresh biomass enteringa digester is supplied withanaerobic bacteria by theexisting digested bio-mass, which is tremen-dously rich in these mi-crobes. The digester tankprovides a conducive en-vironment for anaerobicmicrobes to “digest” thebiomass, resulting in di-gested solids, liquids, andbiogas. In general, theanaerobic digestion is aliving process, requiringfavorable conditions (tem-perature, moisture con-tent, oxygenexclusion,and pH) and asteady food supply in or-

der to flourish.What goes into

a digester?Livestock manure is the

most popular material, orfeedstock, for anaerobicdigestion on the farm, butalmost any type of organ-ic matter can be digested,including food waste,forestry residue, animalprocessing waste, andfield crops.

What can go wrong?Probably the biggest

problem in a digester oc-curs when the digester’spH drops too low. In gen-eral, acid-forming bacte-ria grow much faster thanmethane-forming bacte-ria. This can reduce thepH to an unfavorable lev-el for methane-formingbacteria, thus inhibiting

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Here Again Issued Apr. 27, 2012

USDA’s Animal andPlant Health InspectionService (APHIS) has con-

firmed the nation’sfourth case of bovinespongiform en-cephalopathy (BSE) in adairy cow from centralCalifornia. Dairy Profit

Weekly (DPW) reportedthat the carcass was be-ing held under state au-thority and will be de-stroyed. It was neverpresented for slaughter

for human consumption,DPW reported, so did notpresent a risk to the foodsupply or human healthand milk does not trans-mit BSE. Samples from

the animal in questionwere tested at USDA’sNational Veterinary Ser-vices Laboratories inAmes, Iowa and con-firmed the animal waspositive for atypical BSE,a very rare form of thedisease not generally as-sociated with an animalconsuming infected feed.

FC Stone dairy econo-mist Bill Brooks didn’texpect much impact ondairy markets howeverwarned that the newscould hit beef consump-tion and thus curbcheese consumptionthrough lower demandfor cheeseburgers.

Cash block cheeseclosed the last Friday ofApril at $1.5350 perpound, up three-quartercents on the week, but 73/4-cents below a yearago. Barrel closed at$1.4350, down 2 1/2-cents on the week, 163/4-cents below a yearago, and a dime belowthe blocks. Twenty eightcars of block tradedhands on the week and25 of barrel. The Ag Mar-keting Service (AMS) sur-veyed block price lost apenny- and-a-half andslipped to $1.5041. Bar-rel was down 2.2 cents,to $1.4891.

American type cheesestocks stood at 621.9million, up 14.2 millionor 2 percent from Febru-ary and 10.7 million or 2percent above a year ago,according to USDA’s lat-est Cold Storage data.The total cheese invento-

ry hit just over a billionpounds again (first timesince October 2011), up2 percent from February,but 2 percent below ayear ago. Traders saidthe report was prettymuch as expected.

Heavier than anticipat-ed milk production acrossthe country continues tofind its way to cheeseplants, according toUSDA. Mid April produc-tion levels were at or nearcapacity in many areas.Midwest milk supplieswere being offered tosome cheese manufactur-ers at below class priceenhancing production.

Retail demand waslower than the previoustwo weeks as cheese fea-tures were not as preva-lent in store ads. In somecases, retail prices haveincreased while whole-sale prices are somewhatsteady. Export demandis good as U.S. prices arefavorable compared tocurrent prices in Ocea-nia.

Cash butter slipped to$1.36, down 5 1/4-centson the week and 71 1/2-cents below a year agowhen the spot pricegained 7 1/2-cents andhit $2.0750. Two carssold on the week and theAMS price lost 2.2 cents,hitting $1.4408.

Butter stocks areabundant compared to ayear ago. The March 31inventory stood at 210.6million pounds, up just5.4 million or 3 percent

the activity ofmethanogens. This is re-ferred to souring and mayresult in failure or crash-ing of the anaerobic di-gester. In most cases,however, the pH is self-regulating, but bicarbon-ates are sometimes usedto maintain consistentpH. The optimal pH rangeis between 6.8 to 8.5.Restarting a digester thathas “soured” is not aneasy task. Typically, theapproach is to open thedigester, excavate thesoured material, then re-fill and restart the di-gester. This is a costly andunpleasant task andshould be avoided when-

ever possible.There are risks in deal-

ing with biogas, includingexplosion, asphyxiation,disease, or hydrogen sul-fide poisoning. Operatorsmust be aware of the po-tential hazards and takepreventative measures.

How is biogas used?Biogas generated from

anaerobic digestionprocesses is a clean and en-vironmentally friendly re-newable fuel. There aremany uses for this fuel, in-cluding use in engines, gen-eration of electricity, heatand hot water systems, andeven refrigeration.

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CCompletee Holsteinn Herdd Dispersal

As good of a set of 2 yearolds as you will ever see!

WEDD MAYY 9th 11:000 AMAfter 116 years and Seven

Generations The Bodettes are goingto sell all their cattle

290 HOLSTEINS 140 COWS and 150 HEIFERS

35 Bred heifers - 35 Ready to Breed- 80 calves to yearlings50 Milking 2 year olds

25 Fresh in last 2 monthsR.H.A. 17,000 4.0% SCC 220,000 64LBPER COW 2 SERVICE AGE BULLS AND 2YOUNGER BULLS SELLING ALL WILL BE

inoculated and preg checked

Directions: From 22A at Addison FourCorners turn West on Route 17, Seven

miles to Farm on Left. From New York:Cross Crown Point Bridge to Second

Farm on Right

Watch for Auction signsTerms: Nothing will be released

without a check!

Owners:Leo & Arlene Lamoureux

802-683-8051802-349-3110 (cell)

Completee JerseyDispersal

Directions: From 105 2 miles west of Enosburg

take 236 North go 6 miles to RT 120 West, 3

miles to Gallup Road, 7 miles to 4 corners, go

left to farm.

From I-87 in NY to 11E to 2E to 78E to 105E

following directions above.

One of the best Jersey Herdswe’ve ever had to sell!

FRII MAYY 11th 11:000 AM111 ID. Jerseys

70 Cows 15 Bred Heifers due Aug. - Sept.

11 Open Heifers RTB10 Yearlings, 2 Bulls

Herd Ave 47# 5.0% 3.8P SCC 200,000A.I. for 30 years. Over 1/2 First or

Second Calf 25 Cows Fresh, Balancein all stages of lactation. They are

double inoculated and preg checked.

They have had Jersey on this farm for150 years and they have never been

better than they are right now!

Terms: Nothing will be released without a check!

Assisting: Mike Stanley 802-933-2039

Owners: Mike & Joan Lothian802-286-6340

Completee Holsteinn Herdd Dispersal

FRII MAYY 18TH 10:300 AMM Sharp60 COWS and 60 HEIFERS

Herd bred A.I. with Genex for 40 years100% Homebred herd SCC 160,000

ave 57# 3.7% 3.0PCows due year round - 12 Fresh,

13 due shortlyHeifers are well grown, 22 are

confirmed, 14 yearlings,15 6-12 mos. 8 under 6 mos.

Herd is tie stall and goes out for exercise every day

Last 9 years Quality Milk AwardThey are double inoculated and

preg checked

Leo and Arlene have bred a nice herd of cows that are young and

vaccinated right.

Directions: Take route 7 to Leicester, turnwest onto Leicester Whiting Road past

Depot Farm Store to first farm on right.From 22A take Whiting Shoreham roadjust south of Shoreham go straight thruWhiting Four Corners to first farm on leftWatch for Auction signs

Terms: Nothing will be released without a check!

Owners:Bodette Farm

802-759-3301 officeCell: 324-2771 Ray

Cell: 349-3639 Matt

Bodette Farm LLC 7240 Rt. 17

West Addison VT 05491At the Farm

Mike & Joan Lothian 2996 Middle RoadFranklin, VT 05457

Leo and Arlene Lamoureux At the Farm

433 Leicester Whiting RdWhiting, VT 05778

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from February but awhopping 66.4 millionpounds or 46 percentabove those a year ago.

Churning scheduleshave eased from theEaster/Passover holiday.Cream remains plentifuland USDA reports thatmany churns are run-ning at or very near ca-pacity levels. Many but-ter producers are able tomanage their output atthis time and be selectivewith their additionalcream purchases.

Butter demand has

slowed considerably. Inmost instances, ordersare being placed for nearor short term needs asmany buyers feel thatfurther price weaknesswill develop as milk andcream volumes increaseseasonally. Retail buyersare indicating that fea-ture activity is limited,although advertised but-ter continues to be pres-ent in many grocery ads.

Cash Grade A nonfatdry milk closed Friday at$1.1475, down 2 cents,and Extra Grade was also

down 2, hitting $1.1075.Farm milk supplies are

steady to slowly declin-ing. Florida milk exportsdropped 24 percent theweek of April 16 (190loads) compared to theprevious week (250loads). Production in thePacific Northwest, Idaho,Utah and California con-tinues to run ahead of2011 volumes but isholding steady. Farmmilk intakes in the up-per Midwest continue tosurpass year ago vol-umes and are holding

steady. Arizona produc-tion, which is decreas-ing, reflects the arrival ofwarmer weather.

Bottled milk demand issteady to lower. Milkhandlers speculate theearly arrival of warmweather in the Northernstates decreased severalweeks of mealtime milkconsumption andpushed the calendarahead to preferences foriced beverages. Creamdemand from ice creamand ice cream mix endusers hasn’t moved out

of the doldrums yet, ac-cording to USDA.

Looking “back to thefutures;” after factoringin the announced ClassIII milk prices and theremaining futures, theaverage Class III milkprice for the first sixmonths of 2012 stood at$15.65 on March 2 and$15.83 on April 6. Thelast half of 2012 was av-eraging $16.20 on March2, $16.52 on April 5,$16.26 on April 13,$15.95 on April 20, andwas trading around

$15.49 late morning onApril 27.

Cooperatives WorkingTogether (CWT) accepted11 requests for exportassistance the final weekof April to sell a total of2.615 million pounds ofcheese and 752,000pounds of butter to cus-tomers in Africa, Asia,the Middle East andSouth America. Theproduct will be deliveredthrough July and raised2012 CWT cheese ex-ports to 46 millionpounds plus 39.2 millionof butter to 26 countries.

CWT also announcedthat it will begin accept-ing requests for exportassistance for Anhy-drous Milk Fat (AMF).

The decision was “theresult of a thorough eco-nomic review of worldmarket fundamentalsand the potential returnon investment for dairyproducers,” according tothe CWT.

In dairy politics; thedraft Farm Bill releasedApril 20 by the SenateAgriculture Committeeincluded the key compo-nents of National Milk’s“Foundation for the Fu-ture” dairy policy reformin preparation for Agri-culture Committeemarkup. CommitteeChairwoman Sen. DebbieStabenow (D-MI), alongwith Ranking MemberSen. Pat Roberts (R-KS),released the provisions ofthe entire farm bill, in-cluding the dairy legisla-tive language.

The Committee passedthe bill April 26, 16 to 5,including the dairy re-forms, and now moves tothe full Senate for a vote.An amendment was go-ing be offered by SenatorMichael Bennet (D-CO)that would strike thedairy market stabiliza-tion program and replaceit with a stand-alonemargin insurance pro-gram for dairy producersbut it was withdrawn.

IDFA’s Jerry Slominskisaid “We fully support amargin insurance pro-posal without it beingtied to a program thatlimits milk supply andmanipulates prices. This(Bennet) amendment ac-complishes the truecompromise we havebeen urging for a longtime.” National Milkcountered that theamendment would havecost dairy farmers more

DAIRY FARM DISPERSALDATE: Wednesday, May 16th, 2012. TIME: 10A.M. SHARP!!

LOCATION: 399 Upper Rd, Plainfield, VT 05667.

DIRECTIONS: Rte 2 east or west to Plainfield, VT. In Plainfield off Main St, turn onto Mill St, take an immedi-ate left onto Brook Rd, go 4/10th mile and turn right onto Upper Rd. 1st farm on left. Watch for auction signs.

Due to going into custom cropping & selling feed we have been commissioned to sell the cattle, barn and farm equipment belonging to the

MacLaren Farm, LLP.

205 HEAD OF FREE STALL CATTLE Herd averaging 54 lbs+, butter fat test 3.99, protein 3.10, SCC 200,000. 115 milking cows with 103 Holsteins & 12 cross-

es. 25 fresh, 8 due end of May, 7 due June, 14 due July, 10 due August, 20 due September, 10 due October, 11 due

November and the balance due in different lactations. 40 bred heifers due May to end of July, 26 RTB Holsteins & cross-

es, 12 heifers 4 - 8 months old, 12 started calves. All cows will be pregnant checked & inoculated prior to auction.

FARM EQUIPMENTNew Holland 6635 4wd tractor w/bucket, Allis Chalmers 8010 tractor, Allis Chalmers 6070 tractor, Allis Chalmers 5050

tractor, New Holland LS180 skid steer w/cab & heat, New Holland LS185B skid steer w/cab & heat, Case 1840 skid steer,

New Holland 640 round baler (4'x5' bale), New Holland 457 sickle bar mower, Case 308 4-bottom plows, Bush hog 1439

(1) 12' & (1) 14' harrows,10' chain harrow, White 14" harrow, 16' spike tooth, White 6100 four row no till Corn Planter w/

liquid fertilizer, Brillion 6' seeder, Imperial 4-row cultivator, Tye series V-7' no till seeder, New Idea 3639 manure spread-

er, Gehl 329 manure spreader, Gehl 322 manure spreader (for parts), Kuhn 2044 manure spreader (1 yr old to be sold

w/reserve), (2) Kill Bros gravity feed boxes, Pro-mix 10 mixer wagon, Knight 3375 mixer wagon, (2) Renfa 16' steel feed

manger, 12' Renfa steel feed manger, 8' hay feeder, 2002 Corn-Pro 16' cattle trailer, Renfa 12 ton dump trailer, Zimmerman

cattle vet-chute, (3) New Holland 824 corn heads, Rubber Round Up 2 yard sawdust shooter, Rubber Round Up 1 yard sand

shooter, HLA 1.5 yard side discharge sawdust shooter, (2) Rubber Round Up tire scrapers, Kukar 500 gal herbicide sprayer,

1994 International Eagle 9400 (no body), 2007 Can-Am 400 4-wheeler and a 2000 Polaris 500 Magnum

4-wheeler, 3 Running Gears and much more.

BARN EQUIPMENTBouMatic double five (3" low line milking parlor w/auto take off's w/air blower 10hp vacuum pump, BouMatic pulsation, universal automatic

wash, sanitize system & universal auto grainer's), 1980 Girton 1240 gal bulk tank w/2 compressors, 2002 Dari-Kool 1000

gal bulk tank w/compressor, 120 gal water salvagers, Gould water gun model HB705, Universal 7.5 hp vacuum pump, 2003

Variable speed drive, Bradford White 80 gal water heater, double stainless steel sink. single stainless steel sink, Electric

milk replacer mixer, Universal CIP washers, Brock 6-ton grain bin w/auger, Dari-Kool 44-plate- plate cooler, (120)

Zimmerman 66" free stalls, (36) Agway 72" free stalls, Agway 2' parlor cooling fan, 20" parlor cooling fan, 42" free stall

cooling fan, 4' free stall cooling fan, Miraco 50 cow water trough w/float, Miraco 25 cow water trough w/float, (2) 16' steel

gates, (7) 12' steel gates, (2) 8' steel gates, (2) 4' steel gates, DeLaval model 76 milker pump, (5) Poly dome round calf

hutches and (3) Poly dome super calf hutches.

Cash or good check w/ID. ***Purchases will not be released until paid in full. For buyers unknown to management, they must provideletter of credit issued to Wright's Auction Service. ***

Sale managed by Wright's Auction Service, Newport, VT & CC Miller Jr., Morrisville, VT.

Lunch catered by Wright's Catering Service.

Email: info@wrightsauctions.com Website: www.wrightsauctions.comAuctioneer: Ron Wright - TEL: (O) 802-334-6115 (C) 802-673-9840

CC Miller Jr. - TEL: (O) 802-888-3670 (C) 802-793-1583Ring man: Roland Ayers - TEL: 802-343-3750

Owners: Steve & Michael MacLaren 802-454-7846

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than $400 million in ad-ditional expenses.

DPW also reports thatthe committee did ap-prove two amendmentsto the dairy title, withoutmaking major changes tothe bill. One, offered bySens. Johanns (R-Neb.)and Casey (D-Pa.), thatauthorizes a review of theMarket Stabilization pro-gram at the end of thefive-year farm bill lifes-pan; and a second, of-fered by Sen. Gillibrand(D-N.Y.), that extends theMILC program throughJune 2013, at a reducedrate, so there is a safetynet in place while theUSDA implements thenew dairy margin insur-ance program. The billwas not amended in anyway that diminishes thevalue of the margin pro-tection or market stabi-lization elements, ac-cording to NMPF CEOJerry Kozak.

Meanwhile; the HouseAgriculture Subcommit-tee on Livestock, Dairyand Poultry heard testi-mony the same day onthe dairy provisions. Part

of the discussion includ-ed a new analysis of thedairy policy changes byDr. Scott Brown of theUniversity of Missouriand the Food and Agri-culture Policy ResearchInstitute (FAPRI), whichwas commissioned by theHouse Agriculture Com-mittee. Brown said thereforms will have a mini-mal effect on milk pro-duction and dairy prod-uct exports, according toa NMPF press release.

Brown’s report analyzesthe Dairy Security Act(DSA), which features avoluntary margin insur-ance program to protectagainst low milk prices orhigh feed costs, with a ba-sic level of coverage avail-able to all producers forfree, and a supplemental,expanded level of cover-age available for farmersto purchase. If farmersenroll in the Dairy Pro-ducer Margin ProtectionProgram, they will also besubject to the Dairy Mar-ket Stabilization Program,which asks them to re-duce their milk outputwhen margins are very

low. NMPF said “The keytake-away from the FAPRIreport is that the dairy re-forms reduce marginvolatility at the farm level,without negatively affect-ing the supply of milk toeither domestic or inter-national markets.”

Two other farm groups,the American Farm Bu-reau Federation (AFBF)and the National Councilof Farmer Cooperatives(NCFC), have endorsedthe plan while two Mid-west producer groups, theDairy Business Associa-tion (DBA) and the Min-

nesota Milk Producers As-sociation (MMPA) gave it athumbs-down. The DBAhas been vocal in their op-position of the supply con-trol mechanism containedin the DSA, according toDPW, while the MMPAsaid the proposed legisla-tion must remove all lan-guage referring to “MilkStabilization.”

The International DairyFoods Association (IDFA),which also testified at theThursday hearing, previ-ously named other dairyleaders who called for theSenate Agriculture Com-

mittee to remove the newdairy program from thedraft 2012 Farm Bill andinstead focus on provid-ing proven safety-net pro-grams, such as revenueinsurance, typically usedfor other commodities.

Those leaders includedMiriam Erickson Brown,president and CEO ofAnderson EricksonDairy; Jon Davis, presi-dent and CEO of DaviscoFoods International, Inc.;and David Ahlem, vicepresident of dairy pro-curement and policy forHilmar Cheese Company,

Incorporated who joinedthe IDFA in opposing themilk supply managementprogram, called DairyMarket Stabilization.They charge that it wouldraise consumer prices,hurt exports, cost thou-sands of new jobs andstifle investments in newfacilities.

Jerry Slominski, IDFAsenior vice president forlegislative and economicaffairs, said “Congresshas been told that theycan attempt to controlmilk supply and demand

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COMPACT TRACTORSMF 1220 w/mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,595 . . . . . . . . . . GoshenJD 110 TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,500 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleJD 850 w/cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . Clifton ParkJD 375 backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,850 . . . . . . . . . ChathamJD 755 Loader/Mower/Blower. . . . . . . . . . . $6,895 . . . . . . . . . ChathamJD 855 w/cab, & loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,800 . . . . . . . . . . GoshenJD 1600 wam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,900 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleJD 2210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,750. . . . . . SchaghticokeJD 2520 Loader/Mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 . . . . . . . . . ChathamJD 3120 w/300CX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,900 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleJD 3120 w/300CX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900. . . . . . SchaghticokeJD 3320 w/300/448. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,500 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleJD 3720 w/blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,900 . . . . . . . Clifton ParkJD 4410 w/420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,800 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleKioti DK455 TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 . . . . . . . . . . GoshenKubota L39 TLB, canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900. . . . . . SchaghticokeNH TC45D cab/loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 . . . . . . . . . . GoshenNH TZ25DA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen

SKID STEER / CONSTRUCTION72” Sweepster broom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,200 . . . . . . . . . Chatham78” skid steer blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleJD 96’ pwr rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 . . . . . . . . . ChathamNH LS 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,500 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleCat 236 cab, heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleNH L175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500. . . . . . SchaghticokeNH LS180 cab/heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 . . . . . . . . . . Goshen

MOWERS CONDITIONERSGehl DC 2412 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 . . . . . . . . . ChathamNH 1411 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . . ChathamJD 530 mo-co/rolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,900 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleKuhn FC 302 mo-co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleKuhn FC 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,500 . . . . . . . . . Chatham

HAY AND FORAGEClaas 870 SPF H w/heads . . . . . . . . . . $169,500. . . . . . SchaghticokeNH 256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleNH 1465 Moco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,950 . . . . . . . . Fultonville

JD 567 RB w/Mesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . FultonvilleJD 74 rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleMiller Pro rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,750 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleMiller 1416 merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,500. . . . . . SchaghticokeKrone 42 Like new rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville(2) JD 2 Row Corn HD . . . . . . . . $2,850 / $3,250 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleJD 446 w/mega wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . GoshenJD 3960 forage harv., base unit . . . . . . . . . $3,800 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleJD 3970. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleGehl 860 w/2R 6’ po . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleNH 166 inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,850 . . . . . . . . FultonvillePronovost wrapper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 . . . . . . . . . ChathamPequea fluffer 81⁄2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleFahr KH500 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleVicon 4 Star tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200 . . . . . . . . . . GoshenVicon 423T rotary rake . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . FultonvilleKrone 550 tedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 . . . . . . . . Fultonville

PLANTING / TILLAGEFrontier RT 1280 Roto Tiller . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500. . . . . . SchaghticokeJD 7200 4 Row Planter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,900. . . . . . SchaghticokeJD 220 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleJD 12’ BWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleJD 750 15’ No-till drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleGlencoe 7 shank tillage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,850 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleIH 710 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,200. . . . . . SchaghticokeJD 1450 4 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleJD 2000 6 bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleJD 8300 23 x7 drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,950 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleJD 8300 23 x7 drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . Fultonville

BALERSJD 458 R baler silage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 . . . . . . . . . ChathamKrone 1500 w/knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleNH 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,900. . . . . . SchaghticokeJD 335. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000 . . . . . . . . . ChathamJD 348 w/ 1/4 Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,900 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleJD 446 round baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . . . GoshenJD 457 silage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 . . . . . . . . . ChathamNH 316 baler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . . GoshenGehl 1470 RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 . . . . . . . . . ChathamHesston 560 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 . . . . . . . . . ChathamHesston rounder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,250 . . . . . . . . Fultonville

MISCELLANEOUS300 HUSKER w/243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleJD 390 flail mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 . . . . . . . . . ChathamJD 654 Gator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In. . . . . . SchaghticokeJD 920 Flex HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleJD 6600 combine w/215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,800 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleJD 7000 Series 3 pt./PTO, front hitch . . . . $4,950 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleHardi Ranger 2200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,900 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleBush Hog 4 ft. mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $850 . . . . . . . . . Chatham7’ loader blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $875 . . . . . . . . FultonvilleLandpride 7’ HD blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,900. . . . . . SchaghticokeWoods 1035 backhoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,650 . . . . . . . . . ChathamWoods RB72 rear blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425 . . . . . . . . . ChathamDegelman R570 rock picker . . . . . . . . Coming In . . . . . . . . Fultonville

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by Doug Hamilton, Okla-homa State UniversityWaste Management Spe-cialist

The manure handlingsystem of any farm ismade up of many differ-ent components, eachwith a different functionand purpose. An anaero-bic digester, althoughonly one component ofthe system, can greatlyimprove the environmen-tal performance and effi-ciency of the overall sys-tem. The main effect ofanaerobic digestion isconversion of organicmatter to biogas. Thisconversion has many po-tentially beneficial envi-ronmental and manage-ment side effects.

Odor reductionBy removing organic

matter, the digester re-duces the organic matter-loading and associatedoxygen demand on down-stream manure handlingcomponents. This may al-low the downstream com-ponents to be smaller, op-erate more efficiently andfunction with less environ-

mental impact. Anaerobicpretreatment may be amore economical methodof converting an anaerobiclagoon to an aerobic la-goon, compared to me-chanical aeration. Digestereffluent is more stablethan raw manure. It con-tains more stable organicmaterial and less volatileodorants. Thus, storageand land application of di-gester effluent greatly re-duces odor nuisance com-pared to raw manure.

Uses fordigested solids

Manure solids are sta-bilized through anaerobicdigestion. What was oncereactive, partially digest-ed material has beenprocessed into stable mi-crobial biomass and pre-cipitated nutrients, al-though the majority ofnutrients remain with theliquid. The potential todry and transport di-gester solids is greatlyimproved over raw ma-nure. The solids can berecycled and used forbedding or a soil amend-ment on the farm. The re-

duction in moisture con-tent also increases thefeasibility of selling thesolids to farms that aregreater distances away.In the right market condi-tions, composting the di-gested solids can resultin a value-added productthat can be sold to home-owners, gardeners or thelandscape industry.

Plant nutrientsPlant nutrients are

conserved and trans-formed during anaerobicdigestion. Ammonium iscreated from manureproteins. This can be abenefit or a nuisance. Ifinjected immediately intothe soil, ammonium-richeffluent is highly avail-able for plant growth. Onthe other hand, if digestereffluent is stored underanaerobic conditions,ammonium will convertto ammonia gas and es-cape to the atmosphere.Since digesters are also areducing environment,the potential exists forcapture of ammoniumand soluble phosphorusthrough precipitation as

struvite.Many metals are pre-

cipitated during anaero-bic digestion. Sulfur is re-duced to sulfide, which isgenerally a bad thingsince it can escape as hy-drogen sulfide gas. How-ever, the digester envi-ronment can be manipu-lated so that sulfides areprecipitated along withpotentially harmful met-als such as Ni and Zn.

Greenhouse gasesAnaerobic digestion re-

sults in the reducedemission of greenhousegases. This may seemironic, since the methanecontained in the resultingbiogas is a powerfulgreenhouse gas. Ananaerobic digester is acontrolled environmentthat captures themethane. After capture, itis either flared or used togenerate electricityand/or heat.

When flared, the car-bon dioxide formed in thecombustion has less heattrapping potential thanthe original methane, andit is essentially recycled

atmospheric carbon.What is released to theatmosphere throughcombustion of methanewas once plant materialformed through photo-synthesis from atmos-pheric carbon dioxide.

When used for energygeneration, the biogas re-places power that mighthave otherwise been cre-ated through conversionof fossil fuel. Regardless,if the biogas is flared orused for energy genera-tion, the farmer may beeligible for carbon creditpayments.

Anaerobic digestionon farms

With all of the potentialbenefits, one might won-der why relatively fewfarms utilize these sys-tems. One major reasonis that anaerobic di-gesters are expensive toinstall and operate. Theeconomic benefits have,in the past, been limitedto a reduction in electric-ity purchased by thefarm, which is notenough to offset the costsof the system.

As the interest in re-newable energy sourcesincreases, farms are in-creasingly able to applyand receive carbon cred-its. Some farms also ac-cept off-farm waste, col-lecting tipping fees, to co-digest with manure. Inmany states, more favor-able net-metering lawshave also made the eco-nomics more favorable.Power generated by thedigester is valued at retailcosts rather than whole-sale costs.

The decision to install adigester is often driven byadditional considera-tions, such as nuisanceissues. A digester greatlyreduces the odor poten-tial of the manure, whichalso greatly reducesneighbors’ complaintsand the potential for law-suits.

At the current time,anaerobic digestion isslowly but surely increas-ing as a manure treat-ment method in the Unit-ed States.

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without harming con-sumers and the overalldairy industry, and thatis simply not true.”

Erickson Browncharged that the plan“will create a chain ofevents which will limitthe milk supply fordairies like AE and result

in higher milk prices forconsumers.” “Last year,milk prices increasednationally on average by11 percent, driving con-sumers to purchase few-er gallons of milk. A gal-lon of milk is the founda-tion for most dairies likeours.”

NMPF’s Kozak testifiedthat “America’s dairyfarmers need a dramati-cally revised safety net inthe next Farm Bill, onethat shifts its emphasisfrom milk prices to mar-gins,” and cited the col-lective loss of $20 billionin farmer equity that oc-curred between 2007and 2009. “Current farm

bill dairy programs areinadequate,” he argued.“Considering the highercost of production thatlivestock producers arefacing, and will continueto face. With America’sfarmers more reliant to-day on volatile exportmarkets, better riskmanagement tools areneeded,” he said.

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Farm Credit East to host a Webinar to reportthe results

ENFIELD, CT — Farm Credit East, the Northeast’slargest agricultural lending cooperative, released in-formation indicating dairy farmers were able to re-gain some financial footing in 2011. The informationcomes from Farm Credit’s 2011 Northeast DairyFarm Summary report. Farm Credit East will host awebinar for dairy farmers and other interested par-ties on Monday, April 30, at noon to discuss the re-sults of this year’s report.

The Dairy Farm Summary results show that netearnings per cow for dairy farms participating in-creased $401 per cow to $797, up from $396 in2010. For the second year in a row, cash flow on thedairy farms was adequate to meet financial commit-ments including operating expenses, debt repay-ment, family living, and income taxes.

The webinar will be held on Monday, April 30, fromnoon to 1 p.m. and include an overview of this year’sreport, with reaction and commentary from an ex-pert panel. The webinar is free to participants. VisitFarmCreditEast.com/webinars for registration infor-

mation.Farm Credit East, in conjunction with Yankee

Farm Credit and Farm Credit of Maine compile theannual Northeast Dairy Farm Summary that looks atfarms from New York, New England, and New Jersey.The summary reviews all aspects of dairy financialinformation from participating dairy farm business-es. This year, 532 dairy farms participated.

For further highlights on the 2011 Northeast DairyFarm Summary, or to purchase a copy, interestedparties can check FarmCreditEast.com.

Real Estate & Farm EquipmentAUCTION

Friday, May 18th, 2012 • 5 PM104 Ushers RD. Mechanicville, NY

(Town of Halfmoon)2800 sq ft ranch home and barn w/ 40 acres plus one acre building

lot. Sold separately and in combination. Zoned light industrial.Can be used for Ag, residential or industrial purposes. A great

opportunity to buy a home in nearly perfect move-in conditionwith some great land. House has 3 bedrooms/2 baths and separatemother in law or income apartment. 2 car garage and paved drive-

way. Real estate sells @ 7pm.Check our website for details.Terms for Real Estate: 10% buyers premium. 10% of bid payableimmediately following auction. All buyers must have $5000 cashor guaranteed funds made out to Mary Ann Larkin Realty to regis-ter. Balance of 10% in cash or check. Closing required within 60days. RE Brokers protected. Call our office for details.

Also selling: At 5PM sharp 24 older farm tractors includingJD520: (4) Ford 851; (3) Ford 840; Ford 600 & 900; (6) Ford 8Ns& 9Ns; (2) Ford 3000; Ford 8N Worthington Chief; Ferguson; MM

BF; IH H; Case DC; trailer; several 3pt implements; 10 scrapvehicles; 20 pcs scrap farm eq +many more misc items.

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As the Marcellus natu-ral-gas play unfolds inPennsylvania, severaltrends are becoming in-creasingly clear, accord-ing to Penn State re-searchers.

First, most of the devel-opment is occurring onprivate land, and thegreatest amount of devel-opment falls within theSusquehanna Riverbasin. Second, a regionalapproach to siting drillinginfrastructure is neededto help minimize develop-ment in core forest andproductive agriculturallands and to decrease thepotential risk to water-ways.

Patrick Drohan, assis-tant professor of pedologyin the College of Agricul-tural Sciences, was leadinvestigator on a studythat examined the earlyeffects of Marcellus gasdevelopment on landcov-er change and forest frag-mentation in the Key-stone State.

Drohan estimates thatslightly more than half ofthe well pads in Pennsyl-

vania occur on agricul-tural land; most of therest are on forestland,but many of those are oncore forest that is private-ly owned.

The loss of agriculturalland to shale-gas devel-opment presents someconcern because, insome areas, drilling isnow competing with foodproduction for space onthe landscape, the studystates.

“Our results suggest,”said Drohan, “that shale-gas development couldsubstantially alter Penn-sylvania’s landscape. Thedevelopment of newroads to support drillingcould affect forest ecosys-tem integrity via in-creased fragmentation.”

The fragmentation offorestland, especiallynorthern core forest,places headwaterstreams and larger down-stream waterways at riskof pollution, the studysuggests. Based on theintensity of developmentin the Susquehanna Riv-er basin, future expan-

sion of shale-gas produc-tion in this basin couldbecome a significantland- and water-manage-ment challenge forChesapeake Bay waterquality and ecosystemservices.

The concentration ofexisting core forest in thenorthern part of the state— and the focus ofdrilling in this area,largely on private land —led the researchers toconclude that remainingareas of public land arekey refuges for the pro-tection of wildlife, ecosys-tems and associatedecosystem services.

“These areas should re-ceive further protection,”Drohan said. “An organ-ized effort across govern-ment and private entitiesmay be a way to managedevelopment.”

Coauthors of the study,which was published inthe March 25 issue of thejournal EnvironmentalManagement, were Mar-garet Brittingham, pro-fessor of wildlife re-sources; Joseph Bishop,

research associate in ge-ography; and Kevin Yo-der, former field assistantin the School of Forest

Resources.The research was spon-

sored by the Heinz En-dowments, Marcellus

Center for Outreach andResearch and the USDA-NRCS Soil Survey pro-gram.

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85 HOLSTEIN DAIRY HERD FROM ONE FARM. 35 OFTHEM ARE HEIFERS - RANGING FROM YEARLINGS

TO OPEN HEIFERS. 10 FRESH COWS. THE RESTARE DUE IN ALL STAGES OF LACTATION. ALL WILL

BE PREG CHECKED AND HAVE HAD SHOTS.

ALSO CONSIGNED IS 6 BRED BLACK ANGUS HEIFERSDUE IN JULY.

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INFORMATION.

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by Mike OscarThrough a lengthy,

wide-ranging list of pro-hibitions, the Depart-ment of Labor wants tostop children from haz-ardous duties. Thatwould mean, for exam-ple, no work around si-los, no driving 4-wheel-ers, no constructionwork, no corralling live-stock, and no work morethan six feet off theground. It would alsomean, say proponents ofthe changes, a downturnin farm-related injuriesfor children, which arefour times higher thanwork in other fields.

However, critics of theDOL are now pointing toa new study publishedby the USDA’s National

Agriculture StatisticsService (NASS) showinga downturn in farm acci-dents without the DOLchanges. Looking at in-juries to youth in 2001,2004, 2006 and 2009,NASS found that “agri-culture-related injuriesto youth under 20 yearsof age on United Statesfarms have decreasedfrom 13.5 injuries per1,000 farms in 2001 to7.2 injuries per 1,000farms in 2009. An injurywas defined as any con-dition occurring on thefarm operation resultingin at least four hours ofrestricted activity or re-quiring professionalmedical attention.”

DOL responded that itreceived some 10,000

comments on the pro-posed rules. Currently inthe process of “carefully”reviewing those com-ments, DOL has not seta deadline for drafting orpublishing a final rule.When the new ruleswere first proposed lastSeptember, DOL saidchildren of farmerswould be exempt. How-ever, confusion remainsabout what exactly con-stitutes its parental ex-emption.

DOL stated that theproposed rule would “in-crease protections forchildren 15 years oldand younger who areemployed to work on afarm that isn’t owned oroperated by a parent orperson standing in the

place of a parent” andprovided the followingbullet-points:

Hired farm workers 15years old or youngercould work on farms andwould only be prohibitedfrom doing work thathas been determined tobe particularly haz-ardous;

Hired farm workers 15years old or youngermay operate tractors ifthey are bona-fide stu-dent learners, and if thetractor is equipped withseatbelts and rolloverprotection structures;

Hired workers under18 years old could notwork off a farm in silos,grain storage bins ormanure pits, whichpresent numerous haz-

ards in many forms.Children 15 and youngercould not do this workon or off a farm.

DOL said the pro-posed rules would not:

Eliminate 4-H, FFA orother agricultural edu-cation programs;

Prohibit children fromdoing their chores orfrom helping a neighborin need, for example byrounding up livestockthat have escaped;

Prohibit children fromusing wheelbarrows,flashlights or screw-drivers;

Eliminate the statuto-ry parental exemption,which Congress estab-lished in 1966. Underthe exemption, parentsor persons standing in

the place of a parentmay employ their chil-dren to do any haz-ardous work on a farmthat they own or oper-ate. They are not re-quired to comply withfederal child labor regu-lations that prohibitchildren from perform-ing hazardous work on afarm the parents own oroperate; and

By statute, children 16years of age and oldermay be employed on anyfarm to perform any job.The proposed rule wouldnot change this. Mostwork on a farm is nothazardous, and kids asyoung as 12 may be em-ployed to do it.

Source: NDFC E-let-ter for April 20

DOL’s pending rules on farm labor practices

WASHINGTON, D.C. —National Farmers Union(NFU) submitted com-ments to the Environ-mental ProtectionAgency (EPA) supportingthe agency’s analysisthat found that palm oilused as biodiesel and re-newable energy wouldnot qualify as meeting

the Renewable FuelStandard (RFS) set byCongress.

“We are seeing theconversion of rainforeststo production agricul-ture in order to producepalm oil, which negative-ly impacts biodiversityand carbon sequestra-tion,” said NFU Presi-

dent Roger Johnson.“Many palm oil planta-tions are draining peat-lands, which has a sig-nificant impact on CO2emissions. Together,these two factors negatemost of the benefits real-ized from using palm oilas a renewable fuel.”

Because of the nega-

tive environmental im-pact caused by the re-duction of rainforestland and draining ofpeatlands, the EPA’sanalysis found that palmoil would not reducegreenhouse gas (GHG)emissions enough toqualify under the RFS.

“NFU supports the

findings of EPA’s analy-sis, which indicates thatbiodiesel and renewablediesel produced frompalm oil would not qual-ify as meeting the mini-mum 20 percent green-house gas (GHG) per-formance threshold forrenewable fuel under theRFS program,” said

Johnson. “EPA’s analy-sis estimated lifecyclegreenhouse gas emis-sion reductions of 17percent and 11 percentrespectively for thesebiofuels compared to thestatutory baseline petro-leum-based diesel fuelused in the RFS pro-gram.”

NFU: Palm oil does not meet RFS

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Monday, May 7• Town of Owasco. Online Auction closing at8:05 pm. 8 lots available including 95 Case621 bxt .Loader. Auction’s International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115

www.auctionsinternational.com• 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd.,Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Em-pire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752.• 11:00 AM: 6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY(30 miles S. of Utica & 6 miles N. of NewBerlin). Monthly Fat Cow & Feeder Sale.Group of 600# black baldies from onefarm.Misc. & Small Animals. 12:30 Produce, 1pm Dairy. We now sell Lambs, Goats, Pigs &Feeders immediately following Dairy. Calves& Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & BrendaHosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell607-972-1770 or 1771

www.hoskingsales.com• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St.,Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire LivestockMarketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers,Manager, 518-584-3033• 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St.,Dryden, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, Em-pire Livestock Marketing, 607-844-9104• 12:30 PM: Hosking Sales, 6096 NYS Rt. 8,New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica & 6 milesN. of New Berlin). Misc. & Small Animals.12:30 Produce, 1 pm Dairy. We now sellLambs, Goats, Pigs & Feeders immediatelyfollowing Dairy. Calves & Cull Beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or1771

www.hoskingsales.com• 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY.Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pmCalves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule.

Tim Miller, Manager, Empire Livestock Mar-keting, 315-829-3105• 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy.11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats,Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer,Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500,sale barn 315-287-0220• 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203,Chatham, NY. Regular Sale. Harold Renwick,Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market-ing, 518-392-3321.

Tuesday, May 8• Madison County. Vehicles & Equipment. On-line Auction closing at 6 pm. 62 lots available.Auction’s International, 800-536-1401 ext.115

www.auctionsinternational.com• Town of Lewisboro. Vehicles & Equipment.Online Auction closing at 7 pm. 10 lots avail-able. Auction’s International, 800-536-1401ext. 115

www.auctionsinternational.com• Mohawk Valley Produce Auction. WholesaleFlower Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257• 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte.30A, Central Bridge, NY. Consigned fromWashing Co. Farmer. Overstocked sends 10fresh hfrs., Hols. X. All have had 9 way & havebeen wormed. Real nice group of hfrs. Dairy,sheep, goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feed-ers followed by beef and calves. Tim Miller,Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Market-ing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.• 5:00 PM: Lockport NY. Ed & Tina WinterFarm Machinery Auction. Selling full line offarm machinery including JD 2755 tractor,Hesston MFWD tractor, Ford tractor, Mustangskid steer & more. See our website for a com-plete list and photos. William Kent, Inc., 585-

343-5449, cell 585-813-1760www.williamkentinc.comWednesday, May 9

• West Addison, Vt. Bodette Farm, LLC, Com-plete Holstein Herd Dispersal. 140 cows &150 heifers. Sale Managers, Northeast King-dom Ssales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer RegLussier 802-626-8892

neks@together.net• Town of Amherst. Compost Facility. OnlineAuction closing at 7:45 pm. 7 lots available in-cluding06 Volvo L110e loader. Auction’s Interna-tional, 800-536-1401 ext. 115

www.auctionsinternational.com• City of Stamford CT. Vehicles & Equipment.Online Auction closing at 6:15 pm. 46 lotsavailable. Auction’s International, 800-536-1401 ext. 115

www.auctionsinternational.com• 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd.,Auburn, NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Em-pire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. RegularLivestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. RegularLivestock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com• 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St.,Dryden, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, EmpireLivestock Marketing, 607-844-9104• 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY.Calves followed by beef. Tim Miller, Manager,Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-829-3105• 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup

Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. Em-pire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer &Sales Manager 716-450-0558• 5:15 PM: Prattsburgh, NY (Steuben Co.)Peter Connors Estate Auction. Pickup, Kub-ota, boat, Jeep, guns, tools. Pirrung Auction-eers, Inc., 585-728-2520

www.pirrunginc.comThursday, May 10

• Town of Wheatfield. Vehicles & Assets. On-line Auction closing at 6:10 pm. 14 lots avail-able. Auction’s International, 800-536-1401ext. 115

www.auctionsinternational.com• 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd.,Auburn, NY. Drop off only. John Kelley, Em-pire Livestock Marketing, 315-258-9752• 12:30 PM: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St.,Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire LivestockMarketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers,Manager, 518-584-3033• 1:15 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Ourusual run of dairy cows, heifers & servicebulls. Tim Miller, Manager, Empire LivestockMarketing, 315-829-3105• 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy.11, Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats,Dairy and Beef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer,Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-322-3500,sale barn 315-287-0220• 5:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte.30A, Central Bridge, NY. Calves, followed byBeef. Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auctioneer, EmpireLivestock Marketing, 518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Friday, May 11• Arcade, NY. Co-Vista 20th Anniversary Sale.Hosted by Co-Vista Holsteins, the George

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www.cattlexchange.com• Franklin, VT. Complete Herd Dispersal of109 head Top Jerseys for Mike and JoanLothion. Sale Managers, Northeast KingdomSsales, 802-525-4774, Auctioneer RegLussier 802-626-8892

neks@together.net• Onondaga County. Surplus. Online Auctionclosing at 6:25 pm. 97 Daewoo Mega 400-lll4WD wheel loader. Auction’s International,800-536-1401 ext. 115

www.auctionsinternational.com• 6:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 MapleAve., Unadilla, NY. Horse Sales every otherFriday. Tack at 1 pm, horses at 6 pm. D.R.Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231

www.drchambersauction.com• 6:30 PM: Manasse Auction Yard, 12 HenrySt., Whitney Point, NY. Absolute Real EstateAuction. (2) vacant commercial lots on cornerin high traffic area. Only corner not devel-oped. Mel Manasse & Son, Licensed RealEstate Brokers & Auctineers, 607-692-4540,800-MANASSE

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www.manasseauctions.comSaturday, May 12

• Burke, NY. Miller Family Spring Consign-ment Auction. Contact Paul Miller 518-483-6804 (No Sunday Calls). Delarm & Treadway,518-483-4106• Mohawk Valley Produce Auction. Spring

Consignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auc-tions, 518-568-2257• 8:55 AM: 73 West First Ave., N. Windsor, PA.Windsor Meat market Butcher Shop Equip-ment, Recipes & Business. Leaman Auctions,717-464-1128, cell 610-662-8149www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721• 9:00 AM: 3080 Spangle St., Canandaigua,NY. Estate of Tom Oliver. Excellent farm col-lectibles, signs, 2 Oliver 66 tractors. DannAuctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

• 10:00 AM: University Dr, Torrington, CT. Es-tate Auction. Ford 2810 tractor w/loader, Hay& 3 ph equip., Farmie winch, storage trailers.Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421

www.jacquierauctions.com• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E.of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. SaturdayHorse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Fin-ger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com• 12:00 Noon: Up The Creek Farm, 6085Feathers Creek Rd., Belmont, NY. CountryFarm Auction. Tractors, Farm equip. R.G.Mason Auctions, 585-567-8844

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• Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock),6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S.of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). MonthlyHeifer Sale. Overstocked herd sends a groupof Jerseys open & shortbred. Several othergroups of heifers coming. 1 pm dairy followedby sheep, lamb, goats, pigs & feeders. Calves& cull beef approx. 5-5:30 pm. Tom & BrendaHosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell607-972-1770 or 1771

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• The Pines Farm, Barton, VT. 152nd Top ofVermont Invitation Dairy Sale. IncludingRobert Tetrault Complete Herd Dispersal.Sale Managers, Northeast Kingdom Ssales,802-525-4774, Auctioneer Reg Lussier 802-626-8892

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Wednesday, May 23• 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. FeederSale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer &Sales Manager 716-450-0558• 6:30 PM: 210 Pottsville St., Port Carbon, PA.4.92 Approx. Industrial Acreage w/Building.Leaman Auctions, 717-464-1128, cell 610-662-8149www.leamanauctions.com, auctionzip #3721

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• 10:00 AM: Middlefield, MA. Estate Auction.Case 580 backhoe, Ford & AC tractors, hayequip & tools, horse equip, furniture & an-tiques. Jacquier Auctions, 413-569-6421

www.jacquierauctions.comFriday, June 1

• 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14,Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies andregistered & grade cattle. Hilltop AuctionCompany, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, ElmerZeiset 315-729-8030• 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comSaturday, June 9

• North Bangor, NY. Craigmoor Farms Disper-sal. Eric & Joel Craig. 140 head of reg.Guernseys, reg. Jerseys & reg. R&W Hol-steins. Complete line of machinery. Delarm &Treadway, 518-483-4106• 9:00 AM: Don Rice Jr., 5761 Barber Hill Rd.,Geneseo, NY. 15 MM farm tractors & parts,150 MM farm toys, MM & gas signs. DannAuctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Friday, June 15• Gene Woods Auction Service, Cincinnatus,NY. Pedersen Farms 100 head Holstein Cat-tle & some machinery. Gene Woods AuctionService, 607-863-3821

www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com• 4:00 PM: Wayne & Roxanne Force, 7819High Rd., off CR 75, 4 mi. NE of Prattsburg,NY. Kubota BX2230 4wd w/deck, excellentcontractor shop tools, antiques, household.Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Wednesday, June 20• 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. MonthlyHeifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednes-day sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Mar-ket, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, SueRudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, LonnieKent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Tuesday, June 26• At the Farm, Newport, VT. Poulin-Royer, Inc.Complete Dispersal of all cattle and mostequipment. Sale Managers, Northeast King-dom Sales, 802-525-4774,neks@together.net, Auctioneer Reg Lussier802-626-8892

Wednesday, June 27• 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. FeederSale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer &Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Friday, July 6• 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14,Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and

registered & grade cattle. Hilltop AuctionCompany, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, ElmerZeiset 315-729-8030

Saturday, July 7• Garden Time LLC in Glens Falls, NY. 3rd An-nual Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions, 518-568-2257

Friday, July 13• 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comWednesday, July 18

• 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. MonthlyHeifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednes-day sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Mar-ket, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, SueRudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, LonnieKent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Saturday, July 21• Middleburgh, NY. Reflections of MapleDowns Sale. Hosted by Maple Downs Farm II.Held in conjunction with the NY HolsteinSummer Picnic. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlexchange.com

www.cattlexchange.comThursday, July 26

• 6:00 PM: County Highway Maintenance Fa-cility, Geneseo, NY. Livingston County TaxTitle Auction. Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auc-tioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520

www.pirrunginc.comFriday, July 27

• 10:00 AM: Haverling Central High School,Bath, NY. Steuben County Tax Title Auction.Thomas P. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc.,585-728-2520

www.pirrunginc.comSaturday, July 28

• 9:30 AM: Martins Country Market. 3rd An-nual Large Summer Equipment Auction. Hill-top Auction Company, Jay Martin315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E.of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. SaturdayHorse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Fin-ger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comSunday, July 29

• 10:00 AM: Washington Co. Fairgrounds, Rt.29 & 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich,NY. Tri-State Antique Tractor Club Inc. antiqueWheels and Iron Showw. 1st time consign-ment auction. Selling antique & modern farm,construction, gas engine, signs, toys, litera-ture and related items. Show: Sat-Sun July28-29. Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Friday, August 3• 6:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comSaturday, August 4

• 10:00 AM: 1507 Pre-Emption Rd., Penn Yan,NY (Yates Co.). Real Estate Absolute Auction.103 acre DeWick farm w/100 acres tillable,farmhouse, shop 2 machine sheds. ThomasP. Wamp/Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520

www.pirrunginc.comWednesday, August 8

• 2:00 PM: Gehan Rd., off Rts. 5-20, 5 mi. E.of Canandaigua, NY. NY Steam EngineAssoc. 4th Annual Consignment Auction. 1stday of pageant of Steam Show Aug. 8-11.Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Wednesday, August 15• 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. MonthlyHeifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednes-day sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Mar-ket, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, SueRudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie

Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Wednesday, August 22• 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. FeederSale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer &Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Saturday, August 25• 9:00 AM: Penn Yan, NY. Finger Lakes Pro-duce Auction Farm Machinery ConsignmentAuction. Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc., 585-728-2520

www.pirrunginc.comThursday, September 6

• 1:00 PM: 10400 Gillette Rd., Alexander, NY.WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assoc. 2nd. An-nual Consignment. 1st day of show Sept. 6-9.Dann Auctioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676www.cnyauctions.com/dannauctioneers.htm

Saturday, September 8• North Country Storage Barns. 2nd AnnualShed and Shrubbery Auction. Benuel FisherAuctions, 518-568-2257• Morrisville, NY. 30th Annual Morrisville Au-tumn Review Sale. Hosted by MorrisvilleState College Dairy Club. The Cattle Ex-change, 607-746-2226, daveramasr@cattlex-change.com

www.cattlexchange.com• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E.of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. FeederSale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comSaturday, September 15

• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E.of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. SaturdayHorse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Fin-ger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comWednesday, September 19

• 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. MonthlyHeifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednes-day sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Mar-ket, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, SueRudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, LonnieKent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Saturday, September 22• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E.of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. FeederSale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comWednesday, September 26

• 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. FeederSale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer &Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Saturday, September 29• Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power SportsConsignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auc-tions, 518-568-2257

Saturday, October 6• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E.of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. FeederSale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comSaturday, October 13

• Hosking Sales. OHM Holstein Club Sale.Brad Ainslie sale chairman 315-822-6087.Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771

www.hoskingsales.comWednesday, October 17

• 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. MonthlyHeifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednes-day sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Mar-ket, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, SueRudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, LonnieKent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Saturday, October 20• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E.

of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. FeederSale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comSaturday, October 27

• Ithaca, NY. NY Fall Harvest Sale. Hosted byCornell University Dairy Science Club. TheCattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, davera-masr@cattlexchange.com

www.cattlexchange.com• 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. FeederSale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer &Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Saturday, November 3• Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock),6096 NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S.of Utica & 6 miles N. of New Berlin). Fall Pre-mier All Breed Sale. Call early to consign tomake catalog & advertising deadlines. Tom &Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771

www.hoskingsales.com• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E.of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. FeederSale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comSaturday, November 10

• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E.of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. FeederSale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comWednesday, November 21

• 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. MonthlyHeifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednes-day sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Mar-ket, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, SueRudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, LonnieKent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Thursday, November 29• Lampeter, PA. Destiny Road Holstein Dis-persal. Jay Stolzfus, owner. The Cattle Ex-change, 607-746-2226,daveramasr@cattlexchange.com

www.cattlexchange.comSaturday, December 1

• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E.of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. FeederSale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comSaturday, December 8

• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E.of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. SaturdayHorse Sales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Fin-ger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comWednesday, December 12

• 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. FeederSale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer &Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Wednesday, December 19• 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732Pickup Hill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. MonthlyHeifer Sale. Followed by our regular Wednes-day sale at 1:30 pm. Empire Livestock Mar-ket, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, SueRudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, LonnieKent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Friday, April 5• Intercourse, PA. Past Present Future Salehosted by C.K. Kerrick & Matt Kimball. Held atte Ben K. Stolzfus sale barn. Co-Managed byThe Cattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. TheCattle Exchange, 607-746-2226, davera-masr@cattlexchange.com

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MIDDLESEXLIVESTOCK AUCTION

Middlefield, CTApril 30, 2012

Calves: 45-60# .45-.55; 61-75# .60-1; 76-90# 1.35-1.40;91-105# 1.45-1.50; 106# &up 1.60-2.05.Farm Calves: 2.10-2.20Started Calves: .70-.75Veal Calves: .85-1.5750Open Heifers: .8750-.92Beef Heifers: .84-.90Feeder Steers: .86-1.02Beef Steers: .82-1.05Stock Bull: .9750-1.25Beef Bull: .94-1.0150Feeder Pigs: 45-75Sheep (ea): 105-160Lambs (ea): 60-200Goats (ea): 75-215; Kids 50-75.Canners: up tp .83 Cutters: .84-.87 Utility: .96-1.04 Rabbits: 5-23Chickens: 3-37Ducks: 5-16On the Hoof, Dollars/Cwt

ADDISON COUNTYCOMMISSION SALESEast Middlebury, VT

No report

COSTA & SONSLIVESTOCK & SALES

Fairhaven, MAMay 2, 2012

Cows: Canners 35-74; Cut-ters 75.50-83; Util 83.50-91.Bulls: 81-111.50Steers: Ch 113.50-115; Sel81-110; Hols. 85.50-104.50.Heifers: Ch 114-114.50; Sel77-108; Hols. 84-92.50.Calves: 35-126ea.Feeders: 69-154Sheep: 106Goats: 114-240 ea.; Kids108-165 ea.Hogs: 45-61Chickens: 4-15Rabbits: 3.50-22Ducks: 5-21* Sale every Wed. @ 7 pm.

FLAME LIVESTOCKLittleton, MAMay 1, 2012

Beef Cattle: Canners 50-68;Cutters 60-72; Util 78-86;Bulls 95-106; Steers Hols.95-110; Hfrs. 80-95.Calves: Growers 170-250;Hfrs. 125-200; Veal 90-110;Other 75-90.Hogs:Sows 35-42; Roasters70-110 ea; Boars 25; Market50-60 ea.Sheep: 75-105; Lambs 200-275.Goats: 100-170 ea; Billies150-210 ea; Kids 40-85 ea.

NORTHAMPTONCOOPERATIVE AUCTION, INCWhately, MA

April 24, 2012Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 41-45;61-75# 37-80; 76-95# 56-70;96-105# 41-75; 106# & up80.

Farm Calves: 100-225/cwtStart Calves: 100-175/cwtFeeders: 100-150/cwtHeifers: 68-92/cwtSteers: 65-90/cwtBulls: 72-100/cwtCanners: 28-72/cwtCutters: 74.50-83.50/cwtUtility: 84-91.50/cwtSows: 44.50-60/cwtHogs: 71-109/cwtBoars: 17-49/cwtShoats: 85-99 ea.Feeder Pigs: 60-80 ea.Lambs: 210-265/cwtSheep: 60-155/cwtGoats: 61-175 ea.Rabbits: 3.50-12.50 ea.Poultry: 3-12.50 ea.Hay: 5 lots, 1.90-3/balenorthamptonlivestockauc-tion.homestead.com

HACKETTSTOWNAUCTION

Hackettstown, NJNo report

CAMBRIDGE VALLEYLIVESTOCK MARKET, INC

Cambridge, NYNo report

EMPIRE LIVESTOCKMARKET

BURTON LIVESTOCKVernon, NY

April 27, 2012Calves: Hfrs. 50-150; Grow-er Bulls over 92# 100-295;80-92# 80-280; Bob Veal 10-75.Cull Cows: Gd 68-88; Lean45-75; Hvy Beef Bulls 70-101.Dairy Replacements: FreshCows 850-1600; SpringingCows 900-1400; SpringingHfrs. 850-1500; Bred Hfrs.750-1250; Fresh Hfrs. 800-1500; Open Hfrs. 600-1000;Started Hfrs. 150; ServiceBulls 500-1000.Beef: Feeders 60-125; Hols.Sel 82-104.Lamb/Sheep: Market 100-200; Slaughter Sheep 30-65.Goats: Billies 75-175; Nan-nies 70-100; Kids 10-80.

CENTRAL BRIDGELIVESTOCK

Central Bridge, NYNo report

CHATHAM MARKETChatham, NYApril 30, 2012

Calves: Grower over 92#185-210; 80-92# 155-205;Bob Veal 69-74.Cull Cows: Gd 79-84; Lean72-78.50; Hvy. Beef Bulls 84-89.50.Beef: Feeders 121-144;Hols.Sel 88.Lamb/Sheep:Market 230-255.Goats: Billies 140-175; Nan-nies 85-110; Kids 80-130.Swine: Hog 40-40.50.*Buyers always looking forpigs.

*Spring Feeder Sale May 5at 1 pm.

CHERRY CREEKCherry Creek, NY

No report

DRYDEN MARKETDryden, NY

April 23, 2012Calves: Hfrs. 100-150;Grower Bull over 92# 180-230; 80-92# 120-200; BobVeal 10-50.Cull Cows: Gd 80-90; Lean70-80; Hvy. Beef 90-92.Beef: Feeders 85-104; Hols.Ch 90-96Swine: Hog 52-57.

GOUVERNEURLIVESTOCK

Governeur, NYApril 26, 2012

Calves: Hfrs. 90-190; Grow-er Bull over 92# 90-270; 80-92# 110-215; Bob Veal 36-88.Cull Cows: Gd 83-94; Lean70-87; Hvy. Beef 90-109.

PAVILION MARKETPavilion, NY

April 23, 2012Calves:Grower bulls over92# 170-215; 80-92# 170-190; Bob Veal 40-60.Cull Cows: Gd 86-91; Lean73.50-84; Hvy. Beef 98.Beef: Ch 109-113; Hols. Ch95-106.

BATH MARKETBath, NY

April 26, 2012Calves: Hfrs. 125-170;Grower bulls over 92# 190-240; 80-92# 140-210; BobVeal 10-80.Cull Cows: Gd 79-87; Lean70-80; Hvy. Beef 90-105.Beef: Feeders 75-90; Hols.Ch 101-106; Sel 92-99.Lamb/Sheep: SlaughterSheep 50.Goats: Billies 90-140; Nan-nies 70-100.Swine: Hog 52-57; Sow 35-45; Feeder Pig (/hd) 60-68.

FINGER LAKESLIVESTOCK AUCTION

Penn Yan, NYMay 2, 2012

Dairy Cows for Slaughter:Bone Util 68-90;Canners/Cutters 46-82; HYUtil 92.50-104.50.Slaughter Calves: Bobs 95-110# 40-70; 80-95# 35-65;60-80# 30-60.Dairy Calves Ret. to Feed:Bull over 95# 85-247.50; 80-95# 80-230; 70-80# 75-150.Beef Calves Ret. to Feed:bull over 95# 140-200.Beef Steers: Ch grain fed112-126.50; Sel 97-108;Hols. Ch grain fed 96-107;Sel 84.50-93.Hogs: Slgh. US 1-3 49-57;Boars US 1-3 15; FeedersUS 1-3 70-80.Hot House Lambs: Ch 40-

50# 137.50-210.Slaughter Sheep: M 35-87Billies: L 110# & up 140-205.Nannies: L 85-110

FINGER LAKESPRODUCE AUCTION

Penn Yan, NYMay 2, 2012

Flats: Flowers 2-10; Veg-etable Plants 1-11.Hanging Baskets: 4.50-12.50Planters: 7-28Pots: .20-4.50Shrubs: 6-9.50 ProduceMon., Wed. & Fri. at 9 amsharp, Hay Auctions Fri-days@ 11:15.

FINGER LAKESFEEDER SALEPenn Yan, NY

No report

FINGER LAKESHAY AUCTIONPenn Yan, NY

April 24 & 27, 2012Hay: 1st cut 57-235; 2nd cut295-390; 3rd cut 245-305.Straw: 175-225* Hay Tuesdays & Fridays @11:15 am. Produce Friday @9 am sharp!

HOSKING SALESNew Berlin, NYApril 30, 2012

Cattle: Dairy Cows forSlaughter Bone Util .70-.83;Canners/Cutters .58-.70;Easy Cows .60 & dn.Bulls: Bulls & Steers .93-.99.Calves: Bull Calves 96-120#1-2.75; up to 95# .10-1.50;Hols. under 100# 2.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCKAUCTION

Belknap, PANo report

BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCKAUCTION

Belleville, PA

April 25, 2012Slaughter Holstein Steers:Ch 2-3 1286# 87.50.Slaughter Cows: Boners80-85% lean 78.50-84, lodress 74.50; Lean 85-90%lean 73.50-76.50, lo dress70-72, very lo dress 55-58.50; Light Lean 85-92%lean 66-71.50, lo dress 60,very lo dress 43-57.50.Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 744-1950# 90-93, lo dress 73.Holstein Steers: L 3 425-510# 99-101.Holstsein Bull Calves: No.1 94-122# 197-240; 86-92#215-242; No. 2 94-122# 172-195; 86-90# 172-190; No. 380-110# 125-160; Util 72-96#50-77.Holstein Heifer Calves: No.1 100-130# 210-255/hd; No.2 75-100# 80-135/hd.Slaughter Hogs (/hd): Bar-rows & Gilts 49-54% lean230# 100; 270# 145; 45-50%lean 350-370# 140-155;Sows US 1-3 350-480# 135-165; Boars 350-380# 100-110; Jr. Boars 200# 90.Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 20-55#24-51.Slaughter Sheep: Ch 2-338-72# 200-245; 80-102#150-180; 116-138# 135-145;Yearlings 104-142# 85-105;Ewes Gd 2-3 108-156# 70-90.Slaughter Goats (/hd): KidsSel 2 35# 42.50; 50-60# 85-90; Nannies Sel 1 120-160#125-145; Sel 2 80-140# 75-95; Billies Sel 1 160# 170.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCKMARKET, INC Carlisle, PAMay 1, 2012

Slaughter Cattle: Steers HiCh & Pr 1335-1620# 120-124.50; Ch 1300-1635# 116-119; Sel 1370-1440# 113-115; one hd full 1410# 109;Hols. Ch 1265-1695# 102-106.50; full 1535-1740#98.50-101.50; one hd 1780#

94; cpl cowish 84-92; Hfrs.Ch 1175-1430# 114-121;one Hols. 109.Slaughter Cows: Break-ers/Boners 80-86; Lean 79-86; Big Middle/lo dress/lights70-79; Shelly 68 & dn.Bulls: 1055-1510# 1189-97.509.Feeder Cattle: Steers 360-500# 131-144; 870-1015#105-113; Hfrs. 655-740# 95-112.Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.Bulls No. 1 80-125# 205-225.Swine: Shoats 150# 68-70Goats (/hd): LNannies/Wethers 117-197;Small Fleshy Kids 87-112;Small/thin/bottle 30-80.Lambs: Gd & Ch 40-60#214-236; 60-80# 197-217;85-100# 202-207; thin 30-55# 155-200; Sheep (all wts)50-84; one yearling 135#124.Sale every Tuesday* 5 pm for Rabbits, Poultry &Eggs* 6 pm for Livestock startingwith calves.* Special Fed Cattle SalesMay 1 & 15.* State Graded Feeder PigSale May 18@ 1 pm.Receiving 7:30 until 10 am.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCKMARKET, INC Carlisle, PAMay 1, 2012

Rabbits: 9.50-26Bunnies: 2-20Turkey: 45Chicks: 1-4Pullets: 2-5Peeps: 1-2Hens: 4.50-9Roosters: 4-11Ducks: 5.50-8Muscovy Peeps: 3-3.50Pigeons: 2-4Guinea Pigs: 1Turkins: 10Eggs (/dz): XL White 1.05-1.10; XL Brown 1-1.40; LBrown 1.15-1.25; L Tan 1.05;

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CARLISLE LIVESTOCKMARKET, INCState Graded

Feeder Pig SaleCarlisle, PA

April 27, 2012US 1-2: 101 hd, 19-28# 100-150; 46 hd, 30-39# 110-209;33 hd, 40-48# 99-120; 30 hd,55-59# 106-118; 67 hd, 62-69# 113-124; 40 hd, 70-79#99-118; 65 hd, 83-90# 88-103; 47 hd, 91-99# 89-97; 48hd, 100-110# 89-97.US 2: 20 hd, 31-38# 111-180; 34 hd, 49-55# 100-122;69 hd, 60-75# 109-124; 3 hd,93# 97; 9 hd, 123# 86.As Is: 14 hd, 33-48# 71-129;6 hd, 55-74# 71-77.*Next State Graded FeederPig Sale May 18.Receiving 7:30 - 10 am. Saletime 1 pm.

DEWART LIVESTOCKAUCTION MARKET, INC

April 30, 2012Slaughter Cows: Prem.White 88; Breakers 83.50-85;Boners 80-82; Lean 69-79.50.Bulls: 1020-1870# 92-93.50Feeder Steers: L 1 400-500# 130-147; L 3 550# 115.Feeder Bulls: L 1 350# 145.Calves: 112. Bull Calves No.1 94-124# 200-220; 78-92#210-220; No. 2 94-126# 195-215; 76-92# 195-215; No. 376-116# 120-180; Hfrs. No. 186-104# 195-202; No. 2 74-108# 115-162; Util 70-112#25-62; 60-68# 12-32.Hogs: 490# 27.Lambs: 40-50# 217-230; 50-70# 220-232; 70-80# 220-227.50; 120-140# 130-152.Ewes: Gd 1-2 136-232# 82-97; Util 1-2 120-186# 70-75.Goats (/hd): Kids Sel 1 30#60; Sel 3 40# 37-45; 50-60#72-85; Nannies 80# 120.EarCorn: 2 lds, 250-275/ton.Hay (/ton): 20 lds,Alfalfa/Grass 170-360; Grass150-315; Mixed 120-300;Timothy/Grass 165-260.Oats: 1 ld, 5.10/bu.Straw (/ton): 1 ld, 205

EIGHTY FOURLIVESTOCK AUCTION

New Holland, PAApril 30, 2012

Slaughter Cattle: Steers Sel1-2 1065-1250# 101-103;Hols. Ch 2-3 1255-1390#99.50-106; Hfrs. Sel 1-2 985-1140# 107-114.Slaughter Cows: Prem.Whites 65-75% lean 98;Breakers 75-80% lean 91-95, lo dress 85; Boners 80-85% lean 84-89, hi dress 90-

91, lo dress 80-83; Lean 85-90% lean 74-81, lo dress 82-83; lo dress 70-74.Slaughter Bulls:YG 1 1010-2025# 98-103, hi dress108.50; YG 2 1425-1855#95-97.50.Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-400# 175; 500-700# 142.50-157.50; M&L 2 300-400#145; M&L 3 600# 94.Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 137.50-151, few157.50; 500-700# 130-145,few 151; 700-800# 120; M&L2 300-500# 114-120; 500-700# 113-120; 700-900# 93-96.Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-500# 152.50-170; 500-700#140-165; 900-1000# 98-100;M&L 2 300-500# 141; 500-700# 115-123.Ret. to Farm Holstein BullCalves: No. 1 85-120# 200-220, few to 230; No. 2 80-120# 175192.50; No. 3 80-120# 85-150; Util 70-120#52.50-80; Beef type 80-200#140-225.Holstein Heifers: No. 1 80-95# 190-225; No. 2 75-80#130-170.Slaughter Hogs: Sows US1-3 400-500# 41; Boars780# 12.Slaughter Sheep: LambsCh 2-3 40-60# 220-225; 60-80# 215-221; Ewes Gd 1-2120-165# 62.50-70.Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 245# 25.

GREENCASTLELIVESTOCK AUCTION

Greencastle, PAApril 30, 2012

Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch &Pr 2-3 1310-1578# 118.50-122; Ch 2-3 1212-1596#116-119; 1584-1680# 115-119.50; Sel 1-3 1022-1570#110.50-114; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr2-3 1516-1564# 107.50-108.50; Ch 2-3 1348-1648#103.50-106.50; Sel 1-3 1064-1422# 85-91.Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch &Pr 2-3 1164-1432# 117.50-122.50; Ch 2-3 1256-1432#110-115; Sel 1-3 1266-1290#105-108; Hols. Ch 2-3 1270-

1628# 97-100.Slaughter Cows: Prem.Whites 65-75% lean 88-96.25; Breakers 75-80% lean82.50-87, hi dress 87-89, lodress 75.50-80; Boners 80-85% lean 79-82, hi dress83.50-88, lo dress 73-78.50;Lean 85-90% lean 75-81, hidress 82-86, lo dress 69-71,very lo dress 67.50-74.50;Light Lean 85-92% lean 66-70.50, very lo dress 56-61.Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1180-1656# 96-103; hi dress 986-1640# 106.50-112.50, lodress 89.50-94.Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L 2300-500# 135-150; Hols. L 3200-400# 110-135; Hfrs.M&L 1 300-500# 151-157;500-700# 137-145; M&L 2500-700# 117.50-127.50;700-900# 95-107; L 3 Hols.300-500# 85-100; 500-700#71-92.50; 902-960# 88-91;Bulls M&L 1 300-500#165-184; 500-700# 157.50-145.Ret. to Farm Hols. BullCalves: No. 1 Hols. 94-126#210-220; 82-92# 210.50-215;No. 2 94-116# 190-215; 76-92# 205-212.50; No. 3 70-120# 140-195; Util 68-98#30-90; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 100-104# 180-205; No. 2 76-92#100-130; Hols/Beef X 76-118# 135-202.50.Slaughter Hogs: Barrows &Gilts 49-54% lean 200#58.50; 235-242# 61-62; 280#55.50; 45-50% lean 220# 49;345# 42; Sows US 1-3 466#46; 700# 54.Slaughter Sheep: LambsCh 2-3 20-40# 200-215; 40-60# 197.50-237.50; 60-80#185-210; 80-100# 195-217.50; 100-120# 180-205;Gd & Ch 2-3 20-40# 165-192.50; 40-60# 107.50-122.50; Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 75-87; 160-200# 75-77.Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 120-40# 97.50; 80-100# 160;Sel 2 20-40# 52.50-77.50;40-60# 65-85; 60-80#107.50; Sel 3 under 20# 11-35; Nannies Sel 1 80-130#115-130; Sel 2 80-130# 90-112.50; 130-180# 110-

137.50; Billies Sel 1 100-150# 200; Sel 2 100-150#137.50-182.50; Wethers Sel1 200# 222.50.

INDIANA FARMERSLIVESTOCK AUCTION

Homer City, PAApril 26, 2012

Slaughter Cattle: Steers HiCh & Pr 2-3 1260-1494#123.50-125.50; Ch 2-3 1248-1588# 120.50-123.50; Sel 1-2 1246-1400# 114-117.50;Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1598-1620# 106-109; Ch 2-31466-1598# 102-103; Sel 1-21264-1276# 95-98.50; Hfrs.Hi Ch & Pr 1412-1448#123.50-124.50; Ch 2-3 1220-1392# 118-119.50; Sel 1-21204-1414# 112-117.Slaughter Cows: Breakers75-80% lean 89-90.50, lodress 84-85.50; Boners 80-85% lean 79.50-84.50, hidress 85-85.50, lo dress 77-78; Lean 85-90% lean 74-78.50, hi dress 79, lo dress70-74.Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1146-2286# 91.50-97.50, YG 2904# 87.Feeder Cattle: Steers M 1600-700# 122.50; M&L 2500-600# 117.50; Hfrs. M&L1 500-600# 117.50; BullsM&L 1 600-700# 117.50-122.50; 700-900# 110-120.Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.Bulls No. 1 85-120# 210-23585-90# 210-235; No. 2 80-120# 170-205; No. 3 80-120#90-165; Util 70-120# 35-80;Beef type 80# 140;Hols. Hfrs.No. 1 84-92# 140-210.Slaughter Hogs: Barrows &Gilts 40-45% lean 256-270#56-58.50; Sows US 1-3 700-750# 45.50.Slaughter Sheep: LambsCh 1-2 40-50# 195-215;Ewes Util 1-2 130-240# 55-92.50.Goats: Kids Sel 2 60# 130.

KUTZTOWN HAY &GRAIN AUCTION

Kutztown, PAApril 29, 2012

Alfalfa: 3 lds, 140-340Mixed Hay: 6 lds, 200-270

Timothy: 3 lds, 240-270Grass: 11 lds, 160-265Straw: 2 lds, 210-220Firewood: 1 ld, 75Wood Shavings: 1 ld, 3.50

LANCASTER WEEKLYCATTLE SUMMARY

New Holland, PAApril 27, 2011

Slaughter Cattle: Steers HiCh & Pr 3-4 1295-1565#121.50-124.50; full/YG 5117-121; Ch 2-3 1165-1535#118-122; Sel 1-3 1225-1505#115-118; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-4 1175-1625# 110-111; Ch2-3 1190-1545# 103-108; Sel2-3 1160-1340# 96.50-102.50; Hfrs. Hi Ch & Pr 2-41170-1335# 115.50-120; Ch2-3 1065-1440# 112-116.50.Slaughter Cows: PremWhites 65-75% lean 85-93,lo dress 82-83.50; Breakers75-80% lean 82-87.50, hidress 87-91, lo dress 75.50-83; Boners 80-85% lean 81-87, hi dress 86-92, lo dress73-80; Lean 85-90% lean 74-80, hi dress 82-86, lo dress67-74.Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1205-1845# 95.50-99.50, lo dress84-89, hi dress 102.50-107.50.Graded Bull Calves: Thurs.No. 1 pkg 122# 232; 95-113#253-265; 85-95# 235-245;No. 2 83-114# 220-255; No. 3pkg 110# 210; 85-110# 182-187; pkg 82# 222; pkg 73#125; Util 70-103# 20-50;Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 92-113#230-240; No. 2 83-93# 120-180; non-tubing pkg 70# 50.Holstein Heifer Calves: No.1 90-110# 145-180; No. 2 75-115# 100-140.

LEBANON VALLEYLIVESTOCK AUCTION

Fredericksburg, PAMay 1, 2012

Slaughter Cows: Breakers75-80% lean 76-80; Boners80-85% lean 70-74; Lean 85-90% lean 64-69, lo dress 53-60.Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.Bulls No. 1 85-120# 185-210;No. 2 80-120# 135-170; No. 380-120# 100-130; Util 65-130# 30-70.

LEESPORT LIVESTOCKAUCTION

Leesport, PAApril 25, 2012

Slaughter Steers: Ch 2-31395-1425# 115-117; Hols.Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1530-1600#102-103; Ch 2-3 1450-1650#98-102.50; Sel 1-3 1140-1425# 90-93.Slaugher Heifers: Ch 2-31255-1285# 116-117; Sel 2-31035-1335# 108-112.Slaughter Cows: Prem.Whites 65-75# lean 85-88;Breakers 75-80% lean 77-82,hi dress 82-84; Boners 80-85% lean 75-79.50; Lean 85-90% lean 65-71, hi dress

71.50-76, Light Lean 85-92%lean very lo dress 50-55.50.Bulls: YG 1 1355-1910# 98-99.50, lo dress 1115-2210#87.50-94.50; YG 2 960-1980# 80-88.50.Feeder Cattle: Steers M 1300# 152; M&L 1 565# 138;780-865# 105; M&L 2 555-605# 102-131; 735-995# 85-99; Herefords 91; Hols. L 3270-325# 97-112; 530-1075#90-95; Hfrs. M&L 2 320-455#105-135; 520-710# 102-127;870# 83; Bulls M 1 Herefords600# 112; M&L 2 310-375#112-134; 535-690# 107-120;755# 82; Hols. Bulls L 3 230-350# 85-95; 530-585# 70-89.Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.Bulls No. 1 95-115# 230-250;85-90# 215-235; No. 2 95-115# 200-225; 75-90# 175-215; No. 3 70-125# 130-185;Util 60-85# 35-95; Hols. Hfrs.No. 1 105-125# 192-220.Slaughter Hogs: Barrows &Gilts 49-54% lean 228-275#60.50-62.50; 280-327# 58-61.50; 45-50% lean 222-275# 60.50-61.75; Sows US1-3 375-490# 45-47; 610#49; Boars 380-835# 26-27.50; Jr. Boars 235# 60.Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 65-70#61; cpl 87# 121/cwt.Slaughter Sheep: LambsCh 2-3 37-60# 200-220; 85-100# 152-165; 135# 130;Yearlings 155# 90; Ewes Gd2-3 120-200# 65-77; Util 1-2180# 50.Goats: Kids Sel 1 70-100#130-177; Sel 2 under 20# 17-37; 20-40# 45-92; 50-75# 87-130; Nannies Sel 1 170#147; Sel 2 100-110# 70-85;Billies Sel 1 220# 250.

MIDDLEBURGLIVESTOCK AUCTION

Middleburg, PAApril 24, 2012

Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch &Pr 2-3 1390-1425# 122-124.50; Ch 2-3 1190-1450#118-122; full/YG 4-5 115-117; Sel 1-3 1115-1465#110-115; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 1345-1650# 105-109, fewto 114; Ch 2-3 1240-1560#98-103; Sel 1-3 1230-1530#88-93.50.Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch &Pr 2-3 1205-1360# 122-124;Ch 2-3 1095-1320# 117-119.50; Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-31435# 105; Ch 2-3 1320-1380# 95-101.Slaughter Cows: Prem.Whites 65-75% lean 83-86.50; Breakers 75-80% lean78-82, hi dress 82-83, lodress 75-77.50; Boners 80-85% lean 75-79.50, hi dress80-81.50, very lo dress75.50-76.50; Lean 85-90%lean 77-82.50, lo dress 70-75.50, very lo dress 65-66;Light Lean 85-92% lean 72-78, lo dress 65-71, very lodress 50-60.50.Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1185-2050# 92-102; 2130-2355#

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86.50-88; YG 2 860-2090#80-91.50; 2340-2420# 82-86.50.Feeder Cattle: Steers M 1300# 152; M&L 2 385-475#128-145; 585# 132; L 3 Hols.315-420# 92-102; 500-980#80-102; Hfrs. L 1 520-675#110-132; M&L 2 420-495#125-130; 500-700# 87-112;825-860# 91-96; Bulls M&L 1260# 150; 415-450# 132-140; M&L 2 390-490# 112-132; Herefords 112; 515-660# 105-136; Herefords112; 745-790# 80-94; Hols. L3 335-490# 87-110; 550-875# 85-93.Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.Bulls No. 1 95-115# 190-222;85-90# 190-202; No. 2 95-115# 160-200; 75-90# 160-197; No. 3 70-125# 100-157Util 60-85# 35-90; Hols. Hfrs.No. 1 90-95# 160-200; No. 270-95# 90-145.Slaughter Hogs: Barrows &Gilts 49-54% lean 238-277#62-66, 280-293# 60.50-63;45-50% lean 233-285# 58-62; Sows US 1-3 330-490#44-49.75; 515-820# 49-53.50; Boars 520-535#30.50; Jr. Boars 205-380#41-58.Feeder Pigs: US 1-3 10# 31-39; 70# 47-57; 130# 75.Slaughter Sheep: LambsCh 2-3 33-62# 177-250; 70-92# 160-217; 115-150# 135-165; Yearlings 110# 100;Ewes Gd 2-3 115-180# 60-85; Rams 185# 70; 380# 47.Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 145-55# 110-140; Sel 2 20-40# 50-102; 45-60# 87-135;80# 117; Nannies Sel 1 110#130; Billies Sel 2 120# 147;Wethers Sel 1 100# 182.

MORRISON’S COVELIVESTOCK AUCTION

Martinsburg, PAApril 30, 2012

Cattle: 85Steers: Ch 105-112; Gd 100-104.Heifers: Ch 105-110; Gd 98-104.Cows: Util & Comm. 80-89;Canner/lo Cutter 80 & dn.Bullocks: Gd & Ch 90-95Bulls: YG 1 85-92Cattle: Steers 115-130; Bulls90-120; Hfrs. 100-125.Calves: Gd 90-110; Std 20-90; Hols. Bulls 90-130# 150-230.Hogs: 48. US 1-2 60-63; US1-3 55-58; Sows US 1-3 30-45; Boars 18-40.Feeder Pigs: 3. US 1-3 20-50# 40-65.Sheep: 18. Lambs Ch 200-220; Gd 150-180.Goats: 60-140

MORRISON’S COVEHAY REPORT

Martinsburg, PAApril 30, 2012

Alfalfa: 260Timothy: 165-185Round Bales: 70-175 ea.

Lg. Sq. Bales: 165-190Hay Auction held everyMonday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVELIVESTOCK, POULTRY &

RABBIT REPORTMartinsburg, PA

April 30, 2012Roosters: 4.50-6Hens: 1-4.25Banties: 2-4.25Pigeons: 2Bunnies: 2.50-4Rabbits: 7.50-16Auction held every Mondayat 7 pm.

NEW HOLLANDSALES STABLESNew Holland, PA

April 26, 2012Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch &Pr 3-4 1295-1565# 121.50-124.50; full/YG 4-5 117-121;Ch 2-3 1165-1535# 118-122;Sel 1-3 1225-1505# 115-118; Hols. Ch 2-4 1175-1625# 110-111; Ch 2-31190-1454# 103-108; Sel 2-31160-1340# 96.50-102.50.Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch &Pr 2-4 1170-1335# 115.50-120; Ch 2-3 1065-1440#112-116.50.Slaughter Cows: Prem.White 65-75% lean lo dress88-92, lo dress 82-83.50;Breakers 75-80% lean 83.50-87.50, hi dress 90-91, lodress 78-83; Boners 80-85%lean 81-86, hi dress 86.50-89, lo dress 75.50-80; Lean88-90% lean 74-79, hi dress82-86, lo dress 67-72.Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1205-1845# 95.50-99.50, lo dress84-89, hi dress 102.50-107.50.Graded Bull Calves: No. 1114-128# 212-232; 94-108#240-264, pkg 90-92# 225;No. 2 120-128# 210; 94-114#240-258; No. 3 80-130# 207-215; 72-78# 80; Util 60-110#20-40.Holstein Heifer Calves: No.1 90-110# 145-180; No. 2 75-115# 100-140.

NEW HOLLANDPIG AUCTION

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NEW HOLLAND SHEEP &GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA

April 30, 2012Slaughter Lambs: Non-Tra-ditional, Wooled, Shorn Ch& Pr 2-3 50-60# 222-238; 60-80# 218-230; 80-90# 218-228; 90-110# 205-220; 110-130# 182-200; 130-150#178-188; 150-200# 161-166;Hair sheep 50-60# 210-225;60-80# 212-224; 80-90# 218-224; 90-110# 210-218;Wooled & Shorn Ch 2-3 40-60# 205-234; 60-80# 180-210; 80-90# 172-192; 90-110# 160-180; 110-130#145-160; 110-130# 145-162;

130-150# 140-150; 150-200#138-157; Hair sheep 4060#195-210.Slaughter Ewes: Gd 2-3 Mflesh 120-160# 80-96; 160-200# 80-94; 200-300# 68-83;Util 1-2 thin flesh 120-160#78-95; 160-200# 69-82.Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 130-40# 105-125; 40-60# 128-164; 60-80# 154-177; 80-100# 164-190; Sel 2 20-40#70-99; 40-60# 98-131; 60-80# 121-144; 80-90# 139-152; Sel 3 30-40# 45-65; 40-60# 65-103; 60-70# 109-124; Nannies/Does Sel 1 80-130# 159-173; 130-180#169-181; Sel 2 80-130# 135-156; Sel 3 50-80# 94-108;80-130# 100-122; WethersSel 1 100-150# 202-224;150-250# 252-262;Bucks/Billies Sel 1 100-150#204-224; 150-250# 235-255;Sel 2 100-150# 152-170;150-250# 165-180.

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA

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NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC.

New Wilmington, PANo report

PA DEPT OFAGRICULTURE

Grain Market SummaryCompared to last week cornsold .25-.30 lower, wheatsold .10-.15 higher, barleysold .05-.10 lower, Oats soldsteady to .05 lower & Soy-beans sold .15-.20 higher.EarCorn sold steady. Allprices /bu. except ear corn is/ton.Southeastern PA: Corn No.2 Range 6.53-6.85, Avg6.71, Contracts 5.40-5.46;Wheat No. 2 Range 5.96-6.67, Avg 6.39, Contracts5.96-6; Barley No. 3 Range4.50-5.50, Avg 5, Contracts4.50; Oats No. 2 Range4.50-4.80, Avg 4.65; Soy-beans No 2 Range 13.72-14.11, Avg 13.95, Contracts13-13.02; EarCorn 190.Central PA: Corn No. 2Range 6.70-7.25, Avg 6.88;Wheat No. 2 6.67; BarleyNo. 3 Range 5; Oats No. 2 4-5, Avg 4.45; Soybeans No. 2Range 11.50-14, Avg 13.21;EarCorn Range 195-220,Avg. 207.50.South Central PA: Corn No.2 Range 6.62-7.05, Avg6.75; Wheat No. 2 Range6.20-6.75, Avg 6.55; BarleyNo. 3 Range 4.25-6, Avg4.96; Oats No. 2 Range3.50-4.80, Avg 4.26; Soy-beans No. 2 Range 13.60-13.96, Avg 13.84; EarCorn190-195, Avg 192.50.Lehigh Valley Area: CornNo. 2 Range 6.55-6.89, Avg6.72; Wheat No. 2 Range6.90; Oats No. 2 Range

4.20-4.65, Avg 4.42; Soy-beans No. 2 Range 13.40-14.10, Avg 13.76; Gr.Sorghum 5.90.Eastern & Central PA: CornNo. 2 Range 6.55-7.25, Avg6.78, Month Ago 6.98, YearAgo 7.73; Wheat No. 2Range 5.96-6.90, Avg 6.53,Month Ago 6.38, Year Ago7.85; Barley No. 3 Range4.50-6, Avg 4.97, Month Ago5.26, Year Ago 5.50; OatsNo. 2 Range 3.50-5, Avg4.33, Month Ago 4.24, YearAgo 4.05; Soybeans No. 2Range 11.50-14.10, Avg13.63, Month Ago 12.97,Year Ago 13.37; EarCornRange 190-220; Avg 198,Month Ago 205, Year Ago190.Western PA: Corn No. 2Range 5.75-7, Avg 6.43;Wheat No. 2 Range 5.81;Oats No. 2 4-5.25, Avg 4.41;Soybeans No. 2 13.97.

PA DEPT OFAGRICULTURE

Weekly Livestock Summary

April 27, 2012Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch &Pr 2-3 122-125.50; Ch 1-3118-122; Sel 1-2 113.50-118;Hols. Hi Ch & Pr 2-3 106-111; Ch 2-3 98-103; Sel 1-293-97.Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch &Pr 2-3 120-124; Ch 1-3 116-119; Sel 1-2 110-117.Slaughter Cows: Breakers75-80% lean 78-86; Boners80-85% lean 75-83; Lean 85-90% lean 71-78.50.Slaughter Bulls: hi dress103-111; Avg dress 94-99; lodress 97-94.Feeder Steers: M&L 1 300-500# 160-177; 500-700#130-170; M&L 2 300-500#120-157; 500-700# 110-130.Feeder Heifers: M&L 1 300-500# 135-155; 500-700#120-135; M&L 2 300-500#120-135; 500-700# 100-122.Feeder Bulls: M&L 1 300-500# 145-175; 500-700#130-162; M&L 2 300-500#120-140; 500-700# 95-130.Vealers: Util 60-120# 20-90.Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols.bulls 80-120# 210-265; No. 280-120# 180-255; No. 1 Hols.Hfrs. 84-105# 180-240; No. 280-105# 100-200.Hogs: Barrows & Glts 49-54% lean 220-270# 60-63;45-50% lean 220-270# 58-63.Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 45-50; 500-700# 48-52.Graded Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 30-40# 160-190; 50-60#160-175; US 2 20-25# 200-240; 25-30# 180-210; 30-40#170-180; 40-50# 180-210.Slaughter Sheep Lambs Ch& Pr 2-3 40-60# 225-255; 60-80# 212-242; 80-110# 205-230; 110-150# 150-200; Ch1-3 40-60# 200-235; 60-80#185-226; 80-110# 192-222;

Ewes Gd 2-3 120-160# 80-100; 160-200# 79-98; Util 1-2120-160# 64-79; 160-200#60-79.Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel 140-60# 130-170; 60-80# 160-180; 80-100# 168-198; Sel 220-40# 68-81; 40-60# 89-130; 60-80# 118-159; Sel 320-40# 45-59; 40-60# 64-80;Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 155-170; 130-180# 160-175; Sel2 80-130# 125-144; Sel 3 50-80# 77-93; 80-130# 101-118;Billies Sel 1 100-150# 210-225; 150-250# 225-250; Sel2 100-150# 185-200; 150-250# 225-245.

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Hay Market SummaryHay & Straw Market ForEastern PA: All hay pricespaid by dealers at the farmand/ton. All hay and strawreported sold/ton. Comparedto last week hay & straw soldsteady. Alfalfa 150-350;Mixed Hay 150-350; Timothy150-295; Straw 120-190;Mulch 60-90.Summary of Lancaster Co.Hay Auctions: Prices/ton,144 lds, 26 Straw; Alfalfa125-340; Mixed Hay 110-400; Timothy 115-345; Grass127-360; Straw 140-212.Diffenbach Auct, April 16,68 lds Hay, 9 lds Straw. Alfal-fa 125-285; Mixed Hay 110-400; Timothy 115-340; Grass145-310; Straw 140-210.Green Dragon, Ephrata:April 20, 28 lds Hay, 9 Straw.Alfalfa 140-310; Mixed Hay120-360; Timothy 115-242;Grass Hay 127-360; Straw152-212.Weaverland Auct, New Hol-land: April 19, 15 lds Hay, 2Straw. Alfalfa 245-340; MixedHay 120-355; Timothy 220-345; Straw 185-190.Wolgemuth Auction: Leola,PA: April 18, 33 lds Hay, 6Straw. Alfalfa 160-340;Mixed Hay 140-305; Timothy175-300; Grass 195-280;Straw 145-200.Summary of Central PAHay Auctions: Prices/ton,113 Loads Hay, 22 Straw.Alfalfa 65-320; Mixed Hay80-335; Timothy 170-320;Grass 70-210; Straw 90-200,mostly 130-180.Belleville Auct, Belleville:April 18, 22 lds Hay, 2 ldsStraw. Alfalfa 220; Mixed160-300; Straw 165-187.50.Dewart Auction, Dewart:April 16, 19 lds Hay, 8 Straw.Mixed Hay 97-335; Straw 90-200, mostly 130-180.Greencastle Livestock:April 16 & 19, 10 lds Hay, 1Straw. Mixed Hay 85-152.50;Straw 105.Kutztown Auction, Kutz-town: April 21, 9 lds Hay, 1Straw. Alfalfa 180; Mixed Hay190-250; Timothy 250-320;Grass Hay 120-200; Straw

190.Middleburg Auct, Middle-burg: April 17, 22 lds Hay, 1Straw. Alfalfa 140-320; MixedHay 140-315; Timothy 145-210; Grass 70-210; Straw245.Leinbach’s Mkt, Shippens-burg: April 11 & 14, 31 ldsHay, 9 Straw. Alfalfa 65-245;Mixed Hay 80-265; Timothy180-190; Grass 170-178;Straw 130-165.New Wilmington Livestock,New Wilmington: April 20,21 lds Hay, 0 Straw. Alfalfa190-225; Timothy 180-190;Grass 180-215.

VINTAGE SALESSTABLES

April 23, 2012Slaughter Steers: Hols. Ch3-4 1370-1530# 122.50-124.50; Ch 2-3 1235-1515#117.25-122; 1540-1830#117-121; Sel 2-3 1445-1580#113.50-118.Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch& Pr 2-3 1265-1425# 107.50-110.50; Ch 2-3 1330-1380#100-102.50.Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch &Pr 2-3 1170-1510# 120-122;Ch 2-3 1225-1435# 114-119;Sel 2-3 1245-1485# 108-112.Slaughter Cows: Breakers75-80% lean 82-87.50; Bon-ers 80-85% lean 79-83, hidress 83-89.50; Lean 88-90% lean 73-79.50, hi dress79-84, lo dress 59.50-66.Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 1245-1990# 96-99, lo dress 950-1915# 86-93.50.Holstein Bull Calves: No. 180-120# 200-222; No. 2 80-120# 160-200; No. 3 80-105#80-130; Util 75-100# 55-80.*Next Feeder Cattle SaleMay 11.

WEAVERLAND AUCTIONNew Holland, PA

April 26, 2012Alfalfa: 2 lds, 210-270Timothy Hay: 1 ld, 305Orchard Grass: 2 lds, 165-280Mixed Hay: 14 lds, 140-285Grass: 3 lds, 210-310Straw: 6 lds, 160-205Baleage Bales: 1 ld,60/bale.Alfalfa Bales: 1 ld, 5/bale.

WOLGEMUTH AUCTIONLeola, PA

May 2, 2012Alfalfa: 1 ld, 315Mixed: 19 lds, 233-335Timothy: 4 lds, 240-295Grass: 7 lds, 238-295Straw: 7 lds, 163-185

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IMMEDIATE OPENING forexperienced individual or cou-ple to manage & operate largemodern calf facility. Dutiesinclude: Dry cow care, feeding/caring of calves and heifers,etc. Pleasant work environ-ment. Great family opportuni-ty! Excellent salary. Housing,paid vacation. Referencesrequired. Call 802-895-2806

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DAIRY HERDSMAN OR HERDSWOMANThe Lands at Hillside Farms, a non-profit educational dairy farmlocated in northeastern Pennsylvania, seeks experienced dairyherdsman or herdswoman. Must have ability to work well with co-workers from various departments as well as interact with thegeneral public, a desire to fully implement a grass-based rota-tional grazing model, willingness to participate in educationalprograms including 4-H. Responsibilities include heard health,working with veterinarian, administering basic medicine, workingwith nutritionists to develop feed grogram assisting with allaspects of feeding and feed production/field work, maintainingherd records, heat detection, and milking. Additional responsibil-ities include organizing and cleaning facilities, operating skidsteer and tractors, caring for calves and heifers. The farm’s cur-rent desire is to milk 40 head of multiple breeds with the possibil-ity for increased herd size. Competitive salary. Benefits includehousing with electric and heating budget, cell phone, health care,long-term disability and 401K. Opportunity for advancement.Contact us:The Lands at Hillside Farms, Shavertown, PA 18708

or 570-696-4500 or e-mail chet@thelandsathillsidefarms.org

23266 -- Madisonn Countyy Land - 180 acres 60 acres tillable,excellent soils, grows tremendous corn & alfalfa. Balance woods.Awesome hunting. Nice location. Close to schools, shopping, andhospitals. Nice place to build or have for recreation. Multiple farm-ers to rent land, helps pay the taxes. Askingg $180,000, make anoffer, property will be sold. See it soon!

22233 -- Madisonn Countyy Freee Stalll Operation- 500 acres, 330tillable well drained high lime very productive soils w/additional200 acres rented with more land available. 2 Modern Barns w/305free stalls 2 other barns for 100 head of young stock or dry cows.36x80 machinery building with heated shop. Large pad for cornsilage and haylage. Separate heifer facility for 200 head of heifersavailable for rent close by. Good remodeled 2 story 3 bdrm home.This is a great area of Central NY to farm in. Everything is close by.Long growing season, good milk markets Askingg $$1.355 million

22977 -- Western,, NYY Gentleman'ss Farm near the beautiful Townof Fredonia mins from Beautiful Lake Erie. Quiet road, nice setting,exceptional buildings. 90 m/l beautiful acres of land. 30 acres infields and pasture, balance woods. Some timber, lots of firewood.Excellent deer hunting. Very nice 2 story remodeled 3 bedroomhome with new roof, windows, and septic system. 2 story 36x70

barn used for raising heifers and hay storage and also a 40x80machinery building with 2 big box stalls for horses. Year roundpond. Owner is currently raising beef and has raised veal and dairyreplacements in the past. This would make a nice farm for beef,horses or other livestock. 15 mins to town, Rt 90, and Lake Erie.Unbelievable world renowned fishing and boating. 45 mins toInternational Airport and Buffalo . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $300,000

23244 -- Lewiss Countyy Dairyy Farm 150 acres mostly tillable. HighLime well drained soils. Grows excellent alfalfa and corn. Modern150 stall 3 row free stall barn w/drive thru feed. 30x50 heifer barnfor 30 head of large heifers plus some machinery storage. Good 2story 60 stall barn with dbl 6 flat barn parlor with large holdingarea. Calf pens, side addition for 36 head of young stock. 30x100bunker silo. Very nice remodeled 2 story 6 bdrm home. Farm isturn key. Good dairy area. Machinery and feed dealers close by.Great milk market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $450,000

22800 -- Otsegoo Countyy Dairyy Farm. 25 acres total, 10 tillable,balance pasture. Plenty of additional land close by to rent or pur-chase feed dealers in the area. Single story conventional barn with55 ties set up to milk. 20x80 young stock barn. 2 upright silos20x60 & 18x60. Older 2 story 4 bdrm 2 bath home in good condi-tion. New windows, new septic. All located on a quiet road, mins toCooperstown. Buy for Dairy or would make a nice farm for horsesor beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $175,000

23177 -- Nearr Cortland. Intensive grazing dairy operation on 62acres all in high tensile fencing with 30 additional acres rented.Good 2 story dairy barn with 65 ties, ready to milk. Good 40x60Morton Machinery building for young stock and machinery. 2 story4 bdrm farm house with new furnace and septic. Buildings and landall on the same side of the road. Owners are currently milking 50cows. Farm makes a good dairy farm but will also be suitable forbeef horses and making hay. Great location close to I81 andCortland. Machinery and AG dealers all close by. Just 20 mins northof Binghamton. Beautiful setting overlooking the Cortland Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $259,900

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#73 - 192 A. dairy farm w/very nice bldgs. -42x178’ cow barn new in ‘88 for 74 head -

96x46’ heifer barn for 60 head - 3 silos w/unloaders, 110 A. tillable, 30 pasture, 30 woods

- Lg. V. good home - great buy at . . . . . . . . . . .$650,000. Cattle/Machinery Available

#266 - Nice hobby farm w/35 acres - 10 tillable, 22 pasture & 2 woods - good 6 rm., 3

bdrm. Home w/new roof & vinyl siding, has oil hot air heat & full cellar - also 64x36 ft. 2

story barn w/high ceilings, new electric service & good upstairs storage area - year

around creek - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$160,000 REDUCED TO $140,000

#66 - VERY NICE - 5 acre building lot on quiet paved country road, not far out of Utica,

440’ of road frontage, open lot with trees on outside borders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PRICED RIGHT AT $28,000

#72 - 241 ACRES ON PARKHURST RD. NEAR MIDDLEVILLE, HERKIMER COUNTY,

NY - 120 acres tillable - 30 acres of woods and 90 acres pasture - great views in all direc-

tions - not far from the WEST CANADA CREEK . . . . . .A GREAT BUY FOR $350,000

C-77 - 213 acre Farm, 191 A tillable, 12 A Woods, Remainder Brush Lot. Level open

fields presently used in hay production all on one side of a paved road in the flat creek

area. This property includes road frontage on both ends. 8 room farm house in good

condition, 5BR, 2 baths, full cellar, new steel roof, front deck with L-shaped covered front

porch, attached one-car garage. Old dairy barn in need of repair, two concrete stave

harder silos, 20x50 with unloader, and 14x35. Separate 16x20 storage bldg., excellent

drilled well with 21 gal. per minute output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $435,000

C-75 - Completely remodeled certified organic dairy farm in Washington County. 105 A

total, 50 A tillable, 45 A pasture 10 A woods, land to rent available; two-story barn w/68

tie stalls w/mats, 5 lg. pens w/mats, Lg. milk house w/1000 gal. bulk tank, 8 milking units,

knotty pine office overlooking stable, tunnel ventilation, mixer rm. and steel grain bin, Patz

barn cleaner w/enclosed spreader room; second barn w/tie stalls, barn cleaner, run-in

area w/ head locks for heifers; 20x60 concrete stave silo w/unloader, 40x100 bunk silo,

concrete barn yard w/100’ concrete feed bunk; two Lg. steel bldgs. w/concrete floors and

enclosed shop. Completely remodeled center hall colonial home, 8 rm. 3 br, 1 1/2 baths,

hot water heat/new boiler, attached garage. Second residence ranch style home, newly

remodeled, 2 br., patio and garage. Third site for residence w/slab, septic, water, and

garage. Back-up generator w/bldg., good drilled water supply . . . . . .Asking $748,000

Organic Cattle and Machinery Available.

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Help Wanted

HELP WANTEDEnergetic, self motivated, team

player wanted to work onprogressive dairy farm. Interestedand experienced in AI breeding

and managing cow health.Housing package available.Recent experience required.Salary based on experience.

Email Resume tom32rhs@yahoo.comor Call 802-782-9058

Hogs

Berkshires from our AmericanBerkshire Registered & Certi-fied Herd. All vegetarian diet,no antibiotics, chemicals norhormones. Straw bedded &pasture access. Feeder Pigs-<10-$110 each; 10 or more$100 each; Butcher Hogs-$1.10/lb 4 or more-$1.00/lbliveweight. Breeding Stock-boars & gilts. 717-488-8090.Lancaster County, PA 17555

Horses

12 YEAR OLD light grey 16-1hand Percheron gelding,broke single, double andrides. Erin C. Lundy 315-493-1051

Lawn & Garden

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller. NEW!FastStart engine. ShipsFREE. One-Year Money-BackGuarantee when you buyDIRECT. Call for the DVD andFREE Good Soil book! 877-439-6803

Livestock Equipment

ALPACA SHEARING TABLEexcellent condition makesshearing Alpacas easy,$990.00. Monroe, CT. West-view Farm. 203-880-6814

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TAKING ORDERS for 50lb.feeder pig, available mid May.Pigs are castrated, vaccinatedand parasite free. $100 perpig or discount for volume of 3or more. 603-487-2900 M-F

Parts

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BUFFALO FARM: 32 acres,fully fenced includes barnsand dry storage building, 2spring fed ponds, Excellentpasture, $110,000. Call Bro-ker: Alton Makely 518-231-0304

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CENTRAL VERMONT DAIRYfor sale, 394 acres, double 8parlor, 200+ cow capacity,slurry store, Harvestore, bunksilos. $750,000 firm. Cows,machinery, and feed available.Call 860-836-1524

ORGANIC DAIRY FARM/CREAMERY, 318 acres. 8miles from Cooperstown,NY.Two 3 bedroom homes, 100cow freestall, Double 6 milk-ing parlor. Many outbuildingfor young stock, hay & equip-ment. New cheese room,aging facility & solar electricsystem. 200 acres fenced forgrazing. $998,500. 607-286-9362

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NEW AND USED TRACTORPARTS: John Deere10,20,30,40 series tractors.Allis Chalmers, all models.Large inventory! We ship.Mark Heitman Tractor Sal-vage, 715-673-4829

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NEW ENGLANDNOTE: Calendar entries mustarrive at the Country Folksoffice by the Tuesday priorto our publication date forthem to be included in thecalendar of events. Email:jkarkwren@leepub.com

MAY 8Sugar Grove Management

Crescendo Acres, 21Carpen-ter Rd., Surry, NH. 10 am -noon. Are you a backyardmaple producer? Join us fora discussion on energy effi-ciency options for yourmaple sugaring operationand how a forest manage-ment plan can aid yourfuture plans. Come preparedto walk out into the Sugargrove to explore tubing lay-out. Contact ConservationDistrict, 603-756-2988 ext.115, e-mail sharlene@cheshireconservation.org.On Internet at www.cheshireconservation.org

MAY 12Livestock Farm Day

Tufts Cummings School ofVeterinary Medicine, 200Westboro Rd., NorthGrafton, MA. 9 am - 4 pm.Come for the short hands-onworkshops held throughoutthe day and for the opportu-nity to meet and learn fromexperts. Speakers will leadworkshops on raising poul-try, sheep, goats, pigs andcattle. Livestock Farm Day is

free and open to the public -everyone is welcome! Boxedlunches will be available tobuy at the event. PleaseRSVP at http://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/training/farmdayschool.html.Call 978-654-6745 or e-mailsanderson@comteam.org.

MAY 192012 Animal Science Day

Grafton County Farm, 3855Dartmouth College Hwy., N.Haverhill, NH. 9 am - 3 pm.Register by May 11. ContactGrafton County ExtensionOffice, 603-787-6944, or e-mailbecky.colpitts@unh.edu.

MAY 21Humane and

Sustainable LivestockFarming Workshop

Footsteps Farm, 55 Lau-rence Eleanor St., Stoning-ton, CT. 4-7 pm. Contact CTNOFA, 203-888-5146 or e-mail ctnofa@ctnofa.org.

MAY 23Rotational Grazing:

Invasive SpeciesWalpole Valley Farms, 663Wentworth Rd., Walpole NH.10 am - noon. Come pre-pared to walk the grassy hill-side!. Contact ConservationDistrict, 603-756-2988 ext.115, e-mail sharlene@cheshireconservation.org.On Internet at www.cheshireconservation.org

Value Added Meat Products Safety

Food WorkshopMad River Food Hub, 151-1Mad River Canoe Rd., Waits-field, VT. 8:30 am - noon.The cost is $25, whichincludes all course materials

Calendar ofEvents and lunch following the ses-

sion. The course is funded inpart by the Beef CheckoffProgram. In addition, partic-ipants will tour the MadRiver Food Hub. This USDept. of Agriculture inspect-ed meat processing facilityproduces raw, ground valueadded and smokedprocessed meats. To register,go to http://meatsafety.eventbrite.com.

MAY 26-2738th Annual

Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair

Cummington Fairgrounds,Cummington, MA. 9 am- 4pm both days. On Internetat www.masheepwool.org

JUN 2-3ASI Wool Handling School Norfolk County AgriculturalSchool, Walpole, MA. Theregistration fee is only $20(includes lunch), payable toWorcester County SheepBreeders and mailed toNancy Miniter, PO Box 729,Sherborn, MA 01770,together with your name,address, telephone and e-mail address. Nancy can becontacted at jnen@aol.comor 508-740-3839. A block ofrooms has been reservedunder the name “WorcesterCounty Sheep Breeders” atthe Holiday Inn Express, 395Old Post Rd., Sharon, MA(781-784-1000) for$90/night plus tax. The Nor-folk County AgriculturalSchool is located a few miles

away on Route 1A in Wal-pole, MA.

JUN 7Agroforestry Workshop

Wichland Woods, Nelson, NH.10 am - noon. Learn aboutfungi inoculation, habitat andharvest! Take home knowl-edge on how you can bettermanage your own woodlandas well. Contact ConservationDistrict, 603-756-2988 ext.115, e-mail sharlene@cheshireconservation.org.On Internet at www.cheshireconservation.org

Portable Skidder Bridge Building

Granite Gorge, Route 9, Rox-bury NH. 9 am - 4 pm. Thishands on workshop will focuson the construction of a threepanel portable skidder bridge.Bring work gloves and dress forthe weather. Contact Conser-vation District, 603-756-2988ext. 115, e-mail sharlene@cheshireconservation.org.On Internet at www.cheshireconservation.org

JUN 815th Annual

FFA Golf TournamentWindham Country Club,Windham, NH. 1:30 pm.Golfers and sponsors mayregister online at nhffa.org.Contact James McConaha,603-491-5574, or e-mailjmcconaha@aol.com.

JUN 14Agroforestry Workshop

Wichland Woods, Nelson, NH.10 am - noon. Learn about

fungi inoculation, habitat andharvest! Take home knowl-edge on how you can bettermanage your own woodlandas well. Contact ConservationDistrict, 603-756-2988 ext.115, e-mail sharlene@cheshireconservation.org.On Internet at www.cheshireconservation.org

Nitrogen ManagementWindyhurst Farm, Rt. 63,Westmoreland NH. 10 am -noon. Learn how the tools ofthe trade can assist you inmeeting the nitrogen needs ofyour crops and the benefits ofhaving a nutrient manage-ment plan. Contact Conserva-tion District, 603-756-2988ext. 115, e-mail sharlene@cheshireconservation.org.On Internet at www.cheshireconservation.org

JUL 12Early Successional HabitatDuck Hole, Marlow NH. 10 am- noon. Directions uponrequest. Join us for a site walk& discussion at a successfullocation & learn more aboutyoung woodland wildlife habi-tat. Contact Conservation Dis-trict, 603-756-2988 ext. 115,e - m a i l s h a r l e n e @cheshireconservation.org.On Internet at www.cheshireconservation.org

AUG 9No-Till Demo

& PerformanceEdgefield Farm, 123 CoyoteCanyon Rd., West Chester-field, NH. 10 am - noon. A

hands on demonstration ofthe Haybuster 77 No-TillDrill and a look at an earlierseeding with the implement.Contact Conservation Dis-trict, 603-756-2988 ext. 115,e-mail sharlene@cheshireconservation.org.On Internet at www.cheshireconservation.org

SEP 11Invasive Woodland Plants

Maple Wood Nursing HomeConference Room, CountyComplex River Rd, West-moreland NH. 9:30 am - 1pm. Join us for an informa-tive presentation on identify-ing invasive woodland plants,discussion on the challengesand the benefits of control-ling them and how to addressthe problems associated withthem. Bring a bag lunch andcome prepared to ventureout!. Contact ConservationDistrict, 603-756-2988 ext.115, e-mail sharlene@cheshireconservation.org.On Internet at www.cheshireconservation.org

OCT 24-27National FFA

Convention & ExpoIndianapolis, IN. On Internetat www.ffa.org

NOV 7-8Northeast GreenhouseConference and Expo

DCU Center, Worcester MA.Call 802-865-5202 or e-mailinfo@negreenhouse.org.

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